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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2025

 

 

 

BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-41955   39-3690783

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

256 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 104

South San Francisco, CA 94080

(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 405-4770

 

HELIX ACQUISITION CORP. II

200 Clarendon Street, 52nd Floor

Boston, MA 02116

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

 ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

 ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

 ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

 ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class  

Trading Symbol

 

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share   BBOT   The Nasdaq Global Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company ☒

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 


 

INTRODUCTORY NOTE

 

Overview

 

Business Combination

 

On August 11, 2025 (the “Closing Date”), Helix Acquisition Corp. II., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Helix”), consummated the previously announced business combination pursuant to the terms of the business combination agreement, dated February 28, 2025 and amended on June 17, 2025 (as amended, the “Business Combination Agreement”), with Helix II Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of DYNS (“Merger Sub”), and TheRas, Inc. (d/b/a BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics), a Delaware corporation (“BBOT”). Pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, among other things, the following occurred: (1) the domestication of Helix as a Delaware corporation, in which Helix de-registered from the Register of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transferred by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to migrate to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with Helix’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (the “Helix Articles”), Section 388 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) and Part XII of the Companies Act (As Revised) of the Cayman Islands (the “Cayman Companies Act”) (the “Domestication”); (2) the merger of Merger Sub with and into BBOT with BBOT surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helix (the “Merger”), in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement and DGCL; and (3) the consummation of the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and documents related thereto (such transactions, together with the Domestication and the Merger, the “Business Combination”). In connection with the consummation of the Business Combination, Helix changed its corporate name to BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “PubCo”). This Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”) references and incorporates by reference certain sections in Helix’s definitive proxy statement/prospectus dated as of, and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) pursuant to Rule 424(b) on, July 10, 2025, as supplemented on July 21, 2025 (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”). Terms used but not defined in this Current Report, or for which definitions are not otherwise incorporated by reference herein, shall have the meaning given to such terms in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section entitled “Frequently Used Terms” beginning on page iii thereof, and such definitions are incorporated herein by reference.

 

At the extraordinary general meeting of Helix shareholders held on August 4, 2025 (the “EGM”), Helix shareholders considered and adopted, among other matters, the Business Combination Proposal and all of the other proposals related thereto as described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

 

In connection with the Domestication, immediately prior to the Domestication, (1) Helix effected the redemption of 7,119,750 Class A ordinary shares of Helix, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Helix Class A Shares”), initially issued in Helix’s initial public offering (the “Public Shares” and the holders of Public Shares, the “Public Shareholders”) that were validly submitted for redemption and not withdrawn, (2) Helix Holdings II LLC, a Cayman Islands limited liability company and the sponsor of Helix (the “Sponsor”), surrendered to Helix 307,874 Class B ordinary shares of Helix, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Helix Class B Shares” or the “Founder Shares,” and together with the Helix Class A Shares, the “Helix Ordinary Shares”), held by the Sponsor, which number of shares was equal to the quotient of the difference between (a) the price at which each Public Share was redeemed in connection with the Business Combination (the “Redemption Price”) multiplied by 4,600,000 less (b) $46,000,000 divided by (ii) the Redemption Price (the number of shares, the “Sponsor Forfeited Shares”); and (3) each holder of each issued and outstanding Helix Class B Share (other than the Sponsor Forfeited Shares) irrevocably and unconditionally elected to convert, on a one-for-one basis, each Helix Class B Share held by it into one Helix Class A Share (the “Class B Share Conversion”). At the effective time of the Domestication, each outstanding Helix Class A Share (excluding Public Shares validly submitted for redemption and the Sponsor Forfeited Shares, but including Helix Class A Shares issued upon the Class B Share Conversion) was reclassified as one share of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of PubCo (the “PubCo Common Stock”). On the day of the Closing, the Sponsor surrendered and forfeited the Sponsor Contributed Shares (as defined below).

 

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In accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Merger Effective Time”):

 

each share of BBOT’s capital stock that was issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Merger Effective Time (excluding treasury shares and dissenting shares) was automatically cancelled and converted into the right to receive a corresponding number of shares of PubCo Common Stock, equal to the consideration ratio of approximately 0.0889 (the “Consideration Ratio”);

 

each outstanding and unexercised option to purchase shares of BBOT common stock (each, a “BBOT Option”) became an option of PubCo (each, a “PubCo Option”) containing the same terms, conditions, vesting and other provisions as were applicable to such BBOT Options, provided that each PubCo Option is exercisable for the number of shares of PubCo Common Stock equal to the Consideration Ratio multiplied by the number of shares of BBOT common stock subject to the BBOT Option as of immediately prior to the Merger Effective Time, rounded down to the nearest whole share, at an exercise price equal to the per share exercise price of the BBOT Option divided by the Consideration Ratio, rounded up to the nearest whole cent.

 

On the Closing Date, the PubCo Common Stock was listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the new trading symbol “BBOT”.

 

Securities outstanding as presented in unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 include (a) 38,924,563 shares of PubCo Common Stock issued to holders of BBOT’s capital stock (“BBOT Stockholders”), (b) 11,280,250 shares of PubCo Common Stock issued to Helix’s shareholders, (c) 4,648,186 shares of PubCo Common Stock issued to the Sponsor and certain initial shareholders of Helix, (d) 24,343,711 shares of PubCo Common Stock issued in connection with the PIPE Investment (as defined below) to PIPE Investors other than Cormorant and (e) options to purchase 4,078,552 shares of PubCo Common Stock issued to BBOT Stockholders.

 

PubCo received gross proceeds of approximately $381.8 million in connection with the Business Combination, prior to the payment of transaction expenses, which included funds held in Helix’s trust account of $120.9 million and $260.9 million in proceeds from the PIPE Investment that closed concurrently with the consummation of the Business Combination. In connection with the Business Combination, the holders of 7,119,750 Helix Class A Shares exercised their right to redeem their shares for cash at a redemption price of approximately $10.7173 per share, for an aggregate redemption amount of approximately $76.3 million.

 

A more detailed description of the Business Combination and the terms of the Business Combination Agreement is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. The foregoing description of the Business Combination Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Business Combination Agreement, copies of which are included hereto as Exhibits 2.1 through 2.2 to this Current Report and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

PIPE Investment

 

On the Closing Date, certain qualified institutional buyers, institutional accredited investors and other accredited investors (collectively, the “PIPE Investors”) purchased from PubCo an aggregate of 24,343,711 shares of PubCo Common Stock (the “PIPE Shares”), for a purchase price of $10.7173 per share and an aggregate purchase price of $260.9 million, pursuant to separate subscription agreements (each, a “Subscription Agreement”) entered into and effective as of February 28, 2025 (the “PIPE Investments”).

 

A more detailed description of the Subscription Agreement is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Proposal No. 1 — The Business Combination Proposal — Ancillary Agreements — Subscription Agreements.” The foregoing description of the Subscription Agreements does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of Subscription Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this Current Report and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

A&R Registration Rights Agreement

 

In connection with the Closing, the Helix Insiders, certain BBOT Stockholders and PubCo entered into an amended and restated registration rights agreement (“A&R Registration Rights Agreement”). Pursuant to the A&R Registration Rights Agreement, among other things, PubCo agreed that, within 30 calendar days following the Closing Date, PubCo will file with the SEC (at PubCo’s sole cost and expense) a registration statement registering the resale of certain shares of PubCo Common Stock held by or issuable to the parties thereto (the “Resale Registration Statement”), and PubCo will use its commercially reasonable efforts to have the Resale Registration Statement declared effective as soon as reasonably practicable after the filing thereof. Such holders are entitled to customary piggyback registration rights.

 

The PIPE Investors also have demand registration rights pursuant to the terms of the Subscription Agreements.

 

Approximately 61.1 million shares of PubCo Common Stock are subject to registration rights pursuant to the A&R Registration Rights Agreement and Subscription Agreements immediately following the Closing, representing approximately 77.2% of the total issued and outstanding shares of PubCo Common Stock following the Business Combination. For more information, see “Proposal No. 1 — The Business Combination Proposal — Ancillary Agreements — A&R Registration Rights Agreement.”

 

The foregoing description for the A&R Registration Rights Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the A&R Registration Rights Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Lock-up Agreements

 

In connection with the Closing, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, the Helix Insiders entered into a lock-up agreement with PubCo (the “Lock-Up Agreement”), pursuant to which the Helix Insiders agreed not to transfer (except for certain permitted transfers) the shares of PubCo Common Stock held by each such person (the “Lock-Up Shares”) immediately following the Closing Date until one year after the later of (i) the filing of the Form 10 Information (as defined in Rule 144(i)(3) of the Securities Act) with the SEC and (ii) the Closing Date (the “Lock-Up Period”). The bylaws of PubCo (“PubCo Bylaws”) also provide that all BBOT Stockholders (“Lock-Up Holders”) who received shares of PubCo Common Stock from PubCo as consideration pursuant to the Merger, or upon the settlement or exercise of warrants, stock options, restricted stock units or other equity awards assumed, continued, or substituted by PubCo pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement (provided that the lock-up does not apply to shares acquired in the Domestication or PIPE Investment, or in the public market or pursuant to a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act that occurs on or after the Closing), will not be permitted to transfer such shares of PubCo Common Stock (except for certain permitted transfers) following the Closing as follows: (i) Lock-Up Holders who are employed at BBOT and held a position below the level of Vice President immediately prior to Closing (the “Employee Lock-Up Holders”) will be subject to lock-up during the period beginning on the Closing Date and ending on the day that is six months after the Closing Date (the “Employee Lock-Up Period”) and (ii) Lock-Up Holders who are not Employee Lock-Up Holders will be subject to lock-up during the Lock-Up Period. If any lock-up obligation under the PubCo Bylaws is waived or repealed by PubCo’s Board of Directors (the “PubCo Board”) will be required to also waive or repeal (as applicable) any lock-up obligation of each party under the Lock-Up Agreement. For more information, see “Proposal No. 1 — The Business Combination Proposal — Ancillary Agreements — Lock-Up Agreement and Lock-Up Provisions of PubCo Bylaws.”

 

The foregoing description of the Lock-Up Agreement is does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Lock-Up Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.3 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Indemnification Agreements

 

On the Closing Date, PubCo entered into indemnification agreements with each of its directors and officers and, prior to the Closing Date, purchased directors’ and officers’ liability insurance. The indemnification agreements require PubCo to indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law.

 

The foregoing description of the indemnification agreements with each of the directors and officers does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of indemnification agreement, which are filed as Exhibit 10.26 and Exhibit 10.27 to this Current Report, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan

 

At the EGM, Helix shareholders approved the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2025 Plan”), which became effective immediately following the Closing, on the Closing Date. The 2025 Plan allows PubCo to make equity and equity-based incentive awards to officers, employees, directors and consultants. The PubCo Board anticipates that providing such persons with a direct stake in PubCo will assure a closer alignment of the interests of such individuals with those of PubCo and its stockholders, thereby stimulating their efforts on PubCo’s behalf and strengthening their desire to remain with PubCo.

 

The 2025 Plan will be administered by the compensation committee of the PubCo Board, the PubCo Board or such other similar committee pursuant to the terms of the 2025 Plan. The plan administrator, which initially will be the compensation committee of the PubCo Board, will have full power to select, from among the individuals eligible for awards, the individuals to whom awards will be granted, to make any combination of awards to participants, and to determine the specific terms and conditions of each award, subject to the provisions of the 2025 Plan. The plan administrator may delegate to a committee consisting of one or more officers the authority to grant stock options and other awards to employees who are not subject to the reporting and other provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and not members of the delegated committee, subject to certain limitations and guidelines.

 

The total number of shares of PubCo Common Stock initially reserved for issuance under the 2025 Plan was 5,373,641 shares (the “Initial Limit”). The 2025 Plan provides that the number of shares reserved and available for issuance under the 2025 Plan will automatically increase each January 1, beginning on January 1, 2026, by 5% of the sum of (a) the number of shares of PubCo Common Stock issued and outstanding, (b) the number of shares of PubCo Common Stock underlying any outstanding stock options, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights or other equity awards exercisable for or convertible or exchangeable into shares of PubCo Common Stock pursuant to PubCo’s equity incentive plans or similar arrangements, (c) the number of shares of PubCo Common Stock reserved for future issuance under PubCo’s equity incentive plans or similar arrangements, and (d) the number of shares of PubCo Common Stock issuable upon (i) the exercise of any outstanding warrants or other rights to purchase shares of PubCo Common Stock or (ii) the conversion or exchange of any outstanding shares of PubCo preferred stock or other securities convertible or exchangeable into shares of PubCo Common Stock, to the extent not included in clause (b) or (c) ((a) through (d) collectively, the “Fully Diluted Shares”) on the immediately preceding December 31, or such lesser amount as determined by the plan administrator (the “Annual Increase”). This limit is subject to adjustment in the event of a reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, stock split, stock dividend, extraordinary cash dividend, reverse stock split or other similar change in PubCo capitalization. The maximum aggregate number of shares of PubCo Common Stock that may be issued upon exercise of incentive stock options under the 2025 Plan shall not exceed the Initial Limit cumulatively increased on January 1, 2026 and on each January 1 thereafter by the lesser of the Annual Increase or 5,842,855 shares of PubCo Common Stock, subject, in each case, to any adjustments permitted under the 2025 Plan.

 

A more complete summary of the terms of the 2025 Plan is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Proposal No. 6: The Incentive Plan Proposal”. That summary and the foregoing description of the 2025 Plan are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the 2025 Plan, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.21 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

At the EGM, Helix shareholders approved the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), which became effective immediately following the Closing, on the Closing Date. The ESPP will be administered by the person or persons appointed by the PubCo Board. Initially, the compensation committee of the PubCo Board will administer the plan and will have full authority to make, administer and interpret such rules and regulations regarding the ESPP as it deems advisable. It is intended that a component of the ESPP qualify as an “employee stock purchase plan” under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Any employee of PubCo or one of its subsidiaries that has been designated to participate in the ESPP is eligible to participate in the ESPP so long as the employee is customarily employed for more than 20 hours a week and has been employed by the PubCo for at least 30 days. No person who owns or holds, or as a result of participation in the ESPP would own or hold, PubCo Common Stock or options to purchase PubCo Common Stock, that together equal to 5% or more of total combined voting power or value of all classes of stock of PubCo or any parent or subsidiary is entitled to participate in the ESPP. No employee may exercise an option granted under the ESPP that permits the employee to purchase PubCo Common Stock having a value of more than $25,000 (determined using the fair market value of the stock at the time such option is granted) in any calendar year.

 

The number of shares of PubCo Common Stock initially reserved and authorized for issuance under the ESPP was 895,607 shares of PubCo Common Stock. The ESPP provides that the number of shares reserved and available for issuance under the plan will automatically increase each January 1, beginning on January 1, 2026, by the lesser of 973,809 shares of PubCo Common Stock, 1% of the Fully Diluted Shares on the immediately preceding December 31, or such lesser amount as determined by the plan administrator. If our capital structure changes because of a stock dividend, stock split or similar event, the number of shares that can be issued under the ESPP will be appropriately adjusted.

 

A more complete summary of the terms of the ESPP is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Proposal No. 7: The ESPP Proposal”. That summary and the foregoing description of the ESPP are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the ESPP, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.22 to this Current Report and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition of Disposition of Assets

 

The disclosure set forth in the “Introductory Note” above is incorporated by reference in Item 2.01 of this Current Report. A more complete summary of the material provisions of the Business Combination Agreement is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Proposal No. 1: The Business Combination — Structure of the Business Combination”. That summary and the description of the Business Combination Agreement included in this Current Report are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Business Combination Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibits 2.1 through 2.2 to this Current Report and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

FORM 10 INFORMATION

 

Item 2.01(f) of Form 8-K states that if a predecessor registrant was a “shell company” (as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), as PubCo was immediately before the consummation of the Business Combination, then the registrant must disclose the information that would be required if the registrant were filing a general form for registration on Form 10. As a result of the consummation of the Business Combination, PubCo ceased to be a shell company. Accordingly, PubCo is providing the information below that would otherwise be included in a Form 10 if it were to file a Form 10. Note that the information provided below relates to PubCo after the consummation of the Business Combination, unless otherwise specifically indicated or the context otherwise requires.

 

On the Closing Date and after the consummation of the Business Combination, Helix became a holding company whose only assets consist of equity interests in BBOT, its wholly-owned subsidiary.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements included in this Current Report and the exhibits hereto that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity; expectations and timing related to the success, cost and timing of product development activities, including timing of initiation, completion and data readouts for clinical trials and the potential approval of PubCo’s product candidates, including the progress and results of the ONKORAS-101, BREAKER-101 and KONQUER-101 clinical trials; the clinical and therapeutic potential of BBO-8520, BBO-10203 and BBO-11818; the size and growth potential of the markets for PubCo’s product candidates; the therapeutic and curative potential of PubCo’s product candidates; financing and other business milestones; and potential benefits of the business combination. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this Current Report, and on the current expectations of PubCo’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of PubCo. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; risks relating to any legal proceedings that may be instituted against PubCo or others following the announcement of the business combination; risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to PubCo; risks related to the approval of PubCo’s product candidates and the timing of expected regulatory and business milestones; ability to negotiate definitive contractual arrangements with potential customers; the impact of competitive product candidates; ability to obtain sufficient supply of materials; global economic and political conditions; the effects of competition on PubCo’s future business; and those factors discussed in documents PubCo has filed or will file with the Commission. Additional risks related to PubCo’s business include, but are not limited to: PubCo’s ability to maintain the listing of PubCo Common Stock on Nasdaq following the Business Combination; uncertainty regarding outcomes of PubCo’s ongoing clinical trials, particularly as they relate to regulatory review and potential approval for its product candidates; risks associated with PubCo’s efforts to commercialize its product candidates; PubCo’s ability to maintain its existing agreements with third parties and to negotiate and enter into new definitive agreements on favorable terms, if at all; the impact of competing product candidates on PubCo’s business; intellectual property-related claims; PubCo’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; and PubCo’s ability to source the raw materials for its product candidates.

 

These and other factors that could cause actual results to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements in this Current Report and in any document incorporated by reference herein are more fully described in the Proxy statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Risk Factors.” Such risk factors are not exhaustive. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible to predict all such risk factors, nor can PubCo assess the impact of all such risk factors on its business, or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to PubCo or to persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. PubCo undertakes no obligations to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Business

 

The business of PubCo is described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Information about BBOT,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Risk Factors

 

The risk factors related to the business and operations of PubCo are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Risk Factors,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Financial Information

 

Historical Audited Financial Statements

 

The audited financial statements of BBOT as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus beginning on page F-62, and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Historical Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

The unaudited condensed financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 of BBOT are included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus beginning on page F-42, and are incorporated herein by reference. The unaudited condensed financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 of BBOT is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and pursuant to the regulations of the SEC. The unaudited condensed financial information reflects, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair statement of BBOT’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods indicated. The results reported for the interim period presented are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the full year.

 

These unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of BBOT as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, and the related notes included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of BBOT” included herein and incorporated by reference.

 

Reference is further made to the disclosure contained in Helix’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 and filed with the SEC on August 1, 2025 (“Helix’s 10-Q”) to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and related notes, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operation of BBOT for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the three months ended in March 31, 2025 and 2024 are included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of BBOT,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations of Helix for the six months ended June 30, 2025 is described in Helix’s 10-Q in the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of BBOT for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 is set forth in Exhibit 99.3 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

As a “smaller reporting company,” the PubCo is not required to provide this information.

 

Properties

 

The properties of PubCo are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Information about BBOT – Facilities,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

 

The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of the PubCo Common Stock following consummation of the Business Combination by:

 

each person known by PubCo to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the PubCo Common Stock immediately following the consummation of the Business Combination;

 

each of the named executive officers and directors of PubCo; and

 

all of the executive officers and directors of PubCo as a group after the consummation of the Business Combination.

 

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Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission. A person is a “beneficial owner” of a security if that person has or shares “voting power”, which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of the security, or “investment power”, which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of the security, or has the right to acquire such powers within 60 days. Unless otherwise indicated, the Combined Company believes that all persons named in the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to the voting securities beneficially owned by them.

 

The beneficial ownership of the PubCo Common Stock is based on 79,196,710 shares of PubCo Common Stock issued and outstanding as of the Closing Date.

 

Directors and Named Executive Officers:(1)   Number of
Shares of
PubCo Common Stock
    %  
Eli Wallace, Ph.D. (2)     224,447       *  
Pedro Beltran, Ph.D. (3)     160,320       *  
Yong Ben, M.D. (4)     123,378       *  
Uneek Mehra            
Jake Bauer            
Bihua Chen (8)     17,878,594       22.6 %
Michelle Doig            
Raymond Kelleher, M.D., Ph.D.            
Neil Kumar, Ph.D.            
Frank P. McCormick, Ph.D., F.R.S., D. Sc. (5)     142,933       *  
Praveen Tipirneni, M.D., M.B.A. (6)     82,889       *  
All executive officers and directors as a group (11 persons) (7)     18,612,561       23.5 %

 

Five Percent Holders:   Number of
Shares of
PubCo Common Stock
    %  
Certain investment vehicles managed by Cormorant Asset Management, LP (8)     17,878,594       22.6 %
BridgeBio Pharma LLC (9)     13,878,554       17.5 %
Entities affiliated with Deerfield Management Company, L.P. (10)     4,885,446       6.2 %

 

 

* Represents beneficial ownership of less than 1%.
   
(1) Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each of the individuals and entities listed in the table above is c/o BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc., 256 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 104, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
   
(2) Reflects 197,041 shares of PubCo Common Stock underlying vested PubCo Options and 27,407 shares of PubCo Common Stock underlying PubCo Options to purchase PubCo Common Stock exercisable within 60 days of August 11, 2025.
   
(3) Reflects 140,743 shares of PubCo Common Stock underlying vested PubCo Options and 19,577 shares of PubCo Common Stock underlying PubCo Options to purchase PubCo Common Stock exercisable within 60 days of August 11, 2025.

 

(4) Reflects 2,212 shares of PubCo Common Stock underlying vested PubCo Options and 121,166 shares of PubCo Common Stock underlying PubCo Options to purchase PubCo Common Stock exercisable within 60 days of August 11, 2025.

 

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(5) Reflects 142,579 shares of PubCo Common Stock underlying vested PubCo Options and 354 shares of PubCo Common Stock underlying PubCo Options to purchase PubCo Common Stock exercisable within 60 days of August 11, 2025.
   
(6) Reflects 82,687 shares of PubCo Common Stock underlying vested PubCo Options and 202 shares of PubCo Common Stock underlying PubCo Options to purchase PubCo Common Stock exercisable within 60 days of August 11, 2025.
   
(7) Reflects the ownership of all directors and officers of PubCo.
   
(8) Includes (i) 4,528,186 shares of PubCo Common Stock owned by the Sponsor, (ii) 2,187,536 shares owned by Cormorant Private Healthcare Fund III, LP (“Fund III”), (iii) 1,905,046 shares owned by Cormorant Private Healthcare Fund IV, LP (“Fund IV”), (iv) 3,305,470 shares owned by Cormorant Private Healthcare Fund V, LP (“Fund V”), and (v) 5,952,356 shares owned by Cormorant Global Healthcare Master Fund, LP (“Master Fund”, and together with Fund III, Fund IV, and Fund V, the “Cormorant Funds”).  Bihua Chen is the manager of Sponsor and has voting and investment discretion with respect to the shares held of record by Sponsor. Cormorant Asset Management, LP serves as the investment manager to Fund III, Fund IV, Fund V, and Master Fund. Cormorant Private Healthcare GP III, LLC (“GP III”) is the general partner of Fund III; Cormorant Private Healthcare GP IV, LLC (“GP IV”) is the general partner of Fund IV; Cormorant Private Healthcare GP V, LLC (“GP V”) is the general partner of Fund V; and Cormorant Global Healthcare GP, LLC (“Global GP”) is the general partner of the Master Fund. Bihua Chen serves as the managing member of GP III, GP IV, GP V, and Global GP, and as the general partner of Cormorant Asset Management, LP. Accordingly, Ms. Chen has voting and investment discretion with respect to the shares held by each of the Cormorant Funds. Ms. Chen disclaims any beneficial ownership of the securities held by the Sponsor and the each of the Cormorant Funds other than to the extent of any pecuniary interest she may have therein, directly or indirectly.
   
(9) Includes 13,805,126 shares of PubCo Common Stock to be held by BridgeBio Pharma LLC and 73,428 shares of PubCo Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of vested PubCo Options. Voting and investment power over the shares held by BridgeBio Pharma LLC is exercised by its parent entity, BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. The board of directors of BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. consists of Neil Kumar, Ph.D., Eric Aguiar, M.D., Jennifer E. Cook, Douglas A. Dachille, Ronald J. Daniels, Andrea J. Ellis, Fred Hassan, Charles Homcy, M.D., Andrew W. Lo, Ph.D., Frank P. McCormick, Ph.D., F.R.S., D.Sc., James C. Momtazee, Ali J. Satvat, Randal W. Scott, Ph.D., and Hannah A. Valantine, M.D. None of the members of the board of directors of BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. or BridgeBio Pharma LLC has individual voting or investment power with respect to such shares. The address for BridgeBio Pharma LLC and the individuals listed above is c/o BridgeBio Pharma, Inc., 3160 Porter Drive, Suite 250, Palo Alto, California 94304.
   
(10)

Reflects  2,442,723 shares of PubCo Common Stock to be held by Deerfield Partners, L.P. and 2,442,723 shares of PubCo Common Stock to be held by Deerfield Private Design Fund V, L.P. Deerfield Mgmt V, L.P. is the general partner of, and may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of PubCo Common Stock held by Deerfield Private Design Fund V, L.P. Deerfield Mgmt, L.P. is the general partner of, and may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of PubCo Common Stock held by Deerfield Partners, L.P. Deerfield Management Company, L.P. is the investment manager of both Deerfield Private Design Fund V, L.P. and Deerfield Partners, L.P. James E. Flynn is the sole member of the general partner of each of Deerfield Mgmt V, L.P., Deerfield Mgmt, L.P. and Deerfield Management Company, L.P. Each of Deerfield Management Company, L.P. and Mr. Flynn may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of PubCo Common Stock held by Deerfield Private Design Fund V, L.P. and Deerfield Partners, L.P. The address Deerfield Private Design Fund V, L.P. and Deerfield Partners, L.P. is c/o Deerfield Management Company, L.P., 345 Park Avenue South, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10010.

 

Directors and Executive Officers

 

The directors and executive officers of PubCo after the consummation of the Business Combination are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Management of PubCo Following the Business Combination,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Committees of the Board of Directors

 

Information with respect to the committees of the board of directors of PubCo (the “PubCo Board”) is set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Management of PubCo Following the Business Combination – Board Committees,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Executive Compensation

 

A description of the compensation of the named executive officers of PubCo is set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Executive and Director Compensation of BBOT,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Reference is made to the disclosure set forth above in Item 1.01 of this Current Report under the headings “BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan” and “BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Director Compensation

 

A description of the compensation of the directors of PubCo is set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Executive and Director Compensation of BBOT – Non-Employee Director Compensation,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions, and Director Independence

 

Certain relationships and related party transactions are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Reference is also made to the disclosure regarding the independence of the directors of PubCo in the section of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus titled “Management of PubCo Following the Business Combination – Director Independence” and the description of the indemnification agreements under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, both of which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

Reference is made to the disclosure regarding legal proceedings in the sections of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus titled “Information about Helix – Legal Proceedings” and “Information about BBOT – Legal Proceedings,” which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Market Price and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters

 

Market Information and Holders

 

Helix Class A Shares historically traded on the Nasdaq Global Market LLC under the symbol “HLXB”. On August 11, 2025, each Helix Class A Share was reclassified into PubCo Common Stock, which began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the new trading symbol “BBOT”.

 

As of the Closing Date and following the completion of the Business Combination, PubCo had 79,196,710 shares of PubCo Common Stock issued and outstanding.

 

Dividends

 

Under the PubCo Certificate of Incorporation (the “PubCo Charter”), holders of PubCo Common Stock are entitled to receive ratable dividends, if any, as may be declared from time-to-time by our Board out of legally available assets or funds. Any payment of cash dividends in the future will be dependent upon PubCo’s revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements and general financial conditions. In no event will any stock dividends or stock splits or combinations of stock be declared or made on PubCo Common Stock unless the shares of PubCo Common Stock at the time outstanding are treated equally and identically.

 

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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

 

Reference is made to the disclosure set forth below under Item 3.02 of this Current Report concerning the issuance and sale by PubCo of certain unregistered securities, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered

 

The description of the securities of PubCo is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Description of PubCo Securities,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

 

The disclosure set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report under the section titled “Indemnification Agreements” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Additional information regarding indemnification and limitation of liability of the directors and officers of PubCo is set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Comparison of Governance and Shareholder Rights – Indemnification of Directors and Officers and – Limited Liability of Directors,” which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

The information set forth under Item 9.01 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 

The information set forth under Item 4.01 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

The information set forth under Item 9.01 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3.02. Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities

 

PubCo issued certain securities described in the Introductory Note under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, in transactions by an issuer not involving a public offering.

 

Item 3.03. Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders

 

In connection with the consummation of the Business Combination, Helix migrated and domesticated as a Delaware corporation, changed its name to “BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.” and adopted the PubCo Charter and new bylaws (the “PubCo Bylaws”). Reference is made to the disclosure in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the sections titled “The Domestication Proposal,” “Proposal 2: The Domestication Proposal,” “Organizational Documents Proposal,” “Proposal 4: Organizational Documents Proposal,” and “Comparison of Corporate Governance and Shareholder Rights,” which are incorporated herein by reference, and the disclosure set forth below in Item 5.03 of this Current Report under the heading “Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or By-laws; Change in Fiscal Year”, which is incorporated herein by reference. This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the PubCo Charter and PubCo Bylaws, copies of which are attached as Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 hereto, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

As disclosed below in Item 8.01, in accordance with Rule 12g-3(a) under the Exchange Act, PubCo is the successor issuer to Helix and has succeeded to the attributes of Helix as the registrant. In addition, the PubCo Common Stock, as the successor to Helix, are deemed to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.

 

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Item 4.01. Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

 

(a) Dismissal of independent registered public accounting firm.

 

On August 11, 2025, PubCo Board dismissed WithumSmith+Brown, PC (“Withum”), the independent registered public accounting firm of Helix prior to the Business Combination, as the independent registered public accounting firm of PubCo.

 

The report of Withum on the financial statements of Helix as of December 31, 2024 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainties, audit scope or accounting principles except for the explanatory paragraph describing an uncertainty about Helix’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

During the period from June 15, 2021 (inception) through June 30, 2025 and the subsequent interim period preceding Withum’s dismissal, there were no (i) disagreements with Withum on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosures or auditing scope or procedures, which if not resolved to Withum’s satisfaction, would have caused Withum to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its report or (ii) reportable events as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act.

 

PubCo has provided Withum with a copy of the foregoing disclosures and has requested that Withum furnish PubCo with a letter addressed to the Commission stating whether it agrees with the statements made by PubCo set forth above. A copy of the letter from Withum, dated August 12, 2025, is filed as Exhibit 16.1 to this Current Report.

 

(b) Disclosures regarding the new independent auditor.

 

On August 11, 2025, the PubCo Board approved the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the independent registered public accounting firm of PubCo to audit the consolidated financial statements of PubCo as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025. Deloitte served as the independent registered public accounting firm of BBOT prior to the Business Combination. During the period from June 15, 2021 (inception) to December 31, 2024 and the subsequent interim period through August 11, 2025, Helix did not consult with Deloitte with respect to (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the financial statements of Helix, and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to Helix that Deloitte concluded was an important factor considered by Helix in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue, or (ii) any other matter that was the subject of a disagreement or a reportable event (as defined above).

 

Item 5.01. Changes in Control of Registrant

 

Reference is made to the disclosure in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Proposal No. 1: The Business Combination Proposal,” which is incorporated herein by reference. The information set forth in the section titled “Introductory Note” and in the section titled “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in Item 2.01 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

 

The information set forth in sections titled “Directors and Executive Officers” and “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” in Item 2.01 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Effective immediately following the Merger Effective Time, Eli Wallace, Neil Kumar, Frank McCormick, Praveen Tipirneni, Michelle Doig, Bihua Chen, Raymond Kelleher, and Jake Bauer were appointed to constitute members of the PubCo Board, and the PubCo Board, and the PubCo Board was divided into classes of directors serving three-year staggered terms as follows:

 

Frank McCormick and Michelle Doig were designated as the Class I directors, with terms expiring at the first annual meeting of stockholders to be held after the consummation of the Business Combination and until their successors are duly elected and qualified;

 

Bihua Chen, Neil Kumar and Raymond Kelleher were designated as the Class II directors, with terms expiring at the second annual meeting of stockholders to be held after the consummation of the Business Combination and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; and

 

Jake Bauer, Praveen Tipirneni and Eli Wallace were designated as the Class III directors, with terms expiring at the third annual meeting of stockholders to be held after the consummation of the Business Combination and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

 

Effective immediately following the Merger Effective Time, Eli Wallace was appointed as PubCo’s Chief Executive Officer (serving as principal executive officer), Uneek Mehra was appointed as PubCo’s Chief Financial Officer (serving as principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), Pedro Beltran was appointed as PubCo’s Chief Scientific Officer and Yong Ben was appointed as PubCo’s Chief Medical and Development Officer.

 

Reference is made to the disclosure in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus titled “Management of PubCo Following the Business Combination,” for biographical information about each of the directors and officers, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Effective as of the Merger Effective Time, PubCo entered employment agreements with each of Drs. Wallace, Beltran and Ben and Mr. Mehra (the “New Employment Agreements”), which replaces and supersedes any existing offer letters entered into with each such officer and BBOT and/or BridgeBio Pharma LLC. Under the New Employment Agreements, Drs. Wallace, Beltran and Ben and Mr. Mehra are entitled to receive an annual base salary equal to $550,800, $523,505, $525,300 and $525,000, respectively, and an annual target bonus equal to 40% of each of their respective base salaries. Each officer is eligible to receive future equity awards and to participate in the PubCo employee benefit plans, subject to the terms of such plans. Further. Mr. Mehra received a one-time sign on bonus equal to $75,000, subject to his continued employment with BBOT (or its successor, PubCo) through the 12 month anniversary following his start date; provided that, in the event that Mr. Mehra voluntarily resigns or is terminated by BBOT (or its successor, PubCo) for cause (as defined in the Executive Severance Plan), in either case, within 12 months following the start of his employment, Mr. Mehra will be required to repay the full amount of such sign-on bonus within 30 days of such separation date. Each officer is eligible for severance benefits under the Executive Severance Plan, which is described in further detail below. Drs. Wallace, Beltran, and Ben and Mr. Mehra will continue to be subject to their existing proprietary information and inventions agreements. The descriptions of each of the New Employment Agreements is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of each of the New Employment Agreements, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 10.16 through 10.19, respectively, to this Current Report and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Effective as of the Merger Effective Time, in connection with the Closing, the PubCo has adopted the Executive Severance Plan, the Senior Executive Cash Incentive Bonus Plan and the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy. Reference is made to the disclosure in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Executive and Director Compensation of BBOT – Executive severance plan to be implemented post-Business Combination,” “- Senior Executive Cash Incentive Bonus Plan to be implemented post-Business Combination ,” and “Non-employee director compensation policy to be implemented post-Business Combination” for the terms of each of the Executive Severance Plan, the Senior Executive Cash Incentive Bonus Plan and the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, respectively. Additionally, the descriptions of each of the Executive Severance Plan, the Senior Executive Cash Incentive Bonus Plan, and the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Executive Severance Plan, the Senior Executive Cash Incentive Bonus Plan, and the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 10.23 through 10.25, respectively, to this Current Report and incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information set forth under Item 1.01, “Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement – Indemnification Agreement,” “- BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan” and “– BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan” of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or By-laws; Change in Fiscal Year.

 

At the EGM, Helix shareholders considered and approved Proposal No. 2: The Domestication Proposal (the “Domestication Proposal”), Proposal No. 4: Organizational Documents Proposal (the “Organizational Documents Proposal”) and Proposal No. 5: the Advisory Organizational Documents Proposals (the “Advisory Organizational Documents Proposals”), which are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. The PubCo Charter, which became effective upon filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on August 11, 2025, includes the amendments proposed by the Domestication Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposal and the Advisory Organizational Documents Proposals and approved at the EGM.

 

On August 11, 2025, the PubCo Board approved and adopted the PubCo Bylaws containing the amendments proposed by the Organizational Documents Proposal and Advisory Organizational Documents Proposal and approved at the EGM, which became effective as of the Effective Time.

 

Description of various provisions of the PubCo Charter and PubCo Bylaws and their general effect on the rights of stockholders of PubCo are included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus under the section titled “Comparison of Corporate Governance and Shareholder Rights,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the PubCo Charter and PubCo Bylaws do not purport to be complete and are qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the PubCo Charter and PubCo Bylaws, copies of which are attached as Exhibit 3.1 and Exhibit 3.2 hereto, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5.05. Amendments to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics

 

In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, the PubCo Board approved and adopted a new Code of Ethics is applicable to all of PubCo’s employees, officers (including its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions), agents and representatives, including directors and consultants, and will be available on PubCo’s website at https://www.bbotx.com. The information on PubCo’s website does not constitute part of this Current Report and is not incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 5.06. Change in Shell Company Status

 

Upon the closing of the Business Combination, Helix ceased to be a shell company. The material terms of the Business Combination are described in the section titled “The Business Combination Proposal” and “The Domestication Proposal,” which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On August 11, 2025, PubCo issued a press release announcing the completion of the Business Combination and the first day of trading on Nasdaq, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.4 hereto.

 

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.4, is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to liabilities under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of PubCo under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings. This Current Report will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information of the information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.4.

 

Item 8.01 Other Information

 

By operation of Rule 12g-3(a) under the Exchange Act, PubCo is the successor issuer to Helix and has succeeded to the attributes of Helix as the registrant, including Helix’s SEC file number (001-41955) and CIK Code (0001869105). The PubCo Common Stock is deemed to be registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, and PubCo will file reports and other information with the SEC using Helix’s SEC file number.

 

The PubCo Common Stock is listed for trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol “BBOT” and the CUSIP number relating to PubCo Common Stock is 107924 102.

 

Holders of Helix’s shares who have filed reports under the Exchange Act with respect to those shares should indicate in their next filing, or any amendment to a prior filing, filed on or after the Closing Date that PubCo is the successor to Helix.

 

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.

 

The financial statements of BBOT as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related notes thereto included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus are incorporated herein by reference.

 

The unaudited condensed financial statements of BBOT as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and the related notes thereto, are set forth in Exhibit 99.1 and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

The financial statements of Helix as of and for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related notes thereto, included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus are incorporated herein by reference. The financial statements of Helix as of and for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and the related notes thereto, included in Helix’s 10-Q are incorporated herein by reference.

 

(b) Pro Forma financial information.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information of PubCo as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2024, is set forth in Exhibit 99.2 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

(c) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
2.1 †   Business Combination Agreement, by and among Helix Acquisition Corp. II, TheRas, Inc. and Helix II Merger Sub, Inc., dated as of February 28, 2025 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 9, 2025).
2.2   Amendment No. 1 to Business Combination Agreement, by and among Helix Acquisition Corp. II, TheRas, Inc. and Helix Merger Sub, Inc., dated as of June 17, 2025 (incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 9, 2025).
3.1*   BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Certificate of Incorporation.
3.2*   BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Bylaws.
4.1   Specimen PubCo Common Stock Certificate of BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 in the Registrant’s proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 9, 2025).
10.1*   Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2025, by and between PubCo, Helix Holdings II, LLC, certain investment vehicles of Cormorant Asset Management, LP, entities affiliated with BridgeBio Pharma, Inc., certain former stockholders of TheRas, Inc., and other persons and entities.
10.2   Form of Subscription Agreement, dated February 28, 2025, by and between Helix Acquisition Corp. II and each PIPE Investor (incorporated by reference to Annex E in the Registrant’s proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 9, 2025).
10.3*   Lock-Up Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2025, by and between Helix Acquisition Corp. II, Helix Holdings II, LLC, certain investment vehicles of Cormorant Asset Management, LP, certain existing shareholders of TheRas, Inc., and other persons and entities.
10.4#   Stevenson-Wydler (15 USC 3710a) Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, dated as of May 22, 2018, by and between Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (the “LLNS”) and BBOT, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2019, by and between LLNS and BBOT, as further amended by that certain Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2021, by and between LLNS and BBOT, as further amended by that certain Amendment No. 3 to the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, dated as of June 22, 2022, by and between LLNS and BBOT, as further amended by that certain Amendment No. 4 to the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2023, by and between LLNS and BBOT, as further amended by that certain Amendment No. 5 to the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2025, by and between LLNS and BBOT (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 in the Registrant’s proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 9, 2025).

 

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10.5#   Limited Exclusive Patent License Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2022, by and between BBOT and LLNS (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 in the Registrant’s proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 9, 2025).
10.6#   Limited Exclusive Patent License Agreement, dated as of July 7, 2022, by and between BBOT and LLNS (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 in the Registrant’s proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 9, 2025).
10.7#   Limited Exclusive Patent License Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2024, by and between BBOT and LLNS (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 in the Registrant’s proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 9, 2025).
10.8#   Patent License Agreement, dated as of August 5, 2022, by and between BBOT and The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 in the Registrant’s proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 9, 2025).
10.9#   Patent License Agreement, dated as of August 5, 2022, by and between BBOT and The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 in the Registrant’s proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 9, 2025).
10.10#   Patent License Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2023, by and between BBOT and The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 in the Registrant’s proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 9, 2025).
10.11#   Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (“Agreement”), dated March 3, 2017, between Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR) Operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. (“Leidos”) and BBOT, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Agreement dated January 19, 2018, by and between Leidos and BBOT, as further amended by Amendment No. 2 to Agreement dated January 2, 2019, by and between Leidos and BBOT, as further amended by Amendment No. 3 to Agreement dated November 14, 2019, by and between Leidos and BBOT, as further amended by Amendment No. 4 to Agreement dated January 13, 2020, by and between Leidos and BBOT, as further amended by Amendment No. 5 to Agreement dated September 22, 2021, by and between Leidos and BBOT, as further amended by Amendment No. 6 to Agreement dated March 27, 2023, by and between Leidos and BBOT, as further amended by Amendment No. 7 to Agreement dated August 20, 2024, by and between Leidos and BBOT (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 in the Registrant’s proxy statement/prospectus filed on July 9, 2025).
10.12*+   Employee Offer Letter, dated April 30, 2024, by and between BBOT and Eli Wallace.
10.13*+   Amendment to the Employee Offer Letter, dated September 10, 2024, by and between BBOT and Eli Wallace.
10.14*+   Employee Offer Letter, dated April 30, 2024, by and between BBOT and Pedro Beltran.
10.15*+   Employee Offer Letter, dated August 12, 2024, by and between BBOT and Yong Ben.
10.16*+   Employment Agreement, dated August 11, 2025, by and between the Registrant and Eli Wallace.
10.17*+   Employment Agreement, dated August 11, 2025, by and between the Registrant and Pedro Beltran.
10.18*+   Employment Agreement, dated August 11, 2025, by and between the Registrant and Yong Ben.
10.19*+   Employment Agreement, dated August 11, 2025, by and between the Registrant and Uneek Mehra.
10.20*+   TheRas, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, and forms of award agreements thereunder.
10.21*+   BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan and forms of award agreements thereunder.
10.22*+   BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
10.23*+   BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Executive Severance Plan.
10.24*+   BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Senior Executive Cash Incentive Bonus Plan.
10.25*+   BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy.
10.26*   Form of Director Indemnification Agreement.
10.27*   Form of Officer Indemnification Agreement.
14.1*   Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
16.1*   Letter from WithumSmith+Brown, PC to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated August 11, 2025.
21.1*   Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
99.1*   The unaudited condensed financial statements of BBOT as of June 30, 2025 and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
99.2*   The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information of PubCo as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2024.
99.3*   Management’s discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of BBOT for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
99.4*   Press Release, dated August 11, 2025
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

* Filed Herewith.
Certain schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The registrant agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the Commission upon request.
# Portions of this exhibit have been omitted because they are both (i) not material and (ii) the type of information that the registrant treats as private or confidential.
+ Indicates management contract or compensatory plan.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Eli Wallace
  Name: Eli Wallace
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: August 12, 2025

 

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EX-3.1 2 ea025066201ex3-1_bridge.htm BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

Exhibit 3.1

 

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

 

OF

 

BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

 

ARTICLE I

 

The name of the Corporation is BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.

 

ARTICLE II

 

The address of the Corporation’s registered office in the State of Delaware is 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, 19801. The name of its registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.

 

ARTICLE III

 

The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the DGCL.

 

ARTICLE IV

 

CAPITAL STOCK

 

The total number of shares of capital stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 510,000,000, of which (i) 500,000,000 shares shall be a class designated as common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), and (ii) 10,000,000 shares shall be a class designated as undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”).

 

Except as otherwise provided in any certificate of designation of any series of Preferred Stock, the number of authorized shares of the class of Common Stock or Preferred Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares of such class then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote thereon irrespective of the provisions of Section 242(b)(2) of the DGCL, and no vote of the holders of any of the Common Stock or the Preferred Stock voting separately as a class shall be required therefor. For the avoidance of doubt, the elimination and reduction of the voting requirements of Section 242 of the DGCL, as permitted by Section 242(d) of the DGCL, shall apply to any amendments to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate”).

 

 


 

The powers, preferences and rights of, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions upon, each class or series of stock shall be determined in accordance with, or as set forth below in, this Article IV.

 

A. COMMON STOCK

 

Subject to all the rights, powers and preferences of the Preferred Stock and except as provided by law or in this Certificate (including any certificate of designation of any series of Preferred Stock):

 

(a) the holders of the Common Stock shall have the exclusive right to vote for the election of directors of the Corporation (the “Directors”) and on all other matters requiring stockholder action, with each outstanding share of Common Stock entitling the holder thereof to one vote on each matter properly submitted to the stockholders of the Corporation for their 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 (including any amendment to a certificate of designation of any series of Preferred Stock) that alters or changes the powers, preferences, rights or other terms of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock if the holders of such affected series of Preferred Stock are entitled to vote, either separately or together with the holders of one or more other such series, on such amendment pursuant to this Certificate (including any certificate of designation of any series of Preferred Stock) or pursuant to the DGCL;

 

(b) dividends may be declared and paid or set apart for payment upon the shares of Common Stock out of any assets or funds of the Corporation legally available for the payment of dividends, but only when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board”) or any authorized committee thereof; and

 

(c) upon the voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, the net assets of the Corporation shall be distributed pro rata to the holders of the Common Stock.

 

B. PREFERRED STOCK

 

The Board of Directors or any authorized committee thereof is expressly authorized to provide by resolution or resolutions for, out of the unissued shares of Preferred Stock, the issuance of the shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series of such stock, and by filing a certificate of designation pursuant to applicable law of the State of Delaware, to establish or change from time to time the number of shares of each such series, and to fix the designations, powers, including voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, preferences and the relative, participating, optional or other special rights of the shares of each series and any qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, all to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by the DGCL. The powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional and other special rights of each such series of Preferred Stock, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, if any, may differ from those of any and all other series at any time outstanding. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of any series of Preferred Stock may provide that such series shall be superior or rank equally or be junior to any other series of Preferred Stock to the extent permitted by law.

 

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ARTICLE V

 

STOCKHOLDER ACTION

 

1. Action without Meeting. Subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of shares of any series of Preferred Stock, any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the Corporation at any annual or special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting of stockholders and may not be taken or effected by a consent of stockholders in lieu thereof.

 

2. Special Meetings. Except as otherwise required by statute and subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of shares of any series of Preferred Stock, special meetings of the stockholders of the Corporation may be called only by the Board of Directors, and special meetings of stockholders may not be called by any other person or persons. Only those matters set forth in the notice of the special meeting may be considered or acted upon at a special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation.

 

ARTICLE VI

 

DIRECTORS

 

1. General. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors except as otherwise provided herein or required by law.

 

2. Number of Directors; Term of Office. Except as otherwise provided for or fixed pursuant to the provisions of Article IV (including any certificate of designation with respect to any series of Preferred Stock) and this Article VI relating to the rights of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect additional Directors, the number of directors of the Corporation (the “Directors”) shall be fixed solely and exclusively by resolution duly adopted from time to time by the Board of Directors. The Directors, other than those who may be elected by the holders of any series of Preferred Stock, shall be classified, with respect to the term for which they severally hold office, into three classes. The term of office of the initial Class I Directors shall expire at the first regularly-scheduled annual meeting of stockholders following the initial effectiveness of this certificate. The term of office of the initial Class II Directors shall expire at the second annual meeting of stockholders following the initial effectiveness of this certificate. The term of office of the initial Class III Directors shall expire at the third annual meeting of stockholders following the initial effectiveness of this certificate. The Board of Directors is authorized to assign members of the Board of Directors already in office to such classes at the time the classification of the Board of Directors becomes effective. At each annual meeting of stockholders, Directors elected to succeed those Directors whose terms expire shall be elected for a term of office to expire at the third succeeding annual meeting of stockholders after their election. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Directors elected to each class shall hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation, death, disqualification or removal. No decrease in the number of Directors shall shorten the term of any incumbent Director. There shall be no cumulative voting in the election of Directors. Election of Directors need not be by written ballot unless the Bylaws of the Corporation so provide.

 

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, whenever, pursuant to the provisions of Article IV of this Certificate, the holders of any one or more series of Preferred Stock shall have the right, voting separately as a series or together with holders of other such series, to elect additional Directors, the election, term of office, filling of vacancies and other features of such directorships shall be governed by the terms of this Certificate, including any certificate of designation applicable to such series of Preferred Stock. During any period when the holders of any series of Preferred Stock, voting separately as a series or together with one or more series, have the right to elect additional Directors, then upon commencement and for the duration of the period during which such right continues: (i) the then otherwise total authorized number of Directors shall automatically be increased by such specified number of Directors, and the holders of such Preferred Stock shall be entitled to elect the additional Directors so provided for or fixed pursuant to said provisions, and (ii) each such additional Director shall serve until such Director’s successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, or until such Director’s right to hold such office terminates pursuant to said provisions, whichever occurs earlier, subject to such Director’s earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Certificate of Incorporation, except as otherwise provided by the Board in the resolution or resolutions establishing such series, whenever the holders of any series of Preferred Stock having such right to elect additional Directors are divested of such right pursuant to the provisions of such stock, the terms of office of all such additional Directors elected by the holders of such stock, or elected to fill any vacancies resulting from the death, resignation, disqualification or removal of such additional Directors, shall forthwith terminate (in which case each such Director shall thereupon cease to be qualified as, and shall cease to be, a Director) and the total authorized number of Directors shall automatically be reduced accordingly.

 

3. Vacancies and Newly Created Directorships. Subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect Directors and to fill vacancies in the Board of Directors relating thereto, any and all vacancies and newly created directorships in the Board of Directors, however occurring, including, without limitation, by reason of an increase in the size of the Board of Directors, or the death, resignation, disqualification or removal of a Director, shall be filled solely and exclusively by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors then in office, even if less than a quorum of the Board of Directors, or by a sole remaining Director, and not by the stockholders. Any Director appointed in accordance with the preceding sentence shall hold office for the remainder of the full term of the class of Directors in which the new directorship was created or the vacancy occurred and until such Director’s successor shall have been duly elected and qualified or until such Director’s earlier resignation, disqualification, death or removal. Subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect Directors, when the number of Directors is increased or decreased, the Board of Directors shall, subject to Article VI.3 hereof, determine the class or classes to which the increased or decreased number of Directors shall be apportioned. In the event of a vacancy in the Board of Directors, the remaining Directors, except as otherwise provided by law, shall exercise the powers of the full Board of Directors until the vacancy is filled.

 

4. Removal. Subject to the rights, if any, of any series of Preferred Stock to elect Directors and to remove any Director whom the holders of any such series have the right to elect, any Director may be removed from office (i) only for cause and (ii) only by the affirmative vote of the holders not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock then entitled to vote at an election of Directors.

 

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ARTICLE VII

 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

 

1. Directors. To the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended from time to time, a Director of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of such Director’s fiduciary duty as a Director, except for liability (a) for any breach of the Director’s duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (b) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (c) under Section 174 of the DGCL or (d) for any transaction from which the Director derived an improper personal benefit. If the DGCL is amended after the effective date of this Certificate to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of Directors, then the liability of a Director of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as so amended.

 

2. Officers. To the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as the same exists or may thereafter be amended from time to time, an Officer (as defined below) of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of such Officer’s fiduciary duty as an officer of the Corporation, except for liability (a) for any breach of the Officer’s duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (b) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (c) for any transaction from which the Officer derived an improper personal benefit, or (d) arising from any claim brought by or in the right of the Corporation. If the DGCL is amended after the effective date of this Certificate to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of Officers, then the liability of an Officer of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as so amended. For purposes of this Article VII, “Officer” shall mean an individual who has been duly appointed as an officer of the Corporation and who, at the time of an act or omission as to which liability is asserted, is deemed to have consented to service by the delivery of process to the registered agent of the Corporation as contemplated by 10 Del. C. § 3114(b).

 

3. The Corporation, to the fullest extent permitted by law, may indemnify and advance expenses to any Person made or threatened to be made a party to an action, suit or proceeding, whether criminal, civil, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation or any predecessor 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.

 

4. Amendment or Modification. Any amendment, repeal or modification of this Article VII or any amendment to the DGCL, shall not adversely affect any right or protection existing at the time of such amendment, repeal or modification with respect to any acts or omissions occurring before such amendment, repeal or modification of a person serving as a Director or Officer, as applicable, at the time of such amendment, repeal or modification.

 

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ARTICLE VIII

 

AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

 

1. Amendment by Directors. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Bylaws of the Corporation may be adopted, amended or repealed by the Board of Directors.

 

2. Amendment by Stockholders. Except as otherwise provided therein, the Bylaws of the Corporation may be amended or repealed by the stockholders by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment or repeal, voting together as a single class; provided, however, that if the Board of Directors recommends that stockholders approve such amendment or repeal, such amendment or repeal shall only require the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment or repeal, voting together as a single class.

 

ARTICLE IX

 

AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

 

The Corporation reserves the right to amend or repeal this Certificate in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute and this Certificate, and all rights conferred upon stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of Sections 242(d)(1) and (d)(2) of the DGCL shall apply to the Corporation.

 

ARTICLE X

 

INCORPORATOR

 

The name and mailing address of the incorporator are as follows:

 

Eli Wallace

252 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 104

South San Francisco, CA 94080

 

[End of Text]

 

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THIS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION is executed as of this August 11, 2025.

 

  By: /s/ Eli Wallace
  Name:  Eli Wallace
  Title: Incorporator

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX-3.2 3 ea025066201ex3-2_bridge.htm BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. BYLAWS

Exhibit 3.2

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED

 

BYLAWS

 

OF

 

BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

 

(the “Corporation”)

 

ARTICLE I

Stockholders

 

SECTION 1.Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of stockholders (any such meeting being referred to in these Bylaws as an “Annual Meeting”) shall be held at the hour, date and place within or without the United States that is fixed by or in the manner determined by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting, which time, date and place may subsequently be changed at any time, before or after the notice for such meeting has been sent to the stockholders, by vote of 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 by Section 211(a)(2) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”). In the absence of any such designation or determination, stockholders’ meetings shall be held at the Corporation’s principal executive office. If no Annual Meeting has been held for a period of thirteen (13) months after the Corporation’s last Annual Meeting, a special meeting in lieu thereof may be held, and such special meeting shall have, for the purposes of these Bylaws or otherwise, all the force and effect of an Annual Meeting. Any and all references hereafter in these Bylaws to an Annual Meeting or Annual Meetings also shall be deemed to refer to any special meeting(s) in lieu thereof.

 

SECTION 2.Notice of Stockholder Business and Nominations.

 

(a) Annual Meetings of Stockholders.

 

(1) Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”) and the proposal of other business to be considered by the stockholders may be brought before an Annual Meeting (i) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors or (ii) by any stockholder of the Corporation who was a stockholder of record at the time of giving of notice of the Annual Meeting provided for in this Bylaw, who is entitled to vote at the meeting, who is present (in person or by proxy) at the meeting and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Bylaw as to such nomination or business. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing clause (ii) shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to bring nominations or business properly before an Annual Meeting (other than matters properly brought under Rule 14a-8 (or any successor rule) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), and such stockholder must comply with the notice and other procedures set forth in Article I, Section 2(a)(2), (3) and (4) of this Bylaw to bring such nominations or business properly before an Annual Meeting. In addition to the other requirements set forth in this Bylaw, for any proposal of business to be considered at an Annual Meeting, it must be a proper subject for action by stockholders of the Corporation under Delaware law.

 

 


 

(2) For nominations or other business to be properly brought before an Annual Meeting by a stockholder pursuant to clause (ii) of Article I, Section 2(a)(1) of this Bylaw, the stockholder must (i) have given Timely Notice (as defined below) thereof in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation, (ii) have provided any updates or supplements to such notice at the times and in the forms required by this Bylaw and (iii) together with the beneficial owner(s), if any, on whose behalf the nomination or business proposal is made, have acted in accordance with the representations set forth in the Solicitation Statement (as defined below) required by this Bylaw. To be timely, a stockholder’s written notice must be received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the ninetieth (90th) day nor earlier than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to the one-year anniversary of the preceding year’s Annual Meeting; provided, however, that in the event the Annual Meeting is first convened more than thirty (30) days before or more than sixty (60) days after such anniversary date, or if no Annual Meeting was held in the preceding year, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be received by the Secretary of the Corporation not later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the later of the ninetieth (90th) day prior to the scheduled date of such Annual Meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made (such notice within such time periods shall be referred to as “Timely Notice”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided herein, for the first Annual Meeting following the effectiveness of these Bylaws, a stockholder’s notice shall be timely if received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the later of the ninetieth (90th) day prior to the scheduled date of such Annual Meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such Annual Meeting is first made or sent by the Corporation. Such stockholder’s Timely Notice shall set forth or include:

 

(A) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection as a director, (i) the name, age, business address and residence address of the nominee, (ii) the principal occupation or employment of the nominee, (iii) the class and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation that are held of record or are beneficially owned by the nominee or its Affiliates or Associates (each as defined below) and any Synthetic Equity Interest (as defined below) held or beneficially owned by the nominee or its Affiliates or Associates, (iv) a description of all agreements, arrangements or understandings between or among the stockholder and each nominee and any other person or persons (naming such person or persons) pursuant to which the nominations are to be made by the stockholder or concerning the nominee’s potential service on the Board of Directors, (v) a questionnaire with respect to the background and qualifications of the nominee completed by the nominee in the form provided by the Corporation (which questionnaire shall be provided by the Secretary upon written request of any stockholder of record identified by name within five (5) business days of such written request), (vi) a representation and agreement in the form provided by the Corporation (which form shall be provided by the Secretary upon written request of any stockholder of record identified by name within five (5) business days of such written request) that: (a) such proposed nominee is not and will not become party to any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person or entity as to how such proposed nominee, if elected as a director of the Corporation, will act or vote on any issue or question (a “Voting Commitment”) that has not been disclosed to the Corporation in the questionnaire described in clause (v) herein; (b) such proposed nominee is not and will not become a party to any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person or entity other than the Corporation with respect to any direct or indirect compensation, reimbursement or indemnification in connection with service or action as a director that has not been disclosed to the Corporation in the questionnaire described in clause (v) herein; (c) such proposed nominee would, if elected as a director, comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the exchanges upon which shares of the Corporation’s capital stock trade, each of the Corporation’s corporate governance, ethics, conflict of interest, confidentiality, stock ownership and trading policies and guidelines applicable generally to the Corporation’s directors and, if elected as a director of the Corporation, such person currently would be in compliance with any such policies and guidelines that have been publicly disclosed; (d) such proposed nominee intends to serve as a director for the full term for which he or she is to stand for election; and (e) such proposed nominee will promptly provide to the Corporation such other information as it may reasonably request to determine the eligibility of such proposed nominee to serve on any committee or sub-committee of the Board of Directors under any applicable stock exchange listing requirements or applicable law, or that the Board of Directors reasonably determines could be material to a reasonable stockholder’s understanding of the background, qualifications, experience, independence, or lack thereof, of such proposed nominee; and (vii) any other information relating to such proposed nominee that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act (including, without limitation, such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected); (B) as to any other business that the stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting: a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting, the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting, the text, if any, of any resolutions or Bylaw amendment proposed for adoption, and any material interest in such business of each Proposing Person (as defined below);

 

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(C) (i) the name and address of the stockholder giving the notice, as they appear on the Corporation’s books, and the names and addresses of the other Proposing Persons (if any) and (ii) as to each Proposing Person, the following information: (a) the class or series and number of all shares of capital stock of the Corporation that are, directly or indirectly, owned beneficially or of record by such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates, including any shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation as to which such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates has a right to acquire beneficial ownership at any time in the future (whether or not such right is exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time or upon the satisfaction of any conditions or both) pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding (whether or not in writing), (b) all Synthetic Equity Interests (as defined below) in which such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates, directly or indirectly, holds an interest including a description of the material terms of each such Synthetic Equity Interest, including, without limitation, identification of the counterparty to each such Synthetic Equity Interest and disclosure, for each such Synthetic Equity Interest, as to (1) whether or not such Synthetic Equity Interest conveys any voting rights, directly or indirectly, in such shares to such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates and (2) whether or not such Synthetic Equity Interest is required to be, or is capable of being, settled through delivery of such shares, (c) any proxy (other than a revocable proxy given in response to a public proxy solicitation made pursuant to, and in accordance with, the Exchange Act), agreement, arrangement, understanding or relationship pursuant to which such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates has or shares a right to, directly or indirectly, vote any shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation, (d) any rights to dividends or other distributions on the shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation, directly or indirectly, owned beneficially by such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates that are separated or separable from the underlying shares of the Corporation, (e) if such Proposing Person is not a natural person, the identity of the natural person or persons responsible for making voting and investment decisions (including director nominations and any other business that the stockholder proposes to bring before a meeting) on behalf of the Proposing Person (irrespective of whether such person or persons have “beneficial ownership” for purposes of Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act of any securities owned of record or beneficially by the Proposing Person) (such person or persons, the “Responsible Person”), (f) any pending or threatened litigation in which such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates or any Responsible Person is a party involving the Corporation or any of its officers or directors, or any Affiliate of the Corporation, , and (g) any other information relating to such Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filing required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies or consents by such Proposing Person in support of the business proposed to be brought before the meeting pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act (the disclosures to be made pursuant to the foregoing clauses (a) through (g) are referred to, collectively, as “Material Ownership Interests”); provided, however, that the Material Ownership Interests shall not include any such disclosures with respect to the ordinary course business activities of any broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee who is a Proposing Person solely as a result of being the stockholder of record directed to prepare and submit the notice required by these Bylaws on behalf of a beneficial owner; (D) (i) a description of all agreements, arrangements or understandings to which any Proposing Person or any of its Affiliates or Associates is a party (whether the counterparty or counterparties are a Proposing Person or any Affiliate or Associate thereof, on the one hand, or one or more other third parties, on the other hand, (including any proposed nominee(s)) (a) pertaining to the nomination(s) or other business proposed to be brought before the meeting of stockholders or (b) entered into for the purpose of acquiring, holding, disposing or voting of any shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation (which description shall identify the name of each other person who is party to such an agreement, arrangement or understanding) and (ii) identification of the names and addresses of other stockholders (including beneficial owners) known by any of the Proposing Persons to be providing financial support or meaningful assistance in furtherance of the nomination(s) or other business proposed to be brought before the meeting of stockholders and, to the extent known, the class and number of all shares of the Corporation’s capital stock owned beneficially or of record by such other stockholder(s) or other beneficial owner(s); 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(E) a statement (i) that the stockholder is a holder of record of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at such meeting, a representation that such stockholder intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to propose such business or nominees and an acknowledgement that, if such stockholder (or a qualified representative of such stockholder) does not appear to present such business or proposed nominees, as applicable, at such meeting, the Corporation need not present such business or proposed nominees for a vote at such meeting, notwithstanding that proxies in respect of such vote may have been received by the Corporation, (ii) whether or not the stockholder giving the notice and/or the other Proposing Person(s), if any, (a) will deliver a proxy statement and form of proxy to holders of, in the case of a business proposal, at least the percentage of voting power of all of the shares of capital stock of the Corporation required under applicable law to approve the proposal or, in the case of a nomination or nominations, at least 67 percent of the voting power of all of the shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote on the election of directors or (b) otherwise solicit proxies or votes from stockholders in support of such proposal or nomination, as applicable, (iii) providing a representation as to whether or not such Proposing Person intends to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than the Corporation’s director nominees in accordance with Rule 14a-19 promulgated under the Exchange Act and (iv) that the stockholder will provide any other information relating to such item of business that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filing required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies in support of the business proposed to be brought before the meeting pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act (such statement, the “Solicitation Statement”).

 

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For purposes of this Article I, the term “Proposing Person” shall mean the following persons: (i) the stockholder of record providing the notice of nominations or business proposed to be brought before a stockholders’ meeting and (ii) the beneficial owner(s), if different, on whose behalf the nominations or business proposed to be brought before a stockholders’ meeting is made. For purposes of this Section 2, each of the terms “Affiliates” and “Associates” shall have the meaning attributed to such term in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act. For purposes of this Section 2, the term “Synthetic Equity Interest” shall mean any transaction, agreement or arrangement (or series of transactions, agreements or arrangements), including, without limitation, any derivative, swap, hedge, repurchase or so-called “stock borrowing” or securities lending agreement or arrangement, the purpose or effect of which is to, directly or indirectly: (a) give a person or entity economic benefit and/or risk similar to ownership of shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation, in whole or in part, including due to the fact that such transaction, agreement or arrangement provides, directly or indirectly, the opportunity to profit, or share in any profit, or avoid a loss from any increase or decrease in the value of any shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation, (b) mitigate loss to, reduce the economic risk of, or manage the risk of share price changes for, any person or entity with respect to any shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation, or (c) increase or decrease the voting power of any person or entity with respect to any shares of any class or series of capital stock of the Corporation.

 

(3) A stockholder providing Timely Notice of nominations or business proposed to be brought before an Annual Meeting shall further update and supplement such notice, if necessary, so that the information (including, without limitation, the Material Ownership Interests information) provided or required to be provided in such notice pursuant to this Bylaw shall be true and correct as of the record date for the meeting and as of the date that is ten (10) business days prior to such Annual Meeting, and such update and supplement shall be received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the fifth (5th) business day after the record date for the Annual Meeting (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of the record date), and not later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the eighth (8th) business day prior to the date of the Annual Meeting (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of ten (10) business days prior to the meeting). For the avoidance of doubt, the obligation to update as set forth in this Section 2(a)(3) shall not limit the Corporation’s rights with respect to any deficiencies in any notice provided by a stockholder, extend any applicable deadlines hereunder, or enable or be deemed to permit a stockholder who has previously submitted notice hereunder to amend or update any proposal or nomination 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 the stockholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Proposing Person no longer plans to solicit proxies in accordance with its representation pursuant to Article I, Section 2(a)(2)(E), such Proposing Person shall inform the Corporation of this change by delivering a written notice to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation no later than two (2) business days after making the determination not to proceed with a solicitation of proxies. A Proposing Person shall also update its notice so that the information required by Article I, Section 2(a)(2)(C) is current through the date of the meeting or any adjournment, postponement or rescheduling thereof, and such update shall be delivered in writing to the secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation no later than two (2) business days after the occurrence of any material change to the information previously disclosed pursuant to Article I, Section 2(a)(2)(C).

 

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(4) Notwithstanding anything in the second sentence of Article I, Section 2(a)(2) of this Bylaw to the contrary, in the event that the number of directors to be elected to the Board of Directors is increased and there is no public announcement naming all of the nominees for director or specifying the size of the increased Board of Directors made by the Corporation at least ten (10) days before the last day a stockholder may deliver a notice of nomination in accordance with the second sentence of Article I, Section 2(a)(2), a stockholder’s notice required by this Bylaw shall also be considered timely, but only with respect to nominees for any new positions created by such increase, if it shall be received by the Secretary of the Corporation not later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which such public announcement is first made by the Corporation.

 

(b) General.

 

(1) Only such persons who are nominated in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw shall be eligible for election and to serve as directors, and only such business shall be conducted at an Annual Meeting as shall have been brought before the meeting in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw or in accordance with Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act. The Board of Directors or a designated committee thereof shall have the power to determine whether a nomination or any business proposed to be brought before the meeting was made in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw. If neither the Board of Directors nor such designated committee makes a determination as to whether any stockholder proposal or nomination was made in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw, the chair of the meeting (as defined in Section 9 of this Article I) shall have the power and duty to determine whether the stockholder proposal or nomination was made in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw. If the Board of Directors or a designated committee thereof or the chair of the meeting, as applicable, determines that any stockholder proposal or nomination was not made in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw, such proposal or nomination shall be disregarded and shall not be presented for action at the Annual Meeting.

 

(2) Except as otherwise required by law, nothing in this Article I, Section 2 shall obligate the Corporation or the Board of Directors to include in any proxy statement or other stockholder communication distributed on behalf of the Corporation or the Board of Directors information with respect to any nominee for director or any other matter of business submitted by a stockholder.

 

(3) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article I, Section 2, if the nominating or proposing stockholder (or a qualified representative of the stockholder) does not appear at the Annual Meeting to present a nomination or any business, such nomination or business shall be disregarded, notwithstanding that proxies in respect of such vote may have been received by the Corporation. For purposes of this Article I, Section 2, to be considered a qualified representative of the proposing stockholder, a person must be authorized by a written instrument 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 written instrument or electronic transmission, or a reliable reproduction of the written instrument or electronic transmission, to the chair of the meeting at the meeting of stockholders.

 

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(4) For purposes of this Bylaw, “public announcement” shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News Service, Associated Press or comparable national news service or in a document publicly filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

 

(5) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Bylaw, a stockholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, including, but not limited to, Rule 14a-19 of the Exchange Act, with respect to the matters set forth in this Bylaw. If a stockholder fails to comply with any applicable requirements of the Exchange Act, including, but not limited to, Rule 14a-19 promulgated thereunder, such stockholder’s proposed nomination or proposed business shall be deemed to have not been made in compliance with this Bylaw and shall be disregarded.

 

(6) Further notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Bylaw, unless otherwise required by law, (i) no Proposing Person shall solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than the Corporation’s nominees unless such Proposing Person has complied with Rule 14a-19 promulgated under the Exchange Act in connection with the solicitation of such proxies, including the provision to the Corporation of notices required thereunder with timely notice and (ii) if any Proposing Person (A) provides notice pursuant to Rule 14a-19(b) promulgated under the Exchange Act, (B) subsequently fails to comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-19(a)(2) or Rule 14a-19(a)(3) promulgated under the Exchange Act, including the provision to the Corporation of notices required thereunder with timely notice and (C) no other Proposing Person has provided notice pursuant to, and in compliance with, Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act that it intends to solicit proxies in support of the election of such proposed nominee in accordance with Rule 14a-19(b) under the Exchange Act, then such proposed nominee shall be disqualified from nomination, the Corporation shall disregard the nomination of such proposed nominee and no vote on the election of such proposed nominee shall occur. Upon request by the Corporation, if any Proposing Person provides notice pursuant to Rule 14a-19(b) promulgated under the Exchange Act, such Proposing Person shall deliver to the Corporation, no later than five (5) business days prior to the applicable meeting date, reasonable evidence that it has met the requirements of Rule 14a-19(a)(3) promulgated under the Exchange Act.

 

(7) The number of nominees a stockholder may nominate for election at the Annual Meeting (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. A stockholder may not designate any substitute nominees unless the stockholder provides timely notice of such substitute nominee(s) in accordance with these By-laws (and such notice contains all of the information, representations, questionnaires and certifications with respect to such substitute nominee(s) that are required by the By-laws with respect to nominees for director).

 

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SECTION 3.Special Meetings. Except as otherwise required by statute and subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock, special meetings of the stockholders of the Corporation may be called only by or at the direction of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may postpone or reschedule any previously scheduled special meeting of stockholders. Only those matters set forth in the notice of the special meeting may be considered or acted upon at a special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation. Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors and stockholder proposals of other business shall not be brought before a special meeting of stockholders to be considered by the stockholders unless such special meeting is held in lieu of an annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with Article I, Section 1 of these Bylaws, in which case such special meeting in lieu thereof shall be deemed an Annual Meeting for purposes of these Bylaws and the provisions of Article I, Section 2 of these Bylaws shall govern such special meeting.

 

SECTION 4.Notice of Meetings; Adjournments.

 

(a) A notice of each Annual Meeting stating the hour, date and place, if any, of such Annual Meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, if such date is different from the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of the meeting, shall be given not less than ten (10) days nor more than sixty (60) days before the Annual Meeting, to each stockholder entitled to vote thereat by delivering such notice to such stockholder or by mailing it, postage prepaid, addressed to such stockholder at the address of such stockholder as it appears on the Corporation’s stock transfer books. Without limiting the manner by which notice may otherwise be given to stockholders, any notice to stockholders may be given by electronic transmission in the manner provided in Section 232 of the DGCL.

 

(b) Notice of all special meetings of stockholders shall be given in the same manner as provided for Annual Meetings, except that the notice of all special meetings shall also state the purpose or purposes for which the meeting has been called.

 

(c) Notice of an Annual Meeting or special meeting of stockholders need not be given to a stockholder if a waiver of notice is executed, or waiver of notice by electronic transmission is provided, before or after such meeting by such stockholder or if such stockholder attends such meeting, unless such attendance is for the express purpose of objecting at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of any business because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened.

 

(d) The Board of Directors may postpone and reschedule or cancel any previously scheduled Annual Meeting or special meeting of stockholders and any record date with respect thereto, regardless of whether any notice or public disclosure with respect to any such meeting has been sent or made pursuant to Section 2 of this Article I or otherwise. In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment, postponement or rescheduling of any previously scheduled meeting of stockholders commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice under this Article I.

 

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(e) When any meeting is convened, the chair of the meeting or the stockholders present or represented by proxy at such meeting may adjourn the meeting from time to time for any reason, regardless of whether a quorum is present, to reconvene at any other time and at any place at which a meeting of stockholders may be held under these Bylaws. When any Annual Meeting or special meeting of stockholders is adjourned to another hour, date or place (including an adjournment taken to address a technical failure to convene or continue a meeting using remote communication), notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time, place, if any, thereof 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 adjourned meeting are (i) announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken, (ii) displayed, during the time scheduled for the meeting, on the same electronic network used to enable stockholders and proxy holders to participate in the meeting by means of remote communication or (iii) set forth in the notice of meeting given in accordance with this Section 4; provided, however, that if the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days from the meeting date, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting and the means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote thereat and each stockholder who, by law or under the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation (as the same may hereafter be amended and/or restated, the “Certificate”) or these Bylaws, is entitled to such notice.

 

SECTION 5.Quorum. Except as otherwise provided by law, the certificate of incorporation or these Bylaws, at each meeting of stockholders, the presence in person or by remote communication, if applicable, or represented by proxy, of the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote at the meeting shall be necessary and sufficient to constitute a quorum. If less than a quorum is present at a meeting, the chair of the meeting or the holders of voting stock, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote thereon, may adjourn the meeting from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice, except as otherwise provided in Section 4 of this Article I. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally noticed. The stockholders present at a duly constituted meeting may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum.

 

SECTION 6.Voting and Proxies.

 

(a) The stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 4 of these Bylaws, subject to Section 217 (relating to voting rights of fiduciaries, pledgors and joint owners of stock) and Section 218 (relating to voting trusts and other voting agreements) of the DGCL. Stockholders shall have one vote for each share of stock entitled to vote owned by them of record according to the stock ledger of the Corporation as of the record date, unless otherwise provided by law or by the Certificate. Stockholders may vote either (i) in person, (ii) by written proxy or (iii) by a transmission permitted by Section 212(c) of the DGCL. Any copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reliable reproduction of the writing or transmission permitted by Section 212(c) of the DGCL may be substituted for or used in lieu of the original writing or transmission for any and all purposes for which the original writing or transmission could be used, provided that such copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reproduction shall be a complete reproduction of the entire original writing or transmission. Proxies shall be filed in accordance with the procedures established for the meeting of stockholders. A proxy with respect to stock held in the name of two or more persons shall be valid if executed by or on behalf of any one of them unless at or prior to the exercise of the proxy the Corporation receives a specific written notice to the contrary from any one of them. In the event the Corporation receives proxies for disqualified or withdrawn nominees for the Board of Directors, such votes for such disqualified or withdrawn nominees in the proxies will be treated as abstentions.

 

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(b) Any stockholder directly or indirectly soliciting proxies from other stockholders must use a proxy card color other than white, which shall be reserved for the exclusive use by the Board of Directors.

 

SECTION 7.Action at Meeting. When a quorum is present at any meeting of stockholders, any matter before any such meeting (other than an election of a director or directors) shall be decided by a majority of the votes properly cast for and against such matter, except where a larger vote is required by law, by the Certificate or by these Bylaws. Any election of directors by stockholders shall be determined by a plurality of the votes properly cast on the election of directors.

 

SECTION 8.Stockholder Lists. The Corporation shall prepare, no later than the tenth (10th) day before each Annual Meeting or special meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder; provided, however, that if the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote is less than ten (10) days before the meeting date, the list shall reflect the stockholders entitled to vote as of the tenth (10th) day before the meeting date. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of ten (10) days ending on the day before the meeting date in the manner provided by law.

 

SECTION 9.Conduct of Meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules, regulations and procedures for the conduct of any meeting of stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with rules, regulations and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors, the chair of the meeting shall have the right to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts, as, in the judgment of such chair, are necessary, appropriate or convenient for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or the chair of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (a) the establishment of an agenda for the meeting; (b) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present at the meeting; (c) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the Corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies, or such other persons as the chair of the meeting shall determine; (d) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; (e) the determination of the circumstances in which any person may make a statement or ask questions and limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments; (f) the determination of when the polls shall open and close for any given matter to be voted on at the meeting; (g) the exclusion or removal of any stockholders or any other individual who refuses to comply with meeting rules, regulations, or procedures; (h) restrictions on the use of audio and video recording devices, cell phones and other electronic devices; (i) rules, regulations and procedures for compliance with any federal, state or local laws or regulations (including those concerning safety, health or security); (j) procedures (if any) requiring attendees to provide the Corporation advance notice of their intent to attend the meeting; and (k) rules, regulations or procedures regarding the participation by means of remote communication of stockholders and proxy holders not physically present at a meeting, whether such meeting is to be held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication. The chair of the meeting shall be: (i) such person as the Board of Directors shall have designated to preside over all meetings of the stockholders; (ii) if the Board of Directors has not so designated such a chair of the meeting or if the chair of the meeting is unable to so preside or is absent, then the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected; (iii) if the Board of Directors has not so designated a chair of the meeting and there is no Chairperson of the Board, or if the chair of the meeting or the Chairperson of the Board is unable to so preside or is absent, then the Chief Executive Officer, if one is elected; or (iv) in the absence or inability to serve of any of the aforementioned persons, the President of the Corporation. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the chair of the meeting, the chair of the meeting shall not be obligated to adopt or follow any technical, formal or parliamentary rules or principles of procedure. In the absence of the Secretary of the Corporation, the secretary of the meeting shall be such person as the chair of the meeting appoints.

 

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SECTION 10.Inspectors of Elections. The Corporation shall, in advance of any meeting of stockholders, appoint one or three inspectors to act at the meeting and make a written report thereof. The Corporation may designate one or more persons as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If no inspector or alternate is able to act at a meeting of stockholders, the chair of the meeting officer shall appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. Any inspector may, but need not, be an officer, employee or agent of the Corporation. Each inspector, before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector with strict impartiality and according to the best of his or her ability. The inspectors shall perform such duties as are required by the DGCL, including the counting of all votes and ballots. The inspectors may appoint or retain other persons or entities to assist the inspectors in the performance of the duties of the inspectors. The chair of the meeting may review all determinations made by the inspectors, and in so doing the chair of the meeting shall be entitled to exercise his or her sole judgment and discretion and he or she shall not be bound by any determinations made by the inspectors. All determinations by the inspectors and, if applicable, the chair of the meeting, shall be subject to further review by any court of competent jurisdiction.

 

ARTICLE II

Directors

 

SECTION 1.Powers. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, except as otherwise provided by the Certificate or required by law.

 

SECTION 2.Number and Terms. The number of directors of the Corporation shall be fixed solely and exclusively by resolution duly adopted from time to time by the Board of Directors, provided the Board of Directors shall consist of at least one (1) member. The directors shall hold office in the manner provided in the Certificate.

 

SECTION 3.Qualification. No director need be a stockholder of the Corporation.

 

SECTION 4.Vacancies. Vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be filled in the manner provided in the Certificate.

 

SECTION 5.Removal. Directors may be removed from office only in the manner provided in the Certificate or by applicable law.

 

SECTION 6.Resignation. A director may resign at any time by electronic transmission or by giving written notice to the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, the President or the Secretary. A resignation shall be effective upon receipt, unless the resignation otherwise provides.

 

SECTION 7.Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such hour, date and place (if any) as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine and publicize by means of reasonable notice given to any director who is not present when such determination is made.

 

SECTION 8.Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called, orally or in writing, by or at the request of a majority of the directors, the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, or the President. The person calling any such special meeting of the Board of Directors may fix the hour, date and place (if any) thereof. Notice thereof shall be given to each director as provided in Section 9 of this Article II.

 

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SECTION 9.Notice of Meetings. Notice of the hour, date and place (if any) of all special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be given to each director by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, or in case of the death, absence, incapacity or refusal of such persons, by the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, the President or such other officer designated by the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, or any one of the directors calling the meeting. Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given to each director in person, by telephone, or by facsimile, electronic mail or other form of electronic communication, sent to his or her business or home address, at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting, or by written notice mailed to his or her business or home address, at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting provided, however, that if the person or persons calling the meeting determine that it is otherwise necessary or advisable to hold the meeting sooner, then such person or persons may prescribe a shorter time period for notice to be given personally or by telephone, facsimile, electronic mail or other similar means of communication. Such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when hand-delivered to such address; read to such director by telephone; deposited in the mail so addressed, with postage thereon prepaid, if mailed; or dispatched or transmitted if sent by facsimile transmission or by electronic mail or other form of electronic communication. A written waiver of notice signed or electronically transmitted before or after a meeting by a director and filed with the records of the meeting shall be deemed to be equivalent to notice of the meeting. The attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a director attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of any business because such meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Except as otherwise required by law, by the Certificate or by these Bylaws, neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any meeting of the Board of Directors need be specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such meeting.

 

SECTION 10.Quorum. At any meeting of the Board of Directors, a majority of the total number of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but if less than a quorum is present at a meeting, a majority of the directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time, and the meeting may be held as adjourned without further notice. Any business that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally noticed may be transacted at such adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present. For purposes of this Article II, the total number of directors includes any unfilled vacancies on the Board of Directors.

 

SECTION 11.Action at Meeting. At any meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors present shall constitute action by the Board of Directors, unless otherwise required by law, by the Certificate or by these Bylaws.

 

SECTION 12.Action by Consent. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board of Directors consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission. After such action is taken, the writing or writings or electronic transmission or transmissions shall be filed with the records of the meetings of the Board of Directors. Such filing shall be in paper form if the minutes are maintained in paper form and shall be in electronic form if the minutes are maintained in electronic form. Such consent shall be treated as a resolution of the Board of Directors for all purposes.

 

SECTION 13.Manner of Participation. Directors may participate in meetings of the Board of Directors by means of video conference, conference telephone or other communications equipment by means of which all directors participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting in accordance herewith shall constitute presence in person at such meeting for purposes of these Bylaws.

 

SECTION 14.Presiding Director. The Board of Directors shall designate a representative to preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors, provided that if the Board of Directors does not so designate such a presiding director or such designated presiding director is unable to so preside or is absent, then the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors. If both the designated presiding director, if one is so designated, and the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, are unable to preside or are absent, the Board of Directors shall designate an alternate representative to preside over a meeting of the Board of Directors.

 

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SECTION 15.Committees. The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, including, without limitation, a Compensation Committee, a Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee and an Audit Committee, and may delegate thereto some or all of its powers to such committee(s) except those which by law, by the Certificate or by these Bylaws may not be delegated. Except as the Board of Directors may otherwise determine, any such committee may make rules for the conduct of its business, but unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors or in such rules, its business shall be conducted so far as possible in the same manner as is provided by these Bylaws for the Board of Directors. All members of such committees shall hold such offices at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may abolish any such committee at any time. Any committee to which the Board of Directors delegates any of its powers or duties shall keep records of its meetings.

 

SECTION 16.Compensation of Directors. Directors shall receive such compensation for their services as shall be determined by the Board of Directors, or a designated committee thereof, provided that directors who are serving the Corporation as employees shall not receive any salary or other compensation for their services as directors of the Corporation.

 

SECTION 17.Emergency By-laws. In the event of any emergency, disaster, catastrophe or other similar emergency condition of a type described in Section 110(a) of the DGCL (an “Emergency”), notwithstanding any different or conflicting provisions in the DGCL, the Certificate or these By-laws, during such Emergency:

 

(a) A meeting of the Board of Directors or a committee thereof may be called by any director, the Chairperson of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or the Secretary by such means as, in the judgment of the person calling the meeting, may be feasible at the time, and notice of any such meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee may be given, in the judgment of the person calling the meeting, only to such directors as it may be feasible to reach at the time and by such means as may be feasible at the time. Such notice shall be given at such time in advance of the meeting as, in the judgment of the person calling the meeting, circumstances permit.

 

(b) The director or directors in attendance at a meeting called in accordance with Section 17(a) of this Article II shall constitute a quorum.

 

(c) No officer, director or employee acting in accordance with this Section 17 shall be liable except for willful misconduct. No amendment, repeal or change to this Section 17 shall modify the prior sentence with regard to actions taken prior to the time of such amendment, repeal or change.

 

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ARTICLE III

Officers

 

SECTION 1.Enumeration. The officers of the Corporation shall consist of a President, a Treasurer, a Secretary and such other officers, including, without limitation, a Chairperson of the Board, a Chief Executive Officer and one or more Vice Presidents (including Executive Vice Presidents or Senior Vice Presidents), Assistant Vice Presidents, Assistant Treasurers and Assistant Secretaries, as the Board of Directors may determine. Any number of offices may be held by the same person. The salaries and other compensation of the officers of the Corporation will be fixed by or in the manner designated by the Board of Directors or a committee thereof to which the Board of Directors has delegated such responsibility.

 

SECTION 2.Election. The Board of Directors shall elect the President, the Treasurer and the Secretary. Other officers may be elected by the Board of Directors or by such officers delegated such authority by the Board of Directors.

 

SECTION 3.Qualification. No officer need be a stockholder or a director.

 

SECTION 4.Tenure. Except as otherwise provided by the Certificate or by these Bylaws, each of the officers of the Corporation shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

SECTION 5.Resignation and Removal. Any officer may resign by delivering his or her written or electronically transmitted resignation to the Corporation addressed to the President or the Secretary, and such resignation shall be effective upon receipt, unless the resignation otherwise provides. Any resignation is without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the Corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party. Except as otherwise provided by law or by resolution of the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors may remove any officer. Except as the Board of Directors may otherwise determine, no officer who resigns or is removed shall have any right to any compensation as an officer for any period following his or her resignation or removal, or any right to damages on account of such removal, whether his or her compensation be by the month or by the year or otherwise, unless such compensation is expressly provided in a duly authorized written agreement with the Corporation.

 

SECTION 6.Absence or Disability. In the event of the absence or disability of any officer, the Board of Directors may designate another officer to act temporarily in place of such absent or disabled officer.

 

SECTION 7.Vacancies. Any vacancy in any office may be filled for the unexpired portion of the term by the Board of Directors.

 

SECTION 8.President. The President shall, subject to the direction of the Board of Directors, have such powers and shall perform such duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

 

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SECTION 9.Chairperson of the Board. The Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

 

SECTION 10.Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer, if one is elected, shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

 

SECTION 11.Vice Presidents and Assistant Vice Presidents. Any Vice President (including any Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President) and any Assistant Vice President shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer may from time to time designate.

 

SECTION 12.Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers. The Treasurer shall, subject to the direction of the Board of Directors and except as the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer may otherwise provide, have general charge of the financial affairs of the Corporation and shall cause to be kept accurate books of account. The Treasurer shall have custody of all funds, securities and valuable documents of the Corporation. He or she shall have such other duties and powers as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer. Any Assistant Treasurer shall have such powers and perform such duties as the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer may from time to time designate.

 

SECTION 13.Secretary and Assistant Secretaries. The Secretary shall record all the proceedings of the meetings of the stockholders and the Board of Directors (including committees of the Board of Directors) in books kept for that purpose. In his or her absence from any such meeting, a temporary secretary chosen at the meeting shall record the proceedings thereof. The Secretary shall have charge of the stock ledger (which may, however, be kept by any transfer or other agent of the Corporation). The Secretary shall have custody of the seal of the Corporation, and the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary shall have authority to affix it to any instrument requiring it, and, when so affixed, the seal may be attested by his or her signature or that of an Assistant Secretary. The Secretary shall have such other duties and powers as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer. In the absence of the Secretary, any Assistant Secretary may perform his or her duties and responsibilities. Any Assistant Secretary shall have such powers and perform such duties as the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer may from time to time designate.

 

SECTION 14.Other Powers and Duties. Subject to these Bylaws and to such limitations as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe, the officers of the Corporation shall each have such powers and duties as generally pertain to their respective offices, as well as such powers and duties as from time to time may be conferred by the Board of Directors or the Chief Executive Officer.

 

SECTION 15.Representation of Shares of Other Corporations. The Chairperson of the Board, the President, any Vice President, the Treasurer, the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of this Corporation, or any other person authorized by the Board of Directors or the President or a Vice President, is authorized to vote, represent and exercise on behalf of this Corporation all rights incident to any and all securities of any other entity or entities standing in the name of this Corporation. The authority granted herein may be exercised either by such person directly or by any other person authorized to do so by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by such person having the authority.

 

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SECTION 16.Bonded Officers. The Board of Directors may require any officer to give the Corporation a bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may specify, including, without limitation, a bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties and for the restoration to the Corporation of all property in his or her possession or under his or her control belonging to the Corporation.

 

ARTICLE IV

Capital Stock

 

SECTION 1.Certificates of Stock. Each stockholder shall be entitled to a certificate of the capital stock of the Corporation in such form as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board of Directors. Such certificate shall be signed by any two authorized officers of the Corporation. The Corporation seal and the signatures by the Corporation’s officers, the transfer agent or the registrar may be facsimiles. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed on such 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 he or she were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the time of its issue. Every certificate for shares of stock which are subject to any restriction on transfer and every certificate issued when the Corporation is authorized to issue more than one class or series of stock shall contain such legend with respect thereto as is required by law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided in these Bylaws, 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 uncertificated shares (except that the foregoing shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation), and by the approval and adoption of these Bylaws, the Board of Directors has determined that all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock may be uncertificated, whether upon original issuance, re-issuance or subsequent transfer.

 

SECTION 2.Transfers. Subject to any restrictions on transfer and unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors, shares of stock that are represented by a certificate may be transferred on the books of the Corporation by the surrender to the Corporation or its transfer agent of the certificate therefor properly endorsed or accompanied by a written assignment or power of attorney properly executed, with transfer stamps (if necessary) affixed, and with such proof of the authenticity of signature as the Corporation or its transfer agent may reasonably require. Shares of stock that are not represented by a certificate may be transferred on the books of the Corporation by submitting to the Corporation or its transfer agent such evidence of transfer and following such other procedures as the Corporation or its transfer agent may require.

 

SECTION 3.Stock Transfer Agreements. The Corporation shall have power to enter into and perform any agreement with any number of stockholders of any one or more classes of stock of the Corporation to restrict the transfer of shares of stock of the Corporation of any one or more classes owned by such stockholders in any manner not prohibited by the DGCL.

 

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SECTION 4.Record Holders. Except as may otherwise be required by law, by the Certificate or by these Bylaws, the Corporation shall be entitled to treat the record holder of stock as shown on its books as the owner of such stock for all purposes, including the payment of dividends and the right to vote with respect thereto, regardless of any transfer, pledge or other disposition of such stock, until the shares have been transferred on the books of the Corporation in accordance with the requirements of these Bylaws.

