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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2025
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 001-38102

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PENGUIN SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Cayman Islands 98-1013909
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
c/o Walkers Corporate Limited
190 Elgin Avenue
George Town, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands KY1-9008
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (510) 623-1231
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary shares, $0.03 par value per share PENG
Nasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of March 27, 2025, the registrant had 53,677,557 ordinary shares outstanding.



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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are not historical in nature, that are predictive or that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions. These statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future events or our future financial or operating performance, the extent and timing of, and expectations regarding, our future revenues and expenses and customer demand, statements regarding the deployment of our products and services, statements regarding our reliance on third parties, statements regarding our rebranding initiatives and strategy, and statements using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “plan,” “potential,” “should” and similar words and the negatives thereof constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations or forecasts of future events, circumstances, results or aspirations and are subject to a number of significant risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, including but not limited to, global business and economic conditions and growth trends in technology industries (including trends and markets related to artificial intelligence (“AI”)), our customer markets and various geographic regions; uncertainties in the geopolitical environment; our ability to manage our cost structure; disruptions in our operations or supply chain as a result of global pandemics or otherwise; changes in trade regulations or adverse developments in international trade relations and agreements; changes in currency exchange rates; overall information technology spending; appropriations for government spending; the success of our strategic initiatives including our proposed redomiciliation to the United States (which remains subject to shareholder and court approval), our rebranding and related strategy, any existing or potential collaborations, and additional investments in new products and additional capacity; acquisitions of companies or technologies and the failure to successfully integrate and operate them or customers’ negative reactions to them; issues, delays or complications in integrating the operations of Storm Private Holdings I Ltd. (together with its subsidiaries, “Stratus Technologies”); the failure to achieve the intended benefits of the sale of SMART Brazil (as defined below) and its business; limitations on or changes in the availability of supply of materials and components; fluctuations in material costs; the temporary or volatile nature of pricing trends in memory or elsewhere; deterioration in customer relationships; our dependence on a select number of customers and the timing and volume of customer orders; production or manufacturing difficulties; competitive factors; technological changes; difficulties with, or delays in, the introduction of new products; slowing or contraction of growth in the memory market, LED market or other markets in which we participate; changes to applicable tax regimes or rates; changes to the valuation allowance for our deferred tax assets, including any potential inability to realize these assets in the future; prices for the end products of our customers; strikes or labor disputes; deterioration in or loss of relations with any of our limited number of key vendors; the inability to maintain or expand government business; and the continuing availability of borrowings under term loans and revolving lines of credit and our ability to raise capital through debt or equity financings. These and other risks, uncertainties and factors are described in greater detail under the sections titled “Risk Factors,” “Critical Accounting Estimates,” “Results of Operations,” “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2024, this Quarterly Report and the risks discussed in our other Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings. Such risks, uncertainties and factors as outlined above and in such filings do not constitute all risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results of Penguin Solutions to be materially different from such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report are made only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. We do not intend, and have no obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this Quarterly Report, except as required by law.
About This Quarterly Report
As used herein, unless the context indicates otherwise, the terms “Penguin Solutions,” “Company,” “Registrant,” “we,” “our,” “us” or similar terms refer to Penguin Solutions, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. Our fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Friday in August. Fiscal years 2025 and 2024 contain 52 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively. All period references are to our fiscal periods unless otherwise indicated.
Penguin Solutions, Penguin Computing, Penguin Edge, the Penguin Solutions logo, SMART Modular Technologies, SMART, Cree LED, Stratus, Stratus Technologies and our other trademarks or service marks appearing in this Quarterly Report are our trademarks or registered trademarks. Trade names, trademarks and service marks of other companies appearing in this Quarterly Report are the property of their respective holders.
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PART I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Penguin Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except par value amounts)
(Unaudited)

As of February 28,
2025
August 30,
2024
Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 621,682  $ 383,147 
Short-term investments 25,323  6,337 
Accounts receivable, net 330,384  251,743 
Inventories 199,737  151,213 
Other current assets 67,639  75,264 
Total current assets 1,244,765  867,704 
Property and equipment, net 97,116  106,548 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 56,363  60,349 
Intangible assets, net 103,280  121,454 
Goodwill 155,879  161,958 
Deferred tax assets 84,944  85,078 
Other noncurrent assets 68,997  71,415 
Total assets $ 1,811,344  $ 1,474,506 
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 278,093  $ 219,090 
Current debt 19,891  — 
Deferred revenue 121,646  63,954 
Other current liabilities 54,075  44,552 
Total current liabilities 473,705  327,596 
Long-term debt 638,900  657,347 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 56,816  60,542 
Other noncurrent liabilities 30,032  29,813 
Total liabilities 1,199,453  1,075,298 
Commitments and contingencies
Penguin Solutions shareholders’ equity:
Ordinary shares, $0.03 par value; authorized 200,000 shares; 61,620 shares issued and 53,668 outstanding as of February 28, 2025; 60,226 shares issued and 53,277 outstanding as of August 30, 2024
1,849  1,807 
Preferred shares, $0.03 par value; authorized 30,000 shares; 200 shares issued and outstanding as of February 28, 2025; no shares issued or outstanding as of August 30, 2024
— 
Additional paid-in capital 731,323  513,335 
Retained earnings 40,684  29,985 
Treasury shares, 7,951 and 6,949 shares held as of February 28, 2025 and August 30, 2024, respectively
(171,351) (153,756)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 17  10 
Total Penguin Solutions shareholders’ equity 602,528  391,381 
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary 9,363  7,827 
Total equity 611,891  399,208 
Total liabilities and equity $ 1,811,344  $ 1,474,506 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Penguin Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Net sales:
Products $ 301,479  $ 235,457  $ 571,739  $ 441,887 
Services 64,040  49,364  134,882  117,181 
Total net sales 365,519  284,821  706,621  559,068 
Cost of sales:
Products 233,598  179,889  448,747  343,302 
Services 27,273  22,998  55,414  50,982 
Total cost of sales 260,871  202,887  504,161  394,284 
Gross profit 104,648  81,934  202,460  164,784 
Operating expenses:
Research and development 19,907  20,526  39,718  41,915 
Selling, general and administrative 59,315  61,385  119,851  118,602 
Impairment of goodwill 6,079  —  6,079  — 
Other operating expense 859  3,335  968  6,274 
Total operating expenses 86,160  85,246  166,616  166,791 
Operating income (loss) 18,488  (3,312) 35,844  (2,007)
 
Non-operating (income) expense:
Interest expense, net 2,183  7,249  6,579  16,808 
Other non-operating (income) expense (209) 248  427  (328)
Total non-operating (income) expense 1,974  7,497  7,006  16,480 
Income (loss) before taxes 16,514  (10,809) 28,838  (18,487)
 
Income tax provision 7,643  2,198  14,003  5,732 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations 8,871  (13,007) 14,835  (24,219)
Net loss from discontinued operations —  —  —  (8,148)
Net income (loss) 8,871  (13,007) 14,835  (32,367)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 789  613  1,536  1,174 
Net income (loss) attributable to Penguin Solutions 8,082  (13,620) 13,299  (33,541)
Preferred share dividends 2,600  —  2,600  — 
Income available for distribution 5,482  (13,620) 10,699  (33,541)
Income allocated to participating securities 482  —  492  — 
Net income available to ordinary shareholders $ 5,000  $ (13,620) $ 10,207  $ (33,541)
Basic earnings (loss) per ordinary share:
Continuing operations $ 0.09  $ (0.26) $ 0.19  $ (0.49)
Discontinued operations —  —  —  (0.15)
$ 0.09  $ (0.26) $ 0.19  $ (0.64)
Diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share:
Continuing operations $ 0.09  $ (0.26) $ 0.19  $ (0.49)
Discontinued operations —  —  —  (0.15)
$ 0.09  $ (0.26) $ 0.19  $ (0.64)
Ordinary shares used in per share calculations:
Basic 53,454  52,031  53,468  52,050 
Diluted 54,384  52,031  54,484  52,050 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Penguin Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Net income (loss) $ 8,871  $ (13,007) $ 14,835  $ (32,367)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Cumulative translation adjustment —  (210) —  (6,352)
Cumulative translation adjustment reclassified to net income (loss) —  —  —  212,397 
Gain (loss) on investments (2) 13  25 
Comprehensive income (loss) 8,869  (13,204) 14,842  173,703 
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest 789  613  1,536  1,174 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Penguin Solutions $ 8,080  $ (13,817) $ 13,306  $ 172,529 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Penguin Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

Ordinary
Preferred
Additional
Paid-in-capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total Penguin Solutions
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
controlling
Interest in
Subsidiary
Shares
Issued
Amount Shares
Issued
Amount Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Shares
Total
Equity
As of August 30, 2024 60,226  $ 1,807  $ —  $ —  $ 513,335  $ 29,985  $ (153,756) $ 10  $ 391,381  $ 7,827  $ 399,208 
Net income —  —  —  —  —  5,217  —  —  5,217  747  5,964 
Other comprehensive income (loss) —  —  —  —  —  —  —  — 
Shares issued under equity plans 841  25  —  —  3,335  —  —  —  3,360  —  3,360 
Repurchase of shares —  —  —  —  —  —  (11,123) —  (11,123) —  (11,123)
Share-based compensation expense —  —  —  —  11,531  —  —  —  11,531  —  11,531 
As of November 29, 2024 61,067  1,832  —  —  528,201  35,202  (164,879) 19  400,375  8,574  408,949 
Net income —  —  —  —  —  8,082  —  —  8,082  789  8,871 
Other comprehensive income (loss) —  —  —  —  —  —  —  (2) (2) —  (2)
Shares issued under equity plans 553  17  —  —  365  —  —  —  382  —  382 
Repurchase of shares —  —  —  —  —  —  (6,472) —  (6,472) —  (6,472)
Share-based compensation expense —  —  —  —  11,580  —  —  —  11,580  —  11,580 
Issuance of preferred shares —  —  200  191,177  —  —  —  191,183  —  191,183 
Preferred share dividends —  —  —  —  —  (2,600) —  —  (2,600) —  (2,600)
As of February 28, 2025 61,620  $ 1,849  200  $ $ 731,323  $ 40,684  $ (171,351) $ 17  $ 602,528  $ 9,363  $ 611,891 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Penguin Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

Ordinary
Preferred Additional
Paid-in-capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total Penguin Solutions
Shareholders’
Equity
Non-
controlling
Interest in
Subsidiary
Shares
Issued
Amount Shares
Issued
Amount Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Shares
Total
Equity
As of August 25, 2023 57,542  $ 1,726  —  $ —  $ 476,703  $ 82,457  $ (132,447) $ (205,964) $ 222,475  $ 6,758  $ 229,233 
Net income (loss) —  —  —  —  —  (19,921) —  —  (19,921) 561  (19,360)
Other comprehensive income (loss) —  —  —  —  —  —  —  206,267  206,267  —  206,267 
Shares issued under equity plans 905  27  —  —  3,428  —  —  —  3,455  —  3,455 
Repurchase of shares —  —  —  —  —  —  (13,130) —  (13,130) —  (13,130)
Share-based compensation expense —  —  —  —  11,014  —  —  —  11,014  —  11,014 
Distribution to noncontrolling interest —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  —  (1,470) (1,470)
As of December 1, 2023 58,447  1,753  —  —  491,145  62,536  (145,577) 303  410,160  5,849  416,009 
Net income (loss) —  —  —  —  —  (13,620) —  —  (13,620) 613  (13,007)
Other comprehensive income (loss) —  —  —  —  —  —  —  (197) (197) —  (197)
Shares issued under equity plans 525  16  —  —  776  —  —  —  792  —  792 
Repurchase of shares —  —  —  —  —  —  (2,732) —  (2,732) —  (2,732)
Share-based compensation expense —  —  —  —  10,639  —  —  —  10,639  —  10,639 
As of March 1, 2024 58,972  $ 1,769  —  $ —  $ 502,560  $ 48,916  $ (148,309) $ 106  $ 405,042  $ 6,462  $ 411,504 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Penguin Solutions, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss) $ 14,835  $ (32,367)
Net loss from discontinued operations —  (8,148)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations 14,835  (24,219)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense and amortization of intangible assets 28,998  34,810 
Amortization of debt issuance costs 1,903  2,010 
Share-based compensation expense 23,111  21,609 
Impairment of goodwill 6,079  — 
Loss on extinguishment or prepayment of debt —  325 
Deferred income taxes, net 163  194 
Other (1,428) 456 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (78,640) 49,530 
Inventories (46,165) 2,214 
Other assets 15,720  (21,127)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities 122,120  994 
Payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration —  (29,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations 86,696  37,796 
Net cash used for operating activities from discontinued operations —  (28,235)
Net cash provided by operating activities 86,696  9,561 
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures and deposits on equipment (4,171) (9,852)
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities 14,835  21,955 
Purchases of held-to-maturity investment securities (33,394) (19,503)
Other (541) (746)
Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations (23,271) (8,146)
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations —  118,938 
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities (23,271) 110,792 
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of preferred shares, net of $8,702 paid issuance costs
191,182  — 
Repayments of debt —  (51,634)
Payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration —  (21,000)
Payments to acquire ordinary shares (17,595) (15,862)
Payment of preferred share cash dividends (2,233) — 
Distribution to noncontrolling interest —  (1,470)
Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares 3,742  4,247 
Other —  (583)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities from continuing operations 175,096  (86,302)
Net cash used for financing activities from discontinued operations —  (606)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 175,096  (86,908)
Effect of changes in currency exchange rates —  (1,180)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 238,521  32,265 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 383,477  410,064 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 621,998  $ 442,329 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Penguin Solutions, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Tabular amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Penguin Solutions, Inc. (“Penguin Solutions,” “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or similar terms) and its consolidated subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) consistent in all material respects with those applied in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2024 and the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC regarding interim financial information. Certain information and disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of our management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all necessary adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, to fairly state the financial information set forth herein. These consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2024.
Presentation of SMART Brazil as Discontinued Operations: On June 13, 2023, we entered into an agreement to divest of an 81% interest in SMART Modular Technologies do Brasil – Indústria e Comercio de Componentes Ltda. (“SMART Brazil”). We concluded that, as of August 25, 2023, (i) the net assets of SMART Brazil met the criteria for classification as held for sale and (ii) the proposed sale represented a strategic shift that was expected to have a major effect on our operations and financial results. On November 29, 2023, we completed the divestiture. The balance sheets, results of operations and cash flows of SMART Brazil have been presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented. SMART Brazil was previously included within our Integrated Memory segment. See “Divestiture of SMART Brazil.”
Unless otherwise noted, amounts and discussion within these notes to the consolidated financial statements relate to our continuing operations.
Fiscal Year: Our fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Friday in August. Fiscal years 2025 and 2024 contain 52 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively. All period references are to our fiscal periods unless otherwise indicated.
Financial information for our subsidiaries in Brazil was included in our consolidated financial statements on a one-month lag because their fiscal years ended on July 31 of each year. In connection with the completion of the divestiture of an 81% interest in SMART Brazil, we ceased consolidating the operations of SMART Brazil in our financial statements as of the November 29, 2023 disposal date. As a result, financial information for the first quarter of 2024 includes the four-month period for our SMART Brazil operations from August 1, 2023 to November 29, 2023.
Preferred Share Investment
On December 13, 2024, we closed the SKT Investment (as defined below) by SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (“SKT”). Pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement by and between Penguin Solutions and SKT (the “SKT Purchase Agreement”), we sold to Astra AI Infra LLC (“Astra AI Infra”), an affiliate of SKT, 200,000 convertible preferred shares, par value $0.03 per share, of Penguin Solutions (the “CPS”) at a price of $1,000 per share or an aggregate price of $200.0 million (the “SKT Investment”). The CPS have an initial liquidation preference of 1x and are only redeemable at our option in one installment upon notice, provided that no such notice shall be sent until at least five years after the date of the closing of the SKT Investment. The CPS vote together with the ordinary shares, par value $0.03 per share, of Penguin Solutions, on an as-converted basis, and entitle the holder to receive dividends of six percent per annum, cumulative, payable quarterly in-kind or in cash at our option, subject to certain conditions.
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The holder of the CPS may convert the CPS into ordinary shares at any time, provided that the CPS may, at our option, automatically be converted into ordinary shares on any date following the second anniversary of the closing of the SKT Investment upon which the volume-weighted average price of the ordinary shares for any 15 consecutive trading day period equals or exceeds 150% of the then-applicable conversion price. The CPS are convertible into ordinary shares at an initial conversion price of $32.81, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. Holders of the CPS are also entitled to certain protective provisions.
Additionally, on the closing date of the SKT Investment, we and Astra AI Infra entered into an Investor Agreement, and the Certificate of Designation relating to the CPS (the “CPS Certificate of Designation”) became effective. The Investor Agreement and the CPS Certificate of Designation provide for certain rights and restrictions relating to the SKT Investment, including but not limited to board representation rights, pro rata rights, registration rights and consent rights, and standstill provisions, disposition restrictions and voting obligations.
Divestiture of SMART Brazil
Overview of Transaction
On November 29, 2023, we completed the divestiture of SMART Brazil pursuant to the terms of that certain Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Brazil Purchase Agreement”), by and among SMART Modular Technologies (LX) S.à r.l., a société à responsabilité limitée governed by the laws of Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and a wholly owned subsidiary of Penguin Solutions (the “Brazil Seller”), Lexar Europe B.V., a company organized under the laws of The Netherlands (the “Brazil Purchaser”), Shenzhen Longsys Electronics Co., Ltd., a company limited by shares governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of China (“Longsys”), solely with respect to certain provisions therein, Shanghai Intelligent Memory Semiconductor Co., Ltd., a limited liability company governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of China and, solely with respect to certain provisions therein, Penguin Solutions.
Pursuant to the Brazil Purchase Agreement, Brazil Seller sold to Brazil Purchaser, and Brazil Purchaser purchased from Brazil Seller, 81% of Brazil Seller’s right, title and interest in and to the outstanding quotas of SMART Brazil, with Brazil Seller retaining a 19% interest in SMART Brazil (the “Retained Interest”).
Pursuant to the Brazil Purchase Agreement, Brazil Seller has a right to receive, and Brazil Purchaser is obligated to pay, (i) a deferred payment due 18 months following the closing and (ii) subject to and at the time of exercise of the Put/Call Option (as defined below), an additional deferred cash adjustment equal to 19% of the amount of SMART Brazil’s net cash as of the closing (as calculated pursuant to the Brazil Purchase Agreement).
Pursuant to the Brazil Purchase Agreement, at the closing, SMART Brazil, Brazil Seller, Brazil Purchaser and Longsys entered into a Quotaholders Agreement, which provides Brazil Seller with a put option to sell the Retained Interest in SMART Brazil to Brazil Purchaser (the “Put Option”) during three exercise windows following SMART Brazil’s fiscal years ending December 31, 2026, December 31, 2027 or December 31, 2028 (the “Exercise Windows”), with such Exercise Windows beginning on June 15, 2027 and ending on July 15, 2027, beginning on June 15, 2028 and ending on July 15, 2028 and beginning on June 15, 2029 and ending on July 15, 2029, respectively. A call option has also been granted to Brazil Purchaser to require Brazil Seller to sell the Retained Interest to Brazil Purchaser during the Exercise Windows (together with the Put Option, the “Put/Call Option”). The price for the Put/Call Option is based on a 100% enterprise value of 7.5x net income for SMART Brazil for the preceding fiscal year at the time of exercise.
Total consideration in exchange for the sale of an 81% interest in SMART Brazil amounted to $194.1 million which included cash at closing of $164.9 million, a deferred payment with fair value of $25.4 million and a deferred cash adjustment with a fair value of $3.7 million. The deferred payment, comprised of a notional amount of $28.4 million, discounted at 7.5% due May 2025. The deferred payment is included in other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the deferred cash adjustment, comprised of a notional amount of $4.8 million discounted at 7.5%, equal to 19% of the amount of SMART Brazil’s net cash as of the closing (as calculated pursuant to the Brazil Purchase Agreement). The deferred cash adjustment, which is accounted for as a derivative financial instrument, is due at the time of exercise of the Put/Call Option and was included in other noncurrent assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
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Presentation of SMART Brazil Operations
As of August 25, 2023, we concluded that the net assets of SMART Brazil met the criteria for classification as held for sale. In addition, the divestiture of SMART Brazil was expected to have a major effect on our operations and financial results. As a result, we have presented the results of operations, cash flows and financial position of SMART Brazil as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes for all periods presented.
A disposal group classified as held for sale is measured at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Accordingly, we evaluated the carrying value of the net assets of SMART Brazil (including $206.3 million recognized within shareholders’ equity related to the cumulative translation adjustment from SMART Brazil), estimated costs to sell and expected proceeds and concluded the net assets were impaired as of August 25, 2023. As a result, we recognized an impairment charge of $153.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 to write down the carrying value of the net assets of SMART Brazil. In addition, we concluded that the outside basis of SMART Brazil inclusive of any withholding taxes should be recognized upon the classification as held for sale as of August 25, 2023. Accordingly, we recognized withholding taxes on the expected capital gain and deferred tax liabilities of $28.6 million in 2023.
Assets and liabilities of SMART Brazil as of the November 29, 2023 disposal date were as follows:
As of November 29,
2023
Cash and cash equivalents $ 40,927 
Accounts receivable, net 16,482 
Inventories 26,103 
Other current assets 17,800 
Total current assets 101,312 
Property and equipment, net 66,870 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 6,912 
Goodwill 19,856 
Other noncurrent assets 27,490 
Total assets 222,440 
Impairment of SMART Brazil assets (153,036)
Total assets, net of impairment $ 69,404 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 20,576 
Current debt 3,872 
Other current liabilities 1,023 
Total current liabilities 25,471 
Long-term debt 11,938 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 5,686 
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities 28,564 
Other noncurrent liabilities 93 
Total liabilities $ 71,752 
Net assets (liabilities) of discontinued operations $ (2,348)
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The following table presents the results of operations for SMART Brazil:
Six Months Ended March 1,
2024
Net sales $ 55,159 
Cost of sales 50,560 
Gross profit 4,599 
Operating expenses:
Research and development 157 
Selling, general and administrative 5,421 
Other operating (income) expense 64 
Total operating expenses 5,642 
Operating loss
(1,043)
 
Non-operating (income) expense:
Loss from divestiture of 81% interest in SMART Brazil 10,888 
Interest (income) expense, net (1,262)
Other non-operating (income) expense 138 
Total non-operating (income) expense 9,764 
Loss before taxes
(10,807)
Income tax benefit
(2,659)
Net loss from discontinued operations
$ (8,148)
Loss from Divestiture of SMART Brazil
The following table presents the calculation of the loss from the divestiture of an 81% interest in SMART Brazil:
Proceeds, less costs to sell and other expenses:
Consideration $ 194,092 
Costs to sell and other expenses (4,150)
189,942 
Basis in 81% interest in SMART Brazil:
Net assets of SMART Brazil 145,194 
Cumulative translation adjustment (1)
212,397 
357,591 
Gain on revalue of 19% Retained Interest in SMART Brazil (2)
3,725 
Pre-tax loss on divestiture of 81% interest in SMART Brazil
163,924 
Income tax provision 26,580 
Loss on divestiture of 81% interest in SMART Brazil
$ 190,504 
(1)The sale of an 81% interest in SMART Brazil resulted in the de-consolidation of SMART Brazil and, accordingly, the release of the related cumulative translation adjustment. Included in the basis calculation above is the balance of cumulative translation adjustment for SMART Brazil as of the closing. The release of the cumulative translation adjustment is included in net income (loss) from discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
(2)In connection with the transaction, we revalued our 19% Retained Interest in SMART Brazil based on the implied value for 100% of SMART Brazil, adjusted for lack of control premium. As of February 28, 2025, the carrying value of our remaining 19% interest in SMART Brazil was $37.8 million and was included in other noncurrent assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as a non-marketable equity investment.
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Recognition Periods: The loss from the divestiture of an 81% interest in SMART Brazil was recognized as follows:
Three Months Ended
December 1,
2023
Pre-tax loss on divestiture of 81% interest in SMART Brazil
$ 10,888 
Income tax provision (benefit) (1,984)
Loss on divestiture of 81% interest in SMART Brazil
$ 8,904 
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosure (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The amendments in this ASU require disclosure, in the notes to the financial statements, of specified information about certain costs and expenses, as well as a qualitative description of amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively. This ASU also requires disclosure of the total amount of selling expenses and an entity’s definition of selling expenses. The amendments in this ASU are effective for us in 2028 for annual reporting and in 2029 for interim reporting, with early adoption permitted and may be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We do not expect ASU 2024-03 to have an impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We are currently evaluating the impact on our consolidated financial statement disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU are intended to increase transparency through improvements to annual disclosures primarily related to income tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendments in this ASU are effective for us in 2026 for annual reporting, with early adoption permitted. The ASU may be applied on a prospective basis, although retrospective application is permitted. We are evaluating the timing and effects of this ASU on our income tax disclosures.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Segment Reporting Disclosures, which will require an entity to provide more detailed information about its reportable segment expenses that are included within management’s measurement of profit and loss and will require certain annual disclosures to be provided on an interim basis. The amendments in this ASU are effective for us in 2025 for annual reporting and in 2026 for interim reporting and are required to be applied using the full retrospective method of transition. We are evaluating the effects of adoption of this ASU on our segment disclosures.
Cash and Investments
As of February 28, 2025 and August 30, 2024, all of our debt securities, the fair values of which approximated their carrying values, were classified as held to maturity. As of February 28, 2025, restricted cash, which is included in other noncurrent assets, was $0.3 million. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were as follows:
 
