# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001070494
**File Stem:** 0000950170-25-104295
**Filing Date:** 2025-8
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**0000950170-25-104295.hdr.sgml**: 20250807

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950170-25-104295

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-Q

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**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250630

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250807

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250806

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001070494
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 03 Life Sciences
- **EIN:** 061376651
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-Q
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-50768
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251190886

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 12830 EL CAMINO REAL
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 400
- **CITY:** SAN DIEGO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92130
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 858-558-2871

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 12830 EL CAMINO REAL
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 400
- **CITY:** SAN DIEGO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92130

?xml version='1.0' encoding='ASCII'? 10-Q

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM** 10-Q

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☒ **QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** 

**For the quarterly period ended** **June 30,** 2025

**or**

☐ **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**Commission File Number:** 000-50768

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ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

**(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)**

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| Delaware | 06-1376651 |
| **(State of Incorporation)** | **(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)** |

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| 12830 El Camino Real**,** Suite 400<br>San Diego**,** California | 92130 |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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**(**858**)** 558-2871

**(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)**

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

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| **<u>Title of Each Class</u>**  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**<u>Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered</u>**  |
| Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share<br> ACAD | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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| Large accelerated filer | ☒ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☐  | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| Emerging growth company | ☐  |  |  |

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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. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

Total shares of registrant's common stock outstanding as of the close of business on July 30, 2025:

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| **Class**  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Number of Shares Outstanding**  |
| Common Stock, $0.0001 par value | 168712220 |

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**ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.**

**FORM 10-Q**

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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|  |  | **PAGE NO.** |
| [**<u>PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION</u>**](#part_i_financial_information) | [**<u>PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION</u>**](#part_i_financial_information) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Financial Statements</u>](#item_1_condensed_consolidated_financial_) | 1 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets</u>](#condensed_consolidated_balance_sheets) | 1 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations</u>](#condensed_consolidated_statements_operat) | 2 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income</u>](#condensed_consolidated_statements_compre) | 3 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows</u>](#condensed_consolidated_statements_cash_f) | 4 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity</u>](#condensed_consolidated_statements_stockh) | 5 |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements</u>](#notes_to_condensed_consolidated_financia) | 6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 2. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations</u>](#item_2_managements_discussion_analysis_f) | 18 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 3. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk</u>](#item_3_quantitative_qualitative_disclosu) | 25 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 4. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Controls and Procedures</u>](#item_4_controls_procedures) | 26 |
| [**<u>PART II. OTHER INFORMATION</u>**](#part_ii_or_information) | [**<u>PART II. OTHER INFORMATION</u>**](#part_ii_or_information) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 1. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Legal Proceedings</u>](#item_1_legal_proceedings) | 27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 1A. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Risk Factors</u>](#item_1a_risk_factors) | 27 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 5. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Other Information</u>](#item_5_other_information) | 62 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Item 6. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Exhibits</u>](#item_6_exhibits) | 63 |
| [**<u>SIGNATURES</u>**](#signatures) | [**<u>SIGNATURES</u>**](#signatures) | 65 |

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**PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION**

**<u>ITEM 1.</u> <u>F</u><u>INANCIAL STATEMENTS</u>**

**ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS**

**(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)**

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **June 30,<br>2025** | **December 31,<br>2024** |
|  | (unaudited) |  |
| **Assets** |  |  |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $253637 | $319589 |
| Investment securities, available-for-sale | 508359 | 436404 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 107505 | 98739 |
| Interest and other receivables | 12181 | 5956 |
| Inventory | 26124 | 21949 |
| Prepaid expenses | 52747 | 55681 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current assets | 960553 | 938318 |
| Property and equipment, net | 3547 | 4215 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 50991 | 46571 |
| Intangible assets, net | 114338 | 119782 |
| Restricted cash | 9471 | 8770 |
| Long-term inventory | 84402 | 69741 |
| Other assets | 2253 | 359 |
| Total assets | $1225555 | $1187756 |
| **Liabilities and stockholders' equity** |  |  |
| Accounts payable | $20097 | $16192 |
| Accrued liabilities | 309927 | 378678 |
| Total current liabilities | 330024 | 394870 |
| Operating lease liabilities | 44601 | 42037 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 28548 | 18056 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 403173 | 454963 |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) |  |  |
| Stockholders' equity: |  |  |
| Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2025<br> and December 31, 2024; no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and<br> December 31, 2024 |  |  |
| Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 225,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2025<br> and December 31, 2024; 168,607,881 shares and 166,708,856 shares issued and <br> outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 16 | 16 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 2980693 | 2936871 |
| Accumulated deficit | (2158733) | (2204386) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 406 | 292 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total stockholders' equity | 822382 | 732793 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $1225555 | $1187756 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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**ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS**

**(in thousands, except per share amounts)**

**(Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Revenues** |  |  |  |  |
| Product sales, net | $264566 | $241963 | $508882 | $447794 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenues | 264566 | 241963 | 508882 | 447794 |
| **Operating expenses** |  |  |  |  |
| Cost of product sales | 20734 | 18230 | 41126 | 41181 |
| Research and development | 77951 | 76233 | 156216 | 135912 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 133507 | 117063 | 259877 | 225054 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total operating expenses | 232192 | 211526 | 457219 | 402147 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income from operations | 32374 | 30437 | 51663 | 45647 |
| Interest income, net | 7243 | 6359 | 15144 | 11865 |
| Other income | 594 | 386 | 1183 | 672 |
| Income before income taxes | 40211 | 37182 | 67990 | 58184 |
| Income tax expense | 13545 | 3793 | 22337 | 8240 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $26666 | $33389 | $45653 | $49944 |
| Earnings per share: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $0.16 | $0.20 | $0.27 | $0.30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $0.16 | $0.20 | $0.27 | $0.30 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | 167827 | 165551 | 167321 | 165174 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | 168681 | 166174 | 168219 | 166391 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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**ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME**

**(in thousands)**

**(Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Net income | $26666 | $33389 | $45653 | $49944 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss): |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized (loss) gain on investment securities | (55) | (113) | 95 | (371) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation adjustments | 24 | 3 | 19 | 8 |
| Comprehensive income | $26635 | $33279 | $45767 | $49581 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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**ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

**(in thousands)**

**(Unaudited)**

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|  | **Six Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Cash flows from operating activities** |  |  |
| Net income | $45653 | $49944 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 25720 | 30435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on investment securities | (3652) | (3740) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of intangible assets | 5444 | 7631 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation | 442 | 468 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net | (8766) | (5431) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest and other receivables | (6225) | (2612) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventory | (14553) | (43795) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses | 2934 | (6965) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets | (1306) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease right-of-use assets | 4259 | 3649 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | 3905 | 2339 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued liabilities | 21350 | 27043 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease liabilities | (1418) | (2089) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term liabilities | 10492 | (2785) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by operating activities | 84279 | 54092 |
| **Cash flows from investing activities** |  |  |
| Purchases of investment securities | (330398) | (217846) |
| Sale and maturity of investment securities | 262190 | 147615 |
| Intangible assets | (98838) |  |
| Purchases of property and equipment | (297) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in investing activities | (167343) | (70231) |
| **Cash flows from financing activities** |  |  |
| Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs | 17794 | 4608 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by financing activities | 17794 | 4608 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 19 | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (65251) | (11523) |
| **Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash** |  |  |
| Beginning of period | 328359 | 194427 |
| End of period | $263108 | $182904 |
| **Supplemental disclosure of noncash information:** |  |  |
| Accrued inventory purchases | $4040 | $1506 |
| Accrued milestone and contingent payments in connection with asset acquisition | $— | $50000 |
| Stock based compensation capitalized | $308 | $194 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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**ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY**

**(in thousands)**

**(Unaudited)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| **Total stockholders' equity, beginning balances** | $765237 | $464044 | $732793 | $431755 |
| Common stock: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning balance | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending balance | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Additional paid-in capital: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning balance | 2950183 | 2878539 | 2936871 | 2862552 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Issuance of common stock from exercise of stock options and units | 12682 | 73 | 14520 | 1116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Issuance of common stock pursuant to employee stock<br> purchase plan | 3274 | 3492 | 3274 | 3492 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 14554 | 15812 | 26028 | 30756 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending balance | 2980693 | 2897916 | 2980693 | 2897916 |
| Accumulated deficit: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning balance | (2185399) | (2414282) | (2204386) | (2430837) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | 26666 | 33389 | 45653 | 49944 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending balance | (2158733) | (2380893) | (2158733) | (2380893) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss): |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beginning balance | 437 | (229) | 292 | 24 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive income (loss) | (31) | (110) | 114 | (363) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ending balance | 406 | (339) | 406 | (339) |
| **Total stockholders' equity, ending balances** | $822382 | $516700 | $822382 | $516700 |

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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**ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.**

**NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**(Unaudited)**

**1. Organization and Business**

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the Company), based in San Diego, California, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines to address unmet medical needs in central nervous system (CNS) disorders and rare diseases.

In April 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Company's first drug, NUPLAZID<sup>®</sup> (pimavanserin), for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease psychosis (PDP). NUPLAZID became available for prescription in the United States in May 2016.

In March 2023, the FDA approved the Company's second drug, DAYBUE™ (trofinetide), for the treatment of Rett syndrome. DAYBUE became available for prescription in the United States in April 2023.

In October 2024, Health Canada granted marketing authorization of DAYBUE™ (trofinetide) for the treatment of Rett syndrome in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.

**2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies**

*Basis of Presentation*

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (Annual Report) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, since they are interim statements, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and stockholders' equity for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

*Risk and Uncertainties*

Global economic and business activities continue to face widespread macroeconomic uncertainties, including inflation and monetary supply shifts, recession risks, volatility and disruptions in global credit and financial markets, potential disruptions from geopolitical and military conflicts and related sanctions and tariffs and trade tensions. The Company continues to actively monitor the impact of these macroeconomic factors on its financial condition, liquidity, operations and workforce. The extent of the impact of these factors on the Company's operational and financial performance, including its ability to execute its business strategies and initiatives in the expected time frame, will depend on future developments, which are uncertain and cannot be predicted; however, any continued or renewed disruption resulting from these factors could negatively impact the Company's business.

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*Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash*

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity date at the date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

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|  | **Six Months Ended June 30, 2025** | **Six Months Ended June 30, 2025** | **Six Months Ended June 30, 2024** | **Six Months Ended June 30, 2024** |
|  | **Beginning of<br>period** | **End of<br>period** | **Beginning of<br>period** | **End of<br>period** |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $319589 | $253637 | $188657 | $177134 |
| Restricted cash | 8770 | 9471 | 5770 | 5770 |
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in<br> the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows | $328359 | $263108 | $194427 | $182904 |

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*Accounts Receivable*

Accounts receivable are recorded net of customer allowances for distribution fees, prompt payment discounts, chargebacks, and credit losses. Allowances for distribution fees, prompt payment discounts and chargebacks are based on contractual terms. The Company estimated the current expected credit losses of its accounts receivable by assessing the risk of loss and available relevant information about collectability, including historical credit losses, existing contractual payment terms, actual payment patterns of its customers, individual customer circumstances, and reasonable and supportable forecast of economic conditions expected to exist throughout the contractual life of the receivable. Based on its assessment, as of June 30, 2025, the Company determined that an allowance for credit loss was not required.

*Revenues*

The Company operates in one business segment. Results of its operations are reported on a consolidated basis for purposes of segment reporting, consistent with internal management reporting. Revenues consist of net product sales to customers, all of which are sales in the North America. Revenues by product are as follows (in thousands):

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|  | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| NUPLAZID | $168479 | $157409 | $328199 | $287332 |
| DAYBUE | 96087 | 84554 | 180683 | 160462 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Product sales, net | $264566 | $241963 | $508882 | $447794 |

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*License Fees and Royalties*

The Company expenses amounts paid to acquire licenses associated with products under development when the ultimate recoverability of the amounts paid is uncertain and the technology has no alternative future use when acquired. Acquisitions of technology licenses are charged to expense or capitalized based upon management's assessment regarding the ultimate recoverability of the amounts paid and the potential for alternative future use. The Company has determined that technological feasibility for its product candidates is reached when the requisite regulatory approvals are obtained to make the product available for sale.

Pursuant to the license agreement with Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited (Neuren), the Company has capitalized a total of $138.8 million as intangible assets following the FDA approval, sale of DAYBUE and sale of Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV), as disclosed in Note 9. The intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the licensed patents through early 2036. The Company recorded total amortization expense related to these intangible assets of $2.7 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company recorded total amortization expense related to these intangible assets of $5.4 million and $7.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. As of June 30, 2025, estimated future amortization expense related to the Company's intangible assets was $5.4 million for the remainder of 2025, and $10.9 million for each subsequent year.

Royalties incurred in connection with the Company's license agreement with Neuren, as disclosed in Note 9, are expensed to cost of product sales as revenue from product sales is recognized.

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*Intangible Assets*

Finite-lived intangible assets are recorded at cost, net of accumulated amortization, and, if applicable, impairment charges. Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets is recorded over the assets' estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis or based on the pattern in which economic benefits are consumed, if reliably determinable. We review our finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If such intangible assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of intangible the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the intangible assets. No impairment loss was recorded on intangible assets during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.

*Segment Reporting*

The Company uses "the management approach" in determining reportable operating segments. The management approach considers the internal organization and reporting used by the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source for determining the Company's reportable segments. The Company determines and presents operating segments based on the information that is internally provided to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who is considered the Company's CODM, in accordance with ASC Topic 280*, Segment Reporting*. The Company has determined that it operates as a single business segment, which is the development and commercialization of innovative medicines. Refer to Note 12 – Segment Reporting for further information related to the segment.

**3. Earnings Per Share**

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing the net income by the weighted average number of common shares and common stock equivalents outstanding for the period determined using the treasury stock method. For purposes of diluted earnings per share calculation, equity awards and employee stock purchase plan rights are considered to be common stock equivalents.

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|  | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** |
| ***(in thousands, except per share data)*** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Net income - basic and diluted | $26666 | $33389 | $45653 | $49944 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding: |  |  |  |  |
| Basic | 167827 | 165551 | 167321 | 165174 |
| Effect of potentially dilutive common shares from: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity awards | 785 | 578 | 828 | 1138 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee stock purchase plan rights | 69 | 45 | 70 | 79 |
| Diluted | 168681 | 166174 | 168219 | 166391 |
| Earnings per share: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $0.16 | $0.20 | $0.27 | $0.30 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $0.16 | $0.20 | $0.27 | $0.30 |
| Potentially dilutive shares excluded from per share amounts as <br> their effect would have been anti-dilutive | 19595 | 20944 | 18707 | 17533 |

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**4. Stock-Based Compensation**

The following table summarizes the total stock-based compensation expense included in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented (in thousands):

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|  | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Cost of product sales | $18 | $362 | $352 | $515 |
| Research and development | 4477 | 3749 | 7910 | 7842 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 9845 | 11574 | 17458 | 22078 |
|  | $14340 | $15685 | $25720 | $30435 |

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The fair value of each employee stock option and each employee stock purchase plan right granted is estimated on the grant date under the fair value method using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which requires the Company to make a number of assumptions including the estimated expected life of the award and related volatility. The fair value of restricted stock units is estimated based on the market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The estimated fair values of stock options, purchase plan rights, and restricted stock units are then expensed over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period. For restricted stock units requiring satisfaction of both market and service conditions, the estimated fair values are generally expensed over the longest of the explicit, implicit and derived service periods. The Company issues two different types of performance-based stock awards. Expense related to the performance-based stock awards that vest upon the achievement of certain pre-defined company-specific performance-based criteria is generally recognized ratably over the expected performance period once the pre-defined performance-based criteria for vesting becomes probable. Expense for the performance-based stock awards with a market condition that are earned based on the Company's relative total stockholder return (rTSR) as compared to a peer group of companies is recognized over the requisite service period regardless of whether the market conditions are achieved and will only be adjusted for pre-vesting forfeitures due to the termination of the recipient's employment with the Company prior to the end of the performance period.

**5. Balance Sheet Details**

Inventory consisted of the following (in thousands):

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|  | **June 30,<br>2025** | **December 31,<br>2024** |
| Finished goods | $23439 | $20461 |
| Work in process | 3406 | 1488 |
| Raw material | 83681 | 69741 |
|  | $110526 | $91690 |
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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventory | $26124 | $21949 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term inventory | 84402 | 69741 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $110526 | $91690 |

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Amount reported as long-term inventory primarily consists of raw materials as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

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|  | **June 30,<br>2025** | **December 31,<br>2024** |
| Accrued sales allowances | $191204 | $148280 |
| Accrued consulting and professional fees | 30030 | 27435 |
| Accrued compensation and benefits | 28773 | 36551 |
| Accrued research and development services | 24774 | 27181 |
| Current portion of lease liabilities | 11693 | 9958 |
| Accrued royalties | 10050 | 11608 |
| Accrued contingent payments |  | 102262 |
| Other | 13403 | 15403 |
|  | $309927 | $378678 |

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**6. Investments**

The carrying value and amortized cost of the Company's investments, summarized by major security type, consisted of the following (in thousands):

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|  | **June 30, 2025** | **June 30, 2025** | **June 30, 2025** | **June 30, 2025** |
|  | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Unrealized<br>Gains** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Estimated<br>Fair<br>Value** |
| U.S. Treasury notes | $364223 | $552 | $(23) | $364752 |
| Government sponsored enterprise securities | 143674 | 27 | (94) | 143607 |
|  | $507897 | $579 | $(117) | $508359 |

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|  | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Unrealized<br>Gains** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Estimated<br>Fair<br>Value** |
| U.S. Treasury notes | $245584 | $319 | $— | $245903 |
| Government sponsored enterprise securities | 190452 | 157 | (108) | 190501 |
|  | $436036 | $476 | $(108) | $436404 |

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The Company has classified all of its available-for-sale investment securities as current assets on its unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets based on the highly liquid nature of the investment securities and because these investment securities are considered available for use in current operations. The following table summarizes the contract maturity of the available-for-sale securities:

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| One year or less | 57% | 79% |
| After one year but within two years | 43% | 21% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 100% | 100% |

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At June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had 36 and 17 available-for-sale investment securities, respectively, in an unrealized loss position. The following table presents gross unrealized losses and fair value for those available-for-sale investment securities that were in an unrealized loss position as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in a continuous loss position (in thousands):

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|  | **Less Than 12 Months** | **Less Than 12 Months** | **12 Months or Greater** | **12 Months or Greater** | **Total** | **Total** |
|  | **Estimated<br>Fair Value** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Estimated<br>Fair Value** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Estimated<br>Fair Value** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** |
| **June 30, 2025** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| U.S. Treasury notes | $92658 | $(23) | $— | $— | $92658 | $(23) |
| Government sponsored enterprise securities | $110711 | $(94) | $— | $— | $110711 | $(94) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $203369 | $(117) | $— | $— | $203369 | $(117) |
|  | **Less Than 12 Months** | **Less Than 12 Months** | **12 Months or Greater** | **12 Months or Greater** | **Total** | **Total** |
|  | **Estimated<br>Fair Value** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Estimated<br>Fair Value** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Estimated<br>Fair Value** | **Unrealized<br>Losses** |
| **December 31, 2024** |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Government sponsored enterprise securities | $84390 | $(108) | $— | $— | $84390 | $(108) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $84390 | $(108) | $— | $— | $84390 | $(108) |

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At each reporting date, the Company performs an evaluation of impairment to determine if any unrealized losses are the result of credit losses. Impairment is assessed at the individual security level. Factors considered in determining whether a loss resulted from a credit loss or other factors include the Company's intent and ability to hold the investment until the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis, the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis, the financial condition of the issuer, any historical failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, any adverse legal or regulatory events affecting the issuer or issuer's industry, any significant deterioration in economic conditions.

As of June 30, 2025, the Company did not intend to sell the investments in unrealized loss position and it was unlikely that the Company will be required to sell the investments before the recovery of their amortized cost basis. The Company has not historically experienced significant losses on its investments. Based on its evaluation, the Company determined its year-to-date credit losses related to its available-for-sale securities were immaterial at June 30, 2025.

**7. Fair Value Measurements**

The Company's investments include cash equivalents, available-for-sale investment securities consisting of money market funds, municipal bonds, and government sponsored enterprises in accordance with the Company's investment policy, and equity securities. The Company's investment policy defines allowable investment securities and establishes guidelines relating to credit quality, diversification, and maturities of its investments to preserve principal and maintain liquidity. All investment securities have a credit rating of at least Aa3/AA- or better, or P-1/A-1 or better, as determined by Moody's Investors Service or Standard & Poor's.

The Company's cash equivalents, available-for-sale investment securities and equity securities are classified within the fair value hierarchy as defined by authoritative guidance. The Company's investment securities and equity securities classified as Level 1 are valued using quoted market prices. The Company obtains the fair value of its Level 2 financial instruments from third-party pricing services. The pricing services utilize industry standard valuation models whereby all significant inputs, including benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, bids, offers, or other market-related data, are observable. The Company validates the prices provided by the third-party pricing services by reviewing their pricing methods and matrices, and obtaining market values from other pricing sources. After completing the validation procedures, the Company did not adjust or override any fair value measurements provided by these pricing services as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

The Company has not transferred any investment securities between the classification levels.

The recurring fair value measurements of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 consisted of the following (in thousands):

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|  | | **Fair Value Measurements at<br>Reporting Date Using** | **Fair Value Measurements at<br>Reporting Date Using** | **Fair Value Measurements at<br>Reporting Date Using** |
|  | <br>**June 30,<br>2025** | **Quoted Prices<br>in Active<br>Markets for<br>Identical<br>Assets<br>(Level 1)** | **Significant<br>Other<br>Observable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 2)** | **Significant<br>Unobservable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 3)** |
| ***Assets*** |  |  |  |  |
| Money market fund | $157009 | $157009 | $— | $— |
| U.S. Treasury notes | 364752 | 364752 |  |  |
| Government sponsored enterprise securities | 143607 |  | 143607 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $665368 | $521761 | $143607 | $— |

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|  | | **Fair Value Measurements at<br>Reporting Date Using** | **Fair Value Measurements at<br>Reporting Date Using** | **Fair Value Measurements at<br>Reporting Date Using** |
|  | <br>**December 31,<br>2024** | **Quoted Prices<br>in Active<br>Markets for<br>Identical<br>Assets<br>(Level 1)** | **Significant<br>Other<br>Observable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 2)** | **Significant<br>Unobservable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 3)** |
| ***Assets*** |  |  |  |  |
| Money market fund | $151555 | $151555 | $— | $— |
| U.S. Treasury notes | 245903 | 245903 |  |  |
| Government sponsored enterprise securities | 190501 |  | 190501 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $587959 | $397458 | $190501 | $— |

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**8. Stockholders' Equity**

***Performance Stock Units***

In March 2024, the Company began to issue performance stock units (PSU) with a market condition that are earned based on the Company's rTSR as compared to a peer group of companies measured over a three-year performance period and continued employment through the performance period. Depending on the actual performance over the measurement period, a rTSR PSU award recipient could receive up to 150% of the granted award. The grant date fair value of such awards is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation, which includes assumptions such as expected volatility, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. These unobservable inputs represent a Level 3 measurement because they are supported by little or no market activity and reflect the Company's own assumptions in measuring fair value. The compensation expense for the awards is recognized over the requisite service period regardless of whether the market conditions are achieved and will only be adjusted for pre-vesting forfeitures due to the termination of the recipient's employment with the Company prior to the end of the performance period.

***2024 Equity Incentive Plan***

The Company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the 2024 Plan) became effective upon approval of the stockholders in May 2024. The 2024 Plan permits the grant of awards to employees, non-employee directors and consultants. In addition, the 2024 Plan permits the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards, performance awards, and other awards. The 2024 Plan provides that, with limited exceptions, no award will vest until at least 12 months following the date of grant of the award; provided, however, that up to 5% of the aggregate number of shares that may be issued under the 2024 Plan may be subject to awards which do not meet such vesting requirements. The maximum term of any stock option or stock appreciation right awards under 2024 Plan is ten years. All shares that remained eligible for grant under the Company's 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and 2023 Inducement Plan at the time of approval of the 2024 Plan were transferred to the 2024 Plan. At June 30, 2025, there were 10,948,088 shares of common stock available for new grants under the 2024 Plan.

***2024 Inducement Plan***

The Board adopted the Company's 2024 Inducement Plan (Inducement Plan) in September 2024. The Inducement Plan permits the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards, performance awards and other stock-related awards. Stock awards granted under the Inducement Plan may only be made to individuals who did not previously serve as employees or non-employee directors of the Company or an affiliate of the Company. In addition, stock awards must be approved by either a majority of the Company's independent directors or the Compensation Committee. The terms of the Inducement Plan are otherwise substantially similar to the 2024 Plan. The maximum number of shares of Company common stock that may be issued under the Inducement Plan is 2,400,000 shares. At June 30, 2025, there were 538,787 shares available for new grants.

**9. Commitments and Contingencies**

***Collaboration, License and Merger Agreements***

The Company has entered into various collaboration, licensing and merger agreements which provide the Company with rights to certain know-how, technology and patent rights. The agreements generally include upfront license fees, development and commercial milestone payments upon achievement of certain clinical and commercial development and annual net sales milestones, as well as royalties calculated as a percentage of product revenues, with rates that vary by agreement. As of June 30, 2025, the Company may be required to make milestone payments up to $3.3 billion in the aggregate for candidates in its pipeline.

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In August 2018, the Company entered into a license agreement with Neuren and obtained exclusive North American rights to develop and commercialize trofinetide for Rett syndrome and other indications. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company paid Neuren an upfront license fee of $10.0 million and it may be required to pay up to an additional $455.0 million in milestone payments based on the achievement of certain development and annual net sales milestones. In addition, the Company will be required to pay Neuren tiered, escalating, double-digit percentage royalties based on net sales. The license agreement was accounted for as an asset acquisition and the upfront cash payment of $10.0 million was expensed to research and development in the third quarter of 2018 as there is no alternative use for the asset. In connection with the FDA approval of DAYBUE, the Company paid a milestone payment of $40.0 million to Neuren following the first commercial sale of DAYBUE pursuant to the license agreement. The Company capitalized the $40.0 million milestone payment as an intangible asset as it was deemed probable of occurring as of March 31, 2023. In addition, the Company was granted a Rare Pediatric Disease PRV following the FDA approval of DAYBUE. Pursuant to the license agreement, the Company is required to pay Neuren one third of the value of the PRV at the time of sale or use of the PRV. The Company capitalized the $29.6 million for the estimated PRV value owed to Neuren as an intangible asset in 2023. In 2024, the Company sold the PRV to a third party for aggregate net proceeds of $146.5 million. Upon sale of the PRV, the Company capitalized an additional $19.2 million for the one third PRV value owed to Neuren as an intangible asset.

In July 2023, the Company expanded its licensing agreement for trofinetide with Neuren to acquire rights to the drug outside of North America as well as global rights in Rett syndrome and Fragile X syndrome to Neuren's development candidate NNZ-2591. Under the terms of the expanded agreement, Neuren received an upfront payment of $100.0 million and is eligible to receive up to an additional $426.3 million in milestone payments based on the achievement of certain commercial and sales milestones for trofinetide outside of North America and up to $831.3 million in milestone payments based on the achievement of certain development and sales milestones for NNZ-2591. In addition, the Company will be required to pay Neuren tiered royalties from the mid-teens to low-twenties percent of trofinetide net sales outside of North America. Percentage royalties related to NNZ-2591 net sales are identical to the trofinetide in each of North America and outside North America. The expanded license agreement was accounted for as an asset acquisition and the upfront cash payment of $100.0 million was expensed to research and development in the third quarter of 2023 as there is no alternative use for the asset.

In January 2022, the Company entered into a license and collaboration agreement with Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. (Stoke) to discover, develop and commercialize novel RNA-based medicines for the potential treatment of severe and rare genetic neurodevelopmental diseases of the CNS. Under the collaboration, the two companies will jointly share global research, development and commercialization responsibilities and share 50/50 in all worldwide costs and future profits with respect to a SYNGAP1 program. In addition, Stoke is eligible to receive potential development, regulatory, commercial and sales milestones. In May 2025, the Company determined to discontinue the MECP2 program for Rett syndrome and the undisclosed neurodevelopmental disease program that were originally part of the collaboration. The licenses to the discontinued programs will terminate and the parties will wind down the activities for the two programs. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company paid Stoke a $60.0 million upfront payment which was accounted for as an asset acquisition and was expensed to research and development in the first quarter of 2022 as there is no alternative use for the asset. The Company may be required to pay up to an additional $245.0 million in milestones.

In November 2024, the Company entered into a license agreement with Saniona A/S (Saniona), for the development and commercialization of ACP-711, a highly selective GABAA-α3 positive allosteric modulator. The first indication the Company plans to pursue is development of ACP-711 for essential tremor, a neurological condition that includes shaking or trembling movements in one or more parts of the body. The Company will lead further clinical development, regulatory submissions, and global commercialization efforts for ACP-711 while also providing financial support for Saniona's ongoing Phase 1 study and preparations for Phase 2. Under the terms of the license agreement, the Company paid Saniona an upfront fee of $28.0 million and it may be required to pay up to $582.0 million in milestone payments based on the achievement of certain development and annual net sales milestones. In addition, the Company will be required to pay Saniona tiered royalties of mid-single digits to low double digits on net sales of commercial products that may result from development of ACP-711. The license agreement was accounted for as an asset acquisition and the upfront cash payment of $28.0 million was expensed to research and development in the fourth quarter of 2024 as there is no alternative use for the asset. The potential milestone payments to Saniona consist of up to $147.0 million subject to achievement of development and commercial milestones related to potential first and second indications, and up to $435.0 million subject to achievement of thresholds of annual net sales of ACP-711 worldwide.

***Corporate Credit Card Program***

In connection with the Company's credit card program, the Company established a letter of credit for $5.0 million, which has automatic annual extensions and is fully secured by restricted cash.

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***Fleet Program***

In connection with the Company's fleet program, the Company established a letter of credit for $0.4 million, which has automatic annual extensions and is fully secured by restricted cash.

***Legal Proceedings***

*Patent Infringement* 

On July 24, 2020, the Company filed complaints against (i) Aurobindo Pharma Limited and its affiliate Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. and (ii) Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and its affiliate Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., and on July 30, 2020, the Company filed complaints against (i) Hetero Labs Limited and its affiliates Hetero Labs Limited Unit-V and Hetero USA Inc., (ii) MSN Laboratories Private Ltd. and its affiliate MSN Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and (iii) Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. and its affiliate Cadila Healthcare Limited. These complaints, which were filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, allege infringement of certain of the Company's Orange Book-listed patents covering NUPLAZID (Pimavanserin I Cases).

The Company entered into an agreement effective April 22, 2021 with Hetero settling all claims and counterclaims in the litigation. The agreement allows Hetero to launch its generic pimavanserin product on February 27, 2038, subject to certain triggers for earlier launch. The Hetero case was dismissed by joint agreement on May 3, 2021.

On September 30, 2022, the Company filed a stipulation and proposed order to stay the claims currently asserted against Teva and for Teva to be bound by the result of the litigation rendered against the remaining defendants Aurobindo and MSN, which was ordered by the Court on October 4, 2022.

On October 21, 2022, the Company filed additional complaints against Aurobindo, MSN and Zydus in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware alleging infringement of an additional Orange Book-listed patent covering NUPLAZID (Pimavanserin II Cases).

The Company entered into an agreement, effective March 31, 2023, with Zydus settling all claims and counterclaims in the Pimavanserin I Cases and Pimavanserin II Cases. The agreement allows Zydus to launch its generic pimavanserin 10 mg tablet products on September 23, 2036 and 34 mg capsule products on February 27, 2038, subject to certain triggers for earlier launch. The Zydus case was dismissed by joint agreement on April 5, 2023.

As a result of the above, only MSN remained as an active defendant in the Pimavanserin I Cases. On January 11, 2024, following summary judgment motions, the District Court entered final judgment in the Company's favor that MSN's submission of ANDA No. 214925 was an act of infringement in the Pimavanserin I Case and the '740 patent was not invalid. On January 18, 2024, MSN filed a Notice of Appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit from the final judgment entered on January 11, 2024. On June 9, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued a decision affirming the final judgement of the District Court in the Company's favor.

In connection with the Pimavanserin II cases, MSN and Aurobindo are the remaining defendants. A bench trial was conducted from December 3, 2024 to December 6, 2024 in the matter. Post-trial briefing was completed on February 12, 2025. On June 9, 2025, the District Court issued a final judgement the Company's favor that Aurobindo's ANDA infringes the asserted Nuplazid patent and that the defendants failed to demonstrate such patent is invalid. On June 16, 2025, MSN and Aurobindo filed a Notice of Appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit from the final judgment entered on June 9, 2025. Opening briefing from MSN and Aurobindo is due August 22, 2025.

On February 14, 2025, the Company filed a complaint against Zydus Lifesciences Limited, Zydus Worldwide DMCC, and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. (collectively "Zydus") in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging infringement of certain of the Company's Orange Book-listed patents covering NUPLAZID (Pimavanserin) by Zydus' proposed 34 mg pimavanserin tablet product. Initial pleadings have been completed and the parties are awaiting the entry of a scheduling order (the parties submitted competing scheduling orders on July 18, 2025).

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*Securities Class Action* 

On April 19, 2021, a purported stockholder of the Company filed a putative securities class action complaint (captioned *City of Birmingham Relief Retirement Systems* v. Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Case No. 21-cv-0762) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California against the Company and certain of the Company's then-current executive officers. On September 29, 2021, the Court issued an order designating lead plaintiff and lead counsel. On December 10, 2021, lead plaintiff filed an amended complaint. The amended complaint generally alleges that defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, by failing to disclose that the materials submitted in support of its sNDA seeking approval of pimavanserin for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with dementia-related psychosis contained statistical and design deficiencies and that the FDA was unlikely to approve the sNDA in its current form. The amended complaint seeks unspecified monetary damages and other relief. On March 11, 2024, the Court granted plaintiffs' motion for class certification and appointment of class representatives and class counsel. The parties are currently engaged in expert discovery.

*Opt Out Litigation*

On March 7, 2024, a purported stockholder of the Company filed a complaint (captioned Alger Dynamic Opportunities Fund v. Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Case No. 24-cv-00451) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California against the Company and one executive officer. The complaint is based on the same underlying allegations as the Securities Class Action described above, and alleged claims under federal and state securities laws, and for common law fraud and negligent misrepresentations. On May 24, 2024, Defendants moved to dismiss the complaint. On October 31, 2024, the Court granted in part and denied in part Defendants' motion to dismiss. The Court dismissed with leave to amend the purported stockholder's state and common law claims, as well as the claim brought under Section 18(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Defendants filed their answer to the Sections 10(b) and 20(a) claims on December 16, 2024. On January 13, 2025, the Court stayed this suit pending the outcome of the Securities Class Action.

*Derivative Suit* 

On December 15, 2023, a purported stockholder of the Company filed a derivative action (captioned *Kanner et al v. Biggar et al.*, Case No. 23-cv-2293) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California against certain of the Company's current directors. The Company is named as a nominal defendant. The complaint is based on the same alleged misconduct as the Securities Class Action, and asserts state law claims, on behalf of the Company, against the individual defendants for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, waste of corporate assets, and insider trading. The complaint also asserts federal claims under sections 10(b), 21D, and 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. On December 27, 2023, the action was reassigned to District Judge William Q. Hayes and Magistrate Judge Michael S. Berg due to its relation to the Securities Class Action. On January 30, 2024, the parties jointly requested a stay of the action. The Court granted that request and the action was stayed on February 20, 2024, pending the outcome of our Demand Review Committee's investigation into the underlying claims.

Given the unpredictability inherent in litigation, the Company cannot predict the outcome of these matters. The Company is unable to estimate possible losses or ranges of losses that may result from these matters, and therefore it has not accrued any amounts in connection with these matters other than attorneys' fees incurred to date.

**10. Leases** 

The Company leases facilities and certain equipment under noncancelable operating leases with remaining lease terms of 0.6 years to 5.9 years, some of which include options to extend for up to two five-year terms. These optional periods were not considered in the determination of the right-of-use asset or the lease liability as the Company did not consider it reasonably certain that it would exercise such options.

The operating lease costs were as follows (in thousands):

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|  | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Operating lease cost | $3869 | $2826 | $7907 | $5636 |
| Operating sublease income | (594) | (385) | (1183) | (670) |
| Net operating lease cost | $3275 | $2441 | $6724 | $4966 |

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Supplemental cash flow information related to the Company's leases were as follows (in thousands):

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|  | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating cash flows from operating leases | $3002 | $2678 | $5868 | $5083 |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations: | 2499 |  | 8679 | 4184 |

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The balance sheet classification of the Company's lease liabilities was as follows (in thousands):

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|  | **June 30,<br>2025** | **December 31,<br>2024** |
| Operating lease liabilities |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion included in accrued liabilities | $11693 | $9958 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease liabilities | 44601 | 42037 |
| Total operating lease liabilities | $56294 | $51995 |

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Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows (in thousands):

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|  | **Operating Leases** |
| Remainder of 2025 | $6184 |
| Years ending December 31, |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2026 | 11667 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2027 | 11655 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2028 | 11192 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2029 | 10728 |
| Thereafter | 12492 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total lease payments | 63918 |
| Less: |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Imputed interest | (7624) |
| Total operating lease liabilities | $56294 |

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Operating lease liabilities are based on the net present value of the remaining lease payments over the remaining lease term. In determining the present value of lease payments, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date. As of June 30, 2025, the weighted average remaining lease term was 5.6 years and the weighted average discount rate used to determine the operating lease liability was 4.9%.

In the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company entered into an agreement to lease the 4<sup>th</sup> and 5<sup>th</sup> floors of corporate office space in San Diego, California with total minimum lease payments of $50.4 million over an initial term of 10 years and 9 months. In February 2020, the Company entered into the first amendment to the lease agreement to lease the 2<sup>nd</sup> floor of corporate office space in San Diego, California with total minimum lease payments of $25.3 million over an initial term of approximately 10 years and 7 months. In March 2020, the Company entered into the second amendment to the lease agreement which increased the total minimum lease payments of the original corporate office space to $51.4 million. In the third quarter of 2020, the lease for the 4<sup>th</sup> and 5<sup>th</sup> floors of corporate office space commenced and the Company capitalized a right of use asset and related lease liability of $40.3 million. In the first quarter of 2021, the lease for the 2<sup>nd</sup> floor of corporate office space commenced and the Company capitalized a right of use asset and related lease liability of $19.2 million. In connection with this lease and the amendment, the Company established a letter of credit for $3.1 million, which has automatic annual extensions and is fully secured by restricted cash.

In May 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to sublease its 2<sup>nd</sup> floor of corporate office space in San Diego to a sublessee with a total minimum sublease income of $18.4 million over a term of approximately 7 years and 6 months. The Company delivered full possession of its 2<sup>nd</sup> floor of corporate office space to the sublessee in August 2023 and began receiving sublease payments in December 2023.

In May 2025, the Company entered into an agreement to lease the 2<sup>nd</sup> and a portion of the 3<sup>rd</sup> floors of corporate office space in Princeton, New Jersey (the New Princeton Lease) with total minimum lease payments of $24.5 million over an initial term of 12 years and 2 months. As of June 30, 2025, the New Princeton Lease had not yet commenced. This operating lease is expected to commence around the first quarter of 2026, but may commence earlier if the lessor makes the space available for use earlier than anticipated. In

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connection with this New Princeton Lease agreement, the Company established a letter of credit for $0.6 million, which has automatic annual extensions and is fully secured by restricted cash. The current Princeton office lease will terminate five days after the commencement of the New Princeton Lease.

**11. Income Taxes**

For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized an income tax expense of $13.5 million on a pre-tax income of $40.2 million and income tax expense of $3.8 million on a pre-tax income of $37.2 million, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 33.7% and 10.2%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2025 varies from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21% due to federal and state income tax expense as a result of current taxable income, offset by valuation allowance. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 varies from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21% due to federal and state income tax expense as a result of current taxable income, offset by valuation allowance.

For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized an income tax expense of $22.3 million on a pre-tax income of $68.0 million and income tax expense of $8.2 million on a pre-tax income of $58.2 million, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 32.9% and 14.1%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2025 varies from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21% due to federal and state income tax expense as a result of current taxable income, offset by valuation allowance. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 varies from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21% due to federal and state income tax expense as a result of current taxable income, offset by valuation allowance.

**12. Segment Reporting**

Substantially all revenues from the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 were generated from customers in North America. All revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 were generated from customers in North America. The following table illustrates reported segment revenue, segment profit and significant segment expenses (in thousands):

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|  | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| NUPLAZID net revenue | $168479 | $157409 | $328199 | $287332 |
| DAYBUE net revenue | 96087 | 84554 | 180683 | 160462 |
| Total revenues | 264566 | 241963 | 508882 | 447794 |
| Less: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cost of goods sold | 8384 | 7430 | 17595 | 17504 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;License fees and royalties | 12350 | 10800 | 23531 | 23677 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development expense: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;External research and development | 54319 | 57381 | 109304 | 98870 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Internal costs<sup>(1)</sup> | 23632 | 18852 | 46912 | 37042 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total research and development expense | 77951 | 76233 | 156216 | 135912 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selling, general and administrative | 133507 | 117063 | 259877 | 225054 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest income, net | (7243) | (6359) | (15144) | (11865) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other income | (594) | (386) | (1183) | (672) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | 13545 | 3793 | 22337 | 8240 |
| Consolidated net income | $26666 | $33389 | $45653 | $49944 |

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<sup>(1)</sup> Includes personnel expenses and costs allocated to multiple research and development programs, including benefits, information technology, facilities and inventory.

**13. Subsequent Event**

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The OBBBA makes permanent key elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including domestic research cost expensing, the business interest expense limitation, and 100% bonus depreciation. ASC Topic 740, *Income Taxes,* requires the effects of changes in tax rates and laws on deferred tax balances to be recognized in the period in which the legislation is enacted. Consequently, as of the date of enactment, and during the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company will evaluate all deferred tax balances under the newly enacted tax law and identify any other changes required to its financial statements as a result of the OBBBA. The results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, do not reflect the impact of the OBBBA.

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**<u>ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF</u> <u>FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS</u>**

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this Quarterly Report), the audited financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 included with our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2025 (our Annual Report), and our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto as of and for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 included with our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on May 8, 2025. Past operating results are not necessarily indicative of results that may occur in future periods.

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include statements about the benefits to be derived from our products and our product candidates, the potential market opportunities for our products and our product candidates, our strategy for the commercialization of our products, our plans for exploring and developing our products for additional indications, the commercialization of DAYBUE or trofinetide in jurisdictions other than the U.S., our plans and timing with respect to seeking regulatory approvals, the potential commercialization of any of our product candidates that receive regulatory approval, the progress, timing, results or implications of clinical trials and other development milestones and activities involving our products and our product candidates, our strategy for discovering, developing and, if approved, commercializing our product candidates, our existing and potential future collaborations, our estimates of future payments, revenues and profitability, our estimates regarding our capital requirements, future expenses and need for additional financing, the potential or expected impacts of geopolitical and macroeconomic developments, possible changes in legislation, and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be preceded by the words "aims," "anticipates," "believes," "continue," "could," "estimates," "expects," "hopes," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential" "predicts," "pro forma," "projects," "seeks," "should," "will," "would" or similar words. In addition, statements that "we believe" and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this report, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain. For forward-looking statements, we claim the protection of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers of this Quarterly Report are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law. Actual events or results may differ materially from our expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth under the section captioned "Risk Factors" in this Quarterly Report.

**Overview**

***Background***

We are a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs in CNS disorders and rare diseases.

We have two core franchises in neuroscience and neuro-rare diseases. Our neuroscience franchise is anchored by the commercial product NUPLAZID (pimavanserin), which is the first and only drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with PDP. Our neuro-rare disease franchise is anchored by the commercial product DAYBUE, which is the first and only drug approved for the treatment of Rett syndrome. Net product sales from these two commercial products totaled $508.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared with $447.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

In addition to these commercial products, we have a portfolio of product candidates and research programs that are designed to address significant unmet medical needs in CNS disorders and rare diseases. In order to achieve significant long-term growth, we plan to develop our current portfolio, expand our pipeline of early- and late-stage product candidates and expand into areas of rare disease that are adjacent to our existing franchises, including through strategic business development, and make use of our internal capabilities and knowledge.

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Our most advanced product candidate is ACP-101 (intranasal carbetocin) for the treatment of hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a neuro rare disease. Hyperphagia is an intense persistent sensation of hunger accompanied by food preoccupations, an extreme drive to consume food, food-related behavior problems, and a lack of normal satiety. In November 2023, we initiated the Phase 3 COMPASS PWS study evaluating the efficacy and safety of ACP-101 for the treatment of hyperphagia in PWS for which we completed enrollment in the second quarter of 2025. We expect to report top-line results from this study early in the fourth quarter of 2025. In the event of positive study results, we plan to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA in the first quarter of 2026, with the potential for FDA approval in the third quarter of 2026 as a resubmission.

Our next most advanced product candidate is ACP-204 for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease psychosis (ADP). In November 2023, we initiated a Phase 2 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of ACP-204 for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with ADP. We plan to initiate an additional Phase 2 study of ACP-204 in Lewy Body Dementia with Psychosis (LBDP) in the third quarter of 2025.

We have several product candidates in earlier stages of development for the treatment of CNS disorders and rare diseases. These include ACP-711 for the treatment of essential tremor, with a Phase 2 study expected to begin in 2026; ACP-211 for the treatment of major depressive disorder, for which a Phase 2 study is anticipated to start in the fourth quarter of 2025; and ACP-271, a GPR88 agonist, with a first-in-human study in healthy volunteers planned for the fourth quarter of 2025.

We have incurred substantial operating losses since our inception due in large part to expenditures for our research and development activities. As of June 30, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $2.2 billion. Contingent on the level of business development activities we may complete as well as pipeline programs we may advance, we may incur operating losses as we incur significant research and development costs and costs for continued commercialization of our products.

We maintain a website at www.acadia.com to which we regularly post copies of our press releases as well as additional information about us. Our filings with the SEC are available free of charge through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after being electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. Interested persons can subscribe on our website to email alerts that are sent automatically when we issue press releases, file our reports with the SEC or post certain other information to our website. Information contained in our website does not constitute a part of this Quarterly Report or our other filings with the SEC.

**Financial Operations Overview**

***Product Revenues***

Net product sales consist of sales of our products. The FDA approved NUPLAZID in April 2016 for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with PDP and we launched the product in the United States in May 2016. The FDA approved DAYBUE in March 2023 for the treatment of Rett syndrome and we launched the product in the United States in April 2023. Health Canada granted marketing authorization of DAYBUE for the treatment of Rett syndrome in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older in October 2024.

***Cost of Product Sales***

Cost of product sales consists of third-party manufacturing costs, freight, duties, and indirect overhead costs associated with sales of our products. Cost of product sales may also include period costs related to certain inventory manufacturing services, excess or obsolete inventory adjustment charges, unabsorbed manufacturing and overhead costs, and manufacturing variances. In addition, cost of product sales may include license fees and royalties. License fees and royalties currently consist of milestone payments capitalized and subsequently amortized under our 2018 license agreement with Neuren. License fees and royalties also include royalties of tiered, escalating, double-digit percentages due to Neuren based upon net sales of DAYBUE.

Cost of sales for a newly launched product does not include the full cost of manufacturing until the initial pre-launch inventory is depleted, and additional inventory is manufactured and sold. Thus, the cost of sales as a percentage of net sales of DAYBUE for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 was affected by use of the initial pre-launch inventory, which was previously expensed as research and development expense, and is referred to as zero cost inventories. However, we do not expect that the cost of sales as a percentage of net sales of DAYBUE will increase significantly once we commence the sales of full cost inventories.

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***Research and Development Expenses***

Our research and development expenses have consisted primarily of fees paid to external service providers, salaries and related personnel expenses, facilities and equipment expenses, and other costs incurred related to pre-commercial product candidates. We charge all research and development expenses to operations as incurred. Our research and development activities have focused on pimavanserin, trofinetide, ACP-101, ACP-204 and other earlier-stage product candidates. In connection with the FDA approval of DAYBUE, we are required to conduct post-marketing work, including a clinical study of renal impairment in healthy volunteers, nonclinical carcinogenicity studies, and nonclinical in vitro and clinical in vivo drug interaction studies. The FDA has released us from one of the five post-marketing requirements (PMRs). In addition, we have fulfilled two of the five PMRs. Of the remaining two PMRs, we have also completed one and we are awaiting the FDA's acknowledgement and acceptance of that completed PMR. We will be responsible for all costs incurred for these PMRs. In addition, we expect to incur increased research and development expenses as a result of advancement of our early-stage product candidates.

We use external service providers to manufacture our product candidates and for the majority of the services performed in connection with the preclinical and clinical development of our product candidates. Historically, we have used our internal research and development resources, including our employees and discovery infrastructure, across several projects and many of our costs have not been attributable to a specific project. Accordingly, we have not reported our internal research and development costs on a project-by-project basis. To the extent that external expenses are not attributable to a specific project, they are allocated proportionally to each of the projects.

The following table summarizes our research and development expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

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|  | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Three Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** | **Six Months Ended June 30,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Costs of external service providers: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NUPLAZID (pimavanserin) | $602 | $10587 | $3706 | $21916 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DAYBUE (trofinetide) | 9442 | 6770 | 21224 | 11320 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ACP-101 | 13365 | 6928 | 23421 | 14068 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ACP-204 | 18021 | 16834 | 35571 | 25897 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Early-stage programs | 12889 | 10262 | 25382 | 19669 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Upfront and milestone payments |  | 6000 |  | 6000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subtotal | 54319 | 57381 | 109304 | 98870 |
| Internal costs | 19155 | 15103 | 39002 | 29200 |
| Stock-based compensation | 4477 | 3749 | 7910 | 7842 |
| Total research and development expenses | $77951 | $76233 | $156216 | $135912 |

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At this time, due to the risks inherent in regulatory requirements and clinical development, we are unable to estimate with certainty the costs we will incur to support the commercialization of DAYBUE, as well as the further development of our early-stage product candidates. Likewise, we are unable to determine with certainty the anticipated completion dates for our current research and development programs. Clinical development and regulatory approval timelines, probability of success, and development costs vary widely across our development programs. While our current development efforts are primarily focused on advancing the development of ACP-101, ACP-204 and other early-stage product candidates, we anticipate that we will make determinations as to which programs to pursue and how much funding to direct to each program on an ongoing basis in response to the scientific and clinical success of each product candidate, as well as an ongoing assessment of the commercial potential of each candidate and our financial position. We cannot forecast with any degree of certainty which product candidates will be subject to future collaborative or licensing arrangements, when such arrangements will be secured, if at all, and to what degree any such arrangements would affect our development plans and capital requirements. Similarly, we are unable to estimate with certainty the costs we will incur for post-marketing studies that we committed to conduct in connection with FDA approval of DAYBUE.

We expect our research and development expenses will continue to be substantial as we conduct studies pursuant to our PMRs and pursue the further development of ACP-101, ACP-204 and other early-stage product candidates. The lengthy process of completing clinical trials and supporting development activities and seeking regulatory approval for our product candidates requires the expenditure of substantial resources. Any failure by us or delay in completing clinical trials, or in obtaining regulatory approvals, could cause our research and development expenses to increase and, in turn, have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

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***Selling, General and Administrative Expenses***

Our selling, general and administrative expenses consist of salaries and other related costs, including stock-based compensation expense, for our commercial personnel, including our specialty sales forces, our medical education professionals, and our personnel serving in executive, finance, business development, and business operations functions. Also included in selling, general and administrative expenses are fees paid to external service providers to support our commercial activities associated with our products, professional fees associated with legal and accounting services, costs associated with patents and patent applications for our intellectual property and charitable donations to independent charitable foundations that support Parkinson's disease patients generally. Changes in selling, general and administrative expenses in future periods are subject to the evolving PDP market dynamics and the Rett syndrome market.

***Income Tax Expense***

Because we maintain a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets, income tax expense is expected to primarily consist of current federal and state tax expense as a result of taxable income anticipated or incurred in certain jurisdictions. Income tax expense may fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to adjustments related to non-recurring transactions, timing of revenue and expense across different tax jurisdictions and changes in certain tax assessments.

On July 4, 2025, the OBBBA was signed into law, which enacts substantial changes to U.S. tax and related laws. Some of the provisions of the new tax law affecting corporations include but are not limited to expensing of domestic research expenses, increasing the limit of the deduction of interest expense deduction to thirty percent of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), and one hundred percent bonus depreciation on eligible property acquired after January 19, 2025. We are currently evaluating the impact the new tax law will have on our financial condition and results of operations. The impact of the tax law changes from the OBBBA will be included in our financial statements beginning in the three months ended September 30, 2025.

**Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates**

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. We have identified the accounting policies that we believe require application of management's most subjective judgments, often requiring the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods. Our actual results may differ substantially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates since December 31, 2024. For a description of our critical accounting policies that affect our significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our unaudited consolidated financial statements, refer to our Annual Report.

**Results of Operations**

***Fluctuations in Operating Results***

Our results of operations have fluctuated significantly from period to period in the past and are likely to continue to do so in the future. We anticipate that our quarterly and annual results of operations will be impacted for the foreseeable future by several factors, including the progress and timing of expenditures related to our commercial activities associated with our products and the extent to which we generate revenue from product sales, our further development of our early-stage product candidates and the progress and timing of expenditures related to studies of DAYBUE pursuant to our PMRs. Further, we expect our sales allowances to vary from quarter to quarter due to fluctuations in the volume of purchases eligible for government mandated discounts and rebates, as well as changes in discount percentages that may be impacted by potential future price increases and other factors. We cannot predict with certainty what the full impact that geopolitical and macroeconomic developments, including the ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia and in the Middle East, and tariffs and trade tensions may have on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects. Due to these fluctuations, we believe that the period-to-period comparisons of our operating results are not a good indication of our future performance.

***Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024***

*Product Sales, Net*

Net product sales, comprised of NUPLAZID and DAYBUE, were $264.6 million and $242.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

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Net product sales of NUPLAZID were $168.5 million and $157.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in net product sales of NUPLAZID of $11.1 million was due to the growth in NUPLAZID unit sales as well as a higher average net selling price of NUPLAZID in 2025 compared to 2024. Net product sales of DAYBUE were $96.1 million and $84.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in net product sales of DAYBUE of $11.5 million was due to the growth in DAYBUE unit sales as well as a higher average net selling price of NUPLAZID in 2025 compared to 2024.

*Cost of Product Sales*

Cost of product sales was $20.7 million and $18.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, or approximately 8% and 8% of net product sales, respectively. Cost of product sales as a percentage of net product sales remained relatively flat during the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the same period of 2024.

Certain manufacturing related expenses incurred prior to DAYBUE receiving FDA approval were classified as research and development expenses, resulting in zero cost inventory. If cost of product sales included previously expensed inventories, the total cost of sales with these manufacturing costs included for the three months ended June 30, 2025 would have increased by approximately $1.5 million.

*Research and Development Expenses*

Research and development expenses increased to $78.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from $76.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The increase in research and development expenses was primarily related to increased expenditures for ACP-204 and ACP-101 as well as increased personnel expenses, offset by reduced expenditures for ending studies that took place in 2024.

*Selling, General and Administrative Expenses*

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $133.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from $117.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily driven by increased expenditures for both DAYBUE and NUPLAZID in the U.S., including the planned expansion of the DAYBUE team.

***Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2024***

*Product Sales, Net*

Net product sales, comprised of NUPLAZID and DAYBUE, were $508.9 million and $447.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Net product sales of NUPLAZID were $328.2 million and $287.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in net product sales of NUPLAZID of $40.9 million was due to the growth in NUPLAZID unit sales as well as a higher average net selling price of NUPLAZID in 2025 compared to 2024. Net product sales of DAYBUE were $180.7 million and $160.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in net product sales of DAYBUE of $20.2 million was primarily due to the growth in DAYBUE unit sales.

