Exhibit 10.1


 


PRIVATE PLACEMENT WARRANTS
PURCHASE AGREEMENT


 


THIS PRIVATE PLACEMENT WARRANTS PURCHASE AGREEMENT
(as it may from time to time be amended and including all exhibits referenced herein, this “Agreement”), dated
as of May 13, 2021, is entered into by and between Artisan Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”),
and Artisan LLC, a Cayman Islands limited liability company (the “Purchaser”).


 


WHEREAS, the Company intends to consummate an initial
public offering of the Company’s units (the “Public Offering”), each unit consisting of one Class A
ordinary share of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (each, a “Share”), and one-third of one redeemable
warrant, each whole warrant entitling the holder to purchase one Share at an exercise price of $11.50 per Share, as set forth in the Company’s
Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”),
File Number 333-254660 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).


 


WHEREAS, the Purchaser has agreed to purchase an
aggregate of 5,333,333 warrants (and up to 600,000 additional redeemable warrants if the underwriter in the Public Offering exercises
its option to purchase additional units in full) (the “Private Placement Warrants”), each Private Placement
Warrant entitling the holder to purchase one Share at an exercise price of $11.50 per Share, at a price of $1.50 per warrant, subject
to adjustment.


 


NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises
contained in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties to this Agreement hereby, intending legally to be bound, agree as follows:


 


AGREEMENT


 


Section 1.            
Authorization, Purchase and Sale; Terms of the Private Placement Warrants.


 


A.            
Authorization of the Private Placement Warrants. The Company has duly authorized the issuance and sale of the Private Placement
Warrants to the Purchaser.


 


B.            
Purchase and Sale of the Private Placement Warrants.


 


(i)           
On the date of the consummation of the Public Offering (the “IPO Closing Date”), the Company shall issue and
sell to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser shall purchase from the Company, 5,333,333 Private Placement Warrants at a price of $1.50 per
warrant for an aggregate purchase price of $8,000,000 (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchaser shall pay the Purchase
Price by wire transfer of immediately available funds in the following amounts: (i) $2,000,000 to the Company at a financial institution
to be chosen by the Company, and (ii) $6,000,000 to the trust account maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company,
acting as trustee (the “Trust Account”), in each case in accordance with the Company’s wiring instructions,
at least one (1) business day prior to the IPO Closing Date. On the IPO Closing Date, subject to the receipt of funds pursuant to
the immediately prior sentence, the Company, at its option, shall deliver a certificate evidencing the Private Placement Warrants purchased
on such date duly registered in the Purchaser’s name to the Purchaser or effect such delivery in book-entry form.


 


(ii)          
On the date of the closing of the option to purchase additional units, if any, in connection with the Public Offering or on such earlier
time and date as may be mutually agreed by the Purchaser and the Company (the “Option Closing Date”, and each
Option Closing Date (if any) and the IPO Closing Date, a “Closing Date”), the Company shall issue and sell to
the Purchaser, and the Purchaser shall purchase from the Company, up to 600,000 Private Placement Warrants (or, to the extent the option
to purchase additional units is not exercised in full, a lesser number of Private Placement Warrants in proportion to portion of the option
that is exercised) at a price of $1.50 per warrant for an aggregate purchase price of up to $900,000 (the “Option Purchase
Price”). The Purchaser shall pay the Option Purchase Price in accordance with the Company’s wire instruction by wire
transfer of immediately available funds to the Trust Account, at least one (1) business day prior to the Option Closing Date. On
the Option Closing Date, subject to the receipt of funds pursuant to the immediately prior sentence, the Company shall, at its option,
deliver a certificate evidencing the Private Placement Warrants purchased on such date duly registered in the Purchaser’s name to
the Purchaser or effect such delivery in book-entry form.


 






     


     


    

 


C.            
Terms of the Private Placement Warrants.


 


(i)           
Each Private Placement Warrant shall have the terms set forth in a Warrant Agreement to be entered into by the Company and a warrant agent
on the IPO Closing Date, in connection with the Public Offering (the “Warrant Agreement”).


