# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001829311
**File Stem:** 0001493152-25-027660
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001493152-25-027660.hdr.sgml**: 20251215

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001493152-25-027660

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251211

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251215

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251215

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BITMINE IMMERSION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001829311
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** FINANCE SERVICES [6199]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 09 Crypto Assets
- **EIN:** 843986354
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0831

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-42675
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251570122

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 10845 GRIFFITH PEAK DR. #2
- **CITY:** LAS VEGAS
- **STATE:** NV
- **ZIP:** 89135
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 562-310-0160

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 10845 GRIFFITH PEAK DR. #2
- **CITY:** LAS VEGAS
- **STATE:** NV
- **ZIP:** 89135

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Sandy Springs Holdings, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20201021

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 11, 2025

**BITMINE IMMERSION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-42675** | **84-3986354** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> of incorporation or organization) | (Commission<br> File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> Identification No.) |

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**10845 Griffith Peak Dr. #2**

**Las Vegas, NV 89135**

(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)

**(404) 816-8240**

(Registrants' telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| **Common Stock, par value $0.0001** | **BMNR** | **NYSE American LLC** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)

Emerging Growth Company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

**Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.**

On December 11, 2025, Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") entered into a Separation Agreement and General Release (the "Separation Agreement") with its Chief Financial Officer, Raymond Mow, memorializing the terms of his transition and separation from the Company. The Company also provided Mr. Mow notice of his separation on the same date. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee") and the Board of Directors (the "Board") each took action on December 11, 2025, to review and approve the Separation Agreement and the separation benefits contemplated thereby.

Under the Separation Agreement, the parties agreed that Mr. Mow's employment will terminate without Cause (as defined in the Employment Agreement, made and entered into as of September 1, 2025, by and between the Company and Mr. Mow (the "Employment Agreement")) effective January 16, 2026 (the "Separation Date"). Through the Separation Date, Mr. Mow will continue to serve during a defined transition period performing his day-to-day duties as Chief Financial Officer and the transition tasks set forth in Exhibit A to the Separation Agreement, subject to the Company's discretion to modify responsibilities during the transition period.

In consideration of his execution, non-revocation, and continued compliance with the Separation Agreement and a supplemental release to be executed on or after the Separation Date, and his provision of transition services, Mr. Mow will receive the following separation payments and benefits:

● A lump sum severance payment of $1,137,500.

● A lump sum payment equal to the pro-rated portion of his fiscal year 2026 annual cash bonus for the remaining three quarters, in the amount of $78,750.

● A lump sum payment equal to the pro-rated, target fiscal year 2026 performance bonus for the remaining three quarters, in the amount of $85,312.50.

● A lump sum payment of $150,000 representing acceleration of the remaining three quarterly payments under the Consulting Agreement dated July 8, 2025, by and between the Company and Ethereum Tower LLC for fiscal year 2026.

● Accelerated vesting of the portion of his restricted stock unit ("RSU") grant corresponding to the remaining three quarters of fiscal year 2026, determined pursuant to the methodology set forth in his employment agreement, under which the number of RSUs is calculated by dividing $455,000 by the closing price of the Company's common stock on the last business day of the preceding fiscal year (or nearest preceding trading day), with no fractional shares issued.

The foregoing description of the Separation Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Separation Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

**Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

As described above under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, on December 5, 2025, Mr. Mow provided notice of his resignation from his position as Chief Financial Officer, effective as of the Separation Date. Mr. Mow's resignation is not related to a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices. The Board thanks Mr. Mow for his distinguished service and valuable contributions to the Company. A summary of the material terms of the Separation Agreement is set forth under Item 1.01 above and is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.02.

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On December 15, 2025, the Company issued a press release (the "***Press Release***") providing an update on the Company's operations. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "***Exchange Act***") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits**

(d) Exhibits.

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| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 10.1 | [Mow Separation Agreement, dated December 11, 2025.](ex10-1.htm) |
| 99.1 | [Press Release, dated December 15, 2025.](ex99-1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc.** | **Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc.** |
| Dated: December 15, 2025 | By: | */s/ Chi Tsang* |
|  | Name: | Chi Tsang |
|  | Title: | Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**Exhibit 10.1**

***EXECUTION VERSION***

**<u>SEPARATION AGREEMENT and General RElease</u>**

This SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE (this "***Agreement***"), dated as of December 11, 2025, is by and between Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (the "***Company***") and Raymond Mow ("***Executive***").

**RECITALS**

**WHEREAS**, the Company employs Executive pursuant to the Employment Agreement, made and entered into as of September 1, 2025, by and between the Company and Executive (the "***Employment Agreement***");

**WHEREAS**, Executive previously tendered a resignation of his employment without "***Good Reason***" (as defined in the Employment Agreement) on December 5, 2025;

**WHEREAS**, the parties have mutually agreed that Executive's prior resignation shall be rescinded and withdrawn in its entirety upon the execution of this Agreement and shall be of no further force or effect;

**WHEREAS**, the parties have mutually agreed that Executive's employment with the Company shall terminate without "***Cause***" (as defined in the Employment Agreement) effective as of January 16, 2026 (the "***Separation Date***") and that Executive will continue to serve in his position for an additional transition period;

**WHEREAS**, the parties desire to set forth the transition terms through the Separation Date and the separation payments and benefits that Executive will receive in connection with such termination, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and

**WHEREAS**, the parties also desire to fully and finally resolve any and all claims, demands, and disputes that Executive has or may have arising out of or relating to Executive's employment or separation from the Company.