The following table provides a summary of activity with respect to our sales allowances and accruals for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (in thousands):

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|  | **Distribution Fees,<br>Discounts &<br>Chargebacks** | **Co-Pay Assistance** | **Rebates,<br>Data Fees &<br>Returns** | **Total** |
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | $11883 | $(114) | $148106 | $159875 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Provision related to current period sales | 69330 | 3509 | 90014 | 162853 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Credits/payments for current period sales | (52559) | (4365) | (22608) | (79532) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Credits/payments for prior period sales | (11883) | 114 | (24548) | (36317) |
| Balance as of June 30, 2025 | $16771 | $(856) | $190964 | $206879 |

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*Cost of Product Sales*

Cost of product sales was $41.1 million and $41.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, or approximately 8% and 9% of net product sales, respectively. Cost of product sales as a percentage of net product sales remained relatively flat during the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the same period of 2024.

Certain manufacturing related expenses incurred prior to DAYBUE receiving FDA approval were classified as research and development expenses, resulting in zero cost inventory. Prior to receiving FDA approval for DAYBUE in March 2023, we manufactured inventory and recorded approximately $29.9 million related to the zero cost inventory as research and development expense. Utilizing the actual direct costs to manufacture DAYBUE prior to receiving FDA approval, had the previously expensed inventory been capitalized and recognized when sold, the total cost of sales with these manufacturing costs included for the six months ended June 30, 2025 would have increased by approximately $4.4 million. We do not expect our cost of product sales for DAYBUE to increase significantly as a percentage of net product sales in future periods as we continue to produce inventory for future sales. We expect to finish selling the zero cost inventories of DAYBUE in 2025.

Subsequent to using our entire zero cost inventories, we estimate our overall cost of product sales as a percentage of total net product sales will be in the range of a mid-single digit to high single digit percentage.

*Research and Development Expenses*

Research and development expenses increased to $156.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from $135.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase in research and development expenses was mainly related to increased expenditures for ACP-204 and ACP-101 as well as increased personnel expenses, offset by reduced expenditures for ending studies that took place in 2024.

*Selling, General and Administrative Expenses*

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $259.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from $225.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily driven by costs related to our consumer activation program to support NUPLAZID and the planned expansion of the DAYBUE team.

**Liquidity and Capital Resources**

We have funded our operations primarily with revenues from sales of our products since their approvals, and through sales of our equity securities and interest income. We anticipate that the level of cash used in our operations will fluctuate in future periods depending on the levels of spending required for our ongoing and planned commercial activities for our products, our ongoing and planned development activities for ACP-101 as a treatment for PWS and ACP-204 as a treatment for ADP, studies to be conducted pursuant to our PMRs, our ongoing and planned development activities for other early- and late-stage product candidates and strategic business development to further expand our portfolio. We expect that our cash, cash equivalents and investment securities, as well as funds generated by anticipated sales of our products, will be sufficient to fund our planned operations through and beyond the next 12 months.

We may require additional financing in the future to fund our operations. Our future capital requirements will depend on, and could increase significantly as a result of, many factors, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of acquiring additional product candidates or research and development programs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the scope, prioritization and number of our research and development programs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the ability of our collaborators and us to reach the milestones and other events or developments triggering payments under our collaboration or license agreements, or our collaborators' ability to make payments under these agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to enter into new collaboration and license agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the progress in, and the costs of, our ongoing and planned development activities for pimavanserin, post-marketing studies for DAYBUE to be conducted over the next several years, and ongoing and planned commercial activities for our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of our development activities for our product candidates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of commercializing our products, including the maintenance and development of our sales and marketing capabilities;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of establishing, or contracting for, sales and marketing capabilities for our product candidates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the amount of U.S. product sales from our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of preparing applications for regulatory approvals for DAYBUE in jurisdictions other than the U.S., for NUPLAZID in additional indications other than PDP and for other product candidates, as well as the costs required to support review of such applications;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of manufacturing and distributing our products for commercial use in the U.S.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to obtain regulatory approval for, and subsequently generate product sales from, our product candidates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the extent to which we are obligated to reimburse collaborators or collaborators are obligated to reimburse us for costs under collaboration agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs involved in filing, prosecuting, enforcing, and defending patent claims and other intellectual property rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of maintaining or securing manufacturing arrangements for clinical or commercial production of pimavanserin, trofinetide or other product candidates; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs associated with litigation, including the costs incurred in defending against any product liability claims that may be brought against us related to our products.

In the past, periods of turmoil and volatility in the financial markets have adversely affected the market capitalizations of many biotechnology companies, and generally made equity and debt financing more difficult to obtain. For example, due to geopolitical and macroeconomic developments, including the Ukraine-Russia military conflict and related sanctions, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, tariffs and trade tensions, the global credit and financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and disruptions, including diminished liquidity and credit availability, declines in consumer confidence, declines in economic growth, increases in unemployment rates and uncertainty about economic stability. These events, coupled with other factors, may limit our access to additional financing in the future. We cannot be certain that additional funding will be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. If adequate funds are not available when needed, we will be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate one or more of our research or development programs or our commercialization efforts. We also may be required to relinquish greater or all rights to product candidates at an earlier stage of development or on less favorable terms than we would otherwise choose. Additional funding, if obtained, may significantly dilute existing stockholders and could negatively impact the price of our stock.

We have invested a substantial portion of our available cash in money market funds, municipal bonds, and government sponsored enterprises in accordance with our investment policy. Our investment policy defines allowable investments and establishes guidelines relating to credit quality, diversification, and maturities of our investments to preserve principal and maintain liquidity. All investment securities have a credit rating of at least Aa3/AA- or better, or P-1/A-1 or better, as determined by Moody's Investors Service or Standard & Poor's. Our investment portfolio has not been adversely impacted by the disruptions in the credit markets that have occurred in the past. However, if there are future disruptions in the credit markets, there can be no assurance that our investment portfolio will not be adversely affected.

***Material Cash Requirements***

Our material cash requirements in the short and long term consist of the operational, manufacturing, and capital expenditures, a portion of which contain contractual or other obligations. We plan to fund our material cash requirements with our current financial resources together with our anticipated receipts from product sales. On a long-term basis, we manage future cash requirements relative to our long-term business plans.

Our primary uses of cash and operating expenses relate to paying employees and consultants, administering clinical trials, marketing our products, and providing technology and facility infrastructure to support our operations. We also make investments in our office and laboratory facilities to enable continued expansion of our business.

As discussed above, we have entered into various collaboration, licensing and merger agreements which generally include upfront license fees, development and commercial milestone payments upon achievement of certain clinical and commercial development and annual net sales milestones, as well as royalties calculated as a percentage of net product sales, with rates that vary by agreement.

We expect to receive our first invoice for rebates under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) from Medicare Part D unit sales in 2025. Payment is due 30 days after receiving such invoice; the payment will be set off against the allowance for such rebate that we have accrued up to the date of payment.

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***Cash Flows***

At June 30, 2025, we had $762.0 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investment securities, compared to $756.0 million at December 31, 2024. This $6.0 million increase was due to cash provided by operating activities offset by material cash payments made to Neuren, including for one third of the net proceeds ($48.8 million) from our sale of the PRV and the annual net sales milestone ($50 million) as our aggregate net revenue of trofinetide in North America for the treatment of Rett syndrome exceeded $250.0 million in 2024. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $84.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $54.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. This increase in cash provided by operations primarily resulted from the increase in product revenue partially offset by an increase in our research and development cost and selling, general and administrative cost.

Net cash used in investing activities increased to $167.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $70.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase in net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to increased net purchases of investment securities.

Net cash provided by financing activities increased to $17.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. This increase in net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was attributable primarily to an increase in proceeds resulting from the exercise of employee stock options and awards.

**Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements**

To date, we have not had any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which are established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market, or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in these relationships.

**Recent Accounting Pronouncements**

For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, refer to Note 2, *Summary of Significant Accounting Policies*, to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report.

**<u>ITEM 3.</u> <u>QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATI</u><u>VE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK</u>**

***Interest Rate Risk***

We invest our excess cash in investment-grade, interest-bearing securities. The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve principal and liquidity. To achieve this objective, we invest in money market funds. U.S. treasury notes, and high quality marketable debt instruments of corporations and government sponsored enterprises with contractual maturity dates of generally less than one year. All investment securities have a credit rating of at least Aa3/AA- or better, or P-1/A-1 or better, as determined by Moody's Investors Service or Standard & Poor's. We do not have any direct investments in auction-rate securities or securities that are collateralized by assets that include mortgages or subprime debt. If a 10 percent change in interest rates were to have occurred on June 30, 2025, this change would not have had a material effect on the fair value of our investment portfolio as of that date. Due to our investment in investment-grade, interest-bearing securities, as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we do not expect anticipated changes in interest rates to have a material effect on our interest rate risk in future reporting periods.

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**<u>ITEM 4.</u> <u>CONTROLS</u> <u>AND PROCEDURES</u>**

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic and current reports that we file with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable and not absolute assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In reaching a reasonable level of assurance, management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. In addition, the design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

As of June 30, 2025, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2025.

An evaluation was also performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of any change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter and that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. That evaluation did not identify any changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our latest fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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**PART II. OTHER INFORMATION**

**<u>ITEM 1. LEGAL</u> <u>PROCEEDINGS</u>** 

The information required to be set forth under this Item 1 is incorporated by reference to the section titled "Legal Proceedings" in Note 9 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.

**<u>ITEM 1A. RI</u><u>SK FACTORS</u>**

*You should consider carefully the following information about the risks described below, together with the other information contained in this Quarterly Report and in our other public filings in evaluating our business. The risk factors set forth below that are marked with an asterisk (\*) did not appear as separate risk factors in, or contain changes to the similarly titled risk factor included in, Item 1A of our Annual Report. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition, results of operations, and future growth prospects would likely be materially and adversely affected. In these circumstances, the market price of our common stock would likely decline.*

**Summary Risk Factors**

We face risks and uncertainties related to our business, many of which are beyond our control. In particular, risks associated with our business include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Our prospects are highly dependent on the successful commercialization of our products. To the extent we cannot maintain or increase sales of our products, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected and the price of our common stock may decline.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Our products may not gain maximal acceptance among physicians, patients, caregivers and the medical community, thereby limiting our potential to generate revenues.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•If we do not obtain regulatory approval of trofinetide outside North America, we will not be able to market trofinetide outside North America, which will limit our trofinetide commercial revenues.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Our ability to generate product revenues will be diminished if coverage for our products from commercial or government payors is decreased or if patients have unacceptably high out-of-pocket requirements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Our products are subject to ongoing regulatory requirements that could cause us significant expense and delay or limit our ability to generate sales revenues.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•We rely on a limited network of third-party distributors and pharmacies to market and sell our products. If this approach ceases to be effective, commercialization of our products may be adversely affected, and our products may not be profitable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Drug development is a long, expensive and unpredictable process with a high risk of failure, and there is no guarantee that our products or product candidates will be successful in ongoing or future clinical trials or obtain regulatory approval.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Expanded access or compassionate use programs could subject us to additional risks.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Delays, suspensions and terminations in our clinical trials for our product candidates could result in increased costs to us and delay our ability to generate product revenues.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•If we are unable to attract, retain, and motivate key management, research and development, and sales and marketing personnel, our drug development programs, our research and discovery efforts, and our commercialization plans may be delayed and we may be unable to successfully commercialize our products, or develop our product candidates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•If we fail to develop, acquire or in-license other product candidates or products, our business and prospects would be limited. Even if we obtain rights to other product candidates or products, we will incur a variety of costs and may never realize the anticipated benefits.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•We have a history of net losses and we may not be able to predict the extent of future losses.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•We may require additional financing in the future to fund our operations. If we cannot raise additional financing in the future, we may be unable to fund our business plan and our future research, development, commercial and manufacturing efforts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•We expect that our results of operations will fluctuate, which may make it difficult to predict our future performance from period to period.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Changes in tax laws or regulations that are applied adversely to us or our customers may have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flow, financial condition or results of operations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Our ability to use net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes to offset future taxable income or taxes may be limited.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Tax authorities could reallocate our taxable income among our subsidiaries, which could increase our overall tax liability.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Unfavorable global economic conditions could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•International trade policies, including tariffs, sanctions and trade barriers may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•We or the third parties upon whom we depend may be adversely affected by catastrophic events, such as earthquakes, fires, or other natural disasters and our business continuity and disaster recovery plans may not adequately protect us from a serious disaster.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, significant costs as a result of laws, regulations and standards relating to various aspects of our business, including corporate governance, work force initiatives and other matters, and failure to comply with such laws, regulations and standards could adversely affect our business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Our business involves the use of hazardous materials, and we and our third-party manufacturers and suppliers must comply with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, which can be expensive and restrict how we do, or interrupt our, business.

**Risks Related to Our Products and Product Candidates**

***Our prospects are highly dependent on the successful commercialization of our products. To the extent we cannot maintain or increase sales of our products, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected and the price of our common stock may decline.***

We have two products that are approved for commercialization in the U.S.: NUPLAZID and DAYBUE. The successful commercialization of such products is subject to many risks, and there is no guarantee that we will be able to maintain or increase sales of such products. Our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected and the price of our common stock may decline because of many factors, some of which are outside our control, including, but not limited to, the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the extent to which patients, caregivers and physicians recognize and diagnose the indications for which our products are approved and accept and adopt our products as a treatment for such indications;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the scope and terms of the FDA's approval of our products, including the inclusion of a boxed warning for NUPLAZID or other warnings and precautions for our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•physicians may not prescribe our products and patients may be unwilling to use our products, due to a number of factors, including if coverage is not provided, coverage changes in the future, reimbursement is inadequate to cover a significant portion of the cost, negative or changing perceptions of each product's clinical profile and clinical benefits or due to the prevalence and severity of any adverse side effects;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the experiences of those adopting our products earlier could have significant impact on future adoption of our products by other physicians, patients and caregivers, either favorably or unfavorably, based on clinical benefits and side effects experienced;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•any new clinical data, post-approval studies or real world results, including in jurisdictions other than the U.S., could result in the FDA making changes to the product label or withdrawal from the market, and could impact regulatory approvals for other indications in the U.S. or other jurisdictions, if any, any of which could result in significant expense and delay or limit our ability to generate sales revenues;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our products are becoming available to a larger number of patients and patients' experiences and results with our products may not be consistent with, or may be more negative when compared to, the experiences and results of those treated in our clinical trials;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•successful expansion and development of our commercial team and sales forces; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•any negative publicity related to our products.

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Additionally, our success is dependent on our ability to obtain regulatory approval for, and successfully commercialize, trofinetide in jurisdictions outside the U.S., including the EU. We will face in jurisdictions outside the U.S., such as the EU, if approved for marketing, risks and uncertainties similar to the risks and uncertainties faced in the U.S. with respect to commercialization outside of the U.S., including, but not limited to, government reimbursement of the cost of trofinetide. If the commercialization of our products and future sales is less successful than expected or perceived as disappointing, our stock price could decline significantly and the long-term success of our products and our company could be harmed.

***Our products may not gain maximal acceptance among physicians, patients, caregivers and the medical community, thereby limiting our potential to generate revenues.***

The degree of market acceptance by physicians, healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers and third-party payors of our products, and our profitability and growth, will depend on a number of factors, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the ability to provide acceptable evidence of safety and efficacy;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the scope of the approved indication(s) for the product;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the inclusion of any warnings or contraindications in the product label;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the relative convenience and ease of administration;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the relative timing, or perceived timing, in which patients experience outcomes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the prevalence and severity of any actual or expected adverse side effects;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the availability of alternative treatments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the willingness of the target patient population to try new therapies and of physicians to prescribe these therapies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to increase awareness of our approved products through marketing efforts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•pricing and cost effectiveness, which may be subject to regulatory control;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•effectiveness of our or our collaborators' sales and marketing strategy;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•publicity concerning us, our products or competing products and treatments; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to obtain and maintain sufficient third-party insurance coverage or adequate reimbursement levels.

If a product does not provide a treatment regimen that is at least as beneficial as the current standard of care or otherwise does not provide patient benefit, that product will not achieve market acceptance and will not generate sufficient revenues to achieve or maintain profitability. With respect to our products specifically, successful commercialization will depend on whether and to what extent physicians, patients, caregivers, long-term care facilities and pharmacies, over whom we have no control, determine to utilize our products. NUPLAZID is available in the U.S. to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with PDP, and DAYBUE is available in the U.S. to treat Rett syndrome, both indications for which no other FDA-approved pharmaceutical treatments currently exist. DAYBUE is also the first and only product approved in Canada for the treatment of Rett syndrome.

As there are no approved competitors for our products, it is particularly difficult to estimate the market potential for our products and how physicians, patients, caregivers, long-term care facilities and payors will respond to changes in the price of our products. Industry sources and analysts have a divergence of estimates for the near- and long-term market potential of our products, and a variety of assumptions directly impact the estimates for our products' market potential, including assumptions regarding the prevalence of PDP and Rett syndrome, the rate of diagnosis of PDP and Rett syndrome, the prevalence and rate of hallucinations and delusions in patients diagnosed with PDP with respect to NUPLAZID, the rate of physician adoption, the potential impact of payor restrictions, and patient adherence and compliance rates. Small differences in these assumptions can lead to widely divergent estimates of the market potential of our products.

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For example, with respect to NUPLAZID, certain research suggests that patients with Parkinson's disease may be hesitant to report symptoms of PDP to their treating physicians for a variety of reasons, including apprehension about societal stigmas relating to mental illness. Research also suggests that physicians who typically treat patients with Parkinson's disease may not ask about or identify symptoms of PDP. For these reasons, even if PDP occurs in high rates among patients with Parkinson's disease, it may be underdiagnosed. Even if PDP is diagnosed, physicians may not prescribe treatment for hallucinations and delusions associated with PDP, and if they do prescribe treatment, they may prescribe drugs other than NUPLAZID, even though they are not approved in PDP. Further, NUPLAZID may take several weeks to show efficacy. Even if NUPLAZID is prescribed for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with PDP, patients may stop taking NUPLAZID because they may not see results in the timeframe they desire or expect.

Similarly, even if DAYBUE is prescribed for the treatment of Rett syndrome, issues may arise with respect to patient acceptance, adherence, persistence and compliance rates for a variety of reasons, including due to the expected clinical benefits or expected and actual side effects a patient might incur. If patients do not adhere to the recommended dosing of DAYBUE, or do not maintain the recommended dosing of DAYBUE for sufficient periods of time, patients and physicians may believe that DAYBUE is less effective, and as a result they may discontinue taking it and prescribing it. Additionally, if physicians or patients titrate DAYBUE below the recommended doses, patients may not experience the desired outcomes, and physicians or patients may develop negative beliefs about the effectiveness of DAYBUE and/or discontinue its use.

The label for NUPLAZID also contains a "boxed" warning related to particularly important prescribing information, and the FDA reminded healthcare providers to be aware of the risks described in the NUPLAZID prescribing information following its observation of potentially concerning prescribing patterns. There has also been attention to publicly reported deaths of patients that were prescribed NUPLAZID, and the FDA conducted an evaluation of available information about NUPLAZID. Perceptions that NUPLAZID is unsafe, even if unfounded, may discourage physicians from prescribing or patients from taking NUPLAZID.

The commercial success of our products depends on acceptance by patients, caregivers and physicians, and there are a number of factors that could skew our or others' estimates about prescribing behaviors and market adoption. If we fail to gain the acceptance of patients, caregivers and physicians, or if our estimates are inaccurate, these events could negatively impact our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.

***If we do not obtain regulatory approval of trofinetide outside North America, we will not be able to market trofinetide outside North America, which will limit our trofinetide commercial revenues.*** 

DAYBUE was approved in 2023 in the U.S. by the FDA, and in October 2024 in Canada by Health Canada, for the treatment of Rett syndrome in adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older. In January 2025, we submitted a marketing authorization application for the approval of trofinetide for the treatment of Rett syndrome in the EU. If we do not receive marketing approval for trofinetide in the EU or other jurisdictions outside of North America, including Japan, we will never be able to commercialize trofinetide in such jurisdictions. Even if we do receive additional regulatory approvals, we may not be successful in commercializing those opportunities.

If the results or timing of regulatory filings, the regulatory process, regulatory developments, clinical trials or preclinical studies, or other activities, actions or decisions related to DAYBUE or trofinetide do not meet our or others' expectations, the market price of our common stock could decline significantly and the long-term success of the product and our company could be harmed.

***Our ability to generate product revenues will be diminished if coverage for our products from commercial or government payors is decreased or if patients have unacceptably high out-of-pocket requirements.***

Patients who are prescribed medicine for the treatment of their conditions generally rely on third-party payors, including governmental healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, managed care organizations and commercial payors, among others, to reimburse all or part of the costs associated with their prescription drugs. Coverage and adequate reimbursement from third-party payors are critical to product acceptance. Coverage decisions may depend upon clinical and economic standards that disfavor drug products when lower cost therapeutic alternatives are already available or subsequently become available. Even with coverage for our products, the resulting reimbursement payment rates might not be adequate or may require out-of-pocket obligations, such as deductibles and co-pay or coinsurance payments, that patients find unacceptably high. Patients may not use our products if coverage is not provided or reimbursement is inadequate to cover a significant portion of its cost.

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In addition, the market for our products depends significantly on access to third-party payors' drug formularies, or lists of medications for which third-party payors provide coverage and reimbursement. The industry competition to be included in such formularies often leads to downward pricing pressures on pharmaceutical companies. Also, third-party payors may refuse to include a particular branded drug in their formularies or otherwise restrict patient access to a branded drug when a less costly alternative is available, even if not approved for the indication for which our products are approved.

Legislators, policymakers and healthcare insurance funds in the EU and the United Kingdom may continue to propose and implement cost-containing measures to keep healthcare costs down, particularly due to the financial strain that the COVID-19 pandemic placed on national healthcare systems of European countries. These measures could include limitations on the prices we would be able to charge for product candidates that we may successfully develop and for which we may obtain regulatory approval or the level of reimbursement available for these products from governmental authorities or third-party payors. Consequently, a downward trend in prices of medicinal products in some countries could contribute to similar downward trends elsewhere.

Third-party payors, whether governmental or commercial, whether in the U.S. or globally, are developing increasingly sophisticated methods of controlling healthcare costs. The current environment is putting pressure on companies to price products below what they may feel is appropriate. Selling our products at less than an optimized price would impact our revenues and could impact our overall success as a company. We have changed, and may continue to change, the price of our products from time to time, however, we do not know if the price we have selected, or may select in the future, for our products is or will be the optimized price. Additionally, we do not know whether and to what extent third-party payors will react to any possible future changes in the price of our products. In the U.S., no uniform policy of coverage and reimbursement for drug products exists among third-party payors. Outside the U.S., reimbursement and healthcare payment systems vary significantly by country, and many countries have instituted price ceilings on specific products and therapies. Further, one payor's determination to provide coverage and reimbursement for a product does not ensure that other payors will also provide coverage and reimbursement for the product. Therefore, coverage and reimbursement for our products both in the U.S. and outside may differ significantly from payor to payor. As a result, the coverage determination process is often a time-consuming and costly process that will require us to provide scientific and clinical support for the use of our products to each payor separately, with no assurance that coverage will be obtained. Coverage policies and third-party payor reimbursement rates may change at any time. Therefore, even if favorable coverage and reimbursement status is attained, less favorable coverage policies and reimbursement rates may be implemented in the future.

In most international markets, where the government is the primary payor, manufacturers must operate in an environment of government-directed cost-containment programs – designs such as price controls, international reference pricing, mandatory discounts and rebates, regulatory hurdles and restrictions on physician-level prescribing. In these markets, healthcare services and determination of a product's pricing and reimbursement are impacted by government control. For example, the EU provides options for EU Member States to restrict the range of medicinal products for which their national health insurance systems provide reimbursement and to control the prices of medicinal products for human use. An EU Member State may approve a specific price for the medicinal product, it may refuse to reimburse a product at the price set by the manufacturer or it may instead adopt a system of direct or indirect controls on the profitability of the company placing the medicinal product on the market. Many EU Member States also periodically review their reimbursement procedures for medicinal products, which could have an adverse impact on reimbursement status. Moreover, in order to obtain reimbursement for our products in some European countries, including some EU Member States, we may be required to compile additional data comparing the cost-effectiveness of our products to other available therapies in a Health Technology Assessment (HTA).

An HTA of medicinal products is becoming an increasingly common part of the pricing and reimbursement procedures in some EU Member States, including those representing the larger markets. The HTA process is the procedure to assess therapeutic, economic and societal impact of a given medicinal product in the national healthcare systems of the individual country. The outcome of an HTA will often influence the pricing and reimbursement status granted to these medicinal products by the competent authorities of individual EU Member States. The extent to which pricing and reimbursement decisions are influenced by the HTA of the specific medicinal product currently varies between EU Member States. In December 2021, Regulation No 2021/2282 on HTA, was adopted in the EU. This regulation, which entered into application on January 12, 2025 and has a phased implementation, is intended to boost cooperation among EU Member States in assessing health technologies, including new medicinal products, and providing the basis for cooperation at EU level for joint clinical assessments in these areas. This regulation permits EU Member States to use common HTA tools, methodologies, and procedures across the EU, working together in four main areas, including joint clinical assessment of the innovative health technologies with the most potential impact for patients, joint scientific consultations whereby developers can seek advice from HTA authorities, identification of emerging health technologies to identify promising technologies early, and continuing voluntary cooperation in other areas. Individual EU Member States continue to be responsible for assessing non-clinical (e.g., economic, social, ethical) aspects of health technologies, and making decisions on pricing and reimbursement.

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So, for present and future considerations, if we are unable to obtain coverage of, and adequate payment levels for, our products we may market to third-party payors, physicians may limit how much or under what circumstances they will prescribe or administer them and patients may decline to purchase them. This in turn could affect our ability to successfully commercialize our products or any other products we may market, and thereby adversely impact our profitability, results of operations, financial condition, and future success.

***Our products are subject to ongoing regulatory requirements that could cause us significant expense and delay or limit our ability to generate sales revenues.\**** 

In connection with the FDA approval of DAYBUE, we agreed to the following post-marketing requirements (PMRs): a clinical study of renal impairment in healthy volunteers, nonclinical carcinogenicity studies and nonclinical in vitro and clinical in vivo drug interaction studies. The FDA has released us from one of the five PMRs. In addition, we have fulfilled two of the five PMRs. Of the remaining two PMRs, we have completed one and are awaiting the FDA's acknowledgement and acceptance. The results of any post-marketing study may cause the FDA to update the label, request additional studies and/or require risk mitigation plans.

The manufacturing processes, labeling, packaging, distribution, adverse event reporting, storage, advertising, promotion and recordkeeping for our products will also continue to be subject to extensive and ongoing regulatory requirements in the U.S., Canada and in other foreign countries in which we operate, engage third-party manufacturers and obtain marketing approvals. These requirements include submissions of safety and other post-marketing information and reports, registration, as well as continued compliance with cGMPs, licensing requirements, good clinical practices, international council for harmonization guidelines and good laboratory practices, each of which are regulations and guidelines enforced by regulatory authorities for all of our nonclinical and clinical development and for any clinical trials that we conduct post-approval.

Discovery of any issues post-approval, including any safety concerns, such as carcinogenicity, unexpected side effects or drug-drug interaction problems, adverse events of unanticipated severity or frequency, or concerns over misuse or abuse of the product, problems with the facilities where the product is manufactured, tested, packaged or distributed, or failure to comply with regulatory requirements, may result in, among other things, restrictions on our products or on us, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•withdrawal of approval, addition of warnings or narrowing of the approved indication in the product label;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•requirement of a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy to mitigate the risk of off-label use in populations where the FDA may believe that the potential risks of use may outweigh its benefits;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•voluntary or mandatory recalls;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•warning letters;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•suspension of any ongoing clinical studies;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•refusal by the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities to approve pending applications or supplements to approved applications filed by us, or suspension or revocation of product approvals;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•restrictions on operations, including restrictions on the marketing or manufacturing of the product or the imposition of costly new manufacturing requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•material fines or other types of penalties; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•seizure or detention, or refusal to permit the import or export of products.

If any of these actions were to occur, we may have to discontinue the commercialization of the applicable product, limit our sales and marketing efforts, conduct further post-approval studies, and/or discontinue or change any other ongoing or planned clinical studies, which in turn could result in significant expense and delay or limit our ability to generate sales revenues.

***We rely on a limited network of third-party distributors and pharmacies to market and sell our products. If this approach ceases to be effective, commercialization of our products may be adversely affected, and our products may not be profitable.***

Our strategy includes distributing NUPLAZID in the U.S. and DAYBUE or trofinetide, as applicable, in the U.S., Canada and other jurisdictions in which marketing is approved solely through a limited network of third-party specialty distributors, specialty pharmacies or other third-party partners. While we have entered into agreements with each of these distributors and pharmacies to distribute NUPLAZID in the U.S. and DAYBUE in the U.S. and Canada, we will need to enter into similar agreements in any jurisdictions in which trofinetide is approved, and such distributors and pharmacies may not perform as agreed or they may terminate their agreements with us. Also, we may need to enter into agreements with additional distributors, pharmacies or other entities, and there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

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In the event we are unable to maintain and, if needed, expand, our network of third-party specialty distributors and specialty pharmacies, our ability to continue commercializing our products would be limited, and our products may not be profitable.

***Drug development is a long, expensive and unpredictable process with a high risk of failure, and there is no guarantee that our products or product candidates will be successful in ongoing or future clinical trials or obtain regulatory approval.\****

Preclinical testing and clinical trials are long, expensive and unpredictable processes that can be subject to delays. Preliminary, initial, top-line or interim results of clinical trials do not necessarily predict final results and such results may change as more patient data becomes available and are subject to audit and verification procedures that could result in material changes in the final results. In addition, success in preclinical testing and early clinical trials does not ensure that later clinical trials will be successful. A number of companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries have suffered significant setbacks in advanced clinical trials even after promising results in earlier trials. Of the large number of product candidates in development, only a small percentage result in the submission of an NDA to the FDA or comparable regulatory filing to regulatory authorities in other jurisdictions, and even fewer are approved for marketing. Even if clinical trials are completed, we or our collaborators may not submit applications for required authorizations to manufacture and/or market potential products or any such application may not be reviewed and approved by the appropriate regulatory authorities in a timely manner, if at all.

Our clinical trials face a number of risks, and our product candidates may fail regardless of whether our collaborators successfully complete the clinical trials and apply for such required authorizations for a number of reasons, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•a product candidate may fail to receive the regulatory clearances required to market them as drugs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•a product candidate may be subject to proprietary rights held by others requiring the negotiation of a license agreement prior to marketing;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•a product candidate may be difficult or expensive to manufacture on a commercial scale;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•a product candidate may have adverse side effects that make their use less desirable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•a product candidate may fail to compete with product candidates or other treatments commercialized by competitors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•a product candidate may not prove to be efficacious or safe;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•patients may die or suffer other adverse effects for reasons that may or may not be related to the product candidate being tested;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the results of clinical trials may not be consistent with positive results of earlier trials; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the results of clinical trials may not meet the level of statistical significance required by the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities.

Our drug development programs are at various stages of development and the historical rate of failures for product candidates in our industry is extremely high. We have had several clinical studies evaluating pimavanserin that did not achieve statistical significance on certain endpoints, including the unsuccessful Phase 3 ADVANCE-2 study of pimavanserin for the treatment of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia in March 2024 and the unsuccessful Phase 2 study of pimavanserin for the treatment of irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder in pediatric populations (Pediatric Phase 2 Trial) in October 2024. At this time, we are not planning to conduct any additional clinical studies for pimavanserin.

With the completion of the Pediatric Phase 2 Trial, we believe we now have completed the FDA's requirements to qualify for a pediatric exclusivity for pimavanserin. However, there is no assurance that the FDA will confirm that such requirements have been met and that the pediatric exclusivity will be granted.

An unfavorable outcome in any of our ongoing or future development efforts for trofinetide or in the post-marketing studies for DAYBUE could be a major set-back for the programs and for us, generally. In particular, an unfavorable outcome in our trofinetide programs or in the post-marketing studies for DAYBUE, may require us to delay, devote additional substantial resources to, reduce the scope of, or eliminate the affected program and could have a material adverse effect on us and the value of our common stock. Also, although we have submitted a marketing application for the approval of trofinetide in the EU, there is no guarantee we will receive regulatory approval.

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We are currently conducting several studies with our product candidates. Drug development is a long, expensive and unpredictable process. Even if we do successfully complete clinical trials, those results are not necessarily predictive of results of additional trials that may be needed before a marketing application may be submitted to regulatory authorities. If we are unable to develop, or obtain marketing approval for, or, if approved, successfully commercialize our product candidates, we may not be able to generate sufficient revenue and our business operations and financial performance may be materially and adversely affected.

***Expanded access or compassionate use programs could subject us to additional risks.***

We currently provide and may provide in the future access to unapproved products or product candidates outside of clinical trials through expanded access or compassionate use programs (sometimes referred to as named patient or right to try programs). These patients generally have life-threatening or severe illnesses for which there are no alternative therapies or they have exhausted all other available therapies, and unapproved products or product candidates may be provided to eligible patients based upon the request of healthcare professionals as allowed by country specific laws and regulations. There are a number of risks that we may face as a result of our expanded access or compassionate use programs. For example, the risk for serious adverse events in certain of these patient populations is high, which, if those adverse events are determined (or perceived) to be drug-related, could have a negative impact on the safety profile of our products and product candidates and cause significant delays, result in an inability to successfully commercialize our products and materially harm our business.

In certain jurisdictions, we may provide our product for a charge, and in others, we may be required to provide our products free of charge if we participate in expanded access or compassionate use programs. In other jurisdictions we may be required to return some or all of the revenue we may generate through our expanded access or compassionate use programs if the appropriate foreign regulatory authority ultimately does not approve our products or product candidates for marketing in the jurisdiction of our expanded access or compassionate use programs. If this were to occur, it could materially and adversely affect our business operations and financial performance.

***Delays, suspensions and terminations in our clinical trials for our product candidates could result in increased costs to us and delay our ability to generate product revenues.***

The commencement of clinical trials can be delayed for a variety of reasons, including delays in:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•demonstrating sufficient safety and efficacy to obtain regulatory approval to commence a clinical trial;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•reaching agreement on acceptable terms with prospective contract research organizations (CROs) and clinical trial sites;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•manufacturing sufficient quantities of a product candidate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•obtaining clearance from the FDA to commence clinical trials pursuant to an Investigational New Drug application;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•obtaining approval to conduct clinical trials in countries or jurisdictions outside the United States pursuant to evolving regional and local regulations (e.g., EU Clinical Trials Regulation (EU No. 536/2014));

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•obtaining institutional review board approval to conduct a clinical trial at a prospective clinical trial site; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•patient recruitment, which is a function of many factors, most of which is outside our control, including the size of the patient population, the nature of the protocol, the proximity of patients to clinical trial sites, the availability of effective treatments for the relevant disease and the eligibility criteria for the clinical trial.

Once a clinical trial has begun, it may be delayed, suspended or terminated due to a number of factors, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•competition for internal and external resources, including clinical sites and study patients, that we may choose to allocate to other programs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•ongoing discussions with regulatory authorities regarding the scope or design of our clinical trials or requests by them for supplemental information with respect to our clinical trial results;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•imposition of clinical holds by regulatory authorities or institutional review boards;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•failure to conduct clinical trials in accordance with regulatory requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•inability to monitor patients adequately during or after treatment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•difficulty monitoring multiple study sites;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•patient enrollment, which is a function of many factors, most of which is outside our control, including the size of the patient population, the nature of the protocol, the proximity of patients to clinical trial sites, the availability of effective treatments for the relevant disease and the eligibility criteria for the clinical trial;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•lower than anticipated screening or retention rates of patients in clinical trials;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•serious adverse events or side effects experienced by participants; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•insufficient supply or deficient quality of product candidates or other materials necessary for the conduct of our clinical trials.

In addition, enrollment and retention of patients in, or the ability to receive results from, clinical trials could be disrupted by geopolitical or macroeconomic developments. For example, as a result of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, we experienced temporary delays in accessing historical records of certain clinical trial sites located in Russia. It is possible that enrollment in future studies, could be impacted due to the same or similar geopolitical or macroeconomic developments. If patients withdraw from our trials, miss scheduled doses or follow-up visits or otherwise fail to follow trial protocols, or if our trial results are otherwise disrupted or disputed due to such developments, the integrity of data from our trials may be compromised or not accepted by the FDA or other regulatory authorities, which would represent a significant setback for the applicable program.

Many of these factors may also ultimately lead to denial of regulatory approval of a current or potential future product candidate. If we experience delays, suspensions or terminations in a clinical trial, clinical trial materials or investigational products, the commercial prospects for the related product candidate will be harmed, and our ability to generate product revenues will be delayed.

***If we are unable to attract, retain, and motivate key management, research and development, and sales and marketing personnel, our drug development programs, our research and discovery efforts, and our commercialization plans may be delayed and we may be unable to successfully commercialize our products, or develop our product candidates.***

Our success depends on our ability to attract, retain, and motivate highly qualified management, scientific, and commercial personnel. In particular, our development programs depend on our ability to attract and retain highly skilled development personnel, especially in the fields of CNS disorders and rare diseases. We are currently hiring, and in the future we expect to need to continue to hire, additional personnel as we expand our research and development efforts for our products and product candidates, and commercial activities for our products. We face competition for experienced management, scientists, clinical operations personnel, commercial and other personnel from numerous companies and academic and other research institutions across all jurisdictions in which our products may be commercialized. Many of the other biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies with whom we compete for qualified personnel have greater financial and other resources, different risk profiles and longer histories in the industry than we do. They also may provide more diverse opportunities and better chances for career advancement. Some of these characteristics may be more appealing to high quality candidates than that which we have to offer. If we are unable to continue to attract and retain high quality personnel, the rate and success at which we can develop and commercialize products and product candidates, if approved, will be limited. If we are unable to attract and retain the necessary personnel, it will significantly impede our commercialization efforts for our products, and the achievement of our research and development objectives.

In September 2024, Catherine Owen Adams became our new CEO, replacing our former CEO, Stephen R. Davis. Our new CEO will be critical to executing on and achieving our strategy. Further, our new CEO may bring different perspectives, and the future strategy and direction of our business may differ materially from those of the past. If we are unable to execute an orderly transition and successfully integrate our new CEO into our leadership team, we may experience material disruptions to our operations and our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

All of our employees are "at will" employees, which means that any employee may quit at any time and we may terminate any employee at any time. We do not carry "key person" insurance covering members of senior management.

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**Risks Related to Our Business**

***If we fail to develop, acquire or in-license other product candidates or products, our business and prospects would be limited. Even if we obtain rights to other product candidates or products, we will incur a variety of costs and may never realize the anticipated benefits.***

Part of our corporate strategy is to develop, acquire or in-license businesses, technologies, product candidates or products that we believe are a strategic fit with our business. The success of this strategy depends in large part on the combination of our regulatory, development and commercial capabilities and expertise and our ability to identify, select and acquire or in-license clinically-enabled product candidates for the treatment of CNS disorders and rare diseases, or for therapeutic indications that complement or augment our current products and product candidates, or that otherwise fit into our development or strategic plans on terms that are acceptable to us. Identifying, selecting and acquiring or in-licensing promising product candidates requires substantial technical, financial and human resources expertise, and we may not be successful in identifying acquisition targets, completing proposed acquisitions and integrating any acquired businesses, technologies, services or products into our current infrastructure. Efforts to do so may not result in the actual acquisition or in-license of a particular product candidate, potentially resulting in a diversion of our management's time and the expenditure of our resources with no resulting benefit. If we are unable to identify, select and acquire or license suitable product candidates from third parties on terms acceptable to us, our business and prospects will be limited.

The process of integrating any acquired business, technology, service, or product may result in unforeseen operating difficulties and expenditures and may divert significant management attention from our ongoing business operations. As a result, we will incur a variety of costs in connection with an acquisition and may never realize its anticipated benefits. Moreover, any product candidate we identify, select and acquire or license may require additional, time-consuming development or regulatory efforts prior to commercial sale, including preclinical studies, if applicable, and extensive clinical testing and approval by the FDA and applicable foreign regulatory authorities. All product candidates are prone to the risk of failure that is inherent in pharmaceutical product development, including the possibility that the product candidate will not be shown to be sufficiently safe and/or effective for approval by regulatory authorities. In addition, any such products that are approved may not be manufactured or produced economically, successfully commercialized or widely accepted in the marketplace or be more effective or desired than other commercially available alternatives.

***We have a history of net losses and we may not be able to predict the extent of future losses.\****

We have experienced significant net losses since our inception. As of June 30, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $2.2 billion. We expect to increase our expenses and other investments in the coming years as we fund our operations, in-licensing or acquisition opportunities, and capital expenditures. Thus, our future operating results, profitability and other financial metrics may fluctuate from period to period, and we will need to generate significant revenues to achieve and maintain profitability and/or positive cash flow on a sustained basis.

We expect that our revenues over the next few years will be entirely dependent on our ability to generate product sales. Substantially all of our revenues since May 2016 were from U.S. net product sales of NUPLAZID and DAYBUE. To the extent that we cannot generate significant revenues from the sale of our products to cover our expenses, including the significant expenses associated with commercializing our products and continuing to develop trofinetide in additional indications and jurisdictions outside the U.S., we may not achieve profitability and/or may have to reduce our commercialization and/or research and development activities to become profitable, which would harm our future growth prospects. Additionally, to obtain revenues from our product candidates, if approved, we must succeed, either alone or with others, in developing, obtaining regulatory approval for, manufacturing and marketing compounds with significant market potential. We may never succeed in these activities and may never generate revenues that are significant enough to achieve profitability.

***We may require additional financing in the future to fund our operations. If we cannot raise additional financing in the future, we may be unable to fund our business plan and our future research, development, commercial and manufacturing efforts.\****

We have funded our operations primarily with revenues from sales of our products since their approvals, and through sales of our equity securities and interest income. We anticipate that the level of cash used in our operations will fluctuate in future periods depending on the levels of spending required for our ongoing and planned commercial activities for our products, our ongoing and planned development activities for ACP-101 as a treatment for PWS and ACP-204 as a treatment for ADP, studies to be conducted pursuant to our PMRs, our ongoing and planned development activities for other early- and late-stage product candidates and strategic business development to further expand our portfolio. We expect that our cash, cash equivalents and investment securities, as well as funds generated by anticipated sales of our products, will be sufficient to fund our planned operations through and beyond the next 12 months.

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We may require additional financing in the future to fund our operations. Our future capital requirements will depend on, and could increase significantly as a result of, many factors, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of acquiring additional product candidates or research and development programs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the scope, prioritization and number of our research and development programs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the ability of our collaborators and us to reach the milestones and other events or developments triggering payments under our collaboration or license agreements, or our collaborators' ability to make payments under these agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to enter into new collaboration and license agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the progress in, and the costs of, our ongoing and planned development activities for pimavanserin, post-marketing studies for DAYBUE to be conducted over the next several years, and ongoing and planned commercial activities for our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of our development activities for our product candidates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of commercializing our products, including the maintenance and development of our sales and marketing capabilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of establishing, or contracting for, sales and marketing capabilities for our product candidates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the amount of U.S. product sales from our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of preparing applications for regulatory approvals for DAYBUE in jurisdictions other than the U.S., for NUPLAZID in additional indications other than PDP and for other product candidates, as well as the costs required to support review of such applications;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of manufacturing and distributing our products for commercial use in the U.S.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our ability to obtain regulatory approval for, and subsequently generate product sales from our product candidates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the extent to which we are obligated to reimburse collaborators or collaborators are obligated to reimburse us for costs under collaboration agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs involved in filing, prosecuting, enforcing, and defending patent claims and other intellectual property rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs of maintaining or securing manufacturing arrangements for clinical or commercial production of pimavanserin, trofinetide or other product candidates; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs associated with litigation, including the costs incurred in defending against any product liability claims that may be brought against us related to our products.

In the past, periods of turmoil and volatility in the financial markets have adversely affected the market capitalizations of many biotechnology companies, and generally made equity and debt financing more difficult to obtain. For example, as a result of geopolitical and macroeconomic developments, the global credit and financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and disruptions, including diminished liquidity and credit availability, declines in consumer confidence, declines in economic growth, increases in unemployment rates and uncertainty about economic stability. These events, coupled with other factors, may limit our access to additional financing in the future if needed, and could have a material adverse effect on our ability to access sufficient funding. We cannot be certain that additional funding will be available to us on a timely basis, on acceptable terms, or at all. If additional funds are not available, we will be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate one or more of our research or development programs or our commercialization efforts. We also may be required to relinquish greater or all rights to product candidates at an earlier stage of development or on less favorable terms than we would otherwise choose. Additional funding, if necessary and obtained, may significantly dilute existing stockholders and could negatively impact the price of our stock.

***We expect that our results of operations will fluctuate, which may make it difficult to predict our future performance from period to period.\****

Our operating results have fluctuated in the past and are likely to do so in future periods. Some of the factors that could cause our operating results to fluctuate from period to period include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the success of our commercialization of our products;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the impact of geopolitical and macroeconomic developments, international tariffs, general political, health and economic conditions, as well as any related political or economic responses and counter-responses or otherwise by various global actors or the general effect on the global economy and supply chain, pandemics or epidemics, economic slowdowns, recessions, inflation, high interest rates and tightening of credit markets on our business;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the status and cost of our PMRs for DAYBUE;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the variation in our gross-to-net adjustments from quarter to quarter, primarily because of the fluctuation in our share of the donut hole for Medicare Part D patients;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the status and cost of development and commercialization of trofinetide for indications other than for the treatment of Rett syndrome;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the status and cost of development and commercialization of our product candidates, if approved, including compounds being developed under our collaborations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•whether we acquire or in-license additional product candidates or products, and the status of development and commercialization of such product candidates, if approved, or products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•whether we generate revenues or reimbursements by achieving specified research, development or commercialization milestones under any agreements or otherwise receive potential payments under these agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•whether we are required to make payments due to achieving specified milestones under any licensing or similar agreements or otherwise make payments under these agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the incurrence of preclinical or clinical expenses that could fluctuate significantly from period to period, including reimbursement obligations pursuant to our collaboration agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the initiation, termination, or reduction in the scope of our collaborations or any disputes regarding these collaborations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the timing of our satisfaction of applicable regulatory requirements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the rate of expansion of our clinical development, other internal research and development efforts, and pre-commercial and commercial efforts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the effect of competing technologies and products and market developments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the costs associated with litigation, including the costs incurred in defending against any product liability claims that may be brought against us related to our products or our product candidates; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•general and industry-specific economic conditions.

We believe that comparisons from period to period of our financial results are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as indications of our future performance.

From time to time, we provide guidance relating to our expectations for net sales of our products and certain expense line items based on estimates and the judgment of management. If, for any reason, our actual net sales or expenses differ materially from our guidance, we may have to revise our previously announced financial guidance. If we change, update or fail to meet any element of such guidance, our stock price could decline.

***Changes in tax laws or regulations that are applied adversely to us or our customers may have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flow, financial condition or results of operations.\****

New income, sales, use or other tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances could be enacted at any time, which could adversely affect our business operations and financial performance. Further, existing tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances could be interpreted, changed, modified or applied adversely to us. For example, legislation referred to as the OBBBA enacted in 2025, along with prior U.S. federal tax reform legislation, enacted many significant changes to the U.S. taxation of business entities, including, among other changes, changes to the taxation of income derived from international operations, changes in the deduction and amortization of research and development expenditures, and limitations on the deductibility of business interest. For example, for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, the OBBBA restores the tax deductibility of domestic research and development expenses in the year incurred, which expenses had been required under prior legislation to be capitalized and subsequently amortized over five years. The OBBBA did not change the tax treatment of expenses incurred in research and development activities conducted outside the United States, which expenses continue to be required to be capitalized and amortized over 15 years. We are evaluating the potential impacts this and other changes under the OBBBA may have on our business. Future guidance from the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities with respect to any legislation may affect us, and certain aspects of such legislation could be repealed

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or modified in future legislation or sunset in future years. In addition, it is uncertain if and to what extent various states will conform to federal tax laws. Future tax reform legislation could have a material impact on the value of our deferred tax assets, could result in significant one-time charges, and could increase our future U.S. tax expense.

***Our ability to use net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes to offset future taxable income or taxes may be limited.***

Portions of our net operating loss carryforwards could expire unused and be unavailable to offset future income tax liabilities. Under current law, federal net operating losses incurred in tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, may be carried forward indefinitely, but the deductibility of such federal net operating loss carryforwards in a taxable year is limited to 80% of taxable income in such year. In addition, under Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), and corresponding provisions of state law, if a corporation undergoes an "ownership change," which is generally defined as a greater than 50 percent change, by value, in its equity ownership over a three-year period, the corporation's ability to use its pre-change net operating loss carryforwards and other pre-change tax attributes to offset its post-change income or taxes may be limited. We have experienced ownership changes in the past and we may experience additional ownership changes in the future as a result of subsequent shifts in our stock ownership, some of which may be outside of our control. If an ownership change occurs and our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards is materially limited, it would harm our future operating results by effectively increasing our future tax obligations. In addition, at the state level, there may be periods during which the use of net operating loss carryforwards is suspended or otherwise limited, which could accelerate or permanently increase state taxes owed. For example, California imposed limits on the usability of California state net operating losses to offset taxable income in tax years beginning after 2023 and before 2027. As a result, if we earn net taxable income, we may be unable to use all or a material portion of our net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes, which could potentially result in increased future tax liability to us and adversely affect our future cash flows.

***Tax authorities could reallocate our taxable income among our subsidiaries, which could increase our overall tax liability.***

The amount of taxes we pay in different jurisdictions depends on the application of the tax laws of various jurisdictions, including the United States, to our international business activities, tax rates, new or revised tax laws, or interpretations of tax laws and policies, and our ability to operate our business in a manner consistent with our corporate structure and intercompany arrangements. In 2015, we licensed worldwide intellectual property rights related to pimavanserin in certain indications to Acadia Pharmaceuticals GmbH, our wholly owned Swiss subsidiary (Acadia GmbH), and in July 2020 we licensed additional related rights to Acadia GmbH. Our goals for the establishment of Acadia GmbH, and the licensing of worldwide intellectual property rights for pimavanserin, include building a platform for long-term operational and financial efficiencies, including tax-related efficiencies. The taxing authorities of the jurisdictions in which we operate may challenge our methodologies for pricing intercompany transactions pursuant to our intercompany arrangements or disagree with our determinations as to the income and expenses attributable to specific jurisdictions. In addition, future changes in U.S. and non-U.S. tax laws, including implementation of international tax reform relating to the tax treatment of multinational corporations, if enacted, may reduce or eliminate any potential financial efficiencies that we hoped to achieve by establishing this operational structure. Additionally, taxing authorities, such as the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, may audit and otherwise challenge these types of arrangements, and have done so with other companies in the pharmaceutical industry. If any such challenge or disagreement were to occur or change in tax law were enacted, we could be required to pay additional taxes, interest and penalties, which could result in one-time tax charges, higher effective tax rates, reduced cash flows and lower overall profitability of our operations. Our financial statements could fail to reflect adequate reserves to cover such a contingency. Similarly, a taxing authority could assert that we are subject to tax in a jurisdiction where we believe we have not established a taxable connection, often referred to as a "permanent establishment" under international tax treaties, and such an assertion, if successful, could increase our expected tax liability in one or more jurisdictions.

***Unfavorable global economic conditions could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.\****

Our results of operations could be adversely affected by general conditions in the U.S. and global economies, the U.S. and global financial markets and adverse macroeconomic developments. U.S. and global market and economic conditions have been, and continue to be, disrupted and volatile due to many factors, including international tariffs, material shortages and related manufacturing and supply chain challenges, geopolitical developments (as well as any related political or economic responses and counter-responses or otherwise by various global actors or the general effect on the global economy and manufacturing and supply chain), and the responses by central banking authorities to control inflation, among others. General business and economic conditions that could affect our business, financial condition or results of operations include fluctuations in economic growth, debt and equity capital markets, liquidity of the global financial markets, the availability and cost of credit, investor and consumer confidence, and the strength of the economies in which we, our collaborators, our manufacturers and our suppliers operate.

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A severe or prolonged global economic downturn could result in a variety of risks to our business. For example, high inflation may result in increases in our operating costs (including our labor costs), reduced liquidity and limits on our ability to access credit or otherwise raise capital on acceptable terms, if at all. In addition, reduced government spending and volatility in financial markets may have the effect of further increasing economic uncertainty and heightening these risks. Risks of a prolonged global economic downturn are particularly true in Europe, which is undergoing a continued severe economic crisis. A weak or declining economy could also strain our suppliers and manufacturers, possibly resulting in supply and clinical trial disruption. Any of the foregoing could harm our business and we cannot anticipate all of the ways in which the current economic climate and financial market conditions could adversely impact our business.

***International trade policies, including tariffs, sanctions and trade barriers may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.\****

We operate in a global economy, and our business depends on a global supply chain for the development, manufacturing, and distribution of our pharmaceutical products, and for the advancement of our preclinical and clinical development programs. There is inherent risk, based on the complex relationships among the U.S. and the countries in which we conduct our business, that political, diplomatic, and national security factors can lead to global trade restrictions and changes in trade policies and export regulations that may adversely affect our business and operations. The current international trade and regulatory environment is subject to significant ongoing uncertainty.

We source significant quantities of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), precursor chemicals, and specialized equipment from international suppliers, with substantial reliance on foreign manufacturers, including China. Tariff policies, particularly those affecting China and pharmaceutical products, could materially increase our costs and reduce our profitability, including as a result of our inability to adjust pricing in formulary-based markets. Recent and potential future changes in international trade policies, including U.S.-China trade relations and pharmaceutical-specific tariffs, present material risks to our operations and financial performance.

Recent policy discussions have included potential targeted tariffs or other trade measures specifically aimed at pharmaceutical products and ingredients as part of broader healthcare cost control or national security initiatives. For example, the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, has initiated an investigation to determine whether pharmaceutical ingredients, including finished drug product, manufactured outside the United States pose a national security risk and should be subject to additional tariffs. Unlike consumer goods, pharmaceuticals face unique regulatory, technology and capacity constraints that make rapid supply chain adjustments particularly difficult and costly. Should the current tariffs hold or additional tariffs be imposed specifically targeting pharmaceutical imports, our production costs could rise significantly, and it would be difficult and costly to qualify alternative sources within another country with a lower tariff rate or within the United States, as developing and qualifying alternative sources typically requires substantial lead time and substantial investment and regulatory approvals. Moreover, the dynamic and unpredictable tariff and trade landscape creates substantial uncertainty and significant planning challenges for our operations and to our CMOs' long term capital investment plans. Changes in tariff classifications, country-of-origin requirements, or customs procedures can occur with limited notice. This uncertainty complicates our long-term investment decisions regarding manufacturing facilities, supply chain optimization, and research and development locations.

Unlike many industries, our ability to pass increased costs to customers is limited by the structure of pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement systems. Many of our products are included in formularies with pricing established through annual or multi-year contracts with commercial, third-party payors and pharmacy benefit managers, and reimbursement methodologies established by government programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid. These arrangements typically include fixed pricing terms that were determined prior to the implementation of the recently announced tariffs and well ahead of payors' fiscal cycles (typically 12-18 months ahead of a calendar year). As a result, and depending on their timing and scope, tariff-induced cost increases may be difficult or impossible to pass through to customers until the 2027 calendar year at the earliest, perhaps even a year later.

Current or future tariffs will also result in increased research and development expenses, including with respect to increased costs associated with APIs, raw materials, laboratory equipment and research materials and components. Trade restrictions affecting the import of materials necessary for clinical trials could result in delays to our development timelines. Increased development costs and extended development timelines could place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to companies operating in regions with more favorable trade relationships and could reduce investor confidence and negatively impact our business, results of operations, financial condition and growth prospects.

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The complexity of announced or future tariffs may also increase the risk that we or our suppliers may be subject to civil or criminal enforcement actions in the United States or foreign jurisdictions related to compliance with trade regulations. Foreign governments may also adopt non-tariff measures, such as procurement preferences or informal disincentives to engage with, purchase from or invest in U.S. entities, which may limit our ability to compete internationally and attract non-U.S. investment, employees, customers and suppliers. Foreign governments may also take other retaliatory actions against U.S. entities, such as decreased intellectual property protection, increased enforcement actions, or delays in regulatory approvals, which may result in heightened international legal and operational risks. In addition, the United States and other governments have imposed and may continue to impose additional sanctions, such as trade restrictions or trade barriers, which could restrict us from doing business directly or indirectly in or with certain countries or parties and may impose additional costs and complexity to our business.