As of February 28, 2025
As of August 30, 2024
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Short-term Investments
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Short-term Investments
Cash $ 596,469  $ —  $ 354,037  $ — 
Level 1:
Money market funds 25,213  —  29,110  — 
U.S. Treasury securities —  25,323  —  6,337 
  $ 621,682  $ 25,323  $ 383,147  $ 6,337 
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Non-marketable Equity Investments
As of both February 28, 2025 and August 30, 2024, other noncurrent assets included $53.0 million of non-marketable equity investments, which are accounted for under the measurement alternative at cost less impairment, if any. In the event an observable price change occurs in an orderly transaction for an identical or a similar investment, the carrying value of investments would be remeasured to fair value as of the date that the observable transaction occurred, with any resulting gains or losses recorded in results of operations.
Accounts Receivable
In the third quarter of 2023, we entered into a trade accounts receivable sale program with a third-party financial institution to sell certain of our trade accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis pursuant to a factoring arrangement. This program allows us to sell certain of our trade accounts receivables up to $60.0 million. As of February 28, 2025, there have been no trade accounts receivable sold under this program.
Inventories
As of February 28,
2025
August 30,
2024
Raw materials $ 85,545  $ 75,514 
Work in process 27,857  18,742 
Finished goods 86,335  56,957 
  $ 199,737  $ 151,213 
As of February 28, 2025 and August 30, 2024, 19% and 14%, respectively, of total inventories were owned and held under our logistics services program.
Property and Equipment
As of February 28,
2025
August 30,
2024
Equipment $ 89,775  $ 89,848 
Buildings and building improvements 67,563  70,462 
Furniture, fixtures and software 47,404  48,027 
Land 14,983  16,126 
219,725  224,463 
Accumulated depreciation (122,609) (117,915)
  $ 97,116  $ 106,548 
Depreciation expense for property and equipment was $5.0 million and $10.0 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, and $7.2 million and $14.7 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2024, respectively.
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Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
As of
February 28, 2025 August 30, 2024
Intangible assets:
Technology $ 143,322  $ (71,147) $ 142,539  $ (58,948)
Customer relationships 47,700  (25,559) 72,500  (45,556)
Trademarks/trade names 27,974  (19,010) 27,964  (17,045)
$ 218,996  $ (115,716) $ 243,003  $ (121,549)
Goodwill by segment:
Advanced Computing $ 141,159  $ 147,238 
Integrated Memory 14,720  14,720 
$ 155,879  $ 161,958 
In the first six months of 2025 and 2024, we capitalized $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively, for intangible assets with weighted-average useful lives of 18.5 years and 19.0 years, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $9.0 million and $19.0 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, and $9.9 million and $20.1 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2024, respectively. Amortization expense is expected to be $16.6 million for the remainder of 2025, $30.3 million for 2026, $29.7 million for 2027, $9.9 million for 2028, $6.0 million for 2029 and $10.8 million for 2030 and thereafter.
During the second quarter of 2023, we initiated a plan within our Advanced Computing segment pursuant to which we intend to wind down manufacturing and discontinue the sale of legacy products offered through our Penguin Edge business by approximately the end of 2025. As a result, we recorded a charge of $6.1 million in the second quarter of 2025 to impair the carrying value of Advanced Computing goodwill. At each reporting date, we reassess the estimated remaining cash flows of the Penguin Edge business. We currently anticipate that the goodwill of the Penguin Edge reporting unit of $10.0 million as of February 28, 2025 will become further impaired in future periods.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
As of February 28,
2025
August 30,
2024
Accounts payable (1)
$ 238,247  $ 182,037 
Salaries, wages and benefits 26,696  22,819 
Income and other taxes 11,547  11,863 
Other 1,603  2,371 
$ 278,093  $ 219,090 
(1)Included accounts payable for property and equipment of $0.6 million and $0.4 million as of February 28, 2025 and August 30, 2024, respectively.
Debt
As of February 28,
2025
August 30,
2024
Amended 2027 TLA $ 297,821  $ 297,297 
2030 Notes 193,355  192,778 
2029 Notes 147,724  147,439 
2026 Notes 19,891  19,833 
658,791  657,347 
Less current debt (19,891) — 
Long-term debt $ 638,900  $ 657,347 
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Credit Facility
On February 7, 2022, Penguin Solutions and SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. entered into a credit agreement (the “Original Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of banks and Citizens Bank, N.A., as administrative agent that provided for (i) a term loan credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $275.0 million (the “2027 TLA”) and (ii) a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $250.0 million (the “2027 Revolver”), in each case, maturing on February 7, 2027. On August 29, 2022, the Original Credit Agreement was amended (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) to, among other things, provide for incremental term loans in an aggregate amount of $300.0 million (together with the 2027 TLA, the “Amended 2027 TLA”). As of February 28, 2025, there was $300.0 million of principal amount outstanding under the Amended 2027 TLA, unamortized issuance costs were $2.2 million and the effective interest rate was 7.43%. As of February 28, 2025, there were no amounts outstanding under the 2027 Revolver and unamortized issuance costs were $1.8 million.
Convertible Senior Notes
Repurchase of Convertible Senior Notes
On August 6, 2024, we repurchased $80.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) for $100.6 million cash (including payment for accrued interest) in privately-negotiated transactions. The repurchase was accounted for as debt extinguishment. Accordingly, we recognized a loss in the fourth quarter of 2024, included in other non-operating expense, of $20.4 million, consisting of $19.7 million premium paid to extinguish the 2026 Notes and $0.7 million for the write-off of unamortized issuance costs.
Convertible Senior Notes Interest
Unamortized debt discount and issuance costs are amortized over the terms of our 2026 Notes, our 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) and our 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) using the effective interest method. As of February 28, 2025 and August 30, 2024, the effective interest rate for our 2026 Notes was 2.83%. As of February 28, 2025 and August 30, 2024, the effective interest rate for our 2029 Notes was 2.40%. As of February 28, 2025 and August 30, 2024, the effective interest rate for our 2030 Notes was 2.65%. Aggregate interest expense for our convertible senior notes consisted of contractual stated interest and amortization of issuance costs and included the following:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Contractual stated interest $ 1,842  $ 1,312  $ 3,684  $ 2,712 
Amortization of debt issuance costs 461  264  919  561 
$ 2,303  $ 1,576  $ 4,603  $ 3,273 
Maturities of Debt
As of February 28, 2025, maturities of debt were as follows:
Remainder of 2025 $ — 
2026 20,000 
2027 300,015 
2028 — 
2029 150,000 
2030 and thereafter 200,000 
Less unamortized discount and issuance costs (11,224)
$ 658,791 
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Leases
We have operating leases through which we utilize facilities, offices, and equipment in our manufacturing operations, research and development activities and selling, general and administrative functions. Sublease income was not significant in any period presented. The components of operating lease expense were as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Fixed lease cost $ 2,975  $ 3,181  $ 5,950  $ 6,686 
Variable lease cost 615  399  1,063  848 
Short-term lease cost 445  563  913  1,202 
  $ 4,035  $ 4,143  $ 7,926  $ 8,736 
Cash flows from operating activities included payments for operating leases of $4.3 million and $4.5 million in the first six months of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
As of February 28, 2025 and August 30, 2024, the weighted-average remaining lease term for our operating leases was 10.0 years and 10.1 years, respectively, and the weighted-average discount rate was 6.0% and 6.1%, respectively. Certain of our operating leases include one or more options to extend the lease term for periods from two to five years. In determining the present value of our operating lease liabilities, we have assumed we will not extend any lease terms.
As of February 28, 2025, minimum payments of lease liabilities were as follows:
Remainder of 2025 $ 5,794 
2026 10,250 
2027 7,905 
2028 7,840 
2029 8,053 
2030 and thereafter 46,236 
86,078 
Less imputed interest (21,854)
Present value of total lease liabilities $ 64,224 
Commitments and Contingencies
Product Warranty and Indemnities
We generally provide a limited warranty that our products are in compliance with applicable specifications existing at the time of delivery. Under our standard terms and conditions of sale, liability for certain failures of product during a stated warranty period is usually limited to repair or replacement of defective items or return of amounts paid for such items. Our warranty obligations are not material.
We are party to a number of agreements in which we have agreed to defend, indemnify and hold harmless our customers and suppliers from damages and costs, which may arise from product defects as well as from any alleged infringement by our products of third-party patents, trademarks or other proprietary rights. We believe our internal development processes and other policies and practices limit our exposure related to such indemnities. Maximum potential future payments cannot be estimated because many of these agreements do not have a maximum stated liability. However, to date, we have not had to reimburse any of our customers or suppliers for any significant losses related to these indemnities. We have not recorded any liability for such indemnities.
Contingencies
From time to time, we may be involved in legal matters that arise in the normal course of business. Litigation in general, and intellectual property, employment and shareholder litigation in particular, can be expensive and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to
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predict. We regularly review contingencies to determine whether the likelihood of loss has changed and to assess whether a reasonable estimate of the loss or range of loss can be made.
Equity
Penguin Solutions Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred Shares
On December 13, 2024, we closed the SKT Investment. Pursuant to the terms of the SKT Purchase Agreement, we sold to Astra AI Infra, a special purpose vehicle formed by SKT to consummate the SKT Investment (the “SPV”), 200,000 convertible preferred shares, par value $0.03 per share, of Penguin Solutions at a price of $1,000 per share or an aggregate price of $200.0 million.
Conversion
A holder of the CPS may convert such holder’s CPS into ordinary shares at any time, provided that the CPS may, at our option, automatically be converted into ordinary shares on any date following the second anniversary of the closing of the SKT Investment upon which the volume-weighted average price of the ordinary shares for any fifteen consecutive trading day period equals or exceeds 150% of the then-applicable conversion price. The CPS are convertible into ordinary shares at an initial conversion price of $32.81, subject to customary adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events (including share subdivision and consolidation, certain dividends and distributions, and any reclassification or share exchange) and a share issuance limitation.

Dividends
The CPS entitle the holder to receive dividends of six percent per annum, cumulative, and payable quarterly in-kind or in cash at the Company’s option, subject to certain conditions. We declared and paid preferred cash dividends of $2.2 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2025. As of February 28, 2025, we accrued preferred dividends of $0.4 million.

Liquidation Preference
In case of a Liquidation Trigger Event (as defined in the CPS Certificate of Designation), each holder of the CPS will be entitled to receive, in preference to holders of the ordinary shares, the greater of (i) the original issue price plus accrued but unpaid dividends (whether or not declared) to the date of the applicable Liquidation Trigger Event to the extent such accrued but unpaid dividends are not compounded dividends as of such time and (ii) the amount such holder of the CPS would receive had such holder, immediately prior to such Liquidation Trigger Event, converted the CPS into ordinary shares. The liquidation preference associated with the CPS was $1,000 per share at February 28, 2025.

Voting Rights
Except as specified under applicable law, each holder of the CPS will be entitled to vote or consent as a single class with the holders of ordinary shares on all matters submitted for a vote of or consent by holders of ordinary shares, such number of votes equal to the largest number of whole ordinary shares in which all CPS held of record by such holder could then be converted.

Director Designation Rights
SKT (through the SPV) is entitled to nominate one director if the total number of directors of the Company is eleven or less, and two directors if the total number of directors of the Company is twelve or more, to be elected or appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company (any such director, an “Investor Designee”). The right to nominate an Investor Designee continues until such time as SKT and its subsidiaries and affiliates (including the SPV) beneficially own less than five percent of the ordinary shares then issued and outstanding (calculated on a fully-diluted basis) directly or by holding the CPS.

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Redemption Rights

The CPS will not be redeemable or repurchased upon the election of the holders of the CPS. We may repurchase the CPS in one installment upon notice to the holders of the CPS, provided that no such notice shall be sent until at least five years after the date of the closing of the SKT Investment.
Share Repurchase Authorization
On April 4, 2022, our Board of Directors approved a $75.0 million share repurchase authorization (the “Initial Authorization”), under which we may repurchase our outstanding ordinary shares from time to time through open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions or otherwise. On January 9, 2024, we announced that the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors approved an additional $75.0 million share repurchase authorization (the “Additional Authorization,” and together with the Initial Authorization, the “Current Authorization”). The Current Authorization has no expiration date but may be suspended or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time. In the first six months of 2025 and 2024, we repurchased 634 thousand and 931 thousand ordinary shares for $11.1 million and $13.9 million, respectively, under the Current Authorization. As of February 28, 2025, an aggregate of $66.6 million remained available for the repurchase of our ordinary shares under the Current Authorization. Certain of our agreements, including the Amended Credit Agreement, the SKT Purchase Agreement and the CPS Certificate of Designation, contain restrictions that limit our ability to repurchase our ordinary shares.
Other Share Repurchases
Ordinary shares withheld as payment of withholding taxes and exercise prices in connection with the vesting or exercise of equity awards are treated as ordinary share repurchases. In the first six months of 2025 and 2024, we repurchased 368 thousand and 113 thousand ordinary shares as payment of withholding taxes for $6.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component in the first six months of 2025 were as follows:
Gains (Losses)
on
Investments
As of August 30, 2024 $ 10 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income — 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
As of February 28, 2025 $ 17 
Fair Value Measurements
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
As of
February 28, 2025 August 30, 2024
Assets:
Derivative financial instruments $ 4,073  $ 4,073  $ 3,929  $ 3,929 
Liabilities:
Amended 2027 TLA $ 300,015  $ 297,821  $ 300,015  $ 297,297 
2030 Notes $ 199,144  $ 193,355  $ 199,160  $ 192,778 
2029 Notes $ 173,255  $ 147,724  $ 178,760  $ 147,439 
2026 Notes $ 23,254  $ 19,891  $ 23,918  $ 19,833 
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The deferred cash adjustment resulting from the divestiture of an 81% interest in SMART Brazil is accounted for as a derivative financial instrument and is revalued at the end of each reporting period. The asset’s fair value, as measured on a recurring basis, was based on Level 2 measurements, including market-based observable inputs of interest rates and credit-risk spreads.
The fair value of the Amended 2027 TLA, as measured on a non-recurring basis, was estimated based on Level 2 measurements, including discounted cash flows and interest rates based on similar debt issued by parties with credit ratings similar to ours. The fair values of our convertible senior notes, as measured on a non-recurring basis, were determined based on Level 2 measurements, including the trading prices of the notes.
Equity Plans
As of February 28, 2025, 7.9 million of our ordinary shares were available for future awards under our equity plans.
The disclosures related to our restricted awards and employee share purchase plan include both our continuing and discontinued operations.
Restricted Share Awards and Restricted Share Units Awards (“Restricted Awards”)
Restricted Award activity was as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Restricted awards granted 60 205 683 624
Weighted-average grant date fair value per share $ 20.59  $ 21.15  $ 20.79  $ 22.75 
Aggregate vesting date fair value of shares vested $ 10,649  $ 10,222  $ 19,677  $ 18,955 
As of February 28, 2025, total unrecognized compensation costs for unvested Restricted Awards were $66.3 million, which were expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years.
Employee Share Purchase Plan (“ESPP”)
Under our ESPP, employees purchased 253 thousand ordinary shares for $3.2 million in the first six months of 2025 and 298 thousand ordinary shares for $3.3 million in the first six months of 2024.
Share-Based Compensation Expense
Share-based compensation expense for our continuing operations was as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Share-based compensation expense by caption:
Cost of sales $ 1,776  $ 1,691  $ 3,419  $ 3,541 
Research and development 1,598  1,781  3,287  3,414 
Selling, general and administrative 8,206  7,167  16,405  14,907 
  $ 11,580  $ 10,639  $ 23,111  $ 21,862 
Income tax benefits for share-based awards were $1.4 million and $2.9 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, and $1.7 million and $3.5 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2024, respectively.
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Revenue and Customer Contract Balances
Net Sales and Gross Billings
We provide certain services on an agent basis, whereby we procure product, materials and services on behalf of our customers and then resell such product, materials or services to our customers. As a result, we recognize only the amount related to the agent component as revenue in our results of operations. The cost of products, materials and services invoiced to our customers under these arrangements, but not recognized as revenue or cost of sales in our results of operations, were as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Cost of materials and services invoiced in connection with logistics services $ 230,661  $ 90,670  $ 443,608  $ 199,639 
Customer Contract Balances
As of February 28,
2025
August 30,
2024
Contract assets (1)
$ 1,217  $ 1,801 
Contract liabilities: (2)
Deferred revenue $ 133,509  $ 76,178 
Customer advances 10,679  6,036 
$ 144,188  $ 82,214 
(1)Contract assets are included in other current and noncurrent assets.
(2)Contract liabilities are included in other current and noncurrent liabilities based on the timing of when our customers are expected to take control of the asset or receive the benefit of the service.
Contract assets represent amounts recognized as revenue for which we do not have the unconditional right to consideration.
Deferred revenue represents amounts received from customers in advance of satisfying performance obligations. As of February 28, 2025, we expect to recognize revenue of $121.6 million of the balance of $133.5 million in the next 12 months and the remaining amount thereafter. In the first six months of 2025, we recognized revenue of $52.2 million from satisfying performance obligations related to amounts included in deferred revenue as of August 30, 2024. In addition, as of February 28, 2025, other current liabilities included $18.6 million that is not included in the above remaining performance obligations. While this liability relates to amounts received from customers in connection with arrangements that are cancellable at the customer’s discretion, we have not had to refund any such amounts to our customers in the periods presented.
Customer advances, which is included in other current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, represent amounts received from customers for advance payments to secure product. In the first six months of 2025, we recognized revenue of $0.5 million from satisfying performance obligations related to amounts included in customer advances as of August 30, 2024.
As of February 28, 2025 and August 30, 2024, other current liabilities included $15.1 million and $12.2 million, respectively, for estimates of consideration payable to customers, including estimates for pricing adjustments and returns.
Other Operating (Income) Expense
In recent periods, we initiated plans that included workforce reductions and the elimination of certain projects across our businesses. In connection therewith, we recorded restructuring charges of $1.0 million and $6.3 million in the first six months of 2025 and 2024, respectively, primarily for employee severance costs and other benefits. We anticipate that these activities will continue into future quarters and anticipate recording additional
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restructuring charges. As of February 28, 2025, $0.9 million remained unpaid, which is expected to be paid by the end of fiscal 2025.
Other Non-operating (Income) Expense
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Loss on extinguishment or prepayment of debt $ —  $ 325  $ —  $ 325 
Loss (gain) from changes in foreign currency exchange rates 24  182  1,052  (364)
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets 93  41  73  86 
Other (326) (300) (698) (375)
$ (209) $ 248  $ 427  $ (328)
Income Taxes
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Income (loss) before taxes $ 16,514  $ (10,809) $ 28,838  $ (18,487)
Income tax provision $ 7,643  $ 2,198  $ 14,003  $ 5,732 
Effective tax rate 46.3  % (20.3) % 48.6  % (31.0) %
Income taxes includes a provision (benefit) for federal, state and foreign taxes based on the annual estimated effective tax rate applicable to us and our subsidiaries, adjusted for certain discrete items, which are fully recognized in the period they occur. We have historically determined our interim income tax provision (benefit) by applying the annual estimated effective income tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year to the income (loss) before taxes for jurisdictions which are subject to income tax. In determining the full year estimate, we do not include the impact of unusual and/or infrequent items, which may cause significant variations in the customary relationship between income tax provision (benefit) and income (loss) before taxes. Accordingly, the interim effective tax rate may not be reflective of the annual estimated effective tax rate. Additionally, our income tax provision (benefit) is subject to volatility and could be impacted by changes in our geographic earnings, non-deductible share-based compensation and certain tax credits.
Our effective tax rate was 46.3% and 48.6% in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, and differed from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to losses generated in a jurisdiction where no tax benefit can be recognized and to withholding taxes, state income taxes, and nondeductible compensation paid to officers, partially offset by research and development tax credits. Our effective tax rate was (20.3)% and (31.0)% in the second quarter and first six months of 2024, respectively, and differed from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to losses generated in a jurisdiction where no tax benefit can be recognized, withholding taxes and state income taxes.
Determining the consolidated income tax provision (benefit), income tax liabilities and deferred tax assets and liabilities involves judgment. We calculate and provide for income taxes in each of the tax jurisdictions in which we operate, which involves estimating current tax exposures as well as making judgments regarding the recoverability of deferred tax assets in each jurisdiction. The estimates used could differ from actual results, which may have a significant impact on operating results in future periods.
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Earnings Per Share
We calculate basic earnings per ordinary share (“EPS”) pursuant to the two-class method as a result of the issuance of the CPS on December 13, 2024. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPS for ordinary shares and participating securities according to dividend and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Under this method, all current period earnings, distributed and undistributed, are allocated to ordinary shares and participating securities based on their respective rights to receive dividends. The CPS are considered a participating security. The CPS are not included in the computation of basic EPS in periods in which we have a net loss, as the CPS are not contractually obligated to share in our net losses.
With respect to the CPS, diluted EPS is calculated using the more dilutive of the two-class method or if-converted method. The two-class method uses net income available to ordinary shareholders and assumes conversion of all potential shares other than the participating securities. The if-converted method uses net income and assumes conversion of all potential shares including the participating securities.
Dilutive potential ordinary shares include outstanding share options, unvested restricted share units, convertible notes and convertible preferred shares.
The following table summarizes the computation of basic and diluted EPS under the two-class or if-converted method in applicable periods, as well as the anti-dilutive shares excluded:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 8,082  $ (13,620) $ 13,299  $ (25,393)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations —  —  —  (8,148)
Net income (loss) attributable to Penguin Solutions – Basic and Diluted 8,082  (13,620) 13,299  (33,541)
Less: Preferred share dividends 2,600  —  2,600  — 
Income available for distribution 5,482  (13,620) 10,699  (33,541)
Income allocated to participating securities 482  —  492  — 
Net income available to ordinary shareholders $ 5,000  $ (13,620) $ 10,207  $ (33,541)
Weighted-average shares outstanding – Basic 53,454 52,031 53,468 52,050
Dilutive effect of equity plans and convertible senior notes 930 1,016
Weighted-average shares outstanding – Diluted 54,384 52,031 54,484 52,050
Basic earnings (loss) per ordinary share:
Continuing operations $ 0.09  $ (0.26) $ 0.19  $ (0.49)
Discontinued operations —  —  —  (0.15)
$ 0.09  $ (0.26) $ 0.19  $ (0.64)
Method used:
Two-Class
Two-Class
Diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share:
Continuing operations $ 0.09  $ (0.26) $ 0.19  $ (0.49)
Discontinued operations —  —  —  (0.15)
$ 0.09  $ (0.26) $ 0.19  $ (0.64)
Unweighted anti-dilutive shares:
Equity plans 1,049 5,396 1,528 5,396
Convertible notes
Preferred shares 6,096 6,096
7,145  5,396  7,624  5,396 
Upon any conversion of our convertible senior notes, we will be required to pay cash in an amount at least equal to the principal portion and have the option to settle any amount in excess of the principal portion in cash and/or ordinary shares. As a result, only the amounts expected to be settled in excess of the principal portion are considered in calculating diluted earnings per share under the if-converted method.
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Segment and Other Information
Segment information presented below is consistent with how our chief operating decision maker evaluates operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance. We have the following three business units, which are our reportable segments:
•Advanced Computing: Our Advanced Computing segment, under our Penguin Computing and Stratus brands, offers specialized platform solutions and services for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, machine learning, advanced modeling and the internet of things that span the continuum of edge, core and cloud. Our solutions are designed specifically for customers across multiple markets, including hyperscale, financial services, energy, government, education, healthcare and others.
•Integrated Memory: Our Integrated Memory segment, under our SMART Modular Technologies brand, provides high-performance and reliable integrated memory solutions through the design, development and advanced packaging of leading-edge to extended lifecycle products. These specialty products are tailored to meet customer-specific requirements across networking and communications, enterprise storage and computing, including server applications and other vertical markets. These products are marketed to original equipment manufacturers and to commercial and government customers. The Integrated Memory segment also offers SMART Supply Chain Services, which provides customized, integrated supply chain services to enable our customers to better manage supply chain planning and execution, reduce costs and increase productivity.
•Optimized LED: Our Optimized LED segment, under our Cree LED brand, offers a broad portfolio of application-optimized LEDs focused on improving lumen density, intensity, efficacy, optical control and/or reliability. Backed by expert design assistance and superior sales support, our LED products enable our customers to develop and market LED-based products for general lighting, video displays and specialty lighting applications.
Segments are determined based on sources of revenue, types of customers and operating performance. There are no differences between the accounting policies for our segment reporting and our consolidated results of operations. Operating expenses directly associated with the activities of a specific segment are charged to that segment. Certain other indirect operating income and expenses are generally allocated to segments based on their respective percentage of net sales. We do not identify (other than goodwill) or report internally our assets nor allocate certain expenses and amortization, interest, other non-operating (income) expense or taxes to segments.
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Net sales:
Advanced Computing $ 200,157  $ 141,405  $ 377,583  $ 260,229 
Integrated Memory 105,260  83,297  201,966  168,965 
Optimized LED 60,102  60,119  127,072  129,874 
Total net sales $ 365,519  $ 284,821  $ 706,621  $ 559,068 
Segment operating income:
Advanced Computing $ 36,933  $ 22,291  $ 67,050  $ 40,192 
Integrated Memory 10,970  6,016  18,086  13,211 
Optimized LED 1,187  (1,793) 4,872  (210)
Total segment operating income 49,090  26,514  90,008  53,193 
Unallocated:
Share-based compensation expense (11,580) (10,639) (23,111) (21,609)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (8,839) (9,751) (18,594) (19,759)
Cost of sales-related restructuring (77) (216) (35) (884)
Diligence, acquisition and integration expense (567) (5,885) (1,400) (6,674)
Redomiciliation costs
(2,359) —  (3,602) — 
Impairment of goodwill (6,079) —  (6,079) — 
Restructuring charges (859) (3,335) (968) (6,274)
Other (242) —  (375) — 
Total unallocated (30,602) (29,826) (54,164) (55,200)
Consolidated operating income (loss) $ 18,488  $ (3,312) $ 35,844  $ (2,007)
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2024. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors. Our actual results could differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those discussed below and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2024. See also “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
Our fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Friday in August. Fiscal years 2025 and 2024 contain 52 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively. All period references are to our fiscal periods unless otherwise indicated. All financial information for our subsidiaries in Brazil is included in our consolidated financial statements on a one-month lag because their fiscal years ended on July 31 of each year. In connection with the completion of the divestiture of an 81% interest in SMART Brazil, we ceased consolidating the operations of SMART Brazil in our financial statements as of the November 29, 2023 disposal date. As a result, financial information for the first quarter of 2024 includes the four-month period for the SMART Brazil operations from August 1, 2023 to November 29, 2023. All tabular amounts are in thousands, except percentages.
Overview
For an overview of our business, see “Item 1. Business” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2024.
Divestiture of SMART Brazil
On November 29, 2023, we completed the divestiture of an 81% interest in SMART Modular Technologies do Brasil – Indústria e Comercio de Componentes Ltda. (“SMART Brazil”) to Lexar Europe B.V., an affiliate of Shenzhen Longsys Electronics Co. Ltd.
Presentation of SMART Brazil as Discontinued Operations: In accordance with authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP, we have presented the balance sheets, results of operations and cash flows of SMART Brazil operations in this Quarterly Report, including in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes, as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The SMART Brazil operations were previously reported as part of our Integrated Memory segment. Unless otherwise noted, discussion within this Quarterly Report relates solely to our continuing operations and excludes the SMART Brazil operations.
See “Item 1. Financial Statements – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Divestiture of SMART Brazil.”
Factors Affecting Our Operating Performance
Macro-Economic Demand Factors: Our business segments each have their own unique set of demand factors. Our Advanced Computing business is driven by demand for high-performance compute solutions across AI and machine learning initiatives, as well as traditional workload optimization and efficiency applications. Demand in our Integrated Memory segment is driven by end-market demand from OEMs for customer-specific solutions in vertical markets such as industrial, government, networking, high-performance compute and enterprise storage, as well as emerging demand for higher density and greater bandwidth solutions for AI deployments. Finally, demand for our Optimized LED products is derived from targeted end-market applications, such as general high-power and mid-power lighting and specialty lighting, including video display and horticulture applications. We believe our diversified business segments may sometimes provide a natural hedge against downturns in any particular industry. However, broader macro-economic trends can adversely affect all three segments concurrently.
Shifts in the Mix and Timing of Our Revenue: Shifts in the mix of revenue from our operating segments, and in the timing of revenue, which can vary significantly from period to period, can impact our business and operating results, including gross and operating margins. For example, our Advanced Computing segment has shown solid growth, but is subject to variability in its sales and margin profile from period to period for reasons such as the
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following: recognition of revenue is sometimes tied to customer decisions as to the completion of delivery and system go-live events, sales can be affected by the timing of customer deployments or customer budget considerations and margin is driven by the extent to which higher margin software and managed services comprise Advanced Computing sales. Our resource commitments and planning for each segment are relatively fixed in the short term, and as such, variability in expected revenue mix will have direct implications for our operating income and margins.
Our Ability to Identify, Complete and Successfully Integrate Acquisitions: A substantial portion of our growth over the last several years has been driven by acquisitions, and we intend to continue to use corporate development as an engine for growth. Within our existing segments, we plan to pursue acquisitions to expand features and functionality, expand into adjacent businesses and grow our customer base and geographic footprint. From time to time, we may seek to expand our addressable market by entering new business segments where, as we did with our Cree LED and Stratus Technologies acquisitions, we identify a business opportunity at scale with a path to being accretive to our overall operations in the near term. If we are unable to identify and complete attractive acquisitions, we may not be successful in growing our revenue and/or expanding our margins. Any acquisitions we do complete may require us to incur debt or raise capital through equity financings or may subject us to unforeseen liabilities or costs, or operational challenges, that in turn impede our ability to realize the expected returns on our investment.
Disruptions in Our Supply Chain May Adversely Affect Our Businesses: We depend on third-party suppliers for key components of our products, such as commodity DRAM components from offshore foundries that we use in our specialty memory products, third-party wafers that we use in our memory and LED businesses and AI and HPC components for our Advanced Computing business. In our memory and LED businesses, we have adopted a “Fab-Light” business model to reduce our capital expenditures and operating expenses, while affording greater flexibility in adapting to shifts in demand and other market trends. Our Fab-Light business model contributes to margin expansion in our overall business. However, our reliance on third-party manufacturers exposes us to risk of supply chain disruption and lost business. For example, the recent global semiconductor shortage has adversely affected our operating results. In addition, in our Advanced Computing business, where we source components from third parties, the high demand for and limited supply of AI components globally, as well as any delays in the production of such components, continues to affect our sourcing of these components and the timing of deployments. In particular, we continue to experience extended lead times for certain components that are incorporated into our overall solutions, which impacts how quickly we are able to ramp existing and new customer projects. If such disruptions worsen or are prolonged, or if there is meaningful disruption in our supply arrangement with any of our third-party suppliers, our operating results and financial condition may continue to be adversely affected.
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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Net sales:    
Advanced Computing $ 200,157  54.8  % $ 141,405  49.6  % $ 377,583  53.4  % $ 260,229  46.5  %
Integrated Memory 105,260  28.8  % 83,297  29.2  % 201,966  28.6  % 168,965  30.2  %
Optimized LED 60,102  16.4  % 60,119  21.1  % 127,072  18.0  % 129,874  23.2  %
Total net sales 365,519  100.0  % 284,821  100.0  % 706,621  100.0  % 559,068  100.0  %
Cost of sales 260,871  71.4  % 202,887  71.2  % 504,161  71.3  % 394,284  70.5  %
Gross profit 104,648  28.6  % 81,934  28.8  % 202,460  28.7  % 164,784  29.5  %
 