 


(ii)           
On the IPO Closing Date, the Company and the Purchaser shall enter into a registration and shareholder rights agreement (the “Registration
and Shareholder Rights Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company will grant certain registration rights to the Purchaser
relating to the Private Placement Warrants and the Shares underlying the Private Placement Warrants.


 


Section 2.            
Representations and Warranties of the Company. As a material inducement to the Purchaser to enter into this Agreement and purchase
the Private Placement Warrants, the Company hereby represents and warrants to the Purchaser (which representations and warranties shall
survive each Closing Date) that:


 


A.            
Incorporation and Corporate Power. The Company is an exempted company duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the Cayman Islands and is qualified to do business in every jurisdiction in which the failure to so qualify would reasonably
be expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, operating results or assets of the Company. The Company possesses
all requisite corporate power and authority necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Warrant Agreement.


 


B.            
Authorization; No Breach.


 


(i)           
The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Private Placement Warrants have been duly authorized by the Company
as of the Closing Date. This Agreement constitutes the valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its
terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general applicability relating
to or affecting creditors’ rights and to general equitable principles (whether considered in a proceeding in equity or law). Upon
issuance in accordance with, and payment pursuant to, the terms of the Warrant Agreement and this Agreement, the Private Placement Warrants
will constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their terms as of the Closing Date.


 


(ii)           
The execution and delivery by the Company of this Agreement and the Private Placement Warrants, the issuance and sale of the Private Placement
Warrants, the issuance of the Shares upon exercise of the Private Placement Warrants and the fulfillment of and compliance with the respective
terms hereof and thereof by the Company do not and will not as of the Closing Date (a) conflict with or result in a breach of the
terms, conditions or provisions of, (b) constitute a default under, (c) result in the creation of any lien, security interest,
charge or encumbrance upon the Company’s share capital or assets under, (d) result in a violation of, or (e) require any
authorization, consent, approval, exemption or other action by or notice or declaration to, or filing with, any court or administrative
or governmental body or agency pursuant to the memorandum and articles of association of the Company (in effect on the date hereof or
as may be amended prior to completion of the Public Offering) or any material law, statute, rule or regulation to which the Company
is subject, or any agreement, order, judgment or decree to which the Company is subject, except for any filings required after the date
hereof under federal or state securities laws.


 


C.            
Title to Securities. Upon issuance in accordance with, and payment pursuant to, the terms hereof and the Warrant Agreement, and
upon registration in the Company’s register of members, the Shares issuable upon exercise of the Private Placement Warrants will
be duly and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. On the date of issuance of the Private Placement Warrants, the Shares issuable
upon exercise of the Private Placement Warrants shall have been reserved for issuance. Upon issuance in accordance with, and payment pursuant
to, the terms hereof and the Warrant Agreement, and upon registration in the Company’s register of members, the Purchaser will have
good title to the Private Placement Warrants purchased by it and the Shares issuable upon exercise of such Private Placement Warrants,
free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances of any kind, other than (i) transfer restrictions hereunder and under the other
agreements contemplated hereby, (ii) transfer restrictions under federal and state securities laws, and (iii) liens, claims
or encumbrances imposed due to the actions of the Purchaser.


 






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D.            
Governmental Consents. No permit, consent, approval or authorization of, or declaration to or filing with, any governmental authority
is required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement or the consummation by the Company
of any other transactions contemplated hereby.


 


E.            
Regulation D Qualification. Neither the Company nor, to its actual knowledge, any of its affiliates, members, officers, directors
or beneficial shareholders of 20% or more of its outstanding securities, has experienced a disqualifying event as enumerated pursuant
to Rule 506(d) of Regulation D under the Securities Act.


 


Section 3.            
Representations and Warranties of the Purchaser. As a material inducement to the Company to enter into this Agreement and issue
and sell the Private Placement Warrants to the Purchaser, the Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to the Company (which representations
and warranties shall survive each Closing Date) that:


 


A.            
Organization and Requisite Authority. The Purchaser possesses all requisite power and authority necessary to carry out the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.