Trade disputes, tariffs, restrictions and other political tensions between the United States and other countries may also exacerbate unfavorable macroeconomic conditions including inflationary pressures, foreign exchange volatility, financial market instability, and economic recessions or downturns. The ultimate impact of current or future tariffs and trade restrictions remains uncertain and could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and prospects. While we actively monitor these risks, any prolonged economic downturn, escalation in trade tensions, or deterioration in international perception of U.S.-based companies could materially and adversely affect our business, ability to access the capital markets or other financing sources, results of operations, financial condition and prospects. In addition, tariffs and other trade developments have and may continue to heighten the risks related to the other risk factors described elsewhere in this report and in our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended 2024.

***We or the third parties upon whom we depend may be adversely affected by catastrophic events, such as earthquakes, fires or other natural disasters and our business continuity and disaster recovery plans may not adequately protect us from a serious disaster.***

We depend on our employees, consultants, and CROs, as well as regulatory agencies and other parties, for the continued operation of our business. While we maintain disaster recovery plans, those plans may not adequately protect us. Despite any precautions that we or any third parties on whom we depend take for catastrophic events, including earthquakes, fires or other natural disasters, these events could result in significant disruptions to our research and development, clinical trials, manufacturing and the commercialization of our products. Long-term disruptions in the infrastructure caused by these types of events, particularly involving geographies in which we or third parties on whom we depend have offices or manufacturing, distribution or clinical trial sites, could adversely affect our businesses. Although we carry business interruption insurance policies and typically have provisions in our contracts that protect us in certain events, our coverage might not include or be adequate to compensate us for all losses that may occur. Any catastrophic event affecting us or the third parties on whom we depend could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospect.

***We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, significant costs as a result of laws, regulations and standards relating to various aspects of our business, including corporate governance, work force initiatives and other matters, and failure to comply with such laws, regulations and standards could adversely affect our business.\****

Laws, regulations and standards affecting various aspects of our business, including as a result of provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that was enacted in July 2010, the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), rules adopted or proposed by the SEC and by The Nasdaq Stock Market and executive orders, have resulted in, and will continue to result in, significant costs to us as we evaluate the implications of these laws, regulations and standards and respond to their requirements. Certain laws, regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations in some cases due to their lack of specificity, and as a result, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing bodies, which could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure, policies and governance practices. For example, in the future, if we are not able to issue an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting, as required, or we or our independent registered public accounting firm determine that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective, this shortcoming could have an adverse effect on our business and financial results and the price of our common stock could be negatively affected. Further, new laws, regulations and standards could make it more difficult or more costly for us to operate our business, including obtaining certain types of insurance (such as director and officer liability insurance), and we may be forced to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the coverage that is the same or similar to our current coverage. The impact of these events could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our board of directors and board committees, and as our executive officers. If we fail, or are perceived to fail, to comply with these laws, regulations and standards, our reputation may be harmed and we might be subject to litigation, sanctions, investigations or other regulatory proceedings, which would adversely affect our financial results and our business. We cannot predict or estimate the total amount of the costs we may incur or the timing of such costs to comply with these laws, regulations and standards.

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***Our business involves the use of hazardous materials, and we and our third-party manufacturers and suppliers must comply with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, which can be expensive and restrict how we do, or interrupt our, business.***

Our research and development activities and our third-party manufacturers' and suppliers' activities involve the generation, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials, including the components of our products and product candidates and other hazardous compounds and wastes. We and our manufacturers and suppliers are subject to environmental, health and safety laws and regulations governing, among other matters, the use, manufacture, generation, storage, handling, transportation, discharge and disposal of these hazardous materials and wastes and worker health and safety. In some cases, these hazardous materials and various wastes resulting from their use are stored at our and our manufacturers' facilities pending their use and disposal. We cannot eliminate the risk of contamination or injury, which could result in an interruption of our commercialization efforts, research and development efforts and business operations, damages and significant cleanup costs and liabilities under applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations. We also cannot guarantee that the safety procedures utilized by our third-party manufacturers for handling and disposing of these materials and wastes generally comply with the standards prescribed by these laws and regulations. We may be held liable for any resulting damages costs or liabilities, which could exceed our resources, and state or federal or other applicable authorities may curtail our use of certain materials and/or interrupt our business operations. Furthermore, environmental, health and safety laws and regulations are complex, change frequently and have tended to become more stringent. We cannot predict the impact of such changes and cannot be certain of our future compliance. Failure to comply with these environmental, health and safety laws and regulations may result in substantial fines, penalties or other sanctions. We do not currently carry hazardous waste insurance coverage.

***Our management has broad discretion over the use of our cash and we may not use our cash effectively, which could adversely affect our results of operations.***

Our management has significant flexibility in applying our cash resources and could use these resources for corporate purposes that do not increase our market value, or in ways with which our stockholders may not agree. We may use our cash resources for corporate purposes that do not yield a significant return or any return at all for our stockholders, which may cause our stock price to decline.

**Risks Related to Our Relationships with Third Parties** 

***We depend on collaborations with third parties to develop certain of our product candidates and may need to enter into future collaborations to develop and commercialize certain of our product candidates.***

We depend on collaborations with third parties to develop certain of our product candidates and may need to enter into future collaborations to develop and commercialize certain of our product candidates. In addition, we may choose to rely on collaborations in the future for our products or other product candidates, including for the commercialization of DAYBUE in selected markets outside of the U.S.

Our collaborators may fail to develop or effectively commercialize products using our product candidates, if approved, or technologies because they:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•do not have sufficient resources or decide not to devote the necessary resources due to internal constraints such as limited cash or human resources or a change in strategic focus;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•may not properly maintain, enforce or defend our intellectual property rights or may use our proprietary information in a manner that could jeopardize or invalidate our proprietary information or expose us to potential litigation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•terminate the arrangement or allow it to expire, which would delay the development and commercialization and may increase the cost of developing and commercializing our products or product candidates, if approved;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•may sell, transfer or divest assets or programs related to our partnered product or product candidates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•may not pursue further development and commercialization of products resulting from the strategic collaboration arrangement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•decide to pursue a competitive product developed outside of the collaboration; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•cannot obtain the necessary regulatory approvals.

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Collaborations are complex and time-consuming to negotiate and document. Given the current economic and industry environment, it is possible that competition for new collaborators may increase. We may not be able to negotiate additional collaborations on a timely basis, on acceptable terms, or at all. If we are unable to find new collaborations, we may not be able to continue advancing our programs alone.

***Our collaborations may be subject to conflicts or disputes, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.***

Conflicts may arise in our collaborations due to one or more of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•disputes or breaches with respect to payments that we believe are due under the applicable agreements, particularly in the current environment when companies, including large established ones, may be seeking to reduce external payments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•disputes on strategy as to what development or commercialization activities should be pursued under the applicable agreements;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•disputes as to the responsibility for conducting development and commercialization activities pursuant to the applicable collaboration, including the payment of costs related thereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•disagreements with respect to ownership of intellectual property rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•unwillingness on the part of a collaborator to keep us informed regarding the progress of its development and commercialization activities, or to permit public disclosure of these activities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•delay or reduction of a collaborator's development or commercialization efforts with respect to our product candidates, if approved; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•termination or non-renewal of the collaboration.

Conflicts arising with our collaborators could impair the progress of our product candidates, harm our reputation, result in a loss of revenues, reduce our cash position, and cause a decline in our stock price.

In addition, in our past collaborations, from time to time, we have agreed not to conduct independently, or with any third party, any research that is directly competitive with the research conducted under the applicable program. Any collaborations we establish in the future may have the effect of limiting the areas of research that we may pursue, either alone or with others. Conversely, the terms of any collaboration we may establish in the future might not restrict our collaborators from developing, either alone or with others, products or product candidates in related fields that are competitive with the products or product candidates that are the subject of these collaborations. Competing products and product candidates, either developed by our collaborators or to which our collaborators have rights, may result in the allocation of resources by our collaborators to competing products and product candidates, and their withdrawal of support for our products and product candidates or may otherwise result in lower demand for our potential products and product candidates.

In addition, disputes may arise between us and our licensors regarding intellectual property subject to a license agreement, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the scope of rights granted under the license agreement and other interpretation-related issues;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•whether and the extent to which our technology and processes infringe on intellectual property of the licensor that is not subject to the licensing agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our right to sublicense patents and other rights to third parties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our diligence obligations with respect to the use of the licensed technology in relation to our development and commercialization of our product candidates, if approved, and what activities satisfy those diligence obligations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our right to transfer or assign the license; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the ownership of inventions and know-how resulting from the joint creation or use of intellectual property by our licensors and us and our partners.

If disputes over intellectual property that we have licensed prevent or impair our ability to maintain our current licensing arrangements on acceptable terms, we may not be able to successfully develop and commercialize the related product candidates, if approved, which would have a material adverse effect on our business.

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***We rely on third parties to conduct our clinical trials and perform data collection and analysis, which may result in costs and delays that prevent us from successfully commercializing product candidates, if approved.***

Although we design and manage our current preclinical studies and clinical trials, we currently do not have the ability to conduct clinical trials for our product candidates on our own. We rely on CROs, medical institutions, clinical investigators, and contract laboratories to perform data collection and analysis and other aspects of our clinical trials. In addition, we also rely on third parties to assist with our preclinical studies, including studies regarding biological activity, safety, absorption, metabolism, and excretion of product candidates. Some of these third parties may experience shutdowns or other disruptions as a result of adverse geopolitical or macroeconomic developments and therefore may be unable to provide the level of service that we have received in the past.

Our preclinical activities or clinical trials may be delayed, suspended, or terminated if:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•these third parties do not successfully carry out their contractual duties or fail to meet regulatory obligations or expected deadlines;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•these third parties need to be replaced; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the quality or accuracy of the data obtained by these third parties is compromised due to their failure to adhere to our clinical protocols or regulatory requirements or for other reasons.

Failure to perform by these third parties may increase our development costs, delay our ability to obtain regulatory approval, and delay or prevent the commercialization of our product candidates, if approved. We currently use several CROs to perform services for our preclinical studies and clinical trials. While we believe that there are numerous alternative sources to provide these services, in the event that we seek such alternative sources, we may not be able to enter into replacement arrangements without delays, additional expenditures, or at all, any of which could negatively affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.

***We currently depend, and in the future will continue to depend, on third parties to manufacture our products and product candidates. If these manufacturers fail to provide us or our collaborators with adequate supplies of clinical trial materials and commercial product or fail to comply with the requirements of regulatory authorities, we may be unable to develop or commercialize our products or product candidates, if approved.\****

We have no manufacturing facilities and only limited experience as an organization in the manufacturing of drugs or in designing drug-manufacturing processes. We have contracted with third-party manufacturers to produce, in collaboration with us, our products and product candidates.

We have contracted with Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Patheon) to manufacture NUPLAZID 10 mg tablet and 34 mg capsule drug product and DAYBUE for commercial use in the U.S. and Canada. We have also contracted with a second contract manufacturing organization to manufacture NUPLAZID 34 mg drug product for commercial use in the U.S. Additionally, we have contracted with Siegfried AG to manufacture API to be used in the manufacture of NUPLAZID drug product for commercial use, Corden Pharma Bergamo S.p.A. (Corden) and F.I.S. Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici S.p.A. (FIS) to manufacture API to be used in the manufacture of DAYBUE drug product for commercial use, and Patheon and CoreRx Inc. (CoreRx) to manufacture DAYBUE for commercial use. However, we have not entered into any agreements with any alternate suppliers for 10 mg NUPLAZID drug product or NUPLAZID API. We may face delays or increased costs in our supply chain that could jeopardize the commercialization of our products. While we currently have sufficient API for both NUPLAZID and DAYBUE and NUPLAZID and DAYBUE finished products on hand to continue our commercial and clinical operations as planned, depending on the effects of geopolitical and macroeconomic developments and whether such developments cause disruptions, we may face such delays or costs in future years. If any third party in our supply or distribution chain for materials or finished product is adversely impacted by geopolitical and macroeconomic developments, including rapid changes in U.S. trade policy, such as the imposition of tariffs and trade barriers as well as potential retaliatory measures taken by other governments, our supply chain may be disrupted, limiting our ability to manufacture, test and distribute our products for commercial sales and our product candidates for our clinical trials and research and development operations. For example, it takes approximately two years for our third-party manufacturers to produce DAYBUE API, and a supply chain disruption in DAYBUE API would cause delays or increased costs to us that could jeopardize the commercialization of DAYBUE.

Even though we have agreements with third parties for the manufacture of our products, the FDA may not approve the facilities of such manufacturers, the manufacturers may not perform as agreed, or the manufacturers may terminate their agreements with us. If any of the foregoing circumstances occur, we may need to find alternative manufacturing facilities, which would significantly impact our ability to develop, maintain or obtain, as applicable, regulatory approval for or market our products or product candidates. While we believe that there will be alternative sources available to manufacture our products and product candidates, in the event that we

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seek such alternative sources, we may not be able to enter into replacement arrangements without delays or additional expenditures. We cannot estimate these delays or costs with certainty but, if they were to occur, they could cause a delay in our development and commercialization efforts, which would have a negative effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.

The manufacturers of our products and product candidates, including Patheon, Siegfried, Corden, FIS and CoreRx, are obliged to operate in accordance with FDA-mandated current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs), and we have limited control over the ability of third-party manufacturers to maintain adequate quality control, quality assurance and qualified personnel to ensure compliance with cGMPs. In addition, the facilities used by our third-party manufacturers to manufacture our products and product candidates must be approved by the FDA pursuant to inspections that will be conducted prior to any grant of regulatory approval by the FDA. If any of our third-party manufacturers are unable to successfully manufacture material that conforms to our specifications and the FDA's strict regulatory requirements, or pass regulatory inspection, they will not be able to secure or maintain approval for the manufacturing facilities. Additionally, a failure by any of our third-party manufacturers to establish and follow cGMPs or to document their adherence to such practices may lead to significant delays in clinical trials or in obtaining regulatory approval of product candidates, or result in issues maintaining regulatory approval of our products and any product candidate that receives regulatory approval, negatively impact our commercialization of our products, or lead to significant delays in the launch and commercialization of any other products we may have in the future. Failure by our third-party manufacturers or us to comply with applicable regulations could result in sanctions being imposed on us, including fines, injunctions, civil penalties, failure of regulatory authorities to grant pre-market approval of drugs, delays, suspension or withdrawal of approvals, seizures or recalls of products, operating restrictions, and criminal prosecutions.

The manufacture of pharmaceutical products requires significant capital investment, including the development of advanced manufacturing techniques and process controls. Manufacturers of pharmaceutical products often encounter difficulties in production. These problems include difficulties with production costs and yields, quality control, including stability of the product, quality assurance testing, shortages of qualified personnel, as well as compliance with strictly enforced federal, state and foreign regulations. We cannot assure you that any issues relating to the manufacture of our products or product candidates will not occur in the future. Additionally, our manufacturers may experience manufacturing difficulties due to resource constraints or as a result of labor disputes or unstable political environments. If our manufacturers were to encounter any of these difficulties, or otherwise fail to comply with their contractual obligations, our ability to commercialize our products, or provide our products or product candidates to patients in clinical trials, would be jeopardized. Any delay or interruption in our ability to meet commercial demand for our products and any other approved products will result in the loss of potential revenues and could adversely affect our ability to gain market acceptance for these products. In addition, any delay or interruption in the supply of clinical trial supplies could delay the completion of clinical trials, increase the costs associated with maintaining clinical trial programs and, depending upon the period of delay, require us to commence new clinical trials at additional expense or terminate clinical trials completely.

Failures or difficulties faced at any level of our supply chain could materially adversely affect our business and delay or impede the development and commercialization of our products or product candidates, if approved, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects. Further, changes in federal policy could affect the geopolitical landscape and could give rise to circumstances that negatively affect our business. The third parties that manufacture our products and product candidates have manufacturing activities located in Canada, Europe and Switzerland. The U.S. has implemented, and has proposed to further implement, tariffs that may affect the availability of imported raw materials used in the production of our products and/or increase the costs of our third-party manufacturers and the expense to us to produce our products and product candidates. Additionally, other governments have enacted, and may continue to enact, retaliatory measures in response to such tariffs. If such actions were to materially affect us or our third-party manufacturers, we may not be able to successfully commercialize our products, which would have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

***We may not be able to continue or fully exploit our collaborations with outside scientific and clinical advisors, which could impair the progress of our clinical trials and our research and development efforts.***

We work with scientific and clinical advisors at academic and other institutions who are experts in the field of CNS disorders and rare diseases. They assist us in our research and development efforts and advise us with respect to our clinical trials. These advisors are not our employees and may have other commitments that would limit their future availability to us. Although our scientific and clinical advisors generally agree not to engage in competing work, if a conflict of interest arises between their work for us and their work for another entity, we may lose their services, which may impair our reputation in the industry and delay the development or commercialization of our product candidates, if approved.

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**Risks Related to Our Intellectual Property**

***Our ability to compete may decline if we do not adequately protect our proprietary rights.***

Our commercial success depends on obtaining and maintaining intellectual property rights to our products and product candidates and technologies, as well as successfully defending these rights against third-party challenges. Successful challenges to, or misappropriation of, our intellectual property could enable competitors to quickly duplicate or surpass our technological achievements, thus eroding our competitive position in our market. To protect our intellectual property, we rely on a combination of patents, trade secret protection and contracts requiring confidentiality and nondisclosure. If our patents are successfully challenged, we may face generic competition prior to the expiration dates of our U.S. Orange Book listed patents. In addition, potential competitors have in the past and may in the future file an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) with the FDA for generic versions of NUPLAZID, seeking approval prior to the expiration of our patents. In response, we have filed complaints against these companies alleging infringement of certain of our Orange Book-listed patents covering NUPLAZID and DAYBUE. For a more detailed description of these matters, see the section captioned "Legal Proceedings" elsewhere in this report. While we intend to defend the validity of such patents vigorously, and will seek to use all appropriate methods to prevent their infringement, such efforts are expensive and time consuming. Any substantial decrease in the revenue and income derived from our products would have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

With regard to patents, although we control numerous patent applications worldwide with respect to pimavanserin and trofinetide, not all of our patent applications resulted in an issued patent, or they resulted in an issued patent that is susceptible to challenge by a third party. Our ability to obtain, maintain, and/or defend our patents covering our product candidates and technologies is uncertain due to a number of factors, including:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•we may not have been the first to make the inventions covered by our pending patent applications or issued patents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•we may not have been the first to file patent applications for our product candidates or the technologies we rely upon;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•others may develop similar or alternative technologies or design around our patent claims to produce competitive products that fall outside of the scope of our patents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our disclosures in patent applications may not be sufficient to meet the statutory requirements for patentability;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•we may not seek or obtain patent protection in all countries that will eventually provide a significant business opportunity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•any patents issued to us or our collaborators may not provide a basis for commercially viable products, may not provide us with any competitive advantages, or are easily susceptible to challenges by third parties;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our proprietary technologies may not be patentable;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•changes to patent laws that limit the exclusivity rights of patent holders or make it easier to render a patent invalid;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court limiting patent-eligible subject matter;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•litigation regarding our patents may include challenges to the validity, enforceability, scope and term of one or more patents;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the passage of The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (the America Invents Act), introduced new procedures for challenging pending patent applications and issued patents; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•technology that we may in-license may become important to some aspects of our business; however, we generally would not control the patent prosecution, maintenance or enforcement of any such in-licensed technology.

Even if we have or obtain patents covering our product candidates or technologies, we may still be barred from making, using and selling our product candidates or technologies because of the patent rights of others. Others have or may have filed, and in the future are likely to file, patent applications covering compounds, assays, genes, gene products or therapeutic products that are similar or identical to ours. There are many issued U.S. and foreign patents relating to genes, nucleic acids, polypeptides, chemical compounds or therapeutic products, and some of these may encompass reagents utilized in the identification of candidate drug compounds or compounds that we desire to commercialize. Numerous U.S. and foreign issued patents and pending patent applications owned by others exist in the area of CNS disorders and the other fields in which we are developing products. These could materially affect our freedom to operate. Moreover, because patent applications can take many years to issue, there may be currently pending applications, unknown to us, that may later result in issued patents that our product candidates or technologies may infringe. These patent applications may have priority over patent applications filed by us.

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We regularly conduct searches to identify patents or patent applications that may prevent us from obtaining patent protection for our proprietary compounds or that could limit the rights we have claimed in our patents and patent applications. Disputes may arise regarding the ownership or inventorship of our inventions. For applications in which all claims are entitled to a priority date before March 16, 2013, an interference proceeding can be provoked by a third-party or instituted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (U.S. PTO), to determine who was the first to invent the invention at issue. It is difficult to determine how such disputes would be resolved. Applications containing a claim not entitled to priority before March 16, 2013, are not subject to interference proceedings due the change brought by the America Invents Act to a "first-to-file" system. However, a derivation proceeding can be brought by a third-party alleging that the inventor derived the invention from another.

Periodic maintenance fees on any issued patent are due to be paid to the U.S. PTO and foreign patent agencies in several stages over the lifetime of the patent. The U.S. PTO and various foreign governmental patent agencies require compliance with a number of procedural, documentary, fee payment and other similar provisions during the patent application process. While an inadvertent lapse can in many cases be cured by payment of a late fee or by other means in accordance with the applicable rules, there are situations in which noncompliance can result in abandonment or lapse of the patent or patent application, resulting in partial or complete loss of patent rights in the relevant jurisdiction. Non-compliance events that could result in abandonment or lapse of a patent or patent application include, but are not limited to, failure to respond to official actions within prescribed time limits, non-payment of fees and failure to properly legalize and submit formal documents. In such an event, our competitors might be able to enter the market, which would have a material adverse effect on our business.

Some of our academic institutional licensors, research collaborators and scientific advisors have rights to publish data and information to which we have rights. We generally seek to prevent our collaborators from disclosing scientific discoveries until we have the opportunity to file patent applications on such discoveries, but in some cases, we are limited to relatively short periods to review a proposed publication and file a patent application. If we cannot maintain the confidentiality of our technology and other confidential information in connection with our collaborations, then our ability to receive patent protection or protect our proprietary information may be impaired.

***Confidentiality agreements with employees and others may not adequately prevent disclosure of our trade secrets and other proprietary information and may not adequately protect our intellectual property, which could limit our ability to compete.***

Because we operate in the highly technical field of drug discovery and development of small molecule drugs, we rely in part on trade secret protection in order to protect our proprietary technology and processes. However, trade secrets are difficult to protect. We enter into confidentiality, nondisclosure, and intellectual property assignment agreements with our corporate partners, employees, consultants, outside scientific collaborators, sponsored researchers, and other advisors. These agreements generally require that the other party keep confidential and not disclose to third parties all confidential information developed by the party or made known to the party by us during the course of the party's relationship with us. These agreements also generally provide that inventions conceived by the party in the course of rendering services to us will be our exclusive property. However, these agreements may not be honored and may not effectively assign intellectual property rights to us. Enforcing a claim that a party illegally obtained and is using our trade secrets is difficult, expensive and time consuming and the outcome is unpredictable. In addition, courts outside the U.S. may be less willing to protect trade secrets. We also have not entered into any noncompete agreements with any of our employees. Although each of our employees is required to sign a confidentiality agreement with us at the time of hire, we cannot guarantee that the confidential nature of our proprietary information will be maintained in the course of future employment with any of our competitors. If we are unable to prevent unauthorized material disclosure of our intellectual property to third parties, we will not be able to establish or maintain a competitive advantage in our market, which could materially adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.

***A dispute concerning the infringement or misappropriation of our proprietary rights or the proprietary rights of others could be time-consuming and costly, and an unfavorable outcome could harm our business.***

There is a substantial amount of litigation involving patents and other intellectual property rights in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as administrative proceedings for challenging patents, including post-issuance review proceedings before the U.S. PTO or oppositions and other comparable proceedings in foreign jurisdictions.

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Central provisions of the America Invents Act went into effect on September 16, 2012 and on March 16, 2013. The America Invents Act includes a number of significant changes to U.S. patent law. These changes include provisions that affect the way patent applications are being filed, prosecuted and litigated. For example, the America Invents Act enacted proceedings involving post-issuance patent review procedures, such as inter partes review (IPR), and post-grant review, that allow third parties to challenge the validity of an issued patent in front of the U.S. PTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Each proceeding has different eligibility criteria and different patentability challenges that can be raised. IPRs permit any person (except a party who has been litigating the patent for more than a year) to challenge the validity of the patent on the grounds that it was anticipated or made obvious by prior art. Patents covering pharmaceutical products have been subject to attack in IPRs from generic drug companies and from hedge funds. If it is within nine months of the issuance of the challenged patent, a third party can petition the U.S. PTO for post-grant review, which can be based on any invalidity grounds and is not limited to prior art patents or printed publications.

In post-issuance proceedings, U.S. PTO rules and regulations generally tend to favor patent challengers over patent owners. For example, unlike in district court litigation, claims challenged in post-issuance proceedings are given their broadest reasonable meaning, which increases the chance a claim might be invalidated by prior art or lack support in the patent specification. As another example, unlike in district court litigation, there is no presumption of validity for an issued patent, and thus, a challenger's burden to prove invalidity is by a preponderance of the evidence, as opposed to the heightened clear and convincing evidence standard. As a result of these rules and others, statistics released by the U.S. PTO show a high percentage of claims being invalidated in post-issuance proceedings. Moreover, with few exceptions, there is no standing requirement to petition the U.S. PTO for inter partes review or post-grant review. In other words, companies that have not been charged with infringement or that lack commercial interest in the patented subject matter can still petition the U.S. PTO for review of an issued patent. Thus, even where we have issued patents, our rights under those patents may be challenged and ultimately not provide us with sufficient protection against competitive products or processes.

We may be exposed to future litigation by third parties based on claims that our product candidates, technologies or activities infringe the intellectual property rights of others. In particular, there are many patents relating to specific genes, nucleic acids, polypeptides or the uses thereof to identify product candidates. Some of these may encompass genes or polypeptides that we utilize in our drug development activities. If our drug development activities are found to infringe any such patents, and such patents are held to be valid and enforceable, we may have to pay significant damages or seek licenses to such patents. A patentee could prevent us from using the patented genes or polypeptides for the identification or development of drug compounds. There are also many patents relating to chemical compounds and the uses thereof. If our compounds are found to infringe any such patents, and such patents are held to be valid and enforceable, we may have to pay significant damages or seek licenses to such patents. A patentee could prevent us from making, using or selling the patented compounds.

In addition to the patent infringement lawsuits against the filers of ANDAs pertaining to NUPLAZID, we may need to resort to litigation to enforce other patents issued to us, protect our trade secrets or determine the scope and validity of third-party proprietary rights. From time to time, we may hire scientific personnel formerly employed by other companies involved in one or more areas similar to the activities conducted by us. Either we or these individuals may be subject to allegations of trade secret misappropriation or other similar claims as a result of their prior affiliations. If we become involved in litigation, it could consume a substantial portion of our managerial and financial resources, regardless of whether we win or lose. We may not be able to afford the costs of litigation. Any legal action against us or our collaborators could lead to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•payment of damages, which could potentially be trebled if we are found to have willfully infringed a party's patent rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•injunctive or other equitable relief that may effectively block our ability to further develop, commercialize, and sell products; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•we or our collaborators having to enter into license arrangements that may not be available on commercially acceptable terms, or at all.

As a result, we could be prevented from commercializing current or future products.

Furthermore, because of the substantial amount of pre-trial document and witness discovery required in connection with intellectual property litigation, there is a risk that some of our confidential information could be compromised by disclosure during this type of litigation. In addition, during the course of this kind of litigation, there could be public announcements of the results of hearings, motions or other interim proceedings or developments. Securities analysts and investors have in the past, and may again in the future perceive these results to be negative, it could have a substantial adverse effect on the trading price of our common stock.

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***The patent applications of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies involve highly complex legal and factual questions, which, if determined adversely to us, could negatively impact our patent position.***

The strength of patents in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology field can be highly uncertain and involve complex legal and factual questions. The U.S. PTO's interpretation of the Supreme Court's decisions and the standards for patentability it sets forth are uncertain and could change in the future. Consequently, the issuance and scope of patents cannot be predicted with certainty. Patents, if issued, may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented. U.S. patents and patent applications may also be subject to interference proceedings as mentioned above, and U.S. patents may be subject to reexamination and post-issuance proceedings in the U.S. PTO (and foreign patents may be subject to opposition or comparable proceedings in the corresponding foreign patent office), which proceedings could result in either loss of the patent or denial of the patent application or loss or reduction in the scope of one or more of the claims of the patent or patent application. Similarly, opposition or invalidity proceedings could result in loss of rights or reduction in the scope of one or more claims of a patent in foreign jurisdictions. In addition, such interference, reexamination, post-issuance and opposition proceedings may be costly. Accordingly, rights under any issued patents may not provide us with sufficient protection against competitive products or processes.

In addition, changes in or different interpretations of patent laws in the U.S. and foreign countries may permit others to use our discoveries or to develop and commercialize our technology and products without providing any compensation to us or may limit the number of patents or claims we can obtain. In particular, there have been proposals to shorten the exclusivity periods available under U.S. patent law that, if adopted, could substantially harm our business. The product candidates that we are developing are protected by intellectual property rights, including patents and patent applications. If any of our product candidates becomes a marketable product, we will rely on our exclusivity under patents to sell the compound and recoup our investments in the research and development of the compound. If the exclusivity period for patents is shortened, then our ability to generate revenues without competition will be reduced and our business could be materially adversely impacted. The laws of some countries do not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as U.S. laws and those countries may lack adequate rules and procedures for defending our intellectual property rights. For example, some countries, including many in Europe, do not grant patent claims directed to methods of treating humans and, in these countries, patent protection may not be available at all to protect our products and product candidates. In addition, U.S. patent laws may change which could prevent or limit us from filing patent applications or patent claims to protect our products and/or technologies or limit the exclusivity periods that are available to patent holders. For example, the America Invents Act (2012) included a number of significant changes to U.S. patent law. These included changes to transition from a "first-to-invent" system to a "first-to-file" system and to the way issued patents are challenged. These changes may favor larger and more established companies that have more resources to devote to patent application filing and prosecution. It is still not clear what, if any, impact the America Invents Act will ultimately have on the cost of prosecuting our patent applications, our ability to obtain patents based on our discoveries and our ability to enforce or defend our issued patents.

If we fail to obtain and maintain patent protection and trade secret protection of our product candidates, proprietary technologies and their uses, we could lose our competitive advantage and competition we face would increase, reducing our potential revenues and adversely affecting our ability to attain or maintain profitability.

**Risks Related to Government Regulation and Our Industry**

***Healthcare reform measures may negatively impact our ability to sell NUPLAZID, DAYBUE or our product candidates, if approved, profitably.\****

In both the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions, there have been a number of legislative and regulatory proposals to change the healthcare system in ways that could impact our ability to sell our products, as described in greater detail in the Government Regulation section of this report.

For example, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (collectively, the ACA), as well as other healthcare reform measures that may be adopted in the future, may result in more rigorous coverage criteria and in additional downward pressure on the price that we may receive for any of our approved products. The ACA, among other things, expanded and increased industry rebates for drugs covered by Medicaid, made changes to the coverage requirements under Medicare Part D, Medicare's prescription drug benefits program and broadened access to health insurance. There have been legal and political challenges and amendments to certain aspects of the ACA.

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For example, on August 16, 2022, the IRA was signed into law, which among other things, extends enhanced subsidies for individuals purchasing health insurance coverage in ACA marketplaces through plan year 2025. The IRA also eliminates the "donut hole" under the Medicare Part D program beginning in 2025 by significantly lowering the beneficiary maximum out-of-pocket cost and through a newly established manufacturer discount program. It is possible that the ACA will be subject to additional challenges in the future. It is unclear how any such challenges and additional healthcare reform measures of the current administration will impact the ACA and our business.

An expansion in the government's role in the U.S. healthcare industry may increase existing congressional or governmental agency scrutiny on price increases, such as the ones we have implemented for NUPLAZID, cause general downward pressure on the prices of prescription drug products, lower reimbursements for providers using our products, reduce product utilization and adversely affect our business and results of operations. There have been several recent U.S. presidential executive orders, Congressional inquiries and proposed and enacted federal and state legislation designed to, among other things, bring more transparency to drug pricing, review the relationship between pricing and manufacturer patient programs, reduce the cost of drugs under Medicare, and reform government program reimbursement methodologies for drugs. For example, the IRA, among other things, (1) directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate the price of certain single-source drugs that have been on the market for at least 7 years covered under Medicare (the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program) and (2) imposes rebates under Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D to penalize price increases that outpace inflation. HHS has and will continue to issue and update guidance as these programs are implemented. These provisions began to take effect progressively in fiscal year 2023. On August 15, 2024, HHS announced the agreed-upon reimbursement prices of the first ten drugs that were subject to price negotiations, although the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program is currently subject to legal challenges. On January 17, 2025, HHS selected fifteen additional products covered under Part D for price negotiation in 2025. Based upon the current law, we believe that 2029 is the earliest year NUPLAZID could be subject to a negotiated price, as we expect to apply and qualify for the small biotech exception, which provides an exemption from selection until 2027 (for initial price negotiation in 2029). In 2029, we expect that the negotiated price for NUPLAZID would be constrained as we qualify as a "specified small manufacturer" and will receive the discount phase-in for NUPLAZID in years 2029 and 2030. Under the current law, more Part B and Part D products will become subject to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program each year. On December 8, 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology published for comment a Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights which for the first time includes the price of a product as one factor an agency can use when deciding to exercise march-in rights. While march-in rights have not previously been exercised, it is uncertain if that will continue under the new framework. Further, the overall funding of certain government programs such as Medicaid and Medicare is uncertain and there is no guarantee that funds approved by the U.S. Congress will be made available by the current administration. We expect additional health reform measures may be implemented in the future, particularly in light of the recent U.S. Presidential and Congressional elections.

The current administration is pursuing policies to reduce regulations and expenditures across government including at HHS, the FDA, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and related agencies. These actions, presently directed by executive orders or memoranda from the Office of Management and Budget, may propose policy changes that create additional uncertainty for our business. These actions include, for example: (1) directives to reduce agency workforce, program cuts; (2) rescinding a Biden administration executive order tasking the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to consider new payment and healthcare models to limit drug spending; (3) eliminating the Biden administration's executive order that directed HHS to establish an AI task force and developing a strategic plan; (4) directing HHS and other agencies to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare through a variety of initiatives, including by improving upon the IRA and establishing Most-Favored-Nation pricing for pharmaceutical products; (5) imposing tariffs on imported pharmaceutical products; and (6) directing certain federal agencies to enforce existing law regarding hospital and price plan transparency and by standardizing prices across hospitals and health plans. In the event Most-Favored-Nation pricing for pharmaceutical products is implemented and applicable to the products that we commercialize outside of the U.S., our revenue opportunities may be adversely affected, as our U.S. pricing would have to be reduced to the lowest price paid for the applicable product outside of the U.S. In such event, we may choose to forgo the ex-U.S. market to preserve more favorable U.S. pricing. Additionally, in its June 2024 decision in *Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo*, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the longstanding Chevron doctrine, under which courts were required to give deference to regulatory agencies' reasonable interpretations of ambiguous federal statutes. The *Loper Bright* decision could result in additional legal challenges to current regulations and

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guidance issued by federal agencies applicable to our operations, including those issued by the FDA. Congress may introduce and ultimately pass health care related legislation that could impact the drug approval process and make changes to the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program created under the IRA.

Individual states in the U.S. have also increasingly passed legislation and implemented regulations designed to control pharmaceutical product pricing, including price or patient reimbursement constraints, discounts, restrictions on certain product access and marketing cost disclosure and transparency measures, and, in some cases, designed to encourage importation from other countries and bulk purchasing. For example, on January 5, 2024, the FDA approved Florida's proposal to import certain drugs from Canada for specific state healthcare programs. It is unclear if and how this program will be implemented and whether it will be subject challenges in the United States or Canada. Other states have also submitted proposals that are pending review by the FDA. Any such approved importation plans, if implemented, may result in lower drug prices for products covered by those programs.

The implementation of cost-containment measures or other healthcare reforms may prevent us from being able to generate revenue, attain profitability, or commercialize our products.

***We are subject, directly and indirectly, to federal, state and foreign healthcare laws and regulations, including healthcare fraud and abuse laws, false claims laws, physician payment transparency laws and health information privacy and security laws. If we are unable to comply, or have not fully complied, with such laws, we could face substantial penalties.***

Our operations are directly, and indirectly through our customers and third-party payors, subject to various U.S. federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the U.S. federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the U.S. federal False Claims Act, and physician payment sunshine laws and regulations. These laws may impact, among other things, our clinical research, sales, marketing, grants, charitable donations, and education programs and constrain the business or financial arrangements with healthcare providers, physicians, charitable foundations that support Parkinson's disease patients generally, and other parties that have the ability to directly or indirectly influence the prescribing, ordering, marketing, or distribution of our products for which we obtain marketing approval. In addition, we and any current or potential future collaborators, partners or service providers are or may become subject to data privacy and security regulation by both the U.S. federal government and the states in which we conduct our business, including laws and regulations that apply to our processing of personal data or the processing of personal data on our behalf. Finally, we may be subject to additional healthcare, statutory and regulatory requirements and enforcement by foreign regulatory authorities in jurisdictions in which we conduct our business. The laws that may affect our ability to operate include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the U.S. federal Anti-Kickback Statute, which prohibits, among other things, persons or entities from knowingly and willfully soliciting, offering, receiving or paying any remuneration (including any kickback, bribe, or certain rebates), directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, to induce, or in return for, either the referral of an individual, or the purchase, lease, order or recommendation of any good, facility, item or service, for which payment may be made, in whole or in part, under U.S. federal and state healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. A person or entity does not need to have actual knowledge of the statute or specific intent to violate it in order to have committed a violation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the U.S. federal civil and criminal false claims laws, including the civil False Claims Act, which can be enforced through civil whistleblower or *qui tam* actions, and civil monetary penalties laws, which impose criminal and civil penalties on individuals or entities for, among other things, knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented to the U.S. federal government, claims for payment or approval that are false or fraudulent or from knowingly making a false statement to avoid, decrease or conceal an obligation to pay money to the U.S. federal government. In addition, the government may assert that a claim including items and services resulting from a violation of the U.S. federal Anti-Kickback Statute constitutes a false or fraudulent claim for purposes of the False Claims Act;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the U.S. federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which imposes criminal and civil liability for, among other things, knowingly and willfully executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program or obtain, by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, any of the money or property owned by, or under the custody or control of, any healthcare benefit program, regardless of the payor (e.g., public or private) and knowingly and willfully falsifying, concealing or covering up by any trick or device a material fact or making any materially false statement, in connection with the delivery of, or payment for, healthcare benefits, items or services. Similar to the U.S. federal Anti-Kickback Statute, a person or entity does not need to have actual knowledge of the statute or specific intent to violate it in order to have committed a violation;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•HIPAA, and its implementing regulations, and as amended again by the Final HIPAA Omnibus Rule, Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement and Breach Notification Rules Under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act; Other Modifications to the HIPAA Rules, published in January 2013, which imposes certain obligations, including mandatory contractual terms, with respect to safeguarding the privacy, security and transmission of individually identifiable health information on covered entities subject to the rule, such as health plans, healthcare clearinghouses and certain healthcare providers as well as their business associates, individuals or entities that perform certain services involving the use or disclosure of individually identifiable health information on behalf of a covered entity and their subcontractors that use, disclose or otherwise process individually identifiable health information;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), which prohibits, among other things, the adulteration or misbranding of drugs, biologics and medical devices;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the U.S. federal physician payment transparency requirements, sometimes referred to as the "Physician Payments Sunshine Act", which was enacted as part of the ACA and its implementing regulations and requires certain manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologics and medical supplies for which payment is available under Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program to report annually to the CMS information related to certain payments and other transfers of value made to physicians (as defined to include doctors of medicine, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists and chiropractors under such law), other healthcare professionals (such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners), and teaching hospitals, as well as information regarding ownership and investment interests held by physicians and their immediate family members; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•analogous state and local laws and regulations, including: state anti-kickback and false claims laws, which may apply to our business practices, including but not limited to, research, distribution, sales and marketing arrangements and claims involving healthcare items or services reimbursed by any third-party payor, including private insurers; state laws that require pharmaceutical companies to comply with the pharmaceutical industry's voluntary compliance guidelines and the relevant compliance guidance promulgated by the U.S. federal government, or otherwise restrict payments that may be made to healthcare providers and other potential referral sources; state and local laws and regulations that require drug manufacturers to file reports relating to pricing and marketing information, which requires tracking gifts and other remuneration and items of value provided to healthcare professionals and entities and/or the registration of pharmaceutical sales representatives; and state laws governing the privacy and security of health information in certain circumstances, many of which differ from each other in significant ways and often are not preempted by HIPAA, thus complicating compliance efforts.

Ensuring that our internal operations and future business arrangements with third parties comply with applicable healthcare laws and regulations could involve substantial costs. It is possible that governmental authorities will conclude that our business practices do not comply with current or future statutes, regulations or case law interpreting applicable fraud and abuse or other healthcare laws and regulations. For example, contributions to third-party charitable foundations are a current area of significant governmental and congressional scrutiny, and we could face action if a federal or state governmental authority were to conclude that our charitable contributions to foundations that support Parkinson's disease patients generally are not compliant. If our operations are found to be in violation of any of the laws described above or any other governmental laws and regulations that may apply to us, we may be subject to significant penalties, including civil, criminal and administrative penalties, damages, fines, exclusion from U.S. government-funded healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, disgorgement, imprisonment, contractual damages, reputational harm, diminished profits, additional reporting requirements and/or oversight, and the curtailment or restructuring of our operations. Moreover, while we do not bill third-party payors directly and our customers make the ultimate decision on how to submit claims, from time-to-time, for our products, we may provide reimbursement guidance to patients and healthcare providers. If a government authority were to conclude that we provided improper advice and/or encouraged the submission of a false claim for reimbursement, we could face action against us by government authorities. If any of the physicians, healthcare professions, or other providers or entities with whom we expect to do business is found to be not in compliance with applicable laws, they may be subject to criminal, civil or administrative sanctions, including exclusions from government-funded healthcare programs and imprisonment. If any of the above occur, it could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our results of operations.

Outside the U.S., interactions between pharmaceutical companies and health care professionals are also governed by strict laws, such as national anti-bribery laws of European countries, national sunshine rules, regulations, industry self-regulation codes of conduct and physicians' codes of professional conduct. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in reputational risk, public reprimands, administrative penalties, fines or imprisonment, any of which could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our results of operations.

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***We and the third parties with whom we work are subject to stringent and evolving U.S. and foreign laws, regulations and rules, contractual obligations, industry standards, policies and other obligations related to data privacy and security. Our (or the third parties with whom we work) actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could lead to regulatory investigations or actions; litigation; fines and penalties; disruptions of our business operations; reputational harm; loss of revenue or profits; and other adverse business consequences.***

In the ordinary course of business, we collect, receive, store, process, generate, use, transfer, disclose, make accessible, protect, secure, dispose of, transmit, and share (collectively, process) personal data and other sensitive information, including proprietary and confidential business data, trade secrets, intellectual property, data we collect about trial participants in connection with clinical trials, sensitive third-party data, business plans, transactions, financial information and medical information collected by our patient access management team (collectively, sensitive data). Our data processing activities may subject us to numerous data privacy and security obligations, such as various laws, regulations, guidance, industry standards, external and internal privacy and security policies, contractual requirements, and other obligations relating to data privacy and security.

In the United States, federal, state, and local governments have enacted numerous data privacy and security laws, including data breach notification laws, personal data privacy laws, consumer protection laws (e.g., Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act), and other similar laws (e.g., wiretapping laws). For example, HIPAA, as amended by HITECH, imposes specific requirements relating to the privacy, security, and transmission of individually identifiable health information. Additionally, numerous U.S. states have enacted comprehensive privacy laws that impose certain obligations on covered businesses, including providing specific disclosures in privacy notices and affording residents with certain rights concerning their personal data. As applicable, such rights may include the right to access, correct, or delete certain personal data, and to opt-out of certain data processing activities, such as targeted advertising, profiling, and automated decision-making. The exercise of these rights may impact our business and ability to provide our products and services. Certain states also impose stricter requirements for processing certain personal data, including sensitive information, such as conducting data privacy impact assessments. These state laws allow for statutory fines for noncompliance. For example, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) requires businesses to provide specific disclosures in privacy notices and honor requests of California residents to exercise certain privacy rights. The CCPA provides for fines for intentional violations and allows private litigants affected by certain data breaches to recover significant statutory damages. Although some U.S. comprehensive privacy laws exempt some data processed in the context of clinical trials, these laws may increase compliance costs and potential liability with respect to other personal data we may maintain about California residents. Similar laws are being considered in several other states, as well as at the federal and local levels, and we expect more jurisdictions to pass similar laws in the future.

Outside the United States, an increasing number of laws, regulations, and industry standards may govern data privacy and security. For example, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), United Kingdom's GDPR (UK GDPR) (collectively, the GDPR), Brazil's General Data Protection Law (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais, or LGPD) (Law No. 13,709/2018), and China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) impose strict requirements for processing personal data. For example, under the GDPR, companies may face temporary or definitive bans on data processing and other corrective actions; fines of up to 20 million Euros under the EU GDPR / 17.5 million pounds sterling under the UK GDPR or 4% of annual global revenue, whichever is greater; or private litigation related to processing of personal data brought by classes of data subjects or consumer protection organizations authorized at law to represent their interests.

The Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), also applies to the collection and processing of personal data, including health-related information, by companies located in Switzerland, or in certain circumstances, by companies located outside of Switzerland.

In addition, we may be unable to transfer personal data from Europe and other jurisdictions to the United States or other countries due to data localization requirements or limitations on cross-border data flows. Europe and other jurisdictions have enacted laws requiring data to be localized or limiting the transfer of personal data to other countries. In particular, the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK have significantly restricted the transfer of personal data to the United States and other countries whose privacy laws it believes are inadequate. Other jurisdictions have adopted and may continue to adopt similarly stringent data localization and cross-border data transfer laws. Although there are currently various mechanisms that may be used to transfer personal data from the EEA and UK to the United States in compliance with law, such as the EEA standard contractual clauses, the UK's International Data Transfer Agreement / Addendum, and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and the UK extension thereto (which allows for transfers to relevant U.S.-based organizations who self-certify compliance and participate in the Framework), these mechanisms are subject to legal challenges, and there is no assurance that we can satisfy or rely on these measures to lawfully transfer personal data to the United States. If there is no lawful manner for us to transfer personal data from the EEA, the UK, or other jurisdictions to the United States, or if the requirements for a legally-compliant transfer are too onerous, we could face significant adverse consequences, including by limiting our ability to conduct clinical trial activities in Europe and elsewhere, the interruption or degradation of our operations, the need to relocate part of or all of our business or data processing activities to other jurisdictions (such as Europe) at significant expense, increased exposure to regulatory actions, substantial fines and penalties, the inability to transfer data

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and work with partners, vendors and other third parties, and injunctions against our processing or transferring of personal data necessary to operate our business. Some European regulators have ordered certain companies to suspend or permanently cease certain transfers of personal data to recipients outside Europe for allegedly violating the GDPR's cross-border data transfer limitations. Additionally, companies that transfer personal data to recipients outside of the EEA and/or UK to other jurisdictions, particularly to the United States, are subject to increased scrutiny from regulators individual litigants and activist groups.

Our employees and personnel use generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to perform their work, and the disclosure and use of personal data in generative AI technologies is subject to various privacy laws and other privacy obligations. Governments have passed and are likely to pass additional laws regulating generative AI. Our use of this technology could result in additional compliance costs, regulatory investigations and actions, and lawsuits. If we are unable to use generative AI, it could make our business less efficient and result in competitive disadvantages.

In addition to data privacy and security laws, we may be contractually subject to industry standards adopted by industry groups and may become subject to additional such obligations in the future. We are also bound by other contractual obligations related to data privacy and security, and our efforts to comply with such obligations may not be successful. We publish privacy policies, marketing materials, and other statements, such as statements related to compliance with certain certifications or self-regulatory principles, regarding artificial intelligence, data privacy and security. Regulators in the United States are increasingly scrutinizing these statements, and if these policies, materials or statements are found to be deficient, lacking in transparency, deceptive, unfair, misleading or misrepresentative of our practices, we may be subject to investigation, enforcement actions by regulators, or other adverse consequences.

Additionally, under various privacy laws and other obligations, we may be required to obtain certain consents to process personal data. For example, some of our data processing practices may be challenged under wiretapping laws, if we obtain consumer information from third parties through various methods, including chatbot and session replay providers, or via third-party marketing pixels. These practices may be subject to increased challenges by class action plaintiffs. Our inability or failure to obtain consent for these practices could result in adverse consequences, including class action litigation and mass arbitration demands.

Obligations related to data privacy and security (and consumers' data privacy expectations) are quickly changing, becoming increasingly stringent, and creating uncertainty. Additionally, these obligations may be subject to differing applications and interpretations, which may be inconsistent or conflict among jurisdictions. Preparing for and complying with these obligations requires us to devote significant resources and may necessitate changes to our services, information technologies, systems, and practices and to those of any third parties that process personal data on our behalf.

We may at times fail (or be perceived to have failed) in our efforts to comply with our data privacy and security obligations. Moreover, despite our efforts, our personnel or third parties with whom we work may fail to comply with such obligations, which could negatively impact our business operations. If we or the third parties with whom we work fail, or are perceived to have failed, to address or comply with applicable data privacy and security obligations, we could face significant consequences, including but not limited to: government enforcement actions (e.g., investigations, fines, penalties, audits, inspections, and similar); litigation (including class-action claims) and mass arbitration demands; additional reporting requirements and/or oversight; bans or restrictions on processing personal data; and orders to destroy or not use personal data. In particular, plaintiffs have become increasingly more active in bringing privacy-related claims against companies, including class claims. Some of these claims allow for the recovery of statutory damages on a per violation basis, and, if viable, carry the potential for monumental statutory damages, depending on the volume of data and the number of violations. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, business, or financial condition, including but not limited to loss of customers; inability to process personal data or to operate in certain jurisdictions; limited ability to develop or commercialize our products; expenditure of time and resources to defend any claim or inquiry; adverse publicity; or substantial changes to our business model or operations.

***If we fail to comply with our reporting and payment obligations under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program or other governmental pricing programs in the U.S., we could be subject to additional reimbursement requirements, fines, sanctions and exposure under other laws which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.***

We participate in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, as administered by CMS, and other federal and state government pricing programs in the U.S., and we may participate in additional government pricing programs in the future. These programs generally require us to pay rebates or otherwise provide discounts to government payors in connection with drugs that are dispensed to beneficiaries/recipients of these programs. In some cases, such as with the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, the rebates are based on pricing that we report on a monthly and quarterly basis to the government agencies that administer the programs. Pricing requirements and rebate/discount calculations are complex, vary among products and programs, and are often subject to interpretation by governmental or regulatory agencies and the courts. The requirements of these programs, including, by way of example, their respective terms and scope, change frequently. For example, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 eliminated the statutory Medicaid

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drug rebate cap, previously set at 100% of a drug's average manufacturer price (AMP), for single source and innovator multiple source drugs, effective January 1, 2024. Responding to current and future changes may increase our costs, and the complexity of compliance will be time consuming. Invoicing for rebates is provided in arrears, and there is frequently a time lag of up to several months between the sales to which rebate notices relate and our receipt of those notices, which further complicates our ability to accurately estimate and accrue for rebates related to the Medicaid program as implemented by individual states. Thus, we may not be able to identify all factors that may cause our discount and rebate payment obligations to vary from period to period, and our actual results may differ significantly from our estimated allowances for discounts and rebates. Changes in estimates and assumptions may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

In addition, the HHS Office of Inspector General and other Congressional, enforcement and administrative bodies have recently increased their focus on pricing requirements for products, including, but not limited to the methodologies used by manufacturers to calculate AMP, and best price (BP), for compliance with reporting requirements under the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. We are liable for errors associated with our submission of pricing data and for any overcharging of government payors. For example, failure to submit monthly/quarterly AMP and BP data on a timely basis could result in significant civil monetary penalties for each day the submission is late beyond the due date. Failure to make necessary disclosures and/or to identify overpayments could result in allegations against us under the civil False Claims Act and other laws and regulations. Any required refunds to the U.S. government or responding to a government investigation or enforcement action would be expensive and time consuming and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, in the event that the CMS were to terminate our rebate agreement, no federal payments would be available under Medicaid or Medicare for our covered outpatient drugs.

***We could face liability if a regulatory authority determines that we are promoting our products for any "off-label" uses.***

The FDA, Health Canada, the European Commission, competent authorities of individual EU Member States and other comparable foreign regulatory authorities and industry self-regulatory bodies strictly regulate the marketing and promotional claims that are made about drug and biologic products. In particular, a company may not promote "off-label" uses for its drug products. An off-label use is the use of a product for an indication, patient population, or manner that is not described in the product's approved labeling and that differs from those approved by the applicable regulatory authorities. Physicians and other persons qualified to prescribe medicinal products, on the other hand, may, in certain jurisdictions including the U.S., prescribe products for off-label uses. Although the FDA and certain comparable foreign regulatory authorities do not generally regulate a physician's or other person qualified to prescribe's choice of drug treatment made in the such person's independent medical judgment, they do restrict promotional communications from pharmaceutical companies or their sales force with respect to off-label uses of products for which marketing clearance has not been issued. A company that is found to have promoted off-label use of its product may be subject to significant liability, including civil and criminal sanctions.

We intend to comply with the requirements and restrictions of the FDA, Health Canada and other comparable foreign regulatory authorities, governmental authorities and regulatory bodies in the jurisdictions that approve our products or product candidates with respect to our promotion of our products, but such authorities may nevertheless make us the target of an investigation or prosecution based on our marketing and promotional practices. As a result, we may be subject to criminal and civil liability for the promotion of off-label uses. In addition, our management's attention could be diverted to handle any such alleged violations, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and reputation.

A significant number of pharmaceutical companies have been the target of inquiries and investigations by various U.S. federal and state regulatory, investigative, prosecutorial and administrative entities in connection with the promotion of products for unapproved uses and other sales practices, including by the Department of Justice (DOJ), and various U.S. Attorneys' Offices, the HHS Office of Inspector General, the FDA, the Federal Trade Commission and various state Attorneys General offices. These investigations have alleged violations of various U.S. federal and state laws and regulations, including claims asserting antitrust violations, violations of the FDCA, the civil False Claims Act, the Prescription Drug Marketing Act, anti-kickback laws, and other alleged violations in connection with the promotion of products for unapproved uses, pricing and Medicare and/or Medicaid reimbursement. If the FDA, DOJ, or any other governmental agency initiates an enforcement action against us, or if we are the subject of a qui tam suit and it is determined that we violated prohibitions relating to the promotion of products for unapproved uses, we could be subject to substantial civil or criminal fines or damage awards and other sanctions such as consent decrees and corporate integrity agreements pursuant to which our activities would be subject to ongoing scrutiny and monitoring to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Any such fines, awards or other sanctions would have an adverse effect on our revenue, business, financial prospects, and reputation.

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In the EU, the advertising and promotion of medicinal products are subject to both EU and EU Member States' laws governing promotion of medicinal products, interactions with physicians and other healthcare professionals, misleading and comparative advertising and unfair commercial practices. General requirements for advertising and promotion of medicinal products, such as direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription medicinal products, are established in EU law. However, the details are governed by regulations in individual EU Member States and can differ from one country to another. If the EU or an applicable EU Member State were to determine that we violated an applicable law or regulation, we could be subject to lawsuits, regulatory actions, penalties and other adverse consequences that would have an adverse effect on our revenue, business, financial prospects, and reputation.

***Changes at the FDA and other government agencies could delay or prevent new products from being developed or commercialized in a timely manner or otherwise prevent those agencies from performing normal functions on which the operation of our business may rely, which could negatively impact our business.***

The ability of the FDA to review and approve new products can be affected by a variety of factors, including government budget and funding levels, ability to hire and retain key personnel and accept payment of user fees, layoffs and statutory, regulatory, and policy changes. Average review times at the agency have fluctuated in recent years as a result. In addition, government funding of other government agencies on which our operations may rely, including those that fund research and development activities is subject to the political process, including executive and congressional priorities, the impacts of which are inherently fluid and unpredictable.