 

SECTION 5.Record Date. In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights, or 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 by the Board of Directors, and which record date: (a) in the case of determination of stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders, shall, unless otherwise required by law, not be more than sixty (60) nor less than ten (10) days before the date of such meeting and (b) in the case of any other action, shall not be more than sixty (60) days prior to such other action. If no record date is fixed: (i) the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held; and (ii) the record date for determining stockholders for any other purpose shall be 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

 

SECTION 6.Replacement of Certificates. In case of the alleged loss, destruction or mutilation of a certificate of stock of the Corporation, a duplicate certificate may be issued in place thereof, upon such terms as the Board of Directors may prescribe.

 

SECTION 7.Lock-Up.

 

(a) Subject to Section 7(b) of this Article IV, the holders (the “Lock-up Holders”) of common stock of the Corporation, par value of $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”) issued (i) as consideration pursuant to the merger of TheRas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“TheRas”), with and into Helix II Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation (“Merger Sub”) (the “TheRas Transaction”), pursuant to that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2025 (the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among TheRas, the Corporation, and Merger Sub, or (ii) upon the settlement or exercise of warrants, stock options, restricted stock units or other equity awards assumed, continued or substituted by the Corporation pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement (such awards, the “Equity Awards” and such shares, the “TheRas Equity Award Shares”), shall not, without the prior written consent of the board of directors of the Corporation, Transfer any Lock-up Shares until (x) in the case of Lock-up Holders who are not Employee Lock-Up Holders, the end of the Lock-up Period and (y) in the case of Employee Lock-Up Holders, the end of the Employee Lock-up Period ((x) and (y), collectively, the “Lock-up”).

 

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(b) The restrictions set forth in Section 7(a) of this Article IV shall not apply to:

 

(i) a Transfer to the Corporation’s officers or directors, any affiliate or family members of the Corporation’s officers or directors, any members or partners of such Lock-up Holder or their affiliates; any affiliates of such Lock-up Holder, or any employees of such affiliates;

 

(ii) in the case of an individual, a Transfer by gift to a member of the individual’s immediate family (as defined below), or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the individual or a member of the individual’s immediate family or an affiliate of such person, or to a charitable organization;

 

(iii) in the case of an individual, Transfers by virtue of laws of descent and distribution upon death of the individual;

 

(iv) in the case of an individual, Transfers by operation of law or pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order;

 

(v) in the case of an individual, Transfers to a partnership, limited liability company or other entity of which the undersigned and/or the immediate family (as defined below) of the undersigned are the legal and beneficial owner of all of the outstanding equity securities or similar interests;

 

(vi) in the case of an entity, Transfers to any direct or indirect partners, members or equity holders of such entity, or any related investment funds or vehicles controlled or managed by such persons or entities or their respective affiliates;

 

(vii) in the case of an entity that is a trust, Transfers to a trustor or beneficiary of the trust or to the estate of a beneficiary of such trust;

 

(viii) in the case of an entity, Transfers by virtue of the laws of the entity’s jurisdiction of formation or incorporation or the entity’s organizational documents upon dissolution of the entity;

 

(ix) Transfers to any other Lock-up Holders, any affiliates of such other Lock-up Holders or their Permitted Transferees or any related investment funds or vehicles controlled or managed by such persons or entities or their respective affiliates;

 

(x) the exercise of Equity Awards, stock options or warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock or the vesting of stock awards of Common Stock (including Theras Equity Award Shares) and any related transfer of shares to the Corporation in connection therewith (1) deemed to occur upon the “cashless” or “net” exercise of such options or warrants or (2) for the purpose of paying the exercise price of such options or warrants or for paying taxes due as a result of the exercise of such options or warrants, the vesting of such options, warrants or stock awards, or as a result of the vesting of such shares, it being understood that all shares received upon such exercise, vesting or transfer will remain subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 7(a) of this Article IV during the Lock-Up Period;

 

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(xi) Transfers to the Corporation pursuant to any contractual arrangement in effect at the Closing (as such term is defined in the Business Combination Agreement) of the TheRas Transaction that provides for the repurchase by the Corporation or forfeiture of Equity Awards, Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock in connection with the termination of such Lock-up Holder’s service to the Company;

 

(xii) the entry, by the Lock-up Holder, at any time after the Closing (as such term is defined in the Business Combination Agreement), of any trading plan providing for the sale of shares held by the Lock-up Holder, which trading plan meets the requirements of Rule 10b5-l(c) under the Exchange Act, provided, however, that such plan does not provide for, or permit, the sale of any shares during the Lock-Up Period; and

 

(xiii) Transfers in connection with a liquidation, merger, stock exchange, reorganization, tender offer approved by the Board of Directors or a duly authorized committee thereof or other similar transaction which results in all of the Corporation’s stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of Common Stock for cash, securities or other property subsequent to the Closing Date (as such term is defined in the Business Combination Agreement) of the TheRas Transaction;

 

provided, however, that in any such case, it shall be a condition to such Transfer that each Permitted Transferee execute and deliver to the Corporation an agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Corporation stating that such Transferee will not engage in any activities restricted under this Section 7 (as if such transferee had been an original Lock-up Holder hereto).

 

For purposes of this Section 7(b) of Article IV, “immediate family” shall mean a spouse, domestic partner, child (including by adoption), father, mother, brother or sister of the undersigned, and lineal descendant (including by adoption) of the undersigned or of any of the foregoing persons; and “affiliate” shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

 

For the avoidance of doubt, each Lock-up Holder shall retain all of its rights as a stockholder of the Corporation with respect to the Lock-up Shares during the Lock-Up Period, including the right to vote any Lock-up Shares that are entitled to vote.

 

In furtherance of the foregoing, the Corporation, and any duly appointed transfer agent for the registration or transfer of the securities described therein, are hereby authorized to decline to make any transfer of securities if such transfer would constitute a violation or breach of this restriction, and such purported Transfer shall be null and void ab initio. In addition, during the Lock-Up Period, each certificate or book-entry position evidencing the Lock-Up Shares shall be marked with a legend in substantially the following form, in addition to any other applicable legends:

 

“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER SET FORTH IN THE ISSUER’S BYLAWS. A COPY OF SUCH BYLAWS WILL BE FURNISHED WITHOUT CHARGE BY THE ISSUER TO THE HOLDER HEREOF UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.”

 

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(c) Notwithstanding the other provisions set forth in this Section 7 of this Article IV, the Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, determine to waive, amend, or repeal the Lock-up obligations set forth herein. If the Board of Directors decides to waive or repeal the Lock-up obligation set forth herein, it must also waive or repeal (as applicable) any Lock-up obligation of each of the parties to the Lock-up Agreement dated August 11, 2025, among the Corporation, and the other parties listed therein.

 

(d) For purposes of this Section 7 of this Article IV:

 

(i) the term “Lock-up Period” means the period beginning on the Closing Date (as such term is defined in the Business Combination Agreement) of the TheRas Transaction and ending on the date one year after the later of (x) the filing of the Form 10 Information (as defined in Rule 144(i)(3) of the Securities Act) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”)) and (y) the closing date of the Theras Transaction.

 

(ii) the term “Employee Lock-up Period” means the period beginning on the closing date of the TheRas Transaction and ending on the day that is the six month anniversary of the closing date of the TheRas Transaction;

 

(iii) the term “Employee Lock-up Holder” means any Lock-up Holder who was employed at TheRas and held a position below the level of Vice President immediately prior to closing of the TheRas Transaction;

 

(iv) the term “Lock-up Shares” means the shares of Common Stock held by the Lock-up Holders and issued as consideration in the TheRas Transaction pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement (other than shares of Common Stock acquired in the public market or pursuant to a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act, pursuant to a subscription agreement where the issuance of Common Stock occurs on or after the closing of the TheRas Transaction) and the TheRas Equity Award Shares; provided, that, for clarity, shares of Common Stock issued in connection with the Domestication (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement)) or the PIPE Investment (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) shall not constitute Lock-up Shares;

 

 

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(v) the term “Permitted Transferees” means, prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Lock-up Holder is permitted to transfer such shares of common stock prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period pursuant to Section 7(b) of this Article IV; and (vi) the term “Transfer” means (A) sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, assign, transfer (including by operation of law), hypothecate, pledge, distribute, grant any option to purchase or otherwise dispose of or agree to dispose of, directly or indirectly, file (or participate in the filing of) a registration statement with the SEC or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act with respect to, any Lock-up Shares, (B) deposit any Lock-up Shares into a voting trust or enter into a voting agreement or arrangement or grant any proxy or power of attorney with respect thereto that is inconsistent with these Bylaws, (C) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any Lock-up Shares, whether any such transaction is to be settled by delivery of such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, or (D) publicly announce any intention to effect any transaction specified in clauses (A) through (C).

 

ARTICLE V

Indemnification

 

SECTION 1.Definitions. For purposes of this Article V:

 

(a) “Corporate Status” describes the status of a person who is serving or has served (i) as a Director of the Corporation, (ii) as an Officer of the Corporation, (iii) as a Non-Officer Employee of the Corporation or (iv) as a director, partner, trustee, officer, employee or agent of any other corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan, foundation, association, organization or other legal entity which such person is or was serving at the request of the Corporation. For purposes of this Section 1(a), a Director, Officer or Non-Officer Employee of the Corporation who is serving or has served as a director, partner, trustee, officer, employee or agent of a Subsidiary shall be deemed to be serving at the request of the Corporation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Corporate Status” shall not include the status of a person who is serving or has served as a director, officer, employee or agent of a constituent corporation absorbed in a merger or consolidation transaction with the Corporation with respect to such person’s activities prior to said transaction, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Directors or the stockholders of the Corporation;

 

(b) “Director” means any person who serves or has served the Corporation as a director on the Board of Directors of the Corporation;

 

(c) “Disinterested Director” means, with respect to each Proceeding in respect of which indemnification is sought hereunder, a Director of the Corporation who is not and was not a party to such Proceeding;

 

(d) “Expenses” means all attorneys’ fees, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees of expert witnesses, private investigators and professional advisors (including, without limitation, accountants and investment bankers), travel expenses, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, costs of preparation of demonstrative evidence and other courtroom presentation aids and devices, costs incurred in connection with document review, organization, imaging and computerization, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees, and all other disbursements, costs or expenses of the type customarily incurred in connection with prosecuting, defending, preparing to prosecute or defend, investigating, being or preparing to be a witness in, settling or otherwise participating in, a Proceeding; (e) “Liabilities” means judgments, damages, liabilities, losses, penalties, excise taxes, fines and amounts paid in settlement;

 

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(f) “Non-Officer Employee” means any person who serves or has served as an employee or agent of the Corporation, but who is not or was not a Director or Officer;

 

(g) “Officer” means any person who serves or has served the Corporation as an officer of the Corporation appointed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation;

 

(h) “Proceeding” means any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, arbitration, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, inquiry, investigation, administrative hearing or other proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, arbitrative or investigative; and

 

(i) “Subsidiary” means any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust or other entity of which the Corporation owns (either directly or through or together with another Subsidiary of the Corporation) either (i) a general partner, managing member or other similar interest or (ii) (A) fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting power of the voting capital equity interests of such corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture or other entity, or (B) fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding voting capital stock or other voting equity interests of such corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture or other entity.

 

SECTION 2.Indemnification of Directors and Officers.

 

(a) Subject to the operation of Section 4 of this Article V, each Director and Officer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation to the fullest extent authorized by the DGCL, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended (but, in the case of any such amendment, only to the extent that such amendment permits the Corporation to provide broader indemnification rights than such law permitted the Corporation to provide prior to such amendment), and to the extent authorized in this Section 2.

 

(1) Actions, Suits and Proceedings Other than By or In the Right of the Corporation. Each Director and Officer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation against any and all Expenses and Liabilities that are incurred or paid by such Director or Officer or on such Director’s or Officer’s behalf in connection with any Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation), which such Director or Officer is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or participant in by reason of such Director’s or Officer’s Corporate Status, if such Director or Officer acted in good faith and in a manner such Director or Officer reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.

 

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(2) Actions, Suits and Proceedings By or In the Right of the Corporation. Each Director and Officer shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation against any and all Expenses that are incurred by such Director or Officer or on such Director’s or Officer’s behalf in connection with any Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein by or in the right of the Corporation, which such Director or Officer is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or participant in by reason of such Director’s or Officer’s Corporate Status, if such Director or Officer acted in good faith and in a manner such Director or Officer reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation; provided, however, that no indemnification shall be made under this Section 2(a)(2) in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such Director or Officer shall have been finally adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be liable to the Corporation, unless, and only to the extent that, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or another court in which such Proceeding was brought shall determine upon application that, despite adjudication of liability, but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such Director or Officer is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for such Expenses that such court deems proper.

 

(3) Survival of Rights. The rights of indemnification provided by this Section 2 shall continue as to a Director or Officer after he or she has ceased to be a Director or Officer and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors, administrators and personal representatives.

 

(4) Actions by Directors or Officers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Corporation shall indemnify any Director or Officer seeking indemnification in connection with a Proceeding initiated by such Director or Officer only if such Proceeding (including any parts of such Proceeding not initiated by such Director or Officer) was authorized in advance by the Board of Directors, unless such Proceeding was brought to enforce such Officer’s or Director’s rights to indemnification or, in the case of Directors, advancement of Expenses under these Bylaws in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.

 

SECTION 3.Indemnification of Non-Officer Employees. Subject to the operation of Section 4 of this Article V, each Non-Officer Employee may, in the discretion of the Board of Directors, be indemnified by the Corporation to the fullest extent authorized by the DGCL, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, against any or all Expenses and Liabilities that are incurred by such Non-Officer Employee or on such Non-Officer Employee’s behalf in connection with any threatened, pending or completed Proceeding, or any claim, issue or matter therein, which such Non-Officer Employee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or participant in by reason of such Non-Officer Employee’s Corporate Status, if such Non-Officer Employee acted in good faith and in a manner such Non-Officer Employee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. The rights of indemnification provided by this Section 3 shall exist as to a Non-Officer Employee after he or she has ceased to be a Non-Officer Employee and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, personal representatives, executors and administrators. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Corporation may indemnify any Non-Officer Employee seeking indemnification in connection with a Proceeding initiated by such Non-Officer Employee only if such Proceeding was authorized in advance by the Board of Directors.

 

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SECTION 4.Determination. Unless ordered by a court, no indemnification shall be provided pursuant to this Article V to a Director, to an Officer or to a Non-Officer Employee unless a determination shall have been made that such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation and, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, such person had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. Such determination shall be made by (a) a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum of the Board of Directors, (b) a committee comprised of Disinterested Directors, such committee having been designated by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors (even though less than a quorum), (c) if there are no such Disinterested Directors, or if a majority of Disinterested Directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion or (d) by the stockholders of the Corporation.

 

SECTION 5.Advancement of Expenses to Directors Prior to Final Disposition.

 

(a) The Corporation shall advance all Expenses incurred by or on behalf of any Director in connection with any Proceeding in which such Director is involved by reason of such Director’s Corporate Status within thirty (30) days after the receipt by the Corporation of a written statement from such Director requesting such advance or advances from time to time, whether prior to or after final disposition of such Proceeding. Such statement or statements shall reasonably evidence the Expenses incurred by such Director and shall be preceded or accompanied by an undertaking by or on behalf of such Director to repay any Expenses so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined that such Director is not entitled to be indemnified against such Expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Corporation shall advance all Expenses incurred by or on behalf of any Director seeking advancement of expenses hereunder in connection with a Proceeding initiated by such Director only if such Proceeding (including any parts of such Proceeding not initiated by such Director) was (i) authorized by the Board of Directors or (ii) brought to enforce such Director’s rights to indemnification or advancement of Expenses under these Bylaws.

 

(b) If a claim for advancement of Expenses hereunder by a Director is not paid in full by the Corporation within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Corporation of documentation of Expenses and the required undertaking, such Director may at any time thereafter bring suit against the Corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim and, if successful in whole or in part, such Director shall also be entitled to be paid the expenses of prosecuting such claim. The failure of the Corporation (including its Board of Directors or any committee thereof, independent legal counsel or stockholders) to make a determination concerning the permissibility of such advancement of Expenses under this Article V shall not be a defense to an action brought by a Director for recovery of the unpaid amount of an advancement claim and shall not create a presumption that such advancement is not permissible. The burden of proving that a Director is not entitled to an advancement of expenses shall be on the Corporation.

 

(c) In any suit brought by the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms of an undertaking, the Corporation shall be entitled to recover such expenses upon a final adjudication that the Director has not met any applicable standard for indemnification set forth in the DGCL.

 

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SECTION 6.Advancement of Expenses to Officers and Non-Officer Employees Prior to Final Disposition.

 

(a) The Corporation may, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, advance any or all Expenses incurred by or on behalf of any Officer or any Non-Officer Employee in connection with any Proceeding in which such person is involved by reason of his or her Corporate Status as an Officer or Non-Officer Employee upon the receipt by the Corporation of a statement or statements from such Officer or Non-Officer Employee requesting such advance or advances from time to time, whether prior to or after final disposition of such Proceeding. Such statement or statements shall reasonably evidence the Expenses incurred by such Officer or Non-Officer Employee and shall be preceded or accompanied by an undertaking by or on behalf of such person to repay any Expenses so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined that such Officer or Non-Officer Employee is not entitled to be indemnified against such Expenses.

 

(b) In any suit brought by the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms of an undertaking, the Corporation shall be entitled to recover such expenses upon a final adjudication that the Officer or Non-Officer Employee has not met any applicable standard for indemnification set forth in the DGCL.

 

SECTION 7.Contractual Nature of Rights.

 

(a) The provisions of this Article V shall be deemed to be a contract between the Corporation and each Director and Officer entitled to the benefits hereof at any time while this Article V is in effect, in consideration of such person’s past or current and any future performance of services for the Corporation. Neither amendment, repeal or modification of any provision of this Article V nor the adoption of any provision of the Certificate inconsistent with this Article V shall eliminate or reduce any right conferred by this Article V in respect of any act or omission occurring, or any cause of action or claim that accrues or arises or any state of facts existing, at the time of or before such amendment, repeal, modification or adoption of an inconsistent provision (even in the case of a proceeding based on such a state of facts that is commenced after such time), and all rights to indemnification and advancement of Expenses granted herein or arising out of any act or omission shall vest at the time of the act or omission in question, regardless of when or if any proceeding with respect to such act or omission is commenced. The rights to indemnification and to advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this Article V shall continue notwithstanding that the person has ceased to be a director or officer of the Corporation and shall inure to the benefit of the estate, heirs, executors, administrators, legatees and distributees of such person.

 

(b) If a claim for indemnification hereunder by a Director or Officer is not paid in full by the Corporation within sixty (60) days after receipt by the Corporation of a written claim for indemnification, such Director or Officer may at any time thereafter bring suit against the Corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim, and if successful in whole or in part, such Director or Officer shall also be entitled to be paid the expenses of prosecuting such claim. The failure of the Corporation (including its Board of Directors or any committee thereof, independent legal counsel or stockholders) to make a determination concerning the permissibility of such indemnification under this Article V shall not be a defense to an action brought by a Director or Officer for recovery of the unpaid amount of an indemnification claim and shall not create a presumption that such indemnification is not permissible. The burden of proving that a Director or Officer is not entitled to indemnification shall be on the Corporation.

 

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(c) In any suit brought by a Director or Officer to enforce a right to indemnification hereunder, it shall be a defense that such Director or Officer has not met any applicable standard for indemnification set forth in the DGCL.

 

SECTION 8.Non-Exclusivity of Rights. The rights to indemnification and to advancement of Expenses set forth in this Article V shall not be exclusive of any other right that any Director, Officer or Non-Officer Employee may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate or these Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or Disinterested Directors or otherwise.

 

SECTION 9.Insurance. The Corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any Director, Officer or Non-Officer Employee against any liability of any character asserted against or incurred by the Corporation or any such Director, Officer or Non-Officer Employee, or arising out of any such person’s Corporate Status, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the DGCL or the provisions of this Article V.

 

SECTION 10.Other Indemnification. The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or provide advancement of Expenses to any person under this Article V as a result of such person serving, at the request of the Corporation, as a director, partner, trustee, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise shall be reduced by any amount such person may collect as indemnification or advancement of Expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or enterprise (the “Primary Indemnitor”). Any indemnification or advancement of Expenses under this Article V owed by the Corporation as a result of a person serving, at the request of the Corporation, as a director, partner, trustee, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise shall only be in excess of, and shall be secondary to, the indemnification or advancement of Expenses available from the applicable Primary Indemnitor(s) and any applicable insurance policies.

 

SECTION 11.Savings Clause. If this Article V or any portion hereof shall be invalidated on any ground by any court of competent jurisdiction, then the Corporation shall nevertheless indemnify each indemnitee as to any expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees), liabilities, losses, judgments, fines (including, without limitation, excise taxes and penalties arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended) and amounts paid in settlement in connection with any action, suit, proceeding or investigation, whether civil, criminal or administrative, including, without limitation, an action by or in the right of the Corporation, to the fullest extent permitted by any applicable portion of this Article V that shall not have been invalidated and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

 

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ARTICLE VI

Miscellaneous Provisions

 

SECTION 1.Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

 

SECTION 2.Seal. The Board of Directors shall have power to adopt and alter the seal of the Corporation.

 

SECTION 3.Execution of Instruments. All deeds, leases, transfers, contracts, bonds, notes and other obligations to be entered into by the Corporation in the ordinary course of its business without director action may be executed on behalf of the Corporation by the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, the President or the Treasurer or any other officer, employee or agent of the Corporation as the Board of Directors or an executive committee of the Board of Directors may authorize or determine.

 

SECTION 4.Voting of Securities. Unless the Board of Directors otherwise provides, the Chairperson of the Board, if one is elected, the President or the Treasurer may waive notice of, and act on behalf of the Corporation, or appoint another person or persons to act as proxy or attorney in fact for the Corporation with or without discretionary power and/or power of substitution, at any meeting of stockholders or stockholders of any other corporation or organization, any of whose securities are held by the Corporation.

 

SECTION 5.Resident Agent. The Board of Directors may appoint a resident agent upon whom legal process may be served in any action or proceeding against the Corporation.

 

SECTION 6.Corporate Records. The original or attested copies of the Certificate, Bylaws and records of all meetings of the incorporators, stockholders and the Board of Directors and the stock transfer books, which shall contain the names of all stockholders, their record addresses and the amount of stock held by each, may be kept outside the State of Delaware and shall be kept at the principal office of the Corporation, at an office of its counsel, at an office of its transfer agent or in such manner as may be permitted by law.

 

SECTION 7.Certificate. All references in these Bylaws to the Certificate shall be deemed to refer to the Certificate, as amended and/or restated and in effect from time to time.

 

SECTION 8.Exclusive Jurisdiction of Delaware Courts or the United States Federal District Courts. Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall be 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, or a claim based on, a breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer or 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 the DGCL or the Certificate or these Bylaws (including the interpretation, validity or enforceability thereof) or as to which the DGCL 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; provided, however, that this sentence will not apply to any causes of action arising under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, or to any claim for which the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the United States of America shall be the sole and exclusive forum for resolving any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, or the respective rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. To the fullest extent permitted by law, any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the provisions of this Section 8.

 

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SECTION 9.Amendment of Bylaws.

 

(a) Amendment by Directors. Except as otherwise required by law, these Bylaws may be amended or repealed by the Board of Directors.

 

(b) Amendment by Stockholders. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Bylaws of the Corporation may be amended or repealed at any annual meeting of stockholders, or at any special meeting of stockholders called for such purpose, by the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment or repeal, voting together as a single class; provided, however, that if the Board of Directors recommends that stockholders approve such amendment or repeal at such meeting of stockholders, such amendment or repeal shall only require the affirmative vote of the majority of outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment or repeal, voting together as a single class.

 

SECTION 10.Notices. If mailed, notice to stockholders shall be deemed given when deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, directed to the stockholder at such stockholder’s address as it appears on the records of the Corporation. Without limiting the manner by which notice otherwise may be given to stockholders, any notice to stockholders may be given by electronic transmission in the manner provided in Section 232 of the DGCL.

 

SECTION 11.Waivers. A written waiver of any notice, signed by a stockholder or director, or waiver by electronic transmission by such person, whether given before or after the time of the event for which notice is to be given, shall be deemed equivalent to the notice required to be given to such person. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any meeting need be specified in such a waiver.

 

Adopted August 11, 2025.

 

 

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EX-10.1 4 ea025066201ex10-1_bridge.htm AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF AUGUST 11, 2025, BY AND BETWEEN PUBCO, HELIX HOLDINGS II, LLC

Exhibit 10.1

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of August 11, 2025, is made and entered into by and among BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) (formerly known as Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company, prior to its domestication as a Delaware corporation), Helix Holdings II LLC, a Cayman Islands limited liability company (the “Sponsor”), certain investment vehicles of Cormorant Asset Management, LP set forth on Schedule 1 hereto (collectively, “Cormorant”), certain existing shareholders of the Company (the “Helix Existing Investors”), entities affiliated with BridgeBio Pharma, Inc., set forth on Schedule 2 hereto (collectively, “BridgeBio”), certain former stockholders of TheRas, Inc. (doing business as BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics), a Delaware corporation (“BBOT”), set forth on Schedule 3 hereto (such stockholders, the “BBOT Holders”) and other persons and entities (collectively with the Sponsor, Cormorant, the Helix Existing Investors, the BBOT Holders and any person or entity who hereafter becomes a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.2 of this Agreement, the “Holders” and each, a “Holder”). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Company, the Sponsor, and the Helix Existing Investors are party to that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 8, 2024 (the “Original RRA”);

 

WHEREAS, the Company is party to that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2025 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of June 17, 2025, and as it may be further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among the Company, Helix II Merger Sub, a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), and BBOT, pursuant to which, on August 11, 2025, the Company de-registered in the Cayman Islands and transferred by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to migrate to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation (the “Domestication”) and, on August 11, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into BBOT (the “Merger”), with BBOT surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company;

 

WHEREAS, at the Domestication Effective Time (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, each outstanding Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company (the “Cayman Class A Shares”) (including Cayman Class A Shares issued upon the conversion of Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company immediately prior to the Domestication, but not including Cayman Class A Shares redeemed pursuant to the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, Sponsor Forfeited Shares and Contribution Shares (each as defined in the Parent Support Agreement)) was converted automatically into one share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”);

 

WHEREAS, at the Merger Effective Time, pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, (i) each issued and outstanding share of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “BBOT Common Stock”) (including shares of BBOT Common Stock issued upon the conversion of shares of preferred stock of BBOT, but not including treasury shares or shares validly submitted for appraisal) was converted automatically into a number of shares of Common Stock in accordance with the Conversion Ratio (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), (ii) each outstanding stock option of BBOT was assumed by the Company and became an option to purchase a number of shares of Common Stock at an exercise price each determined by reference to the Conversion Ratio (the “the “Equity Awards”) covering a number of shares of Common Stock determined by reference to the Conversion Ratio; WHEREAS, on the date hereof, certain investors purchased an aggregate of 24,343,711 shares of Common Stock (the “Investor Shares”) in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to the respective Subscription Agreements, each dated as of February 28, 2025, entered into by and between the Company and each of such investors (the “PIPE Investment”);

 

 


 

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.5 of the Original RRA, the provisions, covenants and conditions set forth therein may be amended or modified upon the written consent of the Company and the Holders (as defined in the Original RRA) of at least a majority-in-interest of the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Original RRA) at the time in question; and

 

WHEREAS, the Company, the Sponsor, and the Helix Existing Investors desire to amend and restate the Original RRA in its entirety and enter into this Agreement, pursuant to which the Company shall grant the Holders certain registration rights with respect to certain securities of the Company, as set forth in this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the representations, covenants and agreements contained herein, and certain other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

 

1.1 Definitions. The terms defined in this Article I shall, for all purposes of this Agreement, have the respective meanings set forth below:

 

“Adverse Disclosure” shall mean any public disclosure of material non-public information, which disclosure, in the good faith judgment of the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer of the Company or the Board, in each case, after consultation with counsel to the Company, (a) would be required to be made in any Registration Statement or Prospectus in order for the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus not to 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 contained therein (in the case of any prospectus and any preliminary prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, (b) would not be required to be made at such time if the Registration Statement were not being filed, declared effective or used, as the case may be, and (c) the Company has a bona fide business purpose for not making such information public.

 

“Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.

 

“BBOT” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.

 

“BBOT Holders” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.

 

“Block Trade” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.4.1.

 

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

 

“Business Combination Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

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“Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks are required or authorized to close in the State of New York.

 

“Closing” shall have the meaning given in the Business Combination Agreement.

 

“Closing Date” shall have the meaning given in the Business Combination Agreement.

 

“Commission” shall mean the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

“Common Stock” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

“Company” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto and includes the Company’s successors by recapitalization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, reorganization or similar transaction.

 

“Cormorant” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.

 

“Demanding Holder” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.4.

 

“Equity Awards” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

“Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as it may be amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.

 

“Form S-1 Shelf” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.1.

 

“Form S-3 Shelf” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.1.

 

“Helix Existing Investors” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.

 

“Holder Information” shall have the meaning given in Section 4.1.2.

 

“Holders” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto, for so long as such person or entity holds any Registrable Securities.

 

“Lock-up Period” shall mean (a) with respect to the Sponsor and Cormorant, the lock-up period specified in the Lock-Up Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2025, by and among the Company, BBOT, the Sponsor, and Cormorant, and (b) with respect to the BBOT Holders, the lock-up period specified in the Company’s Bylaws.

 

“Maximum Number of Securities” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.5.

 

“Merger” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

“Merger Sub” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

“Minimum Takedown Threshold” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.4.

 

“Misstatement” shall mean an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission to state a material fact required to be stated in a Registration Statement or Prospectus or necessary to make the statements in a Registration Statement or Prospectus (in the case of a Prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading.

 

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“Original RRA” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

 

“Other Coordinated Offering” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.4.1.

 

“Permitted Transferees” shall mean persons to whom a holder of Registrable Securities is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities prior to the expiration of the applicable Lock-Up Period.

 

“Piggyback Registration” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.2.1.

 

“Prospectus” shall mean the prospectus included in any Registration Statement, as supplemented by any and all prospectus supplements and as amended by any and all post-effective amendments and including all material incorporated by reference in such prospectus.

 

“Registrable Security” shall mean (a) any outstanding shares of Common Stock held by a Holder following the Closing that are issued in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the PIPE Investment, including, for the avoidance of doubt, any shares of Common Stock (i) issued in connection with the Domestication, (ii) issued as Aggregate Merger Consideration and (iii) that are Investor Shares; (b) any shares of Common Stock that may be acquired by a Holder upon the exercise, conversion or redemption of any other security of the Company or other right to acquire Common Stock held by a Holder following the Closing that are issued or distributable in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, including, for the avoidance of doubt, the shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon the exercise of any Equity Awards of the Company held by a Holder immediately following the Closing; (c) any outstanding shares of Common Stock and shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon the exercise of any other equity security of the Company acquired by a Holder following the date hereof to the extent that such securities are “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144) or are otherwise held by an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company; and (c) any other equity security of the Company or any of its subsidiaries issued or issuable with respect to any securities referenced in clause (a), (b) or (c) above by way of a stock dividend or stock split or in connection with a recapitalization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, reorganization or similar transaction; provided, however, that, as to any particular Registrable Security, such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities upon the earliest to occur of: (A) a Registration Statement with respect to the sale of such securities shall have become effective under the Securities Act and such securities shall have been sold, transferred, disposed of or exchanged in accordance with such Registration Statement by the applicable Holder; (B)(i) such securities shall have been otherwise transferred (other than to a Permitted Transferee), (ii) new certificates for such securities not bearing (or book entry positions not subject to) a legend restricting further transfer shall have been delivered by the Company and (iii) subsequent public distribution of such securities shall not require registration under the Securities Act; (C) such securities shall have ceased to be outstanding; (D) such securities may be sold without registration pursuant to Rule 144 or any successor rule promulgated under the Securities Act (but with no volume or other restrictions or limitations including as to manner or timing of sale); and (E) such securities have been sold to, or through, a broker, dealer or underwriter in a public distribution or other public securities transaction.

 

“Registration” shall mean a registration, including any related Shelf Takedown, effected by preparing and filing a registration statement, Prospectus or similar document in compliance with the requirements of the Securities Act, and the applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and such registration statement becoming effective.

 

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“Registration Expenses” shall mean the documented, out-of-pocket expenses of a Registration, including, without limitation, the following:

 

(A) all registration, listing and filing fees, including fees with respect to filings required to be made with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. and any national securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed;

 

(B) fees and expenses of compliance with securities or blue sky laws (including reasonable and documented fees and disbursements of outside counsel for the Underwriters in connection with blue sky qualifications of Registrable Securities);

 

(C) printing, messenger, telephone and delivery expenses;

 

(D) reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company;

 

(E) reasonable fees and disbursements of all independent registered public accountants of the Company incurred specifically in connection with such Registration; and

 

(F) in an Underwritten Offering or Other Coordinated Offering, reasonable fees and expenses of one (1) legal counsel selected by the majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders, up to $50,000 in the aggregate.

 

“Registration Statement” shall mean any registration statement that covers Registrable Securities pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, including the Prospectus included in such registration statement, amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to such registration statement, and all exhibits to and all material incorporated by reference in such registration statement.

 

“Requesting Holders” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.5.

 

“Securities Act” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.

 

“Shelf” shall mean the Form S-1 Shelf, the Form S-3 Shelf or any Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement, as the case may be.

 

“Shelf Registration” shall mean a registration of securities pursuant to a registration statement filed with the Commission in accordance with and pursuant to Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act (or any successor rule then in effect).

 

“Shelf Takedown” shall mean any proposed transfer or sale using a Registration Statement, including a Piggyback Registration.

 

“Sponsor” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.

 

“Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.2.

 

“Transfer” shall mean the (a) sale or assignment of, offer to sell, contract or agreement to sell, gift, hypothecate, place a lien on, pledge, lend, assign, grant of any option to purchase or otherwise dispose of or agreement to dispose of, directly or indirectly, or establishment or increase of a put equivalent position or liquidation with respect to or decrease of a call equivalent position within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder, with respect to, any security, (b) engage in any hedging or other transaction or arrangement (including, without limitation, any short sale or the purchase or sale of, or entry into, any put or call option, or combination thereof, forward, swap or any other derivative transaction or instrument, however described or defined) which is designed to or which reasonably could be expected to lead to or result in a sale, loan, pledge or other disposition (whether by the undersigned or someone other than the undersigned), or transfer of any of the economic consequences of ownership, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, of any Subject Shares, whether any such transaction or arrangement (or instrument provided for thereunder) would be settled by delivery of Subject Shares or other securities, in cash or otherwise, or (c) public announcement of any intention to effect any transaction specified in clause (a) or (b).

 

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“Underwriter” shall mean a securities dealer who purchases any Registrable Securities as principal in an Underwritten Offering and not as part of such dealer’s market-making activities.

 

“Underwritten Offering” shall mean a Registration in which securities of the Company are sold to an Underwriter in a firm commitment underwriting for distribution to the public.

 

“Withdrawal Notice” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.6.

 

ARTICLE II REGISTRATIONS AND OFFERINGS

 

2.1 Shelf Registration.

 

2.1.1 Filing. Within thirty (30) calendar days following the Closing Date (the “Filing Deadline”), the Company shall submit to or file with the Commission a Registration Statement for a Shelf Registration on Form S-1 (the “Form S-1 Shelf”) or a Registration Statement for a Shelf Registration on Form S-3 (the “Form S-3 Shelf”), if the Company is then eligible to use a Form S-3 Shelf, in each case, covering the resale of all the Registrable Securities (determined as of two (2) Business Days prior to such submission or filing) on a delayed or continuous basis as permitted by Rule 415 under the Securities Act (or any successor or similar provision adopted by the Commission then in effect) and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to have such Shelf declared effective as soon as practicable after the filing thereof, but no later than the earlier of (i) the 60th calendar day (or 90th calendar day if the Commission notifies the Company that it will “review” the Registration Statement) following the earlier of (A) the filing of the Registration Statement and (B) the Filing Deadline, and (ii) the 10th Business Day after the date the Company is notified (orally or in writing, whichever is earlier) by the Commission that the Registration Statement will not be “reviewed” or will not be subject to further review by the Commission (such deadline the “Effectiveness Deadline”); provided, that if the Filing Deadline or Effectiveness Deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or other day that the Commission is closed for business, the Filing Deadline or Effectiveness Deadline, as the case may be, shall be extended to the next Business Day on which the Commission is open for business. Such Shelf shall provide for the resale of the Registrable Securities included therein pursuant to any method or combination of methods legally available (the “Plan of Distribution”) to, and requested by, any Holder named therein. The Company shall maintain a Shelf in accordance with the terms hereof, and shall prepare and file with the Commission such amendments, including post-effective amendments, and supplements as may be necessary to keep a Shelf continuously effective, available for use to permit the Holders named therein to sell their Registrable Securities included therein and in compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act until such time as there are no longer any Registrable Securities. In the event the Company files a Form S-1 Shelf, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to convert the Form S-1 Shelf (and any Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement) to a Form S-3 Shelf as soon as practicable after the Company is eligible to use Form S-3. The Company’s obligation under this Section 2.1.1, shall, for the avoidance of doubt, be subject to Section 3.4.

 

2.1.2 Subsequent Shelf Registration. If any Shelf ceases to be effective under the Securities Act for any reason at any time while Registrable Securities are still outstanding, the Company shall, subject to Section 3.4, use its commercially reasonable efforts to as promptly as is reasonably practicable cause such Shelf to again become effective under the Securities Act (including using its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the prompt withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of such Shelf), and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to as promptly as is reasonably practicable amend such Shelf in a manner reasonably expected to result in the withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of such Shelf or file an additional registration statement as a Shelf Registration (a “Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement”) registering the resale of all Registrable Securities (determined as of two (2) Business Days prior to such filing), and pursuant to the Plan of Distribution. If a Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement is filed, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) cause such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement to become effective under the Securities Act as promptly as is reasonably practicable after the filing thereof (it being agreed that the Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement shall be an automatic shelf registration statement (as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act) if the Company is a well-known seasoned issuer (as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act) at the most recent applicable eligibility determination date) and (ii) keep such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective, available for use to permit the Holders named therein to sell their Registrable Securities included therein and in compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act until such time as there are no longer any Registrable Securities. Any such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement shall be on Form S-3 to the extent that the Company is eligible to use such form. Otherwise, such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement shall be on another appropriate form. The Company’s obligation under this Section 2.1.2, shall, for the avoidance of doubt, be subject to Section 3.4.

 

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2.1.3 Additional Registration Statement(s). Subject to Section 3.4, in the event that any Holder holds Registrable Securities that are not registered for resale on a delayed or continuous basis, the Company, upon written request of such Holder at any time beginning 30 days prior to the expiration of the Lock-Up Period (if applicable), shall promptly use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the resale of such Registrable Securities to be covered by filing a Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement and cause the same to become effective as soon as practicable after such filing and such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement shall be subject to the terms hereof; provided, however, that the Company shall only be required to cause such additional Registrable Securities to be so covered twice per calendar year for each of (i) the Sponsor, Cormorant, and the Helix Existing Investors, on the one hand, and (ii) the BBOT Holders (excluding any BBOT Holders that are affiliated with Cormorant), on the other hand.

 

2.1.4 Requests for Underwritten Offerings. Subject to Section 3.4, at any time and from time to time and beginning 30 days prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period (if applicable), the Sponsor and Cormorant, BridgeBio or a BBOT Holder (any such Holder being in such case, a “Demanding Holder”) may request to sell all or any portion of its Registrable Securities in an Underwritten Offering that is registered pursuant to the Shelf; provided that the Company shall only be obligated to effect an Underwritten Offering following the expiration of the Lock-Up Period (if applicable) if such offering shall include Registrable Securities proposed to be sold by the Demanding Holder, either individually or together with other Demanding Holders, with a total offering price reasonably expected to exceed, in the aggregate, $50 million (the “Minimum Takedown Threshold”). All requests for Underwritten Offerings shall be made by giving written notice to the Company, which shall specify the approximate number of Registrable Securities proposed to be sold in the Underwritten Offering. Subject to Section 2.4.4, the initial Demanding Holder shall have the right to select the Underwriters for such offering (which shall consist of one or more reputable nationally recognized investment banks), subject to the Company’s prior approval (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). The (i) Sponsor and Cormorant, (ii) BridgeBio, and (iii) the BBOT Holders (excluding any BBOT Holders that are affiliated with Cormorant and BridgeBio), may each demand not more than two (2) Underwritten Offerings pursuant to this Section 2.1.4 in any twelve (12) month period, for an aggregate of not more than six (6) Underwritten Offerings pursuant to this Section 2.1.4 in any twelve (12) month period. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Company may effect any Underwritten Offering pursuant to any then effective Registration Statement, including a Form S-3, that is then available for such offering.

 

2.1.5 Reduction of Underwritten Offering. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters in an Underwritten Offering, in good faith, advises the Company, the Demanding Holders and the Holders requesting piggy back rights pursuant to this Agreement with respect to such Underwritten Offering (such Holders, the “Requesting Holders”) (if any) in writing that the dollar amount or number of Registrable Securities that the Demanding Holders and the Requesting Holders (if any) desire to sell, taken together with all other shares of Common Stock or other equity securities that the Company desires to sell and all other shares of Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, that have been requested to be sold in such Underwritten Offering pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights held by any other stockholders, exceeds the maximum dollar amount or maximum number of equity securities that can be sold in the Underwritten Offering without adversely affecting the proposed offering price, the timing, the distribution method, or the probability of success of such offering (such maximum dollar amount or maximum number of such securities, as applicable, the “Maximum Number of Securities”), then the Company shall include in such Underwritten Offering, before including any shares of Common Stock or other equity securities proposed to be sold by Company or by other holders of Common Stock or other equity securities, (i) first, the Registrable Securities of the Demanding Holders that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities (pro rata based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Demanding Holder has requested be included in such Underwritten Offering and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that all of the Demanding Holders have requested be included in such Underwritten Offering), (ii) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (i), the Registrable Securities of the Requesting Holders (if any) (pro rata based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Requesting Holder (if any) has requested be included in such Underwritten Offering and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that all of the Requesting Holders have requested be included in such Underwritten Offering) that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities, (iii) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities that the Company desires to sell, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities, and (iv) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities of persons other than Holders of Registrable Securities that the Company is obligated to register in a Registration pursuant to separate written contractual arrangements with such persons that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities.

 

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2.1.6 Withdrawal. Prior to the filing of the applicable “red herring” prospectus or prospectus supplement used for marketing such Underwritten Offering, a majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders initiating an Underwritten Offering shall have the right to withdraw from such Underwritten Offering for any or no reason whatsoever upon written notification (a “Withdrawal Notice”) to the Company and the Underwriter or Underwriters (if any) of their intention to withdraw from such Underwritten Offering; provided that the Sponsor, Cormorant, BridgeBio, or a BBOT Holder may elect to have the Company continue an Underwritten Offering if the Minimum Takedown Threshold would still be satisfied by the Registrable Securities proposed to be sold in the Underwritten Offering by the Sponsor, Cormorant, BridgeBio, the BBOT Holders or any of their respective Permitted Transferees, as applicable. If withdrawn, a demand for an Underwritten Offering shall constitute a demand for an Underwritten Offering by the withdrawing Demanding Holder for purposes of Section 2.1.4, unless such Demanding Holder reimburses the Company for all Registration Expenses with respect to such Underwritten Offering (or, if there is more than one Demanding Holder, a pro rata portion of such Registration Expenses based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Demanding Holder has requested be included in such Underwritten Offering); provided that, if the Sponsor, Cormorant, BridgeBio, or a BBOT Holder elects to continue an Underwritten Offering pursuant to the proviso in the immediately preceding sentence, such Underwritten Offering shall instead count as an Underwritten Offering demanded by the Sponsor, Cormorant, BridgeBio or such BBOT Holder, as applicable, for purposes of Section 2.1.4. Following the receipt of any Withdrawal Notice, the Company shall promptly forward such Withdrawal Notice to any other Holders that had elected to participate in such Underwritten Offering. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Company shall be responsible for the Registration Expenses incurred in connection with an Underwritten Offering prior to its withdrawal under this Section 2.1.6, other than if a Demanding Holder elects to pay such Registration Expenses pursuant to the second sentence of this Section 2.1.6.

 

2.2 Piggyback Registration.

 

2.2.1 Piggyback Rights. Subject to Section 2.4.3, if the Company or any Holder proposes to conduct a registered offering of, or if the Company proposes to file a Registration Statement under the Securities Act with respect to the Registration of, equity securities, or securities or other obligations exercisable or exchangeable for, or convertible into equity securities, for its own account or for the account of stockholders of the Company (or by the Company and by the stockholders of the Company including, without limitation, an Underwritten Offering pursuant to Section 2.1), other than a Registration Statement (or any registered offering with respect thereto) (i) filed in connection with any employee stock option or other benefit plan, (ii) pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (or similar form that relates to a transaction subject to Rule 145 under the Securities Act or any successor rule thereto), (iii) for an offering of debt that is convertible into equity securities of the Company, (iv) for a dividend reinvestment plan, (v) for an exchange offer or offering of securities solely to the Company’s existing securityholders, (vi) for a rights offering, (vii) for an equity line of credit or an at-the-market offering of securities, (viii) a Block Trade or (ix) an Other Coordinated Offering, then the Company shall give written notice of such proposed offering to all of the Holders of Registrable Securities as soon as practicable but not less than five (5) days before the anticipated filing date of such Registration Statement or, in the case of an Underwritten Offering pursuant to a Shelf Registration, the applicable “red herring” prospectus or prospectus supplement used for marketing such offering, which notice shall (A) describe the amount and type of securities to be included in such offering, the intended method(s) of distribution, and the name of the proposed managing Underwriter or Underwriters, if any, in such offering, and (B) offer to all of the Holders of Registrable Securities the opportunity to include in such registered offering such number of Registrable Securities as such Holders may request in writing within seven (7) days after receipt of such written notice (such registered offering, a “Piggyback Registration”); provided, in the case of an “overnight” or “bought” offering, such requests must be made by the Holders within two (2) Business Days after delivery of any such notice by the Company; provided further that if the Company has been advised in writing by the managing Underwriter(s) that the inclusion of Registrable Securities for sale for the benefit of the Holders will have an adverse effect on the price, timing, or distribution of the Common Stock in an Underwritten Offering, then (1) if no Registrable Securities can be included in the Underwritten Offering in the opinion of the managing Underwriter(s), the Company shall not be required to offer such opportunity to such Holders or (2) if any Registrable Securities can be included in the Underwritten Offering in the opinion of the managing Underwriter(s), then the amount of Registrable Securities to be offered for the accounts of Holders shall be determined based on the provisions of Section 2.2.2. Subject to the foregoing proviso and to Section 2.2.2, the Company shall, in good faith, cause such Registrable Securities to be included in such Piggyback Registration and, if applicable, shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the managing Underwriter or Underwriters of such Piggyback Registration to permit the Registrable Securities requested by the Holders pursuant to this Section 2.2.1 to be included therein on the same terms and conditions as any similar securities of the Company included in such registered offering and to permit the sale or other disposition of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended method(s) of distribution thereof. The inclusion of any Holder’s Registrable Securities in a Piggyback Registration shall be subject to such Holder agreement to enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with the Underwriter(s) selected for such Underwritten Offering.

 

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2.2.2 Reduction of Piggyback Registration. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters in an Underwritten Offering that is to be a Piggyback Registration, in good faith, advises the Company and the Holders of Registrable Securities participating in the Piggyback Registration in writing that the dollar amount or number of shares of Common Stock or other equity securities that the Company desires to sell, taken together with (i) the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, as to which Registration or a registered offering has been demanded pursuant to separate written contractual arrangements with persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder, (ii) the Registrable Securities as to which registration has been requested pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof, and (iii) the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, as to which Registration or a registered offering has been requested pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights of persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder, exceeds the Maximum Number of Securities, then:

 

(a) if the Registration or registered offering is undertaken for the Company’s account, the Company shall include in any such Registration or registered offering (A) first, the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities that the Company desires to sell, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (B) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (A), the Registrable Securities of Holders exercising their rights to register their Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2.2.1, pro rata, based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Holder has requested be included in such Underwritten Offering and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that the Holders have requested to be included in such Underwritten Offering, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (C) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (A) and (B), the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, as to which Registration or a registered offering has been requested pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights of persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities;

 

(b) if the Registration or registered offering is pursuant to a demand by persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities, then the Company shall include in any such Registration or registered offering (A) first, the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, of such requesting persons or entities, other than the Holders of Registrable Securities, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (B) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (A), the Registrable Securities of Holders exercising their rights to register their Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2.2.1, pro rata, based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Holder has requested be included in such Underwritten Offering and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that the Holders have requested to be included in such Underwritten Offering, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (C) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (A) and (B), the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities that the Company desires to sell, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (D) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (A), (B) and (C), the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, as to which Registration or a registered offering has been requested pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights of persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and

 

(c) if the Registration or registered offering and Underwritten Offering is pursuant to a request by Holder(s) of Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2.1 hereof, then the Company shall include in any such Registration or registered offering securities in the priority set forth in Section 2.1.5.

 

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2.2.3 Piggyback Registration Withdrawal. Any Holder of Registrable Securities (other than a Demanding Holder, whose right to withdraw from an Underwritten Offering, and related obligations, shall be governed by Section 2.1.6) shall have the right to withdraw from a Piggyback Registration for any or no reason whatsoever upon written notification to the Company and the Underwriter or Underwriters (if any) of his, her or its intention to withdraw from such Piggyback Registration prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement filed with the Commission with respect to such Piggyback Registration or, in the case of a Piggyback Registration pursuant to a Shelf Registration, the filing of the applicable “red herring” prospectus or prospectus supplement with respect to such Piggyback Registration used for marketing such transaction. The Company (whether on its own good faith determination or as the result of a request for withdrawal by persons or entities pursuant to separate written contractual obligations) may withdraw a Registration Statement filed with the Commission in connection with a Piggyback Registration (which, in no circumstance, shall include a Shelf) at any time prior to the effectiveness of such Registration Statement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement (other than Section 2.1.6), the Company shall be responsible for the Registration Expenses incurred in connection with the Piggyback Registration prior to its withdrawal under this Section 2.2.3.

 

2.2.4 Unlimited Piggyback Registration Rights. For purposes of clarity, subject to Section 2.1.6, any Piggyback Registration effected pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof shall not be counted as a demand for an Underwritten Offering under Section 2.1.4 hereof.

 

2.3 Market Stand-off. In connection with any Underwritten Offering of equity securities of the Company (other than a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering), if requested by the managing Underwriters, each Holder that is (a) an executive officer, (b) a director or (c) Holder in excess of five percent (5%) of the outstanding Common Stock (and for which it is customary for such a Holder to agree to a lock-up) agrees that it shall not Transfer any shares of Common Stock or other equity securities of the Company (other than those included in such offering pursuant to this Agreement), without the prior written consent of the Company, during the ninety (90)-day period (or such shorter time agreed to by the managing Underwriters) beginning on the date of pricing of such offering, except as expressly permitted by such lock-up agreement or in the event the managing Underwriters otherwise agree by written consent. Each such Holder agrees to execute a customary lock-up agreement in favor of the Underwriters to such effect (in each case on substantially the same terms and conditions as all such Holders).

 

2.4 Block Trades; Other Coordinated Offerings.

 

2.4.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article II, but subject to Section 3.4, at any time and from time to time when an effective Shelf is on file with the Commission, at any time and from time to time following the expiration of the Lock-up Period (if applicable), if a Demanding Holder wishes to engage in (a) an underwritten registered offering not involving a “roadshow”, an offer commonly known as a “block trade” (a “Block Trade”) , or (b) an “at the market” or similar registered offering through a broker, sales agent or distribution agent, whether as agent or principal (an “Other Coordinated Offering”), in each case, (x) with a total offering price reasonably expected to exceed $50 million in the aggregate or (y) with respect to all remaining Registrable Securities held by the Demanding Holder, then such Demanding Holder shall notify the Company of the Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering at least five (5) Business Days prior to the day such offering is to commence and the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to facilitate such Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering; provided that the Demanding Holders representing a majority of the Registrable Securities wishing to engage in the Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering shall use commercially reasonable efforts to work with the Company and any Underwriters, brokers, sales agents or placement agents prior to making such request in order to facilitate preparation of the registration statement, prospectus and other offering documentation related to the Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering.

 

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2.4.2 Prior to the filing of the applicable “red herring” prospectus or prospectus supplement used in connection with a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering, a majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders initiating such Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering shall have the right to submit a Withdrawal Notice to the Company, the Underwriter or Underwriters (if any) and any brokers, sales agents or placement agents (if any) of their intention to withdraw from such Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Company shall be responsible for the Registration Expenses incurred in connection with a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering prior to its withdrawal under this Section 2.4.2.

 

2.4.3 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Section 2.2 shall not apply to a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering initiated by a Demanding Holder pursuant to this Agreement.

 

2.4.4 The Demanding Holder in a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering shall have the right to select the Underwriters and any brokers, sales agents or placement agents (if any) for such Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering (in each case, which shall consist of one or more reputable nationally recognized investment banks).

 

2.4.5 The (i) Sponsor and Cormorant, (ii) BridgeBio, and (iii) the BBOT Holders (excluding any BBOT Holders that are affiliated with Cormorant and BridgeBio), may each demand no more than two (2) Block Trades or Other Coordinated Offerings pursuant to this Section 2.4 in any twelve (12) month period. For the avoidance of doubt, any Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering effected pursuant to this Section 2.4 shall not be counted as a demand for an Underwritten Offering pursuant to Section 2.1.4 hereof.

 

ARTICLE III COMPANY PROCEDURES

 

3.1 General Procedures. If at any time the Company is required to effect the Registration of Registrable Securities hereunder, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to effect such Registration to permit the sale of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended plan of distribution thereof, and pursuant thereto the Company shall:

 

3.1.1 prepare and file with the Commission as soon as reasonably practicable a Registration Statement with respect to such Registrable Securities and use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement to become effective and remain effective until all Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement are sold in accordance with the intended plan of distribution set forth in such Registration Statement or have ceased to be Registrable Securities;

 

3.1.2 prepare and file with the Commission such amendments and post-effective amendments to the Registration Statement, and such supplements to the Prospectus, as may be reasonably requested by any Holder that holds at least five percent (5%) of the Registrable Securities registered on such Registration Statement or any Underwriter of Registrable Securities or as may be required by the rules, regulations or instructions applicable to the registration form used by the Company or by the Securities Act or rules and regulations thereunder to keep the Registration Statement effective until all Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement are sold in accordance with the intended plan of distribution set forth in such Registration Statement or supplement to the Prospectus or have ceased to be Registrable Securities;

 

3.1.3 in connection with the filing of a Registration Statement or Prospectus, or any amendment or supplement thereto, upon the reasonable request of a Holder, furnish without charge to the Underwriters, if any, and the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration, and such Holders’ legal counsel, (i) excerpts of such Registration Statement naming such Holders or Underwriters, and the section entitled “Plan of Distribution”, “Underwriting” or similar sections, (ii) each amendment and supplement to such Registration Statement (in each case including all exhibits thereto and documents incorporated by reference therein), (iii) the Prospectus included in such Registration Statement (including each preliminary Prospectus), and (iv) such other documents as the Underwriters and the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration or the legal counsel for any such Holders may reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities owned by such Holders; provided, that, in no event shall the Company be required to delay or postpone the filing of such Registration Statement as a result of or in connection with a Holder’s review; and provided, further, that the Company shall have no obligation to furnish any documents publicly filed or furnished with the Commission pursuant to the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System (“EDGAR”); 3.1.4 prior to any public offering of Registrable Securities, use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) register or qualify the Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement under such securities or “blue sky” laws of such jurisdictions in the United States as the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement (in light of their intended plan of distribution) may request (or provide evidence satisfactory to such Holders that the Registrable Securities are exempt from such registration or qualification) and (ii) take such action necessary to cause such Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental authorities as may be necessary by virtue of the business and operations of the Company and do any and all other acts and things that may be necessary or advisable to enable the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities in such jurisdictions; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to qualify generally to do business or as a dealer in securities in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to qualify or take any action to which it would be subject to general service of process or taxation in any such jurisdiction where it is not then otherwise so subject;

 

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3.1.5 cause all such Registrable Securities to be listed on each national securities exchange on which similar securities issued by the Company are then listed;

 

3.1.6 provide a transfer agent and registrar for all such Registrable Securities no later than the effective date of such Registration Statement;

 

3.1.7 advise each seller of such Registrable Securities, promptly after it shall receive notice or obtain knowledge thereof, of the issuance of any stop order by the Commission suspending the effectiveness of such Registration Statement or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose and promptly use its commercially reasonable efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order or to obtain its withdrawal if such stop order should be issued;

 

3.1.8 notify the selling Holders at any time when a Prospectus relating to such Registration Statement is required to be delivered under the Securities Act, of the happening of any event as a result of which the Prospectus included in such Registration Statement, as then in effect, includes a Misstatement, and then to correct such Misstatement as set forth in Section 3.4;

 

3.1.9 in the event of an Underwritten Offering, a Block Trade, an Other Coordinated Offering, or sale by a broker, placement agent or sales agent pursuant to such Registration, in each of the following cases to the extent customary for a transaction of its type, permit a representative of the Holders, the Underwriters or other financial institutions facilitating such Underwritten Offering, Block Trade, Other Coordinated Offering or other sale pursuant to such Registration, if any, and any attorney, consultant or accountant retained by such Holders or Underwriter to participate, at each such person’s or entity’s own expense, in the preparation of the Registration Statement, and cause the Company’s officers, directors and employees to supply all information reasonably requested by any such representative, Underwriter, financial institution, attorney, consultant or accountant in connection with the Registration; provided, however, that such representatives, Underwriters or financial institutions agree to confidentiality arrangements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company, prior to the release or disclosure of any such information; 3.1.10 obtain a “cold comfort” letter (including a bring-down letter dated as of the date the Registrable Securities are delivered for sale pursuant to such Registration) from the Company’s independent registered public accountants in the event of an Underwritten Offering or a Block Trade pursuant to such Registration (subject to such placement agent or sales agent providing such certification or representation reasonably requested by the Company’s independent registered public accountants and the Company’s counsel) in customary form and covering such matters of the type customarily covered by “cold comfort” letters for a transaction of its type as the managing Underwriter may reasonably request, and reasonably satisfactory to a majority-in-interest of the participating Holders;

 

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3.1.11 in the event of an Underwritten Offering or a Block Trade pursuant to such Registration, on the date the Registrable Securities are delivered for sale pursuant to such Registration, to the extent customary for a transaction of its type, obtain an opinion and negative assurance letter, dated such date, of counsel representing the Company for the purposes of such Registration, addressed to the participating Holders, the broker, placement agents or sales agent, if any, and the Underwriters, if any, covering such legal matters with respect to the Registration in respect of which such opinion is being given as the participating Holders, broker, placement agent, sales agent or Underwriter may reasonably request and as are customarily included in such opinions and negative assurance letters;

 

3.1.12 in the event of any Underwritten Offering or a Block Trade, enter into and perform its obligations under an underwriting or other purchase or sales agreement, in usual and customary form, with the managing Underwriter of such offering or sale;

 

3.1.13 make available to its security holders, as soon as reasonably practicable, an earnings statement covering the period of at least twelve (12) months beginning with the first day of the Company’s first full calendar quarter after the effective date of the Registration Statement which satisfies the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act and Rule 158 thereunder (or any successor rule then in effect), which requirement will be deemed satisfied if the Company timely files Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K as may be required to be filed under the Exchange Act and otherwise complies with Rule 158 under the Securities Act;

 

3.1.14 with respect to an Underwritten Offering pursuant to Section 2.1.4, use its commercially reasonable efforts to make available senior executives of the Company to participate in customary “road show” presentations that may be reasonably requested by the Underwriter in such Underwritten Offering; and

 

3.1.15 otherwise, in good faith, cooperate reasonably with, and take such customary actions as may reasonably be requested by the participating Holders, consistent with the terms of this Agreement, in connection with such Registration.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be required to provide any documents or information to an Underwriter, broker, sales agent or placement agent if such Underwriter, broker, sales agent or placement agent has not then been named with respect to the applicable Underwritten Offering or other offering involving a registration as an Underwriter, broker, sales agent or placement agent, as applicable.

 

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3.2 Registration Expenses. The Registration Expenses of all Registrations shall be borne by the Company. It is acknowledged by the Holders that the Holders shall bear all incremental selling expenses relating to the sale of Registrable Securities, such as Underwriters’ commissions and discounts, brokerage fees, Underwriter marketing costs and, other than as set forth in the definition of “Registration Expenses,” all fees and expenses of any legal counsel representing the Holders.

 

3.3 Requirements for Participation in Registration Statement and Underwritten Offerings. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if any Holder does not provide the Company with its requested Holder Information, the Company may exclude such Holder’s Registrable Securities from the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus if the Company determines, based on the advice of counsel, that it is necessary or advisable to include such information in the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus and such Holder continues thereafter to withhold such information. In addition, no person or entity may participate in any Underwritten Offering or other offering for equity securities of the Company pursuant to a Registration initiated by the Company hereunder unless such person or entity (i) agrees to sell such person’s or entity’s securities on the basis provided in any underwriting, sales, distribution or placement arrangements approved by the Company and (ii) completes and executes all customary questionnaires, powers of attorney, indemnities, lock-up agreements, underwriting or other agreements and other customary documents as may be reasonably required under the terms of such underwriting, sales, distribution or placement arrangements provided that such Holder shall only be subject to the restrictions set forth in any such lock-up agreements if the directors and officers of the Company are subject to a lock-up obligation to the Underwriters managing the offering and the length of such lock-up for such Holder shall be no longer than the shortest lock-up of any such directors and officers; provided, further, that if the Company or the Underwriters managing the offering waive or shorten the lock-up period for any of the Company’s officers, directors or stockholders, then (i) all Holders subject to such lock-up shall receive notice of such waiver or modification no later than two (2) business days following such waiver or modification, and (ii) such lock-up will be similarly waived pro rata or shortened for each such Holder. For the avoidance of doubt, the exclusion of a Holder’s Registrable Securities as a result of this Section 3.3 shall not affect the registration of the other Registrable Securities to be included in such Registration.

 

3.4 Suspension of Sales; Adverse Disclosure; Restrictions on Registration Rights.

 

3.4.1 Upon receipt of written notice from the Company that a Registration Statement or Prospectus contains a Misstatement, each of the Holders shall forthwith discontinue disposition of Registrable Securities until it has received copies of a supplemented or amended Prospectus correcting the Misstatement (it being understood that the Company hereby covenants to prepare and file such supplement or amendment as soon as reasonably practicable after the time of such notice), or until it is advised in writing by the Company that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed.

 

3.4.2 Subject to Section 3.4.4, if the filing, initial effectiveness or continued use of a Registration Statement in respect of any Registration at any time would (a) require the Company to make an Adverse Disclosure, (b) require the inclusion in such Registration Statement of financial statements that are unavailable to the Company, or (c) in the good faith judgment of the majority of the Board such Registration, be seriously detrimental to the Company and the majority of the Board concludes as a result that it is essential to defer such filing, initial effectiveness or continued use at such time, the Company may, upon giving prompt written notice of such action to the Holders (which notice shall not specify the nature of the event giving rise to such delay or suspension), delay the filing or initial effectiveness of, or suspend use of, such Registration Statement for the shortest period of time determined in good faith by the Company to be necessary for such purpose. In the event the Company exercises its rights under this Section 3.4.2, the Holders agree to suspend, immediately upon their receipt of the notice referred to above, their use of the Prospectus relating to any Registration in connection with any sale or offer to sell Registrable Securities until such Holder receives written notice from the Company that such sales or offers of Registrable Securities may be resumed, and in each case maintain the confidentiality of such notice and its contents.

 

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3.4.3 Subject to Section 3.4.4, (a) during the period starting with the date thirty (30) days prior to the Company’s good faith estimate of the date of the filing of, and ending on a date ninety (90) days after the effective date of, a Company-initiated Registration and provided that the Company continues to actively employ, in good faith, all commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of the applicable Shelf Registration, or (b) if, pursuant to Section 2.1.4, Holders have requested an Underwritten Offering and the Company and Holders are unable to obtain the commitment of underwriters to firmly underwrite such offering, the Company may, upon giving prompt written notice of such action to the Holders, delay any other registered offering pursuant to Section 2.1.4 or 2.4.

 

3.4.4 The right to delay or suspend any filing, initial effectiveness or continued use of a Registration Statement pursuant to Section 3.4.2 or a registered offering pursuant to Section 3.4.3 shall be exercised by the Company, in the aggregate, on not more than two (2) occasions for not more than ninety (90) consecutive calendar days on each occasion or not more than one-hundred-twenty (120) total calendar days, in each case, during any twelve (12)-month period.

 

3.5 Reporting Obligations. As long as any Holder shall own Registrable Securities, the Company, at all times while it shall be a reporting company under the Exchange Act, covenants to file timely (or obtain extensions in respect thereof and file within the applicable grace period) all reports required to be filed by the Company after the date hereof pursuant to Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and to promptly furnish the Holders with true and complete copies of all such filings; provided that any documents publicly filed or furnished with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR shall be deemed to have been furnished or delivered to the Holders pursuant to this Section 3.5. The Company further covenants that it shall 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 shares of Common Stock held by such Holder without registration under the Securities Act within the limitation of the exemptions provided by Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act (or any successor rule then in effect). Upon the request of any Holder, the Company shall deliver to such Holder a written certification of a duly authorized officer as to whether it has complied with such requirements.

 

3.6 Restrictive Legend Removal.

 

3.6.1 At any time and from time to time in connection with a bona-fide sale of Registrable Securities effected in compliance with the requirements of Rule 144 under the Securities Act or through any broker-dealer sale transactions described in the plan of distribution set forth within any prospectus and pursuant to the Registration Statement of which such prospectus forms a part, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts, subject to the receipt of customary documentation required from the holder of the applicable Registrable Securities and broker in connection therewith and compliance with applicable laws, (i) promptly instruct its transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends applicable to the Registrable Securities being sold and (ii) cause its legal counsel to deliver the necessary legal opinions, if any, to the transfer agent in connection with the instruction under subclause (i). The Company shall be responsible for the fees of its transfer agent, its legal counsel (including for purposes of giving the opinion referenced herein) and all DTC fees associated with such issuance and the Holder shall be responsible for its fees or costs associated with such removal of such restrictive legends (including its legal fees or costs of its legal counsel).

 

3.6.2 With a view to making available to each Holder of Registrable Securities the benefits of Rule 144 that permit the Holder to sell securities of the Company to the public without registration, the Company agrees, for so long as any Holder holds Registrable Securities, to:

 

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

 

(b) use commercially reasonable 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 as may be required pursuant to the applicable provisions of Rule 144.

 

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ARTICLE IV INDEMNIFICATION AND CONTRIBUTION

 

4.1 Indemnification.

 

4.1.1 The Company agrees to indemnify, to the extent permitted by law, each Holder of Registrable Securities, its officers, directors and agents and each person or entity who controls such Holder (within the meaning of the Securities Act), against all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and out-of-pocket expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable and documented outside attorneys’ fees) resulting from any untrue or alleged untrue statement of material fact contained in or incorporated by reference in any Registration Statement, Prospectus or preliminary Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading (in the case of a Prospectus, in light of the circumstances in which they were made), except insofar as the same are caused by or contained in any information or affidavit so furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder expressly for use therein.

 

4.1.2 In connection with any Registration Statement in which a Holder of Registrable Securities is participating, such Holder shall furnish (or cause to be furnished) to the Company in writing such information and affidavits as the Company reasonably requests for use in connection with any such Registration Statement or Prospectus (the “Holder Information”) and, to the extent permitted by law, shall indemnify the Company, its directors, officers and agents and each person or entity who controls the Company (within the meaning of the Securities Act) against all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable and documented outside attorneys’ fees) resulting from any untrue or alleged untrue statement of material fact contained or incorporated by reference in any Registration Statement, Prospectus or preliminary Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading (in the case of a Prospectus, in light of the circumstances in which they were made), but only to the extent that such untrue statement is contained in (or not contained in, in the case of an omission) any information or affidavit so furnished in writing by or on behalf of such Holder expressly for use therein; provided, however, that the obligation to indemnify shall be several, not joint and several, among such Holders of Registrable Securities, and the liability of each such Holder of Registrable Securities shall be in proportion to and limited to the net proceeds received by such Holder from the sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to such Registration Statement. The Holders of Registrable Securities shall indemnify the Underwriters, their officers, directors and each person or entity who controls such Underwriters (within the meaning of the Securities Act) to the same extent as provided in the foregoing with respect to indemnification of the Company.

 

4.1.3 Any person or entity entitled to indemnification herein shall (i) give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party of any claim with respect to which it seeks indemnification (provided that the failure to give prompt notice shall not impair any person’s or entity’s right to indemnification hereunder to the extent such failure has not materially prejudiced the indemnifying party) and (ii) unless in such indemnified party’s reasonable judgment a conflict of interest between such indemnified and indemnifying parties may exist with respect to such claim, permit such indemnifying party to assume the defense of such claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party. If such defense is assumed, the indemnifying party shall not be subject to any liability for any settlement made by the indemnified party without its consent (but such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). An indemnifying party who is not entitled to, or elects not to, assume the defense of a claim shall not be obligated to pay the fees and expenses of more than one counsel (plus one local counsel if necessary in the reasonable judgment of the indemnified party) for all parties indemnified by such indemnifying party with respect to such claim, unless in the reasonable judgment of any indemnified party a conflict of interest may exist between such indemnified party and any other of such indemnified parties with respect to such claim. No indemnifying party shall, without the consent of the indemnified party, consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which cannot be settled in all respects by the payment of money (and such money is so paid by the indemnifying party pursuant to the terms of such settlement) or which settlement includes a statement or admission of fault and culpability on the part of such indemnified party or which settlement does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such indemnified party of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation.

 

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4.1.4 The indemnification provided for under this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the indemnified party or any officer, director or controlling person or entity of such indemnified party and shall survive the transfer of securities. The Company and each Holder of Registrable Securities participating in an offering also agrees to make such provisions as are reasonably requested by any indemnified party for contribution to such party in the event the Company’s or such Holder’s indemnification is unavailable for any reason.

 

4.1.5 If the indemnification provided under Section 4.1 from the indemnifying party is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party in respect of any losses, claims, damages, liabilities and documented out-of-pocket expenses referred to herein, then the indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying the indemnified party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the indemnified party as a result of such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and documented out-of-pocket expenses in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the indemnifying party and indemnified party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact, was made by (or not made by, in the case of an omission), or relates to information supplied by (or not supplied by in the case of an omission), such indemnifying party or indemnified party, and the indemnifying party’s and indemnified party’s relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action; provided, however, that the liability of any Holder under this Section 4.1.5 shall be limited to the amount of the net proceeds received by such Holder in such offering giving rise to such liability. The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of the losses or other liabilities referred to above shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 above, any legal or other fees, charges or out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by such party in connection with any investigation or proceeding. The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 4.1.5 were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation, which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in this Section 4.1.5. No person or entity guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution pursuant to this Section 4.1.5 from any person or entity who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.

 

ARTICLE V MISCELLANEOUS

 

5.1 Notices. All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing. Any notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication hereunder shall be deemed to have been duly given (i) when delivered in person, (ii) when delivered after posting in the United States mail having been sent registered or certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) when delivered by FedEx or other nationally recognized overnight delivery service, or (iv) when delivered by email, during normal business hours on a Business Day and otherwise as of the opening of the immediately following Business Day, in each case, addressed to the intended recipient at its address specified on the signature page hereof or to such electronic mail address or address as subsequently modified by written notice given in accordance with this Section 5.1.

 

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5.2 Assignment; No Third Party Beneficiaries.

 

5.2.1 This Agreement and the rights, duties and obligations of the Company hereunder may not be assigned or delegated by the Company in whole or in part.

 

5.2.2 Subject to Section 5.2.4 and Section 5.2.5, this Agreement and the rights, duties and obligations of a Holder hereunder may be assigned in whole or in part to such Holder’s Permitted Transferees to which it transfers Registrable Securities; provided that with respect to the BBOT Holders, BridgeBio, the Sponsor, Cormorant, and the Helix Existing Investors, the rights hereunder that are personal to such Holders may not be assigned or delegated in whole or in part, except that each of the Holders shall be permitted to transfer its rights hereunder to one or more affiliates or any direct or indirect partners, members or equity holders of such Holder, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include a transfer of its rights in connection with a distribution of any Registrable Securities held by such Holder to its members (it being understood that no such transfer shall reduce or multiply any rights of such Holder or such transferees).

 

5.2.3 This Agreement and the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of each of the parties and its successors and the permitted assigns of the Holders, which shall include Permitted Transferees.

 

5.2.4 This Agreement shall not confer any rights or benefits on any persons or entities that are not parties hereto, other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement.

 

5.2.5 No assignment by any party hereto of such party’s rights, duties and obligations hereunder shall be binding upon or obligate the Company unless and until the Company shall have received (i) written notice of such assignment as provided in Section 5.1 hereof and (ii) the written agreement of the assignee, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Company, to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement (which may be accomplished by an addendum or certificate of joinder to this Agreement, including the joinder in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto). Any transfer or assignment made other than as provided in this Section 5.2 shall be null and void.

 

5.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or electronic mail or in .pdf) and by different parties in separate counterparts, with the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same document. All counterparts so executed and delivered shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same agreement.

 

5.4 Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement, and any claim or cause of action hereunder based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement (whether based on law, in equity, in contract, in tort or any other theory) or the negotiation, execution, performance or enforcement of this Agreement, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of laws that would otherwise require the application of the law of any other state. The parties agree that all disputes, legal actions, suits and proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement must be brought exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, to the extent such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware), or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (collectively the “Designated Courts”). Each party hereby consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Courts. No legal action, suit or proceeding with respect to this Agreement may be brought in any other forum. Each party hereby irrevocably waives all claims of immunity from jurisdiction, and any objection which such party may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding in any Designated Court, including any right to object on the basis that any dispute, action, suit or proceeding brought in the Designated Courts has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum or venue. Each of the parties also agrees that delivery of any process, summons, notice or document to a party hereof in compliance with Section 5.1 of this Agreement shall be effective service of process for any action, suit or proceeding in a Designated Court with respect to any matters to which the parties have submitted to jurisdiction as set forth above.

 

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5.5 TRIAL BY JURY. EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES ITS RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR OTHER LITIGATION OF ANY TYPE BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY OR ANY AFFILIATE OF ANY OTHER SUCH PARTY, WHETHER WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS OR OTHERWISE. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE TRIED BY A COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IS WAIVED BY OPERATION OF THIS SECTION AS TO ANY ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING WHICH SEEKS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR ANY PROVISION HEREOF. THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT.

 

5.6 Amendments and Modifications. Upon the written consent of (a) the Company and (b) the Holders of a majority of the total Registrable Securities, compliance with any of the provisions, covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement may be waived, or any of such provisions, covenants or conditions may be amended or modified; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, any amendment hereto or waiver hereof shall also require the written consent of Cormorant so long as Cormorant and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, Registrable Securities representing at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company and (ii) a BBOT Holder, for so long as such BBOT Holder and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, Registrable Securities representing at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company ; and provided, further, that any amendment hereto or waiver hereof that adversely affects one Holder, solely in its capacity as a holder of the shares of capital stock of the Company, in a manner that is materially different from the other Holders (in such capacity) shall require the consent of the Holder so affected. No course of dealing between any Holder or the Company and any other party hereto or any failure or delay on the part of a Holder or the Company in exercising any rights or remedies under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any rights or remedies of any Holder or the Company. No single or partial exercise of any rights or remedies under this Agreement by a party shall operate as a waiver or preclude the exercise of any other rights or remedies hereunder or thereunder by such party.

 

5.7 Other Registration Rights. Other than as provided in the (i) Private Placement Shares Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 8, 2024, between the Company and the Sponsor and (ii) any subscription agreement entered into by the Company and the investors party thereto in connection with a PIPE Investment, the Company represents and warrants that no person or entity, other than a Holder of Registrable Securities, has any right to require the Company to register any securities of the Company for sale or to include such securities of the Company in any Registration Statement filed by the Company for the sale of securities for its own account or for the account of any other person or entity. The Company hereby agrees and covenants that it will not grant rights to register any Common Stock (or securities convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock) pursuant to the Securities Act that are more favorable, pari passu or senior to those granted to the Holders hereunder without (a) the prior written consent of (i) Cormorant, for so long as Cormorant and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, Registrable Securities representing at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company and (ii) a BBOT Holder, for so long as such BBOT Holder and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, Registrable Securities representing at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company or (b) granting economically and legally equivalent rights to the Holders hereunder such that the Holders shall receive the benefit of such more favorable or senior terms and/or conditions. Further, the Company represents and warrants that this Agreement supersedes any other registration rights agreement or agreement with similar terms and conditions and in the event of a conflict between any such agreement or agreements and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.

 

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5.8 Term. This Agreement shall terminate on the earlier of (a) the fifth (5th) anniversary of the date of this Agreement and (b) with respect to any Holder, on the date that such Holder no longer holds any Registrable Securities. The provisions of Sections 3.5, and Article IV shall survive any termination.

 

5.9 Holder Information. Each Holder agrees, if requested in writing, to represent to the Company the total number of Registrable Securities held by such Holder in order for the Company to make determinations hereunder.

 

5.10 Severability. It is the desire and intent of the parties that the provisions of this Agreement be enforced to the fullest extent permissible under the laws and public policies applied in each jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought. Accordingly, if any particular provision of this Agreement shall be adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, prohibited or unenforceable for any reason, such provision, as to such jurisdiction, shall be ineffective, without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such provision could be more narrowly drawn so as not to be invalid, prohibited or unenforceable in such jurisdiction, it shall, as to such jurisdiction, be so narrowly drawn, without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

 

5.11 Entire Agreement; Restatement. This Agreement constitutes the full and entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. Upon the Closing, the Original RRA shall no longer be of any force or effect.

 

5.12 Adjustments. If, and as often as, there are any changes in the Registrable Securities by way of stock split, stock dividend, combination or reclassification, or through merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or sale, or by any other means, appropriate adjustment shall be made in the provisions of this Agreement, as may be required, so that the rights, privileges, duties and obligations hereunder shall continue with respect to the Registrable Securities as so changed.

 

[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above.

 

  COMPANY:
   
  BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.
       
  By: /s/ Eli Wallace
    Name: Eli Wallace
    Title: Chief Executive Officer
    Address for Notices:

 

  SPONSOR:
     
  HELIX HOLDINGS II LLC
       
  By: /s/ Bihua Chen
    Name:  Bihua Chen
    Title: Manager
    Address for Notices:

 

  CORMORANT:
   
  CORMORANT PRIVATE HEALTHCARE FUND III, LP
   
  By: CORMORANT PRIVATE HEALTHCARE
GP III, LLC, its General Partner

 

  By: /s/ Bihua Chen
    Name:  Bihua Chen
    Title: Managing Member
    Address for Notices:

 

  CORMORANT PRIVATE HEALTHCARE FUND IV, LP
   
  By: CORMORANT PRIVATE HEALTHCARE
GP IV, LLC, its General Partner

 

  By: /s/ Bihua Chen
    Name:  Bihua Chen
    Title: Managing Member
    Address for Notices:

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement]

 

 


 

  CORMORANT PRIVATE HEALTHCARE FUND V, LP
   
  By: CORMORANT PRIVATE HEALTHCARE
GP V, LLC, its General Partner

 

  By: /s/ Bihua Chen
    Name:  Bihua Chen
    Title: Managing Member
    Address for Notices:

 

  CORMORANT GLOBAL HEALTHCARE MASTER FUND, LP
   
  By: CORMORANT GLOBAL HEALTHCARE GP, LLC, its General Partner

 

  By: /s/ Bihua Chen
    Name:  Bihua Chen
    Title: Managing Member
    Address for Notices:

 

  HELIX EXISTING INVESTORS:
   
  /s/ Mark C. McKenna
  Mark C. McKenna
  Address for Notices:
   
  /s/ John Schmid
  John Schmid
  Address for Notices:
   
  /s/ Andrew Philips
  Andrew Philips
  Address for Notices:
   
  /s/ Albert A. Holman, III
  Albert A. Holman, III
  Address for Notices:

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement]

 

 


 

  BRIDGEBIO PHARMA LLC
     
  By: /s/ Neil Kumar
    Name:  Neil Kumar
    Title: Chief Executive Officer
    Address for Notices:

 

  BBOT HOLDERS:
   
  AISLING CAPITAL V, LP
     
  By: /s/ Robert Wenzel
    Name:  Robert Wenzel
    Title: Chief Financial Officer
    Address for Notices:

 

  CASDIN PRIVATE GROWTH EQUITY FUND II, LP
   
  By: Casdin Private Growth Equity Fund II GP, LLC, its General Partner

 

  By: /s/ Steven Giordano
    Name: 

Steven Giordano

    Title:

General Counsel

    Address for Notices:

 

  DEERFIELD PARTNERS, L.P.
     
  By: /s/ Lawrence Atinsky
    Name:  Lawrence Atinsky
    Title: Authorized Signatory 

    Address for Notices:

 

  DEERFIELD PRIVATE DESIGN FUND V, L.P.
     
  By: /s/ Lawrence Atinsky
    Name:  Lawrence Atinsky
    Title: Authorized Signatory
    Address for Notices:

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement]

 

 


 

  GV 2023, L.P.
   
  By: GV 2023 GP, L.P., its General Partner
  By: GV 2023, GP, L.L.C., its General Partner

 

  By: /s/ Inga Goldbard
    Name: 

Inga Goldbard

    Title: General Counsel
    Address for Notices:

 

  OMEGA FUND VII, L.P.
   
  By: Omega Fund VII GP, L.P., its General Partner
  By: Omega Fund VII GP Manager, Ltd., its General Partner

 

  By: /s/ Deirdre Cunnane
    Name:  Deirdre Cunnane
    Title: Authorized Representative
    Address for Notices:

 

  THERAS AGGREGATOR, LP
   
  By: /s/ Sara Nayeem
    Name:  Sarah Nayeem
    Title: Authorized Signatory
    Address for Notices:

 

  WELLINGTON BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION MASTER INVESTORS (CAYMAN) II L.P.
   
  By: Wellington Management Company LLP, as Investment Advisor

 

  By: /s/ Peter N. McIsaac
    Name: Peter N. McIsaac
    Title: Managing Director & Counsel
    Address for Notices:

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement]

 

 


 

Schedule 1

 

Cormorant

 

Cormorant Private Healthcare Fund III, LP

 

Cormorant Private Healthcare Fund IV, LP

 

Cormorant Private Healthcare Fund V, LP

 

Cormorant Global Healthcare Master Fund, LP BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.

 

 


 

Schedule 2

 

BridgeBio

 

 

BridgeBio Pharma LLC

 

 


 

Schedule 3

 

BBOT Holders

 

 

 

Aisling Capital V, LP

 

Casdin Private Growth Equity Fund II, L.P.

 

Deerfield Partners, L.P.

 

Deerfield Private Design Fund V, L.P.

 

GV 2023, L.P.

 

Omega Fund VII, L.P.

 

TheRas Aggregator, LP

 

Wellington Biomedical Innovation Master Investors (Cayman) II L.P.

 

 


 

Exhibit A

 

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT JOINDER

 

The undersigned is executing and delivering this joinder (this “Joinder”) pursuant to the Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of August 11, 2025 (as the same may hereafter be amended, the “Registration Rights Agreement”), among BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the other persons or entities named as parties therein. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings provided in the Registration Rights Agreement.

 

By executing and delivering this Joinder to the Company, and upon acceptance hereof by the Company upon the execution of a counterpart hereof, the undersigned hereby agrees to become a party to, to be bound by, and to comply with the Registration Rights Agreement as a Holder of Registrable Securities in the same manner as if the undersigned were an original signatory to the Registration Rights Agreement, and the undersigned’s shares of Common Stock shall be included as Registrable Securities under the Registration Rights Agreement to the extent provided therein.

 

Accordingly, the undersigned has executed and delivered this Joinder as of the __________ day of __________, 20__.

 

   
  Signature of Stockholder

 

   
  Print Name of Stockholder
  Its:

 

  Address:  
   
   

 

Agreed and Accepted as of
____________, 20__

 

[●]

 

By:    
Name:     
Its:    

 

 

 

 

EX-10.3 5 ea025066201ex10-3_bridge.htm LOCK-UP AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF AUGUST 11, 2025, BY AND BETWEEN HELIX ACQUISITION CORP. II, HELIX HOLDINGS II, LLC

Exhibit 10.3

 

LOCK-UP AGREEMENT

 

This Lock-Up Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of August 11, 2025, by and among BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) (formerly known as Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company, prior to its domestication as a Delaware corporation), Helix Holdings II LLC, a Cayman Islands limited liability company (the “Sponsor”), certain investment vehicles of Cormorant Asset Management, LP listed in the signature pages hereto (collectively, “Cormorant”), certain existing shareholders of the Company listed in the signature pages hereto (the “Helix Existing Investors”), and other persons and entities (collectively with the Sponsor, Cormorant, the Helix Existing Investors, and any person or entity who hereafter becomes a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.2 of this Agreement, the “Holders” and each, a “Holder”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Company is party to that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2025 (as it may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among the Company, Helix II Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), and TheRas, Inc. (doing business as BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics), a Delaware corporation (“BBOT”) BBOT, pursuant to which, on August 11, 2025, the Company de-registered in the Cayman Islands and transferred by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to migrate to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation (the “Domestication”) and, on August 11, 2025, Merger Sub merged with and into BBOT (the “Merger”, and together with the Domestication and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, the “Transactions”), with BBOT surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company;

 

WHEREAS, at the Domestication Effective Time (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, each outstanding Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company (the “Cayman Class A Shares”) (including Cayman Class A Shares issued upon the conversion of Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company immediately prior to the Domestication, but not including Cayman Class A Shares redeemed pursuant to the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association) was converted automatically into one share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”); and

 

WHEREAS, in connection with the Transactions, the parties hereto wish to set forth herein certain understandings between such parties with respect to restrictions on the transfer of the shares of Common Stock acquired pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

 

1. Subject to the exceptions set forth in Section 3, each Holder shall not, without the prior written consent of the board of directors of the Company, Transfer any Lock-up Shares until the end of the Lock-up Period.

 

 


 

2. As used herein:

 

(a) the term “Lock-up Period” means the period beginning on the Closing Date and ending on the date one year after the later of (x) the filing of the Form 10 Information (as defined in Rule 144(i)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and (y) the Closing Date.

 

(b) the term “Lock-up Shares” means any shares of Common Stock held by a Holder immediately after the Domestication.

 

(c) the term “Transfer” means (i) sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, assign, transfer (including by operation of law), hypothecate, pledge, distribute, grant any option to purchase or otherwise dispose of or agree to dispose of, directly or indirectly, file (or participate in the filing of) a registration statement with the SEC or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position within the meaning of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), with respect to any Lock-up Shares, (ii) deposit any Lock-up Shares into a voting trust or enter into a voting agreement or arrangement or grant any proxy or power of attorney with respect thereto that is inconsistent with this Agreement, (iii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any Lock-up Shares, whether any such transaction is to be settled by delivery of such Lock-up Shares, in cash or otherwise, or (iv) publicly announce any intention to effect any transaction specified in clauses (i) through (iii);

 

(d) the term “Permitted Transferees” means, prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Lock-up Holder is permitted to transfer such shares of Common Stock prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period pursuant to paragraph 3; and

 

3. The restrictions set forth in paragraph 1 shall not apply to:

 

(a) a Transfer to the Company’s officers or directors, any affiliate or family member of any of the Company’s officers or directors, any members or partners of the Holder or their affiliates, any affiliates of the Holder, or any employees of such affiliates;

 

(b) in the case of an individual, a Transfer by gift to a member of the individual’s immediate family (as defined below), or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is the individual or a member of the individual’s immediate family or an affiliate of such person, or to a charitable organization;

 

(c) in the case of an individual, Transfers by virtue of laws of descent and distribution upon death of the individual;

 

(d) in the case of an individual, Transfers by operation of law or pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order;

 

(e) in the case of an individual, Transfers to a partnership, limited liability company or other entity of which the undersigned and/or the immediate family (as defined below) of the undersigned are the legal and beneficial owner of all of the outstanding equity securities or similar interests;

 

(f) in the case of an entity, Transfers to any direct or indirect partners, members or equity holders of such entity, or any related investment funds or vehicles controlled or managed by such persons or entities or their respective affiliates;

 

(g) in the case of an entity that is a trust, Transfers to a trustor or beneficiary of the trust or to the estate of a beneficiary of such trust;

 

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(h) in the case of an entity, Transfers by virtue of the laws of the entity’s jurisdiction of formation or incorporation or the entity’s organizational documents upon dissolution of the entity;

 

(i) Transfers to any other Holders, any affiliates of such other Holders or their Permitted Transferees or any related investment funds or vehicles controlled or managed by such persons or entities or their respective affiliates;

 

(j)

 

(k) the exercise of stock options or warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock or the vesting of stock awards of Common Stock and any related transfer of shares of Common Stock to the Company in connection therewith (x) deemed to occur upon the “cashless” or “net” exercise of such options or warrants or (y) for the purpose of paying the exercise price of such options or warrants or for paying taxes due as a result of the exercise of such options or warrants, the vesting of such options, warrants or stock awards, or as a result of the vesting of such shares of Common Stock, it being understood that all shares of Common Stock received upon such exercise, vesting or transfer will remain subject to the restrictions of this Agreement during the Lock-Up Period;

 

(l) Transfers to the Company pursuant to any contractual arrangement in effect at the Closing that provides for the repurchase by the Company or forfeiture of Common Stock or other securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock in connection with the termination of the Holder’s service to the Company;

 

(m) the entry, by the Holder, at any time after the Closing, of any trading plan providing for the sale of shares of Common Stock by the Holder, which trading plan meets the requirements of Rule 10b5-l(c) under the Exchange Act, provided, however, that such plan does not provide for, or permit, the sale of any shares of Common Stock during the Lock-Up Period and no public announcement or filing is voluntarily made or required regarding such plan during the Lock-Up Period; and

 

(n) Transfers in connection with a liquidation, merger, stock exchange, reorganization, tender offer approved by the Company’s board of directors or a duly authorized committee thereof or other similar transaction which results in all of the Company’s stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of Common Stock for cash, securities or other property.

 

provided, however, that (A) in the case of clauses (a) through (g), the transferee(s) of such Transfer must enter into a written agreement, in substantially the form of this Agreement (it being understood that any references to “immediate family” in the agreement executed by such transferee shall expressly refer only to the immediate family of the Holder and not to the immediate family of the transferee), agreeing to be bound by these Transfer restrictions. For purposes of this paragraph 3, “immediate family” shall mean a spouse, domestic partner, child (including by adoption), father, mother, brother or sister of the undersigned, and lineal descendant (including by adoption) of the undersigned or of any of the foregoing persons; and “affiliate” shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 405 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

4. For the avoidance of doubt, each Holder shall retain all of its rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to the Lock-up Shares during the Lock-Up Period, including the right to vote any Lock-up Shares that are entitled to vote.

 

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5. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Company, and any duly appointed transfer agent for the registration or transfer of the securities described therein, are hereby authorized to decline to make any transfer of securities if such transfer would constitute a violation or breach of this Agreement, and such purported Transfer shall be null and void ab initio. In addition, during the Lock-Up Period, each certificate or book-entry position evidencing the Lock-Up Shares shall be marked with a legend in substantially the following form, in addition to any other applicable legends:

 

“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER SET FORTH IN A LOCK-UP AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE ISSUER AND THE REGISTERED HOLDER OF THE SECURITIES (OR THE PREDECESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE SECURITIES). A COPY OF SUCH LOCK-UP AGREEMENT WILL BE FURNISHED WITHOUT CHARGE BY THE ISSUER TO THE HOLDER HEREOF UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.”