 


B.            
Authorization; No Breach.


 


(i)           
This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy,
insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditors’
rights and to general equitable principles (whether considered in a proceeding in equity or law).


 


(ii)           
The execution and delivery by the Purchaser of this Agreement and the fulfillment of and compliance with the terms hereof by the Purchaser
does not and shall not as of each Closing Date (a) conflict with or result in a breach by the Purchaser of the terms, conditions
or provisions of, (b) constitute a default under, (c) result in the creation of any lien, security interest, charge or encumbrance
upon the Purchaser’s equity or assets under, (d) result in a violation of, or (e) require authorization, consent, approval,
exemption or other action by or notice or declaration to, or filing with, any court or administrative or governmental body or agency pursuant
to the Purchaser’s organizational documents in effect on the date hereof or as may be amended prior to completion of the contemplated
Public Offering, or any material law, statute, rule or regulation to which the Purchaser is subject, or any agreement, instrument,
order, judgment or decree to which the Purchaser is subject, except for any filings required after the date hereof under federal or state
securities laws.


 


C.            
Investment Representations.


 


(i)           
The Purchaser is acquiring the Private Placement Warrants and, upon exercise of the Private Placement Warrants, the Shares issuable upon
such exercise (collectively, the “Securities”) for its own account, for investment purposes only and not with
a view towards, or for resale in connection with, any public sale or distribution thereof.


 


(ii)          
The Purchaser is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501(a)(3) of Regulation
D, and the Purchaser has not experienced a disqualifying event as enumerated pursuant to Rule 506(d) of Regulation D under the
Securities Act.


 


(iii)         
The Purchaser understands that the Securities are being offered and will be sold to it in reliance on specific exemptions from the registration
requirements of the United States federal and state securities laws and that the Company is relying upon the truth and accuracy of, and
the Purchaser’s compliance with, the representations and warranties of the Purchaser set forth herein in order to determine the
availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of the Purchaser to acquire such Securities.


 


(iv)         
The Purchaser did not decide to enter into this Agreement as a result of any general solicitation or general advertising within the meaning
of Rule 502(c) under the Securities Act.


 






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(v)          
The Purchaser has been furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and materials relating
to the offer and sale of the Securities which have been requested by the Purchaser. The Purchaser has been afforded the opportunity to
ask questions of the executive officer and directors of the Company. The Purchaser understands that its investment in the Securities involves
a high degree of risk and it has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as it has considered necessary to make an informed investment
decision with respect to the acquisition of the Securities.


 


(vi)        
The Purchaser understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed on or
made any recommendation or endorsement of the Securities or the fairness or suitability of the investment in the Securities by the Purchaser
nor have such authorities passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Securities.


 


(vii)        
The Purchaser understands that: (a) the Securities have not been and are not being registered under the Securities Act or any state
securities laws, and may not be offered for sale, sold, assigned or transferred unless (1) subsequently registered thereunder or
(2) sold in reliance on an exemption therefrom; and (b) except as specifically set forth in the Registration and Shareholder
Rights Agreement, neither the Company nor any other person is under any obligation to register the Securities under the Securities Act
or any state securities laws or to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption thereunder. In this regard, the Purchaser understands
that the SEC has taken the position that promoters or affiliates of a blank check company and their transferees, both before and after
an initial Business Combination, are deemed to be “underwriters” under the Securities Act when reselling the
securities of a blank check company. Based on that position, Rule 144 adopted pursuant to the Securities Act would not be available
for resale transactions of the Securities despite technical compliance with the requirements of such Rule, and the Securities can be resold
only through a registered offering or in reliance upon another exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.


 


(viii)       
The Purchaser has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters, knowledge of the high degree of risk associated with
investments in the securities of companies in the development stage such as the Company, is capable of evaluating the merits and risks
of an investment in the Securities and is able to bear the economic risk of an investment in the Securities in the amount contemplated
hereunder for an indefinite period of time. The Purchaser has adequate means of providing for its current financial needs and contingencies
and will have no current or anticipated future needs for liquidity which would be jeopardized by the investment in the Securities. The
Purchaser can afford a complete loss of its investments in the Securities.