Disruptions at the FDA and other agencies may also slow the time necessary for new drugs to be reviewed and/or approved by necessary government agencies, which would adversely affect our business. For example, over the last several years, the U.S. government has shut down several times and certain regulatory agencies, such as the FDA, have had to furlough critical government employees and stop critical activities. In addition, the current administration has enacted substantial reductions in force at various government agencies that, if applied in a material way, could significantly reduce the FDA's and other agencies' capacities to perform their functions in a manner consistent with past practices and could negatively impact our business. If repeated or prolonged government shutdowns or material layoffs of agency personnel occur, it could significantly impact the ability of the FDA to timely review and process our regulatory submissions, and negatively impact other government operations on which we rely, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

***We are subject to stringent regulation in connection with the marketing of our products, which could delay the development and commercialization of our products.***

The pharmaceutical industry is subject to stringent regulation by the FDA and other regulatory agencies in the U.S. and by comparable foreign regulatory authorities in other jurisdictions. Neither we nor our collaborators can market a pharmaceutical product in the U.S. until it has completed rigorous preclinical testing and clinical trials and an extensive regulatory clearance process implemented by the FDA. Satisfaction of regulatory requirements typically takes many years, depends upon the type, complexity and novelty of the product, and requires substantial resources. Even if regulatory approval is obtained, the FDA and comparable foreign regulatory authorities may impose significant restrictions on the indicated uses, conditions for use, labeling, advertising, promotion, and/or marketing of such products, and requirements for post-approval studies, including additional research and development and clinical trials. These limitations may limit the size of the market for the product or result in the incurrence of additional costs. Any delay or failure in obtaining required approvals could have a material adverse effect on our ability to generate revenues from the particular product candidate, if approved.

Outside the U.S., the ability to market a product is contingent upon receiving approval from the appropriate regulatory authorities. The requirements governing the conduct of clinical trials, marketing authorization, pricing, and reimbursement vary widely from country to country. Only after the appropriate regulatory authority is satisfied that adequate evidence of safety, quality, and efficacy has been presented will it grant a marketing authorization. Approval by the FDA does not automatically lead to the approval by regulatory authorities outside the U.S. and, similarly, approval by regulatory authorities outside the U.S. will not automatically lead to FDA approval.

In addition, U.S. and foreign government regulations control access to and use of some human or other tissue samples in our research and development efforts. U.S. and foreign government agencies may also impose restrictions on the use of data derived from human or other tissue samples. Accordingly, if we fail to comply with these regulations and restrictions, the commercialization of our product candidates, if approved, may be delayed or suspended, which may delay or impede our ability to generate product revenues.

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***If our competitors develop and market products that are more effective than our products, they may reduce or eliminate our commercial opportunity.***

Competition in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries is intense and expected to increase. We face, and will continue to face, intense competition from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as numerous academic and research institutions and governmental agencies, both in the U.S. and abroad. We compete, or will compete, with existing and new products being developed by our competitors. Some of these competitors have products or are pursuing the development of pharmaceuticals that target the same diseases and conditions that our research and development programs target.

For example, the use of NUPLAZID for the treatment of PDP competes with off-label use of various antipsychotic drugs, including the generic drugs quetiapine, clozapine, risperidone, aripiprazole, and olanzapine. In addition, Anavex has a product, Anavex 2-73, in development for the potential treatment of Rett syndrome and Taysha Gene Therapies and Neurogene are conducting Phase 1/2 clinical trials of gene therapies to treat Rett syndrome. Several academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies are currently conducting clinical trials for the treatment of various symptoms of Rett syndrome, including Unravel Bio and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which are jointly conducting an early stage study with vorinostat (RVL-001).

Other competitors may have a variety of drugs in development or awaiting approval from the FDA or comparable foreign regulatory authorities that could reach the market and become established before we have a product to sell for the applicable disorder. Our competitors may also develop alternative therapies that could further limit the market for any drugs that we may develop. Many of our competitors are using technologies or methods different or similar to ours to identify and validate drug targets and to discover novel small molecule drugs. Many of our competitors and their collaborators have significantly greater experience than we do in the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•identifying and validating targets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•screening compounds against targets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•preclinical studies and clinical trials of potential pharmaceutical products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•obtaining FDA and other regulatory approvals; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•commercializing pharmaceutical products.

In addition, many of our competitors and their collaborators have substantially greater advantages in the following areas: capital resources, research and development resources, manufacturing capabilities, sales and marketing, and production facilities. Smaller companies also may prove to be significant competitors, particularly through proprietary research discoveries and collaboration arrangements with large pharmaceutical and established biotechnology companies. Many of our competitors have products that have been approved or are in advanced development and may develop superior technologies or methods to identify and validate drug targets and to discover novel small molecule drugs. Our competitors, either alone or with their collaborators, may succeed in developing technologies or drugs that are more effective, safer, more affordable, or more easily administered than ours and may achieve patent protection or commercialize drugs sooner than us. Our competitors may also develop alternative therapies that could further limit the market for any drugs that we may develop. Our failure to compete effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business.

***If product liability lawsuits are brought against us, we may incur substantial liabilities and may be required to limit commercialization of our products, or development or commercialization of our product candidates, if approved.***

We face an inherent risk of product liability as a result of the commercial sales of our products and the clinical testing of our product candidates. For example, we may be sued if any of our products allegedly cause injury or are found to be otherwise unsuitable for administration in humans. Any such product liability claims may include allegations of defects in manufacturing, defects in design, a failure to warn of dangers inherent in the product, negligence, strict liability or a breach of warranties. Claims could also be asserted under state consumer protection acts. If we cannot successfully defend ourselves against product liability claims, we may incur substantial liabilities or be required to limit commercialization of our product candidates, if approved. Even successful defense would require significant financial and management resources. Regardless of the merits or eventual outcome, liability claims may result in:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•decreased demand for our products or product candidates, if approved;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•injury to our reputation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•withdrawal of clinical trial participants;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•initiation of investigations by regulators;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•costs to defend the related litigation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•a diversion of management's time and our resources;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•substantial monetary awards to trial participants or patients;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•product recalls, withdrawals or labeling, marketing or promotional restrictions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•loss of revenue;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•exhaustion of any available insurance and our capital resources;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the inability to commercialize our products or product candidates, if approved; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•a decline in our stock price.

Although we currently have product liability insurance that covers our clinical trials and the commercialization of our products, we may need to increase and expand this coverage, including if we commence larger scale trials and if our product candidates are approved for commercial sale. This insurance may be prohibitively expensive or may not fully cover our potential liabilities. Inability to obtain sufficient insurance coverage at an acceptable cost or otherwise to protect against potential product liability claims could prevent or inhibit the commercialization of products that we or our collaborators develop. If we determine that it is prudent to increase our product liability coverage, we may be unable to obtain such increased coverage on acceptable terms or at all. Our insurance policies also have various exclusions, and we may be subject to a product liability claim for which we have no coverage. Our liability could exceed our total assets if we do not prevail in a lawsuit from any injury caused by our drug products. Product liability claims could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

***If our information technology systems or data, or those of third parties with whom we work, are or were compromised, we could experience adverse consequences resulting from such compromise, including but not limited to regulatory investigations or actions, interruptions to operations or clinical trials, reputational harm, litigation, fines and penalties, disruptions of our business operations, and a loss of customers or sales.***

In the ordinary course of our business, we, or the third parties with whom we work, process proprietary, confidential, and sensitive data, including personal data (such as health-related data), intellectual property, and trade secrets.

Cyberattacks, malicious internet-based activity, online and offline fraud and other similar activities threaten the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our sensitive data and information technology systems, and those of the third parties with whom we work. These threats are prevalent, continue to rise, and are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. These threats come from a variety of sources, including traditional computer "hackers," hacktivists, threat actors, personnel misconduct or error (such as through theft or misuse), organized criminal threat actors, sophisticated nation-states, and nation-state-supported actors. Some actors now engage and are expected to continue to engage in cyber-attacks, including without limitation nation-state actors for geopolitical reasons and in conjunction with military conflicts and defense activities. During times of war and other major conflicts, we and the third parties with whom we work may be vulnerable to a heightened risk of these attacks, including retaliatory cyber-attacks, that could materially disrupt our systems and operations, supply chain, and ability to produce, sell and distribute our goods and services.

We and the third parties with whom we work are subject to a variety of evolving threats, including but not limited to, social engineering attacks (including through deep fakes, which may be increasingly more difficult to identify as fake, and phishing attacks), malicious code (such as viruses and worms), malware (including as a result of advanced persistent threat intrusions), denial-of-service attacks, credential stuffing, credential harvesting, personnel misconduct or error, ransomware attacks, supply-chain attacks, software bugs, server malfunction, software or hardware failures, loss of data or other information technology assets, adware, attacks enhanced or facilitated by AI, telecommunications failures, earthquakes, fire, flood, and other similar threats.

Ransomware attacks, including by organized criminal threat actors, nation-states, and nation-state-supported actors, are becoming increasingly prevalent and severe and can lead to significant interruptions, delays, or outages in our operations, disruption of clinical trials or otherwise affecting our ability to provide our products or product candidates, loss of sensitive data (including data related to clinical trials) and income, significant extra expenses to restore data or systems, reputational harm and the diversion of funds. Extortion payments may alleviate the negative impact of a ransomware attack, but we may be unwilling or unable to make such payments (including, for example, if applicable laws or regulations prohibit such payments). Remote work has increased risks to our information technology systems and data, as our employees work from home, utilizing network connections, computers and devices outside our premises, including at home, while in transit or in public locations. Future or past business transactions (such as acquisitions or integrations) could expose us to additional cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, as our systems could be negatively affected by vulnerabilities present in acquired or integrated entities' systems and technologies. Furthermore, we may discover security

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issues that were not found during due diligence of such acquired or integrated entities, and it may be difficult to integrate companies into our information technology environment and security program.

We rely on third-party service providers and technologies to operate critical business systems to process sensitive data in a variety of contexts, including, without limitation, cloud-based infrastructure, drug suppliers, data center facilities, encryption and authentication technology, employee email, content delivery to customers, and other functions. Our ability to monitor these third parties' information security practices and posture (including whether any unremediated vulnerabilities exist or have been exploited) is limited, and these third parties may not have adequate information security measures in place. In addition, supply-chain attacks have increased in frequency and severity, and we cannot guarantee that third parties' infrastructure in our supply chain or our third-party partners' supply chains have not been compromised. For example, we were made aware of a cyberattack against one of the largest prescription processors in the country in February 2024 that impacted the ability for our specialty pharmacy partners to have payors provide authorizations for patient refills and new patient starts for certain of our products. In April 2024, we were notified by a third-party patient support service provider of a data security incident that involved personal data of NUPLAZID patients.

It may be difficult and/or costly to detect, investigate, mitigate, contain and remediate a security incident. Our efforts to investigate, mitigate, contain and remediate a security incident may not be successful. Actions taken by us or the third parties with whom we work to detect, investigate, mitigate, contain and remediate a security incident could result in outages, data losses and disruptions of our business. Threat actors may also gain access to other networks and systems after a compromise of our networks and systems.

While we have implemented security measures designed to protect against security incidents, there can be no assurance that these measures will be effective. We take steps designed to detect, mitigate, and remediate vulnerabilities in our information security systems (such as our hardware and/or software, including that of third parties with whom we work). We and the third parties with whom we work may not, however, detect and remediate all such vulnerabilities including on a timely basis. For example, we have identified certain vulnerabilities in our information systems, and we take steps designed to mitigate the risks associated with known vulnerabilities. These steps include implementing compensating controls and other protective measures. Further, we and the third parties with whom we work may experience delays in developing and deploying remedial measures and patches designed to address identified vulnerabilities. Vulnerabilities could be exploited and result in a security incident.

Any of the previously identified or similar threats could cause, and in some cases have in the past caused, a security incident or other interruption that could result in unauthorized, unlawful, or accidental acquisition, modification, destruction, loss, alteration, encryption, disclosure of, or access to our sensitive information or our information technology systems, or those of the third parties with whom we work. A security incident or other interruption could disrupt our ability (and that of third parties with whom we work) to provide our products.

We may expend significant resources or fundamentally change our business activities and practices (including our clinical trials) to try to protect against security incidents. Certain data privacy and security obligations may require us to implement and maintain specific security measures or industry-standard or reasonable security measures to protect our information technology systems and sensitive data.

Applicable data privacy and security obligations may require us, or we may choose, to notify relevant stakeholders, including affected individuals, customers, regulators, and investors, of security incidents, or to implement other requirements, such as providing credit monitoring or identity theft protection services. Such disclosures and related actions are costly, and the disclosure or the failure to comply with applicable requirements could lead to adverse consequences. If we (or a third party with whom we work) experience a security incident or are perceived to have experienced a security incident, we may experience adverse consequences. These consequences may include: government enforcement actions (for example, investigations, fines, penalties, audits, and inspections); additional reporting requirements and/or oversight; restrictions on processing sensitive data (including personal data); litigation (including class claims); indemnification obligations; negative publicity; reputational harm; monetary fund diversions; diversion of management attention; interruptions in our operations (including availability of data); financial loss; and other similar harms. Security incidents and attendant consequences may prevent or cause customers to stop using our products, deter new customers from using our products, and negatively impact our ability to grow and operate our business.

Our contracts may not contain limitations of liability, and even where they do, there can be no assurance that limitations of liability in our contracts are sufficient to protect us from liabilities, damages, or claims related to our data privacy and security obligations.

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In addition, our insurance coverage may not be adequate or sufficient in type or amount to protect us from or to mitigate liabilities arising out of our privacy and security practices. The successful assertion of one or more large claims against us that exceeds our available insurance coverage, or results in changes to our insurance policies (including premium increases or the imposition of large deductible or co-insurance requirements), could have an adverse effect on our business.

In addition to experiencing a security incident, third parties may gather, collect, or infer sensitive data about us from public sources, data brokers or other means that reveals competitively sensitive details about our organization and could be used to undermine our competitive advantage or market position. Additionally, sensitive information of the Company could be leaked, disclosed, or revealed as a result of or in connection with our employees', personnel's, or vendors' use of generative AI technologies.

**Risks Related to Our Common Stock**

***Our stock price historically has been, and is likely to remain, highly volatile.***

The market prices for securities of biotechnology companies in general, and drug discovery and development companies in particular, have been highly volatile and may continue to be highly volatile in the future. From the period between January 2, 2025 to July 31, 2025, the closing price of our common stock has ranged from a low of $14.10 per share to a high of $23.83 per share. Furthermore, especially as we and our market capitalization have grown, the price of our common stock has been increasingly affected by quarterly and annual comparisons with the valuations and recommendations of the analysts who cover our business. The following factors, in addition to other risk factors described in this section, may have a significant impact on the market price of our common stock:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the success of our commercialization of our products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the status and cost of development and commercialization of our products and product candidates, if approved, including compounds being developed under our collaborations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•whether we acquire or in-license additional product candidates or products, and the status of development and commercialization of such product candidates, if approved, or products;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the status and cost of development and commercialization of trofinetide for indications other than Rett syndrome and in jurisdictions outside North America;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•any other communications or guidance from the FDA or other regulatory authorities that pertain to our products or product candidates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the status and cost of our PMRs for DAYBUE;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the initiation, termination, or reduction in the scope of our collaborations or any disputes or developments regarding our collaborations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•market conditions or trends related to biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, or the market in general;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•announcements of technological innovations, new products, or other material events by our competitors or us, including any new products that we may acquire or in-license;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•disputes or other developments concerning our proprietary and intellectual property rights;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•fluctuations in our operating results;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•changes in, or failure to meet, securities analysts' or investors' expectations of our financial performance;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•our failure to meet applicable Nasdaq listing standards and the possible delisting of our common stock from the Nasdaq Stock Market;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•additions or departures of key personnel;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•discussions of our business, products, financial performance, prospects, or stock price by the financial and scientific press and online investor communities such as blogs and chat rooms;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•public concern as to, and legislative action with respect to, genetic testing or other research areas of biopharmaceutical companies, the pricing and availability of prescription drugs, or the safety of drugs and drug delivery techniques;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•regulatory developments in the U.S. and in foreign countries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•changes in the structure of healthcare payment systems;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•the announcement of, or developments in, any litigation matters;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•disruptions caused by geopolitical or macroeconomic developments or other business interruptions, as well as any related political or economic responses and counter-responses or otherwise by various global actors or the general effect on the global economy and supply chain; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•economic and political factors, including but not limited to economic and financial crises, wars, terrorism, and political unrest.

In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a particular company's securities, securities class action litigation has been brought against that company. For example, we, and certain of our current and former officers and directors, are subject to numerous lawsuits related to prior statements about NUPLAZID and our sNDA seeking approval of pimavanserin for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with DRP, as described in "Legal Proceedings". If we are not successful in defense of these claims, we may have to make significant payments to, or other settlements with, our stockholders and their attorneys. Even if such claims are not successful, the litigation has resulted in additional costs in the past and could result in further substantial costs and diversion of our management's attention and resources in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or financial condition.

***If we or our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock, the market price of our common stock may decline.\****

A significant number of shares of our common stock are held by a small number of stockholders. Sales of a significant number of shares of our common stock, or the expectation that such sales may occur, could significantly reduce the market price of our common stock. In connection with our March 2014 public offering of common stock, we agreed to provide resale registration rights for the shares of our common stock held by entities affiliated with one of our principal stockholders and two of our directors, Julian C. Baker and Dr. Stephen R. Biggar, which we refer to as the Baker Entities. In connection with our January 2016 public offering of common stock, we entered into a formal registration rights agreement with the Baker Entities to provide for these rights. Under the registration rights agreement, we have agreed that, if at any time and from time to time, the Baker Entities demand that we register their shares of our common stock for resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), we would be obligated to effect such registration. On May 23, 2025, the SEC declared effective a registration statement that we filed on May 9, 2025 covering the sale of up to 43,576,075 shares of our common stock, which includes 492,407 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants that were owned by the Baker Entities as of April 30, 2025, and which represented approximately 26 percent of our outstanding shares at the time. Our registration obligations under this registration rights agreement, which cover all shares now held or later acquired by the Baker Entities, will be in effect for up to 10 years, and include our obligation to facilitate certain underwritten public offerings of our common stock by the Baker Entities in the future. If the Baker Entities sell a large number of our shares, or the market perceives that the Baker Entities intend to sell a large number of our shares, this could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. We also may elect to sell from time to time an indeterminate number of shares on our own behalf pursuant to a registration statement or in a private placement. Our stock price may decline as a result of the sale of the shares of our common stock included in any of these registration statements or future financings.

***If our officers, directors, and largest stockholders choose to act together, they may be able to significantly influence our management and operations, acting in their best interests and not necessarily those of our other stockholders.***

Our directors, executive officers and holders of 5% or more of our outstanding common stock and their affiliates beneficially own a substantial portion of our outstanding common stock. As a result, these stockholders, acting together, have the ability to significantly influence all matters requiring approval by our stockholders, including the election of all of our board members, amendments to our certificate of incorporation, going-private transactions, and the approval of mergers or other business combination transactions. The interests of this group of stockholders may not always coincide with our interests or the interests of other stockholders and they may act in a manner that advances their best interests and not necessarily those of our other stockholders.

***Anti-takeover provisions in our charter documents and under Delaware law may make an acquisition of us more complicated and may make the removal and replacement of our directors and management more difficult.***

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws contain provisions that may delay or prevent a change in control, discourage bids at a premium over the market price of our common stock and adversely affect the market price of our common stock and the voting and other rights of the holders of our common stock. These provisions may also make it difficult for stockholders to remove and replace our board of directors and management. These provisions:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•establish that members of the board of directors may be removed only for cause upon the affirmative vote of stockholders owning at least a majority of our capital stock;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•authorize the issuance of "blank check" preferred stock that could be issued by our board of directors to increase the number of outstanding shares and prevent or delay a takeover attempt;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•limit who may call a special meeting of stockholders;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•establish advance notice requirements for nominations for election to the board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon at stockholder meetings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•prohibit our stockholders from making certain changes to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation or amended and restated bylaws except with 66<sup>2/3</sup>% stockholder approval; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•provide for a board of directors with staggered terms.

We are also subject to provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware that, in general, prohibit any business combination with a beneficial owner of 15% or more of our common stock for three years unless the holder's acquisition of our stock was approved in advance by our board of directors. Although we believe these provisions collectively provide for an opportunity to receive higher bids by requiring potential acquirors to negotiate with our board of directors, they would apply even if the offer may be considered beneficial by some stockholders.

***Our amended and restated bylaws provide that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware is the exclusive forum for certain disputes between us and our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders' ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or employees.\****

This choice of forum provision may limit a stockholder's ability to bring certain claims in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or any of our directors, officers, other employees or stockholders, which may discourage lawsuits with respect to such claims, although our stockholders will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. If a court were to find this choice of forum provision to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business and financial condition.

***We do not intend to pay dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future; as such, you must rely on stock appreciation for any return on your investment.***

To date, we have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock, and we do not intend to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Instead, we intend to retain any future earnings to fund the development and growth of our business. For this reason, the success of an investment in our common stock, if any, will depend on the appreciation of our common stock, which may not occur. There is no guarantee that our common stock will appreciate, and therefore, a holder of our common stock may not realize a return on his or her investment.

**<u>IT</u><u>EM 5. OTHER INFORMATION</u>**

During the Company's last fiscal quarter, the following officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K, as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•On May 19, 2025, Mark C. Schneyer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement providing for the sale of up to 64,625 shares of our common stock. The trading arrangement is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense in Rule 10b5-1(c). The duration of the trading arrangement is from August 18, 2025 until August 18, 2026, or earlier if and when all transactions under the trading arrangement are completed.

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**<u>ITEM 6.</u> <u>EXHIBITS</u>**

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| **Exhibit**<br>**Number**  | **Description** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1 | [<u>Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed August 6, 2015).</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1070494/000119312515281018/d937801dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2 | [<u>Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed February 25, 2021).</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1070494/000156459021008372/acad-ex32_633.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3 | [<u>Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective through April 14, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 12, 2013).</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1070494/000141588913001809/acadiaexhibit.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4 | [<u>Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective on and after April 15, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 16, 2025).</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1070494/000119312525082809/d905282dex31.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1 | [<u>Form of common stock certificate of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registration Statement No. 333-52492).</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1070494/000091205700054458/a2033472zex-4_1.txt) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2 | [<u>Form of Amended and Restated Warrant to Purchase Common Stock issued to purchasers in a private placement on December 17, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February 27, 2019).</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1070494/000156459019004596/acad-ex42_574.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1 | [<u>Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, effective April 14, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed May 8, 2025).</u>](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1070494/000095017025066231/acad-ex10_1.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.2<sup>a</sup> | [<u>Lease and Lease Agreement, dated May 15, 2025, between the Company and 210 Associates Limited Partnership.</u>](acad-ex10_2.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.3<sup>a</sup> | [<u>Amendment No. 1 to Lease and Lease Agreement, dated May 15, 2025, between the Company and Boston Properties Limited Partnership.</u>](acad-ex10_3.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.4 | [<u>Forms of Standard Performance Stock Unit Grant Notice and Performance Stock Unit Agreement under the Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2024 Inducement Plan.</u>](acad-ex10_4.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.5<br>| [<u>Forms of Standard Performance Stock Unit Grant Notice and Performance Stock Unit Agreement under the Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan.</u>](acad-ex10_5.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31.1 | [<u>Certification of Catherine Owen Adams, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.</u>](acad-ex31_1.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31.2 | [<u>Certification of Mark C. Schneyer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.</u>](acad-ex31_2.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.1<sup>b</sup> | [<u>Certification of Catherine Owen Adams, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.</u>](acad-ex32_1.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.2<sup>b</sup> | [<u>Certification of Mark C. Schneyer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.</u>](acad-ex32_2.htm) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;101 | The following financial statements from the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, filed on August 6, 2025, formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language), are filed herewith: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |

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<sup>a</sup> Pursuant to Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K, certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted (indicated by "[\*\*\*]" or "[…\*\*\*…]") because the Company has determined that the information is both not material and is the type that the Company treats as private or confidential.

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<sup>b</sup> The information in Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act (including this report), unless the Registrant specifically incorporates the foregoing information into those documents by reference.

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**SIGNATURES**

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

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.** | **Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.** |
| Date: August 6, 2025 | By: | /s/ Mark C. Schneyer  |
|  |  | Mark C. Schneyer |
|  |  | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer<br>(on behalf of the registrant and as the registrant's Principal Financial Officer) |

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## Exhibit 10.2

**Exhibit 10.2**

**<u>CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT, MARKED BY</u> [\*\*\*]<u>, HAS BEEN OMITTED BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) IS THE TYPE THAT THE REGISTRANT TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL.</u>**

LEASE AND LEASE AGREEMENT

Between

210 ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

The Landlord

And

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

The Tenant

For Leased Premises In

210 Carnegie Center

Princeton, New Jersey

May 15, 2025

Prepared by:

Gregory S. Ricciardi

BXP

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

<u>Page</u>

1 Definitions..................................................................................................................................................1

2 Lease of the Leased Premises.....................................................................................................................1

3 Rent.............................................................................................................................................................1

4 Term............................................................................................................................................................3

5 Preparation of the Leased Premises............................................................................................................5

6 Options........................................................................................................................................................8

7 Use and Occupancy.....................................................................................................................................9

8 Utilities, Services, Maintenance and Repairs............................................................................................11

9 Allocation of the Expense of Utilities, Services, Maintenance, Repairs and Taxes.................................13

10 Computation and Payment of Allocated Expenses of Utilities, Services, Maintenance, Repairs, Taxes and Capital Expenditures................................................................................................................13

11 Leasehold Improvements, Fixtures and Trade Fixtures..........................................................................21

12 Alterations, Improvements and Other Modifications by the Tenant......................................................21

13 Landlord's Rights of Entry and Access...................................................................................................23

14 Liabilities and Insurance Obligations.....................................................................................................24

15 Casualty Damage to Building or Leased Premises.................................................................................29

16 Condemnation.........................................................................................................................................30

17 Assignment or Subletting by Tenant.......................................................................................................31

18 Signs, Displays and Advertising.............................................................................................................36

19 Quiet Enjoyment.....................................................................................................................................36

20 Relocation...............................................................................................................................................36

21 Surrender.................................................................................................................................................37

22 Events of Default....................................................................................................................................38

23 Rights and Remedies...............................................................................................................................39

24 Termination of the Term……………………………………………………………………………….41

25 Mortgage and Underlying Lease Priority……………………………………………………………....42

26 Transfer by Landlord ………………………………………………………………………………….42

27 Indemnification…………………………………………………………………………………….…..43

28 Parties' Liability………………………………………………………………………………………..45

29 Security Deposit………………………………………………………………………………………..47

30 Representations………………………………………………………………………………………...48

31 Reservation in Favor of Tenant………………………………………………………………………...49

32 Tenant's Certificates and Mortgagee Notice Requirements…………………………………………....49

33 Appraisal, Waiver of Jury Trial and Arbitration……………………………………………………….51

34 Severability…………………………………………………………………………………………… 52

35 Notices…………………………………………………………………………………………………52

36 Captions………………………………………………………………………………………………..53

37 Counterparts……………………………………………………………………………………………53

38 Applicable Law………………………………………………………………………………………...53

39 Exclusive Benefit………………………………………………………………………………………53

40 Successors……………………………………………………………………………………………...53

41 Amendments……………………………………………………………………………………….......53

42 Waiver.…………………………………………………………………………………….….….….....53

43 Course of Performance………………………………………………………………………………....53

44 Landlord's Concessions………………………………………………………………………………..54

45 Electronic Signatures…………………………………………………………………………………..59

46 Deemed Approval…………………………………………………………………………………….. 59

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TABLE OF EXHIBITS

<u>Exhibit</u>

Leased Premises Floor Space Diagram . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . A

Property Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. B

Building Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C

Building Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D

Definitions and Index of Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E

Janitorial Services Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F

Additional Insureds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1

Form of Certificate of Liability Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2

Form of Certificate of Property Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . G-3

Space Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . H

Capital Expenditure – Useful Life Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I

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LEASE AND LEASE AGREEMENT, dated as of May 15, 2025, between 210 Associates Limited Partnership, a New Jersey limited partnership with offices c/o Boston Properties Limited Partnership at 101 Carnegie Center, Suite 104, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 (the "**Landlord**"), and ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Delaware corporation, with its principal office at 12830 El Camino Real, Suite 400, San Diego, California 92130 (the "**Tenant**").

Subject to all the terms and conditions set forth below, the Landlord and the Tenant hereby agree as follows:

1 <u>Definitions</u>. Certain terms and phrases used in this Agreement (generally those whose first letters are capitalized) are defined in **<u>Exhibit E</u>** attached hereto and, as used in this Agreement, they shall have the respective meanings assigned or referred to in that exhibit.

2 <u>Lease of the Leased Premises</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.1 The Landlord shall, and hereby does, lease to the Tenant, and the Tenant shall, and hereby does, accept and lease from the Landlord, the Leased Premises during the Term. The Leased Premises consist of 52,771 square feet of gross rentable floor space on the entire second floor and a portion of the third floor of 210 Carnegie Center, which Leased Premises includes exclusive access to the outdoor terrace on the second floor, as more fully described in the definition of Leased Premises set forth in **<u>Exhibit</u>** E attached hereto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.2 The Landlord shall, and hereby does, grant to the Tenant, and the Tenant shall, and hereby does, accept from the Landlord, the non-exclusive right to use the Common Facilities during the Term for itself, its employees, other agents and Guests in common with the Landlord, any tenants of Other Leased Premises, any of their respective employees, other agents and guests and such other persons as the Landlord may, in the Landlord's reasonable discretion, determine from time to time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.3 In the event that the Tenant exercises the Right to Lease Additional Space in accordance with the terms and conditions of subsection 44.2 of this Agreement, the Landlord shall lease to the Tenant, and the Tenant shall accept and lease from the Landlord, the subject Additional Leased Premises from the respective commencement date thereof for the term provided in subsection 44.2 of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.4 In the event that the Tenant exercises the Right of First Offer in accordance with the terms and conditions of subsection 44.3 of this Agreement, the Landlord shall lease to the Tenant, and the Tenant shall accept and lease from the Landlord, the subject ROFO Premises from the respective commencement date thereof for the term provided in subsection 44.3 of this Agreement.

3 <u>Rent</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1 The Tenant shall punctually pay the Rent for the Leased Premises for the Term to the Landlord in the amounts and at the times set forth below, without bill or other demand and without any offset, deduction or, except as may be otherwise specifically set forth in this Agreement, abatement whatsoever.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2 The Basic Rent for the Leased Premises during the Initial Term shall be at the rate per year set forth below:

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|:---|:---|
| <u>Period</u> | <u>Annual Rental Rate</u> |
| Rent Concession Period (Two Months) <br>| $0  |
| Rent Commencement Date through Lease Year One<br>| $1899756.00 |

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|:---|:---|
| Lease Year Two<br>| $1926141.50 |
| Lease Year Three<br>| $1952527.00 |
| Lease Year Four<br>| $1978912.50 |
| Lease Year Five | $2005298.00 |
| Lease Year Six | $2031683.50 |
| Lease Year Seven | $2058069.00 |
| Lease Year Eight | $2084454.50 |
| Lease Year Nine | $2110840.00 |
| Lease Year Ten | $2137225.50 |
| Lease Year Eleven | $2163611.00 |
| Lease Year Twelve  | $2189996.50 |

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The annual rate of Basic Rent for the Leased Premises during any Renewal Term shall be calculated as set forth in subsection 6.3 of this Agreement. During the Rent Concession Period, Tenant shall be responsible only for Tenant Electric charges at the rate of $[\*\*] per rentable square foot per year, and janitorial charges. For the avoidance of doubt, during the Rent Concession Period, the Tenant shall not be responsible for Basic Rent, Additional Rent, or any other charges except as provided for in this paragraph.

Except where caused by Tenant Delay or in connection with a holdover in the Tenant's leased premises with Landlord's Affiliate in 502 Carnegie Center, the Tenant shall not be obligated to make rent payments under this Agreement until the Tenant's obligation to make rent payments under the Existing Lease has terminated, thereby preventing any overlap in rent payments of the two lease agreements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3 The Tenant shall punctually pay the applicable Basic Rent in equal monthly installments in advance on the first day of each month during the Term, with the exception of Basic Rent for the first full calendar month of the Initial Term immediately following the Rent Commencement Date (if the Rent Commencement Date occurs on other than the first day of a calendar month) or for the first full calendar month of the Initial Term commencing on the Rent Commencement Date (if the Rent Commencement Date occurs on the first day of a calendar month), and for any period of less than a full calendar month at the beginning of the Term commencing on the Rent Commencement Date. The Tenant shall pay the Basic Rent for the first full calendar month of the Initial Term immediately following the Rent Commencement Date (if the Rent Commencement Date occurs on other than the first day of a calendar month) or for the first full calendar month of the Initial Term commencing on the Rent Commencement Date (if the Rent Commencement Date occurs on the first day of a calendar month) upon execution and delivery of this Agreement. The Tenant shall punctually pay the Basic Rent for a period of less than a full calendar month at the beginning of the Term commencing on the Rent Commencement Date on the Rent Commencement Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4 The Basic Rent and the Additional Rent for any period of less than a full calendar month shall be prorated. In the event that any installment of Basic Rent cannot be calculated by the time payment is due, such portion as is then known or calculable shall be then due and payable; and the balance shall be due

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upon the Landlord's giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Tenant of the amount of the balance due.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5 The Additional Rent for the Leased Premises during the Term shall be promptly paid by the Tenant in the respective amounts and at the respective times set forth in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.6 That portion of any amount of Rent or other amount due under this Agreement which is not paid on the day it is first due (or by the fifth day after the day it is first due in the case of the first payment in any period of twelve consecutive calendar months that is not paid on the day it is first due) shall incur a late charge equal to the sum of: (i) [\*\*\*] ([\*\*\*]%) percent of that portion of any amount of Rent or other amount due under this Agreement which is not paid on the day it is first due (or by the fifth day after the day it is first due in the case of the first payment in any period of twelve consecutive calendar months that is not paid on the day it is first due) and (ii) interest on that portion of any amount of Rent or other amount due under this Agreement which is not paid on the day it is first due (or by the fifth day after the day it is first due in the case of the first payment in any period of twelve consecutive calendar months that is not paid on the day it is first due) at the Base Rate(s) in effect from time to time plus [\*\*\*] additional percentage points from the day such portion is first due through the day of receipt thereof by the Landlord. Any such late charge due from the Tenant shall be due within thirty (30) days following delivery to Tenant of the Landlord's invoice therefor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.7 Any amount of Rent or other amount which is due upon execution and delivery of this Agreement shall be paid by the Tenant to the Landlord through the Boston Properties on-line Tenant Portal for which an invite will be sent to Tenant from the VersaPay ARC platform from the email address [\*\*\*] (please contact Landlord at [\*\*\*] with any inquiries respecting VersaPay); or either (i) electronic funds (ACH) transfer to Bank of America (Dallas, Texas), [\*\*\*], (ii) overnight courier to Bank of America Wholesale Lockbox, Boston Properties Limited Partnership [\*\*\*], or (iii) mail to Boston Properties Limited Partnership, [\*\*\*]. By notice to the Tenant from time to time, the Landlord may change the foregoing payment instructions with regard to amounts not previously paid.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.8 If any sum payable by the Tenant under this Agreement is paid by check which is returned due to insufficient funds, stop payment order, or otherwise, then: (a) such event shall be treated as a failure to pay such sum when due; and (b) in addition to all other rights and remedies of the Landlord hereunder, the Landlord shall be entitled (i) to impose a returned check charge of [\*\*\*] Dollars ($[\*\*\*]) to cover the Landlord's administrative expenses and overhead for processing, and (ii) after the second occurrence of a returned check in any twelve (12) month period, or after a third occurrence over the Term, to require that all future payments be remitted by ACH or wire transfer, money order, or cashier's or certified check.

4 <u>Term</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.1 The Initial Term shall commence on the Commencement Date and shall continue for twelve (12) years and two (2) full Calendar months, unless sooner terminated in accordance with section 24 or subsection 44.4 of this Agreement. The Term shall commence on the Commencement Date and shall continue until the later of the conclusion of the Initial Term or the conclusion of any Renewal Term, unless sooner terminated in accordance with section 24 or subsection 44.4 of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2.1 Unless the condition contemplated by subsection 4.3 of this Agreement occurs, the Commencement Date shall be the Substantial Completion Date, adjusted to an earlier date to compensate the Landlord for the cumulative number of days of Tenant Delay.

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2.2 The target Commencement Date is January 1, 2026 (the "**Target Date**"), and Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Substantial Completion Date to occur by no later than July 1, 2026 (the "**Latest Target Completion Date**").

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&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2.3 For purposes of this Agreement, "**Landlord Delay**" shall mean delays solely caused by factors within the Landlord's reasonable control, specifically excluding any delays outside the Landlord's reasonable control, including, without limitation, delays caused by Force Majeure events or Tenant Delay.

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2.4 If, due solely as a result of Landlord Delay, the Substantial Completion Date does not occur by the Latest Target Completion Date, then Tenant shall automatically be entitled to a per diem rent credit (the "**Delay Rent Credit**") equal to the number of days in the period commencing on the Latest Target Completion Date and ending on the date upon which Landlord causes the Substantial Completion Date to actually occur (which Delay Rent Credit may be applied by Tenant against the next installments of Basic Rent payable under this Lease and, at Tenant's option, before or after the expiration of any other offsets, abatements or credits in Tenant's favor). To the extent Landlord relies on a Force Majeure event to delay performance of its obligation to deliver the Leased Premises, Landlord shall give Tenant notice within 10 days of the commencement of the Force Majeure event, explaining the nature or cause of the delay and stating the period of time the delay is expected to continue. The Tenant's right to receive the Delay Rent Credit under this Section 4.2.4 is in addition to, and not in limitation of, the Tenant's right to terminate this Lease as set forth below in Section 4.2.5.

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2.5 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if, due solely to Landlord Delay, Substantial Completion has not occurred by the date (the "**Landlord Delay Termination Date**") that is twenty four (24) months after the Target Date, Tenant shall have the right, at its sole option, to terminate this Lease upon written notice to Landlord given at any time prior to Substantial Completion. Upon such termination, neither party shall have any further rights or obligations under this Lease except for: (a) those obligations that expressly survive termination, (b) any prepaid rent or security deposit shall be promptly returned by Landlord to Tenant, and (c) Tenant and Landlord shall each be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the actual, documented third-party reasonable costs incurred in preparing the Leased Premises as of the date Tenant elects to terminate the Lease, including but not limited to costs of construction, materials, labor, and all fees of both parties' architects, attorneys, and contractors. Any such costs paid by either party in excess of its share shall be promptly reimbursed by the other party within thirty (30) days of written demand and reasonable supporting documentation.

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.2.6 In addition to the foregoing right for Tenant to terminate under Section 4.2.5, notwithstanding the cause of delay (whether as a result of Force Majure, Tenant Delay, Landlord Delay, or otherwise), if Substantial Completion has not occurred by the date (the "**Latest Outside Termination Date**") that is thirty six (36) months after the Target Date, either Landlord or Tenant shall have the right to terminate this Lease upon written notice to the other party given at any time prior to Substantial Completion. Upon such termination, neither party shall have any further rights or obligations under this Lease except for: (a) those obligations that expressly survive termination, (b) any prepaid rent or security deposit shall be promptly returned by Landlord to Tenant, and (c) Tenant and Landlord shall each be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the actual, documented third-party reasonable costs incurred in preparing the Leased Premises as of the date of such termination, including but not limited to costs of construction, materials, labor, and all fees of both parties' architects, attorneys, and contractors. Any such costs paid by either party in excess of its share shall be promptly reimbursed by the other party within thirty (30) days of written demand and reasonable supporting documentation. For the avoidance of doubt, the cost allocation 50% split and reimbursement provisions set forth in Section 4.2.5(c) and the final sentence of Section 4.2.5 shall apply equally to any termination under this Section 4.2.6.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.3 In the event the Tenant takes possession of, or occupies, the Leased Premises for the conduct of business earlier than the Substantial Completion Date, the Commencement Date shall be the first date of such earlier taking of possession or occupancy, as adjusted to an earlier date to compensate the Landlord

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for the cumulative number of days of Tenant Delay, if any. The Tenant or its agents or contractors entering the Leased Premises in accordance with this Agreement to install tenant finishes, improvements, fixtures and furniture or otherwise prepare the Leased Premises shall not constitute taking possession or occupancy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.4 Once it is ascertained in accordance with subsections 4.2 and 4.3 of this Agreement, the Landlord shall give prompt notice of the Commencement Date to the Tenant; and if the Tenant does not object thereto by notice given (which may be by e-mail) to the Landlord within ten (10) business days of the Landlord's notice, the date set forth in the Landlord's notice shall thereafter be conclusively presumed to be the Commencement Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.5 The Rent Commencement Date shall be that date which is the day immediately following the expiration of the "Rent Concession Period", as hereinafter defined. The period from and including the Commencement Date through the day preceding the Rent Commencement Date (the "**Rent Concession Period**") shall be two (2) months.

5 <u>Preparation of the Leased Premises</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1 The Tenant shall accept the Leased Premises on the Commencement Date in its then "AS IS" condition, provided same is vacant, broom clean, free of all tenancies and occupancies (other than the Tenant's rights hereunder) and in compliance with all applicable laws and free and clear of all Hazardous Materials, and with Landlord's performance of Tenant Buildout substantially completed and shall be with all Building Systems in proper working order and the Leased Premises and Building in material compliance with all applicable laws. Landlord shall cause all warranties of the general contractor and other contractors and suppliers performing the work for Tenant's Buildout to extend to Tenant and to be for not less than one year after the Commencement Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2 Subject to reimbursement from the Landlord's Contribution as defined in Section 5.9, Landlord shall obtain, at Tenant's expense, the Tenant Plan. The Tenant Plan shall be prepared consistently with the Building plans and specifications and the Landlord's tenant fitout and alteration guidelines in effect and in accordance with the Space Plan prepared by Ware Malcomb dated December 6, 2024, attached hereto as **<u>Exhibit H</u>**. The Tenant shall select the colors of the paint to be applied and the flooring to be installed as part of the Tenant's Buildout from the Landlord's samples within fifteen (15) business days of the execution of the Lease (provided that the Tenant shall have been provided the paint color options at least a reasonable amount of time prior to the execution of this Agreement). Notwithstanding anything contained in this subsection 5.2 to the contrary, the Landlord's review and approval of the Tenant Plan and consent to perform work described therein, shall be for the sole purpose set forth above and shall not imply the Landlord's review of the same, or obligate the Landlord to review the same, for quality, design sufficiency, completeness, compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, regulations and building codes or any requirements of insurers of the Building and the other requirements of this Agreement with respect to the Tenant's insurance obligations (herein called "**Insurance Requirements**") nor deemed a waiver of the Tenant's obligations under this Agreement with respect to applicable governmental laws, rules, regulations and building codes and Insurance Requirements first enacted after the Commencement Date. Accordingly, notwithstanding that any Tenant Plan is reviewed by the Landlord or its space planner, architect, engineers and consultants, and notwithstanding any advice or assistance which may be rendered to the Tenant by the Landlord or the Landlord's space planner, architect, engineers, and consultants, the Landlord shall have no liability whatsoever in connection therewith and shall not be responsible for any omissions or errors contained in the Tenant Plan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3 Within fifteen (15) business days after the receipt by the Landlord of the final Tenant Plan, the Landlord shall solicit bids using an "open book" bidding process for the construction of the work called for by the Tenant Plan from at least three general contractors. The Landlord and the Tenant shall promptly

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review the bids after receipt. Following bid review and qualification for the Tenant's Buildout, the Landlord and the Tenant shall promptly select in a writing the best qualified and quantified general contractor; but if the Landlord and the Tenant are unable to agree upon the selection of the best qualified and quantified general contractor by the end of the bid review and qualification period for the Tenant's Buildout, the selection of the best qualified and quantified general contractor to be awarded the contract for the Tenant's Buildout shall be made by the Landlord acting in good faith in its sole, reasonable discretion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.4 The Landlord shall give notice to the Tenant of the Landlord's price to the Tenant to perform the Tenant's Buildout utilizing the general contractor selected in accordance with subsection 5.3 of this Agreement. The Landlord's price shall include [\*\*\*] percent of the Landlord's general contractor's aggregate price (which shall include additional costs of any change orders) for the Tenant's Buildout as the Landlord's combined construction supervision and design review supervision fee. In accordance with Section 5.9, the Landlord shall pay the cost of the design and construction of the Tenant's Buildout up to the maximum amount of $5,277,100.00 (the "**Landlord's Contribution**"). In addition, Tenant may at its option, exercisable at the time Landlord awards the Tenant's Buildout to the contractor in accordance with Section 5.3, request up to $2,638,550.00, as additional Landlord's Contribution to be applied in accordance with Section 5.10 (the "**Supplemental Contribution**"), provided however, that Tenant shall be required to pay back any and all Supplemental Contribution paid by Landlord for the Tenant's Buildout as Additional Rent bearing an interest rate of eight percent (8%). Tenant's repayment of the Supplemental Contribution shall be billed as Additional Rent on a monthly basis amortized over the Initial Term until such time as the Supplemental Contribution is repaid with interest. The Tenant shall pay the cost of the design and construction of the Tenant's Buildout in excess of the Landlord's Contribution and the Supplemental Contribution, if exercised by Tenant, and of any alterations, improvements or other modifications to the Leased Premises in addition to the Tenant's Buildout made at the request of the Tenant. The Tenant shall pay such price to the Landlord in proportion to the progress of such work, as and when billed by the Landlord at intervals and the Tenant shall reimburse the Landlord for the Landlord's actual out-of-pocket third party costs within thirty (30) days following delivery to Tenant of the Landlord's invoice therefor (which invoice shall include reasonable supporting documentation for the charges set forth therein), corresponding to the invoicing by the Landlord's general contractor, with payment of any remaining final balance due from the Tenant upon substantial completion of such work. At least thirty (30) days prior to the date that Landlord reasonably anticipates that Tenant Buildout will be Substantially Complete, Landlord shall notify Tenant thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.5 Landlord shall obtain and make arrangements for all necessary construction permits for the alterations, improvement and other modifications set forth in the Tenant Plan to be performed by the Landlord. The Landlord shall cause its selected general contractor to construct the Tenant's Buildout in a good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the Tenant Plan and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances, including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act ("**ADA**"). The construction of any changes to the Tenant Plan made by the Tenant shall be an additional expense to the Tenant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.6 The Tenant shall timely comply on a continuing basis with each of its obligations under sections 12 and 14 of this Agreement in advance of, and while, any of its employees, contractors or other agents is present in the Building or on the Property performing the work called for by the Tenant Plan or other preparation of the Leased Premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.7 The Tenant, using its own contractors, desires to install telecommunications, security systems, IT, telephone, and data wiring and cabling and furniture, fixtures and equipment in the Leased Premises prior to the Substantial Completion Date. The Landlord shall give to the Tenant at least thirty (30) days' advance notice of the Landlord's projected date of such Substantial Completion and upon receipt of such notice the Tenant and its and its contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers and respective teams shall

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be granted access to the Leased Premises for the purpose of (i) taking measurements and conducting due diligence, inspections and other customary pre-construction activities and to (ii) perform such installations. The Tenant and its contractors may have access to the Leased Premises prior to the Substantial Completion Date to perform such installations provided that (i) the Tenant complies with its obligations under section 12 and 14 of this Agreement, and (ii) the Tenant hereby acknowledges that such access and installation may cause Tenant Delay. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any telecommunications and data wiring and cabling in the Leased Premises existing prior to Tenant's entry shall be removed by Landlord, at Landlord's sole cost and expense.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.8 Landlord shall renovate the third floor restrooms of the Building with finishes consistent with the recently renovated restrooms on the first and second floor of the Building. In addition, Landlord shall open the 210 Café as a full-service café amenity for the Tenant's employees, invitees, permitted users, and/or Guests. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to complete the renovation of the third floor restrooms and the opening of the 210 Café prior to the Commencement Date. Except as set forth below, the 210 Café shall be open at minimum during the following daily hours: 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m and Landlord shall make available to Tenant's employees after-hours "*grab and go*" access to the 210 Café on an honor system for payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord, in Landlord's sole, but reasonable discretion, shall have the right to modify operating hours, suspend operations at the 210 Café, including such "grab and go" service or to otherwise close the 210 Café, provided however, there is a café on the Carnegie Center campus otherwise open.

If, due solely as a result of Landlord Delay, the 210 Café is not completed and operational by July 1, 2026, Tenant shall be entitled to a daily rent abatement equal to [\*\*\*] percent ([\*\*\*]%) of the daily rent for the Leased Premises otherwise due under this Agreement for each day after July 1, 2026, until the 210 Café is completed and operational. In the event that the 210 Café is not operational by July 1, 2026 due solely to Landlord Delay, Tenant's sole remedy in connection with such 210 Café delay shall be a daily rent abatement as described in the foregoing sentence, continuing until the 210 Café is completed and operational.

In addition to a café in the Carnegie Center campus, Landlord shall maintain, operate, and make available to the Tenant, Tenant's guests, employees, invitees, or licensees at no additional charge or cost, the following amenities: a conference center (with Wi-Fi, teleconference and video conference capabilities, on a reservation basis) and a fitness center. Tenant's use of the conference room and fitness center shall be subject to the Building-wide uniform Rules and Regulations of the Landlord now or hereafter imposed, as to the manner of usage, and at no additional charge or cost to Tenant or its guests, employees, invitees, or licensees. Except for a café, fitness center and conference center, Landlord reserves the right to modify, suspend or alter the other amenities in the Carnegie Center Campus.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.9 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary that may be set forth in section 5 of this Agreement, the Landlord shall credit against any amount otherwise due to the Landlord from the Tenant for the Landlord's price to design and construct the Tenant's Buildout, which shall include the amount due to the Landlord pursuant to section 5 of this Agreement, an amount equal to the lesser of: (i) $[\*\*\*], or (ii) such amount as is otherwise due from the Tenant therefor, which amount is the "**Landlord's Contribution**". If the total amount of the Landlord's price to design and construct the Tenant's Buildout is less than or equal to the Landlord's Contribution, the Landlord shall pay one hundred percent of each of the Landlord's general contractor's and architect's invoices for the design and construction of the Tenant's Buildout. If the total amount of the Landlord's price to design and construct the Tenant's Buildout is more than the Landlord's Contribution, the Landlord shall promptly deliver a complete copy of each invoice of the Landlord's general contractor and architect to the Tenant and the Landlord shall credit and fund payment of that amount of each such invoice which bears the same ratio to the total amount of the respective invoice as the Landlord's Contribution payable to the Landlord's general contractor and architect bears to the total

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amount of the Landlord's price to design and construct the Tenant's Buildout; and at the same time, the Tenant shall fund payment of the balance of the respective invoice by paying such balance to the Landlord within thirty (30) days after the delivery of the copy of the respective invoice to the Tenant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.10 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary that may be set forth in section 5 of this Agreement, the Landlord shall credit against any amount otherwise due to the Landlord from the Tenant for the Landlord's price to construct the Tenant's Buildout as contemplated by subsection 5.3 of this Agreement, an amount equal to the lesser of: (i) $[\*\*\*], or (ii) such amount as is otherwise due from the Tenant therefor, which amount, net of the Landlord's fee contemplated by section 5 of this Agreement, is the "Supplemental Contribution". If the total amount of the Landlord's price to construct the Tenant's Buildout is less than or equal to the Supplemental Contribution, the Landlord shall pay one hundred percent of each of the Landlord's general contractor's invoices for the construction of the Tenant's Buildout. If the total amount of the Landlord's price to construct the Tenant's Buildout is more than the Supplemental Contribution, the Landlord shall promptly deliver a complete copy of each invoice of the Landlord's general contractor to the Tenant and the Landlord shall credit and fund payment of that amount of each such invoice which bears the same ratio to the total amount of the respective invoice as the Supplemental Contribution payable to the Landlord's general contractor bears to the total amount of the Landlord's price to construct the Tenant's Buildout; and at the same time, the Tenant shall fund payment of the balance of the respective invoice by paying such balance to the Landlord within thirty (30) days after the delivery of the copy of the respective invoice to the Tenant. The obligation of the Landlord to pay any amounts hereunder shall expire one (1) year from the Substantial Completion Date, subject to Tenant's right to credit the unused amount against the Tenant's next due monthly installment of Basic Rent as provided for herein. Tenant shall be required to pay back any and all Supplemental Contribution paid by Landlord for the Tenant's Buildout as Additional Rent bearing an interest rate of eight percent (8%). Tenant's repayment of the Supplemental Contribution shall be billed as Additional Rent on a monthly basis until such time as the Supplemental Contribution is repaid with interest.

6 <u>Options</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.1 If, prior to the date of exercise thereof (a)(i) no Event of Default shall have occurred or (ii) if an Event of Default shall have occurred, the Tenant shall have previously cured it in full or the Landlord shall have waived it and (b) there shall not then be a History of Recurring Events of Default (based only on the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period), the Tenant shall have two (2) options, exercisable exclusively at the time and in the manner set forth below in subsection 6.2 of this Agreement, to extend the Term for one additional period of five (5) years' duration per each option. The periods to which these options relate shall respectively commence upon the end of the respective Expiring Term. Each option shall be defined as an "**Option to Renew**."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.2 In the event the Tenant is interested in exercising the next available Option to Renew, the Tenant shall give timely notice of the Tenant's interest to the Landlord no earlier than 18, and no later than 15, months prior to the end of the Expiring Term. Within four weeks of the giving of such notice, the Landlord shall give notice to the Tenant of the Landlord's quotation of the Market Rental Rate for the Leased Premises during the Renewal Term. In the event the Tenant desires to exercise the next available Option to Renew, the Tenant shall do so exclusively by giving timely notice thereof to the Landlord no later than 15, months prior to the end of the Expiring Term, and indicating in that notice whether or not the Landlord's quotation of the Market Rental Rate for the Leased Premises during the applicable Renewal Term, as set forth in the Landlord's notice, is acceptable. Regardless of the final determination of Market Rental Rate in accordance with Lease, Tenant's election to proceed with the Renewal Term shall be made no later than 15 months prior to the end of the Expiring Term. In the event the Tenant fails timely to notify the Landlord of its interest in exercising the next available Option to Renew or timely to exercise the next available Option to Renew, the Option to Renew shall thereupon expire.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.3 The Basic Rent for the Leased Premises during the applicable Renewal Term shall be the Landlord's quotation of the Market Rental Rate for the Leased Premises during the applicable Renewal Term, as set forth in the Landlord's notice to the Tenant, unless the Tenant, in the Tenant's notice contemplated by the third sentence of subsection 6.2 of this Agreement affirmatively indicates that the Landlord's quotation of the Market Rental Rate set forth in the Landlord's notice is not acceptable, the Basic Rent for the Leased Premises during the Renewal Term shall the Market Rental Rate as determined in accordance with the procedure described in subsection 33.1 of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.4 The Option to Renew may not be exercised by any person other than the original Tenant, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., or an assignee of the Tenant to which the Tenant has assigned this Agreement in accordance with the terms of subsection 17.6 of this Agreement, or successor by merger or other acquisition. In the event the Tenant assigns this Agreement or sublets, or licenses the use or occupancy of, the Leased Premises or any portions thereof other than in accordance with subsection 17**.**6 of this Agreement, or attempts to do so:

&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;6.4.1 any Option to Renew which the Tenant has theretofore properly exercised with respect to a Renewal Term that has not yet actually commenced shall be rescinded, if the Landlord so elects by notice to the Tenant, to the same extent as if it had not been exercised at all; and

&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;6.4.2 any Option to Renew or any other type of option or optional right exercisable by the Tenant not theretofore timely and otherwise properly exercised by the Tenant shall thereupon expire.