**NOW**, **THEREFORE**, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Separation</u>. Executive's employment with the Company shall terminate effective as of the Separation Date. As of that same date, Executive hereby resigns from all positions and offices held with the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including (without limitation) as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Such resignations shall be effective as of the Separation Date without further action. Executive shall, upon the Company's request, execute any documents reasonably necessary to effectuate such resignations. Regardless of whether Executive executes this Agreement, the Company shall pay Executive (a) all accrued but unpaid base salary through the Separation Date, and (b) a cash payment for any accrued but unused paid time off, in each case less applicable withholdings. Such payments shall be made on the Separation Date. The Company shall reimburse Executive for all properly documented, reasonable business expenses incurred through the Separation Date and submitted in accordance with the Company's expense reimbursement policies within thirty (30) days after receipt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Transition Services</u>. From the date hereof through the Separation Date, or such shorter period as determined by Company (the "***Transition Period***"), Executive agrees to continue to perform Executive's day-to-day duties and responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer, including without limitation, (i) the successful completion and filing of the Company's first quarter Form 10-Q, and (ii) the transition tasks and responsibilities set forth on **<u>Exhibit A</u>** attached hereto. Executive shall perform such services in a professional manner (the "***Transition Services***").

During the Transition Period, the Company shall retain sole discretion to modify, limit, or amend Executive's duties, authority, access, reporting relationships, or scope of responsibilities, including but not limited to limiting or directing (i) Executive's involvement in financial reporting, treasury matters, or strategic initiatives; (ii) the extent of Executive's interaction with employees, members of the Company's Board of Directors, auditors, lenders, investors, and other outside advisors; and (iii) the location from which Executive is required to perform such services, including directing Executive to work remotely.

Executive shall continue to be paid Executive's base salary through the Transition Period until the Separation Date and will remain an active participant in the Company's benefit plans and programs until the Separation Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Continuation of Benefits</u>. Regardless of whether Executive enters into this Agreement, following the Separation Date, Executive and Executive's eligible dependents shall be eligible to elect continued group health coverage under the Company's health plans pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 ("***COBRA***"), subject to its terms and conditions. If Executive elects COBRA continuation coverage, Executive acknowledges that Executive is solely and fully responsible for the full cost of Executive's COBRA continuation coverage and any corresponding administrative fees in accordance with COBRA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Separation Payments</u>. Subject to, and in consideration of, Executive's execution, delivery, and non-revocation of this Agreement and the supplemental release agreement attached as **<u>Exhibit B</u>** (the "***Supplemental Release***"), Executive's provision of the Transition Services and continued compliance with the duties and obligations set forth in both this Agreement and the Supplemental Release (including the restrictive covenants set forth herein), the Company agrees to provide the following payments and benefits to Executive (collectively, the "***Separation Payments***"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Severance Payment</u>. A lump sum amount equal to $1,137,500.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Acceleration of Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Cash Bonus</u>. A lump sum payment equal to the pro-rated portion of Executive's annual cash bonus for the remaining three (3) quarters of fiscal year 2026, in the amount of $78,750.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Acceleration of Fiscal Year 2026 Performance Bonus</u>. A lump sum payment equal to the pro-rated portion of Executive's performance bonus for the remaining three (3) quarters of fiscal year 2026, payable at target, in the amount of $85,312.50.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Acceleration of Fiscal Year 2026 Digital Asset Consulting Agreement (DACA) Bonus</u>. A lump sum cash payment of $150,000, equal to the accelerated value of the three (3) quarterly fiscal year 2026 payments otherwise payable to Executive in quarterly installments under the Digital Asset Consulting Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Acceleration of Fiscal Year 2026 Equity Award</u>. Accelerated vesting of the portion of Executive's restricted stock unit grant corresponding to the remaining three (3) quarters of fiscal year 2026. The number of restricted stock units subject to acceleration shall be determined using the methodology set forth in the Employment Agreement, which provides that the number of restricted stock units granted is calculated by dividing $455,000 by the closing price of the Company's common stock on the exchange on which the common stock is then listed on the last business day of the preceding fiscal year (or, if no closing sale is reported on that date, the last reported sale price on the nearest preceding trading day), with no fractional shares to be issued.

Each of the Separation Payments (including the settlement and delivery of any shares underlying the accelerated vesting of restricted stock units in <u>Section **‎**4(e)</u>) shall be treated as a short-term deferral for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("***Code Section 409A***") and shall be paid or settled on the Company's first regular payroll date following the expiration of the revocation period set forth in the Supplemental Release, in accordance with the Company's standard payroll practices, and in no event later than two and a half (2.5) months following the end of the calendar year in which the Separation Payments become vested or are otherwise payable. If a payment period spans two taxable years, the payment shall be made in the later taxable year. The Separation Payments shall be subject to applicable tax withholdings and authorized deductions.