 


(ix)         
The Purchaser understands that the Private Placement Warrants shall bear the legend substantially in the form set forth in the Warrant
Agreement.


 


Section 4.            
Conditions of the Purchaser’s Obligations. The obligations of the Purchaser to purchase and pay for the Private Placement
Warrants are subject to the fulfillment, on or before each Closing Date, of each of the following conditions:


 


A.            
Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of the Company contained in Section 2 shall be true and
correct at and as of the Closing Date as though then made.


 


B.            
Performance. The Company shall have performed and complied with all agreements, obligations and conditions contained in this Agreement
that are required to be performed or complied with by it on or before such Closing Date.


 


C.            
No Injunction. No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted,
entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization
having authority over the matters contemplated hereby, which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement or the Warrant Agreement.


 


D.            
Warrant Agreement and Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement. The Company shall have entered into the Warrant Agreement,
in the form of Exhibit A hereto, and the Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement, in the form of Exhibit B hereto, in
each case on terms satisfactory to the Purchaser.


 






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Section 5.            
Conditions of the Company’s Obligations. The obligations of the Company to the Purchaser under this Agreement are subject
to the fulfillment, on or before each Closing Date, of each of the following conditions:


 


A.            
Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of the Purchaser contained in Section 3 shall be true and
correct at and as of such Closing Date as though then made.


 


B.            
Performance. The Purchaser shall have performed and complied with all agreements, obligations and conditions contained in this
Agreement that are required to be performed or complied with by the Purchaser on or before such Closing Date.


 


C.            
Corporate Consents. The Company shall have obtained the consent of its Board of Directors authorizing the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement and the Warrant Agreement and the issuance and sale of the Private Placement Warrants hereunder.


 


D.            
No Injunction. No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted,
entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization
having authority over the matters contemplated hereby, which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement or the Warrant Agreement.


 


E.            
Warrant Agreement. The Company shall have entered into the Warrant Agreement.


 


Section 6.            
Miscellaneous.


 


A.            
Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement
by or on behalf of any of the parties hereto shall bind and inure to the benefit of the respective successors of the parties hereto whether
so expressed or not. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, the parties may not assign this Agreement, other
than assignments by the Purchaser to affiliates thereof (including, without limitation one or more of its members).


 


B.            
Severability. Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid
under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision
shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of this Agreement.


 


C.            
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two or more counterparts, none of which need contain the signatures
of more than one party, but all such counterparts taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Signatures to this Agreement
transmitted via facsimile or e-mail shall be valid and effective to bind the party so signing.


 


D.            
Descriptive Headings; Interpretation. The descriptive headings of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute
a substantive part of this Agreement. The use of the word “including” in this Agreement shall be by way of example rather
than by limitation.


 


E.            
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to be a contract made under the laws of the State of New York and for all purposes
shall be construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to conflicts of law principles
that would result in the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.


 


F.            
Amendments. This Agreement may not be amended, modified or waived as to any particular provision, except by a written instrument
executed by the parties hereto.


 


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed
this Agreement.


 


	 	COMPANY:
	 	 
	 	ARTISAN ACQUISITION CORP.
	 	 
	 	By:	/s/ Cheng Yin Pan
	 	Name:	Cheng Yin Pan
	 	Title:	Chief Executive Officer
	 	 
	 	PURCHASER:
	 	 
	 	ARTISAN LLC
	 	 
	 	By:	/s/ Cheng Yin Pan
	 	Name:	Cheng Yin Pan
	 	Title:	Manager


 


[Signature Page to Private Placement Warrants
Agreement]


 






     


     


    

 


EXHIBIT A


 


Warrant Agreement


 






    A-1


     


    

 


EXHIBIT B


 


Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement


 






    B-1