Exhibit 10.2


 


Portions of this exhibit have been omitted
as permitted by the rules of the SEC. The information excluded is both (i) not material and (ii) would be competitively harmful if publicly
disclosed. The Company undertakes to submit a marked copy of this exhibit for review by the SEC staff, to the extent it has not been previously
provided, and provide supplemental materials to the SEC staff promptly upon request.


 


July 30, 2021


 


STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL


 


Ecoark Holdings, Inc.


303 Pearl Parkway, Suite 200


San Antonio, TX 78215


 


Attn: Randy S. May, Chief Executive Officer


 


Dear Mr. May:


 


This letter agreement (this
“Agreement”) constitutes the agreement between Ecoark Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and H.C. Wainwright
& Co., LLC (“Wainwright”), that Wainwright shall serve as the exclusive agent, advisor or underwriter in any offering
of securities of the Company (the “Securities”) during the Term (as hereinafter defined) of this Agreement[*] ([*]collectively
with any Offering, each, an “Offering”). The terms of each Offering of Securities issued in connection therewith shall
be mutually agreed upon by the Company and Wainwright and nothing herein implies that Wainwright would have the power or authority to
bind the Company and nothing herein implies that the Company shall have an obligation to issue any Securities. It is understood that Wainwright’s
assistance in an Offering will be subject to the satisfactory completion of such investigation and inquiry into the affairs of the Company
as Wainwright deems appropriate under the circumstances and to the receipt of all internal approvals of Wainwright in connection with
an Offering. The Company expressly acknowledges and agrees that Wainwright’s involvement in an Offering is strictly on a reasonable
best efforts basis and that the consummation of an Offering will be subject to, among other things, market conditions. The execution of
this Agreement does not constitute a commitment by Wainwright to purchase the Securities and does not ensure a successful Offering of
the Securities or the success of Wainwright with respect to securing any other financing on behalf of the Company. Wainwright may retain
other brokers, dealers, agents or underwriters on its behalf in connection with an Offering.


 


A. Compensation;
Reimbursement. At the closing of each Offering (each, a “Closing”), the Company shall compensate Wainwright as
follows:


 


		1.	Cash Fee. The Company shall pay to Wainwright a cash
fee, or as to an underwritten Offering an underwriter discount, equal to 7.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds raised in each Offering.



 


430 Park Avenue | New York, New York 10022 | 212.356.0500
| www.hcwco.com


Member: FINRA/SIPC


 






    


     


    

 


		2.	Warrant Coverage. The Company shall issue to Wainwright or its designees at each Closing, warrants
(the “Wainwright Warrants”) to purchase that number of shares of common stock of the Company equal to 7.0% of the aggregate
number of shares of common stock (or common stock equivalent, if applicable) placed in each Offering (and if an Offering includes a “greenshoe”
or “additional investment” component, such number of shares of common stock underlying such “greenshoe” or “additional
investment” component, with the Wainwright Warrants issuable upon the exercise of such component). If the Securities included in
an Offering are convertible, the Wainwright Warrants shall be determined by dividing the gross proceeds raised in such Offering by the
Offering Price (as defined hereunder). The Wainwright Warrants shall be in a customary form reasonably acceptable to Wainwright, have
a term of five (5) years and an exercise price equal to 125% of the offering price per share (or unit, if applicable) in the applicable
Offering and if such offering price is not available, the market price of the common stock on the date an Offering is commenced [*] (such
price, the “Offering Price”). If warrants are issued to investors in an Offering, the Wainwright Warrants shall have
the same terms as the warrants issued to investors in the applicable Offering, except that such Wainwright Warrants shall have an exercise
price equal to 125% of the Offering Price.



 


		3.	Expense Allowance. Out of the proceeds of each Closing,[*] the Company also agrees to pay Wainwright
(a) a management fee equal to 1.0% of the gross proceeds raised in each Offering; (b) $35,000 for non-accountable expenses (to be increased
to $50,000 in case of a public Offering); (c) up to $50,000 for fees and expenses of legal counsel and other out-of-pocket expenses (to
be increased to $100,000 in case of a public Offering); plus the additional amount payable by the Company pursuant to Paragraph D.3 hereunder
and, if applicable, the costs associated with the use of a third-party electronic road show service (such as NetRoadshow); provided, however,
that such amount in no way limits or impairs the indemnification and contribution provisions of this Agreement.