Operating expenses:  
Research and development 19,907  5.4  % 20,526  7.2  % 39,718  5.6  % 41,915  7.5  %
Selling, general and administrative 59,315  16.2  % 61,385  21.6  % 119,851  17.0  % 118,602  21.2  %
Impairment of goodwill 6,079  1.7  % —  —  % 6,079  0.9  % —  —  %
Other operating expense 859  0.2  % 3,335  1.2  % 968  0.1  % 6,274  1.1  %
Total operating expenses 86,160  23.6  % 85,246  29.9  % 166,616  23.6  % 166,791  29.8  %
Operating income (loss) 18,488  5.1  % (3,312) (1.2) % 35,844  5.1  % (2,007) (0.4) %
 
Non-operating (income) expense:  
Interest expense, net 2,183  0.6  % 7,249  2.5  % 6,579  0.9  % 16,808  3.0  %
Other non-operating (income) expense (209) (0.1) % 248  0.1  % 427  0.1  % (328) (0.1) %
Total non-operating (income) expense 1,974  0.5  % 7,497  2.6  % 7,006  1.0  % 16,480  2.9  %
Income (loss) before taxes 16,514  4.5  % (10,809) (3.8) % 28,838  4.1  % (18,487) (3.3) %
 
Income tax provision 7,643  2.1  % 2,198  0.8  % 14,003  2.0  % 5,732  1.0  %
Net income (loss) from continuing operations 8,871  2.4  % (13,007) (4.6) % 14,835  2.1  % (24,219) (4.3) %
Net loss from discontinued operations —  —  % —  —  % —  —  % (8,148) (1.5) %
Net income (loss) 8,871  2.4  % (13,007) (4.6) % 14,835  2.1  % (32,367) (5.8) %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 789  0.2  % 613  0.2  % 1,536  0.2  % 1,174  0.2  %
Net income (loss) attributable to Penguin Solutions 8,082  2.2  % (13,620) (4.8) % 13,299  1.9  % (33,541) (6.0) %
Preferred share dividends 2,600  0.7  % —  —  % 2,600  0.4  % —  —  %
Income available for distribution 5,482  1.5  % (13,620) (4.8) % 10,699  1.5  % (33,541) (6.0) %
Income allocated to participating securities 482  0.1  % —  —  % 492  0.1  % —  —  %
Net income available to ordinary shareholders $ 5,000  1.4  % $ (13,620) (4.8) % $ 10,207  1.4  % $ (33,541) (6.0) %
Percentages represent percentage of total net sales. Summations of percentages may not compute precisely due to rounding.
Net Sales, Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
Net sales increased by $80.7 million, or 28.3%, and $147.6 million, or 26.4%, in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. These increases are due to higher sales from our Advanced Computing and Integrated Memory business segments. Advanced Computing net sales increased by $58.8 million, or 41.5%, and $117.4 million, or 45.1%, in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to higher hardware sales driven by increased demand for AI solutions and high-performance computing. Integrated Memory net sales increased by $22.0 million, or 26.4%, and $33.0 million, or 19.5%, in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to higher sales volumes of DRAM products stemming from improved market demand, partially offset by lower supply chain services. Optimized LED net sales were flat in the second quarter and decreased by $2.8 million, or 2.2%, in the first six months of 2025, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to lower direct sales across China and Europe.
Cost of sales increased by $58.0 million, or 28.6%, and $109.9 million, or 27.9%, in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily driven by increased product sales from our Advanced Computing and Integrated Memory segments as noted above.
Gross margin decreased to 28.6% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to 28.8% in the same period in 2024, and to 28.7% in the first six months of 2025 compared to 29.5% in the same period of 2024, primarily due to unfavorable mix from higher product revenue in our Advanced Computing business.
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Non-GAAP Measure of Segment Operating Income
Below is a table of our operating income, measured on a non-GAAP basis, which Penguin Solutions management uses to supplement Penguin Solutions’ financial results under GAAP to analyze its operations and make decisions as to future operational plans and believes that this supplemental non-GAAP information is useful to investors in analyzing and assessing our past and future operating performance. These non-GAAP measures exclude certain items, such as share-based compensation expense; amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (consisting of amortization of developed technology, customer relationships, trademarks/trade names and backlog acquired in connection with business combinations); acquisition-related inventory adjustments; diligence, acquisition and integration expense; restructuring charges; impairment of goodwill; changes in the fair value of contingent consideration; redomiciliation costs; and other infrequent or unusual items. While amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets is excluded, the revenues from acquired companies is reflected in our non-GAAP measures and these intangible assets contribute to revenue generation. See “Item 1. Financial Statements – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Segment and Other Information.”
Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP, as they exclude important information about our financial results, as noted above. The presentation of these adjusted amounts varies from amounts presented in accordance with GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to amounts reported by other companies.
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
GAAP operating income (loss) $ 18,488  $ (3,312) $ 35,844  $ (2,007)
Share-based compensation expense 11,580  10,639  23,111  21,609 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 8,839  9,751  18,594  19,759 
Cost of sales-related restructuring 77  216  35  884 
Diligence, acquisition and integration expense
567  5,885  1,400  6,674 
Redomiciliation costs (1)
2,359  —  3,602  — 
Impairment of goodwill 6,079  —  6,079  — 
Restructuring charges 859  3,335  968  6,274 
Other (1)
242  —  375  — 
Non-GAAP operating income $ 49,090  $ 26,514  $ 90,008  $ 53,193 
Non-GAAP operating income (loss) by segment:    
Advanced Computing $ 36,933  $ 22,291  $ 67,050  $ 40,192 
Integrated Memory 10,970  6,016  18,086  13,211 
Optimized LED 1,187  (1,793) 4,872  (210)
Total non-GAAP operating income (loss) by segment $ 49,090  $ 26,514  $ 90,008  $ 53,193 
(1) In the second quarter of 2025 we began breaking out redomiciliation costs from “Other.” All periods presented have been adjusted to reflect this change.
Advanced Computing operating income increased by $14.6 million, or 65.7%, and $26.9 million, or 66.8%, in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to increased net revenue, as well as lower operating expenses, mainly driven by lower subcontract services, partially offset by increased operating expenses, mainly driven by increased personnel costs stemming from bonus achievement.
Integrated Memory operating income increased by $5.0 million, or 82.3%, and $4.9 million, or 36.9%, in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to increased net revenue, partially offset by increased operating expenses, mainly driven by increased personnel costs stemming from bonus achievement.
Optimized LED operating income increased by $3.0 million, or 166.2%, and $5.1 million, or 2,420.0%, in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to higher gross profit, stemming from more favorable product mix.
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Operating and Non-operating (Income) Expense
Research and Development
Research and development expense decreased by $0.6 million, or 3.0%, and $2.2 million, or 5.2%, in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to lower personnel-related expenses mainly driven by headcount reductions, as well as lower subcontract services mainly driven by Penguin Computing.
Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, general and administrative expense decreased by $2.1 million, or 3.4%, in the second quarter of 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to decreased professional services, partially offset by higher personnel-related expenses stemming from increased bonus achievement as a result of company performance. Selling, general and administrative expense increased by $1.2 million, or 1.1%, in the first six months of 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to higher personnel-related expenses stemming from increased bonus achievement as a result of company performance, partially offset by decreased professional services stemming from increased cost in the prior year due to the SMART Brazil divestiture referenced above.
Impairment of Goodwill
During the second quarter of 2023, we initiated a plan pursuant to which we intend to wind down manufacturing and discontinue the sale of certain legacy products offered through our Penguin Edge business by approximately the end of 2025. In connection therewith and with the preparation of the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report, we assessed goodwill associated with our Penguin Edge business within our Advanced Computing segment and concluded it was partially impaired. As a result, we recorded a charge of $6.1 million in the second quarter of 2025 to impair the carrying value of Advanced Computing goodwill. We currently anticipate that the goodwill of the Penguin Edge reporting unit of $10.0 million as of February 28, 2025 will become further impaired in future periods.
Other Operating (Income) Expense
Other operating expense in the first six months of 2025 and 2024 included restructuring charges of $1.0 million and $6.3 million, respectively, primarily for employee severance costs and other benefits resulting from workforce reductions, the elimination of certain projects across our businesses and other costs associated with the wind down of our Penguin Edge business. We anticipate that these activities will continue into future quarters and anticipate recording additional restructuring charges.
Interest Expense, Net
Net interest expense decreased by $5.1 million in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to principal payments made on the Amended 2027 TLA (as defined below) during the last half of fiscal 2024.
Other Non-operating (Income) Expense
Other non-operating (income) expense in the first six months of 2025 and 2024 primarily reflected foreign currency gains (losses). See “Item 1. Financial Statements – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Other Non-operating (Income) Expense.”
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
Income tax provision in the second quarter and first six months of 2025 increased by $5.4 million and by $8.3 million, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to an increase in profit before tax in jurisdictions subject to income tax, partially offset by a reduction in withholding tax and increase in research and development tax credit.
Our effective tax rate was 46.3% and 48.6% in the second quarter and first six months of 2025, respectively, and differed from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to losses generated in a jurisdiction where no tax benefit can be recognized and to withholding taxes, state income taxes, and nondeductible compensation paid to officers,
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partially offset by research and development tax credits. Our effective tax rate was (20.3)% and (31.0)% in the second quarter and first six months of 2024, respectively, and differed from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to losses generated in a jurisdiction where no tax benefit can be recognized, withholding taxes and state income taxes.
The global minimum tax under the Pillar Two framework became effective for us in the first quarter of 2025. While the impact on our unaudited consolidated financial statements is currently not material, our analysis is ongoing as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development continues to release additional guidance and countries enact related legislation.
See “Item 1. Financial Statements – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Income Taxes.”
Net Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations
As discussed above, we have presented the results of SMART Brazil as discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations. In the first quarter of 2024, we completed the divestiture, and in connection therewith, recognized a loss of $8.9 million.
See “Item 1. Financial Statements – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Divestiture of SMART Brazil.”
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of February 28, 2025, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $647.0 million, of which $489.2 million was held by subsidiaries outside of the United States. Our principal uses of cash and capital resources have been acquisitions, debt service requirements, capital expenditures, research and development expenditures and working capital requirements. We expect that future capital expenditures will focus on expanding our research and development activities, manufacturing equipment upgrades, acquisitions and IT infrastructure and software upgrades. Cash and cash equivalents generally consist of funds held in demand deposit accounts, money market funds and time deposits. We do not acquire investments for trading or speculative purposes.
We may from time to time seek additional equity or debt financing. Any future equity or debt financing may be dilutive to our existing investors and may include debt service requirements and financial and other restrictive covenants that may constrain our operations and growth strategies. In the event that we seek additional financing, we may not be able to raise such financing on terms acceptable to us or at all. If we are unable to raise additional capital or generate cash flows necessary to expand our operations and invest in continued product innovation, we may not be able to compete successfully, which would harm our business, operations and financial condition.
We expect that our existing cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, borrowings available under our credit facilities and cash generated by operating activities will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next 12 months.
Credit Facility
On February 7, 2022, Penguin Solutions and SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. entered into a credit agreement (the “Original Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of banks and Citizens Bank, N.A., as administrative agent that provided for (i) a term loan credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $275.0 million (the “2027 TLA”) and (ii) a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $250.0 million (the “2027 Revolver”), in each case, maturing on February 7, 2027. The Original Credit Agreement provided that up to $35.0 million of the 2027 Revolver is available for issuances of letters of credit. On August 29, 2022, the Original Credit Agreement was amended (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) to, among other things, provide for incremental term loans in an aggregate amount of $300.0 million (together with the 2027 TLA, the “Amended 2027 TLA”), amend the First Lien Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) and increase the aggregate amount of unrestricted cash and permitted investments netted from the definitions of Consolidated First Lien Debt and Consolidated Net Debt. As of February 28, 2025, there was $300.0 million of aggregate principal amount outstanding under the Amended 2027 TLA and there were no amounts outstanding under the 2027 Revolver.
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Divestiture of SMART Brazil
In November 2023, we completed the divestiture of SMART Brazil. In connection with the divestiture, we sold an 81% interest and retained a 19% interest in SMART Brazil. At the closing of the transaction, we received cash of $143.0 million, net of tax, from the sale. In addition, we have the right to receive a deferred payment of $28.4 million in May 2025. See “Item 1. Financial Statements – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Divestiture of SMART Brazil.”
Preferred Share Investment
On December 13, 2024, we closed the SKT Investment (as defined below) by SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (“SKT”). Pursuant to the SKT Purchase Agreement, we sold to Astra AI Infra LLC, an affiliate of SKT, 200,000 convertible preferred shares, par value $0.03 per share, of Penguin Solutions (defined above as the “CPS”), at a price of $1,000 per share or an aggregate price of $200.0 million (the “SKT Investment”). The CPS are convertible into ordinary shares at an initial conversion price of $32.81, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events, will have an initial liquidation preference of 1x and will only be redeemable at our option, subject to certain conditions. The holder of the CPS may convert such holder’s CPS into ordinary shares at any time, provided that the CPS may, at our option, automatically be converted into ordinary shares on any date following the second anniversary of the closing upon certain conditions. The CPS entitles the holder to receive dividends of six percent per annum, cumulative, and payable quarterly in-kind or in cash at our option.
See “Item 1. Financial Statements – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Preferred Share Investment.”
Cash Flows
Six Months Ended
February 28,
2025
March 1,
2024
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations $ 86,696  $ 37,796 
Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations (23,271) (8,146)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities from continuing operations 175,096  (86,302)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations —  90,097 
Effect of changes in currency exchange rates —  (1,180)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 238,521  $ 32,265 
Operating Activities: Cash flows from operating activities reflects net income, adjusted for certain non-cash items, including depreciation and amortization expense, share-based compensation, gains and losses from investing or financing activities, and from the effects of changes in operating assets and liabilities.
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations in the first six months of 2025 resulted primarily from net income of $14.8 million, adjusted for non-cash items of $58.8 million. Operating cash flows were positively affected by a $13.0 million net change in our operating assets and liabilities, primarily from the effects of an increase of $122.1 million in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities primarily due to increase in deferred revenue from customer services and higher accounts payable related to the timing of trade purchases, and a decrease of $15.7 million in other assets, partially offset by an increase of $46.2 million in inventories, primarily to support future demand across both Advanced Computing and Integrated Memory, and an increase of $78.6 million in accounts receivable primarily due to increased sales.
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations in the first six months of 2024 resulted primarily from a net loss of $24.2 million, adjusted for non-cash items of $59.4 million. Operating cash flows were favorably affected by a $2.6 million net change in our operating assets and liabilities, primarily from the effects of a decrease of $49.5 million in accounts receivable partially offset by the payment of $29.0 million of contingent consideration related to our 2023 acquisition of Stratus Technologies and an increase of $21.1 million in other current assets. The decrease in accounts receivable was primarily due to lower gross sales in our Advanced Computing and Integrated Memory segments.
Investing Activities: Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations in the first six months of 2025 consisted primarily of $18.6 million net purchase of marketable investment securities and $4.2 million for capital expenditures and deposits on equipment.
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Net cash used for investing activities from continuing operations in the first six months of 2024 consisted of $9.9 million for capital expenditures and deposits on equipment, offset by net maturities of marketable investment securities of $2.5 million.
Financing Activities: Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations in the first six months of 2025 consisted primarily of $191.2 million of proceeds from the issuance of preferred shares, net of issuance costs of $8.8 million, and $3.7 million in proceeds from the issuance of ordinary shares from our equity plans, partially offset by $17.6 million of payments to acquire our ordinary shares (including $11.1 million under our share repurchase program).
Net cash used for financing activities from continuing operations in the first six months of 2024 consisted primarily of $51.6 million in principal repayment of debt, $21.0 million for payment of contingent consideration related to our 2023 acquisition of Stratus Technologies and $15.9 million of payments to acquire our ordinary shares (including $13.9 million under our share repurchase program), partially offset by $4.2 million in proceeds from the issuance of ordinary shares from our equity plans.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of these financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis. Estimates and judgments are based on historical experience, forecasted events and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances; however, actual results could differ from those estimates. Our management believes our critical accounting estimates require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments and are critical in the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations. Our discussion of critical accounting estimates is intended to supplement our summary of significant accounting policies so that readers will have greater insight into the uncertainties involved in applying our critical accounting policies and estimates.
For a summary of our critical accounting estimates, see “PART II – Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Estimates” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2024. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting estimates from those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2024.
For a summary of our significant accounting policies, see “Item 1. Financial Statements – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Significant Accounting Policies” of this Quarterly Report and “PART II – Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Significant Accounting Policies” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2024. There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies from those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2024.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
Foreign Exchange Risk
We are subject to inherent risks attributed to operating in a global economy. Our international sales and our operations in foreign countries subject us to risks associated with fluctuating currency values and exchange rates. Because a significant portion of our sales are denominated in U.S. dollars, increases in the value of the U.S. dollar could increase the price of our products so that they become relatively more expensive to customers in a particular country, possibly leading to a reduction in sales and profitability in that country. In addition, we have certain costs that are denominated in foreign currencies and decreases in the value of the U.S. dollar could result in increases in such costs, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
As a result of our international operations, we generate a portion of our net sales and incur a portion of our expenses in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, such as the Japanese Yen, Malaysian Ringgit and Chinese Renminbi. We present our consolidated financial statements in U.S. dollars and remeasure certain assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars at applicable exchange rates. Consequently, increases or decreases in the value of the
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U.S. dollar may affect the value of these items with respect to our non-U.S. dollar businesses in our consolidated financial statements, even if their value has not changed in their local currency. Our customer pricing and material cost of sales are generally based on U.S. dollars. Accordingly, the impact of currency fluctuations to our consolidated statements of operations is primarily to our other costs of sales (i.e., non-material components) and our operating expenses as those items are typically denominated in local currency. Our consolidated statements of operations are also impacted by foreign currency gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar. These translations could significantly affect the comparability of our results between financial periods or result in significant changes to the carrying value of our assets and liabilities. As a result, changes in foreign currency exchange rates impact our reported results.
Based on our monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies as of February 28, 2025 and August 30, 2024, we estimate that a 10% adverse change in exchange rates versus the U.S. dollar would result in losses recorded in non-operating expense of $2.2 million and $2.5 million, respectively, to revalue these assets and liabilities.
Interest Rate Risk
We are subject to interest rate risk in connection with our variable-rate debt. As of February 28, 2025, we had $300.0 million outstanding under the Amended 2027 TLA. In addition, our Amended Credit Agreement provides for borrowings of up to $250.0 million under the 2027 Revolver. Assuming that we would satisfy the financial covenants required to borrow and that the amounts available under the 2027 Revolver were fully drawn, a 1.0% increase in interest rates would result in an increase in annual interest expense, and a decrease in our cash flows, of $5.5 million per year.
As of February 28, 2025, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $647.0 million. We maintain our cash and cash equivalents in deposit accounts, money market funds with various financial institutions and in short-duration fixed income securities. Due to the short-term nature of these instruments, we believe that we do not have any material exposure to changes in the fair value of these investments as a result of changes in interest rates. Increases or decreases in interest rates would be expected to augment or reduce future interest income by an insignificant amount.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of February 28, 2025 to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the second quarter of 2025, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
For a discussion of legal proceedings, see “PART I. Financial Information – Item 1. Financial Statements – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Commitments and Contingencies” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”
Item 1A. Risk Factors
You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties and the other information in this Quarterly Report, including “PART I. Financial Information – Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our financial statements and related notes, in “PART I – Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2024, and in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 24, 2025. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected if any of these risks occurs and, as a result, the market price of our ordinary shares could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment.
This Quarterly Report also contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for additional information. Our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including the risks facing our Company described below, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2024 and our preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 24, 2025.
Tariffs, other trade restrictions, or taxes have had in the past and could have in the future, an adverse impact on our business, operations, and financial results.
We source materials from, manufacture products in, and sell products in foreign countries, including China, making the price and availability of our merchandise susceptible to international trade risks and other international conditions. For example, any economic and political uncertainty caused by the U.S. tariffs imposed on goods from China and other countries by the current administration, among additional potential countries, and any corresponding tariffs or currency devaluations from China or such other countries in response, has negatively impacted, and may in the future negatively impact, demand and/or has in the past increased, or may in the future increase, the cost for certain of our products, particularly within our LED business. In addition, many of our customers also rely on international trade and may experience impacts similar to our own, which could in turn affect their relationship with us. Furthermore, the imposition of additional tariffs, duties, border adjustment taxes or other trade restrictions by the United States could result in the adoption of additional or increased tariffs or other trade restrictions by other countries. Tariffs may in the future increase our cost of materials and may cause us to increase prices to our customers, which we believe may reduce demand for our products. Our price increases may not be sufficient to fully offset the impact of tariffs and may result in lowering our margin on products sold. In sum, if the United States Government increases or implements additional tariffs, or if additional tariffs or trade restrictions are implemented by other countries, the resulting trade barriers could have a significant adverse impact on our suppliers, our customers and on our business. The volatility and unpredictability of international trade policies and conditions add further complexity to our operations, making it challenging to forecast and plan effectively. We are not able to predict future trade policy of the United States (including any potential changes in U.S. trade policy if there is a change in administration) or of any foreign countries in which we operate or purchase goods, or the terms of any trade agreements or their impact on our business. The adoption and expansion of trade restrictions and tariffs, quotas and embargoes, the occurrence or threat of a trade war or other governmental action related to tariffs or trade agreements or policies, has the potential to adversely impact demand for our products, our costs, our customers, our suppliers and the world and U.S. economies, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.
The anticipated benefits of the planned U.S. Domestication may not be realized.
On March 24, 2025, we announced our expectation to redomicile our parent holding company from the Cayman Islands to the State of Delaware in the United States (the “U.S. Domestication”), subject to shareholder approval and Cayman court approval. We may not realize the benefits we anticipate from the planned U.S. Domestication, particularly as the achievement of the benefits are in many important respects subject to factors that we do not and cannot control, including the reaction of third parties with whom we enter into contracts and do business and
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the reaction of investors. Our failure to realize those benefits could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
On April 5, 2022, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a $75.0 million share repurchase authorization (defined above as the “Initial Authorization”), under which we may repurchase our outstanding ordinary shares from time to time through open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions or otherwise. On January 9, 2024, we announced that the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors approved an additional $75.0 million share repurchase authorization (defined above as the “Additional Authorization,” and together with the Initial Authorization, the “Current Authorization”). The Current Authorization has no expiration date but may be suspended or terminated by the Board of Directors at any time. As of February 28, 2025, the remaining aggregate dollar value of shares that may be repurchased under the Current Authorization was $66.6 million. Certain of our agreements, including the Amended Credit Agreement, the SKT Purchase Agreement and the CPS Certificate of Designation relating to the SKT Investment, contain restrictions that limit our ability to repurchase our ordinary shares.
The following table sets forth information relating to repurchases of our equity securities during the three months ended February 28, 2025:
Period Total number of shares purchased Average price paid per share Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs
November 30, 2024 - December 27, 2024 167,046  $ 19.70  167,046  $ 66,616,000 
December 28, 2024 - January 24, 2025 —  $ —  —  $ 66,616,000 
January 25, 2025 - February 28, 2025 —  $ —  —  $ 66,616,000 
167,046  $ 19.70  167,046 
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
During the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2025, no director or officer of Penguin Solutions adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” (in each case, as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).
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Item 6. Exhibits
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit
No.

