# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001429764
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**Filing Date:** 2025-6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001641172-25-013660.hdr.sgml**: 20250604

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001641172-25-013660

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 16

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250529

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

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250604

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250604

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Blink Charging Co.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001429764
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT [3790]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 030608147
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NV
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38392
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251023935

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 407 LINCOLN ROAD, SUITE 704
- **CITY:** MIAMI BEACH
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 33139
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (305) 521-0200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 407 LINCOLN ROAD, SUITE 704
- **CITY:** MIAMI BEACH
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 33139

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Car Charging Group, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20091207

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** NEW IMAGE CONCEPTS, INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20080313

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, DC 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): <u>May 29, 2025</u>

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| **BLINK CHARGING CO.** |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |

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<u>Nevada</u> <u>001-38392</u> <u>03-0608147</u> <br> (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

<u>5081 Howerton Way, Suite A Bowie, Maryland</u> <u>20715</u> <br> (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: <u>(305) 521-0200</u>

<u>N/A</u> <br> (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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 | BLNK | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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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 (*see* General Instruction A.2. below):

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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. ☐

**CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K**

**Blink Charging Co. (the "Company")**

**May 29, 2025**

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

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On May 29, 2025, Michael Bercovich was appointed to be the Company's Chief Financial Officer (and principal financial and accounting officer), effective June 23, 2025.

Mr. Bercovich, age 50, has been the vice president of finance of Advisor360 LLC, an enterprise software platform for the wealth management industry, since February 2025. He served as the chief financial officer and a founding team member of Helios Global Payments Solutions Inc., a global human capital management and payments platform startup, from September 2023 to February 2025. At Helios, he led finance operations, investor relations, treasury and strategic initiatives including raising capital. Mr. Bercovich served as the chief financial officer of MyOutDesk LLC, a provider of virtual assistant outsourcing services, from February 2023 to January 2024, where he supported business scaling and developing additional market capabilities, with overall responsibility for accounting, finance and corporate development functions. Mr. Bercovich served as the chief financial officer of Ciaflo Inc., a global education technology startup, from May 2022 to February 2023, where he managed its finance operations, corporate development and investor relations functions. Mr. Bercovich served as the chief financial officer of Elements Global Services Inc. (now known as Atlas HXM), a global human experience management platform provider, from March 2020 to January 2022, where he was responsible for financial and payroll operations management, reporting to key internal and external stakeholders, implemented processes and procedures to meet company's growth strategy and managed its investors relations, including fundraising. Mr. Bercovich served as the vice president of global finance of TEOCO Corporation, a global telecom software solutions provider, from January 2016 to March 2020, where he managed all finance and accounting global functions. Prior to these positions, among other corporate financial roles with publicly traded and private companies, Mr. Bercovich provided SEC accounting and audit services to a diverse client base as an auditor at KPMG. Mr. Bercovich received a bachelor's degree in business and accounting at The College of Management Academic Studies in Israel and is a certified public accountant (Israel – inactive).

Mr. Bercovich has not engaged in a related party transaction with the Company during the last two fiscal years, and there are no family relationships between Mr. Bercovich and any of our other executive officers or directors.

With Mr. Bercovich's appointment on May 29, 2025, we entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with him (as amended, the "Employment Agreement"). Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Bercovich has agreed to devote substantially all business time and attention to the performance of his duties thereunder as the Chief Financial Officer. The Employment Agreement extends for a term expiring on June 23, 2027, and is automatically renewable for successive one-year periods thereafter unless either party provides timely notice of intent to terminate the agreement.

The Employment Agreement provides that Mr. Bercovich will receive an annual base salary of $430,000. In 2025, Mr. Bercovich will be eligible for an annual performance-based cash bonus subject to the terms of the Company's 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan and prorated based on the number of days from June 23, 2025 until the end of the year. Starting in 2026, and in subsequent years, Mr. Bercovich will be eligible to receive an annual performance-based cash bonus in accordance with the Company's Executives' Short-Term Incentive Plan ("STI"). In both 2025 and subsequent years, the target amount of such bonus will be equal to 50% of his annual base salary and the bonus amount will be based on meeting key performance indicators involving financial and strategic goals established by the Company with specific performance targets and potential awards determined by the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board. Mr. Bercovich will also be eligible to receive aggregate annual equity awards in accordance with the Company's Executives' Long-Term Incentive ("LTI") Plan equal to 50% of his annual base salary during the remainder of 2025 and through 2026. Such awards will be issued in the form of restricted stock units. Of such restricted stock units, 50% of the restricted stock units are designated as performance-based stock awards and will vest in four equal installments upon the achievement of specified escalating stock price thresholds, and 50% of the restricted stock units are designated as time-based stock awards and will vest in equal one-third increments on each anniversary of the grant date, in each instance subject to his continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date and satisfying the key performance indicators (KPIs) and other performance criteria. In 2027 and any renewal terms, performance-based and time-based equity awards will be made at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board and vesting terms will be included in any award agreements, with a bonus amount of up to 50% of Mr. Bercovich's annual base salary.

The Company also agreed to (i) grant Mr. Bercovich a one-time equity signing bonus of $107,500 worth of restricted stock, with 50% vesting on the six-month employment start date anniversary, and the remaining 50% vesting on the 12-month employment start date anniversary, (ii) grant Mr. Bercovich a one-time Management by Objective (MBO) Bonus of $150,000 upon the Company's receipt of at least $25.0 million in gross proceeds, and $250,000 upon the Company's receipt of at least $30.0 million in gross proceeds, from an equity or debt financing round by June 23, 2026, and (iii) pay or reimburse Mr. Bercovich for reasonable cash-out expenses to relocate to the Washington DC-metro area of up to $75,000. The above cash bonus and equity awards are subject to the Company's "clawback" policies.

If Mr. Bercovich's employment is terminated by us without Cause (which includes willful material misconduct and willful failure to materially perform his responsibilities to the company) or by him for Good Reason (which includes a material adverse change in Mr. Bercovich's authority, duties or responsibilities), he is entitled to receive severance equal to 12 months of base salary plus his target STI and LTI bonuses for the year of termination in return for his signing of a general release in favor of the company. If such termination occurs within six months before or within 12 months after a "change of control," Mr. Bercovich will be entitled to receive an amount equal to three times the amount of his annual base salary and the full amount of his target bonus for the year in which the termination date occurs. In addition, all unvested restricted stock units under a time-based long-term award will vest immediately at that time.

Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Bercovich is prohibited from disclosing confidential information, which includes all information not generally known to the public regarding the company and its affiliates, subsidiaries or its businesses. Mr. Bercovich further agreed that during his employment with the company and for 12 months thereafter he will not solicit or attempt to solicit any of our clients, customers or vendors for the purpose of providing services or products that compete with those offered by us for the same 12 month period and, for the same period, he will not solicit, hire, recruit or attempt to hire or recruit, or induce the termination of employment of any employee of the company.

The foregoing summary of the Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Employment Agreement and an amendment thereto, a copy of each of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 and Exhibit 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, respectively, and is incorporated herein by reference.