7 <u>Use and Occupancy</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.1 The Tenant shall use the Leased Premises during the Term exclusively as general, administrative and executive offices and for uses ancillary to Tenant's business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.2 In connection with the Tenant's use and occupancy of the Leased Premises and use of the Common Facilities, the Tenant shall observe, and the Tenant shall cause the Tenant's employees, other agents and Guests to observe, each of the following:

&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;7.2.1 the Tenant shall not do, or permit or suffer the doing of, anything which might materially increase the risk of, or damage from, fire, explosion or other casualty;

&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;7.2.2 the Tenant shall not do, or permit or suffer the doing of, anything which would have the effect of (a) increasing any premium for any liability, property, casualty or excess coverage insurance policy otherwise payable by the Landlord or any tenant of Other Leased Premises or (b) making any such types or amounts of insurance coverage unavailable or less available to the Landlord or any tenant of Other Leased Premises;

&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;7.2.3 to the extent they are not inconsistent with this Agreement, the Tenant and the Tenant's employees, other agents and Guests shall comply with the Building Rules and Regulations attached hereto as **<u>Exhibit D</u>**, and with any changes made therein by the Landlord if, with respect to any such changes, the Landlord shall have given notice of the particular changes to the Tenant and such changes shall not materially adversely affect the conduct of the Tenant's business in the Leased Premises or access and use of parking and Common Facilities to the extent granted herein;

&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;7.2.4 the Tenant and the Tenant's employees, other agents and Guests shall not create, permit or continue any Nuisance in or around the Carnegie Center Complex, the Leased Premises, the Other Leased Premises, the Building, the Common Facilities and the Property;

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&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;7.2.5 the Tenant and the Tenant's employees, other agents and Guests shall not permit the Leased Premises to be regularly occupied by more than one individual per two hundred forty (240) square feet of gross rentable floor space of the Leased Premises;

&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;7.2.6 the Tenant and the Tenant's employees, other agents and Guests shall comply with all Federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders as they pertain to the Tenant's use and occupancy of the Leased Premises, to the conduct of the Tenant's business and to the use of the Common Facilities, except that this subsection shall not require the Tenant to make any structural or other changes that may be required thereby that are generally applicable to the Building or Common Facilities as a whole, or to changes required based on laws in effect prior to the Commencement Date;

&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;7.2.7 the Tenant and the Tenant's employees, other agents and Guests shall comply with the requirements of the Board of Fire Underwriters (or successor organization) and of any insurance carriers providing liability, property, casualty or excess insurance coverage regarding the Property, the Building, the Common Facilities or any portions thereof, any other improvements on the Property and the Carnegie Center Complex, except that this subsection shall not require the Tenant to make any structural or other changes that may be required thereby that are generally applicable to the Building as a whole, or to changes required based on requirements in effect prior to the Commencement Date;

&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;7.2.8 the Tenant and the Tenant's employees, other agents and Guests shall not bring or discharge any substance (solid liquid or gaseous), or conduct any activity, in or on the Carnegie Center Complex, the Property, the Building, the Common Facilities or the Leased Premises that shall have been identified by any Federal, state or local statute (including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Spill Compensation and Control Act (58 N.J.S.A. 23.11 <u>et seq</u>.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (13 N.J.S.A. 1 K-6 <u>et seq</u>.), as they may be amended), ordinance, rule, regulation or order as toxic or hazardous to health or to the environment other than typical materials found in an office;

&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;7.2.9 the Tenant and the Tenant's employees, other agents and Guests shall not draw electricity in the Leased Premises in excess of the rated capacity of the electrical conductors and safety devices including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, circuit breakers and fuses, by which electricity is distributed to and throughout the Leased Premises and, without the prior written consent of the Landlord in each instance, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and shall not connect any fixtures, appliances or equipment to the electrical distribution system serving the Building and the Leased Premises other than typical professional office equipment such as computers, computer servers, typewriters, copiers, telephone systems, coffee machines and table top microwave ovens, none of which, considered individually and in the aggregate, overall and per fused or circuit breaker protected circuit, shall exceed the above limits. Landlord hereby representing and warranting that such electric capacity shall be available to Tenant and the Leased Premises throughout the Term of this Lease.

&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;7.2.10 on a timely basis the Tenant shall pay directly and promptly to the respective taxing authorities any taxes (other than Taxes) charged, assessed or levied exclusively on the Leased Premises or arising exclusively from the Tenant's use and occupancy of the Leased Premises; and

&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;7.2.11 the Tenant shall not initiate any appeal or contest of any assessment or collection of Taxes for any period without, in each instance, the prior written consent of the Landlord which, without being deemed unreasonable, the Landlord may withhold if the Building was not [\*\*\*] percent occupied by paying tenants throughout that period or if the Tenant is not joined by tenants of Other Leased Premises that leased throughout that period, and that are then leasing, at least [\*\*\*] percent of all Other Leased Premises, determined by their gross rentable floor space. Landlord represents and warrants there are no abatements or discounts in place that would result in a lesser amount of taxes of the Base Year.

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8 <u>Utilities, Services, Maintenance and Repairs</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.1 The Landlord shall provide or arrange for the provision of:

&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;8.1.1 such maintenance and repair of the Building (except the Leased Premises and the Landlord shall enforce the maintenance and repair of Other Leased Premises if such space is leased by Landlord); the Common Facilities; and the building standard heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, any plumbing systems and the electrical systems in the Building, the Common Facilities, the Leased Premises and Other Leased Premises as is customarily provided for first class office buildings in the immediate area; Landlord shall be obligated to repair latent defects in the Building and/or Building systems, at Landlord's sole cost and expense. Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to perform any repairs promptly, diligently and to mitigate material interference with Tenant's business.

&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;8.1.2 such janitorial services for the Building, the Leased Premises and Other Leased Premises as are set forth in **<u>Exhibit F</u>** attached hereto and such garbage removal from the Building and the Common Facilities as is customarily provided for first class office buildings in the immediate area;

&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;8.1.3 water to the Building and, if the appropriate plumbing has been installed therein, the Leased Premises and Other Leased Premises;

&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;8.1.4 sewage disposal for the Building;

&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;8.1.5 passenger and freight elevator service for the Building;

&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;8.1.6 snow and ice clearance from, and sweeping of, Parking Facilities and driveways which are part of the Property or the Common Facilities;

&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;8.1.7 the maintenance of landscaping which is part of the Property or the Common Facilities;

&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;8.1.8 a perimeter card reader system which permits entry to the Building on a twenty-four hour, seven day a week, 365/366 days per year throughout the Term; and

&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;8.1.9 a roving security guard for the Carnegie Center Complex on a twenty-four hour, seven day a week basis, 365/366 days per year throughout the Term.

&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;8.1.10 access to the Leased Premises 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year throughout the Term.

&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;8.1.11 The Tenant shall be entitled to use, in common with other tenants of the Building, parking spaces of the approximately 515 common surface and covered parking facilities in close proximity to the Building on a general, unassigned, non-reserved basis. at no cost to Tenant and provided that all such spaces shall be available to Tenant throughout the Term of the Lease.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2 The Landlord shall provide or arrange for the provision of:

&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;8.2.1 such maintenance and repair of the Leased Premises as is customarily provided for leased premises in first class office buildings in the immediate area, except for refinishing walls and wall treatments, base, ceilings, floor treatments and doors in general from time to time or for gouges, spots, marks, damage or defacement caused by anyone other than the Landlord, its employees and other agents,

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and except for the Tenant's furniture, furnishings, equipment including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any supplemental air conditioning equipment installed by or at the request of the Tenant at any time, and other property;

&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;8.2.2 such maintenance and repair of the Other Leased Premises as is customarily provided for leased premises in first class office buildings in the immediate area, except for refinishing walls and wall treatments, base, ceilings, floor treatments and doors in general from time to time or for gouges, spots, marks, damage or defacement caused by anyone other than the Landlord, its employees and other agents, and except for the respective tenants' furniture, furnishings, equipment and other property;

&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;8.2.3 the electricity required for the operation of the Building, the Property and the Common Facilities during Regular Business Hours and, on a reduced service basis, during other than Regular Business Hours, and, at all times, the electricity required for the Leased Premises and Other Leased Premises;

&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;8.2.4 such building standard heat, ventilation and air conditioning for the Building, the Leased Premises and Other Leased Premises as is customarily provided for first class office buildings in the immediate area for the comfortable use of the Building during Regular Business Hours; and

&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;8.2.5 heated water to the Building (except the Leased Premises and Other Leased Premises, unless the appropriate plumbing, fixtures and hot water heating units have been installed therein); and

&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;8.2.6 during other than Regular Business Hours, upon request either (i) using a dial-up procedure provided by the Landlord, or (ii) faxed by the Tenant to the Landlord or submitted to the Landlord using the Landlord's Internet based service request system, in either case, by (a) 3:00 p.m. on the business day in question, or (b) in the case of any weekend day, Legal Holiday or the morning hours of a business day immediately following a weekend or Legal Holiday, the Tenant shall submit its request by 3:00 p.m. on the business day immediately prior to such day(s) in question, the Landlord shall provide heat, ventilation and air conditioning on a full service basis on such day(s) in question at a cost to the Tenant of $[\*\*\*] per hour or partial hour of use per floor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.3 Except as specifically set forth in subsections 8.1 and 8.2.1 of this Agreement, the Tenant shall maintain and repair the Leased Premises and any equipment above building standard installed by, or at the request of, the Tenant and keep the Leased Premises and the foregoing (other than structural portion or those building systems that are not servicing exclusively the Leased Premises) in as good condition and repair, reasonable wear and use and damage by casualty excepted, as the Leased Premises are upon the respective completion of any improvements contemplated by sections 5 or 12 of this Agreement. Except as set forth in Section 10 with respect to Tenant's share of Capital Expenditure costs, Tenant shall have no obligation to maintain or repair the structural portions of the Building or the Building systems whether in or outside the Building.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.4 Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, if the Landlord or any Affiliate of the Landlord has elected to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("**REIT**"), any service required or permitted to be performed by the Landlord pursuant to this Agreement, the charge or cost of which may be treated as impermissible tenant service income under the laws governing a REIT, may be performed by a taxable REIT subsidiary that is affiliated with either the Landlord or the Landlord's property manager, an independent contractor of the Landlord or the Landlord's property manager (the "Service Provider"). If the Tenant is subject to a charge under this Agreement for any such service, then, at the Landlord's direction, the Tenant shall pay such charge either to the Landlord for further payment to the Service Provider or directly to the Service Provider, and, in either case, (i) the Landlord shall credit such payment against Additional Rent due from the Tenant under this Agreement for such service, and (ii) such

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payment to the Service Provider shall not relieve the Landlord from any obligation under this Agreement concerning the provisions of such service.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.5 Notwithstanding any term, condition or provision of this Agreement to the contrary (including, without limitation, any term, condition or provision of Sections 13.2 and 28.1 of this Agreement), if (i) (a) (1) electricity, (2) water, (3) between May 15th and September 30th of each year during the Term, Building Standard air conditioning during Regular Business Hours, (4) between October 1st and May 14th, heat as needed to the Building or to the Leased Premises, or any material portion of either is interrupted, or (5) if any other utility or service required to be provided or performed by the Landlord pursuant to the terms, conditions and provisions of Section 8 of this Agreement is interrupted, or (6) if, due solely as a result of Landlord Delay, Tenant shall be unable to use the Leased Premises or the applicable portion thereof (including due to lack of access) for the business purpose permitted hereunder), in each case for a period of more than five (5) consecutive Business Days or for more than ten (10) Business Days (in any thirty (30) Business Day period) and (b) if, and to the extent, as a result of such interruption, any portion of the Leased Premises becomes untenantable, Rent shall abate, to the extent and proportion that the Tenant is prevented by such stoppage or interruption of services to the Leased Premises or any such material portion thereof, from the day after the conclusion of such five (5) consecutive Business Day period or such ten (10) Business Day in such thirty (30) Business Day period, until such stoppage or interruption is cured (whether by resolution of the underlying causes of the interruption or by reasonable temporary measures, including, by way of example, the use of generators) that the Tenant may again utilize the Leased Premises or the material portion thereof it was prevented thereby from using as a result of such interruption.

9 <u>Allocation of the Expense of Utilities, Services, Maintenance, Repairs and Taxes</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.1 All Tenant Electric Charges shall be borne by the Tenant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.2 Between the Commencement Date and the end of the No Pass Through Period, the Tenant's Share of all Operational Expenses and Taxes incurred during such period shall be borne by the Landlord.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.3 Between the day after the end of the No Pass Through Period and the end of the Term, the Tenant's Share of Operational Expenses and Taxes incurred during each annual or shorter period ending on (a) December 31 of each year and (b) the end of the Term shall be borne as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.3.1 the Tenant's Share of: Operational Expenses and Taxes incurred during each such period of twelve (12) months (or shorter period), up to the amounts of Base Year Operational Expenses and Base Year Taxes, respectively (or proportional amount thereof for periods shorter than twelve (12) months), shall be borne by the Landlord; and

&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;9.3.2 the Tenant's Share of: the amounts by which Operational Expenses and Taxes incurred during each such period of twelve (12) months (or shorter period) exceed Base Year Operational Expenses and Base Year Taxes, respectively (or proportional amount thereof for periods shorter than twelve (12) months) shall be allocated to, and borne by, the Tenant as more specifically set forth in section 10 of this Agreement.

10 <u>Computation and Payment of Allocated Expenses of Utilities, Services, Maintenance, Repairs, Taxes and Capital Expenditures</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1 The Tenant shall promptly pay the following additional amounts to the Landlord at the respective times set forth below:

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&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;10.1.1 commencing with the first day after the end of the No Pass Through Period, and on the first day of each month thereafter during the Term, one-twelfth (1/12) of the Tenant's Share of the amount by which Taxes for the then current calendar year exceeds Base Year Taxes, computed in accordance with subsection 10.5 of this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1.2 within thirty (30) days of the Landlord's giving notice to the Tenant after the close of each calendar year closing during the Term, commencing with the first calendar year closing after the close of the No Pass Through Period, and after the end of the Term, the Tenant's Share of the difference between the Landlord's previously projected amount of Taxes for such period and the actual amount of Taxes for such period, in either case in excess of Base Year Taxes, computed in accordance with subsection 10.6 of this Agreement (unless such difference is a negative amount, in which case the Landlord shall credit such difference against any amounts next due from the Tenant under subsections 10.1.1 and 10.5 of this Agreement, or if the Lease has expired or earlier terminated, refund to Tenant);

&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;10.1.3 commencing with the first day after the end of the No Pass Through Period, and on the first day of each month thereafter during the Term, one-twelfth (1/12) of the Tenant's Share of the amount by which Operational Expenses for the then current calendar year exceed Base Year Operational Expenses, computed in accordance with subsection 10.7 of this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1.4 within thirty (30) days of the Landlord's giving notice to the Tenant after the close of each calendar year closing during the Term, commencing with the first calendar year closing after the close of the No Pass Through Period (and not with respect to any earlier period), and after the end of the Term, the Tenant's Share of the difference between the Landlord's previously projected amount of Operational Expenses for such period and the actual amount of Operational Expenses for such period, in either case in excess of Base Year Operational Expenses, computed in accordance with subsection 10.8 of this Agreement (unless such difference is a negative amount, in which case the Landlord shall credit such difference against any amounts next due from the Tenant under subsections 10.1.3 and 10.7 of this Agreement);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1.5 commencing with the first day of the first month after the Landlord gives any notice contemplated by subsection 10.9 of this Agreement to the Tenant and continuing on the first day of each month thereafter until the earlier of (a) the end of the Term or (b) the last month of the useful life set forth in the respective notice, one-twelfth (1/12) of the Tenant's Share of any Annual Amortized Capital Expenditure, computed in accordance with subsection 10.9 of this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.1.6 on the first day of each month during the Term, the monthly Tenant Electric Charges, computed in accordance with subsection 10.10 of this Agreement; and

&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;10.1.7 within fifteen (15) days after being billed therefor by the Landlord, the amount of any expense which would otherwise fall within the definition of Operational Expenses, but which is specifically paid or incurred by the Landlord for operation and maintenance of the Building, the Common Facilities or the Property outside Regular Business Hours at the specific request of the Tenant or the amount of any expenditure incurred for maintenance or repair of damage to the Building, the Common Facilities, the Property, the Leased Premises or the Other Leased Premises caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by the active or passive negligence or intentional act of the Tenant or any of its employees, other agents or guests.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.2 "**Operational Expenses**" means all expenses paid or incurred by the Landlord in connection with the Property, the Building, the Common Facilities and any other improvements on the Property, provided such improvement does not serve only the Landlord or a specific Other Tenant individually, and their operation and maintenance, adjusted in the manner described in the definition of Base Year

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Operational Expenses set forth in **<u>Exhibit E</u>** attached hereto during the Base Year and each subsequent year to assume [\*\*\*] percent occupancy of the Building at any time when the Building is less than [\*\*\*] percent occupied (other than Taxes (which are separately allocated to the Tenant in accordance with subsections 10.1.1 and 10.1.2 of this Agreement), Capital Expenditures (which are separately allocated to the Tenant in accordance with subsection 10.1.5 of this Agreement) and those expenses contemplated by subsections 10.6 and 10.8 of this Agreement)) including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing:

&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;10.2.1 Utilities Expenses;

&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;10.2.2 the reasonable and customary expense of providing the services, maintenance and repairs contemplated by subsections 8.1, 8.2.1 and 8.2.2 of this Agreement, whether furnished by the Landlord's employees or by independent contractors or other agents;

&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;10.2.3 wages, salaries, fees and other compensation and payments and payroll taxes and contributions to any social security, unemployment insurance, welfare, pension or similar fund and payments for other fringe benefits required by law or union agreement (or, if the employees or any of them are not represented by a union, then payments for benefits comparable to those generally required by union agreement in first class office buildings in the immediate area which are unionized) made to or on behalf of any employees of the Landlord performing services rendered in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Building, the Common Facilities and the Property, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, elevator operators, elevator starters, window cleaners, porters, janitors, maids, miscellaneous handymen, watchmen, persons engaged in patrolling and protecting the Building, the Common Facilities and the Property, carpenters, engineers, firemen, mechanics, electricians, plumbers, other tradesmen, other persons engaged in the operation and maintenance of the Building, Common Facilities and Property, Building superintendent and assistants, Building manager, and clerical and administrative personnel, provided all such costs are allocated fairly across the Building, Common Facilities and Property;

&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;10.2.4 the uniforms of all employees and the cleaning, pressing and repair thereof;

&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;10.2.5 premiums and other charges incurred by the Landlord with respect to all insurance relating to the Building, the Common Facilities and the Property and the operation and maintenance thereof, including, without limitation: property and casualty, fire and extended coverage insurance, including windstorm, flood, hail, explosion, other casualty, riot, rioting attending a strike, civil commotion, aircraft, vehicle and smoke insurance; public liability insurance; elevator, boiler and machinery insurance; excess liability coverage insurance; use and occupancy insurance; workers' compensation and health, accident, disability and group life insurance for all employees; and casualty rent insurance;

&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;10.2.6 sales and excise taxes and the like upon any Operational Expenses and Capital Expenditures;

&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;10.2.7 management fees of any independent managing agent for the Property, the Building or the Common Facilities; and if there shall be no independent managing agent, or if the managing agent shall be a person affiliated with the Landlord, the management fees that would customarily be charged for the management of the Property, the Building and the Common Facilities by an independent, first class managing agent in the immediate area, that the management fee shall initially be at the rate of [\*\*\*] percent ([\*\*\*]%), and which percentage shall not exceed [\*\*\*] percent ([\*\*\*]%) during the balance of the Initial Term of this Agreement and provided further there shall be no increase in the percentage until after the Base Year and thereafter no increase of more than [\*\*\*] percent ([\*\*\*]%) in the percentage during the first three Lease Year and no more than [\*\*\*] percent ([\*\*\*]%) thereafter (and in no event shall such increases raise the percentage to more than the aforementioned [\*\*\*]% maximum cap during the Initial Term. After

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the Initial Term, the management fee for any Renewal Terms shall be determined in accordance with the Market Rental Rate process set forth in Section 33.1;

&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;10.2.8 the cost of replacements for tools, supplies and equipment used in the operation, service, maintenance, improvement, inspection, repair and alteration of the Building, the Common Facilities and the Property, provided all such costs are allocated fairly across the Building, Common Facilities and Property;

&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;10.2.9 the cost of repainting or otherwise redecorating any part of the Building or the Common Facilities;

&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;10.2.10 decorations for the lobbies and other Common Facilities in the Building;

&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;10.2.11 the cost of licenses, permits and similar fees and charges related to operation, repair and maintenance of the Building, the Property and the Common Facilities;

&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;10.2.12 an allocable share of service, replacement, repair, maintenance and other charges assessed from time to time by the Carnegie Center Owners Association II to the Building;

&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;10.2.13 all costs of applying and reporting for the Building or any part thereof to seek or maintain certification under the U.S. EPA's Energy Star® rating system, the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system or a similar system or standard; and

&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;10.2.14 any and all other expenditures of the Landlord in connection with the operation, alteration, repair or maintenance of the Property, the Common Facilities or the Building as a first-class office building and facilities in the immediate area which are properly treated as an expense fully deductible as incurred in accordance with generally applied real estate accounting practice.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.3 "**Capital Expenditures**" means the following expenditures incurred or paid by the Landlord in connection with the Property, the Building, the Common Facilities and any other improvements on the Property, which in each case shall be amortized over the full estimate useful life of the capital asset acquired in accordance with the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit I:

&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;10.3.1 all costs and expenses incurred by the Landlord in connection with retro-fitting the entire Building or the Common Facilities, or any portion thereof, to comply with any change in Federal, state or local statute, rule, regulation, order or requirement, which change takes effect after the one year anniversary date of the Commencement Date;

&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;10.3.2 all costs and expenses incurred by the Landlord to replace and improve components of or within the Property, the Building or the Common Facilities or portions thereof for the purpose of cost efficiency for the continued operation of the Property, the Building and the Common Facilities as a first class office complex in the immediate area, which change takes effect after the one year anniversary date of the Commencement Date; and

&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;10.3.3 all costs and expenses incurred by the Landlord in connection with the installation of any energy, labor or other cost saving or life safety device or system on the Property or in the Building or the Common Facilities, which change takes effect after the one year anniversary date of the Commencement Date.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.4 Neither "**Operational Expenses**" nor "**Capital Expenditures**" shall include any of the following:

&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;10.4.1 principal or interest on indebtedness, debt amortization or ground rent or any other payments required to be paid by the Landlord in connection with any mortgages, deeds of trust or other financing encumbrances, or ground leases of the Building or the Property;

&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;10.4.2 any capital expenditure, or amortized portion thereof, other than those included in the definition of Capital Expenditures set forth in subsection 10.3 above;

&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;10.4.3 expenditures for any leasehold improvement which is made in connection with the preparation of any portion of the Building for occupancy by any tenant or which is not made generally to or for the benefit of the Building or the Property;

&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;10.4.4 the cost of repairs or replacements incurred by reason of fire or other casualty, or condemnation (other than costs not in excess of the deductible on any insurance maintained by the Landlord which provides a recovery for such repair or replacement), to the extent the Landlord actually receives proceeds of property and casualty insurance policies or condemnation awards or would have received such proceeds had the Landlord maintained the insurance required to be maintained by the Landlord under this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.4.5 Intentionally Deleted.

&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;10.4.6 expenditures for costs, including advertising and leasing commissions, legal fees, space planner's fees, architect's fees, leasing and brokerage commissions, advertising and promotional expenditures and any other marketing expense incurred in connection with the leasing of space in the Building (including new leases, lease amendments, lease terminations and lease renewals), including but not limited to legal or arbitration fees and disbursements that are paid or incurred in connection with the negotiation of, or disputes arising out of, any lease for space in the Building;

&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;10.4.7 expenditures for the salaries and benefits of the executive officers, if any, of the Landlord; and

&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;10.4.8 depreciation for the Building, the Common Facilities and any other improvement on the Property.

&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;10.4.9 Intentionally Deleted.

&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;10.4.10 costs incurred in connection with any sale, financing or refinancing of the Building or the Property.

&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;10.4.11 Intentionally Deleted;

&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;10.4.12 the costs of removing any unsuitably contained substance (solid, liquid or gaseous) in or on the Property, the Building, the Common Facilities or the Leased Premises that was not introduced by the Tenant and that was identified, on or before the date of this Agreement, by any Federal, state or local statute (including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Spill Compensation and Control Act (58 N.J.S.A. §23.11 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (13 N.J.S.A. §1 K-6 et seq.), as they may be amended), ordinance, rule, regulation or order of a governmental agency with jurisdiction as toxic or hazardous to health or to the environment;

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&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;10.4.13 amounts paid by the Landlord as damages or attorney's fees to any person seeking recovery from the Landlord for the Landlord's negligence or intentional misconduct;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.5 As soon as practicable after the close of the No Pass Through Period and December 31 of each year thereafter, any portion of which is during the Term (but not to exceed two (2) years following the applicable year to which same relates), the Landlord shall furnish the Tenant with a notice setting forth:

&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;10.5.1 Taxes billed, or if a bill has not then been received for the entire period, the Landlord's projection of Taxes to be billed, for the then current calendar year;

&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;10.5.2 the amount of Base Year Taxes;

&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;10.5.3 the amount, if any, by which item 10.5.1 above exceeds item 10.5.2 above; and

&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;10.5.4 the Tenant's Share of item 10.5.3 above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.6 As soon as practicable after December 31 of each year during the Term and after the end of the Term (but not to exceed two (2) years following the applicable year to which same relates), the Landlord shall furnish the Tenant with a notice setting forth:

&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;10.6.1 the actual amount of Taxes for the preceding calendar year in excess of Base Year Taxes (or proportional amount thereof for shorter periods during the Term);

&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;10.6.2 the Landlord's previously projected amount of Taxes for the preceding calendar year in excess of Base Year Taxes (or proportional amount thereof for shorter periods during the Term);

&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;10.6.3 the difference obtained by subtracting item 10.6.2 above from item 10.6.1 above; and

&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;10.6.4 the Tenant's Share of item 10.6.3 above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.7 As soon as practicable after the close of the No Pass Through Period and December 31 of each year thereafter, any portion of which is during the Term (but not to exceed two (2) years following the applicable year to which same relates), the Landlord shall furnish the Tenant with a notice setting forth:

&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;10.7.1 the Landlord's projection of annual Operational Expenses for the current period (if any portion thereof is during the Term);

&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;10.7.2 the amount of the Base Year Operational Expenses;

&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;10.7.3 the amount, if any, by which item 10.7.1 above exceeds item 10.7.2 above; and

&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;10.7.4 the Tenant's Share of item 10.7.3 above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.8 As soon as practicable after December 31 of each year during the Term and after the end of the Term (but not to exceed two (2) years following the applicable year to which same relates), the Landlord shall furnish the Tenant with a notice setting forth:

&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;10.8.1 the actual amount of Operational Expenses for the preceding calendar year in excess of Base Year Operational Expenses (or proportional amount thereof for shorter periods during the Term);

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&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;10.8.2 the Landlord's previously projected amount of Operational Expenses for the preceding calendar year in excess of Base Year Operational Expenses (or proportional amount thereof for shorter periods during the Term);

&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;10.8.3 the difference obtained by subtracting item 10.8.2 above from item 10.8.1 above; and

&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;10.8.4 the Tenant's Share of item 10.8.3 above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.9 As soon as practicable after incurring any Capital Expenditure (but not to exceed two (2) years following the applicable year to which same relates), the Landlord shall furnish the Tenant with a notice setting forth:

&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;10.9.1 a description of the Capital Expenditure and the subject thereof;

&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;10.9.2 the date the subject of the respective Capital Expenditure was first placed into service and the period of useful life selected by the Landlord in its reasonable discretion in connection with the determination of the Annual Amortized Capital Expenditure;

&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;10.9.3 the amount of the Annual Amortized Capital Expenditure; and

&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;10.9.4 the Tenant's Share of item 10.9.3 above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.10 Tenant Electric Charges shall be initially charged at the rate of $[\*\*\*] per rentable square foot per year. From time to time, whenever the Landlord's estimate of Tenant Electric Charges changes, the Landlord shall furnish the Tenant with a notice setting forth its estimate of Tenant Electric Charges per month. Unless the Tenant desires to question the Landlord's then most recent estimate of Tenant Electric Charges exclusively in the manner set forth below, the Landlord's then most recent estimate shall be binding and shall continue in effect until any question raised by the Tenant is otherwise resolved in accordance with this subsection 10.10 of this Agreement. If the Tenant desires to question the Landlord's estimate of Tenant Electric Charges, provided that the Tenant has completed its initial build-out of the Leased Premises, has fully staffed the Leased Premises and is utilizing such quantity of utility service which the Tenant reasonably projects will be the average quantity of utility service which the Tenant will use throughout the Term, the Tenant shall give notice to the Landlord of its desire. Upon receipt of the Tenant's notice, the Landlord shall obtain, at the Tenant's expense, a reputable, independent electrical engineer's formal written estimate and computation of the Tenant Electric Charges. The engineer's estimate and computation of Tenant Electric Charges shall thereupon control for a twelve (12) month period commencing with the date as of which it is given effect as to Tenant Electric Charges, and until the Landlord furnishes the Tenant with a subsequent notice setting forth its estimate of Tenant Electric Charges per month, except to the extent that the Landlord may increase them in proportion to increases in Utilities Expenses during the same period. Alternatively, if feasible, Tenant may elect to have a meter or sub-meter installed at Tenant's sole cost and expense, including any cost to remove or replace same, to measure Tenant's actual utility usage for each month. In which event, Tenant's Electric Charge shall be at the utility rate for electricity actually used. Tenant shall have the right, at its own cost and expense, to install a submeter in the Leased Premises to measure the consumption of electricity in the Leased Premises for all purposes other than for building standard heating, ventilation or air conditioning furnished during Regular Business Hours. In such event, the Tenant Electric Charge shall be based on the rates that Tenant would pay to the utility company for electricity use if Tenant were directly metered by such utility company. Tenant shall be required to remove and restore any submeter at the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease at Tenant's sole cost and expense.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.11 Subject to the provisions of this subsection 10.11 and provided that no uncured Event of Default exists, the Tenant shall have the right to examine the correctness of the Landlord's statement of the actual amount of Operational Expenses and Taxes as set forth in the notices required by subsections 10.6 and 10.8 or any item contained therein:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.11.1 Any request for examination with respect to any calendar year during the Term may be made by notice from the Tenant to the Landlord no more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date (the "**Operational Expenses and Taxes Statement Date**") on which the Landlord provides to the Tenant a statement of the actual amount of the Operational Expenses and Taxes with respect to such calendar year and only if the Tenant shall have fully paid such amount. Such notice shall set forth in reasonable detail the matters questioned. Any such examination must be completed and the results communicated to the Landlord no more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the Operational Expenses and Taxes Statement Date; provided Landlord has provided Tenant and its representative prompt access to all books and records requested by them to complete such examination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.11.2 The Tenant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Tenant's sole right to contest an Operational Expenses and Taxes statement shall be as expressly set forth in this subsection 10.11. The Tenant hereby waives any and all other rights pursuant to applicable law to inspect the Landlord's books and records and/or to contest such Operational Expenses and Taxes statement. If the Tenant shall fail to timely exercise the Tenant's right to inspect the Landlord's books and records as provided in this subsection 10.11 with respect to any calendar year, or if the Tenant shall fail to timely communicate to the Landlord the results of the Tenant's examination as provided in this subsection 10.11 with respect to any calendar year, the Landlord's statement of Operational Expenses and Taxes with respect to such calendar year shall be conclusive and binding on the Tenant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.11.3 So much of the Landlord's books and records pertaining to the Operational Expenses and Taxes for the specific matters questioned by the Tenant for the calendar year included in the Landlord's statement shall be made available to the Tenant either electronically or during normal business hours at the offices where the Landlord keeps such books and records or at another location, as determined by the Landlord, within a reasonable time after the Landlord timely receives the notice from the Tenant to make such examination pursuant to this subsection 10.11.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10.11.4 The Tenant shall have the right to make such examination no more than once with respect to any calendar year for which the Landlord has given the Tenant a statement of the Operational Expenses and Taxes.

&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;10.11.5 Such examination may be made only by a qualified employee of the Tenant or a qualified independent certified public accounting firm approved by the Landlord, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. No examination shall be conducted by an examiner who is to be compensated, in whole or in part, on a contingent fee basis.

&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;10.11.6 As a condition to performing any such examination, the Tenant and its examiners shall be required to execute and deliver to the Landlord an agreement, in form acceptable to the Landlord, agreeing to keep confidential any information which it discovers about the Landlord, the Property, the Building or the Leased Premises in connection with such examination; provided, however, Landlord hereby agrees that the such information may be disclosed by Tenant (i) to Tenant's accountants, agents, employees, attorneys, and officers, and the accountants, agents, employees, attorneys and officers and officers of Tenant's Affiliates so long as such parties are advised of the confidential nature of such examination information and agree to keep such information confidential, or (ii) to the extent required by law or legal process or in connection with an action to enforce the terms of this Lease.

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&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;10.11.7 No subtenant shall have any right to conduct any such examination and no assignee may conduct any such examination with respect to any period during which the assignee was not in possession of the Leased Premises**.**

&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;10.11.8 All costs and expenses of any such examination shall be paid by the Tenant unless it is determined that Landlord overcharged Tenant in excess of [\*\*\*] percent ([\*\*\*]%), in which event, all reasonable costs and expenses of such examination shall be paid by Landlord. In the event the examination by Tenant shows that Tenant has overpaid any amount, Landlord shall promptly credit Tenant an amount equal to such overpayment against any Rent becoming due under this Lease, or if the amount exceeds the remaining rent due, promptly reimburse Tenant such excess amount.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.12 The mere enumeration of an item within the definitions of Operational Expenses and Capital Expenditures in subsections 10.2 and 10.3 of this Agreement, respectively, shall not be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the Landlord to provide such item unless the Landlord is affirmatively required to provide such item elsewhere in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.13 In the event that there is located in the Leased Premises a data center containing high density computing equipment, as defined in the U.S. EPA's Energy Star® rating system ("**Energy Star**"), the Landlord may require the installation in accordance with Energy Star of separate metering or check metering equipment, the Tenant being responsible for the costs of any such meter or check meter and the installation and connectivity thereof. The Tenant shall directly pay to the utility all electric consumption on any such meter and shall pay to the Landlord, as Additional Rent, all electric consumption on any such check meter within thirty (30) days after being billed thereof by the Landlord, in addition to other electric charges payable by the Tenant under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.14 In the event that the Tenant purchases any utility service directly from the provider, the Tenant shall, upon Landlord's request, promptly provide to the Landlord either permission to access the Tenant's usage information from the utility service provider or copies of the utility bills for the Tenant's usage of such services in a format reasonably acceptable to the Landlord.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.15. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any delay or failure of Landlord in billing Tenant a statement of the Operational Expenses and Taxes or any other reconciliation payment required under this Article 10, for a period of more than two (2) years following the final determination thereof for a particular year shall constitute a waiver of Landlord's right to collect such payment for such period of time to which same relates.

11 <u>Leasehold Improvements, Fixtures and Trade Fixtures</u>. All leasehold improvements to the Leased Premises, fixtures installed in the Leased Premises and the blinds and floor treatments or coverings shall be the property of the Landlord, regardless of when, by which party or at which party's cost the item is installed. Movable furniture, furnishings, trade fixtures and equipment of the Tenant which are in the Leased Premises shall be the property of the Tenant, except as may otherwise be set forth in section 23 of this Agreement.

12 <u>Alterations, Improvements and Other Modifications by the Tenant</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.1 The Tenant shall not make any alterations, improvements or other modifications to the Leased Premises which effect structural changes in the Building or any portion thereof, adversely and materially change the functional utility or rental value of the Leased Premises or, except as may be contemplated by section 5 of this Agreement prior to the Commencement Date, materially affect the mechanical, electrical, plumbing or other systems installed in the Building or the Leased Premises, without Landlord's prior

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consent, which will not be delayed but which may be withheld in Landlord's sole, but reasonable, discretion

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.2 The Tenant shall not make any alterations, improvements or modifications to the Leased Premises, the Building or the Property or make any boring in the ceiling, walls or floor of the Leased Premises or the Building unless the Tenant shall have first:

&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;12.2.1 furnished to the Landlord detailed, New Jersey architect-certified construction drawings, construction specifications and, if they pertain in any way to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning or other systems of the Building, related engineering design work and specifications regarding, the proposed alterations, improvements or other modifications and, excluding Decorative Alterations work pursuant to subsection 12.3, and, (i) if the Tenant elects to perform the work through contractors of its own, paid the Landlord a drawings, specifications and design review fee and, during the course of the work, a construction inspection fee, combined to equal to [\*\*\*] percent of the cost of the work (the Tenant shall furnish to the Landlord, within thirty (30) days after the substantial completion of such work, a copy of the contractor's Application and Certification for Payment (AIA Document 702) and Continuation Sheet (s) (AIA Document 703) for the total cost of such work and receipted, detailed invoices therefor);

&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;12.2.2 not received a notice from the Landlord objecting thereto in any respect within fifteen (15) days of the furnishing thereof (which shall not be deemed the Landlord's affirmative consent for any purpose);

&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;12.2.3 obtained any necessary or appropriate building permits or other approvals from the Municipality and, if such permits or other approvals are conditional, satisfied all conditions to the satisfaction of the Municipality; and

&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;12.2.4 met, and continued to meet, all the following conditions with regard to any contractors selected by the Tenant and any subcontractors, including materialmen, in turn selected by any of them:

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.2.4.1 the Tenant shall have sole responsibility for payment of, and shall pay, such contractors;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.2.4.2 the Tenant shall have sole responsibility for coordinating, and shall coordinate, the work to be supplied or performed by such contractors, both among themselves and with any contractors selected by the Landlord;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.2.4.3 the Tenant shall not permit or suffer the filing of any mechanic's notice of intention or other lien or prospective lien by any such contractor or subcontractor with respect to the Property, the Common Facilities, the Building or any other improvements on the Property; and if any of the foregoing should be filed by any such contractor or subcontractor, the Tenant shall forthwith obtain and file the complete discharge and release thereof or provide such payment bond(s) from a reputable, financially sound institutional surety as will, in the reasonable opinions of the Landlord, the holders of any mortgage indebtedness on, or other interest in, the Property, the Building, the Common Facilities or any other improvements on the Property, or any portions thereof, and their respective title insurers, be adequate to assure the complete discharge and release thereof;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.4.2.4 prior to any such contractor's entering upon the Property, the Building or the Leased Premises or commencing work the Tenant shall have delivered to the Landlord (a) all the Tenant's certificates of insurance set forth in section 14 of this Agreement, conforming in all respects to the requirements of section 14 of this Agreement, except that the effective dates of all such insurance policies

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shall be prior to any such contractor's entering upon the Property, the Building or the Leased Premises or commencing work (if any work is scheduled to begin before the Commencement Date) and (b) similar certificates of insurance from each of the Tenant's contractors providing for coverage in equivalent amounts, together with their respective certificates of workers' compensation insurance, employer's liability insurance and products-completed operations insurance, the latter providing coverage in at least the amount required for the Tenant's commercial general liability and excess insurance, for the benefit of, and shall name, the Landlord, the Landlord's managing agent and mortgagees and ground lessors known to the Tenant, if any, of the Building, the Common Facilities, the Property or any interest therein, their successors and assigns as additional persons insured, and (c) certificates of insurance from each of the Tenant's contractors providing for builders' risk insurance coverage from financially sound and reputable insurers, licensed by the State of New Jersey to provide such insurance and acceptable to the Landlord, that is written on an "all risk" of physical loss or damage basis, for the full replacement cost value, which insurance policy shall be maintained in full force and effect until final completion of the respective work, and none of which insurance policies shall contain a "co-insurance" clause;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.4.2.5 each such contractor shall be a party to collective bargaining agreements with those unions that are certified as the collective bargaining agents of all bargaining units of such contractor, of which all such contractor's workpersons shall be members in good standing;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.4.2.6 each such contractor shall perform its work in a good and workpersonlike manner and shall not interfere with or hinder the Landlord or any other contractor in any manner;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.4.2.7 there shall be no labor dispute of any nature whatsoever involving any such contractor or any workpersons of such contractor or the unions of which they are members with anyone; and if such a labor dispute exists or comes into existence the Tenant shall forthwith, at the Tenant's sole cost and expense, remove all such contractors and their workpersons from the Building, the Common Facilities and the Property; and

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.2.4.8 the Tenant shall have the sole responsibility for the security of the Leased Premises and all contractors' materials, equipment and work, regardless of whether their work is in progress or completed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.3 After the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall not apply any wall covering or other treatment to the walls of the Leased Premises without the prior written consent of the Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 12 or subsection 12.3 of this Agreement to the contrary, Tenant may make Decorative Alterations (as hereinafter defined) with notice to Landlord, but without the Landlord's prior written consent subject to the terms of this Agreement. The term "**Decorative Alterations**" shall mean alterations that constitute merely decorative and cosmetic changes to the Leased Premises (such as, for example, the installation of carpeting or other customary floor coverings or painting or the installation of customary wall coverings or cabinets/shelving or white boards or the installation of interior glass film on glass partitions installed within the Premises) that in each case do not involve the roof, common building systems, structural elements, the exterior of the building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical connections or require any permits from any governmental authority and that the cost of such Decorative Alterations is less than $[\*\*\*] for any one project or more than $[\*\*\*] in the aggregate over a consecutive twelve (12) month period.

13 <u>Landlord's Rights of Entry and Access</u>. The Landlord and its authorized agents shall have the following rights of entry and access to the Leased Premises:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.1 In case of any emergency or threatened emergency, at any time for any purpose which the Landlord reasonably believes under such circumstances will serve to prevent, eliminate or reduce the emergency, or the threat thereof, or damage or threatened damage to persons and property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.2 Upon at least 24 hours prior notice to the Tenant, at any time for the purpose of erecting or constructing improvements, modifications, alterations and other changes to the Building or any portion thereof, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Leased Premises, the Common Facilities or the Property or for the purpose of repairing, maintaining or cleaning them, whether for the benefit of the Landlord, the Building, all tenants of Other Leased Premises in the Building, or one or more tenants of Other Leased Premises, the Carnegie Center Complex or others. In connection with any such improvements, modifications, alterations, other changes, repairs, maintenance or cleaning, the Landlord may close off such portions of the Property, the Building and the Common Facilities and interrupt such services as may be necessary to accomplish such work, without liability to the Tenant therefor and without such closing or interruption being deemed an eviction or constructive eviction or requiring an abatement of Rent. However, in accomplishing any such work, the Landlord shall commercially reasonable efforts in endeavoring not to materially interfere with the Tenant's use and enjoyment of the Leased Premises or the conduct of the Tenant's business and to minimize interference, inconvenience and annoyance to the Tenant. When performing any such work within the Leased Premises, Landlord shall clean the area daily, remove all materials upon completion, and repair any damage caused by its work. Landlord shall be obligated to repair damage to the Premises resulting from any such Landlord's installation and/or other work or repairs done by or on behalf of Landlord in the Leased Premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.3 Upon at least 24 hours' prior notice to the Tenant, at all reasonable hours for the purpose of operating, inspecting or examining the Building, including the Leased Premises, or the Property.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.4 At least 24 hours' prior notice to the Tenant, at any time after the Tenant has vacated the Leased Premises, for the purpose of preparing the Leased Premises for another tenant or prospective tenant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.5 If practicable by appointment with the Tenant, at all reasonable hours for the purpose of showing the Building to prospective purchasers, mortgagees and prospective mortgagees and prospective ground lessees and lessors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.6 If practicable by appointment with the Tenant, at all reasonable hours during the last twelve (12) months of the Term for the purpose of showing the Leased Premises to prospective tenants thereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.7 The mere enumeration of any right of the Landlord within this section 13 of the Agreement shall not be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the Landlord to exercise any such right unless the Landlord is affirmatively required to exercise such right elsewhere in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.8 Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, except in the case of an emergency or threatened emergency, the Tenant shall have the right to have a Tenant representative present while the Landlord or its representatives are in the Leased Premises.

14 <u>Liabilities and Insurance Obligations</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.1 The Tenant shall maintain in full force on or before the earlier of (i) the date on which any Tenant Party first enters the Leased Premises for any reason, or (ii) the Commencement Date, and thereafter throughout and until the end of the Term, and after the end of the Term for so long after the end of the Term as any of the Tenant's Property remains in the Leased Premises, or the Tenant or anyone acting by, through or under the Tenant may use, be in occupancy of any part of, or have access to the Leased Premises or any portion thereof, a policy of commercial general liability insurance, on an occurrence basis, issued on a form

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at least as broad as Insurance Services Office ("ISO") Commercial General Liability Coverage "occurrence" form CG 00 01 10 01 or another Commercial General Liability "occurrence" form providing equivalent coverage. Such insurance shall include contractual liability coverage, specifically covering but not limited to the indemnification obligations undertaken by the Tenant in this Agreement. The minimum limits of liability of such insurance shall be $[\*\*\*] per occurrence. In addition, in the event the Tenant hosts a function in the Leased Premises, the Tenant agrees to obtain, and cause any persons or parties providing services for such function to obtain, the appropriate insurance coverages as determined by the Landlord (including liquor liability coverage, if applicable) and provide the Landlord with evidence of the same.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.2 The Tenant shall maintain at all times during the Term, and during such earlier or later time as the Tenant may be performing work in or to the Leased Premises or have property, fixtures, furniture, equipment, machinery, goods, supplies, wares or merchandise in the Leased Premises, and continuing thereafter so long as any of the Tenant's Property, remains in the Leased Premises, or the Tenant or anyone acting by, through or under the Tenant may use, be in occupancy of or have access to, any part of the Leased Premises, business interruption insurance and insurance against loss or damage covered by the so-called "all risk" or equivalent type insurance coverage with respect to (i) the Tenant's property, fixtures, furniture, equipment, machinery, goods, supplies, wares and merchandise, and other property of the Tenant located at the Leased Premises, (ii) all additions, alterations and improvements made by or on behalf of the Tenant in the Leased Premises or are existing in the Leased Premises as of the date of this Agreement ("Leasehold Improvements"), and (iii) any property of third parties, including, but not limited to, leased or rented property, in the Leased Premises in the Tenant's care, custody, use or control, provided that such insurance in the case of (iii) may be maintained by such third parties (collectively the "**Tenant's Property**"). The business interruption insurance required by this section shall be in minimum amounts typically carried by prudent tenants engaged in similar operations, but in no event shall be in an amount less than the Basic Rent then in effect during any Lease Year, plus any Additional Rent due and payable for the immediately preceding Lease Year. The "all risk" insurance required by this section shall be in an amount at least equal to the full replacement cost of the Tenant's Property. In addition, during such time as the Tenant is performing work in or to the Leased Premises, the Tenant, at the Tenant's sole cost and expense, shall also maintain, or shall cause its contractor(s) to maintain, builder's risk insurance for the full insurable value of such work. The Landlord and such additional persons or entities as the Landlord may reasonably request, including but not limited to the entities listed on Exhibit G-1, shall be named as loss payees, as their interests may appear, on the policy or policies required by this section for Leasehold Improvements. In the event of loss or damage covered by the "all risk" insurance required by this section, the responsibilities for repairing or restoring the loss or damage shall be determined in accordance with section 15 of this Agreement. To the extent that the Landlord is obligated to pay for the repair or restoration of the loss or damage covered by the policy, the Landlord shall be paid the proceeds of the "all risk" insurance covering the loss or damage. To the extent the Tenant is obligated to pay for the repair or restoration of the loss or damage, covered by the policy, the Tenant shall be paid the proceeds of the "all risk" insurance covering the loss or damage. If both the Landlord and the Tenant are obligated to pay for the repair or restoration of the loss or damage covered by the policy, the insurance proceeds shall be paid to each of them in the pro rata proportion of their obligations to repair or restore the loss or damage. If the loss or damage is not repaired or restored (for example, if this Agreement is terminated pursuant to section 15 of this Agreement), the insurance proceeds shall be paid to the Landlord and the Tenant in the pro rata proportion of their relative contributions to the cost of the leasehold improvements covered by the policy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.3 The Tenant agrees to maintain in full force on or before the earlier of (i) the date on which any Tenant Party first enters the Leased Premises for any reason, or (ii) the Commencement Date, and thereafter throughout the end of the Term, and after the end of the Term for so long after the end of the Term that any of the Tenant's Property remains in the Leased Premises or as the Tenant or anyone acting by, through or under the Tenant may use, be in occupancy of, or have access to the Leased Premises or any portion thereof,

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(a) automobile liability insurance (covering any automobiles owned or operated by the Tenant at the Carnegie Center Complex); (b) worker's compensation insurance as required by law; and (c) employer's liability insurance. Such automobile liability insurance shall be in an amount not less than [\*\*\*] Dollars ($[\*\*\*]) for each accident. Such employer's liability insurance shall be in an amount not less than [\*\*\*] Dollars ($[\*\*\*]) for each accident, [\*\*\*] Dollars ($[\*\*\*]) disease-policy limit, and [\*\*\*] Dollars ($[\*\*\*]) disease-each employee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.4 All insurance required to be maintained by the Tenant pursuant to this Agreement shall be maintained with responsible companies that are admitted to do business, and are in good standing, in the State of New Jersey and that have a rating of at least "A" and are within a financial size category of not less than "Class X" in the most current Best's Key Rating Guide or such similar rating as may be reasonably selected by the Landlord. All such insurance shall: (1) be acceptable in form and content to the Landlord; and (2) contain a clause requiring the insurer to provide the Landlord thirty (30) days' prior written notice of cancellation. All commercial general liability, excess/umbrella liability and automobile liability insurance policies shall be primary and noncontributory. No liability insurance policy shall contain any self-insured retention greater than $[\*\*\*] and no property insurance policy shall contain any self-insured retention greater than $[\*\*\*]. Any deductibles and such self-insured retentions shall be deemed to be "insurance" for purposes of the waiver in subsection 14.12 below. The Landlord reserves the right from time to time to require the Tenant to obtain higher minimum amounts of insurance based on such limits as are customarily carried with respect to similar properties in the area in which the Leased Premises are located. The minimum amounts of insurance required by this Agreement shall not be reduced by the payment of claims or for any other reason. In the event the Tenant shall fail to obtain or maintain any insurance meeting the requirements of this section 14, or to deliver such policies or certificates as required by this section 14, the Landlord may, at its option, on five (5) days notice to the Tenant, procure such policies for the account of the Tenant, and the cost thereof shall be paid to the Landlord within five (5) days after delivery to the Tenant of invoices therefor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.5 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the commercial general liability and auto insurance carried by the Tenant pursuant to this Agreement, and any additional liability insurance carried by the Tenant pursuant to subsection 14.1 of this Agreement, shall name the Landlord, the Landlord's managing agent, and such other persons as the Landlord may reasonably request from time to time as additional insureds, including but not limited to those entities identified on **<u>Exhibit G-1</u>** (collectively "**Additional Insureds**") with respect to liability arising out of or related to this Agreement or the operations of the Tenant. Such insurance shall provide primary coverage without contribution from any other insurance carried by or for the benefit of the Landlord, the Landlord's managing agent, or other Additional Insureds. Such insurance shall also waive any right of subrogation against each Additional Insured. For the avoidance of doubt, each primary policy and each excess/umbrella policy through which the Tenant satisfies its obligations under this section 14 must provide coverage to the Additional Insureds that is primary and non-contributory.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.6 On or before the earlier of (i) the date on which any Tenant Party first enters the Leased Premises for any reason or (ii) the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall furnish the Landlord with certificates evidencing the insurance coverage required by this Agreement, and renewal certificates shall be furnished to the Landlord at least annually thereafter, and at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of each policy for which a certificate was furnished. Acceptable forms of such certificates for liability and property insurance, respectively, as of the date hereof, are attached hereto as Exhibit G-2 and Exhibit G-3. Failure by the Tenant to provide the certificates required by this subsection 14.6 shall not be deemed to be a waiver of the requirements in this subsection 14.6. Upon request by the Landlord, a true and complete copy of any insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be delivered to the Landlord within ten (10) days following the Landlord's request.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.7 The Tenant shall require its subtenants and other occupants (other than Tenant's employees and guests visiting the Leased Premises in the ordinary course of Tenant's business) of the Leased Premises to provide written documentation evidencing the obligation of such subtenant or other occupant to indemnify the Landlord Parties to the same extent that the Tenant is required to indemnify the Landlord Parties pursuant to section 27 of this Agreement, and to maintain insurance that meets the requirements of this section 14, and otherwise to comply with the requirements of this section 14, provided that the terms of this subsection 14.7 shall not relieve the Tenant of any of its obligations to comply with the requirements of this section 14. The Tenant shall require all such subtenants and occupants to supply certificates of insurance evidencing that the insurance requirements of this section 14 have been met and shall forward such certificates to the Landlord on or before the earlier of (i) the date on which the subtenant or other occupant first enters the Leased Premises or (ii) the commencement date of the sublease. The Tenant shall be responsible for identifying and remedying any deficiencies in such certificates or policy provisions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.8 The Tenant shall not commit or permit any violation of the policies of fire, boiler, sprinkler, water damage or other insurance covering the Building and/or the fixtures, equipment and property therein carried by the Landlord, or do or permit anything to be done, or keep or permit anything to be kept, in the Leased Premises, which in case of any of the foregoing (i) would result in termination of any such policies, (ii) would adversely affect the Landlord's right of recovery under any of such policies, or (iii) would result in reputable and independent insurance companies refusing to insure the Building or the property of the Landlord in amounts reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.9 If, because of anything done, caused or permitted to be done, or omitted by the Tenant (or its subtenant or other occupants of the Leased Premises), the rates for liability, fire, boiler, sprinkler, water damage or other insurance on the Building or the Property or on the property and equipment of the Landlord or any other tenant or subtenant in the Building shall be higher than they otherwise would be, the Tenant shall reimburse the Landlord and/or the other tenants and subtenants in the Building for the additional insurance premiums thereafter paid by the Landlord or by any of the other tenants and subtenants in the Building which shall have been charged because of the aforesaid reasons, such reimbursement to be made from time to time on the Landlord's demand.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.10 Any or all of the Landlord's insurance may be provided by blanket coverage maintained by the Landlord or any Affiliate of the Landlord under its insurance program for its portfolio of properties, or by the Landlord or any Affiliate of the Landlord under a program of self insurance, and in such event Operational Expenses shall include the portion of the reasonable cost of blanket insurance or self insurance that is allocated to the Building.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.11 The Landlord shall not be obligated to insure and shall not assume any liability of risk of loss for the Tenant's Property, including any such property or work of the Tenant's subtenants or occupants. The Landlord shall also have no obligation to carry insurance against, nor be responsible for, any loss suffered by the Tenant, subtenants or other occupants due to interruption of the Tenant's or any subtenant's or occupant's business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.12 To the fullest extent permitted by law, and notwithstanding any term or provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the parties hereto waive and release any and all rights of recovery against the other, and agree not to seek to recover from the other or to make any claim against the other, and in the case of the Landlord, against all Tenant Parties, and in the case of the Tenant, against all Landlord Parties, for any loss or damage incurred by the waiving/releasing party to the extent such loss or damage is insured under any insurance policy required by this Agreement or which would have been so insured had the party carried the insurance it was required to carry hereunder. The Tenant shall obtain from its subtenants and other occupants (other than Tenant's employees and guests visiting the Leased Premises in the ordinary course of Tenant's business) of the Leased Premises a similar waiver and release of claims against any or

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all of the Tenant or the Landlord. In addition, the parties hereto (and in the case of the Tenant, its subtenants and other occupants of the Leased Premises) shall procure an appropriate clause in, or endorsement on, any insurance policy required by this Agreement pursuant to which the insurance company waives subrogation so long as no material additional premium is charged for such waiver. The insurance policies required by this Agreement shall contain no provision that would invalidate or restrict the parties' waiver and release of the rights of recovery in this section. The parties hereto covenant that no insurer shall hold any right of subrogation against the parties hereto by virtue of such insurance policy. Each of Landlord and Tenant hereby waives all rights of subrogation of its insurers and will cause its insurance policies to be endorsed such that said waiver of subrogation does not affect the right of the insured to recover thereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.13 During such times as the Tenant is performing work or having work or services performed in or to the Leased Premises, the Tenant shall require its contractors, and their subcontractors of all tiers, to obtain and maintain commercial general liability, automobile, workers compensation, employer's liability, builder's risk, and equipment/property insurance in such amounts and on such terms as are customarily required of such contractors and subcontractors on similar projects. The amounts and terms of all such insurance are subject to the Landlord's written approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The commercial general liability and auto insurance carried by the Tenant's contractors and their subcontractors of all tiers pursuant to this section shall name the Additional Insureds as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of or related to their work or services. Such insurance shall provide primary coverage without contribution from any other insurance carried by or for the benefit of the Landlord, the Landlord's managing agent, or other Additional Insureds. Such insurance shall also waive any right of subrogation against each Additional Insured. The Tenant shall obtain and submit to the Landlord, prior to the earlier of (i) the entry onto the Leased Premises by such contractors or subcontractors or (ii) commencement of the work or services, certificates of insurance evidencing compliance with the requirements of this section.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;14.14 <u>Landlord's Insurance</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Required insurance. Landlord shall maintain insurance against loss or damage with respect to the Building on an "all risk" or equivalent type insurance form, with customary exceptions, subject to such deductibles and self insured retentions as Landlord may reasonably determine, in an amount equal to at least the replacement value of the Building. Landlord shall also maintain such insurance with respect to any improvements, alterations, and fixtures of Tenant located at the Leased Premises to the extent paid for by Landlord. The cost of such insurance shall be treated as a part of Operating Expenses for the Building. Payment for losses thereunder shall be made solely to Landlord.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Optional insurance. Landlord may maintain such additional insurance with respect to the Building and the Carnegie Center, including, without limitation, earthquake insurance, terrorism insurance, flood insurance, liability insurance and/or rent insurance, as Landlord may in its sole discretion elect. Landlord may also maintain such other insurance as may from time to time be required by the holder of any mortgage on the Building or the Carnegie Center. The cost of all such additional insurance shall also be part of the Operating Expenses for the Building.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Blanket and self-insurance. Any or all of Landlord's insurance may be provided by blanket coverage maintained by Landlord or any affiliate of Landlord under its insurance program for its portfolio of properties, or by Landlord or any affiliate of Landlord under a program of self-insurance, and in such event Operating Expenses for the Building shall include the portion of the reasonable cost of blanket insurance or self-insurance that is allocated to the Building.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) No obligation. Landlord shall not be obligated to insure, and shall not assume any liability of risk of loss for, Tenant's Property, including any such property or work of Tenant's subtenants or

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occupants. Landlord will also have no obligation to carry insurance against, nor be responsible for, any loss suffered by Tenant, subtenants or other occupants due to interruption of Tenant's or any subtenant's or occupant's business.

