Company: TYRA
Filing Date: 2025-04-18
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001193125-25-085709
Chunk: 39

Company: Tyra Biosciences, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-04-18
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 39
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 a change in control (such period, the change in control period), Dr. Harris is entitled to (i) a cash lump sum payment equal to 18 months of Dr. Harris’ current annual base salary plus 150% of Dr. Harris’ then target annual bonus, (ii) accelerated vesting of 100% of Dr. Harris’ unvested equity awards on the later to occur of (a) the date of his termination, or (b) the effective date of the change in control, and (iii) payment or reimbursement of the COBRA premiums for Dr. Harris and his eligible dependents, or if coverage under COBRA is not available under our group health plan, the cash amount necessary to maintain his health coverage at the same coverage levels in effect as of the date of his termination, until the earliest of (a) 18 months from Dr. Harris’ date of termination, or (b) the date Dr. Harris becomes eligible for comparable health insurance coverage under a subsequent employer’s group health plan.For purposes of Dr. Harris’ employment agreement:•“cause” means (i) any material failure on the part of Dr. Harris (other than by reason of disability) to faithfully and professionally carry out his duties; (ii) Dr. Harris’ dishonesty or other misconduct, if such dishonesty or other misconduct is intended to or likely to materially injure the business or reputation of us; (iii) Dr. Harris’ conviction or no contest plea to any misdemeanor involving dishonesty, theft, fraud or moral turpitude, or any felony; (iv) Dr. Harris’ insobriety or illegal use of drugs, chemicals or controlled substances either (A) in the course of performing his duties and responsibilities or (B) otherwise materially affecting the ability of Dr. Harris to perform these duties25
| and responsibilities; (v) Dr. Harris’ material breach of any written agreement with us or any of our affiliates or his material violation of our “code of conduct” or any other material written policy of our company; or (vi) any wanton or willful dereliction of duties by Dr. Harris. |

| • |     | “change in control” will have the meaning given to such term in the 2021 Plan. |

| • |     | “disability” means permanent and total disability within the meaning of Section 22(e) of the Internal Revenue Code. |

| • |     | “good reason” means (i) the