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| **Item 9.01.** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.** |

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*(d) Exhibits.*

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| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 10.1 | [Executive Employment Agreement, dated May 29, 2025, between Blink Charging Co. and Michael Bercovich.](ex10-1.htm) |
| 10.2 | [Amendment, dated as of June 2, 2025, between Blink Charging Co. and Michael Bercovich.](ex10-2.htm) |
| 101 | Pursuant to Rule 406 of Regulation S-T, the cover page is formatted in Inline XBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language). |
| 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 hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | **BLINK CHARGING CO.** | **BLINK CHARGING CO.** |
| Dated: June 4, 2025 | By: | */s/ Michael C. Battaglia* |
|  | Name: | Michael C. Battaglia |
|  | Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**Exhibit 10.1**

![](ex10-1_001.jpg)

**EXECUTIVE**

**EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT**

This Executive Employment Agreement ("**Agreement**") is made and entered into on May 29, 2025, by and between Michael Bercovich ("**Executive**") and Blink Charging Co., a Nevada corporation ("**Company**").

**WHEREAS,** the Company, through its Affiliates and subsidiaries, sells, installs, and maintains electric vehicle charging stations located on municipal or privately owned real property within designated areas throughout the United States and abroad ("**Business**"); and

**WHEREAS,** the Company desires to execute this employment agreement with Executive based on the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

**WHEREAS,** Executive desires to execute this employment agreement with the Company on such terms and conditions.

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

1.  **<u>Term</u>** .
 Executive's employment hereunder shall be effective as of June 23, 2025 (the "**Effective Date** "). The period during which the Company employs Executive hereunder is referred
 to as the "**Term**." The Term will commence on the Effective Date and continue
 for two (2) years unless notice of the intent to terminate the Agreement is provided in writing
 by either Party to the other at least sixty (60) days before the end of the Term. If neither
 Party provides notice of intent to terminate the Agreement at least sixty (60) days before
 the end of the Term or any Renewal Term, the Term and any subsequent Renewal Term will automatically
 renew for successive one (1) year periods (each a "**Renewal Term** "). For
 the purposes of the Sections discussing Severance below, a Termination of this Agreement
 less than sixty (60) days prior to the end of the Term will be considered a Termination during
 the Renewal Term.

2.  **<u>Employment</u>** .

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1.  **<u>Engagement</u>** .
 The Company wishes to employ the Executive as its Chief Financial Officer ()"**Executive** "),
 a position that Executive hereby accepts. In this capacity, Executive will report directly
 to the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer (the "**CEO** ").
 During the Term defined herein, including any renewals, Executive will undertake such duties,
 authority, and responsibilities as shall be determined from time to time by the CEO and/or
 the Board of Directors (the "**Board** "). These responsibilities will be commensurate
 with Executive's position. Additionally, Executive agrees to serve as director or executive
 of the Company's subsidiaries or affiliates as needed for no additional compensation.
 The Company may also direct Executive to fulfill similar duties, provided that Executive's
 overall time commitment remains comparable to their current commitment to the Company. Executive
 commits to serving the Company and its Affiliates diligently and to the best of Executive's
 ability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2.  **<u>Duties</u>** .
 During the Term, Executive shall devote substantially all business time and attention to
 the performance of Executive's duties hereunder. Executive shall not engage in any
 other business, profession, or occupation for compensation or otherwise that may conflict
 with or interfere with these responsibilities, either directly or indirectly, without prior
 written consent from the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may: (a) serve as
 a director, trustee, or committee member of a charitable organization with a formal resolution
 from the Board, and (b) own less than five percent (5%) of publicly traded securities in
 any corporation, provided that, such ownership is a passive investment, and Executive is
 not a controlling person or part of a controlling. Additionally, activities in clauses (a)
 and (b) must not interfere with Executive's obligations, duties, and responsibilities
 to the Company as outlined in this Agreement, including, but not limited to, those in Section
 2.1.

3.  **<u>Compensation</u>** .

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1.  **<u>Base Salary</u>** .
 The Company shall pay Executive an annual base salary of $430,000 in bi-monthly installments
 (the "**Base Salary** "), less applicable taxes and withholdings, and paid
 in accordance with the Company's customary payroll practices and procedures for all
 Company employees, and applicable wage payment laws.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.  **<u>Bonuses</u>** .

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.1.  **<u>One-Time Equity Signing Bonus</u>** . The Company shall grant $107,500 worth of fully vested restricted
 stock to Executive within 30 days following the Effective Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.2. Executive
 shall be eligible for an annual grant (the "**Grant**") of both a Short-Term
 Incentive (the "**STI**") and a Long-Term Incentive (the "**LTI** "),
 collectively referred to as the "**Annual Bonus**." Executive's annual
 target bonus amount for the Term's first year will be 50% of the Base Salary for the
 STI and an additional 50% of the Base Salary for the LTI (together, the "**Target Bonus** "). Executive's annual target bonus amount for the Term's subsequent
 years and any Renewal Terms will be 50% of the Base Salary for the STI and up to 50% of the
 Base Salary for the LTI, subject to meeting the Committee's KPIs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.3.  **<u>Short-Term Incentive (STI)</u>.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.3.1. The
 STI is a performance-based award.

3.2.3.2. The
 STI will be awarded 100% in cash, with the full cash amount paid to the Executive within
 30 days following the grant date, subject to meeting KPIs in accordance with the terms of
 the STI plan (Section 3.2.3.3.).

3.2.3.3. <u>Executives' Short-Term Incentive Plan</u>. Executive's STI shall be governed by the Company's
 Executives' Short-Term Incentive (the "**STI**") plan, designed to align
 with the overall objectives of the top executives' team (the "**Executive Team** ").
 The STI plan will incorporate relevant financial and strategic goals established by the Company.
 Specific performance targets and potential awards will be determined by the Compensation
 Committee in accordance with the STI plan and will reflect distinct key performance indicator
 ()"**KPI**") goals tailored specifically for each component, developed collaboratively
 by the Board, the Compensation Committee and the Company's Executive Team.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.4.  **<u>Long-Term Incentive (LTI).</u>** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.4.1. The
 LTI is comprised of two components: 50% designated as performance-based stock awards (the
 "**Performance-LTI**") and 50% as time-based stock awards (the "**Time-LTI** ").

3.2.4.2. The
 Performance-LTI shall be (a) awarded to Executive restricted stock units ()"**RSUs** "),
 (b) subject to achieving KPIs defined in the LTI plan outlined hereunder (defined in section
 3.2.4.4 below).

3.2.4.3. The
 Time-LTI shall be awarded to Executive, in RSUs. For the Term's first year (and for
 purposes of the Prorated Annual Bonus described in Section 3.2.7), the Time-LTI shall vest
 in equal one-third (1/3) increments on each anniversary of the grant date. For the Term's
 subsequent year/s, the Time-LTI will be at the Committee's discretion and vesting terms
 will be included in any award agreements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.4.4. <u>Executives' Long-Term Incentive Plan</u>. Executive's Performance-LTI shall be governed by the
 Company's Executives' Long-Term Incentive (the "**LTI**") plan,
 designed to align with the overall objectives of the Executive Team. The LTI plan will incorporate
 relevant financial and strategic goals established by the Company. The Compensation Committee
 will determine specific performance targets and potential awards in accordance with the LTI
 plan and will reflect distinct KPI goals tailored specifically for each component, developed
 collaboratively by the Board, the Compensation Committee, and the Company's Executive
 Team. If performance falls below the established thresholds or other criteria set by the
 Compensation Committee, the Compensation Committee may eliminate or decrease the amount of
 the total potential Performance-LTI component. Conversely, if performance exceeds expectations,
 the Compensation Committee may award an increased amount of the Performance-LTI component,
 as determined under the terms of the LTI plan.

