# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001959994
**File Stem:** 0001493152-25-020887
**Filing Date:** 2025-11
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## Filing Summary
**0001493152-25-020887.hdr.sgml**: 20251105

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001493152-25-020887

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 3

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251105

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251105

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251105

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Australian Oilseeds Holdings Ltd
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001959994
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** FATS & OILS [2070]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** E9
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0630

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 6-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41986
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251454533

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 126-142 COWCUMBLA STREET
- **CITY:** COOTAMUNDRA
- **STATE:** C3
- **ZIP:** 2590
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 02 6942 4347

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 126-142 COWCUMBLA STREET
- **CITY:** COOTAMUNDRA
- **STATE:** C3
- **ZIP:** 2590

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**FORM 6-K**

**REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16**

**UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

For the month of **November 2025**

Commission File Number: **001-41986**

![](form6-k_001.jpg)

**Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Cayman Islands** | **001-41986** | **N/A** |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |

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**126 – 142 Cowcumbla Street, Cootamundra**

**Site 2: 52 Fuller Drive Cootamundra**

**PO Box 263 Cootamundra, Australia 2590**

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **+02 6942 4347**

**Not Applicable**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

**Changes to the Board of Directors and Board Committees**

On November 5, 2025, the board of directors (the "Board") of Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited (the "Company") passed resolutions approving certain changes to the composition of the Board, its committees, and executive management, as detailed below.

**Departure of Directors**

On October 23, 2025, Mr. Kapil Singh resigned from his position with the Company as a director, effective from the same date.

On October 24, 2025, Mr. Kevin Chen resigned from his position with the Company as a director, effective from the same date.

On October 24, 2025, Mr. Phaneesh Murthy resigned from his position with the Company as a director, effective from the same date.

The Company has been advised by each of Mr. Kevin Chen, Mr. Phaneesh Murthy, and Mr. Kapil Singh that their respective decision to resign is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. The Board expressed its sincere gratitude to the departing directors for their service and contributions to the Company.

**Appointment of New Directors**

Effective on November 5, 2025, the Board appointed each of Mr. Long (Leo) Yi and Ms. Elena Cozneac as a new independent director and Mr. Jamie Mohammed Zamal as a new executive director to fill the existing vacancies on the Board.

The Board has affirmatively determined that each of Mr. Yi and Ms. Cozneac is an "independent director" as defined under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(a)(2). Mr. Jamie Mohammed Zamal is an executive director and is therefore not considered an independent director.

In connection with their appointments, the Company will enter into a Director Offer Letter with each of Mr. Yi, Ms. Cozneac, and Mr. Jamie Mohammed Zamal. The terms of these agreements are consistent with the Company's standard arrangements for its non-employee directors.

**Mr. Long (Leo) Yi**

Mr. Long (Leo) Yi, aged 49, has served as the chief financial officer of Lakeside Holding Ltd. (Nasdaq: LSH), a Nasdaq-listed company, since June 2024. Mr. Yi possesses nearly 20 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management for U.S. public companies. Mr. Yi is a certified public accountant in the State of Illinois with nearly 20 years of working experience in the accounting and financing field including multiple roles with publicly listed companies.

Mr. Yi received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Northeastern University (Shenyang, China), a master's degree in accounting and finance from the University of Rotterdam and another master's degree in accounting and finance from McGill University.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Yi and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director. There are no transactions, and no proposed transactions, to which the Company was or is to be a party and in which Mr. Yi had or will have a direct or indirect material interest that are required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Yi will receive compensation for his service as a non-employee director in accordance with the Company's standard director agreement for its non-employee directors.

**Ms. Elena Cozneac**

Ms. Elena Cozneac, aged 23, has served as a security engineer for Arup in London, a global engineering and sustainable development consultancy since 2023. Ms. Cozneac brings a experience in multi-disciplinary collaboration and hands-on project management, coordinating with diverse teams to ensure on-time and coordinated delivery. She also brings hands-on experience in multi-disciplinary project management, coordinating technical teams and overseeing system security implementation for complex infrastructure projects.

Ms. Cozneac obtained a bachelor of science (with honors) in accounting from the University of Hull (United Kingdom).

There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Cozneac and any other person pursuant to which she was selected as a director. There are no transactions, and no proposed transactions, to which the Company was or is to be a party and in which Ms. Cozneac had or will have a direct or indirect material interest that are required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Ms. Cozneac will receive compensation for her service as a non-employee director in accordance with the Company's standard director agreement for its non-employee directors.

