Company: EDSA
Filing Date: 2025-04-04
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001171843-25-002028
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Company: Edesa Biotech, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-04-04
Form: DEF 14A
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 employment or engagement of certain of our employees.

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Prior Consulting Agreement with Stephen Lemieux effective December 22, 2022, terminated July 15, 2023

Prior to the Lemieux Employment Agreement, on December 21, 2022, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Stephen Lemieux to provide, as an independent contractor, advice and services related to finance, accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis and similar services as requested by the Company from time to time at a rate of C$135 per hour. The agreement contained customary confidentiality, nondisclosure and proprietary information provisions. The consulting agreement was terminated upon Mr. Lemieux’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer.

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Michael Brooks effective as of August 4, 2023

On August 4, 2023, the Company entered into an amended and restated employment agreement with Michael Brooks, the Company’s President, that superseded prior employment agreements (the Brooks Employment Agreement).

Pursuant to the Brooks Employment Agreement, Dr. Brooks serves as the Company’s President as well as President and a director of the Company’s subsidiary, Edesa Biotech Research. Dr. Brooks’ employment will continue for an indefinite term until terminated in accordance with the Brooks Employment Agreement.

Pursuant to the Brooks Employment Agreement, Dr. Brooks is entitled to a base salary of $335,340 per year effective May 13, 2023 and is eligible to receive a target annual bonus of 40% of his base salary, subject to the achievement of corporate and personal targets as determined by the Company and the Board. Dr. Brooks’ base salary is subject to annual review by the Board. Dr. Brooks is also entitled to an automobile allowance of $2,000 per month and is eligible to participate in the Company’s group insured benefits program, as may be in effect from time-to-time for employees generally, and executive employees specifically. Dr. Brooks is eligible for equity-based awards pursuant to the Company’s Equity Incentive Compensation Plan, as determined by the Board or Compensation Committee, commensurate with Dr. Brooks’ position and any business milestones that may be established by the Company.

If Dr. Brooks’ employment is terminated for “Cause” (as such term is defined in the Brooks Employment Agreement), subject to applicable law, Dr. Brooks is entitled to his base salary and vacation pay earned through the date of termination, and all of Dr. Brooks’ non-vested equity