By signing this Agreement, Executive acknowledges and agrees that Executive is not entitled to any other payments or benefits from the Company, including, without limitation (i) any fourth quarter or other bonuses not expressly accelerated and included in the Separation Payments, (ii) any remaining quarterly payments under the Digital Asset Consulting Agreement, and (iii) any other rights to compensation, reimbursement, or benefits under any other agreement, plan, or policy of the Company.

Executive further acknowledges and agrees that all Separation Payments shall be forfeited, and any unpaid portion shall immediately cease, in the event of Executive's breach of this Agreement or the Supplemental Release. Notwithstanding any such forfeiture, all obligations of Executive under this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Treatment of Equity; Acknowledgements</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Each of the Company and Executive acknowledges and agrees that, Executive holds only those shares of the Company's capital stock that are reflected in the Company's books and records as of the date hereof, including securities held in the name of the Mow Family Trust and Progression Asset Management Corporation, and any additional shares that vest or become issuable to Executive on the Separation Date pursuant to the accelerated vesting set forth in <u>Section **‎**4(e)</u> (collectively, the "***Shares***"), all of which shall remain subject to the terms and conditions of (i) the Company's governing corporate documents, (ii) applicable equity plans, (iii) any other agreements or instruments under which the Shares were granted or issued, and (iv) any applicable clawback or recoupment policy maintained by the Company from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Executive acknowledges and agrees that, aside from the Shares (which include the accelerated vesting expressly described in <u>Section **‎**4(e)</u>), Executive is not eligible for and will not receive any additional equity or incentive equity awards, and Executive shall hold no other shares, equity or other ownership interest in the Company, unless purchased in the public market or acquired in a private transaction. By executing this Agreement, Executive hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights to receive any additional shares, equity interests, phantom equity, distributions, or payments from the Company under any plan, agreement, or Company document.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The Company will cooperate in good faith with all requests from Executive for the removal of the restrictive legend from any certificates for the Shares pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933 and will use commercially reasonable efforts to process any request for removal of the restrictive legend within five (5) business days following receipt of a legal opinion supporting such removal.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Release of all Claims</u>. In consideration for Executive's continued employment and entitlement to compensation and benefits during the Transition Period, which Executive would not have otherwise been entitled to receive, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, Executive, on behalf of Executive and Executive's heirs, executors, administrators, trustees, legal representatives, successors and assigns, release and forever discharge the Releasees (as defined below) from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, fees, liabilities and obligations of any kind whatsoever, both known and unknown, which Executive ever had, now has, or may have against any of the Releasees by reason of any act, omission, transaction, practice, plan, policy, procedure, conduct, occurrence, or other matter, up to and including the Effective Date (as defined below), including but not limited to all claims related to or under: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, as amended, including by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification ("***WARN***") Act of 1988, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Labor Code (including but not limited to provisions concerning wages, hours, overtime, commissions, expense reimbursement, meal and rest breaks, wage statements, and retaliation), the California Family Rights Act, the California WARN Act, the Private Attorneys General Act ("***PAGA***"), and the California Business and Professions Code § 17200 et seq; any and all claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in connection with Executive's employment, the terms and conditions of such employment and Executive's separation from such employment under any federal, state, city, and/or local fair employment, non-discrimination or civil rights law, ordinance or regulation; all claims sounding in tort or breach of contract (express or implied), wrongful discharge, whistleblowing, detrimental reliance, defamation, slander, libel, intentional and negligent emotional distress or compensatory and/or punitive damages; any and all common law claims, including but not limited to wrongful or retaliatory discharge in violation of public policy, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, interference with contractual relations or prospective business advantage, invasion of privacy, false imprisonment, and/or fraud; and all claims for attorneys' fees, costs, disbursements and/or the like. All of the above laws are referenced and included as amended.

Executive expressly waives the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which provides:

"A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party."

Executive understands that this waiver means that even if Executive later discovers facts different from or in addition to those known at the time of signing this Agreement, this release will remain in full force and effect.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive does not release: (i) any right to enforce this Agreement; (ii) any vested retirement benefits or 401(k) savings plan benefits, or any medical plan benefits for which Executive is eligible under the terms of the applicable benefit plans, or any payments to which Executive is entitled under any qualified or non-qualified benefit plan or program sponsored by the Company; (iii) any claim to unemployment insurance or workers' compensation benefits, where applicable; (iv) any claim that cannot lawfully be released by private agreement, including claims arising after the Effective Date, claims for indemnification under applicable law or the Company's bylaws or insurance, and Executive's right to file a charge or participate in an investigation with a government agency (provided that this Agreement does not limit Executive's right to receive an award for information provided to any government agency, and provided further that Executive waives the right to recover individual monetary relief from the Company in any proceeding in which the agency does not award such a bounty or monetary award); and (v) any rights under the California Labor Code §§ 2699.3(b)(4) and 206.5(a). Executive understands and acknowledges that this Agreement waives only those claims that arise on or before Executive's execution of this Agreement and does not waive future claims, if any. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Agreement purports to waive any non-individual PAGA claims to the extent such a waiver is prohibited by applicable law.

Executive represents that Executive has been paid all wages, salary, bonuses, and other compensation due through the Separation Date, other than the amounts expressly provided in <u>Section ‎4</u>.