 


		4.	Tail. Wainwright shall be entitled to compensation under clauses (1) and (2) hereunder, calculated
in the manner set forth therein, with respect to any public or private offering or other financing or capital-raising transaction of any
kind (“Tail Financing”) to the extent that such financing or capital is provided to the Company by investors whom Wainwright
had back and forth correspondence in connection with the Offering during the Term or introduced to the Company during the Term, if such
Tail Financing is consummated at any time within the 12-month period following the expiration or termination of this Agreement.



 


		5.	Right of First Refusal. If, from the date hereof until the 12-month anniversary following consummation
of each Offering, the Company or any of its subsidiaries (a) decides to dispose of or acquire business units or acquire any of its outstanding
securities or make any exchange or tender offer or enter into a merger, consolidation or other business combination or any recapitalization,
reorganization, restructuring or other similar transaction, including, without limitation, an extraordinary dividend or distributions
or a spin-off or split-off, and the Company decides to retain a financial advisor for such transaction, Wainwright (or any affiliate designated
by Wainwright) shall have the right to act as the Company’s exclusive financial advisor for any such transaction; or (b) decides
to finance or refinance any indebtedness using a manager or agent, Wainwright (or any affiliate designated by Wainwright) shall have the
right to act as sole book-runner, sole manager, sole placement agent or sole agent with respect to such financing or refinancing; or (c)
decides to raise funds by means of a public offering (including at-the-market facility) or a private placement or any other capital-raising
financing of equity, equity-linked or debt securities using an underwriter or placement agent, Wainwright (or any affiliate designated
by Wainwright) shall have the right to act as sole book-running manager, sole underwriter or sole placement agent for such financing.
If Wainwright or one of its affiliates decides to accept any such engagement, the agreement governing such engagement will contain, among
other things, provisions for customary fees for transactions of similar size and nature and the provisions of this Agreement, including
indemnification, which are appropriate to such a transaction.



 






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B. Term
and Termination of Engagement; Exclusivity. The term of Wainwright’s exclusive engagement will begin on the date hereof and
end six (6) months thereafter (the “Term”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company
agrees that the provisions relating to the payment of fees, reimbursement of expenses, right of first refusal, tail, indemnification and
contribution, confidentiality, conflicts, independent contractor and waiver of the right to trial by jury will survive any termination
or expiration of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Company has the right to terminate the
Agreement for cause in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(g)(5)(B)(i). The exercise of such right of termination for cause eliminates the
Company’s obligations with respect to the provisions relating to the tail fees and right of first refusal. Notwithstanding anything
to the contrary contained in this Agreement, in the event that an Offering pursuant to this Agreement shall not be carried out for any
reason whatsoever during the Term, the Company shall be obligated to pay to Wainwright its actual and accountable out-of-pocket expenses
related to an Offering (including the fees and disbursements of Wainwright’s legal counsel) and, if applicable, for electronic road
show service used in connection with an Offering. During Wainwright’s engagement hereunder: (i) the Company will not, and will not
permit its representatives to, other than in coordination with Wainwright, contact or solicit institutions, corporations or other entities
or individuals as potential purchasers of the Securities and (ii) the Company will not pursue any financing transaction which would be
in lieu of an Offering. Furthermore, the Company agrees that during Wainwright’s engagement hereunder, all inquiries from prospective
investors will be referred to Wainwright. Additionally, except as set forth hereunder, the Company represents, warrants and covenants
that no brokerage or finder’s fees or commissions are or will be payable by the Company or any subsidiary of the Company to any
broker, financial advisor or consultant, finder, placement agent, investment banker, bank or other third-party with respect to any Offering.


 


C. Information;
Reliance. The Company shall furnish, or cause to be furnished, to Wainwright all information requested by Wainwright for the purpose
of rendering services hereunder and conducting due diligence (all such information being the “Information”). In addition,
the Company agrees to make available to Wainwright upon request from time to time the officers, directors, accountants, counsel and other
advisors of the Company. The Company recognizes and confirms that Wainwright (a) will use and rely on the Information, including any documents
provided to investors in each Offering (the “Offering Documents”) which shall include any Purchase Agreement (as defined
hereunder), and on information available from generally recognized public sources in performing the services contemplated by this Agreement
without having independently verified the same; (b) does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the Offering Documents
or the Information and such other information; and (c) will not make an appraisal of any of the assets or liabilities of the Company.
Upon reasonable request, the Company will meet with Wainwright or its representatives to discuss all information relevant for disclosure
in the Offering Documents and will cooperate in any investigation undertaken by Wainwright thereof, including any document included or
incorporated by reference therein. At each Offering, at the request of Wainwright, the Company shall deliver such legal letters (including,
without limitation, negative assurance letters), opinions, comfort letters, officers’ and secretary certificates and good standing
certificates, all in form and substance satisfactory to Wainwright and its counsel as is customary for such Offering. Wainwright shall
be a third party beneficiary of any representations, warranties, covenants, closing conditions and closing deliverables made by the Company
in any Offering Documents, including representations, warranties, covenants, closing conditions and closing deliverables made to any investor
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D. Related
Agreements. At each Offering, the Company shall enter into the following additional agreements:


