Company: CERO
Filing Date: 2025-07-21
Form Type: S-1
Source: 0001213900-25-066152
Chunk: 249

Company: CERO THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS, INC.
Filing Date: 2025-07-21
Form: S-1
Chunk 249
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 to a full-time basis. Pursuant to the Kucharchuk Employment Agreement, Mr. Kucharchuk is entitled to a base salary at a rate of $300,000 per annum effective June 4, 2025, prorated for any partial years of employment (the “Kucharchuk Base Salary”). Pursuant to the Kucharchuk Employment Agreement, Mr. Kucharchuk is also eligible to earn a one time performance bonus, which will be 30% of the Kucharchuk Base Salary, less applicable withholdings. Mr. Kucharchuk’s performance bonus will be based on the achievement of performance objectives determined by the board of directors, subject to Mr. Kucharchuk’s continued employment with us through the date that such bonus is paid. The Kucharchuk Employment Agreement also provides that Mr. Kucharchuk is eligible to participate in the our benefit plans, if any, in accordance with the terms of such plans in effect from time to time, including equity awards pursuant to the Plan. In addition, Mr. Kucharchuk will be entitled to receive a monthly contribution of up to $1,750 from us toward his healthcare premiums. In connection with entry into the Kucharchuk Employment Agreement, Mr. Kucharchuk has received certain equity awards under the Plan, the amount of such awards, vesting schedule and performance criteria are as set forth in the Kucharchuk Employment Agreement. The Kucharchuk Employment Agreement is for no specific period of time and either we or Mr. Kucharchuk may terminate the employment at any time and for any reason or no reason, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Consulting Agreement with Dr. Pierce On September 30, 2024, we entered into a consulting agreement with Kristen Pierce, Ph.D. (the “Pierce Consulting Agreement”), effective as of October 1, 2024. The Pierce Consulting Agreement has an initial term of twelve months, commencing October 1, 2024, as may be extended by mutual written agreement. Dr. Pierce will receive a monthly fee of $30,000 for her services during the term of the Pierce Consulting Agreement. In addition, Dr. Pierce received an award of 100 options to purchase shares of Common Stock, which will vest in equal monthly installments over twenty-four months, subject to Dr. Pierce’s continued service; provided, that the vesting of 50% such options shall be accelerated upon the FDA’s