3.2.4.5. <u>Vesting Schedule - Performance Based LTI</u>. In addition to the general framework outlined in the
 LTI plan, for the Term's first year (and for purposes of the Prorated Annual Bonus
 described in Section 3.2.7), the vesting of the Executive's Performance-LTI component
 will be subject to specific stock price performance targets. The Performance-LTI will vest
 in four (4) equal installments upon the achievement of the following stock price conditions,
 based on the stock price reaching the specified threshold, without regard to the 90-day average
 stock price:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. First 1/4 Vesting: The first 1/4 of the Performance-LTI will vest when the stock price exceeds $3.00 for a period of 90 consecutive days.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Second 1/4 Vesting: The next 1/4 of the Performance-LTI will vest when the stock price exceeds $5.00 for a period of 90 consecutive days**.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Third 1/4 Vesting: The next 1/4 of the Performance-LTI will vest when the stock price exceeds $7.50 for a period of 90 consecutive days**.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Final 1/4 Vesting: The final 1/4 of the Performance-LTI will vest when the stock price exceeds $9.50 for a period of 90 consecutive days.

For the Term's subsequent year/s, the Performance-LTI will be at the Committee's discretion and vesting terms will be included in any award agreements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.5.  **<u>Vesting</u>** .
 In addition to any vesting conditions outlined herein, all vesting under this Agreement is
 contingent upon Executive's continued employment as Chief Financial Officer of the
 Company at the date the Annual Bonuses are paid, as well as the fulfillment of any KPIs,
 performance or tenure criteria established by the Board or its Compensation Committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.6.  **<u>KPIs</u>** .
 In this Agreement the term "**KPIs**" shall mean any key performance indicator
 goals established by the Board or its Compensation Committee in collaboration with Executive
 and/or the Company's Executive Team, including for utilizing in STIs, LTIs, or any
 other bonus or equity award programs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.7.  **<u>Prorated Annual Bonus</u>** . From the Effective Date through the end of the relevant calendar year,
 Executive will receive a prorated Annual Bonus, calculated by taking the Annual Bonus that
 would have been awarded for the entire year and multiplying it by a fraction where the numerator
 represents the number of days from the Effective Date to the end of the calendar year, and
 the denominator represents the total number of days in that year. The Annual Bonus will be
 subject to the terms of the Company's 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, or any successor
 plan (the "**Incentive Plan** ").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.8.  **<u>Management by Objective (MBO) Bonus.</u>** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.8.1. The
 Executive shall be eligible to receive a one-time MBO bonus of $150,000 upon the Company's
 receipt of at least $25,000,000 in gross proceeds from the successful closing of an equity
 or debt financing round within twelve (12) months from the Effective Date of this Agreement.
 The bonus shall be payable within thirty (30) days following the Company's receipt
 of such gross proceeds from the qualifying financing round.

3.2.8.2. The
 Executive shall be eligible to receive a one-time MBO bonus of $250,000 upon the Company's
 receipt of at least $30,000,000 in gross proceeds from the successful closing of an equity
 or debt financing round within twelve (12) months from the Effective Date of this Agreement.
 The bonus shall be payable within thirty (30) days following the Company's receipt
 of such gross proceeds from the qualifying financing round.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2.9.  **<u>Additional Equity Awards</u>** .
 During the Term, Executive shall be eligible to participate in additional bonus or equity
 award programs that the Board might set up under the terms of the Incentive Plan or any successor
 plan, subject to the terms of the Incentive Plan or successor plan, as determined by the
 Board or the Compensation Committee, in its discretion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3.  **<u>Employee Benefits</u>** .
 During the Term, Executive shall be entitled to participate in all employee benefit plans,
 practices, and programs maintained by the Company, as in effect from time to time (collectively,
 "**Employee Benefit Plans** "), including, but not limited to, pension and
 other retirement plans, including any 401K Plan, group life insurance, dental insurance,
 medical insurance, sick leave, vacation and holidays at no cost to Executive, on a basis
 which is no less favorable than is provided to other similarly situated executives of the
 Company, to the extent consistent with applicable law and the terms of the applicable Employee
 Benefit Plans. The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate any Employee Benefit
 Plans at any time in its sole discretion, subject to the terms of such Employee Benefit Plan
 and applicable law. In addition, Executive shall be entitled to a monthly electric vehicle
 and auto insurance allowance not to exceed $750 a month.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4.  **<u>Paid Time Off</u>** . During the Term, Executive shall be entitled to twenty-five (25) days of
 paid vacation days per calendar year (prorated for partial years) in accordance with the
 Company's vacation policies, as in effect from time to time. Executive shall receive
 other paid time off in accordance with the Company's policies for executive officers,
 as such policies may exist from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5.  **<u>Relocation Expenses</u>** .
 The Company shall pay, or reimburse Executive for, reasonable and necessary cash-out relocation
 expenses, including residential lease termination fees, temporary housing expenses, and moving
 expenses, incurred by Executive relating to Executive's relocation to the DC-metro
 area up to $75,000 and in accordance with the terms of the Company's relocation policy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.6.  **<u>Business Expenses</u>** .
 Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket
 business, entertainment, and travel expenses incurred by Executive in connection with the
 performance of Executive's duties hereunder in accordance with the Company's
 expense reimbursement policies and procedures. In addition, the Company shall reimburse the
 Executive for all reasonable expenses incurred in maintaining required professional certifications
 and mandatory continuing education courses.

4.  **<u>D&O Insurance</u>** <u>.</u> The Company shall secure and pay all premiums and other expenses
 associated with a directors and officers liability policy for Executive's benefit in
 an amount the Company reasonably deems sufficient considering, among other things, the Company's
 size and industry and Executive's duties.

5.  **<u>Indemnification</u>** .
 The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless Executive to the fullest extent permitted by
 applicable law against any and all losses, expenses, liabilities, and claims, including reasonable
 attorneys' fees, incurred by Executive in connection with or arising out of Executive's
 service as an officer or employee of the Company or any of its affiliates. This indemnification
 shall apply to matters arising from actions taken or not taken by Executive in good faith
 while performing duties on behalf of the Company (including its affiliates and subsidiaries).
 The Company shall advance expenses incurred by Executive in connection with such indemnification,
 subject to Executive's obligation to repay such amounts if it is ultimately determined
 that Executive is not entitled to indemnification under this Agreement or applicable law.

6.  **<u>Key Person Insurance</u>** . The Company may elect to obtain a Key Man term life insurance policy
 on Executive, and the Company will be named the payee/beneficiary on such policy.