 

6. The Company represents that it has not entered into any side letter or agreement with any Holder which provides any rights or benefits to such Holder that are materially more favorable to such Holder than the rights and benefits in this Agreement and will not enter into any such side letter or agreement unless such rights and benefits are also offered to the other Holders. The Company agrees that this Agreement shall not be amended or modified, and no terms or conditions thereof waived, in a manner that benefits any Holder, unless the terms of such amendment, modification or waiver is also offered to the other Holders.

 

7. This Agreement, together with the agreements referenced herein, sets forth the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements related thereto (whether written or oral), all of which are merged herein. No provision of this Agreement or any of the agreements referenced herein may be explained or qualified by any agreement, negotiations, understanding, discussion, conduct or course of conduct or by any trade usage. Except as otherwise expressly stated herein or in any of the agreements referenced herein, there is no condition precedent to the effectiveness of any provision hereof or thereof.

 

8. Sections 11.2 (Amendments; No Waivers; Remedies), 11.3 (Arm’s Length Bargaining; No Presumption Against Drafter) 11.4 (Publicity), 11.6 (No Assignment or Delegation), 11.7 (Governing Law), 11.8 (Waiver of Jury Trial), 11.9 (Submission to Jurisdiction), 11.10 (Counterparts; Facsimile Signatures); 11.12 (Severability); 11.13 (Further Assurances) and 11.16 (Non-Recourse) of the Business Combination Agreement are each hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement as set forth herein (including any relevant definitions contained in any such sections), mutatis mutandis.

 

9. This Agreement shall terminate on the expiration of the Lock-up Period.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has duly executed this Lock-Up Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

 

  COMPANY:
   
  BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.
   
  By: /s/ Eli Wallace
    Name:  Eli Wallace
    Title: Chief Executive Officer
    Address for Notices:
   
  SPONSOR:
   
  HELIX HOLDINGS II LLC
   
  By: /s/ Bihua Chen
    Name: Bihua Chen
    Title: Manager
    Address for Notices:
   
  CORMORANT:
   
  CORMORANT PRIVATE HEALTHCARE FUND III, LP
  By: CORMORANT PRIVATE HEALTHCARE GP III, LLC, its General Partner
   
  By: /s/ Bihua Chen
    Name: Bihua Chen
    Title: Managing Member
    Address for Notices:
   
  CORMORANT PRIVATE HEALTHCARE FUND IV, LP
  By: CORMORANT PRIVATE HEALTHCARE GP IV, LLC, its General Partner
   
  By: /s/ Bihua Chen
    Name: Bihua Chen
    Title: Managing Member
    Address for Notices:

 

[Signature Page to the Lock-Up Agreement]

 

 


 

  CORMORANT PRIVATE HEALTHCARE FUND V, LP
  By: CORMORANT PRIVATE HEALTHCARE GP V, LLC, its General Partner
   
  By: /s/ Bihua Chen
    Name:  Bihua Chen
    Title: Managing Member
    Address for Notices:
   
  CORMORANT GLOBAL HEALTHCARE MASTER FUND, LP
  By: CORMORANT GLOBAL HEALTHCARE GP, LLC, its General Partner
   
  By: /s/ Bihua Chen
    Name: Bihua Chen
    Title: Managing Member
    Address for Notices:
   
  HELIX EXISTING INVESTORS:
   
  /s/ Mark C. McKenna
  Mark C. McKenna
  Address for Notices:
   
  /s/ John Schmid
  John Schmid
  Address for Notices:
   
  /s/ Andrew Philips
  Andrew Philips
  Address for Notices:
   
  /s/ Albert A. Holman, III
  Albert A. Holman, III
  Address for Notices:

 

[Signature Page to the Lock-Up Agreement]

 

 

 

 

EX-10.12 6 ea025066201ex10-12_bridge.htm EMPLOYEE OFFER LETTER, DATED APRIL 30, 2024, BY AND BETWEEN BBOT AND ELI WALLACE

Exhibit 10.12

 

 

Eli Wallace

 

April 30, 2024

 

Re: Offer of Employment

 

Dear Eli

 

On behalf of TheRas, Inc. (d/b/a BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics) (the “Company”), I am pleased to confirm our offer to employ you as Chief Executive Officer. The initial terms and conditions of your employment, should you accept this offer, are set forth below in this offer letter (this “Offer Letter”):

 

1. Position. As Chief Executive Officer, you will report to the Board of Directors or another duly authorized executive or manager. This is a full-time employment position, which is overtime-exempt.

 

2. Start Date. Your employment with the Company will begin on May 1, 2024, unless another date is agreed to by you and the Company. The actual first day of your employment with the Company shall be referred to herein as the “Start Date.”

 

3. Compensation and Related Matters.

 

(a) Base Salary. The Company will pay you an initial base salary at the rate of $540,000 per year, payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll schedule and subject to applicable deductions and withholdings. Your base salary will be subject to periodic review and adjustments at the Company’s discretion. Your base salary in effect at any given time is referred to herein as the “Base Salary.”

 

(b) Annual Bonus. You will initially be eligible to receive an annual performance bonus targeted at 40% of your then-current Base Salary $540,000. Any bonus awarded for the calendar year in which your employment commences will be prorated based on the Start Date, but your prior employment at BridgeBio Services Inc. will be credited towards the annual bonus for 2024. The actual bonus amount will be determined in the sole discretion of the Company and based, in part, on your performance and the performance of the Company. To earn an annual bonus, you must be employed by the Company as of the payment date of such bonus. Any annual bonus will be paid no later than March 15th of the calendar year following the calendar year to which such bonus relates.

 

 


 

(c) Stock Option. Following the completion of the Series B Preferred Stock financing of the Company, and subject to the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), the Company may grant you an option to purchase 6,980,620 shares of the Company’s common stock at a per share exercise price equal to the then-current fair market value in accordance with the Company’s equity incentive plan (“Option”). The Option shall vest over four years, vesting in 48 equal monthly installments, subject to your continued service with the Company on each such vesting date. In the event you are terminated by the Company without cause or if you resign for good reason, in each event within 12 months following a change of control of the Company, the Option shall be automatically accelerated in full. The Option will be subject to the terms of and contingent upon your execution of a stock option agreement issued pursuant to the Company’s equity incentive plan (together, the “Equity Documents”). In the event of any inconsistency between this paragraph and the Equity Documents, the Equity Documents shall govern.

 

4. Milestone Payment. You may be eligible to receive a cash and/or equity milestone payment related to the FDA acceptance of the PI3Ka Breaker IND, as such achievement is approved by the Board. Any milestone payment is subject to your continued service to the Company at the time of the milestone achievement. The Company reserves the right to determine, adjust and/or terminate the milestone payment amounts and terms. If the Company determines to discontinue or shutdown any program applicable to the milestone, the milestone will terminate automatically. You will be notified of any milestone adjustment or termination. Milestone achievement and payment terms (including timing and form of payments) must be approved in writing by the Board before any milestone payments will be made.

 

(a) Location. You will primarily work from your remote office, provided, however, that you may be required to travel on business as is necessary from time to time.

 

(b) Benefits. You will be eligible to participate in or receive benefits under the Company’s employee benefit plans in effect from time to time, subject to the terms of such plans. Details of such benefits programs, including mandatory employee contributions, if any, and waiting periods, if applicable, will be made available when such benefits programs become available. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or cancel any of its benefits plans or programs at any time.

 

(c) Paid Time Off. You will be eligible for paid time off in accordance with the Company’s applicable paid time off policy, as may be in effect from time to time.

 

5. At-Will Employment. At all times your employment is “at will,” meaning you or the Company may terminate it at any time for any or no reason, with or without cause and with or without notice. Although your job duties, title, reporting structure, compensation and benefits, as well as the Company’s benefit plans and personnel policies and procedures, may change from time to time in the Company’s sole discretion, the “at will” nature of your employment may only be changed in an express written agreement signed by you and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Your last day of employment for any reason is referred to herein as the “Separation Date.”

 

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6. Severance. In the event you are terminated by the Company without cause or if you resign for good reason, subject to you signing a general release of claims in favor of the Company that becomes irrevocable within sixty (60) days following the termination date, the Company also agrees to pay you a lump sum equal to 12 months of your then-base salary, a pro- rated bonus in accordance with Section 3(b) above, and 12 months of COBRA reimbursement for you and your dependents if you were participating in the Company’s group health plan immediately prior to the termination date and elect COBRA health continuation (the “Severance”). If the 60-day period following the termination date begins in one calendar year and ends in a second calendar year, the Severance shall be paid in the second calendar year and no later than the last day of such 60-day period. Furthermore, to the extent you become eligible for health benefits under a subsequent employer’s health plan within three (3) months of your termination date, you agree to return a pro-rated amount of the COBRA reimbursement to the Company within sixty (60) days from when you first become eligible to participate in the subsequent employer’s health plan.

 

7. Accrued Obligations. In the event of the ending of your employment for any reason, the Company shall pay you (i) your Base Salary through the Separation Date and (ii) the amount of any documented expenses properly incurred by you on behalf of the Company prior to any such termination and not yet reimbursed (the “Accrued Obligations”). Other than the Accrued Obligations, you will not be entitled to any compensation from the Company in connection with the ending of your employment.

 

8. Continuing Obligations.

 

(a) Restrictive Covenants Agreement. As a condition of your employment, you are required to enter into the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement enclosed with this Offer Letter (the “Restrictive Covenants Agreement”).

 

(b) Third Party Agreements and Rights. You hereby confirm that you are not bound by the terms of any agreement with any previous employer or other party which restricts in any way your use or disclosure of information, other than confidentiality restrictions (if any), or your engagement in any business. You represent to the Company that your execution of this Offer Letter, your employment with the Company and the performance of your proposed duties for the Company will not violate any obligations you may have to any such previous employer or other party. In your work for the Company, you will not disclose or make use of any information in violation of any agreements with or rights of any such previous employer or other party, and you will not bring to the premises of the Company any copies or other tangible embodiments of non-public information belonging to or obtained from any such previous employment or other party.

 

9. Withholding. All forms of compensation referred to in this Offer Letter are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes and other deductions required by law.

 

10. Conditions. This offer is contingent on the completion of successful reference and background checks, if so requested and as determined by the Company. As with any employee, you must submit satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States.

 

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11. Other Terms.

 

(a) Entire Agreement. This Offer Letter, together with the Restrictive Covenants Agreement, constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company regarding the terms of your employment and supersedes any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company. If you accept the Company’s offer, you acknowledge that you have not relied upon any other written or verbal discussions concerning your employment.

 

(b) Assignment; Successors and Assigns. Neither you nor the Company may make any assignment of this Offer Letter or any interest in it, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other; provided, however, that the Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Offer Letter without your consent to any affiliate or to any person or entity with whom the Company shall hereafter effect a reorganization, consolidate with, or merge into or to whom it transfers all or substantially all of its properties or assets. This Offer Letter shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon you and the Company, and each of your and its respective successors, executors, administrators, heirs and permitted assigns.

 

(c) Waiver; Amendment. No waiver of any provision hereof shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving party. The failure of any party to require the performance of any term or obligation of this Offer Letter, or the waiver by any party of any breach of this Offer Letter, shall not prevent any subsequent enforcement of such term or obligation or be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach. This Offer Letter may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by you and by a duly authorized officer of the Company.

 

(d) Enforceability. If any portion or provision of this Offer Letter (including, without limitation, any portion or provision of any section of this Offer Letter) shall to any extent be declared illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the remainder of this Offer Letter, or the application of such portion or provision in circumstances other than those as to which it is so declared illegal or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each portion and provision of this Offer Letter shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

(e) Counterparts. This Offer Letter may be executed in separate counterparts. When both counterparts are signed, they shall be treated together as one and the same document. PDF copies of signed counterparts shall be equally effective as originals.

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

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We are excited by the prospect of having you join the Company. To accept this offer of employment, please sign and return this Offer Letter and the Restrictive Covenants Agreement by April 30, 2024.

 

Very truly yours,

 

TheRas, Inc.

 

/s/ Frank McCormick  
Name:  Frank McCormick  
Title: Board Member  

 

Enclosure (Restrictive Covenants Agreement)

 

I have read and accept this employment offer:

 

/s/ Eli Wallace  
Eli Wallace  
   
Date: 4/30/2024  

 

 

 

 

EX-10.13 7 ea025066201ex10-13_bridge.htm AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYEE OFFER LETTER, DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 2024, BY AND BETWEEN BBOT AND ELI WALLACE

Exhibit 10.13

 

September 10, 2024

 

Eli Wallace

 

Re: TheRas, Inc. (dba BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics) Equity Awards

 

Dear Eli:

 

This letter agreement (the “Agreement”) confirms the agreement between you and TheRas, Inc. (the “Company”) to amend the terms of the employment offer letter between you and the Company dated April 25, 2024 (the “Offer Letter”), effective as of the date first written above. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Offer Letter.

 

For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, you and the Company hereby agree as follows:

 

1. The first paragraph of Section 4 of the Offer Letter is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
   
  “Milestone Payment. The Company will pay you a cash milestone payment in the amount of $2,000,000 (subject to applicable deductions and withholdings) on the Company’s first regular payroll date following September 10, 2024, in recognition of the FDA’s acceptance of the Company’s Investigational New Drug application for its PI3Ka Breaker product candidate, as such achievement was previously approved by the Board on August 9, 2024 (the “IND Milestone Payment”). In addition, you will be eligible to receive a cash bonus payment in the amount of $3,000,000 (subject to applicable deductions and withholdings) (the “Transaction Milestone Payment”) on the Company’s first regular payroll date following the first to occur of:
   
  (i)  the completion, in one or more closings, of a bona fide private financing in which the Company issues equity securities (or other securities convertible into equity securities of the Company) to one or more investors;
   
  (ii) the closing of an initial public offering of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended;
   
  (iii) the closing of a “reverse merger” of the Company or a business combination transaction between the Company and a special purpose acquisition company (or a subsidiary thereof) pursuant to which the stockholders of the Company receive shares in a publicly traded entity; or

 


 

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  (iv) the closing of (w) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company on a consolidated basis to an unrelated person or entity, (x) a merger, reorganization or consolidation pursuant to which the holders of the Company’s outstanding voting power immediately prior to such transaction do not own a majority of the outstanding voting power of the surviving or resulting entity (or its ultimate parent, if applicable), (y) the acquisition of all or a majority of the outstanding voting stock of the Company in a single transaction or a series of related transactions by a person or group of persons, or (z) any other acquisition of the business of the Company, as determined by the Board (any such transaction described in clauses (w) through (z), a “Change in Control”); provided, however, that the Company’s initial public offering, any subsequent public offering or another bona fide capital raising event, or a merger effected solely to change the Company’s domicile, shall not constitute a “Change in Control.
   
  To receive the IND Milestone Payment, you must remain employed with the Company through the applicable payment date, and to receive the Transaction Milestone Payment, you must remain employed with the Company through the applicable payment date in the case of a transaction described in clauses (i) through (iii) above and through the date of closing of the Change in Control in the case of a transaction described in clause (iv) above.”

 

2. Except as expressly modified hereby, all other provisions of the Offer Letter will remain in full force and effect according to their respective terms.

 

3. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be taken to be an original; but such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same document.

 

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To accept the terms of this Agreement, please sign and date below and return it to me at your earliest convenience.

 

Very truly yours,
     
  TheRas, Inc.
     
  /s/ Frank McCormick
  Frank McCormick, PhD, FRS
Chairman of the Board

 

Accepted and agreed:    
       
/s/ Eli Wallace   9/10/2024
Eli Wallace   Date

 

 

 

EX-10.14 8 ea025066201ex10-14_bridge.htm EMPLOYEE OFFER LETTER, DATED APRIL 30, 2024, BY AND BETWEEN BBOT AND PEDRO BELTRAN

Exhibit 10.14

 

 

Pedro Beltran

 

April 30, 2024

 

Re: Offer of Employment

 

Dear Pedro

 

On behalf of TheRas, Inc. (d/b/a BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics) (the “Company”), I am pleased to confirm our offer to employ you as Chief Scientific Officer. The initial terms and conditions of your employment, should you accept this offer, are set forth below in this offer letter (this “Offer Letter”):

 

1. Position. As Chief Scientific Offer, you will report to the Chief Executive Officer or another duly authorized executive or manager. This is a full-time employment position, which is overtime-exempt.

 

2. Start Date. Your employment with the Company will begin on May 1, 2024, unless another date is agreed to by you and the Company. The actual first day of your employment with the Company shall be referred to herein as the “Start Date.”

 

3. Compensation and Related Matters.

 

(a) Base Salary. The Company will pay you an initial base salary at the rate of $513,240 per year, payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll schedule and subject to applicable deductions and withholdings. Your base salary will be subject to periodic review and adjustments at the Company’s discretion. Your base salary in effect at any given time is referred to herein as the “Base Salary.”

 

(b) Annual Bonus. You will initially be eligible to receive an annual performance bonus targeted at 40% of your then-current Base Salary $513,240. Any bonus awarded for the calendar year in which your employment commences will be prorated based on the Start Date, but your prior employment at BridgeBio Services Inc. will be credited towards the annual bonus for 2024. The actual bonus amount will be determined in the sole discretion of the Company and based, in part, on your performance and the performance of the Company. To earn an annual bonus, you must be employed by the Company as of the payment date of such bonus. Any annual bonus will be paid no later than March 15th of the calendar year following the calendar year to which such bonus relates.

 

 


 

(c) Stock Option. Following the completion of the Series B Preferred Stockf inancing of the Company, and subject to the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), the Company may grant you an option to purchase 4,986,157 shares of the Company’s common stock at a per share exercise price equal to the then-current fair market value in accordance with the Company’s equity incentive plan (“Option”). The Option shall vest over four years, vesting in 48 equal monthly installments, subject to your continued service with the Company on each such vesting date. In the event you are terminated by the Company without cause or if you resign for good reason, in each event within 12 months following a change of control of the Company, the Option shall be automatically accelerated in full. The Option will be subject to the terms of and contingent upon your execution of a stock option agreement issued pursuant to the Company’s equity incentive plan (together, the “Equity Documents”). In the event of any inconsistency between this paragraph and the Equity Documents, the Equity Documents shall govern

 

(d) Milestone Payment. You may be eligible to receive a cash and/or equity milestone payment related to the FDA acceptance of the PI3Ka Breaker IND, as such achievement is approved by the Board. Any milestone payment is subject to your continued service to the Company at the time of the milestone achievement. The Company reserves the right to determine, adjust and/or terminate the milestone payment amounts and terms. If the Company determines to discontinue or shutdown any program applicable to the milestone, the milestone will terminate automatically. You will be notified of any milestone adjustment or termination. Milestone achievement and payment terms (including timing and form of payments) must be approved in writing by the Board before any milestone payments will be made.

 

(e) Location. You will primarily work from your remote office, provided, however, that you may be required to travel on business as is necessary from time to time.

 

(f) Benefits. You will be eligible to participate in or receive benefits under the Company’s employee benefit plans in effect from time to time, subject to the terms of such plans. Details of such benefits programs, including mandatory employee contributions, if any, and waiting periods, if applicable, will be made available when such benefits programs become available. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or cancel any of its benefits plans or programs at any time.

 

(g) Paid Time Off. You will be eligible for paid time off in accordance with the Company’s applicable paid time off policy, as may be in effect from time to time.

 

4. At-Will Employment. At all times your employment is “at will,” meaning you or the Company may terminate it at any time for any or no reason, with or without cause and with or without notice. Although your job duties, title, reporting structure, compensation and benefits, as well as the Company’s benefit plans and personnel policies and procedures, may change from time to time in the Company’s sole discretion, the “at will” nature of your employment may only be changed in an express written agreement signed by you and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Your last day of employment for any reason is referred to herein as the “Separation Date.”

 

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5. Severance. In the event you are terminated by the Company without cause or if you resign for good reason, subject to you signing a general release of claims in favor of the Company that becomes irrevocable within sixty (60) days following the termination date, the Company also agrees to pay you a lump sum equal to 9 months of your then-base salary, a pro- rated bonus in accordance with Section 3(b) above, and 9 months of COBRA reimbursement for you and your dependents if you were participating in the Company’s group health plan immediately prior to the termination date and elect COBRA health continuation (the “Severance”). If the 60-day period following the termination date begins in one calendar year and ends in a second calendar year, the Severance shall be paid in the second calendar year and no later than the last day of such 60-day period. Furthermore, to the extent you become eligible for health benefits under a subsequent employer’s health plan within three (3) months of your termination date, you agree to return a pro-rated amount of the COBRA reimbursement to the Company within sixty (60) days from when you first become eligible to participate in the subsequent employer’s health plan.

 

6. Accrued Obligations. In the event of the ending of your employment for any reason, the Company shall pay you (i) your Base Salary through the Separation Date and (ii) the amount of any documented expenses properly incurred by you on behalf of the Company prior to any such termination and not yet reimbursed (the “Accrued Obligations”). Other than the Accrued Obligations, you will not be entitled to any compensation from the Company in connection with the ending of your employment.

 

7. Continuing Obligations.

 

(a) Restrictive Covenants Agreement. As a condition of your employment, you are required to enter into the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement enclosed with this Offer Letter (the “Restrictive Covenants Agreement”).

 

(b) Third Party Agreements and Rights. You hereby confirm that you are not bound by the terms of any agreement with any previous employer or other party which restricts in any way your use or disclosure of information, other than confidentiality restrictions (if any), or your engagement in any business. You represent to the Company that your execution of this Offer Letter, your employment with the Company and the performance of your proposed duties for the Company will not violate any obligations you may have to any such previous employer or other party. In your work for the Company, you will not disclose or make use of any information in violation of any agreements with or rights of any such previous employer or other party, and you will not bring to the premises of the Company any copies or other tangible embodiments of non-public information belonging to or obtained from any such previous employment or other party.

 

8. Withholding. All forms of compensation referred to in this Offer Letter are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes and other deductions required by law.

 

9. Conditions. This offer is contingent on the completion of successful reference and background checks, if so requested and as determined by the Company. As with any employee, you must submit satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States.

 

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10. Other Terms.

 

(a) Entire Agreement. This Offer Letter, together with the Restrictive Covenants Agreement, constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company regarding the terms of your employment and supersedes any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company. If you accept the Company’s offer, you acknowledge that you have not relied upon any other written or verbal discussions concerning your employment.

 

(b) Assignment; Successors and Assigns. Neither you nor the Company may make any assignment of this Offer Letter or any interest in it, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other; provided, however, that the Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Offer Letter without your consent to any affiliate or to any person or entity with whom the Company shall hereafter effect a reorganization, consolidate with, or merge into or to whom it transfers all or substantially all of its properties or assets. This Offer Letter shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon you and the Company, and each of your and its respective successors, executors, administrators, heirs and permitted assigns.

 

(c) Waiver; Amendment. No waiver of any provision hereof shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving party. The failure of any party to require the performance of any term or obligation of this Offer Letter, or the waiver by any party of any breach of this Offer Letter, shall not prevent any subsequent enforcement of such term or obligation or be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach. This Offer Letter may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by you and by a duly authorized officer of the Company.

 

(d) Enforceability. If any portion or provision of this Offer Letter (including, without limitation, any portion or provision of any section of this Offer Letter) shall to any extent be declared illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the remainder of this Offer Letter, or the application of such portion or provision in circumstances other than those as to which it is so declared illegal or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each portion and provision of this Offer Letter shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

(e) Counterparts. This Offer Letter may be executed in separate counterparts. When both counterparts are signed, they shall be treated together as one and the same document. PDF copies of signed counterparts shall be equally effective as originals.

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

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We are excited by the prospect of having you join the Company. To accept this offer of employment, please sign and return this Offer Letter and the Restrictive Covenants Agreement by April 30, 2024.

 

Very truly yours,

 

TheRas, Inc.

 

/s/ Eli Wallace  
Name:  Eli Wallace  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

Enclosure (Restrictive Covenants Agreement)

 

I have read and accept this employment offer:

 

/s/ Pedro Beltran  
Pedro Beltran  
   
Date:  4/30/2024  

 

 

 

 

EX-10.15 9 ea025066201ex10-15_bridge.htm EMPLOYEE OFFER LETTER, DATED AUGUST 12, 2024, BY AND BETWEEN BBOT AND YONG BEN

Exhibit 10.15

 

 

Yong Ben

 

August 12, 2024

 

Re: Offer of Employment

 

Dear Yong Ben

 

On behalf of TheRas, Inc. (d/b/a BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics) (the “Company”), I am pleased to confirm our offer to employ you as Chief Medical and Development Officer. The initial terms and conditions of your employment, should you accept this offer, are set forth below in this offer letter (this “Offer Letter”):

 

1. Position. As Chief Medical and Development Officer, you will report to the Chief Executive Officer. This is a full-time employment position, which is overtime-exempt.

 

2. Start Date. Your employment with the Company will begin on September 3, 2024, unless another date is agreed to by you and the Company. The actual first day of your employment with the Company shall be referred to herein as the “Start Date.”

 

3. Compensation and Related Matters.

 

(a) Base Salary. The Company will pay you an initial base salary at the rate of $515,000 per year, payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll schedule and subject to applicable deductions and withholdings. Your base salary will be subject to periodic review and adjustments at the Company’s discretion. Your base salary in effect at any given time is referred to herein as the “Base Salary.”

 

(b) Annual Bonus. You will initially be eligible to receive an annual performance bonus targeted at 40% of your then-current Base Salary $515,000. Any bonus awarded for the calendar year in which your employment commences will be prorated based on the Start Date. The actual bonus amount will be determined in the sole discretion of the Company and based, in part, on your performance and the performance of the Company. To earn an annual bonus, you must be employed by the Company as of the payment date of such bonus. Any annual bonus will be paid no later than March 15th of the calendar year following the calendar year to which such bonus relates.

 

 


 

(c) Stock Option. Subject to the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), the Company will grant you an option to purchase 4,986,157 shares of the Company’s common stock at a per share exercise price equal to the then-current fair market value in accordance with the Company’s equity incentive plan (“Option”). The Option shall vest over four years, under which 25% of your Option will vest 12 months after the vesting commencement date, and 1/48th of the total shares will vest at the end of each month thereafter, until either the Option is fully vested or your continuous service (as defined in the Plan) terminates, whichever comes first. In the event you are terminated by the Company without cause or if you resign for good reason, in each event within 12 months following a change of control of the Company, the Option shall be automatically accelerated in full. The Option will be subject to the terms of and contingent upon your execution of a stock option agreement issued pursuant to the Company’s equity incentive plan (together, the “Equity Documents”). In the event of any inconsistency between this paragraph and the Equity Documents, the Equity Documents shall govern

 

(d) Location. You will primarily work from your remote office, provided, however, that you may be required to travel on business as is necessary from time to time.

 

(e) Benefits. You will be eligible to participate in or receive benefits under the Company’s employee benefit plans in effect from time to time, subject to the terms of such plans. Details of such benefits programs, including mandatory employee contributions, if any, and waiting periods, if applicable, will be made available when such benefits programs become available. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or cancel any of its benefits plans or programs at any time.

 

(f) Paid Time Off. You will be eligible for paid time off in accordance with the Company’s applicable paid time off policy, as may be in effect from time to time.

 

4. At-Will Employment. At all times your employment is “at will,” meaning you or the Company may terminate it at any time for any or no reason, with or without cause and with or without notice. Although your job duties, title, reporting structure, compensation and benefits, as well as the Company’s benefit plans and personnel policies and procedures, may change from time to time in the Company’s sole discretion, the “at will” nature of your employment may only be changed in an express written agreement signed by you and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Your last day of employment for any reason is referred to herein as the “Separation Date.”

 

5. Severance. In the event you are terminated by the Company without cause or if you resign for good reason, subject to you signing a general release of claims in favor of the Company that becomes irrevocable within sixty (60) days following the termination date, the Company also agrees to pay you a lump sum equal to 9 months of your then-base salary, a pro- rated bonus in accordance with Section 3(b) above, and 9 months of COBRA reimbursement for you and your dependents if you were participating in the Company’s group health plan immediately prior to the termination date and elect COBRA health continuation (the “Severance”). If the 60-day period following the termination date begins in one calendar year and ends in a second calendar year, the Severance shall be paid in the second calendar year and no later than the last day of such 60-day period. Furthermore, to the extent you become eligible for health benefits under a subsequent employer’s health plan within three (3) months of your termination date, you agree to return a pro-rated amount of the COBRA reimbursement to the Company within sixty (60) days from when you first become eligible to participate in the

subsequent employer’s health plan.

 

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6. Accrued Obligations. In the event of the ending of your employment for any reason, the Company shall pay you (i) your Base Salary through the Separation Date and (ii) the amount of any documented expenses properly incurred by you on behalf of the Company prior to any such termination and not yet reimbursed (the “Accrued Obligations”). Other than the Accrued Obligations, you will not be entitled to any compensation from the Company in connection with the ending of your employment.

 

7. Continuing Obligations.

 

(a) Restrictive Covenants Agreement. As a condition of your employment, you are required to enter into the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement enclosed with this Offer Letter (the “Restrictive Covenants Agreement”).

 

(b) Third Party Agreements and Rights. You hereby confirm that you are not bound by the terms of any agreement with any previous employer or other party which restricts in any way your use or disclosure of information, other than confidentiality restrictions (if any), or your engagement in any business. You represent to the Company that your execution of this Offer Letter, your employment with the Company and the performance of your proposed duties for the Company will not violate any obligations you may have to any such previous employer or other party. In your work for the Company, you will not disclose or make use of any information in violation of any agreements with or rights of any such previous employer or other party, and you will not bring to the premises of the Company any copies or other tangible embodiments of non-public information belonging to or obtained from any such previous employment or other party.

 

8. Withholding. All forms of compensation referred to in this Offer Letter are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes and other deductions required by law.

 

9. Conditions. This offer is contingent on the completion of successful reference and background checks, if so requested and as determined by the Company. As with any employee, you must submit satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States.

 

10. Other Terms.

 

(a) Entire Agreement. This Offer Letter, together with the Restrictive Covenants Agreement, constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company regarding the terms of your employment and supersedes any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company. If you accept the Company’s offer, you acknowledge that you have not relied upon any other written or verbal discussions concerning your employment.

 

(b) Assignment; Successors and Assigns. Neither you nor the Company may make any assignment of this Offer Letter or any interest in it, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other; provided, however, that the Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Offer Letter without your consent to any affiliate or to any person or entity with whom the Company shall hereafter effect a reorganization, consolidate with, or merge into or to whom it transfers all or substantially all of its properties or assets. This Offer Letter shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon you and the Company, and each of your and its respective successors, executors, administrators, heirs and permitted assigns.

 

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(c) Waiver; Amendment. No waiver of any provision hereof shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving party. The failure of any party to require the performance of any term or obligation of this Offer Letter, or the waiver by any party of any breach of this Offer Letter, shall not prevent any subsequent enforcement of such term or obligation or be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach. This Offer Letter may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by you and by a duly authorized officer of the Company.

 

(d) Enforceability. If any portion or provision of this Offer Letter (including, without limitation, any portion or provision of any section of this Offer Letter) shall to any extent be declared illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the remainder of this Offer Letter, or the application of such portion or provision in circumstances other than those as to which it is so declared illegal or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each portion and provision of this Offer Letter shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

(e) Counterparts. This Offer Letter may be executed in separate counterparts. When both counterparts are signed, they shall be treated together as one and the same document. PDF copies of signed counterparts shall be equally effective as originals.

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

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We are excited by the prospect of having you join the Company. To accept this offer of employment, please sign and return this Offer Letter and the Restrictive Covenants Agreement by August 16th, 2024.

 

Very truly yours,

 

TheRas, Inc.

 

/s/ Eli Wallace  
Name:  Eli Wallace  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

Enclosure (Restrictive Covenants Agreement)

 

I have read and accept this employment offer:

 

/s/ Yong Ben  
Yong Ben  
   
Date: 8/12/2024  

 

 

 

 

EX-10.16 10 ea025066201ex10-16_bridge.htm EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, DATED AUGUST 11, 2025, BY AND BETWEEN THE REGISTRANT AND ELI WALLACE

Exhibit 10.16

 

August 11, 2025

 

Dr. Eli Wallace

 

Re:    Employment Agreement and Executive Severance Plan Participation Agreement

 

Dear Eli:

 

Reference is made to the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2025 (as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the “BCA”), entered into by and among TheRas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“BBOT”), Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Helix”), and Helix II Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which, among other things, (i) Helix will de-register in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to migrate to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation (the “Domestication”), (ii) following the Domestication, Merger Sub will be merged with and into BBOT, as a result of which BBOT will be the surviving company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helix and (iii)  Helix will change its name to “BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.” Helix is referred to herein as the “Company” as of the time following the Domestication.

 

This confirms the terms of your employment as Chief Executive Officer of the Company commencing as of the Effective Date (as defined below). If executed, this Employment Agreement and Executive Severance Plan Participation Agreement (the “Agreement”) shall become effective as of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the BCA (the “Effective Date”). Except with respect to the Equity Documents, the Restrictive Covenants Agreement (as defined below) and the Severance Plan (each as defined below), this Agreement supersedes in all respects all prior agreements between you and the Company (or its predecessor) regarding the subject matter herein, including without limitation (i) the Offer of Employment entered into by and between you and BBOT, dated April 30, 2024, as amended by letter agreement dated September 10, 2024 (collectively, the “Prior Agreement”) and (ii) any other offer letter, employment agreement or severance agreement.

 

1. Position. As Chief Executive Officer, you will continue to report to the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) and will have such powers and duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board. In addition, the Company shall cause you to be nominated for election to the Board and to be recommended to the stockholders for election to the Board as long as you continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, provided that you will be deemed to have resigned from the Board and from any officer or director positions with the Company or any related entity upon ceasing to serve as Chief Executive Officer for any reason. You agree to promptly execute any reasonable documentation to confirm/effectuate such resignations. This is a full-time employment position. It is understood and agreed that, while you render services to the Company, any other employment, consulting or other business activities (whether full-time or part-time), must be expressly approved in writing by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may engage in religious, charitable and other community activities so long as such activities do not interfere or conflict with your obligations to the Company.

 

 


 

2. Compensation and Related Matters.

 

(a) Base Salary. Following the Effective Date, the Company will pay you a base salary at the rate of $550,800 per year. Your base salary shall be payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll schedule and subject to applicable deductions and withholdings. Your base salary is subject to review and adjustment by the Board or the Compensation Committee thereof (the “Compensation Committee”). Your base salary in effect at any given time, whether it is above referenced base salary rate, or any later determined base salary rate shall be referred to herein as the “Base Salary.”

 

(b) Bonus. You will be eligible to receive an annual performance bonus (the “Bonus”) targeted at 40% of your Base Salary. The target annual bonus in effect at any given time is referred to herein as “Target Bonus.” The amount, terms and conditions of the actual Bonus (if any) are to be determined at the sole discretion of the Board or the Compensation Committee thereof. To earn a Bonus, you must be employed by the Company as of the payment date of the Bonus. Any Bonus will be paid no later than March 15th of the calendar year following the calendar year to which the Bonus relates.

 

(c) Equity. The equity awards held by you shall continue to be governed by the terms and conditions of the applicable equity incentive plan(s) of the Company and the applicable award agreement(s) (collectively, the “Equity Documents”) and, to the extent applicable, the Severance Plan. You may be eligible to receive future equity awards, in the sole discretion of the Board or the Compensation Committee, as applicable.

 

(d) Expenses. You will be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement for all reasonable expenses that you incur in performing services hereunder, in accordance with the policies and procedures then in effect and established by the Company for its executive officers.

 

(e) Benefits; Paid Time Off. You will continue to be eligible, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and programs, to participate in the employee benefits and insurance programs generally made available to the Company’s full-time employees. You will be eligible for paid time off consistent with the terms of the Company’s applicable paid time off policy, as may be in effect from time to time. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or cancel any of its benefits plans, programs or policies at any time.

 

(f) Location. You will primarily work from your remote office, provided, however, that you will be required to travel on business from time to time.

 

3. At-Will Employment; Accrued Obligations. At all times your employment is “at will,” meaning you or the Company may terminate it at any time for any or no reason. In the event of the ending of your employment for any reason, the Company will pay you (i) your then unpaid Base Salary through the last date of your employment, and (ii) the amount of any documented expenses properly incurred by you on behalf of the Company prior to any such termination and not yet reimbursed, in accordance with Company policy (the “Accrued Obligations”). Other than the Accrued Obligations or the severance benefits that may arise pursuant to the Severance Plan, you will not be entitled to any compensation from the Company in connection with the ending of your employment.

 

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4. Executive Severance Plan. You will be eligible for certain severance benefits as a Tier 1 Executive as described in Company’s Executive Severance Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Severance Plan”), a copy of which (excluding the exhibits thereto) is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Any and all such severance benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the Severance Plan. As a condition to participate in the Severance Plan, you hereby acknowledge that the severance benefits that may be provided to you under the Severance Plan will supersede and replace any severance benefit plan, policy or practice previously maintained by the Company, any of its affiliates, or its predecessors, that may have been applicable to you and any severance benefits under any individually negotiated employment agreement, offer letter or equity award agreement, as may be amended from time to time, between you and the Company, any of its affiliates or its predecessors, including, without limitation, the Prior Agreement. In addition, as a condition to participate in the Severance Plan, you hereby acknowledge that you will continue to comply with the Restrictive Covenants Agreement (or other similar agreements entered into between you and the Company). This Agreement serves as the Participation Agreement for purposes of the Severance Plan and, for the avoidance of doubt, upon your execution of this Agreement, you will be deemed to have accepted the terms of, and to be participating in, the Severance Plan.

 

5. Continuing Obligations.

 

(a) Restrictive Covenants Agreement. As a condition of your employment, you are required to continue to comply with the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement entered into by and between you and BBOT, dated April 30, 2024 (the “Restrictive Covenants Agreement”), which remains in full force and effect and is incorporated by reference herein. The Restrictive Covenants Agreement, together with any other agreement relating to confidentiality, assignment of inventions or other restrictive covenants, and this Section 5 will collectively be referred to as the “Continuing Obligations.” In no event shall any of the Continuing Obligations be construed to or limit your ability to communicate with any federal, state or local governmental agency or commission, including to provide documents or other information, without notice to the Company or participation in any whistleblower program with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

(b) Third Party Agreements and Rights. You hereby confirm that you are not bound by the terms of any agreement with any previous employer or other party which restricts in any way your use or disclosure of information, other than confidentiality restrictions (if any) or your engagement in any business. You represent to the Company that your execution of this Agreement, your employment with the Company and the performance of your proposed duties for the Company will not violate any obligations you may have to any such previous employer or other party. In your work for the Company, you will not disclose or make use of any information in violation of any agreements with or rights of any such previous employer or other party, and you will not bring to the premises of the Company any copies or other tangible embodiments of non-public information belonging to or obtained from any such previous employment or other party.

 

(c) Cooperation. During and after your employment, you agree to reasonably and in good faith cooperate with the Company, including in (i) the defense or prosecution of any claims or actions now in existence or which may be brought in the future against or on behalf of the Company which relate to events or occurrences that transpired while you were employed by the Company, (ii) the investigation, whether internal or external, of any matters about which the Company believes the you may have knowledge or information and (iii) transitioning your duties. Your cooperation in connection with such claims, actions or investigations will include, but not be limited to, being available to meet with counsel to answer questions or to prepare for discovery or trial and to act as a witness on behalf of the Company at mutually convenient times. The Company will reimburse you for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with your performance of obligations pursuant to this Section 5(c).

 

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(d) Relief. You agree that it would be difficult to measure any damages caused to the Company which might result from your breach of any of the Continuing Obligations, and that in any event money damages would be an inadequate remedy for any such breach. Accordingly, you agree that if you breach, or propose to breach, any portion of the Continuing Obligations, the Company will be entitled, in addition to all other remedies that it may have, to an injunction or other appropriate equitable relief to restrain any such breach without showing or proving any actual damage to the Company.

 

6. Taxes; Section 409A.

 

(a) All forms of compensation referred to in this Agreement are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes and other deductions required by law. You hereby acknowledge that the Company does not have a duty to design its compensation policies in a manner that minimizes your tax liabilities, and you will not make any claim against the Company or the Board related to tax liabilities arising from your compensation.

 

(b) The Company and you intend that this Agreement will be administered in accordance with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is ambiguous as to its compliance with Section 409A of the Code, the provision will be read in such a manner so that all payments hereunder comply with Section 409A of the Code. The Company makes no representation or warranty and will have no liability to you or any other person if any provisions of this Agreement are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code but do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, such Section. The Company and you agree that this Agreement may be amended, as reasonably requested by either party, and as may be necessary to fully comply with Section 409A of the Code and all related rules and regulations in order to preserve the payments and benefits provided hereunder without additional cost to either party. The Company makes no representation or warranty and shall have no liability to you or any other person if any provisions of this Agreement are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code but do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, such Section.

 

(c) All in-kind benefits provided and expenses eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement shall be provided by the Company or incurred by you during the time periods set forth in this Agreement. All reimbursements shall be paid as soon as administratively practicable, but in no event shall any reimbursement be paid after the last day of the taxable year following the taxable year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of in-kind benefits provided or reimbursable expenses incurred in one taxable year shall not affect the in-kind benefits to be provided or the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year (except for any lifetime or other aggregate limitation applicable to medical expenses). Such right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

 

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(d) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, if at the time of your separation from service within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, the Company determines that you are a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, then to the extent any payment or benefit that you become entitled to under this Agreement or otherwise on account of your separation from service would be considered deferred compensation otherwise subject to the 20 percent additional tax imposed pursuant to Section 409A(a) of the Code as a result of the application of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such payment shall not be payable and such benefit shall not be provided until the date that is the earlier of (A) six months and one day after your separation from service, or (B) your death. If any such delayed cash payment is otherwise payable on an installment basis, the first payment shall include a catch-up payment covering amounts that would otherwise have been paid during the six-month period but for the application of this provision, and the balance of the installments shall be payable in accordance with their original schedule. To the extent that any payment or benefit described in this Agreement (including the Severance Plan) constitutes “non-qualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, and to the extent that such payment or benefit is payable upon your termination of employment, then such payments or benefits shall be payable only upon your “separation from service.” The determination of whether and when a separation from service has occurred shall be made in accordance with the presumptions set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h).

 

7. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Restrictive Covenants Agreement, the Equity Documents, and the Severance Plan, constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company, contains all of the terms of your employment with the Company and supersedes any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company related to the subject matter herein.

 

8. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of California without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof that would require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. Except as may be expressly provided otherwise, the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of California with respect to any dispute arising under this Agreement or otherwise arising out of your employment relationship with the Company.

 

9. Assignment; Successors and Assigns. Neither you nor the Company may make any assignment of this Agreement or any interest in it, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other; provided, however, that the Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement without your consent to any affiliate or to any person or entity with whom the Company will hereafter effect a reorganization, consolidate with, or merge into or to whom it transfers all or substantially all of its properties or assets. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon you and the Company, and each of your and its respective successors, executors, administrators, heirs and permitted assigns. In the event of your death after the date of termination but prior to the completion by the Company of all payments due to you under this Agreement, the Company will continue such payments to your beneficiary designated in writing to the Company prior to your death (or to your estate, if you fail to make such designation).

 

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10. Waiver; Amendment. No waiver of any provision hereof will be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving party. The failure of any party to require the performance of any term or obligation of this Agreement, or the waiver by any party of any breach of this Agreement, will not prevent any subsequent enforcement of such term or obligation or be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by you and by a duly authorized representative of the Company (other than yourself).

 

11. Enforceability. If any portion or provision of this Agreement (including, without limitation, any portion or provision of any section of this Agreement) will to any extent be declared illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such portion or provision in circumstances other than those as to which it is so declared illegal or unenforceable, will not be affected thereby, and each portion and provision of this Agreement will be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

12. Clawback Acknowledgement.  You acknowledge that you may become subject to the Company’s Compensation Recovery Policy, adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Nasdaq Rule 5608, or any successor rule (the “Clawback Policy”) pursuant to which the Company and/or the Board shall be entitled to recover all erroneously awarded compensation as set forth in the Clawback Policy from you pursuant to such means as the Company and/or the Board may elect.  Any action by the Company to recover erroneously awarded compensation under the Clawback Policy from you shall not, whether alone or in combination with any other action, event or condition, be deemed (i) a Good Reason condition (as defined in the Severance Plan) or serve as a basis for a claim of constructive termination under any benefits or compensation arrangement applicable to you, or (ii) to constitute a breach of a contract or other arrangement to which you are a party. 

 

13. Other Terms. The provisions of this Agreement will survive the termination of this Agreement and/or the termination of your employment to the extent necessary to effectuate the terms contained herein. The headings and other captions in this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and will not be used in interpreting, construing or enforcing any of the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts. When both counterparts are signed, they will be treated together as one and the same document. PDF copies of signed counterparts will be equally effective as originals. PDF copies of signed counterparts will be equally effective as originals.

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

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To accept this Agreement, please sign and return it at your earliest convenience.

 

Very truly yours,

 

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.

 

By: /s/ Frank McCormick  
Name:  Frank McCormick  
Title: Board Member  

 

Enclosure (Executive Severance Plan)

 

I have read and accept this Agreement:

 

/s/ Dr. Eli Wallace  
Dr. Eli Wallace  
Date: August 11, 2025  

 

 

 

 

 

EX-10.17 11 ea025066201ex10-17_bridge.htm EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, DATED AUGUST 11, 2025, BY AND BETWEEN THE REGISTRANT AND PEDRO BELTRAN

Exhibit 10.17

 

August 11, 2025

 

Dr. Pedro Beltran

 

Re: Employment Agreement and Executive Severance Plan Participation Agreement

 

Dear Pedro:

 

Reference is made to the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2025 (as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the “BCA”), entered into by and among TheRas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“BBOT”), Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Helix”), and Helix II Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which, among other things, (i) Helix will de-register in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to migrate to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation (the “Domestication”), (ii) following the Domestication, Merger Sub will be merged with and into BBOT, as a result of which BBOT will be the surviving company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helix and (iii)  Helix will change its name to “BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.” Helix is referred to herein as the “Company” as of the time following the Domestication.

 

This confirms the terms of your employment as Chief Scientific Officer of the Company commencing as of the Effective Date (as defined below). If executed, this Employment Agreement and Executive Severance Plan Participation Agreement (the “Agreement”) shall become effective as of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the BCA (the “Effective Date”). Except with respect to the Equity Documents, the Restrictive Covenants Agreement (as defined below) and the Severance Plan (each as defined below), this Agreement supersedes in all respects all prior agreements between you and the Company (or its predecessor) regarding the subject matter herein, including without limitation (i) the Offer of Employment entered into by and between you and BBOT, dated April 30, 2024 (the “Prior Agreement”) and (ii) any other offer letter, employment agreement or severance agreement.

 

1. Position. As Chief Scientific Officer, you will continue to report to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer or another duly authorized executive or manager and you will have such powers and duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Company. This is a full-time employment position. It is understood and agreed that, while you render services to the Company, any other employment, consulting or other business activities (whether full-time or part-time), must be expressly approved in writing by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may engage in religious, charitable and other community activities so long as such activities do not interfere or conflict with your obligations to the Company.

 

2. Compensation and Related Matters.

 

(a) Base Salary. Following the Effective Date, the Company will pay you a base salary at the rate of $523,505 per year. Your base salary shall be payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll schedule and subject to applicable deductions and withholdings. Your base salary is subject to review and adjustment by the Board or the Compensation Committee thereof (the “Compensation Committee”). Your base salary in effect at any given time, whether it is above referenced base salary rate, or any later determined base salary rate shall be referred to herein as the “Base Salary.”

 

 


 

(b) Bonus. You will be eligible to receive an annual performance bonus (the “Bonus”) targeted at 40% of your Base Salary. The target annual bonus in effect at any given time is referred to herein as “Target Bonus.” The amount, terms and conditions of the actual Bonus (if any) are to be determined at the sole discretion of the Board or the Compensation Committee thereof. To earn a Bonus, you must be employed by the Company as of the payment date of the Bonus. Any Bonus will be paid no later than March 15th of the calendar year following the calendar year to which the Bonus relates.

 

(c) Equity. The equity awards held by you shall continue to be governed by the terms and conditions of the applicable equity incentive plan(s) of the Company and the applicable award agreement(s) (collectively, the “Equity Documents”) and, to the extent applicable, the Severance Plan. You may be eligible to receive future equity awards, in the sole discretion of the Board or the Compensation Committee, as applicable.

 

(d) Expenses. You will be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement for all reasonable expenses that you incur in performing services hereunder, in accordance with the policies and procedures then in effect and established by the Company for its executive officers.

 

(e) Benefits; Paid Time Off. You will continue to be eligible, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and programs, to participate in the employee benefits and insurance programs generally made available to the Company’s full-time employees. You will be eligible for paid time off consistent with the terms of the Company’s applicable paid time off policy, as may be in effect from time to time. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or cancel any of its benefits plans, programs or policies at any time.

 

(f) Location. You will primarily work from your remote office, provided, however, that you will be required to travel on business from time to time.

 

3. At-Will Employment; Accrued Obligations. At all times your employment is “at will,” meaning you or the Company may terminate it at any time for any or no reason. In the event of the ending of your employment for any reason, the Company will pay you (i) your then unpaid Base Salary through the last date of your employment, and (ii) the amount of any documented expenses properly incurred by you on behalf of the Company prior to any such termination and not yet reimbursed, in accordance with Company policy (the “Accrued Obligations”). Other than the Accrued Obligations or the severance benefits that may arise pursuant to the Severance Plan, you will not be entitled to any compensation from the Company in connection with the ending of your employment.

 

4. Executive Severance Plan. You will be eligible for certain severance benefits as a Tier 2 Executive as described in Company’s Executive Severance Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Severance Plan”), a copy of which (excluding the exhibits thereto) is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Any and all such severance benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the Severance Plan. As a condition to participate in the Severance Plan, you hereby acknowledge that the severance benefits that may be provided to you under the Severance Plan will supersede and replace any severance benefit plan, policy or practice previously maintained by the Company, any of its affiliates, or its predecessors, that may have been applicable to you and any severance benefits under any individually negotiated employment agreement, offer letter or equity award agreement, as may be amended from time to time, between you and the Company, any of its affiliates or its predecessors, including, without limitation, the Prior Agreement. In addition, as a condition to participate in the Severance Plan, you hereby acknowledge that you will continue to comply with the Restrictive Covenants Agreement (or other similar agreements entered into between you and the Company). This Agreement serves as the Participation Agreement for purposes of the Severance Plan and, for the avoidance of doubt, upon your execution of this Agreement, you will be deemed to have accepted the terms of, and to be participating in, the Severance Plan.

 

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5. Continuing Obligations.

 

(a) Restrictive Covenants Agreement. As a condition of your employment, you are required to continue to comply with the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement entered into by and between you and BBOT, dated April 29, 2024 (the “Restrictive Covenants Agreement”), which remains in full force and effect and is incorporated by reference herein. The Restrictive Covenants Agreement, together with any other agreement relating to confidentiality, assignment of inventions or other restrictive covenants, and this Section 5 will collectively be referred to as the “Continuing Obligations.” In no event shall any of the Continuing Obligations be construed to or limit your ability to communicate with any federal, state or local governmental agency or commission, including to provide documents or other information, without notice to the Company or participation in any whistleblower program with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

(b) Third Party Agreements and Rights. You hereby confirm that you are not bound by the terms of any agreement with any previous employer or other party which restricts in any way your use or disclosure of information, other than confidentiality restrictions (if any) or your engagement in any business. You represent to the Company that your execution of this Agreement, your employment with the Company and the performance of your proposed duties for the Company will not violate any obligations you may have to any such previous employer or other party. In your work for the Company, you will not disclose or make use of any information in violation of any agreements with or rights of any such previous employer or other party, and you will not bring to the premises of the Company any copies or other tangible embodiments of non-public information belonging to or obtained from any such previous employment or other party.

 

(c) Cooperation. During and after your employment, you agree to reasonably and in good faith cooperate with the Company, including in (i) the defense or prosecution of any claims or actions now in existence or which may be brought in the future against or on behalf of the Company which relate to events or occurrences that transpired while you were employed by the Company, (ii) the investigation, whether internal or external, of any matters about which the Company believes the you may have knowledge or information and (iii) transitioning your duties. Your cooperation in connection with such claims, actions or investigations will include, but not be limited to, being available to meet with counsel to answer questions or to prepare for discovery or trial and to act as a witness on behalf of the Company at mutually convenient times. The Company will reimburse you for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with your performance of obligations pursuant to this Section 5(c).

 

(d) Relief. You agree that it would be difficult to measure any damages caused to the Company which might result from your breach of any of the Continuing Obligations, and that in any event money damages would be an inadequate remedy for any such breach. Accordingly, you agree that if you breach, or propose to breach, any portion of the Continuing Obligations, the Company will be entitled, in addition to all other remedies that it may have, to an injunction or other appropriate equitable relief to restrain any such breach without showing or proving any actual damage to the Company.

 

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6. Taxes; Section 409A.

 

(a) All forms of compensation referred to in this Agreement are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes and other deductions required by law. You hereby acknowledge that the Company does not have a duty to design its compensation policies in a manner that minimizes your tax liabilities, and you will not make any claim against the Company or the Board related to tax liabilities arising from your compensation.

 

(b) The Company and you intend that this Agreement will be administered in accordance with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is ambiguous as to its compliance with Section 409A of the Code, the provision will be read in such a manner so that all payments hereunder comply with Section 409A of the Code. The Company makes no representation or warranty and will have no liability to you or any other person if any provisions of this Agreement are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code but do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, such Section. The Company and you agree that this Agreement may be amended, as reasonably requested by either party, and as may be necessary to fully comply with Section 409A of the Code and all related rules and regulations in order to preserve the payments and benefits provided hereunder without additional cost to either party. The Company makes no representation or warranty and shall have no liability to you or any other person if any provisions of this Agreement are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code but do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, such Section.

 

(c) All in-kind benefits provided and expenses eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement shall be provided by the Company or incurred by you during the time periods set forth in this Agreement. All reimbursements shall be paid as soon as administratively practicable, but in no event shall any reimbursement be paid after the last day of the taxable year following the taxable year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of in-kind benefits provided or reimbursable expenses incurred in one taxable year shall not affect the in-kind benefits to be provided or the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year (except for any lifetime or other aggregate limitation applicable to medical expenses). Such right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

 

(d) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, if at the time of your separation from service within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, the Company determines that you are a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, then to the extent any payment or benefit that you become entitled to under this Agreement or otherwise on account of your separation from service would be considered deferred compensation otherwise subject to the 20 percent additional tax imposed pursuant to Section 409A(a) of the Code as a result of the application of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such payment shall not be payable and such benefit shall not be provided until the date that is the earlier of (A) six months and one day after your separation from service, or (B) your death. If any such delayed cash payment is otherwise payable on an installment basis, the first payment shall include a catch-up payment covering amounts that would otherwise have been paid during the six-month period but for the application of this provision, and the balance of the installments shall be payable in accordance with their original schedule. To the extent that any payment or benefit described in this Agreement (including the Severance Plan) constitutes “non-qualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, and to the extent that such payment or benefit is payable upon your termination of employment, then such payments or benefits shall be payable only upon your “separation from service.” The determination of whether and when a separation from service has occurred shall be made in accordance with the presumptions set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h).

 

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7. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Restrictive Covenants Agreement, the Equity Documents, and the Severance Plan, constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company, contains all of the terms of your employment with the Company and supersedes any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company related to the subject matter herein.

 

8. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of California without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof that would require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. Except as may be expressly provided otherwise, the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of California with respect to any dispute arising under this Agreement or otherwise arising out of your employment relationship with the Company.

 

9. Assignment; Successors and Assigns. Neither you nor the Company may make any assignment of this Agreement or any interest in it, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other; provided, however, that the Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement without your consent to any affiliate or to any person or entity with whom the Company will hereafter effect a reorganization, consolidate with, or merge into or to whom it transfers all or substantially all of its properties or assets. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon you and the Company, and each of your and its respective successors, executors, administrators, heirs and permitted assigns. In the event of your death after the date of termination but prior to the completion by the Company of all payments due to you under this Agreement, the Company will continue such payments to your beneficiary designated in writing to the Company prior to your death (or to your estate, if you fail to make such designation).

 

10. Waiver; Amendment. No waiver of any provision hereof will be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving party. The failure of any party to require the performance of any term or obligation of this Agreement, or the waiver by any party of any breach of this Agreement, will not prevent any subsequent enforcement of such term or obligation or be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by you and by a duly authorized representative of the Company (other than yourself).

 

11. Enforceability. If any portion or provision of this Agreement (including, without limitation, any portion or provision of any section of this Agreement) will to any extent be declared illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such portion or provision in circumstances other than those as to which it is so declared illegal or unenforceable, will not be affected thereby, and each portion and provision of this Agreement will be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

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12. Clawback Acknowledgement.  You acknowledge that you may become subject to the Company’s Compensation Recovery Policy, adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Nasdaq Rule 5608, or any successor rule (the “Clawback Policy”) pursuant to which the Company and/or the Board shall be entitled to recover all erroneously awarded compensation as set forth in the Clawback Policy from you pursuant to such means as the Company and/or the Board may elect.  Any action by the Company to recover erroneously awarded compensation under the Clawback Policy from you shall not, whether alone or in combination with any other action, event or condition, be deemed (i) a Good Reason condition (as defined in the Severance Plan) or serve as a basis for a claim of constructive termination under any benefits or compensation arrangement applicable to you, or (ii) to constitute a breach of a contract or other arrangement to which you are a party. 

 

13. Other Terms. The provisions of this Agreement will survive the termination of this Agreement and/or the termination of your employment to the extent necessary to effectuate the terms contained herein. The headings and other captions in this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and will not be used in interpreting, construing or enforcing any of the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts. When both counterparts are signed, they will be treated together as one and the same document. PDF copies of signed counterparts will be equally effective as originals. PDF copies of signed counterparts will be equally effective as originals.

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

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To accept this Agreement, please sign and return it at your earliest convenience.

 

Very truly yours,

 

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.  
   
By: /s/ Eli Wallace  
Name:  Eli Wallace  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  
   
Enclosure (Executive Severance Plan)  
   
I have read and accept this Agreement:  
   
/s/ Dr. Pedro Beltran  
Dr. Pedro Beltran  
   
Date: August 11, 2025  

 

 

 

 

EX-10.18 12 ea025066201ex10-18_bridge.htm EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, DATED AUGUST 11, 2025, BY AND BETWEEN THE REGISTRANT AND YONG BEN

Exhibit 10.18

 

August 11, 2025

 

Dr. Yong Ben

 

Re: Employment Agreement and Executive Severance Plan Participation Agreement

 

Dear Yong:

 

Reference is made to the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2025 (as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the “BCA”), entered into by and among TheRas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“BBOT”), Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Helix”), and Helix II Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which, among other things, (i) Helix will de-register in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to migrate to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation (the “Domestication”), (ii) following the Domestication, Merger Sub will be merged with and into BBOT, as a result of which BBOT will be the surviving company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helix and (iii)  Helix will change its name to “BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.” Helix is referred to herein as the “Company” as of the time following the Domestication.

 

This confirms the terms of your employment as Chief Medical and Development Officer of the Company commencing as of the Effective Date (as defined below). If executed, this Employment Agreement and Executive Severance Plan Participation Agreement (the “Agreement”) shall become effective as of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the BCA (the “Effective Date”). Except with respect to the Equity Documents, the Restrictive Covenants Agreement (as defined below) and the Severance Plan (each as defined below), this Agreement supersedes in all respects all prior agreements between you and the Company (or its predecessor) regarding the subject matter herein, including without limitation (i) the Offer of Employment entered into by and between you and BBOT, dated August 12, 2024 (the “Prior Agreement”) and (ii) any other offer letter, employment agreement or severance agreement.

 

1. Position. As Chief Medical and Development Officer, you will continue to report to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer or another duly authorized executive or manager and you will have such powers and duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Company. It is understood and agreed that, while you render services to the Company, any other employment, consulting or other business activities (whether full-time or part-time), must be expressly approved in writing by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may engage in religious, charitable and other community activities so long as such activities do not interfere or conflict with your obligations to the Company.

 

2. Compensation and Related Matters.

 

(a) Base Salary. Following the Effective Date, the Company will pay you a base salary at the rate of $525,300 per year. Your base salary shall be payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll schedule and subject to applicable deductions and withholdings. Your base salary is subject to review and adjustment by the Board or the Compensation Committee thereof (the “Compensation Committee”). Your base salary in effect at any given time, whether it is above referenced base salary rate, or any later determined base salary rate shall be referred to herein as the “Base Salary.”

 

 


 

(b) Bonus. You will be eligible to receive an annual performance bonus (the “Bonus”) targeted at 40% of your Base Salary. The target annual bonus in effect at any given time is referred to herein as “Target Bonus.” The amount, terms and conditions of the actual Bonus (if any) are to be determined at the sole discretion of the Board or the Compensation Committee thereof. To earn a Bonus, you must be employed by the Company as of the payment date of the Bonus. Any Bonus will be paid no later than March 15th of the calendar year following the calendar year to which the Bonus relates.

 

(c) Equity. The equity awards held by you shall continue to be governed by the terms and conditions of the applicable equity incentive plan(s) of the Company and the applicable award agreement(s) (collectively, the “Equity Documents”) and, to the extent applicable, the Severance Plan. You may be eligible to receive future equity awards, in the sole discretion of the Board or the Compensation Committee, as applicable.

 

(d) Expenses. You will be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement for all reasonable expenses that you incur in performing services hereunder, in accordance with the policies and procedures then in effect and established by the Company for its executive officers.

 

(e) Benefits; Paid Time Off. You will continue to be eligible, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and programs, to participate in the employee benefits and insurance programs generally made available to the Company’s full-time employees. You will be eligible for paid time off consistent with the terms of the Company’s applicable paid time off policy, as may be in effect from time to time. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or cancel any of its benefits plans, programs or policies at any time.

 

(f) Location. You will primarily work from your remote office, provided, however, that you will be required to travel on business from time to time.

 

3. At-Will Employment; Accrued Obligations. At all times your employment is “at will,” meaning you or the Company may terminate it at any time for any or no reason. In the event of the ending of your employment for any reason, the Company will pay you (i) your then unpaid Base Salary through the last date of your employment, and (ii) the amount of any documented expenses properly incurred by you on behalf of the Company prior to any such termination and not yet reimbursed, in accordance with Company policy (the “Accrued Obligations”). Other than the Accrued Obligations or the severance benefits that may arise pursuant to the Severance Plan, you will not be entitled to any compensation from the Company in connection with the ending of your employment.

 

4. Executive Severance Plan. You will be eligible for certain severance benefits as a Tier 2 Executive as described in Company’s Executive Severance Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Severance Plan”), a copy of which (excluding the exhibits thereto) is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Any and all such severance benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the Severance Plan. As a condition to participate in the Severance Plan, you hereby acknowledge that the severance benefits that may be provided to you under the Severance Plan will supersede and replace any severance benefit plan, policy or practice previously maintained by the Company, any of its affiliates, or its predecessors, that may have been applicable to you and any severance benefits under any individually negotiated employment agreement, offer letter or equity award agreement, as may be amended from time to time, between you and the Company, any of its affiliates or its predecessors, including, without limitation, the Prior Agreement. In addition, as a condition to participate in the Severance Plan, you hereby acknowledge that you will continue to comply with the Restrictive Covenants Agreement (or other similar agreements entered into between you and the Company). This Agreement serves as the Participation Agreement for purposes of the Severance Plan and, for the avoidance of doubt, upon your execution of this Agreement, you will be deemed to have accepted the terms of, and to be participating in, the Severance Plan.

 

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5. Continuing Obligations.

 

(a) Restrictive Covenants Agreement. As a condition of your employment, you are required to continue to comply with the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement entered into by and between you and BBOT, dated August 12, 2024 (the “Restrictive Covenants Agreement”), which remains in full force and effect and is incorporated by reference herein. The Restrictive Covenants Agreement, together with any other agreement relating to confidentiality, assignment of inventions or other restrictive covenants, and this Section 5 will collectively be referred to as the “Continuing Obligations.” In no event shall any of the Continuing Obligations be construed to or limit your ability to communicate with any federal, state or local governmental agency or commission, including to provide documents or other information, without notice to the Company or participation in any whistleblower program with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

(b) Third Party Agreements and Rights. You hereby confirm that you are not bound by the terms of any agreement with any previous employer or other party which restricts in any way your use or disclosure of information, other than confidentiality restrictions (if any) or your engagement in any business. You represent to the Company that your execution of this Agreement, your employment with the Company and the performance of your proposed duties for the Company will not violate any obligations you may have to any such previous employer or other party. In your work for the Company, you will not disclose or make use of any information in violation of any agreements with or rights of any such previous employer or other party, and you will not bring to the premises of the Company any copies or other tangible embodiments of non-public information belonging to or obtained from any such previous employment or other party.

 

(c) Cooperation. During and after your employment, you agree to reasonably and in good faith cooperate with the Company, including in (i) the defense or prosecution of any claims or actions now in existence or which may be brought in the future against or on behalf of the Company which relate to events or occurrences that transpired while you were employed by the Company, (ii) the investigation, whether internal or external, of any matters about which the Company believes the you may have knowledge or information and (iii) transitioning your duties. Your cooperation in connection with such claims, actions or investigations will include, but not be limited to, being available to meet with counsel to answer questions or to prepare for discovery or trial and to act as a witness on behalf of the Company at mutually convenient times. The Company will reimburse you for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with your performance of obligations pursuant to this Section 5(c).

 

(d) Relief. You agree that it would be difficult to measure any damages caused to the Company which might result from your breach of any of the Continuing Obligations, and that in any event money damages would be an inadequate remedy for any such breach. Accordingly, you agree that if you breach, or propose to breach, any portion of the Continuing Obligations, the Company will be entitled, in addition to all other remedies that it may have, to an injunction or other appropriate equitable relief to restrain any such breach without showing or proving any actual damage to the Company.

 

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6. Taxes; Section 409A.

 

(a) All forms of compensation referred to in this Agreement are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes and other deductions required by law. You hereby acknowledge that the Company does not have a duty to design its compensation policies in a manner that minimizes your tax liabilities, and you will not make any claim against the Company or the Board related to tax liabilities arising from your compensation.

 

(b) The Company and you intend that this Agreement will be administered in accordance with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is ambiguous as to its compliance with Section 409A of the Code, the provision will be read in such a manner so that all payments hereunder comply with Section 409A of the Code. The Company makes no representation or warranty and will have no liability to you or any other person if any provisions of this Agreement are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code but do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, such Section. The Company and you agree that this Agreement may be amended, as reasonably requested by either party, and as may be necessary to fully comply with Section 409A of the Code and all related rules and regulations in order to preserve the payments and benefits provided hereunder without additional cost to either party. The Company makes no representation or warranty and shall have no liability to you or any other person if any provisions of this Agreement are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code but do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, such Section.

 

(c) All in-kind benefits provided and expenses eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement shall be provided by the Company or incurred by you during the time periods set forth in this Agreement. All reimbursements shall be paid as soon as administratively practicable, but in no event shall any reimbursement be paid after the last day of the taxable year following the taxable year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of in-kind benefits provided or reimbursable expenses incurred in one taxable year shall not affect the in-kind benefits to be provided or the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year (except for any lifetime or other aggregate limitation applicable to medical expenses). Such right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

 

(d) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, if at the time of your separation from service within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, the Company determines that you are a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, then to the extent any payment or benefit that you become entitled to under this Agreement or otherwise on account of your separation from service would be considered deferred compensation otherwise subject to the 20 percent additional tax imposed pursuant to Section 409A(a) of the Code as a result of the application of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such payment shall not be payable and such benefit shall not be provided until the date that is the earlier of (A) six months and one day after your separation from service, or (B) your death. If any such delayed cash payment is otherwise payable on an installment basis, the first payment shall include a catch-up payment covering amounts that would otherwise have been paid during the six-month period but for the application of this provision, and the balance of the installments shall be payable in accordance with their original schedule. To the extent that any payment or benefit described in this Agreement (including the Severance Plan) constitutes “non-qualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, and to the extent that such payment or benefit is payable upon your termination of employment, then such payments or benefits shall be payable only upon your “separation from service.” The determination of whether and when a separation from service has occurred shall be made in accordance with the presumptions set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h).

 

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7. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Restrictive Covenants Agreement, the Equity Documents, and the Severance Plan, constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company, contains all of the terms of your employment with the Company and supersedes any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company related to the subject matter herein.

 

8. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of California without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof that would require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. Except as may be expressly provided otherwise, the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of California with respect to any dispute arising under this Agreement or otherwise arising out of your employment relationship with the Company.

 

9. Assignment; Successors and Assigns. Neither you nor the Company may make any assignment of this Agreement or any interest in it, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other; provided, however, that the Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement without your consent to any affiliate or to any person or entity with whom the Company will hereafter effect a reorganization, consolidate with, or merge into or to whom it transfers all or substantially all of its properties or assets. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon you and the Company, and each of your and its respective successors, executors, administrators, heirs and permitted assigns. In the event of your death after the date of termination but prior to the completion by the Company of all payments due to you under this Agreement, the Company will continue such payments to your beneficiary designated in writing to the Company prior to your death (or to your estate, if you fail to make such designation).

 

10. Waiver; Amendment. No waiver of any provision hereof will be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving party. The failure of any party to require the performance of any term or obligation of this Agreement, or the waiver by any party of any breach of this Agreement, will not prevent any subsequent enforcement of such term or obligation or be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by you and by a duly authorized representative of the Company (other than yourself).

 

11. Enforceability. If any portion or provision of this Agreement (including, without limitation, any portion or provision of any section of this Agreement) will to any extent be declared illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such portion or provision in circumstances other than those as to which it is so declared illegal or unenforceable, will not be affected thereby, and each portion and provision of this Agreement will be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

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12. Clawback Acknowledgement.  You acknowledge that you may become subject to the Company’s Compensation Recovery Policy, adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Nasdaq Rule 5608, or any successor rule (the “Clawback Policy”) pursuant to which the Company and/or the Board shall be entitled to recover all erroneously awarded compensation as set forth in the Clawback Policy from you pursuant to such means as the Company and/or the Board may elect. Any action by the Company to recover erroneously awarded compensation under the Clawback Policy from you shall not, whether alone or in combination with any other action, event or condition, be deemed (i) a Good Reason condition (as defined in the Severance Plan) or serve as a basis for a claim of constructive termination under any benefits or compensation arrangement applicable to you, or (ii) to constitute a breach of a contract or other arrangement to which you are a party. 

 

13. Other Terms. The provisions of this Agreement will survive the termination of this Agreement and/or the termination of your employment to the extent necessary to effectuate the terms contained herein. The headings and other captions in this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and will not be used in interpreting, construing or enforcing any of the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts. When both counterparts are signed, they will be treated together as one and the same document. PDF copies of signed counterparts will be equally effective as originals. PDF copies of signed counterparts will be equally effective as originals.

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

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To accept this Agreement, please sign and return it at your earliest convenience.

 

Very truly yours,

 

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.  
   
By: /s/ Eli Wallace  
Name:  Eli Wallace  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

Enclosure (Executive Severance Plan)

 

I have read and accept this Agreement:

 

/s/ Dr. Yong Ben  
Dr. Yong Ben  
   
Date: August 11, 2025  

 

 

 

 

EX-10.19 13 ea025066201ex10-19_bridge.htm EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, DATED AUGUST 11, 2025, BY AND BETWEEN THE REGISTRANT AND UNEEK MEHRA

Exhibit 10.19

 

August 11, 2025

 

Uneek Mehra

 

Re: Employment Agreement and Executive Severance Plan Participation Agreement

 

Dear Uneek:

Reference is made to the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2025 (as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the “BCA”), entered into by and among TheRas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“BBOT”), Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Helix”), and Helix II Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which, among other things, (i) Helix will de-register in the Cayman Islands and transfer by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to migrate to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation (the “Domestication”), (ii) following the Domestication, Merger Sub will be merged with and into BBOT, as a result of which BBOT will be the surviving company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helix and (iii)  Helix will change its name to “BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.” Helix is referred to herein as the “Company” as of the time following the Domestication.

 

This confirms the terms of your employment as Chief Financial Officer of the Company commencing as of the Effective Date (as defined below). If executed, this Employment Agreement and Executive Severance Plan Participation Agreement (the “Agreement”) shall become effective as of the closing of the transactions contemplated by the BCA (the “Effective Date”). Except with respect to the Equity Documents, the Restrictive Covenants Agreement and the Severance Plan (each as defined below), this Agreement supersedes in all respects all prior agreements between you and the Company (or its predecessor) regarding the subject matter herein, including without limitation, the Offer of Employment entered into by and between you and BBOT, dated June 13, 2025 (the “Prior Agreement”).

 

1. Position. As Chief Financial Officer, you will continue to report to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer or another duly authorized executive or manager and you will have such powers and duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Company. This is a full time employment position. It is understood and agreed that, while you render services to the Company, any other employment, consulting or other business activities (whether full-time or part-time), must be expressly approved in writing by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may engage in religious, charitable and other community activities so long as such activities do not interfere or conflict with your obligations to the Company.

 

2. Compensation and Related Matters.

 

(a) Base Salary. The Company will pay you a base salary at the rate of $525,000 per year. Your base salary shall be payable in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll schedule and subject to applicable deductions and withholdings. Your base salary is subject to review and adjustment by the Board or the Compensation Committee thereof (the “Compensation Committee”). Your base salary in effect at any given time, whether it is above referenced base salary rate, or any later determined base salary rate shall be referred to herein as the “Base Salary.”

 

 


 

(b) Sign-On Bonus. You will receive a one-time sign-on bonus of $75,000, less applicable taxes and withholdings, payable on your first regular payroll following the Start Date (the “Sign-On Bonus”), subject to your continued employment with the Company (or its predecessor) through the twelve (12) month anniversary following your first day of employment with the Company (or its predecessor) (the “Start Date”). If you voluntarily resign or are terminated by the Company (or its predecessor) for Cause (as defined in the Severance Plan), in either case, within twelve (12) months following the Start Date, you agree to repay the full amount of the Sign-On Bonus to the Company (or its predecessor) within thirty (30) days of your Separation Date (as defined below). By accepting this Agreement, you acknowledge and agree to the repayment terms for the Sign-On Bonus. For the avoidance of doubt, you may only receive one Sign-On Bonus and if you have received a Sign-On Bonus pursuant to the Prior Agreement, you shall not receive another Sign-on Bonus pursuant to this Agreement.

 

(c) Bonus. You will be eligible to receive an annual performance bonus (the “Bonus”) targeted at 40% of your Base Salary. The Bonus for the 2025 calendar year (the “2025 Bonus”) will be prorated based on the Start Date, which shall be determined by multiplying the 2025 Bonus by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of whole months that has passed since the Start Date through December 31, 2025, and the denominator of which is equal to twelve (12) months. The target annual bonus in effect at any given time is referred to herein as “Target Bonus.” The amount, terms and conditions of the actual Bonus (if any) are to be determined at the sole discretion of the Board or the Compensation Committee thereof. To earn a Bonus, you must be employed by the Company as of the payment date of the Bonus. Any Bonus will be paid no later than March 15th of the calendar year following the calendar year to which the Bonus relates.

 

(d) Equity. Subject to the approval of the Board, the Company may grant you an equity award (the “Equity Award”) consisting of either an option to purchase 633,573 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Option”) at a per share exercise price equal to the fair market value of a share of Company common stock at the time of grant or a number of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) representing approximately equal value to the Option, in each case, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company’s 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the “2025 Plan”). The type of equity grant will be determined by the Board following the Effective Date. The Equity Award shall vest over a four-year vesting schedule, under which 25% of the Equity Award will vest on the first anniversary following the applicable vesting commencement date, and the remaining 75% of the Equity Award will vest in 36 equal monthly installments thereafter, subject to your continuous Service Relationship (as defined in the 2025 Plan) through each such vesting date. The Equity Award will be subject to the terms of, and contingent upon, your execution of an award agreement issued pursuant to the Company’s 2025 Plan (together, the “Equity Documents”). In the event of any inconsistency between this paragraph and the Equity Documents, the Equity Documents shall govern.

 

(a) Expenses. You will be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement for all reasonable expenses that you incur in performing services hereunder, in accordance with the policies and procedures then in effect and established by the Company for its executive officers.

 

(b) Benefits; Paid Time Off. You will continue to be eligible, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and programs, to participate in the employee benefits and insurance programs generally made available to the Company’s full-time employees. You will be eligible for paid time off consistent with the terms of the Company’s applicable paid time off policy, as may be in effect from time to time. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend or cancel any of its benefits plans, programs or policies at any time.

 

(c) Location. You will primarily work pursuant to a hybrid work arrangement (remote/South San Francisco), provided, however, that you will be required to travel on business from time to time.

 

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3. At-Will Employment; Accrued Obligations. At all times your employment is “at will,” meaning you or the Company may terminate it at any time for any or no reason. In the event of the ending of your employment for any reason, the Company will pay you (i) your then unpaid Base Salary through the last date of your employment, and (ii) the amount of any documented expenses properly incurred by you on behalf of the Company prior to any such termination and not yet reimbursed, in accordance with Company policy (the “Accrued Obligations”). Other than the Accrued Obligations or the severance benefits that may arise pursuant to the Severance Plan, you will not be entitled to any compensation from the Company in connection with the ending of your employment.

 

4. Executive Severance Plan. Under certain circumstances, you will be eligible for certain severance benefits as a Tier 2 Executive as described in Company’s Executive Severance Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Severance Plan”), a copy of which (excluding the exhibits thereto) is attached hereto as Exhibit A. Any and all such severance benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the Severance Plan. As a condition to participate in the Severance Plan, you hereby acknowledge that the severance benefits that may be provided to you under the Severance Plan will supersede and replace any severance benefit plan, policy or practice previously maintained by the Company, any of its affiliates, or its predecessors, that may have been applicable to you and any severance benefits under any individually negotiated employment agreement, offer letter or equity award agreement, as may be amended from time to time, between you and the Company, any of its affiliates or its predecessors, including, without limitation, the Prior Agreement. In addition, as a condition to participate in the Severance Plan, you hereby acknowledge that you will continue to comply with the Restrictive Covenants Agreement (or other similar agreements entered into between you and the Company). This Agreement serves as the Participation Agreement for purposes of the Severance Plan and, for the avoidance of doubt, upon your execution of this Agreement, you will be deemed to have accepted the terms of, and to be participating in, the Severance Plan.

 

5. Continuing Obligations.

 

(a) Restrictive Covenants Agreement. As a condition of your employment, you entered into the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement entered into by and between you and BBOT, dated June 13, 2025 (the “Restrictive Covenants Agreement”), which is in full force and effect and is incorporated by reference herein. The Restrictive Covenants Agreement, together with any other agreement relating to confidentiality, assignment of inventions or other restrictive covenants, and this Section 5 will collectively be referred to as the “Continuing Obligations.” In no event shall any of the Continuing Obligations be construed to or limit your ability to communicate with any federal, state or local governmental agency or commission, including to provide documents or other information, without notice to the Company or participation in any whistleblower program with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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(b) Third Party Agreements and Rights. You hereby confirm that you are not bound by the terms of any agreement with any previous employer or other party which restricts in any way your use or disclosure of information, other than confidentiality restrictions (if any) or your engagement in any business. You represent to the Company that your execution of this Agreement, your employment with the Company and the performance of your proposed duties for the Company will not violate any obligations you may have to any such previous employer or other party. In your work for the Company, you will not disclose or make use of any information in violation of any agreements with or rights of any such previous employer or other party, and you will not bring to the premises of the Company any copies or other tangible embodiments of non-public information belonging to or obtained from any such previous employment or other party.

 

(c) Cooperation. During and after your employment, you agree to reasonably and in good faith cooperate with the Company, including in (i) the defense or prosecution of any claims or actions now in existence or which may be brought in the future against or on behalf of the Company which relate to events or occurrences that transpired while you were employed by the Company, (ii) the investigation, whether internal or external, of any matters about which the Company believes the you may have knowledge or information and (iii) transitioning your duties. Your cooperation in connection with such claims, actions or investigations will include, but not be limited to, being available to meet with counsel to answer questions or to prepare for discovery or trial and to act as a witness on behalf of the Company at mutually convenient times. The Company will reimburse you for any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with your performance of obligations pursuant to this Section 5(c).

 

(d) Relief. You agree that it would be difficult to measure any damages caused to the Company which might result from your breach of any of the Continuing Obligations, and that in any event money damages would be an inadequate remedy for any such breach. Accordingly, you agree that if you breach, or propose to breach, any portion of the Continuing Obligations, the Company will be entitled, in addition to all other remedies that it may have, to an injunction or other appropriate equitable relief to restrain any such breach without showing or proving any actual damage to the Company.

 

6. Taxes; Section 409A.

 

(a) All forms of compensation referred to in this Agreement are subject to reduction to reflect applicable withholding and payroll taxes and other deductions required by law. You hereby acknowledge that the Company does not have a duty to design its compensation policies in a manner that minimizes your tax liabilities, and you will not make any claim against the Company or the Board related to tax liabilities arising from your compensation.

 

(b) The Company and you intend that this Agreement will be administered in accordance with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is ambiguous as to its compliance with Section 409A of the Code, the provision will be read in such a manner so that all payments hereunder comply with Section 409A of the Code. The Company makes no representation or warranty and will have no liability to you or any other person if any provisions of this Agreement are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code but do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, such Section. The Company and you agree that this Agreement may be amended, as reasonably requested by either party, and as may be necessary to fully comply with Section 409A of the Code and all related rules and regulations in order to preserve the payments and benefits provided hereunder without additional cost to either party. The Company makes no representation or warranty and shall have no liability to you or any other person if any provisions of this Agreement are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code but do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, such Section.

 

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(c) All in-kind benefits provided and expenses eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement shall be provided by the Company or incurred by you during the time periods set forth in this Agreement. All reimbursements shall be paid as soon as administratively practicable, but in no event shall any reimbursement be paid after the last day of the taxable year following the taxable year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of in-kind benefits provided or reimbursable expenses incurred in one taxable year shall not affect the in-kind benefits to be provided or the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year (except for any lifetime or other aggregate limitation applicable to medical expenses). Such right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

 

(d) Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, if at the time of your separation from service within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, the Company determines that you are a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, then to the extent any payment or benefit that you become entitled to under this Agreement or otherwise on account of your separation from service would be considered deferred compensation otherwise subject to the 20 percent additional tax imposed pursuant to Section 409A(a) of the Code as a result of the application of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such payment shall not be payable and such benefit shall not be provided until the date that is the earlier of (A) six months and one day after your separation from service, or (B) your death. If any such delayed cash payment is otherwise payable on an installment basis, the first payment shall include a catch-up payment covering amounts that would otherwise have been paid during the six-month period but for the application of this provision, and the balance of the installments shall be payable in accordance with their original schedule. To the extent that any payment or benefit described in this Agreement (including the Severance Plan) constitutes “non-qualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, and to the extent that such payment or benefit is payable upon your termination of employment, then such payments or benefits shall be payable only upon your “separation from service.” The determination of whether and when a separation from service has occurred shall be made in accordance with the presumptions set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h).

 

7. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Restrictive Covenants Agreement, the Equity Documents, and the Severance Plan, constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company, contains all of the terms of your employment with the Company and supersedes any prior agreements, representations or understandings (whether written, oral or implied) between you and the Company related to the subject matter herein.

 

8. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of California without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof that would require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. Except as may be expressly provided otherwise, the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of California with respect to any dispute arising under this Agreement or otherwise arising out of your employment relationship with the Company.

 

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9. Assignment; Successors and Assigns. Neither you nor the Company may make any assignment of this Agreement or any interest in it, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the other; provided, however, that the Company may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement without your consent to any affiliate or to any person or entity with whom the Company will hereafter effect a reorganization, consolidate with, or merge into or to whom it transfers all or substantially all of its properties or assets. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon you and the Company, and each of your and its respective successors, executors, administrators, heirs and permitted assigns. In the event of your death after the date of termination but prior to the completion by the Company of all payments due to you under this Agreement, the Company will continue such payments to your beneficiary designated in writing to the Company prior to your death (or to your estate, if you fail to make such designation).

 

10. Waiver; Amendment. No waiver of any provision hereof will be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving party. The failure of any party to require the performance of any term or obligation of this Agreement, or the waiver by any party of any breach of this Agreement, will not prevent any subsequent enforcement of such term or obligation or be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by you and by a duly authorized representative of the Company (other than yourself).

 

11. Enforceability. If any portion or provision of this Agreement (including, without limitation, any portion or provision of any section of this Agreement) will to any extent be declared illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such portion or provision in circumstances other than those as to which it is so declared illegal or unenforceable, will not be affected thereby, and each portion and provision of this Agreement will be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

12. Clawback Acknowledgement.  You acknowledge that you may become subject to the Company’s Compensation Recovery Policy, adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Nasdaq Rule 5608, or any successor rule (the “Clawback Policy”) pursuant to which the Company and/or the Board shall be entitled to recover all erroneously awarded compensation as set forth in the Clawback Policy from you pursuant to such means as the Company and/or the Board may elect.  Any action by the Company to recover erroneously awarded compensation under the Clawback Policy from you shall not, whether alone or in combination with any other action, event or condition, be deemed (i) a Good Reason condition (as defined in the Severance Plan) or serve as a basis for a claim of constructive termination under any benefits or compensation arrangement applicable to you, or (ii) to constitute a breach of a contract or other arrangement to which you are a party. 

 

13. Other Terms. The provisions of this Agreement will survive the termination of this Agreement and/or the termination of your employment to the extent necessary to effectuate the terms contained herein. The headings and other captions in this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and will not be used in interpreting, construing or enforcing any of the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts. When both counterparts are signed, they will be treated together as one and the same document. PDF copies of signed counterparts will be equally effective as originals. PDF copies of signed counterparts will be equally effective as originals.

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

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To accept this Agreement, please sign and return it at your earliest convenience.

 

Very truly yours,

 

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.

 

By: /s/ Eli Wallace  
Name:  Eli Wallace  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

Enclosure (Executive Severance Plan)

 

I have read and accept this Agreement:

 

/s/ Uneek Mehra  
Uneek Mehra  

 

Date: August 11, 2025  

 

 

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EX-10.20 14 ea025066201ex10-20_bridge.htm THERAS, INC. 2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN, AND FORMS OF AWARD AGREEMENTS THEREUNDER

Exhibit 10.20

 

THERAS, INC.

 

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE

2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

TheRas, Inc. 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) is hereby amended by the Board of Directors and stockholders of TheRas, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as follows:

 

Item (a)(i) of Section 3 of the Plan is hereby amended by deleting it and replacing it with the following:

 

“(i) Subject to Section 9(a) relating to Capitalization Adjustments, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to Stock Awards from and after the Effective Date will not exceed 45,789,702 shares (the “Share Reserve”).”

 

ADOPTED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: April 30, 2024
   
ADOPTED BY STOCKHOLDERS: April 30, 2024

 

 


 

THERAS, INC.

 

2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: January 20, 2017

APPROVED BY THE STOCKHOLDERS: January 20, 2017

 

AMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: May 15, 2017

APPROVED BY THE STOCKHOLDERS: May 15, 2017

 

TERMINATION DATE: January 19, 2027

 

1. General.

 

(a) Eligible Stock Award Recipients. Employees, Directors and Consultants are eligible to receive Stock Awards.

 

(b) Available Stock Awards. The Plan provides for the grant of the following types of Stock Awards: (i) Incentive Stock Options, (ii) Nonstatutory Stock Options, (iii) Stock Appreciation Rights, (iv) Restricted Stock Awards, (v) Restricted Stock Unit Awards and (vi) Other Stock Awards.

 

(c) Purpose. The Plan, through the grant of Stock Awards, is intended to help the Company secure and retain the services of eligible award recipients, provide incentives for such persons to exert maximum efforts for the success of the Company and any Affiliate and provide a means by which the eligible recipients may benefit from increases in value of the Common Stock.

 

2. Administration.

 

(a) Administration by the Board. The Board will administer the Plan. The Board may delegate administration of the Plan to a Committee or Committees, as provided in Section 2(c).

 

(b) Powers of the Board. The Board will have the power, subject to, and within the limitations of, the express provisions of the Plan:

 

(i) To determine (A) who will be granted Stock Awards; (B) when and how each Stock Award will be granted; (C) what type of Stock Award will be granted; (D) the provisions of each Stock Award (which need not be identical), including when a person will be permitted to exercise or otherwise receive cash or Common Stock under the Stock Award; (E) the number of shares of Common Stock subject to, or the cash value of, a Stock Award; and (F) the Fair Market Value applicable to a Stock Award.

 

(ii) To construe and interpret the Plan and Stock Awards granted under it, and to establish, amend and revoke rules and regulations for administration of the Plan and Stock Awards. The Board, in the exercise of these powers, may correct any defect, omission or inconsistency in the Plan or in any Stock Award Agreement, in a manner and to the extent it will deem necessary or expedient to make the Plan or Stock Award fully effective.

 

(iii) To settle all controversies regarding the Plan and Stock Awards granted under it.

 

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(iv) To accelerate, in whole or in part, the time at which a Stock Award may be exercised or vest (or the time at which cash or shares of Common Stock may be issued in settlement thereof).

 

(v) To suspend or terminate the Plan at any time. Except as otherwise provided in the Plan or a Stock Award Agreement, suspension or termination of the Plan will not impair a Participant’s rights under the Participant’s then-outstanding Stock Award without the Participant’s written consent except as provided in subsection (viii) below.

 

(vi) To amend the Plan in any respect the Board deems necessary or advisable, including, without limitation, by adopting amendments relating to Incentive Stock Options and certain nonqualified deferred compensation under Section 409A of the Code and/or bringing the Plan or Stock Awards granted under the Plan into compliance with the requirements for Incentive Stock Options or ensuring that they are exempt from, or compliant with, the requirements for nonqualified deferred compensation under Section 409A of the Code, subject to the limitations, if any, of applicable law. If required by applicable law or listing requirements, and except as provided in Section 9(a) relating to Capitalization Adjustments, the Company will seek stockholder approval of any amendment of the Plan that (A) materially increases the number of shares of Common Stock available for issuance under the Plan, (B) materially expands the class of individuals eligible to receive Stock Awards under the Plan, (C) materially increases the benefits accruing to Participants under the Plan, (D) materially reduces the price at which shares of Common Stock may be issued or purchased under the Plan, (E) materially extends the term of the Plan, or (F) materially expands the types of Stock Awards available for issuance under the Plan. Except as otherwise provided in the Plan or a Stock Award Agreement, no amendment of the Plan will materially impair a Participant’s rights under an outstanding Stock Award without the Participant’s written consent.

 

(vii) To submit any amendment to the Plan for stockholder approval, including, but not limited to, amendments to the Plan intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 422 of the Code regarding Incentive Stock Options.

 

(viii) To approve forms of Stock Award Agreements for use under the Plan and to amend the terms of any one or more Stock Awards, including, but not limited to, amendments to provide terms more favorable to the Participant than previously provided in the Stock Award Agreement, subject to any specified limits in the Plan that are not subject to Board discretion; provided however, that a Participant’s rights under any Stock Award will not be impaired by any such amendment unless (A) the Company requests the consent of the affected Participant, and (B) such Participant consents in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (1) a Participant’s rights will not be deemed to have been impaired by any such amendment if the Board, in its sole discretion, determines that the amendment, taken as a whole, does not materially impair the Participant’s rights, and (2) subject to the limitations of applicable law, if any, the Board may amend the terms of any one or more Stock Awards without the affected Participant’s consent (A) to maintain the qualified status of the Stock Award as an Incentive Stock Option under Section 422 of the Code; (B) to change the terms of an Incentive Stock Option, if such change results in impairment of the Stock Award solely because it impairs the qualified status of the Stock Award as an Incentive Stock Option under Section 422 of the Code; (C) to clarify the manner of exemption from, or to bring the Stock Award into compliance with, Section 409A of the Code; or (D) to comply with other applicable laws.

 

(ix) Generally, to exercise such powers and to perform such acts as the Board deems necessary or expedient to promote the best interests of the Company and that are not in conflict with the provisions of the Plan or Stock Awards.

 

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(x) To adopt such procedures and sub-plans as are necessary or appropriate to permit participation in the Plan by Employees, Directors or Consultants who are foreign nationals or employed outside the United States (provided that Board approval will not be necessary for immaterial modifications to the Plan or any Stock Award Agreement that are required for compliance with the laws of the relevant foreign jurisdiction).