Executive represents and warrants that Executive has not filed or caused to be filed, and is not presently a party to, any claim against the Company. Executive further represents that Executive does not have, and has not asserted in the past, any claims against the Company the factual foundation of which involves unlawful discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation. Executive represents and warrants that Executive has not assigned or transferred any claim being released.

Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as an admission of liability by the Company or any other Releasee, and the Company specifically disclaims liability to or wrongful treatment of Executive on the part of itself and all other Releasees.

"***Releasees***" means the Company and its present and former direct and indirect parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, predecessors, successors and assigns, and their present and former officers, directors, employees, representatives, shareholders, attorneys, and agents, whether acting as agents or in individual capacities, and the pension and welfare benefit plans (and their respective administrators, fiduciaries, trustees and insurers, whether acting as agents or in individual capacities) of the Company and its affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Sole and Exclusive Benefits</u>. This Agreement provides for the sole and exclusive benefits for which Executive is eligible as a result of the Executive's separation from employment, except as otherwise required by law and any rights Executive may have for accrued vested benefits under any employee benefit plan, and Executive shall not be eligible for any contractual benefits under any other agreement or arrangement providing for payments or benefits upon a separation from service of Executive's employment. Further, Executive acknowledges and agrees that Executive will not receive, and is not and will not be eligible for, any other bonuses, incentives, fees or any other payments or benefits other than what is expressly set forth in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Return of Property</u>. Executive agrees that, on or before the Separation Date, Executive will return all, and will not retain copies of, Company property, including, without limitation, records, files, customer/client lists, documents, models, equipment, laptops, computers, software and intellectual property relating to the Company's business in whatever form (including electronic), including those that relate to or contain confidential or proprietary information of the Company; provided, however, that Executive shall be permitted to retain personal items (so long as such items do not contain confidential information) and office furniture and equipment previously purchased by Executive. If, at any time after the Separation Date, Executive discovers that Executive has in Executive's possession any additional Company property, Executive agrees to immediately return it to the Company. Executive agrees to cooperate with the Company to return such Company property to the Company's offices by mail, messenger service or other reasonably appropriate means.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>Restrictive Covenants</u>. In order to preserve and protect the goodwill and value of the Company's business, operations and relationships to which Executive has had access during Executive's employment, Executive hereby agrees as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Confidentiality</u>. Executive acknowledges that due to the position Executive has occupied and the responsibilities Executive has had at Company, Executive has received confidential information concerning the Company and its affiliates' procedures, technologies, strategies, employees, investors, clients, customers, vendors, contractors, subcontractors, portfolio companies, contracts and other proprietary information. Executive acknowledges and agrees that all such information, together with any other information learned by Executive during Executive's tenure (whether as an employee, consultant or otherwise) at the Company (whether oral or written, and including any information learned at any of the Company's predecessor or acquired companies), shall remain confidential, and Executive may not disclose that information to any other person without the Company's express prior written consent other than (i) as required by law or (ii) as otherwise set forth in this <u>Section **‎**9(a)</u>.

Executive further acknowledges and agrees that Executive's obligations regarding inventions, discoveries, developments, designs, processes, writings, software, trade secrets, and other work product created during employment shall continue to be governed by Section 2(f) ("Work Product and Intellectual Property") of the Employment Agreement, which remains in full force and effect.

In addition, Executive agrees that Executive will not use any Confidential Information to solicit or attempt to solicit any employee, consultant, customer, client, supplier, vendor, or other business partner of the Company with whom Executive had material contact during the twenty-four (24) months preceding the Separation Date. This restriction is intended solely to prevent the misuse of the Company's Confidential Information and shall not be construed as a covenant not to compete or non-solicitation restriction prohibited under California law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Confidentiality of Agreement</u>. Executive agrees to treat the existence and terms of this Agreement as confidential and will not discuss the Agreement or its terms with anyone other than: (i) Executive's counsel or tax advisor as necessary to secure their professional advice, (ii) Executive's spouse, (iii) as may be required by law, and (iv) as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this Agreement; provided, however, that with respect to any disclosure pursuant to this clause (iv), Executive shall seek to have the Agreement submitted or filed under seal. Further, Executive agrees that if Executive finds it necessary to disclose the existence or terms of this Agreement as permitted under this <u>Section **‎**9(b)</u>, Executive will advise such persons that they are under an obligation to maintain the confidentiality of such information, and Executive assumes full responsibility for any such person's disclosure. Nothing in this <u>Section **‎**9(b)</u> prohibits Executive from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Executive has reason to believe is unlawful; provided that nothing herein authorizes disclosure of information protected by the attorney-client privilege, attorney work product doctrine, or trade secret law, except as permitted by applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Mutual Non-Disparagement</u>. Executive agrees not to make any defamatory or derogatory statements (written or verbal) intending to adversely affect or having a foreseeable result of adversely affecting the Company or its affiliates or the good name and reputation of any of their officers, directors, agents or employees. Executive represents and warrants to the Company that Executive has not, to date, made any such defamatory or derogatory statements (written or verbal) to any client or other business relation of the Company or in any public forum (including, without limitation, on social media or social networking sites) intending to adversely affect or having a foreseeable result of adversely affecting the Company or its affiliates or the good name and reputation of any of their officers, directors, agents or employees.