7.  **<u>Clawback Provisions</u>** .
 Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Agreement to the contrary, any incentive-based
 or other compensation paid to Executive under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement
 with the Company that is subject to recovery under any law, government regulation, or stock
 exchange listing requirement will be subject to such deductions and clawback as may be required
 to be made pursuant to such law, government regulation, or stock exchange listing requirement
 or any policy adopted by the Company, whether in existence as of the Effective Date or later
 adopted. The Company will make any determination for clawback or recovery in its sole discretion
 in accordance with any applicable law, regulation, listing requirement, or policy.

8.  **<u>Termination of Employment</u>** .

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.1. The
 Term and Executive's employment hereunder may be terminated by either the Company or
 Executive at any time and for any or no reason, provided that, unless otherwise provided
 herein, either party shall be required to give the other party at least 30 days advance written
 notice of any termination of Executive's employment. On termination of Executive's
 employment during the Term, Executive shall be entitled to the compensation and benefits
 described in this Section and shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other
 benefits from the Company or any of its affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2.  **<u>Termination for Cause or Without Good Reason</u>** .

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2.1. Executive's
 employment hereunder may be terminated by the Company for Cause or by Executive without Good
 Reason. If Executive's employment is terminated by the Company for Cause or by Executive
 without Good Reason, Executive shall be entitled to receive:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2.1.1. any
 accrued but unpaid Base Salary, including notice period in lieu of it, and accrued but unused
 vacation which shall be paid on the pay date immediately following the Termination Date
 (as defined below) in accordance with the Company's customary payroll procedures;

8.2.1.2. reimbursement
 for unreimbursed business expenses properly incurred by Executive, which shall be subject
 to and paid in accordance with the Company's expense reimbursement policy; and

8.2.1.3. such
 employee benefits (including equity compensation), if any, to which Executive may be entitled
 under the Company's employee benefit plans as of the Termination Date, provided that,
 in no event shall Executive be entitled to any payments in the nature of severance or termination
 payments except as specifically provided herein.

8.2.1.4. Items
 8.2.1.1 through 8.2.1.3 are referred to herein collectively as the "**Accrued Amounts**."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2.2. For
 purposes of this Agreement, "**Cause**" shall mean:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2.2.1. Executive's
 failure to perform Executive's duties (other than any such failure resulting from incapacity
 due to physical or mental illness) for which Executive failed to cure in the thirty (30)
 days following written notice by the Board of Directors detailing such failure; or if such
 violation is not reasonably curable within such thirty (30) day period but Executive is proceeding
 diligently and in good faith to cure such violation, such longer period as is reasonably
 needed by Executive, not to exceed forty-five (45) days following the date of such notice;

8.2.2.2. Executive's
 failure to comply with any valid and legal directive of the Board of Directors for which
 Executive failed to cure in the fourteen (14) days following written notice by the Board
 of Directors detailing such failure;

8.2.2.3. Executive's
 engagement in dishonesty, illegal conduct, misconduct, which is, in each case, injurious
 to the Company or its affiliates;

8.2.2.4. Executive's
 embezzlement, misappropriation, or fraud, whether or not related to Executive's employment
 with the Company;

8.2.2.5. Executive's
 conviction of or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime that constitutes a felony (or
 state law equivalent) or a crime that constitutes a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

8.2.2.6. Executive's
 violation of the Company's written policies or codes of conduct for which Executive
 failed to cure in the seven (7) days following written notice by the Board of Directors detailing
 such violation, except that such cure period does not apply with respect to the violation
 of the Company's written policies related to discrimination, harassment, performance
 of illegal or unethical activities, and ethical misconduct;

8.2.2.7. Executive's
 unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information (as defined below);

8.2.2.8. Executive's
 breach of any material obligation under this Agreement or any other written agreement between
 Executive and the Company for which Executive failed to cure in the thirty (30) days following
 written notice by the Board of Directors detailing such failure; or

8.2.2.9. Executive's
 engagement in conduct that brings or is reasonably likely to bring the Company negative publicity
 or into public disgrace, embarrassment, or disrepute.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2.3. For
 purposes of this Agreement, "**Good Reason**" shall mean the occurrence of
 any of the following, in each case during the Term without Executive's written consent:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2.3.1. any
 material breach by the Company of any material provision of this Agreement;

8.2.3.2. any
 significant reduction amounting to ten (10%) or more in Base Salary or Target Bonus, or any
 such reduction applied uniformly to all or certain executives of the Company. Notwithstanding
 the foregoing, in the event the Board resolves to decrease the Company's Executive
 Team compensation by ten (10%) or more, such decrease shall not be considered as "Good
 Reason"; or

8.2.3.3. a
 material, adverse change in Executive's authority, duties, or responsibilities (other
 than temporarily while Executive is physically or mentally incapacitated or as required by
 applicable law).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.3.  **<u>Termination Without Cause or for Good Reason</u>** .
 The Term and Executive's employment hereunder may be terminated by the Company without
 Cause or by Executive for Good Reason. Executive cannot terminate employment for Good Reason
 unless Executive has provided written notice to the Company of the existence of the circumstances
 providing grounds for termination for Good Reason within fourteen (14) days of the initial
 existence of such grounds and the Company has had at least thirty (30) days from the date
 on which such notice is provided to cure such circumstances. If Executive does not terminate
 employment for Good Reason within fourteen (14) days after the end of the Company's
 cure period, then Executive will be deemed to have waived the right to terminate for Good
 Reason with respect to such grounds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.3.1. In
 the event of such termination under Section 8.3, Executive shall be entitled to receive the
 Accrued Amounts and subject to Executive's compliance with this Agreement and Executive's
 execution of a release (that is not revoked by Executive under applicable law) of any and
 all waivable claims in favor of the Company, its affiliates, and their respective officers
 and directors in a form provided by the Company (the "**Release**") and such
 Release becoming effective following the Termination Date, Executive shall be entitled to
 receive the following:

A lump sum payment equal to the full amount of Executive's annual Base Salary and an amount equal to the full amount of Executive's Target Bonus in effect for the year in which the Termination Date occurs (except if the grounds for Good Reason is the reduction in Base Salary and/or Target Bonus, the amount in effect prior to such reduction), which shall be paid within 30 days following the Termination Date. Such lump sum payment will include only cash compensation (Base Salary and Target Bonus) and will not include any new equity grants.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.3.1.1. With
 the exception of any unmet performance-based awards tied to stock prices, any outstanding
 equity awards, including RSUs, shall vest in full as of the Termination Date if Executive's
 employment is terminated by the Company without cause or by Executive for good reason. The
 unvested portion of any equity awards shall accelerate to fully vest upon such termination.
 Executive will be entitled to receive the full value of both vested and accelerated equity
 awards as of the Termination Date, and no equity awards shall be forfeited in the event of
 termination without cause or by Executive for good reason. No additional equity grants will
 be made upon termination, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.4.  **<u>COBRA</u>** .
 Provided that Executive timely elects continuation coverage pursuant to the Consolidated
 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended ()"**COBRA**") for Executive
 and Executive's eligible dependents, a lump sum payment from the Company equal to the
 amount of the COBRA premiums for such coverage (at the coverage levels in effect immediately
 prior to such termination) for twelve (12) months following the Termination Date, which shall
 be paid within 30 days following the Executive's election for COBRA continuation coverage.