 

(xi) To effect, with the consent of any adversely affected Participant, (A) the reduction of the exercise, purchase or strike price of any outstanding Stock Award; (B) the cancellation of any outstanding Stock Award and the grant in substitution therefor of a new (1) Option or SAR, (2) Restricted Stock Award, (3) Restricted Stock Unit Award, (4) Other Stock Award, (5) cash and/or (6) other valuable consideration determined by the Board, in its sole discretion, with any such substituted award (x) covering the same or a different number of shares of Common Stock as the cancelled Stock Award and (y) granted under the Plan or another equity or compensatory plan of the Company; or (C) any other action that is treated as a repricing under generally accepted accounting principles.

 

(c) Delegation to Committee. The Board may delegate some or all of the administration of the Plan to a Committee or Committees. If administration of the Plan is delegated to a Committee, the Committee will have, in connection with the administration of the Plan, the powers theretofore possessed by the Board that have been delegated to the Committee, including the power to delegate to a subcommittee of the Committee any of the administrative powers the Committee is authorized to exercise (and references in this Plan to the Board will thereafter be to the Committee or subcommittee, as applicable). Any delegation of administrative powers will be reflected in resolutions, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, adopted from time to time by the Board or Committee (as applicable). The Board may retain the authority to concurrently administer the Plan with the Committee and may, at any time, revest in the Board some or all of the powers previously delegated.

 

(d) Delegation to an Officer. The Board may delegate to one or more Officers the authority to do one or both of the following: (i) designate Employees who are not Officers to be recipients of Options and SARs (and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, other Stock Awards) and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, the terms of such Stock Awards, and (ii) determine the number of shares of Common Stock to be subject to such Stock Awards granted to such Employees; provided, however, that the Board resolutions regarding such delegation will specify the total number of shares of Common Stock that may be subject to the Stock Awards granted by such Officer and that such Officer may not grant a Stock Award to himself or herself. Any such Stock Awards will be granted on the form of Stock Award Agreement most recently approved for use by the Committee or the Board, unless otherwise provided in the resolutions approving the delegation authority. The Board may not delegate authority to an Officer who is acting solely in the capacity of an Officer (and not also as a Director) to determine the Fair Market Value pursuant to Section 13(t) below.

 

(e) Effect of Board’s Decision. All determinations, interpretations and constructions made by the Board in good faith will not be subject to review by any person and will be final, binding and conclusive on all persons.

 

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3. Shares Subject to the Plan.

 

(a) Share Reserve.

 

(i) Subject to Section 9(a) relating to Capitalization Adjustments, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to Stock Awards from and after the Effective Date will not exceed 2,666,928 shares (the “Share Reserve”).

 

(ii) For clarity, the Share Reserve in this Section 3(a) is a limitation on the number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to the Plan. Accordingly, this Section 3(a) does not limit the granting of Stock Awards except as provided in Section 7(a).

 

(b) Reversion of Shares to the Share Reserve. If a Stock Award or any portion thereof (i) expires or otherwise terminates without all of the shares covered by such Stock Award having been issued or (ii) is settled in cash (i.e., the Participant receives cash rather than stock), such expiration, termination or settlement will not reduce (or otherwise offset) the number of shares of Common Stock that may be available for issuance under the Plan. If any shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to a Stock Award are forfeited back to or repurchased by the Company because of the failure to meet a contingency or condition required to vest such shares in the Participant, then the shares that are forfeited or repurchased will revert to and again become available for issuance under the Plan. Any shares reacquired by the Company in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations on a Stock Award or as consideration for the exercise or purchase price of a Stock Award will again become available for issuance under the Plan.

 

(c) Incentive Stock Option Limit. Subject to the Share Reserve and Section 9(a) relating to Capitalization Adjustments, the aggregate maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of Incentive Stock Options will be a number of shares of Common Stock equal to three multiplied by the Share Reserve.

 

(d) Source of Shares. The stock issuable under the Plan will be shares of authorized but unissued or reacquired Common Stock, including shares repurchased by the Company on the open market or otherwise.

 

4. Eligibility.

 

(a) Eligibility for Specific Stock Awards. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to employees of the Company or a “parent corporation” or “subsidiary corporation” thereof (as such terms are defined in Sections 424(e) and 424(f) of the Code). Stock Awards other than Incentive Stock Options may be granted to Employees, Directors and Consultants; provided, however, that Stock Awards may not be granted to Employees, Directors and Consultants who are providing Continuous Service only to any “parent” of the Company, as such term is defined in Rule 405, unless (i) the stock underlying such Stock Awards is treated as “service recipient stock” under Section 409A of the Code (for example, because the Stock Awards are granted pursuant to a corporate transaction such as a spin off transaction), (ii) the Company, in consultation with its legal counsel, has determined that such Stock Awards are otherwise exempt from Section 409A of the Code, or (iii) the Company, in consultation with its legal counsel, has determined that such Stock Awards comply with the distribution requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

 

(b) Ten Percent Stockholders. A Ten Percent Stockholder will not be granted an Incentive Stock Option unless the exercise price of such Option is at least 110% of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant and the Option is not exercisable after the expiration of five years from the date of grant.

 

(c) Consultants. A Consultant will not be eligible for the grant of a Stock Award if, at the time of grant, either the offer or sale of the Company’s securities to such Consultant is not exempt under Rule 701 because of the nature of the services that the Consultant is providing to the Company, because the Consultant is not a natural person, or because of any other provision of Rule 701, unless the Company determines that such grant need not comply with the requirements of Rule 701 and will satisfy another exemption under the Securities Act as well as comply with the securities laws of all other relevant jurisdictions.

 

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5. Provisions Relating to Options and Stock Appreciation Rights.

 

Each Option or SAR will be in such form and will contain such terms and conditions as the Board deems appropriate. All Options will be separately designated Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options at the time of grant, and, if certificates are issued, a separate certificate or certificates will be issued for shares of Common Stock purchased on exercise of each type of Option. If an Option is not specifically designated as an Incentive Stock Option, or if an Option is designated as an Incentive Stock Option but some portion or all of the Option fails to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option under the applicable rules, then the Option (or portion thereof) will be a Nonstatutory Stock Option. The provisions of separate Options or SARs need not be identical; provided, however, that each Stock Award Agreement will conform to (through incorporation of provisions hereof by reference in the applicable Stock Award Agreement or otherwise) the substance of each of the following provisions:

 

(a) Term. Subject to the provisions of Section 4(b) regarding Ten Percent Stockholders, no Option or SAR will be exercisable after the expiration of 10 years from the date of its grant or such shorter period specified in the Stock Award Agreement.

 

(b) Exercise Price. Subject to the provisions of Section 4(b) regarding Ten Percent Stockholders, the exercise or strike price of each Option or SAR will be not less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock subject to the Option or SAR on the date the Stock Award is granted. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Option or SAR may be granted with an exercise or strike price lower than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock subject to the Stock Award if such Stock Award is granted pursuant to an assumption of or substitution for another option or stock appreciation right pursuant to a Corporate Transaction and in a manner consistent with the provisions of Section 409A of the Code and, if applicable, Section 424(a) of the Code. Each SAR will be denominated in shares of Common Stock equivalents.

 

(c) Purchase Price for Options. The purchase price of Common Stock acquired pursuant to the exercise of an Option may be paid, to the extent permitted by applicable law and as determined by the Board in its sole discretion, by any combination of the methods of payment set forth below. The Board will have the authority to grant Options that do not permit all of the following methods of payment (or otherwise restrict the ability to use certain methods) and to grant Options that require the consent of the Company to use a particular method of payment. The permitted methods of payment are as follows:

 

(i) by cash, check, bank draft or money order payable to the Company;

 

(ii) pursuant to a program developed under Regulation T as promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board that, prior to the issuance of the stock subject to the Option, results in either the receipt of cash (or check) by the Company or the receipt of irrevocable instructions to pay the aggregate exercise price to the Company from the sales proceeds;

 

(iii) by delivery to the Company (either by actual delivery or attestation) of shares of Common Stock;

 

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(iv) if an Option is a Nonstatutory Stock Option, by a “net exercise” arrangement pursuant to which the Company will reduce the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise by the largest whole number of shares with a Fair Market Value that does not exceed the aggregate exercise price; provided, however, that the Company will accept a cash or other payment from the Participant to the extent of any remaining balance of the aggregate exercise price not satisfied by such reduction in the number of whole shares to be issued. Shares of Common Stock will no longer be subject to an Option and will not be exercisable thereafter to the extent that (A) shares issuable upon exercise are used to pay the exercise price pursuant to the “net exercise,” (B) shares are delivered to the Participant as a result of such exercise, and (C) shares are withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations;

 

(v) according to a deferred payment or similar arrangement with the Optionholder; provided, however, that interest will compound at least annually and will be charged at the minimum rate of interest necessary to avoid (A) the imputation of interest income to the Company and compensation income to the Optionholder under any applicable provisions of the Code, and (B) the classification of the Option as a liability for financial accounting purposes; or

 

(vi) in any other form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Board and specified in the applicable Stock Award Agreement.

 

(d) Exercise and Payment of a SAR. To exercise any outstanding SAR, the Participant must provide written notice of exercise to the Company in compliance with the provisions of the Stock Appreciation Right Agreement evidencing such SAR. The appreciation distribution payable on the exercise of a SAR will be not greater than an amount equal to the excess of (A) the aggregate Fair Market Value (on the date of the exercise of the SAR) of a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of Common Stock equivalents in which the Participant is vested under such SAR, and with respect to which the Participant is exercising the SAR on such date, over (B) the aggregate strike price of the number of Common Stock equivalents with respect to which the Participant is exercising the SAR on such date. The appreciation distribution may be paid in Common Stock, in cash, in any combination of the two or in any other form of consideration, as determined by the Board and contained in the Stock Award Agreement evidencing such SAR.

 

(e) Transferability of Options and SARs. The Board may, in its sole discretion, impose such limitations on the transferability of Options and SARs as the Board will determine. In the absence of such a determination by the Board to the contrary, the following restrictions on the transferability of Options and SARs will apply:

 

(i) Restrictions on Transfer. An Option or SAR will not be transferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution (or pursuant to subsections (ii) and (iii) below), and will be exercisable during the lifetime of the Participant only by the Participant. The Board may permit transfer of the Option or SAR in a manner that is not prohibited by applicable tax and securities laws. Except as explicitly provided in the Plan, neither an Option nor a SAR may be transferred for consideration.

 

(ii) Domestic Relations Orders. Subject to the approval of the Board or a duly authorized Officer, an Option or SAR may be transferred pursuant to the terms of a domestic relations order, official marital settlement agreement or other divorce or separation instrument as permitted by Treasury Regulation 1.421-1(b)(2). If an Option is an Incentive Stock Option, such Option may be deemed to be a Nonstatutory Stock Option as a result of such transfer.

 

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(iii) Beneficiary Designation. Subject to the approval of the Board or a duly authorized Officer, a Participant may, by delivering written notice to the Company, in a form approved by the Company (or the designated broker), designate a third party who, upon the death of the Participant, will thereafter be entitled to exercise the Option or SAR and receive the Common Stock or other consideration resulting from such exercise. In the absence of such a designation, upon the death of the Participant, the executor or administrator of the Participant’s estate will be entitled to exercise the Option or SAR and receive the Common Stock or other consideration resulting from such exercise. However, the Company may prohibit designation of a beneficiary at any time, including due to any conclusion by the Company that such designation would be inconsistent with the provisions of applicable laws.

 

(f) Vesting Generally. The total number of shares of Common Stock subject to an Option or SAR may vest and therefore become exercisable in periodic installments that may or may not be equal. The Option or SAR may be subject to such other terms and conditions on the time or times when it may or may not be exercised (which may be based on the satisfaction of performance goals or other criteria) as the Board may deem appropriate. The vesting provisions of individual Options or SARs may vary. The provisions of this Section 5(f) are subject to any Option or SAR provisions governing the minimum number of shares of Common Stock as to which an Option or SAR may be exercised.

 

(g) Termination of Continuous Service. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable Stock Award Agreement or other agreement between the Participant and the Company, if a Participant’s Continuous Service terminates (other than for Cause and other than upon the Participant’s death or Disability), the Participant may exercise his or her Option or SAR (to the extent that the Participant was entitled to exercise such Stock Award as of the date of termination of Continuous Service) within the period of time ending on the earlier of (i) the date three months following the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service (or such longer or shorter period specified in the applicable Stock Award Agreement, which period will not be less than 30 days if necessary to comply with applicable laws unless such termination is for Cause) and (ii) the expiration of the term of the Option or SAR as set forth in the Stock Award Agreement. If, after termination of Continuous Service, the Participant does not exercise his or her Option or SAR (as applicable) within the applicable time frame, the Option or SAR will terminate.

 

(h) Extension of Termination Date. If the exercise of an Option or SAR following the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service (other than for Cause and other than upon the Participant’s death or Disability) would be prohibited at any time solely because the issuance of shares of Common Stock would violate the registration requirements under the Securities Act, then the Option or SAR will terminate on the earlier of (i) the expiration of a total period of time (that need not be consecutive) equal to the applicable post-termination exercise period after the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service during which the exercise of the Option or SAR would not be in violation of such registration requirements, and (ii) the expiration of the term of the Option or SAR as set forth in the applicable Stock Award Agreement. In addition, unless otherwise provided in a Participant’s Stock Award Agreement, if the sale of any Common Stock received upon exercise of an Option or SAR following the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service (other than for Cause) would violate the Company’s insider trading policy, then the Option or SAR will terminate on the earlier of (i) the expiration of the period of time (that need not be consecutive) equal to the applicable post-termination exercise period after the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service during which the sale of the Common Stock received upon exercise of the Option or SAR would not be in violation of the Company’s insider trading policy, and (ii) the expiration of the term of the Option or SAR as set forth in the applicable Stock Award Agreement.

 

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(i) Disability of Participant. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable Stock Award Agreement or other agreement between the Participant and the Company, if a Participant’s Continuous Service terminates as a result of the Participant’s Disability, the Participant may exercise his or her Option or SAR (to the extent that the Participant was entitled to exercise such Option or SAR as of the date of termination of Continuous Service), but only within such period of time ending on the earlier of (i) the date 12 months following such termination of Continuous Service (or such longer or shorter period specified in the Stock Award Agreement, which period will not be less than six months if necessary to comply with applicable laws unless such termination is for Cause), and (ii) the expiration of the term of the Option or SAR as set forth in the Stock Award Agreement. If, after termination of Continuous Service, the Participant does not exercise his or her Option or SAR within the applicable time frame, the Option or SAR (as applicable) will terminate.

 

(j) Death of Participant. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable Stock Award Agreement or other agreement between the Participant and the Company, if (i) a Participant’s Continuous Service terminates as a result of the Participant’s death, or (ii) the Participant dies within the period (if any) specified in the Stock Award Agreement for exercisability after the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service (for a reason other than death), then the Option or SAR may be exercised (to the extent the Participant was entitled to exercise such Option or SAR as of the date of death) by the Participant’s estate, by a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option or SAR by bequest or inheritance or by a person designated to exercise the Option or SAR upon the Participant’s death, but only within the period ending on the earlier of (i) the date 18 months following the date of death (or such longer or shorter period specified in the Stock Award Agreement, which period will not be less than six months if necessary to comply with applicable laws unless such termination is for Cause), and (ii) the expiration of the term of such Option or SAR as set forth in the Stock Award Agreement. If, after the Participant’s death, the Option or SAR is not exercised within the applicable time frame, the Option or SAR (as applicable) will terminate.

 

(k) Termination for Cause. Except as explicitly provided otherwise in a Participant’s Stock Award Agreement or other individual written agreement between the Company or any Affiliate and the Participant, if a Participant’s Continuous Service is terminated for Cause, the Option or SAR will terminate immediately upon such Participant’s termination of Continuous Service, and the Participant will be prohibited from exercising his or her Option or SAR from and after the date of such termination of Continuous Service.

 

(l) Non-Exempt Employees. If an Option or SAR is granted to an Employee who is a non-exempt employee for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, the Option or SAR will not be first exercisable for any shares of Common Stock until at least six months following the date of grant of the Option or SAR (although the Stock Award may vest prior to such date). Consistent with the provisions of the Worker Economic Opportunity Act, (i) if such non-exempt Employee dies or suffers a Disability, (ii) upon a Corporate Transaction in which such Option or SAR is not assumed, continued, or substituted, (iii) upon a Change in Control, or (iv) upon the Participant’s retirement (as such term may be defined in the Participant’s Stock Award Agreement, in another agreement between the Participant and the Company, or, if no such definition, in accordance with the Company's then current employment policies and guidelines), the vested portion of any Options and SARs may be exercised earlier than six months following the date of grant. The foregoing provision is intended to operate so that any income derived by a non-exempt employee in connection with the exercise or vesting of an Option or SAR will be exempt from his or her regular rate of pay. To the extent permitted and/or required for compliance with the Worker Economic Opportunity Act to ensure that any income derived by a non-exempt employee in connection with the exercise, vesting or issuance of any shares under any other Stock Award will be exempt from the employee’s regular rate of pay, the provisions of this Section 5(l) will apply to all Stock Awards and are hereby incorporated by reference into such Stock Award Agreements.

 

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(m) Early Exercise of Options. An Option may, but need not, include a provision whereby the Optionholder may elect at any time before the Optionholder’s Continuous Service terminates to exercise the Option as to any part or all of the shares of Common Stock subject to the Option prior to the full vesting of the Option. Subject to the “Repurchase Limitation” in Section 8(l), any unvested shares of Common Stock so purchased may be subject to a repurchase right in favor of the Company or to any other restriction the Board determines to be appropriate. Provided that the “Repurchase Limitation” in Section 8(l) is not violated, the Company will not be required to exercise its repurchase right until at least six months (or such longer or shorter period of time required to avoid classification of the Option as a liability for financial accounting purposes) have elapsed following exercise of the Option unless the Board otherwise specifically provides in the Option Agreement.

 

(n) Right of Repurchase. Subject to the “Repurchase Limitation” in Section 8(l), the Option or SAR may include a provision whereby the Company may elect to repurchase all or any part of the vested shares of Common Stock acquired by the Participant pursuant to the exercise of the Option or SAR.

 

(o) Right of First Refusal. The Option or SAR may include a provision whereby the Company may elect to exercise a right of first refusal following receipt of notice from the Participant of the intent to transfer all or any part of the shares of Common Stock received upon the exercise of the Option or SAR. Such right of first refusal will be subject to the “Repurchase Limitation” in Section 8(l). Except as expressly provided in this Section 5(o) or in the Stock Award Agreement, such right of first refusal will otherwise comply with any applicable provisions of the bylaws of the Company.

 

6. Provisions of Stock Awards Other than Options and SARs.

 

(a) Restricted Stock Awards. Each Restricted Stock Award Agreement will be in such form and will contain such terms and conditions as the Board will deem appropriate. To the extent consistent with the Company’s bylaws, at the Board’s election, shares of Common Stock underlying a Restricted Stock Award may be (i) held in book entry form subject to the Company’s instructions until any restrictions relating to the Restricted Stock Award lapse; or (ii) evidenced by a certificate, which certificate will be held in such form and manner as determined by the Board. The terms and conditions of Restricted Stock Award Agreements may change from time to time, and the terms and conditions of separate Restricted Stock Award Agreements need not be identical. Each Restricted Stock Award Agreement will conform to (through incorporation of the provisions hereof by reference in the agreement or otherwise) the substance of each of the following provisions:

 

(i) Consideration. A Restricted Stock Award may be awarded in consideration for (A) cash, check, bank draft or money order payable to the Company, (B) past services to the Company or an Affiliate, or (C) any other form of legal consideration (including future services) that may be acceptable to the Board, in its sole discretion, and permissible under applicable law.

 

(ii) Vesting. Subject to the “Repurchase Limitation” in Section 8(l), shares of Common Stock awarded under the Restricted Stock Award Agreement may be subject to forfeiture to the Company in accordance with a vesting schedule to be determined by the Board.

 

(iii) Termination of Participant’s Continuous Service. If a Participant’s Continuous Service terminates, the Company may receive through a forfeiture condition or a repurchase right, any or all of the shares of Common Stock held by the Participant that have not vested as of the date of termination of Continuous Service under the terms of the Restricted Stock Award Agreement.

 

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(iv) Transferability. Rights to acquire shares of Common Stock under the Restricted Stock Award Agreement will be transferable by the Participant only upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Restricted Stock Award Agreement, as the Board will determine in its sole discretion, so long as Common Stock awarded under the Restricted Stock Award Agreement remains subject to the terms of the Restricted Stock Award Agreement.

 

(v) Dividends. A Restricted Stock Award Agreement may provide that any dividends paid on Restricted Stock will be subject to the same vesting and forfeiture restrictions as apply to the shares subject to the Restricted Stock Award to which they relate.

 

(b) Restricted Stock Unit Awards. Each Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement will be in such form and will contain such terms and conditions as the will Board deem appropriate. The terms and conditions of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreements may change from time to time, and the terms and conditions of separate Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreements need not be identical. Each Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement will conform to (through incorporation of the provisions hereof by reference in the Agreement or otherwise) the substance of each of the following provisions:

 

(i) Consideration. At the time of grant of a Restricted Stock Unit Award, the Board will determine the consideration, if any, to be paid by the Participant upon delivery of each share of Common Stock subject to the Restricted Stock Unit Award. The consideration to be paid (if any) by the Participant for each share of Common Stock subject to a Restricted Stock Unit Award may be paid in any form of legal consideration that may be acceptable to the Board, in its sole discretion, and permissible under applicable law.

 

(ii) Vesting. At the time of the grant of a Restricted Stock Unit Award, the Board may impose such restrictions on or conditions to the vesting of the Restricted Stock Unit Award as it, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate.

 

(iii) Payment. A Restricted Stock Unit Award may be settled by the delivery of shares of Common Stock, their cash equivalent, any combination thereof or in any other form of consideration, as determined by the Board and contained in the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement.

 

(iv) Additional Restrictions. At the time of the grant of a Restricted Stock Unit Award, the Board, as it deems appropriate, may impose such restrictions or conditions that delay the delivery of the shares of Common Stock (or their cash equivalent) subject to a Restricted Stock Unit Award to a time after the vesting of such Restricted Stock Unit Award.

 

(v) Dividend Equivalents. Dividend equivalents may be credited in respect of shares of Common Stock covered by a Restricted Stock Unit Award, as determined by the Board and contained in the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. At the sole discretion of the Board, such dividend equivalents may be converted into additional shares of Common Stock covered by the Restricted Stock Unit Award in such manner as determined by the Board. Any additional shares covered by the Restricted Stock Unit Award credited by reason of such dividend equivalents will be subject to all of the same terms and conditions of the underlying Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement to which they relate.

 

(vi) Termination of Participant’s Continuous Service. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, such portion of the Restricted Stock Unit Award that has not vested will be forfeited upon the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service.

 

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(vii) Compliance with Section 409A of the Code. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, any Restricted Stock Unit Award granted under the Plan that is not exempt from the requirements of Section 409A of the Code shall contain such provisions so that such Restricted Stock Unit Award will comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. Such restrictions, if any, shall be determined by the Board and contained in the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement evidencing such Restricted Stock Unit Award. For example, such restrictions may include, without limitation, a requirement that any Common Stock that is to be issued in a year following the year in which the Restricted Stock Unit Award vests must be issued in accordance with a fixed pre-determined schedule.

 

(c) Other Stock Awards. Other forms of Stock Awards valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, Common Stock, including the appreciation in value thereof (e.g., options or stock rights with an exercise price or strike price less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock at the time of grant) may be granted either alone or in addition to Stock Awards provided for under Section 5 and the preceding provisions of this Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Board will have sole and complete authority to determine the persons to whom and the time or times at which such Other Stock Awards will be granted, the number of shares of Common Stock (or the cash equivalent thereof) to be granted pursuant to such Other Stock Awards and all other terms and conditions of such Other Stock Awards.

 

7. Covenants of the Company.

 

(a) Availability of Shares. The Company will keep available at all times the number of shares of Common Stock reasonably required to satisfy then-outstanding Stock Awards.

 

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

 

(c) No Obligation to Notify or Minimize Taxes. The Company will have no duty or obligation to any Participant to advise such holder as to the time or manner of exercising such Stock Award. Furthermore, the Company will have no duty or obligation to warn or otherwise advise such holder of a pending termination or expiration of a Stock Award or a possible period in which the Stock Award may not be exercised. The Company has no duty or obligation to minimize the tax consequences of a Stock Award to the holder of such Stock Award.

 

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8. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) Use of Proceeds from Sales of Common Stock. Proceeds from the sale of shares of Common Stock pursuant to Stock Awards will constitute general funds of the Company.

 

(b) Corporate Action Constituting Grant of Stock Awards. Corporate action constituting a grant by the Company of a Stock Award to any Participant will be deemed completed as of the date of such corporate action, unless otherwise determined by the Board, regardless of when the instrument, certificate, or letter evidencing the Stock Award is communicated to, or actually received or accepted by, the Participant. In the event that the corporate records (e.g., Board consents, resolutions or minutes) documenting the corporate action constituting the grant contain terms (e.g., exercise price, vesting schedule or number of shares) that are inconsistent with those in the Stock Award Agreement or related grant documents as a result of a clerical error in the papering of the Stock Award Agreement or related grant documents, the corporate records will control and the Participant will have no legally binding right to the incorrect term in the Stock Award Agreement or related grant documents.

 

(c) Stockholder Rights. No Participant will be deemed to be the holder of, or to have any of the rights of a holder with respect to, any shares of Common Stock subject to a Stock Award unless and until (i) such Participant has satisfied all requirements for exercise of, or the issuance of shares of Common Stock under, the Stock Award pursuant to its terms, and (ii) the issuance of the Common Stock subject to the Stock Award has been entered into the books and records of the Company.

 

(d) No Employment or Other Service Rights. Nothing in the Plan, any Stock Award Agreement or any other instrument executed thereunder or in connection with any Stock Award granted pursuant thereto will confer upon any Participant any right to continue to serve the Company or an Affiliate in the capacity in effect at the time the Stock Award was granted or will affect the right of the Company or an Affiliate to terminate (i) the employment of an Employee with or without notice and with or without cause, (ii) the service of a Consultant pursuant to the terms of such Consultant’s agreement with the Company or an Affiliate, or (iii) the service of a Director pursuant to the bylaws of the Company or an Affiliate, and any applicable provisions of the corporate law of the state in which the Company or the Affiliate is incorporated, as the case may be.

 

(e) Change in Time Commitment. In the event a Participant’s regular level of time commitment in the performance of his or her services for the Company and any Affiliates is reduced (for example, and without limitation, if the Participant is an Employee of the Company and the Employee has a change in status from a full-time Employee to a part-time Employee or takes an extended leave of absence) after the date of grant of any Stock Award to the Participant, the Board has the right in its sole discretion to (x) make a corresponding reduction in the number of shares subject to any portion of such Stock Award that is scheduled to vest or become payable after the date of such change in time commitment, and (y) in lieu of or in combination with such a reduction, extend the vesting or payment schedule applicable to such Stock Award. In the event of any such reduction, the Participant will have no right with respect to any portion of the Stock Award that is so reduced or extended.

 

(f) Incentive Stock Option Limitations. To the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined at the time of grant) of Common Stock with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by any Optionholder during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company and any Affiliates) exceeds $100,000 (or such other limit established in the Code) or otherwise does not comply with the rules governing Incentive Stock Options, the Options or portions thereof that exceed such limit (according to the order in which they were granted) or otherwise do not comply with such rules will be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options, notwithstanding any contrary provision of the applicable Option Agreement(s).

 

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(g) Investment Assurances. The Company may require a Participant, as a condition of exercising or acquiring Common Stock under any Stock Award, (i) to give written assurances satisfactory to the Company as to the Participant’s knowledge and experience in financial and business matters and/or to employ a purchaser representative reasonably satisfactory to the Company who is knowledgeable and experienced in financial and business matters and that the Participant is capable of evaluating, alone or together with the purchaser representative, the merits and risks of exercising the Stock Award; and (ii) to give written assurances satisfactory to the Company stating that the Participant is acquiring Common Stock subject to the Stock Award for the Participant’s own account and not with any present intention of selling or otherwise distributing the Common Stock. The foregoing requirements, and any assurances given pursuant to such requirements, will be inoperative if (A) the issuance of the shares upon the exercise or acquisition of Common Stock under the Stock Award has been registered under a then currently effective registration statement under the Securities Act, or (B) as to any particular requirement, a determination is made by counsel for the Company that such requirement need not be met in the circumstances under the then applicable securities laws. The Company may, upon advice of counsel to the Company, place legends on stock certificates issued under the Plan as such counsel deems necessary or appropriate in order to comply with applicable securities laws, including, but not limited to, legends restricting the transfer of the Common Stock.

 

(h) Withholding Obligations. Unless prohibited by the terms of a Stock Award Agreement, the Company may, in its sole discretion, satisfy any federal, state or local tax withholding obligation relating to a Stock Award by any of the following means or by a combination of such means: (i) causing the Participant to tender a cash payment; (ii) withholding shares of Common Stock from the shares of Common Stock issued or otherwise issuable to the Participant in connection with the Stock Award; provided, however, that no shares of Common Stock are withheld with a value exceeding the minimum amount of tax required to be withheld by law (or such lesser amount as may be necessary to avoid classification of the Stock Award as a liability for financial accounting purposes); (iii) withholding cash from a Stock Award settled in cash; (iv) withholding payment from any amounts otherwise payable to the Participant; or (v) by such other method as may be set forth in the Stock Award Agreement.

 

(i) Electronic Delivery. Any reference herein to a “written” agreement or document will include any agreement or document delivered electronically or posted on the Company’s intranet (or other shared electronic medium controlled by the Company to which the Participant has access).

 

(j) Deferrals. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Board, in its sole discretion, may determine that the delivery of Common Stock or the payment of cash, upon the exercise, vesting or settlement of all or a portion of any Stock Award may be deferred and may establish programs and procedures for deferral elections to be made by Participants. Deferrals by Participants will be made in accordance with Section 409A of the Code. Consistent with Section 409A of the Code, the Board may provide for distributions while a Participant is still an employee or otherwise providing services to the Company. The Board is authorized to make deferrals of Stock Awards and determine when, and in what annual percentages, Participants may receive payments, including lump sum payments, following the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service, and implement such other terms and conditions consistent with the provisions of the Plan and in accordance with applicable law.

 

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(k) Compliance with Section 409A of the Code. To the extent that the Board determines that any Stock Award granted hereunder is subject to Section 409A of the Code, the Stock Award Agreement evidencing such Stock Award shall incorporate the terms and conditions necessary to avoid the consequences specified in Section 409A(a)(1) of the Code. To the extent applicable, the Plan and Stock Award Agreements shall be interpreted in accordance with Section 409A of the Code. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan (and unless the Stock Award Agreement specifically provides otherwise), if the shares of Common Stock are publicly traded, and if a Participant holding a Stock Award that constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code is a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code, no distribution or payment of any amount that is due because of a “separation from service” (as defined in Section 409A of the Code without regard to alternative definitions thereunder) will be issued or paid before the date that is six months following the date of such Participant’s “separation from service” (as defined in Section 409A of the Code without regard to alternative definitions thereunder) or, if earlier, the date of the Participant’s death, unless such distribution or payment can be made in a manner that complies with Section 409A of the Code, and any amounts so deferred will be paid in a lump sum on the day after such six month period elapses, with the balance paid thereafter on the original schedule.

 

(l) Repurchase Limitation. The terms of any repurchase right will be specified in the Stock Award Agreement. The repurchase price for vested shares of Common Stock will be the Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock on the date of repurchase. The repurchase price for unvested shares of Common Stock will be the lower of (i) the Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock on the date of repurchase or (ii) their original purchase price. However, the Company will not exercise its repurchase right until at least six months (or such longer or shorter period of time necessary to avoid classification of the Stock Award as a liability for financial accounting purposes) have elapsed following delivery of shares of Common Stock subject to the Stock Award, unless otherwise specifically provided by the Board.

 

9. Adjustments upon Changes in Common Stock; Other Corporate Events.

 

(a) Capitalization Adjustments. In the event of a Capitalization Adjustment, the Board will appropriately and proportionately adjust: (i) the class(es) and maximum number of securities subject to the Plan pursuant to Section 3(a), (ii) the class(es) and maximum number of securities that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of Incentive Stock Options pursuant to Section 3(c), and (iii) the class(es) and number of securities and price per share of stock subject to outstanding Stock Awards. The Board will make such adjustments, and its determination will be final, binding and conclusive.

 

(b) Dissolution or Liquidation. Except as otherwise provided in the Stock Award Agreement, in the event of a dissolution or liquidation of the Company, all outstanding Stock Awards (other than Stock Awards consisting of vested and outstanding shares of Common Stock not subject to a forfeiture condition or the Company’s right of repurchase) will terminate immediately prior to the completion of such dissolution or liquidation, and the shares of Common Stock subject to the Company’s repurchase rights or subject to a forfeiture condition may be repurchased or reacquired by the Company notwithstanding the fact that the holder of such Stock Award is providing Continuous Service, provided, however, that the Board may, in its sole discretion, cause some or all Stock Awards to become fully vested, exercisable and/or no longer subject to repurchase or forfeiture (to the extent such Stock Awards have not previously expired or terminated) before the dissolution or liquidation is completed but contingent on its completion.

 

(c) Corporate Transaction. The following provisions will apply to Stock Awards in the event of a Corporate Transaction unless otherwise provided in the instrument evidencing the Stock Award or any other written agreement between the Company or any Affiliate and the Participant or unless otherwise expressly provided by the Board at the time of grant of a Stock Award. In the event of a Corporate Transaction, then, notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the Board may take one or more of the following actions with respect to Stock Awards, contingent upon the closing or completion of the Corporate Transaction:

 

(i) arrange for the surviving corporation or acquiring corporation (or the surviving or acquiring corporation’s parent company) to assume or continue the Stock Award or to substitute a similar stock award for the Stock Award (including, but not limited to, an award to acquire the same consideration paid to the stockholders of the Company pursuant to the Corporate Transaction);

 

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(ii) arrange for the assignment of any reacquisition or repurchase rights held by the Company in respect of Common Stock issued pursuant to the Stock Award to the surviving corporation or acquiring corporation (or the surviving or acquiring corporation’s parent company);

 

(iii) accelerate the vesting, in whole or in part, of the Stock Award (and, if applicable, the time at which the Stock Award may be exercised) to a date prior to the effective time of such Corporate Transaction as the Board determines (or, if the Board does not determine such a date, to the date that is five days prior to the effective date of the Corporate Transaction), with such Stock Award terminating if not exercised (if applicable) at or prior to the effective time of the Corporate Transaction; provided, however, that the Board may require Participants to complete and deliver to the Company a notice of exercise before the effective date of a Corporate Transaction, which exercise is contingent upon the effectiveness of such Corporate Transaction;

 

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

 

(v) cancel or arrange for the cancellation of the Stock Award, to the extent not vested or not exercised prior to the effective time of the Corporate Transaction, in exchange for such cash consideration (including no consideration) as the Board, in its sole discretion, may consider appropriate; and

 

(vi) make a payment, in such form as may be determined by the Board equal to the excess, if any, of (A) the value of the property the Participant would have received upon the exercise of the Stock Award immediately prior to the effective time of the Corporate Transaction, over (B) any exercise price payable by such holder in connection with such exercise. For clarity, this payment may be zero ($0) if the value of the property is equal to or less than the exercise price. Payments under this provision may be delayed to the same extent that payment of consideration to the holders of the Company’s Common Stock in connection with the Corporate Transaction is delayed as a result of escrows, earn outs, holdbacks or any other contingencies.

 

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

 

(d) Change in Control. A Stock Award may be subject to additional acceleration of vesting and exercisability upon or after a Change in Control as may be provided in the Stock Award Agreement for such Stock Award or as may be provided in any other written agreement between the Company or any Affiliate and the Participant, but in the absence of such provision, no such acceleration will occur.

 

10. Plan Term; Earlier Termination or Suspension of the Plan.

 

(a) Plan Term. The Board may suspend or terminate the Plan at any time. Unless terminated sooner by the Board, the Plan will automatically terminate on the day before the 10th anniversary of the earlier of (i) the date the Plan is adopted by the Board, or (ii) the date the Plan is approved by the stockholders of the Company. No Stock Awards may be granted under the Plan while the Plan is suspended or after it is terminated.

 

(b) No Impairment of Rights. Suspension or termination of the Plan will not impair rights and obligations under any Stock Award granted while the Plan is in effect except with the written consent of the affected Participant or as otherwise permitted in the Plan.

 

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11. Effective Date of Plan.

 

This Plan will become effective on the Effective Date.

 

12. Choice of Law.

 

The laws of the State of Delaware will govern all questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of this Plan, without regard to that state’s conflict of laws rules.

 

13. Definitions. As used in the Plan, the following definitions will apply to the capitalized terms indicated below:

 

(a) “Affiliate” means, at the time of determination, any “parent” or “majority-owned subsidiary” of the Company, as such terms are defined in Rule 405. The Board will have the authority to determine the time or times at which “parent” or “majority-owned subsidiary” status is determined within the foregoing definition.

 

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

 

(c) “Capitalization Adjustment” means any change that is made in, or other events that occur with respect to, the Common Stock subject to the Plan or subject to any Stock Award after the Effective Date without the receipt of consideration by the Company through merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization, reincorporation, stock dividend, dividend in property other than cash, large nonrecurring cash dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, liquidating dividend, combination of shares, exchange of shares, change in corporate structure, or any similar equity restructuring transaction, as that term is used in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 (or any successor thereto). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the conversion of any convertible securities of the Company will not be treated as a Capitalization Adjustment.

 

(d) “Cause” will have the meaning ascribed to such term in any written agreement between the Participant and the Company defining such term and, in the absence of such agreement, such term means, with respect to a Participant, the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) such Participant’s commission of any felony or any crime involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude under the laws of the United States or any state thereof; (ii) such Participant’s attempted commission of, or participation in, a fraud or act of dishonesty against the Company; (iii) such Participant’s intentional, material violation of any contract or agreement between the Participant and the Company or of any statutory duty owed to the Company; (iv) such Participant’s unauthorized use or disclosure of the Company’s confidential information or trade secrets; or (v) such Participant’s gross misconduct. The determination that a termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service is either for Cause or without Cause will be made by the Company, in its sole discretion. Any determination by the Company that the Continuous Service of a Participant was terminated with or without Cause for the purposes of outstanding Stock Awards held by such Participant will have no effect upon any determination of the rights or obligations of the Company or such Participant for any other purpose.

 

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(e) “Change in Control” means the occurrence, in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, of any one or more of the following events:

 

(i) any Exchange Act Person becomes the Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities other than by virtue of a merger, consolidation or similar transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Change in Control will not be deemed to occur (A) on account of the acquisition of securities of the Company directly from the Company, (B) on account of the acquisition of securities of the Company by an investor, any affiliate thereof or any other Exchange Act Person that acquires the Company’s securities in a transaction or series of related transactions the primary purpose of which is to obtain financing for the Company through the issuance of equity securities or (C) solely because the level of Ownership held by any Exchange Act Person (the “Subject Person”) exceeds the designated percentage threshold of the outstanding voting securities as a result of a repurchase or other acquisition of voting securities by the Company reducing the number of shares outstanding, provided that if a Change in Control would occur (but for the operation of this sentence) as a result of the acquisition of voting securities by the Company, and after such share acquisition, the Subject Person becomes the Owner of any additional voting securities that, assuming the repurchase or other acquisition had not occurred, increases the percentage of the then outstanding voting securities Owned by the Subject Person over the designated percentage threshold, then a Change in Control will be deemed to occur;

 

(ii) there is consummated a merger, consolidation or similar transaction involving (directly or indirectly) the Company and, immediately after the consummation of such merger, consolidation or similar transaction, the stockholders of the Company immediately prior thereto do not Own, directly or indirectly, either (A) outstanding voting securities representing more than 50% of the combined outstanding voting power of the surviving Entity in such merger, consolidation or similar transaction or (B) more than 50% of the combined outstanding voting power of the parent of the surviving Entity in such merger, consolidation or similar transaction, in each case in substantially the same proportions as their Ownership of the outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such transaction; or

 

(iii) there is consummated a sale, lease, exclusive license or other disposition of all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, other than a sale, lease, license or other disposition of all or substantially all of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries to an Entity, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of which are Owned by stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their Ownership of the outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such sale, lease, license or other disposition.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing definition or any other provision of this Plan, (A) the term Change in Control will not include a sale of assets, merger or other transaction effected exclusively for the purpose of changing the domicile of the Company, and (B) the definition of Change in Control (or any analogous term) in an individual written agreement between the Company or any Affiliate and the Participant will supersede the foregoing definition with respect to Stock Awards subject to such agreement; provided, however, that if no definition of Change in Control or any analogous term is set forth in such an individual written agreement, the foregoing definition will apply.

 

(f) “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, including any applicable regulations and guidance thereunder.

 

(g) “Committee” means a committee of one or more Directors to whom authority has been delegated by the Board in accordance with Section 2(c).

 

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(h) “Common Stock” means the common stock of the Company.

 

(i) “Company” means TheRas, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

 

(j) “Consultant” means any person, including an advisor, who is (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and is compensated for such services, or (ii) serving as a member of the board of directors of an Affiliate and is compensated for such services. However, service solely as a Director, or payment of a fee for such service, will not cause a Director to be considered a “Consultant” for purposes of the Plan.

 

(k) “Continuous Service” means that the Participant’s service with the Company or an Affiliate, whether as an Employee, Director or Consultant, is not interrupted or terminated. A change in the capacity in which the Participant renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an Employee, Director or Consultant or a change in the Entity for which the Participant renders such service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant’s service with the Company or an Affiliate, will not terminate a Participant’s Continuous Service; provided, however, that if the Entity for which a Participant is rendering services ceases to qualify as an Affiliate, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion, such Participant’s Continuous Service will be considered to have terminated on the date such Entity ceases to qualify as an Affiliate. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Consultant of an Affiliate or to a Director will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. To the extent permitted by law, the Board or the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party’s sole discretion, may determine whether Continuous Service will be considered interrupted in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Board or chief executive officer, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave, or (ii) transfers between the Company, an Affiliate, or their successors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a leave of absence will be treated as Continuous Service for purposes of vesting in a Stock Award only to such extent as may be provided in the Company’s leave of absence policy, in the written terms of any leave of absence agreement or policy applicable to the Participant, or as otherwise required by law.

 

(l) “Corporate Transaction” means the consummation, in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, of any one or more of the following events:

 

(i) a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion, of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries;

 

(ii) a sale or other disposition of more than 50% of the outstanding securities of the Company;

 

(iii) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which the Company is not the surviving corporation; or

 

(iv) a merger, consolidation or similar transaction following which the Company is the surviving corporation but the shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately preceding the merger, consolidation or similar transaction are converted or exchanged by virtue of the merger, consolidation or similar transaction into other property, whether in the form of securities, cash or otherwise.

 

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

 

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(n) “Disability” means, with respect to a Participant, the inability of such Participant to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or that has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months as provided in Sections 22(e)(3) and 409A(a)(2)(c)(i) of the Code, and will be determined by the Board on the basis of such medical evidence as the Board deems warranted under the circumstances.

 

(o) “Effective Date” means the effective date of this Plan, which is the earlier of (i) the date that this Plan is first approved by the Company’s stockholders, and (ii) the date this Plan is adopted by the Board.

 

(p) “Employee” means any person employed by the Company or an Affiliate. However, service solely as a Director, or payment of a fee for such services, will not cause a Director to be considered an “Employee” for purposes of the Plan.

 

(q) “Entity” means a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity.

 

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

 

(s) “Exchange Act Person” means any natural person, Entity or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) or 14(d) of the Exchange Act), except that “Exchange Act Person” will not include (i) the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, (ii) any employee benefit plan of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company or any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company, (iii) an underwriter temporarily holding securities pursuant to a registered public offering of such securities, (iv) an Entity Owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their Ownership of stock of the Company; or (v) any natural person, Entity or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) or 14(d) of the Exchange Act) that, as of the Effective Date, is the Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities.

 

(t) “Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, the value of the Common Stock determined by the Board in compliance with Section 409A of the Code or, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option, in compliance with Section 422 of the Code.

 

(u) “Incentive Stock Option” means an option granted pursuant to Section 5 of the Plan that is intended to be, and that qualifies as, an “incentive stock option” within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code.

 

(v) “Nonstatutory Stock Option” means an option granted pursuant to Section 5 of the Plan that does not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.

 

(w) “Officer” means any person designated by the Company as an officer.

 

(x) “Option” means an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option to purchase shares of Common Stock granted pursuant to the Plan.

 

(y) “Option Agreement” means a written agreement between the Company and an Optionholder evidencing the terms and conditions of an Option grant. Each Option Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

 

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(z) “Optionholder” means a person to whom an Option is granted pursuant to the Plan or, if applicable, such other person who holds an outstanding Option.

 

(aa) “Other Stock Award” means an award based in whole or in part by reference to the Common Stock which is granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 6(c).

 

(bb) “Other Stock Award Agreement” means a written agreement between the Company and a holder of an Other Stock Award evidencing the terms and conditions of an Other Stock Award grant. Each Other Stock Award Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

 

(cc) “Own,” “Owned,” “Owner,” “Ownership” A person or Entity will be deemed to “Own,” to have “Owned,” to be the “Owner” of, or to have acquired “Ownership” of securities if such person or Entity, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, has or shares voting power, which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting, with respect to such securities.

 

(dd) “Participant” means a person to whom a Stock Award is granted pursuant to the Plan or, if applicable, such other person who holds an outstanding Stock Award.

 

(ee) “Plan” means this 2016 Equity Incentive Plan.

 

(ff) “Restricted Stock Award” means an award of shares of Common Stock which is granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 6(a).

 

(gg) “Restricted Stock Award Agreement” means a written agreement between the Company and a holder of a Restricted Stock Award evidencing the terms and conditions of a Restricted Stock Award grant. Each Restricted Stock Award Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

 

(hh) “Restricted Stock Unit Award” means a right to receive shares of Common Stock which is granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 6(b).

 

(ii) “Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement” means a written agreement between the Company and a holder of a Restricted Stock Unit Award evidencing the terms and conditions of a Restricted Stock Unit Award grant. Each Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

 

(jj) “Rule 405” means Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act.

 

(kk) “Rule 701” means Rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act.

 

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

 

(mm) “Stock Appreciation Right” or “SAR” means a right to receive the appreciation on Common Stock that is granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 5.

 

(nn) “Stock Appreciation Right Agreement” means a written agreement between the Company and a holder of a Stock Appreciation Right evidencing the terms and conditions of a Stock Appreciation Right grant. Each Stock Appreciation Right Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

 

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(oo) “Stock Award” means any right to receive Common Stock granted under the Plan, including an Incentive Stock Option, a Nonstatutory Stock Option, a Restricted Stock Award, a Restricted Stock Unit Award, a Stock Appreciation Right or any Other Stock Award.

 

(pp) “Stock Award Agreement” means a written agreement between the Company and a Participant evidencing the terms and conditions of a Stock Award grant. Each Stock Award Agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

 

(qq) “Subsidiary” means, with respect to the Company, (i) any corporation of which more than 50% of the outstanding capital stock having ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors of such corporation (irrespective of whether, at the time, stock of any other class or classes of such corporation will have or might have voting power by reason of the happening of any contingency) is at the time, directly or indirectly, Owned by the Company, and (ii) any partnership, limited liability company or other entity in which the Company has a direct or indirect interest (whether in the form of voting or participation in profits or capital contribution) of more than 50%.

 

(rr) “Ten Percent Stockholder” means a person who Owns (or is deemed to Own pursuant to Section 424(d) of the Code) stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Affiliate.

 

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THERAS, INC.

 

2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

OPTION AGREEMENT (INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION OR NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION)

 

Pursuant to your Stock Option Grant Notice (“Grant Notice”) and this Option Agreement, TheRas, Inc. (the “Company”) has granted you an option under its 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to purchase the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock indicated in your Grant Notice at the exercise price indicated in your Grant Notice. The option is granted to you effective as of the date of grant set forth in the Grant Notice (the “Date of Grant”). If there is any conflict between the terms in this Option Agreement and the Plan, the terms of the Plan will control. Capitalized terms not explicitly defined in this Option Agreement or in the Grant Notice but defined in the Plan will have the same definitions as in the Plan.

 

The details of your option, in addition to those set forth in the Grant Notice and the Plan, are as follows:

 

1. Vesting. Your option will vest as provided in your Grant Notice. Vesting will cease upon the termination of your Continuous Service.

 

2. Number of Shares and Exercise Price. The number of shares of Common Stock subject to your option and your exercise price per share in your Grant Notice will be adjusted for Capitalization Adjustments.

 

3. Exercise Restriction for Non-Exempt Employees. If you are an Employee eligible for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended (that is, a “Non-Exempt Employee”), and except as otherwise provided in the Plan, you may not exercise your option until you have completed at least six months of Continuous Service measured from the Date of Grant, even if you have already been an employee for more than six months. Consistent with the provisions of the Worker Economic Opportunity Act, you may exercise your option as to any vested portion prior to such six month anniversary in the case of (i) your death or disability, (ii) a Corporate Transaction in which your option is not assumed, continued or substituted, (iii) a Change in Control or (iv) your termination of Continuous Service on your “retirement” (as defined in the Company’s benefit plans).

 

4. Exercise prior to Vesting (“Early Exercise”). If permitted in your Grant Notice (i.e., the “Exercise Schedule” indicates “Early Exercise Permitted”) and subject to the provisions of your option, you may elect at any time that is both (i) during the period of your Continuous Service and (ii) during the term of your option, to exercise all or part of your option, including the unvested portion of your option; provided, however, that:

 

(a) a partial exercise of your option will be deemed to cover first vested shares of Common Stock and then the earliest vesting installment of unvested shares of Common Stock;

 

(b) any shares of Common Stock so purchased from installments that have not vested as of the date of exercise will be subject to the purchase option in favor of the Company as described in the Company’s form of Early Exercise Stock Purchase Agreement;

 

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(c) you will enter into the Company’s form of Early Exercise Stock Purchase Agreement with a vesting schedule that will result in the same vesting as if no early exercise had occurred; and

 

(d) if your option is an Incentive Stock Option, then, to the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined at the Date of Grant) of the shares of Common Stock with respect to which your option plus all other Incentive Stock Options you hold are exercisable for the first time by you during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company and its Affiliates) exceeds $100,000, your option(s) or portions thereof that exceed such limit (according to the order in which they were granted) will be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options.

 

5. Method of Payment. You must pay the full amount of the exercise price for the shares you wish to exercise. You may pay the exercise price in cash or by check, bank draft or money order payable to the Company or in any other manner permitted by your Grant Notice, which may include one or more of the following:

 

(a) Provided that at the time of exercise the Common Stock is publicly traded, pursuant to a program developed under Regulation T as promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board that, prior to the issuance of Common Stock, results in either the receipt of cash (or check) by the Company or the receipt of irrevocable instructions to pay the aggregate exercise price to the Company from the sales proceeds. This manner of payment is also known as a “broker-assisted exercise”, “same day sale”, or “sell to cover”.

 

(b) Provided that at the time of exercise the Common Stock is publicly traded, by delivery to the Company (either by actual delivery or attestation) of already-owned shares of Common Stock that are owned free and clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances or security interests, and that are valued at Fair Market Value on the date of exercise. “Delivery” for these purposes, in the sole discretion of the Company at the time you exercise your option, will include delivery to the Company of your attestation of ownership of such shares of Common Stock in a form approved by the Company. You may not exercise your option by delivery to the Company of Common Stock if doing so would violate the provisions of any law, regulation or agreement restricting the redemption of the Company’s stock.

 

(c) If this option is a Nonstatutory Stock Option, subject to the consent of the Company at the time of exercise, by a “net exercise” arrangement pursuant to which the Company will reduce the number of shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise of your option by the largest whole number of shares with a Fair Market Value that does not exceed the aggregate exercise price. You must pay any remaining balance of the aggregate exercise price not satisfied by the “net exercise” in cash or other permitted form of payment. Shares of Common Stock will no longer be outstanding under your option and will not be exercisable thereafter if those shares (i) are used to pay the exercise price pursuant to the “net exercise,” (ii) are delivered to you as a result of such exercise, and (iii) are withheld to satisfy your tax withholding obligations.

 

6. Whole Shares. You may exercise your option only for whole shares of Common Stock.

 

7. Securities Law Compliance. In no event may you exercise your option unless the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise are then registered under the Securities Act or, if not registered, the Company has determined that your exercise and the issuance of the shares would be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The exercise of your option also must comply with all other applicable laws and regulations governing your option, and you may not exercise your option if the Company determines that such exercise would not be in material compliance with such laws and regulations (including any restrictions on exercise required for compliance with Treas. Reg. 1.401(k)-1(d)(3), if applicable).

 

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8. Term. You may not exercise your option before the Date of Grant or after the expiration of the option’s term. The term of your option expires, subject to the provisions of Section 5(h) of the Plan, upon the earliest of the following:

 

(a) immediately upon the termination of your Continuous Service for Cause;

 

(b) three months after the termination of your Continuous Service for any reason other than Cause, your Disability or your death (except as otherwise provided in Section 8(d) below); provided, however, that if during any part of such three month period your option is not exercisable solely because of the condition set forth in the section above relating to “Securities Law Compliance,” your option will not expire until the earlier of the Expiration Date or until it has been exercisable for an aggregate period of three months after the termination of your Continuous Service; provided further, that if (i) you are a Non-Exempt Employee, (ii) your Continuous Service terminates within six months after the Date of Grant, and (iii) you have vested in a portion of your option at the time of your termination of Continuous Service, your option will not expire until the earlier of (x) the later of (A) the date that is seven months after the Date of Grant, and (B) the date that is three months after the termination of your Continuous Service, and (y) the Expiration Date;

 

(c) 12 months after the termination of your Continuous Service due to your Disability (except as otherwise provided in Section 8(d)) below;

 

(d) 18 months after your death if you die either during your Continuous Service or within three (3) months after your Continuous Service terminates for any reason other than Cause;

 

(e) the Expiration Date indicated in your Grant Notice; or

 

(f) the day before the 10th anniversary of the Date of Grant.

 

If your option is an Incentive Stock Option, note that to obtain the federal income tax advantages associated with an Incentive Stock Option, the Code requires that at all times beginning on the Date of Grant and ending on the day three months before the date of your option’s exercise, you must be an employee of the Company or an Affiliate, except in the event of your death or Disability. The Company has provided for extended exercisability of your option under certain circumstances for your benefit but cannot guarantee that your option will necessarily be treated as an Incentive Stock Option if you continue to provide services to the Company or an Affiliate as a Consultant or Director after your employment terminates or if you otherwise exercise your option more than three months after the date your employment with the Company or an Affiliate terminates.

 

9. Exercise.

 

(a) You may exercise the vested portion of your option (and the unvested portion of your option if your Grant Notice so permits) during its term by (i) delivering a Notice of Exercise (in a form designated by the Company) or completing such other documents and/or procedures designated by the Company for exercise and (ii) paying the exercise price and any applicable withholding taxes to the Company’s Secretary, stock plan administrator, or such other person as the Company may designate, together with such additional documents as the Company may then require.

 

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(b) By exercising your option you agree that, as a condition to any exercise of your option, the Company may require you to enter into an arrangement providing for the payment by you to the Company of any tax withholding obligation of the Company arising by reason of (i) the exercise of your option, (ii) the lapse of any substantial risk of forfeiture to which the shares of Common Stock are subject at the time of exercise, or (iii) the disposition of shares of Common Stock acquired upon such exercise.

 

(c) If your option is an Incentive Stock Option, by exercising your option you agree that you will notify the Company in writing within 15 days after the date of any disposition of any of the shares of the Common Stock issued upon exercise of your option that occurs within two years after the Date of Grant or within one year after such shares of Common Stock are transferred upon exercise of your option.

 

(d) By exercising your option you agree that you will not sell, dispose of, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale with respect to any shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Company held by you, for a period of 180 days following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act or such longer period as the underwriters or the Company will request to facilitate compliance with FINRA Rule 2711 or NYSE Member Rule 472 or any successor or similar rules or regulation(the “Lock-Up Period”); provided, however, that nothing contained in this section will prevent the exercise of a repurchase option, if any, in favor of the Company during the Lock-Up Period. You further agree to execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company or the underwriters that are consistent with the foregoing or that are necessary to give further effect thereto. In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to your shares of Common Stock until the end of such period. You also agree that any transferee of any shares of Common Stock (or other securities) of the Company held by you will be bound by this Section 9(d). The underwriters of the Company’s stock are intended third party beneficiaries of this Section 9(d) and will have the right, power and authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party hereto.

 

10. Transferability. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 10, your option is not transferable, except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and is exercisable during your life only by you.

 

(a) Certain Trusts. Upon receiving written permission from the Board or its duly authorized designee, you may transfer your option to a trust if you are considered to be the sole beneficial owner (determined under Section 671 of the Code and applicable state law) while the option is held in the trust. You and the trustee must enter into transfer and other agreements required by the Company.

 

(b) Domestic Relations Orders. Upon receiving written permission from the Board or its duly authorized designee, and provided that you and the designated transferee enter into transfer and other agreements required by the Company, you may transfer your option pursuant to the terms of a domestic relations order, official marital settlement agreement or other divorce or separation instrument as permitted by Treasury Regulation 1.421-1(b)(2) that contains the information required by the Company to effectuate the transfer. You are encouraged to discuss the proposed terms of any division of this option with the Company prior to finalizing the domestic relations order or marital settlement agreement to help ensure the required information is contained within the domestic relations order or marital settlement agreement. If this option is an Incentive Stock Option, this option may be deemed to be a Nonstatutory Stock Option as a result of such transfer.

 

(c) Beneficiary Designation. Upon receiving written permission from the Board or its duly authorized designee, you may, by delivering written notice to the Company, in a form approved by the Company and any broker designated by the Company to handle option exercises, designate a third party who, on your death, will thereafter be entitled to exercise this option and receive the Common Stock or other consideration resulting from such exercise. In the absence of such a designation, your executor or administrator of your estate will be entitled to exercise this option and receive, on behalf of your estate, the Common Stock or other consideration resulting from such exercise.

 

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11. Right of First Refusal. Shares of Common Stock that you acquire upon exercise of your option are subject to any right of first refusal that may be described in the Company’s bylaws in effect at such time the Company elects to exercise its right; provided, however, that if there is no right of first refusal described in the Company’s bylaws at such time, the right of first refusal described below will apply. The Company’s right of first refusal will expire on the first date upon which any security of the Company is listed (or approved for listing) upon notice of issuance on a national securities exchange or quotation system (the “Listing Date”).

 

(a) Prior to the Listing Date, you may not validly Transfer (as defined below) any shares of Common Stock acquired upon exercise of your option, or any interest in such shares, unless such Transfer is made in compliance with the following provisions:

 

(i) Before there can be a valid Transfer of any shares of Common Stock or any interest therein, the record holder of the shares of Common Stock to be transferred (the “Offered Shares”) will give written notice (by registered or certified mail) to the Company. Such notice will specify the identity of the proposed transferee, the cash price offered for the Offered Shares by the proposed transferee (or, if the proposed Transfer is one in which the holder will not receive cash, such as an involuntary transfer, gift, donation or pledge, the holder will state that no purchase price is being proposed), and the other terms and conditions of the proposed Transfer. The date such notice is mailed will be hereinafter referred to as the “Notice Date” and the record holder of the Offered Shares will be hereinafter referred to as the “Offeror.” If, from time to time, there is any stock dividend, stock split or other change in the character or amount of any of the outstanding Common Stock which is subject to the provisions of your option, then in such event any and all new, substituted or additional securities to which you are entitled by reason of your ownership of the shares of Common Stock acquired upon exercise of your option will be immediately subject to the Company’s Right of First Refusal (as defined below) with the same force and effect as the shares subject to the Right of First Refusal immediately before such event.

 

(ii) For a period of 30 calendar days after the Notice Date, or such longer period as may be required to avoid the classification of your option as a liability for financial accounting purposes, the Company will have the option to purchase all (but not less than all) of the Offered Shares at the purchase price and on the terms set forth in Section 11(a)(iii) (the Company’s “Right of First Refusal”). In the event that the proposed Transfer is one involving no payment of a purchase price, the purchase price will be deemed to be the Fair Market Value of the Offered Shares as determined in good faith by the Board in its discretion. The Company may exercise its Right of First Refusal by mailing (by registered or certified mail) written notice of exercise of its Right of First Refusal to the Offeror prior to the end of said 30 days (including any extension required to avoid classification of the option as a liability for financial accounting purposes).

 

(iii) The price at which the Company may purchase the Offered Shares pursuant to the exercise of its Right of First Refusal will be the cash price offered for the Offered Shares by the proposed transferee (as set forth in the notice required under Section 11(a)(i)), or the Fair Market Value as determined by the Board in the event no purchase price is involved. To the extent consideration other than cash is offered by the proposed transferee, the Company will not be required to pay any additional amounts to the Offeror other than the cash price offered (or the Fair Market Value, if applicable). The Company’s notice of exercise of its Right of First Refusal will be accompanied by full payment for the Offered Shares and, upon such payment by the Company, the Company will acquire full right, title and interest to all of the Offered Shares.

 

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(iv) If, and only if, the option given pursuant to Section 11(a)(ii) is not exercised, the Transfer proposed in the notice given pursuant to Section 11(a)(i) may take place; provided, however, that such Transfer must, in all respects, be exactly as proposed in said notice except that such Transfer may not take place either before the 10th calendar day after the expiration of the 30 day option exercise period or after the ninetieth 90th calendar day after the expiration of the 30 day option exercise period, and if such Transfer has not taken place prior to said 90th day, such Transfer may not take place without once again complying with this Section 11(a). The option exercise periods in this Section 11(a)(iv) will be adjusted to include any extension required to avoid the classification of your option as a liability for financial accounting purposes.

 

(b) As used in this Section 11, the term “Transfer” means any sale, encumbrance, pledge, gift or other form of disposition or transfer of shares of Common Stock or any legal or equitable interest therein; provided, however, that the term Transfer does not include a transfer of such shares or interests by will or intestacy to your Immediate Family (as defined below). In such case, the transferee or other recipient will receive and hold the shares of Common Stock so transferred subject to the provisions of this Section, and there will be no further transfer of such shares except in accordance with the terms of this Section 11. As used herein, the term "Immediate Family" will mean your spouse, the lineal descendant or antecedent, father, mother, brother or sister, child, adopted child, grandchild or adopted grandchild of you or your spouse, or the spouse of any child, adopted child, grandchild or adopted grandchild of you or your spouse.

 

(c) None of the shares of Common Stock purchased on exercise of your option will be transferred on the Company’s books nor will the Company recognize any such Transfer of any such shares or any interest therein unless and until all applicable provisions of this Section 11 have been complied with in all respects. The certificates of stock evidencing shares of Common Stock purchased on exercise of your option will bear an appropriate legend referring to the transfer restrictions imposed by this Section 11.

 

(d) To ensure that the shares subject to the Company’s Right of First Refusal will be available for repurchase by the Company, the Company may require you to deposit the certificates evidencing the shares that you purchase upon exercise of your option with an escrow agent designated by the Company under the terms and conditions of an escrow agreement approved by the Company. If the Company does not require such deposit as a condition of exercise of your option, the Company reserves the right at any time to require you to so deposit the certificates in escrow. As soon as practicable after the expiration of the Company’s Right of First Refusal, the agent will deliver to you the shares and any other property no longer subject to such restriction. In the event the shares and any other property held in escrow are subject to the Company’s exercise of its Right of First Refusal, the notices required to be given to you will be given to the escrow agent, and any payment required to be given to you will be given to the escrow agent. Within 30 days after payment by the Company for the Offered Shares, the escrow agent will deliver the Offered Shares that the Company has repurchased to the Company and will deliver the payment received from the Company to you.

 

12. Option not a Service Contract. Your option is not an employment or service contract, and nothing in your option will be deemed to create in any way whatsoever any obligation on your part to continue in the employ of the Company or an Affiliate, or of the Company or an Affiliate to continue your employment. In addition, nothing in your option will obligate the Company or an Affiliate, their respective stockholders, boards of directors, officers or employees to continue any relationship that you might have as a Director or Consultant for the Company or an Affiliate.

 

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13. Withholding Obligations.

 

(a) At the time you exercise your option, in whole or in part, and at any time thereafter as requested by the Company, you hereby authorize withholding from payroll and any other amounts payable to you, and otherwise agree to make adequate provision for (including by means of a “same day sale” pursuant to a program developed under Regulation T as promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board to the extent permitted by the Company), any sums required to satisfy the federal, state, local and foreign tax withholding obligations of the Company or an Affiliate, if any, which arise in connection with the exercise of your option.

 

(b) If this option is a Nonstatutory Stock Option, then upon your request and subject to approval by the Company, and compliance with any applicable legal conditions or restrictions, the Company may withhold from fully vested shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable to you upon the exercise of your option a number of whole shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value, determined by the Company as of the date of exercise, not in excess of the minimum amount of tax required to be withheld by law (or such lower amount as may be necessary to avoid classification of your option as a liability for financial accounting purposes). If the date of determination of any tax withholding obligation is deferred to a date later than the date of exercise of your option, share withholding pursuant to the preceding sentence shall not be permitted unless you make a proper and timely election under Section 83(b) of the Code, covering the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock acquired upon such exercise with respect to which such determination is otherwise deferred, to accelerate the determination of such tax withholding obligation to the date of exercise of your option. Notwithstanding the filing of such election, shares of Common Stock shall be withheld solely from fully vested shares of Common Stock determined as of the date of exercise of your option that are otherwise issuable to you upon such exercise. Any adverse consequences to you arising in connection with such share withholding procedure shall be your sole responsibility.

 

(c) You may not exercise your option unless the tax withholding obligations of the Company and/or any Affiliate are satisfied. Accordingly, you may not be able to exercise your option when desired even though your option is vested, and the Company will have no obligation to issue a certificate for such shares of Common Stock or release such shares of Common Stock from any escrow provided for herein, if applicable, unless such obligations are satisfied.

 

14. Tax Consequences. You hereby agree that the Company does not have a duty to design or administer the Plan or its other compensation programs in a manner that minimizes your tax liabilities. You will not make any claim against the Company, or any of its Officers, Directors, Employees or Affiliates related to tax liabilities arising from your option or your other compensation. In particular, you acknowledge that this option is exempt from Section 409A of the Code only if the exercise price per share specified in the Grant Notice is at least equal to the “fair market value” per share of the Common Stock on the Date of Grant and there is no other impermissible deferral of compensation associated with the option. Because the Common Stock is not traded on an established securities market, the Fair Market Value is determined by the Board, perhaps in consultation with an independent valuation firm retained by the Company. You acknowledge that there is no guarantee that the Internal Revenue Service will agree with the valuation as determined by the Board, and you will not make any claim against the Company, or any of its Officers, Directors, Employees or Affiliates in the event that the Internal Revenue Service asserts that the valuation determined by the Board is less than the “fair market value” as subsequently determined by the Internal Revenue Service.

 

15. Notices. Any notices provided for in your option or the Plan will be given in writing (including electronically) and will be deemed effectively given upon receipt or, in the case of notices delivered by mail by the Company to you, five days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to you at the last address you provided to the Company. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to participation in the Plan and this option by electronic means or to request your consent to participate in the Plan by electronic means. By accepting this option, you consent to receive such documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company.

 

16. Governing Plan Document. Your option is subject to all the provisions of the Plan, the provisions of which are hereby made a part of your option, and is further subject to all interpretations, amendments, rules and regulations, which may from time to time be promulgated and adopted pursuant to the Plan. If there is any conflict between the provisions of your option and those of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan will control.

 

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THERAS, INC.

 

STOCK OPTION GRANT NOTICE (2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN)

 

TheRas, Inc. (the “Company”), pursuant to its 2016 Equity Incentive Plan as amended and/or restated as of the Date of Grant below (the “Plan”), hereby grants to Optionholder an option to purchase the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock set forth below. This option is subject to all of the terms and conditions as set forth in this notice, in the Option Agreement, the Plan and the Notice of Exercise, all of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein in their entirety. Capitalized terms not explicitly defined herein but defined in the Plan or the Option Agreement will have the same definitions as in the Plan or the Option Agreement. If there is any conflict between the terms in this notice and the Plan, the terms of the Plan will control.

 

Optionholder:  
Date of Grant:  
Vesting Commencement Date:  
Number of Shares Subject to Option:  
Exercise Price (Per Share):  
Total Exercise Price:  
Expiration Date:  

 

Type of Grant: ☐ Incentive Stock Option1 ☐ Nonstatutory Stock Option
     
Exercise Schedule: þ Same as Vesting Schedule ☐ Early Exercise Permitted
     
Vesting Schedule:    
     
Payment: By one or a combination of the following items (described in the Option Agreement):
   
  þ     By cash, check, bank draft or money order payable to the Company
  þ     Pursuant to a Regulation T Program if the shares are publicly traded
  þ     By delivery of already-owned shares if the shares are publicly traded
  þ     If and only to the extent this option is a Nonstatutory Stock Option, and subject to the Company’s consent at the time of exercise, by a “net exercise” arrangement

 

 

1 If this is an Incentive Stock Option, it (plus other outstanding Incentive Stock Options) cannot be first exercisable for more than $100,000 in value (measured by exercise price) in any calendar year. Any excess over $100,000 is a Nonstatutory Stock Option.

 

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Additional Terms/Acknowledgements: Optionholder acknowledges receipt of, and understands and agrees to, this Stock Option Grant Notice, the Option Agreement and the Plan. Optionholder acknowledges and agrees that this Stock Option Grant Notice and the Option Agreement may not be modified, amended or revised except as provided in the Plan. Optionholder further acknowledges that as of the Date of Grant, this Stock Option Grant Notice, the Option Agreement, and the Plan set forth the entire understanding between Optionholder and the Company regarding this option award and supersede all prior oral and written agreements, promises and/or representations on that subject with the exception of (i) options previously granted and delivered to Optionholder, and (ii) the following agreements only.

 

Other Agreements:  
   
   

 

By accepting this option, you consent to receive such documents by electronic delivery and to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or another third party designated by the Company.

 

TheRas, Inc.   Optionholder:
     
By:      
  Signature   Signature
Title:      Date:                
Date:      

 

Attachments: Option Agreement, 2016 Equity Incentive Plan and Notice of Exercise

 

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THERAS, INC. NOTICE OF EXERCISE

 

TheRas, Inc.

3160 Porter Drive, Suite 250

Palo Alto, CA 94304 Date of Exercise: _______________

 

This constitutes notice to TheRas, Inc. (the “Company”) under my stock option that I elect to purchase the below number of shares of Common Stock of the Company (the “Shares”) for the price set forth below.

 

Type of option (check one): Incentive  ¨ Nonstatutory  ¨
     
Stock option dated: _______________ _______________
     
Number of Shares as to which option is exercised: _______________ _______________
     
Certificates to be issued in name of: _______________ _______________
     
Total exercise price: $______________ $______________
     
Cash payment delivered herewith: $______________ $______________
     
Regulation T Program (cashless exercise1) $______________ $______________
     
Value of _________ Shares delivered herewith2: $______________ $______________

 

By this exercise, I agree (i) to provide such additional documents as you may require pursuant to the terms of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, (ii) to provide for the payment by me to you (in the manner designated by you) of your withholding obligation, if any, relating to the exercise of this option, and (iii) if this exercise relates to an incentive stock option, to notify you in writing within 15 days after the date of any disposition of any of the Shares issued upon exercise of this option that occurs within two years after the date of grant of this option or within one year after such Shares are issued upon exercise of this option.

 

 

1 Shares must meet the public trading requirements set forth in the option agreement.
2 Shares must meet the public trading requirements set forth in the option. Shares must be valued in accordance with the terms of the option being exercised, and must be owned free and clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances or security interests. Certificates must be endorsed or accompanied by an executed assignment separate from certificate.

 

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I hereby make the following certifications and representations with respect to the number of Shares listed above, which are being acquired by me for my own account upon exercise of the option as set forth above:

 

I acknowledge that the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and are deemed to constitute “restricted securities” under Rule 701 and Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act. I warrant and represent to the Company that I have no present intention of distributing or selling said Shares, except as permitted under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws.

 

I further acknowledge and agree that, except for such information as required to be delivered to me by the Company pursuant to the option or the Plan (if any), I will have no right to receive any information from the Company by virtue of the grant of the option or the purchase of shares of Common Stock through exercise of the option, ownership of such shares of Common Stock, or as a result of my being a holder of record of stock of the Company. Without limiting the foregoing, to the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby waive all inspection rights under Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law and all such similar information and/or inspection rights that may be provided under the law of any jurisdiction, or any federal, state or foreign regulation, that are, or may become, applicable to the Company or the Company’s capital stock (the “Inspection Rights”). I hereby covenant and agree never to directly or indirectly commence, voluntarily aid in any way, prosecute, assign, transfer, or cause to be commenced any claim, action, cause of action, or other proceeding to pursue or exercise the Inspection Rights.

 

I further acknowledge that I will not be able to resell the Shares for at least 90 days after the stock of the Company becomes publicly traded (i.e., subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) under Rule 701 and that more restrictive conditions apply to affiliates of the Company under Rule 144.

 

I further acknowledge that all certificates representing any of the Shares subject to the provisions of the option shall have endorsed thereon appropriate legends reflecting the foregoing limitations, as well as any legends reflecting restrictions pursuant to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws and/or applicable securities laws.

 

I further agree that, if required by the Company (or a representative of the underwriters) in connection with the first underwritten registration of the offering of any securities of the Company under the Securities Act, I will not sell, dispose of, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale with respect to any shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Company for a period of 180 days following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act (or such longer period as the underwriters or the Company shall request to facilitate compliance with FINRA Rule 2711 or NYSE Member Rule 472 or any successor or similar rule or regulation) (the “Lock-Up Period”). I further agree to execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company or the underwriters that are consistent with the foregoing or that are necessary to give further effect thereto. In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to securities subject to the foregoing restrictions until the end of such period.

 

  Very truly yours,
   
   
  (Signature)
   
   
  Name (Please Print)
   
Address of Record:   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

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THERAS, INC.

 

EARLY EXERCISE STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

UNDER THE 2016 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

 

This Agreement is made by and between TheRas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the individual designated on the signature page hereto as a Purchaser (“Purchaser”).

 

Recitals:

 

A. Purchaser holds a stock option dated _______________ to purchase shares of common stock (“Common Stock”) of the Company (the “Option”) pursuant to the Company’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”).

 

B. The Option consists of a Stock Option Grant Notice and a Stock Option Agreement.

 

C. Purchaser desires to exercise the Option on the terms and conditions contained herein.

 

D. Purchaser wishes to take advantage of the early exercise provision of Purchaser’s Option and therefore to enter into this Agreement.

 

The parties agree as follows:

 

1. Incorporation of Plan and Option by Reference. This Agreement is subject to all of the terms and conditions as set forth in the Plan and the Option. If there is a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and/or the Option and the terms of the Plan, the terms of the Plan shall control. If there is a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Option, the terms of the Option shall control. Defined terms not explicitly defined in this Agreement but defined in the Plan shall have the same definitions as in the Plan. Defined terms not explicitly defined in this Agreement or the Plan but defined in the Option shall have the same definitions as in the Option.

 

2. Purchase and Sale of Common Stock.

 

(a) Agreement to purchase and sell Common Stock. Purchaser hereby agrees to purchase from the Company, and the Company hereby agrees to sell to Purchaser, shares of the Common Stock of the Company in accordance with the Notice of Exercise duly executed by Purchaser and attached hereto as Exhibit A.

 

(b) Closing. The closing hereunder, including payment for and delivery of the Common Stock, shall occur at the offices of the Company immediately following the execution of this Agreement, or at such other time and place as the parties may mutually agree; provided, however, that if stockholder approval of the Plan is required before the Option may be exercised, then the Option may not be exercised, and the closing shall be delayed, until such stockholder approval is obtained. If such stockholder approval is not obtained within the time limit specified in the Plan, then this Agreement shall be null and void.

 

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3. Unvested Share Repurchase Option.

 

(a) Repurchase Option. In the event Purchaser’s Continuous Service terminates, then the Company shall have an irrevocable option (the “Repurchase Option”) for a period of six months after said termination (or in the case of shares issued upon exercise of the Option after such date of termination, within six months after the date of the exercise), or such longer period as may be agreed to by the Company and Purchaser (the “Repurchase Period”), to repurchase from Purchaser or Purchaser’s personal representative, as the case may be, those shares that Purchaser received pursuant to the exercise of the Option that have not as yet vested as of such termination date in accordance with the Vesting Schedule indicated on Purchaser’s Stock Option Grant Notice (the “Unvested Shares”).

 

(b) Share Repurchase Price. The Company may repurchase all or any of the Unvested Shares at the lower of (i) the Fair Market Value of the such shares (as determined under the Plan) on the date of repurchase, or (ii) the price equal to Purchaser’s Exercise Price for such shares as indicated on Purchaser’s Stock Option Grant Notice.

 

4. Exercise of Repurchase Option. The Repurchase Option shall be exercised by written notice signed by such person as designated by the Company, and delivered or mailed as provided herein. Such notice shall identify the number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased and shall notify Purchaser of the time, place and date for settlement of such purchase, which shall be scheduled by the Company within the term of the Repurchase Option set forth above. In addition, the Company shall be deemed to have exercised the Repurchase Option as of the last day of the Repurchase Period, unless an officer of the Company notifies the holder of the Unvested Shares during the Repurchase Period in writing (delivered or mailed as provided herein) that the Company expressly declines to exercise its Repurchase Option for some or all of the Unvested Shares. The Company shall be entitled to pay for any shares of Common Stock purchased pursuant to its Repurchase Option at the Company’s option in cash or by offset against any indebtedness owing to the Company by Purchaser (including without limitation any Promissory Note given in payment for the Common Stock), or by a combination of both. Upon exercise of the Repurchase Option and payment of the purchase price in any of the ways described above, the Company shall become the legal and beneficial owner of the Common Stock being repurchased and all rights and interest therein or related thereto, and the Company shall have the right to transfer to its own name the Common Stock being repurchased by the Company, without further action by Purchaser.

 

5. Capitalization Adjustments to Common Stock. In the event of a Capitalization Adjustment, then any and all new, substituted or additional securities or other property to which Purchaser is entitled by reason of Purchaser’s ownership of Common Stock shall be immediately subject to the Repurchase Option and be included in the word “Common Stock” for all purposes of the Repurchase Option with the same force and effect as the shares of the Common Stock presently subject to the Repurchase Option, but only to the extent the Common Stock is, at the time, covered by such Repurchase Option. While the total Option Price shall remain the same after each such event, the Option Price per share of Common Stock upon exercise of the Repurchase Option shall be appropriately adjusted.

 

6. Corporate Transactions. In the event of a Corporate Transaction, then the Repurchase Option may be assigned by the Company to the successor of the Company (or such successor’s parent company), if any, in connection with such Corporate Transaction. To the extent the Repurchase Option remains in effect following such Corporate Transaction, it shall apply to the new capital stock or other property received in exchange for the Common Stock in consummation of the Corporate Transaction, but only to the extent the Common Stock was at the time covered by such right. Appropriate adjustments shall be made to the price per share payable upon exercise of the Repurchase Option to reflect the Corporate Transaction upon the Company’s capital structure; provided, however, that the aggregate price payable upon exercise of the Repurchase Option shall remain the same.

 

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7. Escrow of Unvested Common Stock. As security for Purchaser’s faithful performance of the terms of this Agreement and to insure the availability for delivery of Purchaser’s Common Stock upon exercise of the Repurchase Option herein provided for, Purchaser agrees, at the closing hereunder, to deliver to and deposit with the Secretary of the Company or the Secretary’s designee (“Escrow Agent”), as Escrow Agent in this transaction, three stock assignments duly endorsed (with date and number of shares blank) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, together with a certificate or certificates evidencing all of the Common Stock subject to the Repurchase Option; said documents are to be held by the Escrow Agent and delivered by said Escrow Agent pursuant to the Joint Escrow Instructions of the Company and Purchaser set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto and incorporated by this reference, which instructions also shall be delivered to the Escrow Agent at the closing hereunder.

 

8. Rights of Purchaser. Subject to the provisions of the Option, Purchaser shall exercise all rights and privileges of a stockholder of the Company with respect to the shares deposited in escrow. Purchaser shall be deemed to be the holder of the shares for purposes of receiving any dividends that may be paid with respect to such shares and for purposes of exercising any voting rights relating to such shares, even if some or all of such shares have not yet vested and been released from the Company’s Repurchase Option.

 

9. Limitations on Transfer. In addition to any other limitation on transfer created by applicable securities laws, Purchaser shall not sell, assign, hypothecate, donate, encumber or otherwise dispose of any interest in the Common Stock while the Common Stock is subject to the Repurchase Option. After any Common Stock has been released from the Repurchase Option, Purchaser shall not sell, assign, hypothecate, donate, encumber or otherwise dispose of any interest in the Common Stock except in compliance with the provisions herein and applicable securities laws. Furthermore, the Common Stock shall be subject to any right of first refusal in favor of the Company or its assignees or other transfer restrictions that may be contained in the Company’s Bylaws.

 

10. Restrictive Legends. All certificates representing the Common Stock shall have endorsed thereon legends in substantially the following forms (in addition to any other legend which may be required by other agreements between the parties hereto):

 

(a) “THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO AN OPTION SET FORTH IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE REGISTERED HOLDER, OR SUCH HOLDER’S PREDECESSOR IN INTEREST, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THIS COMPANY. ANY TRANSFER OR ATTEMPTED TRANSFER OF ANY SHARES SUBJECT TO SUCH OPTION IS VOID WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE COMPANY.”

 

(b) “THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AS AMENDED. THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THE SECURITIES UNDER SAID ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.”

 

(c) “THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL OPTION IN FAVOR OF THE COMPANY AND/OR ITS ASSIGNEE(S) AS PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS OF THE COMPANY AND IN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COMPANY.”

 

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(d) “THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE WERE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE EXERCISE OF [AN INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION/ A NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION].”

 

(e) “THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO A TRANSFER RESTRICTION, AS PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS OF THE COMPANY.”

 

(f) Any legend required by appropriate blue sky officials.

 

11. Investment Representations. In connection with the purchase of the Common Stock, Purchaser represents to the Company the following:

 

(a) Purchaser is aware of the Company’s business affairs and financial condition and has acquired sufficient information about the Company to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision to acquire the Common Stock. Purchaser is acquiring the Common Stock for investment for Purchaser’s own account only and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, any “distribution” thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act.

 

(b) Purchaser understands that the Common Stock has not been registered under the Securities Act by reason of a specific exemption therefrom, which exemption depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of Purchaser’s investment intent as expressed herein.

 

(c) Purchaser further acknowledges and understands that the Common Stock must be held indefinitely unless the Common Stock is subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available. Purchaser further acknowledges and understands that the Company is under no obligation to register the Common Stock. Purchaser understands that the certificate evidencing the Common Stock will be imprinted with a legend that prohibits the transfer of the Common Stock unless the Common Stock is registered or such registration is not required in the opinion of counsel for the Company.

 

(d) Purchaser is familiar with the provisions of Rules 144 and 701, under the Securities Act, as in effect from time to time, which, in substance, permit limited public resale of “restricted securities” acquired, directly or indirectly, from the issuer thereof (or from an affiliate of such issuer), in a non-public offering subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Rule 701 provides that if the issuer qualifies under Rule 701 at the time of issuance of the securities, such issuance will be exempt from registration under the Securities Act. In the event the Company becomes subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the securities exempt under Rule 701 may be sold by Purchaser 90 days thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of certain of the conditions specified by Rule 144 and the market stand-off provision described in Purchaser’s Stock Option Agreement.

 

(e) In the event that the sale of the Common Stock does not qualify under Rule 701 at the time of purchase, then the Common Stock may be resold by Purchaser in certain limited circumstances subject to the provisions of Rule 144, which requires, among other things: (i) the availability of certain public information about the Company, and (ii) the resale occurring following the required holding period under Rule 144 after Purchaser has purchased, and made full payment of (within the meaning of Rule 144), the securities to be sold.

 

(f) Purchaser further understands that at the time Purchaser wishes to sell the Common Stock there may be no public market upon which to make such a sale, and that, even if such a public market then exists, the Company may not be satisfying the current public current information requirements of Rule 144 or 701, and that, in such event, Purchaser would be precluded from selling the Common Stock under Rule 144 or 701 even if the minimum holding period requirement had been satisfied.

 

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(g) Purchaser further warrants and represents that Purchaser has either (i) preexisting personal or business relationships, with the Company or any of its officers, directors or controlling persons, or (ii) the capacity to protect his own interests in connection with the purchase of the Common Stock by virtue of the business or financial expertise of Purchaser or of professional advisors to Purchaser who are unaffiliated with and who are not compensated by the Company or any of its affiliates, directly or indirectly. Purchaser further warrants and represents that Purchaser’s purchase the Common Stock was not accomplished by the publication of any advertisement.

 

12. Section 83(b) Election. Purchaser understands that Section 83(a) of the Code taxes as ordinary income the difference between the amount paid for the Common Stock and the fair market value of the Common Stock as of the date any restrictions on the Common Stock lapse. In this context, “restriction” includes the right of the Company to buy back the Common Stock pursuant to the Repurchase Option set forth above. Purchaser understands that Purchaser may elect to be taxed at the time the Common Stock is purchased, rather than when and as the Repurchase Option expires, by filing an election under Section 83(b) (an “83(b) Election”) of the Code with the Internal Revenue Service within 30 days of the date of purchase, a copy of which is included as Exhibit D. Even if the fair market value of the Common Stock at the time of the execution of this Agreement equals the amount paid for the Common Stock, the 83(b) Election must be made to avoid income under Section 83(a) in the future. Purchaser understands that failure to file such an 83(b) Election in a timely manner may result in adverse tax consequences for Purchaser. Purchaser further understands that Purchaser must file an additional copy of such 83(b) Election with his or her federal income tax return for the calendar year in which the date of this Agreement falls. Purchaser acknowledges that the foregoing is only a summary of the effect of United States federal income taxation with respect to purchase of the Common Stock hereunder, and does not purport to be complete. Purchaser further acknowledges that the Company has directed Purchaser to seek independent advice regarding the applicable provisions of the Code, the income tax laws of any municipality, state or foreign country in which Purchaser may reside, and the tax consequences of Purchaser’s death. Purchaser assumes all responsibility for filing an 83(b) Election and paying all taxes resulting from such election or the lapse of the restrictions on the Common Stock.

 

13. Refusal to Transfer. The Company shall not be required (a) to transfer on its books any shares of Common Stock of the Company which shall have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions set forth in this Agreement, or (b) to treat as owner of such shares or to accord the right to vote as such owner or to pay dividends to any transferee to whom such shares shall have been so transferred.

 

14. No Employment Rights. This Agreement is not an employment contract and nothing in this Agreement shall affect in any manner whatsoever the right or power of the Company or its Affiliates to terminate Purchaser’s employment for any reason at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.

 

15. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (i) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (ii) when sent by confirmed facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and if not during normal business hours of the recipient, then on the next business day, (iii) five calendar days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (iv) one business day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent to the other party hereto at such party’s address hereinafter set forth on the signature page hereof, or at such other address as such party may designate by 10 days advance written notice to the other party hereto.

 

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(b) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company and, subject to the restrictions on transfer herein set forth, be binding upon Purchaser, Purchaser’s successors, and assigns. The Company may assign the Repurchase Option hereunder at any time or from time to time, in whole or in part.

 

(c) Attorneys’ Fees; Specific Performance. Purchaser shall reimburse the Company for all costs incurred by the Company in enforcing the performance of, or protecting its rights under, any part of this Agreement, including reasonable costs of investigation and attorneys’ fees. It is the intention of the parties that the Company, upon exercise of the Repurchase Option and payment for the shares repurchased, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, shall be entitled to receive the Common Stock, in specie, in order to have such Common Stock available for future issuance without dilution of the holdings of other stockholders. Furthermore, it is expressly agreed between the parties that money damages are inadequate to compensate the Company for the Common Stock and that the Company shall, upon proper exercise of the Repurchase Option, be entitled to specific enforcement of its rights to purchase and receive said Common Stock.

 

(d) Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware. The parties agree that any action brought by either party to interpret or enforce any provision of this Agreement shall be brought in, and each party agrees to, and does hereby, submit to the jurisdiction and venue of, the appropriate state or federal court for the district encompassing the Company’s principal place of business.

 

(e) Further Execution. The parties agree to take all such further action(s) as may reasonably be necessary to carry out and consummate this Agreement as soon as practicable, and to take whatever steps may be necessary to obtain any governmental approval in connection with or otherwise qualify the issuance of the securities that are the subject of this Agreement.

 

(f) Independent Counsel. Purchaser acknowledges that this Agreement has been prepared on behalf of the Company by Goodwin Procter LLP, counsel to the Company and that Goodwin Procter LLP does not represent, and is not acting on behalf of, Purchaser. Purchaser has been provided with an opportunity to consult with Purchaser’s own counsel with respect to this Agreement.

 

(g) Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and merges all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral. This Agreement may not be amended, modified or revoked, in whole or in part, except by an agreement in writing signed by each of the parties hereto.

 

(h) 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.

 

(i) 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. This Agreement may also be executed and delivered by facsimile signature, PDF or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000 (e.g., www.docusign.com).

 

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The parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of _______________.

 

  COMPANY:
   
  TheRas, Inc.    
   
  By:  
    Name:                      
    Title:  
   
  PURCHASER:
   
   
  (Signature)
   
   
  Name (Please Print)

 

Attachments:

 

Exhibit A   Notice of Exercise
Exhibit B   Assignment Separate from Certificate
Exhibit C   Joint Escrow Instructions
Exhibit D   Form of 83(b) Election

 

[Signature Page to Early Exercise Stock Purchase Agreement]

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

NOTICE OF EXERCISE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTICE OF EXERCISE

 

TheRas, Inc.

1 Corporate Drive

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Date of Exercise: _______________

 

This constitutes notice to TheRas, Inc. (the “Company”) under my stock option that I elect to purchase the below number of shares of Common Stock of the Company (the “Shares”) for the price set forth below.

 

Type of option (check one): Incentive  ¨ Nonstatutory  ¨
     
Stock option dated: _______________ _______________
     
Number of Shares as to which option is exercised: _______________ _______________
     
Certificates to be issued in name of: _______________ _______________
     
Total exercise price: $______________ $______________
     
Cash payment delivered herewith: $______________ $______________
     
Regulation T Program (cashless exercise1) $______________ $______________
     
Value of _________ Shares delivered herewith2: $______________ $______________

 

By this exercise, I agree (i) to provide such additional documents as you may require pursuant to the terms of the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, (ii) to provide for the payment by me to you (in the manner designated by you) of your withholding obligation, if any, relating to the exercise of this option, and (iii) if this exercise relates to an incentive stock option, to notify you in writing within fifteen (15) days after the date of any disposition of any of the Shares issued upon exercise of this option that occurs within two (2) years after the date of grant of this option or within one (1) year after such Shares are issued upon exercise of this option.

 

 

1 Shares must meet the public trading requirements set forth in the option agreement.
2 Shares must meet the public trading requirements set forth in the option. Shares must be valued in accordance with the terms of the option being exercised, and must be owned free and clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances or security interests. Certificates must be endorsed or accompanied by an executed assignment separate from certificate.

 

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I further acknowledge and agree that, except for such information as required to be delivered to me by the Company pursuant to the option or the Plan (if any), I will have no right to receive any information from the Company by virtue of the grant of the option or the purchase of shares of Common Stock through exercise of the option, ownership of such shares of Common Stock, or as a result of my being a holder of record of stock of the Company. Without limiting the foregoing, to the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby waive all inspection rights under Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law and all such similar information and/or inspection rights that may be provided under the law of any jurisdiction, or any federal, state or foreign regulation, that are, or may become, applicable to the Company or the Company’s capital stock (the “Inspection Rights”). I hereby covenant and agree never to directly or indirectly commence, voluntarily aid in any way, prosecute, assign, transfer, or cause to be commenced any claim, action, cause of action, or other proceeding to pursue or exercise the Inspection Rights.