Description
Filed
Herewith

Form

File No.

Exhibit
Filing
Date
3.1
8-K
001-38102 3.1 10/15/2024
3.2
X




4.1 10-K 001-38102 4.1 10/25/2021
4.2
X
10.1*
X
31.1 X
31.2 X
32.1**
X
32.2**
X
101.INS Inline XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document X
101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document X
101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document X
101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document X
101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document X
101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document X
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) X
*
Constitutes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
**
The certifications attached as Exhibit 32.1 and Exhibit 32.2 that accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are deemed furnished and not filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether made before or after the date of this Quarterly Report, irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Penguin Solutions, Inc.
Date: April 2, 2025
By: /s/ Mark Adams
Mark Adams
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: April 2, 2025
By: /s/ Nate Olmstead
Nate Olmstead
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EX-3.2 2 pengq2-25form10xqex32.htm EX-3.2 Document
Exhibit 3.2
CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION
OF
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SHARES
OF
PENGUIN SOLUTIONS, INC.
 
Pursuant to Article 4.1 of the
third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association of the company, adopted by special resolution passed on August 26, 2024 and effective as of October 15, 2024 (as amended from time to time, the “Articles”; capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned thereto in the Articles)
 
         Penguin Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”), an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability, DOES HEREBY CERTIFY:
         That, pursuant to the authority conferred by the Articles, the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) or a committee thereof, at a duly called meeting of the Board or a committee thereof, at which a quorum was present and acted throughout, adopted the following resolutions, which resolutions have not in any way been amended, modified, revoked or rescinded and remain in full force and effect on the date hereof, creating a series of 200,000 Preferred Shares having a par value of US$0.03 per share, designated as Convertible Preferred Shares:
         RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of the Articles, the Board does hereby create, authorize and provide for the establishment, allotment and issuance of a series of Preferred Shares, par value US$0.03 per share, of the Company, designated as “Convertible Preferred Shares,” having the designations, powers, preferences, privileges and other rights, and qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof that are set forth as follows:
1.Designation and Number of Shares. The shares of such series of Preferred Shares shall be designated as “Convertible Preferred Shares” (the “Convertible Preferred Shares”), and the total number of authorized shares constituting such series shall be 200,000. Such number of authorized shares may be increased or decreased by resolution of the Board (subject to Section 3.2 below), provided that no such increase shall increase the number of Convertible Preferred Shares to a number higher than the total number of authorized shares of the class, and no such decrease shall reduce the number of Convertible Preferred Shares to a number lower than the number of shares of such series then issued and outstanding.
2.Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding Up; Certain Mergers, Consolidations and Asset Sales; Liquidation Trigger Event.



2.1Payments to Holders of Convertible Preferred Shares. In the event of a Liquidation Trigger Event, each holder of Convertible Preferred Shares then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid out of the funds and assets available for distribution to the Company’s shareholders (and, in the case of a Deemed Liquidation Event, out of the consideration payable to shareholders in connection therewith), the greater of (x) such holder’s Liquidation Preference and (y) the amount such holder would receive had such holder, immediately prior to such Liquidation Trigger Event, converted the Convertible Preferred Shares held by such holder into Ordinary Shares at the Conversion Price then in effect in accordance with Section 4.1. No distribution or payment shall be made to or set aside for holders of Junior Shares or any other shares of the Company ranking junior to the Convertible Preferred Shares as to such distribution or payment, by reason of their ownership thereof, until the foregoing amounts have been paid to holders of Convertible Preferred Shares. “Liquidation Preference” means, as to each Convertible Preferred Share, an amount equal to the sum of (i) the Accumulated Stated Value, plus (ii) accrued but unpaid Dividends (whether or not declared) to the date of the applicable Liquidation Trigger Event to the extent such accrued but unpaid Dividends are not Compounded Dividends as of such time. If upon any such Liquidation Trigger Event, the funds and assets available for distribution to the shareholders of the Company shall be insufficient to pay the holders of Convertible Preferred Shares the full amount to which they would otherwise be entitled under this Section 2.1 and the holders of Parity Shares the full amount to which they would otherwise be entitled with respect to such Liquidation Trigger Event, the holders of Convertible Preferred Shares and Parity Shares shall share ratably in any distribution of the funds and assets available for distribution in proportion to the respective amounts that would otherwise be payable in respect of the Convertible Preferred Shares or Parity Shares, as the case may be, held by them upon such distribution if all amounts payable on or with respect to such shares were paid in full.
2.2Reserved.
2.3Deemed Liquidation Events.
2.3.1Definition. Each of the following events shall be considered a “Deemed Liquidation Event” unless the holders of at least two-thirds of the then outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares (voting as a separate series) elect otherwise by written notice sent to the Company at least five (5) days prior to the effective date of any such event:
(a)any transaction (or series of related transactions) as a result of which the shareholders of the Company immediately prior to such transaction (or such series) no longer hold, immediately following such transaction (or such series), equity securities representing at least a majority of the voting power to elect the board of directors (or similar governing body) of either the surviving or resulting party, or if the surviving or resulting party is a wholly owned subsidiary of another party immediately following such transaction, the parent of such surviving or resulting party; and
(b)the sale, lease, exclusive license, transfer or other disposition, in a single transaction or series of related transactions, by the Company or any subsidiary of the Company of all or substantially all the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole, whether by purchase and sale, merger, consolidation or otherwise, or, if substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole are held by one or more subsidiaries of the Company, the sale or disposition (whether by merger or otherwise) of all of such subsidiaries of the Company, except where such sale, lease, exclusive license, transfer or other disposition is to the Company or one or more wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.



2.3.2Amount Deemed Paid or Distributed. The funds and assets deemed paid or distributed to the holders of shares in the capital of the Company upon any such Liquidation Trigger Event shall be the cash or the fair market value of the property, rights or securities paid or distributed to such holders by the Company or the acquiring person, firm or other entity. Any securities shall be valued as follows:
(a)Securities not subject to restrictions on free marketability covered by (b) below:

(i)If traded on a securities exchange, the value shall be deemed to be the average of the volume weighted average prices of the securities on such exchange over the twenty (20) trading day period ending three (3) trading days prior to the effectiveness of the Deemed Liquidation Event;
(ii)If actively traded over-the-counter, the value shall be deemed to be the average of the volume weighted average bid or sale prices (whichever is applicable) over the twenty (20) trading day period ending three (3) trading days prior to the effectiveness of the Deemed Liquidation Event; and
(iii)If there is no active public market, the value shall be the fair market value thereof, as reasonably determined by the Board.
(b)The method of valuation of securities subject to restrictions on free marketability (other than restrictions arising solely by virtue of a shareholder’s status as an affiliate or former affiliate) shall be to make an appropriate discount from the market value determined as above in Section 2.3.2(a)(i), (ii) or (iii) to reflect the approximate fair market value thereof, as determined by the Board.
2.3.3Remaining Assets. After payment or setting aside for payment of the full amounts specified in this Section 2 to the holders of the Convertible Preferred Shares, any remaining assets of the Company legally available for distribution or, in the case of a Deemed Liquidation Event, consideration not payable to holders of Convertible Preferred Shares, shall be distributed to the holders of Junior Shares according to their respective rights and preferences.
2.3.4Effecting a Deemed Liquidation Event. The Company shall not have the power to effect a Deemed Liquidation Event unless the agreement or plan with respect to such transaction, or the terms of such transaction, provide that the consideration payable to shareholders of the Company in such Deemed Liquidation Event be allocated to the shareholders in accordance with this Section 2. Any Convertible Preferred Shares in respect of which the holder thereof has received payment in full of the amounts specified in this Section 2 upon the occurrence of a Liquidation Trigger Event shall no longer be deemed to be outstanding upon receipt of such payment, and all rights with respect to such Convertible Preferred Shares, including the rights, if any, to receive notices and to vote as Convertible Preferred Shares, shall immediately cease and terminate at the time of such payment in full.



3.Voting.
3.1General. Except as prohibited by applicable law and without limiting any voting rights of holders of the Convertible Preferred Shares pursuant to applicable law, each holder of the Convertible Preferred Shares shall be entitled to (i) vote or consent as a single class with the holders of Ordinary Shares on all matters submitted for a vote of or consent by holders of Ordinary Shares, (ii) in connection with such vote or consent, vote a number of votes equal to the largest number of whole Ordinary Shares in which all Convertible Preferred Shares held of record by such holder could then be converted to pursuant to Section 4.1 at the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to vote or consent on the applicable matter or, if no such record date is established, at the date such vote or consent is taken or any written consent of shareholders is first executed and (iii) receive notice of and attend all shareholders’ meetings (or receive notice of any proposed action by written resolutions and given the right to provide or withhold such consent) and receive copies of all notices and other materials sent by the Company to its shareholders relating to meetings as if the holders of Convertible Preferred Shares were holders of Ordinary Shares.
3.2Protective Provisions.
3.2.1At any time when any Convertible Preferred Shares remain outstanding, the Company shall not, either directly or indirectly (including through a subsidiary) by amendment, merger, consolidation or otherwise, do any of the following without (in addition to any other vote required by law or the Articles (or any certificate of designation relating to any series of the Preferred Shares)) the prior written consent of the holders of at least two-thirds of the then outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares (and for the avoidance of doubt, any of the actions prohibited by or taken in contravention of this Section 3.2.1 shall be ultra vires, null and void ab initio and of no force or effect) (provided, that this Section 3.2.1 shall not prohibit the Company from effecting a transaction solely to change the domicile of the holding company of the Company and its subsidiaries to the state of Delaware so long as (x) the Convertible Preferred Shares, the Ordinary Shares and any other classes or series of shares of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such transaction are exchanged for preferred stock in such holding company having powers, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions substantially identical to those of the Convertible Preferred Shares, Ordinary Shares or such other classes or series, as the case may be, immediately prior to such transaction, (y) there is no other class or series of shares or other equity securities in such holding company outstanding immediately following such transaction and (z) and such holding company is a Delaware corporation):
(a)amend, alter or repeal any provision of the Articles (or any certificate of designation relating to any series of Preferred Shares), as then in effect, in a manner adverse to the powers, rights, preferences, restrictions or privileges of the Convertible Preferred Shares;




(b)(i) issue Convertible Preferred Shares (or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Convertible Preferred Shares) after the Original Issue Date, (ii) without limiting clause (v) below, issue any Preferred Shares (other than Convertible Preferred Shares) unless the Articles are first amended to amend Article 8.1 thereof in a manner reasonably acceptable to holders of at least 2/3 of the then-outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares; (iii) increase the authorized number of Convertible Preferred Shares; (iv) reclassify any Ordinary Shares or Preferred Shares to give those shares a preference or priority as to dividends or assets or property superior to any existing series of Preferred Shares; or (v) create or authorize the creation of, increase the authorized amount of, or allot or issue (A) any class or series of shares that have, or any security convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for any class or series of shares where the underlying shares have, rights, preferences or privileges that are senior to, superior to, or on parity, in any respect, with the Convertible Preferred Shares (provided, however that, for the avoidance of doubt, Ordinary Shares or securities that are convertible or exchangeable into Ordinary Shares shall not be deemed on parity with the Convertible Preferred Shares solely because the Convertible Preferred Shares vote with or participate in dividends and distributions with the Ordinary Shares on an as-converted basis) or (B) any class or series of shares that provide for, or any security convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for any class or series of shares where the underlying shares provide for, mandatory redemption or repurchase of such shares by the Company (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, conversion of such shares into Ordinary Shares deemed to be a repurchase of such converted shares); or
(c)(i) declare or pay any dividend on, (ii) purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire, or (iii) otherwise make any distribution with respect to, any shares of the Company (other than the Convertible Preferred Shares), except for dividends on Ordinary Shares paid solely in additional Ordinary Shares (provided, that the Convertible Preferred Shares participate in such dividend on an as-converted basis); provided that no such consent shall be required for (x) purchases, redemptions, repurchases or other acquisitions of Ordinary Shares in connection with any employment contract, benefit plan or other similar arrangement with or for the benefit of any one or more employees, officers, directors, managers or consultants of or to the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (y) repurchases of Ordinary Shares in cash provided the amount paid by the Company therefor does not exceed US$20 million during any twelve month period; or (z) payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares issued upon conversion of options or convertible securities.
3.2.2At any time when any Convertible Preferred Shares (and/or any Ordinary Shares issued in respect thereof) representing at least 7.5% of the issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares (calculated on a Fully-Diluted Basis) remains outstanding and continues to be held by one or more Designated Holders, the Company shall not, either directly or indirectly by amendment, merger, consolidation or otherwise, do any of the following without (in addition to any other vote required by law or the Articles (or any certificate of designation relating to any series of the Preferred Shares)) the prior written consent of such Designated Holders, unless (i) waived pursuant to Section 8 hereof or (ii) such action has been approved by the Board (which approval must include the vote or consent of each Investor Designee), incur, assume or otherwise become liable for Indebtedness (as defined in the Credit Agreement), including by issuing or creating debt securities, if, as a result thereof, the Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of February 7, 2022, by and among the Company, Citizens Bank, N.A. and the other parties thereto, as amended on August 29, 2022 and as in effect on the Original Issue Date (the “Credit Agreement”)) would exceed 5.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of the Company (and for the avoidance of doubt, any of the actions prohibited by or taken in contravention of this Section 3.2.2 shall be ultra vires, null and void ab initio and of no force or effect).



3.2.3During the Director Period (as defined in the Investor Agreement), the Designated Holders holding Convertible Preferred Shares (acting together) may nominate one director if the total number of directors of the Company is eleven or less, and two directors if the total number of directors of the Company is twelve or more, to be elected or appointed to the Board (any such director, an “Investor Designee”); provided, however that any Investor Designee must meet the Board Qualifications (as defined in the Investor Agreement) and be reasonably acceptable to the Board at the time of his or her designation. During the Director Period, at each meeting of the Company’s Members at which the appointment of directors is to be considered, the Board shall nominate the individual serving as such Investor Designee (or any individual subsequently designated by such Designated Holders to serve as the Investor Designee) for appointment or re-appointment, as the case may be, as a director, and use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Investor Designee to be appointed or re-appointed, including providing the same level of support as is provided for other nominees. The Company shall use reasonable best efforts to cause each Investor Designee to be appointed to the Board (including voting all unrestricted proxies in favor of the election of such Investor Designee and including recommending approval of such Investor Designee’s appointment to the Board) and shall not take any action designed to diminish the prospects of such Investor Designee(s) of being appointed to the Board. At each subsequent re-appointment of an Investor Designee, such Investor Designee shall be assigned to a class with a full term of three (3) years. During the Director Period, the Board or the Company will not decrease the size of the Board if such decrease would require the resignation of the Investor Designee. The Investor’s rights pursuant to this Section 3.2.3 with respect to the Investor Designee shall not be transferable to any Third Party (as defined in the Investor Agreement) without the Company’s prior written consent. If an Investor Designee resigns from the Board, is removed as a director of the Company in accordance with the Articles, or refuses or is unable to serve or fulfill his or her duties as a director because of death or disability, or otherwise vacates their office as a director in accordance with Article 24.1 (Disqualification of Directors) of the Articles, in each case prior to the expiration of the Director Period, the Designated Holders holding Convertible Preferred Shares (acting together) shall have the right to select a replacement Investor Designee, reasonably acceptable to the Board and subject to compliance with the Director Conditions (as defined in the Investor Agreement), and shall provide the Company with the name of and relevant background information for such replacement Investor Designee. Subject to the terms of this Section 3.2.3, within twenty (20) days following receipt of such information and compliance with the Director Conditions, the Board will appoint such replacement Investor Designee to the Board to replace the departing Investor Designee to serve the remaining term of the departing Investor Designee, and the replacement Investor Designee shall be considered an Investor Designee for all purposes of this Section 3.2.3.
4.Conversion. The holders of the Convertible Preferred Shares shall have conversion rights as follows:
4.1Right to Convert. Each holder of Convertible Preferred Shares then outstanding shall be entitled to convert, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time and from time to time, and without the payment of additional consideration by the holder thereof, some or all of such holder’s Convertible Preferred Shares into such number of fully paid and nonassessable Ordinary Shares as is determined by (a) multiplying the number of Convertible Preferred Shares to be converted by the sum of (i) the Accumulated Stated Value, plus (ii) accumulated Compounded Dividends (if such Dividends have not yet been added to the Accumulated Stated Value) and, without duplication, accrued but unpaid Dividends up to, but excluding, the conversion date of such Convertible Preferred Shares to be converted and then (b) dividing the result by the Conversion Price in effect at the time of conversion. The “Conversion Price” shall initially equal US$32.80784. The Conversion Price, and the rate at which Convertible Preferred Shares may be converted into Ordinary Shares, shall be subject to adjustment as provided below.



4.2Fractional Shares. No fractional Ordinary Shares shall be issued upon conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares. In lieu of any fractional shares to which the holder would otherwise be entitled, the Company shall pay cash equal to such fraction multiplied by the Current Market Price as of the conversion date. Whether or not fractional shares would be issuable upon such conversion shall be determined on the basis of the total number of Convertible Preferred Shares the holder is at the time converting into Ordinary Shares and the aggregate number of Ordinary Shares issuable upon such conversion.
4.3Mechanics of Conversion.
4.3.1Notice of Conversion. In order for a holder of Convertible Preferred Shares to voluntarily convert Convertible Preferred Shares into Ordinary Shares, such holder shall deliver written notice to the transfer agent for the Convertible Preferred Shares (or to the Company if the Company serves as its own transfer agent) that such holder elects to convert all or any number of such holder’s Convertible Preferred Shares and, if applicable, any event on which such conversion is contingent (a “Contingency Event”). Such notice shall state such holder’s name or the names of the nominees in which such holder wishes the Ordinary Shares to be issued. The close of business on the date of receipt by the transfer agent (or by the Company if the Company serves as its own transfer agent) of such notice (or, if later, the date on which all Contingency Events have occurred) shall be the time of conversion (the “Conversion Time”), and the Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the specified shares shall be deemed to be outstanding of record as of such time. The Company, as soon as reasonably practicable after the Conversion Time, shall register such holder, or such holder’s nominees as the registered holder of the number of full Ordinary Shares issuable upon such conversion in accordance with the provisions hereof and shall pay in cash such amount as provided in Section 4.2 in lieu of any fraction of an Ordinary Share otherwise issuable upon such conversion.
4.3.2Reservation of Shares. The Company shall at all times while any Convertible Preferred Shares shall be outstanding, reserve and keep available out of its authorized but unissued share capital, for the purpose of effecting the conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares, such number of its duly authorized Ordinary Shares as shall from time to time be sufficient to effect the conversion of all outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares and the Company shall not allot or issue Ordinary Shares such that the number of authorized but unissued Ordinary Shares would at any time be insufficient to permit the conversion of all Convertible Preferred Shares from time to time outstanding into Ordinary Shares. If at any time the number of authorized but unissued Ordinary Shares shall not be sufficient to effect the conversion of all outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares into Ordinary Shares, the Company shall take, or use its best efforts to cause such corporate action to be taken, as may be necessary to increase its authorized but unissued Ordinary Shares to such number of shares as shall be sufficient for such purposes, including, without limitation, engaging in best efforts to obtain the requisite shareholder approval of any necessary amendment to the Articles.



4.3.3Effect of Conversion. References herein to a “conversion” or “exchange” of Convertible Preferred Shares shall mean the compulsory repurchase without notice of the Convertible Preferred Shares and, on behalf of such holder(s) of Convertible Preferred Shares, the automatic application of the repurchase proceeds in paying for such new Ordinary Shares into which the Convertible Preferred Shares are to be converted or exchanged. The Ordinary Shares to be issued on an exchange or conversion of Convertible Preferred Shares shall be registered in the name of the applicable holder of such Convertible Preferred Shares or in such name as such holder may direct. All Convertible Preferred Shares that shall have been repurchased for conversion as provided herein, shall at the Conversion Time or the Mandatory Conversion Time (as defined below), as applicable, no longer be deemed to be outstanding, and all rights with respect to such shares, including the rights, if any, to receive notices and to vote as holders of Convertible Preferred Shares, shall immediately cease and terminate at the Conversion Time (or the Mandatory Conversion Time in the case of a conversion pursuant to Section 4.10), except only the right of the holders thereof to receive Ordinary Shares in exchange therefor and to receive payment in lieu of any fraction of a share otherwise issuable upon such conversion as provided in this Section 4. Any Convertible Preferred Shares converted pursuant to this Section 4 shall be repurchased and cancelled.
4.4Adjustment for Share Subdivision and Consolidation. If the Company shall at any time or from time to time after the date on which the Convertible Preferred Shares are first issued by the Company (such date is referred to herein as the “Original Issue Date”) effect a subdivision of the outstanding Ordinary Shares, the Conversion Price in effect immediately before that subdivision shall be proportionately decreased so that the number of Ordinary Shares issuable on conversion of each Convertible Preferred Share shall be increased in proportion to such increase in the aggregate number of Ordinary Shares outstanding. If the Company shall at any time or from time to time after the Original Issue Date combine or consolidate the outstanding Ordinary Shares, the Conversion Price in effect immediately before the combination or consolidation shall be proportionately increased so that the number of Ordinary Shares issuable on conversion of each Convertible Preferred Share shall be decreased in proportion to such decrease in the aggregate number of Ordinary Shares outstanding. Any adjustment under this Section 4.4 shall become effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective.
4.5Adjustment for Certain Dividends and Distributions. In the event the Company at any time or from time to time after the Original Issue Date shall make or issue, or fix a record date for the determination of holders of Ordinary Shares entitled to receive, a dividend or other distribution payable in Ordinary Shares, then and in each such event the Conversion Price in effect immediately before such event shall be decreased as of the time of such issuance or, in the event such a record date shall have been fixed, as of the close of business on such record date, by multiplying such Conversion Price then in effect by a fraction:

(a)    the numerator of which shall be the total number of Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the time of such issuance or the close of business on such record date; and



(b)    the denominator of which shall be the total number of Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the time of such issuance or the close of business on such record date plus the number of Ordinary Shares issuable in payment of such dividend or distribution.
Notwithstanding the foregoing: (i) if such record date shall have been fixed and such dividend is not fully paid or if such distribution is not fully made on the date fixed therefor, such Conversion Price shall be recomputed accordingly as of the close of business on such record date, and thereafter such Conversion Price shall be adjusted pursuant to this Section 4.5 as of the time of actual payment of such dividends or distributions; and (ii) no such adjustment shall be made if the holders of Convertible Preferred Shares simultaneously receive a dividend or other distribution of Ordinary Shares in a number equal to the number of Ordinary Shares that they would have received if all outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares had been converted into Ordinary Shares on the date of such event.
4.6Adjustment for Other Dividends and Distributions. In the event the Company at any time or from time to time after the Original Issue Date shall make or issue, or fix a record date for the determination of holders of Ordinary Shares entitled to receive, a dividend or other distribution payable in shares or securities of the Company or in other property (other than a distribution of Ordinary Shares in respect of outstanding Ordinary Shares and other than rights distributed upon the adoption of a shareholder rights plan that have not separated from the Ordinary Shares), then and in each such event the holders of Convertible Preferred Shares shall receive, simultaneously with the distribution to the holders of Ordinary Shares, a dividend or other distribution of such shares or securities or other property in an amount equal to the amount of such shares or securities or other property as they would have received if all outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares had been converted into Ordinary Shares on the date of such event.