15 <u>Casualty Damage to Building or Leased Premises</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.1 In the event of any damage to the Building or any portion thereof by fire or other casualty, with the result that the Leased Premises are rendered unusable, in whole or in part, or not reasonably accessible to and from the Building's Common Facilities, within thirty (30) business days of the occurrence of the casualty the Landlord shall determine and give notice of its determination to the Tenant whether, due to the extent of damage and the Landlord's analysis of the economic feasibility of rebuilding or restoring, the Landlord intends not to rebuild or restore the Building or, if the Landlord shall not have made that determination, the Landlord's reasonable opinion of the period of time required to restore the Building and the Leased Premises to their condition immediately prior to the occurrence of the respective casualty (exclusive of any improvements constructed, installed or added in the Leased Premises as contemplated by sections 5 or 12 of this Agreement).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.1.1 If the Landlord gives timely notice of its determination that it does not intend to rebuild or restore, due to the extent of damage and the Landlord's analysis of the economic feasibility of rebuilding or restoring and Landlord is also terminating or has terminated all leases (including this Agreement) affecting at least [\*\*\*]% of the rentable square footage of the Building, then this Agreement and the Term shall terminate effective as of the date of the subject casualty with respect to those portions of the Leased Premises rendered unusable by the subject casualty and as of the date of the Tenant's surrender with respect to those portions of the Leased Premises which were not rendered unusable by the subject casualty.

&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;15.1.2 Otherwise, if, in the Landlord's reasonable opinion, the restoration contemplated by subsection 15.1 of this Agreement will take more than two hundred forty (240) days (inclusive of a reasonable period for adjustment of the Landlord's insurance claim, but exclusive of any period for resort to a formal dispute resolution forum with the insurer), or the casualty event occurs in the final year of the Term, or extended Term if Tenant has exercised the option to extend, then either the Landlord or the Tenant may elect to terminate the Term and this Agreement (effective as of the date of the subject casualty with respect to those portions of the Leased Premises rendered unusable by the subject casualty and as of the date of the Tenant's giving notice with respect to those portions of the Leased Premises which were not rendered unusable by the subject casualty) by timely notice of its election to the other. Notice of the Landlord's election to terminate, if any, shall be given to the Tenant within the thirty (30) business day period contemplated by subsection 15.1 of this Agreement. If the Landlord shall not timely elect to terminate the Term and this Agreement, notice of the Tenant's election to terminate, if any, shall be given to the Landlord within the thirty (30) day period immediately succeeding the Landlord's giving notice to the Tenant of the Landlord's estimated period to rebuild or restore.

&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;15.1.3 If (a) in the Landlord's reasonable opinion, the restoration contemplated by subsection 15.1 of this Agreement will take more than two hundred forty (240) days (inclusive of a reasonable period for adjustment of the Landlord's insurance claim, but exclusive of any period for resort to a formal dispute resolution forum with the insurer) and neither the Landlord nor the Tenant shall have timely exercised their respective rights to terminate contemplated by subsection 15.1.2 of this Agreement or (b) in the Landlord's reasonable opinion, the restoration contemplated by subsection 15.1 of this Agreement will take two hundred forty (240) days or less (inclusive of a reasonable period for adjustment of the Landlord's insurance claim, but exclusive of any period for resort to a formal dispute resolution forum with the insurer), then, unless the casualty event occurred in the final year of the Term, or extended Term if Tenant has exercised the option to extend, Tenant elected to terminate the this Agreement, this

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Agreement shall remain in effect and the Landlord shall restore the Building and the Leased Premises as contemplated by subsection 15.1 of this Agreement to the extent the Landlord shall have received (and no mortgagee of the Property or the Building shall have received) proceeds of any property, casualty or liability insurance on the damaged portions, causing the restoration to proceed diligently and expediently. Under the circumstances contemplated by clause (b) of this subsection 15.1.3, if the Landlord shall not have timely restored the Building and the Leased Premises as contemplated by subsection 15.1 of this Agreement to the extent the Landlord shall have received proceeds of any property or liability insurance on the damaged portions, the Term shall terminate upon the expiration of ninety (90) additional days (without the Landlord's completion of its restoration obligation in the interim) after the Tenant shall have given prompt notice that the Landlord has not completed its restoration obligations on a timely basis and that the Tenant desires termination of the Term (which termination shall be effective as of the date of the subject casualty with respect to those portions of the Leased Premises rendered unusable by the subject casualty and as of the date of the Tenant's giving notice with respect to those portions of the Leased Premises which were not rendered unusable by the subject casualty).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.2 Under the circumstances contemplated by subsection 15.1 of this Agreement, Rent shall abate from the date of the casualty until such time as the Building and the Leased Premises are again restored by the Landlord as contemplated by subsection 15.1 of this Agreement by the amount which bears the same proportion to the Rent otherwise payable during such period as the gross rentable floor space of the Leased Premises which are rendered unusable or not reasonably accessible to and from the Common Facilities of the Building bears to the gross rentable floor space of the Leased Premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.3 The restoration of the improvements constructed or installed in the Leased Premises as contemplated by sections 5 or 12 of this Agreement shall be the Tenant's responsibility. The Tenant shall make reasonable, good faith efforts to integrate the restoration which is its responsibility with the restoration which is the Landlord's responsibility. To the extent such integration is not feasible, the Tenant shall be allowed an additional, reasonable interval to complete its work, not to exceed thirty (30) days after the completion of the Landlord's restoration work, and Rent shall continue to abate until the earlier of (i) the expiration of such additional interval or (ii) the completion of the Tenant's work, to the same extent contemplated by subsection 15.2. The Landlord shall cooperate with the Tenant to integrate the restoration of such improvements during the reconstruction period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.4 In the event either the Landlord shall make any election to cancel contemplated by subsection 15.1.1 of this Agreement or either the Landlord or the Tenant shall make any election to cancel contemplated by subsection 15.1.2 of this Agreement, then the Landlord may proceed with restoration (or non-restoration) in any manner it chooses, without any liability to the Tenant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;15.5 The Tenant shall promptly advise the Landlord by the quickest means of communication of the occurrence of any casualty damage to the Building or the Leased Premises of which the Tenant becomes aware.

16 <u>Condemnation</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.1 This section 16 of the Agreement shall apply if the power of eminent domain (or private purchase by any public or quasi-public body in lieu thereof for any public or quasi-public purpose) shall be exercised with the result that:

&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;16.1.1 all or substantially all the Property or the Leased Premises is taken during the Term for at least the balance of the Term;

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&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;16.1.2 less than substantially all the Property, the Building or the Common Facilities (but none of the Leased Premises) is taken during the Term for at least the balance of the Term, but the Landlord reasonably promptly determines in good faith that it is not economically feasible for the Landlord to make any necessary alterations and continue to operate the portions not so taken, as they may be altered, as a first class Building and facility in the vicinity for the balance of the Term;

&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;16.1.3 less than substantially all the Leased Premises is taken during the Term for at least the balance of the Term, but the Tenant reasonably promptly determines in good faith that it cannot continue to use and enjoy the portions not so taken for the conduct of its business in the ordinary course during the balance of the Term; 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;16.1.4 so much of the Property or the Common Facilities is taken during the Term for at least the balance of the Term that the Leased Premises are not reasonably accessible to and from the Common Facilities and reasonable alternate access is not provided by the Landlord.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.2 Under the circumstances contemplated by subsections 16.1.1 and subsections 16.1.4 of this Agreement, then either the Landlord (provided that Landlord is also terminating or has terminated all leases (including this Agreement) affecting at least [\*\*\*]% of the rentable square footage of the Building) or the Tenant may elect to terminate the Term by notice to the other given within thirty (30) days after, and effective as of, the later of the date (i) that the condemnor acquires title to the portions taken or (ii) that possession of the portions taken is required to be delivered or surrendered to the condemning authority. Under the circumstances contemplated by subsection 16.1.2 of this Agreement the Landlord, and under the circumstances contemplated by subsection 16.1.3 of this Agreement the Tenant, respectively, may elect to terminate the Term by notice to the other given within thirty (30) days after, and effective as of, the later of the date (i) that the condemnor acquires title to the portions taken or (ii) that possession of the portions taken is required to be delivered or surrendered to the condemning authority.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.3 Under the circumstances contemplated by subsection 16.1 of this Agreement, if no party with any right to elect to terminate the Term under subsection 16.2 of this Agreement shall have given timely notice to the other of exercise of its election to terminate the Term, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect, but Rent and Tenant's Share shall abate, effective as of the later of the date (i) that the condemnor acquires title to the portions taken or (ii) that possession of the portions taken is required to be delivered or surrendered to the condemning authority, by the amount which bears the same proportion to the Rent otherwise payable during any period as the gross rentable floor space, if any, of the Leased Premises which is taken bears to the gross rentable floor space of the Leased Premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;16.4 Under any of the circumstances contemplated by this section 16 of the Agreement, the Tenant hereby waives any claim against the Landlord, the condemning authority for anything of value, tangible or intangible, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the putative value of any leasehold interest or the loss of the use of same, except for any right the Tenant might have to make a claim, independent of, and without reference to or having any effect on, any claim, award or settlement of the Landlord, against the condemning authority regarding the value of the Tenant's installed trade fixtures and other installed equipment which are not removable from the Leased Premises or for ordinary and necessary moving and relocation expenses occasioned by the taking.

17 <u>Assignment or Subletting by Tenant</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.1 Except as may be specifically set forth in this section 17 of the Agreement, the Tenant shall not, by operation of law or otherwise:

&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;17.1.1 assign, or purport to assign, this Agreement or any of the Tenant's rights hereunder;

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&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;17.1.2 sublet, or purport to sublet, the Leased Premises or any portion thereof;

&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;17.1.3 license, or purport to license, the use or occupancy of the Leased Premises or any portion thereof;

&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;17.1.4 otherwise transfer, or attempt to transfer any interest including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a mortgage, pledge or security interest, in this Agreement, the Leased Premises or the right to the use and occupancy of the Leased Premises; 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;17.1.5 indirectly accomplish, or permit or suffer the accomplishment of, any of the foregoing by merger or consolidation with another entity, by acquisition or disposition of assets or liabilities outside the ordinary course of the Tenant's business or by acquisition or disposition, by the Tenant's equity owners or subordinated creditors, of any of their respective interests in the Tenant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.2 The Tenant shall not assign this Agreement or any of the Tenant's rights hereunder or sublet the Leased Premises or any portion thereof without first giving thirty (30) days' prior notice to the Landlord of its desire to assign or sublet and requesting the Landlord's consent and without first receiving the Landlord's prior written consent (and failure of Landlord to so respond within said thirty (30) days shall be deemed Landlord's consent), which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, except as permitted under section 17.6 of this Lease. The Tenant's notice to the Landlord shall include:

&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;17.2.1 the full name, address and telephone number of the proposed assignee or sublessee;

&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;17.2.2 a description of the type(s) of business in which the proposed assignee or sublessee is engaged and proposes to engage;

&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;17.2.3 a description of the precise use to which the proposed assignee or sublessee intends to put the Leased Premises or portion thereof;

&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;17.2.4 the proposed assignee's or subtenant's most recent quarterly and annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (if so prepared in the ordinary course by the proposed assignee or sublessee, otherwise the most recent equivalent financial statements certified by its chief financial officer to be a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations as of the date(s) as of which such financial statements were prepared, and for the period(s) then ended) and any other evidence of financial position and responsibility that the Tenant or proposed assignee or sublessee may desire to submit;

&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;17.2.5 by diagram and measurement of the actual square feet of floor space, the precise portion of the Leased Premises proposed to be subject to the assignment of this Agreement or to be sublet;

&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;17.2.6 a complete, accurate and detailed description of the terms of the proposed assignment or sublease including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all consideration paid or given, or proposed to be paid or to be given, by the proposed assignee, sublessee or other person to the Tenant and the respective times of payment or delivery;

&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;17.2.7 a payment to the Landlord of an administrative processing fee in the amount of [\*\*\*] Dollars (and the Tenant shall not be charged any other fees in connection with a request for such proposed assignment or sublease request); and

&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;17.2.8 any other information reasonably requested by the Landlord.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.3 By the expiration of the notice period contemplated by subsection 17.2 of this Agreement, the Landlord, in its sole discretion, shall take one of the following actions by notice to the Tenant:

&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;17.3.1 grant consent on the terms and conditions set forth in subsection 17.4 of this Agreement and such other commercially reasonable terms and conditions set forth in the Landlord's notice;

&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;17.3.2 refuse to grant consent for any of the reasons set forth in subsection 17.5 of this Agreement or for any other commercially reasonable reason set forth in the Landlord's notice; 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;17.3.3 elect to terminate the Term for that portion of the Leased Premises to be assigned or subleased as of (a) the end of the month after the Tenant has given notice of the Tenant's desire to assign or sublet or (b) the proposed effective date of the proposed assignment or sublease, provided in either case the assignment or sublease is for all or substantially all of the remaining Term of the Lease.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.4 The Landlord's consent to the Tenant's proposed assignment or sublease, if granted under subsection 17.3.1 of this Agreement, shall be subject to all the following terms and conditions (and to any other terms and conditions permitted by that subsection):

&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;17.4.1 any proposed assignee or sublessee shall, by document executed and delivered forthwith to the Landlord, agree to be bound by all the obligations of the Tenant set forth in this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.4.2 the Tenant shall remain liable under this Agreement, jointly and severally with any proposed assignee or sublessee, for the timely performance of all obligations of the Tenant set forth in this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.4.3 the Tenant shall forthwith deliver to the Landlord executed copies of all documents regarding the proposed assignment or sublease and a written, accurate and complete description, executed both by the Tenant and the proposed assignee or sublessee, of any other agreement, arrangement or understanding between them regarding the same;

&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;17.4.4 with respect to any consideration or other thing of value received or to be received by the Tenant in connection with any such assignment or sublease (other than those payable in equal monthly installments each month during the proposed term of any such assignment or sublease), the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord one-half of any such amount and one-half of the fair market value, net of Transaction Costs, of any other thing of value within ten (10) days of receipt of same; and

&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;17.4.5 with respect to any amount payable to the Tenant in equal monthly installments each month during the proposed term of any such assignment or sublease in connection with such assignment or sublease, which amount is in excess of the amount which bears the same ratio to the monthly installment of Rent due from the Tenant as the gross rentable floor space of the Leased Premises subject to the assignment or sublease bears to the gross rentable floor space of the entire Leased Premises, the Tenant shall pay one-half of such excess, net of that month's share of Transaction Costs amortized over the term of the sublease or assignment, to the Landlord together with the Tenant's monthly installment of Rent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.5 The Landlord's refusal to grant consent under subsection 17.3.2 of this Agreement shall not be deemed an unreasonable withholding of consent if based upon any of the following reasons (or any other reason permitted by that subsection):

&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;17.5.1 the Landlord desires to take one of the other actions enumerated in subsection 17.3 of this Agreement;

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&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;17.5.2 there are already two or more assignees, sublessees or licensees of all or a portion of the Leased Premises;

&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;17.5.3 the proposed sublease is for a term of less than one year;

&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;17.5.4 the proposed sublease is for a term which would expire after the Term;

&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;17.5.5 less than one year remains in the Term as of the proposed effective date of the proposed assignment or sublease;

&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;17.5.6 the general reputation, financial position or ability or type of business of, or the anticipated use of the Leased Premises by, the proposed assignee or proposed sublessee is (as determined in Landlord's good faith sole discretion) unsatisfactory to the Landlord or is inconsistent with those of tenants of Other Leased Premises or of the Carnegie Center Complex or inconsistent with any commitment made by the Landlord to any such other tenant; provided, however, that Landlord may only refuse to grant consent by reason under this subsection 17.5.6 of this Agreement if Landlord determines in its commercially reasonable discretion that such assignee's or sublessee's, as the case may be, presence in the Building would have a material adverse effect that is reasonably likely to cause monetary losses to the Building's or Landlord's business operations, financial standing, or reputation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties agree that any business involved in the cannabis industry including, but not limited to, investment in, trade, or retail sale or any business "adult" in nature shall meet the standard set forth above;

&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;17.5.7 the Tenant shall not market, advertise or otherwise promote the availability of the Leased Premises or any portion thereof for consideration during any period of twelve (12) months that is less than the amount of the Market Rental Rate divided by the gross rentable floor space of the Leased Premises and multiplied by that portion of the gross rentable floor space of the Leased Premises proposed to be subject to the proposed assignment or sublease;

&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;17.5.8 the gross rentable floor space of the portion of the Leased Premises proposed to be sublet is less than one-quarter of the gross rentable floor space of the Leased Premises;

&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;17.5.9 the proposed assignee or sublessee is a tenant, sublessee or other occupant of Other Leased Premises or other premises in the Carnegie Center Complex; 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;17.5.10 any part of the rent payable under the proposed assignment or sublease shall be based in whole or in part on the income or profits derived from the Leased Premises or if any proposed assignment or sublease shall potentially have any material adverse effect on the real estate investment trust qualification requirements applicable to the Landlord and its affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.6 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in section 17 of this Agreement, the Landlord hereby consents to the Tenant's assignment of this Agreement or subletting the Leased Premises or portion thereof specified below if:

&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;17.6.1 at or prior to the respective dates of exercise and effectiveness thereof (a)(i) no Event of Default shall have occurred or (ii) if an Event of Default shall have occurred, the Tenant shall have previously cured it in full or the Landlord shall have waived it and (b) there shall not then be a History of Recurring Events of Default (based only on the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period); and

&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;17.6.2 the Tenant and the proposed assignee or sublessee comply with all the conditions set forth in subsections 17.4.1 through 17.4.3 of this Agreement; and

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&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;17.6.3 one of the following is applicable:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17.6.3.1 the proposed assignee or sublessee is, and continues to be, an Affiliate of the Tenant, provided that the proposed assignee or sublessee shall also have in Landlord's sole but reasonable discretion, sufficient financial worth considering the responsibility involved; 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.6.3.2 the proposed assignee or sublessee is a person (a) resulting from the merger or consolidation of the Tenant with or into such person or (b) purchasing substantially all the assets (subject to substantially all the liabilities) of the Tenant and succeeding to the business of the Tenant, provided either the Tenant or the proposed assignee or sublessee shall have and shall continue to have a net worth at least as great as that of the Tenant on the Commencement Date.

17.7 No person other than the Tenant shall have any assignment or sublet rights under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;17.8 This Section 17 of the Agreement shall not inhibit the Tenant's ability to make facilities within the Leased Premises available temporarily from time to time to its Affiliates. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary that may be set forth in this section 17, the Tenant shall be permitted to allow any "Acadia Affiliate," as defined below, (each a "Designated User") to occupy space within the Leased Premises, provided that each Designated User shall occupy space in the Leased Premises solely for the use set forth in subsection 7.1 of this Agreement and for no other purpose. The Landlord and the Tenant agree that (i) the Designated Users shall comply with all of the provisions of this Agreement that are obligations of the Tenant and that relate to the use or occupancy of the Leased Premises, and a default by any Designated User shall be deemed an Event of Default by the Tenant under this Agreement; (ii) all notices required of the Landlord under this Agreement shall be forwarded only to the Tenant in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and in no event shall the Landlord be required to send any notices to any Designated Users; (iii) in no event shall any use or occupancy of any portion of the Leased Premises by any Designated User release or relieve the Tenant from any of its obligations under this Lease; (iv) the Designated Users and their respective employees, contractors and invitees visiting or occupying space in the Leased Premises shall be deemed agents of the Tenant for purposes of all of the Tenant's indemnification obligations that relate to the use or occupancy of the Leased Premises by the Designated Users or that arise out of any acts or omissions of any employee, contractor, agent or invitee of the Designated Users; (v) in no event shall the occupancy of any portion of the Leased Premises by the Designated Users be deemed to create a landlord/tenant relationship between the Landlord and such Designated Users, and, in all instances, the Tenant shall be considered the sole tenant under this Agreement notwithstanding the occupancy of any portion of the Leased Premises by the Designated Users; (vi) in no event shall the use of any portion of the Leased Premises by the Designated Users create or be deemed to create any right, title or interest of such Designated Users in any portion of the Leased Premises or this Agreement; and (vii) any use or occupancy by the Designated Users shall terminate automatically upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, the Tenant shall not be required to deliver to the Landlord copies of any agreements between a Designated User and the Tenant relating to such Designated User's use of space in the Leased Premises, unless such agreement amounts to an assignment of this Agreement (in which case, the Tenant shall comply with the terms and conditions of this section 17 with respect to a proposed assignment by the Tenant of this Agreement, provided that the Tenant may redact any financial terms contained in any documents in connection with such assignment). As used herein, "Acadia Affiliate" means any entity that is controlled by Tenant. "Control," as used in the preceding sentence, means the direct or indirect ownership of more than [\*\*\*] percent ([\*\*\*]%) of the voting securities of an entity or

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possession of the right to vote more than [\*\*\*] percent ([\*\*\*]%) of the voting interest in the ordinary direction of the entity's affairs.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, any notice sent to Tenant shall be deemed to have been sent to any Designated User.

18 <u>Signs, Displays and Advertising</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.1 The Tenant shall have one sign identifying the Landlord's assigned number for the Leased Premises at the principal entrance to the Leased Premises. The Tenant may identify itself in or on each of: the sign at the principal entrance to the Leased Premises, the Building directory and the directory, if any, on the floor of the Building on which the Leased Premises is located. All such signs, and the method and materials used in mounting and dismounting them, shall be in accordance with the Landlord's specifications. All such signs shall be provided and mounted by the Landlord at the Landlord's expense, except that the Tenant shall bear any expense of identifying itself on the sign at the principal entrance to the Leased Premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.2 No other sign, advertisement, fixture or display shall be used by the Tenant on the Property or in the Building or the Common Facilities. Any signs other than those specifically permitted under subsection 18.1 of this Agreement shall be removed promptly by the Tenant or by the Landlord at the Tenant's expense.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.3 During the Term, so long as the Tenant, or a permitted assignee under Section 17.6, leases and occupies for the conduct of its own business leased premises consisting of that amount of square feet of gross rentable floor space which is at least the third largest amount of square feet of gross rentable floor space in the Building as compared to the gross rentable floor space of tenants of Other Leased Premises in the Building, the Tenant shall have the right to require the Landlord, at the Tenant's sole cost and expense, in accordance with the Landlord's specifications, to add and maintain (or to continue to maintain, as the case may be) the name of the Tenant on the monument sign located at the entrance to the Property near the access road leading to the Property, for so long as such sign is maintained by the Landlord. Upon the Tenant no longer having any rights to require the Landlord to maintain said name on said sign, the Landlord shall, at the Tenant's sole cost and expense, remove said name from such sign. The rights granted under this subsection 18.3 shall be personal to the original Tenant, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc., and any successor by merger or acquisition of all or substantially all of its assets. All signage of Tenant in each location shall be of substantially equal magnitude, location and quality as the signage provided for any comparably sized office tenant in the Building.

19 <u>Quiet Enjoyment</u>. The Landlord is the owner of the Building, the Property and those Common Facilities located on the Property. The Landlord has the right and authority to enter into and execute and deliver this Agreement with the Tenant. So long as an uncured Event of Default beyond applicable notice and cure periods shall not then be occurring, the Tenant shall and may peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Leased Premises during the Term in accordance with this Agreement.

20 <u>Relocation</u>. A single time, at any time during the Term (but no more than once during the Term and not in the first two (2) years of the Initial Term or in the last two (2) years of the Initial Term), on at least 180 days' prior notice to the Tenant, the Landlord shall have the right to move the Tenant out of the Leased Premises and into premises in the Carnegie Center Campus provided such Building must have (i) a café, (ii) exclusive access to an outdoor terrace comparable to or better than the outdoor terrace available hereunder to Tenant, and (iii) an interior stairwell comparable to or better than the existing interior stairwell. In addition, any relocation premises shall have (i) equal or better lobby exposure, and (ii) a substantially similar layout to the Leased Premises, for the duration of the Term. The Landlord shall use its best efforts

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to ensure that the amount of square feet of gross rentable floor space in the substitute new premises approximately equals the amount of square feet of gross rentable floor space in the Leased Premises. In the event the Landlord exercises this right of relocation, the Landlord shall alter and decorate the new premises similarly to the Leased Premises (including any Tenant's Buildout) and remove, relocate and reinstall the Tenant's furniture, trade fixtures, furnishings and equipment (including electrical, telephone and computer cabling and wiring), and replace the then existing inventory of letterhead stationery, envelopes and business cards, with such revised stationery and business cards indicating the new address of the Tenant, all at the sole cost and expense of the Landlord. The Landlord shall also reimburse the Tenant for its reasonable moving expenses from the Leased Premises to the substitute new premises. The Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts not to materially interfere with the operation by Tenant of Tenant's business. Any and all alterations, modifications and improvements to the substitute new premises shall be of equal or greater quality and substantially similar to Tenant's alterations, modifications and improvements to the Leased Premises immediately preceding such relocation. When the substitute new premises are ready, the Tenant shall surrender the Leased Premises (but not upon less than thirty (30) days prior written notice). Following any such relocation, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect except for the description of the Leased Premises, the Building and the Property which, upon completion of such relocation, shall be deemed amended to describe the substitute new premises, building and property, respectively, to which the Tenant shall have been relocated in accordance with this section 20 of the Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, following any such relocation, neither the amount of Basic Rent payable by the Tenant hereunder during the Expiring Term nor the Tenant's Share of Taxes, Operational Expenses or Annual Amortized Capital Expenditures payable by the Tenant hereunder during the Expiring Term shall be increased in the event that the gross rentable square footage of the substitute new premises is greater than that of the original Leased Premises. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, following any such relocation, in the event that the gross rentable square footage of the substitute new premises is less than that of the Leased Premises (without limiting or reducing the Landlord's obligations and the requirements hereunder that the Landlord must use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure equal square footage in the relocation space), the amount of Basic Rent payable by the Tenant hereunder during the Expiring Term and the Tenant's Share of Taxes, Operational Expenses and Annual Amortized Capital Expenditures during the Expiring Term shall be decreased proportionately; and the Landlord and the Tenant shall enter into an amendment of this Agreement reflecting same.

21 <u>Surrender</u>. Upon termination of the Term, or at any other time at which the Landlord, by virtue of any provision of this Agreement or otherwise has the right to re-enter and re-take possession of the Leased Premises, the Tenant shall surrender possession of the Leased Premises; remove from the Leased Premises all property owned by the Tenant or anyone else other than the Landlord; if installed by or on behalf of Tenant, remove all cabling, hardware and equipment from the ceiling plenum spaces, and/or concealed in wall cavities, including cabling related to the Tenant's movable wall systems or partition office furniture and IT and telecommunications systems, without damaging existing infrastructure and pathways that may support fire alarm systems, lighting systems, electrical systems, fire protection systems, and/or HVAC systems, that the Landlord may request by notice (electrical receptacles shall remain in place in all full height partition walls); remove from the Leased Premises or any Common Facilities any alterations, improvements or other modifications made to the Leased Premises or in the Common Facilities by or on behalf of the Tenant that the Landlord may request by notice; upon such removal restore the Leased Premises to its condition prior to the installation of such alterations, improvements or other modifications and repair any damage occasioned by such removal and restoration; clean the Leased Premises; leave the Leased Premises in as good order and condition as it was upon the completion of any improvements contemplated by section 5 of this Agreement, ordinary wear and use excepted (subject to the right of the Landlord, as stated above, to require the Tenant to remove from the Leased Premises any alterations, improvements or other modifications to the Leased Premises and perform any restoration and repairs); return all copies of all keys and passes to the Leased Premises, the Common Facilities and the Building to

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the Landlord; and receive the Landlord's written acceptance of the Tenant's surrender. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant, at the time Tenant submits to Landlord Tenant's plans and specifications for any alterations, may request in writing that Landlord specifically identify any alteration shown on Tenant's plans and specifications which Tenant must remove at the end of the Term. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Tenant's obligation to restore internal stairwells in the Leased Premises shall be waived if a subsequent lessee or occupant taking occupancy of the Leased Premises agrees to accept the Leased Premises with such internal stairwell in place "AS IS". In such event, Tenant shall have no obligation or financial responsibility for the removal or restoration of the stairwells.

22 <u>Events of Default</u>. The occurrence of any of the following events shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.1 the Tenant's failure to pay any installment of Basic Rent or any amount of Additional Rent, provided that Tenant shall be granted two opportunities in any twelve (12) month period to cure a failure (which continues after three (3) business days notice from Landlord) to pay any installment of Basic Rent or any amount of Additional Rent, where such payment was made after same was first due;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.2 the Tenant's failure to perform any of its material obligations under this Agreement if such material failure has caused significant monetary actual loss or damage that cannot promptly be cured by subsequent act of the Tenant;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.3 the Tenant's failure to complete performance of any of the Tenant's obligations under this Agreement (other than those contemplated by subsections 22.1 and 22.2 of this Agreement) within thirty (30) days after the Landlord shall have given notice to the Tenant specifying which of the Tenant's obligations has not been performed and in what respects, unless completion of performance within such period of thirty (30) days is not possible using diligence and expedience, then within a reasonable time of the Landlord's notice so long as the Tenant shall have commenced substantial performance within the first ten (10) days of such period of thirty (30) days and shall have continued to provide substantial performance, diligently and expediently, through to completion of performance;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.4 the discovery of any intentional misrepresentation of material fact made by the Tenant in this Agreement, which shall have been inaccurate or incomplete in any material respect either on the date it was made or the date as of which it was made and Tenant's failure to correct same within ten (10) days after the Landlord shall have given notice to the Tenant specifying such misrepresentation;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.5 the sale, transfer or other disposition of any interest of the Tenant in the Leased Premises by way of execution or other legal process not permitted pursuant to Section 17;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.6 with the exception of those of the following events to which section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code shall apply in the context of an office lease (in which case subsection 22.7 of this Agreement shall apply):

&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;22.6.1 the Tenant's becoming a "debtor," as that term is defined in section 101 of the Bankruptcy Code;

&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;22.6.2 any time when either the value of the Tenant's liabilities exceed the value of the Tenant's assets or the Tenant is unable to pay its obligations as and when they respectively become due in the ordinary course of business;

&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;22.6.3 the appointment of a receiver or trustee of the Tenant's Property or affairs; or

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&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;22.6.4 the Tenant's making an assignment for the benefit of, or an arrangement with or among, creditors or filing a petition in insolvency or for reorganization or for the appointment of a receiver;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.7 in the event of the occurrence of any of the events enumerated in subsection 22.6 of this Agreement to which section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code shall apply in the context of an office lease, the earlier of the bankruptcy trustee's rejection or deemed rejection (as those terms are used in section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code) of this Agreement; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.8 the Tenant's abandoning the Leased Premises before expiration of the Term without the prior written consent of the Landlord provided however, that so long as Tenant continues to pay and any all Rent due and owing on the Leased Premises, abandonment shall not be deemed an Event of Default.

23 <u>Rights and Remedies</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23.1 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default the Landlord shall have all the following rights and remedies:

&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;23.1.1 to elect to terminate this Agreement by giving notice of such election, and the effective date thereof, to the Tenant and to receive Termination Damages;

&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;23.1.2 to elect to re-enter and re-take possession of the Leased Premises, without thereby terminating the Term, by giving notice of such election, and the effective date thereof, to the Tenant and to receive Re-Leasing Damages;

&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;23.1.3 if the Tenant remains in possession of the Leased Premises after the Tenant's obligation to surrender the Leased Premises shall have arisen, to remove the Tenant and the Tenant's and any others' possessions from the Leased Premises by any of the following means without any liability to the Tenant therefor, any such liability to the Tenant therefor which might otherwise arise being hereby waived by the Tenant: legal proceedings (summary or otherwise), writ of dispossession and any other means and to receive Holdover Damages and, except in the circumstances contemplated by section 20 of this Agreement, to receive all expenses incurred in removing the Tenant and the Tenant's and any others' possessions from the Leased Premises, and of storing such possessions if the Landlord so elects;

&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;23.1.4 to be awarded specific performance, temporary restraints and preliminary and permanent injunctive relief regarding Events of Default where the Landlord's rights and remedies at law may be inadequate, without the necessity of proving actual damages or the inadequacy of the rights and remedies at law;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23.1.5 to receive all expenses incurred in securing, preserving, maintaining and operating the Leased Premises during any period of vacancy, in making repairs to the Leased Premises, in preparing the Leased Premises for re-leasing and in re-leasing the Leased Premises including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any brokerage commissions;

&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;23.1.6 to receive all legal expenses, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, attorneys' fees incurred in connection with pursuing any of the Landlord's rights and remedies, including indemnification rights and remedies;

&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;23.1.7 if the Landlord, in its sole discretion, elects to perform any obligation of the Tenant under this Agreement (other than the obligation to pay Rent) which the Tenant has not timely performed, to receive all expenses incurred in so doing;

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&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;23.1.8 to elect to pursue any legal or equitable right and remedy available to the Landlord under this Agreement or otherwise; and

&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;23.1.9 to elect any combination, or any sequential combination of any of the rights and remedies set forth in subsection 23.1 of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23.2 In the event the Landlord elects the right and remedy set forth in subsection 23.1.1 of this Agreement, Termination Damages shall be equal to the amount which, at the time of actual payment thereof to the Landlord, is the sum of:

&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;23.2.1 all accrued but unpaid Rent;

&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;23.2.2 the present value (calculated using the most recently available (at the time of calculation) published weekly average yield on United States Treasury securities having maturities comparable to the balance of the then remaining Term) of the sum of all payments of Rent remaining due (at the time of calculation) until the date the Term would have expired (had there been no election to terminate it earlier) less the present value (similarly calculated) of all payments of rent to be received through the end of the Term (had there been no election to terminate it earlier) from a lessee, if any, of the Leased Premises at the time of calculation (and it shall be assumed for purposes of such calculations that (i) the amount of future Additional Rent due per year under this Agreement will be equal to the average Additional Rent per month due during the twelve (12) full calendar months immediately preceding the date of any such calculation, increasing annually at a rate of [\*\*\*] percent compounded annually, (ii) if any calculation is made before the first anniversary of the end of the No Pass Through Period, the average Additional Rent due for any month after the end of the No Pass Through Period will be equal to [\*\*\*] percent of the sum of the Base Year Operating Expenses, Base Year Taxes, Annual Amortized Capital Expenditures and Tenant Electric Charges (considered on an annual basis), (iii) if any calculation is made before the beginning of the Base Year, the sum of Base Year Taxes and Base Year Operational Expenses shall be assumed to be $[\*\*\*] per gross rentable square foot and (iv) if any calculation is made before the end of the Base Year, Base Year Taxes and Base Year Operational Expenses may be extrapolated based on the year to date experience of the Landlord);

&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;23.2.3 the Landlord's reasonably estimated cost of demolishing any leasehold improvements to the Leased Premises if such demolition is necessary, in the Landlord's reasonable judgement, to lease the Leased Premises, or portions thereof, to others; and

&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;23.2.4 that amount, which as of the occurrence of the Event of Default, bears the same ratio to the costs, if any, incurred by the Landlord (and not paid by the Tenant) in building out the Leased Premises in accordance with section 5 of this Agreement as the number of months remaining in the Term (immediately before the occurrence of the Event of Default) bears to the number of months in the entire Term (immediately before the occurrence of the Event of Default).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23.3 In the event the Landlord elects the right and remedy set forth in subsection 23.1.2 of this Agreement, Re-Leasing Damages shall be equal to the Rent less any rent actually received by the Landlord from any lessee of the Leased Premises or any portion thereof, payable at the respective times that Rent is payable under the Agreement plus the cost, if any, to the Landlord of building out or otherwise preparing the Leased Premises for, and leasing the Leased Premises to, any such lessee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23.4 In the event the Landlord elects the right and remedy set forth in subsection 23.1.3 of this Agreement, Holdover Damages shall mean damages at the rate per month or part thereof equal to [\*\*\*] or, in the event the Term shall have terminated by expiration under subsection 24.1.1 of this Agreement, [\*\*\*].

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The Tenant's obligations under this subsection 23.4 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23.5 In connection with any summary proceeding to dispossess and remove the Tenant from the Leased Premises under subsection 23.1.3 of this Agreement, the Tenant hereby waives:

&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;23.5.1 any notices for delivery of possession thereof, of termination, of demand for removal therefrom, of the cause therefor, to cease, to quit and all other notices that might otherwise be required pursuant to 2A N.J.S.A. 18-53 et seq.;

&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;23.5.2 any right the Tenant might otherwise have to cause a termination of the action or proceeding by paying to the Landlord or into court or otherwise any Rent in arrears;

&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;23.5.3 any right the Tenant might otherwise have to a period of waiting between issuance of any warrant in execution of any judgment for possession obtained by the Landlord and the execution thereof;

&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;23.5.4 any right the Tenant might otherwise have to transfer or remove such proceeding from the court (or the particular division or part of the court) or other forum in which it shall have been instituted by the Landlord to another court, division or part;

&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;23.5.5 any right the Tenant might otherwise have to redeem the Tenant's former leasehold interest between the entry of any judgment and the execution of any warrant issued in connection therewith by paying to the Landlord or into Court or otherwise any Rent in arrears; and

&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;23.5.6 any right the Tenant might otherwise have to appeal any judgment awarding possession of the Leased Premises to the Landlord.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23.6 The enumeration of rights and remedies in this section 23 of the Agreement is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive of any rights and remedies which might otherwise be available to the Landlord, or to force an election of one or more rights and remedies to the exclusion of others, concurrently, consecutively or sequentially. On the contrary, each right and remedy enumerated in this section 23 of the Agreement is intended to be cumulative with each other right and remedy enumerated in this section 23 of the Agreement and with each other right and remedy that might otherwise be available to the Landlord; and the selection of one or more of such rights and remedies at any time shall not be deemed to prevent resort to one or more others of such rights and remedies at the same time or a subsequent time, even with regard to the same occurrence sought to be remedied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23.7 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement the Landlord shall in each case of an Event of Default use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate its damages.

24 <u>Termination of the Term</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24.1 The Term shall terminate upon the earliest of the following events to occur:

&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;24.1.1 expiration of the Term;

&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;24.1.2 in connection with a transaction contemplated by section 16 of this Agreement and under the circumstances contemplated by subsection 16.2 of this Agreement, the effective date of termination of the Term as set forth in subsection 16.2;

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&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;24.1.3 upon the respective effective dates of termination set forth in the various subsections (whichever may be applicable) of subsection 15.1 of this Agreement providing for termination of the Term under various circumstances;

&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;24.1.4 the effective date of any election by the Landlord under subsection 17.3.3 of this Agreement in response to the Tenant's notice of the Tenant's desire to assign this Agreement or to sublet all or a portion of the Leased Premises; 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;24.1.5 the effective date of any election by the Landlord to terminate the Term under subsection 23.1.1 of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24.2 No termination of the Term shall have the effect of releasing the Tenant from any obligation or liability theretofore or thereby incurred and, until the Tenant shall have surrendered the Leased Premises in accordance with section 21 of this Agreement, from any obligation or liability thereafter incurred.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24.3 Any items of Tenant's Property (except money, securities and valuables) which remain in the Leased Premises after the expiration or earlier termination of the Term may, at the option of the Landlord, be deemed to have been abandoned and in such case may either be retained by the Landlord as its property or may be disposed of without accountability, at the Tenant's expense, in such manner as the Landlord may see fit.

26 <u>Transfer by Landlord</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26.1 The Landlord shall have the right at any time and from time to time to sell, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of the Carnegie Center Complex, the Property, the Common Facilities or the Building or any of the Landlord's interests therein, or to assign this Agreement or any of the Landlord's rights thereunder.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26.2 Upon giving notice of the occurrence of any transaction contemplated by subsection 26.1 of this Agreement, the Landlord shall thereby be relieved of any obligation that might otherwise exist under this Agreement with respect to periods subsequent to the effective date of any such transaction. If, in connection with any transaction contemplated by subsection 26.1 of this Agreement the Landlord transfers, or makes allowance for, any Security Deposit of the Tenant and gives notice of that fact to the Tenant, the Landlord shall thereby be relieved of any further obligation to the Tenant with regard to any such Security Deposit; and the Tenant shall look solely to the transferee with respect to any such Security Deposit to the extent transferred to the transferee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26.3 In the event of the occurrence of any transaction contemplated by subsection 26.1 of this Agreement the Tenant, upon written request therefor from the transferee, shall attorn to and become the tenant of such transferee upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26.4 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary that may be set forth in subsections 26.1, 26.2 and 26.3 of this Agreement, in the event any mortgage contemplated by section 25 of this Agreement is enforced by the respective mortgagee pursuant to remedies provided in the mortgage or otherwise provided by law or equity and any person succeeds to the interest of the Landlord as a result of, or in connection with, any such enforcement, the Tenant shall, upon the request of such successor in interest, automatically attorn to and become the Tenant of such successor in interest without any change in the terms or provisions of this Agreement, except that such successor in interest shall not be bound by: (a) any payment of Basic Rent or Additional Rent (exclusive of prepayments in the nature of a Security Deposit) for more than one month in advance or (b) any amendment or other modification of this Agreement which was made without the consent of such mortgagee or such successor in interest provided, however, that the foregoing shall not limit in any respect the exercise by Tenant of any of its express termination, expansion, or other explicit rights under this Lease (as now provided); and, upon the request of such successor in interest, the Tenant shall execute, acknowledge and deliver any instrument(s) confirming such attornment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26.5 If this Agreement and the estate, interest and rights hereby created for the benefit of the Tenant are ever subject and subordinate to any ground lease contemplated by section 25 of this Agreement:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26.5.1 upon the expiration or earlier termination of the term of any such ground lease before the termination of the Term under this Agreement, the Tenant shall attorn to, and become the Tenant of, the lessor under any such ground lease and recognize such lessor as the Landlord under this Agreement for the balance of the Term; and

&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;26.5.2 such expiration or earlier termination of the term of any such ground lease shall have no effect on the Term under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26.5.3 notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord represents that there is presently no ground lease or mortgage encumbering the Property or the Leased Premises.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;26.6 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary that may be set forth in section 25 or section 26 of this Agreement, Tenant's obligation to subordinate its interest in this Agreement and this Agreement's subordination to any future mortgage or underlying lease is expressly conditioned upon Tenant's receipt from the mortgagee or lessor of a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement substantially reasonably acceptable to all parties in their sole discretion. Landlord represents and warrants that there are presently no mortgagees or superior lessees for the Building.

27 <u>Indemnification</u>.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law and to the extent not resulting from any act, omission, fault, negligence or misconduct of the Landlord or its contractors, licensees, invitees, servants or employees, the Tenant waives any right to contribution against the Landlord Parties and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Landlord Parties from and against all claims of whatever nature by a third party arising from or claimed to have arisen from (i) any act, omission or negligence of the Tenant Parties; (ii) any accident, injury or damage whatsoever caused to any person, or to the property of any person, occurring in the Leased Premises from the earlier of (a) the date on which any Tenant Party first takes possession the Leased Premises for any reason or (b) the Commencement Date, and thereafter throughout and until the end of the Term, and after the end of the Term for so long after the end of the Term as any of the Tenant's Property remains in the Leased Premises, or the Tenant or anyone acting by, through or under the Tenant may be in possession of any part of, or have access to the Leased Premises or any portion thereof; (iii) any accident, injury or damage whatsoever occurring outside the Leased Premises but within the Building, within the Common Facilities, on the Property or within the Carnegie Center Complex, where such accident, injury or damage results, or is claimed to have resulted, from any act, omission or negligence on the part of any of the Tenant Parties; or (iv) any breach of this Agreement by the Tenant. The Tenant shall pay such indemnified amounts as they are incurred by the Landlord Parties. This indemnification shall not be construed to deny or reduce any other rights or obligations of indemnity that a Landlord Party may have under this Agreement. The indemnification rights of the Landlord Parties provided in this Agreement are their exclusive indemnification rights with respect to this Agreement. The Landlord Parties waive any additional rights to indemnification they may have against the Tenant Parties with respect to this Agreement under common law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27.2 In the event that the Tenant breaches any of its indemnity obligations hereunder: (i) the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord Parties all liabilities, loss, cost, or expense (including reasonable attorney's fees) incurred as a result of said breach, and the reasonable value of time expended by the Landlord Parties as a result of said breach; and (ii) the Landlord Parties may deduct and offset from any amounts due to the Tenant under this Agreement any amounts owed by the Tenant pursuant to this section 27.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27.3 The indemnification obligations under this section 27 shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the Tenant or any subtenant or other occupant of the Leased Premises under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts. The Tenant waives any immunity from or limitation on its indemnity or contribution liability to the Landlord Parties based upon such acts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27.4 The Tenant shall require its subtenants and other occupants (other than employees and guests of Tenant visiting the Leased Premises in the ordinary course of Tenant's business) of the Leased Premises to provide similar indemnities to the Landlord Parties in a form reasonably acceptable to the Landlord.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27.5 The terms of this section 27 shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27.6 The foregoing indemnity and hold harmless agreement shall include indemnity for all costs, expenses and liabilities (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements) incurred by the Landlord Parties in connection with any such claim or any action or proceeding brought thereon, and the defense thereof. In addition, in the event that any action or proceeding shall be brought against one or more Landlord Parties by reason of any such claim, the Tenant, upon request from the Landlord Party, shall resist and defend such action or proceeding on behalf of the Landlord Party by counsel appointed by the Tenant's insurer (if such claim is covered by insurance without reservation) or otherwise by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord Party. The Landlord Parties shall not be bound by any compromise or settlement of any such claim, action or proceeding without the prior written consent of such Landlord Parties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, subject to Landlord's rights to Holdover Damages or where caused by a Party's gross negligence or willful

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misconduct, neither party shall in any event be liable to the other for indirect, special, punitive, or consequential damages.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27.7 The Tenant agrees to use and occupy the Leased Premises, and to use such other portions of the Building, the Property and the Carnegie Center Complex as the Tenant is given the right to use by this Agreement, at the Tenant's own risk. The Landlord Parties shall not be liable to the Tenant Parties except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, for any damage, injury, loss, compensation, or claim (including, but not limited to, claims for the interruption of or loss to a Tenant Party's business) based on, arising out of or resulting from any cause whatsoever, including, but not limited to, repairs to any portion of the Leased Premises, the Building, the Property or the Carnegie Center Complex, any fire, robbery, theft, mysterious disappearance, or any other crime or casualty, the actions of any tenants of Other Leased Premises or of any other person or persons, or any leakage in any part or portion of the Leased Premises, the Common Facilities, the Building or the Property, or from water, rain or snow that may leak into, or flow from any part of the Leased Premises, the Common Facilities, the Building or the Property, or from drains, pipes or plumbing fixtures in the Building or on the Property, to the extent not resulting solely from any intentional act, omission, gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord or its contractors, licensees, invitees, agents, servants or employees. Any goods, property or personal effects stored or placed in or about the Leased Premises shall be at the sole risk of the Tenant Party, and neither the Landlord Parties nor their insurers shall in any manner be held responsible therefor. The Landlord Parties shall not be responsible or liable to a Tenant Party, or to those claiming by, through or under a Tenant Party, for any loss or damage except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, that may be occasioned by or through the acts or omissions of persons occupying adjoining premises or any part of the premises adjacent to or connecting with the Leased Premises or any part of the Building or otherwise. The provisions of this section shall be applicable to the fullest extent permitted by law, and until the expiration or earlier termination of the Term, and during such further period as any of the Tenant's Property remains in the Leased Premises, or the Tenant or anyone acting by, through or under the Tenant may use, or be in occupancy of any part of, or have access to the Leased Premises or of the Building.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27.8 Subject to the limitations set forth in subsections 14.12, 27.7, 28.3, and 28.8 of this Agreement, and to the extent not resulting from any intentional act, omission, negligence or willful misconduct of the Tenant or its contractors, licensees, invitees, agents, servants or employees, the Landlord agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Tenant from and against any claim by a third party arising from any injury to any person occurring in the Leased Premises, in the Building, on the Property or in the Carnegie Center Complex after the date that possession of the Leased Premises is first delivered to Tenant and until the expiration or earlier termination of the Term, to the extent such injury results from the negligence or willful misconduct of the Landlord or the Landlord's employees, or from any breach or default by the Landlord in the performance or observance of its covenants or obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that in no event shall the aforesaid indemnity render the Landlord responsible or liable for any loss or damage to fixtures, personal property or other property of the Tenant, and the Landlord shall in no event be liable for any of Tenant's indirect or consequential damages. The Tenant shall provide notice of any such third party claim to the Landlord as soon as practicable. The Landlord shall have the right, but not the duty, to defend the claim. The provisions of this subsection 27.8 shall not be applicable to (i) the holder of any mortgage now or hereafter on the Property or the Building (whether or not such holder shall be a mortgagee in possession of or shall have exercised any rights under a conditional, collateral or other assignment of leases and/or rents respecting the Property or the Building), or (ii) any person acquiring title as a result of, or subsequent to, a foreclosure of any such mortgage or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, except to the extent of liability insurance maintained by either of the foregoing.

28 <u>Parties' Liability</u>.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28.1 None of the following occurrences shall constitute a breach of this Agreement by the Landlord, a termination of the Term, an active or constructive eviction or an occurrence requiring an abatement of Rent:

&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;28.1.1 except as provided in Section 8.5, the inability of the Landlord to provide any utility or service to be provided by the Landlord, as described in section 8 of this Agreement which is due to causes beyond the Landlord's control, or to necessary or advisable improvements, maintenance, repairs or emergency, so long as the Landlord uses reasonable efforts and diligence under the circumstances to restore the interrupted service or utility. Any interruption of utilities caused by Landlord's or it's agents negligence or willful misconduct, continuing for more than five (5) consecutive business days, and Landlord has not commenced cure, and such interruption renders all or substantially all of the Leased Premises untenantable, and the Tenant actually vacates such portion of the Leased Premises, then Tenant shall be entitled to a prorated abatement of Rent from the sixth (6<sup>th</sup>) consecutive business day until such portion of the Leased Premises is tenantable.

&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;28.1.2 any improvement, modification, alteration or other change made to the Carnegie Center Complex, the Property, the Building or the Common Facilities by the Landlord consistent with the Landlord's obligations set forth in subsection 13.2 of this Agreement; and

&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;28.1.3 any change in any Federal, state or local law or ordinance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28.2 Except for the commencement, duration or termination of the Term (other than under the circumstances contemplated by subsection 15.1 of this Agreement), the Tenant's obligation to make timely payments of Rent, the Tenant's obligation to maintain certain insurance coverage in effect, the Tenant's failure to perform any of its other obligations under this Agreement if such failure has caused loss or damage that cannot promptly be cured by subsequent act of the Tenant and the period within which any type of option or optional right exercisable by the Tenant must be exercised, any period of time during which the Landlord or the Tenant is prevented from performing any of its respective obligations under this Agreement because of fire, any other casualty or catastrophe, strikes, lockouts, civil commotion, acts of God or the public enemy, governmental prohibitions or preemptions, embargoes or inability to obtain labor or material due to shortage, governmental regulation or prohibition or any other cause beyond the Landlord's control, shall be added to the time when such performance is otherwise required under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28.3 In the event the Landlord is an individual, partnership, joint venture, association or a participant in a joint tenancy or tenancy in common, the Landlord, the partners, venturers, members and joint owners shall not have any personal liability or obligation under or in connection with this Agreement or the Tenant's use and occupancy of the Leased Premises; but recourse shall be limited exclusively to the Landlord's interest in the Building including but not limited to casualty proceeds, condemnation awards, rents, proceeds from sale or other dispositions of land and/or building or landlord's interest therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28.4 If, at any time during the Term, the payment or collection of any Rent otherwise due under this Agreement shall be limited, frozen or otherwise subjected to a moratorium by applicable law, and such limitation, freeze or other moratorium shall subsequently be lifted, whether before or after the termination of the Term, such aggregate amount of Rent as shall not have been paid or collected during the Term on account of any such limitation, freeze or other moratorium, shall thereupon be due and payable at once. There shall be added to the maximum period of any otherwise applicable statute of limitation the entire period during which any such limitation, freeze or other moratorium shall have been in effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28.5 If this Agreement is executed by more than one person as the Tenant, their liability under this Agreement and in connection with the use and occupancy of the Leased Premises shall be joint and several.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28.6 In the event any rate of interest, or other charge in the nature of interest, calculated as set forth in this Agreement would lead to the imposition of a rate of interest in excess of the maximum rate permitted by applicable usury law, only the maximum rate permitted shall be charged and collected.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28.7 The rule of construction that any ambiguities that may be contained in any contract shall be construed against the party drafting the contract shall be inapplicable in construing this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28.8 Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, no officer, director, shareholder, member, manager, employee, principal or partner (former, present or future) of Tenant, or of any successor entity, past, present and/or future, shall have any personal liability under this Agreement, and Landlord shall not have any recourse to the assets or capital of any officer, director, shareholder, member, manager, employee, principal or partner of such party or of any successor entity. Except in connection with Holdover Damages or where caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct, or as expressly provided in this Agreement, Tenant shall not have liability for any loss of business, or any indirect or consequential, special or punitive damages under this Lease. Landlord and Tenant hereby expressly waive and release such personal liability on behalf of itself and all Persons claiming by, through or under the other party. Landlord shall look solely to the assets of Tenant for the recovery of any judgment or award against Tenant or any such permitted transferee, as applicable.

29 <u>Security Deposit</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;29.1 The Tenant shall pay to the Landlord within fourteen (14) days of execution and delivery of this Agreement a sum equal to $[\*\*\*] as a security deposit, in the form of a replacement letter of credit as described in subsection 29.2 of this Agreement, to be held by the Landlord as security for the Tenant's performance of all the Tenant's obligations under this Agreement. Landlord shall return the existing Letter of Credit for the 502 Leased Premises upon receipt of the replacement letter of credit. The Tenant shall not encumber the Security Deposit. If there has been no Event of Default, within thirty (30) days after termination of the Term the Landlord shall return the entire balance of the Security Deposit to the Tenant. The Tenant will not look to any foreclosing mortgagee of the Property, the Building, the Common Facilities or any interest therein for such return of the balance of the Security Deposit, unless the mortgagee has expressly assumed the Landlord's obligations under this Agreement or has actually received the balance of the Security Deposit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;29.2 The Security Deposit contemplated by subsection 29.1 of this Agreement shall be in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of the Security Deposit for the benefit of the Landlord. The letter of credit shall (i) be issued by and drawn on a reputable commercial bank operating in the United States reasonably satisfactory to the Landlord and at a minimum having a long term issuer credit rating from Standard and Poor's Professional Rating Service of A or a comparable minimum rating from Moody's Professional Rating Service, (ii) permit one or more draws thereunder to be made which are conditioned only on the Landlord's certification of the occurrence of an Event of Default that, at the time of the draw, shall not have been cured in full by the Tenant, (iii) permit transfers at any time without charge, and (iv) provide that any notices to the Landlord be sent to the notice address provided for the Landlord in this Agreement. If the credit rating for the issuer of such letter of credit falls below the standard set forth in (i) above, or if the financial condition of such issuer changes in any other material adverse way, or if the issuer is placed in receivership by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or other governmental entity, the Landlord shall have the right to require that the Tenant provide a substitute letter of credit that complies in all respects with the requirements of this subsection, and the Tenant's failure to provide the same within ten (10) days following the Landlord's written demand therefor shall entitle the Landlord to immediately draw 100% of the then current letter of credit and hold the proceeds as a cash Security Deposit in accordance with subsection 29.1 of this Agreement. In the case of the issuer being placed in receivership by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or other governmental entity, the failure of the Federal Deposit Insurance

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Corporation or other governmental entity to honor the presentation of documentation by the Landlord to draw 100% of the then current letter of credit shall be an Event of Default under this Agreement. The letter of credit shall be held by the Landlord as a Security Deposit for the Tenant's performance of all the Tenant's obligations under this Agreement. The Landlord, in its sole discretion, may draw upon the Security Deposit to cure any Event of Default under this Agreement. If any such application is made, upon notice by the Landlord to the Tenant, the Tenant shall promptly replace the amount so applied in the form of an additional letter of credit with otherwise similar terms. The letter of credit shall be for a term equal to the Term or, if the issuer of the letter of credit regularly and customarily only issues letters of credit for shorter terms, for the longest of such shorter regular and customary terms, but in no event for a term shorter than one year. If the letter of credit is issued for a term shorter than the Term, the letter of credit shall contain an "evergreen clause" which shall provide for automatic renewals, without written amendment, for successive terms each of which is equal to such term, unless the issuer gives to the Landlord at least sixty (60) days' written notice of cancellation or non-renewal of the letter of credit prior to the expiration date of the letter of credit. In the event that the issuer gives such notice, the Tenant shall obtain and deliver to the Landlord a substitute letter of credit that complies in all respects with the requirements of this subsection, no later than thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the term of the then current letter of credit. If the Tenant shall fail to obtain and deliver to the Landlord on a timely basis any such conforming substitute letter of credit, the Landlord shall have the right to draw 100% of the then current letter of credit and hold the proceeds as a cash Security Deposit in accordance with subsection 29.1 of this Agreement.

30 <u>Representations</u>. The Tenant hereby represents and warrants that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30.1. no broker or other agent has shown the Leased Premises or the Building to the Tenant, or brought either to the Tenant's attention, except Cushman and Wakefield of New Jersey, Inc., ("Broker") whose entire commission therefor is set forth in a separate document and which commission the Tenant understands will be paid by the Landlord directly to the person named.

&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;30.1.1 Each party shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against all loss, cost, liability and expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements) arising out of any claim for a commission or other compensation by any broker other than the Broker (it being understood that Landlord shall indemnify Tenant against any claims by the Broker) with respect to Tenant's indemnity of Landlord who alleges that it has dealt with the indemnifying party in connection with this Agreement or the Building. The provisions of this Section 30.1.1 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30.1.2 the execution and delivery of, the consummation of the transactions contemplated by and the performance of all its obligations under, this Agreement by the Tenant have been duly and validly authorized by its general partners, to the extent required by their partnership agreement and applicable law, if the Tenant is a partnership or, if the Tenant is a limited liability company, by its representative(s) and members to the extent required by their operating agreement and applicable law or, if the Tenant is a corporation, by its board of directors and, if necessary, by its stockholders at meetings duly called and held on proper notice for that purpose at which there were respective quorums present and voting throughout; and no other approval, partnership, corporate, governmental or otherwise, is required to authorize any of the foregoing or to give effect to the Tenant's execution and delivery of this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;30.1.3 the execution and delivery of, the consummation of the transactions contemplated by and the performance of all its obligations under, this Agreement by the Tenant will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, the provisions of any statute, charter, certificate of incorporation or bylaws or partnership agreement of the Tenant or any affiliate of the Tenant, as presently in effect, or any indenture, mortgage, lease, deed of trust, other agreement, instrument, franchise, permit, license, decree, order, notice, judgment, rule or order to or of which the Tenant or any affiliate of the Tenant

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is a party, a subject or a recipient or by which the Tenant, any affiliate of the Tenant or any of their respective properties and other assets is bound; and

&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;30.1.4 (i) the Tenant is not, nor is it owned or controlled directly or indirectly by, any person, group, entity or nation named on any list issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the United States Department of the Treasury ("OFAC") pursuant to Executive Order 13224 or any similar list or any law, order, rule or regulation or any Executive Order of the President of the United States as a terrorist, "Specially Designated National and Blocked Person" or other banned or blocked person (any such person, group, entity or nation being hereinafter referred to as a "Prohibited Person"); (ii) the Tenant is not (nor is it owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by any person, group, entity or nation which is) acting directly or indirectly for or on behalf of any Prohibited Person; and (iii) neither Tenant (nor any person, group, entity or nation which owns or controls the Tenant, directly or indirectly) has conducted or will conduct business or has engaged or will engage in any transaction or dealing with any Prohibited Person, including without limitation any assignment of this Agreement or any subletting of all or any portion of the Leased Premises or the making or receiving of any contribution of funds, goods or services to or for the benefit of a Prohibited Person. In connection with the foregoing, is expressly understood and agreed that (x) any breach by the Tenant of the foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed a default by the Tenant under subsection 22.2 of this Agreement and shall be covered by the indemnity provisions of section 27 of this Agreement, and (y) the representations and warranties contained in this subsection 30.4 shall be continuing in nature and shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

30.2 The Landlord hereby represents and warrants that:

30.2.1 to the Best of the Landlord's knowledge, the Building, the Property, and the Leased Premises comply with all applicable Laws as of the date of this Agreement; and

30.2.2 The Landlord shall be responsible for causing the Property and the Building, including the Leased Premises, to comply with all applicable Laws at all times during the Term, as the same may be extended as provided herein, except to the extent of any alterations, improvements or other modifications to the Leased Premises made by the Tenant or required solely as a result of the Tenant's unique and specific use of the Leased Premises, which shall be the Tenant's responsibility, at the Tenant's sole cost and expense.

30.2.3 to the best of the Landlord's knowledge, as of the date hereof and throughout the Term, the Building and the Leased Premises are free of asbestos and any hazardous waste or toxic materials that shall have been identified by the scientific community or by any Federal, state or local statute (including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Spill Compensation and Control Act (58 N.J.S.A. 23.11 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (13 N.J.S.A. 1 K-6 et seq.) (collectively, "**Hazardous Materials**"), as they may be amended), ordinance, rule, regulation or order as toxic or hazardous to health or to the environment, except deminimus quantities of janitorial and property management supplies in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations;

30.2.4 There is no Ground Lease, Mortgage or other encumbrance on the Leased Premises or the Property, which would prohibit Landlord from leasing the Leased Premises to Tenant or for Tenant to leased the Leased Premises from Landlord. No Other Tenants have a right of first refusal or other right with respect to the Leased Premises.

31 <u>Reservation in Favor of Tenant</u>. Neither the Landlord's forwarding a copy of this document to any prospective tenant nor any other act on the part of the Landlord prior to execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Landlord shall give rise to any implication that any prospective tenant has a reservation, an option to lease or an outstanding offer to lease any premises.

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32 <u>Tenant's Certificates and Mortgagee Notice Requirements</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.1 Promptly upon request of either the Landlord or the Tenant at any time or from time to time, but in no event more than ten (10) days after the respective request, the requested party (whether Landlord or Tenant) shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the requesting party or its designee an estoppel or other certificate, satisfactory in form and substance to the requesting party and any of its mortgagees, ground lessors or lessees or transferees or prospective mortgagees, ground lessors or lessees or transferees, with respect to any of or all the following matters:

&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;32.1.1 whether this Agreement is then in full force and effect;

&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;32.1.2 whether this Agreement has not been amended, modified, superseded, canceled, repudiated or revoked;

&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;32.1.3 whether the Landlord has satisfactorily completed all construction work, if any, required of the Landlord or contractors selected and retained by the Landlord in connection with readying the Leased Premises for occupancy by the Tenant in accordance with section 5 of this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.1.4 whether the Tenant is then in actual possession of the Leased Premises;

&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;32.1.5 whether, to the knowledge of the party executing the certificate, the party executing the certificate then has any known defenses or counterclaims under this Agreement or otherwise against the other party or with respect to the Leased Premises;

&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;32.1.6 whet whether, to the knowledge of the party executing the certificate, the party executing the certificate, the other party is then in breach of this Agreement in any respect;

&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;32.1.7 whether the party executing the certificate then has no knowledge of any assignment of this Agreement, the pledging or granting of any security interest in this Agreement or in Rent due and to become due under this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.1.8 whether Rent is not then accruing under this Agreement in accordance with its terms;

&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;32.1.9 whether any Rent is not then in arrears;

&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;32.1.10 whether Rent due or to become due under this Agreement has not been prepaid by more than one month;

&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;32.1.11 if the response to any of the foregoing matters is in the negative, a specification of all the precise reasons that necessitated the negative response in each instance; and

&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;32.1.12 any other matter reasonably requested by the requesting party or any of its mortgagees, ground lessors or lessees or transferees or prospective mortgagees, ground lessors or lessees or transferees, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such information as may be requested for purposes of assuring compliance with the Industrial Site Recovery Act (13 N.J.S.A. 1K-6 <u>et seq</u>.), as it may be amended, and any other applicable Federal, state or local statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or order concerned with environmental matters.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.2 If, in connection with the Landlord's or a prospective transferee's obtaining financing or refinancing of the Carnegie Center Complex, the Property, the Building, the Common Facilities, any portion thereof or any interest therein, the Landlord or a prospective lender shall so request, the Tenant shall furnish to the requesting party within fifteen (15) days of the request:

&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;32.2.1 its written consent to any requested reasonable modifications of this Agreement provided that, in each such instance, the requested modification does not increase the Tenant's monetary obligations hereunder otherwise due or, in the reasonable judgment of the Tenant, otherwise increase the obligations of the Tenant under this Agreement or adversely affect the Tenant's leasehold interest created hereby or the Tenant's use and enjoyment of the Leased Premises (except in the circumstances contemplated by section 16 of this Agreement); and

&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;32.2.2 in the event Tenant is no longer publicly traded, summary financial information regarding its financial position as of the close of its most recently completed fiscal year and its most recently completed interim fiscal period and regarding its results of operations for the periods then ended and comparable year earlier periods, certified by the Tenant's chief financial officer to be a complete, accurate and fair presentation of the summary financial information purporting to be set forth therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.3 If the Landlord or any of its mortgagees gives notice to the Tenant of any of their respective names and addresses from time to time, the Tenant shall give notice to each such mortgagee of any notice of breach or default previously or afterwards given by the Tenant to the Landlord under this Agreement and provide in such notice that if the Landlord has not cured such breach or default within any permissible cure period then such mortgagee shall have the same notice, cure, and grace periods, if such default cannot practically be cured within such period, but provided that such period shall in no event exceed forty-five (45) days in the aggregate from the date of Lender's receipt of a copy of Tenant's notice of Landlord's default. Upon request of the Landlord at any time or from time to time, the Tenant shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Landlord or its designee an acknowledgment of receipt of any such notice, an acknowledgment of receipt of any notice of assignment of this Agreement or rights hereunder by the Landlord to any of its mortgagees and the Tenant's agreement to the foregoing effect on the respective forms, if any, furnished by the Landlord or the respective mortgagees.

33 <u>Appraisal, Waiver of Jury Trial and Arbitration</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;33.1 If the Landlord and the Tenant are unable, at any time of reference, to agree on the Market Rental Rate whenever a determination of the Market Rental Rate is required under this Agreement (other than in the context of Holdover Damages), within 15 days after this appraisal procedure is invoked by either party, each shall appoint one qualified appraiser of its choice which two appraisers shall then together choose a third qualified appraiser within 10 days after their appointment. Within 20 days after the appointment of the third appraiser, each of the three appraisers shall submit his or her opinion of the Market Rental Rate, as defined in, and at the time specified by, the definition of Market Rental Rate set forth in Exhibit E attached hereto, by notice to the Landlord and the Tenant. The Market Rental Rate shall be the arithmetic mean of the two closest appraisers' opinions, unless the absolute difference between the middle opinion and the highest and lowest opinion, respectively, is equal, in which case the middle opinion shall be the Market Rental Rate. Any determination of the Market Rental Rate in accordance with this subsection 33.1 of the Agreement shall be final and binding on, and not appealable by, the Landlord and the Tenant with respect to the respective instance in which the appraisal procedure was invoked. An appraiser shall be qualified, as that phrase is used in this subsection 33.1 of the Agreement, if he is independent, a member in good standing of the Appraisal Institute (successor to the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers), has substantial prior experience appraising the market rental values of leased offices in office buildings located in central New Jersey and is not named in subsection 30.1 of this Agreement. The expense of the

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third appraiser shall be borne equally by the Landlord and the Tenant; otherwise each party shall bear the expense of its respective appraiser.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;33.2 The parties hereby waive any right they might otherwise have to a trial by jury in connection with any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or the use and occupancy of the Leased Premises; and, except as otherwise set forth in subsection 33.1 of this Agreement, they hereby consent to arbitration of any such dispute in Princeton, New Jersey, in accordance with the rules for commercial arbitration of the American Arbitration Association or a successor organization, except that, (i) Landlord, in its sole discretion, may, with respect to any dispute involving either the Landlord's right to re-enter and re-take possession of the Leased Premises or (ii) either Landlord or Tenant with respect to any determination of money damages following the occurrence of an Event of Default under this Agreement, elect to pursue any of or all its rights in any court of competent jurisdiction. Judgment upon any arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

34 <u>Severability</u>. If any term or provision of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any waiver of contribution or claims, indemnity obligation, or limitation of liability or of damages, or the application of any such term or provision to any person or circumstance shall to any extent be conclusively determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

35 <u>Notices</u>. All notices contemplated by, permitted or required by this Agreement shall be in writing. All notices required by this Agreement shall be personally delivered or forwarded by certified mail--return receipt requested, or by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service provided confirmation can be readily obtained of delivery on the next business day, addressed as follows:

If to the Landlord:

210 Associates Limited Partnership

c/o Boston Properties Limited Partnership

Attention:

with a copy to:

210 Associates Limited Partnership

c/o Boston Properties Limited Partnership

Attention:

If to the Tenant:

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Attention:

E-mail:

with a copy to:

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Attention:

E-mail:

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with a copy to:

Nixon Peabody LLP

Attention:

E-mail:

Either party may from time to time change the address prescribed in this Agreement for notices to it by notice to the other. All notices required under this Agreement shall be deemed given upon their deposit, properly addressed and postage prepaid, in a postal depository or upon personal delivery to the intended party or the next business day after delivery to an overnight courier as described above provided confirmation of delivery on the next business day is obtained, in either case, regardless of whether delivery shall be refused. Notice given by counsel for either party on behalf of such party shall be deemed valid notices if addressed and sent in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

36 <u>Captions</u>. Captions have been inserted at the beginning of each section of this Agreement for convenience of reference only and such captions shall not affect the construction or interpretation of any such section of this Agreement.

37 <u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in more than one counterpart, each of which shall constitute an original of this Agreement but all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same Agreement.

38 <u>Applicable Law</u>. This Agreement and the obligations of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.

39 <u>Exclusive Benefit</u>. Except as may be otherwise specifically set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement is made exclusively for the benefit of the parties hereto and their permitted assignees and no one else shall be entitled to any right, remedy or claim by reason of any provision of this Agreement.

40 <u>Successors</u>. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

41 <u>Amendments</u>. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties hereto, subsumes all prior discussions and negotiations and, except as may otherwise be specifically set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified except by a writing signed by all the parties to this Agreement.

42 <u>Waiver</u>. Except as may otherwise be specifically set forth in this Agreement, the failure of any party at any time or times to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall in no manner affect the right at a later time to enforce the same. No waiver by any party of any condition, or of the breach of any term, covenant, representation or warranty set forth in this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances shall be deemed to be or construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such condition or breach, or as a waiver of any other condition or of the breach of any other term, covenant, representation or warranty set forth in this Agreement. The Landlord's acceptance of, or endorsement on, any partial payment of Rent or any late payment of Rent from the Tenant shall not operate as a waiver of the Landlord's right to the balance of the Rent due on a timely basis regardless of any writing to the contrary on, or accompanying, the Tenant's partial payment or the Landlord's putative acquiescence therein.

43 <u>Course of Performance</u>. No course of dealing or performance by the parties, or any of them, shall be admissible for the purpose of obtaining an interpretation or construction of this Agreement at variance with the express language of the Agreement itself.

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44 <u>Landlord's Concessions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44.1 If, (a)(i) no Event of Default shall have occurred or (ii) if any Event of Default shall have occurred, the Tenant shall have previously cured it in full or the Landlord shall have waived it and (b) if there shall not then be a History of Recurring Events of Default (based only on the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period), the Landlord hereby grants to the Tenant a non-exclusive license (the "**Antenna License**"):

&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;44.1.1 during the Term, at its sole cost and expense, to install, maintain and replace a single antenna and associated equipment (the "**Antenna**") on the roof of the Building and in other Common Facilities in the Building, at such locations to be approved by the Landlord in its sole discretion (the "**Antenna Licensed Area**") in accordance with plans to be submitted by the Tenant to the Landlord regarding the installation (or, when applicable, the replacement) of the Antenna, which shall include Antenna specifications, an electrical/cabling routing diagram, and the location of the devices the Antenna is intended to serve (the "**Antenna Plan**"); and

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44.1.1.1 during the Term to use and operate the Antenna exclusively for the Antenna Licensed Use (as hereinafter defined); and

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44.1.1.2 have such access to the Antenna Licensed Area as may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

&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;44.1.2 The Landlord is making the Antenna Licensed Area available to the Tenant under the Antenna License granted hereby in the Antenna Licensed Area's present "AS IS" condition. The Landlord makes no warranty or representation that the Antenna Licensed Area is suitable for the Antenna Licensed Use. The Tenant shall make whatever examination and study it deems necessary or appropriate to ascertain whether the Antenna Licensed Area is suitable for the Antenna Licensed Use. The Antenna License granted hereby is not exclusive; and the Landlord hereby reserves the right to grant, renew or extend similar or dissimilar licenses to any and all other persons. The Tenant's availing itself of any rights or incurring any obligations under or in connection with the Antenna License granted hereby shall be exclusively at the Tenant's expense and risk. The Tenant shall use the Antenna exclusively for telecommunications purposes to serve the Leased Premises (the "**Antenna Licensed Use**"). During the Antenna License, the Tenant shall: (i) maintain and repair both the Antenna and the Antenna Licensed Area; (ii) not damage the electrical or other systems or the structure of the Building or the Property or that of any tenant of Other Leased Premises in the course of installation, maintenance, operation, replacement, or removal of the Antenna; (iii) not permit or suffer the Antenna to interfere with the communications, data or video wires or cables of any other person or the signals carried thereby or by electromagnetic broadcast or with the computer equipment of any other person; and (iv) comply with all applicable Federal, state and local statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances and with rulings and orders of any governmental authority with jurisdiction regarding the Antenna or its installation, replacement, maintenance, removal or use. Prior to installation, the Tenant shall provide the Landlord with one complete copy of each of the Antenna's full specifications, installation manual, operational manual and any other manual provided by the manufacturer or installer and intended for the end user.

&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;44.1.3 The Tenant shall utilize the Landlord's supplied common antenna junction box and wireway conduit located on the roof of the Building for the installation of the Antenna.

&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;44.1.4 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this subsection 44.1, the Tenant shall not install any Antenna of such a size and weight that, in the reasonable opinion of the Landlord's structural engineer, would require any structural reinforcement of the Building or any of its components.

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&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;44.1.5 Upon termination of the Term, the Tenant shall, at its sole cost and expense, remove the Antenna and related wiring from the Antenna Licensed Area and the Leased Premises and restore: (i) any portions of the Antenna Licensed Area, the Leased Premises, the Building and the Property damaged in the process and (ii) the Antenna Licensed Area and the Leased Premises substantially to their condition immediately prior to the commencement of the installation of the Antenna, reasonable wear and use excepted.

44.2 If, prior to the respective date of exercise thereof, (a)(i) no Event of Default shall have occurred or (ii) if any Event of Default shall have occurred, the Tenant shall have previously cured it in full or the Landlord shall have waived it and (b) there shall not then be a History of Recurring Events of Default (based only on the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period), , the Tenant shall have the right, exercisable exclusively at the time and in the manner set forth below in subsection 44.2.1 of this Agreement, to require that the Landlord (subject to any similar obligations of the Landlord to any tenants of the Carnegie Center Complex at the time such notice is received and provided that the Landlord is not negotiating with another prospective tenant or existing tenant of the Carnegie Center Complex for such space at the time that such notice is received) whenever the Landlord becomes aware of Available Space in the Building, give notice to the Tenant offering to lease such space to the Tenant at the Market Rental Rate then in effect (and specifying same) for a term commencing on the date set forth in the Landlord's notice and continuing for the greater of (a) the balance of the Term (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes any Renewal Terms), or (b) five (5) years, and the Tenant shall have the right, exercisable exclusively at the time and in the manner set forth below in subsection 44.2.2 of this Agreement, to accept such gross rentable floor space at the Market Rental Rate so specified for a term commencing on the date set forth in the Landlord's notice and continuing for the greater of (a) the balance of the Term (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes any Renewal Terms)., or (b) five (5) years. Such requirement on the Landlord shall commence on the tenth (10th) day after the Tenant shall have timely and otherwise properly given each such notice to the Landlord and shall continue in effect until the earlier of: (i) the Tenant's timely and otherwise proper acceptance of any such offer made by the Landlord, (ii) the Tenant's failure to timely and otherwise properly accept any such offer made by the Landlord, or (iii) six (6) months after the Tenant shall have timely and otherwise properly given such notice to the Landlord provided that during such six (6) month period, there was no Available Space in the Building (and, for the avoidance of doubt, if there is no Available Space in the Building during such six (6) month period as described in subclause (iii), the Tenant's Right to Lease Additional Space shall not be extinguished and shall remain in force and effect, so that the Tenant may thereafter provide notice again in the future in accordance with this Section 44.2). This is the "**Right to Lease Additional Space**". The Right to Lease Additional Space may not be exercised by any person other than the original Tenant, Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., or by an assignee of the Tenant to which the Tenant has assigned this Agreement in accordance with the terms of subsection 17.6 of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44.2.1 The Tenant shall exercise its right to require the Landlord to give the notices and make the offers contemplated by subsection 44.5 of this Agreement by giving timely and otherwise proper notice to the Landlord of its desire to lease additional space.

&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;44.2.2 The Tenant shall exercise its right to accept the Landlord's offer of additional space contemplated by subsection 44.5 of this Agreement, by giving notice of acceptance to the Landlord within five (5) days after the Landlord gives notice of the offer to the Tenant. All additional space leased by the Tenant pursuant to the exercise of the Right to Lease Additional Space shall be taken AS IS, provided same is vacant, broom clean, free of all tenancies and occupancies. If the Tenant fails timely to accept any such offer of the Landlord pursuant to subsection 44.2 of this Agreement, its Right to Lease Additional Space shall thereupon terminate and be of no further force and effect.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44.3 If, prior to the respective date of exercise thereof, (a)(i) no Event of Default shall have occurred or (ii) if any Event of Default shall have occurred, the Tenant shall have previously cured it in full or the Landlord shall have waived it and (b) if there shall not then be a History of Recurring Events of Default (based only on the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period), at any time during the Term (subject to any similar obligations of the Landlord to any tenants of the Building as of the date of this Agreement) whenever the Landlord receives an offer or a request for proposal from a third party for available space on the third floor of the Building or for available space contiguous to the Leased Premises (the "**ROFO Space**"), the Landlord shall give notice to the Tenant offering to lease such space to the Tenant at the Market Rental Rate then in effect (and specifying same) for a term commencing on the date set forth in the Landlord's notice and continuing for the greater of (a) the balance of the Term (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes any Renewal Terms), or (b) five (5) years, and the Tenant shall have the right, exercisable exclusively at the time and in the manner set forth below in subsection 44.3.1 of this Agreement, to accept such gross rentable floor space at the Market Rental Rate so specified for a term commencing on the date set forth in the Landlord's notice and continuing for the greater of (a) the balance of the Term, or (b) five (5) years. This is the "**Right of First Offer**". The Right of First Offer may not be exercised by any person other than the original Tenant Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., or by an assignee of the Tenant to which the Tenant has assigned this Agreement in accordance with the terms of subsection 17.6 of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44.3.1 The Tenant shall exercise its right to accept the Landlord's offer of the ROFO Space contemplated by subsection 44.3 of this Agreement, by giving notice of acceptance to the Landlord within ten (10) days after the Landlord gives notice of the offer to the Tenant and indicating in that notice whether or not the Market Rental Rate for such ROFO Space during the balance of the Expiring Term, as set forth in the Landlord's notice, is acceptable. All additional space leased by the Tenant pursuant to the exercise of the Right of First Offer shall be taken AS IS. If the Tenant fails timely to accept any such offer of the Landlord pursuant to subsection 44.3 of this Agreement, the Landlord shall be free, for a period of twelve (12) months to sign such specific subject space offered by the Landlord with the third party offeror. If, however, the Landlord does not complete the proposed lease for such ROFO Space within the aforesaid twelve (12) month period then Tenant's Right of First Offer provided for in Section 44.3 shall once again apply, and Landlord shall not complete such proposed lease without first giving a new Right of First Offer to Tenant in compliance with the terms hereof. If Tenant waives its Right of First Offer hereunder and Landlord fails to consummate the proposed lease, Tenant shall continue to have a Right of First Offer for the ROFO Space.

&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;44.3.2 The Basic Rent for such ROFO Space during the balance of the Term shall be the Market Rental Rate for such ROFO Space during the balance of the Term, as set forth in the Landlord's notice to the Tenant, unless the Tenant, in the Tenant's notice contemplated by the first sentence of subsection 44.3.1 of this Agreement affirmatively indicates that the Market Rental Rate, as set forth in the Landlord's notice, is not acceptable, in which case the Basic Rent for such ROFO Space during the balance of the Term shall be the Market Rental Rate as determined in accordance with the procedure described in subsection 33.1 of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, in the event that the Market Rental Rate for such ROFO Space has not been determined in accordance with the terms of this section 44 prior to the commencement date of the term for such ROFO Space as such commencement date is specified by the Landlord in its notice to the Tenant, the Tenant shall, in the interim, pay Basic Rent for such ROFO Space at the annual rate based upon the then annual rate of Basic Rent per square foot of gross rentable floor space for the Leased Premises, until such time as the Market Rental Rate for such ROFO Space is determined in accordance with the terms of this section 44 ("**Interim Basic Rent Payments**"). If upon the determination of the Market Rental Rate for such ROFO Space in accordance with the terms of this section 44, the annual rate of Basic Rent so determined is greater than the annual rate of Basic Rent for such ROFO Space upon which the Interim Basic Rent Payments were based, then the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord the amount of the underpayment with respect to the Interim Basic Rent Payments within thirty (30) days after such determination. If upon the determination of the Market Rental Rate for

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such ROFO Space in accordance with the terms of this section 44, the annual rate of Basic Rent so determined is less than the annual rate of Basic Rent for such ROFO Space upon which the Interim Basic Rent Payments were based, then the Landlord shall credit to the Tenant the amount of the overpayment with respect to the Interim Basic Rent Payments against the Basic Rent next due and payable under this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44.4 <u>Early Termination Option.</u> If, prior to the date of exercise thereof and the date of effectiveness thereof, (i) no Event of Default shall have occurred or (ii) if an Event of Default shall have occurred, the Tenant shall have previously cured it in full or the Landlord shall have waived it, the Tenant shall have one option, exercisable exclusively at the time and in the manner set forth below in this subsection 44.3, to terminate the Term effective eighty-four (84) months from the Rent Commencement Date (the "**Early Termination Date**". This is the "**Option to Terminate Early**". In the event the Tenant desires to exercise the Option to Terminate Early, the Tenant shall give timely notice of its exercise to the Landlord [\*\*\*] prior to the Early Termination Date and enclosing with such notice full payment of that amount which is equal to the sum of: (x) the unamortized portion plus interest at a rate of [\*\*\*] percent ([\*\*\*]%) of (i) the total amount credited, reimbursed or paid by the Landlord as contemplated by section 5 of this Agreement, (ii) the total brokerage commission paid to the broker named in subsection 30.1.1 of this Agreement, (iii) the total amount of the Basic Rent concession during the Rent Concession Period, plus (y) [\*\*\*] then current Rent as of the Tenant's exercise of the Option to Terminate Early, plus (z) any remaining repayment of the Supplemental Contribution including interest through the end of the Initial Term. Said sum shall be in addition to all Rent otherwise due under this Agreement during the Term until the Early Termination Effective Date. The Tenant's giving such notice shall thereby rescind any Right to Lease Additional Space or Right of First Offer which the Tenant has theretofore timely and otherwise properly exercised regarding Additional Leased Premises or ROFO Space, whose respective commencing date has not yet occurred, if the Landlord so elects by notice to the Tenant, to the same extent as if it had been properly exercised at all and cancel any Right to Leased Additional Space or Right of First Offer not theretofore properly exercised by the Tenant. The Option to Terminate Early may not be exercised by any Person other than the original Tenant, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc., or by an assignee of the Tenant to which the Tenant has assigned this Agreement in accordance with the terms of subsection 17.6 of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44.5 If, (a)(i) no Event of Default shall have occurred or (ii) if any Event of Default shall have occurred, the Tenant shall have previously cured it in full or the Landlord shall have waived it and (b) if there shall not then be a History of Recurring Events of Default (based only on the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period), the Landlord hereby grants to the Tenant a non-exclusive license (the "**License**"):

&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;44.5.1 during the term, at its sole cost and expense, to install (at any time after the date of execution hereof by both parties), maintain and replace a single emergency electrical generator and associated equipment (the "**Generator Equipment**") utilizing the Common Facilities, including an area located on the Property outside of the Building, utility rooms and areas above the ceiling of the Leased Premises, at such locations to be approved by Landlord in its sole discretion (the "Licensed Areas") in accordance with plans to be submitted by the Tenant to the Landlord regarding the installation (or, when applicable, the replacement) of the Generator Equipment, which shall include Generator Equipment specifications, the location of the Generator Equipment, a coolant and condensate piping diagram, an electrical/cabling routing diagram, a diagram of the means of support for the unit to be placed on the grounds of the Property outside of the Building, and the location of the devices the Generator Equipment is intended to serve (the "**Generator Equipment Plan**"); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 44.5.1.1 during the Term to use and operate the Generator Equipment exclusively for the Licensed Use (as hereinafter defined); and

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 44.5.1.2 have such access to the Licensed Areas as may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

&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;44.5.2 The Landlord is making the Licensed Areas available to the Tenant under the License granted hereby in the Licensed Areas' present "AS IS" condition. The Landlord makes no warranty or representation that the Licensed Areas are suitable for the Licensed Use. The Tenant shall make whatever examination and study it deems necessary or appropriate to ascertain whether the Licensed Areas are suitable for the Tenant's Licensed Use including the Licensed Area's load bearing capacity. The License granted hereby is not exclusive; and the Landlord hereby reserves the right to grant, renew or extend similar or dissimilar licenses to any and all other persons. The Tenant's availing itself of any rights or incurring any obligations under or in connection with the License granted hereby shall be exclusively at the Tenant's expense and risk. The Tenant shall use the Generator Equipment exclusively to provide emergency electrical power to the Leased Premises during periods of electrical power outages and for normal Generator Equipment maintenance purposes (the "Licensed Use"). During the License, the Tenant shall: (i) maintain and repair both the Generator Equipment and the Licensed Area; (ii) not damage the electrical or other systems or the structure of the Building or the Property or that of any tenant of Other Leased Premises in the course of the installation, maintenance, operation, replacement, or removal of the Generator Equipment; (iii) not permit or suffer the electricity generated by the Generator Equipment to interfere with the regular distribution of electricity throughout the Building and the Property; (iv) not permit or suffer the electricity generated by the Generator Equipment to interfere with the communications, data or video wires or cables of any other person or the signals carried thereby or by electromagnetic broadcast or with the computer equipment of any other person; and (v) comply with all applicable Federal, state and local statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances and with rulings and orders of any governmental authority with jurisdiction regarding the Generator Equipment or its installation, replacement, maintenance, removal or use. Prior to installation the Tenant shall provide the Landlord with one complete copy of each of the Generator Equipment's full specifications, installation manual, operational manual and any other manual provided by the manufacturer or installer and intended for the end user or its engineer. The Licensed Areas shall be exclusive to the Tenant. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, at any time and from time to time during the Term, on at least thirty (30) days' prior notice to the Tenant, the Landlord shall have the right, to relocate the Generator Equipment to another area on the Property which shall become the substitute Licensed Area, provided that the Tenant is able to continue to use the Generator Equipment for the Licensed Use pursuant to this subsection 44.5. In the event that the Landlord shall exercise this right of relocation, the Landlord shall remove, relocate and reinstall the Generator Equipment, all at the sole cost and expense of the Landlord.

&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;44.5.3 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this subsection 44.5, the Tenant shall:

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44.5.3.1 not install any component of the Generator Equipment of such a size and weight that, in the reasonable opinion of the Landlord's structural engineer, would require any structural reinforcement of the Property;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44.5.3.2 not remove, except to repair or replace, any component of the Generator Equipment without the prior written consent of the Landlord, which consent may be withheld for any reason in the sole discretion of the Landlord; and

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44.5.3.3 upon termination of the Term, at the sole option of the Landlord, at the Tenant's sole cost and expense, remove the Generator Equipment from the Licensed Areas and restore: (i) any portions of the Licensed Areas, the Building and the Property damaged in the process, and (ii) the Licensed Areas substantially to their condition immediately prior to the commencement of the installation

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of the Generator Equipment, including, but not limited to, compliance with all applicable environmental laws, rules and regulations.

45 <u>Electronic Signatures</u>. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement may be executed by electronic signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature. Without limitation, "electronic signature" shall include faxed versions of an original signature or electronically scanned and transmitted versions (e.g., via pdf) of an original signature.

46 <u>Deemed Approval</u>. For all purposes of this Lease, whenever Tenant shall have requested the consent of Landlord or when Landlord is otherwise required to respond to Tenant's written request for Landlord's approval of the subject matter for which the Landlord's consent is required, Landlord shall respond within (10) business days following delivery of such request, and if Landlord fails to object to such request within the said (10) business day period, then Tenant may send a second notice advising Landlord that its failure to respond within five business (5) days will be deemed a consent to the subject request. In the event of such failure by Landlord to respond to such second request within five business (5) days, the requested consent shall be deemed given by Landlord to Tenant. Such deemed approval concept shall apply with respect to any instance in this Lease where Landlord's consent may be granted or withheld and where such concept is not otherwise provided for.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first set forth above.

LANDLORD:

210 ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a New Jersey limited partnership

By: BP III LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its general partner

By: BOSTON PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership, its sole member

By: BXP, Inc., a Delaware corporation, its general partner

By: <u>/s/ Hilary Spann</u>____

Name: Hilary Spann

Title: Executive Vice President

TENANT:

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., a Delaware corporation

By<u>:_/s/ Catherine Owen Adams</u>___

Name: Catherine Owen Adams

Title: Chief Executive Officer

By:_<u>/s/ Mark Schneyer</u>____

Name: Mark Schneyer

Title: EVP, Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT A

LEASED PREMISES FLOOR SPACE DIAGRAM

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EXHIBIT B

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION OF 210 CARNEGIE CENTER

WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP

MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

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EXHIBIT C

BUILDING DESCRIPTION

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EXHIBIT D

BUILDING RULES AND REGULATIONS

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EXHIBIT E

DEFINITIONS AND INDEX OF DEFINITIONS

In accordance with section 1 of the Agreement of which this exhibit is a part, throughout the Agreement the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings set forth or referred to below:

1"Additional Leased Premises" means any portion of the interior of the Building (as viewed from the interior of the respective Additional Leased Premises) bounded by the interior sides of the unfinished floor and the finished ceiling on the applicable floor of the Building, the centers of all Common Walls and the exterior sides of all walls other than Common Walls that the Tenant may lease (other than the Leased Premises) in the Building pursuant to the Tenant's exercise of the Right to Lease Additional Space.

2"Additional Rent" means all amounts, other than Basic Rent and any Security Deposit, required to be paid by the Tenant to the Landlord in accordance with this Agreement.

3"Affiliate" of any person means a person controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, that person.

4"Agreement" means this Lease and Lease Agreement (including exhibits), as it may have been amended.

5"Annual Amortized Capital Expenditure" means the payment amount determined as an annuity in arrears using the cost incurred by the Landlord for any Capital Expenditure as the present value, the number of years of its useful life (not exceeding ten (10) years) selected by the Landlord in accordance with generally applied real estate accounting practice as the number of periods and the Base Rate in effect when the respective improvement is first placed into service plus [\*\*\*] additional percentage points as the annual rate of interest; provided, however, if the Landlord reasonably concludes that a particular Capital Expenditure will effect savings in Operational Expenses, including, without limitation, energy, labor or other cost savings ("Projected Savings"), and if the "Projected Payback Period", as hereinafter defined, will be less than the useful life of the Capital Expenditure as determined above, then the Landlord shall amortize the Capital Expenditure based upon the Projected Payback Period, together with interest thereon at the interest rate as stated above in equal monthly payments. For the purpose herein, the "Projected Payback Period" shall be defined as the number of months or portion thereof required for the Projected Savings in Operational Expenses to equal the cost incurred by the Landlord for such Capital Expenditure.

6"Available Space" means, when used in the context of the Right to Lease Additional Space, Other Leased Premises [\*\*\*] that will become available for lease to others, generally and without limitation or restriction, due to the termination of the term of the lease with its then present tenant and the tenant's unwillingness to renew or otherwise extend the term, regardless of whether any such renewal or other extension is pursuant to a renewal or extension right or option set forth in the then present tenant's lease, or not.

7"Base Rate" means the prime commercial lending rate per year as announced from time to time by JP Morgan Chase Bank (National Association) at its principal office in New York City.

8"Base Year" means the full calendar year 2026 with respect to Operational Expenses and Taxes.

9"Base Year Operational Expenses" means actual Operational Expenses incurred by the Landlord with respect to the Base Year adjusted as follows: projected and extrapolated to assume [\*\*\*]% occupancy of the Building at any time when the Building is less than [\*\*\*]% occupied. Base Year Operational Expenses shall not include increases due to extraordinary circumstances, including but not limited to, Force

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Majeure, boycotts, conservation surcharges, security concerns, embargoes or shortages.

10"Base Year Taxes" means actual Taxes incurred by the Landlord with respect to the Property and the Building with respect to the Base Year.

11"Basic Rent" is defined in subsection 3.2 of this Agreement.

12"Building" means the office building erected on the Property which is commonly known as 210 Carnegie Center, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, as it may, in the Landlord's sole discretion, be increased, decreased, modified, altered or otherwise changed from time to time before, during or after the Term. As the Building is presently constructed it consists of 159,498 gross rentable square feet of floor space.

13 "Building Description" means Exhibit C attached hereto which generally describes the type of construction of the Building.

14 "Building Standard" is defined in Exhibit C of this Agreement.

15 "Capital Expenditure" is defined in subsection 10.3 of this Agreement.

16 "Carnegie Center Complex" means the office development commonly known as Carnegie Center, Princeton (West Windsor Township), New Jersey, bounded on the north by Alexander Road and on the west by U.S. Route 1.

17 "Commencement Date" is defined in section 4 of this Agreement.

18 "Common Facilities" means the areas, facilities and improvements provided by the Landlord in the Building (except the Leased Premises and the Other Leased Premises) and on the Property, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Parking Facilities and driveways on the Property, for non-exclusive use by the Tenant in accordance with subsection 2.2 of this Agreement, as they may, in the Landlord's sole but reasonable discretion, be increased, decreased, modified, altered or otherwise changed from time to time before, during or after the Term.

19 "Common Walls" means those walls which separate the Leased Premises from Other Leased Premises.

20 "Electric Charges" means all the supplying utility's charges for, or in connection with, furnishing electricity including charges determined by actual usage, any seasonal adjustments, demand charges, energy charges, energy adjustment charges and any other charges, howsoever denominated, of the supplying utility, including sales and excise taxes and the like.

21 "Event of Default" is defined in section 22 of this Agreement.

22 "Expiring Term" means, at the time of reference, the Term as it is then scheduled to expire.

23 "Force Majeure" means (i) strikes or other labor troubles, (ii) governmental preemption in connection with a national emergency, (iii) any rule, order or regulation of any government agency or any department or subdivision thereof, whether in connection with a drought, energy shortage or other like event or otherwise, (iv) any fact, condition or circumstance related to war, terrorism or other emergency, (v) fire, casualty or other acts of God (including the time necessary to repair any damage caused thereby), (vi) the inability to obtain labor or material due to shortage, governmental regulation or prohibition, or (vii) any other cause whatsoever beyond Landlord's or Tenant's reasonable control, as the case may be.

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24 The Tenant's "Guests" shall mean the Tenant's licensees, invitees and all others in, on or about the Leased Premises, the Building, the Common Facilities or the Property, either at the Tenant's express or implied request or invitation or for the purpose of soliciting or visiting the Tenant.

25 A "History of Recurring Events of Default" means [\*\*\*].

26 "Holdover Damages" is defined in subsection 23.4 of this Agreement.

27 The "Index" means the "all items" index figure for the New York Northeastern New Jersey average of the Consumer Price Index for all urban wage earners and clerical workers which uses a base period of 1982-84=100, published by the United States Department of Labor, so long as it continues to be published. If the Index is not published for a period of three consecutive months, or if its base period is changed, the term "Index" shall mean that index, as nearly equivalent in purpose, function and coverage as practicable to the original Index, which the Landlord shall have designated by notice to the Tenant.

28 "Initial Term" means the period so designated in subsection 4.1 of this Agreement.

29 "Initial Year" means the first twelve (12) full calendar months immediately following the Rent Commencement Date (if the Rent Commencement Date occurs on other than the first day of a calendar month) or the first 12 full calendar months commencing on the Rent Commencement Date (if the Rent Commencement Date occurs on the first day of a calendar month).

30 "Landlord" means the person so designated at the beginning of this Agreement and those successors to the Landlord's interest in the Property and/or the Landlord's rights and obligations under this Agreement contemplated by section 26 of this Agreement.

31 "Landlord Party" or "Landlord Parties" shall mean the Landlord, any Affiliate of the Landlord, the Landlord's managing agents for the Building, each mortgagee, if any, each ground lessor, if any**,** and each of their respective direct or indirect partners, officers, shareholders, directors, members, trustees, beneficiaries, servants, employees, principals, contractors, licensees, agents or representatives.

32"Landlord's Contribution" is defined in section 5 of this Agreement.

33"Lease Year" means any twelve (12) month period during the Term of the Lease commencing as of the Rent Commencement Date, or as of any anniversary of the Rent Commencement Date, except that if the Rent Commencement Date does not occur on the first day of a calendar month, then (i) the first Lease Year shall further include the partial calendar month in which the first anniversary of the Rent Commencement Date occurs, and (ii) the remaining Lease Years shall be the successive twelve-(12)-month periods following the end of such first Lease Year.

34 "Leased Premises" means that portion of the interior of the Building (as viewed from the interior of the Leased Premises) bounded by the interior sides of the unfinished floor and the finished ceiling on the second and third floors (as the floors have been designated by the Landlord) of the Building, the centers of all Common Walls and the exterior sides of all walls other than Common Walls, the outline of which floor space is designated on the diagram set forth in **<u>Exhibit A</u>** attached hereto, which portion contains 52,771 square feet of gross rentable floor space; and references within this Agreement to the gross rentable floor space of the Leased Premises shall mean the quantity herein specified.

35 "Legal Holidays" means New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

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36 "Market Rental Rate" means, at the time of reference, the gross rentable floor space of the Leased Premises multiplied by the greater of: (a) that annual rate of Basic Rent per square foot of gross rentable floor space which is then being quoted by the Landlord for comparable Other Leased Premises at which the Landlord, or other landlords, as the case may be, are then executing leases for new or renewing tenants for comparable leased space located in buildings in the Carnegie Center Complex and the buildings located at 7-9 Roszel Road, Princeton Overlook and University Square, all in West Windsor Township, New Jersey (or would then be quoted if comparable Other Leased Premises were then available), taking into consideration all relevant factors, including, if applicable: (i) the term of such lease, (ii) the terms of any workletter associated therewith, (iii) tenant improvement allowances, (iv) free rent or other concessions, and (v) the subject amount of square feet of gross rentable floor space, or (b) that annual rate of Basic Rent per square foot of gross rentable floor space in effect during the last twelve (12) months of the Expiring Term.

37 "Municipality" means the Township of West Windsor in Mercer County, New Jersey, or any successor municipality with jurisdiction over the Property.

38 "No Pass Through Period" means, in the context of Operational Expenses and Taxes, the period beginning on the Commencement Date and ending on December 31, 2026.

39 "Nuisance" means any condition or occurrence which unreasonably or materially interferes with the authorized use and enjoyment of the Other Leased Premises and the Common Facilities by any tenant of Other Leased Premises or by any person authorized to use any Other Leased Premises or Common Facilities or with the authorized use of any other areas, buildings or other improvements in the Carnegie Center Complex.

40 "Operational Expenses" is defined in subsection 10.2 of this Agreement.

41 "Option to Renew" is defined in subsection 6.1 of this Agreement.

42 "Option to Terminate Early" is defined in section 44 of this Agreement.

43 "Other Leased Premises" means all premises within the Building, with the exception of the Leased Premises, that are, or are available to be, leased to tenants or prospective tenants, respectively.

44 "Parking Facilities" means the parking area located on the Property, containing the approximate number of lined parking spaces set forth in the Building Description, which parking area is provided as Common Facilities.

45 "Person" includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, a limited liability partnership, a trust, an estate, an unincorporated group of persons and any group of persons.

46 "Property" means the parcel of land, as it may, in the Landlord's sole discretion, be increased, decreased, modified, altered or otherwise changed from time to time before, during or after the Term, on which the Building is (or is about to be) erected. As the Property is presently constituted, it is more particularly described in Exhibit B attached hereto.

47"Punchlist" shall mean a single written list prepared by the Landlord in coordination with Tenant at or about the date of achievement of Substantial Completion of the Tenant's Buildout, setting forth those faults, defects and omissions in the Tenant's Buildout, which are in the nature of minor or cosmetic faults, defects and omissions.

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48 "Regular Business Hours" means 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except on Legal Holidays.

49 "Re-Leasing Damages" is defined in subsection 23.3 of this Agreement.

50 "Renewal Term" means, at the time of reference, any portion of the Term, other than the Initial Term, as to which the Tenant has properly exercised an Option to Renew.

51 "Rent" means Basic Rent and Additional Rent.

52 "Rent Commencement Date" is defined in section 4 of this Agreement.

53 "Rent Concession Period" is defined in section 4 of this Agreement.

54 "Right to Lease Additional Space" is defined in section 44 of this Agreement.

55"Right of First Offer Space" is defined in Section 44 of this Agreement.

56 "Security Deposit" is designated in section 29 of this Agreement.

57"Supplemental Contribution" is defined in Section 5 of this Agreement.

58 "Substantial Completion" means that (i) the Tenant's Buildout shall have been substantially completed, subject only to the completion or correction of Punchlist items, and (ii) a certificate of occupancy for the Tenant's Buildout shall have been issued by the Municipality.

59 "Substantial Completion Date" means the date that Substantial Completion of the Tenant's Buildout shall have been achieved, adjusted to an earlier date to compensate the Landlord for the cumulative number of days of delay attributable to Tenant Delay.

60 "Systems" means the building standard elevator, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and fire alarm and suppression systems installed in the Building.

61 "Taxes" means, in any calendar year, the aggregate amount of real property taxes, assessments and sewer rents, rates and charges, state and local taxes, transit taxes and every other governmental charge, whether general or special, ordinary or extraordinary (except corporate franchise taxes and taxes imposed on, or computed as a function of, net income or net profits from all sources and except taxes charged, assessed or levied exclusively on the Leased Premises or arising exclusively from the Tenant's occupancy of the Leased Premises) charged, assessed or levied by any taxing authority with respect to the Property, the Building, the Common Facilities and any other improvements on the Property and an allocable portion of Taxes with respect to other portions of the Carnegie Center Complex, less any refunds or rebates (net of reasonable actual third party expenses incurred in obtaining any such refunds or rebates) of Taxes actually received by the Landlord during such calendar year with respect to any period during the Term for the benefit of the Tenant, tenants of Other Leased Premises and the Landlord. If during the Term there shall be a change in the means or methods of taxing real property generally in effect at the beginning of the Term and another type of tax or method of taxation should be substituted in whole or in part for, or in lieu of, Taxes, the amounts calculated under such other types of tax or by such other methods of taxation shall also be deemed to be Taxes. Until such time as the actual amount of Taxes for any calendar year becomes known, the amount thereof shall be the Landlord's estimate of Taxes for that calendar year.

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62 "Tenant" means the person so designated at the beginning of this Agreement.

63 "Tenant Delay" means any period of delay encountered by the Landlord or its general contractor selected to perform the Tenant's Buildout in achieving Substantial Completion of the Tenant's Buildout or the issuance of the Municipality's building permits, that is attributable to the following (in each instance, beyond the time periods granted to Tenant in this Agreement for such action): (i) if the Tenant elects to have the Landlord's architect prepare the Tenant Plan for the Tenant's Buildout, (a) the failure of the Tenant to deliver the Final and Complete Space Plan, or (b) any changes made by or at the request of the Tenant to the Final and Complete Space Plan or the Tenant Plan; (c) any design error or omission in the Tenant Plan; (ii) the failure of the Tenant to select the colors of the paint to be applied and the flooring to be installed as part of the Tenant's Buildout from the Landlord's samples in accordance with Section 5, (iii) any labor dispute or disharmonious labor relations with the Landlord's general contractor, any of its subcontractors or any of their sub-subcontractors (of any tier) involving any direct contractor or other agent of the Tenant or any of its subcontractors or any of their sub-subcontractors (of any tier) when performing any preparation of the Initial Leased Premises; (iv) any work performed by or for the Tenant (other than the Tenant's Buildout), or any delay in the commencement or performance or completion of any such work, which impedes the orderly coordination, sequence and progress of the Tenant's Buildout; (v) any flaw or other deficiency in any work performed by any direct contractor of the Tenant or any of its subcontractors or their sub-subcontractors (of any tier); (vi) any failure of any direct contractor of the Tenant or any of its subcontractors or their sub-subcontractors (of any tier) to properly connect and interface with the Tenant's Buildout including, without limiting the generality of, the foregoing, the installation of the Tenant's telecommunications and computer cabling and equipment, partitions, furniture and fixtures and other installations not included in the Tenant's Buildout; (vii) any delay in the Tenant's Buildout encountered as a result of attempting to integrate work of the Tenant's direct contractors with the Tenant's Buildout; (viii) any suspension or stoppage of the Tenant's Buildout at the request or instance of the Tenant or any of its agents; (ix) the lack of completion or the lack of satisfactory completion of any work performed by any direct contractor of the Tenant or any of its subcontractors or their sub-subcontractors (of any tier) at any time when the Tenant's Buildout (or any portion thereof) is ready for any inspection or test required by the Municipality regarding the Tenant's Buildout; (x) the existence of any long lead time items in the Tenant's Buildout of which the Landlord or the Landlord's architect shall have advised the Tenant or its construction manager in writing prior to the commencement of the construction of the Tenant's Buildout and which the Tenant elects to retain in the Tenant's Buildout; (xi) any delay in the issuance of the Municipality's Certificate of Occupancy as a result of any alterations, improvements or other modifications made by or on behalf of the Tenant in the Leased Premises (which shall be limited to the installation of voice and data cabling and wiring) other than the Tenant's Buildout; (xii) the request by the Tenant for materials, finishes or installations other than Building Standard that is not in the Tenant Plan; and (xiii) any other delay caused by the Tenant or its design professionals, engineers, direct contractors, employees or other agents of which the Landlord shall have advised the Tenant or its construction manager which is not cured within 1 business day. All simultaneous Tenant Delays shall be deemed to run concurrently and not consecutive, and shall not be double counted. A delay arising out of a Force Majeure event or circumstance shall not be deemed a Tenant Delay.

64 "Tenant Electric Charges" means Electric Charges attributable to the Tenant's use of electricity in the Leased Premises for purposes other than heating, ventilation and air conditioning provided to the Leased Premises by the Landlord in accordance with subsection 8.2.3 of this Agreement.

65 "Tenant Party" or "Tenant Parties" means the Tenant, any Affiliate of the Tenant, any permitted subtenant or any other permitted occupant of the Leased Premises, and each of their respective direct or indirect partners, officers, shareholders, directors, members, trustees, beneficiaries, servants, employees, principals, contractors, licensees, agents, invitees or representatives.

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66 "Tenant Plan" means construction drawings and related construction specifications regarding the build-out of the Leased Premises (with any construction drawings in a reproducible diazo sepia mylar form) including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the information called for by the Building Description attached hereto as Exhibit C, signed and sealed by a New Jersey-licensed architect, and also furnished on AutoCad, complying in all respects with all applicable building and fire codes and regulations and insurance underwriting standards in effect and, to the extent they are not inconsistent with this Agreement, with the Landlord's tenant construction specifications in effect and in sufficient detail to permit the Municipality to issue any required building permits and to permit skilled contractors to supply and perform the work called for therein.

67 "Tenant's Property" is defined in subsection 14.2 of this Agreement.

68 "Tenant's Share" of any amount means [\*\*\*]%.

69 "Term" means the Initial Term plus, at the time of reference, any Renewal Terms.

70 "Termination Damages" is defined in subsection 23.2 of this Agreement.

71"Transaction Costs" means, in the context of leasing, releasing, assigning or subletting Leased Space, all reasonable expenses of concluding the transaction with the lessee, assignee or sublessee including, without limitation, any reasonable brokerage commission and any reasonable expense incurred in preparing the subject leased space for the lessee, assignee or sublessee.

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EXHIBIT F

<u>JANITORIAL SERVICES DESCRIPTION</u> 

[\*\*\*]

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EXHIBIT G-1

<u>ADDITIONAL INSUREDS</u>

[\*\*\*]

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EXHIBIT G-2

[\*\*\*]

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EXHIBIT G-3

[\*\*\*]

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EXHIBIT H

SPACE PLAN

[\*\*\*]

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EXHIBIT I

Capital Expenditure – Useful Life Schedule

[\*\*\*]

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## Exhibit 10.3

**Exhibit 10.3**

**<u>CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT, MARKED BY</u> [\*\*\*]<u>, HAS BEEN OMITTED BECAUSE IT IS BOTH (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II) IS THE TYPE THAT THE REGISTRANT TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL.</u>**

**AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE AND LEASE AGREEMENT**

**AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE AND LEASE AGREEMENT** (this "<u>Amendment</u>"), dated as of May 15, 2025 (the "<u>Effective Date</u>"), between BOSTON PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership, with offices at 101 Carnegie Center, Suite 104, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 (the "<u>Landlord</u>") and ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Delaware corporation, with its principal office at 12830 El Camino Real, Suite 400, San Diego, California 92130 (the "<u>Tenant</u>"), to the LEASE AND LEASE AGREEMENT, dated as of May 15, 2018, hereinafter referred to as the "<u>502 Lease</u>".

<u>BACKGROUND</u>

Landlord's affiliate and Tenant are entering into or have entered into a new lease (the "<u>210 Lease</u>") for leased premises in 210 Carnegie Center (the "<u>New Premises</u>"). Landlord and Tenant hereby agree that, provided certain conditions are met in accordance with this Amendment, the 502 Lease shall terminate on the 502 Lease Termination Date (as hereinafter defined).