 

I further agree that, if required by the Company (or a representative of the underwriters) in connection with the first underwritten registration of the offering of any securities of the Company under the Securities Act, I will not sell, dispose of, transfer, make any short sale of, grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar transaction with the same economic effect as a sale with respect to any shares of Common Stock or other securities of the Company for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act (or such longer period as the underwriters or the Company shall request to facilitate compliance with FINRA Rule 2711 or NYSE Member Rule 472 or any successor or similar rule or regulation) (the “Lock-Up Period”). I further agree to execute and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company or the underwriters that are consistent with the foregoing or that are necessary to give further effect thereto. In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to securities subject to the foregoing restrictions until the end of such period.

 

  Very truly yours,
   
   
  (Signature)
   
   
  Name (Please Print)
   
Address of Record:  
   
   

 

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EXHIBIT B

 

STOCK ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE

 

For Value Received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto TheRas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to the Repurchase Option under that certain Early Exercise Stock Purchase Agreement, dated [______________], by and between the undersigned and the Company (the “Agreement”) __________________ shares of Common Stock of the Company standing in the undersigned’s name on the books of the Company represented by Certificate No[s] ________________ and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint both the Company’s Secretary and the Company’s attorney, or either of them, to transfer said stock on the books of the Company with full power of substitution in the premises. This Assignment may be used only in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, in connection with the repurchase of shares of Common Stock issued to the undersigned pursuant to the Agreement, and only to the extent that such shares remain subject to the Company’s Repurchase Option under the Agreement.

 

Dated:       
  (leave blank)    
     
    (Signature)
     
     
    Name (Please Print)

 

Instruction: Please do not fill in any blanks other than the signature line. Do not fill in the date line. The purpose of this Assignment is to enable the Company to exercise its Repurchase Option set forth in the Agreement without requiring additional signatures on the part of Purchaser.

 

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EXHIBIT C

 

JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

 

________, 20__

 

Secretary
TheRas, Inc.

1 Corporate Drive

South San Francisco, CA 94080

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

As Escrow Agent for both TheRas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Company”) and the purchaser listed on the signature page hereto (“Purchaser”), you are hereby authorized and directed to hold the documents delivered to you pursuant to the terms of that certain Early Exercise Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of _______________ (“Agreement”), to which a copy of these Joint Escrow Instructions is attached as an Exhibit, in accordance with the following instructions:

 

1. In the event Company or an assignee shall elect to exercise the Repurchase Option set forth in the Agreement, the Company or its assignee will give to Purchaser and you a written notice specifying the number of shares of stock to be acquired and the time for a closing thereunder at the principal office of the Company. Purchaser and the Company hereby irrevocably authorize and direct you to close the transaction contemplated by such notice in accordance with the terms of said notice.

 

2. At the closing, you are directed (a) to date the stock assignments necessary for the transfer in question, (b) to fill in the number of shares being transferred, and (c) to deliver the same, together with the certificate evidencing the shares of stock to be transferred, to the Company.

 

3. Purchaser irrevocably authorizes the Company to deposit with you any certificates evidencing shares of stock to be held by you hereunder and any additions and substitutions to said shares as specified in the Agreement. Purchaser does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint you as his attorney-in-fact and agent for the term of this escrow to execute with respect to such securities all documents necessary or appropriate to make such securities negotiable and complete any transaction herein contemplated, including but not limited to any appropriate filing with state or government officials or bank officials. Subject to the provisions of this paragraph 3, Purchaser shall exercise all rights and privileges of a stockholder of the Company while the stock is held by you.

 

4. This escrow shall terminate and the shares of stock held hereunder shall be released in full upon the exercise or expiration in full of the Repurchase Option, whichever occurs first.

 

5. If at the time of termination of this escrow under Section 4 herein you should have in your possession any documents, securities, or other property belonging to Purchaser, you shall deliver all of the same to Purchaser and shall be discharged of all further obligations hereunder; provided, however, that if at the time of termination of this escrow you are advised by the Company that any property subject to this escrow is the subject of a pledge or other security agreement, you shall deliver all such property to the pledgeholder or other person designated by the Company.

 

6. Except as otherwise provided in these Joint Escrow Instructions, your duties hereunder may be altered, amended, modified or revoked only by a writing signed by all of the parties hereto.

 

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7. You shall be obligated only for the performance of such duties as are specifically set forth herein and may rely and shall be protected in relying or refraining from acting on any instrument reasonably believed by you to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties. You shall not be personally liable for any act you may do or omit to do hereunder as Escrow Agent or as attorney-in-fact for Purchaser while acting in good faith and in the exercise of your own good judgment, and any act done or omitted by you pursuant to the advice of your own attorneys shall be conclusive evidence of such good faith.

 

8. You are hereby expressly authorized to disregard any and all warnings given by any of the parties hereto or by any other person or entity, excepting only orders or process of courts of law, and are hereby expressly authorized to comply with and obey orders, judgments or decrees of any court. In case you obey or comply with any such order, judgment or decree of any court, you shall not be liable to any of the parties hereto or to any other person, firm or corporation by reason of such compliance, notwithstanding any such order, judgment or decree being subsequently reversed, modified, annulled, set aside, vacated or found to have been entered without jurisdiction.

 

9. You shall not be liable in any respect on account of the identity, authorities or rights of the parties executing or delivering or purporting to execute or deliver these Joint Escrow Instructions documents or papers deposited or called for hereunder.

 

10. You shall not be liable for the outlawing of any rights under any statute of limitations with respect to these Joint Escrow Instructions or any documents deposited with you.

 

11. Your responsibilities as Escrow Agent hereunder shall terminate if you shall cease to be Secretary of the Company or if you shall resign by written notice to the Company. In the event of any such termination, the Secretary of the Company shall automatically become the successor Escrow Agent unless the Company shall appoint another successor Escrow Agent, and Purchaser hereby confirms the appointment of such successor as Purchaser’s attorney-in-fact and agent to the full extent of your appointment.

 

12. If you reasonably require other or further instruments in connection with these Joint Escrow Instructions or obligations in respect hereto, the necessary parties hereto shall join in furnishing such instruments.

 

13. It is understood and agreed that should any dispute arise with respect to the delivery and/or ownership or right of possession of the securities held by you hereunder, you are authorized and directed to retain in your possession without liability to anyone all or any part of said securities until such dispute shall have been settled either by mutual written agreement of the parties concerned or by a final order, decree or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction after the time for appeal has expired and no appeal has been perfected, but you shall be under no duty whatsoever to institute or defend any such proceedings.

 

14. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) when sent by confirmed telex or facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and if not during normal business hours of the recipient, then on the next business day, (c) five (5) calendar days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (d) one (1) business day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be sent to the other party hereto at such party’s address set forth below, or at such other address as such party may designate by ten (10) days advance written notice to the other party hereto.

 

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Company: TheRas, Inc.
  1 Corporate Drive South San Francisco, CA 94080
  Attn: Chief Executive Officer
   
Purchaser:    
     
     
   
Escrow Agent: TheRas, Inc.
  1 Corporate Drive South San Francisco, CA 94080
  Attn: Secretary

 

15. By signing these Joint Escrow Instructions, you become a party hereto only for the purpose of said Joint Escrow Instructions; you do not become a party to the Agreement.

 

16. You shall be entitled to employ such legal counsel and other experts (including, without limitation, the firm of Goodwin Procter LLP) as you may deem necessary properly to advise you in connection with your obligations hereunder. You may rely upon the advice of such counsel, and you may pay such counsel reasonable compensation therefor. The Company shall be responsible for all fees generated by such legal counsel in connection with your obligations hereunder.

 

17. This instrument shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. It is understood and agreed that references to “you” and “your” herein refer to the original Escrow Agents and to any and all successor Escrow Agents. It is understood and agreed that the Company may at any time or from time to time assign its rights under the Agreement and these Joint Escrow Instructions in whole or in part.

 

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18. These Joint Escrow Instructions shall be governed by and interpreted and determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, as such laws are applied by Delaware courts to contracts made and to be performed entirely in Delaware by residents of that state. The parties hereby expressly consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the county in which the Company has its principal offices for any lawsuit arising from or related to this Agreement.

 

  Very truly yours,
   
  COMPANY:
   
  TheRas, Inc.
   
  By:   
    Name:                     
    Title:  
   
  PURCHASER:
   
   
  (Signature)
   
   
  Name (Please Print)

 

Escrow Agent:

 

   
Secretary  

 

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Exhibit D

 

83(b) Election

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EX-10.21 15 ea025066201ex10-21_bridge.htm BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. 2025 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN AND FORMS OF AWARD AGREEMENTS THEREUNDER

Exhibit 10.21

 

BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

 

2025 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN

 

SECTION 1. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE PLAN; DEFINITIONS

 

The name of the plan is the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The purpose of the Plan is to encourage and enable the officers, employees, Non-Employee Directors and Consultants of BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) and its Affiliates upon whose judgment, initiative and efforts the Company largely depends for the successful conduct of its business to acquire a proprietary interest in the Company. It is anticipated that providing such persons with a direct stake in the Company’s welfare will assure a closer identification of their interests with those of the Company and its stockholders, thereby stimulating their efforts on the Company’s behalf and strengthening their desire to remain with the Company or one of its Affiliates.

 

The following terms shall be defined as set forth below:

 

“Act” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

“Administrator” means either the Board or the compensation committee of the Board or a similar committee performing the functions of the compensation committee and which is comprised of not less than two Non-Employee Directors who are independent.

 

“Affiliate” means, at the time of determination, any “parent” or “subsidiary” of the Company as such terms are defined in Rule 405 of the Act. The Board will have the authority to determine the time or times at which “parent” or “subsidiary” status is determined within the foregoing definition.

 

“Award” or “Awards,” except where referring to a particular category of grant under the Plan, shall include Incentive Stock Options, Non-Qualified Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock Awards, Unrestricted Stock Awards, Cash-Based Awards, and Dividend Equivalent Rights.

 

“Award Agreement” means a written or electronic document setting forth the terms and provisions applicable to an Award granted under the Plan. Each Award Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

 

“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

“Cash-Based Award” means an Award entitling the recipient to receive a cash-denominated payment.

 

“Closing” means the closing of the transactions contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2025, by and among the Company, Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company, and Helix II Merger Sub, Inc.

 

 


 

“Code” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any successor Code, and related rules, regulations and interpretations.

 

“Consultant” means a consultant or adviser who provides bona fide services to the Company or an Affiliate as an independent contractor and who qualifies as a consultant or advisor under Instruction A.1.(a)(1) of Form S-8 under the Act.

 

“Dividend Equivalent Right” means an Award entitling the grantee to receive credits based on cash dividends that would have been paid on the shares of Stock specified in the Dividend Equivalent Right (or other award to which it relates) if such shares had been issued to and held by the grantee.

 

“Effective Date” means the date on which the Plan becomes effective as set forth in Section 19.

 

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

 

“Fair Market Value” of the Stock on any given date means the fair market value of the Stock determined in good faith by the Administrator; provided, however, that if the Stock is listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (“Nasdaq”), Nasdaq Stock Market, The New York Stock Exchange or another national securities exchange or traded on any established market, the determination shall be made by reference to the closing price. If there is no closing price for such date, the determination shall be made by reference to the last date preceding such date for which there is a closing price.

 

“Fully Diluted Shares” means, as of a specified date, the sum of (a) the number of shares of Stock issued and outstanding, (b) the number of shares of Stock underlying any outstanding stock options, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights or other equity awards exercisable for or convertible or exchangeable into shares of Stock pursuant to the Company’s equity incentive plans or similar arrangements, (c) the number of shares of Stock reserved for future issuance under the Company’s equity incentive plans or similar arrangements, and (d) the number of shares of Stock issuable upon (i) the exercise of any outstanding warrants or other rights to purchase shares of Stock or (ii) the conversion or exchange of any outstanding shares of preferred stock or other securities convertible or exchangeable into shares of Stock, to the extent not included in clauses (b) or (c) above.

 

“Incentive Stock Option” means any Stock Option designated and qualified as an “incentive stock option” as defined in Section 422 of the Code.

 

“Non-Employee Director” means a member of the Board who is not also an employee of the Company or any Subsidiary.

 

“Non-Qualified Stock Option” means any Stock Option that is not an Incentive Stock Option.

 

“Option” or “Stock Option” means any option to purchase shares of Stock granted pursuant to Section 5.

 

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“Restricted Shares” means the shares of Stock underlying a Restricted Stock Award that remain subject to a risk of forfeiture or the Company’s right of repurchase.

 

“Restricted Stock Award” means an Award of Restricted Shares subject to such restrictions and conditions as the Administrator may determine at the time of grant.

 

“Restricted Stock Units” means an Award of stock units subject to such restrictions and conditions as the Administrator may determine at the time of grant.

 

“Sale Event” means (i) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company on a consolidated basis to an unrelated person or entity, (ii) a merger, reorganization or consolidation pursuant to which the holders of the Company’s outstanding voting power and outstanding stock immediately prior to such transaction do not own a majority of the outstanding voting power and outstanding stock or other equity interests of the resulting or successor entity (or its ultimate parent, if applicable) immediately upon completion of such transaction, (iii) the sale of all of the Stock of the Company to an unrelated person, entity or group thereof acting in concert, or (iv) any other transaction in which the owners of the Company’s outstanding voting power immediately prior to such transaction do not own at least a majority of the outstanding voting power of the Company or any successor entity immediately upon completion of the transaction other than as a result of the acquisition of securities directly from the Company.

 

“Sale Price” means the value as determined by the Administrator of the consideration payable, or otherwise to be received by stockholders, per share of Stock pursuant to a Sale Event.

 

“Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and other guidance promulgated thereunder.

 

“Service Relationship” means any relationship as an employee, Non-Employee Director or Consultant of the Company or any Affiliate. Unless as otherwise set forth in the Award Agreement, a Service Relationship shall be deemed to continue without interruption in the event a grantee’s status changes from full-time employee to part-time employee or a grantee’s status changes from employee to Consultant or Non-Employee Director or vice versa, provided that there is no interruption or other termination of Service Relationship in connection with the grantee’s change in capacity.

 

“Stock” means the Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company, subject to adjustments pursuant to Section 3.

 

“Stock Appreciation Right” means an Award entitling the recipient to receive shares of Stock (or cash, to the extent explicitly provided for in the applicable Award Agreement) having a value equal to the excess of the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the date of exercise over the exercise price of the Stock Appreciation Right multiplied by the number of shares of Stock with respect to which the Stock Appreciation Right shall have been exercised.

 

“Subsidiary” means any corporation or other entity (other than the Company) in which the Company has at least a 50 percent interest, either directly or indirectly.

 

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“Substitute Awards” means Awards granted or Stock issued by the Company in assumption of, or in substitution or exchange for, awards previously granted, in each case by a company acquired by the Company or any Affiliate or with which the Company or any Affiliate combines.

 

“Ten Percent Owner” means an employee who owns or is deemed to own (by reason of the attribution rules of Section 424(d) of the Code) more than 10 percent of the combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any parent or subsidiary corporation.

 

“Unrestricted Stock Award” means an Award of shares of Stock free of any restrictions.

 

SECTION 2. ADMINISTRATION OF PLAN; ADMINISTRATOR AUTHORITY TO SELECT GRANTEES AND DETERMINE AWARDS

 

(a) Administration of Plan. The Plan shall be administered by the Administrator.

 

(b) Powers of Administrator. The Administrator shall have the power and authority to grant Awards consistent with the terms of the Plan, including the power and authority:

 

(i) to select the individuals to whom Awards may from time to time be granted;

 

(ii) to determine the time or times of grant, and the extent, if any, of Incentive Stock Options, Non-Qualified Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock Awards, Restricted Stock Units, Unrestricted Stock Awards, Cash-Based Awards, and Dividend Equivalent Rights, or any combination of the foregoing, granted to any one or more grantees;

 

(iii) to determine the number of shares of Stock to be covered by any Award;

 

(iv) to determine and modify from time to time the terms and conditions, including restrictions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of any Award, which terms and conditions may differ among individual Awards and grantees, and to approve the forms of Award Agreements;

 

(v) to accelerate at any time the exercisability or vesting of all or any portion of any Award;

 

(vi) subject to the provisions of Section 5(c) or 6(d), to extend at any time the period in which Stock Options or Stock Appreciation Rights, respectively, may be exercised; and

 

(vii) at any time to adopt, alter and repeal such rules, guidelines and practices for administration of the Plan and for its own acts and proceedings as it shall deem advisable; to interpret the terms and provisions of the Plan and any Award (including related written instruments); to make all determinations it deems advisable for the administration of the Plan; to decide all disputes arising in connection with the Plan; and to otherwise supervise the administration of the Plan.

 

All decisions and interpretations of the Administrator shall be binding on all persons, including the Company and Plan grantees.

 

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(c) Delegation of Authority to Grant Awards. Subject to applicable law, the Administrator, in its discretion, may delegate to a committee consisting of one or more officers of the Company, including the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, all or part of the Administrator’s authority and duties with respect to the granting of Awards to individuals who are (i) not subject to the reporting and other provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and (ii) not members of the delegated committee. Any such delegation by the Administrator shall include a time period for the delegation and a limitation as to the amount of Stock underlying Awards that may be granted during the period of the delegation and shall contain guidelines as to the determination of the exercise price and the vesting criteria. The Administrator may revoke or amend the terms of a delegation at any time but such action shall not invalidate any prior actions of the Administrator’s delegate or delegates that were consistent with the terms of the Plan.

 

(d) Award Agreement. Awards under the Plan shall be evidenced by Award Agreements that set forth the terms, conditions and limitations for each Award which may include, without limitation, the term of an Award and the provisions applicable in the event the Service Relationship terminates.

 

(e) Indemnification. Neither the Board nor the Administrator, nor any member of either or any delegate thereof, shall be liable for any act, omission, interpretation, construction or determination made in good faith in connection with the Plan, and the members of the Board and the Administrator (and any delegate thereof) shall be entitled in all cases to indemnification and reimbursement by the Company in respect of any claim, loss, damage or expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising or resulting therefrom to the fullest extent permitted by law and/or under the Company’s articles or bylaws or any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage which may be in effect from time to time and/or any indemnification agreement between such individual and the Company.

 

(f) Non-U.S. Award Recipients. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, in order to comply, or facilitate compliance, with the laws in other countries in which the Company and its Affiliates operate or have employees or other individuals eligible for Awards, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, shall have the power and authority to: (i) determine which Affiliates shall be covered by the Plan; (ii) determine which individuals outside the United States are eligible to participate in the Plan; (iii) modify the terms and conditions of any Award granted to individuals outside the United States to comply, or facilitate compliance, with applicable laws; (iv) establish subplans and modify exercise procedures and other terms and procedures, to the extent the Administrator determines such actions to be necessary or advisable (and such subplans and/or modifications shall be incorporated into and made part of this Plan); provided, however, that no such subplans and/or modifications shall increase the share limitations contained in Section 3(a) hereof; and (v) take any action, before or after an Award is made, that the Administrator determines to be necessary or advisable to obtain approval or comply with any local governmental regulatory exemptions or approvals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator may not take any actions hereunder, and no Awards shall be granted, that would violate the Exchange Act or any other applicable United States securities law, the Code, or any other applicable United States governing statute or law.

 

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SECTION 3. STOCK ISSUABLE UNDER THE PLAN; MERGERS; SUBSTITUTION

 

(a) Stock Issuable. The maximum number of shares of Stock reserved and available for issuance under the Plan shall be 5,373,641 shares of Stock (the “Initial Limit”), plus on January 1, 2026 and on each January 1 thereafter, the number of shares of Stock reserved and available for issuance under the Plan shall automatically be cumulatively increased by (A) 5 percent of the Fully Diluted Shares on the immediately preceding December 31, or (B) such lesser number of shares as approved by the Administrator, in all cases subject to adjustment as provided in Section 3(c) (the “Annual Increase”). Subject to such overall limitation, the maximum aggregate number of shares of Stock that may be issued in the form of Incentive Stock Options shall not exceed the Initial Limit cumulatively increased on January 1, 2026 and on each January 1 thereafter by the lesser of the Annual Increase for such year or 5,842,855 shares of Stock, subject in all cases to adjustment as provided in Section 3(c). For purposes of this limitation, the shares of Stock underlying any awards under the Plan and the shares of Stock of the Company underlying any awards under the Company’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time, that are forfeited, canceled, held back upon exercise of an option or settlement of an award to cover the exercise price or tax withholding, reacquired by the Company prior to vesting, satisfied without the issuance of Stock or otherwise terminated (other than by exercise) shall be added back to the shares of Stock available for issuance under the Plan and, to the extent permitted under Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder, the shares of Stock that may be issued as Incentive Stock Options. In the event the Company repurchases shares of Stock on the open market, such shares shall not be added to the shares of Stock available for issuance under the Plan. Subject to such overall limitations, shares of Stock may be issued up to such maximum number pursuant to any type or types of Award. The shares available for issuance under the Plan may be authorized but unissued shares of Stock or shares of Stock reacquired by the Company. Awards that may be settled solely in cash shall not be counted against the share reserve, nor shall they reduce the shares of Stock authorized for grant to a grantee in any calendar year.

 

(b) Maximum Awards to Non-Employee Directors. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Plan, the aggregate value of all Awards awarded under this Plan and all other cash compensation paid by the Company to any Non-Employee Director for services as a Non-Employee Director in any calendar year shall not exceed $750,000; provided, however, that in the first calendar year in which an individual becomes a Non-Employee Director, the aggregate value of all Awards awarded under this Plan and all other cash compensation paid by the Company to such Non-Employee Director for services as a Non-Employee Director shall not exceed $1,000,000. For the purpose of this limitation, the value of any Award shall be its grant date fair value, as determined in accordance with ASC Topic 718 or successor provision but excluding the impact of estimated forfeitures related to service-based vesting provisions.

 

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(c) Changes in Stock. Subject to Section 3(d) hereof, if, as a result of any reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, stock dividend, extraordinary cash dividend, stock split, reverse stock split or other similar change in the Company’s capital stock, the outstanding shares of Stock are increased or decreased or are exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or other securities of the Company, or additional shares or new or different shares or other securities of the Company or other non-cash assets are distributed with respect to such shares of Stock or other securities, or, if, as a result of any merger or consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, the outstanding shares of Stock are converted into or exchanged for securities of the Company or any successor entity (or a parent or subsidiary thereof), the Administrator shall make an appropriate or proportionate adjustment in (i) the maximum number of shares reserved for issuance under the Plan, including the maximum number of shares that may be issued in the form of Incentive Stock Options, (ii) the number and kind of shares or other securities subject to any then outstanding Awards under the Plan, (iii) the repurchase price, if any, per share subject to each outstanding Restricted Stock Award, and (iv) the exercise price for each share subject to any then outstanding Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights under the Plan, without changing the aggregate exercise price (i.e., the exercise price multiplied by the number of shares subject to Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights) as to which such Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights remain exercisable. The Administrator shall also make equitable or proportionate adjustments in the number of shares subject to outstanding Awards and the exercise price and the terms of outstanding Awards to take into consideration cash dividends paid other than in the ordinary course or any other extraordinary corporate event. The adjustment by the Administrator shall be final, binding and conclusive. No fractional shares of Stock shall be issued under the Plan resulting from any such adjustment, but the Administrator in its discretion may make a cash payment in lieu of fractional shares.

 

(d) Mergers and Other Transactions. In the case of and subject to the consummation of a Sale Event, the parties thereto may cause the assumption or continuation of Awards theretofore granted by the successor entity, or the substitution of such Awards with new Awards of the successor entity or parent thereof, with appropriate adjustment as to the number and kind of shares and, if appropriate, the per share exercise prices, as such parties shall agree. To the extent that the parties to such Sale Event do not provide for the assumption, continuation or substitution of Awards, upon the effective time of the Sale Event, the Plan and all outstanding Awards granted hereunder shall terminate. In such case, except as may be otherwise provided in the relevant Award Agreement, all Options and Stock Appreciation Rights with time-based vesting conditions or restrictions that are not vested and/or exercisable immediately prior to the effective time of the Sale Event shall become fully vested and exercisable as of the effective time of the Sale Event, all other Awards with time-based vesting, conditions or restrictions shall become fully vested and nonforfeitable as of the effective time of the Sale Event, and all Awards with conditions and restrictions relating to the attainment of performance goals may become vested and nonforfeitable in connection with a Sale Event in the Administrator’s discretion or to the extent specified in the relevant Award Agreement. In the event of such termination, (i) the Company shall have the option (in its sole discretion) to make or provide for a payment, in cash or in kind, to the grantees holding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights, in exchange for the cancellation thereof, in an amount equal to the difference between (A) the Sale Price multiplied by the number of shares of Stock subject to outstanding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (to the extent then exercisable at prices not in excess of the Sale Price) and (B) the aggregate exercise price of all such outstanding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (provided that, in the case of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right with an exercise price equal to or greater than the Sale Price, such Option or Stock Appreciation Right shall be cancelled for no consideration); or (ii) each grantee shall be permitted, within a specified period of time prior to the consummation of the Sale Event as determined by the Administrator, to exercise all outstanding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights (to the extent then exercisable) held by such grantee. The Company shall also have the option (in its sole discretion) to make or provide for a payment, in cash or in kind, to the grantees holding other Awards in an amount equal to the Sale Price multiplied by the number of vested shares of Stock under such Awards.

 

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(e) Substitute Awards. Substitute Awards shall not reduce the shares of Stock authorized for grant under the Plan, nor shall shares subject to a Substitute Award be added to the shares of Stock available for Awards under the Plan as provided in Section 3(a) above. Additionally, in the event that a company acquired by the Company or any Affiliate or with which the Company or any Affiliate combines has shares available under a pre-existing plan approved by stockholders and not adopted in contemplation of such acquisition or combination, the shares available for grant pursuant to the terms of such pre-existing plan (as adjusted, to the extent appropriate, using the exchange ratio or other adjustment or valuation ratio or formula used in such acquisition or combination to determine the consideration payable to the holders of 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 grant under the Plan (and shares subject to such Awards shall not be added to the shares available for Awards under the Plan as provided in Section 3(a) above); provided that Awards using such available shares shall not be made after the date awards or grants could have been made under the terms of the pre-existing plan, absent the acquisition or combination, and shall only be made to individuals who were not employees or directors prior to such acquisition or combination.

 

SECTION 4. ELIGIBILITY

 

Grantees under the Plan will be such employees, Non-Employee Directors or Consultants of the Company and its Affiliates as are selected from time to time by the Administrator in its sole discretion; provided that Awards may not be granted to employees, Non-Employee Directors or Consultants who are providing services only to any “parent” of the Company, as such term is defined in Rule 405 of the Act, unless (i) the stock underlying the Awards is treated as “service recipient stock” under Section 409A or (ii) the Company has determined that such Awards are exempt from or otherwise comply with Section 409A.

 

SECTION 5. STOCK OPTIONS

 

(a) Award of Stock Options. The Administrator may grant Stock Options under the Plan. Any Stock Option granted under the Plan shall be in such form as the Administrator may from time to time approve.

 

Stock Options granted under the Plan may be either Incentive Stock Options or Non-Qualified Stock Options. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to employees of the Company or any Subsidiary that is a “subsidiary corporation” within the meaning of Section 424(f) of the Code. To the extent that any Option does not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option, it shall be deemed a Non-Qualified Stock Option.

 

Stock Options granted pursuant to this Section 5 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions and shall contain such additional terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, as the Administrator shall deem desirable. If the Administrator so determines, Stock Options may be granted in lieu of cash compensation at the optionee’s election, subject to such terms and conditions as the Administrator may establish.

 

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(b) Exercise Price. The exercise price per share for the Stock covered by a Stock Option granted pursuant to this Section 5 shall be determined by the Administrator at the time of grant but shall not be less than 100 percent of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option that is granted to a Ten Percent Owner, the exercise price of such Incentive Stock Option shall be not less than 110 percent of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Stock Options may be granted with an exercise price per share that is less than 100 percent of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant (i) pursuant to a transaction described in, and in a manner consistent with, Section 424(a) of the Code, (ii) to individuals who are not subject to U.S. income tax on the date of grant or (iii) if the Stock Option is otherwise exempt from or compliant with Section 409A.

 

(c) Option Term. The term of each Stock Option shall be fixed by the Administrator, but no Stock Option shall be exercisable more than ten years after the date the Stock Option is granted. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option that is granted to a Ten Percent Owner, the term of such Stock Option shall be no more than five years from the date of grant.

 

(d) Exercisability; Rights of a Stockholder. Stock Options shall become exercisable at such time or times, whether or not in installments, as shall be determined by the Administrator at or after the date of grant. The Administrator may at any time accelerate the exercisability of all or any portion of any Stock Option. An optionee shall have the rights of a stockholder only as to shares acquired upon the exercise of a Stock Option and not as to unexercised Stock Options.

 

(e) Method of Exercise. Stock Options may be exercised in whole or in part, by giving written or electronic notice of exercise to the Company, specifying the number of shares to be purchased. Payment of the purchase price may be made by one or more of the following methods except to the extent otherwise provided in the Award Agreement:

 

(i) In cash, by certified or bank check or other instrument acceptable to the Administrator;

 

(ii) Through the delivery (or attestation to the ownership following such procedures as the Company may prescribe) of shares of Stock that are not then subject to restrictions under any Company plan. Such surrendered shares shall be valued at Fair Market Value on the exercise date;

 

(iii) By the optionee delivering to the Company a properly executed exercise notice together with irrevocable instructions to a broker to promptly deliver to the Company cash or a check payable and acceptable to the Company for the purchase price; provided that in the event the optionee chooses to pay the purchase price as so provided, the optionee and the broker shall comply with such procedures and enter into such agreements of indemnity and other agreements as the Company shall prescribe as a condition of such payment procedure; or

 

(iv) With respect to Stock Options that are not Incentive Stock Options, by a “net exercise” arrangement pursuant to which the Company will reduce the number of shares of Stock issuable upon exercise by the largest whole number of shares with a Fair Market Value that does not exceed the aggregate exercise price.

 

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Payment instruments will be received subject to collection. The transfer to the optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent of the shares of Stock to be purchased pursuant to the exercise of a Stock Option will be contingent upon receipt from the optionee (or a purchaser acting in Optionee’s stead in accordance with the provisions of the Stock Option) by the Company of the full purchase price for such shares and the fulfillment of any other requirements contained in the Award Agreement or applicable provisions of laws (including the satisfaction of any taxes that the Company or an Affiliate is obligated to withhold with respect to the optionee). In the event an optionee chooses to pay the purchase price by previously-owned shares of Stock through the attestation method, the number of shares of Stock transferred to the optionee upon the exercise of the Stock Option shall be net of the number of attested shares. In the event that the Company establishes, for itself or using the services of a third party, an automated system for the exercise of Stock Options, such as a system using an internet website or interactive voice response, then the paperless exercise of Stock Options may be permitted through the use of such an automated system.

 

(f) Annual Limit on Incentive Stock Options. To the extent required for “incentive stock option” treatment under Section 422 of the Code, the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the time of grant) of the shares of Stock with respect to which Incentive Stock Options granted under this Plan and any other plan of the Company or its parent and subsidiary corporations become exercisable for the first time by an optionee during any calendar year shall not exceed $100,000. To the extent that any Stock Option exceeds this limit, it shall constitute a Non-Qualified Stock Option.

 

SECTION 6. STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS

 

(a) Award of Stock Appreciation Rights. The Administrator may grant Stock Appreciation Rights under the Plan. A Stock Appreciation Right is an Award entitling the recipient to receive shares of Stock (or cash, to the extent explicitly provided for in the applicable Award Agreement) having a value equal to the excess of the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock on the date of exercise over the exercise price of the Stock Appreciation Right multiplied by the number of shares of Stock with respect to which the Stock Appreciation Right shall have been exercised.

 

(b) Exercise Price of Stock Appreciation Rights. The exercise price of a Stock Appreciation Right shall not be less than 100 percent of the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the date of grant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Stock Appreciation Rights may be granted with an exercise price per share that is less than 100 percent of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant (i) pursuant to a transaction described in, and in a manner consistent with, Section 424(a) of the Code, (ii) to individuals who are not subject to U.S. income tax on the date of grant or (iii) if the Stock Appreciation Right is otherwise exempt from or compliant with Section 409A.

 

(c) Grant and Exercise of Stock Appreciation Rights. Stock Appreciation Rights may be granted by the Administrator independently of any Stock Option granted pursuant to Section 5 of the Plan.

 

(d) Terms and Conditions of Stock Appreciation Rights. Stock Appreciation Rights shall be subject to such terms and conditions as shall be determined on the date of grant by the Administrator. The term of a Stock Appreciation Right may not exceed ten years. The terms and conditions of each such Award shall be determined by the Administrator, and such terms and conditions may differ among individual Awards and grantees.

 

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SECTION 7. RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS

 

(a) Nature of Restricted Stock Awards. The Administrator may grant Restricted Stock Awards under the Plan. A Restricted Stock Award is any Award of Restricted Shares subject to such restrictions and conditions as the Administrator may determine at the time of grant. Conditions may be based on continuing employment (or other Service Relationship) and/or achievement of pre-established performance goals and objectives.

 

(b) Rights as a Stockholder. Upon the grant of the Restricted Stock Award and payment of any applicable purchase price, a grantee shall have the rights of a stockholder with respect to the voting of the Restricted Shares and receipt of dividends; provided that if the lapse of restrictions with respect to the Restricted Stock Award is tied to the attainment of vesting conditions, any dividends paid by the Company shall accrue and shall not be paid to the grantee until and to the extent the vesting conditions are met with respect to the Restricted Stock Award. Unless the Administrator shall otherwise determine, (i) uncertificated Restricted Shares shall be accompanied by a notation on the records of the Company or the transfer agent to the effect that they are subject to forfeiture until such Restricted Shares are vested as provided in Section 7(d) below, and (ii) certificated Restricted Shares shall remain in the possession of the Company until such Restricted Shares are vested as provided in Section 7(d) below, and the grantee shall be required, as a condition of the grant, to deliver to the Company such instruments of transfer as the Administrator may prescribe.

 

(c) Restrictions. Restricted Shares may not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered or disposed of except as specifically provided herein or in the Restricted Stock Award Agreement. Except as may otherwise be provided by the Administrator either in the Award Agreement or, subject to Section 16 below, in writing after the Award is issued, if a grantee’s employment (or other Service Relationship) with the Company and its Affiliates terminates for any reason, any Restricted Shares that have not vested at the time of termination shall automatically and without any requirement of notice to such grantee from or other action by or on behalf of, the Company be deemed to have been reacquired by the Company at its original purchase price (if any) from such grantee or such grantee’s legal representative simultaneously with such termination of employment (or other Service Relationship), and thereafter shall cease to represent any ownership of the Company by the grantee or rights of the grantee as a stockholder. Following such deemed reacquisition of Restricted Shares that are represented by physical certificates, a grantee shall surrender such certificates to the Company upon request without consideration.

 

(d) Vesting of Restricted Shares. The Administrator at the time of grant shall specify the date or dates and/or the attainment of pre-established performance goals, objectives and other conditions on which the non-transferability of the Restricted Shares and the Company’s right of repurchase or forfeiture shall lapse. Subsequent to such date or dates and/or the attainment of such pre-established performance goals, objectives and other conditions, the shares on which all restrictions have lapsed shall no longer be Restricted Shares and shall be deemed “vested.”

 

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SECTION 8. RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS

 

(a) Nature of Restricted Stock Units. The Administrator may grant Restricted Stock Units under the Plan. A Restricted Stock Unit is an Award of stock units that may be settled in shares of Stock (or cash, to the extent explicitly provided for in the Award Agreement) upon the satisfaction of such restrictions and conditions at the time of grant. Conditions may be based on continuing employment (or other Service Relationship) and/or achievement of pre-established performance goals and objectives. The terms and conditions of each such Award shall be determined by the Administrator, and such terms and conditions may differ among individual Awards and grantees. Restricted Stock Units with deferred settlement dates are subject to Section 409A and shall contain such additional terms and conditions as the Administrator shall determine in its sole discretion in order to comply with the requirements of Section 409A.

 

(b) Election to Receive Restricted Stock Units in Lieu of Compensation. The Administrator may, in its sole discretion, permit a grantee to elect to receive a portion of future cash compensation otherwise due to such grantee in the form of an award of Restricted Stock Units. Any such election shall be made in writing and shall be delivered to the Company no later than the date specified by the Administrator and in accordance with Section 409A and such other rules and procedures established by the Administrator. Any such future cash compensation that the grantee elects to defer shall be converted to a fixed number of Restricted Stock Units based on the Fair Market Value of Stock on the date the compensation would otherwise have been paid to the grantee if such payment had not been deferred as provided herein. The Administrator shall have the sole right to determine whether and under what circumstances to permit such elections and to impose such limitations and other terms and conditions thereon as the Administrator deems appropriate. Any Restricted Stock Units that are elected to be received in lieu of cash compensation shall be fully vested, unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement.

 

(c) Rights as a Stockholder. A grantee shall have the rights as a stockholder only as to shares of Stock acquired by the grantee upon settlement of Restricted Stock Units; provided, however, that the grantee may be credited with Dividend Equivalent Rights with respect to the stock units underlying his or her Restricted Stock Units, subject to the provisions of Section 11 and such terms and conditions as the Administrator may determine.

 

(d) Termination. Except as may otherwise be provided by the Administrator either in the Award Agreement or, subject to Section 16 below, in writing after the Award is issued, a grantee’s right in all Restricted Stock Units that have not vested shall automatically terminate upon the grantee’s termination of employment (or cessation of Service Relationship) with the Company and its Affiliates for any reason.

 

SECTION 9. UNRESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS

 

Grant or Sale of Unrestricted Stock. The Administrator may grant (or sell at par value or such higher purchase price determined by the Administrator) an Unrestricted Stock Award under the Plan. An Unrestricted Stock Award is an Award pursuant to which the grantee may receive shares of Stock free of any restrictions under the Plan. Unrestricted Stock Awards may be granted in respect of past services or other valid consideration, or in lieu of cash compensation due to such grantee.

 

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SECTION 10. CASH-BASED AWARDS

 

Grant of Cash-Based Awards. The Administrator may grant Cash-Based Awards under the Plan. A Cash-Based Award is an Award that entitles the grantee to a payment in cash upon the attainment of specified performance goals, including continued employment (or other Service Relationship). The Administrator shall determine the maximum duration of the Cash-Based Award, the amount of cash to which the Cash-Based Award pertains, the conditions upon which the Cash-Based Award shall become vested or payable, and such other provisions as the Administrator shall determine. Each Cash-Based Award shall specify a cash-denominated payment amount, formula or payment ranges as determined by the Administrator. Payment, if any, with respect to a Cash-Based Award shall be made in accordance with the terms of the Award and may be made in cash.

 

SECTION 11. DIVIDEND EQUIVALENT RIGHTS

 

(a) Dividend Equivalent Rights. The Administrator may grant Dividend Equivalent Rights under the Plan. A Dividend Equivalent Right is an Award entitling the grantee to receive credits based on cash dividends that would have been paid on the shares of Stock specified in the Dividend Equivalent Right (or other Award to which it relates) if such shares had been issued to the grantee. A Dividend Equivalent Right may be granted hereunder to any grantee as a component of an award of Restricted Stock Units or as a freestanding award. The terms and conditions of Dividend Equivalent Rights shall be specified in the Award Agreement. Dividend equivalents credited to the holder of a Dividend Equivalent Right may be paid currently or may be deemed to be reinvested in additional shares of Stock, which may thereafter accrue additional equivalents. Any such reinvestment shall be at Fair Market Value on the date of reinvestment or such other price as may then apply under a dividend reinvestment plan sponsored by the Company, if any. Dividend Equivalent Rights may be settled in cash or shares of Stock or a combination thereof, in a single installment or installments. A Dividend Equivalent Right granted as a component of an Award of Restricted Stock Units shall provide that such Dividend Equivalent Right shall be settled only upon settlement or payment of, or lapse of restrictions on, such other Award, and that such Dividend Equivalent Right shall expire or be forfeited or annulled under the same conditions as such other Award.

 

(b) Termination. Except as may otherwise be provided by the Administrator either in the Award Agreement or, subject to Section 16 below, in writing after the Award is issued, a grantee’s rights in all Dividend Equivalent Rights shall automatically terminate upon the grantee’s termination of employment (or cessation of Service Relationship) with the Company and its Affiliates for any reason.

 

SECTION 12. TRANSFERABILITY OF AWARDS

 

(a) Transferability. Except as provided in Section 12(b) below or otherwise determined by the Administrator, during a grantee’s lifetime, his or her Awards shall be exercisable only by the grantee, or by the grantee’s legal representative or guardian in the event of the grantee’s incapacity. No Awards shall be sold, assigned, transferred or otherwise encumbered or disposed of by a grantee other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a domestic relations order. No Awards shall be subject, in whole or in part, to attachment, execution, or levy of any kind, and any purported transfer in violation hereof shall be null and void.

 

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(b) Administrator Action. Notwithstanding Section 12(a), the Administrator, in its discretion, may provide either in the Award Agreement regarding a given Award or by subsequent written approval that the grantee (who is an employee or Non-Employee Director) may transfer his or her Non-Qualified Stock Options to his or her immediate family members, to trusts for the benefit of such family members, or to partnerships in which such family members are the only partners, provided that the transferee agrees in writing with the Company to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Plan and the applicable Award Agreement. In no event may an Award be transferred by a grantee for value.

 

(c) Family Member. For purposes of Section 12(b), “family member” shall mean a grantee’s child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, former spouse, sibling, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships, any person sharing the grantee’s household (other than a tenant of the grantee), a trust in which these persons (or the grantee) have more than 50 percent of the beneficial interest, a foundation in which these persons (or the grantee) control the management of assets, and any other entity in which these persons (or the grantee) own more than 50 percent of the voting interests.

 

(d) Designation of Beneficiary. To the extent permitted by the Company and valid under applicable law, each grantee to whom an Award has been made under the Plan may designate a beneficiary or beneficiaries to exercise any Award or receive any payment under any Award payable on or after the grantee’s death. Any such designation shall be on a form provided for that purpose by the Administrator and shall not be effective until received by the Administrator. If no beneficiary has been designated by a deceased grantee, or if the designated beneficiaries have predeceased the grantee, the beneficiary shall be the grantee’s estate or legal heirs.

 

SECTION 13. TAX WITHHOLDING

 

(a) Payment by Grantee. Each grantee shall, no later than the date as of which the value of an Award or of any Stock or other amounts received thereunder first becomes includable in the gross income of the grantee for tax purposes, pay to the Company or any applicable Affiliate, or make arrangements satisfactory to the Administrator regarding payment of, any U.S. and non-U.S. federal, state, or local taxes of any kind required by law to be withheld by the Company or any applicable Affiliate with respect to such income. The Company and its Affiliates shall, to the extent permitted by law, have the right to deduct any such taxes from any payment of any kind otherwise due to the grantee or to satisfy any applicable withholding obligations by any other method of withholding that the Company and its Affiliates deem appropriate. The Company’s obligation to deliver evidence of book entry (or stock certificates) to any grantee is subject to and conditioned on tax withholding obligations being satisfied by the grantee.

 

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(b) Payment in Stock. The Administrator may cause any tax withholding obligation of the Company or any applicable Affiliate to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by the Company withholding from shares of Stock to be issued pursuant to any Award a number of shares with an aggregate Fair Market Value (as of the date the withholding is effected) that would satisfy the withholding amount due; provided, however, that the amount withheld does not exceed the maximum statutory rate or such lesser amount as is necessary to avoid liability accounting treatment. For purposes of share withholding, the Fair Market Value of withheld shares shall be determined in the same manner as the value of Stock includible in income of the grantees. The Administrator may also require any tax withholding obligation of the Company or any applicable Affiliate to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by an arrangement whereby a certain number of shares of Stock issued pursuant to any Award are immediately sold and proceeds from such sale are remitted to the Company or any applicable Affiliate in an amount that would satisfy the withholding amount due.

 

SECTION 14. SECTION 409A AWARDS

 

Awards are intended to be exempt from Section 409A to the greatest extent possible and to otherwise comply with Section 409A. The Plan and all Awards shall be interpreted in accordance with such intent. To the extent that any Award is determined to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A (a “409A Award”), the Award shall be subject to such additional rules and requirements as specified by the Administrator from time to time in order to comply with Section 409A. In this regard, if any amount under a 409A Award is payable upon a “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A) to a grantee who is then considered a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then no such payment shall be made prior to the date that is the earlier of (i) six months and one day after the grantee’s separation from service, or (ii) the grantee’s death, but only to the extent such delay is necessary to prevent such payment from being subject to interest, penalties and/or additional tax imposed pursuant to Section 409A. Further, the settlement of any 409A Award may not be accelerated except to the extent permitted by Section 409A. The Company makes no representation that any or all of the payments or benefits described in the Plan will be exempt from or comply with Section 409A and makes no undertaking to preclude Section 409A from applying to any such payment. The grantee shall be solely responsible for the payment of any taxes and penalties incurred under Section 409A.

 

SECTION 15. TERMINATION OF SERVICE RELATIONSHIP, TRANSFER, LEAVE OF ABSENCE, ETC.

 

(a) Termination of Service Relationship. If the grantee’s Service Relationship is with an Affiliate and such Affiliate ceases to be an Affiliate, the grantee shall be deemed to have terminated his or her Service Relationship for purposes of the Plan.

 

(b) For purposes of the Plan, the following events shall not be deemed a termination of a Service Relationship:

 

(i) a transfer to the Service Relationship of the Company from an Affiliate or from the Company to an Affiliate, or from one Affiliate to another;

 

(ii) an approved leave of absence for military service or sickness, or for any other purpose approved by the Company, if the employee’s right to re-employment is guaranteed either by a statute or by contract or under the policy pursuant to which the leave of absence was granted or if the Administrator otherwise so provides in writing; or

 

(iii) the transfer in status from one eligibility category under Section 4 hereof to another category.

 

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SECTION 16. AMENDMENTS AND TERMINATION

 

The Board may, at any time, amend or discontinue the Plan and the Administrator may, at any time, amend or cancel any outstanding Award for the purpose of satisfying changes in law or for any other lawful purpose, but no such action shall materially and adversely affect rights under any outstanding Award without the holder’s consent. The Administrator is specifically authorized, without stockholder approval, to exercise its discretion to reduce the exercise price of outstanding Stock Options or Stock Appreciation Rights, or effect the repricing of such Awards through cancellation and re-grants or cancellation of Stock Options or Stock Appreciation Rights in exchange for cash or other Awards. To the extent required under the rules of any securities exchange or market system on which the Stock is listed, or to the extent determined by the Administrator to be required by the Code to ensure that Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan are qualified under Section 422 of the Code, Plan amendments shall be subject to approval by Company stockholders. Nothing in this Section 16 shall limit the Administrator’s authority to take any action permitted pursuant to Section 3(c) or 3(d).

 

SECTION 17. STATUS OF PLAN

 

With respect to the portion of any Award that has not been exercised and any payments in cash, Stock or other consideration not received by a grantee, a grantee shall have no rights greater than those of a general creditor of the Company unless the Administrator shall otherwise expressly determine in connection with any Award or Awards. In its sole discretion, the Administrator may authorize the creation of trusts or other arrangements to meet the Company’s obligations to deliver Stock or make payments with respect to Awards hereunder, provided that the existence of such trusts or other arrangements is consistent with the foregoing sentence.

 

SECTION 18. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

(a) No Distribution. The Administrator may require each person acquiring Stock pursuant to an Award to represent to and agree with the Company in writing that such person is acquiring the shares without a view to distribution thereof.

 

(b) Issuance of Stock. To the extent certificated, stock certificates to grantees under this Plan shall be deemed delivered for all purposes when the Company or a stock transfer agent of the Company shall have mailed such certificates in the United States mail, addressed to the grantee, at the grantee’s last known address on file with the Company or any Affiliate. Uncertificated Stock shall be deemed delivered for all purposes when the Company or a Stock transfer agent of the Company shall have given to the grantee by electronic mail (with proof of receipt) or by United States mail, addressed to the grantee, at the grantee’s last known address on file with the Company or any Affiliate, notice of issuance and recorded the issuance in its records (which may include electronic “book entry” records). Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall not be required to issue or deliver any evidence of book entry or certificates evidencing shares of Stock pursuant to the exercise or settlement of any Award, unless and until the Administrator has determined, with advice of counsel (to the extent the Administrator deems such advice necessary or advisable), that the issuance and delivery is in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations of governmental authorities and, if applicable, the requirements of any exchange on which the shares of Stock are listed, quoted or traded. Any Stock issued pursuant to the Plan shall be subject to any stop-transfer orders and other restrictions as the Administrator deems necessary or advisable to comply with federal, state or foreign jurisdiction, securities or other laws, rules and quotation system on which the Stock is listed, quoted or traded. The Administrator may place legends on any Stock certificate or notations on any book entry to reference restrictions applicable to the Stock. In addition to the terms and conditions provided herein, the Administrator may require that an individual make such reasonable covenants, agreements, and representations as the Administrator, in its discretion, deems necessary or advisable in order to comply with any such laws, regulations, or requirements. The Administrator shall have the right to require any individual to comply with any timing or other restrictions with respect to the settlement or exercise of any Award, including a window-period limitation, as may be imposed in the discretion of the Administrator.

 

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(c) Stockholder Rights. Until Stock is deemed delivered in accordance with Section 18(b), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights of a stockholder will exist with respect to shares of Stock to be issued in connection with an Award, notwithstanding the exercise of a Stock Option or Stock Appreciation Right or any other action by the grantee with respect to an Award.

 

(d) Other Incentive Arrangements; No Rights to Continued Service Relationship. Nothing contained in this Plan shall prevent the Board from adopting other or additional incentive arrangements, including trusts, and such arrangements may be either generally applicable or applicable only in specific cases. The adoption of this Plan and the grant of Awards do not confer upon any grantee any right to continued employment or other Service Relationship with the Company or any Affiliate.

 

(e) Trading Policy Restrictions. Option and Stock Appreciation Right exercises and other Awards under the Plan shall be subject to the Company’s insider trading policies and procedures, as in effect from time to time.

 

(f) Clawback Policy. A grantee’s rights with respect to any Award hereunder shall in all events be subject to reduction, cancellation, forfeiture or recoupment to the extent necessary to comply with (i) any right that the Company may have under any Company clawback, forfeiture or recoupment policy, as in effect from time to time, or other agreement or arrangement with a grantee or (ii) applicable law.

 

(g) Fractional Shares. No fractional Shares shall be issued or delivered pursuant to the Plan or any Award, and the Administrator shall determine whether cash, other securities or other property shall be paid or transferred in lieu of any fractional Shares, or whether such fractional Shares or any rights thereto shall be cancelled, terminated or otherwise eliminated.

 

SECTION 19. EFFECTIVE DATE OF PLAN

 

This Plan shall become effective upon the date immediately following the Closing, subject to prior stockholder approval in accordance with applicable state law, the Company’s bylaws and articles of incorporation, and applicable stock exchange rules. No grants of Awards may be made hereunder after the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date and no grants of Incentive Stock Options may be made hereunder after the tenth anniversary of the date the Plan is approved by the Board.

 

SECTION 20. GOVERNING LAW

 

This Plan and all Awards and actions taken thereunder shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware as to matters within the scope thereof, and as to all other matters shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California, applied without regard to conflict of law principles.

 

DATE APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: August 11, 2025

 

DATE APPROVED BY STOCKHOLDERS: August 4, 2025

 

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INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
UNDER THE BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.
2025 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN

 

Name of Optionee:      
       
No. of Option Shares:      
       
Option Exercise Price per Share:   $  
    [FMV on Grant Date (110% of FMV if a 10% owner)]  
       
Grant Date:      
       
Expiration Date:      
    [up to 10 years (5 if a 10% owner)]  

 

Pursuant to the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan as amended through the date hereof (the “Plan”), BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby grants to the Optionee named above an option (the “Stock Option”) to purchase on or prior to the Expiration Date specified above all or part of the number of shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Stock”), of the Company specified above at the Option Exercise Price per Share specified above subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Plan.

 

1. Exercisability Schedule. No portion of this Stock Option may be exercised until such portion shall have become exercisable. Except as set forth below, and subject to the discretion of the Administrator (as defined in Section 2 of the Plan) to accelerate the exercisability schedule hereunder, this Stock Option shall be exercisable as follows: __________________, so long as the Optionee continues to have a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary on such dates.

 

Incremental Number of
Option Shares Exercisable*
  Exercisability Date
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
* Max. of $100,000 per yr.

 

Once exercisable, this Stock Option shall continue to be exercisable at any time or times prior to the close of business on the Expiration Date, subject to the provisions hereof and of the Plan.

 

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2. Manner of Exercise.

 

(a) The Optionee may exercise this Stock Option only in the following manner: from time to time on or prior to the Expiration Date of this Stock Option, the Optionee may give written notice to the Administrator of his or her election to purchase some or all of the Option Shares purchasable at the time of such notice. This notice shall specify the number of Option Shares to be purchased.

 

Payment of the purchase price for the Option Shares may be made by one or more of the following methods: (i) in cash, by certified or bank check or other instrument acceptable to the Administrator; (ii) through the delivery (or attestation to the ownership) of shares of Stock that have been purchased by the Optionee on the open market or that are beneficially owned by the Optionee and are not then subject to any restrictions under any Company plan and that otherwise satisfy any holding periods as may be required by the Administrator; (iii) by the Optionee delivering to the Company a properly executed exercise notice together with irrevocable instructions to a broker to promptly deliver to the Company cash or a check payable and acceptable to the Company to pay the option purchase price, provided that in the event the Optionee chooses to pay the option purchase price as so provided, the Optionee and the broker shall comply with such procedures and enter into such agreements of indemnity and other agreements as the Administrator shall prescribe as a condition of such payment procedure; or (iv) a combination of (i), (ii) and (iii) above. Payment instruments will be received subject to collection.

 

The transfer to the Optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent of the Option Shares will be contingent upon (i) the Company’s receipt from the Optionee of the full purchase price for the Option Shares, as set forth above, (ii) the fulfillment of any other requirements contained herein or in the Plan or in any other agreement or provision of laws and (iii) the receipt by the Company of any agreement, statement or other evidence that the Company may require to satisfy itself that the issuance of Stock to be purchased pursuant to the exercise of Stock Options under the Plan and any subsequent resale of the shares of Stock will be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In the event the Optionee chooses to pay the purchase price by previously-owned shares of Stock through the attestation method, the number of shares of Stock transferred to the Optionee upon the exercise of the Stock Option shall be net of the shares of Stock attested to.

 

(b) The shares of Stock purchased upon exercise of this Stock Option shall be transferred to the Optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent upon compliance to the satisfaction of the Administrator with all requirements under applicable laws or regulations in connection with such transfer and with the requirements hereof and of the Plan. The determination of the Administrator as to such compliance shall be final and binding on the Optionee. The Optionee shall not be deemed to be the holder of, or to have any of the rights of a holder with respect to, any shares of Stock subject to this Stock Option unless and until this Stock Option shall have been exercised pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company or the transfer agent shall have transferred the shares to the Optionee, and the Optionee’s name shall have been entered as the stockholder of record on the books of the Company. Thereupon, the Optionee shall have full voting, dividend and other ownership rights with respect to such shares of Stock.

 

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(c) Notwithstanding any other provision hereof or of the Plan, no portion of this Stock Option shall be exercisable after the Expiration Date hereof.

 

3. Termination of Service Relationship. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary (as defined in the Plan) is terminated, the period within which to exercise the Stock Option may be subject to earlier termination as set forth below.

 

(a) Termination Due to Death. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates due to the Optionee’s death, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date, to the extent exercisable on the date of such termination, may thereafter be exercised by the Optionee’s legal representative or legatee for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of termination due to death or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of death shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.

 

(b) Termination Due to Disability. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates due to the Optionee’s disability (as determined by the Administrator), any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date, to the extent exercisable on the date of such termination, may thereafter be exercised by the Optionee for a period of twelve (12) months from the date the Optionee’s Service Relationship is terminated due to the Optionee’s disability or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of the termination of the Optionee’s Service Relationship due to the Optionee’s disability shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.

 

(c) Termination for Cause. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates for Cause, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date shall terminate immediately and be of no further force and effect. For purposes hereof, “Cause” shall mean, unless otherwise provided in an employment or service agreement between the Company and the Optionee, a determination by the Administrator that the Optionee shall be dismissed as a result of (i) any material breach by the Optionee of any agreement between the Optionee and the Company; (ii) the conviction of, indictment for or plea of nolo contendere by the Optionee to a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; or (iii) any material misconduct or willful and deliberate non-performance (other than by reason of disability) by the Optionee of the Optionee’s duties to the Company.

 

(d) Other Termination. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates for any reason other than the Optionee’s death, the Optionee’s disability, or Cause, and unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date may be exercised, to the extent exercisable on the date of termination, for a period of three (3) months from the date of termination or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of termination shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.

 

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The Administrator’s determination of the reason for termination of the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary shall be conclusive and binding on the Optionee and his or her representatives or legatees.

 

4. Incorporation of Plan. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Stock Option shall be subject to and governed by all the terms and conditions of the Plan, including the powers of the Administrator set forth in Section 2(b) of the Plan. Capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning specified in the Plan, unless a different meaning is specified herein.

 

5. Transferability. This Agreement is personal to the Optionee, is non-assignable and is not transferable in any manner, by operation of law or otherwise, other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. This Stock Option is exercisable, during the Optionee’s lifetime, only by the Optionee, and thereafter, only by the Optionee’s legal representative or legatee.

 

6. Status of the Stock Option. This Stock Option is intended to qualify as an “incentive stock option” under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), but the Company does not represent or warrant that this Stock Option qualifies as such. The Optionee should consult with his or her own tax advisors regarding the tax effects of this Stock Option and the requirements necessary to obtain favorable income tax treatment under Section 422 of the Code, including, but not limited to, holding period requirements and that this Stock Option must be exercised within three (3) months after termination of employment as an employee (or twelve (12) months in the case of death or disability) to qualify as an “incentive stock option”. To the extent any portion of this Stock Option does not so qualify as an “incentive stock option,” such portion shall be deemed to be a non-qualified stock option. If the Optionee intends to dispose or does dispose (whether by sale, gift, transfer or otherwise) of any Option Shares within the one-year period beginning on the date after the transfer of such shares to him or her, or within the two-year period beginning on the day after the grant of this Stock Option, he or she will so notify the Company within 30 days after such disposition.

 

7. Tax Withholding. The Optionee shall, not later than the date as of which the exercise of this Stock Option becomes a taxable event for Federal income tax purposes, pay to the Company or make arrangements satisfactory to the Administrator for payment of any Federal, state and local taxes required by law to be withheld on account of such taxable event. The Company shall have the authority to cause the required tax withholding obligation to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by (i) withholding from shares of Stock to be issued to the Optionee a number of shares of Stock with an aggregate Fair Market Value that would satisfy the withholding amount due; or (ii) causing its transfer agent to sell from the number of shares of Stock to be issued to the Optionee, the number of shares of Stock necessary to satisfy the Federal, state and local taxes required by law to be withheld from the Optionee on account of such transfer.

 

8. No Obligation to Continue Service Relationship. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is obligated by or as a result of the Plan or this Agreement to continue the Optionee in a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary and neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall interfere in any way with the right of the Company or any Subsidiary to terminate the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary at any time.

 

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9. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to this Stock Option and supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties concerning such subject matter.

 

10. Data Privacy Consent. In order to administer the Plan and this Agreement and to implement or structure future equity grants, the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates and certain agents thereof (together, the “Relevant Companies”) may process any and all personal or professional data, including but not limited to Social Security or other identification number, home address and telephone number, date of birth and other information that is necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan and/or this Agreement (the “Relevant Information”). By entering into this Agreement, the Optionee (i) authorizes the Company to collect, process, register and transfer to the Relevant Companies all Relevant Information; (ii) waives any privacy rights the Optionee may have with respect to the Relevant Information; (iii) authorizes the Relevant Companies to store and transmit such information in electronic form; and (iv) authorizes the transfer of the Relevant Information to any jurisdiction in which the Relevant Companies consider appropriate. The Optionee shall have access to, and the right to change, the Relevant Information. Relevant Information will only be used in accordance with applicable law.

 

11. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be mailed or delivered to the Company at its principal place of business and shall be mailed or delivered to the Optionee at the address on file with the Company or, in either case, at such other address as one party may subsequently furnish to the other party in writing.

 

12. [Clawback Acknowledgement. The Optionee acknowledges that the Optionee may become subject to the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Compensation Recovery Policy adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 promulgated under the Exchange Act and Nasdaq Rule 5608, or any successor rule (the “Clawback Policy”). The Optionee understands that if the Optionee is or becomes subject to the Clawback Policy, the Company and/or the Board shall be entitled to recover all Erroneously Awarded Compensation (as defined in the Clawback Policy) from the Optionee pursuant to such means as the Company and/or the Board may elect. The Optionee agrees that the Optionee shall take all required action to enable such recovery. The Optionee understands that such recovery may be sought and occur after the Optionee’s employment or service with the Company terminates. The Optionee further agrees that the Optionee is not entitled to indemnification for any Erroneously Awarded Compensation or for any claim or losses arising out of or in any way related to Erroneously Awarded Compensation recovered pursuant to the Clawback Policy and, to the extent any agreement or organizational document purports to provide otherwise, the Optionee hereby irrevocably agrees to forego such indemnification. The Optionee acknowledges and agrees that the Optionee has received and has had an opportunity to review the Clawback Policy. Any action by the Company to recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation under the Clawback Policy from the Optionee shall not, whether alone or in combination with any other action, event or condition, be deemed (i) an event giving rise to a right to resign for a Good Reason (as defined in the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Executive Severance Plan) or serve as a basis for a claim of constructive termination under any benefits or compensation arrangement applicable to the Optionee, or (ii) to constitute a breach of a contract or other arrangement to which the Optionee is a party. This Section 12 is a material term of this Agreement.]1

 

 

1 For Section 16 officers only.

 

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  BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.
   
  By:  
    Title:                

 

The foregoing Agreement is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions thereof hereby agreed to by the undersigned. Electronic acceptance of this Agreement pursuant to the Company’s instructions to the Optionee (including through an online acceptance process) is acceptable.

 

Dated:       
    Optionee’s Signature
     
    Optionee’s name and address:
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

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NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT FOR COMPANY CONSULTANTS UNDER THE BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. 2025 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN

 

Name of Optionee:      
       
No. of Option Shares:      
       
Option Exercise Price per Share:   $  
    [FMV on Grant Date]  
       
Grant Date:      
       
Expiration Date:      
    [No more than 10 years]  

 

Pursuant to the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan as amended through the date hereof (the “Plan”), BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby grants to the Optionee named above, who is a Consultant of the Company, an option (the “Stock Option”) to purchase on or prior to the Expiration Date specified above all or part of the number of shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Stock”), of the Company specified above at the Option Exercise Price per Share specified above subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Plan. This Stock Option is not intended to be an “incentive stock option” under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

1. Exercisability Schedule. No portion of this Stock Option may be exercised until such portion shall have become exercisable. Except as set forth below, and subject to the discretion of the Administrator (as defined in Section 2 of the Plan) to accelerate the exercisability schedule hereunder, this Stock Option shall be exercisable as follows: __________________________, so long as the Optionee continues to have a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary on such dates.

 

Incremental Number of
Option Shares Exercisable*
  Exercisability Date
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________

 

Once exercisable, this Stock Option shall continue to be exercisable at any time or times prior to the close of business on the Expiration Date, subject to the provisions hereof and of the Plan.

 

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2. Manner of Exercise.

 

(a) The Optionee may exercise this Stock Option only in the following manner: from time to time on or prior to the Expiration Date of this Stock Option, the Optionee may give written notice to the Administrator of his or her election to purchase some or all of the Option Shares purchasable at the time of such notice. This notice shall specify the number of Option Shares to be purchased.

 

Payment of the purchase price for the Option Shares may be made by one or more of the following methods: (i) in cash, by certified or bank check or other instrument acceptable to the Administrator; (ii) through the delivery (or attestation to the ownership) of shares of Stock that have been purchased by the Optionee on the open market or that are beneficially owned by the Optionee and are not then subject to any restrictions under any Company plan and that otherwise satisfy any holding periods as may be required by the Administrator; (iii) by the Optionee delivering to the Company a properly executed exercise notice together with irrevocable instructions to a broker to promptly deliver to the Company cash or a check payable and acceptable to the Company to pay the option purchase price, provided that in the event the Optionee chooses to pay the option purchase price as so provided, the Optionee and the broker shall comply with such procedures and enter into such agreements of indemnity and other agreements as the Administrator shall prescribe as a condition of such payment procedure; (iv) by a “net exercise” arrangement pursuant to which the Company will reduce the number of shares of Stock issuable upon exercise by the largest whole number of shares with a Fair Market Value that does not exceed the aggregate exercise price; or (v) a combination of (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above. Payment instruments will be received subject to collection.

 

The transfer to the Optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent of the Option Shares will be contingent upon (i) the Company’s receipt from the Optionee of the full purchase price for the Option Shares, as set forth above, (ii) the fulfillment of any other requirements contained herein or in the Plan or in any other agreement or provision of laws and (iii) the receipt by the Company of any agreement, statement or other evidence that the Company may require to satisfy itself that the issuance of Stock to be purchased pursuant to the exercise of Stock Options under the Plan and any subsequent resale of the shares of Stock will be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In the event the Optionee chooses to pay the purchase price by previously-owned shares of Stock through the attestation method, the number of shares of Stock transferred to the Optionee upon the exercise of the Stock Option shall be net of the Shares attested to.

 

(b) The shares of Stock purchased upon exercise of this Stock Option shall be transferred to the Optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent upon compliance to the satisfaction of the Administrator with all requirements under applicable laws or regulations in connection with such transfer and with the requirements hereof and of the Plan. The determination of the Administrator as to such compliance shall be final and binding on the Optionee. The Optionee shall not be deemed to be the holder of, or to have any of the rights of a holder with respect to, any shares of Stock subject to this Stock Option unless and until this Stock Option shall have been exercised pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company or the transfer agent shall have transferred the shares to the Optionee, and the Optionee’s name shall have been entered as the stockholder of record on the books of the Company. Thereupon, the Optionee shall have full voting, dividend and other ownership rights with respect to such shares of Stock.

 

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(c) Notwithstanding any other provision hereof or of the Plan, no portion of this Stock Option shall be exercisable after the Expiration Date hereof.

 

3. Termination of Service Relationship. Except as may otherwise be provided by the Administrator, if the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary is terminated, the period within which to exercise the Stock Option may be subject to earlier termination as set forth below.

 

(a) Termination Due to Death. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates due to the Optionee’s death, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date, to the extent exercisable on the date of death, may thereafter be exercised by the Optionee’s legal representative or legatee for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of termination due to death or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of termination shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.

 

(b) Termination Due to Disability. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates due to the Optionee’s disability (as determined by the Administrator), any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date, to the extent exercisable on the date of such termination, may thereafter be exercised by the Optionee for a period of twelve (12) months from the date the Optionee’s Service Relationship is terminated due to disability or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of the termination of the Optionee’s Service Relationship due to disability shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.

 

(c) Termination for Cause. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates for Cause, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date shall terminate immediately and be of no further force and effect. For purposes hereof, “Cause” shall mean, unless otherwise provided in an employment or other service agreement between the Company and the Optionee, a determination by the Administrator that the Optionee shall be dismissed as a result of (i) any material breach by the Optionee of any agreement between the Optionee and the Company; (ii) the conviction of, indictment for or plea of nolo contendere by the Optionee to a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; or (iii) any material misconduct or willful and deliberate non-performance (other than by reason of disability) by the Optionee of the Optionee’s duties to the Company.

 

(d) Other Termination. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates for any reason other than the Optionee’s death, the Optionee’s disability or Cause, and unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date may be exercised, to the extent exercisable on the date of termination, for a period of three (3) months from the date of termination or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date the Optionee ceases to be a Consultant shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.

 

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4. Incorporation of Plan. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Stock Option shall be subject to and governed by all the terms and conditions of the Plan, including the powers of the Administrator set forth in Section 2(b) of the Plan. Capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning specified in the Plan, unless a different meaning is specified herein.

 

5. Transferability. This Agreement is personal to the Optionee, is non-assignable and is not transferable in any manner, by operation of law or otherwise, other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. This Stock Option is exercisable, during the Optionee’s lifetime, only by the Optionee, and thereafter, only by the Optionee’s legal representative or legatee.

 

6. No Obligation to Continue Service Relationship. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is obligated by or as a result of the Plan or this Agreement to continue the Optionee in a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary and neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall interfere in any way with the right of the Company or any Subsidiary to terminate the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary at any time.

 

7. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to this Stock Option and supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties concerning such subject matter.

 

8. Data Privacy Consent. In order to administer the Plan and this Agreement and to implement or structure future equity grants, the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates and certain agents thereof (together, the “Relevant Companies”) may process any and all personal or professional data, including but not limited to Social Security or other identification number, home address and telephone number, date of birth and other information that is necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan and/or this Agreement (the “Relevant Information”). By entering into this Agreement, the Optionee (i) authorizes the Company to collect, process, register and transfer to the Relevant Companies all Relevant Information; (ii) waives any privacy rights the Optionee may have with respect to the Relevant Information; (iii) authorizes the Relevant Companies to store and transmit such information in electronic form; and (iv) authorizes the transfer of the Relevant Information to any jurisdiction in which the Relevant Companies consider appropriate. The Optionee shall have access to, and the right to change, the Relevant Information. Relevant Information will only be used in accordance with applicable law.

 

9. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be mailed or delivered to the Company at its principal place of business and shall be mailed or delivered to the Optionee at the address on file with the Company or, in either case, at such other address as one party may subsequently furnish to the other party in writing.

 

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  BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.
   
  By:  
    Title:                

 

The foregoing Agreement is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions thereof hereby agreed to by the undersigned. Electronic acceptance of this Agreement pursuant to the Company’s instructions to the Optionee (including through an online acceptance process) is acceptable.

 

Dated:       
    Optionee’s Signature
     
    Optionee’s name and address:
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

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NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT FOR COMPANY EMPLOYEES UNDER THE BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. 2025 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN

 

Name of Optionee:      
       
No. of Option Shares:      
       
Option Exercise Price per Share:   $  
    [FMV on Grant Date]  
       
Grant Date:      
       
Expiration Date:      

 

Pursuant to the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan as amended through the date hereof (the “Plan”), BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby grants to the Optionee named above an option (the “Stock Option”) to purchase on or prior to the Expiration Date specified above all or part of the number of shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Stock”) of the Company specified above at the Option Exercise Price per Share specified above subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Plan. This Stock Option is not intended to be an “incentive stock option” under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

1. Exercisability Schedule. No portion of this Stock Option may be exercised until such portion shall have become exercisable. Except as set forth below, and subject to the discretion of the Administrator (as defined in Section 2 of the Plan) to accelerate the exercisability schedule hereunder, this Stock Option shall be exercisable as follows: __________________________, so long as Optionee continues to have a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary on such dates

 

Incremental Number of
Option Shares Exercisable
  Exercisability Date
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________

 

Once exercisable, this Stock Option shall continue to be exercisable at any time or times prior to the close of business on the Expiration Date, subject to the provisions hereof and of the Plan.

 

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2. Manner of Exercise.

 

(a) The Optionee may exercise this Stock Option only in the following manner: from time to time on or prior to the Expiration Date of this Stock Option, the Optionee may give written notice to the Administrator of his or her election to purchase some or all of the Option Shares purchasable at the time of such notice. This notice shall specify the number of Option Shares to be purchased.

 

Payment of the purchase price for the Option Shares may be made by one or more of the following methods: (i) in cash, by certified or bank check or other instrument acceptable to the Administrator; (ii) through the delivery (or attestation to the ownership) of shares of Stock that have been purchased by the Optionee on the open market or that are beneficially owned by the Optionee and are not then subject to any restrictions under any Company plan and that otherwise satisfy any holding periods as may be required by the Administrator; (iii) by the Optionee delivering to the Company a properly executed exercise notice together with irrevocable instructions to a broker to promptly deliver to the Company cash or a check payable and acceptable to the Company to pay the option purchase price, provided that in the event the Optionee chooses to pay the option purchase price as so provided, the Optionee and the broker shall comply with such procedures and enter into such agreements of indemnity and other agreements as the Administrator shall prescribe as a condition of such payment procedure; (iv) by a “net exercise” arrangement pursuant to which the Company will reduce the number of shares of Stock issuable upon exercise by the largest whole number of shares with a Fair Market Value that does not exceed the aggregate exercise price; or (v) a combination of (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above. Payment instruments will be received subject to collection.

 

The transfer to the Optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent of the Option Shares will be contingent upon (i) the Company’s receipt from the Optionee of the full purchase price for the Option Shares, as set forth above, (ii) the fulfillment of any other requirements contained herein or in the Plan or in any other agreement or provision of laws, and (iii) the receipt by the Company of any agreement, statement or other evidence that the Company may require to satisfy itself that the issuance of Stock to be purchased pursuant to the exercise of Stock Options under the Plan and any subsequent resale of the shares of Stock will be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In the event the Optionee chooses to pay the purchase price by previously-owned shares of Stock through the attestation method, the number of shares of Stock transferred to the Optionee upon the exercise of the Stock Option shall be net of the shares of Stock attested to.

 

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(b) The shares of Stock purchased upon exercise of this Stock Option shall be transferred to the Optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent upon compliance to the satisfaction of the Administrator with all requirements under applicable laws or regulations in connection with such transfer and with the requirements hereof and of the Plan. The determination of the Administrator as to such compliance shall be final and binding on the Optionee. The Optionee shall not be deemed to be the holder of, or to have any of the rights of a holder with respect to, any shares of Stock subject to this Stock Option unless and until this Stock Option shall have been exercised pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company or the transfer agent shall have transferred the shares to the Optionee, and the Optionee’s name shall have been entered as the stockholder of record on the books of the Company. Thereupon, the Optionee shall have full voting, dividend and other ownership rights with respect to such shares of Stock.

 

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision hereof or of the Plan, no portion of this Stock Option shall be exercisable after the Expiration Date hereof.

 

3. Termination of Service Relationship. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary (as defined in the Plan) is terminated, the period within which to exercise the Stock Option may be subject to earlier termination as set forth below.

 

(a) Termination Due to Death. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates due to the Optionee’s death, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date, to the extent exercisable on the date of termination due to death, may thereafter be exercised by the Optionee’s legal representative or legatee for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of termination due to death or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of termination due to death shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.

 

(b) Termination Due to Disability. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates due to the Optionee’s disability (as determined by the Administrator), any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date, to the extent exercisable on the date of such termination, may thereafter be exercised by the Optionee for a period of twelve (12) months from the date the Optionee’s Service Relationship is terminated due to disability or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of the termination of the Optionee’s Service Relationship due to disability shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.

 

(c) Termination for Cause. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates for Cause, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date shall terminate immediately and be of no further force and effect. For purposes hereof, “Cause” shall mean, unless otherwise provided in an employment or other service agreement between the Company and the Optionee, a determination by the Administrator that the Optionee shall be dismissed as a result of (i) any material breach by the Optionee of any agreement between the Optionee and the Company; (ii) the conviction of, indictment for or plea of nolo contendere by the Optionee to a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; or (iii) any material misconduct or willful and deliberate non-performance (other than by reason of disability) by the Optionee of the Optionee’s duties to the Company.

 

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(d) Other Termination. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates for any reason other than the Optionee’s death, the Optionee’s disability or Cause, and unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date may be exercised, to the extent exercisable on the date of termination, for a period of three (3) months from the date of termination or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of termination shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.

 

The Administrator’s determination of the reason for termination of the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary shall be conclusive and binding on the Optionee and his or her representatives or legatees.

 

4. Incorporation of Plan. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Stock Option shall be subject to and governed by all the terms and conditions of the Plan, including the powers of the Administrator set forth in Section 2(b) of the Plan. Capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning specified in the Plan, unless a different meaning is specified herein.

 

5. Transferability. This Agreement is personal to the Optionee, is non-assignable and is not transferable in any manner, by operation of law or otherwise, other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. This Stock Option is exercisable, during the Optionee’s lifetime, only by the Optionee, and thereafter, only by the Optionee’s legal representative or legatee.

 

6. Tax Withholding. The Optionee shall, not later than the date as of which the exercise of this Stock Option becomes a taxable event for Federal income tax purposes, pay to the Company or make arrangements satisfactory to the Administrator for payment of any Federal, state and local taxes required by law to be withheld on account of such taxable event. The Company shall have the authority to cause the required tax withholding obligation to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by (i) withholding from shares of Stock to be issued to the Optionee a number of shares of Stock with an aggregate Fair Market Value that would satisfy the withholding amount due; or (ii) causing its transfer agent to sell from the number of shares of Stock to be issued to the Optionee, the number of shares of Stock necessary to satisfy the Federal, state and local taxes required by law to be withheld from the Optionee on account of such transfer.

 

7. No Obligation to Continue Service Relationship. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is obligated by or as a result of the Plan or this Agreement to continue the Optionee in a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary and neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall interfere in any way with the right of the Company or any Subsidiary to terminate the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary at any time.

 

8. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to this Stock Option and supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties concerning such subject matter.

 

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9. Data Privacy Consent. In order to administer the Plan and this Agreement and to implement or structure future equity grants, the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates and certain agents thereof (together, the “Relevant Companies”) may process any and all personal or professional data, including but not limited to, Social Security or other identification number, home address and telephone number, date of birth and other information that is necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan and/or this Agreement (the “Relevant Information”). By entering into this Agreement, the Optionee (i) authorizes the Company to collect, process, register and transfer to the Relevant Companies all Relevant Information; (ii) waives any privacy rights the Optionee may have with respect to the Relevant Information; (iii) authorizes the Relevant Companies to store and transmit such information in electronic form; and (iv) authorizes the transfer of the Relevant Information to any jurisdiction in which the Relevant Companies consider appropriate. The Optionee shall have access to, and the right to change, the Relevant Information. Relevant Information will only be used in accordance with applicable law.

 

10. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be mailed or delivered to the Company at its principal place of business and shall be mailed or delivered to the Optionee at the address on file with the Company or, in either case, at such other address as one party may subsequently furnish to the other party in writing.

 

11. [Clawback Acknowledgement. The Optionee acknowledges that the Optionee may become subject to the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Compensation Recovery Policy adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 promulgated under the Exchange Act and Nasdaq Rule 5608, or any successor rule (the “Clawback Policy”). The Optionee understands that if the Optionee is or becomes subject to the Clawback Policy, the Company and/or the Board shall be entitled to recover all Erroneously Awarded Compensation (as defined in the Clawback Policy) from the Optionee pursuant to such means as the Company and/or the Board may elect. The Optionee agrees that the Optionee shall take all required action to enable such recovery. The Optionee understands that such recovery may be sought and occur after the Optionee’s employment or service with the Company terminates. The Optionee further agrees that the Optionee is not entitled to indemnification for any Erroneously Awarded Compensation or for any claim or losses arising out of or in any way related to Erroneously Awarded Compensation recovered pursuant to the Clawback Policy and, to the extent any agreement or organizational document purports to provide otherwise, the Optionee hereby irrevocably agrees to forego such indemnification. The Optionee acknowledges and agrees that the Optionee has received and has had an opportunity to review the Clawback Policy. Any action by the Company to recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation under the Clawback Policy from the Optionee shall not, whether alone or in combination with any other action, event or condition, be deemed (i) an event giving rise to a right to resign for a Good Reason (as defined in BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Executive Severance Plan) or serve as a basis for a claim of constructive termination under any benefits or compensation arrangement applicable to the Optionee, or (ii) to constitute a breach of a contract or other arrangement to which the Optionee is a party. This Section 11 is a material term of this Agreement.]1

 

 

1 For Section 16 officers only.

 

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  BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.
   
  By:  
    Title:                

 

The foregoing Agreement is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions thereof hereby agreed to by the undersigned. Electronic acceptance of this Agreement pursuant to the Company’s instructions to the Optionee (including through an online acceptance process) is acceptable.

 

Dated:       
    Optionee’s Signature
     
    Optionee’s name and address:
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

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NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT FOR COMPANY NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS UNDER THE BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. 2025 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN

 

Name of Optionee:      
       
No. of Option Shares:      
       
Option Exercise Price per Share:   $  
    [FMV on Grant Date]  
       
Grant Date:      
       
Expiration Date:      
    [No more than 10 years]  

 

Pursuant to the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan as amended through the date hereof (the “Plan”), BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby grants to the Optionee named above, who is a Non-Employee Director of the Company but is not an employee of the Company, an option (the “Stock Option”) to purchase on or prior to the Expiration Date specified above all or part of the number of shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Stock”), of the Company specified above at the Option Exercise Price per Share specified above subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Plan. This Stock Option is not intended to be an “incentive stock option” under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

1. Exercisability Schedule. No portion of this Stock Option may be exercised until such portion shall have become exercisable. Except as set forth below, and subject to the discretion of the Administrator (as defined in Section 2 of the Plan) to accelerate the exercisability schedule hereunder, this Stock Option shall be exercisable as follows: __________________________, so long as the Optionee continues to have a Service Relationship on such dates.

 

Incremental Number of
Option Shares Exercisable
  Exercisability Date
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Sale Event, 100% of the then-outstanding and unvested Option Shares shall immediately be deemed vested and exercisable on the date of such Sale Event; provided, that the Optionee remains in service as a member of the Board until the date of such Sale Event. Once exercisable, this Stock Option shall continue to be exercisable at any time or times prior to the close of business on the Expiration Date, subject to the provisions hereof and of the Plan.

 

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2. Manner of Exercise.

 

(a) The Optionee may exercise this Stock Option only in the following manner: from time to time on or prior to the Expiration Date of this Stock Option, the Optionee may give written notice to the Administrator of his or her election to purchase some or all of the Option Shares purchasable at the time of such notice. This notice shall specify the number of Option Shares to be purchased.

 

Payment of the purchase price for the Option Shares may be made by one or more of the following methods: (i) in cash, by certified or bank check or other instrument acceptable to the Administrator; (ii) through the delivery (or attestation to the ownership) of shares of Stock that have been purchased by the Optionee on the open market or that are beneficially owned by the Optionee and are not then subject to any restrictions under any Company plan and that otherwise satisfy any holding periods as may be required by the Administrator; (iii) by the Optionee delivering to the Company a properly executed exercise notice together with irrevocable instructions to a broker to promptly deliver to the Company cash or a check payable and acceptable to the Company to pay the option purchase price, provided that in the event the Optionee chooses to pay the option purchase price as so provided, the Optionee and the broker shall comply with such procedures and enter into such agreements of indemnity and other agreements as the Administrator shall prescribe as a condition of such payment procedure; (iv) by a “net exercise” arrangement pursuant to which the Company will reduce the number of shares of Stock issuable upon exercise by the largest whole number of shares with a Fair Market Value that does not exceed the aggregate exercise price; or (v) a combination of (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above. Payment instruments will be received subject to collection.

 

The transfer to the Optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent of the Option Shares will be contingent upon (i) the Company’s receipt from the Optionee of the full purchase price for the Option Shares, as set forth above, (ii) the fulfillment of any other requirements contained herein or in the Plan or in any other agreement or provision of laws and (iii) the receipt by the Company of any agreement, statement or other evidence that the Company may require to satisfy itself that the issuance of Stock to be purchased pursuant to the exercise of Stock Options under the Plan and any subsequent resale of the shares of Stock will be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In the event the Optionee chooses to pay the purchase price by previously-owned shares of Stock through the attestation method, the number of shares of Stock transferred to the Optionee upon the exercise of the Stock Option shall be net of the Shares attested to.

 

(b) The shares of Stock purchased upon exercise of this Stock Option shall be transferred to the Optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent upon compliance to the satisfaction of the Administrator with all requirements under applicable laws or regulations in connection with such transfer and with the requirements hereof and of the Plan. The determination of the Administrator as to such compliance shall be final and binding on the Optionee. The Optionee shall not be deemed to be the holder of, or to have any of the rights of a holder with respect to, any shares of Stock subject to this Stock Option unless and until this Stock Option shall have been exercised pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company or the transfer agent shall have transferred the shares to the Optionee, and the Optionee’s name shall have been entered as the stockholder of record on the books of the Company. Thereupon, the Optionee shall have full voting, dividend and other ownership rights with respect to such shares of Stock.

 

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision hereof or of the Plan, no portion of this Stock Option shall be exercisable after the Expiration Date hereof.

 

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3. Termination of Service Relationship. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company, the period within which to exercise the Stock Option may be subject to earlier termination as set forth below.

 

(a) Termination Due to Death. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates due to the Optionee’s death, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date, to the extent exercisable on the date of termination, may thereafter be exercised by the Optionee’s legal representative or legatee for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of termination due to death or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of death shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.

 

(b) Termination Due to Disability. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates due to the Optionee’s disability (as determined by the Administrator), any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date, to the extent exercisable on the date of such termination, may thereafter be exercised by the Optionee for a period of twelve (12) months from the date the Optionee’s Service Relationship is terminated due to disability or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of the termination of the Optionee’s Service Relationship due to disability shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.

 

(c) Termination for Cause. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates for Cause, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date shall terminate immediately and be of no further force and effect. For purposes hereof, “Cause” shall mean, unless otherwise provided in an employment or other service agreement between the Company and the Optionee, a determination by the Administrator that the Optionee shall be dismissed as a result of (i) any material breach by the Optionee of any agreement between the Optionee and the Company; (ii) the conviction of, indictment for or plea of nolo contendere by the Optionee to a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; or (iii) any material misconduct or willful and deliberate non-performance (other than by reason of disability) by the Optionee of the Optionee’s duties to the Company.

 

(d) Other Termination. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates for any reason other than the Optionee’s death, the Optionee’s disability or Cause, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date may be exercised, to the extent exercisable on the date of termination, for a period of three (3) months from the date of termination or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of termination shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.

 

4. Incorporation of Plan. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Stock Option shall be subject to and governed by all the terms and conditions of the Plan, including the powers of the Administrator set forth in Section 2(b) of the Plan. Capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning specified in the Plan, unless a different meaning is specified herein.

 

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5. Transferability. This Agreement is personal to the Optionee, is non-assignable and is not transferable in any manner, by operation of law or otherwise, other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. This Stock Option is exercisable, during the Optionee’s lifetime, only by the Optionee, and thereafter, only by the Optionee’s legal representative or legatee.

 

6. No Obligation to Continue Service Relationship. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is obligated by or as a result of the Plan or this Agreement to continue the Optionee in a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary and neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall interfere in any way with the right of the Company or any Subsidiary to terminate the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary at any time.

 

7. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to this Stock Option and supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties concerning such subject matter.

 

8. Data Privacy Consent. In order to administer the Plan and this Agreement and to implement or structure future equity grants, the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates and certain agents thereof (together, the “Relevant Companies”) may process any and all personal or professional data, including but not limited to Social Security or other identification number, home address and telephone number, date of birth and other information that is necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan and/or this Agreement (the “Relevant Information”). By entering into this Agreement, the Optionee (i) authorizes the Company to collect, process, register and transfer to the Relevant Companies all Relevant Information; (ii) waives any privacy rights the Optionee may have with respect to the Relevant Information; (iii) authorizes the Relevant Companies to store and transmit such information in electronic form; and (iv) authorizes the transfer of the Relevant Information to any jurisdiction in which the Relevant Companies consider appropriate. The Optionee shall have access to, and the right to change, the Relevant Information. Relevant Information will only be used in accordance with applicable law.

 

9. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be mailed or delivered to the Company at its principal place of business and shall be mailed or delivered to the Optionee at the address on file with the Company or, in either case, at such other address as one party may subsequently furnish to the other party in writing.

 

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  BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.
   
  By:  
    Title:                

 

The foregoing Agreement is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions thereof hereby agreed to by the undersigned. Electronic acceptance of this Agreement pursuant to the Company’s instructions to the Optionee (including through an online acceptance process) is acceptable.

 

Dated:       
    Optionee’s Signature
     
    Optionee’s name and address:
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

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RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT

UNDER THE BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

2025 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN

 

Name of Grantee: _________________________________________________
   
No. of Shares: __________________________________
   
Grant Date: __________________________________

 

Pursuant to the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) as amended through the date hereof, BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby grants a Restricted Stock Award (an “Award”) to the Grantee named above. Upon acceptance of this Award, the Grantee shall receive the number of shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Stock”) of the Company specified above, subject to the restrictions and conditions set forth herein and in the Plan. The Company acknowledges the receipt from the Grantee of consideration with respect to the par value of the Stock in the form of cash, past or future services rendered to the Company by the Grantee or such other form of consideration as is acceptable to the Administrator.

 

1. Award. The shares of Restricted Stock awarded hereunder shall be issued and held by the Company’s transfer agent in book entry form, and the Grantee’s name shall be entered as the stockholder of record on the books of the Company. Thereupon, the Grantee shall have all the rights of a stockholder with respect to such shares, including voting and dividend rights, subject, however, to the restrictions and conditions specified in Paragraph 2 below. The Grantee shall (i) sign and deliver to the Company a copy of this Award Agreement and (ii) deliver to the Company a stock power endorsed in blank.

 

2. Restrictions and Conditions.

 

(a) Any book entries for the shares of Restricted Stock granted herein shall bear an appropriate legend, as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion, to the effect that such shares are subject to restrictions as set forth herein and in the Plan.

 

(b) Shares of Restricted Stock granted herein may not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered or disposed of by the Grantee prior to vesting.

 

(c) If the Grantee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary is voluntarily or involuntarily terminated for any reason (including due to death or disability) prior to vesting of shares of Restricted Stock granted herein, all shares of Restricted Stock shall immediately and automatically be forfeited and returned to the Company.

 

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3. Vesting of Restricted Stock. The restrictions and conditions in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement shall lapse as follows: ____________________________ (each such date, a “Vesting Date”), so long as the Grantee continues to have a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary on such Dates. If a series of Vesting Dates is specified, then the restrictions and conditions in Paragraph 2 shall lapse only with respect to the number of shares of Restricted Stock specified as vested on such date.

 

Incremental Number of
Shares Vested
  Vesting Date
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________

 

Subsequent to such Vesting Date or Dates, the shares of Stock on which all restrictions and conditions have lapsed shall no longer be deemed Restricted Stock. The Administrator may at any time accelerate the vesting schedule specified in this Paragraph 3.

 

4. Dividends. Dividends on shares of Restricted Stock shall be paid currently to the Grantee.

 

5. Incorporation of Plan. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Award shall be subject to and governed by all the terms and conditions of the Plan, including the powers of the Administrator set forth in Section 2(b) of the Plan. Capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning specified in the Plan, unless a different meaning is specified herein.

 

6. Transferability. This Agreement is personal to the Grantee, is non-assignable and is not transferable in any manner, by operation of law or otherwise, other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution.

 

7. Tax Withholding. The Grantee shall, not later than the date as of which the receipt of this Award becomes a taxable event for Federal income tax purposes, pay to the Company or make arrangements satisfactory to the Administrator for payment of any Federal, state and local taxes required by law to be withheld on account of such taxable event. Except in the case where an election is made pursuant to Paragraph 8 below, the Company shall have the authority to cause the required tax withholding obligation to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by (i) withholding from shares of Stock to be issued or released by the transfer agent a number of shares of Stock with an aggregate Fair Market Value that would satisfy the withholding amount due; or (ii) causing its transfer agent to sell from the number of shares of Stock to be issued or released to the Grantee, the number of shares of Stock necessary to satisfy the Federal, state and local taxes required by law to be withheld from the Grantee on account of such transfer.

 

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8. Election Under Section 83(b). The Grantee and the Company hereby agree that the Grantee may, within 30 days following the Grant Date of this Award, file with the Internal Revenue Service and the Company an election under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. In the event the Grantee makes such an election, he or she agrees to provide a copy of the election to the Company. The Grantee acknowledges that he or she is responsible for obtaining the advice of his or her tax advisors with regard to the Section 83(b) election and that he or she is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents with regard to such election.

 

9. No Obligation to Continue Service Relationship. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is obligated by or as a result of the Plan or this Agreement to continue the Grantee in a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary and neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall interfere in any way with the right of the Company or any Subsidiary to terminate the Grantee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary at any time.

 

10. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to this Award and supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties concerning such subject matter.