4.7Adjustment for Reclassification, Exchange, Etc. If there shall occur any reclassification, statutory share exchange, reorganization, recapitalization, consolidation, merger or other similar event, or any other event, in which the Ordinary Shares (but not the Convertible Preferred Shares) are converted into, changed into or exchanged by the Company for shares, securities, cash or other property (other than a transaction covered by Sections 4.4, 4.5 or 4.6 or a Liquidation Trigger Event) (a “Reorganization Event”), then, following any such Reorganization Event, each Convertible Preferred Share shall remain outstanding and be convertible, in lieu of the Ordinary Shares into which it was convertible prior to such Reorganization Event, into the number, kind and amount of shares, securities, cash or other property which a holder of the number of Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of one outstanding Convertible Preferred Share immediately prior to the effective time of the Reorganization Event would have been entitled to receive pursuant to such Reorganization Event; and, in such case, appropriate adjustment (as determined in good faith by the Board) shall be made in the application of the provisions in this Section 4 with respect to the rights and interests thereafter of the holders of Convertible Preferred Shares, to the end that the provisions set forth in this Section 4 (including provisions with respect to changes in and other adjustments of the Conversion Price) shall thereafter be applicable, as nearly as reasonably may be, in relation to any shares, securities or other property thereafter issuable or deliverable upon the conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares. The Company (or any successor) shall, no less than fifteen (15) Business Days prior to the occurrence of any Reorganization Event, provide written notice to the holders of Convertible Preferred Shares of the expected occurrence of such event and of the kind and amount of the cash, shares, securities or other property that each Convertible Preferred Share is expected to be convertible into under this Section 4.7. Failure to deliver such notice shall not affect the operation of this Section 4.7. The Company shall not enter into any agreement for a transaction constituting a Reorganization Event unless, to the extent that the Company is not the surviving corporation or company in such Reorganization Event, or will be dissolved in connection with such Reorganization Event, proper provision shall be made in the agreements governing such Reorganization Event for the conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares into the applicable securities of the person surviving such Reorganization Event, of the parent of such surviving person or of such other continuing entity in such Reorganization Event and/or into the other applicable property receivable by holders of Ordinary Shares upon the Reorganization Event. If the kind or amount of shares, securities, cash and other property receivable by holders of Ordinary Shares upon the Reorganization Event is not the same for each Ordinary Share held immediately prior to the Reorganization Event, then for purposes of this Section 4.7, the kind and amount of shares, securities, cash and other property receivable upon conversion following the Reorganization Event will be deemed to be the weighted average of the types and amounts of consideration received by the holders of Ordinary Shares.

4.8Shareholder Rights Plan. To the extent that any shareholder rights plan adopted by the Company is in effect upon conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares, the holders of Convertible Preferred Shares will receive, in addition to any Ordinary Shares due upon conversion, the appropriate number of rights, if any, under the applicable rights agreement (as the same may be amended from time to time). However, if, prior to any conversion, the rights have separated from the Ordinary Shares in accordance with the provisions of the applicable shareholder rights plan, the Conversion Price will be adjusted at the time of separation as if the Company distributed to all holders of Ordinary Shares, shares or securities as described in Section 4.6, subject to readjustment in the event of the expiration, termination, repurchase or redemption of such rights.

4.9Certificate as to Adjustments. Upon the occurrence of each adjustment or readjustment of the Conversion Price pursuant to this Section 4, the Company at its expense shall, as promptly as reasonably practicable but in any event not later than ten (10) days thereafter, compute such adjustment or readjustment in accordance with the terms hereof and furnish to each holder of Convertible Preferred Shares a certificate setting forth such adjustment or readjustment (including the kind and amount of shares, securities, cash or other property into which the Convertible Preferred Shares is convertible) and showing in detail the facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based. The Company shall, as promptly as reasonably practicable after the written request at any time of any holder of Convertible Preferred Shares (but in any event not later than ten (10) days thereafter), furnish or cause to be furnished to such holder a certificate setting forth (a) the Conversion Price then in effect and (b) the number of Ordinary Shares and the amount, if any, of other shares, securities, cash or property which then would be received upon the conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares.




4.10Mandatory Conversion. Effective as of a date following the second (2nd) anniversary of the Original Issue Date upon which the Daily VWAP of the Ordinary Shares on each day of any 15 consecutive Trading Day period following the second (2nd) anniversary of the Original Issue Date (ending on the Trading Day immediately preceding delivery by the Company of the Mandatory Conversion Notice (as defined below)) equals or exceeds 150% of the Conversion Price (the “Mandatory Conversion Time”), provided (i) all Requisite Approvals with respect to all holders of Convertible Preferred Shares have been obtained, (ii) an effective Shelf Registration Statement (as defined in the Investor Agreement) covers the resale of the Ordinary Shares issued upon conversion and (iii) such Ordinary Shares are listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market or, if the principal stock exchange on which the Ordinary Shares are then listed is the New York Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange (or, if the Ordinary Shares are then listed on both the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ Stock Market (and such listings were done with the cooperation of the Company), both such exchanges), the Company shall be entitled to require all (but not less than all) outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares to be converted into Ordinary Shares at the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such conversion, with the aggregate number of Ordinary Shares to be issued by the Company to be determined pursuant to the formula set forth in Section 4.1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 4.10, the Company’s exercise of its right to require conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares will not apply and no Mandatory Conversion Notice may be delivered with respect to any Convertible Preferred Shares as to which a Repurchase Notice has been duly delivered. In the event the Company elects to require all outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares to be converted into Ordinary Shares, the Company shall provide all holders of record of Convertible Preferred Shares written notice of such election (the “Mandatory Conversion Notice”) no later than ten (10) Business Days after the Mandatory Conversion Time. The Mandatory Conversion Notice must state (i) that the Company has exercised its right to cause the mandatory conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares pursuant to this Section 4.10; (ii) the date of the Mandatory Conversion Time and the date scheduled for settlement of such mandatory conversion; (iii) the Conversion Price in effect at the Mandatory Conversion Time; and (iv) a certification that all Requisite Approvals with respect to all holders of Convertible Preferred Shares with respect to such conversion have been obtained. If the Company duly exercises, in accordance with this Section 4.10, its right to require conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares, then (x) the conversion of such shares will occur automatically and without the need for any action on the part of the holders thereof; and (y) as soon as practicable after the Mandatory Conversion Notice, the Company will register the Ordinary Shares due upon such conversion to each holder, or to such holder’s nominee(s) as of the close of business on the date of the Mandatory Conversion Time and deliver to such holders cash as provided in Section 4.2 in lieu of any fraction of an Ordinary Share otherwise issuable upon such conversion.

4.11Certain Notices. In the event:




4.11.1that the Company shall take a record of the holders of Ordinary Shares (or other shares or securities at the time issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares) for the purpose of entitling or enabling them to receive any dividend or other distribution, to vote at a meeting (or by written consent), to receive any right to subscribe for or purchase any shares or securities, or to receive any other share or security; or

4.11.2of any capital reorganization of the Company, any reclassification of the Ordinary Shares, any consolidation or merger of the Company, or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets (or the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole); or

4.11.3of any Liquidation Trigger Event, then, and in each such case, the Company shall send or cause to be sent to each holder of record of Convertible Preferred Shares at the address specified for such holder in the books and records of the Company (or at such other address as may be provided to the Company in writing by such holder) at least ten (10) days prior to the applicable record date or the applicable expected effective date, as the case may be, for the event, a written notice specifying, as the case may be, (A) the record date for such dividend, distribution, meeting or consent or other right or action, and a description of such dividend, distribution or other right or action to be taken at such meeting or by written consent, or (B) the effective date on which such reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, dissolution, liquidation or winding-up or Deemed Liquidation Event is proposed to take place, and the date, if any is to be fixed, as of which the books of the Company shall close or a record shall be taken with respect to which the holders of record of Ordinary Shares (or such other shares or securities at the time issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares) shall be entitled to exchange their Ordinary Shares (or such other shares or securities) for shares, securities or other property issuable or deliverable upon such reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, dissolution, liquidation or winding-up or Deemed Liquidation Event, and the amount per share and character of such exchange applicable to the Convertible Preferred Shares and the Ordinary Shares (or other shares or securities) issuable upon conversion thereof. Such notice shall be in addition to any notices to be delivered to each holder of record of Convertible Preferred Shares in accordance with the Articles and this Certificate of Designation.

4.12Taxes. The Company shall pay any and all stamp and similar issue or transfer tax due on the issuance of Ordinary Shares upon conversion of Convertible Preferred Shares pursuant to this Section 4. The Company shall not, however, be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any issuance of Ordinary Shares to a person other than the holder of the Convertible Preferred Shares so converted, and no such issuance shall be made unless and until the person or entity has established that such tax has been paid.




5.Dividends.
5.1From and after the Original Issue Date, cumulative dividends (“Dividends”) on each Convertible Preferred Share shall accrue whether or not there are funds legally available for the payment of dividends, on a daily basis at the rate of 6% per annum on the sum of (i) the Original Issue Price thereof plus, (ii) any Compounded Dividends thereon (the Original Issue Price plus accumulated Compounded Dividends, the “Accumulated Stated Value”).
5.2If, as and when declared by the Board out of funds legally available therefor to the maximum extent not prohibited by Cayman Islands law, Dividends shall be paid in cash quarterly in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year (each, a “Dividend Payment Date”), commencing on February 15, 2025; provided that if any such Dividend Payment Date would otherwise occur on a day that is not a Business Day, such Dividend Payment Date shall instead be (and any Dividend payable on such Dividend Payment Date shall instead be payable on) the immediately succeeding Business Day. Each Dividend period (a “Dividend Period”) shall commence on and include a Dividend Payment Date (other than the initial Dividend Period, which shall commence on and include the Original Issue Date) and shall end on and include the calendar day next preceding the next Dividend Payment Date. Dividends payable in respect of a Dividend Period shall be payable in arrears on the first Dividend Payment Date after such Dividend Period. Dividends shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve thirty-day months. The amount of Dividends accrued or payable on any date prior to the end of a Dividend Period, and for the initial Dividend Period, shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve thirty-day months, and actual days elapsed over a thirty-day month.
5.3Dividends shall begin to accrue from the Original Issue Date and, if not declared and paid, shall be cumulative. All Dividends that the Company does not elect to declare and pay in cash shall compound quarterly on the applicable Dividend Payment Date and shall be added to the then current Accumulated Stated Value (“Compounded Dividends”). No Dividend may be declared by the Board in respect of the Convertible Preferred Shares unless paid immediately in cash. For the avoidance of doubt, Dividends shall accumulate whether or not in any Dividend Period there have been funds of the Company legally available for the payment of such Dividends.
5.4If the Company declares and pays in cash any Dividends, the Company shall declare and pay in cash such Dividends on the same pro rata portion of each holder’s Convertible Preferred Shares.
5.5The Company will deliver prior to the record date for each Dividend Payment Date written notice to each record holder of Convertible Preferred Shares of the amount of the Dividend that the Company intends to pay in cash, and if the Company does not elect to pay the applicable Dividend in full in cash, such written notice will include the Accumulated Stated Value immediately before and immediately after giving effect to any cash payment of such Dividend and any Compounded Dividend as of such Dividend Payment Date and a certification that all Requisite Approvals required in connection with each holder’s acquisition of Ordinary Shares upon conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares (giving effect to such Compounded Dividend) have been obtained. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, to the extent Compounded Dividends with respect to any Dividend Payment Date would result in the number of Ordinary Shares into which the Convertible Preferred Shares would be converted to be in excess of the Ordinary Share Issuance Limitation for any or all holders of Convertible Preferred Shares, then, to the extent of such excess, the Company shall declare the applicable Dividend and make the Dividend payment on such Dividend Payment Date in cash.




5.6Each Dividend shall be payable to the holders of record of Convertible Preferred Shares as they appear in the register of members of the Company at the close of business on the applicable record date in respect of such Dividend, which shall be the February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 or such other record date fixed by the Board that does not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing such date is adopted and is not more than 60 days prior to such Dividend Payment Date, as applicable, immediately preceding the applicable Dividend Payment Date. If any Convertible Preferred Share is converted after the close of business on the record date for a Dividend declared and payable in cash but prior to the corresponding Dividend Payment Date, the holder of such share as of the applicable record date shall be entitled to receive such Dividend, notwithstanding the conversion prior to such Dividend Payment Date.

6.Repurchase.
6.1Repurchase upon Election by the Holders of Convertible Preferred Shares. Convertible Preferred Shares shall not be redeemable upon or repurchased upon the election of the holders of Convertible Preferred Shares.
6.2Repurchase upon Election by the Company. Each Convertible Preferred Share (and not fewer than all Convertible Preferred Shares) shall be repurchased by the Company out of funds lawfully available therefor at the Repurchase Price (as defined below) in one installment commencing on a date (the “Repurchase Date”) not less than thirty (30) days after and not more than sixty (60) days after the Company sends to the holders of all then outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares written notice of the repurchase of all Convertible Preferred Shares (the “Repurchase Notice”); provided that the Company shall not send the Repurchase Notice until five (5) years have passed from the Original Issue Date and all Requisite Approvals with respect to all holders of Convertible Preferred Shares have been obtained. Notwithstanding receipt of a Repurchase Notice, each holder of a Convertible Preferred Share shall have the ability to convert such holder’s Convertible Preferred Shares into Ordinary Shares based on the then-applicable Conversion Price prior to the Repurchase Date. The Repurchase Notice shall be irrevocable and shall state (i) that the Company will repurchase all Convertible Preferred Shares outstanding on the Repurchase Date; and (ii) the Repurchase Date, the Repurchase Price and the Conversion Price. For purposes of this Section 6.2, “Repurchase Price” shall mean, with respect to any Convertible Preferred Share, the sum of (i) the Accumulated Stated Value, plus (ii) accrued but unpaid Dividends (whether or not declared) to the Repurchase Date to the extent such accrued but unpaid Dividends are not Compounded Dividends as of such time.



6.3Reserved.
6.4Rights Subsequent to Repurchase. If the Repurchase Notice shall have been duly given, and if on or prior to the Repurchase Date the Repurchase Price payable upon repurchase of the Convertible Preferred Shares to be repurchased is paid or tendered for payment or deposited with an independent payment agent so as to be available therefor in a timely manner, then all rights with respect to such shares not converted shall forthwith after the Repurchase Date terminate, except only the right of the holders to receive the Repurchase Price without interest.
7.No Reissuance of Convertible Preferred Shares. Any Convertible Preferred Shares that are repurchased or otherwise acquired by the Company or any of its subsidiaries shall be automatically and immediately cancelled and may not be reissued. Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries may exercise any voting or other rights granted to the holders of Convertible Preferred Shares following repurchase or acquisition thereof.
8.Waiver. Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, any of the rights, powers, privileges and other terms of the Convertible Preferred Shares set forth herein may be waived on behalf of all holders of Convertible Preferred Shares by a written waiver from the holders of at least two-thirds of the then outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares; provided that the provisions of Section 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 hereof may be waived only by a written waiver from the applicable Designated Holders.
9.Notices. Except as otherwise provided herein, all notices under this Certificate of Designation shall be in writing and shall be delivered in accordance with the Articles; provided that in the case of notices to the transfer agent of the Company (if not the Company), such notices shall be deemed to have been given (i) when delivered by hand (with written confirmation of receipt); (ii) when received by the transfer agent if sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier (receipt requested); (iii) on the date sent by e-mail of a PDF document if sent during normal business hours of the transfer agent, and on the next business day of the transfer agent if sent after normal business hours of the recipient; or (iv) on the third day after the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Such notices to the transfer agent of the Company (if not the Company) must be sent to Computershare Trust Company, N.A. at PO Box 43006 Providence, Rhode Island 02940-3006 or such other address for the transfer agent as the Company may specify by notice to the holders of the Convertible Preferred Shares.

10.Cash Payments. All cash payments made hereunder shall be made in U.S. dollars.
11.Ranking. With respect to the payment of dividends and distribution of assets upon any Liquidation Trigger Event, all Convertible Preferred Shares shall rank senior to the Ordinary Shares and all other Junior Shares and pari passu with any Parity Shares.

12.Definitions. As used in this Certificate of Designation:



“Accumulated Stated Value” means as of any date with respect to any Convertible Preferred Share, the Original Issue Price thereof, plus accumulated Compounded Dividends thereon.
“Business Day” means a day on which commercial banking institutions in New York, New York, San Jose, California, Seoul, the Republic of Korea and the Cayman Islands are open for business.
“Current Market Price” means, on any day, the average of the Daily VWAP for five (5) consecutive Trading Days ending on the Trading Day immediately prior to the day in question.
“Daily VWAP” on any Trading Day means the per share volume-weighted average price of the Ordinary Shares displayed under the heading Bloomberg VWAP on Bloomberg (or, if Bloomberg ceases to publish such price, any successor service reasonably chosen by the Company) page for SGH US Equity (or its equivalent successor if such page is not available) in respect of the period from the open of trading on the relevant Trading Day until the close of trading on such Trading Day (or if such volume-weighted average price is unavailable, the market price of one Ordinary Share on such Trading Day determined, using a volume-weighted average method, by a U.S. nationally recognized investment banking firm (unaffiliated with the Company) retained for this purpose by the Company).
“Designated Holders” means the Investor and its Affiliates (as defined in the Investor Agreement).
“Fully-Diluted Basis” means, as of any time, the number of Ordinary Shares outstanding, together with all Ordinary Shares that the Company would be required to issue pursuant to any then-outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares and any vested in-the-money options, warrants or other securities or rights convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for (whether directly or following conversion into or exercise or exchange for other options, warrants or other securities or rights) Ordinary Shares.
“Governmental Authority” means any court, agency, authority, department, or other instrumentality of any government or country or of any national, federal, state, provincial, regional, county, city or other political subdivision of any such government or country or any supranational organization of which any such country is a member.
“Investor Agreement” means that certain Investor Agreement, dated as of December 13, 2024, by and between the Company and the investor named therein and its successors and permitted assigns (the “Investor”), as such agreement is amended from time to time.
“Junior Shares” means the Ordinary Shares and any other class or series of shares in the capital of the Company that ranks junior to the Convertible Preferred Shares either (or both) as to the payment of dividends and/or as to the distribution of assets on any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company and/or any Deemed Liquidation Event and/or other Liquidation Trigger Event.



“Liquidation Trigger Event” means a voluntary or involuntary winding up, liquidation or dissolution of the Company or a Deemed Liquidation Event.

“Market Disruption Event” means any of the following events:
(i) any suspension of, or limitation imposed on, trading of the Ordinary Shares by the Relevant Exchange during any period or periods aggregating one half-hour or longer during the regular trading session on the relevant day, whether by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by the Relevant Exchange as to securities generally, or otherwise relating to the Ordinary Shares or options contracts relating to the Ordinary Shares on the Relevant Exchange; or
(ii) any event that disrupts or impairs (as determined by the Company in its reasonable discretion) the ability of market participants during any period or periods aggregating one half-hour or longer during the regular trading session on the relevant day in general to effect transactions in, or obtain market values for, the Ordinary Shares on the Relevant Exchange or to effect transactions in, or obtain market values for, options contracts relating to the Ordinary Shares on the Relevant Exchange.
“Ordinary Share Issuance Limitation” means, at any time, with respect to any holder of Convertible Preferred Shares, the maximum number of Ordinary Shares that may be issued to such holder if such holder converted such Convertible Preferred Shares pursuant to Section 4.1 without the receipt of applicable Requisite Approvals (if such Requisite Approvals have not been obtained).
“Original Issue Price” means, as to any Convertible Preferred Share, US$1,000, as adjusted for share splits, consolidations, combinations, recapitalizations, reorganizations and the like with respect to the Convertible Preferred Shares.
“Parity Shares” means any class or series of shares in the capital of the Company (other than the Convertible Preferred Shares) that both ranks equally with the Convertible Preferred Shares in the payment of dividends and ranks equally with the Convertible Preferred Shares in the distribution of assets on any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company and any Deemed Liquidation Event (without regard to whether dividends accrue on a cumulative or non-cumulative basis).
“Relevant Exchange” means the NASDAQ Stock Market or the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Ordinary Shares are listed or quoted, or if the Ordinary Shares are not listed or quoted on any such exchange, “Pink Sheets” or similar U.S. over-the-counter organization on which the Ordinary Shares are listed or quoted in U.S. dollars.
“Requisite Approvals” means, to the extent applicable and required to permit the conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares into Ordinary Shares and for the applicable holder to own such Ordinary Shares without the Company or such holder (or any direct or indirect affiliate or parent entity of such holder) being in violation of applicable law, rule or regulation, the receipt of any and all (x) necessary approvals of shareholders of the Company and (y) necessary approvals and authorizations of, filings and registrations with and notifications to, any Governmental Authority or stock exchange, and expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (or any similar laws of any jurisdiction), or any successor statute, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.



“Trading Day” means a day other than a Saturday or Sunday on which the Relevant Exchange is scheduled to be open for business and on which there has not occurred a Market Disruption Event.
RESOLVED that 200,000 Convertible Preferred Shares be reserved for issuance pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 14, 2024, by and between the Investor named therein and the Company (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”), in accordance with that Securities Purchase Agreement, Convertible Preferred Shares be allotted and issued as fully paid and non-assessable upon such terms, in such numbers and at such times as contained or set out in the Securities Purchase Agreement and entries be made in the Register of Members of the Company and any member of the Board (each, a “Director”) or any of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or Chief Legal Officer of the Company (each, an “Authorized Officer”) be authorized to take all such actions and execute all such documents on behalf of the Company as such Director or Authorized Officer may, in their sole discretion, consider necessary or desirable to effect the foregoing;

RESOLVED that 11,000,000 Ordinary Shares of the Company having a par value of US$0.03 per share (“Ordinary Shares”) be reserved for issuance upon conversion of the Convertible Preferred Shares, and upon conversion of any Convertible Preferred Shares in accordance with the terms of the Convertible Preferred Shares, Ordinary Shares be issued as fully paid and non-assessable to the holders of such Convertible Preferred Shares being so converted and entries be made in the Register of Members of the Company; and

RESOLVED that any Director or Authorized Officer be authorized to instruct the registrar and transfer agent of the Company in writing to make entries in the Register of Members of the Company at the relevant time accordingly.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Certificate of Designation to be executed on behalf of the Company by the undersigned authorized officer this 13th day of December, 2024.

                    PENGUIN SOLUTIONS, INC.


                                
                    By: /s/ Nate Olmstead
                    Name: Nate Olmstead
                    Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