The Company shall instruct its Board of Directors not to make, or cause to be made, any defamatory or derogatory statements (whether written or verbal) intending to adversely affect or having a foreseeable result of adversely affecting Executive or the good name and reputation of Executive. The Company represents and warrants that, to the best of its knowledge, its Board of Directors have not, to date, made any such statements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may instruct its Board of Directors that they may make accurate statements: (a) to their and the Company's financial and legal advisors; (b) to governmental authorities for tax purposes; (c) in response to a lawfully issued subpoena; or (d) as needed to carry out the terms of this Agreement or as reasonably necessary for the Company's regular business operations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Release of Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Obligations</u>. The Company hereby fully waives and releases the Executive from the non-competition and non-solicitation covenants contained in Sections 6(a)-(c) of the Employment Agreement, and such covenants are hereby terminated and of no force and effect; provided that Executive is bound by the confidentiality obligations set forth in <u>Section **‎**9(a)</u> of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Protected Rights</u>. Nothing in this Agreement, including the confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in this <u>Section **‎**9</u>, shall be construed to prohibit Executive from initiating or maintaining a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other federal, state, or local equal employment opportunity agency, or from otherwise fully cooperating with and/or participating in any investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board or other government agency with or without notice to or prior authorization from the Company. Executive is, however, waiving Executive's rights to any monetary recovery should any such agency pursue any claims on Executive's behalf. Nothing in this Agreement prohibits Executive from disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that Executive has reason to believe is unlawful. In addition, and consistent with the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, Executive shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is: (i) made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, or to an attorney, solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (ii) made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or proceeding, provided that such filing is made under seal. If Executive files a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a suspected violation of law, Executive may disclose the Company's trade secrets to Executive's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, provided that any document containing the trade secret is filed under seal and the trade secret is not disclosed except pursuant to court order.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Remedies</u>. The Company would suffer irreparable harm from a breach of any of the covenants or agreements contained in this <u>Section **‎**9</u>. In the event of an alleged or threatened breach by Executive of any of the provisions of this <u>Section **‎**9</u>, the Company or its successors or assigns may, in addition to all other rights and remedies existing in its favor, apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for specific performance and/or injunctive or other relief in order to enforce or prevent any violations of the provisions hereof, in each case without the requirement of posting a bond or proving actual damages, and the restricted period, as applicable, described above will be extended until such alleged breach or violation is resolved. Executive agrees that the restrictions in this <u>Section **‎**9</u> are reasonable protections under the circumstances of the payment of the amounts set forth herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent any provision of this <u>Section **‎**9</u> is unenforceable under California law, such provision shall be deemed modified or severed to the minimum extent necessary to render it enforceable, and the remainder of this <u>Section **‎**9</u> shall remain in full force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Indemnification; D&O Insurance</u>. The parties acknowledge and agree that Executive's rights to indemnification, advancement of expenses, and directors' and officers' liability insurance coverage shall continue to be governed by, and remain in full force and effect pursuant to, Section 8 ("Indemnification; D&O Insurance") of the Employment Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. <u>Cooperation</u>. Executive agrees to be reasonably available to the Company to respond to reasonable requests for information pertaining to or relating to the Company or any of its agents, officers, directors or employees which may be within the knowledge of Executive. Executive will cooperate fully with the Company in connection with any and all existing or future depositions and/or litigations or investigations brought by or against the Company or any of its agents, officers, directors, or employees, whether administrative, civil or criminal in nature, in which and to the extent the Company deems Executive's cooperation necessary. In the event that Executive is subpoenaed in connection with any litigation or investigation involving the Company, Executive will immediately notify the Company, and shall give the Company an opportunity to respond to such notice before taking any action or making any decision in connection with such subpoena. The Company will reimburse Executive for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of such cooperation, including reasonable legal fees and costs, and will pay Executive $400 per hour for time spent in providing such cooperation. Executive further agrees to reasonably cooperate with the Company in its preparation of and responses to any required public company filings or regulatory inquiries relating to the period of Executive's service, with reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses as provided above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12. <u>Voluntary Agreement</u>. Executive understands and agrees that Executive is under no obligation to consent to the general release of claims under <u>Section **‎**6</u> of this Agreement. Executive understands that they are entering into this Agreement in exchange for good and valuable consideration, beyond anything to which Executive is otherwise entitled, and that the payment set forth in <u>Section **‎**4</u> is sufficient consideration to require Executive to abide with Executive's obligations under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13. <u>Severability</u>. In the event that any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remainder of the Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14. <u>Waiver</u>. No waiver by either party of any breach by the other party of any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed a waiver of any other provision or condition at the time or at any prior or subsequent time. This Agreement and the provisions contained in it shall not be construed or interpreted for or against either party because that party drafted or caused that party's legal representative to draft any of its provisions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15. <u>Governing Law</u>. This Agreement is governed by the laws of California, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions. To the extent any dispute is not subject to arbitration under <u>Section **‎**16</u>, each party irrevocably waives the right to a jury trial to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16. <u>Arbitration</u>. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the parties hereto agree that any suit, action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with, this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be submitted for resolution to binding arbitration as provided herein. Any arbitration pursuant to this Agreement shall be administered by the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services ("***JAMS***"); shall be conducted in accordance with JAMS' Employment Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures, as modified herein; and shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, selected in accordance with JAMS rules. Such arbitration will be conducted in Los Angeles, California, and the arbitrator will apply California law, including federal statutory law as applied in California courts. The arbitrator may grant injunctions or other relief in such dispute or controversy. The arbitrator shall be neutral, shall permit adequate discovery, shall issue a written award with essential findings and conclusions, and shall be authorized to award all remedies available under applicable law. The decision of the arbitrator will be final, conclusive and binding on the parties to the arbitration. The Company shall bear all costs unique to arbitration, including the arbitrator's fees and any JAMS administrative fees, except that each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs, and any award of attorneys' fees and costs shall be made only as authorized by the applicable substantive law that would apply in court. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator's decision in any court having jurisdiction. The parties agree to keep confidential the existence of any such arbitration proceeding and the subject matter of any such proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of breach or threatened breach of the non-solicitation or confidentiality covenants contained in this Agreement, either party shall be entitled to seek, in addition to other available remedies, a temporary or permanent injunction or other equitable relief against such breach or threatened breach from any court of competent jurisdiction, in addition to any other remedies available under applicable law. Any such application for injunctive relief may be made without first initiating arbitration, provided that the party seeking relief satisfies the standards for such relief under applicable law, and any bond or other security shall be required only to the extent required by such court.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17. <u>Code Section 409A</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) This Agreement, and the Separation Payments paid in connection with it, are intended to be exempt from or otherwise comply with Code Section 409A, including the exceptions for short-term deferrals, separation pay arrangements, reimbursements, and in-kind distributions, and shall be administered, construed and interpreted in accordance with such intent. Any Separation Payments that fail to qualify for the exemptions under Code Section 409A shall be paid or provided in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 409A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company cannot guarantee that the Separation Payments provided under this Agreement will satisfy all applicable provisions of Code Section 409A and the Executive shall be solely responsible and liable for the satisfaction of all taxes and penalties that may be imposed on or for the account of the Executive in connection with this Agreement (including any taxes and penalties under Code Section 409A), and neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates shall have any obligation to indemnify or otherwise hold the Executive (or any beneficiary) harmless from any or all of such taxes or penalties.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Each payment under this Agreement is intended to be treated as one of a series of separate payments for purposes of Code Section 409A. To the extent any reimbursements or in-kind benefit payments under the Agreement are subject to Code Section 409A, such reimbursements and in-kind benefit payments will be made in accordance with Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) (or any similar or successor provisions).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, to the extent the Executive is considered a "specified employee" (as defined in Code Section 409A) and would be entitled to a payment during the six-month period beginning on the Executive's separation from service (as defined in Code Section 409A) that is not otherwise excluded under Code Section 409A under the exception for short-term deferrals, separation pay arrangements, reimbursements, in-kind distributions, or any otherwise applicable exemption, the payment will not be made to the Executive until the earlier of the six-month anniversary of the Executive's separation from service or the Executive's death and will be accumulated and paid on the first day of the seventh month following Executive's separation from service.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The parties may amend the Agreement to the minimum extent necessary to satisfy the applicable provisions of Code Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18. <u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Agreement, together with the Supplemental Release, contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be changed orally, and no modification, amendment, or waiver of any of the provisions contained in this Agreement, nor any future representation, promise, or condition in connection with the subject matter hereof, shall be binding upon any party unless made in writing and signed by such party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19. <u>Integration with Supplemental Release</u>. Executive understands and agrees that the payments and benefits set forth in <u>Section **‎**4</u> of this Agreement are conditioned on Executive's execution, on or after the Separation Date, and non-revocation of the Supplemental Release attached hereto as **<u>Exhibit B</u>***.* The Agreement and the Supplemental Release are intended to be read and construed together and constitute the complete and final resolution of all matters between Executive and the Company arising out of or relating to Executive's employment and its termination. The Supplemental Release will become effective only if it is executed on or after the Separation Date and not revoked within the seven-day revocation period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20. <u>Headings</u>. All descriptive headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall be disregarded in construing or applying any provision of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21. <u>Counterparts; Electronic Signature</u>. The parties may execute this Agreement in one or more counterparts, all of which together shall constitute but one Agreement. The facsimile, email or other electronically delivered signatures of the parties shall be deemed to constitute original signatures, and facsimile or electronic copies hereof shall be deemed to constitute duplicate original.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22. <u>Incorporation of Recitals</u>. The Recitals set forth on page 1 of this Agreement are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23. <u>Consideration and Revocation Period</u>. Because this Agreement includes a release of claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Executive acknowledges and agrees that: this waiver and release is knowing and voluntary and has been written in a manner that is clear and understandable; the release of claims applies only to claims arising on or before the date of Executive's execution of this Agreement, and does not waive or release any rights or claims that may arise after that date; Executive has been advised in writing to consult with an attorney before signing this Agreement, and has had the opportunity to do so; Executive has been given at least twenty-one (21) days to consider the terms of this Agreement before signing it, and understands that if Executive chooses to sign it before the end of that period, such decision was made voluntarily and knowingly; any changes, whether material or immaterial, made to this Agreement after it was initially presented do not restart or extend the twenty-one (21) day consideration period; Executive has read and understands the entire Agreement and is signing it voluntarily and with the intent to be legally bound by all of its terms; and after signing, Executive shall have seven (7) calendar days to revoke this Agreement by delivering written notice of revocation to Chi Tsang, Chief Executive Officer.