 


		1.	Underwritten Offering. If an Offering is an underwritten Offering, the Company and Wainwright shall
enter into a customary underwriting agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Wainwright and its counsel.



 


		2.	Best Efforts Offering. If an Offering is on a best efforts basis, the sale of Securities to the
investors in the Offering will be evidenced by a purchase agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) between the Company and
such investors in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Company and Wainwright. Wainwright shall be a third party beneficiary with respect
to the representations, warranties, covenants, closing conditions and closing deliverables included in the Purchase Agreement. Prior to
the signing of any Purchase Agreement, officers of the Company with responsibility for financial affairs will be available to answer inquiries
from prospective investors.



 


		3.	Escrow, Settlement and Closing. If each Offering is not settled via delivery versus payment (“DVP”),
the Company and Wainwright shall enter into an escrow agreement with a third party escrow agent pursuant to which Wainwright’s compensation
and expenses shall be paid from the gross proceeds of the Securities sold. If the Offering is settled in whole or in part via DVP, Wainwright
shall arrange for its clearing agent to provide the funds to facilitate such settlement; provided, however, if the clearing firm provides
the funds in a best efforts offering and subsequent to such delivery an investor fails to provide the necessary funds to the clearing
agent for such purchase of Securities, Wainwright shall instruct the clearing agent to promptly return any such Securities to the Company
and the Company shall promptly return such investor’s purchase price to the clearing agent. The Company shall pay Wainwright closing
costs, which shall also include the reimbursement of the out-of-pocket cost of the escrow agent or clearing agent, as applicable, which
closing costs shall not exceed $15,950.



 


		4.	FINRA Amendments. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in the event that Wainwright
determines that any of the terms provided for hereunder shall not comply with a FINRA rule, including but not limited to FINRA Rule 5110,
then the Company shall agree to amend this Agreement (or include such revisions in the final underwriting agreement) in writing upon the
request of Wainwright to comply with any such rules; provided that any such amendments shall not provide for terms that are less favorable
to the Company than are reflected in this Agreement.



 






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E. Confidentiality.
In the event of the consummation or public announcement of any Offering, Wainwright shall have the right to disclose its participation
in such Offering, including, without limitation, the Offering at its cost of “tombstone” advertisements in financial and other
newspapers and journals.


 


F. Indemnity.


 


		1.	In connection with the Company’s engagement of Wainwright hereunder, the Company hereby agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless Wainwright and its affiliates, and the respective controlling persons, directors, officers, members, shareholders,
agents and employees of any of the foregoing (collectively the “Indemnified Persons”), from and against any and all
claims, actions, suits, proceedings (including those of shareholders), damages, liabilities and expenses incurred by any of them (including
the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel), as incurred, whether or not the Company is a party thereto (collectively a “Claim”),
that are (A) related to or arise out of (i) any actions taken or omitted to be taken (including any untrue statements made or any statements
omitted to be made) by the Company, or (ii) any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any Indemnified Person in connection with the
Company’s engagement of Wainwright, or (B) otherwise relate to or arise out of Wainwright’s activities on the Company’s
behalf under Wainwright’s engagement, and the Company shall reimburse any Indemnified Person for all expenses (including the reasonable
fees and expenses of counsel) as incurred by such Indemnified Person in connection with investigating, preparing or defending any such
claim, action, suit or proceeding, whether or not in connection with pending or threatened litigation in which any Indemnified Person
is a party. The Company will not, however, be responsible for any Claim that is finally judicially determined to have resulted from the
gross negligence or willful misconduct of any such Indemnified Person for such Claim. The Company further agrees that no Indemnified Person
shall have any liability to the Company for or in connection with the Company’s engagement of Wainwright except for any Claim incurred
by the Company as a result of such Indemnified Person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.