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EXHIBIT 4.2



INVESTOR AGREEMENT
By and Between
ASTRA AI INFRA LLC

AND
PENGUIN SOLUTIONS, INC.
Dated as of December 13, 2024

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.Definitions    1
2.    Certain Restrictions    8
2.1    Standstill    8
2.2    Waiver    9
2.3    Termination    9
3.    Restrictions on Dispositions    10
3.1    Lock-Up    10
3.2    Termination of Lock-Up    10
3.3    Effect of Prohibited Disposition    10
3.4    Joinder    11
4.    Voting Agreement    11
4.1    Voting of Securities    11
4.2    Quorum    11
5.    Board Composition    12
6.    Participation Rights    14
6.1    General    14
6.2    Procedures    14
6.3    Post-Issuance Notice    15
7.    Registration Rights    15
7.1    General    15
7.2    Shelf Registration    16
7.3    Demand Registrations    17
7.4    Piggyback Registration    18
7.5    Investor Obligations    19
7.6    Suspension; Delays    19
7.7    Company Obligations    20
7.8    Indemnification    21
8.    Other Agreements    24
8.1    Information Rights    24
8.2    Indebtedness    24
8.3    Requisite Approvals    24
9.    Miscellaneous    25
9.1    Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction    25
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9.2    Dispute Resolution    25
9.3    Waiver    25
9.4    Notices    25
9.5    Entire Agreement    25
9.6    Amendments    26
9.7    Interpretation    26
9.8    Severability    26
9.9    Assignment    26
9.10    Successors and Assigns    27
9.11    Counterparts    27
9.12    Fees and Expenses    27
9.13    Third Party Beneficiaries    27
9.14    Remedies    27
9.15    Specific Performance    27
9.16    Confidentiality    27
9.17    Further Assurances.    28
9.18    Termination    28
Exhibit A Notice Addresses    31
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INVESTOR AGREEMENT
THIS INVESTOR AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of December 13, 2024, by and between Astra AI Infra LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Investor”), and Penguin Solutions, Inc., an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability (the “Company”).
WHEREAS, the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 14, 2024, by and between SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (“SKT”) and the Company (the “Purchase Agreement”), provides for the issuance and sale by the Company to SKT, and the purchase by the SKT, of 200,000 Convertible Preferred Shares, par value US$0.03 per share, of the Company (the “Purchased Securities”);
WHEREAS, the rights set forth in this Agreement are without prejudice to the rights afforded to the Investor as a holder of the Purchased Securities under the protective provisions in the Certificate (as defined herein); and
WHEREAS, as a condition to consummating the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, the Investor and the Company have agreed upon certain rights and restrictions as set forth herein with respect to the Purchased Securities and other securities of the Company beneficially owned by the Investor, and it is a condition to the Closing (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) that this Agreement be executed and delivered by the Investor and the Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, and for other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.    Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a)    “Acceptance Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2(a).
(b)    “Acquisition Proposal” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(d).
(c)    “Activist Shareholder” shall have the meaning set forth in the Purchase Agreement.
(d) “Affiliate” shall mean, with respect to any Person, another Person that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such Person. A Person shall be deemed to control another Person if such Person possesses, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a Person shall be deemed to control another Person if any of the following conditions is met: (i) in the case of corporate entities, direct or indirect ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the stock or shares having the right to vote for the election of directors, and (ii) in the case of non-corporate entities, direct or indirect ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the equity interest with the power to direct the management and policies of such non-corporate entities. For the purposes of this Agreement, in no event shall the Investor or any of its Affiliates be deemed Affiliates of the Company or any of its Affiliates, nor shall the Company or any of its Affiliates be deemed Affiliates of the Investor or any of its Affiliates.
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(e)    “Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble, including all Exhibits attached hereto.
(f)    “Applicable Offering” shall mean an offering of Company Ordinary Shares for cash whether in connection with a public offering of Company Ordinary Shares by the Company, a public offering of Company Ordinary Shares by shareholders other than the Investor, or both, but excluding an offering relating solely to an employee benefit plan, including an offering registered on Form S-8 (or successor form), an offering relating to a transaction 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) or an offering on any Registration Statement form that does not permit secondary sales.
(g)    “Arbitration” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.2.
(h)    “Articles” shall mean the Third Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, adopted by special resolution passed on August 26, 2024 and effective as of October 15, 2024, as may be amended and/or restated from time to time.
(i)    “Award” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.2.
(j)    “beneficial owner,” “beneficially owns,” “beneficial ownership” and terms of similar import used in this Agreement shall, with respect to a Person, have the meaning set forth in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act.
(k)    “Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company.
(l)    “Board Qualifications” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(d).
(m)    “Business Combination” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(g).
(n)    “Business Day” shall mean a day on which commercial banking institutions in New York, New York; San Jose, California; Seoul, the Republic of Korea and the Cayman Islands are open for business.
(o)    “Certificate” shall mean that certain Certificate of Designation for the Purchased Securities.
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(p)    “Change of Control” shall mean, with respect to the Company, any of the following events: (i) any Person is or becomes the beneficial owner of a majority of the total voting power represented by all Company Ordinary Shares then issued and outstanding; (ii) the Company consolidates with or merges into another corporation or entity, or any corporation or entity consolidates with or merges into the Company, other than (A) 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 entity or any parent thereof) a majority of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity or any parent thereof outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation, or (B) a merger or consolidation effected to implement a recapitalization of the Company (or similar transaction) in which no Person becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of a majority of the total voting power of all Company Ordinary Shares or (iii) the Company conveys, transfers or leases all or substantially all of its assets to any Person other than a wholly-owned Affiliate of the Company.
(q)    “Closing Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Purchase Agreement.
(r)    “Company” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
(s)    “Company Ordinary Share” shall mean an ordinary share, US$0.03 par value per share, of the Company.
(t)    “Company Ordinary Share Equivalents” shall mean any options, warrants or other securities or rights convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, whether directly or following conversion into or exercise or exchange for other options, warrants or other securities or rights, Company Ordinary Shares.
(u)    “Competitor” shall have the meaning set forth in the Purchase Agreement.
(v)    “Conversion Shares” shall mean the Company Ordinary Shares issuable upon conversion of the Purchased Securities.
(w)    “Covered Person” shall mean each Holder whose Registrable Securities are or were covered by a Registration Statement or Prospectus, the officers, directors, general partners, managing members, managers, agents and employees of each of them, and each Person who controls each such Holder (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act).
(x)    “CPS” shall mean the convertible preferred shares, par value US$0.03 per share, of the Company.
(y)    “Credit Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.
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(z)    “Demand Registration Request” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.3.
(aa)    “Demand Registration Statement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.3.
(bb)    “Designated Holders” means the Investor and its Affiliates.
(cc)    “Director Conditions” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(d).
(dd)    “Director Period” shall mean the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date on which the Investor, SKT’s Subsidiaries, or SKT’s Affiliates together beneficially own Purchased Securities (and Company Ordinary Shares issued with respect thereto) representing less than five percent (5.0%) of the Company Ordinary Shares then issued and outstanding (calculated on a Fully-Diluted Basis).
(ee)    “Disposition” or “Dispose of” shall mean any (i) sale, sale of any option or contract to purchase, purchase of any option or contract to sell, grant of any option, right or warrant for the sale of, or other disposition of or transfer of any Company Ordinary Shares or any Company Ordinary Share Equivalents, including, without limitation, any “short sale” or similar arrangement, or (ii) hedge, swap or any other similar agreement or transaction that transfers, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, any of the economic consequence of ownership of Company Ordinary Shares, whether any such hedge, swap, agreement or transaction is to be settled by the issue or transfer of Company Ordinary Shares, other securities, in cash or otherwise; provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, a sale, transfer or other disposition of any Purchased Securities (and any Company Ordinary Shares issued with respect thereto) from the Investor or SKT (as applicable) to SKT, SKT’s Affiliates, the Investor or any Affiliates of the Investor shall not constitute a Disposition.
(ff)    “Dispute” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.2.
(gg)    “Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder.
(hh)    “Excluded Registration Statement” shall mean a (i) Demand Registration Statement, (ii) Shelf Registration Statement or (iii) registration (1) pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-8 (or other registration solely relating to an offering or sale to employees or directors of the Company pursuant to any employee stock or share plan or other employee benefit arrangement) (or successor form), (2) 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) or (3) in connection with any dividend or distribution reinvestment plan.
(ii) “Fully-Diluted Basis” shall mean, as of any time, the number of Company Ordinary Shares outstanding, together with all Company Ordinary Shares that the Company would be required to issue pursuant to any then-outstanding CPS and any vested in-the-money Company Ordinary Share Equivalent
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(jj)    “Governmental Authority” shall mean any court, agency, authority, department, or other instrumentality of any government or country or of any national, federal, state, provincial, regional, county, city or other political subdivision of any such government or country or any supranational organization of which any such country is a member.
(kk)    “Holder” or “Holders” shall mean, as applicable, the Investor, SKT or any Affiliates of the Investor or SKT that own Registrable Securities.
(ll)    “ICC Arbitration Rules” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.2.
(mm)    “Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.8(c).
(nn)    “Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.8(c).
(oo)    “Initial Lock-Up Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(a).
(pp)    “Investor” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
(qq)    “Investor Designee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(a).
(rr)    “Law” or “Laws” shall mean all laws, statutes, rules, regulations, orders, judgments, injunctions and/or ordinances of any Governmental Authority.
(ss)    “Lock-Up Terms” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(b).
(tt)    “Losses” shall mean any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs (including, without limitation, costs of preparation and reasonable attorneys’ fees and any legal or other fees or expenses incurred by such party in connection with any investigation or proceeding), expenses, judgments, fines, penalties, charges and amounts paid in settlement.
(uu)    “Modified Clause” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.8.
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(vv) “New Securities” shall mean any Company Ordinary Shares or Company Ordinary Share Equivalents, except for (a) Company Ordinary Shares or Company Ordinary Share Equivalents that are issued pursuant to the Company’s share option and incentive plans or other employee or director compensation plans; (b) Company Ordinary Shares or Company Ordinary Share Equivalents that are issued as a dividend or other distribution on outstanding shares or other equity securities of the Company; (c) Company Ordinary Shares or Company Ordinary Share Equivalents that are issued by reason of a subdivision or other reorganization or recapitalization of the Company; (d) Company Ordinary Shares or Company Ordinary Share Equivalents issued as consideration for the acquisition of any business or assets by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (including pursuant to the acquisition of another Person by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries by merger, purchase of substantially all of the assets); (e) Company Ordinary Shares or Company Ordinary Share Equivalents that are issued in a public offering or an offering pursuant to Rule 144A (or a successor rule) under the Securities Act and (f) the Participation Right Shares (for the avoidance of doubt, with respect to clauses (a) – (f), Company Ordinary Shares issued with respect to any Company Ordinary Share Equivalents shall not be deemed New Securities).
(ww)    “Non-Underwritten Shelf Take-Down” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(b).
(xx)    “Participation Right Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2(a).
(yy)    “Participation Right Shares” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
(zz)    “Participation Rights Persons” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
(aaa)    “Person” shall mean any individual, partnership, limited liability company, firm, corporation, company, trust, unincorporated organization, government or any department or agency thereof or other entity, as well as any syndicate or group that would be deemed to be a Person under Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act.
(bbb)    “Piggyback Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.4(a).
(ccc)    “Piggyback Registration” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.4(a).
(ddd)    “Piggyback Registration Statement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.4(a).
(eee)    “Piggyback Request” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.4(a).
(fff)    “Prospectus” shall mean, as applicable, the prospectus, as may be amended and/or supplemented, forming part of a Registration Statement.
(ggg)    “Purchase Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble, and shall include all Exhibits attached thereto.
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(hhh)    “Purchased Securities” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble, and shall be adjusted for (i) any share split, share dividend, share exchange, merger, consolidation or similar recapitalization and (ii) any Company Ordinary Shares issued as (or issuable upon the exercise of any warrant, right or other security that is issued as) a dividend or other distribution with respect to, or in exchange or in replacement of, the Purchased Securities.
(iii)    “registers,” “registered,” and “registration” refer to a registration effected by preparing and filing a Registration Statement or similar document in compliance with the Securities Act, and the declaration or ordering of effectiveness of such Registration Statement or document by the SEC.
(jjj)    “Registrable Securities” shall mean (x) the Conversion Shares, (y) any Company Ordinary Shares issued as a dividend or distribution on the Purchased Securities or any Conversion Shares, and (z) any other securities issued or issuable with respect to any of the foregoing by way of subdivision, share dividend, distribution, recapitalization, merger, exchange, replacement or similar event or otherwise; provided, however, that such shares shall cease to be Registrable Securities hereunder (i) if and when such Registrable Securities have been sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of pursuant to an effective registration statement registering the sale, transfer or other disposition of such Registrable Securities under the Securities Act, (ii) if and when such Registrable Securities have been sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of to a Third Party pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act or a successor rule (“Rule 144”) or (iii) the date when such Registrable Securities first become eligible for sale pursuant to Rule 144 without limitations on the volume or manner of sale.
(kkk)    “Registration Statement” shall mean a registration statement filed by the Company with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Act.
(lll)    “Representatives” shall mean, with respect to any Person, its officers, directors, principals, partners, managers, members, employees, consultants, agents, financial advisors, investment bankers, attorneys, accountants, potential debt and equity financing sources (excluding any co-investors), and other representatives. For the avoidance of doubt, potential debt and equity financing sources are Representatives, whether or not the Investor contacts any one of them before or after the Closing Date.
(mmm)    “Rule 144” shall have the meaning set forth in the definition of “Registrable Securities” above.
(nnn)    “SEC” shall mean the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
(ooo)    “Securities Act” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder.
(ppp)    “Shelf Effectiveness Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(a).
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(qqq)    “Shelf Registration Statement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(a).
(rrr)    “Shelf Take-Down” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(a).
(sss)    “Shelf Underwritten Offering” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(b).
(ttt)    “SKT” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
(uuu)    “Standstill Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.
(vvv)    “Subsidiary” shall mean, with respect to any Person, any other Person of which such Person (either alone or through or together with any other subsidiary) owns, directly or indirectly, fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding shares or other equity securities with the power to vote for the election of the board of directors or other governing body of such Person.
(www)    “Take-Down Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(b).
(xxx)    “Third Party” shall mean any Person other than the Investor or its Affiliates, or the Company or any of its Affiliates.
(yyy)    “Tribunal” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.2.
2.    Certain Restrictions.
2.1    Standstill. Unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 2.2, during the period (such period, the “Standstill Term”) commencing on the Closing Date and continuing until the later of (i) the first (1st) anniversary of the Closing Date and (ii) the date that is thirty (30) calendar days following the date on which no Investor Designee is serving on the Board, the Investor, SKT and their Subsidiaries shall not do any of the following, except as approved, invited or waived in writing by the Company or a majority of the Board (excluding the Investor Designee, if any), or as contemplated by this Agreement:
(a)    other than purchases of Participation Right Shares, directly or indirectly, acquire beneficial ownership of Company Ordinary Shares and/or Company Ordinary Share Equivalents and/or any instrument that gives the Investor the economic equivalent of ownership of an amount of Company Ordinary Shares, except that nothing in this Section 2.1(a) shall prevent or prohibit the Investor from investing in a fund with respect to which the Investor does not have or share decision-making authority over investment or divestment decisions;
(b)    make a tender offer, exchange offer or other offer to the public to acquire Company Ordinary Shares and/or Company Ordinary Share Equivalents;
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(c)    (i) seek to have called any meeting of the shareholders of the Company or propose any matter to be voted upon by the shareholders of the Company, or (ii) propose or nominate for election or appointment to the Board a person other than the Investor Designee whose nomination has not been approved by a majority of the Board (excluding the Investor Designee, if any);
(d)    encourage or support a tender offer, exchange offer or other offer to the public by any Third Party for Company Ordinary Shares and/or Company Ordinary Share Equivalents (if such offer or proposal would, if consummated, result in a Change of Control of the Company, such offer or proposal is referred to as an “Acquisition Proposal”);
(e)    solicit proxies or consents or become a “participant in a solicitation” (as defined in Regulation 14A under the Exchange Act) of proxies or consents with respect to voting of Company Ordinary Shares, other than a solicitation made by the Company or the majority of the Board (excluding the Investor Designee, if any);
(f)    deposit any Company Ordinary Shares and/or Company Ordinary Share Equivalents in a voting trust or subject any such securities to any arrangement or agreement with respect to the voting of such securities, including the granting of any proxy (other than a proxy solicited by the Company or the majority of the Board (excluding the Investor Designee, if any));
(g)    without the prior written consent of the Company or the majority of the Board (excluding the Investor Designee, if any) (i) publicly propose (x) any merger, consolidation, business combination, tender or exchange offer, purchase of the Company’s assets or businesses, or (y) any recapitalization, restructuring, liquidation or other extraordinary transaction with respect to the Company (a transaction described in clauses (x) and (y) that would result in a Change of Control, is referred to as a “Business Combination”) or (ii) take any action with respect to a potential Business Combination prior to the approval of such potential Business Combination by a majority of the Board (excluding the Investor Designee, if any) that would reasonably be expected to require the Company to make a public announcement regarding such potential Business Combination; or
(h)    act in concert with any Third Party to take any action, or make any public announcement regarding any action, set forth in clauses (a) through (g) above, or, directly or indirectly, form, join or in any way participate in a “group” (as such term is defined in Section 13d(3) of the Exchange Act) with a Third Party to take any action in clauses (a) through (g) above;
provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section 2.1 shall prevent, restrict, encumber, or limit in any manner: (A) the Investor or any of its Affiliates from making confidential, nonpublic proposals to the Board for a transaction involving a Business Combination or Acquisition Proposal, the discussions of which would not reasonably be expected to require a public disclosure; (B) the Investor Designee from performing its duties as a member of the Board; (C) the Investor or any of its Affiliates from exercising their respective rights, performing their respective obligations or otherwise consummating the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Purchase Agreement, in each case, in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; or (D) nonpublic discussions or communications among the Investor, its Affiliates and their counsel and other Representatives.
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2.2    Waiver. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, upon request by Investor that Section 2.1(a) be waived, the Investor and the Company shall discuss in good faith whether such request shall be granted.
2.3    Termination of Standstill. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Standstill Term shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
(a)    a material breach by the Company of this Agreement or the terms of the Purchased Securities which has not been cured (if curable) within 30 days of the Company’s receipt of written notice of such material breach;
(b)    a Change of Control; or
(c)    the filing by the Company of a Schedule 14D-9 (or successor form of Tender Offer Solicitation/Recommendation Statement under Rule 14d-9 of the Exchange Act) recommending that shareholders accept any such offer.
3.    Restrictions on Dispositions.
3.1    Lock-Up.
(a)    Unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 3.2, during the period commencing on the Closing Date and continuing until the first (1st) anniversary of the Closing Date (such period, the “Initial Lock-Up Term”), no Designated Holder holding Purchased Securities shall, except with the prior consent of a majority of the Board (excluding the Investor Designee, if any):
i.    Dispose of any of the Purchased Securities or any other Company Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by it as of the date of this Agreement, together with any Company Ordinary Shares issued in respect thereof as a result of any share split, share dividend, share exchange, merger, consolidation or similar recapitalization; or
ii.    Dispose of any Company Ordinary Shares issued in exchange or in replacement of the Company Ordinary Shares described in clause (a) above.
(b) During the period commencing as of the Closing Date and continuing until the second (2nd) anniversary of the Closing Date (such period, together with the Initial Lock-Up Term, the “Lock-Up Terms”), no Designated Holder holding the Purchased Securities shall, except with the prior consent of a majority of the Board (excluding the Investor Designee, if any), Dispose of any Company Ordinary Shares issued with respect to any Purchased Securities representing more than 5% of the issued and outstanding Company Ordinary Shares (calculated on a Fully-Diluted Basis) to any Competitors or Activist Shareholders.
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(c)    At any time before the termination or expiration of this Agreement, no Designated Holder holding the Purchased Securities shall, except with the prior consent of a majority of the Board (excluding the Investor Designee, if any), Dispose of any Purchased Securities to any Competitors or Activist Shareholders.
3.2    Termination of Lock-Up. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Lock-Up Terms shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
(a)    a material breach by the Company of this Agreement or the terms of the Purchased Securities which has not been cured (if curable) within 30 days of the Company’s receipt of written notice of such material breach;
(b)    a Change of Control; or
(c)    the Company files a Schedule 14D-9 (or successor form of Tender Offer Solicitation/Recommendation Statement under Rule 14d-9 of the Exchange Act) recommending that shareholders accept any such offer.
3.3    Effect of Prohibited Disposition. If any Disposition is made or attempted to be made contrary to the provisions of Section 3 of this Agreement, (a) such purported Disposition shall be void ab initio, (b) the Company shall have, in addition to all other legal or equitable remedies that it may have, the right to injunctive relief and specific performance to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, and (c) the Company shall have the right to refuse to recognize the transferee in such a Disposition as a shareholder for any purpose.
3.4    Joinder. No Disposition of Purchased Securities in compliance with this Agreement shall be enforceable or binding upon the Company unless the recipient of any such Purchased Securities shall have delivered a duly executed written agreement of the recipient, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Company, to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement (which may be accomplished by a joinder to this Agreement) as fully as if the recipient were an initial signatory hereto.
4.    Voting Agreement. Without prejudice to any Designated Holder’s rights as a holder of the Purchased Securities under the protective provisions of the Certificate:
4.1    Voting of Securities.
(a) From the Closing Date until termination or expiration of the Standstill Term, in any vote or action by written consent or written resolution of the shareholders of the Company (including, without limitation, with respect to the election of directors), each Designated Holder holding the Purchased Securities shall vote or execute a written consent or written resolution with respect to all voting securities of the Company as to which it is entitled to vote or execute a written consent or written resolution in accordance with the recommendation of a majority of the Board.
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(b)    So long as the Purchased Securities remain issued and outstanding, in the event that the holders of the Purchased Securities are entitled to vote as a separate class under applicable Law on a matter that does not require the prior written consent of the holders of at least 2/3 of the then outstanding Convertible Preferred Shares (as defined in the Certificate) pursuant to Section 3.2.1 of the Certificate or of Designated Holders pursuant to Section 3.2.2 of the Certificate, each Designated Holder holding the Purchased Securities shall vote or execute a written consent or written resolution with respect to all Purchased Securities voting on such matter in accordance with the recommendation of a majority of the Board. This Section 4.1(b) shall not apply to any holders of the Purchased Securities that are not Designated Holders.
4.2    Quorum. In furtherance of Section 4.1, the Investor shall be present in person or represented by proxy at all meetings of shareholders to the extent necessary so that all voting securities of the Company as to which they are entitled to vote shall be counted as present for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum at such meeting.
5.    Board Composition.
(a)    During the Director Period, the Designated Holders holding the Purchased Securities (acting together) may nominate one director if the total number of directors of the Company is eleven or less, and two directors if the total number of directors of the Company is twelve or more, to be elected or appointed to the Board (any such director, an “Investor Designee”); provided, however, that any Investor Designee must meet the Board Qualifications and be reasonably acceptable to the Board at the time of his or her designation. During the Director Period, at each meeting of the Company’s Members (as defined in the Articles) at which the appointment of directors is to be considered, the Board shall nominate the individual serving as such Investor Designee (or any individual subsequently designated by such Designated Holders to serve as the Investor Designee) for appointment or re-appointment, as the case may be, as a director, and use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Investor Designee to be appointed or re-appointed, including providing the same level of support as is provided for other nominees. The Company shall use reasonable best efforts to cause each Investor Designee to be appointed to the Board (including voting all unrestricted proxies in favor of the election of such Investor Designee and including recommending approval of such Investor Designee’s appointment to the Board) and shall not take any action designed to diminish the prospects of such Investor Designee(s) of being appointed to the Board. At each subsequent re-appointment of an Investor Designee, such Investor Designee shall be assigned to a class with a full term of three (3) years. During the Director Period, the Board or the Company will not decrease the size of the Board if such decrease would require the resignation of the Investor Designee. The Investor’s rights pursuant to this Section 5 with respect to the Investor Designee shall not be transferable to any Third Party without the Company’s prior written consent.
(b) Subject to any fiduciary obligations under applicable Law and the terms of this Section 5, effective as of the Closing Date, the Board will appoint the Investor Designee as a Class II director of the Company for a term expiring at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders or upon such Investor Designee’s earlier death, disability, resignation, vacation of office or removal (including removal by operation of Law).
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(c)    At the end of the Director Period, the Investor shall cause the Investor Designee to tender to the Board, as soon as practicable and in any event within five (5) days following the end of the Director Period, his or her resignation from the Board.
(d)    As a condition to any appointment or nomination for appointment to the Board, each Investor Designee shall (i) meet the qualifications required of all directors of the Company by the Company’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “NCG Committee”) and the Board (the “Board Qualifications”), (ii) meet the qualifications mandated by applicable Law, (iii) agree, in writing, to be bound by the terms and conditions of all of the Company’s policies applicable to its directors, to the extent required by the Company to be entered into by all directors, (iv) make such acknowledgements and enter into such agreements as the Company requires of all directors, including, without limitation, with respect to confidentiality, the Company’s code of ethics, insider trading policy and Section 16 reporting procedures, and (v) be able to dedicate sufficient time and resources for the diligent performance of the duties reasonably required of a member of the Board (the “Director Conditions”). The NCG Committee and the Board shall determine whether the Investor Designee has met the Board Qualifications in their reasonable and good faith discretion, applied in the same manner as the NCG Committee and the Board would consider any candidate for Board membership; provided, that, the Investor Designee may, if the Investor so desires, be an officer, director or employee of the Investor or its Affiliates. The Board or the NCG Committee will evaluate the Investor Designee for potential roles on the committees of the Board, consistent with evaluations of other directors for such positions and subject to applicable Law and the listing rules and requirements of the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
(e)    If an Investor Designee resigns from the Board, is removed as a director of the Company in accordance with the Articles, or refuses or is unable to serve or fulfill his or her duties as a director because of death or disability, or otherwise vacates their office as a director in accordance with Article 24.1 (Disqualification of Directors) of the Articles, in each case prior to the expiration of the Director Period, the Designated Holders holding Purchased Securities (acting together) shall have the right to select a replacement Investor Designee, reasonably acceptable to the Board and subject to compliance with the Director Conditions, and shall provide the Company with the name of and relevant background information for such replacement Investor Designee. Subject to the terms of this Section 5, within twenty (20) days following receipt of such information and compliance with the Director Conditions, the Board will appoint such replacement Investor Designee to the Board to replace the departing Investor Designee to serve the remaining term of the departing Investor Designee, and the replacement Investor Designee shall be considered an Investor Designee for all purposes of this Section 5.
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(f) All confidential or proprietary information and data relating to the Company and its Affiliates provided by the Company to the Investor Designee shall be deemed confidential information and will be kept confidential and not disclosed to any Person outside of the Company. Notwithstanding the confidentiality obligations set forth in Section 5(d) and the foregoing, and subject to Section 9.16, the Investor Designee shall be permitted to disclose such confidential information to the executive officers and members of the board of directors (or equivalent governing body) of Investor and its Subsidiaries and their advisers (such as legal counsel) having a duty of confidentiality to the Investor, provided (i) such disclosure is made on a need-to-know basis solely for the purposes of, and to the extent necessary to, monitor and make decisions regarding the Investor’s investment in the Company, and (ii) that the Investor (and the SVP, as applicable) will be liable for any breach by any of such Persons of the confidentiality obligations applicable to the Investor Designee. Upon the resignation or removal of the Investor Designee from the Board and written request (including via email) from the Company, such Investor Designee shall either promptly (x) destroy all confidential information of the Company that he or she received in his or her capacity as a director in his or her possession or control and any copies thereof or (y) return to the Company all confidential information of the Company that he or she received in his or her capacity as a director in his or her possession or control and any copies thereof (but the Investor Designee need not purge electronic archives and backups created pursuant to bona fide document retention policies), and, in either case, confirm in writing (which may be via email) to the Company that all such material has been destroyed or returned, as applicable, in compliance with this Section 5.
(g)    If any Investor Designee is an employee of, or otherwise compensated by, the Investor or any of its Affiliates, such Investor Designee shall not be entitled to any compensation from the Company in connection with his or her role as a director or service on the Board or any committee. The Investor Designee will be entitled to reimbursement from the Company of out of pocket expenses in connection with his or her role as a director consistent with other directors on the Board.
(h)    Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, if the Board (or any committee thereof) considers (i) a proposed contract, transaction or other arrangement between the Investor or any of its Affiliates, on the one hand, and the Company or any of its Affiliates, on the other hand, (ii) the enforcement or waiver of the rights of the Company or any of its Affiliates under any agreement between the Investor or any of its Affiliates, on the one hand, and the Company or any of its Affiliates, on the other hand, or (iii) a matter which the Board determines in good faith presents an actual or potential conflict of interest for the Investor Designee, then the Investor Designee will, if directed by the chairperson of the Board or the remaining directors, be excluded from participation in such Board or committee meeting (or portion thereof, as applicable) at which such matters are to be discussed, and the Investor Designee will not be entitled to receive copies of the materials or other documents relating to such matter or meeting (or portion thereof, as applicable).
(i)    The Company shall add each Investor Designee as a beneficiary to the Company’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy effective from the Closing Date (or such date as such Investor Designee is appointed pursuant to this Section 5) and shall provide all other contractual or insurance director liability or indemnification coverage provided to other members of the Board.
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6.    Participation Rights.
6.1    General. After the Closing Date and until the termination of this Agreement, if the Company proposes to issue any New Securities, the Investor, SKT or any of their Affiliates that own Purchased Securities (the “Participation Rights Persons”) shall have the right to purchase up to such number of New Securities as required to maintain its ownership on a Fully-Diluted Basis as at immediately prior to the issuance of such New Securities, on the same terms and conditions that are applicable to the issuance of such New Securities (to the extent applicable), and at a price per share or security equal to the price paid by the purchaser(s) in such issuance of New Securities (such shares, the “Participation Right Shares”).
6.2    Procedures.
(a)    After the Closing Date, in the event that the Company proposes to issue any New Securities, it shall, prior to such issuance of New Securities, deliver a written notice to the Investor and, as applicable, each Participation Rights Person (a “Participation Right Notice”) at least fifteen (15) Business Days before such issuance, stating (a) the Company’s intention to issue New Securities; (b) the amount and type of New Securities that the Company proposes to issue, and correspondingly, the number of Participation Right Shares that the Investor is entitled to purchase and (c) the material terms and conditions of the proposed issuance, including without limitation, the price of such New Securities (or (i) if such price is not clearly identifiable, such effective price per share as is reasonably determined by the Company in good faith or (ii) in the case of issuance of restricted shares, the fair market value of such restricted shares as determined by the Company in the ordinary course in connection with such issuance). Within fifteen (15) Business Days following the receipt of the Participation Right Notice, such Participation Rights Person may, by delivery of a written notice of acceptance to the Company (the “Acceptance Notice”), elect to purchase all, or any portion, of the Participation Right Shares that such Participation Rights Person is entitled to purchase for the price indicated in the Participation Right Notice. The failure to so respond in writing within such fifteen (15) Business Day period by a Participation Rights Person shall constitute a waiver of its rights under this Section 7 with respect to the purchase of such New Securities, but shall not affect its rights with respect to any future issuances of New Securities.
(b)    Upon the Company’s issuance of any Participation Right Shares, such Participation Right Shares shall be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, duly authorized by all necessary corporate action of the Company.
6.3    Post-Issuance Notice. To the extent that any delay that would reasonably be expected to occur as a result of the Company’s compliance with Section 6.1 or Section 6.2 would, in the good faith determination of the Board, materially adversely affect the Company, the Company may proceed with an issuance of New Securities prior to having complied with the provisions of Section 6.1 or Section 6.2; provided that the Company shall:
(a)    provide to the Investor prompt notice of such issuance and the Participation Right Notice described in Section 6.2 in which the actual price per share of such New Securities shall be set forth; and
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(b)    offer to issue to the Investor such number of New Securities as may be requested by the Investor (not to exceed an amount equal to (i) the number of Participation Right Shares that the Investor would have been entitled to pursuant to Section 6.2 plus (ii) a number of additional securities sufficient to permit the Investor to acquire, in total, the same percentage of the aggregate number of all securities included in the relevant issuances effected pursuant to this Section 6.3 as the Investor would have been entitled to acquire had the Company proceeded with the relevant issuances under Section 6.2 rather than pursuant to this Section 6.3) on the same terms and conditions with respect to such securities as the subscribers in the issuance received as described in the Participation Right Notice; and
(c)    keep such offer open for a fifteen (15) Business Day period, during which period, the Investor may accept such offer by sending an Acceptance Notice to the Company committing to purchase such New Securities.
7.    Registration Rights.
7.1     General.
(a)    Any Conversion Shares will be issued in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act (by reason of Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act) and therefore may not be re-offered or resold other than in conformity with the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such other applicable rules and regulations or pursuant to an exemption therefrom. The Conversion Shares will be “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Securities Act and may not be offered, sold, pledged, assigned or otherwise transferred unless (i) a registration statement with respect thereto is effective under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws or (ii) an exemption from such registration exists and either the Company receives an opinion of counsel to the holder of such securities, which counsel and opinion are reasonably satisfactory to the Company, that such securities may be offered, sold, pledged, assigned or transferred in the manner contemplated without an effective registration statement under the Securities Act or applicable state securities laws. Any Conversion Shares issued may, if certificated, bear an appropriate legend (or if held in book-entry form, will be noted) with respect to such restrictions.