9.  **<u>Death or Disability</u>** . Executive's employment hereunder shall terminate automatically
 on Executive's death during the Term, and the Company may terminate Executive's
 employment on account of Executive's disability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.1. If
 Executive's employment is terminated during the Term on account of Executive's
 Death or Disability, Executive (or Executive's estate and/or beneficiaries, as the
 case may be) shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Amounts. Notwithstanding any other
 provision contained herein, all payments made in connection with Executive's Disability
 shall be provided in a manner that is consistent with federal and state law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.2. For
 purposes of this Agreement, "Disability" shall mean a condition that entitles
 Executive to receive long-term disability benefits under the Company's long-term disability
 plan, or if there is no such plan, Executive's inability, due to physical or mental
 incapacity, to perform the essential functions of Executive's job, with or without
 reasonable accommodation, for one hundred eighty (180) days out of any three hundred sixty-five
 (365) day period Any question as to the existence of Executive's Disability as to which
 Executive and the Company cannot agree shall be determined in writing by a qualified independent
 physician mutually acceptable to Executive and the Company. If Executive and the Company
 cannot agree on a qualified independent physician, each shall appoint such a physician, and
 those two physicians shall select a third who shall make such determination in writing. The
 determination of Disability made in writing to the Company and Executive shall be final and
 conclusive for all purposes of this Agreement.

10.  **<u>Change of Control</u>** . Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, if Executive's
 employment hereunder is terminated by Executive for Good Reason or by the Company without
 Cause (other than on account of Executive's death or Disability), in each case within
 six (6) months before or within twelve (12) months following a Change in Control ()"**CIC** "),
 Executive shall be entitled to receive an amount equal to three (3) times the amount of Executive's
 annual Base Salary and the full amount of Executive's Target Bonus for the year in
 which the Termination Date occurs (except if the grounds for Good Reason is the reduction
 in Base Salary and/or Target Bonus, the amount in effect prior to such reduction). The vesting
 of any unvested RSUs granted to Executive under a Time-LTI shall automatically accelerate
 in full and become vested as of the Termination Date, and Executive shall have the right
 to receive the shares underlying those RSUs as soon as administratively possible. Such payment
 and RSUs acceleration shall be subject to Executive's compliance with Sections 14,
 15, 16, 17, and 18 of this Agreement and Executive's execution of a Release, which
 becomes effective within 30 days following the Termination Date. In the event of a CIC without
 termination, no payment will be made.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1.  **<u>Performance Awards and KPIs in the Event of a Change of Control</u>** .

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1.1.  **<u>Stock Price Goals</u>** : In the event of a Change of Control, any outstanding performance-based
 equity awards, including but not limited to stock options or RSUs with performance conditions
 tied to stock price goals, shall be treated as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1.1.1. If
 the performance target (e.g., stock price goals) has been partially met as of the CIC, the
 portion of the award corresponding to the portion of the target achieved prior to the CIC
 will become vested immediately.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1.2.  **<u>Future Performance Awards and Regular KPIs</u>** . Any performance-based equity or cash awards
 for future periods that are tied to KPIs shall be handled as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1.2.1. If
 the performance period has not yet ended or is not determinable by the CIC date, the CIC-triggered
 payout will be calculated based on the Executive's actual performance at the time of
 the CIC (using available metrics and reasonable estimates).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1.3.  **<u>General Provisions</u>** . Any unvested performance-based awards, whether tied to stock price goals
 or KPIs, will be eligible for acceleration upon a termination of employment as described
 above, provided the Executive complies with the requirements of this Agreement and executes
 a Release.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.2. For
 purposes of this Agreement, "**Change in Control**" shall mean the occurrence
 of any of the following after the Effective Date: (i) one person (or more than one person
 acting as a group) acquires ownership of stock of the Company that, together with the stock
 held by such person or group, constitutes more than 50% of the total fair market value or
 total voting power of the stock of such corporation; (ii) one person (or more than one person
 acting as a group) acquires (or has acquired during the twelve-month period ending on the
 date of the most recent acquisition) ownership of the Company's stock possessing 30%
 or more of the total voting power of the Company's stock; (iii) a majority of the members
 of the Board are replaced during any twelve-month period by directors whose appointment or
 election is not endorsed by a majority of the Board before the date of appointment or election;
 or (iv) the sale of all or substantially all of the Company's assets. Notwithstanding
 the foregoing, a Change in Control shall not occur unless such transaction constitutes a
 change in the ownership of the Company, a change in effective control of the Company, or
 a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the Company's assets under Section
 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ()"**Section 409A** ").

11.  **<u>Notice of Termination</u>** .
 Any termination of Executive's employment hereunder by the Company or by Executive
 during the Term (other than termination on account of Executive's death) shall be communicated
 by written notice of termination ()"**Notice of Termination**") to the other
 party hereto in accordance with Section 34. The Notice of Termination shall specify, to the
 extent applicable, the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination
 of Executive's employment under the provision so indicated and the applicable Termination
 Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.1. <u>Termination Date</u>.
 Executive's "**Termination Date**" shall be:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.1.1. If
 Executive's employment hereunder terminates on account of Executive's death,
 the date of Executive's death;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.1.2. If
 Executive's employment hereunder is terminated on account of Executive's Disability,
 the date that it is determined that Executive has a Disability;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.1.3. If
 the Company terminates Executive's employment hereunder for Cause, the date the Notice
 of Termination is delivered to Executive;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.1.4. If
 the Company terminates Executive's employment hereunder without Cause, the date specified
 in the Notice of Termination, which shall be no less than five days following the date on
 which the Notice of Termination is delivered;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.1.5. If
 Executive terminates Executive's employment hereunder with or without Good Reason,
 the date specified in Executive's Notice of Termination, which shall be no less than
 five days following the date on which the Notice of Termination is delivered; provided that,
 the Company may waive all or any part of the five day notice period for no consideration
 by giving written notice to Executive and for all purposes of this Agreement, Executive's
 Termination Date shall be the date determined by the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.1.6. Notwithstanding
 anything contained herein, the Termination Date shall not occur until the date on which Executive
 incurs a "separation from service" within the meaning of Section 409A.

12.  **<u>Resignation of All Other Positions</u>** .
 On termination of Executive's employment hereunder for any reason, Executive shall
 be deemed to have resigned from all positions that Executive holds as an officer or member
 of the Board (or a committee thereof) of the Company or any of its affiliates.

13.  **<u>Section 280G</u>** .
 If any of the payments or benefits received or to be received by Executive (including, without
 limitation, any payment or benefits received in connection with Executive's termination
 of employment, whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement
 or agreement, or otherwise) (all such payments collectively referred to herein as the "**280G Payments**") constitute "**parachute payments**" within the meaning
 of Section 280G of the Code and would, but for this Section, be subject to the excise tax
 imposed under Section 4999 of the Code (the "**Excise Tax**," then prior to
 making the 280G Payments, a calculation shall be made comparing (i) the Net Benefit (as defined
 below) to Executive of the 280G Payments after payment of the Excise Tax to (ii) the Net
 Benefit to Executive if the 280G Payments are limited to the extent necessary to avoid being
 subject to the Excise Tax. Only if the amount calculated under (i) above is less than the
 amount under (ii) above will the 280G Payments be reduced to the minimum extent necessary
 to ensure that no portion of the 280G Payments is subject to the Excise Tax. "**Net Benefit**" shall mean the present value of the 280G Payments net of all federal,
 state, local, foreign income, employment, and excise taxes. Any reduction made pursuant to
 this Section shall be made in a manner determined by the Company that is consistent with
 the requirements of Section 409A.