This Agreement shall not become effective or enforceable until the seven-day revocation period has expired without revocation, which shall be the eighth calendar day after Executive's execution of this Agreement (the "***Effective Date***").

[*Signature page follows*]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

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| **COMPANY** | **COMPANY** |
| Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. | Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. |
| By: | /s/ Chi Tsang |
| Name: | Chi Tsang |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer |

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|:---|:---|
| **EXECUTIVE** | **EXECUTIVE** |
| By: | /s/ Raymond Mow |
| Name: | Raymond Mow |

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**<u>Exhibit A</u>**

**<u>Transition Services</u>**

Pursuant to <u>Section ‎2</u> of the Agreement, and in addition to Executive's ongoing day-to-day duties as Chief Financial Officer and the successful completion and filing of the Company's first-quarter Form 10-Q, Executive shall, during the Transition Period, complete the following transition tasks and responsibilities:

● Wires to trading desks / fund flows on cash side

● Approver on custody accounts

● Executing agreements for service providers (NDAs, ISDAs, Service Agreements)

● Completion of Tres Finance implementation for BMNR

● Audit-ready reporting and sign-off / Auditor interface

● Process for quarterly and annual reconciliations and reporting with assistance from ETH Tower

● Establish a process for generating PR numbers moving forward with assistance from ETH Tower

● Basis tracking and tax strategy with assistance from ETH Tower

● Establish a process for staking accounting/tax/reporting with assistance from ETH Tower

● Provide ETH Tower with read-only visibility for bank accounts

● POA for brokerage accounts

● Transitioning of user account for crypto counterparties and re-configuration of quorum settings with help from ETH Tower

**<u>Exhibit B</u>**

**<u>Supplemental Release</u>**

I, Raymond Mow, hereby acknowledge and agree, in consideration for the payments and benefits set forth in <u>Section 4</u> of the Separation Agreement and General Release, dated as of December 11, 2025 (the "***Agreement***"), do hereby release the Company and the Releasees (as defined in the Agreement) from any and all claims, to the extent provided by this Supplemental Release, dated January ___, 2026. I understand that my employment with the Company terminated on the Separation Date (as defined in the Agreement). Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I understand that the payments and benefits set forth in <u>Section 4</u> of the Agreement represents consideration for signing this Supplemental Release and are not salary, wages or benefits to which
I am already entitled.

2. I agree not to sue, and to fully and forever release and discharge
the Company and the Releasees from any and all waivable claims, liabilities, damages, demands, and causes of action or liabilities of
any nature or kind, whether now known or unknown, arising out of, related to, or in any way connected with my employment with the Company
or the termination of such employment, including but not limited to all claims related to or under: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, as amended, including by the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Equal Pay Act of 1963,
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act,
the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification ("  ***WARN***") Act of 1988, the Family and Medical Leave Act of
1993, the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, California
Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Labor Code (including but not limited to provisions concerning wages, hours, overtime,
commissions, expense reimbursement, meal and rest breaks, wage statements, and retaliation), the California Family Rights Act, the California
WARN Act, the Private Attorneys General Act ("  ***PAGA*** "), and the California Business and Professions Code §
17200 et seq; any and all claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in connection with Executive's employment, the
terms and conditions of such employment and Executive's separation from such employment under any federal, state, city, and/or
local fair employment, non-discrimination or civil rights law, ordinance or regulation; all claims sounding in tort or breach of contract
(express or implied), wrongful discharge, whistleblowing, detrimental reliance, defamation, slander, libel, intentional and negligent
emotional distress or compensatory and/or punitive damages; any and all common law claims, including but not limited to wrongful or retaliatory
discharge in violation of public policy, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, interference with contractual relations
or prospective business advantage, invasion of privacy, false imprisonment, and/or fraud; and all claims for attorneys' fees, costs,
disbursements and/or the like. All of the above laws are referenced and included as amended.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. I expressly waive the provisions of Section 1542 of the California
Civil Code, which provides:

"A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. I represent that I have made no assignment or transfer of any
right, claim, demand, cause of action, or other matter covered by <u>Section 3</u> above.

5. I understand that this Supplemental Release includes a release
of claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended by the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act. I am signing this release
knowingly and voluntarily, and I understand that it is written in clear and understandable language. I understand that this release applies
only to claims that arose on or before the date I sign it, and does not apply to any claims that may arise after that date. I have been
advised in writing to consult with an attorney before signing this Supplemental Release and have had the opportunity to do so. I have
been given at least twenty-one (21) days to consider this Supplemental Release, and I understand that if I choose to sign it before the
end of that period, I am doing so voluntarily. I understand that any changes made to this Supplemental Release after it was first given
to me, whether material or not, do not restart or extend the twenty-one (21) day period. I also understand that I will have seven (7)
calendar days to revoke my acceptance after I sign it by delivering written notice to the Company. If I accept the terms of this Supplemental
Release and the payments and benefits offered as consideration, I will return a signed copy to Chi Tsang at ctsang@bitminetech.io. This
Supplemental Release will become effective on the eighth day after I sign it, provided I do not revoke it.

