Company: WHWK
Filing Date: 2025-04-28
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001628280-25-020311
Chunk: 37

Company: Whitehawk Therapeutics, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-04-28
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 37
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 defined in the Giacobello Employment Agreement) or three months prior to a Change of Control, he will be entitled to receive: (i) a lump sum payment equal to 100% of the sum of: (A) his base salary, as then in effect, or if greater, at the level in effect immediately prior to the Change of Control, plus (B) his target bonus in effect for the fiscal year in which his termination of employment occurs, (ii) if he elects COBRA coverage, up to twelve months of reimbursement of a portion of each COBRA premium payment equal to the portion the Company contributed to such health insurance premium cost as of the date of termination, and (iii) full accelerated vesting of all then-outstanding and unvested equity awards to acquire the Company’s common stock. Payment of any severance payments to Mr. Giacobello pursuant to the Giacobello Employment Agreement is contingent on his execution and not revoking a separation agreement and release of claims in a form reasonably

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satisfactory to the Company, and provided that such release becomes effective and irrevocable no later than 60 days following the termination date.

Employment Agreement with Bryan Ball

In connection with his appointment, Mr. Ball entered into an employment agreement, dated July 11, 2022, effective as of August 15, 2022 (the “Ball Employment Agreement”). The Ball Employment Agreement provides for an annual base salary, currently $463,549, and eligibility to receive an annual bonus, currently up to 45% of Mr. Ball’s annual base salary. Mr. Ball’s current base salary is $463,549. Mr. Ball is eligible to participate in employee benefit plans generally available to other senior executives of the Company. Mr. Ball has also entered into the standard indemnification agreement.

The Ball Employment Agreement further provides that if Mr. Ball’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (as defined in the Employment Agreement) or Mr. Ball resigns for Good Reason (as defined in the Ball Employment Agreement), he will be entitled to receive: (i) base salary, at the rate then in effect, continuation for twelve months following termination, and (ii) if he elects COBRA coverage, up to twelve months of reimbursement of a portion of each COBRA premium payment equal to the portion the Company contributed to such health insurance premium cost as of the date of termination. In lieu of the severance payments