**Mr. Jamie Mohammed Zamal**

Mr. Jamie Mohammed Zamal, aged 38, has served as the founder and managing director of FirstFix Property Maintenance Ltd., London, United Kingdom, since October 2024. FirstFix is a comprehensive property-maintenance and construction business providing services to major insurance loss adjusters and real-estate brands in the U.K. From January 2023 to December 2024, Mr. Zamal served as Managing Director of BRNS Group Ltd., a property maintenance company. Mr. Zamal has more than 10 years of managerial experience in facilities and asset management, client service, and operational compliance.

Mr. Zamal earned a bachelor of science (with honors) in medical biochemistry from King's College London.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Zamal and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director. There are no transactions, and no proposed transactions, to which the Company was or is to be a party and in which Mr. Zamal had or will have a direct or indirect material interest that are required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. As an executive director, Mr. Zamal's compensation is governed by his executive employment agreement, as described below.

**Appointment of Co-Chief Executive Officer**

Effective November 5, 2025, the Board appointed Mr. Zamal to serve as Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company, alongside Mr. Gary Seaton, who will continue in his role as Co-Chief Executive Officer.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Zamal and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as an officer of the Company, and there is no family relationship between Mr. Zamal and any of the Company's other directors or executive officers. Since the beginning of the Company's last fiscal year, there have been no transactions, and there are no currently proposed transactions, in which the Company was or is to be a participant and in which Mr. Zamal had or will have a direct or indirect material interest that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

In connection with his appointment, on November 5, 2025, the Company entered into an executive employment agreement with Mr. Zamal (the "Employment Agreement"). The Employment Agreement provides for a renewable one-year term, providing for a salary of USD $6,000 per month and right for Mr. Zamal to participate in equity compensation by the Company at a level comparable to similarly situated other executives of the Company, including any share incentive plan, subject to the terms and provisions of such plan. Mr. Zamal is also entitled to participate in any retirement plan, medical insurance plan and travel/holiday policy provided by the Company as set forth in the Employment Agreement. In the event of termination without cause, Mr. Zamal is entitled to continued salary and the receipt of all previously earned but unpaid incentive compensation, if any, and shall continue to allow the Executive to participate in any benefit plans in accordance with the terms of such plans during such notice period. The foregoing description of the Employment Agreement is a summary of certain terms only and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the letter agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference.

**Reconstitution of Board Committees**

Effective on November 5, 2025, the composition of the Board's committees was reconstituted as follows:

**Audit Committee**

The Audit Committee of the Board shall now comprise Mr. Long (Leo) Yi, Mr. Gowri Shankar, and Ms. Elena Cozneac. The Board has appointed Mr. Long (Leo) Yi as the chairman of the Audit Committee.

The Board has determined that each member of the Audit Committee meets the independence criteria set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(a)(2) and the heightened independence requirements of Rule 10A-3(b)(1) under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Board has also determined that Mr. Yi qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" as defined in Item 407(d) of Regulation S-K and satisfies the financial sophistication requirements under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A).

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***Compensation Committee***

The Compensation Committee of the Board shall now comprise Mr. Shankar, Mr. Yi, and Ms. Cozneac. The Board has appointed Mr. Shankar as the chairman of the Compensation Committee.

The Board has determined that each member of the Compensation Committee meets the independence criteria set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(a)(2) and the heightened independence requirements for compensation committee members under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(d).

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***Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee***

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board shall now comprise Ms. Cozneac, Mr. Yi, and Mr. Shankar. The Board has appointed Ms. Cozneac as the chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

The Board has determined that each member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee meets the independence criteria set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(a)(2).

**Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits.

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|:---|:---|
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 10.1 | [Letter Agreement, by and between Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited and Jamie Zamal dated November 5, 2025.](ex10-1.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, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited** | **Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited** |
| Date: November 5, 2025 | By: | */s/ Gary Seaton* |
|  | Name: | Gary Seaton |
|  | Title: | Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**Exhibit 10.1**

**EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT**

This EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the "<u>Agreement</u>") is entered into as of November 5, 2025, by and between Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited, a company incorporated and existing under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "<u>Company</u>") and Jamie Zamal, a British national (the "<u>Executive</u>").