(b)    The Company agrees that (i) at the time any Registration Statement and any amendments thereto become effective, such Registration Statement and any amendments thereto will conform in all material respects to the requirements of the Securities Act and will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading and (ii) any Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto at the time such Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto is filed will conform in all material respects to the requirements of the Securities Act and will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
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(c)    If a requested registration pursuant to this Section 7 involves an underwritten offering, the investment banker(s) and manager(s) and lead investment banker(s) and manager(s) to administer the offering shall be chosen by the Investor; provided that, if a Holder other than the Investor will sell at least 50% of the Registrable Securities proposed to be sold in such offering and the Investor is not participating in such offering, the investment banker(s) and manager(s) and lead investment banker(s) and managers shall be chosen by such other Holder, in each case subject to the reasonable approval of the Company (not to be unreasonably delayed or withheld).
7.2    Shelf Registration.
(a)    No later than nine months from the Closing Date, the Company shall file with the SEC, and use commercially reasonable efforts to cause to be declared effective as soon as reasonably practicable after filing (in no event later than the expiration of the Initial Lock-Up Term), a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 or, if Form S-3 is not available to the Company, another appropriate form (including any amendments or supplements, the “Shelf Registration Statement”) and the prospectus (including any amendments or supplements) forming part of the Shelf Registration Statement in compliance with Rule 415 under the Securities Act covering the resale on a continuous basis of all of the Registrable Securities from time to time after the effectiveness of such Shelf Registration Statement by and pursuant to any method or combination of methods legally available to the Holders (including, without limitation, a direct sale to purchasers, a sale to or through brokers, dealers or agents, block trades, derivative transactions with third parties). Such Shelf Registration Statement shall be an “automatic resale registration statement” as defined pursuant to Rule 462(e) if the Company so qualifies, and to the extent the Company does not so qualify, the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to have the Shelf Registration Statement declared effective under the Securities Act as soon as reasonably practicable after such Shelf Registration Statement is filed with the SEC. The Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement from once it is declared effective until the earlier of the date that (i) all of the Registrable Securities have been sold pursuant to such Registration Statement or (ii) such Registrable Securities cease to be Registrable Securities (such period, the “Shelf Effectiveness Period”).
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(b) At any time that a Shelf Registration Statement covering Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 7.2 is effective, the Investor may deliver a written notice to the Company (a “Take-Down Notice”) stating that it intends to effect an underwritten offering (a “Shelf Underwritten Offering”) or other non-underwritten sale (a “Non-Underwritten Shelf Take-Down”, and either such or a Shelf Underwritten Offering, a “Shelf Take-Down”) of all or part of its Registrable Securities on the Shelf Registration Statement. As promptly as practicable thereafter receipt of such Take-Down Notice, the Company shall amend or supplement the Shelf Registration Statement as may be necessary in order to enable such Registrable Securities to be distributed pursuant to the Shelf Take-Down. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Investor shall be entitled to deliver an unlimited number of Take-Down Notices to effect a Non-Underwritten Shelf Take-Down with respect to the Registrable Securities held by it in addition to the other registration rights provided in this Section 7.2. In connection with any Shelf Underwritten Offering, but subject in all respects to this Section 7.2, should the underwriter advise the Company (who shall notify the participating Holders) in its reasonable opinion that the total number or dollar amount of Registrable Securities proposed to be sold in such offering is such as to adversely affect the marketability of such offering (including an adverse effect on the per-share offering price), the underwriter may limit the number of shares which would otherwise be included in such Shelf Underwritten Offering in the same manner as described in Section 7.3 with respect to a limitation of shares to be included in a registration. No Holder may participate in any Shelf Underwritten Offering under this Section 7.2(b) unless such Holder (i) agrees to sell the Registrable Securities it desires to include in the Shelf Underwritten Offering on the basis provided in any underwriting arrangements in customary form and (ii) completes and executes all questionnaires, powers of attorney, indemnities, underwriting agreements and other documents reasonably required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements. The Company shall have no obligation to effect a Shelf Underwritten Offering under this Section 7.2(b) on behalf of the Holders of Registrable Securities electing to participate in such offering unless the expected gross proceeds from such offering exceed $30,000,000. Additionally, in no event shall the Company be required to engage in more than two (2) such Shelf Underwritten Offerings in any twelve (12) month period.
7.3 Demand Registrations. Following the termination of the Initial Lock-Up Term, if a Shelf Registration Statement covering Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 7.2 is not effective (other than as permitted in accordance with this Section 7), any Holder may request in writing that all or part of the Registrable Securities held by them shall be registered under the Securities Act (a “Demand Registration Request,” and such Registration Statement, a “Demand Registration Statement”). As promptly as practicable and no later than twenty (20) Business Days after receipt of such Demand Registration Request, the Company shall register all Registrable Securities that have been requested to be registered in the Demand Registration Request. The Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of the Registration Statement filed pursuant to this Section 7.3 from once it is declared effective until the earlier of the date that (i) all of the Registrable Securities have been sold pursuant to such Registration Statement or (ii) such Registrable Securities cease to be Registrable Securities. If Form S-3 is available to the Company, the Company shall not be required to effect more than two (2) registrations in any twelve (12) month period under this Section 7.3, and if Form S-3 is not available to the Company, the Company shall not be required to effect more than one (1) registration in any twelve (12) month period under this Section 7.3. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not have an obligation to file a Demand Registration Statement unless (i) if Form S-3 is available to the Company, the Demand Registration Request relates to Registrable Securities having an expected market value of at least $30,000,000, and (ii) if Form S-3 is not available to the Company, the Demand Registration Request relates to Registrable Securities having an expected market value of at least $75,000,000. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 7.3, if the managing underwriter advises the Holders, as applicable, in writing that marketing factors require a limitation on the dollar amount or the number of shares to be underwritten, then the amount of Registrable Securities proposed to be registered shall be reduced appropriately; provided that, in any event, all Registrable Securities held by the Investors and which are requested to be included must be included in such registration prior to any other shares of the Company, including shares held by persons other than the Investors. The Company shall not register securities for sale for its own account in any registration requested pursuant to this Section 7.3 unless permitted to do so by the written consent of the participating Holders.
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7.4    Piggyback Registration
(a)    General. Following the termination of the Initial Lock-Up Term, if, at any time, the Company proposes to file a registration statement, other than an Excluded Registration Statement, for an Applicable Offering (such registration statement, a “Piggyback Registration Statement,” and such registration, a “Piggyback Registration”), and a Shelf Registration Statement covering Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 7.2 is not effective (other than as permitted in accordance with this Section 7), the Company shall give each Holder, written notice (the “Piggyback Notice”) of the Company’s intention to file a Piggyback Registration Statement reasonably in advance of (and in any event at least ten (10) Business Days before) the anticipated filing date of such Piggyback Registration Statement. The Piggyback Notice shall offer the Holder the opportunity to include for registration in such Piggyback Registration Statement the number of Registrable Securities as such Holder may request in its sole discretion (a “Piggyback Request”). Subject to Section 7.4(b), the Company shall include in each such Piggyback Registration such Registrable Securities for which the Company has received the Piggyback Request within five (5) Business Days after mailing of the Piggyback Notice. If such Holder decides not to include all of its Registrable Securities in any Registration Statement thereafter filed by the Company, such party shall nevertheless continue to have the right to include any Registrable Securities in any subsequent registration statement or registration statements as may be filed by the Company with respect to offerings of Company Ordinary Shares, all upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to effect the registration under the Securities Act of all Registrable Securities which the Company has been so requested to register pursuant to the Investor’s written request, to the extent required to permit the disposition of the Registrable Securities so requested to be registered.
(b) Underwriting. If any of the securities to be offered or sold pursuant to the registration giving rise to the rights under this Section 7.4 are to be sold in an underwritten offering, the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to cause the managing underwriter or underwriters of the proposed underwritten offering to permit the Holders who have timely submitted a Piggyback Request in connection with such offering to include in such offering all Registrable Securities included in such Holder’s Piggyback Request on the same terms and subject to the same conditions as any other shares of capital stock, if any, of the Company included in the offering. If the managing underwriter(s) advise(s) the Company that in its or their reasonable opinion the number of securities requested to be included in such offering exceeds the number which can be sold without adversely affecting the marketability of such offering (including an adverse effect on the per-share offering price), the Company will include in such registration or Prospectus only such number of securities that in the reasonable opinion of such underwriter(s) can be sold without adversely affecting the marketability of the offering (including an adverse effect on the per-share offering price), which securities will be so included in the following order of priority: (i) first, the Company Ordinary Shares and other securities the Company proposes to sell, (ii) second, the Registrable Securities of the Holders who have requested inclusion of Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 7.4, pro rata on the basis of the aggregate number of such securities or shares owned by each such person, or as such Holders may otherwise agree, and (iii) third, any other securities of the Company that have been requested to be so included, subject to the terms of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Company shall select the investment banking firm or firms to act as the lead underwriter or underwriters in connection with an underwritten offering made pursuant to this Section 7.4. No Holder may participate in any underwritten registration under this Section 7.4 unless such Holder (i) agrees to sell the Registrable Securities it desires to have covered by the underwritten offering on the basis provided in any underwriting arrangements in customary form and (ii) completes and executes all questionnaires, powers of attorney, indemnities, underwriting agreements and other documents reasonably required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements.
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7.5    Investor Obligations. As a condition to its obligations under Sections 7.2 through 7.4, the Company may require the Investor as to which any registration is being effected to (i) furnish the Company with such information regarding such Person that is necessary to satisfy the disclosure requirements relating to the registration and the distribution of such securities under the Securities Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder as the Company may from time to time reasonably request in writing, including a properly completed and executed selling holder questionnaire, and (ii) promptly notify the Company in writing of any changes in the information set forth in the applicable selling holder questionnaire after it is prepared regarding the Investor. The Company’s obligation to file any Registration Statement and the Prospectus under this Section 7 shall be subject to the receipt by the Company from the Investor a properly completed and customary selling holder questionnaire. None of the information supplied (or to be supplied) by or on behalf of the Investor for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus will, at the time the Registration Statement is declared effective under the Securities Act (or with respect to any post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, at the time such post-effective amendments or supplements become effective under the Securities Act), contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.
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7.6 Suspension; Delays. The Company shall have the right at any time, upon written notice (with immediate effect) to the Holders, to (i) delay the filing of any Registration Statement or a request for acceleration of the effective date for the shortest period of time reasonably possible or (ii) suspend any Registration Statement after effectiveness and require that the Investor immediately cease sales of shares pursuant to any Registration Statement in the event that (A) the Company is or may be in possession of material non-public information, the failure of which to disclose in such Registration Statement, in the good faith judgment of the Company would reasonably be expected to result in a violation of securities laws, (B) there is a material contemplated financing, acquisition, disposition, corporate reorganization, merger, or other similar transaction or other material event or circumstance affecting the Company or its securities, or (C) any other event occurs that makes any statement of a material fact made in such Registration Statement, including any document incorporated by reference therein, untrue or that requires the making of any additions or changes in such Registration Statement in order to make the statements therein (in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading; provided, however, that the Company may not delay the filing or effectiveness of any Registration Statement for more than forty five (45) consecutive calendar days, or suspend the use of any Registration Statement for more than ninety (90) total calendar days, in each case during any twelve (12)-month period; provided, however, that the Company may not delay the filing or effectiveness of, or suspend the use of, all Registration Statements more than twice in any twelve (12)-month period and, provided further, if an event described in clause (C) above has occurred, the Company shall promptly use commercially reasonable efforts, including amending such Registration Statement or document incorporated by reference therein, in order to make the statements in such Registration Statement (in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading. If the Company suspends any Registration Statement and requires any Holder to cease sales of shares pursuant to this Section 7.6, the Company shall, as promptly as reasonably practicable following the termination of the circumstance which entitled the Company to do so, take such actions as may be reasonably necessary to file or reinstate the effectiveness of such Registration Statement and give prompt written notice to the Investor authorizing them to resume sales pursuant to such Registration Statement. If as a result thereof the Prospectus included in any Registration Statement has been amended to comply with the requirements of the Securities Act, the Company shall enclose such revised Prospectus with the notice to any participating Holder given pursuant to this Section 7.6, and such Holder shall make no offers or sales of shares pursuant to such Registration Statement other than by means of such revised Prospectus.
7.7    Company Obligations. The Company shall:
(a)    provide written notice to the Investor within three Business Days of the issuance by the SEC of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of any Registration Statement or the initiation of any proceedings for such purpose;
(b)    use its reasonable best efforts to obtain the withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of any Registration Statement as promptly as reasonably practicable;
(c)    pay all registration fees under the Securities Act, all printing expenses and all fees and disbursements of legal counsel for both the Company and the Holders (provided that the fees and disbursements of legal counsel for the Holders to be reimbursed hereunder shall not exceed $25,000 per Shelf Registration Statement, Shelf Underwritten Offering, Demand Registration Statement or Piggyback Registration), the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and any other persons retained by the Company, and any other expenses incurred by the Company, in connection with the performance of the Company’s obligations under this Section 7;
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(d) use its commercially reasonable efforts, upon request of the Investor, to, subject to compliance with applicable securities laws and receipt from the Investor by the Company and the transfer agent of customary representations and other customary documentation reasonably acceptable to the Company and the transfer agent in connection therewith, (A) cause the removal of the restrictive legends from any Registrable Securities being sold under any Registration Statement or pursuant to Rule 144 at the time of such sale of any Registrable Securities and (B) cause its legal counsel to deliver an opinion, if necessary, to the transfer agent for the Company in connection with the removal of such restrictive legends; and
(e)    refrain from granting any demand or piggyback registration rights that are senior to, inconsistent or pari passu with or otherwise conflict with, or adversely affect, the rights granted to the Holders hereunder to any shareholder or any other Person without the prior written consent of the Holders.
7.8    Indemnification.
(a)    Indemnification by the Company. The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by law, each Covered Person from and against any and all Losses, as incurred, arising out of or based upon any untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement, Prospectus, free writing Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any document incorporated by reference therein incident to any such registration, qualification, or compliance, or based on any omission (or alleged omission) to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or any violation by the Company of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, any state securities law, or any rule or regulation thereunder applicable to the Company and will (without limitation of the preceding portions of this Section 7.8(a)) reimburse each such Covered Person for any legal and any other expenses reasonably incurred in connection with investigating and defending or settling any such Loss, provided that the Company will not be liable in any such case to the extent that any such Loss arises out of or is based on any untrue statement or omission by such Covered Person related to such Covered Person or its Affiliates (other than the Company or any of its subsidiaries), but only to the extent, that such untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) or omission (or alleged omission) is made in such Registration Statement, Prospectus, free writing Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any document incorporated by reference therein, in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by such Covered Person with respect to such Covered Person for use therein. It is agreed that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 7.8(a) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such Loss or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Company (which consent shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld), provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 7.8(a) shall apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Loss or action even if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Company if the Company does not timely reply to a request for its consent. For the avoidance of doubt, a person (and its officers, directors, general partners, managing members, agents, employees and control persons as described above) that ceases to be a Holder will be entitled to indemnification in connection with Losses incurred as described above in such person’s capacity as a Holder.
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(b)    Indemnification by the Holders of Registrable Securities. Each Holder, severally and not jointly with any other Holders of Registrable Securities, shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company, its directors, officers, agents, employees and each Person who controls the Company (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act and Section 20 of the Exchange Act), from and against any and all Losses, as incurred, arising out of or based upon any untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement, Prospectus, free writing Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any omission (or alleged omission) to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and will (without limitation of the foregoing portions of this Section 7.8(b)) reimburse the Company, its directors, officers, agents, employees and controlling persons for any legal or any other expenses reasonably incurred in connection with investigating or defending any such Loss, in each case to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) or omission (or alleged omission) is made in such Registration Statement, Prospectus, free writing Prospectus, or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by such Holder with respect to such Holder for inclusion in such Registration Statement, Prospectus, free writing Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any document incorporated by reference therein or in the information conveyed by the Company or its representatives to a purchaser at the time of sale to such purchaser; provided, however, that the obligations of such Holder hereunder shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such Losses (or actions in respect thereof) if such settlement is effected without the consent of such Holder (which consent shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld); and provided, further, that the liability of such Holder of Registrable Securities shall be individual, not joint and several, for each Holder of Registrable Securities and shall be limited to the net proceeds received by such selling Holder from the sale of Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement, Prospectus, free writing Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto.
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(c) Conduct of Indemnification Proceedings. If any Person shall be entitled to indemnity hereunder (an “Indemnified Party”), such Indemnified Party shall give prompt notice to the party from which such indemnity is sought (the “Indemnifying Party”) of any claim or of the commencement of any proceeding with respect to which such Indemnified Party seeks indemnification or contribution pursuant hereto; provided, however, that the delay or failure to so notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from any obligation or liability except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party has been materially prejudiced by such delay or failure. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right, exercisable by giving written notice to an Indemnified Party promptly after the receipt of written notice from such Indemnified Party of such claim or proceeding, to, unless in the Indemnified Party’s reasonable judgment a conflict of interest between such indemnified and indemnifying parties may exist in respect of such claim, assume, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, the defense of any such claim or proceeding, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party; provided, however, that an Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such claim or proceeding and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnified Party unless: (i) the Indemnifying Party agrees to pay such fees and expenses or (ii) the Indemnifying Party fails promptly to assume, or in the event of a conflict of interest cannot assume, the defense of such claim or proceeding or fails to employ counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party; in which case the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ counsel and to assume the defense of such claim or proceeding at the Indemnifying Party’s expense; provided, further, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall not, in connection with any one such claim or proceeding or separate but substantially similar or related claims or proceedings in the same jurisdiction, arising out of the same general allegations or circumstances, be liable for the fees and expenses of more than one firm of attorneys (together with appropriate local counsel) at any time for all of the Indemnified Parties, or for fees and expenses that are not reasonable. Whether or not such defense is assumed by the Indemnifying Party, such Indemnifying Party will not be subject to any liability for any settlement made without its consent (but such consent will not be unreasonably delayed or withheld). Without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall not consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement that (x) does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such Indemnified Party of a release, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, from all liability in respect of such claim or litigation for which such Indemnified Party would be entitled to indemnification hereunder or (y) involves the imposition of equitable remedies or the imposition of any obligations on the Indemnified Party or adversely affects such Indemnified Party other than as a result of financial obligations for which such Indemnified Party would be entitled to indemnification hereunder.
(d) Contribution. If the indemnification provided for in this Section 7.8 is unavailable to an Indemnified Party in respect of any Losses (other than in accordance with its terms), then each applicable Indemnifying Party, in lieu of indemnifying such Indemnified Party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party as a result of such Losses, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party, on the one hand, and such Indemnified Party, on the other hand, in connection with the actions, statements or omissions that resulted in such Losses as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of such Indemnifying Party, on the one hand, and Indemnified Party, on the other hand, 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, has been made (or omitted) by, or relates to information supplied by, such Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent any such action, statement or omission. The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 7.8(d) were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation that does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 7.8(d), an Indemnifying Party that is a selling Holder of Registrable Securities shall not be required to contribute any amount in excess of the net proceeds to such Holder from the Registrable Securities sold pursuant to the Registration Statement which gives rise to such obligation to contribute. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any Person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that the provisions on indemnification and contribution contained in the underwriting agreement entered into in connection with the underwritten offering are more favorable to the Holders than the foregoing provisions, the provisions in the underwriting agreement shall control. The obligations of any Holder to provide contribution pursuant to this Section 7.8(d) are several and not joint.
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(e)    Non-Exclusivity; Survival. The obligations of the parties under this Section 7.8 shall be in addition to any liability which any party may otherwise have to any other party. The indemnification provided herein shall be a continuing right to indemnification and shall survive the completion of any offering of Registrable Securities in a Registration Statement under this Agreement and otherwise.
8.    Other Agreements.
8.1    Information Rights. The Company shall, at the Investor’s written request, give the Investor reasonable access to the books, records and financial information relating to the operations of the Company and its Subsidiaries, to the extent reasonably requested by the Investor in connection with the preparation by the Investor of the Investor’s financial statements or tax returns, or as required in connection with the Investor’s compliance with its obligations under applicable laws and regulations relating to foreign exchange transactions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company will not be required by this Section 8.1 to provide the Investor with access to or to disclose information that (i) is subject to any attorney client or attorney work product or other legal privilege, (ii) would result in the disclosure of any trade secrets or otherwise breach, contravene or violate any confidentiality obligations of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to an effective contract to which the Company or such Subsidiary is a party or (iii) would reasonably be expected to breach, contravene or violate any applicable Law; provided, that the Company shall use reasonable best efforts, in the case of any of clauses (i) through (iii), to allow the disclosure of such information (or as much of it as possible) in a manner that would not violate any of clauses (i) through (iii). Nothing in this Section 8.1 shall be construed to require the Company or any of its Representatives to prepare any financial statements, reports, analyses, appraisals or opinions that are not readily available or otherwise place an undue burden on the personnel of the Company, and access to information pursuant to this Section 8.1 shall be conducted in a manner that does not unreasonably interfere with the conduct of the business of the Company.
8.2 Indebtedness. At any time when any of the Purchased Securities (and/or any Company Ordinary Shares issued in respect thereof) representing at least 7.5% of the issued and outstanding Company Ordinary Shares (calculated on a Fully-Diluted Basis) remains outstanding and continues to be held by one or more Designated Holders, the Company shall not, either directly or indirectly by amendment, merger, consolidation or otherwise, do any of the following without (in addition to any other vote required by law or the Articles (or any certificate of designation relating to any series of the Preferred Shares, as defined in the Articles)) the prior written consent of such Designated Holders, unless (i) waived pursuant to Section 8 of the Certificate or (ii) such action has been approved by the Board (which approval must include the vote or consent of each Investor Designee), incur, assume or otherwise become liable for Indebtedness (as defined in that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of February 7, 2022, by and among the Company, Citizens Bank, N.A. and the other parties thereto, as amended on August 29, 2022 and as in effect on the Original Issue Date (as defined in the Certificate) (the “Credit Agreement”)), including by issuing or creating debt securities, if, as a result thereof, the Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) would exceed 5.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of the Company (and for the avoidance of doubt, any of the actions prohibited by or taken in contravention of this Section 8.2 shall be ultra vires, null and void ab initio and of no force or effect).
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8.3    Requisite Approvals. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to obtain all Requisite Approvals (as defined in the Certificate) as at any time may be necessary for the conversion of the CPS into Company Ordinary Shares.
9.    Miscellaneous.
9.1    Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction. The law, including the statutes of limitation, of the State of New York shall govern this Agreement, the interpretation and enforcement of its terms and any claim or cause of action (in law or equity), controversy or dispute arising out of or related to it or its negotiation, execution or performance, whether based on contract, tort, statutory or other law, in each case without giving effect to any conflicts-of-law or other principle requiring the application of the law of any other jurisdiction.
9.2    Dispute Resolution. The parties agree that any dispute or controversy arising out of, relating to, or in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby (a “Dispute”) shall be arbitrated pursuant to the provisions of the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (the “ICC Arbitration Rules”), by three arbitrators (the “Tribunal”) appointed in accordance with the ICC Arbitration Rules (the “Arbitration”). The Arbitration will be conducted in English, and shall take place in New York, New York or such other location as the parties and the Tribunal may agree. The arbitral award (the “Award”) shall (a) be rendered within 120 days after the Tribunal’s acceptance of its appointment; (b) be delivered in writing; (c) state the reasons for the Award; (d) be the sole and exclusive final and binding remedy with respect to the Dispute between and among the parties without the possibility of challenge or appeal, which are hereby waived; and (e) be accompanied by a form of judgment. The Award shall be deemed an award of the United States, the relationship between the parties shall be deemed commercial in nature, and any Dispute arbitrated pursuant to this Section 9.2 shall be deemed commercial. The Tribunal shall have the authority to grant any equitable or legal remedies, including entering preliminary or permanent injunctive relief; provided, however, that the Tribunal shall not have the authority to award (and the parties waive the right to seek an award of) punitive or exemplary damages.
9.3    Waiver. No failure or delay of any party in exercising any right or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right or power, or any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce such right or power, or any course of conduct, preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or power. Any agreement on the part of any party to any such waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer on behalf of such party.
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9.4    Notices. All notices, instructions and other communications hereunder or in connection herewith shall be in writing, shall be sent to the address of the relevant party set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and shall be deemed duly given (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, or if by facsimile or e-mail, upon written confirmation of receipt by facsimile, e-mail or otherwise, (b) on the first Business Day following the date of dispatch if delivered utilizing a next-day service by a recognized next-day courier or (c) on the earlier of confirmed receipt or the fifth Business Day following the date of mailing if delivered by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Any party may change its address by giving notice to the other parties in the manner provided above.
9.5    Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Purchase Agreement (once executed) (including all exhibits hereto and thereto) constitute the entire agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous arrangements or understandings, whether written or oral, with respect hereto and thereto. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or elsewhere, Section 9.16 of this Agreement shall supersede and replace in its entirety Section 9.10 (Confidentiality) of the Purchase Agreement.
9.6    Amendments. No provision in this Agreement shall be modified or amended except in a writing executed by an authorized representative of each of the Company and the Investor.
9.7    Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to a section, subsection, article, exhibit or schedule such reference shall be to a section, subsection, article, exhibit or schedule of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement or in any exhibit or schedule are for convenience of reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. All words used in this Agreement will be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Any capitalized terms used in any exhibit or schedule but not otherwise defined therein shall have the meaning as defined in this Agreement. All exhibits and schedules annexed hereto or referred to herein are hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement as if set forth herein. The word “including” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement will mean “including, without limitation,” unless otherwise specified. The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision in this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive. The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall.” References to days mean calendar days unless otherwise specified. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used herein shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of names and pronouns shall include the plural and vice-versa. This Agreement has been prepared jointly and will not be construed against either party.
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9.8 Severability. If, under applicable Laws, any provision hereof is invalid or unenforceable, or otherwise directly or indirectly affects the validity of any other material provision(s) of this Agreement in any jurisdiction (“Modified Clause”), then, it is mutually agreed that this Agreement shall endure and that the Modified Clause shall be enforced in such jurisdiction to the maximum extent permitted under applicable Laws in such jurisdiction; provided that the parties shall consult and use all reasonable best efforts to agree upon, and hereby consent to, any valid and enforceable modification of this Agreement as may be necessary to avoid any unjust enrichment of either party and to match the intent of this Agreement as closely as possible, including the economic benefits and rights contemplated herein.
9.9    Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or obligations hereunder may be assigned by the Investor or the Company without (a) the prior written consent of the Company in the case of any assignment by the Investor (other than to SKT or to the Investor’s or SKT’s Affiliates) or (b) the prior written consent of the Investor in the case of an assignment by the Company, in each case, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
9.10    Successors and Assigns. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the respective successors and permitted assignees of the parties.
9.11    Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, and by facsimile, pdf or other electronic format, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
9.12    Fees and Expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein and therein, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with or related to this Agreement and the other transaction agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be paid by the party incurring such fees or expenses, whether or not such transactions are consummated.
9.13    Third Party Beneficiaries. None of the provisions of this Agreement shall be for the benefit of or enforceable by any Third Party, including any creditor of any party hereto. No Third Party shall obtain any right under any provision of this Agreement or shall by reason of any such provision make any claim in respect of any debt, liability or obligation (or otherwise) against any party hereto.
9.14    Remedies. The rights, powers and remedies of the parties under this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any other right, power or remedy which such parties may have under any other agreement or Law. No single or partial assertion or exercise of any right, power or remedy of a party hereunder shall preclude any other or further assertion or exercise thereof.
9.15 Specific Performance. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the rights of the parties hereunder are special, unique and of extraordinary character, and that if any party refuses or otherwise fails to act in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, such refusal or failure would result in irreparable injury to the Company or the Investor as the case may be, the exact amount of which would be difficult to ascertain or estimate and the remedies at law for which would not be reasonable or adequate compensation. Accordingly, if any party refuses or otherwise fails to act in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, then, in addition to any other remedy which may be available to any damaged party at law or in equity, such damaged party will be entitled to obtain specific performance and injunctive relief, without posting bond or other security, and without the necessity of proving actual or threatened damages, which remedy such damaged party will be entitled to seek in any court of competent jurisdiction. Each party hereto hereby further waives any defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate.
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9.16    Confidentiality. The Investor shall, and shall cause its Representatives to, keep confidential any information (including oral, written and electronic information) concerning the Company, its subsidiaries or its Affiliates that may be furnished to the Investor or its Representatives by or on behalf of the Company or any of its Representatives pursuant to this Agreement (the “Confidential Information”) and to use the Confidential Information solely in connection with the Investor’s investment in the Company; provided that the Confidential Information will not include information that (a) is, was or becomes available to the public (other than as a result of a breach of any confidentiality obligation by the Investor), (b) is or has been independently developed or conceived by the Investor without use of the Confidential Information or (c) is or has been made known or disclosed to the Investor by a Third Party without a breach of any confidentiality obligations such Third Party has to the Company that is known to the Investor; provided further that, the Investor may disclose the Confidential Information (i) to its Representatives in connection with its investment in the Company; (ii) to any prospective purchaser of any Company Ordinary Shares from the Investor and their respective Representatives, provided that such prospective purchaser agrees to be bound by a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement with the Investor that is no less restrictive than the confidentiality obligations set forth herein; (iii) to any of Investor’s Affiliates and their respective Representatives, in each case in the ordinary course of business (provided that the recipients of such Confidential Information are subject to a confidentiality and non-disclosure obligation no less restrictive than the confidentiality obligations set forth herein), or (iv) as may otherwise be required by law or legal, judicial or regulatory process, provided in the case of this clause (iv) that the Investor provides prompt prior written notice to the Company notifying the Company of the manner, scope and justification for such disclosure.
9.17    Further Assurances. Each party hereto shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as may be reasonably required or desirable in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement.
9.18    Termination. This Agreement shall terminate once the Investor and its Affiliates beneficially own Purchased Securities (and Company Ordinary Shares issued with respect thereto) representing less than five percent (5.0%) of the Company Ordinary Shares then issued and outstanding (calculated on a Fully-Diluted Basis), except that Section 7 will survive so long as the Investor or its Affiliates holds Registrable Securities. Section 9.16 shall survive the termination of this Agreement for two (2) years.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date first above written.
PENGUIN SOLUTIONS, INC.