 

11. Data Privacy Consent. In order to administer the Plan and this Agreement and to implement or structure future equity grants, the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates and certain agents thereof (together, the “Relevant Companies”) may process any and all personal or professional data, including but not limited to, Social Security or other identification number, home address and telephone number, date of birth and other information that is necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan and/or this Agreement (the “Relevant Information”). By entering into this Agreement, the Grantee (i) authorizes the Company to collect, process, register and transfer to the Relevant Companies all Relevant Information; (ii) waives any privacy rights the Grantee may have with respect to the Relevant Information; (iii) authorizes the Relevant Companies to store and transmit such information in electronic form; and (iv) authorizes the transfer of the Relevant Information to any jurisdiction in which the Relevant Companies consider appropriate. The Grantee shall have access to, and the right to change, the Relevant Information. Relevant Information will only be used in accordance with applicable law.

 

12. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be mailed or delivered to the Company at its principal place of business and shall be mailed or delivered to the Grantee at the address on file with the Company or, in either case, at such other address as one party may subsequently furnish to the other party in writing.

 

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13. [Clawback Acknowledgement. The Grantee acknowledges that the Grantee may become subject to the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Compensation Recovery Policy adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 promulgated under the Exchange Act and Nasdaq Rule 5608, or any successor rule (the “Clawback Policy”). The Grantee understands that if the Grantee is or becomes subject to the Clawback Policy, the Company and/or the Board shall be entitled to recover all Erroneously Awarded Compensation (as defined in the Clawback Policy) from the Grantee pursuant to such means as the Company and/or the Board may elect. The Grantee agrees that the Grantee shall take all required action to enable such recovery. The Grantee understands that such recovery may be sought and occur after the Grantee’s employment or service with the Company terminates. The Grantee further agrees that the Grantee is not entitled to indemnification for any Erroneously Awarded Compensation or for any claim or losses arising out of or in any way related to Erroneously Awarded Compensation recovered pursuant to the Clawback Policy and, to the extent any agreement or organizational document purports to provide otherwise, the Grantee hereby irrevocably agrees to forego such indemnification. The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that the Grantee has received and has had an opportunity to review the Clawback Policy. Any action by the Company to recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation under the Clawback Policy from the Grantee shall not, whether alone or in combination with any other action, event or condition, be deemed (i) an event giving rise to a right to resign for a Good Reason (as defined in the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Executive Severance Plan) or serve as a basis for a claim of constructive termination under any benefits or compensation arrangement applicable to the Grantee, or (ii) to constitute a breach of a contract or other arrangement to which the Grantee is a party. This Section 13 is a material term of this Agreement.]1

 

  BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.
   
  By:  
    Title:                

 

The foregoing Agreement is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions thereof hereby agreed to by the undersigned. Electronic acceptance of this Agreement pursuant to the Company’s instructions to the Grantee (including through an online acceptance process) is acceptable.

 

Dated:       
    Grantee’s Signature
     
    Grantee’s name and address:
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

 

1 For Section 16 officers only.

 

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RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT FOR COMPANY CONSULTANTS UNDER BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. 2025 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN

 

Name of Grantee: _________________________________________________
   
No. of Restricted Stock Units:  __________________________________
   
Grant Date: __________________________________

 

Pursuant to the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan as amended through the date hereof (the “Plan”), BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby grants an award of the number of Restricted Stock Units listed above (an “Award”) to the Grantee named above. Each Restricted Stock Unit shall relate to one share of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Stock”) of the Company.

 

1. Restrictions on Transfer of Award. This Award may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise encumbered or disposed of by the Grantee, and any shares of Stock issuable with respect to the Award may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise encumbered or disposed of until (i) the Restricted Stock Units have vested as provided in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement and (ii) shares of Stock have been issued to the Grantee in accordance with the terms of the Plan and this Agreement.

 

2. Vesting of Restricted Stock Units. The restrictions and conditions of Paragraph 1 of this Agreement shall lapse as follows: __________________________ (each such date, a “Vesting Date”), so long as the Grantee continues to have a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary on such Vesting Dates. If a series of Vesting Dates is specified, then the restrictions and conditions in Paragraph 1 shall lapse only with respect to the number of Restricted Stock Units specified as vested on such date.

 

Incremental Number of
Restricted Stock Units Vested
  Vesting Date
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________

 

The Administrator may at any time accelerate the vesting schedule specified in this Paragraph 2.

 

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3. Termination of Service Relationship. If the Grantee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates for any reason (including death or disability) prior to the satisfaction of the vesting conditions set forth in Paragraph 2 above, any Restricted Stock Units that have not vested as of such date shall automatically and without notice terminate and be forfeited, and neither the Grantee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns or personal representatives will thereafter have any further rights or interests in such unvested Restricted Stock Units.

 

4. Issuance of Shares of Stock. As soon as practicable following each Vesting Date (but in no event later than two and one-half months after the end of the year in which the Vesting Date occurs), the Company shall issue to the Grantee the number of shares of Stock equal to the aggregate number of Restricted Stock Units that have vested pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Agreement on such date and the Grantee shall thereafter have all the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to such shares.

 

5. Incorporation of Plan. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Agreement shall be subject to and governed by all the terms and conditions of the Plan, including the powers of the Administrator set forth in Section 2(b) of the Plan. Capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning specified in the Plan, unless a different meaning is specified herein.

 

6. Section 409A of the Code. This Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner that all provisions relating to the settlement of the Award are exempt from the requirements of Section 409A of the Code as “short-term deferrals” as described in Section 409A of the Code.

 

7. No Obligation to Continue Service Relationship. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is obligated by or as a result of the Plan or this Agreement to continue the Grantee in a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary and neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall interfere in any way with the right of the Company or any Subsidiary to terminate the Grantee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary at any time.

 

8. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to this Award and supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties concerning such subject matter.

 

9. Data Privacy Consent. In order to administer the Plan and this Agreement and to implement or structure future equity grants, the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates and certain agents thereof (together, the “Relevant Companies”) may process any and all personal or professional data, including but not limited to, Social Security or other identification number, home address and telephone number, date of birth and other information that is necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan and/or this Agreement (the “Relevant Information”). By entering into this Agreement, the Grantee (i) authorizes the Company to collect, process, register and transfer to the Relevant Companies all Relevant Information; (ii) waives any privacy rights the Grantee may have with respect to the Relevant Information; (iii) authorizes the Relevant Companies to store and transmit such information in electronic form; and (iv) authorizes the transfer of the Relevant Information to any jurisdiction in which the Relevant Companies consider appropriate. The Grantee shall have access to, and the right to change, the Relevant Information. Relevant Information will only be used in accordance with applicable law.

 

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10. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be mailed or delivered to the Company at its principal place of business and shall be mailed or delivered to the Grantee at the address on file with the Company or, in either case, at such other address as one party may subsequently furnish to the other party in writing.

 

  BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.
   
  By:  
    Title:                

 

The foregoing Agreement is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions thereof hereby agreed to by the undersigned. Electronic acceptance of this Agreement pursuant to the Company’s instructions to the Grantee (including through an online acceptance process) is acceptable.

 

Dated:       
    Grantee’s Signature
     
    Grantee’s name and address:
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

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RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT FOR COMPANY EMPLOYEES UNDER THE BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. 2025 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN

 

Name of Grantee: _________________________________________________
   
No. of Restricted Stock Units:  __________________________________
   
Grant Date: __________________________________

  

Pursuant to the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan as amended through the date hereof (the “Plan”), BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby grants an award of the number of Restricted Stock Units listed above (an “Award”) to the Grantee named above. Each Restricted Stock Unit shall relate to one share of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Stock”) of the Company.

 

1. Restrictions on Transfer of Award. This Award may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise encumbered or disposed of by the Grantee, and any shares of Stock issuable with respect to the Award may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise encumbered or disposed of until (i) the Restricted Stock Units have vested as provided in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement and (ii) shares of Stock have been issued to the Grantee in accordance with the terms of the Plan and this Agreement.

 

2. Vesting of Restricted Stock Units. The restrictions and conditions of Paragraph 1 of this Agreement shall lapse as follows: __________________________ (each such date, a “Vesting Date”), so long as the Grantee continues to have a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary on such Vesting Dates. If a series of Vesting Dates is specified, then the restrictions and conditions in Paragraph 1 shall lapse only with respect to the number of Restricted Stock Units specified as vested on such date.

 

Incremental Number of
Restricted Stock Units Vested
  Vesting Date
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________

 

The Administrator may at any time accelerate the vesting schedule specified in this Paragraph 2.

 

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3. Termination of Service Relationship. If the Grantee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates for any reason (including death or disability) prior to the satisfaction of the vesting conditions set forth in Paragraph 2 above, any Restricted Stock Units that have not vested as of such date shall automatically and without notice terminate and be forfeited, and neither the Grantee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns, or personal representatives will thereafter have any further rights or interests in such unvested Restricted Stock Units.

 

4. Issuance of Shares of Stock. As soon as practicable following each Vesting Date (but in no event later than two and one-half months after the end of the year in which the Vesting Date occurs), the Company shall issue to the Grantee the number of shares of Stock equal to the aggregate number of Restricted Stock Units that have vested pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Agreement on such date and the Grantee shall thereafter have all the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to such shares.

 

5. Incorporation of Plan. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Agreement shall be subject to and governed by all the terms and conditions of the Plan, including the powers of the Administrator set forth in Section 2(b) of the Plan. Capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning specified in the Plan, unless a different meaning is specified herein.

 

6. Tax Withholding. The Grantee shall, not later than the date as of which the receipt of this Award becomes a taxable event for Federal income tax purposes, pay to the Company or make arrangements satisfactory to the Administrator for payment of any Federal, state and local taxes required by law to be withheld on account of such taxable event. The Company shall have the authority to cause the required tax withholding obligation to be satisfied, in whole or in part, by (i) withholding from shares of Stock to be issued to the Grantee a number of shares of Stock with an aggregate Fair Market Value that would satisfy the withholding amount due; or (ii) causing its transfer agent to sell from the number of shares of Stock to be issued to the Grantee, the number of shares of Stock necessary to satisfy the Federal, state and local taxes required by law to be withheld from the Grantee on account of such transfer.

 

7. Section 409A of the Code. This Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner that all provisions relating to the settlement of the Award are exempt from the requirements of Section 409A of the Code as “short-term deferrals” as described in Section 409A of the Code.

 

8. No Obligation to Continue Service Relationship. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is obligated by or as a result of the Plan or this Agreement to continue the Grantee in a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary and neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall interfere in any way with the right of the Company or any Subsidiary to terminate the Grantee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary at any time.

 

9. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to this Award and supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties concerning such subject matter.

 

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10. Data Privacy Consent. In order to administer the Plan and this Agreement and to implement or structure future equity grants, the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates and certain agents thereof (together, the “Relevant Companies”) may process any and all personal or professional data, including but not limited to, Social Security or other identification number, home address and telephone number, date of birth and other information that is necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan and/or this Agreement (the “Relevant Information”). By entering into this Agreement, the Grantee (i) authorizes the Company to collect, process, register and transfer to the Relevant Companies all Relevant Information; (ii) waives any privacy rights the Grantee may have with respect to the Relevant Information; (iii) authorizes the Relevant Companies to store and transmit such information in electronic form; and (iv) authorizes the transfer of the Relevant Information to any jurisdiction in which the Relevant Companies consider appropriate. The Grantee shall have access to, and the right to change, the Relevant Information. Relevant Information will only be used in accordance with applicable law.

 

11. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be mailed or delivered to the Company at its principal place of business and shall be mailed or delivered to the Grantee at the address on file with the Company or, in either case, at such other address as one party may subsequently furnish to the other party in writing.

 

12. [Clawback Acknowledgement. The Grantee acknowledges that the Grantee may become subject to the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Compensation Recovery Policy adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 promulgated under the Exchange Act and Nasdaq Rule 5608, or any successor rule (the “Clawback Policy”). The Grantee understands that if the Grantee is or becomes subject to the Clawback Policy, the Company and/or the Board shall be entitled to recover all Erroneously Awarded Compensation (as defined in the Clawback Policy) from the Grantee pursuant to such means as the Company and/or the Board may elect. The Grantee agrees that the Grantee shall take all required action to enable such recovery. The Grantee understands that such recovery may be sought and occur after the Grantee’s employment or service with the Company terminates. The Grantee further agrees that the Grantee is not entitled to indemnification for any Erroneously Awarded Compensation or for any claim or losses arising out of or in any way related to Erroneously Awarded Compensation recovered pursuant to the Clawback Policy and, to the extent any agreement or organizational document purports to provide otherwise, the Grantee hereby irrevocably agrees to forego such indemnification. The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that the Grantee has received and has had an opportunity to review the Clawback Policy. Any action by the Company to recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation under the Clawback Policy from the Grantee shall not, whether alone or in combination with any other action, event or condition, be deemed (i) an event giving rise to a right to resign for a Good Reason (as defined in the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Executive Severance Plan) or serve as a basis for a claim of constructive termination under any benefits or compensation arrangement applicable to the Grantee, or (ii) to constitute a breach of a contract or other arrangement to which the Grantee is a party. This Section 12 is a material term of this Agreement.]1

 

 

1 For Section 16 officers only.

 

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  BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.
   
  By:  
    Title:                

 

The foregoing Agreement is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions thereof hereby agreed to by the undersigned. Electronic acceptance of this Agreement pursuant to the Company’s instructions to the Grantee (including through an online acceptance process) is acceptable.

 

Dated:       
    Grantee’s Signature
     
    Grantee’s name and address:
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

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RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS UNDER THE BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. 2025 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN

 

Name of Grantee: _________________________________________________
   
No. of Restricted Stock Units:  __________________________________
   
Grant Date: __________________________________

 

Pursuant to the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan as amended through the date hereof (the “Plan”), BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby grants an award of the number of Restricted Stock Units listed above (an “Award”) to the Grantee named above. Each Restricted Stock Unit shall relate to one share of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Stock”) of the Company.

 

1. Restrictions on Transfer of Award. This Award may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise encumbered or disposed of by the Grantee, and any shares of Stock issuable with respect to the Award may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise encumbered or disposed of until (i) the Restricted Stock Units have vested as provided in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement and (ii) shares of Stock have been issued to the Grantee in accordance with the terms of the Plan and this Agreement.

 

2. Vesting of Restricted Stock Units. The restrictions and conditions of Paragraph 1 of this Agreement shall lapse as follows: ________________________ (each such date, a “Vesting Date” ), so long as the Grantee continues to have a Service Relationship on such Vesting Dates. If a series of Vesting Dates is specified, then the restrictions and conditions in Paragraph 1 shall lapse only with respect to the number of Restricted Stock Units specified as vested on such date.

 

Incremental Number of
Restricted Stock Units Vested
  Vesting Date
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________
_____________ (___%)   ____________

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Sale Event, 100% of the then-outstanding and unvested Restricted Stock Units shall immediately be deemed vested on the date of such Sale Event; provided, that the Grantee remains in service as a member of the Board until the date of such Sale Event. The Administrator may at any time accelerate the vesting schedule specified in this Paragraph 2.

 

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3. Termination of Service Relationship. If the Grantee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary terminates for any reason (including death or disability) prior to the satisfaction of the vesting conditions set forth in Paragraph 2 above, any Restricted Stock Units that have not vested as of such date shall automatically and without notice terminate and be forfeited, and neither the Grantee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns or personal representatives will thereafter have any further rights or interests in such unvested Restricted Stock Units.

 

4. Issuance of Shares of Stock. As soon as practicable following each Vesting Date (but in no event later than two and one-half months after the end of the year in which the Vesting Date occurs), the Company shall issue to the Grantee the number of shares of Stock equal to the aggregate number of Restricted Stock Units that have vested pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Agreement on such date and the Grantee shall thereafter have all the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to such shares.

 

5. Incorporation of Plan. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Agreement shall be subject to and governed by all the terms and conditions of the Plan, including the powers of the Administrator set forth in Section 2(b) of the Plan. Capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning specified in the Plan, unless a different meaning is specified herein.

 

6. Section 409A of the Code. This Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner that all provisions relating to the settlement of the Award are exempt from the requirements of Section 409A of the Code as “short-term deferrals” as described in Section 409A of the Code.

 

7. No Obligation to Continue Service Relationship. Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary is obligated by or as a result of the Plan or this Agreement to continue the Grantee in a Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary and neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall interfere in any way with the right of the Company or any Subsidiary to terminate the Grantee’s Service Relationship with the Company or a Subsidiary at any time.

 

8. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to this Award and supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties concerning such subject matter.

 

9. Data Privacy Consent. In order to administer the Plan and this Agreement and to implement or structure future equity grants, the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates and certain agents thereof (together, the “Relevant Companies”) may process any and all personal or professional data, including but not limited to, Social Security or other identification number, home address and telephone number, date of birth and other information that is necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan and/or this Agreement (the “Relevant Information”). By entering into this Agreement, the Grantee (i) authorizes the Company to collect, process, register and transfer to the Relevant Companies all Relevant Information; (ii) waives any privacy rights the Grantee may have with respect to the Relevant Information; (iii) authorizes the Relevant Companies to store and transmit such information in electronic form; and (iv) authorizes the transfer of the Relevant Information to any jurisdiction in which the Relevant Companies consider appropriate. The Grantee shall have access to, and the right to change, the Relevant Information. Relevant Information will only be used in accordance with applicable law.

 

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10. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be mailed or delivered to the Company at its principal place of business and shall be mailed or delivered to the Grantee at the address on file with the Company or, in either case, at such other address as one party may subsequently furnish to the other party in writing.

 

  BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.
   
  By:  
    Title:                

 

The foregoing Agreement is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions thereof hereby agreed to by the undersigned. Electronic acceptance of this Agreement pursuant to the Company’s instructions to the Grantee (including through an online acceptance process) is acceptable.

 

Dated:       
    Grantee’s Signature
     
    Grantee’s name and address:
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

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EX-10.22 16 ea025066201ex10-22_bridge.htm BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. 2025 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN

Exhibit 10.22

 

BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

2025 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN

 

The purpose of the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Plan”) is to provide eligible employees of BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) and each Designated Company (as defined in Section 11) with opportunities to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”). The maximum number of shares of Common Stock reserved and available for issuance under the Plan shall be 895,607 shares of Common Stock, plus on January 1, 2026 and each January 1 thereafter until the Plan terminates pursuant to Section 20, the number of shares of Common Stock reserved and available for issuance under the Plan shall automatically be cumulatively increased by the least of (i) 973,809 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 1% of the Fully Diluted Shares on the immediately preceding December 31, and (iii) such number of shares of Common Stock as determined by the Administrator (as defined in Section 1).

 

The Plan includes two components: a Code Section 423 Component (the “423 Component”) and a non-Code Section 423 Component (the “Non-423 Component”). It is intended for the 423 Component to constitute an “employee stock purchase plan” within the meaning of Section 423(b) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the 423 Component shall be interpreted in accordance with that intent. Under the Non-423 Component, which does not qualify as an “employee stock purchase plan” within the meaning of Section 423(b) of the Code, options will be granted pursuant to rules, procedures or sub-plans adopted by the Administrator designed to comply with applicable laws to achieve tax and other objectives for eligible employees. Except as otherwise provided herein or by the Administrator, the Non-423 Component will operate and be administered in the same manner as the 423 Component. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms in this Plan shall have the meaning ascribed to them in Section 11.

 

1. Administration. The Plan will be administered by the person or persons (the “Administrator”) appointed by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) for such purpose. The Administrator has authority at any time to: (i) adopt, alter and repeal such rules, guidelines and practices for the administration of the Plan and for its own acts and proceedings as it shall deem advisable; (ii) interpret the terms and provisions of the Plan; (iii) make all determinations it deems advisable for the administration of the Plan, including to accommodate the specific requirements of applicable laws, regulations and procedures for jurisdictions outside the United States; (iv) decide all disputes arising in connection with the Plan; and (v) otherwise supervise the administration of the Plan. All interpretations and decisions of the Administrator shall be binding on all persons, including the Company and the Participants. No member of the Board or individual exercising administrative authority with respect to the Plan shall be liable for any action or determination made in good faith with respect to the Plan or any option granted hereunder.

 

2. Offerings. The Company will make one or more offerings to eligible employees to purchase Common Stock under the Plan (“Offerings”) consisting of one or more Purchase Periods. The Administrator may, in its discretion, determine when each Offering and Purchase Period shall occur, including the duration of any Offering or Purchase Period; provided that no Offering shall exceed 27 months in duration. Unless as otherwise determined by the Administrator, Participants will only be permitted to participate in one Offering at a time. Unless the Administrator, in its sole discretion, chooses otherwise prior to an Offering Date, and to the extent an Offering has more than one Purchase Period and to the extent permitted by applicable law, if the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on any Exercise Date in an Offering is lower than the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the Offering Date, then all participants in such Offering automatically will be withdrawn from such Offering immediately after the exercise of their option on such Exercise Date and automatically re-enrolled in the immediately following Offering as of the first day thereof and the preceding Offering will terminate.

 

 


 

3. Eligibility. All individuals classified as employees on the payroll records of the Company and each Designated Company are eligible to participate in any one or more of the Offerings under the Plan, provided that, unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, as of the first day of the applicable Offering (the “Offering Date”) they are customarily employed by the Company or a Designated Company for more than 20 hours a week and have completed at least 30 days of employment. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, individuals who are not contemporaneously classified as employees of the Company or a Designated Company for purposes of the Company’s or applicable Designated Company’s payroll system are not considered to be eligible employees of the Company or any Designated Company and shall not be eligible to participate in the Plan. In the event any such individuals are reclassified as employees of the Company or a Designated Company for any purpose, including, without limitation, common law or statutory employees, by any action of any third party, including, without limitation, any government agency, or as a result of any private lawsuit, action or administrative proceeding, such individuals shall, notwithstanding such reclassification, remain ineligible for participation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the exclusive means for individuals who are not contemporaneously classified as employees of the Company or a Designated Company on the Company’s or Designated Company’s payroll system to become eligible to participate in this Plan is through an amendment or subplan to this Plan, duly executed by the Company, which specifically renders such individuals eligible to participate herein.

 

4. Participation.

 

(a) General. An eligible employee who is not a Participant in any prior Offering may participate in a subsequent Offering by submitting an enrollment form to the Company or an agent designated by the Company (in the manner described in Section 4 at least 15 business days before the Offering Date (or by such other deadline as shall be established by the Administrator for the Offering).

 

(b) Enrollment. The enrollment form (which may be in an electronic format or such other method as determined by the Company in accordance with the Company’s practices) will (i) state a whole percentage to be deducted from an eligible employee’s Compensation (as defined in Section 11) per pay period, (ii) authorize the purchase of Common Stock in each Offering in accordance with the terms of the Plan and (iii) specify the exact name or names in which shares of Common Stock purchased for such individual are to be issued pursuant to Section 10. An employee who does not enroll in accordance with these procedures will be deemed to have waived the right to participate. Unless a Participant files a new enrollment form or withdraws from the Plan, such Participant’s deductions or contributions and purchases will continue at the same percentage of Compensation for future Offerings, provided he or she remains eligible.

 

(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, participation in the Plan will neither be permitted nor be denied contrary to the requirements of the Code.

 

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5. Employee Contributions. Each eligible employee may authorize payroll deductions or contributions at a minimum of one percent (1%) up to a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) of such employee’s Compensation for each pay period or such other maximum as may be specified by the Administrator in advance of an Offering. The Company will maintain book accounts showing the amount of payroll deductions or contributions made by each Participant for each Purchase Period. No interest will accrue or be paid on payroll deductions or contributions, except as may be required by applicable law. If payroll deductions or contributions for purposes of the Plan are prohibited or otherwise problematic under applicable law (as determined by the Administrator in its discretion), the Administrator may require Participants to contribute to the Plan by such other means as determined by the Administrator. Any reference to “payroll deductions” or contributions in this Section 5 (or in any other section of the Plan ) will similarly cover contributions by other means made pursuant to this Section 5.

 

6. Deduction Changes. Except as may be determined by the Administrator in advance of an Offering, a Participant may not increase his or her payroll deduction or contributions during any Offering and may only decrease his or her payroll deduction or contribution once during an Offering. However, during an Offering, a Participant may increase his or her payroll deduction or contributions with respect to the next Offering (subject to the limitations of Section 5) by filing a new enrollment form at least 15 business days before the next Offering Date (or by such other deadline as shall be established by the Administrator for the Offering). The Administrator may, in advance of any Offering, establish rules permitting a Participant to increase, decrease or terminate his or her payroll deduction or contributions during an Offering.

 

7. Withdrawal. A Participant may withdraw from participation in the Plan by delivering a written notice of withdrawal to the Company or an agent designated by the Company (in accordance with such procedures as may be established by the Administrator). The Participant’s withdrawal will be effective as of the next business day. Following a Participant’s withdrawal, the Company will promptly refund such individual’s entire account balance under the Plan to him or her (after payment for any Common Stock purchased before the effective date of withdrawal). Partial withdrawals are not permitted. Such an employee may not begin participation again during the remainder of the Offering, but may enroll in a subsequent Offering in accordance with Section 4.

 

8. Grant of Options. On each Offering Date, the Company will grant to each eligible employee who is then a Participant in the Plan an option (“Option”) to purchase on the last day of a Purchase Period (the “Exercise Date”) and at the Option Price hereinafter provided for, the lowest of (a) a number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing such Participant’s accumulated payroll deductions or contributions on such Exercise Date by the Option Price (as defined herein), (b) the number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing $25,000 by the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock (as defined in Section 11) on the Offering Date for such Offering; or (c) such other maximum number of shares as shall have been established by the Administrator in advance of the Offering; provided, however, that such Option shall be subject to the limitations set forth below. Each Participant’s Option shall be exercisable only to the extent of such Participant’s accumulated payroll deductions or contributions on the Exercise Date. The purchase price for each share purchased under each Option (the “Option Price”) will be eighty-five percent (85%) of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the Offering Date or the Exercise Date, whichever is less.

 

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Participant may be granted an Option hereunder if such Participant, immediately after the Option was granted, would be treated as owning stock possessing 5 percent (5%) or more of the total combined voting power or value of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary (as defined in Section 11). For purposes of the preceding sentence, the attribution rules of Section 424(d) of the Code shall apply in determining the stock ownership of a Participant, and all stock which the Participant has a contractual right to purchase shall be treated as stock owned by the Participant. In addition, no Participant may be granted an Option which permits his or her rights to purchase stock under the Plan, and any other employee stock purchase plan of the Company and its Parents and Subsidiaries, to accrue at a rate which exceeds $25,000 of the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock (determined on the option grant date or dates) for each calendar year in which the Option is outstanding at any time. The purpose of the limitation in the preceding sentence is to comply with Section 423(b)(8) of the Code and shall be applied taking Options into account in the order in which they were granted.

 

9. Exercise of Option and Purchase of Shares. Each employee who continues to be a Participant in the Plan on an Exercise Date shall be deemed to have exercised his or her Option on such date and shall acquire from the Company such number of whole shares of Common Stock reserved for the purpose of the Plan as his or her accumulated payroll deductions or contributions on such date will purchase at the Option Price, subject to any other limitations contained in the Plan. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator in advance of an Offering, any amount remaining in a Participant’s account after the purchase of shares on an Exercise Date of an Offering solely by reason of the inability to purchase a fractional share will be carried forward to the next Purchase Period; provided that if such Exercise Date is the final Exercise Date of an Offering, such amount will be carried forward to the next Offering and any other balance remaining in a Participant’s account at the end of an Offering will be refunded to the Participant promptly.

 

10. Issuance of Certificates. Certificates or book-entries at the Company’s transfer agent representing shares of Common Stock purchased under the Plan may be issued only in the name of the employee, in the name of the employee and another person of legal age as joint tenants with rights of survivorship or in the name of a broker authorized by the employee to be his, her or their nominee for such purpose.

 

11. Definitions.

 

The term “Affiliate” means any entity that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under the common control with, the Company.

 

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The term “Compensation” means the amount of base pay, prior to salary reduction pursuant to Sections 125, 132(f) or 401(k) of the Code, but excluding overtime, commissions, incentive or bonus awards, allowances and reimbursements for expenses such as relocation allowances or travel expenses, income or gains related to options or other share-based awards, and similar items. The Administrator shall have the discretion to determine the application of this definition to Participants outside the United States.

 

The term “Designated Company” means any present or future Subsidiary or Affiliate that has been designated by the Administrator to participate in the Plan. The Administrator may so designate any Subsidiary or Affiliate, or revoke any such designation, at any time and from time to time, either before or after the Plan is approved by the stockholders, and may further designate such companies or Participants as participating in the 423 Component or the Non-423 Component. The Administrator may also determine which Affiliates or eligible employees may be excluded from participation in the Plan, to the extent consistent with Section 423 of the Code or as implemented under the Non-423 Component, and determine which Designated Company or Companies will participate in separate Offerings (to the extent that the Company makes separate Offerings). For purposes of the 423 Component, only the Company and its Subsidiaries may be Designated Companies; provided, however, that at any given time, a Subsidiary that is a Designated Company under the 423 Component will not be a Designated Company under the Non-423 Component. The current list of Designated Companies is attached hereto as Appendix A.

 

The term “Effective Date” means, subject to prior stockholder approval in accordance with applicable state law, the Company’s bylaws and articles of incorporation, and applicable stock exchange rules, the date immediately following the closing of the transactions contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated February 28, 2025, by and among the Company, Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company, and Helix II Merger Sub, Inc. (the closing of such transactions, the “Closing”).

 

The term “Fair Market Value” of the Common Stock” on any given date means the fair market value of the Common Stock determined in good faith by the Administrator; provided, however, that if the Common Stock is listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System Stock Market, The New York Stock Exchange or another national securities exchange or traded on any established market, the determination shall be made by reference to the closing price. If there is no closing price for such date, the determination shall be made by reference to the last date preceding such date for which there is a closing price.

 

The term “Fully Diluted Shares” means, as of a specified date, the sum of (a) the number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding, (b) the number of shares of Common Stock underlying any outstanding stock options, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights or other equity awards exercisable for or convertible or exchangeable into shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Company’s equity incentive plans or similar arrangements, (c) the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for future issuance under the Company’s equity incentive plans or similar arrangements, and (d) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon (i) the exercise of any outstanding warrants or other rights to purchase shares of Common Stock or (ii) the conversion or exchange of any outstanding shares of preferred stock or other securities convertible or exchangeable into shares of Common Stock, to the extent not included in clauses (b) or (c) above.

 

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The term “New Exercise Date” means a new Exercise Date if the Administrator shortens any Offering then in progress.

 

The term “Parent” means a “parent corporation” with respect to the Company, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.

 

The term “Participant” means an individual who is eligible as determined in Section 3 and who has complied with the provisions of Section 4.

 

The term “Purchase Period” means a period of time specified within an Offering beginning on the Offering Date or on the next day following an Exercise Date within an Offering and ending on an Exercise Date. An Offering may consist of one or more Purchase Periods.

 

The term “Sale Event” means (i) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company on a consolidated basis to an unrelated person or entity, (ii) a merger, reorganization, consolidation pursuant to which the holders of the Company’s outstanding voting power and outstanding stock immediately prior to such transaction do not own a majority of the outstanding voting power and outstanding stock or other equity interests of the resulting or successor entity (or its ultimate parent, if applicable) immediately upon completion of such transaction, (iii) the sale of all of the Common Stock to an unrelated person, entity or group thereof acting in concert, or (iv) any other transaction in which the owners of the Company’s outstanding voting power immediately prior to such transaction do not own at least a majority of the outstanding voting power of the Company or any successor entity immediately upon completion of the transaction other than as a result of the acquisition of securities directly from the Company.

 

The term “Subsidiary” means a “subsidiary corporation” with respect to the Company, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.

 

12. Rights on Termination or Transfer of Employment. If a Participant’s employment terminates for any reason before the Exercise Date for any Offering, no payroll deduction or contributions will be taken from any pay due and owing to the Participant and the balance in the Participant’s account will be paid to such Participant or, in the case of such Participant’s death, if permitted by the Administrator and valid under applicable law, to his or her designated beneficiary or to the legal representative of his or her estate as if such Participant had withdrawn from the Plan under Section 7. An employee will be deemed to have terminated employment, for this purpose, if the corporation that employs him or her, having been a Designated Company, ceases to be a Subsidiary or Affiliate, or if the employee is transferred to any corporation other than the Company or a Designated Company. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, a Participant whose employment transfers between, or whose employment terminates with an immediate rehire (with no break in service) by, Designated Companies or a Designated Company and the Company will not be treated as having terminated employment for purposes of participating in the Plan or an Offering; provided, however, that if a Participant transfers from an Offering under the 423 Component to an Offering under the Non-423 Component, the exercise of the Participant’s Option will be qualified under the 423 Component only to the extent that such exercise complies with Section 423 of the Code. If a Participant transfers from an Offering under the Non-423 Component to an Offering under the 423 Component, the exercise of the Participant’s Option will remain non-qualified under the Non-423 Component. Further, an employee will not be deemed to have terminated employment for purposes of this Section 12 if the employee is on an approved leave of absence for military service or sickness or for any other purpose approved by the Company, if the employee’s right to reemployment is guaranteed either by a statute or by contract or under the policy pursuant to which the leave of absence was granted or if the Administrator otherwise provides in writing.

 

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13. Special Rules and Sub-Plans. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Administrator may adopt special rules or sub-plans applicable to the employees of a particular Designated Company, whenever the Administrator determines that such rules are necessary or appropriate for the implementation of the Plan in a jurisdiction where such Designated Company has employees, regarding, without limitation, eligibility to participate in the Plan, handling and making of payroll deductions or contributions by other means, establishment of bank or trust accounts to hold payroll deductions or contributions, payment of interest, conversion of local currency, obligation to pay payroll tax, withholding procedures and handling of share issuances, any of which may vary according to applicable requirements; provided that if such special rules or sub-plans are inconsistent with the requirements of Section 423(b) of the Code, the employees subject to such special rules or sub-plans will participate in the Non-423 Component.

 

14. Optionees Not Stockholders. Neither the granting of an Option to a Participant nor the deductions or contributions from his or her pay shall result in such Participant becoming a holder of the shares of Common Stock covered by an Option under the Plan until such shares have been purchased by and issued to him or her.

 

15. Rights Not Transferable. Rights under the Plan are not transferable by a Participant other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and are exercisable during the Participant’s lifetime only by the Participant.

 

16. Application of Funds. All funds received or held by the Company under the Plan may be combined with other corporate funds and may be used for any corporate purpose, unless otherwise required under applicable law.

 

17. Adjustment in Case of Changes Affecting Common Stock. In the event of a subdivision of outstanding shares of Common Stock, the payment of a dividend in Common Stock or any other change affecting the Common Stock, the number of shares approved for the Plan and the share limitation set forth in Section 8 shall be equitably or proportionately adjusted to give proper effect to such event. In the case of and subject to the consummation of a Sale Event, the Administrator, in its discretion, and on such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, is hereby authorized to take any one or more of the following actions whenever the Administrator determines that such action is appropriate in order to prevent the dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan or with respect to any right under the Plan or to facilitate such transactions or events:

 

(a) To provide for either (i) termination of any outstanding Option in exchange for an amount of cash, if any, equal to the amount that would have been obtained upon the exercise of such Option had such Option been currently exercisable or (ii) the replacement of such outstanding Option with other options or property selected by the Administrator in its sole discretion.

 

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(b) To provide that the outstanding Options under the Plan shall be assumed by the successor or survivor corporation, or a parent or subsidiary thereof, or shall be substituted for similar options covering the stock of the successor or survivor corporation, or a parent or subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustments as to the number and kind of shares and prices.

 

(c) To make adjustments in the number and type of shares of Common Stock (or other securities or property) subject to outstanding Options under the Plan and/or in the terms and conditions of outstanding Options and Options that may be granted in the future.

 

(d) To provide that the Offering with respect to which an Option relates will be shortened by setting a New Exercise Date on which such Offering will end. The New Exercise Date will occur before the date of the Sale Event. The Administrator will notify each Participant in writing or electronically prior to the New Exercise Date, that the Exercise Date for the Participant’s Option has been changed to the New Exercise Date and that the Participant’s Option will be exercised automatically on the New Exercise Date, unless prior to such date the Participant has withdrawn from the Offering as provided in Section 7 hereof.

 

(e) To provide that all outstanding Options shall terminate without being exercised and all amounts in the accounts of Participants shall be promptly refunded.

 

18. Amendment of the Plan. The Board may at any time and from time to time amend the Plan in any respect, except that without the approval within 12 months of such Board action by the stockholders, no amendment shall be made increasing the number of shares approved for the Plan or making any other change that would require stockholder approval in order for the 423 Component of the Plan, as amended, to qualify as an “employee stock purchase plan” under Section 423(b) of the Code.

 

19. Insufficient Shares. If the total number of shares of Common Stock that would otherwise be purchased on any Exercise Date plus the number of shares purchased under previous Offerings under the Plan exceeds the maximum number of shares issuable under the Plan, the shares then available shall be apportioned among Participants in proportion to the amount of payroll deductions or contributions accumulated on behalf of each Participant that would otherwise be used to purchase Common Stock on such Exercise Date.

 

20. Termination of the Plan. The Plan may be terminated at any time by the Board. Upon termination of the Plan, all amounts in the accounts of Participants shall be promptly refunded. Unless terminated earlier, the Plan shall expire on the ten-year anniversary of the Effective Date.

 

21. Governmental Regulations. The Company’s obligation to sell and deliver Common Stock under the Plan is subject to applicable laws and the completion of any registration or qualification of the Common Stock under any U.S. or non-U.S. local, state or federal securities or exchange control law, or under rulings or regulations of the SEC or of any other governmental regulatory body, and to obtaining any approval or other clearance from any U.S. and non-U.S. local, state or federal governmental agency, which registration, qualification or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. The Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the Common Stock with the SEC or any other U.S. or non-U.S. securities commission or to seek approval or clearance from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of such stock.

 

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22. Governing Law. This Plan and all Options and actions taken thereunder shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware as to matters within the scope thereof, and as to all other matters shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of California applied without regard to conflict of law principles.

 

23. Issuance of Shares. Shares may be issued upon exercise of an Option from authorized but unissued Common Stock, from shares held in the treasury of the Company or from any other proper source.

 

24. Tax Withholding. Participation in the Plan is subject to any applicable U.S. and non-U.S. federal, state or local tax withholding requirements on income the Participant realizes in connection with the Plan. Each Participant agrees, by entering the Plan, that the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate may, but will not be obligated to, withhold from a Participant’s wages, salary or other compensation at any time the amount necessary for the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate to meet applicable withholding obligations, including any withholding required to make available to the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate any tax deductions or benefits attributable to the sale or disposition of Common Stock by such Participant. In addition, the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate may, but will not be obligated to, withhold from the proceeds of the sale of Common Stock or use any other method of withholding that the Company or any Subsidiary or Affiliate deems appropriate to the extent permitted by U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.423-2(f) with respect to the 423 Component. The Company will not be required to issue any Common Stock under the Plan until such obligations are satisfied.

 

25. Notification Upon Sale of Shares Under the 423 Component. Each Participant agrees, by entering the 423 Component of the Plan, to give the Company prompt notice of any disposition of shares purchased under the Plan where such disposition occurs within two years after the date of grant of the Option pursuant to which such shares were purchased or within one year after the date such shares were purchased.

 

DATE APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: August 11, 2025

 

DATE APPROVED BY STOCKHOLDERS: August 4, 2025

 

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APPENDIX A

Designated Companies

 

None.

 

 

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EX-10.23 17 ea025066201ex10-23_bridge.htm BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN

Exhibit 10.23

 

BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, Inc.

 

Executive Severance Plan

 

1. Purpose. BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) considers it essential to the best interests of its stockholders to foster the continuous employment of key management personnel. The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes, however, that, as is the case with many publicly-held corporations, the possibility of an involuntary termination of employment, either before or after a Change in Control (as defined in Section 2 hereof), exists and that such possibility, and the uncertainty and questions that it may raise among management, may result in the departure or distraction of management personnel to the detriment of the Company and its stockholders. Therefore, the Board has determined that the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. Executive Severance Plan (the “Plan”) should be adopted to reinforce and encourage the continued attention and dedication of the Company’s Covered Executives (as defined in Section 2 hereof) to their assigned duties without distraction. Nothing in this Plan shall be construed as creating an express or implied contract of employment and nothing shall alter the “at will” nature of the Covered Executives’ employment with the Company.

 

2. Definitions. The following terms shall be defined as set forth below:

 

(a) “Accounting Firm” shall mean a nationally recognized accounting firm selected by the Company.

 

(b) “Administrator” means the Board or the Compensation Committee of the Board.

 

(c) “Base Salary” shall mean the annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the Date of Termination, unless the Covered Executive has resigned for Good Reason following a material diminution in the Covered Executive’s annual base salary, in which case the annual base salary immediately prior to such diminution shall be the Base Salary.

 

(d) “Cause” shall mean, and shall be limited to, the occurrence of any one or more of the following events:

 

(i) the Covered Executive’s unauthorized use or disclosure of the Company’s (or successor entity’s, as applicable) confidential information or trade secrets;

 

(ii) the Covered Executive’s material breach of any agreement between the Covered Executive and the Company (or successor entity, as applicable);

 

(iii) the Covered Executive’s material failure to comply with the Company’s (or successor entity’s, as applicable) written policies or rules;

 

(iv) the Covered Executive’s gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the Covered Executive’s performance of his/her duties to the Company (or successor entity, as applicable); (v) the Covered Executive’s continuing failure to perform assigned duties after receiving written notification of the failure from the Company (or successor entity, as applicable) and, if curable, a period of thirty (30) days to cure such failure;

 

 


 

 

(vi) the conviction of, indictment for or plea of nolo contendere by the Covered Executive to a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; or

 

(vii) the Covered Executive’s failure to cooperate in good faith with a governmental or internal investigation of the Company (or successor entity, as applicable) or its directors, officers or employees, if the Company (or successor entity, as applicable) has requested the Covered Executive’s cooperation.

 

(e) “Change in Control” shall mean a Sale Event, as defined in the BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time.

 

(f) “Change in Control Period” shall mean the period beginning three (3) months prior to a Change in Control and ending twelve (12) months following the date of the Change in Control.

 

(g) “Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

(h) “Covered Executives” shall mean Tier 1 Executive and those other employees designated by the Administrator in its sole discretion as the Tier 2 Executives and Tier 3 Executives, and, in each case, who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Section 4 of the Plan.

 

(i) “Date of Termination” shall mean the date that a Covered Executive’s employment with the Company (or any successor) ends, which date shall be specified in the Notice of Termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Covered Executive’s employment shall not be deemed to have been terminated solely as a result of the Covered Executive becoming an employee of any direct or indirect successor to the business or assets of the Company.

 

(j) “Disability” shall mean the following: if through any illness, injury, accident or condition of either a physical or psychological nature, the Covered Executive becomes unable to perform substantially all of his duties and responsibilities for a continuous period of sixteen (16) consecutive weeks or for any twenty-six (26) weeks within a fifty-two (52) week period. Determinations as to whether Covered Executive is Disabled shall be made by a physician selected by the Board or its insurers and acceptable to the Covered Executive or the Covered Executive’s legal representative, such agreement as to acceptability not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

 

(k) “Good Reason” shall mean that the Covered Executive has complied with the “Good Reason Process” following the occurrence of any of the following events without the Covered Executive’s consent:

 

 

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(i) a material diminution in the Covered Executive’s annual base salary and/or target annual bonus opportunity as a percentage of annual base salary (other than, in either case, across the board decreases similarly affecting all senior executives of the Company (or successor entity, as applicable)); (ii) (A) the Company (or successor entity, as applicable) requiring the Covered Executive to relocate (other than for travel incident to the Covered Executive’s performance of his or her duties on behalf of the Company (or successor entity, as applicable)), a distance of more than thirty-five (35) miles from the Covered Executive’s current principal place of business or (B) to the extent the Covered Executive’s services to the Company (or successor entity, as applicable) immediately prior to the occurrence of the event under this prong is in a fully remote capacity, the Company (or successor entity, as applicable) requiring the Covered Executive to be present in person on a regular basis and no longer permitting the Covered Executive to work in a fully remote capacity (excluding any travel incident to the Covered Executive’s performance of his or her duties on behalf of the Company (successor entity, as applicable));

 

(iii) any material diminution in the Covered Executive’s position, responsibilities, authority, duties or reporting relationship; or

 

(iv) failure of any successor to the Company to assume and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Plan with respect to the applicable covered Executive.

 

For purposes of Section 2(k)(iii), a change in a title will not, by itself, be sufficient to constitute a material diminution of responsibilities, authority or duty.

 

(l) “Good Reason Process” shall mean:

 

(i) the Covered Executive reasonably determines in good faith that a “Good Reason” condition has occurred;

 

(ii) the Covered Executive notifies the Company (or successor entity, as applicable) in writing of the first occurrence of the Good Reason condition within sixty (60) days of the first occurrence of such condition;

 

(iii) the Covered Executive cooperates in good faith with the Company’s (or successor entity’s, as applicable) efforts, for a period of not less than thirty (30) days following such notice (the “Cure Period”), to remedy the condition;

 

(iv) notwithstanding such efforts, the Good Reason condition continues to exist following the Cure Period; and

 

(v) the Covered Executive terminates his or her employment and provides the Company (or successor entity, as applicable) with a Notice of Termination with respect to such termination, each within sixty (60) days after the end of the Cure Period.

 

If the Company (or successor entity, as applicable) cures the Good Reason condition during the Cure Period, Good Reason shall be deemed not to have occurred.

 

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(m) “Notice of Termination” shall mean a written notice which shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Plan relied upon for the termination of a Covered Executive’s employment and the Date of Termination.

 

(n) “Participation Agreement” shall mean a fully executed agreement between a Covered Executive and the Company by which the Covered Executive’s acknowledges and agrees to the terms and conditions of the Covered Executive’s participation in the Plan.

 

(o) “Qualified Termination Event” shall mean (i) a termination of the Covered Executive’s employment by the Company other than for Cause, death or Disability or (ii) the Covered Executive’s resignation from the Company for Good Reason.

 

(p) “Restrictive Covenants Agreement” shall mean the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement (or similar agreements) entered into between the Covered Executive and the Company.

 

(q) “Tier 1 Executive” shall mean the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

 

(r) “Tier 2 Executives” shall mean the individuals designated as such by the Administrator and who are listed in Exhibit A, attached hereto, as such exhibit is amended by the Administrator from time to time.

 

(s) “Tier 3 Executives” shall mean the individuals designated as such by the Administrator and who are listed in Exhibit B, attached hereto, as such exhibit is amended by the Administrator from time to time.

 

3. Administration of the Plan.

 

(a) Administrator. The Plan shall be administered by the Administrator.

 

(b) Powers of Administrator. The Administrator shall have all powers necessary to enable it properly to carry out its duties with respect to the complete control of the administration of the Plan. Not in limitation, but in amplification of the foregoing, the Administrator shall have the power and authority in its discretion to:

 

(i) construe the Plan to determine all questions that shall arise as to interpretations of the Plan’s provisions;

 

(ii) determine which individuals are and are not Covered Executives, designate an individual as a Tier 2 Executive or Tier 3 Executive, determine the benefits to which any Covered Executives may be entitled, the eligibility requirements for participation in the Plan and all other matters pertaining to the Plan;

 

(iii) adopt amendments to the Plan which are deemed necessary or desirable to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Code Section 409A and the guidance thereunder; (iv) make all determinations it deems advisable for the administration of the Plan, including the authority and ability to delegate administrative functions to a third party;

 

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(v) decide all disputes arising in connection with the Plan; and

 

(vi) otherwise supervise the administration of the Plan.

 

(c) All decisions and interpretations of the Administrator shall be binding on all persons, including the Company and Covered Executives.

 

4. Eligibility. All Covered Executives who have executed and submitted to the Company a Participation Agreement, and satisfied such other requirements as may be determined by the Administrator, are eligible to participate in the Plan. The Administrator may determine at any time that a Covered Executive should no longer be designated as such as a result of a material change in such Covered Executive’s role, and such individual shall cease to be eligible to participate in the Plan upon the Administrator taking action by resolution to update the applicable Exhibit hereto.

 

5. Termination Benefits Generally. In the event a Covered Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for any reason, the Company shall pay or provide to the Covered Executive any earned but unpaid salary, unpaid expense reimbursements in accordance with Company policy and any vested benefits the Covered Executive may have under any employee benefit plan of the Company in accordance with the terms and conditions of such employee benefit plan (collectively, the “Accrued Benefits”), within the time required by law but in no event more than sixty (60) days after the Date of Termination.

 

6. Termination Not in Connection with a Change in Control. In the event of a Qualified Termination Event any time other than during the Change in Control Period, with respect to such Covered Executive, in addition to the Accrued Benefits, subject to his or her execution of a separation agreement in a form and manner satisfactory to the Company containing, among other provisions, a general release of claims in favor of the Company and related persons and entities, confidentiality, return of property, non-disparagement and reaffirmation of the Restrictive Covenants Agreement (the “Separation Agreement and Release”) and the Separation Agreement and Release becoming irrevocable, all within the time period set forth in the Separation Agreement and Release but in no event more than sixty (60) days after the Date of Termination, and subject to the Covered Executive complying with the Separation Agreement and Release, the Company shall:

 

 

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(a) (i) pay the Covered Executive an amount equal twelve (12) months’ Base Salary for the Tier 1 Executive, nine (9) months’ Base Salary for each Tier 2 Executive and 6 months’ Base Salary for each Tier 3 Executive, and (ii) pay the Covered Executive, in a lump sum, a pro-rated portion of the Covered Executive’s annual cash incentive bonus for the year in which the Date of Termination occurs, payable at the same time as such bonuses are paid to other executives of the Company; provided, that such amount shall be paid no later than 74 days after the end of the year in which the Date of Termination occurs and such pro-rated portion shall be based on the number of days of service provided by the Covered Executive during the year of the Date of Termination; and (b) if the Covered Executive was participating in the Company’s group health plan immediately prior to the Date of Termination and elects COBRA health continuation, then the Company shall pay to the group health plan provider or the COBRA provider, as applicable, a monthly cash payment in an amount equal to the monthly employer contribution that the Company would have made to provide health insurance to the Covered Executive if the Covered Executive had remained employed by the Company, based on the premiums as of the Date of Termination, until the earlier of (i) twelve (12) months for the Tier 1 Executive, nine (9) months for each Tier 2 Executive and six (6) months for each Tier 3 Executive, (ii) the date on which the Covered Executive becomes eligible for group medical plan benefits under any other employer’s group medical plan, or (iii) the cessation of the Covered Executive’s health continuation rights under COBRA; provided, however, that if the Company determines that it cannot pay such amounts to the group health plan provider or the COBRA provider, as applicable, without potentially violating applicable law (including, without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then the Company shall convert such payments to payroll payments directly to the Covered Executive for the time period specified above. Such payments to the Covered Executive shall be subject to tax-related deductions and withholdings and paid on the Company’s regular payroll dates.

 

The amounts payable under Section 6(a)(i) and (b), as applicable, shall be paid out in substantially equal installments in accordance with the Company’s payroll practice over twelve (12) months for the Tier 1 Executive, nine (9) months for each Tier 2 Executive and six (6) months for each Tier 3 Executive, commencing within sixty (60) days after the Date of Termination; provided, however, that if the 60-day period begins in one calendar year and ends in a second calendar year, such payments, to the extent they qualify as “non-qualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, shall be paid in the second calendar year no later than the last day of such 60-day period; provided further, that the initial payment shall include a catch-up payment to cover amounts retroactive to the day immediately following the Date of Termination.

 

7. Termination in Connection with a Change in Control. In the event a Qualified Termination Event occurs within the Change in Control Period, then with respect to such Covered Executive, in addition to the Accrued Benefits, subject to his or her execution and non-revocation of the Separation Agreement and Release, all within the time period set forth in the Separation Agreement and Release, but in no event more than sixty (60) days after the Date of Termination, the Company shall:

 

(a) cause 100% of the outstanding and unvested equity awards with time-based vesting held by the Covered Executive to immediately become fully vested, exercisable or nonforfeitable as of the Date of Termination or Change in Control, if later; provided, that the performance conditions applicable to any outstanding and unvested equity awards subject to performance conditions will vest pursuant to the applicable award agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Change in Control where the parties to such Change in Control do not provide for the assumption, continuation or substitution of equity awards of the Company, any and all outstanding and unvested equity awards held by the Covered Executive shall be subject to Section 3(d) of the Company’s 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time; (b) pay to the Covered Executive an amount equal to the sum of (i) 150% of Base Salary for the Tier 1 Executive, 100% of Base Salary for each Tier 2 Executive and 75% of Base Salary for each Tier 3 Executive plus (ii) 150% for the Tier 1 Executive, 100% for each Tier 2 Executive and 75% for each Tier 3 Executive, of the Covered Executive’s annual target bonus in effect immediately prior to the Qualified Termination Event (or the Covered Executive’s target bonus in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control, if higher); and

 

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(c) if the Covered Executive was participating in the Company’s group health plan immediately prior to the Date of Termination and elects COBRA health continuation, then the Company shall pay to the group health plan provider or the COBRA provider, as applicable, cash payment in an amount equal to the monthly employer contribution that the Company would have made to provide health insurance to the Covered Executive if the Covered Executive had remained employed by the Company, based on the premiums as of the Date of Termination until the earliest of (i) eighteen (18) months for the Tier 1 Executive, twelve (12) months for each Tier 2 Executive and nine (9) months for each Tier 3 Executive, (ii) the date that the Covered Executive becomes eligible for group medical plan benefits under any other employer’s group medical plan, or (iii) the cessation of the Covered Executive’s health continuation rights under COBRA; provided, however, that if the Company determines that it cannot pay such amounts to the group health plan provider or the COBRA provider, as applicable, without potentially violating applicable law (including, without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then the Company shall convert such payments to payroll payments directly to the Covered Executive for the time period specified above. Such payments to the Covered Executive shall be subject to tax-related deductions and withholdings and paid on the Company’s regular payroll dates.

 

The amounts payable under Section 7(b), shall be paid out in a lump sum within sixty (60) days after the Date of Termination or Change in Control, if later, and the amounts payable under Section 7(c), as applicable, shall be paid out in a substantially equal installments in accordance with the Company’s payroll practice over eighteen (18) months for the Tier 1 Executive, twelve (12) months for each Tier 2 Executive and nine (9) months for each Tier 3 Executive, commencing within sixty (60) days after the Date of Termination; provided, however, that if the 60-day period begins in one calendar year and ends in a second calendar year, such payments, to the extent they qualify as “non-qualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, shall be paid or begin to be paid , as applicable, in the second calendar year no later than the last day of the 60-day period; provided further, that if applicable, the initial payment shall include a catch-up payment to cover amounts retroactive to the day immediately following the Date of Termination. For the avoidance of doubt, the severance pay and benefits provided in this Section 7 shall apply in lieu of, and expressly supersede, the provisions of Section 6 and no Covered Executive shall be entitled to the severance pay and benefits under both Section 6 and 7 hereof.

 

8. Additional Limitation.

 

(a) Anything in this Plan to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that the amount of any compensation, payment or distribution by the Company to or for the benefit of the Covered Executive, whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Plan or otherwise, calculated in a manner consistent with Section 280G of the Code and the applicable regulations thereunder (the “Aggregate Payments”), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Aggregate Payments shall be reduced (but not below zero) so that the sum of all of the Aggregate Payments shall be $1.00 less than the amount at which the Covered Executive becomes subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code; provided that such reduction shall only occur if it would result in the Covered Executive receiving a higher After Tax Amount (as defined below) than the Covered Executive would receive if the Aggregate Payments were not subject to such reduction. In the event of such reduction, the Aggregate Payments shall be reduced in the following order, in each case, in reverse chronological order beginning with the Aggregate Payments that are to be paid the furthest in time from consummation of the transaction that is subject to Section 280G of the Code: (i) cash payments not subject to Section 409A of the Code; (ii) cash payments subject to Section 409A of the Code; (iii) equity-based payments and acceleration; and (iv) non-cash forms of benefits; provided that in the case of all the foregoing Aggregate Payments all amounts or payments that are not subject to calculation under Treas. Reg. §1.280G-1, Q&A-24(b) or (c) shall be reduced before any amounts that are subject to calculation under Treas. Reg. §1.280G-1, Q&A-24(b) or (c).

 

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(b) For purposes of this Section 8, the “After Tax Amount” means the amount of the Aggregate Payments less all federal, state, and local income, excise and employment taxes imposed on the Covered Executive as a result of the Covered Executive’s receipt of the Aggregate Payments. For purposes of determining the After Tax Amount, the Covered Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation applicable to individuals for the calendar year in which the determination is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rates of individual taxation in each applicable state and locality, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes (if any) which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.

 

(c) The determination as to whether a reduction in the Aggregate Payments shall be made pursuant to Section 8(a) shall be made by the Accounting Firm, which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and the Covered Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the Date of Termination, if applicable, or at such earlier time as is reasonably requested by the Company or the Covered Executive. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and the Covered Executive.

 

9. Restrictive Covenants Agreement.

 

As a condition to participating in the Plan, each Covered Executive shall continue to comply with the terms and conditions contained in the Restrictive Covenants Agreements (or similar agreement entered into between the Covered Executive and the Company) and such other agreement(s) as designated in the applicable Participation Agreement or the Covered Executive’s employment agreement. If a Covered Executive has not entered into a Restrictive Covenants Agreement or similar agreement with the Company, he or she shall enter into such agreement prior to participating in the Plan.

 

10. Withholding. All payments made by the Company under this Plan shall be subject to any tax or other amounts required to be withheld by the Company under applicable law.

 

11. Section 409A.

 

(a) Anything in this Plan to the contrary notwithstanding, if at the time of the Covered Executive’s “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, the Company determines that the Covered Executive is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, then to the extent any payment or benefit that the Covered Executive becomes entitled to under this Plan would be considered deferred compensation subject to the twenty (20) percent additional tax imposed pursuant to Section 409A(a) of the Code as a result of the application of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such payment shall not be payable and such benefit shall not be provided until the date that is the earlier of (i) six (6) months and one (1) day after the Covered Executive’s separation from service, or (ii) the Covered Executive’s death. If any such delayed cash payment is otherwise payable on an installment basis, the first payment shall include a catch-up payment covering amounts that would otherwise have been paid during the six-month period but for the application of this provision, and the balance of the installments shall be payable in accordance with their original schedule.

 

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(b) The parties intend that this Plan will be administered in accordance with Section 409A of the Code and that all amounts payable hereunder shall be exempt from the requirements of such section as a result of being “short term deferrals” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code to the greatest extent possible. To the extent that any provision of this Plan is not exempt from Section 409A of the Code and ambiguous as to its compliance with Section 409A of the Code, the provision shall be read in such a manner to comply with Section 409A of the Code. Each payment pursuant to this Plan is intended to constitute a separate payment for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2). The parties agree that this Plan may be amended, as reasonably requested by either party, and as may be necessary to fully comply with Section 409A of the Code and all related rules and regulations in order to preserve the payments and benefits provided hereunder without additional cost to either party.

 

(c) To the extent that any payment or benefit described in this Plan constitutes “non-qualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, and to the extent that such payment or benefit is payable upon the Covered Executive’s termination of employment, then such payments or benefits shall be payable only upon the Covered Executive’s “separation from service.” The determination of whether and when a separation from service has occurred shall be made in accordance with the presumptions set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h).

 

(d) All in-kind benefits provided and expenses eligible for reimbursement under this Plan shall be provided by the Company or incurred by the Covered Executive during the time periods set forth in this Plan. All reimbursements shall be paid as soon as administratively practicable, but in no event shall any reimbursement be paid after the last day of the taxable year following the taxable year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of in-kind benefits provided or reimbursable expenses incurred in one taxable year shall not affect the in-kind benefits to be provided or the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year (except for any lifetime or other aggregate limitation applicable to medical expenses). Such right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

 

(e) The Company makes no representation or warranty and shall have no liability to the Covered Executive or any other person if any provisions of this Plan are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code but do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, such Section.

 

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12. Notice and Date of Termination.

 

(a) Notice of Termination. A termination of the Covered Executive’s employment shall be communicated by Notice of Termination from the Company to the Covered Executive or vice versa in accordance with this Section 12.

 

(b) Notice to the Company. Any notices, requests, demands, and other communications provided for by this Plan shall be sufficient if in writing and delivered in person or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to a Covered Executive at the last address the Covered Executive has filed in writing with the Company, or to the Company at the following physical or email address:

 

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.

Attention: Angela Peters

Senior Vice President of People

256 E. Grand Ave, Suite 104,

South San Francisco, CA 94080

 

13. No Mitigation. The Covered Executive is not required to seek other employment or to attempt in any way to reduce any amounts payable to the Covered Executive by the Company under this Plan.

 

14. Benefits and Burdens. This Plan shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and the Covered Executives, their respective successors, executors, administrators, heirs and permitted assigns. In the event of a Covered Executive’s death after a termination of employment but prior to the completion by the Company of all payments due to him or her under this Plan, the Company shall continue such payments to the Covered Executive’s beneficiary designated in writing to the Company prior to his or her death (or to his or her estate, if the Covered Executive fails to make such designation).

 

15. Enforceability. If any portion or provision of this Plan shall to any extent be declared illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the remainder of this Plan, or the application of such portion or provision in circumstances other than those as to which it is so declared illegal or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each portion and provision of this Plan shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

16. Waiver. No waiver of any provision hereof shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving party. The failure of any party to require the performance of any term or obligation of this Plan, or the waiver by any party of any breach of this Plan, shall not prevent any subsequent enforcement of such term or obligation or be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.

 

17. Non-Duplication of Benefits and Effect on Other Plans. Notwithstanding any other provision in the Plan to the contrary, the benefits provided hereunder shall be in lieu of any other severance payments and/or benefits provided by the Company, including any such payments and/or benefits pursuant to an employment agreement or offer letter between the Company and the Covered Executive, other than as provided in Section 3(d) of the Company’s 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time.

 

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18. No Contract of Employment. Nothing in this Plan shall be construed as giving any Covered Executive any right to be retained in the employ of the Company or shall affect the terms and conditions of a Covered Executive’s employment with the Company.

 

19. Amendment or Termination of Plan. The Company may amend or terminate this Plan at any time or from time to time, but no such action shall adversely affect the rights of any Covered Executive without the Covered Executive’s written consent.

 

20. Governing Law. This Plan shall be construed under and be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the conflict of laws principles.

 

21. Obligations of Successors. In addition to any obligations imposed by law upon any successor to the Company, any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company shall expressly assume and agree to perform this Plan in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place.

 

22. Effectiveness and Term. The Executive Severance Plan is effective as of the closing of the transactions contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated February 28, 2025, by and among the Company, Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company, and Helix II Merger Sub, Inc.

 

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Exhibit A

 

Tier 2 Executives

 

Individual Title
Pedro Beltran Chief Scientific Officer
Uneek Mehra Chief Financial Officer
Yong Ben Chief Medical and Development Officer
   
   

 

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Exhibit B

 

Tier 3 Executives

 

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EX-10.24 18 ea025066201ex10-24_bridge.htm BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. SENIOR EXECUTIVE CASH INCENTIVE BONUS PLAN

Exhibit 10.24

 

BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. SENIOR EXECUTIVE CASH INCENTIVE BONUS PLAN

 

1. Purpose

 

This Senior Executive Cash Incentive Bonus Plan (the “Incentive Plan”) is intended to provide an incentive for superior work and to motivate eligible executives of BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries toward even higher achievement and business results, to tie their goals and interests to those of the Company and its stockholders and to enable the Company to attract and retain highly qualified executives. The Incentive Plan is for the benefit of Covered Executives (as defined below).

 

2. Covered Executives

 

From time to time, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board” and such committee, the “Compensation Committee”) or the Board, as applicable, may select certain key executives (the “Covered Executives”) to be eligible to receive bonuses hereunder. Participation in the Incentive Plan does not change the “at will” nature of a Covered Executive’s employment with the Company.

 

3. Administration

 

The Compensation Committee shall have the sole discretion and authority to administer and interpret the Incentive Plan.

 

4. Bonus Determinations

 

(a) Corporate Performance Goals. A Covered Executive may receive a bonus payment under the Incentive Plan based upon the attainment of one or more performance objectives that are established by the Compensation Committee or Board, as applicable, in its sole discretion and relate to financial and operational metrics with respect to the Company or any of its subsidiaries (the “Corporate Performance Goals”), including: research, preclinical, developmental, publication, clinical or regulatory milestones; cash flow (including, but not limited to, operating cash flow and free cash flow); revenue; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; net income (loss) (either before or after interest, taxes, depreciation and/or amortization); changes in the market price of the Company’s common stock; economic value-added; acquisitions, licenses, collaborations or strategic transactions; financing or other capital raising transactions; operating income (loss); return on capital, assets, equity, or investment; stockholder returns; return on sales; total shareholder return; gross or net profit levels; productivity; expense efficiency; margins; operating efficiency; customer satisfaction; working capital; earnings (loss) per share of the Company’s common stock; bookings, new bookings or renewals; sales or market shares; number of prescriptions or prescribing physicians; coverage decisions; leadership development, employee retention and recruiting and other human resources matters; operating income and/or net annual recurring revenue, or any other performance goal selected by the Compensation Committee or Board, as applicable, any of which may be (A) measured in absolute terms or compared to any incremental increase, (B) measured in terms of growth, (C) compared to another company or companies or to results of a peer group, (D) measured against the market as a whole and/or as compared to applicable market indices and/or (E) measured on a pre-tax or post-tax basis (if applicable). Further, any Corporate Performance Goals may be used to measure the performance of the Company as a whole or a business unit or other segment of the Company, or one or more product lines or specific markets. The Corporate Performance Goals may differ from Covered Executive to Covered Executive and from performance period to performance period.

 

 


 

(b) Calculation of Corporate Performance Goals. At the beginning of each applicable performance period, the Compensation Committee or Board, as applicable, will determine whether any significant element(s) will be included in or excluded from the calculation of any Corporate Performance Goal with respect to any Covered Executive.  In all other respects, Corporate Performance Goals will be calculated in accordance with the Company’s financial statements, generally accepted accounting principles or under a methodology established by the Compensation Committee or Board, as applicable, at the beginning of the performance period and which is consistently applied with respect to a Corporate Performance Goal in the relevant performance period.

 

(c) Target; Minimum; Maximum. Each Corporate Performance Goal shall have a “target” (i.e., 100 percent attainment of the Corporate Performance Goal) and may also have a “minimum” hurdle and/or a “maximum” amount.

 

(d) Bonus Requirements; Individual Goals. Except as otherwise set forth in this Section 4(d): (i) any bonuses paid to Covered Executives under the Incentive Plan shall be based upon objectively determinable bonus formulas that tie such bonuses to one or more performance targets relating to the Corporate Performance Goals, (ii) bonus formulas for Covered Executives shall be adopted in each performance period by the Compensation Committee or Board, as applicable, and communicated to each Covered Executive at the beginning of each performance period and (iii) no bonuses shall be paid to Covered Executives unless and until the Compensation Committee or Board, as applicable, makes a determination with respect to the attainment of the performance targets relating to the Corporate Performance Goals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Compensation Committee or Board, as applicable, may adjust bonuses payable under the Incentive Plan based on achievement of one or more individual performance objectives or pay bonuses (including, without limitation, discretionary bonuses) to Covered Executives under the Incentive Plan based on individual performance goals and/or upon such other terms and conditions as the Compensation Committee or Board, as appliable, may in its discretion determine.

 

(e) Individual Target Bonuses. The Compensation Committee or Board, as applicable, shall establish a target bonus opportunity for each Covered Executive for each performance period. For each Covered Executive, the Compensation Committee or Board, as applicable, shall have the authority to apportion the target award so that a portion of the target award shall be tied to attainment of Corporate Performance Goals and a portion of the target award shall be tied to attainment of individual performance objectives.

 

(f) Employment Requirement. Subject to any additional terms contained in a written agreement between the Covered Executive and the Company, the payment of a bonus to a Covered Executive with respect to a performance period shall be conditioned upon the Covered Executive’s employment by the Company on the bonus payment date. If a Covered Executive was not employed for an entire performance period, the Compensation Committee or Board, as applicable, may pro rate the bonus based on the number of days employed during such period.

 

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5. Timing of Payment

 

(a) With respect to Corporate Performance Goals established and measured on a basis more frequently than annually (e.g., quarterly or semi-annually), the Corporate Performance Goals will be measured at the end of each performance period after the Company’s financial reports with respect to such period(s) have been published, as applicable. If the Corporate Performance Goals and/or individual goals for such period are met, payments will be made as soon as practicable following the end of such period, but not later than two and one-half months after the end of the fiscal year in which such performance period ends.

 

(b) With respect to Corporate Performance Goals established and measured on an annual or multi-year basis, Corporate Performance Goals will be measured as of the end of each such performance period (e.g., the end of each fiscal year) after the Company’s financial reports with respect to such period(s) have been published, as applicable. If the Corporate Performance Goals and/or individual goals for any such period are met, bonus payments will be made as soon as practicable, but not later than two and one-half months after the end of the relevant fiscal year.

 

(c) For the avoidance of doubt, bonuses earned at any time in a fiscal year must be paid no later than two and one-half months after the last day of such fiscal year.

 

6. Amendment and Termination

 

The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate the Incentive Plan at any time in its sole discretion.

 

7. Company Recoupment Rights

 

A Covered Executive’s rights with respect to any award granted pursuant to the Incentive Plan shall in all events be subject to reduction, cancellation, forfeiture or recoupment to the extent necessary to comply with (i) any right that the Company may have under any Company clawback, forfeiture or recoupment policy as in effect from time to time or other agreement or arrangement with a Covered Executive, or (ii) applicable law.

 

Adopted August 11, 2025, subject to effectiveness of the closing of the transactions contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated February 28, 2025, by and among the Company, Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company, and Helix II Merger Sub, Inc.

 

 

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EX-10.25 19 ea025066201ex10-25_bridge.htm BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC. NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION POLICY

Exhibit 10.25

 

BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION POLICY

 

The purpose of this Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy (the “Policy”) of BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) is to provide a total compensation package that enables the Company to attract and retain, on a long-term basis, high-caliber directors who are not employees or officers of the Company or its subsidiaries (“Outside Directors”). This Policy will become effective as of immediately following the closing of the transactions contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated February 28, 2025, by and among the Company, Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company, and Helix II Merger Sub, Inc. (the “Effective Date” and, the closing of such transactions, the “Closing”). In furtherance of the purpose stated above, all Outside Directors shall be paid compensation for services provided to the Company as Outside Directors as set forth below:

 

Cash Retainers

 

Annual Retainer for Board Membership: $40,000 for general availability and participation in meetings and conference calls of our Board of Directors, to be paid quarterly in arrears, pro-rated based on the number of actual days served by the director during such calendar quarter. No additional compensation will be paid for attending individual meetings of the Board of Directors.

 

Additional Annual Retainer for Non-Executive Chairperson or Lead Independent Director:   $ 30,000  
         
Additional Annual Retainers for Committee Membership:        
         
Audit Committee Chairperson:   $ 15,000  
         
Audit Committee member (other than Chairperson):   $ 7,500  
         
Compensation Committee Chairperson:   $ 10,000  
         
Compensation Committee member (other than Chairperson):   $ 5,000  
         
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chairperson:   $ 8,500  
         
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member (other than Chairperson):   $ 4,250  

 

 


 

Equity Retainers

 

All grants of equity retainer awards to Outside Directors pursuant to this Policy will be automatic and nondiscretionary and will be made in accordance with the following provisions:

 

Initial Award: Upon his or her initial election to the Board of Directors, each Outside Director will receive an initial, one-time stock option award (the “Initial Award”) to purchase 69,693 shares of the Company’s common stock (subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of any stock dividend, stock split, combination or other similar recapitalization with respect to the Company’s common stock), which shall vest in equal monthly installments over three years from the date of grant, provided, however, that all vesting shall cease if the Outside Director’s Service Relationship with the Company terminates, unless the Board of Directors determines that the circumstances warrant continuation of vesting. The Initial Award shall expire ten years from the date of grant, and shall have a per share exercise price equal to the Fair Market Value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. This Initial Award applies only to Outside Directors who are first elected to the Board of Directors subsequent to the Effective Date.

 

Annual Award: On each date of each Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company following the Effective Date (the “Annual Meeting”), each continuing Outside Director, other than a director receiving an Initial Award, will receive an annual stock option award (the “Annual Award”) to purchase 34,846 shares of the Company’s common stock (subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of any stock dividend, stock split, combination or other similar recapitalization with respect to the Company’s common stock), which shall vest in full upon the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the date of the next Annual Meeting; provided, however, that all vesting shall cease if the Outside Director’s Service Relationship with the Company terminates, unless the Board of Directors determines that the circumstances warrant continuation of vesting. Such Annual Award shall expire ten years from the date of grant, and shall have a per share exercise price equal to the Fair Market Value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. If a new Outside Director joins the Board of Directors on a date other than the date of the Annual Meeting, then in lieu of the above, such Outside Director will be granted a pro-rata portion of the Annual Award at the next Annual Meeting following the Outside Director’s appointment, based on the time between the Outside Director’s appointment and the next Annual Meeting following the Outside Director’s appointment (the “Pro-Rated Annual Grant”). The Pro-Rated Annual Grant will vest in full upon the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the date of the next Annual Meeting; provided, however, that all vesting ceases if the Outside Director’s Service Relationship with the Company terminates, unless the Board of Directors determines that the circumstances warrant continuation or acceleration of vesting. The Pro-Rated Annual Grant shall expire ten years from the date of grant, and shall have a per share exercise price equal to the Fair Market Value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

 

Value: For purposes of this Policy, “Value” means with respect to (i) any stock option award, the grant date fair value of the option (i.e., Black-Scholes Value) determined in accordance with the reasonable assumptions and methodologies employed by the Company for calculating the fair value of options under Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 718; and (ii) any award of restricted stock or restricted stock units the product of (A) the average closing market price on the Nasdaq Stock Market (or such other market on which the Company’s common stock is then principally listed) of one share of the Company’s common stock over the trailing 20-trading day period ending on the last trading day immediately prior to the grant date and (B) the aggregate number of shares of common stock underlying such award.

 

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Sale Event Acceleration: All outstanding Initial Awards and Annual Awards (including Pro-Rated Annual Grants) held by an Outside Director shall become fully vested, exercisable (if applicable) and nonforfeitable upon a Sale Event (as defined in the 2025 Plan).

 

Expenses

 

The Company will reimburse all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Outside Directors in attending meetings of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof.

 

Maximum Annual Compensation

 

The aggregate amount of compensation, including both equity compensation and cash compensation, paid by the Company to any Outside Director in a calendar year for services as an Outside Director shall not exceed $750,000 (or such other limit as may be set forth in Section 3(b) of the 2025 Plan, or any similar provision of a successor plan); provided, however, that in the first calendar year in which an individual becomes an Outside Director, the aggregate amount of all equity compensation awarded and all other cash compensation paid by the Company to such Outside Director for services as an Outside Director shall not exceed $1,000,000 (or such other limit as may be set forth in Section 3(b) of the 2025 Plan, or any similar provision of a successor plan). For this purpose, the “amount” of equity compensation paid in a calendar year shall be determined based on the grant date fair value thereof, as determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 or its successor provision, but excluding the impact of estimated forfeitures related to service-based vesting conditions.

 

Adopted: August 11, 2025.

 

 

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EX-10.26 20 ea025066201ex10-26_bridge.htm FORM OF DIRECTOR INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.26

 

BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

FORM OF INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

 

This Indemnification Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of [________________] by and between BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and [____________] (“Indemnitee”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Company desires to attract and retain the services of highly qualified individuals, such as Indemnitee, to serve the Company;

 

WHEREAS, in order to induce Indemnitee to [provide] [continue to provide] services to the Company, the Company wishes to provide for the indemnification of, and advancement of expenses to, Indemnitee to the maximum extent permitted by law;

 

WHEREAS, the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Charter”) and the Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) of the Company require indemnification of the officers and directors of the Company, and Indemnitee may also be entitled to indemnification pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”);

 

WHEREAS, the Charter, the Bylaws and the DGCL expressly provide that the indemnification provisions set forth therein are not exclusive, and thereby contemplate that contracts may be entered into between the Company and members of the board of directors, officers and other persons with respect to indemnification;

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that the increased difficulty in attracting and retaining highly qualified persons such as Indemnitee is detrimental to the best interests of the Company’s stockholders;

 

WHEREAS, it is reasonable and prudent for the Company contractually to obligate itself to indemnify, and to advance expenses on behalf of, such persons to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, regardless of any amendment or revocation of the Charter or the Bylaws, so that they will [serve] [continue to serve] the Company free from undue concern that they will not be so indemnified;

 

WHEREAS, this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the indemnification provided in the Charter, the Bylaws and any resolutions adopted pursuant thereto, and shall not be deemed a substitute therefor, nor to diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder; and

 

WHEREAS, Indemnitee has certain rights to indemnification and/or insurance provided by [Name of Fund/Sponsor] (“[Name of Fund/Sponsor]”) which Indemnitee and [Name of Fund/Sponsor] intend to be secondary to the primary obligation of the Company to indemnify Indemnitee as provided in this Agreement, with the Company’s acknowledgment and agreement to the foregoing being a material condition to Indemnitee’s willingness to [serve] [continue to serve] on the Board.1

 

 

1 Note to Draft: For fund/sponsor affiliated directors only.

 

 


 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants contained herein, the Company and Indemnitee do hereby covenant and agree as follows:

 

Section 1. Services to the Company. Indemnitee agrees to [serve] [continue to serve] as a director of the Company. Indemnitee may at any time and for any reason resign from such position (subject to any other contractual obligation or any obligation imposed by law), in which event the Company shall have no obligation under this Agreement to continue Indemnitee in such position. This Agreement shall not be deemed an employment contract between the Company (or any of its subsidiaries or any Enterprise) and Indemnitee.

 

Section 2. Definitions.

 

As used in this Agreement:

 

(a) “Affiliate” and “Associate” shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in Rule 12b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as in effect on the date of this Agreement; provided, however, that no Person who is a director or officer of the Company shall be deemed an Affiliate or an Associate of any other director or officer of the Company solely as a result of his or her position as director or officer of the Company.

 

(b) A Person shall be deemed the “Beneficial Owner” of, and shall be deemed to “Beneficially Own” and have “Beneficial Ownership” of, any securities:

 

(i) which such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates, directly or indirectly, Beneficially Owns (as determined pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Rules under the Exchange Act, as in effect on the date of this Agreement);

 

(ii) which such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates, directly or indirectly, has: (A) the legal, equitable or contractual right or obligation to acquire (whether directly or indirectly and whether exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time, compliance with regulatory requirements, satisfaction of one or more conditions (whether or not within the control of such Person) or otherwise) upon the exercise of any conversion rights, exchange rights, rights, warrants or options, or otherwise; (B) the right to vote pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding (whether or not in writing); or (C) the right to dispose of pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding (whether or not in writing) (other than customary arrangements with and between underwriters and selling group members with respect to a bona fide public offering of securities);

 

(iii) which are Beneficially Owned, directly or indirectly, by any other Person (or any Affiliate or Associate thereof) with which such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates has any agreement, arrangement or understanding (whether or not in writing) (other than customary agreements with and between underwriters and selling group members with respect to a bona fide public offering of securities) for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting or disposing of any securities of the Company; or

 

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(iv) that are the subject of a derivative transaction entered into by such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates, including, for these purposes, any derivative security acquired by such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates that gives such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates the economic equivalent of ownership of an amount of securities due to the fact that the value of the derivative security is explicitly determined by reference to the price or value of such securities, or that provides such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates an opportunity, directly or indirectly, to profit or to share in any profit derived from any change in the value of such securities, in any case without regard to whether (A) such derivative security conveys any voting rights in such securities to such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates; (B) the derivative security is required to be, or capable of being, settled through delivery of such securities; or (C) such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates may have entered into other transactions that hedge the economic effect of such derivative security;

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Person engaged in business as an underwriter of securities shall be deemed the Beneficial Owner of any securities acquired through such Person’s participation as an underwriter in good faith in a firm commitment underwriting.

 

(c) A “Change in Control” shall be deemed to occur upon the earliest to occur after the date of this Agreement of any of the following events:

 

(i) Acquisition of Stock by Third Party. Any Person is or becomes the Beneficial Owner (as defined above), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities unless the change in relative Beneficial Ownership of the Company’s securities by any Person results solely from a reduction in the aggregate number of outstanding shares of securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, provided that a Change in Control shall be deemed to have occurred if subsequent to such reduction such Person becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of any additional securities of the Company conferring upon such Person any additional voting power;

 

(ii) Change in Board of Directors. During any period of two (2) consecutive years (not including any period prior to the execution of this Agreement), individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board, and any new director (other than a director designated by a Person who has entered into an agreement with the Company to effect a transaction described in Sections 2(c)(i), 2(c)(iii) or 2(c)(iv)) whose election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Board;

 

(iii) Corporate Transactions. The effective date of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such merger or consolidation continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving or successor entity) more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the surviving or successor entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation and with the power to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body of such surviving or successor entity;

 

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(iv) Liquidation. The approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale, lease, exchange or other transfer by the Company, in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets; and

 

(v) Other Events. There occurs any other event of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A (or a response to any similar item on any similar schedule or form) promulgated under the Exchange Act whether or not the Company is then subject to such reporting requirement.

 

(d) “Corporate Status” describes the status of a person as a current or former director of the Company or current or former director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee of any other Enterprise which such person is or was serving at the request of the Company.

 

(e) “Enforcement Expenses” shall include all reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts, travel expenses, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees and all other out-of-pocket disbursements or expenses of the types customarily incurred in connection with an action to enforce indemnification or advancement rights, or an appeal from such action. Expenses, however, shall not include fees, salaries, wages or benefits owed to Indemnitee.

 

(f) “Enterprise” shall mean any corporation (other than the Company), partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan, limited liability company or other legal entity of which Indemnitee is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee.

 

(g) “Expenses” shall include all reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts, travel expenses, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees and all other out-of-pocket disbursements or expenses of the types customarily incurred in connection with prosecuting, defending, preparing to prosecute or defend, investigating, being or preparing to be a witness in, or otherwise participating in, a Proceeding or an appeal resulting from a Proceeding. Expenses, however, shall not include amounts paid in settlement by Indemnitee, the amount of judgments or fines against Indemnitee or fees, salaries, wages or benefits owed to Indemnitee.

 

(h) “Independent Counsel” means a law firm, or a partner (or, if applicable, member or shareholder) of such a law firm, that is experienced in matters of Delaware corporation law and neither presently is, nor in the past five (5) years has been, retained to represent: (i) the Company, any subsidiary of the Company, any Enterprise or Indemnitee in any matter material to any such party; or (ii) any other party to the Proceeding giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Independent Counsel” shall not include any Person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of the Independent Counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all expenses, claims, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant hereto.

 

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(i) “Person” shall mean (i) an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, a business trust, a government or political subdivision, any unincorporated organization or any other association or entity including any successor (by merger or otherwise) thereof or thereto, and (ii) a “group” as that term is used for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act.

 

(j) The term “Proceeding” shall include any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, arbitration, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing or any other actual, threatened or completed proceeding, whether brought in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative, regulatory or investigative nature, and whether formal or informal, in which Indemnitee was, is or will be involved as a party or otherwise by reason of the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director of the Company or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee of any Enterprise or by reason of any action taken by Indemnitee or of any action taken on his or her part while acting as a director of the Company or while serving at the request of the Company as a director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee of any Enterprise, in each case whether or not serving in such capacity at the time any liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification, reimbursement or advancement of expenses can be provided under this Agreement; provided, however, that the term “Proceeding” shall not include any action, suit or arbitration, or part thereof, initiated by Indemnitee to enforce Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement as provided for in Section 12(a) of this Agreement.

 

Section 3. Indemnity in Third-Party Proceedings. The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the extent set forth in this Section 3 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding, other than a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 3, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses, judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on his or her behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company and, in the case of a criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful.

 

Section 4. Indemnity in Proceedings by or in the Right of the Company. The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the extent set forth in this Section 4 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 4, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on his or her behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. No indemnification for Expenses shall be made under this Section 4 in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which Indemnitee shall have been finally adjudged by a court to be liable to the Company, unless and only to the extent that the Delaware Court of Chancery (the “Delaware Court”) shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, Indemnitee is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for such expenses as the Delaware Court shall deem proper.

 

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Section 5. Indemnification for Expenses of a Party Who is Wholly or Partly Successful. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement and except as provided in Section 7, to the extent that Indemnitee is a party to or a participant in any Proceeding and is successful in such Proceeding or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection therewith. If Indemnitee is not wholly successful in such Proceeding but is successful as to one or more but less than all claims, issues or matters in such Proceeding, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on his or her behalf in connection with each successfully resolved claim, issue or matter. For purposes of this Section and without limitation, the termination of any claim, issue or matter in such a Proceeding by dismissal, with or without prejudice, shall be deemed to be a successful result as to such claim, issue or matter.

 

Section 6. Reimbursement for Expenses of a Witness or in Response to a Subpoena. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee, by reason of his or her Corporate Status, (i) is a witness in any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is not a party and is not threatened to be made a party or (ii) receives a subpoena with respect to any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is not a party and is not threatened to be made a party, the Company shall reimburse Indemnitee for all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith.

 

Section 7. Exclusions. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the Company shall not be obligated under this Agreement:

 

(a) to indemnify for amounts otherwise indemnifiable hereunder (or for which advancement is provided hereunder) if and to the extent that Indemnitee has otherwise actually received such amounts under any insurance policy, contract, agreement or otherwise; provided that the foregoing shall not [(i)] apply to any personal or umbrella liability insurance maintained by Indemnitee, [or, (ii) affect the rights of Indemnitee or the Fund Indemnitors as set forth in Section 13(c)];2

 

(b) to indemnify for an accounting of profits made from the purchase and sale (or sale and purchase) by Indemnitee of securities of the Company within the meaning of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act or similar provisions of state statutory law or common law, or from the purchase or sale by Indemnitee of such securities in violation of Section 306 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX”);

 

 

2 Note to Draft: Only applicable to fund/sponsor related directors.

 

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(c) to indemnify with respect to any Proceeding, or part thereof, brought by Indemnitee against the Company, any legal entity which it controls, any director or officer thereof or any third party, unless (i) the Board has consented to the initiation of such Proceeding or part thereof and (ii) the Company provides the indemnification, in its sole discretion, pursuant to the powers vested in the Company under applicable law; provided, however, that this Section 7(c) shall not apply to (A) counterclaims or affirmative defenses asserted by Indemnitee in an action brought against Indemnitee or (B) any action brought by Indemnitee for indemnification or advancement from the Company under this Agreement or under any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the Company in the suit for which indemnification or advancement is being sought as described in Section 12; or

 

(d) to provide any indemnification or advancement of expenses that is prohibited by applicable law (as such law exists at the time payment would otherwise be required pursuant to this Agreement).

 

Section 8. Advancement of Expenses. Subject to Section 9(b), the Company shall advance the Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding, and such advancement shall be made within thirty (30) days after the receipt by the Company of a statement or statements requesting such advances (including any invoices received by Indemnitee, which such invoices may be redacted as necessary to avoid the waiver of any privilege accorded by applicable law) from time to time, whether prior to or after final disposition of any Proceeding. Advances shall be unsecured and interest free. Advances shall be made without regard to Indemnitee’s (i) ability to repay the expenses, (ii) ultimate entitlement to indemnification under the other provisions of this Agreement, and (iii) entitlement to and availability of insurance coverage, including advancement, payment or reimbursement of defense costs, expenses or covered loss under the provisions of any applicable insurance policy (including, without limitation, whether such advancement, payment or reimbursement is withheld, conditioned or delayed by the insurer(s)). Indemnitee shall qualify for advances upon the execution and delivery to the Company of this Agreement which shall constitute an undertaking providing that Indemnitee undertakes to the fullest extent required by law to repay the advance if and to the extent that it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final judgment, not subject to appeal, that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company. No other form of undertaking shall be required. The right to advances under this paragraph shall in all events continue until final disposition of any Proceeding, including any appeal therein. Nothing in this Section 8 shall limit Indemnitee’s right to advancement pursuant to Section 12(e) of this Agreement.

 

Section 9. Procedure for Notification and Defense of Claim.

 

(a) To obtain indemnification under this Agreement, Indemnitee shall submit to the Company a written request therefor specifying the basis for the claim, the amounts for which Indemnitee is seeking payment under this Agreement, and all documentation related thereto as reasonably requested by the Company.

 

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(b) In the event that the Company shall be obligated hereunder to provide indemnification for or make any advancement of Expenses with respect to any Proceeding, the Company shall be entitled to assume the defense of such Proceeding, or any claim, issue or matter therein, with counsel approved by Indemnitee (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) upon the delivery to Indemnitee of written notice of the Company’s election to do so. After delivery of such notice, approval of such counsel by Indemnitee and the retention of such counsel by the Company, the Company will not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement for any fees or expenses of separate counsel subsequently employed by or on behalf of Indemnitee with respect to the same Proceeding; provided that (i) Indemnitee shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such Proceeding at Indemnitee’s expense and (ii) if (A) the employment of separate counsel by Indemnitee has been previously authorized by the Company, (B) Indemnitee shall have reasonably concluded that there may be a conflict of interest between the Company and Indemnitee in the conduct of such defense, (C) the Company shall not continue to retain such counsel to defend such Proceeding or (D) a Change in Control shall have occurred, then the fees and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee with respect to his or her separate counsel shall be Expenses hereunder.

 

(c) In the event that the Company does not assume the defense in a Proceeding pursuant to paragraph (b) above, then the Company will be entitled to participate in the Proceeding at its own expense.

 

(d) The Company shall not be liable to indemnify Indemnitee under this Agreement for any amounts paid in settlement of any Proceeding effected without its prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the fact that an insurer under an applicable insurance policy delays or is unwilling to consent to such settlement or is or may be in breach of its obligations under such policy, or the fact that directors’ and officers’ liability insurance is otherwise unavailable or not maintained by the Company, may not be taken into account by the Company in determining whether to provide its consent. The Company shall not, without the prior written consent of Indemnitee (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), enter into any settlement which (i) includes an admission of fault of Indemnitee, any non-monetary remedy imposed on Indemnitee or any monetary damages for which Indemnitee is not wholly and actually indemnified hereunder or (ii) with respect to any Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee may be or is made a party or may be otherwise entitled to seek indemnification hereunder, does not include the full release of Indemnitee from all liability in respect of such Proceeding.

 

Section 10. Procedure Upon Application for Indemnification.

 

(a) Upon written request by Indemnitee for indemnification pursuant to Section 9(a), a determination, if such determination is required by applicable law, with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification hereunder shall be made in the specific case by one of the following methods: (x) if a Change in Control shall have occurred, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Board; or (y) if a Change in Control shall not have occurred: (i) by a majority vote of the disinterested directors, even though less than a quorum; (ii) by a committee of disinterested directors designated by a majority vote of the disinterested directors, even though less than a quorum; or (iii) if there are no disinterested directors or if the disinterested directors so direct, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Board. For purposes hereof, disinterested directors are those members of the Board who are not parties to the action, suit or proceeding in respect of which indemnification is sought. In the case that such determination is made by Independent Counsel, a copy of Independent Counsel’s written opinion shall be delivered to Indemnitee and, if it is so determined that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, payment to Indemnitee shall be made within thirty (30) days after such determination. Indemnitee shall cooperate with the Independent Counsel or the Company, as applicable, in making such determination with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification, including providing to such counsel or the Company, upon reasonable advance request, any documentation or information which is not privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure and which is reasonably available to Indemnitee and reasonably necessary to such determination. The Company shall likewise cooperate with Indemnitee and Independent Counsel, if applicable, in making such determination with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification, including providing to such counsel and Indemnitee, upon reasonable advance request, any documentation or information which is not privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure and which is reasonably available to the Company and reasonably necessary to such determination. Any out-of-pocket costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in so cooperating with the Independent Counsel or the Company shall be borne by the Company (irrespective of the determination as to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification) and the Company hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold Indemnitee harmless therefrom.