14.  **<u>Cooperation</u>** .
 The parties agree that certain matters in which Executive will be involved during the Term
 may necessitate Executive's cooperation in the future. Accordingly, following the termination
 of Executive's employment for any or no reason, to the extent reasonably requested
 by the Board, Executive shall cooperate with the Company in connection with matters arising
 out of Executive's service to the Company, provided that the Company shall make reasonable
 efforts to minimize disruption of Executive's other activities. The Company shall reimburse
 Executive for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation, and to the
 extent that Executive is required to spend substantial time on such matters, the Company
 shall compensate Executive at a reasonable hourly rate.

15.  **<u>Confidential Information</u>** .
 Executive understands and acknowledges that during the Term, Executive will have access to
 and learn about Confidential Information, as defined below. For purposes of this Agreement,
 "**Confidential Information**" includes, but is not limited to, all information
 not generally known to the public, in spoken, printed, electronic, or any other form or medium,
 of the Company and it affiliates, subsidiaries or its businesses (the "**Company's Group**") or any existing or prospective customer, supplier, investor or other associated
 third party, or of any other person or entity that has entrusted information to the Company
 Group in confidence.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.1. Executive
 understands that the above list is not exhaustive, and that Confidential Information also
 includes other information that is marked or otherwise identified as confidential or proprietary,
 or that would otherwise appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary in
 the context and circumstances in which the information is known or used. Executive understands
 and agrees that Confidential Information includes information developed by Executive in the
 course of employment by the Company as if the Company furnished the same Confidential Information
 to Executive in the first instance. Confidential Information shall not include information
 that is generally available to and known by the public at the time of disclosure to Executive,
 provided that such disclosure is through no direct or indirect fault of Executive or person(s)
 acting on Executive's behalf.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.2. <u>Company Creation and Use of Confidential Information</u>. Executive understands and acknowledges
 that the Company Group has invested, and continues to invest, substantial time, money, and
 specialized knowledge into developing its resources, creating a customer base, generating
 customer and potential customer lists, training its employees, and improving its offerings.
 Executive understands and acknowledges that as a result of these efforts, the Company Group
 has created and continues to use and create Confidential Information. This Confidential Information
 provides the Company Group with a competitive advantage over others in the marketplace.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.3. <u>Permitted disclosures</u>. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent disclosure of Confidential
 Information as may be required by applicable law or regulation, or pursuant to the valid
 order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided that
 the disclosure does not exceed the extent of disclosure required by such law, regulation,
 or order. In addition, nothing herein prohibits or restricts Executive from voluntarily communicating
 with, participating in, or fully cooperating with any investigation or proceeding that may
 be conducted by any government agency, including providing documents or other information,
 without prior notice to or approval from the Company. Nothing in this Agreement is intended
 or shall be interpreted to prevent the Executive from discussing the Executive's wages
 or other terms and conditions of Executive's employment as permitted by the National
 Labor Relations Act. Similarly, nothing in this Agreement is intended or shall be interpreted
 to prohibit the Executive from reporting possible violations of law or regulation to any
 governmental agency or entity having responsibility to investigate the same or from making
 any truthful statements in connection with any legal proceeding or investigation by any governmental
 agency or entity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.4. Executive
 understands and acknowledges that Executive's obligations under this Agreement with
 regard to any particular Confidential Information shall commence immediately upon Executive
 first having access to such Confidential Information (whether before or after Executive begins
 employment by the Company) and shall continue during and after Executive's employment
 by the Company until such time as such Confidential Information has become public knowledge
 other than as a result of Executive's breach of this Agreement or breach by those acting
 in concert with Executive or on Executive's behalf.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.5. Pursuant
 to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, 18 USC § 1833(b)(1), Executive acknowledges
 and understands the following immunity Notice:

Immunity. An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (A) is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.

Use of Trade Secret Information in Anti-Retaliation Lawsuit. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (A) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (B) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

16.  **<u>Restrictive Covenants</u>** .
 Executive understands that the nature of Executive's position gives Executive access
 to and knowledge of Confidential Information and places Executive in a position of trust
 and confidence with the Company Group. Executive understands and acknowledges that the intellectual
 or artistic services Executive provides to the Company Group are unique, special, or extraordinary.
 Executive further understands and acknowledges that the Company Group's ability to
 reserve these for the exclusive knowledge and use of the Company Group is of great competitive
 importance and commercial value to the Company Group and that improper use or disclosure
 by Executive is likely to result in unfair or unlawful competitive activity. Executive acknowledges
 that the benefits provided to Executive under this Agreement, including but not limited to
 the amount of Executive's compensation, as well as Executive's access to Confidential
 Information, constitute sufficient consideration to support the Restrictive Covenants contained
 in this Agreement.

17.  **<u>Non-Solicitation of Employees and Clients</u>** .
 Executive agrees and covenants not to directly or indirectly solicit, hire, recruit, or attempt
 to hire or recruit, or induce the termination of employment of any employee of the Company
 Group, for a period of twelve (12) months beginning on the last day of the Executive's
 employment with the Company. Additionally, the Executive agrees not to solicit or attempt
 to solicit any clients, customers or vendors of the Company Group, who have had a business
 relations with the Company Group during all times that Executive has been working for the
 Company, for the purpose of providing services or products that compete with those offered
 by the Company Group for the same twelve (12) month period.

18.  **<u>Non-Disparagement</u>** .
 Executive agrees and covenants that Executive will not at any time make, publish or communicate
 to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments,
 or statements concerning the Company Group or its businesses, or any of its employees, officers,
 and existing and prospective customer s,
 suppliers, investors, and other associated third parties. This Section does not, in any way,
 restrict or impede Executive from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights
 cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or
 a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or an authorized government agency, provided
 that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation, or order.

19.  **<u>Acknowledgment</u>** .
 Executive acknowledges and agrees that the services to be rendered by Executive to the Company
 are of a special and unique character; that Executive will obtain knowledge and skill relevant
 to the Company's industry, methods of doing business and marketing strategies by virtue
 of Executive's employment; and that the restrictive covenants and other terms and conditions
 of this Agreement are reasonable and reasonably necessary to protect the legitimate business
 interest of the Company Group. Executive further acknowledges that the benefits provided
 to Executive under this Agreement, including the amount of Executive's compensation
 reflects, in part, Executive's obligations and the Company's rights under this
 Agreement; that Executive has no expectation of any additional compensation, royalties or
 other payment of any kind not otherwise referenced herein in connection herewith; and that
 Executive will not suffer undue hardship by reason of full compliance with the terms and
 conditions of this Agreement or the Company's enforcement thereof.

20.  **<u>Remedies</u>** .
 In the event of a breach or threatened breach by Executive or the Company of any provision
 of this Agreement, Executive and the Company hereby consent and agree that the other non-breaching
 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, and that money damages would not afford an adequate
 remedy, without the necessity of showing any actual damages, and without the necessity of
 posting any bond or other security. The aforementioned equitable relief shall be in addition
 to, not in lieu of, legal remedies, monetary damages, or other available forms of relief.