**RECITALS**

WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ the Executive as chief executive officer ("CEO") of the Company and to assure itself of the services of the Executive during the term of Employment (as defined below) and under the terms and conditions of the Agreement;

WHEREAS, the Executive desires to be employed by the Company during the term of Employment and under the terms and conditions of the Agreement;

WHEREAS, the Board of Director the Company approved the appointment of the Executive as CEO of the Company, effective as of November 5, 2025 (the "<u>Effective Date</u>");

**1.** **EMPLOYMENT** 

The Company hereby agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive hereby accepts such employment, on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth (the "<u>Employment</u>").

**2.** **TERM** 

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the initial term of the Employment shall be twelve (12) months, commencing on the Effective Date (the "<u>Initial Term</u>"), unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. Upon expiration of the Initial Term of the Employment, the Employment shall be automatically extended for successive periods of [twelve (12) months] each (each, an "<u>Extension Period</u>") unless either party shall have given [thirty (30)] days advance written notice to the other party, in the manner set forth in Section 7 below, prior to the end of the Extension Period in question, that the term of this Agreement that is in effect at the time such written notice is given is not to be extended or further extended, as the case may be (the period during which this Agreement is effective being referred to hereafter as the "<u>Term</u>").

**3.** **POSITION AND DUTIES** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) During
 the Term, the Executive shall serve as the CEO of the Company or in such other position or
 positions with a level of duties and responsibilities consistent with the foregoing with
 the Company and/or its subsidiaries and affiliated entities as the board of directors of
 the Company (the " <u>Board</u> ") may specify from time to time and shall have
 the duties, responsibilities and obligations customarily assigned to individuals serving
 in the position or positions in which the Executive serves hereunder and as assigned by the
 Board.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The
 Executive agrees to serve without additional compensation, if elected or appointed thereto,
 as a director of the Company or any subsidiaries or affiliated entities of the Company (collectively,
 the " <u>Group</u> ") and as a member of any committees of the board of directors
 of any such entity, *provided* that the Executive is indemnified for serving in any
 and all such capacities on a basis no less favorable than is currently provided to any other
 director of any member of the Group.

**4.** **NO BREACH OF CONTRACT** 

The Executive hereby represents to the Company that: (i) the execution and delivery of the Agreement by the Executive and the performance by the Executive of the duties of CEO hereunder shall not constitute a breach of, or otherwise contravene, the terms of any other agreement or policy to which the Executive is a party or by which the Executive is otherwise bound, or other agreements required to be entered into by and between the Executive and any member of the Group pursuant to the applicable law of the jurisdiction in which the Executive is based, if any; (ii) that the Executive is not in possession of any information (including, without limitation, confidential information and trade secrets) the knowledge of which would prevent the Executive from freely entering into the Agreement and carrying out his/her duties hereunder; and (iii) that the Executive is not bound by any confidentiality, trade secret or similar agreement with any person or entity other than any member of the Group.

**5.** **LOCATION** 

The Executive will be mainly based in The United Kingdom, or any other location selected by the Executive at his/her convenience of work during the Term.

**6.** **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Cash Compensation</u>. The Company shall pay the Executive cash compensation of USD[6000] per
 month, which may be paid by one of the subsidiaries of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Equity Incentives</u>. During the Term, the Executive shall be eligible to participate, at a level
 comparable to similarly situated other executives of the Company, in such long-term compensation
 arrangements as may be authorized from time to time by the Board, including any share incentive
 plan, subject to the terms and provisions of such plan and the execution of the award agreement
 and other related agreements between the Company and the Executive.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Benefits</u>.
 During the Term, the Executive shall be entitled to participate in all of the employee benefit
 plans and arrangements made available by the Company to its similarly situated executives,
 including, but not limited to, any retirement plan, medical insurance plan and travel/holiday
 policy, subject to and on a basis consistent with the terms, conditions and overall administration
 of such plans and arrangements. The Company shall reimburse all business-related expenses
 including, but not limited to meals, hotel, and transportation. The Company shall maintain
 directors and officers liability insurance covering the Executive.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) The
 Executive's salary, remuneration and benefits shall be reviewed by the Board of Directors
 (or its designated committee) and/or the management of the Company in accordance with the
 relevant policies adopted by the Company from time to time.