 

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(b) If the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by Independent Counsel pursuant to Section 10(a), the Independent Counsel shall be selected by the Board if a Change in Control shall not have occurred or, if a Change in Control shall have occurred, by Indemnitee. Indemnitee or the Company, as the case may be, may, within ten (10) days after written notice of such selection, deliver to the Company or Indemnitee, as the case may be, a written objection to such selection; provided, however, that such objection may be asserted only on the ground that the Independent Counsel so selected does not meet the requirements of “Independent Counsel” as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement, and the objection shall set forth with particularity the factual basis of such assertion. Absent a proper and timely objection, the Person so selected shall act as Independent Counsel. If such written objection is so made and substantiated, the Independent Counsel so selected may not serve as Independent Counsel unless and until such objection is withdrawn or the Delaware Court has determined that such objection is without merit. If, within twenty (20) days after the later of (i) submission by Indemnitee of a written request for indemnification pursuant to Section 9(a), and (ii) the final disposition of the Proceeding, including any appeal therein, no Independent Counsel shall have been selected without objection, either Indemnitee or the Company may petition the Delaware Court for resolution of any objection which shall have been made by Indemnitee or the Company to the selection of Independent Counsel and/or for the appointment as Independent Counsel of a Person selected by the court or by such other Person as the court shall designate. The Person with respect to whom all objections are so resolved or the Person so appointed shall act as Independent Counsel under Section 10(a) hereof. Upon the due commencement of any judicial proceeding or arbitration pursuant to Section 12(a) of this Agreement, Independent Counsel shall be discharged and relieved of any further responsibility in such capacity (subject to the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing).

 

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the determination of entitlement to indemnification under this Agreement shall be made without regard to the Indemnitee’s entitlement to and availability of insurance coverage, including advancement, payment or reimbursement of defense costs, expenses or covered loss under the provisions of any applicable insurance policy (including, without limitation, whether such advancement, payment or reimbursement is withheld, conditioned or delayed by the insurer(s)).

 

Section 11. Presumptions and Effect of Certain Proceedings.

 

(a) To the extent permitted by applicable law, in making a determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification hereunder, it shall be presumed that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement if Indemnitee has submitted a request for indemnification in accordance with Section 9(a) of this Agreement, and the Company shall have the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion by clear and convincing evidence to overcome that presumption in connection with the making of any determination contrary to that presumption.

 

(b) The termination of any Proceeding or of any claim, issue or matter therein, by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or upon a plea of guilty, nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not (except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement) of itself adversely affect the right of Indemnitee to indemnification or create a presumption that Indemnitee did not act in good faith and in a manner which he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company or, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, that Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful.

 

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(c) Indemnitee shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if Indemnitee’s actions were based on the records or books of account of the Company or any other Enterprise, including financial statements, or on information supplied to Indemnitee by the directors, officers, agents or employees of the Company or any other Enterprise in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Company or any other Enterprise or on information or records given or reports made to the Company or any other Enterprise by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert selected with reasonable care by the Company or any other Enterprise. The provisions of this Section 11(c) shall not be deemed to be exclusive or to limit in any way the other circumstances in which Indemnitee may be deemed to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in this Agreement. In addition, the knowledge and/or actions, or failure to act, of any director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee of the Company, any subsidiary of the Company, or any Enterprise shall not be imputed to Indemnitee for purposes of determining the right to indemnification under this Agreement. Whether or not the foregoing provisions of this Section 11(c) are satisfied, it shall in any event be presumed that Indemnitee has at all times acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. Anyone seeking to overcome this presumption shall have the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion by clear and convincing evidence.

 

Section 12. Remedies of Indemnitee.

 

(a) Subject to Section 12(f), in the event that (i) a determination is made pursuant to Section 10 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, (ii) advancement of Expenses is not timely made pursuant to Section 8 of this Agreement, (iii) no determination of entitlement to indemnification shall have been made pursuant to Section 10(a) of this Agreement within sixty (60) days after receipt by the Company of the request for indemnification for which a determination is to be made other than by Independent Counsel, (iv) payment of indemnification or reimbursement of expenses is not made pursuant to Section 5 or 6 or the last sentence of Section 10(a) of this Agreement within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor (including any invoices received by Indemnitee, which such invoices may be redacted as necessary to avoid the waiver of any privilege accorded by applicable law) or (v) payment of indemnification pursuant to Section 3 or 4 of this Agreement is not made within thirty (30) days after a determination has been made that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, Indemnitee shall be entitled to an adjudication by the Delaware Court of his or her entitlement to such indemnification or advancement. Alternatively, Indemnitee, at his or her option, may seek an award in arbitration to be conducted by a single arbitrator pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Indemnitee shall commence such proceeding seeking an adjudication or an award in arbitration within 180 days following the date on which Indemnitee first has the right to commence such proceeding pursuant to this Section 12(a); provided, however, that the foregoing time limitation shall not apply in respect of a proceeding brought by Indemnitee to enforce his or her rights under Section 5 of this Agreement. The Company shall not oppose Indemnitee’s right to seek any such adjudication or award in arbitration.

 

(b) In the event that a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 10(a) of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification, any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 12 shall be conducted in all respects as a de novo trial, or arbitration, on the merits and Indemnitee shall not be prejudiced by reason of that adverse determination. In any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 12, the Company shall have the burden of proving Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification or advancement, as the case may be.

 

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(c) If a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 10(a) of this Agreement that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, the Company shall be bound by such determination in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 12, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law.

 

(d) The Company shall be precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 12 that the procedures and presumptions of this Agreement are not valid, binding and enforceable and shall stipulate in any such court or before any such arbitrator that the Company is bound by all the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(e) The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by law against any and all Enforcement Expenses and, if requested by Indemnitee, shall (within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor) advance, to the extent not prohibited by law, such Enforcement Expenses to Indemnitee, which are incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any action brought by Indemnitee for indemnification or advancement from the Company under this Agreement or under any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the Company in the suit for which indemnification or advancement is being sought. Such written request for advancement shall include invoices received by Indemnitee in connection with such Enforcement Expenses but, in the case of invoices in connection with legal services, any references to legal work performed or to expenditures made that would cause Indemnitee to waive any privilege accorded by applicable law need not be included with the invoice.

 

(f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, no determination as to entitlement to indemnification under this Agreement shall be required to be made prior to the final disposition of the Proceeding, including any appeal therein.

 

Section 13. Non-exclusivity; Survival of Rights; Insurance; [Primacy of Indemnification;] Subrogation.

 

(a) The rights of indemnification and to receive advancement as provided by this Agreement shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled under applicable law, the Charter, the Bylaws, any agreement, a vote of stockholders or a resolution of directors, or otherwise. No amendment, alteration or repeal of this Agreement or of any provision hereof shall limit or restrict any right of Indemnitee under this Agreement in respect of any action taken or omitted by such Indemnitee in his or her Corporate Status prior to such amendment, alteration or repeal. To the extent that a change in Delaware law, whether by statute or judicial decision, permits greater indemnification or advancement than would be afforded currently under the Charter, Bylaws and this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change. No right or remedy herein conferred is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every other right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other right or remedy.

 

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(b) To the extent that the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing liability insurance for directors, managers, partners, officers, employees, agents or trustees of the Company or of any other Enterprise, Indemnitee shall be covered by such policy or policies in accordance with its or their terms to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any such director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee under such policy or policies. If, at the time of the receipt of a notice of a claim pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company has director and officer liability insurance in effect, the Company shall give prompt notice of such claim to the insurers in accordance with the procedures set forth in the respective policies. The Company shall thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of the Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such Proceeding in accordance with the terms of such policies. Upon request of Indemnitee, the Company shall also promptly provide to Indemnitee: (i) copies of all of the Company’s potentially applicable directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies, (ii) copies of such notices delivered to the applicable insurers and (iii) copies of all subsequent communications and correspondence between the Company and such insurers regarding the Proceeding.

 

(c) [The Company hereby acknowledges that Indemnitee has certain rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses and/or insurance provided by [Name of Fund/Sponsor] and certain of [its][their] affiliates (collectively, the “Fund Indemnitors”). The Company hereby agrees (i) that it is the indemnitor of first resort (i.e., its obligations to Indemnitee are primary and any obligation of the Fund Indemnitors to advance expenses or to provide indemnification for the same expenses or liabilities incurred by Indemnitee are secondary), (ii) that it shall be required to advance the full amount of expenses incurred by Indemnitee and shall be liable for the full amount of all Expenses, judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement to the extent legally permitted and as required by the terms of this Agreement and the Charter and/or Bylaws (or any other agreement between the Company and Indemnitee), without regard to any rights Indemnitee may have against the Fund Indemnitors, and (iii) that it irrevocably waives, relinquishes and releases the Fund Indemnitors from any and all claims against the Fund Indemnitors for contribution, subrogation or any other recovery of any kind in respect thereof. The Company further agrees that no advancement or payment by the Fund Indemnitors on behalf of Indemnitee with respect to any claim for which Indemnitee has sought indemnification from the Company shall affect the foregoing and the Fund Indemnitors shall have a right of contribution and/or be subrogated to the extent of such advancement or payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee against the Company. The Company and Indemnitee agree that the Fund Indemnitors are express third party beneficiaries of the terms of this Section 13(c).]3

 

(d) [Except as provided in paragraph (c) above,] [I/i]n the event of any payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee [(other than against the Fund Indemnitors)], who shall execute all papers required and take all action necessary to secure such rights, including execution of such documents as are necessary to enable the Company to bring suit to enforce such rights.

 

(e) [Except as provided in paragraph (c) above,] [T/t]he Company’s obligation to provide indemnification or advancement hereunder to Indemnitee who is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee of any other Enterprise shall be reduced by any amount Indemnitee has actually received as indemnification or advancement from such other Enterprise.

 

 

3 Note to Draft: Only applicable to fund/sponsor affiliated directors.

 

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Section 14. Duration of Agreement. This Agreement shall continue until and terminate upon the later of: (a) ten (10) years after the date that Indemnitee shall have ceased to serve as a director of the Company or (b) one (1) year after the final termination of any Proceeding, including any appeal, then pending in respect of which Indemnitee is granted rights of indemnification or advancement hereunder and of any proceeding commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement relating thereto. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Indemnitee and his or her heirs, executors and administrators. The Company shall require and cause any successor (whether direct or indirect by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all, substantially all or a substantial part, of the business and/or assets of the Company, by written agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Indemnitee, expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place.

 

Section 15. Severability. If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever: (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law; (b) such provision or provisions shall be deemed reformed to the extent necessary to conform to applicable law and to give the maximum effect to the intent of the parties hereto; and (c) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested thereby.

 

Section 16. Enforcement.

 

(a) The Company expressly confirms and agrees that it has entered into this Agreement and assumed the obligations imposed on it hereby in order to induce Indemnitee to [serve] [continue to serve] as a director of the Company, and the Company acknowledges that Indemnitee is relying upon this Agreement in serving as a director of the Company.

 

(b) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral, written and implied, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof; provided, however, that this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the Charter, the Bylaws and applicable law, and shall not be deemed a substitute therefor, nor to diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder.

 

Section 17. Modification and Waiver. No supplement, modification or amendment, or waiver of any provision, of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the parties thereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions of this Agreement nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement or of any provision hereof shall limit or restrict any right of Indemnitee under this Agreement in respect of any action taken or omitted by such Indemnitee prior to such supplement, modification or amendment.

 

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Section 18. Notice by Indemnitee. Indemnitee agrees promptly to notify the Company in writing upon being served with any summons, citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document relating to any Proceeding or matter which may be subject to indemnification, reimbursement or advancement as provided hereunder. The failure of Indemnitee to so notify the Company or any delay in notification shall not relieve the Company of any obligation which it may have to Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise, unless, and then only to the extent that, the Company did not otherwise learn of the Proceeding and such delay is materially prejudicial to the Company’s ability to defend such Proceeding or matter; and, provided, further, that notice will be deemed to have been given without any action on the part of Indemnitee in the event the Company is a party to the same Proceeding.

 

Section 19. Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if (i) delivered by hand and receipted for by the party to whom said notice or other communication shall have been directed, (ii) mailed by certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, on the third business day after the date on which it is so mailed, (iii) mailed by reputable overnight courier and receipted for by the party to whom said notice or other communication shall have been directed or (iv) sent by facsimile transmission, with receipt of oral confirmation that such transmission has been received:

 

(a) If to Indemnitee, at such address as Indemnitee shall provide to the Company.

 

(b) If to the Company to:

 

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.

256 East Grand Avenue

Suite 104

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Attention: Chief Executive Officer

 

or to any other address as may have been furnished to Indemnitee by the Company.

 

Section 20. Contribution. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, if the indemnification provided for in this Agreement is unavailable to Indemnitee for any reason whatsoever, the Company, in lieu of indemnifying Indemnitee, shall contribute to the amount incurred by Indemnitee, whether for judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes, amounts paid or to be paid in settlement and/or for Expenses, in connection with any Proceeding in such proportion as is deemed fair and reasonable in light of all of the circumstances in order to reflect (i) the relative benefits received by the Company and Indemnitee in connection with the event(s) and/or transaction(s) giving rise to such Proceeding; and/or (ii) the relative fault of the Company (and its directors, officers, employees and agents) and Indemnitee in connection with such event(s) and/or transactions.

 

Section 21. Internal Revenue Code Section 409A. The Company intends for this Agreement to comply with the Indemnification exception under Section 1.409A-1(b)(10) of the regulations promulgated under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), which provides that indemnification of, or the purchase of an insurance policy providing for payments of, all or part of the expenses incurred or damages paid or payable by Indemnitee with respect to a bona fide claim against Indemnitee or the Company do not provide for a deferral of compensation, subject to Section 409A of the Code, where such claim is based on actions or failures to act by Indemnitee in his or her capacity as a service provider of the Company. The parties intend that this Agreement be interpreted and construed with such intent.

 

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Section 22. Applicable Law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement and the legal relations among the parties shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Except with respect to any arbitration commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 12(a) of this Agreement, the Company and Indemnitee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought only in the Delaware Court, and not in any other state or federal court in the United States of America or any court in any other country, (ii) consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Delaware Court for purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, (iii) consent to service of process at the address set forth in Section 19 of this Agreement with the same legal force and validity as if served upon such party personally within the State of Delaware, (iv) waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in the Delaware Court and (v) waive, and agree not to plead or to make, any claim that any such action or proceeding brought in the Delaware Court has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum.

 

Section 23. Headings. The headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction thereof.

 

Section 24. Identical Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. Only one such counterpart signed by the party against whom enforceability is sought needs to be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement.

 

Section 25. Monetary Damages Insufficient/Specific Enforcement. The Company and Indemnitee agree that a monetary remedy for breach of this Agreement may be inadequate, impracticable and difficult of proof, and further agree that such breach may cause Indemnitee irreparable harm. Accordingly, the parties hereto agree that Indemnitee may enforce this Agreement by seeking injunctive relief and/or specific performance hereof, without any necessity of showing actual damage or irreparable harm (having agreed that actual and irreparable harm will result in not forcing the Company to specifically perform its obligations pursuant to this Agreement) and that by seeking injunctive relief and/or specific performance, Indemnitee shall not be precluded from seeking or obtaining any other relief to which he may be entitled. The Company and Indemnitee further agree that Indemnitee shall be entitled to such specific performance and injunctive relief, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions, without the necessity of posting bonds or other undertaking in connection therewith. The Company acknowledges that in the absence of a waiver, a bond or undertaking may be required of Indemnitee by the Court, and the Company hereby waives any such requirement of a bond or undertaking.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.
   
  By:  
    Name:                         
    Title:  
   
   
  [Name of Indemnitee]

 

 

 

 

EX-10.27 21 ea025066201ex10-27_bridge.htm FORM OF OFFICER INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.27

 

BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

FORM OF INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

 

This Indemnification Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of [________________] by and between BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and [____________] (“Indemnitee”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Company desires to attract and retain the services of highly qualified individuals, such as Indemnitee, to serve the Company;

 

WHEREAS, in order to induce Indemnitee to [provide] [continue to provide] services to the Company, the Company wishes to provide for the indemnification of, and advancement of expenses to, Indemnitee to the maximum extent permitted by law;

 

WHEREAS, the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (as amended and in effect from time to time, the “Charter”) and the Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”) of the Company require indemnification of the officers and directors of the Company, and Indemnitee may also be entitled to indemnification pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”);

 

WHEREAS, the Charter, the Bylaws and the DGCL expressly provide that the indemnification provisions set forth therein are not exclusive, and thereby contemplate that contracts may be entered into between the Company and members of the board of directors, officers and other persons with respect to indemnification;

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that the increased difficulty in attracting and retaining highly qualified persons such as Indemnitee is detrimental to the best interests of the Company’s stockholders;

 

WHEREAS, it is reasonable and prudent for the Company contractually to obligate itself to indemnify, and to advance expenses on behalf of, such persons to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, regardless of any amendment or revocation of the Charter or the Bylaws, so that they will [serve] [continue to serve] the Company free from undue concern that they will not be so indemnified; and

 

WHEREAS, this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the indemnification provided in the Charter, the Bylaws and any resolutions adopted pursuant thereto, and shall not be deemed a substitute therefor, nor to diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants contained herein, the Company and Indemnitee do hereby covenant and agree as follows:

 

Section 1. Services to the Company. Indemnitee agrees to [serve] [continue to serve] as [a director and] an officer of the Company. Indemnitee may at any time and for any reason resign from [any] such position (subject to any other contractual obligation or any obligation imposed by law), in which event the Company shall have no obligation under this Agreement to continue Indemnitee in such position. This Agreement shall not be deemed an employment contract between the Company (or any of its subsidiaries or any Enterprise) and Indemnitee.

 

 


 

Section 2. Definitions.

 

As used in this Agreement:

 

(a) “Affiliate” and “Associate” shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in Rule 12b-2 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as in effect on the date of this Agreement; provided, however, that no Person who is a director or officer of the Company shall be deemed an Affiliate or an Associate of any other director or officer of the Company solely as a result of his or her position as director or officer of the Company.

 

(b) A Person shall be deemed the “Beneficial Owner” of, and shall be deemed to “Beneficially Own” and have “Beneficial Ownership” of, any securities:

 

(i) which such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates, directly or indirectly, Beneficially Owns (as determined pursuant to Rule 13d-3 of the Rules under the Exchange Act, as in effect on the date of this Agreement);

 

(ii) which such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates, directly or indirectly, has: (A) the legal, equitable or contractual right or obligation to acquire (whether directly or indirectly and whether exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time, compliance with regulatory requirements, satisfaction of one or more conditions (whether or not within the control of such Person) or otherwise) upon the exercise of any conversion rights, exchange rights, rights, warrants or options, or otherwise; (B) the right to vote pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding (whether or not in writing); or (C) the right to dispose of pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding (whether or not in writing) (other than customary arrangements with and between underwriters and selling group members with respect to a bona fide public offering of securities);

 

(iii) which are Beneficially Owned, directly or indirectly, by any other Person (or any Affiliate or Associate thereof) with which such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates has any agreement, arrangement or understanding (whether or not in writing) (other than customary agreements with and between underwriters and selling group members with respect to a bona fide public offering of securities) for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting or disposing of any securities of the Company; or

 

(iv) that are the subject of a derivative transaction entered into by such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates, including, for these purposes, any derivative security acquired by such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates that gives such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates the economic equivalent of ownership of an amount of securities due to the fact that the value of the derivative security is explicitly determined by reference to the price or value of such securities, or that provides such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates an opportunity, directly or indirectly, to profit or to share in any profit derived from any change in the value of such securities, in any case without regard to whether (A) such derivative security conveys any voting rights in such securities to such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates; (B) the derivative security is required to be, or capable of being, settled through delivery of such securities; or (C) such Person or any of such Person’s Affiliates or Associates may have entered into other transactions that hedge the economic effect of such derivative security.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Person engaged in business as an underwriter of securities shall be deemed the Beneficial Owner of any securities acquired through such Person’s participation as an underwriter in good faith in a firm commitment underwriting.

 

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(c) A “Change in Control” shall be deemed to occur upon the earliest to occur after the date of this Agreement of any of the following events:

 

(i) Acquisition of Stock by Third Party. Any Person is or becomes the Beneficial Owner (as defined above), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities unless the change in relative Beneficial Ownership of the Company’s securities by any Person results solely from a reduction in the aggregate number of outstanding shares of securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, provided that a Change in Control shall be deemed to have occurred if subsequent to such reduction such Person becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of any additional securities of the Company conferring upon such Person any additional voting power;

 

(ii) Change in Board of Directors. During any period of two (2) consecutive years (not including any period prior to the execution of this Agreement), individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board, and any new director (other than a director designated by a Person who has entered into an agreement with the Company to effect a transaction described in Sections 2(c)(i), 2(c)(iii) or 2(c)(iv)) whose election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Board;

 

(iii) Corporate Transactions. The effective date of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such merger or consolidation continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving or successor entity) more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the surviving or successor entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation and with the power to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body of such surviving or successor entity;

 

(iv) Liquidation. The approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale, lease, exchange or other transfer by the Company, in one or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets; and

 

(v) Other Events. There occurs any other event of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A (or a response to any similar item on any similar schedule or form) promulgated under the Exchange Act whether or not the Company is then subject to such reporting requirement.

 

(d) “Corporate Status” describes the status of a person as a current or former [director or] officer of the Company or current or former director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee of any other Enterprise which such person is or was serving at the request of the Company.

 

(e) “Enforcement Expenses” shall include all reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts, travel expenses, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees and all other out-of-pocket disbursements or expenses of the types customarily incurred in connection with an action to enforce indemnification or advancement rights, or an appeal from such action. Expenses, however, shall not include fees, salaries, wages or benefits owed to Indemnitee.

 

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(f) “Enterprise” shall mean any corporation (other than the Company), partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan, limited liability company or other legal entity of which Indemnitee is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee.

 

(g) “Expenses” shall include all reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts, travel expenses, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees and all other out-of-pocket disbursements or expenses of the types customarily incurred in connection with prosecuting, defending, preparing to prosecute or defend, investigating, being or preparing to be a witness in, or otherwise participating in, a Proceeding or an appeal resulting from a Proceeding. Expenses, however, shall not include amounts paid in settlement by Indemnitee, the amount of judgments or fines against Indemnitee or fees, salaries, wages or benefits owed to Indemnitee.

 

(h) “Independent Counsel” means a law firm, or a partner (or, if applicable, member or shareholder) of such a law firm, that is experienced in matters of Delaware corporation law and neither presently is, nor in the past five (5) years has been, retained to represent: (i) the Company, any subsidiary of the Company, any Enterprise or Indemnitee in any matter material to any such party; or (ii) any other party to the Proceeding giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Independent Counsel” shall not include any Person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of the Independent Counsel referred to above and to fully indemnify such counsel against any and all expenses, claims, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant hereto.

 

(i) “Person” shall mean (i) an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, a business trust, a government or political subdivision, any unincorporated organization or any other association or entity including any successor (by merger or otherwise) thereof or thereto, and (ii) a “group” as that term is used for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act.

 

(j) The term “Proceeding” shall include any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, arbitration, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing or any other actual, threatened or completed proceeding, whether brought in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative, regulatory or investigative nature, and whether formal or informal, in which Indemnitee was, is or will be involved as a party or otherwise by reason of the fact that Indemnitee is or was [a director or] an officer of the Company or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee of any Enterprise or by reason of any action taken by Indemnitee or of any action taken on his or her part while acting as [a director or] an officer of the Company or while serving at the request of the Company as a director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee of any Enterprise, in each case whether or not serving in such capacity at the time any liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification, reimbursement or advancement of expenses can be provided under this Agreement; provided, however, that the term “Proceeding” shall not include any action, suit or arbitration, or part thereof, initiated by Indemnitee to enforce Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement as provided for in Section 12(a) of this Agreement.

 

Section 3. Indemnity in Third-Party Proceedings. The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the extent set forth in this Section 3 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding, other than a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 3, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses, judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on his or her behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company and, in the case of a criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful.

 

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Section 4. Indemnity in Proceedings by or in the Right of the Company. The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the extent set forth in this Section 4 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 4, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on his or her behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. No indemnification for Expenses shall be made under this Section 4 in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which Indemnitee shall have been finally adjudged by a court to be liable to the Company, unless and only to the extent that the Delaware Court of Chancery (the “Delaware Court”) shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, Indemnitee is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for such expenses as the Delaware Court shall deem proper.

 

Section 5. Indemnification for Expenses of a Party Who is Wholly or Partly Successful. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement and except as provided in Section 7, to the extent that Indemnitee is a party to or a participant in any Proceeding and is successful in such Proceeding or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection therewith. If Indemnitee is not wholly successful in such Proceeding but is successful as to one or more but less than all claims, issues or matters in such Proceeding, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on his or her behalf in connection with each successfully resolved claim, issue or matter. For purposes of this Section and without limitation, the termination of any claim, issue or matter in such a Proceeding by dismissal, with or without prejudice, shall be deemed to be a successful result as to such claim, issue or matter.

 

Section 6. Reimbursement for Expenses of a Witness or in Response to a Subpoena. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee, by reason of his or her Corporate Status, (i) is a witness in any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is not a party and is not threatened to be made a party or (ii) receives a subpoena with respect to any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is not a party and is not threatened to be made a party, the Company shall reimburse Indemnitee for all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by him or her or on his or her behalf in connection therewith.

 

Section 7. Exclusions. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the Company shall not be obligated under this Agreement:

 

(a) to indemnify for amounts otherwise indemnifiable hereunder (or for which advancement is provided hereunder) if and to the extent that Indemnitee has otherwise actually received such amounts under any insurance policy, contract, agreement or otherwise; provided that the foregoing shall not apply to any personal or umbrella liability insurance maintained by Indemnitee;

 

(b) to indemnify for an accounting of profits made from the purchase and sale (or sale and purchase) by Indemnitee of securities of the Company within the meaning of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act or similar provisions of state statutory law or common law, or from the purchase or sale by Indemnitee of such securities in violation of Section 306 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX”);

 

 

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(c) to indemnify for any reimbursement of, or repayment to, the Company by Indemnitee of (i) any bonus or other incentive-based or equity-based compensation or of any profits realized by Indemnitee from the sale of securities of the Company pursuant to the terms of (A) Section 304 of SOX, (B) Exchange Act Rule 10D-1 or (C) any formal policy of the Company adopted by the Board (or a committee thereof) or (ii) any other remuneration paid to Indemnitee if it shall be determined by a final judgment or other final adjudication that payment of such remuneration was or would have been in violation of law; (d) to indemnify with respect to any Proceeding, or part thereof, brought by Indemnitee against the Company, any legal entity which it controls, any director or officer thereof or any third party, unless (i) the Board has consented to the initiation of such Proceeding or part thereof and (ii) the Company provides the indemnification, in its sole discretion, pursuant to the powers vested in the Company under applicable law; provided, however, that this Section 7(d) shall not apply to (A) counterclaims or affirmative defenses asserted by Indemnitee in an action brought against Indemnitee or (B) any action brought by Indemnitee for indemnification or advancement from the Company under this Agreement or under any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the Company in the suit for which indemnification or advancement is being sought as described in Section 12; or

 

(e) to provide any indemnification or advancement of expenses that is prohibited by applicable law (as such law exists at the time payment would otherwise be required pursuant to this Agreement).

 

Section 8. Advancement of Expenses. Subject to Section 9(b), the Company shall advance the Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding, and such advancement shall be made within thirty (30) days after the receipt by the Company of a statement or statements requesting such advances (including any invoices received by Indemnitee, which such invoices may be redacted as necessary to avoid the waiver of any privilege accorded by applicable law) from time to time, whether prior to or after final disposition of any Proceeding. Advances shall be unsecured and interest free. Advances shall be made without regard to Indemnitee’s (i) ability to repay the expenses, (ii) ultimate entitlement to indemnification under the other provisions of this Agreement and (iii) entitlement to and availability of insurance coverage, including advancement, payment or reimbursement of defense costs, expenses or covered loss under the provisions of any applicable insurance policy (including, without limitation, whether such advancement, payment or reimbursement is withheld, conditioned or delayed by the insurer(s)). Indemnitee shall qualify for advances upon the execution and delivery to the Company of this Agreement which shall constitute an undertaking providing that Indemnitee undertakes to the fullest extent required by law to repay the advance if and to the extent that it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final judgment, not subject to appeal, that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company. No other form of undertaking shall be required. The right to advances under this paragraph shall in all events continue until final disposition of any Proceeding, including any appeal therein. Nothing in this Section 8 shall limit Indemnitee’s right to advancement pursuant to Section 12(e) of this Agreement.

 

Section 9. Procedure for Notification and Defense of Claim.

 

(a) To obtain indemnification under this Agreement, Indemnitee shall submit to the Company a written request therefor specifying the basis for the claim, the amounts for which Indemnitee is seeking payment under this Agreement and all documentation related thereto as reasonably requested by the Company.

 

(b) In the event that the Company shall be obligated hereunder to provide indemnification for or make any advancement of Expenses with respect to any Proceeding, the Company shall be entitled to assume the defense of such Proceeding, or any claim, issue or matter therein, with counsel approved by Indemnitee (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) upon the delivery to Indemnitee of written notice of the Company’s election to do so. After delivery of such notice, approval of such counsel by Indemnitee and the retention of such counsel by the Company, the Company will not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement for any fees or expenses of separate counsel subsequently employed by or on behalf of Indemnitee with respect to the same Proceeding; provided that (i) Indemnitee shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such Proceeding at Indemnitee’s expense and (ii) if (A) the employment of separate counsel by Indemnitee has been previously authorized by the Company, (B) Indemnitee shall have reasonably concluded that there may be a conflict of interest between the Company and Indemnitee in the conduct of such defense, (C) the Company shall not continue to retain such counsel to defend such Proceeding or (D) a Change in Control shall have occurred, then the fees and expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee with respect to his or her separate counsel shall be Expenses hereunder.

 

(c) In the event that the Company does not assume the defense in a Proceeding pursuant to paragraph (b) above, then the Company will be entitled to participate in the Proceeding at its own expense.

 

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(d) The Company shall not be liable to indemnify Indemnitee under this Agreement for any amounts paid in settlement of any Proceeding effected without its prior written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the fact that an insurer under an applicable insurance policy delays or is unwilling to consent to such settlement or is or may be in breach of its obligations under such policy, or the fact that directors’ and officers’ liability insurance is otherwise unavailable or not maintained by the Company, may not be taken into account by the Company in determining whether to provide its consent. The Company shall not, without the prior written consent of Indemnitee (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), enter into any settlement which (i) includes an admission of fault of Indemnitee, any non-monetary remedy imposed on Indemnitee or any monetary damages for which Indemnitee is not wholly and actually indemnified hereunder or (ii) with respect to any Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee may be or is made a party or may be otherwise entitled to seek indemnification hereunder, does not include the full release of Indemnitee from all liability in respect of such Proceeding.

 

Section 10. Procedure Upon Application for Indemnification.

 

(a) Upon written request by Indemnitee for indemnification pursuant to Section 9(a), a determination, if such determination is required by applicable law, with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification hereunder shall be made in the specific case by one of the following methods: (x) if a Change in Control shall have occurred and indemnification is being requested by Indemnitee hereunder in his or her capacity as a director of the Company, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Board; or (y) in any other case, (i) by a majority vote of the disinterested directors, even though less than a quorum; (ii) by a committee of disinterested directors designated by a majority vote of the disinterested directors, even though less than a quorum; or (iii) if there are no disinterested directors or if the disinterested directors so direct, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Board. For purposes hereof, disinterested directors are those members of the Board who are not parties to the action, suit or proceeding in respect of which indemnification is sought. In the case that such determination is made by Independent Counsel, a copy of Independent Counsel’s written opinion shall be delivered to Indemnitee and, if it is so determined that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, payment to Indemnitee shall be made within thirty (30) days after such determination. Indemnitee shall cooperate with the Independent Counsel or the Company, as applicable, in making such determination with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification, including providing to such counsel or the Company, upon reasonable advance request, any documentation or information which is not privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure and which is reasonably available to Indemnitee and reasonably necessary to such determination. The Company shall likewise cooperate with Indemnitee and Independent Counsel, if applicable, in making such determination with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification, including providing to such counsel and Indemnitee, upon reasonable advance request, any documentation or information which is not privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure and which is reasonably available to the Company and reasonably necessary to such determination. Any out-of-pocket costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in so cooperating with the Independent Counsel or the Company shall be borne by the Company (irrespective of the determination as to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification) and the Company hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold Indemnitee harmless therefrom.

 

(b) If the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by Independent Counsel pursuant to Section 10(a), the Independent Counsel shall be selected by the Board; provided that, if a Change in Control shall have occurred and indemnification is being requested by Indemnitee hereunder in his or her capacity as a director of the Company, the Independent Counsel shall be selected by Indemnitee. Indemnitee or the Company, as the case may be, may, within ten (10) days after written notice of such selection, deliver to the Company or Indemnitee, as the case may be, a written objection to such selection; provided, however, that such objection may be asserted only on the ground that the Independent Counsel so selected does not meet the requirements of “Independent Counsel” as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement, and the objection shall set forth with particularity the factual basis of such assertion. Absent a proper and timely objection, the Person so selected shall act as Independent Counsel. If such written objection is so made and substantiated, the Independent Counsel so selected may not serve as Independent Counsel unless and until such objection is withdrawn or the Delaware Court has determined that such objection is without merit. If, within twenty (20) days after the later of (i) submission by Indemnitee of a written request for indemnification pursuant to Section 9(a) and (ii) the final disposition of the Proceeding, including any appeal therein, no Independent Counsel shall have been selected without objection, either Indemnitee or the Company may petition the Delaware Court for resolution of any objection which shall have been made by Indemnitee or the Company to the selection of Independent Counsel and/or for the appointment as Independent Counsel of a Person selected by the court or by such other Person as the court shall designate. The Person with respect to whom all objections are so resolved or the Person so appointed shall act as Independent Counsel under Section 10(a) hereof. Upon the due commencement of any judicial proceeding or arbitration pursuant to Section 12(a) of this Agreement, Independent Counsel shall be discharged and relieved of any further responsibility in such capacity (subject to the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing).

 

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the determination of entitlement to indemnification under this Agreement shall be made without regard to the Indemnitee’s entitlement to and availability of insurance coverage, including advancement, payment or reimbursement of defense costs, expenses or covered loss under the provisions of any applicable insurance policy (including, without limitation, whether such advancement, payment or reimbursement is withheld, conditioned or delayed by the insurer(s)).

 

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Section 11. Presumptions and Effect of Certain Proceedings.

 

(a) To the extent permitted by applicable law, in making a determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification hereunder, it shall be presumed that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement if Indemnitee has submitted a request for indemnification in accordance with Section 9(a) of this Agreement, and the Company shall have the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion by clear and convincing evidence to overcome that presumption in connection with the making of any determination contrary to that presumption.

 

(b) The termination of any Proceeding or of any claim, issue or matter therein, by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or upon a plea of guilty, nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not (except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement) of itself adversely affect the right of Indemnitee to indemnification or create a presumption that Indemnitee did not act in good faith and in a manner which he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company or, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, that Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful.

 

(c) Indemnitee shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if Indemnitee’s actions were based on the records or books of account of the Company or any other Enterprise, including financial statements, or on information supplied to Indemnitee by the directors, officers, agents or employees of the Company or any other Enterprise in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Company or any other Enterprise or on information or records given or reports made to the Company or any other Enterprise by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert selected with reasonable care by the Company or any other Enterprise. The provisions of this Section 11(c) shall not be deemed to be exclusive or to limit in any way the other circumstances in which Indemnitee may be deemed to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in this Agreement. In addition, the knowledge and/or actions, or failure to act, of any director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee of the Company, any subsidiary of the Company, or any Enterprise shall not be imputed to Indemnitee for purposes of determining the right to indemnification under this Agreement. Whether or not the foregoing provisions of this Section 11(c) are satisfied, it shall in any event be presumed that Indemnitee has at all times acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. Anyone seeking to overcome this presumption shall have the burden of proof and the burden of persuasion by clear and convincing evidence.

 

Section 12. Remedies of Indemnitee.

 

(a) Subject to Section 12(f), in the event that (i) a determination is made pursuant to Section 10 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, (ii) advancement of Expenses is not timely made pursuant to Section 8 of this Agreement, (iii) no determination of entitlement to indemnification shall have been made pursuant to Section 10(a) of this Agreement within sixty (60) days after receipt by the Company of the request for indemnification for which a determination is to be made other than by Independent Counsel, (iv) payment of indemnification or reimbursement of expenses is not made pursuant to Section 5 or 6 or the last sentence of Section 10(a) of this Agreement within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor (including any invoices received by Indemnitee, which such invoices may be redacted as necessary to avoid the waiver of any privilege accorded by applicable law) or (v) payment of indemnification pursuant to Section 3 or 4 of this Agreement is not made within thirty (30) days after a determination has been made that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, Indemnitee shall be entitled to an adjudication by the Delaware Court of his or her entitlement to such indemnification or advancement. Alternatively, Indemnitee, at his or her option, may seek an award in arbitration to be conducted by a single arbitrator pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Indemnitee shall commence such proceeding seeking an adjudication or an award in arbitration within 180 days following the date on which Indemnitee first has the right to commence such proceeding pursuant to this Section 12(a); provided, however, that the foregoing time limitation shall not apply in respect of a proceeding brought by Indemnitee to enforce his or her rights under Section 5 of this Agreement. The Company shall not oppose Indemnitee’s right to seek any such adjudication or award in arbitration.

 

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(b) In the event that a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 10(a) of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification, any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 12 shall be conducted in all respects as a de novo trial, or arbitration, on the merits and Indemnitee shall not be prejudiced by reason of that adverse determination. In any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 12, the Company shall have the burden of proving Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification or advancement, as the case may be.

 

(c) If a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 10(a) of this Agreement that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, the Company shall be bound by such determination in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 12, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law.

 

(d) The Company shall be precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 12 that the procedures and presumptions of this Agreement are not valid, binding and enforceable and shall stipulate in any such court or before any such arbitrator that the Company is bound by all the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(e) The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by law against any and all Enforcement Expenses and, if requested by Indemnitee, shall (within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor) advance, to the extent not prohibited by law, such Enforcement Expenses to Indemnitee, which are incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any action brought by Indemnitee for indemnification or advancement from the Company under this Agreement or under any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the Company in the suit for which indemnification or advancement is being sought. Such written request for advancement shall include invoices received by Indemnitee in connection with such Enforcement Expenses but, in the case of invoices in connection with legal services, any references to legal work performed or to expenditures made that would cause Indemnitee to waive any privilege accorded by applicable law need not be included with the invoice.

 

(f) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, no determination as to entitlement to indemnification under this Agreement shall be required to be made prior to the final disposition of the Proceeding, including any appeal therein.

 

Section 13. Non-exclusivity; Survival of Rights; Insurance; Subrogation.

 

(a) The rights of indemnification and to receive advancement as provided by this Agreement shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled under applicable law, the Charter, the Bylaws, any agreement, a vote of stockholders or a resolution of directors, or otherwise. No amendment, alteration or repeal of this Agreement or of any provision hereof shall limit or restrict any right of Indemnitee under this Agreement in respect of any action taken or omitted by such Indemnitee in his or her Corporate Status prior to such amendment, alteration or repeal. To the extent that a change in Delaware law, whether by statute or judicial decision, permits greater indemnification or advancement than would be afforded currently under the Charter, Bylaws and this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change. No right or remedy herein conferred is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every other right and remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other right or remedy.

 

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(b) To the extent that the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing liability insurance for directors, managers, partners, officers, employees, agents or trustees of the Company or of any other Enterprise, Indemnitee shall be covered by such policy or policies in accordance with its or their terms to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any such director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee under such policy or policies. If, at the time of the receipt of a notice of a claim pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company has director and officer liability insurance in effect, the Company shall give prompt notice of such claim to the insurers in accordance with the procedures set forth in the respective policies. The Company shall thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of the Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such Proceeding in accordance with the terms of such policies. Upon request of Indemnitee, the Company shall also promptly provide to Indemnitee: (i) copies of all of the Company’s potentially applicable directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies, (ii) copies of such notices delivered to the applicable insurers, and (iii) copies of all subsequent communications and correspondence between the Company and such insurers regarding the Proceeding.

 

(c) In the event of any payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee, who shall execute all papers required and take all action necessary to secure such rights, including execution of such documents as are necessary to enable the Company to bring suit to enforce such rights.

 

(d) The Company’s obligation to provide indemnification or advancement hereunder to Indemnitee who is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, manager, partner, officer, employee, agent or trustee of any other Enterprise shall be reduced by any amount Indemnitee has actually received as indemnification or advancement from such other Enterprise.

 

Section 14. Duration of Agreement. This Agreement shall continue until and terminate upon the later of: (a) ten (10) years after the date that Indemnitee shall have ceased to serve as [both a director and] an officer of the Company or (b) one (1) year after the final termination of any Proceeding, including any appeal, then pending in respect of which Indemnitee is granted rights of indemnification or advancement hereunder and of any proceeding commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement relating thereto. This Agreement shall be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Indemnitee and his or her heirs, executors and administrators. The Company shall require and cause any successor (whether direct or indirect by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all, substantially all or a substantial part, of the business and/or assets of the Company, by written agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Indemnitee, expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place.

 

Section 15. Severability. If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever: (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law; (b) such provision or provisions shall be deemed reformed to the extent necessary to conform to applicable law and to give the maximum effect to the intent of the parties hereto; and (c) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested thereby.

 

Section 16. Enforcement.

 

(a) The Company expressly confirms and agrees that it has entered into this Agreement and assumed the obligations imposed on it hereby in order to induce Indemnitee to [serve] [continue to serve] as [a director and] an officer of the Company, and the Company acknowledges that Indemnitee is relying upon this Agreement in serving as [a director and] an officer of the Company.

 

(b) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral, written and implied, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof; provided, however, that this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the Charter, the Bylaws and applicable law, and shall not be deemed a substitute therefor, nor to diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder.

 

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Section 17. Modification and Waiver. No supplement, modification or amendment, or waiver of any provision, of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the parties thereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions of this Agreement nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement or of any provision hereof shall limit or restrict any right of Indemnitee under this Agreement in respect of any action taken or omitted by such Indemnitee prior to such supplement, modification or amendment.

 

Section 18. Notice by Indemnitee. Indemnitee agrees promptly to notify the Company in writing upon being served with any summons, citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document relating to any Proceeding or matter which may be subject to indemnification, reimbursement or advancement as provided hereunder. The failure of Indemnitee to so notify the Company or any delay in notification shall not relieve the Company of any obligation which it may have to Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise, unless, and then only to the extent that, the Company did not otherwise learn of the Proceeding and such delay is materially prejudicial to the Company’s ability to defend such Proceeding or matter; and, provided, further, that notice will be deemed to have been given without any action on the part of Indemnitee in the event the Company is a party to the same Proceeding.

 

Section 19. Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if (i) delivered by hand and receipted for by the party to whom said notice or other communication shall have been directed, (ii) mailed by certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, on the third business day after the date on which it is so mailed, (iii) mailed by reputable overnight courier and receipted for by the party to whom said notice or other communication shall have been directed or (iv) sent by facsimile transmission, with receipt of oral confirmation that such transmission has been received:

 

(a) If to Indemnitee, at such address as Indemnitee shall provide to the Company.

 

(b) If to the Company to:

 

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.

256 East Grand Avenue

Suite 104

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Attention: Chief Executive Officer

 

or to any other address as may have been furnished to Indemnitee by the Company.

 

Section 20. Contribution. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, if the indemnification provided for in this Agreement is unavailable to Indemnitee for any reason whatsoever, the Company, in lieu of indemnifying Indemnitee, shall contribute to the amount incurred by Indemnitee, whether for judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes, amounts paid or to be paid in settlement and/or for Expenses, in connection with any Proceeding in such proportion as is deemed fair and reasonable in light of all of the circumstances in order to reflect (i) the relative benefits received by the Company and Indemnitee in connection with the event(s) and/or transaction(s) giving rise to such Proceeding; and/or (ii) the relative fault of the Company (and its directors, officers, employees and agents) and Indemnitee in connection with such event(s) and/or transactions.

 

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Section 21. Internal Revenue Code Section 409A. The Company intends for this Agreement to comply with the Indemnification exception under Section 1.409A-1(b)(10) of the regulations promulgated under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), which provides that indemnification of, or the purchase of an insurance policy providing for payments of, all or part of the expenses incurred or damages paid or payable by Indemnitee with respect to a bona fide claim against Indemnitee or the Company do not provide for a deferral of compensation, subject to Section 409A of the Code, where such claim is based on actions or failures to act by Indemnitee in his or her capacity as a service provider of the Company. The parties intend that this Agreement be interpreted and construed with such intent.

 

Section 22. Applicable Law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement and the legal relations among the parties shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Except with respect to any arbitration commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 12(a) of this Agreement, the Company and Indemnitee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be brought only in the Delaware Court, and not in any other state or federal court in the United States of America or any court in any other country, (ii) consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Delaware Court for purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, (iii) consent to service of process at the address set forth in Section 19 of this Agreement with the same legal force and validity as if served upon such party personally within the State of Delaware, (iv) waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in the Delaware Court and (v) waive, and agree not to plead or to make, any claim that any such action or proceeding brought in the Delaware Court has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum.

 

Section 23. Headings. The headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction thereof.

 

Section 24. Identical Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. Only one such counterpart signed by the party against whom enforceability is sought needs to be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement.

 

Section 25. Monetary Damages Insufficient/Specific Enforcement. The Company and Indemnitee agree that a monetary remedy for breach of this Agreement may be inadequate, impracticable and difficult of proof, and further agree that such breach may cause Indemnitee irreparable harm. Accordingly, the parties hereto agree that Indemnitee may enforce this Agreement by seeking injunctive relief and/or specific performance hereof, without any necessity of showing actual damage or irreparable harm (having agreed that actual and irreparable harm will result in not forcing the Company to specifically perform its obligations pursuant to this Agreement) and that by seeking injunctive relief and/or specific performance, Indemnitee shall not be precluded from seeking or obtaining any other relief to which he may be entitled. The Company and Indemnitee further agree that Indemnitee shall be entitled to such specific performance and injunctive relief, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions, without the necessity of posting bonds or other undertakings in connection therewith. The Company acknowledges that in the absence of a waiver, a bond or undertaking may be required of Indemnitee by the Court, and the Company hereby waives any such requirement of a bond or undertaking.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.
     
  By:
    Name:
    Title:

 

   
  [Name of Indemnitee]

 

 

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EX-14.1 22 ea025066201ex14-1_bridge.htm CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS

Exhibit 14.1

 

BRIDGEBIO ONCOLOGY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

 

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

 

I. Purpose and Scope

 

The Board of Directors of BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) has adopted this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (this “Code”) to aid the Company’s directors, officers and employees in making ethical and legal decisions when conducting the Company’s business and performing their day-to-day duties.

 

The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) or a committee of the Board is responsible for administering the Code. The Board has delegated day-to-day responsibility for administering and interpreting the Code to a Compliance Officer.

 

The Company expects its directors, officers and employees to exercise reasonable judgment when conducting the Company’s business. The Company encourages its directors, officers and employees to refer to this Code frequently to ensure that they are acting within both the letter and spirit of this Code. The Company also understands that this Code will not provide an answer to every issue you may encounter or address every concern you may have about conducting the Company’s business ethically and legally. In these situations, or if you otherwise have questions or concerns about this Code, the Company encourages you to speak with your supervisor (if applicable) or, if you are uncomfortable doing that, with the Compliance Officer.

 

The Company’s directors, officers and employees generally have other legal and contractual obligations to the Company. This Code is not intended to reduce or limit the other obligations you may have to the Company. Instead, this Code should be viewed as imposing the minimum standards the Company expects from its directors, officers and employees in the conduct of the Company’s business.

 

II. Standards of Conduct

 

A. Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations; Whistleblower Protection

 

The Company requires that all directors, officers and employees comply with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Company wherever it does business. You are expected to use good judgment and common sense in seeking to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations and to ask for advice when you are uncertain about them.

 

If you become aware of the violation of any law, rule or regulation by the Company, whether by its directors, officers, employees or any third party doing business on behalf of the Company, subject to the provisions in the following paragraph, it is your responsibility to promptly report the matter to your supervisor or to the Compliance Officer.

 

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Whistleblower Protection: Nothing contained in this Code, any agreement you have entered into with the Company, or any other Company policy limits your ability, with or without notice to the Company, to: (i) file a charge or complaint with any federal, state or local governmental agency or commission (a “Government Agency”) such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board or the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”); (ii) communicate with any Government Agency or otherwise participate in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by any Government Agency, including by providing information or documents not subject to attorney-client privilege; (iii) exercise any rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act, which are available to non-supervisory employees, including assisting co-workers with or discussing any employment issue as part of engaging in concerted activities for the purpose of mutual aid or protection; (iv) share compensation information concerning you or others (provided that this does not permit you to disclose compensation information concerning others that you obtain because your job responsibilities require or allow access to such information); (v) discuss or disclose information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that you have reason to believe is unlawful; or (vi) testify truthfully in a legal proceeding. Any communications and disclosures related to these matters must be consistent with applicable law and the information disclosed must not have been obtained through a communication that was subject to the attorney-client privilege (unless disclosure of that information would otherwise be permitted consistent with such privilege or applicable law). The Company will not limit any right you may have to receive an award pursuant to the whistleblower provisions of any applicable law or regulation for providing information to the SEC or any other Government Agency. Any provisions of any agreement between the Company and any current or former employee that is inconsistent with the above language or that may limit or interfere with the ability of any person to receive an award under the whistleblower provisions of applicable law will not be enforced by the Company.

 

B. Conflicts of Interest

 

The Company recognizes and respects the right of its directors, officers and employees to engage in outside activities that they may deem proper and desirable, provided that these activities do not impair or interfere with the performance of their duties to the Company or their ability to act in the Company’s best interests. In most, if not all, cases this will mean that our directors, officers and employees must avoid situations that present a potential or actual conflict between their personal or outside professional interests and the Company’s interests.

 

A “conflict of interest” occurs when a director’s, officer’s or employee’s personal interest interferes with the Company’s interests. Conflicts of interest can arise in many situations. For example, conflicts of interest can arise when a director, officer or employee takes an action or has an outside interest, responsibility or obligation that can make it difficult for him or her to perform the responsibilities of his or her position objectively or effectively in the Company’s best interests. Conflicts of interest can also occur when a director, officer or employee or his or her immediate family member receives some personal benefit (whether improper or not) as a result of the director’s, officer’s or employee’s position with the Company. Each individual’s situation is different and in evaluating his or her own situation, a director, officer or employee will have to consider many factors.

 

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Any material transaction, responsibility, obligation or relationship that reasonably could be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest should be reported promptly to the Compliance Officer, who may notify the Board or a committee of the Board as he or she deems appropriate. Actual or potential conflicts of interest involving a director, officer or employee other than the Compliance Officer should be disclosed directly to the Compliance Officer. Actual or potential conflicts of interest involving the Compliance Officer should be disclosed directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

 

C. Insider Trading

 

Directors, officers and employees who have material non-public information about the Company or other companies, including our partners, suppliers and customers, as a result of their relationship with the Company are prohibited by law and Company policy from trading in securities of the Company or such other companies, as well as from communicating such information to others who might trade on the basis of that information. To help ensure that you do not engage in prohibited insider trading and avoid even the appearance of an improper transaction, the Company has adopted an Insider Trading Policy, which is distributed to directors, officers and employees and is also available from the Compliance Officer.

 

If you are uncertain about the constraints on your purchase or sale of any Company securities or the securities of any other company that you are familiar with by virtue of your relationship with the Company, you should consult with the Compliance Officer before making any such purchase or sale.

 

D. Confidentiality

 

Subject to the whistleblower protections set forth in Section II.A, directors, officers and employees must maintain the confidentiality of confidential information entrusted to them by the Company or other companies, including our partners, suppliers and customers, except when disclosure is authorized by a supervisor or legally mandated. Unauthorized disclosure of any confidential information is prohibited. Additionally, employees should take appropriate precautions to ensure that confidential or sensitive business information, whether it is proprietary to the Company or another company, is not communicated within the Company except to employees who have a need to know such information to perform their responsibilities for the Company.

 

Third parties may ask you for information concerning the Company. Subject to the exceptions noted in the preceding paragraph and the whistleblower protections set forth in Section II.A, directors, officers and employees (other than the Company’s authorized spokespersons) must not discuss internal Company matters with, or disseminate internal Company information to, anyone outside the Company, except as required in the performance of their Company duties and, if appropriate, after a confidentiality agreement is in place. This prohibition applies particularly to inquiries concerning the Company from the media, market professionals (such as securities analysts, institutional investors, investment advisers, brokers and dealers) and security holders. All responses to inquiries on behalf of the Company must be made only by the Company’s authorized spokespersons. If you receive any inquiries of this nature, you must decline to comment and refer the inquirer to your supervisor or one of the Company’s authorized spokespersons.

 

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You also must abide by any lawful obligations that you have to your former employer. These obligations may include restrictions on the use and disclosure of confidential information, restrictions on the solicitation of former colleagues to work at the Company and non-competition obligations.

 

E. Honest and Ethical Conduct and Fair Dealing

 

Directors, officers and employees should endeavor to deal honestly, ethically and fairly with the Company’s partners, suppliers, customers, competitors and employees. Statements regarding the Company’s products and services must not be untrue, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent. You must not take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts or any other unfair-dealing practice.

 

F. Protection and Proper Use of Corporate Assets

 

Directors, officers and employees should seek to protect the Company’s assets. Theft, carelessness and waste have a direct impact on the Company’s financial performance. Directors, officers and employees must use the Company’s assets and services solely for legitimate business purposes of the Company and not for any personal benefit or the personal benefit of anyone else.

 

G. Corporate Opportunities

 

Directors, officers and employees owe a duty to the Company to advance its legitimate business interests when the opportunity to do so arises. Each director, officer and employee is prohibited from:

 

diverting to himself or herself or to others any opportunities that are discovered through the use of the Company’s property or information or as a result of his or her position with the Company unless that opportunity has first been presented to, and rejected by, the Company;

 

using the Company’s property or information or his or her position for improper personal gain; or

 

competing with the Company.

 

H. Political Contributions/Gifts

 

Business contributions to political campaigns are strictly regulated by federal, state, provincial and local law in the U.S. and many other jurisdictions. Accordingly, all political contributions proposed to be made with the Company’s funds must be coordinated through and approved by the Compliance Officer. Directors, officers and employees may not, without the approval of the Compliance Officer, use any Company funds for political contributions of any kind to any political candidate or holder of any national, state or local government office. Directors, officers and employees may make personal contributions, but should not represent that they are making contributions on the Company’s behalf. Specific questions should be directed to the Compliance Officer.

 

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I. Bribes, Kickbacks and Other Improper Payments

 

The Company does not permit or condone bribes, kickbacks or other improper payments, transfers or receipts. No director, officer or employee should offer, give, solicit or receive any money or other item of value for the purpose of obtaining, retaining or directing business or bestowing or receiving any kind of favored treatment. The Company’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Corruption Policy further establishes the Company’s policies and guidelines to facilitate compliance with the FCPA and similar anti-corruption laws of other nations by all Company personnel, contractors and agents.

 

J. International Trade Controls

 

Many countries regulate international trade transactions, such as imports, exports and international financial transactions and prohibit boycotts against countries or firms that may be “blacklisted” by certain groups or countries. The Company’s policy is to comply with these regulations and prohibitions even if compliance may result in the loss of some business opportunities. Employees should learn and understand the extent to which international trade controls apply to transactions conducted by the Company.

 

K. Accuracy of Records

 

Directors, officers and employees must honestly and accurately report all business transactions. You are responsible for the accuracy of your records and reports. Accurate information is essential to the Company’s ability to meet legal and regulatory obligations.

 

All Company books, records and accounts shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards and accurately reflect the true nature of the transactions they record. The financial statements of the Company shall conform to generally accepted accounting rules and the Company’s accounting policies. No undisclosed or unrecorded account or fund shall be established for any purpose. No false or misleading entries shall be made in the Company’s books or records for any reason, and no disbursement of corporate funds or other corporate property shall be made without adequate supporting documentation.

 

L. Quality of Public Disclosures

 

It is the policy of the Company to provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents filed with, or submitted to, the SEC and in other public communications.

 

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III. Compliance Procedures

 

A. Communication of Code

 

All current directors, officers and employees are being supplied a copy of the Code. Future directors, officers and employees will be supplied a copy of the Code when beginning service at the Company. All directors, officers and employees will be expected to review and sign an acknowledgment regarding the Code on a periodic basis. Updates of the Code, when adopted, will be promptly supplied to directors, officers and employees. Directors, officers and employees also can obtain a copy of the Code by requesting one from the human resources department or by accessing the Company’s website at www.bridgebiooncology.com.

 

B. Monitoring Compliance and Disciplinary Action

 

The Company’s management, under the supervision of its Board or a committee of the Board or, in the case of accounting, internal accounting controls, auditing or securities law matters or the Audit Committee, shall take reasonable steps to (i) monitor compliance with the Code, and (ii) when appropriate, impose and enforce appropriate disciplinary measures for violations of the Code.

 

Disciplinary measures for violations of the Code will be determined in the Company’s sole discretion and may include, but are not limited to, counseling, oral or written reprimands, warnings, probation or suspension with or without pay, demotions, reductions in salary, termination of employment or service and restitution.

 

The Company’s management shall periodically report to the Board or a committee of the Board on these compliance efforts including, without limitation, alleged violations of the Code and the actions taken with respect to violations.

 

C. Communication Channels

 

Be Proactive. Every director, officer and employee is encouraged to act proactively by asking questions, seeking guidance and reporting suspected violations of the Code and other policies and procedures of the Company, as well as any violation or suspected violation of law, rule or regulation resulting from the conduct of the Company’s business or occurring on the Company’s property. If a director, officer or employee believes that actions have taken place, may be taking place, or may be about to take place that violate or would violate the Code or any law, rule or regulation applicable to the Company, he or she is obligated (subject to the whistleblower protections set forth in Section II.A above) to bring the matter to the attention of the Company. Our internal ethics hotline number is (833) 354-3100. An online reporting option is: https://www.whistleblowerservices.com/BBOT.

 

Seeking Guidance. The best starting point for officers or employees seeking advice on ethics-related issues or wishing to report potential violations of the Code will usually be their supervisor. However, if the conduct in question involves an officer’s or employee’s supervisor, if the officer or employee has reported the conduct in question to the supervisor and does not believe that the supervisor has dealt with it properly, or if the officer or employee does not feel comfortable discussing the matter with the supervisor, the officer or employee may raise the matter with the Compliance Officer.

 

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Communication Alternatives. Any officer or employee may communicate with the Compliance Officer, or report potential violations of the Code, by any of the following methods:

 

By e-mail to Aaron Chan at aaron.chan@bridgebiooncology.com (anonymity cannot be maintained);

 

In writing (which can be done anonymously as set forth below under “Anonymity”), addressed to the Compliance Officer, by mail to 256 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 104, South San Franisco, CA 94080;

 

Online at https://www.whistleblowerservices.com/BBOT (which may be done anonymously as set forth below under “Anonymity”); or

 

By phoning and leaving a voicemail. The voicemail can be reached at (833) 354-3100 and messages can be left anonymously as set forth below under “Anonymity.”

 

Reporting Accounting and Similar Concerns. Concerns or questions regarding potential violations of the Code, a Company policy or procedure or laws, rules or regulations relating to accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing or securities law matters will be directed to the Audit Committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”) or a designee of the Audit Committee in accordance with the procedures established by the Audit Committee for receiving, retaining and treating complaints regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters. Officers and employees can also communicate directly with the Audit Committee or its designee regarding such matters by the following methods (which can be done anonymously as set forth below under “Anonymity”):

 

By e-mail to Aaron Chan at aaron.chan@bridgebiooncology.com (anonymity cannot be maintained);

 

In writing (which can be done anonymously as set forth below under “Anonymity”), addressed to the Audit Committee Chair or Compliance Officer, by mail to 256 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 104, South San Franisco, CA 94080;

 

Online at https://www.whistleblowerservices.com/BBOT (which may be done anonymously as set forth below under “Anonymity”); or

 

By phoning and leaving a voicemail. The voicemail can be reached at (833) 354-3100 and messages can be left anonymously as set forth below under “Anonymity.”

 

Cooperation. Directors, officer and employees are expected to cooperate with the Company in any investigation of a potential violation of the Code, any other Company policy or procedure, or any law, rule or regulation.

 

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Misuse of Reporting Channels. Directors, officers and employees should not use these reporting channels in bad faith or in a false or frivolous manner or to report grievances that do not involve the Code or other ethics-related issues.

 

Director Communications. In addition to the foregoing methods, a director also can communicate concerns or seek advice with respect to this Code by contacting the Board through its Chair or the Audit Committee.

 

D. Anonymity

 

The Company prefers that officers and employees, when reporting suspected violations of the Code, identify themselves to facilitate the Company’s ability to take steps to address the suspected violation, including conducting an investigation. The Company also recognizes that some people may feel more comfortable reporting a suspected violation anonymously.

 

An officer or employee who wishes to remain anonymous may do so, and the Company will use reasonable efforts to protect confidentiality. If a report is made anonymously, however, the Company may not have sufficient information to investigate or evaluate the allegations. Accordingly, persons who report suspected violations anonymously should provide as much detail as they can to permit the Company to evaluate the allegation and, if it deems appropriate, conduct an investigation.

 

E. No Retaliation

 

The Company forbids any retaliation against an officer or employee who, acting in good faith on the basis of a reasonable belief, reports suspected misconduct. Specifically, the Company will not discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass or in any other manner discriminate against, such an officer or employee. Anyone who participates in any such conduct is subject to disciplinary action, including termination.

 

IV. Waivers and Amendments

 

No waiver of any provisions of the Code for the benefit of a director or an executive officer (which includes, without limitation, the Company’s principal executive, financial and accounting officers) shall be effective unless (i) approved by the Board or, if permitted, the Audit Committee, and (ii) if required, the waiver is promptly disclosed to the Company’s securityholders in accordance with applicable U.S. securities laws and the rules and regulations of the exchange or system on which the Company’s shares are traded or quoted, as the case may be.

 

Any waivers of the Code for other employees may be made by the Compliance Officer, the Board or, if permitted, the Audit Committee. All amendments to the Code must be approved by the Board and, if required, must be promptly disclosed to the Company’s securityholders in accordance with United States securities laws and Nasdaq rules and regulations.

 

ADOPTED:    August 11, 2025

EFFECTIVE:  August 11, 2025

 

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

I acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”) and agree to abide by the provisions of the Code.

 

 

   
Signature  
   
   
Name (Printed or typed)  
   
   
Position  
   
   
Date  

 

 

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EX-16.1 23 ea025066201ex16-1_bridge.htm LETTER FROM WITHUMSMITH+BROWN, PC TO THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DATED AUGUST 11, 2025

Exhibit 16.1

 

August 12, 2025

 

Office of the Chief Accountant

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

We have read the statements of BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) included under Item 4.01 of its Form 8-K dated August 12, 2025. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm under Item 4.01, in which we were informed of our dismissal on August 11, 2025. We are not in a position to agree or disagree with other statements contained therein.

 

Very truly yours,

/s/ WithumSmith+Brown, PC

New York, New York

EX-21.1 24 ea025066201ex21-1_bridge.htm SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

Exhibit 21.1

 

LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

 

The following are the subsidiaries of BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.:

 

Name   State or Other Jurisdiction
of Organization
TheRas, Inc.   DE

 

EX-99.1 25 ea025066201ex99-1_bridge.htm THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BBOT AS OF JUNE 30, 2025 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024

Exhibit 99.1

 

INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

TheRas, Inc.

 

  Page
Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements:  
Unaudited Condensed Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 F-2
Unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 F-3
Unaudited Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 F-4
Unaudited Condensed Statements of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit for the periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 F-5
Unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 F-7
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements F-8

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2025     2024  
Assets            
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 31,518     $ 30,851  
Short-term marketable securities     99,880       124,780  
Receivables from related parties     175       81  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     10,773       2,981  
Total current assets     142,346       158,693  
Property and equipment, net     900       490  
Operating lease right-of-use asset     2,549        
Other non-current assets     5,326       4,986  
Restricted cash     132       132  
Total assets   $ 151,253     $ 164,301  
                 
Liabilities, Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, and Stockholders’ Deficit                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 2,197     $ 3,074  
Accrued compensation and benefits     2,740       3,821  
Accrued research and development liabilities     19,802       8,276  
Accrued professional services     1,640       655  
Payables to related parties     330       483  
Operating lease liability, current     320        
Other accrued liabilities     222       166  
Participation right liability           3,105  
Total current liabilities     27,251       19,580  
Operating lease liability, noncurrent     2,514        
Total liabilities     29,765       19,580  
                 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)                
                 
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 437,497,971 and 409,272,108 shares authorized as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively; aggregate liquidation preference of $369,256 and $347,227 as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively; 437,252,971 and 409,272,108 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively     349,221       323,358  
Stockholders’ deficit:                
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 495,000,000 and 465,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively; 564,612 and 319,612 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively            
Additional paid-in capital     45,229       43,538  
Accumulated deficit     (273,013 )     (222,523 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income     51       348  
Total stockholders’ deficit     (227,733 )     (178,637 )
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock, and stockholders’ deficit   $ 151,253     $ 164,301  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

    Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2025     2024     2025     2024  
Operating expenses:                        
Research and development (1)   $ 27,438     $ 22,508     $ 48,073     $ 35,678  
General and administrative (2)     2,655       1,363       5,157       3,642  
Total operating expenses     30,093       23,871       53,230       39,320  
Loss from operations     (30,093 )     (23,871 )     (53,230 )     (39,320 )
Other income (expense), net:                                
Interest income     1,666       1,766       3,475       1,771  
Change in fair value of participation right liability                 (725 )      
Income from related party under transition services agreement           282             284  
Other income (expense)     (8 )           (10 )      
Total other income (expense), net     1,658       2,048       2,740       2,055  
Net loss   $ (28,435 )   $ (21,823 )   $ (50,490 )   $ (37,265 )
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted   $ (50.36 )   $ (174.97 )   $ (103.87 )   $ (298.77 )
Weighted-average number of shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted     564,612       124,726       486,104       124,726  

 

(1) Research and development expenses include related party amounts of $174 and $2,547 for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $438 and $8,009 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(2) General and administrative expenses include related party amounts of $201 and $750 for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $370 and $2,389 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Loss

(In thousands)

 

    Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2025     2024     2025     2024  
Comprehensive loss, net of tax:                        
Net loss   $ (28,435 )   $ (21,823 )   $ (50,490 )   $ (37,265 )
Unrealized losses on marketable securities     (140 )     (59 )     (297 )     (59 )
Comprehensive loss   $ (28,575 )   $ (21,882 )   $ (50,787 )   $ (37,324 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Statements of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit
(In thousands, except share data)

 

    Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred Stock
    Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In
    Accumulated     Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
    Total
Stockholder s’
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Capital     Deficit     Income     Deficit  
Balances as of December 31, 2024     409,272,108     $ 323,358       319,612     $       —     $ 43,538     $ (222,523 )   $        348     $ (178,637 )
Conversion of Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock into common stock     (245,000 )     (189 )     245,000             189                   189  
Stock-based compensation                             627                   627  
Unrealized losses on marketable securities                                         (157 )     (157 )
Net loss                                   (22,055 )           (22,055 )
Balances as of March 31, 2025     409,027,108       323,169       564,612             44,354       (244,578 )     191       (200,033 )
Issuance of Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock for cash consideration and settlement of participation right liability     28,225,863       26,052                                      
Stock-based compensation                             875                   875  
Unrealized losses on marketable securities                                         (140 )     (140 )
Net loss                                   (28,435 )           (28,435 )
Balances as of June 30, 2025     437,252,971     $ 349,221       564,612     $     $ 45,229     $ (273,013 )   $ 51     $ (227,733 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Statements of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit
(In thousands, except share data)

 

    Redeemable
Convertible
Preferred Stock
    Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In
    Accumulated     Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
    Total
Stockholder s’
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Capital     Deficit     Loss     Deficit  
Balances as of December 31, 2023     129,580,878     $ 104,808       124,726     $     $ 32,607     $ (148,248 )   $         —     $ (115,641 )
Issuance of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock to BridgeBio Pharma for cash consideration     5,916,103       5,090                   825                   825  
Contribution from BridgeBio Pharma                             732                   732  
Stock-based compensation                             660                   660  
Net loss                                   (15,442 )           (15,442 )
Balances as of March 31, 2024     135,496,981       109,898       124,726             34,824       (163,690 )           (128,866 )
Issuance of Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock for cash consideration, net of issuance costs     254,032,765       196,720                                      
Contribution from BridgeBio Pharma                             330                   330  
Stock-based compensation                             279                   279  
Conversion of related party payables into Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock issued to BridgeBio Pharma     19,742,362       16,740                   3,000                   3,000  
Deemed contribution from BridgeBio Pharma upon forgiveness of related party payables                             3,698                   3,698  
Unrealized losses on marketable securities                                         (59 )     (59 )
Net loss                                   (21,823 )           (21,823 )
Balances as of June 30, 2024     409,272,108     $ 323,358       124,726     $     $ 42,131     $ (185,513 )   $ (59 )   $ (143,441 )

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

    Six Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2025     2024  
Operating activities            
Net loss   $ (50,490 )   $ (37,265 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Depreciation of property and equipment     123       104  
Stock-based compensation     1,502       3,070  
Change in fair value of participation right liability     725        
Net accretion of premiums on marketable securities     (797 )     (213 )
Amortization of right-of-use assets     112        
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (2,656 )     (1,880 )
Other non-current assets     (341 )     (79 )
Accounts payable     (1,514 )     (475 )
Accrued compensation and benefits     (1,082 )     6,962  
Accrued research and development liabilities     11,526       3,289  
Accrued professional services     311       73  
Operating lease liabilities     21        
Other accrued liabilities     (85 )     51  
Balances due to and from related parties     (247 )     9,343  
Net cash used in operating activities     (42,892 )     (17,020 )
                 
Investing activities                
Maturities of marketable securities     83,818        
Purchases of marketable securities     (58,418 )     (151,488 )
Change in related party receivables related to cash pooling arrangement           2,406  
Purchases of property and equipment     (393 )     (28 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities     25,007       (149,110 )
                 
Financing activities                
Issuance of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock           5,915  
Issuance of Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs     22,222       199,261  
Payment of deferred transaction costs     (3,670 )      
Contribution from BridgeBio Pharma           1,062  
Net cash provided by financing activities     18,552       206,238  
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash     667       40,108  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period     30,983       250  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period   $ 31,650     $ 40,358  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:                
Settlement of participation right liability upon issuance of Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock   $ 3,830     $  
Right-of-use asset recognized in exchange for operating lease liabilities   $ 2,706     $  
Deferred de-SPAC transaction costs included in accounts payable and accrued professional services   $ 1,312     $  
Unpaid property and equipment included in other accrued liabilities   $ 140     $  
Conversion of related party payables into Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock issued to BridgeBio Pharma   $     $ 19,740  
Deemed contribution from BridgeBio Pharma upon forgiveness of related party payables   $     $ 3,698  
Initial recognition of participation right liability in connection with issuance of Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock   $     $ 2,541  
Non-cash transfers of property and equipment from BridgeBio Pharma   $     $ 54  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

1. Organization

 

Description of the Business

 

TheRas, Inc. d/b/a BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) was formed as a Delaware corporation in August 2016. The Company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical entity advancing a next-generation pipeline of novel small molecule therapeutics targeting renin-angiotensin system (“RAS”) and Phosphoinositide 3-kinase (“PI3K”) malignancies. The Company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

 

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. and its controlled entities (collectively, “BridgeBio Pharma”) are related parties of the Company.

 

de-SPAC Transaction

 

On February 28, 2025, the Company entered into a definitive business combination agreement (“Business Combination Agreement”) with Helix Acquisition Corp. II (“Helix”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “HLXB.”

 

On August 11, 2025, Helix II Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Helix, merged with and into the Company, with the Company surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helix (“Merger”). In connection with the Merger, Helix changed its name to BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc., and the combined company became listed on the Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol “BBOT” (“de-SPAC Transaction”). Immediately prior to the closing of the de-SPAC Transaction, Helix issued and sold to investors in a private placement financing shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $260.9 million (“PIPE Financing”). These unaudited condensed financial statements do not reflect the impact of the de-SPAC Transaction, since it was executed after June 30, 2025.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

These unaudited condensed financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information. All costs, as well as assets and liabilities directly associated with the Company’s business activity, are included in the unaudited condensed financial statements. The condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2024 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

 

These unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited annual financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s financial information. The unaudited results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2025 or for any other future annual or interim period.

 

From its inception through the issuance of the Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock (“Series B”) on April 30, 2024, the Company had been majority-owned and controlled by BridgeBio Pharma. After the Series B issuance, no individual investor or related party group had a controlling financial interest in the Company, and the Company has operated independently from BridgeBio Pharma. Subsequent to April 30, 2024, the financial information included in these unaudited financial statements relates to the Company on a standalone basis.

 

Prior to April 30, 2024, the Company operated as part of BridgeBio Pharma and not as an independent entity. From inception through April 30, 2024, these unaudited financial statements have been derived from BridgeBio Pharma’s historical accounting records and are presented on a carve-out basis. For periods prior to April 30, 2024, the unaudited condensed statement of operations includes allocations of certain general and administrative expenses to the Company from BridgeBio Pharma. The allocations have been determined on a reasonable basis; however, the amounts are not necessarily representative of the amounts that would have been reflected in the unaudited financial statements had the Company operated independently from BridgeBio Pharma. The related transactions are discussed further in Note 12.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

Liquidity

 

Since its inception, the Company has incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $273.0 million and incurred net losses of $50.5 million and $37.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively.

 

As of June 30, 2025, the Company had a balance of cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $131.4 million. Upon closing of the de-SPAC Transaction, the combined company received $366.8 million from Helix, which included the proceeds from the PIPE Financing, the unredeemed cash held by Helix, and reflected payment of Helix’s transaction costs. The Company believes that its existing cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balance, along with the financing received upon the de-SPAC Transaction, will be sufficient to support operations for at least one year from the issuance date of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

The Company expects to incur additional losses and negative cash flows for the foreseeable future as it continues its research and development efforts, advances its product candidates through preclinical and clinical development, enhances its approach and programs, expands its product pipeline, seeks regulatory approval, prepares for commercialization, hires additional personnel, protects its intellectual property and grows its business. The Company will need to raise additional capital to support its continuing operations and pursue its long-term business plan, including the development and commercialization of its product candidates if approved. Financing activities may include, but are not limited to, public or private equity offerings, debt financings, potential collaborations, licensing agreements, or other sources. Such activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

The Company’s significant accounting policies are disclosed in the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, and related notes. There were no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk and Other Risks and Uncertainties

 

Cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, and restricted cash are financial instruments that subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk. These financial instruments are held in financial institutions in the United States. At times, the amounts on deposit may exceed federally insured limits. We believe that these financial institutions are financially sound, and, accordingly, minimal credit risk exists with respect to the amounts deposited. The Company has not experienced any credit losses associated with its balances in such accounts through June 30, 2025.

 

We are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and we believe that changes in any of the following areas could have a material adverse effect on future financial position or results of operations: ability to obtain future financing, regulatory approval and market acceptance of, and reimbursement for, product candidates, performance of third-party contract research organizations and manufacturers upon which we rely, protection of our intellectual property, litigation or claims against us based on intellectual property, patent, product, regulatory, clinical or other factors, and our ability to attract and retain employees necessary to support our growth.

 

We depend on third-party manufacturers to supply products for research and development activities in our programs. Specifically, we rely and expect to continue to rely on a small number of manufacturers to supply us with our requirements for the active pharmaceutical ingredients and formulated drugs related to these programs. A significant interruption in the supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients and formulated drugs could adversely affect these programs.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of unaudited financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the unaudited financial statements, and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates and assumptions made in these unaudited financial statements include, but are not limited to:

 

Accruals for research and development activities and contingent clinical, development, regulatory, and sales-based milestone payments in our in-licensing agreements,
     
The fair value of redeemable convertible preferred stock and common stock,
     
The fair value of share-based awards and participation right liability,

 

Accruals for performance-based milestone compensation arrangements,

 

Recoverability of deferred tax assets,

 

Allocations of operating expenses, including stock-based compensation prior to April 30, 2024,

 

The determination of the incremental borrowing rate used in lease-related calculations.

 

The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other reasonable assumptions. Actual results may differ from those estimates or assumptions.

 

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

 

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents consisted of money market funds, and restricted cash represented security deposits in the form of a letter of credit issued in connection with the Company’s lease agreement. 

 

The following represents the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (in thousands):

 

    June 30,     December  31,  
    2025     2024  
Cash   $ 190     $ 185  
Cash equivalents     31,328       30,666  
Restricted cash     132       132  
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash   $ 31,650     $ 30,983  

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the balance sheets are categorized based on the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair values. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or an exit price that would be paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The authoritative guidance on fair value measurements establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements as follows:

 

Level 1—Observable inputs such as unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date;
     
Level 2—Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level 1) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and
     
Level 3—Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity and significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

To the extent that the valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment we exercise in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amounts reflected in the accompanying balance sheet for cash, cash equivalents, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values.

 

Leases

 

The Company determines if an arrangement contains a lease at inception and the classification of the lease on the commencement date. An arrangement contains a lease if there is an identified asset and if the Company controls the use of the identified asset throughout the period of use. The Company determines whether leases meet the classification criteria of a finance or operating lease considering: (1) whether the lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset to the lessee at the end of the lease term, (2) whether the lease grants the lessee an option to purchase the underlying asset that the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise, (3) whether the lease term is for a major part of the remaining economic life of the underlying asset, (4) whether the present value of the sum of the lease payments and residual value guaranteed by the lessee equals or exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the underlying asset, and (5) whether the underlying asset is of such a specialized nature that it is expected to have no alternative use to the lessor at the end of the lease term. As of June 30, 2025, our lease population consisted of real estate operating leases. Lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Right-of-use assets also include any initial direct costs incurred and any lease payments made on or before the lease commencement date, less any lease incentives received. Lease incentives are included in the calculation of lease liability as of the commencement date to the extent it is probable that the Company will utilize them.

 

In determining the present value of its lease liabilities, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate when the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, based on information available at lease commencement date. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate is based on the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term, an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment, and the determination of the rate requires the Company to make certain assumptions and judgements, including on its synthetic credit rating. Leases may include options to extend or early terminate the lease term. If the Company, using judgment, is reasonably certain that an option will be exercised, then the option will be included in the calculation of the lease term.

 

The Company elected to combine lease and non-lease components for office leases, and not to recognize right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for short-term leases. A short-term lease is a lease that, at the commencement date, has a lease term of 12 months or less and does not include an option to purchase the underlying asset that the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

Segments

 

The Company operates in one operating and reportable segment within the United States, developing oncology therapies through various related development projects. All of the Company’s assets are located in the United States. The single operating segment conclusion is further supported by the Company’s organizational and management structure and other factors. The Company’s chief operating decision-maker is its Chief Executive Officer, who manages operations, allocates resources, and evaluates financial performance using a top-down approach and by setting and reviewing company-wide targets. The chief operating decision-maker reviews research and development expenses by the following significant categories presented in the table below (in thousands):

 

    Three months ended June 30,     Six months ended June 30,  
    2025     2024     2025     2024  
Personnel-related expenses   $ 5,377     $ 5,222     $ 10,498     $ 9,845  
Research and drug discovery     3,402       3,305       6,445       7,767  
Contract manufacturing     11,095       1,693       17,115       2,423  
Clinical development     5,317       2,594       8,620       3,750  
Professional and consultant fees     796       6,718       1,656       6,975  
Stock-based compensation     612       1,232       1,052       2,138  
Facility-related and other expenses     645       869       1,581       1,774  
License fees     194       875       1,106       1,006  
Total research and development   $ 27,438     $ 22,508     $ 48,073     $ 35,678  

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

Since the Company operates in a single operating and reportable segment represented by the entire entity, significant segment expenses are provided to the chief operating decision-maker using the same basis as presented in the condensed statements of operations, including the research and development itemization above. Net loss is the key measure of segment profit and loss that the chief operating decision-maker uses to allocate resources, assess performance, monitor expenditures, and review budget versus actual analysis. The chief operating decision-maker does not review assets at a different level or category other than the amounts disclosed in the Company’s unaudited condensed balance sheets.

 

Participation Right Liability

 

The participation right liability represented the right granted to a third party to potentially participate in future Series B offerings at a fixed price of $0.7873 per share. The participation right was a freestanding instrument substantially similar to a written call option on the Series B shares that may be redeemed outside of the Company’s control. As such, the Company classified the participation right as a liability, remeasured at fair value, until its full exercise and settlement, which occurred in April 2025. Changes in the fair value of the participation right liability are presented separately in the unaudited condensed statements of operations. On the settlement date, the participation right liability remeasured to the intrinsic value of the shares issued and reclassified to temporary equity.

 

Deferred de-SPAC Transaction Costs

 

The Company may capitalize certain directly attributable legal, accounting, and other third-party fees associated with the anticipated de-SPAC Transaction as deferred transaction costs until such transaction is consummated. Upon consummation of the transaction, the related capitalized costs are recorded in stockholders’ deficit as a reduction of the proceeds. As of June 30, 2025, the Company recorded $5.0 million related to the de-SPAC Transaction, presented as prepaid expenses and other current assets in the unaudited condensed balance sheet. As of December 31, 2024, no similar costs were capitalized.

 

Emerging Growth Company Status

 

The Company operates as an emerging growth company (“EGC”), as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). Under the JOBS Act, EGCs can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards as of effective dates for private companies. Prior to April 30, 2024, the Company operated as part of BridgeBio Pharma and adopted new accounting pronouncements using the same timeline as BridgeBio Pharma. The Company has elected to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that it (i) is no longer an EGC or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opts out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. As a result, these unaudited condensed financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with the new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which requires public entities to disclose specific categories in the effective tax rate reconciliation, as well as additional information for reconciling items that exceed a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 also requires all entities to disclose income taxes paid disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes and further disaggregated for specific jurisdictions that exceed 5% of total income taxes paid, among other expanded disclosures. The guidance is effective for the Company’s annual periods beginning on January 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. The ASU should be applied on a prospective basis, with retrospective application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new accounting guidance on its financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASU 2024-03”), which requires public entities to provide disaggregated disclosures of certain expense captions presented on the face of the income statement into specific categories within the footnotes to the unaudited financial statements. ASU 2024-03 is effective for the Company’s annual periods beginning on January 1, 2027, and interim periods beginning on January 1, 2028, with early adoption permitted. The ASU may be applied either on a prospective or retrospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new accounting guidance on its financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In May 2025, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2025-03, Business Combinations (Topic 805) and Consolidation (Topic 810): Determining the Accounting Acquirer in the Acquisition of a Variable Interest Entity (“ASU 2025-03”). ASU 2025-03 changes how companies determine the accounting acquirer in certain business combinations involving variable interest entities. The new guidance requires considering the factors used for other acquisition transactions to assess which party is the accounting acquirer. ASU 2025-03 is effective for the Company’s annual reporting periods beginning on January 1, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new accounting guidance on its financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In May 2025, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2025-04, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) and Revenue from Contracts With Customers (Topic 606): Clarifications to Share-Based Consideration Payable to a Customer (“ASU 2025-04”). ASU 2025-04 revises the definition of a performance condition, eliminates the forfeiture policy election for service conditions, and clarifies that the variable consideration constraint in Topic 606 does not apply to share-based consideration payable to customers. The new guidance requires entities to consistently account for share-based awards granted to customers by clarifying the treatment of vesting conditions and ensuring alignment with Topic 606 and Topic 718. ASU 2025-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new accounting guidance on its financial statements and related disclosures.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

3. Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

 

The following tables summarize the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the valuation hierarchy (in thousands):

 

    June 30, 2025  
      Level 1       Level 2       Level 3       Total  
Assets                                
Cash equivalents:                                
Money market funds   $ 31,328     $     $     $ 31,328  
Total cash equivalents   $ 31,328     $     $     $ 31,328  
Marketable securities:                                
Treasury bills   $ 18,903     $     $     $ 18,903  
Commercial paper           21,361             21,361  
Corporate debt securities           59,616             59,616  
Total marketable securities   $ 18,903     $ 80,977     $     $ 99,880  
Total assets   $ 50,231     $ 80,977     $     $ 131,208  

 

    December 31, 2024  
      Level 1       Level 2       Level 3       Total  
Assets                                
Cash equivalents:                                
Money market funds   $ 30,666     $     $     $ 30,666  
Total cash equivalents   $ 30,666     $     $     $ 30,666  
Marketable securities:                                
Treasury bills   $ 30,932     $     $     $ 30,932  
Commercial paper           5,876             5,876  
Corporate debt securities           87,972             87,972  
Total marketable securities   $ 30,932     $ 93,848     $     $ 124,780  
Total assets   $ 61,598     $ 93,848     $     $ 155,446  
Liability                                
Participation right liability   $     $     $ 3,105     $ 3,105  
Total liabilities   $     $     $ 3,105     $ 3,105  

 

Money market funds are highly liquid and actively traded marketable securities that generally transact at a stable $1.00 net asset value, representing their estimated fair value. The fair value of marketable securities is based upon observable market inputs obtained from third-party pricing services. The pricing services use industry-standard valuation models and observable inputs, including reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, bids or offers on the same or similar securities issuer, credit spreads, benchmark securities, prepayment and default projections based on historical data, and other observable inputs. As of June 30, 2025, the Company’s marketable securities have maturities of less than one year and are classified as current assets.

 

The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s participation right liability measured using unobservable inputs (in thousands):

 

Balance as of December 31, 2024   $ 3,105  
Change in fair value of participation right liability     725  
Balance as of March 31, 2025   $ 3,830  
Settlement of participation right liability     (3,830 )
Balance as of June 30, 2025   $  

 

F-14


 

TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

As of the settlement date, the fair value of the participation right liability approximated the intrinsic value of $0.14 Series B per share issued. The fair value per Series B share was estimated using the Probability-Weighted Expected Return Method (“PWERM”). Under the PWERM, we considered various liquidity events, including the de-SPAC Transaction, an initial public offering, and a sale of the Company, assigned probability to each liquidity scenario, and estimated the fair value per Series B share using the following assumptions:

 

Probability of a qualifying liquidity event   15.0% – 50.0%  
Expected term, years   0.29 – 1.67  
Discount rate     20.0%

 

The following tables summarize the amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s cash equivalents and marketable securities by major investment category for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

    June 30, 2025  
    Amortized
Cost Basis
    Gross Unrealized
Gains
    Gross Unrealized
Losses
    Estimated Fair
Value
 
Marketable securities:                                
Treasury bills   $ 18,899     $ 7     $ (3 )   $ 18,903  
Commercial paper     21,369             (8 )     21,361  
Corporate debt securities     59,561       62       (7 )     59,616  
Total marketable securities   $ 99,829     $ 69     $ (18 )   $ 99,880  

 

    December 31, 2024  
      Amortized
Cost Basis
      Gross Unrealized
Gains
      Gross Unrealized
Losses
      Estimated Fair
Value
 
Marketable securities:                                
Treasury bills   $ 30,825     $ 107     $     $ 30,932  
Commercial paper     5,857       19             5,876  
Corporate debt securities     87,750       222             87.972  
Total marketable securities   $ 124,432     $ 348     $     $ 124,780  

 

There were no unrealized gains or losses on cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024. As of June 30, 2025, there were immaterial non-credit-related unrealized losses for available-for-sale securities. There were no securities in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2024. No allowance for credit losses for the Company’s marketable securities was recorded as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

4. Balance Sheet Components

 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following components:

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2025     2024  
Deferred de-SPAC transaction costs   $ 4,983     $  
Prepaid clinical expenses     2,955        
Prepaid research and development     991       760  
Interest receivables     902       1,093  
Prepaid rent and related deposits     350       614  
Other current assets     592       514  
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets   $ 10,773     $ 2,981  

 

5. License and Collaboration Agreements

 

From time to time, the Company enters into asset purchase and license agreements with third parties, which are generally accounted for as asset acquisitions.

 

The Regents of the University of California License Agreements

 

In September 2016, the Company entered into a license agreement with UCSF and was granted certain worldwide exclusive licenses to use the licensed compounds (the “UCSF License”). The UCSF License was subsequently amended and terminated in June 2021.

 

Under the UCSF License, UCSF received the right but not the obligation to purchase up to 10% of securities in any offering on the same terms as other investors (“Participation Right”), which survived the termination of the UCSF License. Because UCSF was not notified of the Series B financing at the time it was completed in May 2024, the Participation Right was extended through March 29, 2025. As a result, UCSF received the right to purchase up to 28,225,863 shares of Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock at a purchase price of $0.7873 per share. In March 2025, UCSF elected to exercise the Participation Right in full. The Participation Right was settled in full in April 2025 (Note 7).

 

Leidos Biomedical Research License and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements

 

In March 2017, the Company entered into a cooperative research and development agreement (“Leidos CRADA”) with Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. (“Leidos”). The Company’s obligation to pay royalties continues on a country-by-country basis until the expiration of all licensed patent rights covering licensed products in such country. Leidos is also entitled to receive a low double-digit percentage of the sublicensing income received by the Company. As of June 30, 2025, the Company is obligated to make contingent milestone payments totaling up to $24.4 million upon the achievement of certain clinical and regulatory milestones. As of June 30, 2025, the Company recorded a $0.5 million liability for milestones that had been achieved but remained unpaid, which is included in the accrued research and development liabilities in the unaudited condensed balance sheet.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized research and development expenses of $1.3 million and $1.0 million, respectively, in connection with the Leidos Agreements. For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized research and development expenses of $2.2 million and $1.9 million, respectively, in connection with the Leidos Agreements.

 

F-16


 

TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

Lawrence Livermore National Security License and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements

 

In May 2018, the Company entered into a cooperative research and development agreement (“LLNS CRADA”) with Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (“LLNS”) to bring new knowledge and therapeutic possibilities to KRAS drug discovery utilizing LLNS’s high-performance computing machines. In May 2025, the Company and LLNS executed an amendment to extend the LLNS CRADA expiration date by six months to December 22, 2025. As of June 30, 2025, the Company is required to make contingent milestone payments totaling up to $20.3 million upon the achievement of certain clinical, regulatory, and sales milestones. As of June 30, 2025, the Company recorded a $0.3 million liability for milestones that had been achieved but remained unpaid, which is included in the accrued research and development liabilities in the unaudited condensed balance sheet.

 

No material expenses were recognized in connection with this arrangement for the three months ended June 30, 2025. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recognized research and development expenses of $0.6 million in connection with the LLNS Agreements. For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized research and development expenses of $0.3 million and $1.0 million, respectively, in connection with the LLNS Agreements.

 

6. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Other Research and Development Agreements

 

We may also enter into contracts in the normal course of business with contract research organizations for clinical trials, with contract manufacturing organizations for clinical supplies, and with other vendors for preclinical studies, supplies, and other services and products for operating purposes. These contracts generally provide for termination on notice with potential termination charges.

 

Cash Bonus with Performance Conditions

 

In May 2024, the Company committed to making a $3.0 million cash payment to an executive contingent upon the consummation of an equity financing, a change in control transaction, an initial public offering, or a reverse merger with a SPAC. The de-SPAC Transaction discussed in Note 1 represents a qualifying change of control event for the $3.0 million cash payment, and the Company will record the associated expense upon the closing.

 

Indemnification

 

In the ordinary course of business, we may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to vendors, lessors, business partners, Board members, officers, and other parties with respect to certain matters, including, but not limited to, losses arising out of breach of such agreements, services to be provided by us, our negligence or willful misconduct, violations of law, or intellectual property infringement claims made by third parties. No material demands have been made upon us to provide indemnification under such agreements, and thus, there are no claims that we are aware of that could have a material effect on our unaudited condensed financial statements.

 

Contingencies

 

Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines, penalties, and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. There are no matters currently outstanding for which any liabilities have been accrued. The Company is not currently involved in any legal actions that could have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

7. Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit

 

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

 

In February 2025, one investor elected to voluntarily convert 245,000 shares of the Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock into common stock. In March 2025, UCSF elected to exercise the Participation Right, and the Company settled the Participation Right in full in April 2025 through the issuance of 28,225,863 Series B shares for cash proceeds of $22.2 million, and the amount credited to redeemable convertible preferred stock included the settlement date fair value of the participation right liability of $3.8 million.