By: /s/ Nate Olmstead
Name: Nate Olmstead
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


Signature Page to Investor Agreement


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date first above written.

ASTRA AI INFRA LLC


By: /s/ Hoguen Kim
Name: Hoguen Kim
Title: Chief Legal Officer, SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

Signature Page to Investor Agreement


EXHIBIT A
NOTICE ADDRESSES
Company
Penguin Solutions, Inc.
Address: 1390 McCarthy Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
Attention: Anne Kuykendall; Angela Chen
Telephone: [***]
Email: [***]; [***]
with a copy, with shall not constitute notice, to:
Latham & Watkins LLP
Address:
140 Scott Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Attention: Mark M. Bekheit; Tessa Bernhardt
Telephone: [***]; [***]
Email: [***]; [***]
Investor
Astra AI Infra LLC
c/o SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
Address:
c/o SK Telecom Co., Ltd., SK T-Tower, 65, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04539, Korea
Attention:
Go, Young Sun
Telephone: [***]
Email: [***]
with a copy, with shall not constitute notice, to:
Baker & McKenzie LLP



Address: Two Embarcadero Center, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94111
Attention: Derek Liu; Judith Kitano
Telephone: [***]; [***]
Email:
[***]; [***]




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EXHIBIT 10.1
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Anne Kuykendall
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Dear Anne,
You and Penguin Solutions, Inc. (“Penguin Solutions” and, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, the “Company”) are parties to an offer letter dated February 24, 2021 (the “Prior Offer Letter”), which sets forth the terms of your employment with Penguin Solutions. This amended and restated offer letter (this “Offer Letter”) sets forth the terms of your continued employment with Penguin Solutions effective as of September 25, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), and amends, restates, and supersedes the Prior Offer Letter in its entirety. Effective as of the Effective Date, the terms of your employment with Penguin Solutions are as follows.

1.Position. You will serve in the exempt position of Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”), reporting directly to me as the Chief Executive Officer of Penguin Solutions.

2.Term. Your employment under this Offer Letter will commence on the Effective Date and continue until terminated pursuant to Section 7 below (the “Term”). You will have duties and responsibilities consistent with your position as CLO. During the Term, you will comply with all Company policies that are in effect from time-to-time, you will devote your full business time and attention to the performance of your duties for the Company and you will not engage in any other business, profession or occupation for compensation or otherwise which would conflict or interfere with those duties, either directly or indirectly; provided that you may participate in professional, civic or charitable activities, as long as such activities do not interfere with the performance of your responsibilities hereunder.

3.Base Salary. During the Term, you will receive an annualized base salary of $450,000 per year (the “Base Salary”), gross before withholdings and deductions, payable in accordance with the normal payroll policies of the Company. You agree to serve, without additional compensation, if requested by the Company, as an officer and/or director of any other member of the Company Group (as defined in Exhibit A).

4.Performance Bonus. Subject to the achievement of the applicable performance goals and methodologies determined by the Board of Directors of Penguin Solutions (the “Board”) in its sole discretion, you will be entitled to participate in the Company’s bonus program pursuant to which you will be eligible to earn an annual bonus (the “Annual Bonus”) with a target amount equal to 65% of the Base Salary. The actual bonus payable is contingent upon achievement of pre-defined goals for the Company and is subject to Board and management approval. The Annual Bonus, if any, earned for a fiscal year will be paid no later than two and one-half (2½) months following the end of the fiscal year to which the Annual Bonus relates. Your Annual Bonus is expected to be determined on an annual basis. The Company and/or the Board will have the right, but not the obligation, at its sole discretion, to amend, modify or terminate any bonus program, including changes to (i) the performance period of the Annual Bonus, (ii) the
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performance goals and methodologies of calculating bonus achievement, and/or (iii) the Company’s fiscal year. Your individual payout is adjusted by your management’s rating of your individual performance. Bonuses are not considered as earned until bonus payment and are only earned if you are employed continually through the date of bonus payment. Your actual earned bonus, if any, will be prorated based on the number of days you were employed and working (not on any form of leave), in each performance period. You must be employed and working (not on any form of leave) for no less than 50% of the working days in any performance period to be eligible for a bonus with respect to such performance period. The Company reserves the right to amend, modify or terminate any bonus program upon reasonable notice.

5.Equity Awards. You will be eligible to participate in Penguin Solutions’ equity compensation refresh program in a manner generally consistent with other similarly-situated executives, as determined in the sole discretion of the Board, or the Compensation Committee of the Board, from time to time.

6.Benefits. During the Term, you will be eligible to participate in employee benefit plans and programs that are available to similarly-situated executives of Penguin Solutions from time to time; provided that the Company may terminate or modify any benefit plan or program at any time in its discretion. You will also be eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program.

7.Termination of Employment. Your employment may be terminated by you or the Company for any reason (including, without limitation, with or without Cause (as defined in Exhibit A)), at any time. Neither you nor your estate, as applicable, will accrue any additional compensation (including, without limitation, any Base Salary or Annual Bonus) or other benefits following any termination of your employment other than as set forth in this Offer Letter.

(a)If your employment is terminated due to your death or Disability (as defined in Exhibit A), then you will only be entitled to receive (i) your Base Salary through the date of termination (the “Accrued Salary”), which will be paid within 15 days following the date of termination or such earlier date as may be required by law, (ii) any other accrued and vested employee benefits that are required to be paid to you under the Company’s employee benefit plans and in accordance with the Company’s policies, excluding any severance plans, policies or programs (the “Accrued Benefits”), and (iii) any earned (without regard to any requirement of continued employment through the payment date) but unpaid Annual Bonus for any fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the date of termination occurs (the “Accrued Bonus” and, collectively with the Accrued Salary and the Accrued Benefits, the “Accrued Amounts”), which Accrued Bonus will be paid at the same time as bonuses are paid to other senior executive officers, generally.

(b)If your employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (and other than due to your death or Disability) or if you resign from your employment for Good Reason, in each case outside a Change in Control Protection Period (as such terms are defined in Exhibit A), then you will be entitled to the Accrued Amounts and, subject to Section 9 below, the following additional payments and benefits: (i) an aggregate amount equal to 75% of your then-current Base Salary (the “Cash Severance”), payable in accordance with the schedule set forth in Section 9 below; (ii) to the extent any Annual Bonus could
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be earned in the fiscal year in which the termination occurs under the terms of the Company’s annual bonus program but such Annual Bonus has not yet been earned, a prorated bonus (based on the Board’s determination of Company performance through the date of termination), prorated through the date of termination, payable at the same time as bonuses are paid to other executives, generally (the “Pro-Rated Bonus”); and (iii) to the extent that you and/or members of your family are covered under Company- provided health plans, payment or reimbursement of health benefit continuation coverage under COBRA or otherwise (“Health Care Continuation”) from the termination date through the earlier of (x) 9 months following the termination date or (y) the date you become eligible for health benefits with another employer, which will be paid no later than the due date of payments for such coverage; provided that the Company may, in its discretion and to the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), provide a lump sum payment calculated based on the monthly premiums in effect immediately prior to the expiration of COBRA coverage.

(c)If, during a Change in Control Protection Period, (i) your employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (and other than due to your death or Disability) or (ii) you resign from employment for Good Reason, then, in lieu of any payments or benefits pursuant to Section 7(b) above, you will be entitled to the Accrued Amounts and, subject to Section 9 below, the following additional payments and benefits:
(i) an aggregate amount equal to 150% of your then-current Base Salary plus an amount equal to 150% of the Annual Bonus paid or payable for the most recently completed fiscal year (together, the “Change in Control Cash Severance”), payable in accordance with the schedule set forth in Section 9 below; (ii) a Pro-Rated Bonus; (iii) Health Care Continuation from the termination date through the earlier of (x) 18 months following the termination date or (y) the date you become eligible for health benefits with another employer, which will be paid no later than the due date of payments for such coverage; provided that the Company may, in its discretion and to the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Code, provide a lump sum payment calculated based on the monthly premiums in effect immediately prior to the expiration of COBRA coverage; and (iv) except to the extent otherwise specifically provided in the award agreement governing any particular equity award, 100% vesting of all outstanding equity awards (including, without limitation, any equity awards subject to performance conditions, after giving application to Section 8 below).

(d)If your employment is terminated or you resign for any reason other than as described in clauses (a) through (c) above, you will not be entitled to any payments or benefits, other than the Accrued Salary and the Accrued Benefits.

8.Treatment of Performance-Based Equity on Change in Control. Except to the extent otherwise specifically provided in the award agreement governing any particular equity award, upon a Change in Control, to the extent you hold any equity awards that remain subject to issuance or vesting based on performance (the “Performance Awards”), to the extent not already vested, a prorated portion of the Performance Awards (based on the Board’s determination of performance measured through the Change in Control), prorated through the date of the Change in Control, will become issued and/or vested upon the Change in Control, and the remainder of the Performance Awards (the “Remainder Awards”) will issue and/or vest in equal monthly installments over the remainder of the original performance period (unless accelerated under Section 7 above); provided that if the successor to Penguin
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Solutions does not assume or substitute the Remainder Awards with a substantially equivalent award, the full amount of the Remainder Awards will become issued and/or vested upon the Change in Control. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any of the Performance Awards are subject to Section 409A of the Code and the issuance of such Performance Awards in accordance with this Section 8 would violate Section 409A of the Code, then the Performance Awards will vest in accordance with this Section 8 but shall be issued in accordance with the schedule set forth in the original award agreement to the extent required to comply with Section 409A of the Code.

9.Termination Payment Matters. Any payments or benefit made pursuant to Section 7 above, other than the Accrued Salary and the Accrued Benefits, will be subject to your execution, delivery and non-revocation of an effective release of all claims against the Company, in a form provided by the Company (the “Release”), within the 60-day period following the date that your employment terminates (such 60-day period, the “Release Period”). If due, the Cash Severance or Change in Control Cash Severance, as applicable, will be paid in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll practices in substantially equal installments over the 6-month period following the date of termination; provided that the first installment will be paid on the first or second Company payroll date following the date on which the Release has become effective and irrevocable; provided further, if the Release Period spans two calendar years, then the first installment of the severance pay will commence on the first or second Company payroll date that occurs in the second calendar year. Any installments that otherwise would have been prior to the date on which the first installment is paid will instead be paid on the first installment payment date. Upon the termination of your employment for any reason, you agree to resign, as of the date of your termination and to the extent applicable, from the Board (and any committees thereof) and all other boards of directors (and any committees thereof), officer, and other fiduciary positions of or relating to each member of the Company Group. During the Term and at any time thereafter, you agree to cooperate (i) with the Company in the defense of any legal matter involving any matter that arose during your employment with any member of the Company Group and (ii) with all government authorities on matters pertaining to any investigation, litigation or administrative proceeding pertaining to any member of the Company Group; provided that the Company will reimburse you for any reasonable travel and out of pocket expenses you incur in providing such cooperation. You will promptly notify the Company if you become eligible for health benefits with another employer while still receiving payments or benefits hereunder.

10.Certain Obligations. You hereby affirm your continuing obligations under the Employment, Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement between you and the Company, and the Arbitration and Class Action Waiver Agreement between you and the Company. At all times, you will be subject to, and abide by, all applicable Company policies and requirements, including but not limited to those relating to expense reimbursement, insider trading, stock ownership guidelines, corrupt practices, technology, publicity, safety, discrimination, and harassment.

11.Representations. By signing and accepting this Offer Letter, you represent and warrant to the Company that: (i) you are not subject to any pre-existing contractual or other legal obligation with any person, company or business enterprise which would prohibit or restrict your employment with, or your providing services to, the Company as its employee; and (ii) you will not use in the course of your employment with the Company
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and to the benefit of the Company, any confidential or proprietary information of another person, company or business enterprise to whom you currently provide, or previously provided, services.

12.At Will Employment. You understand that your employment is “at will” at all times, which means that you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any reason or no reason at all. This Offer Letter does not constitute, and may not be construed as, a commitment for employment for any specific duration.

13.Miscellaneous. No provision of this Offer Letter may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in a writing signed by you and another duly authorized signatory of Penguin Solutions. This Offer Letter is not assignable by you, and it will governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California without reference to principles of conflict of laws. Any legal proceeding involving this Offer Letter must be brought in the State of California. The parties agree and consent to both jurisdiction and venue in California. The Company’s obligation to pay or provide any amounts or benefits hereunder is subject to set-off, counterclaim or recoupment of any amounts you owe to any member of the Company Group (except to the extent any such action would violate, or result in the imposition of tax under, Section 409A of the Code). This Offer Letter (together with its exhibits and schedules, as well as other documents and agreements to the extent referenced herein) constitutes the entire agreement between the parties as of the date hereof regarding the terms of your employment and supersedes all previous agreements and understandings between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, including the Prior Offer Letter. Any compensation paid to you by any member of the Company Group which is subject to recovery under any Company policy, law, government regulation or stock exchange listing requirement, will be subject to such deductions and clawback as may be required to be made thereby (or by any policy adopted by any member of the Company Group). The Company is entitled to withhold from any payment due to you any amounts required to be withheld by applicable laws or regulations.

14.409A Matters. This Offer Letter is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Code or one or more exemptions therefrom. Without limiting the foregoing, if on the date of termination of employment you are a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code), then to the extent required in order to comply with
Section 409A of the Code, amounts that constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” (as defined in Section 409A of the Code) and are not otherwise exempt from Section 409A of the Code that would otherwise be payable during the six-month period immediately following the termination date will instead be paid (without interest) on the earlier of (i) the first business day after the date that is six months following the termination date or (ii) your death. All references herein to “termination date” or
“termination of employment” mean “separation from service” as an employee within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. It is intended that each installment of payments hereunder constitutes a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code. To the extent that any provision hereof is ambiguous as to its compliance with Section 409A of the Code, the provision will be interpreted so that all payments hereunder comply with Section 409A of the Code or one or more exemptions therefrom. To the extent any expense reimbursement or in-kind benefit is subject to Section 409A of the Code, (1) the amount of any such expenses eligible for reimbursement, or the provision of any in-kind benefit in one calendar year will not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year, (2) in no event will any expenses be reimbursed after the last day of
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the calendar year following the calendar year in which you incurred such expenses, and (3) in no event will any right to reimbursement or the provision of any in-kind benefit be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit. The Company makes no representation or warranty that, and will have no liability to you or any other person if, any payments or benefits are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code but do not satisfy the conditions thereof or an exemption therefrom.

15.280G Matters. If payments or benefits owed to you by the Company are considered “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code, then such payments will be limited to the greatest amount which may be paid to you under Section 280G of the Code without causing any loss of deduction to the Company thereunder, but only if, by reason of such reduction, the net after tax benefit to you exceeds the net after tax benefit to you if such reduction were not made (in each case, taking into account all applicable income, employment, and excise taxes). These determinations will be made at the Company’s expense by a nationally recognized certified public accounting firm designated by the Company and reasonably acceptable to you (the “Accounting Firm”). In the event of any mistaken underpayment or overpayment under this Section 15, as determined by the Accounting Firm, the amount thereof will be paid to you or refunded to the Company, as applicable, but only to the extent any such refund would result in (i) no portion of such payments being subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code and (ii) a dollar-for-dollar reduction in your taxable income and wages for purposes of all applicable income and employment taxes, with interest at the applicable Federal rate for purposes of Section 7872(f)(2) of the Code. Any reduction in payments required by this Section 15 will, to the extent possible, be made in a manner does not violate the provisions of Section 409A of the Code and will occur in the following order: (1) any Cash Severance, (2) any other cash amount, (3) any benefit valued as a “parachute payment,” and (4) the acceleration of vesting of any equity-based awards, in each case, with payments to be paid later in time reduced first.

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To confirm your acceptance of this Offer Letter, please sign below. I look forward to your positive response.

Sincerely,

/s/ Mark Adams
Mark Adams
President & CEO

Accepted and Agreed:






Exhibit A Definitions

/s/ Anne Kuykendall Anne Kuykendall “Cause” means the occurrence of one or more of the following, as determined in good faith by the Board: (A) your act of fraud or material dishonesty against any member of the Company Group which the Board reasonably determines had or will have a materially detrimental effect on the reputation or business of any member of the Company Group, (B) your conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to¸ (i) a felony (excluding minor traffic offenses) or (ii) any other crime which the Board reasonably determines had or will have a materially detrimental effect on the reputation or business of any member of the Company Group, (C) your intentional or gross misconduct, (D) your willful improper disclosure of confidential information, (E) your action or conduct that causes material harm to any member of the Company Group (including, without limitation, the reputation of any member of the Company Group), or that otherwise brings you or any member of the Company Group into public disrepute, (F) your material violation of any policy of any member of the Company Group (including, without limitation, any policy relating to discrimination, sexual harassment or misconduct) or of this Offer Letter (or any other material agreement between you and any member of the Company Group), after written notice from the Company, and a reasonable opportunity of not less than 30 days to cure (to the extent curable) such violation, (G) your failure to reasonably cooperate with any member of the Company Group in any investigation or formal proceeding, or (H) your continued material violations of your duties, or repeated material failures or material inabilities to perform any reasonably assigned duties (other than due to your Disability), after written notice from the Board and a reasonable opportunity of not less than 30 days to cure (to the extent curable) such violations, failures or inabilities (and during which time you will be given a reasonable opportunity to address any issues with the Board).

“Change in Control” has the meaning set forth in the Penguin Solutions equity award plan (as amended from time to time, the “Stock Plan”).

“Change in Control Protection Period” means the period beginning 2 months prior to and ending 12 months following a Change in Control.

“Company Group” means Penguin Solutions and each of its subsidiaries.

“Disability” means your inability, due to physical or mental incapacity, to perform your duties under this Offer Letter with substantially the same level of quality as immediately prior to such incapacity for a period of 90 consecutive days or 120 days during any consecutive six-month period. In conjunction with determining Disability for purposes of this Offer Letter, you hereby (i) consent to any such examinations which are relevant to a determination of whether you are mentally and/or physically disabled and (ii) agree to furnish such medical information as may be reasonably requested.

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“Good Reason” means the occurrence, without your written consent, of any of the following events: (A) a material reduction in the nature or scope of your responsibilities, duties or authority from those contemplated by the title offered in this Offer Letter, (B) a material reduction in your then-current Base Salary (other than due to a general salary reduction program), (C) you cease to report to the Chief Executive Officer of Penguin Solutions, or (D) you are required to permanently relocate your primary home residence as a result of the Company’s relocation of your primary office location outside a 50-mile radius of Newark or Milpitas, California; provided that any such event described in clauses (A) through (D) above will not constitute Good Reason unless (i) you deliver to the Board a notice of termination for Good Reason within 90 days after you first learn of the existence of the circumstances giving rise to Good Reason, (ii) within 30 days following the delivery of such notice of termination for Good Reason, the Company has failed to cure the circumstances giving rise to Good Reason, and (iii) following such failure to cure, you resign your employment within 30 days thereof.

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EXHIBIT 31.1
RULE 13a-14(a) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I, Mark Adams, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Penguin Solutions, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 2, 2025
By: /s/ Mark Adams
Mark Adams
President and Chief Executive Officer

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EXHIBIT 31.2
RULE 13a-14(a) CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
I, Nate Olmstead, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Penguin Solutions, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 2, 2025
By: /s/ Nate Olmstead
Nate Olmstead
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 1350
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Penguin Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended February 28, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Mark Adams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: April 2, 2025
By: /s/ Mark Adams
Mark Adams
President and Chief Executive Officer

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EXHIBIT 32.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 1350
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Penguin Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended February 28, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Nate Olmstead, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: April 2, 2025
By: /s/ Nate Olmstead
Nate Olmstead
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer