# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001285550
**File Stem:** 0001285550-23-000022
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001285550-23-000022.hdr.sgml**: 20230303

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001285550-23-000022

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230303

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

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

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230303

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230303

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ClearPoint Neuro, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001285550
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 582394628
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-34822
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23704978

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 120 S. SIERRA AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 100
- **CITY:** SOLANA BEACH
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92075
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 9499006833

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 120 S. SIERRA AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 100
- **CITY:** SOLANA BEACH
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92075

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MRI INTERVENTIONS, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20110714

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SURGIVISION INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20091106

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SURGI VISION INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20040331

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM 8-K**

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):** 

**March 3, 2023**

_________________________________________

**CLEARPOINT NEURO, INC.**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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| **Delaware** | **001-34822** | **58-2394628** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction**<br>**of incorporation)** | **(Commission<br>File Number)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br>**Identification Number)** |

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**120 S. Sierra Ave., Suite 100** 

**Solana Beach, CA 92075**

**(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)**

**(888) 287-9109**

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)**

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

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

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

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

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

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

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | CLPT | Nasdaq Capital Market |

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

Emerging Growth Company □

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

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**Item 1.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.**

On March 3, 2023, ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. (the "Company") entered into amendments to the Company's existing employment agreements with Joseph M. Burnett, the President and Chief Executive Officer, Danilo D'Alessandro, the Chief Financial Officer, and Mazin Sabra, the Chief Operating Officer. The principal terms of the amendments are described in Item 5.02 below, which description is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.

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

On March 3, 2023, the Company entered into amendments to the Company's existing employment agreements with Joseph M. Burnett, the President and Chief Executive Officer, Danilo D'Alessandro, the Chief Financial Officer, and Mazin Sabra, the Chief Operating Officer.

The uniform amendments to Mr. Burnett's, Mr. D'Alessandro's, and Mr. Sabra's employment agreements (i) extend certain severance benefits upon a non-renewal of the employment agreement by the Company at the end of the then-current term; (ii) adjust the portion of outstanding awards that will accelerate upon certain qualifying termination events; (iii) provide for unlimited paid time off subject to the Company's policies; and (iv) revise the defined terms "Termination Upon Expiration," "Termination Without Cause" and "Voluntary Termination" to provide updated context to Section 8 concerning certain compensation benefits and continuing obligations following the termination of their respective employment agreements.

The foregoing description of the amendments to Mr. Burnett's, Mr. D'Alessandro's, and Mr. Sabra's employment agreements does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the amendments, which are included as Exhibits 10.1-10.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 9.01 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits

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| <u>Exhibit Number</u> | <u>Description</u> |
| Exhibit 10.1 | <u>[A](ex101-amendmentno1jburnett.htm)[mendment No. 1 to Employ](ex101-amendmentno1jburnett.htm)[ment Agreement, dated March 3,](ex101-amendmentno1jburnett.htm)[2023 by and between the Company and Jo](ex101-amendmentno1jburnett.htm)[s](ex101-amendmentno1jburnett.htm)[eph M. Burnett](ex101-amendmentno1jburnett.htm)[, amending the E](ex101-amendmentno1jburnett.htm)[mployment Agreement dated October 6, 2017.](ex101-amendmentno1jburnett.htm)</u> |
| Exhibit 10.2 | <u>[Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement, dated March 3, 2023 by and between the Company and Danilo D'Alessandro, amending the Employment Agreement dated September 14, 2020.](ex102-amendmentno1ddalessa.htm)</u> |
| Exhibit 10.3 | <u>[Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement, dated March 3, 2023 by and between the Company and Mazin Sabra, amending the Employment Agreement dated September 20, 2022.](ex103-amendmentno1msabra.htm)</u> |
| Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURES**

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

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Date: March 3, 2023 | **CLEARPOINT NEURO, INC.** | **CLEARPOINT NEURO, INC.** |
|  | By: | /s/ Danilo D'Alessandro |
|  |  | Danilo D'Alessandro |
|  |  | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**Exhibit 10.1**

**AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO**

**EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 (this "<u>Amendment</u>") to the Employment Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>"), dated as of October 6, 2017, by and between ClearPoint Neuro, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Company</u>"), and Joseph M. Burnett ("<u>Executive</u>"), is dated as of March 3, 2023 (the "<u>Effective Date</u>"), and is by and between the Company and Executive. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.

**WITNESSETH:** 

**WHEREAS**, the Company and Executive wish to amend the Agreement as hereinafter set forth in order to (a) extend certain severance benefits to the Executive upon a non-renewal of the Agreement by the Company at the end of the then-current Term, (b) adjust the portion of outstanding awards that will accelerate upon certain qualifying termination events and (c) provide for unlimited paid time off; and

**WHEREAS**, pursuant to Section 16 of the Agreement, the Agreement may only be modified or amended by an agreement in writing signed by the party to be charged.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the continued employment of Executive by the Company, the agreements made herein and in the Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, pursuant to Section 16 of the Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.<u>Amendments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)Section 1 of the Agreement shall be revised to replace the definitions of "Termination Upon Expiration," "Termination Without Cause" and "Voluntary Termination" as follows:

"<u>Termination Upon Expiration</u>" means the termination of the Executive's employment upon the full expiration of the Term, including the full expiration of any extension thereof, following the Company's notice to the Executive of the Company's election to not extend the Term as provided in Section 3(a) of the Agreement.

"<u>Termination Without Cause</u>" means the termination of the Executive's employment by the Company for any reason other than (i) Termination With Cause or (ii) termination by the Company due to the Executive's death or Permanent Disability.

"<u>Voluntary Termination</u>" means the Executive's voluntary termination of his employment hereunder for any reason, other than a Termination for Good Reason, including Executive's notice to the Company of the Executive's election to not extend the Term as provided in Section 3(a) of the Agreement. If the Executive gives a Termination Notice of Voluntary Termination and, prior to the Termination Date, the Executive voluntarily refuses or fails to provide substantially all the services described in Section 2 hereof, the Voluntary Termination shall be deemed to be effective as of the date on which the Executive so ceases to carry out his duties. Voluntary refusal to perform services shall not include (i) taking vacation otherwise permitted in accordance with Section 4(g) hereof, (ii) the Executive's failure to perform services on account of his illness or the illness of a member of the Executive's immediate family, provided such illness is adequately substantiated at the reasonable request of the Company, or (iii) any other absence from service permitted by applicable State or Federal law or with the written consent of the Board."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Section 4(g) of the Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with:

"Executive shall be entitled to unlimited paid time off subject to the demands of the Company's business and Executive's obligations as an employee of the Company with a substantial degree of responsibility and in accordance with the terms of Company's Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy for Section 16 Officers, as in effect from time to time."

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)The first three sentences of Section 8 of the Agreement shall be deleted in their entirety and replaced with:

"8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Termination Without Cause; Termination for Good Reason; Termination Upon Expiration</u>. The Company may terminate the Executive's employment for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, and the Executive may effect a Termination for Good Reason at any time; provided, that upon a Termination for Good Reason, Termination Without Cause or Termination Upon Expiration, except as otherwise provided in Section 10 of this Agreement, the Company shall provide the compensation and benefits set forth in this Section 8. The Executive may effect a Termination for Good Reason notwithstanding any incapacity due to physical or mental illness. In the event of a Termination Without Cause, a Termination for Good Reason or Termination Upon Expiration, the Executive shall continue to be subject to the Confidentiality Agreement and the Non-Compete Agreement."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)The first sentence of Section 8(b) shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with:

"(b) <u>Options; Restricted Stock Granted Prior to the Effective Date</u>. Notwithstanding the terms of any award agreement granted to the Executive under any Award Plan, or any other agreement granting the Executive Options or Restricted Stock (in each case, an "Award Agreement") prior to the Effective Date, upon a Termination Without Cause, Termination for Good Reason or Termination Upon Expiration, (i) all outstanding Options and Restricted Stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to the Executive which do not constitute deferred compensation for Code Section 409A purposes shall become fully vested on the Termination Date and immediately prior to the time of termination, and (ii) the Executive shall continue to have the right to exercise any such Options until the earlier to occur of (A) the three (3) year anniversary of the Termination Date or (B) the final expiration date for such Options as provided for in the applicable Award Agreement. Executive understands that, to the extent any of Executive's currently outstanding Options qualify as "incentive stock options" under Section 422 of the Code, the extending of the post-termination exercise periods thereof is a modification of such incentive stock options, and such modification may disqualify Executive's Options as incentive stock options and may result in Executive having nonstatutory stock options. Executive represents that Executive has had the opportunity to consult with any tax advisors Executive deems advisable in connection with the execution of this Agreement and that Executive is not relying on the Company for any tax advice."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)A new section 8(c) shall be added as follows:

"(c) <u>Options; Restricted Stock Granted on or After the Effective Date</u>. Notwithstanding the terms of any Award Agreement granted on or after the Effective Date, upon a Termination Without Cause, Termination for Good Reason or Termination Upon Expiration, (i) all outstanding Options and Restricted Stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to the Executive which do not constitute deferred compensation for Code Section 409A purposes scheduled to vest within the twelve (12) month period following the Termination Date shall become fully vested on the Termination Date and immediately prior to the time of termination, and (ii) the Executive shall continue to have the right to exercise any such Options until the earlier to occur of (A) the first anniversary of the Termination Date or (B) the final expiration date for such Options as provided for in the applicable Award Agreement. Executive understands that, to the extent any of Executive's currently outstanding Options qualify as "incentive stock options" under Section 422 of the Code, the extending of the post-termination exercise periods thereof is a modification of such incentive stock options, and such modification may disqualify Executive's Options as incentive stock options and may result in Executive having nonstatutory stock options. Executive represents that Executive has had the opportunity to consult with any tax advisors Executive deems advisable in connection with the execution of this Agreement and that Executive is not relying on the Company for any tax advice."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)Section 9 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with: "Reserved."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.<u>Miscellaneous</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware and may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute a complete document.

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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;(b)Except as amended by this Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Agreement remain unchanged and in full force and effect as in effect on the date hereof.

[*Signature page(s) follow(s)*]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the Effective Date.

**CLEARPOINT NEURO, INC.**

By: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Danilo D'Alessandro&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Danilo D'Alessandro

Title: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chief Financial Officer

**EXECUTIVE:**

<u>/s/ Joseph M. Burnett&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Joseph M. Burnett

[*Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement*]

## Exhibit 10.2

**Exhibit 10.2**

**AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO**

**EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 (this "<u>Amendment</u>") to the Employment Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>"), dated as of September 14, 2020, by and between ClearPoint Neuro, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Company</u>"), and Danilo D'Alessandro ("<u>Executive</u>"), is dated as of March 3, 2023 (the "<u>Effective Date</u>"), and is by and between the Company and Executive. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.

**WITNESSETH:** 

**WHEREAS**, the Company and Executive wish to amend the Agreement as hereinafter set forth in order to (a) extend certain severance benefits to the Executive upon a non-renewal of the Agreement by the Company at the end of the then-current Term, (b) adjust the portion of outstanding awards that will accelerate upon certain qualifying termination events and (c) provide for unlimited paid time off; and

**WHEREAS**, pursuant to Section 16 of the Agreement, the Agreement may only be modified or amended by an agreement in writing signed by the party to be charged.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the continued employment of Executive by the Company, the agreements made herein and in the Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, pursuant to Section 16 of the Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.<u>Amendments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)Section 1 of the Agreement shall be revised to replace the definitions of "Termination Upon Expiration," "Termination Without Cause" and "Voluntary Termination" as follows:

"<u>Termination Upon Expiration</u>" means the termination of the Executive's employment upon the full expiration of the Term, including the full expiration of any extension thereof, following the Company's notice to the Executive of the Company's election to not extend the Term as provided in Section 3(a) of the Agreement.

"<u>Termination Without Cause</u>" means the termination of the Executive's employment by the Company for any reason other than (i) Termination With Cause or (ii) termination by the Company due to the Executive's death or Permanent Disability.

"<u>Voluntary Termination</u>" means the Executive's voluntary termination of his employment hereunder for any reason, other than a Termination for Good Reason, including Executive's notice to the Company of the Executive's election to not extend the Term as provided in Section 3(a) of the Agreement. If the Executive gives a Termination Notice of Voluntary Termination and, prior to the Termination Date, the Executive voluntarily refuses or fails to provide substantially all the services described in Section 2 hereof, the Voluntary Termination shall be deemed to be effective as of the date on which the Executive so ceases to carry out his duties. Voluntary refusal to perform services shall not include (i) taking vacation otherwise permitted in accordance with Section 4(g) hereof, (ii) the Executive's failure to perform services on account of his illness or the illness of a member of the Executive's immediate family, provided such illness is adequately substantiated at the reasonable request of the Company, or (iii) any other absence from service permitted by applicable State or Federal law or with the written consent of the Board."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Section 4(g) of the Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with:

"Executive shall be entitled to unlimited paid time off subject to the demands of the Company's business and Executive's obligations as an employee of the Company with a substantial degree of responsibility and in accordance with the terms of Company's Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy for Section 16 Officers, as in effect from time to time."

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)The first three sentences of Section 8 of the Agreement shall be deleted in their entirety and replaced with:

"8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Termination Without Cause; Termination for Good Reason; Termination Upon Expiration</u>. The Company may terminate the Executive's employment for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, and the Executive may effect a Termination for Good Reason at any time; provided, that upon a Termination for Good Reason, Termination Without Cause or Termination Upon Expiration, except as otherwise provided in Section 10 of this Agreement, the Company shall provide the compensation and benefits set forth in this Section 8. The Executive may effect a Termination for Good Reason notwithstanding any incapacity due to physical or mental illness. In the event of a Termination Without Cause, a Termination for Good Reason or Termination Upon Expiration, the Executive shall continue to be subject to the Confidentiality Agreement and the Non-Compete Agreement."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)The first sentence of Section 8(b) shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with:

"(b) <u>Options; Restricted Stock Granted Prior to the Effective Date</u>. Notwithstanding the terms of any award agreement granted to the Executive under any Award Plan, or any other agreement granting the Executive Options or Restricted Stock (in each case, an "Award Agreement") prior to the Effective Date, upon a Termination Without Cause, Termination for Good Reason or Termination Upon Expiration, (i) all outstanding Options and Restricted Stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to the Executive which do not constitute deferred compensation for Code Section 409A purposes shall become fully vested on the Termination Date and immediately prior to the time of termination, and (ii) the Executive shall continue to have the right to exercise any such Options until the earlier to occur of (A) the three (3) year anniversary of the Termination Date or (B) the final expiration date for such Options as provided for in the applicable Award Agreement. Executive understands that, to the extent any of Executive's currently outstanding Options qualify as "incentive stock options" under Section 422 of the Code, the extending of the post-termination exercise periods thereof is a modification of such incentive stock options, and such modification may disqualify Executive's Options as incentive stock options and may result in Executive having nonstatutory stock options. Executive represents that Executive has had the opportunity to consult with any tax advisors Executive deems advisable in connection with the execution of this Agreement and that Executive is not relying on the Company for any tax advice."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)A new section 8(c) shall be added as follows:

"(c) <u>Options; Restricted Stock Granted on or After the Effective Date</u>. Notwithstanding the terms of any Award Agreement granted on or after the Effective Date, upon a Termination Without Cause, Termination for Good Reason or Termination Upon Expiration, (i) all outstanding Options and Restricted Stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to the Executive which do not constitute deferred compensation for Code Section 409A purposes scheduled to vest within the twelve (12) month period following the Termination Date shall become fully vested on the Termination Date and immediately prior to the time of termination, and (ii) the Executive shall continue to have the right to exercise any such Options until the earlier to occur of (A) the first anniversary of the Termination Date or (B) the final expiration date for such Options as provided for in the applicable Award Agreement. Executive understands that, to the extent any of Executive's currently outstanding Options qualify as "incentive stock options" under Section 422 of the Code, the extending of the post-termination exercise periods thereof is a modification of such incentive stock options, and such modification may disqualify Executive's Options as incentive stock options and may result in Executive having nonstatutory stock options. Executive represents that Executive has had the opportunity to consult with any tax advisors Executive deems advisable in connection with the execution of this Agreement and that Executive is not relying on the Company for any tax advice."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)Section 9 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with: "Reserved."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.<u>Miscellaneous</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware and may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute a complete document.

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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;(b)Except as amended by this Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Agreement remain unchanged and in full force and effect as in effect on the date hereof.

[*Signature page(s) follow(s)*]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the Effective Date.

**CLEARPOINT NEURO, INC.**

By: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Joseph M. Burnett&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joseph M. Burnett

Title: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; President and Chief Executive Officer

**EXECUTIVE:**

<u>/s/ Danilo D'Alessandro&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Danilo D'Alessandro

[*Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement*]

## Exhibit 10.3

**Exhibit 10.3**

**AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO**

**EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 (this "<u>Amendment</u>") to the Employment Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>"), dated as of September 20, 2022, by and between ClearPoint Neuro, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Company</u>"), and Mazin Sabra ("<u>Executive</u>"), is dated as of March 3, 2023 (the "<u>Effective Date</u>"), and is by and between the Company and Executive. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.

**WITNESSETH:** 

**WHEREAS**, the Company and Executive wish to amend the Agreement as hereinafter set forth in order to (a) extend certain severance benefits to the Executive upon a non-renewal of the Agreement by the Company at the end of the then-current Term, (b) adjust the portion of outstanding awards that will accelerate upon certain qualifying termination events and (c) provide for unlimited paid time off; and

**WHEREAS**, pursuant to Section 16 of the Agreement, the Agreement may only be modified or amended by an agreement in writing signed by the party to be charged.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the continued employment of Executive by the Company, the agreements made herein and in the Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, pursuant to Section 16 of the Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.<u>Amendments</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)Section 1 of the Agreement shall be revised to replace the definitions of "Termination Upon Expiration," "Termination Without Cause" and "Voluntary Termination" as follows:

"<u>Termination Upon Expiration</u>" means the termination of the Executive's employment upon the full expiration of the Term, including the full expiration of any extension thereof, following the Company's notice to the Executive of the Company's election to not extend the Term as provided in Section 3(a) of the Agreement.

"<u>Termination Without Cause</u>" means the termination of the Executive's employment by the Company for any reason other than (i) Termination With Cause or (ii) termination by the Company due to the Executive's death or Permanent Disability.

"<u>Voluntary Termination</u>" means the Executive's voluntary termination of his employment hereunder for any reason, other than a Termination for Good Reason, including Executive's notice to the Company of the Executive's election to not extend the Term as provided in Section 3(a) of the Agreement. If the Executive gives a Termination Notice of Voluntary Termination and, prior to the Termination Date, the Executive voluntarily refuses or fails to provide substantially all the services described in Section 2 hereof, the Voluntary Termination shall be deemed to be effective as of the date on which the Executive so ceases to carry out his duties. Voluntary refusal to perform services shall not include (i) taking vacation otherwise permitted in accordance with Section 4(g) hereof, (ii) the Executive's failure to perform services on account of his illness or the illness of a member of the Executive's immediate family, provided such illness is adequately substantiated at the reasonable request of the Company, or (iii) any other absence from service permitted by applicable State or Federal law or with the written consent of the Board."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Section 4(g) of the Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with:

"Executive shall be entitled to unlimited paid time off subject to the demands of the Company's business and Executive's obligations as an employee of the Company with a substantial degree of responsibility and in accordance with the terms of Company's Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy for Section 16 Officers, as in effect from time to time."

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)The first three sentences of Section 8 of the Agreement shall be deleted in their entirety and replaced with:

"8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>Termination Without Cause; Termination for Good Reason; Termination Upon Expiration</u>. The Company may terminate the Executive's employment for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, and the Executive may effect a Termination for Good Reason at any time; provided, that upon a Termination for Good Reason, Termination Without Cause or Termination Upon Expiration, except as otherwise provided in Section 10 of this Agreement, the Company shall provide the compensation and benefits set forth in this Section 8. The Executive may effect a Termination for Good Reason notwithstanding any incapacity due to physical or mental illness. In the event of a Termination Without Cause, a Termination for Good Reason or Termination Upon Expiration, the Executive shall continue to be subject to the Confidentiality Agreement and the Non-Compete Agreement."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)The first sentence of Section 8(b) shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with:

"(b) <u>Options; Restricted Stock Granted Prior to the Effective Date</u>. Notwithstanding the terms of any award agreement granted to the Executive under any Award Plan, or any other agreement granting the Executive Options or Restricted Stock (in each case, an "Award Agreement") prior to the Effective Date, upon a Termination Without Cause, Termination for Good Reason or Termination Upon Expiration, (i) all outstanding Options and Restricted Stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to the Executive which do not constitute deferred compensation for Code Section 409A purposes shall become fully vested on the Termination Date and immediately prior to the time of termination, and (ii) the Executive shall continue to have the right to exercise any such Options until the earlier to occur of (A) the three (3) year anniversary of the Termination Date or (B) the final expiration date for such Options as provided for in the applicable Award Agreement. Executive understands that, to the extent any of Executive's currently outstanding Options qualify as "incentive stock options" under Section 422 of the Code, the extending of the post-termination exercise periods thereof is a modification of such incentive stock options, and such modification may disqualify Executive's Options as incentive stock options and may result in Executive having nonstatutory stock options. Executive represents that Executive has had the opportunity to consult with any tax advisors Executive deems advisable in connection with the execution of this Agreement and that Executive is not relying on the Company for any tax advice."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)A new section 8(c) shall be added as follows:

"(c) <u>Options; Restricted Stock Granted on or After the Effective Date</u>. Notwithstanding the terms of any Award Agreement granted on or after the Effective Date, upon a Termination Without Cause, Termination for Good Reason or Termination Upon Expiration, (i) all outstanding Options and Restricted Stock subject to time-based vesting criteria granted to the Executive which do not constitute deferred compensation for Code Section 409A purposes scheduled to vest within the twelve (12) month period following the Termination Date shall become fully vested on the Termination Date and immediately prior to the time of termination, and (ii) the Executive shall continue to have the right to exercise any such Options until the earlier to occur of (A) the first anniversary of the Termination Date or (B) the final expiration date for such Options as provided for in the applicable Award Agreement. Executive understands that, to the extent any of Executive's currently outstanding Options qualify as "incentive stock options" under Section 422 of the Code, the extending of the post-termination exercise periods thereof is a modification of such incentive stock options, and such modification may disqualify Executive's Options as incentive stock options and may result in Executive having nonstatutory stock options. Executive represents that Executive has had the opportunity to consult with any tax advisors Executive deems advisable in connection with the execution of this Agreement and that Executive is not relying on the Company for any tax advice."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)Section 9 shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with: "Reserved."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.<u>Miscellaneous</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware and may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which shall constitute a complete document.

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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;(b)Except as amended by this Amendment, the terms and provisions of the Agreement remain unchanged and in full force and effect as in effect on the date hereof.

[*Signature page(s) follow(s)*]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the Effective Date.

**CLEARPOINT NEURO, INC.**

By: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Danilo D'Alessandro&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Name:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Danilo D'Alessandro

Title: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chief Financial Officer

**EXECUTIVE:**

<u>/s/ Mazin Sabra &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Mazin Sabra

[*Signature Page to Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement*]