**7.** **TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT** 

The Employment may be terminated as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Either
 party may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days advance written notice to the
 other party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Good Reason</u>. Except as required by applicable law or regulations, the Executive may terminate
 his/her employment hereunder for "Good Reason" upon the occurrence, without the
 written consent of the Company, of an event constituting a material breach of this Agreement
 by the Company that has not been fully cured within ten (10) business days after written
 notice thereof has been given by the Executive to the Company setting forth in sufficient
 detail the conduct or activities the Executive believes constitute grounds for Good Reason,
 including but not limited to:

&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;(i) the failure by the Company or its subsidiaries to pay to the Executive any portion of the Executive's current compensation or to pay to the Executive any portion of an instalment of deferred compensation under any deferred compensation program of the Company, within five (5) business days of the date such compensation is due; or

&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;(ii) any material breach by the Company of this Agreement and any other agreement with any entity of the Group.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Notice of Termination</u>. Any termination of the Executive's employment under the Agreement
 shall be communicated by written notice of termination (" <u>Notice of Termination</u> ")
 from the terminating party to the other party. The notice of termination shall indicate the
 specific provision(s) of the Agreement relied upon in effecting the termination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Compensation upon Termination</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) <u>Death</u>.
 If the Executive's employment is terminated by reason of the Executive's death,
 the Company shall have no further obligations to the Executive under this Agreement and the
 Executive's benefits shall be determined under the Company's retirement, insurance
 and other benefit and compensation plans or programs then in effect in accordance with the
 terms of such plans and programs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) <u>By Company without Cause or by the Executive for Good Reason</u>. If the Executive's employment
 is terminated by the Company other than for Cause (as defined below) or by the Executive
 for Good Reason, except as required by applicable law or regulations, the Company shall (i)
 continue to pay and otherwise provide to the Executive, during any notice period, all compensation,
 base salary and previously earned but unpaid incentive compensation, if any, and shall continue
 to allow the Executive to participate in any benefit plans in accordance with the terms of
 such plans during such notice period; and (ii) pay to the Executive, in lieu of benefits
 under any severance plan or policy of the Company, any such amount as may be agreed between
 the Company and the Executive.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) <u>By Company for Cause or by the Executive other than for Good Reason</u>. If the Executive's
 employment is be terminated by the Company for Cause or by the Executive other than for Good
 Reason, except as required by applicable law or regulations, the Company shall pay the Executive
 his/her base salary at the rate in effect at the time Notice of Termination is given through
 the Date of Termination, and the Company shall have no additional obligations to the Executive
 under this Agreement.

For the avoidance of doubt, the following conditions each shall constitute "Cause" and shall apply in evaluating a termination of the Executive's employment under this Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) Commission
 of any act of fraud or dishonesty, conviction of a criminal offense, willful disobedience
 of a lawful order, or receipt of bribery;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) Commission
 of any gross negligence by the Executive in the course of his/her employment hereunder that
 has a material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of the Company and/or
 its subsidiaries and affiliated entities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) Wilful
 material misrepresentation at any time by the Executive to the Board;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) The
 wilful failure or refusal to comply with any of the Executive's material obligations
 hereunder or to comply with a reasonable and lawful instruction of the Board, which failure
 to comply with such instruction continues for a period of ten (10) days after the Executive's
 receipt of written notice from the Board identifying in reasonable detail the objectionable
 action or inaction; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) Engagement
 by the Executive in any misconduct or the commission by the Executive of any act that is
 materially injurious or detrimental to the substantial interest of the Company and/or its
 subsidiaries and affiliated entities, as determined by the Board.

**8.** **CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure.</u> 

The Executive acknowledges and agrees that: (A) the Executive holds a position of trust and confidence with the Company and that his/her employment by the Company will require that the Executive have access to and knowledge of valuable and sensitive information, material, and devices relating to the Company and/or its business, activities, products, services, customers and vendors, including, but not limited to, the following, regardless of the form in which the same is accessed, maintained or stored: the identity of the Company's actual and prospective customers and, as applicable, their representatives; prior, current or future research or development activities of the Company; the products and services provided or offered by the Company to customers or potential customers and the manner in which such services are performed or to be performed; the product and/or service needs of actual or prospective customers; pricing and cost information; information concerning the development, engineering, design, specifications, acquisition or disposition of products and/or services of the Company; research, techniques, know-how, and data; programs, software and source codes; personnel information; vendor information; agreements; marketing plans and techniques, strategies, forecasts, and other trade secrets (collectively, the "<u>Confidential Information</u>"); and (B) the direct and indirect disclosure of any such Confidential Information would place the Company at a competitive disadvantage and would do damage, monetary or otherwise, to the Company's business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Third Party Information in the Company's Possession</u>. The Executive recognizes that the
 Company may have received, and in the future may receive, from third parties their confidential
 or proprietary information subject to a duty on the Company's part to maintain the
 confidentiality of such information and to use it only for certain limited purposes. The
 Executive agrees that the Executive owes the Company and such third parties, during the Term
 and thereafter, a duty to hold all such confidential or proprietary information in strict
 confidence and not to disclose such information to any person or firm, or otherwise use such
 information, in a manner inconsistent with the limited purposes permitted by the Company's
 agreement with such third party.

**9.** **NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Non-Competition</u>.
 In consideration of the compensation provided to the Executive by the Company hereunder,
 the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto, the Executive agrees
 that during the Term and for a period of twelve (12) months following the termination of
 the Employment for whatever reason, the Executive shall not engage in Competition (as defined
 below) with the Group. For purposes of this Agreement, "Competition" by the Executive
 shall mean the Executive's engaging in, or otherwise directly or indirectly being employed
 by or acting as a consultant or lender to, or being a director, officer, employee, principal,
 agent, stockholder, member, owner or partner of, or permitting the Executive's name
 to be used in connection with the activities of, any other business or organization which
 competes, directly or indirectly, with the Group in the business of the Group; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, it shall not be a violation for the Executive to become the registered or
 beneficial owner of up to five percent (5%) of any class of the capital stock of a publicly
 traded corporation in Competition with the Group, provided that the Executive does not otherwise
 participate in the business of such corporation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Non-Solicitation; Non-Interference</u>. During the Term and for a period of twelve (12) months following the
 termination of the Executive's employment for any reason, the Executive agrees that
 he/she will not, directly or indirectly, for the Executive's benefit or for the benefit
 of any other person or entity, do any of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) solicit
 or seek to solicit from any customer doing business with the Group during the Term business
 of the same or of a similar nature to the business of the Group;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) solicit
 or seek to solicit from any known potential customer of the Group business of the same or
 of a similar nature to that which, whether or not has been the subject of a known written
 or oral bid, offer or proposal by the Group, or of substantial preparation with a view to
 making such a bid, proposal or offer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) solicit
 or seek to solicit the employment or services of, or hire or engage, any person who is employed
 or engaged by the Group; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) otherwise
 interfere with the business or accounts of the Group, including, but not limited to, with
 respect to any relationship or agreement between the Group and any customer, vendor or supplier.

**10.** **CLAWBACK** 

Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Agreement to the contrary, any incentive-based or other compensation paid to you under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement with the Company which is subject to recovery under any law, government regulation, stock exchange listing requirement or policy established by the Company (whether in existence as of the date hereof or later adopted) will be subject to such deductions and clawback as may be required to be made pursuant to such law, government regulation, stock exchange listing requirement and policy. The Company will make any determination for clawback or recovery in its sole discretion and in accordance with any applicable law or regulation.

**11.** **ENTIRE AGREEMENT** 

The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the Executive and the Company regarding the terms of the Employment and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements concerning such subject matter. The Executive acknowledges that he/she has not entered into the Agreement in reliance upon any representation, warranty or undertaking which is not set forth in the Agreement.

**12.** **GOVERNING LAW** 

The Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the Cayman Islands.

**13.** **COUNTERPARTS** 

The Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original as against any party whose signature appears thereon, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The Agreement shall become binding when one or more counterparts hereof, individually or taken together, shall bear the signatures of all of the parties reflected hereon as the signatories. Photographic copies of such signed counterparts may be used in lieu of the originals for any purpose.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the Agreement has been executed as of the date first written above.

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|:---|:---|
| **COMPANY:** | **COMPANY:** |
| **Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited** | **Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited** |
| a Cayman Islands company | a Cayman Islands company |
| By: | */s/ Gary Seaton* |
| Name: | Gary Seaton |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
| **EXECUTIVE:** | **EXECUTIVE:** |
| *By:* | *Jamie Zamal* |
| Name: | Jamie Zamal |

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