 

As disclosed in Note 13, the Company’s redeemable convertible preferred stock was converted into common stock in August 2025, immediately before the closing of the de-SPAC Transaction.

 

The redeemable convertible preferred stock consisted of the following balances (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

 

    As of June 30, 2025  
      Shares Authorized       Shares
Issued and Outstanding
      Original Issue Price Per Share       Carrying
Value
      Aggregate Liquidation Preference  
Series Seed     8,998,965       8,998,965     $ 0.1112     $ 1,001     $ 1,001  
Series A     146,240,378       146,240,378     $ 0.9999       125,637       146,226  
Series B     282,258,628       282,013,628     $ 0.7873       222,583       222,029  
Total     437,497,971       437,252,971             $ 349,221     $ 369,256  

 

    As of December 31, 2024  
      Shares Authorized       Shares
Issued and Outstanding
      Original Issue Price Per Share       Carrying
Value
      Aggregate Liquidation Preference  
Series Seed     8,998,965       8,998,965     $ 0.1112     $ 1,001     $ 1,001  
Series A     146,240,378       146,240,378     $ 0.9999       125,637       146,226  
Series B     254,032,765       254,032,765     $ 0.7873       196,720       200,000  
Total     409,272,108       409,272,108             $ 323,358     $ 347,227  

 

Common Stock

 

Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation

 

In April 2025, the Company amended and restated its certificate of incorporation to increase the authorized redeemable convertible preferred stock from 409,272,108 to 437,497,971 shares, and the authorized common stock from 465,000,000 to 495,000,000 shares.

 

Shares Reserved for Issuance

 

The Company had the following shares reserved for issuance:

 

    June 30,     December 31,  
    2025     2024  
Common stock options issued and outstanding     46,057,695       40,961,404  
Redeemable convertible preferred stock on an as-converted into common stock basis     437,252,971       409,272,108  
Shares reserved for issuance under the equity incentive plan     239,401       5,335,692  
Shares issuable under the participation right           28,225,863  
Total     483,550,067       483,795,067  

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

8. Leases

 

In November 2024, the Company entered into an agreement for the lease of approximately 10,934 square feet of office space in South San Francisco, California for 61 months. The Company has an option to renew for an additional term of four years. The renewal option was not reasonably certain to be exercised by the Company and was excluded from the lease term. The lease commenced in March 2025 and will expire in April 2030. The associated lease costs were not material during the six and three months ended June 30, 2025. As of June 30, 2025, the weighted average remaining lease term for the Company’s lease was 4.83 years, and the discount rate used was 7.40%.

 

The following table presents the amortization of the Company’s lease liabilities (in thousands):

 

Fiscal year ended December 31:        
Remainder of 2025     $ 172  
2026       705  
2027       730  
2028       755  
2029       782  
Thereafter       263  
Total lease payments       3,407  
Less: imputed interest       (573 )
Total operating lease liabilities       2,834  

 

Short-term lease costs were $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Short-term lease costs were $0.7 million and $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively.

 

9. Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation is included under the following expense categories presented in the unaudited condensed statements of operations (in thousands):

 

    Three months ended June 30,     Six months ended June 30,  
      2025       2024       2025       2024  
Research and development   $ 612     $ 1,232     $ 1,052     $ 2,138  
General and administrative     263       272       450       932  
Total   $ 875     $ 1,504     $ 1,502     $ 3,070  

 

Stock-based compensation is comprised of the following components further described below (in thousands):

 

    Three months ended June 30,     Six months ended June 30,  
      2025       2024       2025       2024  
Common stock options issued by the Company   $ 875     $     $ 1,502     $  
Performance-based milestone awards           1,125             1,125  
Equity awards issued by BridgeBio Pharma           100             1,006  
Amounts recognized under the carve-out methodology           279             939  
Total   $ 875     $ 1,504     $ 1,502     $ 3,070  

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

Common Stock Options Issued by the Company

 

2016 Equity Incentive Plan

 

In January 2017, the Company adopted the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (“2016 Plan”). The 2016 Plan provided for the grant of stock-based incentive awards, including common stock options and other forms of stock-based compensation. Any cancelled or forfeited awards under the 2016 Plan become available for future issuances. As of June 30, 2025, 239,401 shares were reserved for issuance under the 2016 Plan.

 

Outstanding Common Stock Options

 

The Company had the following common stock options outstanding:

 

    Number of
Options
    Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
    Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual
Term
(Years)
    Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(In thousands)
 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2024     40,961,404     $ 0.38       9.5     $ 3,437  
Granted     6,162,275       0.70                  
Forfeited and cancelled     (1,065,984 )     0.38                  
Outstanding as of June 30, 2025     46,057,695     $ 0.42       9.2     $ 17,736  
Exercisable as of June 30, 2025     10,679,128     $ 0.38       8.8     $ 4,573  

 

The aggregate intrinsic value in the above table is calculated as the difference between the estimated fair value of the Company’s common stock and the exercise price of the underlying stock options as of each reporting date.

 

As of June 30, 2025, a total of 19,460,529 common stock options included provisions for accelerated vesting in connection with a qualified change in control of the Company. These instruments included 16,952,934 options, with vesting if the grantee is terminated without cause (as defined in the 2016 Plan) or for good reason (as defined in the grant terms) within 12 months following such a transaction. The remaining 2,507,595 options vest immediately upon the occurrence of a qualified change in control, excluding events such as an initial public offering or other bona fide financing transactions. The closing of the de-SPAC Transaction described in Note 1 does not constitute a qualified change in control event under these definitions.

 

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of common stock options vested and forfeited during the six months ended June 30, 2025 each was $0.25 per share. No options were granted, vested, or exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2024. As of June 30, 2025, there was $9.8 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation related to unvested common stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.2 years.

 

Performance-Based Milestone Awards of the Company

 

In May 2024, the Company granted a performance award of $1.1 million to an executive. This award could be settled in the form of cash or equity at the Company’s sole discretion, and the associated amount is classified as stock-based compensation within research and development expenses. The underlying milestone was achieved, and this award was settled in cash during the year ended December 31, 2024. No performance milestone awards that may be settled in the Company’s shares or related liabilities were outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

 

Equity Awards Issued by BridgeBio Pharma

 

Prior to April 30, 2024, the Company operated as part of BridgeBio Pharma, and certain non-employees received restricted stock units of BridgeBio Pharma as compensation for research and development services related to the Company’s operations. The Company recognized the grant date fair value of these awards as expenses over the applicable vesting term, with a corresponding credit to related party liability. The Company subsequently reimbursed BridgeBio Pharma for these charges through the conversion of these amounts into the Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock shares.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

Amounts Recognized under the Carve-Out Methodology

 

The amounts recognized under the carve-out methodology represent allocated stock-based compensation for certain management and administrative services provided by BridgeBio Pharma (Note 12).

 

10. Income Taxes

 

The Company is subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes as a corporation. The Company’s tax provision and the resulting effective tax rate for interim periods is determined based upon its estimated annual effective tax rate adjusted for the effect of discrete items arising in that quarter. There was no provision for income tax for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.

 

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are recognized based on temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities using statutory rates. A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the realization of the favorable tax attributes in future tax returns, we have recorded a full valuation allowance against our otherwise recognizable net deferred tax assets.

 

Our policy is to recognize interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax benefits as part of the income tax provision and include accrued interest and penalties with the related income tax liability on the condensed balance sheets. To date, we have not recognized any interest and penalties on our condensed statements of operations, nor have we accrued for or made payments for interest and penalties. Our unrecognized gross tax benefits would not reduce the estimated annual effective tax rate if recognized because the Company recorded a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets.

 

11. Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders

 

The following common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as their impact would have been anti-dilutive:

 

    Six Months Ended June 30,  
      2025       2024  
Common stock options issued and outstanding     46,057,695       899,342  
Redeemable convertible preferred stock on an as-converted into common stock basis     437,252,971       409,272,108  
Shares issuable under the participation right           28,225,863  
Total     483,310,666       438,397,313  

 

12. Related Party Transactions

 

Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

 

All shares of the Series Seed and Series A that were issued by the Company through June 30, 2025 remain owned by BridgeBio Pharma.

 

Related Party Income and Expenses

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recognized $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in research and development expenses and $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in general and administrative expenses for the services provided by BridgeBio Pharma under the transition services agreement.

 

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TheRas, Inc.

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recognized $2.5 million and $8.0 million, respectively, in research and development expenses and $0.8 million and $2.4 million, respectively, in general and administrative expenses for the services provided by BridgeBio Pharma.

 

During each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively, in income from services rendered to BridgeBio Pharma under the transition services agreement executed after the Series  B financing to facilitate the Company’s transition to standalone operations.

 

Allocated Operating Expenses

 

Prior to April 30, 2024, the Company operated as part of BridgeBio Pharma. Costs and expenses directly attributable to the Company’s operations were recorded in the Company’s ledger with a corresponding liability, based on their nature. The Company also utilized certain general and administrative functions of BridgeBio Pharma that were not recorded in its ledger. These general and administrative expenses represent the costs of doing business that would have been incurred if the Company were to operate on a standalone basis. These general and administrative expenses were recorded in these financial statements using the carve-out operating expense allocation methodology. The allocation process used a percentage of the operating expenses incurred by the Company in each period compared to the total operating expenses incurred by all BridgeBio Pharma entities. This percentage was then applied to the applicable general and administrative expenses incurred by BridgeBio Pharma to calculate the amounts attributable to the Company’s operations.

 

The Company is not contractually required to reimburse BridgeBio Pharma or its controlled entities for the allocated operating expenses, including stock-based compensation. As such, the allocated operating expenses are presented as a deemed contribution from BridgeBio Pharma to the Company and were credited to additional paid-in capital. The corresponding amounts are presented as constructive cash inflows from financing activities in the statements of cash flows.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the allocated general and administrative expenses calculated using the carve-out methodology included $0.3 million related to stock-based compensation and $0.3 million related to other administrative expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the allocated general and administrative expenses calculated using the carve-out methodology included $0.9 million related to stock-based compensation and $1.1 million related to other administrative expenses.

 

13. Subsequent Events

 

We have reviewed and evaluated material subsequent events from the reporting date of June 30, 2025, through August 12, 2025, the date that the condensed financial statements were available to be issued. Other than those noted below, no subsequent events have been identified for disclosure.

 

One Big Beautiful Bill Act

 

In July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted in the United States, which includes significant changes to federal tax law and other regulatory provisions that may impact the Company. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the new legislation, including implications for deferred taxes and related disclosures.

 

De-SPAC Transaction

 

As discussed in Note 1, on August 11, 2025, upon the closing of the de-SPAC Transaction, the Company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helix. In connection with the Merger, Helix changed its name to BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc., and the combined company became listed on the Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol “BBOT.” Upon closing of the de-SPAC Transaction, the combined company received $366.8 million from Helix, which included the proceeds from the PIPE Financing, the unredeemed cash held by Helix, and reflected payment of Helix’s transaction costs.

 

Immediately before the closing of the de-SPAC Transaction, the outstanding redeemable convertible preferred stock of the Company was converted into common stock. After this conversion, all outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock were cancelled and exchanged for common stock of the combined company based on the applicable exchange ratio of approximately 0.0889 determined under the provisions of the Business Combination Agreement (“Consideration Ratio”). Additionally, all outstanding stock options of the Company were cancelled and exchanged for common stock options of the combined company based on the Consideration Ratio. The exercise price for each option was also adjusted to reflect the number of shares issued by the combined company to preserve the intrinsic value per option at the time of closing.

 

The closing of the de-SPAC Transaction resulted in the recognition of $3.0 million cash bonus liability discussed in Note 6.

 

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EX-99.2 26 ea025066201ex99-2_bridge.htm THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF PUBCO AS OF AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024

Exhibit 99.2

 

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references to: (a) “PubCo” refers to Helix and its consolidated subsidiaries after giving effect to the Business Combination, (b) “BBOT” refers to TheRas, Inc. (d/b/a BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics), a Delaware corporation, prior to the Closing and (c) “Helix” refers to Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company, prior to the Closing. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Exhibit 99.2 shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Current Report on Form 8-K (“Form 8-K”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 12, 2025 and, if not defined in the Form 8-K, capitalized terms used but not defined in this Exhibit 99.2 shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the proxy statement/final prospectus filed by Helix with the SEC which became effective on July 10, 2025, prior to the consummation of the business combination (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”).

 

PubCo is providing the following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information to aid in the analysis of the financial aspects of the Business Combination, other events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, and other transactions described below.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X as amended by the final rule, Release 33-10786 “Amendments to Financial Disclosures about Acquired and Disposed Businesses” (“Article 11 of Regulation S-X”). The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the combination of the financial information of Helix and BBOT, adjusted to give effect to the Business Combination and other related transactions, which includes:

 

The Domestication of Helix as a Delaware corporation; and

 

The Merger, including the following:

 

Acquisition of BBOT by Helix; and

 

PIPE Investment.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2025 combines the unaudited condensed balance sheet of BBOT with the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet of Helix on a pro forma basis as if the Business Combination and the other events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement had been consummated on June 30, 2025. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025 combines the unaudited condensed statement of operations of BBOT for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations of Helix for the six months ended June 30, 2025, giving effect to the transactions as if the Business Combination and other events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement had been consummated on January 1, 2024. The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 combines the audited statement of operations of BBOT for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and the audited statement of operations of Helix for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, giving effect to the transactions as if the Business Combination and the other events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement had been consummated on January 1, 2024.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information have been prepared for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of what PubCo’s condensed financial position or results of operations actually would have been had the Business Combination and other related transactions been consummated on or prior to June 30, 2025, nor are they necessarily indicative of future results of operations. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information do not purport to project the future financial position or operating results of PubCo.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was derived from and should be read in conjunction with the following historical financial statements and the accompanying notes:

 

Audited financial statements of Helix for the year ended December 31, 2024, included in Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 11, 2025;

 

Unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Helix for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, included in Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 1, 2025;

 

 


 

Audited financial statements of BBOT for the year ended December 31, 2024, included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and incorporated by reference;

 

Unaudited condensed financial statements of BBOT for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, included as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K; and

 

Other information relating to Helix and BBOT included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and incorporated by reference, including but not limited to the description of certain terms in the sections titled “Proposal No. 1 — The Business Combination Proposal” and “The Business Combination Agreement”.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information should also be read together with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of BBOT” included in Exhibit 99.3 to the Form 8-K and incorporated by reference.

 

Description of Business Combination and Other Transactions

 

On February 28, 2025, Helix, Merger Sub, and BBOT entered into the Business Combination Agreement, as amended on June 17, 2025, pursuant to which on August 11, 2025 (the “Closing Date”) Merger Sub merged with and into BBOT, with BBOT surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helix (the “Merger”), in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement and DGCL. In connection with the consummation of the Business Combination, Helix changed its corporate name to BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc., also referred to as PubCo herein. The aggregate transaction consideration paid to the BBOT equity holders at the Closing pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement was based on an estimated Equity Value of approximately $461.1 million

 

Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, each share of BBOT capital stock was converted into shares of PubCo Common Stock. Each share of BBOT capital stock initially received a deemed value of $0.95 per share after giving effect to a Conversion Ratio of approximately 0.0889, based on the terms of the Business Combination Agreement and the fully-diluted capitalization of BBOT as of the Closing Date. The Business Combination occurred based on the following transactions as contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement:

 

The Domestication — The Domestication occurred one business day prior to the Closing Date, pursuant to which Helix de-registered from the Register of Companies in the Cayman Islands and transferred by way of continuation out of the Cayman Islands and into the State of Delaware so as to migrate to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with the Helix Articles, Section 388 of the DGCL and Part XII of the Cayman Companies Act (the “Domestication”). Immediately prior to the completion of the Domestication, the following occurred:

 

Helix effected the redemption and cancellation of 7,119,750 Public Shares that were validly submitted for redemption and not withdrawn by the Public Shareholders for $76.3 million,

 

The Sponsor surrendered to Helix 307.874 Sponsor Forfeited Shares;

 

Each holder of each issued and outstanding Helix Class B Share (other than the Sponsor Forfeited Shares) irrevocably and unconditionally elected to convert, on a one-for-one basis, each Helix Class B Share held by it into one Helix Class A Share (the “Class B Share Conversion”).

 

At the effective time of the Domestication, each outstanding Helix Class A Share (excluding the Public Shares validly submitted for redemption and the Sponsor Forfeited Shares, but including Helix Class A Shares issued upon the Class B Share Conversion), were reclassified as one share of PubCo Common Stock.

 

The Merger — At the effective time of the Merger (the “Merger Effective Time”) the following occurred:

 

Merger Sub, the wholly owned subsidiary of Helix, merged with and into BBOT, with BBOT as the surviving company;

 

Each share of BBOT capital stock issued and outstanding (excluding treasury shares and dissenting shares), was canceled and converted into the right to receive a corresponding number of shares of PubCo Common Stock based on the Consideration Ratio;

 

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Each outstanding and unexercised BBOT Option became a PubCo Option containing the same terms, conditions, vesting and other provisions as are currently applicable to such BBOT Options prior to the Business Combination based on the Consideration Ratio; and

 

The Sponsor surrendered and forfeited 152,940 Sponsor Contributed Shares.

 

The Other Transactions — Other related events that are contemplated to take place in connection with the Business Combination are summarized:

 

PIPE Investment:    In connection with the Business Combination Agreement, Helix entered into Subscription Agreements with certain qualified institutional buyers, institutional accredited investors, and other accredited investors, including Cormorant and other existing shareholders of Helix (collectively, the “PIPE Investors”). On the Closing Date, the PIPE Investors purchase an aggregate of $260.9 million PIPE Shares at a purchase price of $10.7173 per share.

 

Non-Redemption Agreements:    On February 28, 2025, Helix entered into Non-Redemption Agreements with Non-Redeeming Shareholders, pursuant to which, each Non-Redeeming Shareholder irrevocably and unconditionally agreed, for the benefit of Helix, that neither it nor its controlled affiliates will exercise any redemption rights under Helix’s Articles with respect to Public Shares held by such holder as of the date of the Non-Redemption Agreement at any meeting of Helix Shareholders. The Non-Redemption Agreements do not provide for any consideration to be paid by Helix or BBOT to the Non-Redeeming Shareholders in connection with such agreements. The Sponsor and Cormorant are not parties to the Non-Redemption Agreements. There are an aggregate of 450,900 Helix Class A Shares reflected in the pro forma condensed combined financial information presented as NRA Shares.

 

Helix Support Agreement:    On February 28, 2025, the Sponsor, Cormorant, and other Helix Insiders entered into the Helix Support Agreement with Helix and BBOT, pursuant to which Helix Insiders agreed to certain voting and transfer covenants. Pursuant to the Helix Support Agreement, each of Cormorant and its permitted transferees irrevocably and unconditionally covenants and agrees not to submit any Helix Class A Shares owned by it for redemption in connection with the Business Combination. As part of the Helix Support Agreement, the following key terms are summarized:

 

Non-Redemption: Cormorant and the Sponsor have agreed not to redeem 2,400,000 outstanding Helix Class A shares that are subject to redemption.

 

Class B Conversion:    Each of the Sponsor and each Helix Insider elected to convert, on a one-for-one basis, their Helix Class B Shares into Helix Class A Shares immediately prior to the Domestication and to waive their rights under Helix’s Articles to have their Helix Class B Shares converted into Helix Class A Shares at a ratio of greater than one-to-one.

 

Sponsor Forfeited Shares:    Effective as of immediately prior to the Domestication, the Sponsor surrendered and forfeited to Helix 307,874 Helix Class B Shares held by the Sponsor equal to the quotient of (i) the difference between (A) the Redemption Price multiplied by 4.6 million less (B) $46.0 million divided by (ii) the Redemption Price.

 

Sponsor Contributed Shares:    Since the Helix Closing Cash was less than $400.0 million on the Closing Date, and BBOT waived the Minimum Cash Condition, the Sponsor surrendered and forfeited 152,940 shares of PubCo Common Stock equal to (a) 3.36 million multiplied by (b) one minus the number resulting from dividing (i) the Helix Closing Cash by (ii) $400.0 million, with any fractional share rounded to the nearest whole number resulting from such product.

 

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No consideration has been or will be paid by Helix or BBOT to the Helix Insiders in connection with such agreements.

 

Following the Business Combination and related transactions, the shares to be issued are comprised of the following:

 

34,972,186 shares of PubCo Common Stock issued to the BBOT investors, excluding Sponsor and Cormorant, which includes the outstanding shares of BBOT common stock and conversion of outstanding BBOT preferred stock, in each case calculated using the Conversion Ratio (“BBOT Shares”). The BBOT Shares exclude PubCo Options exercisable for 4,078,552 shares of PubCo Common Stock subsequent to the Business Combination;

 

17,345,680 shares of PubCo Common Stock issued to the PIPE Investors, excluding Sponsor and Cormorant, at a purchase price of $10.7173 per share (“PIPE Shares”);

 

17,878,594 shares of PubCo Common Stock issued to the Sponsor and Cormorant which includes: 3,952,377 outstanding shares of BBOT common stock held by Cormorant prior to the Business Combination, 6,998,031 PIPE Shares purchased by Cormorant, 4,480,000 Helix Class B Shares held by the Sponsor prior to the Business Combination less 307,874 Sponsor Forfeited Shares, 2,400,000 Helix Class A Shares held by Cormorant prior to the Business Combination which Cormorant agreed not to redeem pursuant to the Helix Support Agreement, 509,000 Helix Class A Shares held by Sponsor prior to the Business Combination, and the surrender of 152,940 Sponsor Contributed Shares (“Sponsor and Cormorant Shares”);

 

120,000 shares of PubCo Common Stock are held by Helix’s independent directors and advisor (“Helix Insider Shares”); and

 

8,880,250 shares of PubCo Common Stock issued to the holders of Helix Class A Shares, excluding Sponsor and Cormorant, that did not redeem their shares in connection with the Business Combination closing (“Helix Shares”). This amount includes 450,900 shares of PubCo Common Stock issued pursuant to the Non-Redemption Agreements.

 

Basis of Pro Forma Presentation

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The adjustments in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information have been identified and presented to provide relevant information necessary for an illustrative understanding of PubCo upon consummation of the Business Combination and other related transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Assumptions and estimates underlying the unaudited pro forma adjustments set forth in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information are described in the accompanying notes.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results and financial position that would have been achieved had the Business Combination and other transactions occurred on the dates indicated. Any net cash proceeds remaining after the consummation of the Business Combination and the other related events contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement are expected to be used for general corporate purposes. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not purport to project the future operating results or financial position of PubCo following the completion of the Business Combination..

 

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The unaudited pro forma adjustments represent management’s estimates based on information available as of the date of these unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and are subject to change as additional information becomes available and analyses are performed. Helix and BBOT have not had any historical relationship prior to the discussion of the Business Combination and other transactions. Helix and BBOT continue to have no relationship that would require any pro forma adjustments to eliminate activities between the companies.

 

The following summarizes the shares of PubCo Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately after the Business Combination and the related ownership percentages. The share amounts included in the table do not include the potentially dilutive PubCo Options outstanding and exercisable for 4,078,552 shares of PubCo Common Stock immediately after the Business Combination. The table below also excludes shares of PubCo Common Stock that will initially be available for issuance under the PubCo Incentive Plan and ESPP.

 

    Pro Forma Combined  
    Shares     %  
             
HLXB Public Stockholders (excluding Cormorant)     8,880,250       11.0 %
Sponsor and Cormorant (including Cormorant Affiliates)     17,878,594       22.6 %
HLXB Directors and Advisors     120,000       0.2 %
BBOT stockholders (excluding Cormorant)     34,972,186       44.2 %
PIPE Investors (excluding Cormorant)     17,345,680       22.0 %
Pro forma total shares of the Post-Combination Company Common Stock outstanding at Closing     79,196,710       100.0 %

 

Accounting Treatment for the Business Combination

 

The Business Combination will be accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with U.S. GAAP as BBOT has been determined to be the accounting acquirer. Under this method of accounting, Helix, the legal acquirer, will be treated as the accounting acquiree for financial reporting purposes, and BBOT, the legal acquiree, will be treated as the accounting acquirer. Accordingly, the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of BBOT will become the historical financial statements of PubCo, and Helix’s assets, liabilities, and results operations will be consolidated with BBOT’s starting from the Closing Date. For accounting purposes, the financial statements of PubCo will represent a continuation of the financial statements of BBOT, with the Business Combination being treated as the equivalent of BBOT issuing stock for the net assets of Helix, accompanied by recapitalization. The net assets of Helix will be stated at historical carrying values, and no goodwill or other intangible assets will be recorded. Operations prior to the Business Combination will be presented as those of BBOT in future financial reporting of PubCo.

 

BBOT was determined to be the accounting acquirer based on the evaluation of the following facts and circumstances:

 

BBOT is the larger entity based on the presence of substantive operations and employee base and will assume the ongoing operations of the PubCo;

 

BBOT’s existing stockholders (excluding Cormorant) will have the greatest minority voting interest;

 

BBOT’s existing stockholders will have the greatest ability to influence decisions regarding the election and removal of the PubCo’s board of directors;

 

BBOT will hold a majority of the PubCo’s board of directors;

 

BBOT’s senior management will comprise the senior management of PubCo;

 

PubCo will assume BBOT’s name;

 

BBOT’s headquarters will become PubCo headquarters; and

 

Helix does not meet the definition of a business.

 

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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2025
(in thousands)

 

    HLXB  
Historical
(Note 2)
    BBOT
Historical
    Transaction Accounting Adjustments  
(Note 3)
        Pro Forma Combined  
Assets                            
Current assets                            
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 664     $ 31,518     $ 196,514     A   $ 393,956  
                  260,899     B        
                  (6,870 )   C        
                  (919 )   CC        
                  (8,546 )   CCC        
                  (76,304 )   FF        
                  (3,000 )   K        
Short-term marketable securities           99,880                 99,880  
Receivables from related parties           175                 175  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     212       10,773       (4,983 )   C     6,921  
                      919     CC        
Total current assets     876       142,346       357,710           500,932  
Property and equipment, net           900                 900  
Operating lease right-of-use asset           2,549                 2,549  
Marketable securities and cash held in Trust Account     196,514             (196,514 )   A      
Restricted cash           132                 132  
Other non-current assets           5,326                 5,326  
Total assets   $ 197,390     $ 151,253     $ 161,196         $ 509,839  
Liabilities, Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, and Stockholders’ Deficit                                    
Current liabilities                                    
Accounts payable           2,197       (638 )   C     1,559  
Accrued compensation and benefits           2,740                 2,740  
Accrued research and development liabilities           19,802                 19,802  
Accrued professional services           1,640       (674 )   C     966  
Payables to related parties     107       330       (107 )   CCC     330  
Operating lease liability           320                 320  
Other accrued liabilities     2,522       222       (2,419 )   CCC     325  
Participation right liability                            
Total current liabilities     2,629       27,251       (3,838 )         26,042  
Deferred underwriting fee     5,520             (5,520 )   CCC      
Operating lease liability, noncurrent           2,514                 2,514  
Total liabilities     8,149       29,765       (9,358 )         28,556  
                                     
Common stock subject to possible redemption (HLXB)     196,514             (196,514 )   F      
Redeemable convertible preferred stock (BBOT)           349,221       (349,221 )   E      
                                     
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit):                                    
PubCo Common Stock                 2     B     8  
                  4     E        
                  2     F        
                  (1 )   FF        
                  1     G        
                      H        
BBOT Common stock                            
HLXB Class A Shares                            
HLXB Class B Shares                     D      
                          G        
Additional paid-in capital           45,229       260,897     B     757,237  
                  (10,541 )   C        
                      D        
                  349,217     E        
                  196,512     F        
                  (76,303 )   FF        
                  88     I        
                  (7,861 )   J        
                      H        
                  (1 )   G        
Accumulated other comprehensive income           51                 51  
Accumulated deficit     (7,273 )     (273,013 )     (500 )   CC     (276,013 )
                  (88 )   I        
                  7,861     J        
                  (3,000 )   K        
Total stockholder’s equity (deficit)     (7,273 )     (227,733 )     716,289           481,283  
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock, and stockholders’ equity (deficit)   $ 197,390     $ 151,253     $ 161,196         $ 509,839  

 

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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

    HLXB
Historical
(Note 2)
    BBOT
(Historical)
    Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
(Note 3)
        Pro Forma Combined  
Operating expenses:                                    
Research and development           48,073                 48,073  
General and administrative     3,637       5,157                 8,794  
Total operating expenses     3,637       53,230                 56,867  
Loss from operations     (3,637 )     (53,230 )               (56,867 )
                                     
Other income (expense), net:                                    
Interest income           3,475                 3,475  
Change in fair value of participation right liability           (725 )               (725 )
Interest earned on bank deposits     4                       4  
Other income (expense)           (10 )               (10 )
Interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account     4,064             (4,064 )   L      
Total other income (expense), net     4,068       2,740       (4,064 )         2,744  
Net income (loss)   $ 431     $ (50,490 )   $ (4,064 )       $ (54,123 )
                                     
Weighted average shares outstanding of PubCo Common Stock - basic and diluted (Note 4)                 79,196,710     M     79,196,710  
Basic and diluted net loss per share - PubCo Common Stock (Note 4)               $ (0.68 )   M   $ (0.68 )
Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding (BBOT)           486,104                  
Basic and diluted net loss per share (BBOT)         $ (103.87 )                
Basic weighted average shares outstanding, Class A ordinary shares     18,909,000                        
Basic net income per share, Class A ordinary shares   $ 0.02                        
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding, Class A ordinary shares     18,909,000                        
Diluted net income per share, Class A ordinary shares   $ 0.02                        
Basic weighted average shares outstanding, Class B ordinary share     4,600,000                        
Basic net income per share, Class B ordinary shares   $ 0.02                        
Diluted weighted averages shares outstanding, Class B ordinary shares     4,600,000                        
Diluted net income per share, Class B ordinary shares   $ 0.02                        

 

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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2024

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

    HLXB
Historical
(Note 2)
    BBOT
(Historical)
    Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
(Note 3)
        Pro Forma Combined  
Operating expenses:                            
Research and development       73,107             73,107  
General and administrative     856       7,756       500      O     12,200  
                  88      P        
                  3,000      Q        
Total operating expenses     856       80,863       3,588           85,307  
Loss from operations     (856 )     (80,863 )     (3,588 )         (85,307 )
                                     
Other income (expense), net:                                    
Interest income           6,377                 6,377  
Income from related party under transition services agreement           775                 775  
Change in fair value of participation right liability           (564 )               (564 )
Interest earned on bank deposits     6                       6  
Other income (expense)                            
Interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account     8,449             (8,449 )    N      
Total other income (expense), net     8,455       6,588       (8,449 )         6,594  
Net income (loss)   $ 7,599     $ (74,275 )   $ (12,037 )       $ (78,713 )
                                     
Weighted average shares outstanding of PubCo Common Stock - basic and diluted (Note 4)                 79,196,710      R     79,196,710  
Basic and diluted net loss per share - PubCo Common Stock (Note 4)               $ (0.99 )    R   $ (0.99 )
Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding (BBOT)           145,125                  
Basic and diluted net loss per share (BBOT)         $ (511.80 )                
Basic weighted average shares outstanding, Class A ordinary shares     16,635,787                        
Basic net income per share, Class A ordinary shares   $ 0.36                        
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding, Class A ordinary shares     16,635,787                        
Diluted net income per share, Class A ordinary shares   $ 0.36                        
Basic weighted average shares outstanding, Class B ordinary share     4,527,869                        
Basic net income per share, Class B ordinary shares   $ 0.36                        
Diluted weighted averages shares outstanding, Class B ordinary shares     4,600,000                        
Diluted net income per share, Class B ordinary shares   $ 0.36                        

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1. Basis of Presentation

 

The Business Combination is accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Under this method of accounting, Helix, the legal acquirer, is treated as the accounting acquiree for financial reporting purposes, and BBOT, the legal acquiree, is treated as the accounting acquirer.

 

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X as amended by the final rule, Release No. 33-10786 “Amendments to Financial Disclosures about Acquired and Disposed Businesses.” The historical financial information of Helix and BBOT is presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The following represents the assumptions regarding the Business Combination closing in each of the statements included:

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet gives effect to the Business Combination and other transactions as if they had occurred on June 30, 2025.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025 gives effect to the transactions as if the Business Combination and other transactions had been consummated on January 1, 2024.

 

The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 gives effect to the transactions as if the Business Combination and other transactions had been consummated on January 1, 2024.

 

Management has made significant estimates and assumptions in its determination of the pro forma adjustments (“Transaction Accounting Adjustments”). As the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared based on these preliminary estimates, the final amounts recorded may differ materially from the information presented. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not give effect to any anticipated synergies or dis-synergies, operating efficiencies or inefficiencies, tax savings or cost savings that may be associated with the Business Combination and other related transactions. The pro forma adjustments reflecting the completion of the Business Combination and other related transactions are based on currently available information, assumptions, and methodologies that Helix believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The unaudited condensed pro forma adjustments described in the accompanying notes may materially differ from subsequent filings to be made by PubCo if additional information becomes available.

 

Helix believes that its assumptions and methodologies provide a reasonable basis for presenting all of the significant effects of the Business Combination and other related transactions based on information available to management at the current time and that the pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those assumptions and are properly applied in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations and consolidated financial position would have been had the Business Combination and other related transactions taken place on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial position of PubCo. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information should be read in conjunction with the historical consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Helix and BBOT. There is no tax effect reflected in the pro forma financial information and transaction accounting adjustments described below.

 

2. Domestication

 

The Domestication occurred one business day prior to the Closing Date. At the effective time of the Domestication, each share of Helix Class A Share (excluding the Public Shares validly submitted for redemption and the Sponsor Forfeited Shares but including Helix Class A Shares issued upon the Class B Share Conversion) were automatically surrendered and converted into one share of PubCo Common Stock. No accounting adjustments were recorded from the Domestication.

 

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3. Transaction Accounting Adjustments

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2025 includes the following Transaction Accounting Adjustments related to the Business Combination and other related transactions:

 

(A) Reflects the liquidation and reclassification of $196.5 million of marketable securities and cash held in the Trust Account to cash and cash equivalents that became available for general use by PubCo following the Closing.

 

(B) Reflects the cash proceeds of $260.9 million received from the PIPE Investment from the issuance and sale of 24,343,711 shares of PubCo Common Stock at the purchase price of $10.7173 per share. This adjustment impacts the PubCo Common Stock (based on the par value of $0.0001 per share) of $2 thousand and the remainder of $260.9 million recorded in additional paid-in-capital.

 

(C) Reflects the direct and incremental transaction costs incurred by BBOT related to the Business Combination of approximately $10.5 million for underwriting, financial advisory, legal, accounting, and other fees. BBOT has reflected the direct and incremental transaction costs related to the Business Combination as a reduction to PubCo additional paid-in capital, and to derecognize the BBOT deferred transaction costs of $5.0 million and the liability related to the transaction costs of $1.3 million included in accounts payable and accrued professional services. Through June 30, 2025, BBOT has paid $3.7 million of the total estimated transaction costs, with the remaining amounts payable after the Business Combination Closing.

 

  (CC) Reflects the capitalization of directors and officers insurance paid by Helix with respect to PubCo operations upon the Business Combination Closing.

 

(CCC)

Reflects the direct and incremental transaction costs incurred by Helix related to the Business Combination of approximately $8.5 million for underwriting, capital market advisor, legal, and other fees. Helix has reflected the direct and incremental transaction costs related to the Business Combination as a charge to increase PubCo’s accumulated deficit of $0.5 million, and to derecognize the deferred underwriting fee liability of PubCo of $5.5 million, accrued legal fees of $2.4 million, and related party liability related to the Sponsor services of $0.1 million.

 

(D) Reflects the forfeiture of 307,874 Helix Class B Shares for no consideration, or Sponsor Forfeited Shares, pursuant to the Helix Support Agreement.

 

(E) Reflects the conversion of the redeemable convertible preferred stock of BBOT into 38,874,365 shares of PubCo Common Stock and reclassification of its carrying value of $349.2 million into the equity of PubCo upon the Closing. This adjustment impacts the PubCo Common Stock (based on the par value of $0.0001 per share) of $4 thousand and the remainder of $349.2 million recorded in additional paid-in-capital.

 

(F) Reflects the reclassification of the remaining Helix Class A Shares subject to possible redemption to permanent equity and immediate conversion of the remaining Helix Class A Shares into shares of PubCo Common Stock on a one-to-one basis. Separate adjustment (FF) is then presented to reflect the final redemption. This adjustment impacts the PubCo Common Stock (based on the par value of $0.0001 per share) of $2 thousand and the remainder of $196.5 million recorded in additional paid-in-capital.

 

(FF) Reflects the actual redemption of 7,119,750 Public Shares for $76.3 million using par value of $0.0001 per share at a Redemption Price of $10.7173 per share. This adjustment impacts the PubCo Common Stock (based on the par value of $0.0001 per share) of $1 thousand and the remainder of $76.3 million recorded in additional paid-in-capital.

 

(G) Reflects the reclassification of par value from Helix Ordinary Shares and BBOT Common Stock classified under stockholders’ equity into PubCo Common Stock. The par value of PubCo Common Stock is $0.0001 per share which is consistent with historical Helix Ordinary Shares and BBOT Common Stock par value.

 

(H) Reflects 152,940 shares of PubCo Common Stock forfeited for no consideration, or the Sponsor Share Contribution, with immaterial impact.

 

(I) Reflects the accelerated vesting of Helix Class B Shares upon closing of Business Combination.

 

(J) Reflects the elimination of Helix’s historical accumulated deficit of $7.9 million.

 

(K) Reflects the $3.0 million performance cash bonus payable to the BBOT Chief Executive Officer, a change of control payment upon closing of the Business Combination.

 

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The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025 includes the following Transaction Accounting Adjustments related to the Business Combination and other related transactions:

 

(L) Reflects the elimination of investment income related to the investments held in the Trust Account.

 

(M) Reflects the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted net loss per share and assumes that the Business Combination had occurred on January 1, 2024, and the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted net loss per share assumes that the shares have been outstanding for the entire period presented.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 includes the following Transaction Accounting Adjustments related to the Business Combination and other related transactions:

 

(N) Reflects the elimination of investment income related to the investments held in the Trust Account.

 

(O) Reflects $0.5 million of Helix direct and incremental transaction costs for underwriting, capital market advisor, and other fees incurred through the Closing of Business Combination.

 

(P) Reflects the acceleration of unrecognized stock-based compensation of less than $0.1 million related to Helix Class B Shares upon closing of the Business Combination. Upon the Closing of the Business Combination, the unvested Founder Shares were fully vested based on the original terms of the Founder Shares.

 

(Q) Reflects the $3.0 million performance cash bonus paid to the BBOT Chief Executive Officer upon closing of the Business Combination.

 

(R) Reflects the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted net loss per share and assumes that the Business Combination had occurred on January 1, 2024, and the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted net loss per share assumes that the shares have been outstanding for the entire period presented.

 

4. Net Loss per Share

 

Represents the net loss per share calculated using the historical weighted average shares outstanding and the issuance of additional shares in connection with the Business Combination and other related transactions, assuming the shares were outstanding since January 1, 2024. As the Business Combination and other related transactions are being reflected as if they had occurred as of January 1, 2024, the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted net loss per share assumes that the shares issuable relating to the Business Combination and other related transactions have been outstanding for the entire periods presented.

 

Weighted average shares outstanding for both basic and diluted was calculated as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2024:

 

  For the six months ended
June 30,
2025
    For the year ended
December 31,
2024
 
Weighted average shares calculation, basic and diluted            
Net loss   $ (54,123 )   $ (78,713 )
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic and diluted     79,196,710       79,196,710  
Pro forma net loss per share, basic and diluted   $ (0.68 )   $ (0.99 )
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding — Basic and Diluted                
HLXB Public Stockholders (excluding Cormorant)     8,880,250          
Sponsor and Cormorant (including Cormorant Affiliates)     17,878,594          
HLXB Directors and Advisors     120,000          
BBOT stockholders (excludhg Cormorant)     34,972,186          
PIPE Investors (excluding Cormorant)     17,345,680          
Total weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted     79,196,710          

 

The following outstanding shares of PubCo Common Stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of pro forma diluted net loss per share because including them would have had an anti-dilutive effect for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2024:

 

Anti-Dilutive Securities   June 30,
2025
    December 31,
2024
 
Former BBOT Stock Options     4,078,552       4,078,552  

 

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EX-99.3 27 ea025066201ex99-3_bridge.htm MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF BBOT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024

Exhibit 99.3

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF BBOT

 

The following discussion and analysis of BBOT’s financial condition and results of operations of TheRas, Inc., d/b/a BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics (for purposes of this section, “BBOT” “we” “our” or “us”) should be read together with BBOT’s audited annual financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are included in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus dated as of, and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) on, July 10, 2025, as supplemented on July 21, 2025 (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”) beginning on Page F-62, BBOT’s unaudited condensed financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and related notes included in Exhibit 99.1 to this report, as well as the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information included in Exhibit 99.2 to this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations, estimates, and assumptions concerning events and financial trends that may affect our future operating results or financial position. Our actual results and the timing of events 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 identified below and those discussed in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

 

Overview

 

BBOT is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing a next-generation pipeline of novel small-molecule therapeutics targeting RAS and PI3K malignancies. BBOT is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

 

BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. and its controlled entities (collectively, “BridgeBio Pharma”) are related parties of BBOT.

 

BBOT was established in August 2016 by BridgeBio Pharma and operated as part of BridgeBio Pharma through April 30, 2024. Since its inception, BBOT has devoted substantially all of its resources to raising capital, conducting discovery and research activities, and establishing arrangements with third parties. BBOT is currently developing three lead product candidates:

 

BBO-8520 is a direct inhibitor of KRASG12C in both the “ON” and “OFF” states and is currently being evaluated in Phase 1 ONKORAS-101 trial (NCT06343402) for patients with KRASG12C mutant non-small cell lung cancer.

 

BBO-10203 is an orally bioavailable small molecule with a novel mechanism of action designed to inhibit the physical interaction between RAS and PI3Kα, inhibiting RAS-driven PI3Kα-AKT signaling in tumors. BBO-10203 is being evaluated in the Phase 1 BREAKER-101 trial (NCT06625775) for patients with locally advanced and unresectable or metastatic HER2+ breast cancer, HR+/HER2- breast cancer, KRAS mutant colorectal cancer and KRAS mutant non-small cell lung cancer.

 

BBO-11818 is a pan-KRAS inhibitor that targets mutant KRAS in both the “ON” and “OFF” states. It has strong potency against KRASG12D and KRASG12V mutants.

 

BBOT has no product candidates approved for sale and has not generated any revenue. To date, BBOT has funded its operations primarily with proceeds from the issuance of its redeemable convertible preferred stock. Between its inception and June 30, 2025, BBOT has received gross proceeds of $346.1 million from the sales of its redeemable convertible preferred stock and issued $23.3 million of redeemable convertible preferred stock to BridgeBio Pharma in exchange for the settlement of related party payables. As of June 30, 2025, BBOT had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $131.4 million. In April 2025, BBOT settled its Participation Right with the Regents of the University of California (“UCSF”) through the issuance of Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock and received an additional $22.2 million of cash proceeds.

 

 


 

Since its inception, BBOT has incurred significant operating losses. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, BBOT incurred a net loss of $50.5 million and had an accumulated deficit of $273.0 million as of June 30, 2025. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, BBOT incurred a net loss of $74.3 million and $64.7 million, respectively. Our ability to generate sufficient product revenue to achieve profitability will depend heavily on the development and eventual commercialization efforts related to our product candidates. We expect to continue to incur significant expenses, and our operating losses are expected to increase for the foreseeable future if and as we:

 

Advance our existing and future research and development and discovery-related development of our development programs, including potential expansion into additional indications;

 

Seek and identify additional research programs and product candidates and initiate discovery-related activities and preclinical studies for those programs;

 

Complete future clinical studies for our product candidates;

 

Pursue investigational new drug applications or comparable foreign applications that allow commencement of the planned clinical trials or future clinical trials for any programs we may develop;

 

Initiate enrollment and successfully complete clinical trials;

 

Pursue positive results from our future clinical trials that support an acceptable risk-benefit profile in the intended populations, and a competitive efficacy, safety, and half-life profile;

 

Hire research and development, clinical, manufacturing, and commercial personnel;

 

Add operational, financial, and management information systems and personnel;

 

Experience any delays, challenges, or other issues associated with the preclinical and clinical development of our product candidates, including with respect to our regulatory strategies;

 

Develop, maintain, and enhance sustainable, scalable, reproducible, and transferable clinical and commercial-scale current good manufacturing practices (“cGMP”) capabilities through a third party or our own manufacturing facility for the product candidates that we may develop;

 

Seek, obtain, and maintain regulatory approvals for any product candidates for which we successfully complete clinical trials;

 

Ultimately establish a sales, marketing, and distribution infrastructure to commercialize any product candidates for which we may obtain regulatory approval;

 

Generate revenue from commercial sales of product candidates for which we receive regulatory approval, if any;

 

Maintain safety, tolerability, and efficacy profile of any product we may develop in additional indications following approval in one indication;

 

Maintain, expand, enforce, defend, and protect our intellectual property portfolio and other intellectual property protection or regulatory exclusivity for any products we may develop and defend any intellectual property-related claims;

 

Further acquire or in-license product candidates or programs, intellectual property, and technologies;

 

Maintain our current licenses and establish and maintain any future collaborations, including making related development and sales milestone payments, royalties, or other required payments; and

 

Incur additional costs of operating as a public company, including increased costs of audit, legal, regulatory, and tax-related services associated with maintaining compliance with an exchange listing and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) requirements, director and officer insurance premiums and investor and public relations costs.

 

Any changes in the outcome of any of these variables could result in a significant change in the costs and timing associated with the development of our product candidates. For example, if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or another comparable regulatory authority were to require us to conduct clinical trials beyond those that we currently anticipate will be required to complete clinical development and obtain regulatory approval of one or more product candidates, or if we experience significant delays in our preclinical studies or clinical trials, we would be required to expend significant additional financial resources and time to advance and complete clinical development. We may never obtain regulatory approval for any of our product candidates.

 

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We will not generate revenue from product sales unless and until we successfully initiate and complete clinical development and obtain regulatory approval for any product candidates. If we obtain regulatory approval for any of our product candidates and do not enter into a commercialization partnership, we expect to incur significant expenses related to developing our commercialization capability to support product sales, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution.

 

As a result of the above factors, we expect to need substantial additional funding to support our continued operations and growth strategy. Until such a time as we can generate significant revenue from our product sales, if ever, we expect to finance our operations through the sale of equity, debt financings, or other capital sources, including collaborations with other companies or other strategic transactions. We may not be able to raise additional funds or enter into such other agreements 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, scale back, or discontinue the development and commercialization of one or more of our programs.

 

Because of the numerous risks associated with product development, we cannot accurately predict the timing or amount of increased expenses or when or if we will be able to achieve or maintain profitability. Even if we are able to generate product sales, we may not become profitable. If we fail to become profitable or cannot sustain profitability on a continuing basis, then we may be unable to continue our operations at planned levels and be forced to reduce or terminate our operations.

 

The Business Combination

 

On February 28, 2025, BBOT entered into a definitive business combination agreement (“Business Combination Agreement”) with Helix Acquisition Corp. II (“Helix”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “HLXB.” Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement closing, Helix II Merger Sub, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Helix, merged with and into BBOT, with BBOT surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Helix (“Merger”). In connection with the Merger, Helix changed its name to BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (“PubCo”) and redomiciled as a Delaware corporation (“Business Combination”).

 

Concurrent with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, Helix entered into subscription agreements (“Subscription Agreements”) with certain investors to which it agreed to issue and sell to investors in a private placement financing (“PIPE”) shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $260.9 million, which was executed immediately prior to the Closing.

 

The Business Combination was consummated on August 11, 2025 (the “Closing”) and the combined company’s common stock became listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “BBOT.” Upon closing of the Business Combination, PubCo, the combined company, received $366.8 million from Helix, which included the proceeds from the PIPE Financing, the unredeemed cash held by Helix, and reflected payment of Helix’s transaction costs. These proceeds are expected to advance the project pipeline of PubCo and will be used for research and development, business development, working capital, and other general corporate purposes.

 

As of June 30, 2025, BBOT had a balance of cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $131.4 million. We estimate that the proceeds of $366.8 million from the Business Combination, together with the existing cash, cash equivalents, and short-term marketable securities of BBOT, will be sufficient to enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into 2027. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and our operating plan may change due to many factors currently unknown to management. We could exhaust our available capital resources after the Business Combination closing sooner than management expects.

 

We anticipate that the Business Combination will be accounted for as a reverse recapitalization effective upon the Closing. Under this method of accounting, Helix will be treated as the acquired company for accounting purposes, and BBOT is the deemed acquirer for accounting purposes. Effective on the Closing date, PubCo, or the combined entity, became the successor SEC registrant and reporting entity. In our future filings, the financial statements of PubCo for periods prior to the Closing will include financial information of BBOT, and the number of shares and per share amounts for all periods presented will be adjusted to reflect the capital structure of PubCo based on the Consideration Ratio of approximately 0.0889 determined under the terms of the Business Combination Agreement. See Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information included in Exhibit 99.2 to this report for further information.

 

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As a result of the Business Combination, PubCo assumed the operations of BBOT upon the Closing, and we became subject to the regulatory and reporting requirements and customary practices applicable to public companies. The costs and administrative demands associated with operating as a public company, including hiring additional personnel and implementing certain procedures and processes, may materially impact our financial position and results of operations.

 

As an emerging growth company (“EGC”) under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (the “JOBS Act”), PubCo is eligible for certain regulatory relief, including reduced disclosure obligations and extended transition periods for adopting new or revised accounting standards. PubCo’s EGC status commenced upon the completion of Helix’s initial public offering in February 2024 and is expected to continue for up to five years from this date, unless certain disqualifying events occur earlier, such as achieving large accelerated filer status.

 

Impact of General Economic Risk Factors on the Operations of BBOT

 

Uncertainty in the global economy presents significant risks to our business. We are subject to continuing risks and uncertainties in connection with the current macroeconomic environment, including inflation, fluctuating interest rates, new or increased tariffs and other barriers to trade, changes to fiscal and monetary policy or government budget dynamics, particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotech spaces, recent bank failures, geopolitical factors, including the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East and the responses thereto, and supply chain disruptions.

 

While we closely monitor the impact of the current macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions on all aspects of our business, including the impacts on participants in any future clinical trials and our employees, suppliers, vendors, business partners, and our future access to capital, the ultimate extent of the impact on our business remains highly uncertain and will depend on future developments and factors that continue to evolve. Most of these developments and factors are outside of our control and could exist for an extended period. We will continue to evaluate the nature and extent of the potential impacts on our business, results of operations, liquidity, and capital resources.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The unaudited condensed financial statements of BBOT for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, included in Exhibit 99.1 to this report, are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”). The condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2024 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus beginning on page F-62,, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. All costs, assets, and liabilities directly associated with BBOT’s business activity are included in our financial statements.

 

From its inception through the issuance of the Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock (“Series B”) on April 30, 2024 (“BBOT Series B Financing”), BBOT had been majority-owned and controlled by BridgeBio Pharma. After the Series B issuance, no individual investor or related party group had a controlling financial interest in BBOT, and it started operating independently from BridgeBio Pharma. After April 30, 2024, the financial information in the financial statements relates to BBOT operating on a standalone basis.

 

Prior to April 30, 2024, BBOT operated as part of BridgeBio Pharma and not as an independent entity. From inception through April 30, 2024, the financial statements of BBOT have been derived from BridgeBio Pharma’s historical accounting records and are presented on a carve-out basis. For periods prior to April 30, 2024, the financial statements of BBOT include allocations of certain general and administrative expenses to BBOT from BridgeBio Pharma. The allocations have been determined on a reasonable basis; however, the amounts are not necessarily representative of the amounts that would have been reflected in the financial statements had BBOT been an entity that operated independently from BridgeBio Pharma.

 

Components of Results of Operations

 

Revenues

 

To date, BBOT has not generated any revenue and does not expect to generate any revenue in the foreseeable future. If our development efforts for our product candidates are successful and result in regulatory approval, we may generate revenue from product sales in the future. We cannot predict if, when, or to what extent we will generate revenue from the commercialization and sale of our product candidates. We may never succeed in obtaining regulatory approval for any of our product candidates.

 

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Operating Expenses

 

Research and Development Expenses

 

Research and development expenses consist primarily of costs incurred for our research activities, including our drug discovery efforts, and the development of our product candidates, which include:

 

Employee-related expenses, including salaries, related benefits, stock-based compensation, and travel expenses for employees engaged in research and development functions;

 

Expenses incurred in connection with the preclinical and clinical development of our product candidates, including under agreements with CROs;

 

The cost of consultants and contract manufacturing organizations, or CMOs, that manufacture drug products for use in our preclinical studies and clinical trials;

 

Facilities, depreciation, insurance, and other direct and allocated expenses incurred as a result of research and development activities; and

 

Payments made under third-party licensing and asset acquisition agreements.

 

We expense research and development costs as incurred. Nonrefundable advance payments that we make for goods or services to be received in the future for use in research and development activities are recorded as prepaid expenses. The prepaid amounts are expensed as the related goods are delivered or the services are performed.

 

Our direct research and development costs consist primarily of external costs, such as fees paid to consultants, contractors, CMOs, and CROs in connection with our preclinical and clinical development activities.

 

We are heavily dependent on the success of our product candidates, which are in early stages of development, and require a lengthy and expensive process with uncertain outcomes and the potential for substantial delays. We cannot give any assurance that any of our product candidates will receive regulatory approval, which is necessary before they can be commercialized.

 

Product candidates in later stages of clinical development generally have higher development costs than those in earlier stages, primarily due to the increased size and duration of later-stage clinical trials. We expect that our research and development expenses will increase substantially in connection with our planned clinical and preclinical development activities in the near term and in future reporting periods, as we conduct additional clinical trials for our product candidates. BBOT currently tracks research and development expenses based on expense nature.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

Our general and administrative costs consist primarily of employee-related costs, travel expenses, expenses for outside professional services, including legal, human resources, audit, accounting, and tax services, and allocated facilities-related costs. Employee-related costs include salaries, bonuses, related benefits, and stock-based compensation.

 

We expect to incur additional expenses as a result of operating as a public company, including expenses related to compliance with the rules and regulations of the SEC and listing standards applicable to companies listed on a national securities exchange, additional insurance expenses, investor relations activities, and other administrative and professional services. We also expect to increase the size of our administrative, finance, and legal functions to support the anticipated growth of our business.

 

Other Income (Expenses), Net

 

Interest Income

 

Other income consists of interest income earned on our cash equivalents and marketable securities.

 

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Income from Related Party Under Transition Services Agreement

 

Other income also includes income for services provided to BridgeBio Pharma subsequent to the BBOT Series B Financing under the transition services agreement between BridgeBio Pharma and BBOT.

 

Change in Fair Value of Participation Right Liability

 

Change in fair value of participation right liability represents the income or expense from the right to participate in the BBOT Series B Financing that we provided to the Regents of the University of California (“UCSF”), which was determined to be a freestanding financial instrument. This right was not exercised upon the initial issuance of the Series B in April 2024 and was subsequently extended through March 2025. UCSF elected to exercise the participation right in March 2025, and it was settled in full through the issuance of Series B shares in April 2025.

 

Results of Operations

 

Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024

 

The following table sets forth a summary of BBOT’s results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

 

    Three Months Ended June 30,              
    2025     2024     Change     Change, %  
Operating expenses:                        
Research and development   $ 27,438     $ 22,508     $ 4,930       21.9 %
General and administrative     2,655       1,363       1,292       94.8 %
Total operating expenses     30,093       23,871       6,222       26.1 %
Loss from operations     (30,093 )     (23,871 )     (6,222 )     26.1 %
Other income (expense), net:                                
Interest income     1,666       1,766       (100 )     (5.7 )%
Income from related party under transition services agreement           282       (282 )     (100.0 )%
Other income (expense)     (8 )           (8 )     100.0 %
Total other income (expense), net     1,658       2,048       (390 )     (19.0 )%
Net loss   $ (28,435 )   $ (21,823 )   $ (6,612 )     30.3 %

 

Research and Development Expenses

 

Research and development expenses consisted of the following components for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

    Three Months Ended June 30,        
    2025     2024     Change  
                   
Personnel-related expenses   $ 5,377     $ 5,222     $ 155  
Research and drug discovery     3,402       3,305       97  
Contract manufacturing     11,095       1,693       9,402  
Clinical development     5,317       2,594       2,723  
Professional and consultant fees     796       6,718       (5,922 )
Stock-based compensation     612       1,232       (620 )
Facility-related and other expenses     645       869       (224 )
License fees     194       875       (681 )
Total research and development   $ 27,438     $ 22,508     $ 4,930  

 

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Research and development expenses increased by $4.9 million or 21.9%, from $22.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, to $27.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The changes in research and development expenses reflect our progress in clinical trials and our shift to contract manufacturing and clinical development activities related to our product candidates during the second quarter of 2025, compared to the reliance on certain professional services and external consultants during the second quarter of 2024. The change in our research and development expenses was primarily driven by a $9.4 million increase in contract manufacturing costs and a $2.7 million increase in clinical development costs for our product candidates based on their development status \. This increase was partially offset by a $5.9 million decrease in professional and consultant fees, $0.7 million decrease in license fees, and $0.6 million decrease in stock-based compensation benefits. The recognition of our license fees is driven by the timing of achieving development milestones specified under our in-licensing agreements. The stock-based compensation trend is driven by a $1.1 million performance milestone award granted during the second quarter of 2024, partially offset by $0.6 million in stock-based compensation related to BBOT stock options during the second quarter of 2025.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses increased by $1.3 million or 94.8%, from $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, to $2.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Changes in our general and administrative expenses reflect the initiation of our standalone operations and hiring personnel. The change was primarily driven by a $0.8 million increase in personnel-related expenses, a $0.4 million increase in professional and consulting services, and a $0.3 million increase in legal fees as we prepared for public company operations. This increase was partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in facility-related and other expenses.

 

Interest Income

 

Interest income remained consistent at $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. During each of these two quarters, interest income was derived from our investments in marketable securities that we made using the proceeds from the BBOT Series B Financing.

 

Income from Related Party Under Transition Services Agreement

 

Other income of $0.3  million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was related to the transition services agreement with BridgeBio Pharma executed after the BBOT Series B Financing. No similar income was recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

 

Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024

 

The following table sets forth a summary of BBOT’s results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

 

    Six Months Ended June 30,              
    2025     2024     Change     Change, %  
                         
Operating expenses:                        
Research and development   $ 48,073     $ 35,678     $ 12,395       34.7 %
General and administrative     5,157       3,642       1,515       41.6 %
Total operating expenses     53,230       39,320       13,910       35.4 %
Loss from operations     (53,230 )     (39,320 )     (13,910 )     35.4 %
Other income (expense), net:                                
Interest income     3,475       1,771       1,704       96.2 %
Change in fair value of participation right liability     (725 )           (725 )     100.0 %
Income from related party under transition services agreement           284       (284 )     (100.0 )%
Other income (expense)     (10 )           (10 )     100.0 %
Total other income (expense), net     2,740       2,055       685       33.3 %
Net loss   $ (50,490 )   $ (37,265 )   $ (13,225 )     35.5 %

 

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Research and Development Expenses

 

Research and development expenses consisted of the following components for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

    Six Months Ended June 30,        
    2025     2024     Change  
                   
Personnel-related expenses   $ 10,498     $ 9,845     $ 653  
Research and drug discovery     6,445       7,767       (1,322 )
Contract manufacturing     17,115       2,423       14,692  
Clinical development     8,620       3,750       4,870  
Professional and consultant fees     1,656       6,975       (5,319 )
Stock-based compensation     1,052       2,138       (1,086 )
Facility-related and other expenses     1,581       1,774       (193 )
License fees     1,106       1,006       100  
Total research and development   $ 48,073     $ 35,678     $ 12,395  

 

Research and development expenses increased by $12.4 million or 34.7%, from $35.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, to $48.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The changes in research and development expenses reflect our progress in clinical trials and our shift to contract manufacturing activities related to our product candidates during the first half of 2025, compared to the reliance on certain professional services and external consultants during the first half of 2024. The change in our research and development expenses was primarily driven by a $14.7 million increase in contract manufacturing costs, a $4.9 million increase in clinical development costs for our product candidates based on their development status, and a $0.7 million increase in personnel-related expenses as we expanded our operations. This increase was partially offset by a $5.3 million decrease in professional and consultant fees, a $1.3 million decrease in research and drug discovery, and a $1.1 million decrease in stock-based compensation. The recognition of research and drug discovery expenses is driven by the timing of various projects within the Company's drug development process. The stock-based compensation trend is driven by a $1.1 million performance milestone award granted during the second quarter of 2024, with no similar awards granted subsequently.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses increased by $1.5 million or 41.6%, from $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, to $5.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was primarily driven by a $1.0 million increase in professional and consulting services as we prepare for public company operations, a $0.8 million increase in personnel-related expenses, and a $0.4 million increase in license fees. This increase was partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in stock-based compensation and a $0.3 million decrease in facility-related and other expenses.

 

Interest Income

 

Interest income increased by $1.7 million, from $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, to $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. In both periods, interest income was derived primarily from our investments in marketable securities that we made using the proceeds from the BBOT Series B Financing. Prior to May 2024, we did not have similar investments, and our interest income from cash equivalents was nominal, which resulted in the lower amounts reported for the first half of 2024.

 

Change in Fair Value of Participation Right Liability

 

Change in fair value of participation right liability of $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, represents the expense from the participation right that we provided to UCSF and is driven primarily by the increase in the estimated fair value per share of the Series B. The participation right was settled in full in April 2025. There were no changes in the fair value of participation right liability during the six months ended June 30, 2024, since this right was issued on April 30, 2024, and the estimated fair value per underlying Series B share remained the same during this period.

 

Income from Related Party Under Transition Services Agreement

 

Other income of $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was related to the transition services agreement with BridgeBio Pharma executed after the BBOT Series B Financing. No similar income was recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

 

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Liquidity, Going Concern, and Capital Resources

 

Sources of Liquidity

 

Since our inception, BBOT has incurred significant operating losses. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, BBOT incurred a net loss of $74.3 million and $64.7 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, BBOT incurred a net loss of $50.5 million and had an accumulated deficit of $273.0 million as of June 30, 2025.

 

In January 2017, BBOT issued to BridgeBio Pharma 8,998,965 shares of Series Seed redeemable convertible preferred stock in a single closing at $0.1112 per share for gross cash proceeds of $1.0 million. Between May 2017 and April 2024, BBOT issued to BridgeBio Pharma 122,927,763 shares of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock (“Series A”) at $0.9999 per share for gross cash proceeds of $122.9 million and 23,312,615 shares of the Series A at $0.9999 per share in exchange for the settlement of related party payables of $23.3 million.

 

In April 2024, BBOT received $175.0 million in gross cash proceeds from the issuance of 222,278,669 shares of Series B at $0.7873 per share. In May 2024, BBOT received $25.0 million in gross cash proceeds through the issuance of 31,754,096 shares of Series B at $0.7873 per share. In March 2025, UCSF elected to exercise the Participation Right. BBOT settled the Participation Right in April 2025 through the issuance of 28,225,863 shares of the Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock for $22.2 million of cash proceeds.

 

In August 2025, upon closing of the Business Combination, the combined company received $366.8 million from Helix, which included the proceeds from the PIPE Financing, the unredeemed cash held by Helix, and reflected payment of Helix’s transaction costs. We estimate that the existing cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of BBOT of $131.4 million as of June 30, 2025, along with the funding received from Helix upon the Closing, will be sufficient to meet the cash requirements of PubCo, the successor of BBOT, for at least twelve months from the issuance date of the unaudited condensed financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2025 included in Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

 

In the future, we plan to access capital resources by public or private equity offerings, debt financings, potential collaborations, licensing agreements, and other sources. We have historically been able to raise capital through the issuance and sale of equity and equity-linked instruments, such as redeemable convertible preferred stock, although no assurance can be provided that we will continue to be successful doing so in the future. If sufficient funds on acceptable terms are not available when needed, PubCo may be required to significantly reduce its operating expenses and delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate one or more of its development programs. Failure to manage discretionary spending or raise additional financing, as needed, may adversely impact PubCo’s ability to achieve its intended business objectives.

 

Cash Flows

 

Overview of BBOT Cash Flows

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we received significant cash inflows presented as financing activities, including proceeds from the Series A financing from BridgeBio Pharma and the BBOT Series B Financing from new investors. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we received additional proceeds from Series B financing activities based on the exercise of the participation right granted to a third-party investor.

 

Prior to April 30, 2024, the allocated carve-out expenses from BridgeBio Pharma are presented as constructive cash inflows from financing activities, as they are substantially similar to an equity transaction. We utilized proceeds from the issuance of redeemable convertible preferred stock to finance our operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 and through June 30, 2025.

 

Prior to April 30, 2024, we operated as part of the BridgeBio Pharma cash pooling system. Under the centralized cash management program, excess cash was swept into a cash pool managed by BridgeBio Pharma, with a corresponding related party receivable recognized by BBOT. Changes in related party receivables related to cash pooling arrangements are presented as investing activities. As a result, prior to the BBOT Series B Financing, our cash balances may not reflect how we would have financed our operations had BBOT been a separate, standalone entity.

 

Subsequent to April 30, 2024, we operated as a standalone entity and invested the available funds from the BBOT Series B Financing into marketable securities, which resulted in a significant increase in cash outflows from investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 and for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

 

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Material Adjustments for Non-Cash Transactions

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we recognized $5.0 million in deferred transaction costs, of which $1.3 million remained unpaid and were included in accounts payable and accrued professional services. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we also recognized $3.8 million in settlement of participation right liability upon the issuance of the Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock, which resulted in a reclassification of the settlement date fair value of this liability to temporary equity.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we extinguished related party payables of $19.7 million due to the conversion of these liabilities into Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock issued to BridgeBio Pharma and reduced the proceeds from the BBOT Series B Financing to reflect $2.5 million for the initial fair value of the participation right liability. Additionally, at the time of the BBOT Series B Financing, we recognized $3.7 million from the forgiveness of our related party payables to BridgeBio Pharma as a deemed contribution credited to additional paid-in capital.

 

Cash Flow Comparison for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024

 

The following table summarizes our cash flows during the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

    Six Months Ended June 30,        
    2025     2024     Change  
                   
Net cash used in operating activities   $ (42,892 )   $ (17,020 )   $ (25,872 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities     25,007       (149,110 )     174,117  
Net cash provided by financing activities     18,552       206,238       (187,686 )
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash   $ 667     $ 40,108     $ (39,441 )

 

Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $42.9 million. This amount consisted of our net loss of $50.5 million, adjusted for a change in net operating assets and liabilities of $5.9 million, and further reduced by non-cash charges of $1.7 million. Our non-cash charges primarily consisted of $1.5 million in stock-based compensation, $0.7 million for losses from changes in fair value of participation right liability, partially offset by $0.8 million in net accretion of premiums on marketable securities. The net change in operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to an increase in our liabilities, including $11.5 million in accrued research and development liabilities and $0.3 million in accrued professional services. These changes were partially offset by an increase of $2.7 million in prepaid expenses and other current assets, a decrease of $1.5 million in accounts payable, a decrease of $1.1 million in accrued compensation and benefits, and an increase of $0.3 million in other non-current assets.

 

Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $17.0 million. This amount consisted of our net loss of $37.3 million, adjusted for a change in net operating assets and liabilities of $17.3 million, and further reduced by non-cash charges of $3.0 million. Our non-cash charges primarily included $3.1 million in stock-based compensation. The net change in operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to an increase in our liabilities, including $9.3 million recognized from the net related party balances, $7.0 million in accrued compensation and benefits, and $3.3 million in accrued research and development liabilities. These charges were partially offset by an increase of $1.9 million in prepaid expenses and a decrease of $0.5 million in accounts payable.

 

Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 

Net cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $25.0 million, which consisted of $83.8 million in cash inflows from maturities of marketable securities, offset by $58.4 million in cash outflows from purchases of marketable securities and $0.4 million in purchases of property and equipment.

 

Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $149.1 million, which consisted of $151.5 million in cash outflows from purchases of marketable securities offset by $2.4 million in cash inflows related to a cash pooling arrangement with BridgeBio Pharma.

 

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Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities of $18.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 included $22.2 million cash inflows from the issuance of the Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock, offset by $3.7 million cash outflow related to the payment of deferred transaction costs.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities of $206.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 included primarily the net proceeds from the Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock financing of $199.3 million, the net proceeds from the Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock financing of $5.9 million, and $1.1 million for constructive cash inflows related to contributions from BridgeBio Pharma.

 

Future Funding Requirements

 

We will not generate revenue from product sales unless we complete clinical development and obtain regulatory approval for our product candidates. If we obtain regulatory approval for any of our product candidates and do not enter into a commercialization partnership, we expect to incur significant expenses related to developing our internal commercialization capability to support product sales, marketing, and distribution.

 

Subsequent to the Business Combination, we expect to incur additional costs associated with operating as a public company. In the future, we will need substantial additional funding to support our continuing operations and pursue our growth strategy. Until we can generate significant revenue from product sales, if ever, we expect to finance our operations through a combination of equity offerings, debt financings, collaborations, strategic alliances, and marketing, distribution, or licensing arrangements. If we do raise additional capital through public or private equity offerings, the ownership interest of our existing stockholders will be diluted, and the terms of these securities may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect our stockholders’ rights. If we raise additional capital through debt financing, we may be subject to covenants limiting or restricting our ability to take specific actions, such as incurring debt, making capital expenditures, or declaring dividends. Further, 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, scale back, or discontinue the development and commercialization of one or more of our product candidates.

 

Because of the numerous risks and uncertainties associated with research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products, we are unable to estimate the exact amount of our operating capital requirements. Our future funding requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to:

 

The successful achievement of preclinical and clinical milestones;

 

Continuing our research and drug discovery and development efforts;

 

Conducting preclinical and clinical trials for our current product candidates and additional product candidates;

 

Establishing a sales, marketing, and distribution infrastructure to commercialize any product candidates for which we may obtain regulatory approval;

 

Establishing and maintaining manufacturing and supply chain capacity sufficient to provide adequate supplies of our product candidates to support our ongoing and planned clinical trials and commercial quantities of any product candidates for which we may obtain marketing approval;

 

Maintaining, expanding, and protecting our intellectual property portfolio;

 

Acquiring or in-licensing other product candidates and technologies;

 

Continuing to discover and develop additional product candidates;

 

Hiring additional personnel to support our product candidate development efforts to obtain regulatory approval and securing additional facilities for operations; and

 

Operating as a public company following the Business Combination.

 

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Because of the numerous risks and uncertainties associated with the development of our product candidates, we are unable to accurately predict the timing or amount of increased expenses or when or if we will be able to achieve or maintain profitability. Even if we are able to generate product sales, we may not become profitable. If we fail to become profitable or are unable to sustain profitability on a continuing basis, then we may be unable to continue our operations at the planned levels and be forced to reduce or terminate our operations.

 

License and Collaboration Agreements

 

The Regents of the University of California License Agreements

 

In September 2016, BBOT entered into a license agreement with UCSF and was granted certain worldwide exclusive licenses to use the licensed compounds (the “UCSF License”). The UCSF License was subsequently amended and was terminated in June 2021.

 

Under the UCSF License, UCSF received the right but not the obligation to purchase up to 10% of securities in any offering on the same terms as other investors, which survived the termination of the UCSF License (“Participation Right”). Because UCSF was not notified of the BBOT Series B Financing at the time it was completed in 2024, the Participation Right was extended through March 29, 2025. As a result, UCSF received the right to purchase up to 28,225,863 shares of Series B at the original issue price of $0.7873 per share. In March 2025, UCSF elected to exercise the Participation Right in full. In March 2025, UCSF elected to exercise the Participation Right, and BBOT settled the Participation Right in full in April 2025 through the issuance of 28,225,863 Series B shares for cash proceeds of $22.2 million.

 

Leidos Biomedical Research License and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements

 

In March 2017, BBOT entered into a cooperative research and development agreement (“Leidos CRADA”) with Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. (“Leidos”). In December 2018, BBOT and Leidos entered into a license agreement (“Initial Leidos License”), under which BBOT was granted certain worldwide exclusive licenses to use the licensed compounds related to its drug discovery and development initiatives. The Initial Leidos License was terminated in 2021.

 

BBOT and Leidos subsequently entered into three additional license agreements (“Additional Leidos Licenses”), including two related to KRAS G12C inhibitor and P13Ka breaker compounds that were executed in August 2022, and one related to the PanKRAS inhibitor executed in December 2023. The Leidos CRADA, Initial Leidos License, and Additional Leidos Licenses are referred to as the “Leidos Agreements.”

 

Under the Additional Leidos Licenses, BBOT incurred initial upfront fees of $1.8 million and BBOT is required to pay Leidos certain annual license maintenance fees and royalties on net sales for such licensed compounds. See “License and Cooperative Research Development Agreements.” As of June 30, 2025, BBOT is obligated to make contingent milestone payments totaling up to $24.4 million upon the achievement of certain clinical and regulatory milestones. As of June 30, 2025, BBOT recorded a $0.5 million liability for milestones that had been achieved but remained unpaid, which is included in the accrued research and development liabilities in the unaudited condensed balance sheet.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the BBOT recognized research and development expenses of $1.3 million and $1.0 million, respectively, in connection with the Leidos Agreement. For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, BBOT recognized research and development expenses of $2.2 million and $1.9 million, respectively, in connection with the Leidos Agreements.

 

Lawrence Livermore National Security License and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements

 

In May 2018, BBOT entered into a cooperative research and development agreement (“LLNS CRADA”) with Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (“LLNS”) to bring new knowledge therapeutics possibilities to KRAS drug discovery utilizing LLNS’ high-performance computing machines. BBOT and LLNS executed five subsequent amendments to the LLNS CRADA between December 2019 and May 2025 to clarify the scope and provide for term extensions. In July 2022, BBOT entered into an exclusive patent license agreement for KRAS G12C inhibitors and an exclusive patent license agreement for PI3Kα breaker compounds. In December 2024, BBOT entered into an exclusive license agreement with LLNS for research and development of Pan KRAS inhibitor. These three agreements are collectively referred to as the LLNS Agreements.

 

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Upon execution of the LLNS Agreements, BBOT paid initial upfront cash fees of $0.2 million in the aggregate. In addition, under the terms of the LLNS Agreements, BBOT is required to pay LLNS certain annual license maintenance fees and royalties to LLNS on net sales for such licensed compounds. See “License and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements.” As of June 30, 2025, BBOT is required to make contingent milestone payments totaling up to $20.3 million upon the achievement of certain clinical, regulatory, and sales milestones. As of June 30, 2025, BBOT recorded a $0.3 million liability for milestones that had been achieved but remained unpaid, which is included in the accrued research and development liabilities in the unaudited condensed balance sheet.

 

No material expenses were recognized in connection with this arrangement for the three months ended June 30, 2025. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, BBOT recognized research and development expenses of $0.6 million in connection with the LLNS Agreements. For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, BBOT recognized research and development expenses of $0.3 million and $1.0 million, respectively, in connection with the LLNS Agreements.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of June 30, 2025, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of SEC Regulation S-K.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and expenses incurred during the reporting periods. Our estimates are based on our historical experience and various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

Our significant accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2 to BBOT’s unaudited condensed financial statements included elsewhere in Exhibit 99.1 to this report. We believe that the following accounting policies are most critical to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the BBOT financial statements.

 

Research and Development Costs

 

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs consist of salaries, benefits, and other personnel-related costs, including stock-based compensation, laboratory supplies, preclinical studies, clinical trials, and related clinical manufacturing costs, costs related to manufacturing preparations, fees paid to other entities to conduct certain research and development activities on our behalf, and allocated facility and other related costs. Non-refundable advance payments for goods or services that will be used or rendered for future research and development activities are deferred and capitalized as prepaid expenses until the related goods are delivered or services are performed. Subsequently, advance payments are recognized as research and development expenses, which may include estimates related to the progress of the underlying activities.

 

Accrued Research and Development Liabilities

 

We record accrued liabilities for estimated costs of research and development activities conducted by third-party service providers, including preclinical studies and clinical trials, and contract manufacturing activities. We record the estimated costs of research and development activities based on the estimated amount of services provided but not yet invoiced and include these costs in accrued research and development liabilities in the balance sheet and within research and development in the statement of operations. These costs are a significant component of our research and development expenses.

 

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We record accruals for these costs based on factors such as estimates of the amount of work completed through discussions with internal personnel and external service providers as to the progress or stage of completion of the services and in accordance with agreements established with our third-party service providers for such services. We make significant judgments and estimates in determining the accrued research and development liabilities balance in each reporting period. As actual costs become known, we adjust our accrued estimates. Although we do not expect our estimates to be materially different from amounts actually incurred, our understanding of the status and timing of services performed, the number of patients enrolled in clinical trials and the rate of patient enrollment may vary from our estimates and could result in us reporting amounts that are too high or too low in any particular period. Our accrued expenses are dependent, in part, upon the receipt of timely and accurate reporting from clinical research organizations and other third-party service providers. We record advance payments to service providers as prepaid assets, which are expensed as the contracted services are performed. To date, there have been no material differences between our accrued costs and actual costs.

 

Allocated Operating Expenses and Related Party Transactions

 

Historically, our operating expenses included significant amounts charged by BridgeBio Pharma.

 

Prior to April 30, 2024, BBOT operated as part of BridgeBio Pharma. Costs and expenses directly attributable to the BBOT’s operations were recorded in the BBOT ledger with a corresponding liability, based on their nature. BBOT also utilized certain general and administrative functions of BridgeBio Pharma that were not recorded in its ledger. These general and administrative expenses represent the costs of doing business that would have been incurred if BBOT were to operate on a standalone basis. These general and administrative expenses were recorded in these financial statements using the carve-out operating expense allocation methodology. The allocation process used a percentage of the operating expenses incurred by BBOT in each period compared to the total operating expenses incurred by all BridgeBio Pharma entities. This percentage was then applied to the applicable general and administrative expenses incurred by BridgeBio Pharma to calculate the amounts attributable to our operations.

 

We consider the allocation methodology used to be reasonable and to appropriately reflect the related expenses attributable to BBOT based on its activity in each period and for the purposes of financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024. However, the allocated expenses reflected in financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024, may not be indicative of the actual expenses that would have been incurred during the periods presented if BBOT had operated as a separate standalone entity. In addition, the allocated expenses may not be indicative of expenses BBOT will incur in the future.

 

If BBOT was not required to reimburse BridgeBio Pharma for the operating expenses, such amounts were presented as a deemed contribution from BridgeBio Pharma to BBOT and credited to stockholders’ deficit. If BBOT was required to reimburse BridgeBio Pharma for the operating expenses, such amounts were credited to liability. Subsequent to the BBOT Series B Financing, all outstanding amounts under the transition services agreement with BridgeBio Pharma are presented as assets and liabilities.

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, BBOT recognized $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in research and development expenses and $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in general and administrative expenses for the services provided by BridgeBio Pharma under the transition services agreement.

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, BBOT recognized $2.5 million and $8.0 million, respectively, in research and development expenses and $0.8 million and $2.4 million, respectively, in general and administrative expenses for the services provided by BridgeBio Pharma.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the allocated general and administrative expenses calculated using the carve-out methodology included $0.3 million related to stock-based compensation and $0.9 million related to other administrative expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the allocated general and administrative expenses calculated using the carve-out methodology included $0.9 million related to stock-based compensation and $1.1 million related to other administrative expenses.

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, BBOT recognized $0.3 million and $0.3 million in income from services rendered to BridgeBio Pharma under the transition services agreement executed after the Series  B financing to facilitate BBOT’s transition to standalone operations.

 

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Stock-based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation is recorded in research and development expenses, or general and administrative expenses based on the grantee function. Prior to April 30, 2024, stock-based compensation recorded included the following components:

 

Amounts related to equity and liability-classified awards issued by BridgeBio Pharma to non-employees of BBOT engaged in its research and development activities. These amounts were initially credited to liability and subsequently settled by BBOT through the issuance of Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock.

 

Amounts related to stock-based awards issued by BridgeBio Pharma and allocated to BBOT based on the carve-out expense allocation methodology. These amounts were not expected or required to be settled in cash and were credited to stockholders’ deficit, within additional paid-in capital.

 

Subsequent to April 30, 2024, stock-based compensation includes expenses related to common stock options granted by BBOT. The associated stock-based compensation is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period. Forfeitures of share-based awards are accounted for as they occur. The fair value of stock options is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires certain assumptions further discussed below:

 

Fair Value of Common Stock:    The fair value of BBOT’s common stock was determined by the board of directors with input from management and consideration of third-party valuation reports. In the absence of a public trading market, and as a clinical-stage company with no significant revenues, BBOT has concluded that it was appropriate to consider a range of factors to determine the fair market value of the common stock at each grant date. In addition, BBOT considered various objective and subjective factors, along with input from the independent third-party valuation firm. The factors included (1) the achievement of the development milestones by BBOT; (2) the significant risks associated with BBOT’s stage of development; (3) capital market conditions for comparable, privately held, early-stage life science companies; (4) BBOT’s available liquidity, financial condition, and results of operations; (5) the sales of BBOT’s shares to third parties, such as the BBOT Series B Financing; and (6) the preferential rights of the redeemable convertible preferred stockholders.

 

Expected Dividend Yield:    BBOT has historically paid no dividends and does not anticipate paying dividends in the future.

 

Expected Equity Volatility:    BBOT has computed expected volatility based on the historical volatility of a representative group of public companies with similar characteristics to BBOT (e.g., public entities of similar size, complexity, stage of development, and industry focus). The historical volatility is commensurate with the expected term assumption.

 

Risk-Free Interest Rate:    The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of award grant for the expected term of the award.

 

Expected Term:    BBOT uses the simplified method to calculate the expected term for options granted to employees, as it does not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis for estimating the expected term.

 

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Participation Right Liability

 

The participation right liability represented the right granted to USCF to potentially participate in future Series B offerings at a fixed price of $0.7873 per share. The participation right was a freestanding instrument substantially similar to a written call option on the Series B shares that may be redeemed outside of the Company’s control. As such, the Company classified the participation right as a liability, remeasured at fair value, until the participation right was exercised. Changes in the fair value of the participation right liability are presented separately in the unaudited condensed statements of operations. The participation light liability was subsequently settled in full in April 2025 as part of the issuance of the Series B shares, and its fair value represented the estimated intrinsic value per Series B share as of the settlement date.

 

As of the settlement date in April 2025, the fair value of the participation right liability was $0.14 per share, determined based on the intrinsic value of the underlying option to purchase each share of the Series B. The fair value per Series B share was estimated using the Probability-Weighted Expected Return Method (“PWERM”). Under the PWERM, we considered various liquidity events, including the Business Combination, an initial public offering, and a sale of BBOT, assigned probability to each liquidity scenario, and estimated the fair value per Series B share using the following assumptions:

 

Probability of a Qualifying Liquidity Event: This refers to the likelihood that a qualifying liquidity event will occur during the expected term of the liability.

 

Expected Term, Years: This represents the estimated timeframe in years until a qualifying liquidity event is expected to occur.

 

Discount Rate: The discount rate is applied to future cash flows to calculate their present value.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

See Note 2, “Summary of significant accounting policies — Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements” to the unaudited interim condensed financial statements of BBOT, which are included elsewhere in Exhibit 99.1 to this report, for more information.

 

 

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EX-99.4 28 ea025066201ex99-4_bridge.htm PRESS RELEASE, DATED AUGUST 11, 2025

Exhibit 99.4

 

 

BBOT Debuts as Publicly Traded Company Focused on RAS-Pathway Malignances with a Potential to Realize the Full Promise of KRAS and PI3K Inhibition

 

Business combination transaction with Helix Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by affiliates of Cormorant Asset Management, completed on August 11,2025

 

Closed concurrent $261 million private investment in public equity (“PIPE”), led by Cormorant

 

Combining approximately $120 million from the former Helix II trust account (reflecting a final redemption rate of approximately 39% which is the second lowest redemption rate for a biotech de-SPAC transaction since 2022) with the PIPE provides approximately $382 million in gross proceeds

 

Net proceeds will be used to accelerate the development of BBOT pipeline of clinical-stage RAS-targeted oncology drug candidates

 

BBOT to commence trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “BBOT” on August 12,2025

 

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & BOSTON, August 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. (“BBOT”) (Nasdaq: BBOT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on RAS-pathway malignancies, today announced the closing of its previously announced business combination with Helix Acquisition Corp. II (formerly Nasdaq: HLXB) (“Helix”), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by affiliates of Cormorant Asset Management. The business combination was approved by Helix’s shareholders on August 4, 2025, and closed on August 11, 2025.

 

In connection with the closing, Helix changed its name to “BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.”, and beginning on August 12, 2025, the shares of common stock of the combined company are expected to begin trading under the new ticker symbol “BBOT” on the Nasdaq Global Market.

 

Eli Wallace, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of BBOT said: “The successful completion of our business combination, with a relatively low redemption rate of approximately 39%, is a pivotal milestone that underscores the strong conviction of our investors in our vision. With meaningful progress across all three of our pipeline programs, we are entering this next chapter as a public company with significant momentum. We are deeply committed to advancing transformative therapies for patients facing deadly cancers mediated by the RAS pathway, and believe we are well-positioned to deliver meaningful value to patients as we work towards realizing the full potential of KRAS and PI3Ka inhibition.”

 

Frank McCormick, PhD, Chairman of BBOT Board and David A. Wood Chair of Tumor Biology and Cancer Research at UC San Francisco, added: “BBOT has made tremendous progress advancing its RAS-targeted therapeutics in the clinic. BBOT's drug candidates could provide significantly more patient benefit through optimizing target coverage and through exciting new combination therapies. The completion of the business combination marks another important milestone in BBOT’s journey. On behalf of BBOT’s board and management team I would like to welcome our new investors and thank them for their strong support.”

 

 


 

 

Bihua Chen, Founder and CEO of Cormorant, and CEO of Helix said: “ Cormorant is thrilled to support BBOT through its Helix SPAC platform as the company advances its innovative portfolio of therapeutic agents targeting the two most commonly mutated oncogenes in human cancer, KRAS and PI3K. BBOT’s next generation KRAS ON inhibitors and its highly novel PI3K “Breaker”, which disrupts KRAS-driven PI3K activation, hold great promise to transform the treatment landscape for solid tumors driven by these oncogenes. Helix is extremely grateful to work with a stellar syndicate of investors within our trust, such as Adage Capital Management LP, BC Capital Management Ltd., BlackRock Advisors LLC, Laurion Capital Management LP, Millenium Management LLC, Octagon Capital Advisors LP, Oppenheimer, Silver Arc Capital Management LLC, Stempoint Capital LP, and Woodline Partners LP, as well as BBOT’s outstanding team to deliver these much-needed therapeutic options to patients. We are proud that Helix provides a capital market solution uniquely poised to help companies such as BBOT rapidly and thoughtfully advance multiple parallel clinical programs.”

 

The combined business is expected to have approximately $490 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities consisting of (a) BBOT’s cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of approximately $130 million as of June 30, 2025 and (b) net proceeds of approximately $365 million reflecting (a) proceeds of approximately $120 million from the former Helix Trust account (reflecting a final redemption rate of approximately 39%), (b) proceeds of $261 million from PIPE investors and (c) the deduction of approximately $15 million in offering expenses.

 

The PIPE was led by Cormorant Asset Management and included premier institutional investors ADAR1 Capital Management, BC Capital, investment funds affiliated with Deerfield Management Company, Enavate Sciences, Eventide Asset Management, Novo Holdings A/S, Octagon Capital, Omega Funds, Paradigm BioCapital Advisors, StemPoint Capital LP, Surveyor Capital (a Citadel company) and Wellington Management.

 

BBOT will use the net proceeds to accelerate the development of its pipeline of RAS-targeted oncology drug candidates, including:

 

BBO-8520 (NCT06343402): A direct inhibitor of KRASG12C in both the ON and OFF states that is currently being evaluated both as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab in the Phase 1 ONKORAS-101 trial for patients with KRASG12C mutant non-small cell lung cancer. BBO-8520’s ability to directly inhibit the ON state and block effector binding differentiates it from most other approaches to target KRASG12C tumors.

 

BBO-10203 (NCT06625775): An orally bioavailable small molecule that selectively and specifically blocks the physical interaction between RAS and PI3Kα, resulting in the inhibition of RAS-driven PI3Kα-AKT signaling in tumors without the risk of hyperglycemia. This novel mechanism of action makes BBO-10203 agnostic to the mutational status of either RAS or PI3Kα providing the potential to treat tumors driven by KRAS or PI3Kα mutations, the two most mutated oncogenes in human cancer. BBO-10203 is being evaluated in the Phase 1 BREAKER-101 trial for patients with HER2+ amplified or HR+/HER2- breast cancer, and KRAS mutant colorectal or non-small cell lung cancer.

 

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BBO-11818 (NCT06917079): A panKRAS inhibitor targeting mutant KRAS in both the ON and OFF states with strong potency against KRASG12D and KRASG12V mutants. BBO-11818 was designed with strong binding affinity for KRAS and broad selectivity over HRAS and NRAS with the goal of achieving high level of KRAS inhibition in human tumors. The Phase 1 KONQUER-101 trial is currently enrolling patients with KRASG12D, KRASG12V and KRASG12C solid tumors.

 

BBOT is led by Chief Executive Officer, Eli Wallace, PhD; Chief Scientific Officer, Pedro J. Beltran, PhD; Chief Medical and Development Officer, Yong (Ben) Ben, MD, MBA; and Chief Financial Officer, Uneek Mehra, MBA.

 

BBOT’s Board of Directors includes Frank McCormick, PhD; Jake Bauer, MBA, Venture Partner, ARCH Ventures and SR One Capital Management; Michelle Doig, Partner, Head of Corporate Development at Omega Funds; Bihua Chen; Raymond Kelleher, MD, PhD, Managing Director at Cormorant Asset Management; Neil Kumar, PhD, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at BridgeBio Pharma; Praveen Tipirneni, MD, Chief Executive Officer at Morphic Therapeutics Inc., prior to its acquisition by Eli Lilly, and Eli Wallace, PhD.

 

About BBOT

 

BBOT is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing a next-generation pipeline of novel small molecule therapeutics targeting RAS and PI3Kα malignancies. BBOT has the goal of improving outcomes for patients with cancers driven by the two most prevalent oncogenes in human tumors. For more information, visit bbotx.com.

 

Advisors

 

Leerink Partners, Morgan Stanley, Cantor, and Oppenheimer & Co. acted as placement agents for Helix in connection with the PIPE transaction. Leerink Partners acted as lead capital markets advisor to Helix. Cantor acted as capital markets advisor to Helix. Piper Sandler acted as capital markets advisor to BBOT. Goodwin Procter LLP acted as legal counsel to BBOT. White & Case LLP acted as legal counsel to Helix. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal counsel to the placement agents.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and are the current expectations of BBOT’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by an investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of BBOT. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; risks relating to any legal proceedings that may be instituted against BBOT following the closing of the business combination, risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to BBOT; risks related to the approval of BBOT’s product candidates and the timing of expected regulatory and business milestones, including the progress of enrollment in clinical trials and availability of data from ongoing and planned clinical trials; the impact of competitive product candidates and commercial products; ability to obtain sufficient supply of materials; global economic and political conditions; the effects of competition on BBOT’s future business;; and those factors discussed in documents BBOT has filed or will file with the SEC. Additional risks related to BBOT’s business include, but are not limited to: uncertainty regarding outcomes of BBOT’s ongoing clinical trials, particularly as they relate to regulatory review and potential approval for its product candidates; risks associated with BBOT’s efforts to commercialize its product candidates; BBOT’s ability to maintain its existing agreements with third parties and to negotiate and enter into new definitive agreements on favorable terms, if at all; intellectual property-related claims; BBOT’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; and BBOT’s ability to source the raw materials for its product candidates.

 

If any of these risks materialize or BBOT’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that BBOT presently does not know or that BBOT currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect BBOT’s expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein. BBOT anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause BBOT’s assessments to change. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing BBOT’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Neither BBOT, nor any of its affiliates undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

 

BBOT Contacts:

 

Investor Contact:
Uneek Mehra, Chief Financial Officer
BBOT
Investors@BBOTx.com

 

Media Contact:
Jake Robison
Inizio Evoke Comms
Jake.robison@inizioevoke.com

 

 

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