 


		2.	The Company further agrees that it will not, without the prior written consent of Wainwright, settle,
compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment in any pending or threatened Claim in respect of which indemnification may be sought
hereunder (whether or not any Indemnified Person is an actual or potential party to such Claim), unless such settlement, compromise or
consent includes an unconditional, irrevocable release of each Indemnified Person from any and all liability arising out of such Claim.



 


		3.	Promptly upon receipt by an Indemnified Person of notice of any complaint or the assertion or institution
of any Claim with respect to which indemnification is being sought hereunder, such Indemnified Person shall notify the Company in writing
of such complaint or of such assertion or institution but failure to so notify the Company shall not relieve the Company from any obligation
it may have hereunder, except and only to the extent such failure results in the forfeiture by the Company of substantial rights and defenses.
If the Company is requested by such Indemnified Person, the Company will assume the defense of such Claim, including the employment of
counsel for such Indemnified Person and the payment of the fees and expenses of such counsel, provided, however, that such counsel shall
be satisfactory to the Indemnified Person and provided further that if the legal counsel to such Indemnified Person reasonably determines
that having common counsel would present such counsel with a conflict of interest or if the defendant in, or target of, any such Claim,
includes an Indemnified Person and the Company, and legal counsel to such Indemnified Person reasonably concludes that there may be legal
defenses available to it or other Indemnified Persons different from or in addition to those available to the Company, such Indemnified
Person will employ its own separate counsel (including local counsel, if necessary) to represent or defend him, her or it in any such
Claim and the Company shall pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel. If such Indemnified Person does not request that the
Company assume the defense of such Claim, such Indemnified Person will employ its own separate counsel (including local counsel, if necessary)
to represent or defend him, her or it in any such Claim and the Company shall pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel. Notwithstanding
anything herein to the contrary, if the Company fails timely or diligently to defend, contest, or otherwise protect against any Claim,
the relevant Indemnified Person shall have the right, but not the obligation, to defend, contest, compromise, settle, assert crossclaims,
or counterclaims or otherwise protect against the same, and shall be fully indemnified by the Company therefor, including without limitation,
for the reasonable fees and expenses of its counsel and all amounts paid as a result of such Claim or the compromise or settlement thereof.
In addition, with respect to any Claim in which the Company assumes the defense, the Indemnified Person shall have the right to participate
in such Claim and to retain his, her or its own counsel therefor at his, her or its own expense.



 






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		4.	The Company agrees that if any indemnity sought by an Indemnified Person hereunder is held by a court
to be unavailable for any reason then (whether or not Wainwright is the Indemnified Person), the Company and Wainwright shall contribute
to the Claim for which such indemnity is held unavailable in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative benefits to the
Company, on the one hand, and Wainwright on the other, in connection with Wainwright’s engagement referred to above, subject to
the limitation that in no event shall the amount of Wainwright’s contribution to such Claim exceed the amount of fees actually received
by Wainwright from the Company pursuant to Wainwright’s engagement. The Company hereby agrees that the relative benefits to the
Company, on the one hand, and Wainwright on the other, with respect to Wainwright’s engagement shall be deemed to be in the same
proportion as (a) the total value paid or proposed to be paid or received by the Company pursuant to the applicable Offering (whether
or not consummated) for which Wainwright is engaged to render services bears to (b) the fee paid or proposed to be paid to Wainwright
in connection with such engagement.



 


		5.	The Company’s indemnity, reimbursement and contribution obligations under this Agreement (a) shall
be in addition to, and shall in no way limit or otherwise adversely affect any rights that any Indemnified Person may have at law or at
equity and (b) shall be effective whether or not the Company is at fault in any way.



 


G. Limitation
of Engagement to the Company. The Company acknowledges that Wainwright has been retained only by the Company, that Wainwright is providing
services hereunder as an independent contractor (and not in any fiduciary or agency capacity) and that the Company’s engagement
of Wainwright is not deemed to be on behalf of, and is not intended to confer rights upon, any shareholder, owner or partner of the Company
or any other person not a party hereto as against Wainwright or any of its affiliates, or any of its or their respective officers, directors,
controlling persons (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the “Exchange Act”)), employees or agents. Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by Wainwright, no one other
than the Company is authorized to rely upon this Agreement or any other statements or conduct of Wainwright, and no one other than the
Company is intended to be a beneficiary of this Agreement. The Company acknowledges that any recommendation or advice, written or oral,
given by Wainwright to the Company in connection with Wainwright’s engagement is intended solely for the benefit and use of the
Company’s management and directors in considering a possible Offering, and any such recommendation or advice is not on behalf of,
and shall not confer any rights or remedies upon, any other person or be used or relied upon for any other purpose. Wainwright shall not
have the authority to make any commitment binding on the Company. The Company, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to reject
any investor introduced to it by Wainwright.