6. I acknowledge and agree that all other terms of the Agreement
remain in full force and effect without modification. Further, I agree to incorporate the provisions of the Agreement into this Supplemental
Release and to be bound by such provisions hereunder as if such provisions were originally stated therein. This Supplemental Release
shall be construed to be a part of the Agreement for all purposes.

7. The parties agree that in the event any provision of this Supplemental
Release is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable by any court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction, or in the event that
any provision cannot be modified so as to be valid and enforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severed from the remainder of
the Supplemental Release, and the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

8. This Supplemental Release will be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of California without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether
of the State of California or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the
State of California.

[*Signature page follows*]

Acknowledged and agreed to by:

    <br> Raymond Mow Date

## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**BitMine Immersion (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 3.97 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $13.3 Billion**

***BitMine now owns more than 3.2% of the ETH token supply, two-thirds of the way to the 'Alchemy of 5%'***

 

*BitMine Crypto + Total Cash Holdings + "Moonshots" total $13.3 billion, including 3.97 million ETH tokens, total cash of $1.0 billion, and other crypto holdings*

 

*BitMine will hold its annual shareholders meeting at the Wynn Las Vegas on January 15, 2026*

 

*BitMine leads crypto treasury peers by both the velocity of raising crypto NAV per share and by the high trading liquidity of BMNR stock*

 

*BitMine is the 41st most traded stock in the US, trading $1.9 billion per day (5-day avg)*

 

*BitMine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK's Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas "Tom" Lee to support BitMine's goal of acquiring 5% of ETH*

LAS VEGAS, December 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) BitMine Immersion Technologies ("BitMine" or the "Company") a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network Company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced BitMine crypto *+ total cash + "moonshots"* holdings totalling $13.2 billion.

As of December 14th at 6:00pm ET, the Company's crypto holdings are comprised of 3,967,210 ETH at $3,074 per ETH (Coinbase), 193 Bitcoin (BTC), $38 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) ("moonshots") and total cash of $1.0 billion.

"BitMine continues to add steadily to its ETH holdings, adding 102,259 ETH in the past week. Crypto prices have stabilized in the past week, further evidence that crypto prices have begun to recover after the price shock of October 10th," said Thomas "Tom" Lee of Fundstrat, Chairman of BitMine. "2025 saw many positive developments in digital assets including positive legislation passed by the US Congress and favorable regulations, and by strengthening support from Wall Street. These strengthen our conviction that the best days for crypto are ahead and why we continue to accumulate ETH towards our 'alchemy of 5%' target."

BitMine crypto holding reigns as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc. (MSTR), which owns 660,624 BTC valued at $59 billion. BitMine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world.

"We continue to make progress on our staking solution known as The Made in America Validator Network (MAVAN). This will be the 'best-in-class' solution offering secure staking infrastructure and will be deployed in early calendar 2026," continued Lee.

The GENIUS Act and SEC's Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2025 as US action on August 15, 1971 ending Bretton Woods and the USD on the gold standard 54 years ago. This 1971 event was the catalyst for the modernization of Wall Street, creating the iconic Wall Street titans and financial and payment rails of today. These proved to be better investments than gold.

BitMine is now one of the most widely traded stocks in the US. According to data from Fundstrat, the stock has traded average daily dollar volume of $1.9 billion (5-day average, as of December 11, 2025), ranking #41 in the US, behind Boeing (rank #40) and ahead of Sandisk (rank #41) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (<u>statista.com</u> and Fundstrat research).

BitMine will hold its annual shareholders meeting at the Wynn Las Vegas on January 15, 2026.

The Fiscal Full Year 2025 Earnings presentation and corporate presentation can be found here: <u>https://bitminetech.io/investor-relations/</u>

The Chairman's message can be found here:

<u>https://www.bitminetech.io/chairmans-message</u>

To stay informed, please sign up at: <u>https://bitminetech.io/contact-us/</u>

**About BitMine**

BitMine is a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network Company with a focus on the accumulation of Crypto for long term investment, whether acquired by our Bitcoin mining operations or from the proceeds of capital raising transactions. Company business lines include Bitcoin Mining, synthetic Bitcoin mining through involvement in Bitcoin mining, hashrate as a financial product, offering advisory and mining services to companies interested in earning Bitcoin denominated revenues, and general Bitcoin advisory to public companies. BitMine's operations are located in low-cost energy regions in Trinidad; Pecos, Texas; and Silverton, Texas.

For additional details, follow on X:

<u>https://x.com/bitmnr</u>

<u>https://x.com/fundstrat</u>

<u>https://x.com/bmnrintern</u>

**Forward Looking Statements**

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." The statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This document specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding progress and achievement of the Company's goals regarding ETH acquisition and staking, the long-term value of Ethereum, continued growth and advancement of the Company's Ethereum treasury strategy and the applicable benefits to the Company. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including BitMine's ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; BitMine's ability to finance its current business, Ethereum treasury operations and proposed future business; the competitive environment of BitMine's business; and the future value of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Actual future performance outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond BitMine's control, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of BitMine's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 3, 2025, as well as all other SEC filings, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of BitMine's filings with the SEC are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. BitMine undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

SOURCE BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc.

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