21.  **<u>Proprietary Rights</u>** .

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21.1.  **<u>Work Product</u>** . Executive acknowledges and agrees that all right, title, and interest in
 and to all writings, works of authorship, technology, inventions, discoveries, processes,
 techniques, methods, ideas, concepts, research, proposals, materials, and all other work
 product of any nature whatsoever, that are created, prepared, produced, authored, edited,
 amended, conceived, or reduced to practice by Executive individually or jointly with others
 during the Term and relate in any way to the business or contemplated business, products,
 activities, research, or development of the Company or result from any work performed by
 Executive for the Company (in each case, regardless of when or where prepared or whose equipment
 or other resources is used in preparing the same), all rights and claims related to the foregoing,
 and all printed, physical and electronic copies, and other tangible embodiments thereof (collectively,
 "Work Product"), as well as any and all rights in and to US and foreign (a) patents,
 patent disclosures and inventions (whether patentable or not), (b) trademarks, service marks,
 trade dress, trade names, logos, corporate names, and domain names, and other similar designations
 of source or origin, together with the goodwill symbolized by any of the foregoing, (c) copyrights
 and copyrightable works (including computer programs), and rights in data and databases,
 (d) trade secrets, know-how, and other confidential information, and (e) all other intellectual
 property rights, in each case whether registered or unregistered and including all registrations
 and applications for, and renewals and extensions of, such rights, all improvements thereto
 and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection in any part of the world (collectively,
 "**Intellectual Property Rights** "), shall be the sole and exclusive property
 of the Company. For purposes of this Agreement, "**Work Product**" includes,
 but is not limited to, Company Group information.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21.2.  **<u>Work Made for Hire; Assignment</u>** .
 Executive acknowledges that, by reason of being employed by the Company at the relevant times,
 to the extent permitted by law, all of the Work Product consisting of copyrightable subject
 matter is "work made for hire" as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101 and such copyrights
 are therefore owned by the Company. To the extent that the foregoing does not apply, Executive
 hereby irrevocably assigns to the Company, for no additional consideration, Executive's
 entire right, title, and interest in and to all Work Product and Intellectual Property Rights
 therein, including the right to sue, counterclaim, and recover for all past, present, and
 future infringement, misappropriation, or dilution thereof, and all rights corresponding
 thereto throughout the world. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to reduce
 or limit the Company's rights, title, or interest in any Work Product or Intellectual
 Property Rights so as to be less in any respect than that the Company would have had in the
 absence of this Agreement.

22.  **<u>Further Assurances; Power of Attorney</u>** .
 During and after the Term, Executive agrees to reasonably cooperate with the Company to (a)
 apply for, obtain, perfect, and transfer to the Company the Work Product as well as any and
 all Intellectual Property Rights in the Work Product in any jurisdiction in the world; and
 (b) maintain, protect and enforce the same, including, without limitation, giving testimony
 and executing and delivering to the Company any and all applications, oaths, declarations,
 affidavits, waivers, assignments, and other documents and instruments as shall be requested
 by the Company. Executive hereby irrevocably grants the Company power of attorney to execute
 and deliver any such documents on Executive's behalf in Executive's name and
 to do all other lawfully permitted acts to transfer the Work Product to the Company and further
 the transfer, prosecution, issuance, and maintenance of all Intellectual Property Rights
 therein, to the full extent permitted by law, if Executive does not promptly cooperate with
 the Company's request (without limiting the rights the Company shall have in such circumstances
 by operation of law). The power of attorney is coupled with an interest and shall not be
 affected by Executive's subsequent incapacity.

23.  **<u>No License</u>** .
 Executive understands that this Agreement does not, and shall not be construed to, grant
 Executive any license or right of any nature with respect to any Work Product or Intellectual
 Property Rights or any Confidential Information, materials, software, or other tools made
 available to Executive by the Company.

24.  **<u>Publicity</u>** .
 Executive hereby irrevocably consents to any and all uses and displays, by the Company Group
 and its agents, representatives and licensees, of Executive's name, voice, likeness,
 image, appearance, and biographical information in, on or in connection with any pictures,
 photographs, audio and video recordings, digital images, websites, television programs and
 advertising, other advertising and publicity, sales and marketing brochures, books, magazines,
 other publications, CDs, DVDs, tapes, and all other printed and electronic forms and media
 throughout the world, at any time during or after the Term, for all legitimate commercial
 and business purposes of the Company Group ()"**Permitted Uses**") without
 further consent from or royalty, payment, or other compensation to Executive. Executive hereby
 forever waives and releases the Company Group and its directors, officers, employees, and
 agents from any and all claims, actions, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and liability
 of any kind, arising under any legal or equitable theory whatsoever at any time during or
 after the Term, arising directly or indirectly from the Company Group's and its agents',
 representatives', and licensees' exercise of their rights in connection with
 any Permitted Uses.

25.  **<u>Governing Law: Jurisdiction and Venue</u>** .
 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Maryland, without regard to conflicts of
 law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including its breach,
 enforcement, or interpretation, shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Maryland,
 administered by JAMS under its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules. Judgment on the arbitration
 award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. This clause does not preclude
 seeking provisional remedies from a court. The prevailing party in any arbitration shall
 be entitled to reasonable costs and attorneys' fees. The arbitrator may not award punitive
 or exemplary damages, except where permitted by law, and the parties waive the right to such
 damages. The parties agree to keep the arbitration proceedings and award confidential, except
 as necessary for the arbitration process, court applications for remedies, or as required
 by law.

26.  **<u>Entire Agreement</u>** .
 Unless specifically provided herein, this Agreement contains all of the understandings and
 representations between Executive and the Company pertaining to the subject matter hereof
 and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations,
 and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. The parties mutually
 agree that the Agreement can be specifically enforced in court and can be cited as evidence
 in legal proceedings alleging breach of the Agreement.

27.  **<u>Modification and Waiver</u>** .
 No provision of this Agreement may be amended or modified unless such amendment or modification
 is agreed to in writing and signed by Executive and by the Company. No waiver by either of
 the parties of any breach by the other party hereto of any condition or provision of this
 Agreement to be performed by the other party hereto shall be deemed a waiver of any similar
 or dissimilar provision or condition at the same or any prior or subsequent time, nor shall
 the failure of or delay by either of the parties in exercising any right, power, or privilege
 hereunder operate as a waiver thereof to preclude any other or further exercise thereof or
 the exercise of any other such right, power, or privilege.

28.  **<u>Severability</u>** .
 Should any provision of this Agreement be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
 enforceable only if modified, or if any portion of this Agreement shall be held as unenforceable
 and thus stricken, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement,
 the balance of which shall continue to be binding upon the parties with any such modification
 to become a part hereof and treated as though originally set forth in this Agreement. The
 parties further agree that any such court is expressly authorized to modify any such unenforceable
 provision of this Agreement in lieu of severing such unenforceable provision from this Agreement
 in its entirety, whether by rewriting the offending provision, deleting any or all of the
 offending provision, adding additional language to this Agreement, or by making such other
 modifications as it deems warranted to carry out the intent and agreement of the parties
 as embodied herein to the maximum extent permitted by law. The parties expressly agree that
 this Agreement as so modified by the court shall be binding upon and enforceable against
 each of them. In any event, should one or more of the provisions of this Agreement be held
 to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or
 unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof, and if such provision or provisions
 are not modified as provided above, this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid,
 illegal, or unenforceable provisions had not been set forth herein.