 


H. Limitation
of Wainwright’s Liability to the Company. Wainwright and the Company further agree that neither Wainwright nor any of its affiliates
or any of its or their respective officers, directors, controlling persons (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or
Section 20 of the Exchange Act), employees or agents shall have any liability to the Company, its security holders or creditors, or any
person asserting claims on behalf of or in the right of the Company (whether direct or indirect, in contract, tort, for an act of negligence
or otherwise) for any losses, fees, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses or equitable relief arising out of or relating to this Agreement
or the services rendered hereunder, except for losses, fees, damages, liabilities, costs or expenses that arise out of or are based on
any action of or failure to act by Wainwright and that are finally judicially determined to have resulted solely from the gross negligence
or willful misconduct of Wainwright.


 


I. Governing
Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements
made and to be fully performed therein. Any disputes that arise under this Agreement, even after the termination of this Agreement, will
be heard only in the state or federal courts located in the City of New York, State of New York. The parties hereto expressly agree to
submit themselves to the jurisdiction of the foregoing courts in the City of New York, State of New York. The parties hereto expressly
waive any rights they may have to contest the jurisdiction, venue or authority of any court sitting in the City and State of New York.
In the event Wainwright or any Indemnified Person is successful in any action, or suit against the Company, arising out of or relating
to this Agreement, the final judgment or award entered shall be entitled to have and recover from the Company the costs and expenses incurred
in connection therewith, including its reasonable attorneys’ fees. Any rights to trial by jury with respect to any such action,
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J. Notices.
All notices hereunder will be in writing and sent by certified mail, hand delivery, overnight delivery or e-mail, if sent to Wainwright,
at the address set forth on the first page hereof, e-mail: notices@hcwco.com, Attention: Head of Investment Banking, and if sent to the
Company, to the address set forth on the first page hereof, e-mail: rmay@ecoarkusa.com, Attention: Chief Executive Officer. Notices sent
by certified mail shall be deemed received five days thereafter, notices sent by hand delivery or overnight delivery shall be deemed received
on the date of the relevant written record of receipt, notices sent by e-mail shall be deemed received as of the date and time they were
sent.


 


K. Conflicts.
The Company acknowledges that Wainwright and its affiliates may have and may continue to have investment banking and other relationships
with parties other than the Company pursuant to which Wainwright may acquire information of interest to the Company. Wainwright shall
have no obligation to disclose such information to the Company or to use such information in connection with any contemplated transaction.


 


L. Anti-Money
Laundering. To help the United States government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering, the federal laws of the United
States require all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person with whom they do business.
This means Wainwright must ask the Company for certain identifying information, including a government-issued identification number (e.g.,
a U.S. taxpayer identification number) and such other information or documents that Wainwright considers appropriate to verify the Company’s
identity, such as certified articles of incorporation, a government-issued business license, a partnership agreement or a trust instrument.


 


M. Miscellaneous.
The Company represents and warrants that it has all requisite power and authority to enter into and carry out the terms and provisions
of this Agreement and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement does not breach or conflict with any agreement, document
or instrument to which it is a party or bound. This Agreement shall not be modified or amended except in writing signed by Wainwright
and the Company. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of both Wainwright and the Company and their respective
assigns, successors, and legal representatives. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any
respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect, and the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (including or electronic counterparts), each of which shall be deemed
an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.


 


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In acknowledgment that the foregoing correctly
sets forth the understanding reached by Wainwright and the Company, please sign in the space provided below, whereupon this letter shall
constitute a binding Agreement as of the date indicated above.


 


	 	Very truly yours,
	 	 
	 	H.C. WAINWRIGHT & CO., LLC
	 	 
	 	By:	/s/ Mark
                                            W. Viklund

	 	 	Name: 	Mark W. Viklund

	 	 	Title:	Chief Executive Officer
	 	 	Date:	July 30, 2021
	 	 


 


	Accepted and Agreed:	 
	 	 
	Ecoark Holdings, Inc.	 
	 	 
	By:	/s/ Randy May	 
	 	Name:  	Randy May	 
	 	Title: 	CEO	 
	 	 


 


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