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the covenants and agreements set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Landlord and the Tenant hereby amend the Lease, subject to all the terms and conditions set forth below:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.<u>Defined Terms</u>. Certain terms and phrases (generally those whose first letters are capitalized) that are defined in the 502 Lease shall retain their definitions set forth in the 502 Lease, except to the extent they may be deleted or modified in this Amendment. Terms and phrases, which are defined herein, but not otherwise defined in the 502 Lease, shall be added to the 502 Lease accordingly. Notwithstanding anything in this Amendment to the contrary, this Amendment is expressly conditioned and contingent upon the full execution and delivery by each party of the 210 Lease simultaneously with this Amendment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.<u>Termination of the 502 Lease</u>. Provided that the Tenant has fully vacated the Leased Premises in accordance with this Amendment, the Landlord and Tenant hereby agree to terminate the 502 Lease on the "<u>502 Lease Termination Date</u>" as if such date was set forth in the 502 Lease as the natural expiration date thereof. The "502 Lease Termination Date" shall be five (5) days (the "<u>Move Out Period</u>") after the Commencement Date (as that term is defined in the 210 Lease) of the 210 Lease. Provided Tenant complies with the terms and conditions of this Amendment, including but not limited to the restoration obligations set forth below, and provided further that Tenant duly vacates the Leased Premises by the 502 Lease Termination Date, Tenant shall not be obligated to pay Basic Rent for the Leased Premises during the Move Out Period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.<u>Tenant's Surrender Obligations</u>.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Except as set forth in (b) below, Tenant is hereby relieved of Tenant's surrender responsibilities and obligations under the 502 Lease, it being understood that Tenant shall have no obligation to remove any alterations, improvements or modifications to the Leased Premises.

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant shall be required to fully vacate the Leased Premises and by the 502 Lease Termination Date remove from the Leased Premises and the Building: (i) any antennas installed pursuant to Tenant's antenna license; (ii) all of its personal property and furniture; and (iii) all cable and wiring in, under or above servicing the Leased Premises and Tenant's failure to remove its personal property and fully vacate the Leased Premises in accordance with this <u>Section 3(b)</u> will delay the 502 Lease Termination Date to the extent of such delay, in which case, until such period of delay has ended, Tenant shall remain responsible for all of Tenant's obligations under the 502 Lease, including but not limited to the obligation to pay Rent for the Leased Premises regardless of whether Tenant's obligations under the 210 Lease have commenced.

Upon the 502 Lease Termination Date, Landlord, for itself and its affiliates, accepts Tenant's surrender of the Leased Premises as of such date and the 502 Lease shall terminate and Landlord and Tenant shall have no further obligation to each other under the 502 Lease. From and after the 502 Lease Termination Date, each party hereby releases each other from all claims, liabilities, and causes of action, whether at law or equity, known or unknown, which are related to the 502 Lease or the existing premises leased thereunder and which first arise out of transactions and occurrences after the 502 Lease Termination Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.<u>Security Deposit</u>. Within [\*\*\*] days of the execution of the 210 Lease, Tenant shall provide Landlord with an amended or replacement letter of credit naming the 210 Landlord as the beneficiary; provided, however, that so long as Tenant is diligently pursuing such replacement letter of credit with its lender, Tenant shall have a reasonable extension of time to provide the same. Upon receipt of the replacement letter of credit, Landlord shall return the 502 Letter of Credit to the bank not later than within [\*\*\*]days, provided however, that Tenant agrees that in the Event of a Default under the 502 Lease after the 502 Lease Termination Date, Landlord's affiliate, 210 Associates Limited Partnership, shall be permitted to draw down on the replacement letter of credit, in an amount not to exceed $[\*\*\*], to cover such Event of Default in accordance with Section 29 of the 502 Lease until the 502 Lease Termination Date. Landlord's right to draw on the replacement letter of credit in accordance with the provisions of the 502 Lease shall be strictly limited to Events of Default under the 502 Lease that occurred prior to the 502 Lease Termination Date.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.<u>Successors and Assigns</u>. This Amendment shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. The terms "Landlord" and "Tenant" and any pronoun referring thereto shall be deemed to include their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, including specifically that the term "Landlord" includes Landlord's affiliate, 210 Associates Limited Partnership.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.<u>Full Force and Effect</u>. As amended by this Amendment, the 502 Lease continues in full force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.<u>Electronic Counterparts</u>. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Amendment may be executed by electronic signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature. Without limitation, "electronic signature" shall include faxed versions of an original signature or electronically scanned and transmitted versions (e.g., via pdf) of an original signature.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.Should any transfer taxes be imposed by a governmental authority related to this Amendment or the surrender of the Leased Premises, Landlord is solely responsible for payment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.In no event shall either party be liable for any consequential, special, or punitive damages; provided, however that solely with respect to a holdover by Tenant after the 502 Lease Termination Date, Landlord shall have its remedies as set forth in the 502 Lease for holdovers.

[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, Tenant and Landlord have duly executed and delivered this Amendment solely for the purposes set forth above, all as of the date first above written.

**<u>LANDLORD</u>:**

BOSTON PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,

a Delaware limited partnership

By: BXP, Inc., its general partner

By: <u>/s/ Hilary Spann</u>__________

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hilary Spann

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive Vice President

**<u>TENANT:</u>**

ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., a Delaware corporation

By: <u>/s/ Catherine Owen Adams</u>________

Name: Catherine Owen Adams

Title: Chief Executive Officer

By: <u>/s/ Mark Schneyer</u>_______

Name: Mark Schneyer

Title: EVP, Chief Financial Officer

ACCEPTED and AGREED BY THE UNDERSIGNED LANDLORD'S AFFILIATE:

**210 ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP**, a New Jersey limited partnership

By: BP III LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its general partner

By: BOSTON PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership, its sole member

By: BXP, Inc., a Delaware corporation, its general partner

By: <u>/s/ Hilary Spann</u>_________

Name: Hilary Spann

Title: Executive Vice President

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## Exhibit 10.4

**Exhibit 10.4**

**Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.<br>PSU Award Grant Notice<br>(2024 Inducement Plan)** 

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the "***Company***") has awarded to you (the "***Participant***") the number of performance stock units specified and on the terms set forth below (the "***PSU Award***"). Your PSU Award is subject to all of the terms and conditions as set forth herein and in the Company's 2024 Inducement Plan (the "***Plan***") and the Award Agreement (the "***Agreement***"), which are attached hereto and incorporated herein in their entirety. Capitalized terms not explicitly defined herein but defined in the Plan or the Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan or the Agreement.

Participant:

Date of Grant:

Vesting Commencement Date:

Number of Performance Stock Units (Target Shares):

**Vesting Schedule**: Subject to the Participant's Continuous Service through each applicable vesting date, the PSU Award will vest as described in Exhibit A hereto.

**Issuance Schedule:** Subject to any Capitalization Adjustment, one share of Common Stock (or its cash equivalent), at the discretion of the Company) will be issued for each performance stock unit that vests at the time set forth in Section 6 of the Agreement.

**Mandatory Sale To Cover Withholding Taxes:** As a condition to acceptance of this PSU Award, to the fullest extent permitted under the Plan and applicable law, withholding taxes and other tax related items will be satisfied through the sale of a number of the shares subject to the PSU Award as determined in accordance with Section 5 of the Agreement and the remittance of the cash proceeds to the Company. Under the Agreement, the Company is authorized and directed by the Participant to make payment from the cash proceeds of this sale directly to the appropriate taxing authorities in an amount equal to the taxes required to be withheld. The mandatory sale of shares to cover withholding taxes and tax related items is imposed by the Company on the Participant in connection with the receipt of this PSU Award, and it is intended to comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(i)(B) under the Exchange Act and be interpreted to meet the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c).

**Participant Acknowledgements:** By your signature below or by electronic acceptance or authentication in a form authorized by the Company, you understand and agree that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•The PSU Award is governed by this PSU Award Grant Notice (the "***Grant Notice***"), and the provisions of the Plan and the Agreement, all of which are made a part of this document. Unless otherwise provided in the Plan, this Grant Notice and the Agreement (together, the "***PSU Award Agreement***") may not be modified, amended or revised except in a writing signed by you and a duly authorized officer of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•You have read and are familiar with the provisions of the Plan, the PSU Award Agreement and the Prospectus. In the event of any conflict between the provisions in the PSU Award Agreement, or the Prospectus and the terms of the Plan, the terms of the Plan shall control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•The PSU Award Agreement sets forth the entire understanding between you and the Company regarding the acquisition of Common Stock and supersedes all prior oral and written agreements, promises and/or representations on that subject with the exception of: (i) other equity awards previously granted to you, and (ii) any written employment agreement, offer letter, severance agreement, written severance plan or policy, or other written agreement between the Company and you in each case that specifies the terms that should govern this PSU Award.

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**Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. Participant:**

By:

Signature Signature

Title: Date:

Date:

**Attachments**: Exhibit A, PSU Award Agreement, 2024 Inducement Plan

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**Exhibit A**

The Agreement shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions in this <u>Exhibit A</u>. Capitalized terms not explicitly defined in this <u>Exhibit A</u> but defined in the Grant Notice, the Agreement, or in the Plan shall have the same definitions as in the Grant Notice, the Agreement, or in the Plan, as applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** **Vesting.** 

&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;**(a)** **Performance Condition.** For purposes of the PSU Award, the applicable performance condition shall be the Company's Relative TSR Ranking (as defined below).

&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;**(b)** **Determination of Number of Certified Shares.** The number of Certified Shares shall be determined as set forth below in the Performance Goal Grid (with the result rounded to the nearest whole share); *provided, however*, that (i) if the Company's Relative TSR Ranking is greater than the 25<sup>th</sup> percentile, but less than the 75<sup>th</sup> percentile, the number of Certified Shares shall be linearly interpolated between the applicable levels of the Company's Relative TSR Ranking, as set forth in the Performance Goal Grid, and (ii) notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Performance Goal Grid, if the Company's Total Shareholder Return (as defined below) is below 0.0%, the number of Certified Shares may not exceed 100% of the Target Shares (as set forth in the Grant Notice).

**Performance Goal Grid**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Company's Relative TSR Ranking** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Number of Certified Shares** <br>**(% of Target Shares)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;75<sup>th</sup> percentile or above ("***Maximum***") | &nbsp;&nbsp;150% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;62.5<sup>th</sup> percentile | &nbsp;&nbsp;125% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;50<sup>th</sup> percentile ("***Target***") | &nbsp;&nbsp;100% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;37.5<sup>th</sup> percentile  | &nbsp;&nbsp;75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;25<sup>th</sup> percentile ("***Threshold***") | &nbsp;&nbsp;50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Below 25<sup>th</sup> percentile | &nbsp;&nbsp;0% |

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&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;**(c)** **Vesting Date.** Except as otherwise specifically provided herein in the event of a Change in Control or an Involuntary Termination, subject to the Participant's Continuous Service through such date, the Certified Shares shall vest on or after the date that the Committee certifies the Company's Relative TSR Ranking and determines the number of Certified Shares (which will be as soon as administratively practicable following the end of the Performance Period or earlier in the event of a Change in Control or certain terminations of the Participant's Continuous Service, but in no event later than **[**____**]**, 2027) (the "***Vesting Date***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** **Change in Control.** For purposes of Section 6 of the Plan, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this <u>Exhibit A</u>, if a Change in Control occurs before the last day of the Performance Period (as defined in Section 3(f) below), then the number of Certified Shares will be equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the Target Shares (as set forth in the Grant Notice) or (ii) the number of Certified Shares determined by the Committee based on the Company's Relative TSR Ranking; *provided, however*, that solely for purposes of determining the Total Shareholder Return of the Company and the other Index Companies:

&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;**(a)**the term "Performance Period" shall mean the period commencing on (and including) the Date of Grant and ending on (and including) the date of the Change in Control; *provided further, however*, that, for clarity, in the event an acquiror assumes or continues the Award or substitutes a similar award for the Award consistent with Section 6(c)(ii) of the Plan then the Award will vest, subject to your Continuous Service, on the last day of the Performance Period (as defined in Section 3(f) below); and

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&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;**(b)**for purposes of determining the Total Shareholder Return of the Company, the term "Ending Share Price" shall mean the sale (or other applicable transaction) price per share of the Common Stock in the Change in Control; *provided, however*, that if there is no such sale (or other applicable transaction) price per share of the Common Stock in the Change in Control, the term "Ending Share Price" shall mean the average of the daily closing prices per share of the Common Stock for the five Trading Days ending on (and including) the date of the Change in Control.

&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;**(c)** **Determination of Certified Shares.** Prior to the effective time of the Change in Control, the Committee will determine the number of Certified Shares in the manner specified in this <u>Exhibit A</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.** **Definitions.** For purposes of this <u>Exhibit A</u>, the following definitions shall apply to the capitalized terms indicated below (except as otherwise specified in this <u>Exhibit A</u>).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)**"***Ending Share Price***" means the average of the daily closing prices per share of an Index Company's common stock, as reported on the stock exchange or market on which such stock is listed, for the 30 Trading Days ending on (and, if applicable, including) the last day of the Performance Period, as adjusted for stock splits or similar changes in capital structure and assuming any dividends distributed during the Performance Period are reinvested on the applicable ex-dividend date for additional shares of the applicable Index Company's common stock.

&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;**(b)**"***Good Reason***" for a participant's resignation means the occurrence of any of the following events, conditions or actions taken by the Company without Cause and without such participant's consent: (i) the assignment to a participant of any duties or responsibilities that results in a material diminution in the participant's authorities, duties or responsibilities as in effect immediately prior to such reduction; (ii) a material reduction by the Company in the participant's annual base salary, as in effect prior to such reduction; (iii) a relocation of the participant's principal business office to a location that increases the participant's one-way driving distance by 30 miles or more, except for required travel by the participant on the Company's business consistent with such participant's business travel obligations as in effect on the Date of Grant; or (iv) a material breach by the Company of any provision of the Plan or any other agreement between the participant and the Company; *provided, however*, that in each case above, in order for the participant's resignation to be deemed to have been for Good Reason, the participant must give the Company written notice of the action or omission giving rise to "Good Reason" within 12 months after the first occurrence thereof, the Company must fail to reasonably cure such action or omission within 30 days after receipt of such notice (the "***Cure Period***"), and the participant's resignation must be effective not later than 30 days after the expiration of such Cure Period. For clarity, in the event of a Change in Control, "Good Reason" under all Acadia plans and awards applicable to you will also include a situation where you do not hold the same or greater position and role at the resulting combined company as prior to the Change in Control.

&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;**(c)**"***Index Company***" means the Company and each of the following companies:

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*provided, however*, that:

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(i)**If an Index Company (A) files for bankruptcy, reorganization or liquidation under any chapter of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (B) is the subject of an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding that is not dismissed within 30 days, or (C) is the subject of a stockholder approved plan of liquidation or dissolution, in each case during the Performance Period, then such company will continue to be deemed an Index Company, but the Total Shareholder Return for such company will be deemed to be -100%;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(ii)**If an Index Company acquires another entity (including another Index Company) during the Performance Period, such acquiring Index Company will continue to be deemed an Index Company, provided that such acquiring Index Company continues actively trading on a U.S. public securities market or exchange after the date of such acquisition (and, for clarity, in such event, the Initial Share Price will be equal to the Initial Share Price of the acquiring Index Company);

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(iii)**If an Index Company is acquired by another entity (including another Index Company) during the Performance Period, then (a) the Index Company shall remain an Index Company, but (b) the Ending Share Price for determining such Index Company's Total Shareholder Return shall mean the 30-trading-day average closing share price for such Index Company the period ending 10 trading days prior to the first public announcement of such acquisition;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(iv)**If an Index Company stops actively trading on a U.S. public securities market or exchange during the Performance Period for reasons unrelated to Sections 4(b)(i), 4(b)(ii) or 4(b)(iii) above (*e.g.*, due to a going-private transaction), then such company will no longer be deemed an Index Company;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(v)**In the event of a stock distribution from an Index Company consisting of the shares of a new publicly-traded company (a "spin-off") during the Performance Period, (a) the Index Company shall remain an Index Company, (b) the stock distribution shall be treated as a dividend from the Index Company based on the closing price of the shares of the spun-off company on its first day of trading, and (c) the performance of the shares of the spun-off company shall not thereafter be tracked for purposes of calculating the Total Stockholder Return of the Index Company; and

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(vi)**In the event of any other corporate transaction or event involving an Index Company, the Compensation Committee shall determine whether the company will remain an Index Company and whether any adjustment will be made to the calculation of its Total Stockholder Return.

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&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;**(d)**"***Initial Share Price***" means the average of the daily closing prices per share of an Index Company's common stock, as reported on the stock exchange or market on which such stock is listed, for the 30 Trading Days leading up to (and, if applicable, including) the first day of the Performance Period, as adjusted for stock splits or similar changes in capital structure and assuming any dividends distributed during the Performance Period are reinvested on the applicable ex-dividend date for additional shares of the applicable Index Company's common stock.

&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;**(e)**"***Involuntary Termination***" means a termination of employment that is due to: (i) a termination by the Company without Cause or (ii) a participant's resignation for Good Reason.

&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;**(f)**"***Performance Period***" means the period commencing on (and including) the Date of Grant and ending on (and including) the third anniversary of the Date of Grant.

&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;**(g)**"***Relative TSR Ranking***" means the Company's percentile ranking of its Total Shareholder Return relative to the Total Shareholder Returns of all other Index Companies. Relative TSR Ranking shall be determined by ranking the Index Companies from the highest to the lowest according to their respective Total Shareholder Returns and then calculating the Company's percentile ranking within the Index Companies as follows:

P = <u>(N-R)</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(N-1)

where:

"P" represents the Company's percentile ranking within the Index Companies, which will be rounded to the nearest whole percentile by application of regular rounding;

"N" represents the number of Index Companies; and

"R" represents the Company's ranking among the Index Companies.

For example, if there are 11 Index Companies (including the Company) and the Company's Total Shareholder Return ranks 3<sup>rd</sup>, the Company's Relative TSR Ranking is equal to the 80<sup>th</sup> percentile.

&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;**(h)**"***Total Shareholder Return***" means the Ending Share Price minus the Initial Share Price, all divided by the Initial Share 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;**(i)**"***Trading Day***" means any day on which the stock exchange or market on which shares of an Index Company's common stock is listed is open for trading.

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**Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.**

**2024 Inducement Plan**

**Award Agreement (PSU Award)**

As reflected by your PSU Stock Award Grant Notice ("***Grant Notice***") Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the "***Company***") has granted you a PSU Award under its 2024 Inducement Plan (the "***Plan***") for the number of performance stock units as indicated in your Grant Notice (the "***PSU Award***"). The PSU Award is granted in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) as a material inducement to you entering into employment with the Company. The terms of your PSU Award as specified in this Award Agreement for your PSU Award (the "***Agreement***") and the Grant Notice constitute your "***PSU Award Agreement***". Defined terms not explicitly defined in this Agreement but defined in the Grant Notice or the Plan shall have the same definitions as in the Grant Notice or Plan, as applicable.

The general terms applicable to your PSU Award are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** **Governing Plan Document.** Your PSU Award is subject to all the provisions of the Plan, including but not limited to the provisions in:

&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;**(a)**Section 6 of the Plan regarding the impact of a Capitalization Adjustment, dissolution, liquidation, or Corporate Transaction on your PSU Award;

&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;**(b)**Section 9(e) of the Plan regarding the Company's retained rights to terminate your Continuous Service notwithstanding the grant of the PSU Award; and

&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;**(c)**Section 8(c) of the Plan regarding the tax consequences of your PSU Award.

Your PSU Award is further subject to all interpretations, amendments, rules and regulations, which may from time to time be promulgated and adopted pursuant to the Plan. In the event of any conflict between the PSU Award Agreement and the provisions of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan shall control. Your PSU Award (and any compensation paid or shares issued under your PSU Award) will be subject to recoupment in accordance with any clawback policy that the Company has adopted or any clawback policy that the Company is required to adopt pursuant to the listing standards of any national securities exchange or association on which the Company's securities are listed or as is otherwise required by the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or other applicable law. No recovery of compensation under such a clawback policy will be an event giving rise to a right to voluntarily terminate employment upon a resignation for "good reason," or for a "constructive termination" or any similar term under any plan of or agreement with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** **Grant of the PSU Award.** This PSU Award represents your right to be issued on a future date the number of shares of the Company's Common Stock that is equal to the number of performance stock units indicated in the Grant Notice as modified to reflect any Capitalization Adjustment and subject to your satisfaction of the vesting conditions set forth therein (the "***Performance Stock Units***"). Any additional Performance Stock Units that become subject to the PSU Award pursuant to Capitalization Adjustments as set forth in the Plan and the provisions of Section 4 below, if any, shall be subject, in a manner determined by the Board, to the same forfeiture restrictions, restrictions on transferability, and time and manner of delivery as applicable to the other Performance Stock Units covered by your PSU Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.** **Vesting.** Your Performance Stock Units will vest, if at all, in accordance with the vesting schedule provided in the Grant Notice, subject to the provisions contained herein and the terms of the Plan. Vesting will cease upon the termination of your Continuous Service. If such termination of your Continuous Service is due to your death or Disability, then 100% of the Target Shares will vest upon the Board's certification of your death or Disability; provided, however, that if your death or Disability occurs after a Change in Control in which the Awards were

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assumed, continued or substituted for as described in Section 6(c) of the Plan, then the number of Certified Shares determined in the manner as specified in Exhibit A to this Agreement shall vest upon the Board's certification of your death or Disability. If you incur an Involuntary Termination within the Covered Period (as defined in the Company's Change in Control Severance Plan) and the Change in Control occurs on or before the last day of the Performance Period, then the Certified Shares (calculated in accordance with Section 2 of Exhibit A to this Agreement) will vest on the later of the effective date of your Release (as defined in the Company's Change in Control Severance Plan) and the closing of the Change in Control. For clarity, if you incur an Involuntary Termination prior to the end of the Performance Period and within the Covered Period, but the Change in Control occurs after the Performance Period, then subject to an effective Release you will vest in a number of shares based on the number of Certified Shares (calculated in accordance with Section 1(b) of Exhibit A to this Agreement; i.e., based on actual Company performance over the full Performance Period). **[**If the termination of your Continuous Service is due to your Involuntary Termination (as defined in Management Severance Benefit Plan) within 12 months prior to the end of the Performance Period, then 100% of the Target Shares will vest, subject to your compliance with the Company's Management Severance Benefit Plan.**]**<sup>1</sup> Subject to the terms of this Agreement, in the event that the performance condition is not fully or partially achieved, the related Performance Stock Units will not vest and will be forfeited effective as of the last day of the Performance Period (as defined in Exhibit A to this Agreement), subject to earlier forfeiture in the event of the termination of your Continuous Service (except as set forth in this Agreement), and you will have no further right, title or interest in the Performance Stock Units associated with such performance condition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.** **Dividends.** You shall become entitled to receive payments equal to any cash dividends and other distributions paid with respect to a corresponding number of shares of Common Stock to be issued in respect of the PSU Award. Any such dividends or distributions shall be subject to the same forfeiture restrictions as apply to the PSU Award and shall be paid at the same time that the corresponding shares are issued in respect of your vested Performance Stock Units, provided, however that to the extent any such dividends or distributions are paid in shares of Common Stock, then you will automatically be granted a corresponding number of additional Performance Stock Units subject to the PSU Award (the "***Dividend Units***"), and further provided that such Dividend Units shall be subject to the same forfeiture restrictions and restrictions on transferability, and same timing requirements for issuance of shares, as apply to the Performance Stock Units subject to the PSU Award with respect to which the Dividend Units relate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.** **Withholding Obligations.** As further provided in Section 8 of the Plan, you hereby authorize withholding from payroll and any other amounts payable to you, and otherwise agree to make adequate provision for, any sums required to satisfy the federal, state, local and foreign tax withholding obligations, if any, which arise in connection with your PSU Award (the "***Withholding Obligation***") in accordance with the withholding procedures established by the Company. Unless the Withholding Obligation is satisfied, the Company shall have no obligation to deliver to you any Common Stock in respect of the PSU Award. In the event the Withholding Obligation of the Company arises prior to the delivery to you of Common Stock or it is determined after the delivery of Common Stock to you that the amount of the Withholding Obligation was greater than the amount withheld by the Company, you agree to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any failure by the Company to withhold the proper amount.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.** **Date of Issuance.** 

&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;**(a)**The issuance of shares in respect of the Performance Stock Units is intended to comply with Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) and will be construed and administered in such a manner. Subject to the satisfaction of the Withholding Obligation, if any, in the event one or more Performance Stock Units vests, the Company shall issue to you one (1) share of Common Stock for each Performance Stock Unit (subject to any adjustment under Section 4 above, and subject to any different provisions in the Grant Notice) that vests on the applicable vesting date(s) or on a later date as determined by the Company but in no event later than the Issuance Deadline (as defined below).

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&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;**(b)**In addition, the following provisions shall apply to the extent applicable at a vesting date when shares of Common Stock are registered under the Securities Act, unless otherwise determined by the Company. If:

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(i)**the applicable vest date does not occur (1) during an "open window period" applicable to you, as determined by the Company in accordance with the Company's then-effective policy on trading in Company securities, or (2) on a date when you are otherwise permitted to sell shares of Common Stock on an established stock exchange or stock market (including but not limited to under a previously established written trading plan that meets the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act and was entered into in compliance with the Company's policies (a "***10b5-1 Arrangement***") or under such other policy expressly approved by the Company), *and* 

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(ii)**either (1) a Withholding Obligation does not apply, or (2) the Company decides, prior to the applicable vest date, (A) not to satisfy the Withholding Obligation by withholding shares of Common Stock from the shares otherwise due to you under this PSU Award, and (B) not to permit you to enter into a "same day sale" commitment with a broker-dealer (including but not limited to a commitment under a 10b5-1 Arrangement) and (C) not to permit you to pay your Withholding Obligation in cash,

<u>then</u> the shares that would otherwise be issued to you on the applicable vest date will not be delivered on such applicable vest date and will instead be delivered on the first business day when you are not prohibited from selling shares of the Company's Common Stock in the open public market or on such other date determined by the Company, but in no event later than the Issuance Deadline.

The "***Issuance Deadline***" means (a) December 31 of the calendar year in which the applicable vest date occurs (that is, the last day of your taxable year in which the applicable vest date occurs), or (b) <u>if and only if</u> permitted in a manner that complies with Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(b)(4), no later than the date that is the 15th day of the third calendar month of the applicable year following the year in which the shares of Common Stock issuable as a result of the applicable vest date under this PSU Award are no longer subject to a "substantial risk of forfeiture" within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(d).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.** **Transferability.** Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, your PSU Award is not transferable, except by will or by the applicable laws of descent and distribution.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.** **Corporate Transaction.** Your PSU Award is subject to the terms of any agreement governing a Corporate Transaction involving the Company, including, without limitation, a provision for the appointment of a stockholder representative that is authorized to act on your behalf with respect to any escrow, indemnities and any contingent consideration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.** **No Liability for Taxes**. As a condition to accepting the PSU Award, you hereby (a) agree to not make any claim against the Company, or any of its Officers, Directors, Employees or Affiliates related to tax liabilities arising from the PSU Award or other Company compensation and (b) acknowledge that you were advised to consult with your own personal tax, financial and other legal advisors regarding the tax consequences of the PSU Award and have either done so or knowingly and voluntarily declined to do so.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.** **Severability**. If any part of this Agreement or the Plan is declared by any court or governmental authority to be unlawful or invalid, such unlawfulness or invalidity will not invalidate any portion of this Agreement or the Plan not declared to be unlawful or invalid. Any Section of this Agreement (or part of such a Section) so declared to be unlawful or invalid will, if possible, be construed in a manner which will give effect to the terms of such Section or part of a Section to the fullest extent possible while remaining lawful and valid.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**11.** **Other Documents.** You hereby acknowledge receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the Prospectus. In addition, you acknowledge receipt of the Company's Trading Policy.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.**[**No Solicitation**. You hereby agree that for a period of twelve (12) months following the end of your employment with the Company (whether you resign voluntarily or are terminated by the Company involuntarily), you will not directly or indirectly hire or attempt to hire any employee of the Company or directly or indirectly solicit or recruit, or attempt to solicit or recruit, an employee of the Company to leave his or her employment with the Company, nor will you directly or indirectly contact any employee of the Company (or cause an employee of the Company to be contacted), for the purpose of causing such employee to leave his or her employment with the Company.**]**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.** **Questions.** If you have questions regarding these or any other terms and conditions applicable to your PSU Award, including a summary of the applicable federal income tax consequences please see the Prospectus.

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## Exhibit 10.5

**Exhibit 10.5**

**Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.<br>PSU Award Grant Notice<br>(2024 Equity Incentive Plan)** 

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the "***Company***") has awarded to you (the "***Participant***") the number of performance stock units specified and on the terms set forth below in consideration of your services (the "***PSU Award***"). Your PSU Award is subject to all of the terms and conditions as set forth herein and in the Company's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the "***Plan***") and the Award Agreement (the "***Agreement***"), which are attached hereto and incorporated herein in their entirety. Capitalized terms not explicitly defined herein but defined in the Plan or the Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan or the Agreement.

Participant:

Date of Grant:

Vesting Commencement Date:

Number of Performance Stock Units (Target Shares):

**Vesting Schedule**: Subject to the Participant's Continuous Service through each applicable vesting date, the PSU Award will vest as described in Exhibit A hereto.

**Issuance Schedule:** Subject to any Capitalization Adjustment, one share of Common Stock **[**(or its cash equivalent at the discretion of the Company)**]**<sup>1</sup> will be issued for each performance stock unit that vests at the time set forth in Section 6 of the Agreement.

**Mandatory Sale To Cover Withholding Taxes:** As a condition to acceptance of this PSU Award, to the fullest extent permitted under the Plan and applicable law, withholding taxes and other tax related items will be satisfied through the sale of a number of the shares subject to the PSU Award as determined in accordance with Section 5 of the Agreement and the remittance of the cash proceeds to the Company. Under the Agreement, the Company is authorized and directed by the Participant to make payment from the cash proceeds of this sale directly to the appropriate taxing authorities in an amount equal to the taxes required to be withheld. The mandatory sale of shares to cover withholding taxes and tax related items is imposed by the Company on the Participant in connection with the receipt of this PSU Award, and it is intended to comply with the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c)(1)(i)(B) under the Exchange Act and be interpreted to meet the requirements of Rule 10b5-1(c).

**Participant Acknowledgements:** By your signature below or by electronic acceptance or authentication in a form authorized by the Company, you understand and agree that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•The PSU Award is governed by this PSU Award Grant Notice (the "***Grant Notice***"), and the provisions of the Plan and the Agreement, all of which are made a part of this document. Unless otherwise provided in the Plan, this Grant Notice and the Agreement (together, the "***PSU Award Agreement***") may not be modified, amended or revised except in a writing signed by you and a duly authorized officer of the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•You have read and are familiar with the provisions of the Plan, the PSU Award Agreement and the Prospectus. In the event of any conflict between the provisions in the PSU Award Agreement, or the Prospectus and the terms of the Plan, the terms of the Plan shall control.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•The PSU Award Agreement sets forth the entire understanding between you and the Company regarding the acquisition of Common Stock and supersedes all prior oral and written agreements, promises and/or representations on that subject with the exception of: (i) other equity awards previously granted to you, and (ii) any written employment agreement, offer letter, severance agreement, written severance plan or policy, or other written agreement between the Company and you in each case that specifies the terms that should govern this PSU Award.

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**Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. Participant:**

By:

Signature Signature

Title: Date:

Date:

**Attachments**: Exhibit A, PSU Award Agreement, 2024 Equity Incentive Plan

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**Exhibit A**

The Agreement shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions in this <u>Exhibit A</u>. Capitalized terms not explicitly defined in this <u>Exhibit A</u> but defined in the Grant Notice, the Agreement, or in the Plan shall have the same definitions as in the Grant Notice, the Agreement, or in the Plan, as applicable.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** **Vesting.** 

&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;**(a)** **Performance Condition.** For purposes of the PSU Award, the applicable performance condition shall be the Company's Relative TSR Ranking (as defined below).

&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;**(b)** **Determination of Number of Certified Shares.** The number of Certified Shares shall be determined as set forth below in the Performance Goal Grid (with the result rounded to the nearest whole share); *provided, however*, that (i) if the Company's Relative TSR Ranking is greater than the 25<sup>th</sup> percentile, but less than the 75<sup>th</sup> percentile, the number of Certified Shares shall be linearly interpolated between the applicable levels of the Company's Relative TSR Ranking, as set forth in the Performance Goal Grid, and (ii) notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Performance Goal Grid, if the Company's Total Shareholder Return (as defined below) is below 0.0%, the number of Certified Shares may not exceed 100% of the Target Shares (as set forth in the Grant Notice).

**Performance Goal Grid**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Company's Relative TSR Ranking** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Number of Certified Shares** <br>**(% of Target Shares)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;75<sup>th</sup> percentile or above ("***Maximum***") | &nbsp;&nbsp;150% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;62.5<sup>th</sup> percentile | &nbsp;&nbsp;125% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;50<sup>th</sup> percentile ("***Target***") | &nbsp;&nbsp;100% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;37.5<sup>th</sup> percentile  | &nbsp;&nbsp;75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;25<sup>th</sup> percentile ("***Threshold***") | &nbsp;&nbsp;50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Below 25<sup>th</sup> percentile | &nbsp;&nbsp;0% |

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&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;**(c)** **Vesting Date.** Except as otherwise specifically provided herein in the event of a Change in Control or an Involuntary Termination, subject to the Participant's Continuous Service through such date, the Certified Shares shall vest on or after the date that the Committee certifies the Company's Relative TSR Ranking and determines the number of Certified Shares (which will be as soon as administratively practicable following the end of the Performance Period or earlier in the event of a Change in Control or certain terminations of the Participant's Continuous Service, but in no event later than **[**____**]**, 2028) (the "***Vesting Date***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** **Change in Control.** For purposes of Section 6 of the Plan, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this <u>Exhibit A</u>, if a Change in Control occurs before the last day of the Performance Period (as defined in Section 3(f) below), then the number of Certified Shares will be equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the Target Shares (as set forth in the Grant Notice) or (ii) the number of Certified Shares determined by the Committee based on the Company's Relative TSR Ranking; *provided, however*, that solely for purposes of determining the Total Shareholder Return of the Company and the other Index Companies:

&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;**(a)**the term "Performance Period" shall mean the period commencing on (and including) the Date of Grant and ending on (and including) the date of the Change in Control; *provided further, however*, that, for clarity, in the event an acquiror assumes or continues the Award or substitutes a similar award for the Award consistent with Section 6(c)(ii) of the Plan then the Award will vest, subject to your Continuous Service, on the last day of the Performance Period (as defined in Section 3(f) below); and

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&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;**(b)**for purposes of determining the Total Shareholder Return of the Company, the term "Ending Share Price" shall mean the sale (or other applicable transaction) price per share of the Common Stock in the Change in Control; *provided, however*, that if there is no such sale (or other applicable transaction) price per share of the Common Stock in the Change in Control, the term "Ending Share Price" shall mean the average of the daily closing prices per share of the Common Stock for the five Trading Days ending on (and including) the date of the Change in Control.

&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;**(c)** **Determination of Certified Shares.** Prior to the effective time of the Change in Control, the Committee will determine the number of Certified Shares in the manner specified in this <u>Exhibit A</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.** **Definitions.** For purposes of this <u>Exhibit A</u>, the following definitions shall apply to the capitalized terms indicated below (except as otherwise specified in this <u>Exhibit A</u>).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(a)**"***Ending Share Price***" means the average of the daily closing prices per share of an Index Company's common stock, as reported on the stock exchange or market on which such stock is listed, for the 30 Trading Days ending on (and, if applicable, including) the last day of the Performance Period, as adjusted for stock splits or similar changes in capital structure and assuming any dividends distributed during the Performance Period are reinvested on the applicable ex-dividend date for additional shares of the applicable Index Company's common stock.

&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;**(b)**"***Good Reason***" for a participant's resignation means the occurrence of any of the following events, conditions or actions taken by the Company without Cause and without such participant's consent: (i) the assignment to a participant of any duties or responsibilities that results in a material diminution in the participant's authorities, duties or responsibilities as in effect immediately prior to such reduction; (ii) a material reduction by the Company in the participant's annual base salary, as in effect prior to such reduction; (iii) a relocation of the participant's principal business office to a location that increases the participant's one-way driving distance by 30 miles or more, except for required travel by the participant on the Company's business consistent with such participant's business travel obligations as in effect on the Date of Grant; or (iv) a material breach by the Company of any provision of the Plan or any other agreement between the participant and the Company; *provided, however*, that in each case above, in order for the participant's resignation to be deemed to have been for Good Reason, the participant must give the Company written notice of the action or omission giving rise to "Good Reason" within 12 months after the first occurrence thereof, the Company must fail to reasonably cure such action or omission within 30 days after receipt of such notice (the "***Cure Period***"), and the participant's resignation must be effective not later than 30 days after the expiration of such Cure Period. For clarity, in the event of a Change in Control, "Good Reason" under all Acadia plans and awards applicable to you will also include a situation where you do not hold the same or greater position and role at the resulting combined company as prior to the Change in Control.

&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;**(c)**"***Index Company***" means the Company and each of the following companies:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;ADMA Biologics | &nbsp;&nbsp;BioCryst Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Gilead Sciences | Krystal Biotech | Pacira BioSciences | SpringWorks Thera |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Adaptive Biotech | &nbsp;&nbsp;Bicycle Thera | &nbsp;&nbsp;Galapagos | Kymera Thera | Vaxcyte | Spyre Thera |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Agios Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Beam Thera | &nbsp;&nbsp;Genmab | Legend Biotech | Praxis Precision Medicines | Tarsus Pharma |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Akero Thera | &nbsp;&nbsp;Biogen | &nbsp;&nbsp;Grifols | Ligand Pharma | Prothena | Entrada Thera |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Alkermes | &nbsp;&nbsp;BioMarin Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Halozyme Thera | Madrigal Pharma | PTC Thera | Travere Thera |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Alnylam Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;BioNTech SE | &nbsp;&nbsp;HUTCHMED | Medpace | Protagonist Thera | Twist Bioscience |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Alvotech | &nbsp;&nbsp;Blueprint Medicines | &nbsp;&nbsp;Harmony Biosci | Mesoblast | Ultragenyx Pharma | 10x Genomics |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Amgen | &nbsp;&nbsp;Centessa Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Harrow | MacroGenics | Regeneron Pharma | United Thera |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Amylyx Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Collegium Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;ImmunityBio | Mirum Pharma | Rigel Pharma | Vericel |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Amphastar Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Crinetics Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;IDEAYA Biosci | MannKind | Avidity Biosciences | Veracyte |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Amarin | &nbsp;&nbsp;CRISP R Thera | &nbsp;&nbsp;Illumina | Moderna | Roivant Sciences | Vera Thera |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Amneal Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Castle Biosciences | &nbsp;&nbsp;Immunocore | Merus N.V. | Royalty Pharma | Vir Biotechnology |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;ANI Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Cytokinetics, | &nbsp;&nbsp;Immunovant | Maravai LifeSciences | Revolution Medicines | Vanda Pharma |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Apellis Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Day One Biopharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Incyte | NewAmsterdam Pharma | Revance Thera | Verona Pharma |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Arcturus Thera | &nbsp;&nbsp;Denali Thera | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ind ivior | Neurocrine Biosciences | Recursion Pharma | Vertex Pharma |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Ardelyx | &nbsp;&nbsp;Dynavax Tech | &nbsp;&nbsp;Insmed | Nurix Thera | Rhythm Pharma | Viatris |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;argenx SE | &nbsp;&nbsp;Dyne Thera | &nbsp;&nbsp;Innoviva | Intellia Thera | Sage Thera | Voyager Thera |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Arcutis BioThera | &nbsp;&nbsp;Evolus | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ionis Pharma | Nuvalent | SIGA Technologies | Wave Life Sciences |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Arvinas | &nbsp;&nbsp;Esperion Thera | &nbsp;&nbsp;Iovance BioThera | Novavax | Summit Thera | Xenon Pharma |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Arrowhead Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Edgewise Thera | &nbsp;&nbsp;Ironwood Pharma | NovoCure | Syndax Pharma | Xeris Biopharma |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Ascendis Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Exelixis | &nbsp;&nbsp;Intra-Cellular Thera | Ocular Therapeutix | Sarepta Thera | Xencor |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Aurinia Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Amicus Thera | &nbsp;&nbsp;Janux Thera | BeiGene, | Scholar Rock Holding | Zai Lab |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Axsome Thera | &nbsp;&nbsp;Geron | &nbsp;&nbsp;Jazz Pharma | Pacific Biosciences of CA | Sutro Biopharma |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;BridgeBio Pharma | &nbsp;&nbsp;Guardant Health | &nbsp;&nbsp;Kiniksa Pharma | Phibro Animal Health | Supernus Pharma |  |

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&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(i)**If an Index Company (A) files for bankruptcy, reorganization or liquidation under any chapter of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (B) is the subject of an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding that is not dismissed within 30 days, or (C) is the subject of a stockholder approved plan of liquidation or dissolution, in each case during the Performance Period, then such company will continue to be deemed an Index Company, but the Total Shareholder Return for such company will be deemed to be -100%;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(ii)**If an Index Company acquires another entity (including another Index Company) during the Performance Period, such acquiring Index Company will continue to be deemed an Index Company, provided that such acquiring Index Company continues actively trading on a U.S. public securities market or exchange after the date of such acquisition (and, for clarity, in such event, the Initial Share Price will be equal to the Initial Share Price of the acquiring Index Company);

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(iii)**If an Index Company is acquired by another entity (including another Index Company) during the Performance Period, then (a) the Index Company shall remain an Index Company, but (b) the Ending Share Price for determining such Index Company's Total Shareholder Return shall mean the 30-trading-day average closing share price for such Index Company the period ending 10 trading days prior to the first public announcement of such acquisition;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(iv)**If an Index Company stops actively trading on a U.S. public securities market or exchange during the Performance Period for reasons unrelated to Sections 4(b)(i), 4(b)(ii) or 4(b)(iii) above (*e.g.*, due to a going-private transaction), then such company will no longer be deemed an Index Company;

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(v)**In the event of a stock distribution from an Index Company consisting of the shares of a new publicly-traded company (a "spin-off") during the Performance Period, (a) the Index Company shall remain an Index Company, (b) the stock distribution shall be treated as a dividend from the Index Company based on the closing price of the shares of the spun-off company on its first day of trading, and (c) the performance of the shares of the spun-off company shall not thereafter be tracked for purposes of calculating the Total Stockholder Return of the Index Company; and

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(vi)**In the event of any other corporate transaction or event involving an Index Company, the Compensation Committee shall determine whether the company will remain an Index Company and whether any adjustment will be made to the calculation of its Total Stockholder Return.

&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;**(d)**"***Initial Share Price***" means the average of the daily closing prices per share of an Index Company's common stock, as reported on the stock exchange or market on which such stock is listed, for the 30 Trading Days leading up to (and, if applicable, including) the first day of the Performance Period, as adjusted for stock splits or similar changes in capital structure and assuming any dividends distributed during the Performance Period are reinvested on the applicable ex-dividend date for additional shares of the applicable Index Company's common stock.

&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;**(e)**"***Involuntary Termination***" means a termination of employment that is due to: (i) a termination by the Company without Cause or (ii) a participant's resignation for Good Reason.

&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;**(f)**"***Performance Period***" means the period commencing on (and including) the Date of Grant and ending on (and including) the third anniversary of the Date of Grant.

&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;**(g)**"***Relative TSR Ranking***" means the Company's percentile ranking of its Total Shareholder Return relative to the Total Shareholder Returns of all other Index Companies. Relative TSR Ranking shall be determined by ranking the Index Companies from the highest to the lowest according to their respective Total Shareholder Returns and then calculating the Company's percentile ranking within the Index Companies as follows:

P = <u>(N-R)</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(N-1)

where:

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"P" represents the Company's percentile ranking within the Index Companies, which will be rounded to the nearest whole percentile by application of regular rounding;

"N" represents the number of Index Companies; and

"R" represents the Company's ranking among the Index Companies.

For example, if there are 11 Index Companies (including the Company) and the Company's Total Shareholder Return ranks 3<sup>rd</sup>, the Company's Relative TSR Ranking is equal to the 80<sup>th</sup> percentile.

&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;**(h)**"***Total Shareholder Return***" means the Ending Share Price minus the Initial Share Price, all divided by the Initial Share 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;**(i)**"***Trading Day***" means any day on which the stock exchange or market on which shares of an Index Company's common stock is listed is open for trading.

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**Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.**

**2024 Equity Incentive Plan**

**Award Agreement (PSU Award)**

As reflected by your Performance Stock Unit Grant Notice ("***Grant Notice***") Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the "***Company***") has granted you a PSU Award under its 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the "***Plan***") for the number of performance stock units as indicated in your Grant Notice (the "***PSU Award***"). The terms of your PSU Award as specified in this Award Agreement for your PSU Award (the "***Agreement***") and the Grant Notice constitute your "***PSU Award Agreement***". Defined terms not explicitly defined in this Agreement but defined in the Grant Notice or the Plan shall have the same definitions as in the Grant Notice or Plan, as applicable.

The general terms applicable to your PSU Award are as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1.** **Governing Plan Document.** Your PSU Award is subject to all the provisions of the Plan, including but not limited to the provisions in:

&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;**(a)**Section 6 of the Plan regarding the impact of a Capitalization Adjustment, dissolution, liquidation, or Corporate Transaction on your PSU Award;

&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;**(b)**Section 9(e) of the Plan regarding the Company's retained rights to terminate your Continuous Service notwithstanding the grant of the PSU Award; and

&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;**(c)**Section 8(c) of the Plan regarding the tax consequences of your PSU Award.

Your PSU Award is further subject to all interpretations, amendments, rules and regulations, which may from time to time be promulgated and adopted pursuant to the Plan. In the event of any conflict between the PSU Award Agreement and the provisions of the Plan, the provisions of the Plan shall control. Your PSU Award (and any compensation paid or shares issued under your PSU Award) will be subject to recoupment in accordance with any clawback policy that the Company has adopted or any clawback policy that the Company is required to adopt pursuant to the listing standards of any national securities exchange or association on which the Company's securities are listed or as is otherwise required by the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act or other applicable law. No recovery of compensation under such a clawback policy will be an event giving rise to a right to voluntarily terminate employment upon a resignation for "good reason," or for a "constructive termination" or any similar term under any plan of or agreement with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**2.** **Grant of the PSU Award.** This PSU Award represents your right to be issued on a future date the number of shares of the Company's Common Stock that is equal to the number of performance stock units indicated in the Grant Notice as modified to reflect any Capitalization Adjustment and subject to your satisfaction of the vesting conditions set forth therein (the "***Performance Stock Units***"). Any additional Performance Stock Units that become subject to the PSU Award pursuant to Capitalization Adjustments as set forth in the Plan and the provisions of Section 4 below, if any, shall be subject, in a manner determined by the Board, to the same forfeiture restrictions, restrictions on transferability, and time and manner of delivery as applicable to the other Performance Stock Units covered by your PSU Award.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**3.** **Vesting.** Your Performance Stock Units will vest, if at all, in accordance with the vesting schedule provided in the Grant Notice, subject to the provisions contained herein and the terms of the Plan. Vesting will cease upon the termination of your Continuous Service. If such termination of your Continuous Service is due to your death or Disability, then 100% of the Target Shares will vest upon the Board's certification of your death or Disability; provided, however, that if your death or Disability occurs after a Change in Control in which the Awards were assumed, continued or substituted for as described in Section 6(c) of the Plan, then the number of Certified Shares

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determined in the manner as specified in Exhibit A to this Agreement shall vest upon the Board's certification of your death or Disability. If you incur an Involuntary Termination within the Covered Period (as defined in the Company's Change in Control Severance Plan) and the Change in Control occurs on or before the last day of the Performance Period, then the Certified Shares (calculated in accordance with Section 2 of Exhibit A to this Agreement) will vest on the later of the effective date of your Release (as defined in the Company's Change in Control Severance Plan) and the closing of the Change in Control. For clarity, if you incur an Involuntary Termination prior to the end of the Performance Period and within the Covered Period, but the Change in Control occurs after the Performance Period, then subject to an effective Release you will vest in a number of shares based on the number of Certified Shares (calculated in accordance with Section 1(b) of Exhibit A to this Agreement; i.e., based on actual Company performance over the full Performance Period). **[**If the termination of your Continuous Service is due to your Involuntary Termination (as defined in Management Severance Benefit Plan) within 12 months prior to the end of the Performance Period, then 100% of the Target Shares will vest, subject to your compliance with the Company's Management Severance Benefit Plan.**]**<sup>2</sup> Subject to the terms of this Agreement, in the event that the performance condition is not fully or partially achieved, the related Performance Stock Units will not vest and will be forfeited effective as of the last day of the Performance Period (as defined in Exhibit A to this Agreement), subject to earlier forfeiture in the event of the termination of your Continuous Service (except as set forth in this Agreement), and you will have no further right, title or interest in the Performance Stock Units associated with such performance condition.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**4.** **Dividends.** You shall become entitled to receive payments equal to any cash dividends and other distributions paid with respect to a corresponding number of shares of Common Stock to be issued in respect of the PSU Award. Any such dividends or distributions shall be subject to the same forfeiture restrictions as apply to the PSU Award and shall be paid at the same time that the corresponding shares are issued in respect of your vested Performance Stock Units, provided, however that to the extent any such dividends or distributions are paid in shares of Common Stock, then you will automatically be granted a corresponding number of additional Performance Stock Units subject to the PSU Award (the "***Dividend Units***"), and further provided that such Dividend Units shall be subject to the same forfeiture restrictions and restrictions on transferability, and same timing requirements for issuance of shares, as apply to the Performance Stock Units subject to the PSU Award with respect to which the Dividend Units relate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**5.** **Withholding Obligations.** As further provided in Section 8 of the Plan, you hereby authorize withholding from payroll and any other amounts payable to you, and otherwise agree to make adequate provision for, any sums required to satisfy the federal, state, local and foreign tax withholding obligations, if any, which arise in connection with your PSU Award (the "***Withholding Obligation***") in accordance with the withholding procedures established by the Company. Unless the Withholding Obligation is satisfied, the Company shall have no obligation to deliver to you any Common Stock in respect of the PSU Award. In the event the Withholding Obligation of the Company arises prior to the delivery to you of Common Stock or it is determined after the delivery of Common Stock to you that the amount of the Withholding Obligation was greater than the amount withheld by the Company, you agree to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any failure by the Company to withhold the proper amount.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**6.** **Date of Issuance.** 

&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;**(a)**The issuance of shares in respect of the Performance Stock Units is intended to comply with Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) and will be construed and administered in such a manner. Subject to the satisfaction of the Withholding Obligation, if any, in the event one or more Performance Stock Units vests, the Company shall issue to you one (1) share of Common Stock for each Performance Stock Unit (subject to any adjustment under Section 4 above, and subject to any different provisions in the Grant Notice) that vests on the applicable vesting date(s) or on a later date as determined by the Company but in no event later than the Issuance Deadline (as defined below).

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&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;**(b)**In addition, the following provisions shall apply to the extent applicable at a vesting date when shares of Common Stock are registered under the Securities Act, unless otherwise determined by the Company. If:

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(i)**the applicable vest date does not occur (1) during an "open window period" applicable to you, as determined by the Company in accordance with the Company's then-effective policy on trading in Company securities, or (2) on a date when you are otherwise permitted to sell shares of Common Stock on an established stock exchange or stock market (including but not limited to under a previously established written trading plan that meets the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act and was entered into in compliance with the Company's policies (a "***10b5-1 Arrangement***") or under such other policy expressly approved by the Company), *and* 

&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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(ii)**either (1) a Withholding Obligation does not apply, or (2) the Company decides, prior to the applicable vest date, (A) not to satisfy the Withholding Obligation by withholding shares of Common Stock from the shares otherwise due to you under this PSU Award, and (B) not to permit you to enter into a "same day sale" commitment with a broker-dealer (including but not limited to a commitment under a 10b5-1 Arrangement) and (C) not to permit you to pay your Withholding Obligation in cash,

<u>then</u> the shares that would otherwise be issued to you on the applicable vest date will not be delivered on such applicable vest date and will instead be delivered on the first business day when you are not prohibited from selling shares of the Company's Common Stock in the open public market or on such other date determined by the Company, but in no event later than the Issuance Deadline.

The "***Issuance Deadline***" means (a) December 31 of the calendar year in which the applicable vest date occurs (that is, the last day of your taxable year in which the applicable vest date occurs), or (b) <u>if and only if</u> permitted in a manner that complies with Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(b)(4), no later than the date that is the 15th day of the third calendar month of the applicable year following the year in which the shares of Common Stock issuable as a result of the applicable vest date under this PSU Award are no longer subject to a "substantial risk of forfeiture" within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-1(d).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**7.** **Transferability.** Except as otherwise provided in the Plan, your PSU Award is not transferable, except by will or by the applicable laws of descent and distribution.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**8.** **Corporate Transaction.** Your PSU Award is subject to the terms of any agreement governing a Corporate Transaction involving the Company, including, without limitation, a provision for the appointment of a stockholder representative that is authorized to act on your behalf with respect to any escrow, indemnities and any contingent consideration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**9.** **No Liability for Taxes**. As a condition to accepting the PSU Award, you hereby (a) agree to not make any claim against the Company, or any of its Officers, Directors, Employees or Affiliates related to tax liabilities arising from the PSU Award or other Company compensation and (b) acknowledge that you were advised to consult with your own personal tax, financial and other legal advisors regarding the tax consequences of the PSU Award and have either done so or knowingly and voluntarily declined to do so.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**10.** **Severability**. If any part of this Agreement or the Plan is declared by any court or governmental authority to be unlawful or invalid, such unlawfulness or invalidity will not invalidate any portion of this Agreement or the Plan not declared to be unlawful or invalid. Any Section of this Agreement (or part of such a Section) so declared to be unlawful or invalid will, if possible, be construed in a manner which will give effect to the terms of such Section or part of a Section to the fullest extent possible while remaining lawful and valid.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**11.** **Other Documents.** You hereby acknowledge receipt of or the right to receive a document providing the information required by Rule 428(b)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act, which includes the Prospectus. In addition, you acknowledge receipt of the Company's Trading Policy.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**12.** **No Solicitation**. You hereby agree that for a period of twelve (12) months following the end of your employment with the Company (whether you resign voluntarily or are terminated by the Company involuntarily), you will not directly or indirectly hire or attempt to hire any employee of the Company or directly or indirectly solicit or recruit, or attempt to solicit or recruit, an employee of the Company to leave his or her employment with the Company, nor will you directly or indirectly contact any employee of the Company (or cause an employee of the Company to be contacted), for the purpose of causing such employee to leave his or her employment with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**13.** **Questions.** If you have questions regarding these or any other terms and conditions applicable to your PSU Award, including a summary of the applicable federal income tax consequences please see the Prospectus.

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## Exhibit 31.1

**Exhibit 31.1**

**CERTIFICATION**

**Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**

I, Catherine Owen Adams, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|
| Date: August 6, 2025 | /S/ Catherine Owen Adams |
|  | **Catherine Owen Adams**<br>**Chief Executive Officer**<br>(Registrant's Principal Executive Officer) |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**Exhibit 31.2**

**CERTIFICATION**

**Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**

I, Mark C. Schneyer, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|
| Date: August 6, 2025 | /S/ Mark C. SCHNEYER |
|  | **Mark C. Schneyer**<br>**Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer**<br>(Registrant's Principal Financial Officer) |

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## Exhibit 32.1

**Exhibit 32.1**

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO**

**18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO**

**SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

In connection with the quarterly report of Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Catherine Owen Adams, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition of the Company at the end of the period covered by the Report and results of operations of the Company for the period covered by the Report.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Date: August 6, 2025 | /S/ Catherine Owen Adams |
|  | **Catherine Owen Adams**<br>**Chief Executive Officer**<br>(Registrant's Principal Executive Officer) |

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This certification shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liability of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Such certification shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference.

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## Exhibit 32.2

**Exhibit 32.2**

**CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO**

**18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO**

**SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002**

In connection with the quarterly report of Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Mark C. Schneyer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"); and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition of the Company at the end of the period covered by the Report and results of operations of the Company for the period covered by the Report.

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| Date: August 6, 2025 | /S/ Mark C. Schneyer |
|  | **Mark C. Schneyer**<br>**Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer**<br>(Registrant's Principal Financial Officer) |

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This certification shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liability of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Such certification shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference.

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