29.  **<u>Headings</u>** .
 Captions and headings of the sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are intended solely
 for convenience and no provision of this Agreement is to be construed by reference to the
 caption or heading of any section or paragraph.

30.  **<u>Counterparts</u>** .
 This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
 original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

31.  **<u>Tolling</u>** .
 Should Executive violate any of the terms of the restrictive covenant obligations articulated
 herein, the obligation at issue will run from the first date on which Executive ceases to
 be in violation of such obligation.

32.  **<u>Section 409A</u>** .

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.1. <u>General Compliance</u>.
 This Agreement is intended to comply with Section 409A or an exemption thereunder and shall
 be construed and administered in accordance with Section 409A. Notwithstanding any other
 provision of this Agreement, payments provided under this Agreement may only be made upon
 an event and in a manner that complies with Section 409A or an applicable exemption. Any
 payments under this Agreement that may be excluded from Section 409A either as separation
 pay due to an involuntary separation from service or as a short-term deferral shall be excluded
 from Section 409A to the maximum extent possible. For purposes of Section 409A, each installment
 payment provided under this Agreement shall be treated as a separate payment. Any payments
 to be made under this Agreement upon a termination of employment shall only be made upon
 a "separation from service" under Section 409A. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
 the Company makes no representations that the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement
 comply with Section 409A, and in no event shall the Company be liable for all or any portion
 of any taxes, penalties, interest, or other expenses that may be incurred by Executive on
 account of non-compliance with Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.2.  **<u>Specified Employees</u>** .
 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if any payment or benefit provided
 to Executive in connection with Executive's termination of employment is determined
 to constitute "**nonqualified deferred compensation**" within the meaning
 of Section 409A and Executive is determined to be a "specified employee" as defined
 in Section 409A(a)(2)(b)(i), then such payment or benefit shall not be paid until the first
 payroll date following the six-month anniversary of the Termination Date or, if earlier,
 on Executive's death (the "**Specified Employee Payment Date** "). The
 aggregate of any payments that would otherwise have been paid before the Specified Employee
 Payment Date shall be paid to Executive in a lump sum on the Specified Employee Payment Date
 and thereafter, any remaining payments shall be paid without delay in accordance with their
 original schedule.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.3.  **<u>Reimbursements</u>** .
 To the extent required by Section 409A, each reimbursement or in-kind benefit provided under
 this Agreement shall be provided in accordance with the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.3.1. the
 amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided, during each
 calendar year cannot affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits
 to be provided, in any other calendar year;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.3.2. any
 reimbursement of an eligible expense shall be paid to Executive on or before the last day
 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the expense was incurred; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.3.3. any
 right to reimbursements or in-kind benefits under this Agreement shall not be subject to
 liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

33.  **<u>Successors and Assigns</u>** .
 This Agreement is personal to Executive and may not be assigned by Executive. Any attempt
 by Executive to assign this Agreement be deemed null and void from the date of the attempted
 assignment. The Company may assign this Agreement to any successor or assignee, whether through
 purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise, involving all or substantially all of its
 business or assets. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the Company and its permitted
 successors and assigns.

34.  **<u>Notice</u>** .
 Notices and all other communications provided for in this Agreement shall be in writing and
 shall be delivered personally or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
 or by overnight carrier to the parties at the addresses set forth below (or such other addresses
 as specified by the parties by like notice):

If to the Company:

Blink Charging Co.

Attn: Aviv Hillo, Esq., General Counsel

5081 Howerton Way, Ste. A

Bowie, MD 20715

Legal

If to Executive:

35.  **<u>Representations of Executive</u>** .
 Executive represents and warrants to the Company that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;35.1. Executive's
 acceptance of employment with the Company and the performance of duties hereunder will not
 conflict with or result in a violation of, a breach of, or a default under any contract,
 agreement, or understanding to which Executive is a party or is otherwise bound.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;35.2. Executive's
 acceptance of employment with the Company and the performance of duties hereunder will not
 violate any non-solicitation, non-competition, or other similar covenant or agreement of
 a prior employer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;35.3.  **<u>Withholding</u>** .
 The Company shall have the right to withhold from any amount payable hereunder any Federal,
 state, and local taxes for the Company to satisfy any withholding tax obligation it may have
 under any applicable law or regulation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;35.4.  **<u>Survival</u>** .
 Upon the expiration or other termination of this Agreement, the respective rights and obligations
 of the parties hereto shall survive such expiration or other termination to the extent necessary
 to carry out the intentions of the parties under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;35.5.  **<u>Acknowledgment of Full Understanding</u>** .
 EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT EXECUTIVE HAS FULLY READ, UNDERSTANDS AND VOLUNTARILY
 ENTERS INTO THIS AGREEMENT. EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT EXECUTIVE HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY
 TO ASK QUESTIONS AND CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY OF EXECUTIVE'S CHOICE BEFORE SIGNING
 THIS AGREEMENT.

[Signature Page Follows]

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

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| **BLINK CHARGING CO.** | **BLINK CHARGING CO.** |
| By | /s/ Michael Battaglia |
| Name: | Michael Battaglia |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer |

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| **EXECUTIVE** | **EXECUTIVE** |
| Signature: <br>| /s/ Michael Bercovich |
| Name: | Michael Bercovich |

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## Exhibit 10.2

**Exhibit 10.2**

**Amendment to Offer Letter** 

This Amendment (the "**Amendment**") is made and entered into as of June 2<sup>nd</sup> 2025, by and between **Blink Charging Co.** (the "**Company**") and **Michael Bercovich** ("**Executive**"), and amends that certain Offer Letter dated **May 30, 2025** (the "**Offer Letter**").

**1. Amendment to Section 3.2.1**. Section 3.2.1 of the Offer Letter is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

**"3.2.1 One-Time Equity Signing Bonus.** The Company shall grant to Executive a one-time signing bonus of restricted stock units (RSUs) with a grant date value of $107,500, to be issued within 30 days following the Effective Date. The number of RSUs to be granted shall be calculated based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on the NASDAQ market on the trading day immediately preceding the grant date. Fifty percent (50%) of the RSUs shall vest on the 6-month anniversary of the Effective Date, and the remaining fifty percent (50%) shall vest on the 12-month anniversary of the Effective Date, subject to Executive's continued service with the Company through each vesting date."

**2. No Other Amendments**. Except as expressly set forth herein, all other terms and conditions of the Offer Letter shall remain in full force and effect.

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties have executed this Amendment as of the date first written above.

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|:---|:---|
| **Blink Charging Co.** | **Blink Charging Co.** |
| By: | /s/ Michael Battaglia  |
| Name: | Michael Battaglia |
| Title: | President & CEO |

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| /s/ Michael Bercovich  |
| **Michael Bercovich** |

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