# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001410098
**File Stem:** 0001410098-26-000021
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
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## Filing Summary
**0001410098-26-000021.hdr.sgml**: 20260514

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001410098-26-000021

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-Q

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 74

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260331

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260514

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260514

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** CorMedix Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001410098
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 03 Life Sciences
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-Q
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-34673
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26975913

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 389 INTERPACE PKWY, SUITE 450
- **CITY:** PARSIPPANY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07054
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 908-517-9500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 389 INTERPACE PKWY, SUITE 450
- **CITY:** PARSIPPANY
- **STATE:** NJ
- **ZIP:** 07054

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 10-Q**

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended <u>March 31, 2026</u> 

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

For the transition period from ________ to ________

Commission file number <u>001-34673</u>

**<u>CORMEDIX INC.</u>**

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware 20-5894890 <br> (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

389 Interpace Pkwy, Suite 450, Parsippany, NJ 07054 <br> (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

<u>(908) 517-9500</u>

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

300 Connell Drive, Suite 4200, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 <br> (Former Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

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, $0.001 par value | CRMD | Nasdaq Global Market |

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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, a 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 ☒

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer's common stock, as of May 11, 2026 was 78,451,891.

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**CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**INDEX**

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| <u>[PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_10)</u> | <u>[PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_10)</u> | [1](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_10) |
| [Item 1.](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_13) | <u>[Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_13)</u> | [1](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_13) |
|  | <u>[Condensed](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_16)[Consolidated Balance Sheets as of](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_16)[M](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_16)[arch 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_16)</u> | [2](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_16) |
|  | <u>[Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_19)</u> | [3](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_19) |
|  | <u>[Condensed Consolidated](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_22)[Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Three](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_22)[Months Ended](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_22)[M](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_22)[arch 3](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_22)[1, 202](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_22)[6 and 2025](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_22)</u> | [4](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_22) |
|  | <u>[Condensed](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_25)[Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_25)[Three](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_25)[Months Ended](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_25)[M](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_25)[arch 31, 202](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_25)[6 and 2025](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_25)</u> | [5](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_25) |
|  | <u>[Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_28)</u> | [6](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_28) |
| [Item 2.](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_76) | <u>[Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_76)</u> | [23](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_76) |
| [Item 3.](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_100) | <u>[Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_100)</u> | [29](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_100) |
| [Item 4.](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_103) | <u>[Controls and Procedures](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_103)</u> | [29](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_103) |
| <u>[PART II OTHER INFORMATION](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_106)</u> | <u>[PART II OTHER INFORMATION](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_106)</u> | [31](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_106) |
| [Item 1.](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_109) | <u>[Legal Proceedings](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_109)</u> | [31](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_109) |
| [Item 1A.](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_112) | <u>[Risk Factors](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_112)</u> | [31](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_112) |
| [Item 2.](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_115) | <u>[Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_115)</u> | [31](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_115) |
| [Item 3.](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_118) | <u>[Defaults Upon Senior Securities](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_118)</u> | [31](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_118) |
| [Item 4.](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_121) | <u>[Mine Safety Disclosure](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_121)</u> | [32](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_121) |
| [Item 5.](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_124) | <u>[Other Information](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_124)</u> | [32](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_124) |
| [Item 6.](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_127) | <u>[Exhibits](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_127)</u> | [33](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_127) |
| <u>[SIGNATURES](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_130)</u> | <u>[SIGNATURES](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_130)</u> | [34](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_130) |

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**PART I**

**FINANCIAL INFORMATION**

**Item 1. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.**

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**CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS**

**(In Thousands, Except Share Data)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **March 31,<br>2026** | **December 31,<br>2025** |
| | **(Unaudited)** | |
| **ASSETS** | | |
| Current assets |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $178087 | $144837 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term investments | - | 3694 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Account receivables, net | 154807 | 171233 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Inventories | 30731 | 29716 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets (including restricted cash of $656 and $656 at March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025) | 19488 | 17571 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current assets | 383113 | 367051 |
| Property and equipment, net | 6166 | 5959 |
| Other long-term assets (including restricted cash of $332 and $332 at March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025) | 24272 | 27782 |
| Goodwill | 30002 | 30002 |
| Intangible asset, net | 368772 | 379072 |
| Deferred tax assets | 3312 | 16276 |
| **TOTAL ASSETS** | $815637 | $826142 |
| **LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |
| Current liabilities |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | $12827 | $7884 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 112773 | 163370 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contingent Consideration, short-term | 3176 | 3015 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current liabilities | 128776 | 174269 |
| Convertible senior notes, net of deferred financing costs | 144885 | 144626 |
| Contingent Consideration, net of current portion | 102397 | 99101 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 2530 | 2839 |
| **TOTAL LIABILITIES** | $378588 | $420835 |
| **COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8)** |  |  |
| **STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock - $0.001 par value: 2,000,000 shares authorized; 91,623 and 91,623 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | - | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock - $0.001 par value: 160,000,000 shares authorized; 78,395,299 and 79,260,667 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 78 | 79 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated other comprehensive income | 2 | 3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in capital | 574943 | 581800 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated deficit | (137974) | (176575) |
| **TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** | $437049 | $405307 |
| **TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** | $815637 | $826142 |

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See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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**CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS**

**AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME** 

**(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)**

 **(Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** | **For the Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Revenue:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Product sales, net | $121916 | $39082 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract revenue | 5511 | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Revenue | 127427 | 39082 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cost of sales (exclusive of amortization of intangibles) | 12005 | 1545 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of intangibles | 10300 | 52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross profit | 105122 | 37485 |
| **Operating Expenses:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development | 7212 | 3193 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selling and marketing | 12532 | 4474 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative | 21720 | 9693 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Operating Expenses | 41464 | 17360 |
| **Income From Operations** | 63658 | 20125 |
| **Other (Expense) Income:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized loss on marketable security | (3546) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in contingent consideration | (4199) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other non-operating (expense) income, net | (268) | 519 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Other (Expense) Income | (8013) | 519 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | 55645 | 20644 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax expense | 17044 |  |
| **Net Income** | $38601 | $20644 |
| **Other Comprehensive Loss:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized loss from investments | (1) | (5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation loss | - | (1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Other Comprehensive Loss | (1) | (6) |
| **Comprehensive Income** | $38600 | $20638 |
| **Net Income Per Common Share – Basic** | $0.48 | $0.32 |
| **Net Income Per Common Share - Diluted** | $0.43 | $0.30 |
| **Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic** | 79509 | 65244 |
| **Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Diluted** | 92985 | 68975 |

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See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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**CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN**

 **STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY**

**(In Thousands)**

**(Unaudited)**

**For the three months ended March 31, 2026:**

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | **Preferred Stock-**<br>**Series C-3,**<br>**Series E and**<br>**Series G** | **Preferred Stock-**<br>**Series C-3,**<br>**Series E and**<br>**Series G** | **Accumulated<br>Other<br>Comprehensive<br>Income** | **Additional<br>Paid-in<br>Capital** | **Accumulated<br>Deficit** | **Total<br>Stockholders' <br>Equity** |
| | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Accumulated<br>Other<br>Comprehensive<br>Income** | **Additional<br>Paid-in<br>Capital** | **Accumulated<br>Deficit** | **Total<br>Stockholders' <br>Equity** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2026** | 79261 | $79 | 92 | $- | $3 | $581800 | $(176575) | $405307 |
| Stock issued in connection with options exercised | 308 | - | - | - | - | 1179 | - | 1179 |
| Issuance of vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee withholding taxes | 415 | 1 | - | - | - | (1528) | - | (1527) |
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | (1589) | (2) | - | - | - | (11090) | - | (11092) |
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | 4582 | - | 4582 |
| Other comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | (1) | - | - | (1) |
| Net income | - | - | - | - | - | - | 38601 | 38601 |
| **Balance at March 31, 2026** | **78395** | $**78** | **92** | **-** | $**2** | $**574943** | $**(137974)** | $**437049** |

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**For the three months ended March 31, 2025:**

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Common Stock** | **Common Stock** | **Preferred Stock-**<br>**Series C-3,**<br>**Series E and**<br>**Series G** | **Preferred Stock-**<br>**Series C-3,**<br>**Series E and**<br>**Series G** | **Accumulated<br>Other<br>Comprehensive<br>Income** | **Additional<br>Paid-in<br>Capital** | **Accumulated<br>Deficit** | **Total<br>Stockholders' <br>Equity** |
| | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Shares** | **Amount** | **Accumulated<br>Other<br>Comprehensive<br>Income** | **Additional<br>Paid-in<br>Capital** | **Accumulated<br>Deficit** | **Total<br>Stockholders' <br>Equity** |
| **Balance at January 1, 2025** | 64411 | $64 | 137 | $- | $91 | $424132 | $(339630) | $84657 |
| Stock issued in connection with ATM sale of common stock, net | 621 | 1 | - | - | - | 6761 | - | 6762 |
| Stock issued in connection with options exercised | 84 | - | - | - | - | 350 | - | 350 |
| Conversion of Series G preferred stock to common stock | 2502 | 3 | (45) | - | - | (3) | - | - |
| Issuance of vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee withholding taxes | 93 | - | - | - | - | (1019) | - | (1019) |
| Stock-based compensation | - | - | - | - | - | 3500 | - | 3500 |
| Other comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | (6) | - | - | (6) |
| Net income | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20644 | 20644 |
| **Balance at March 31, 2025** | **67711** | $**68** | **92** | **-** | $**85** | $**433721** | $**(318986)** | $**114888** |

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See Accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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**CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

**(In Thousands)**

**(Unaudited)**

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | **For the Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** | **For the Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| **CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $38601 | $20644 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 4582 | 3500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 10544 | 162 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in contingent consideration | 4199 | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in fair value of marketable securities | 3546 | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes | 12964 | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | 672 | 46 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Decrease (increase) in account receivables | 16445 | (2965) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Increase) decrease in inventory | (1015) | 112 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets | (2257) | (2267) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase in accounts payable | 4943 | 213 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities | (50622) | 292 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment of contingent consideration liabilities | (220) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by operating activities | 42382 | 19737 |
| **CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of short-term investments | - | (9985) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maturity of short-term investments | 3694 | 9800 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase of equipment | (729) | (10) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 2965 | (195) |
| **CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of common stock from at-the-market program, net | - | 6762 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchase of common stock | (11092) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment of employee withholding taxes on vested restricted stock units | (1527) | (1019) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 1179 | 350 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment of contingent consideration liabilities | (522) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ROU financing lease fees | (135) | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (12097) | 6093 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign exchange effect on cash | - | - |
| **NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS** | 33250 | 25635 |
| **CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - BEGINNING OF PERIOD** | 145825 | 40756 |
| **CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - END OF PERIOD** | $179075 | $66391 |
| **Cash paid for interest** | $2817 | $10 |
| **Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash investing and financing Activities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional capital expenditures included in accrued expenses and other liabilities | $97 | $- |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disposal of ROU assets and liabilities for finance lease | $(53) | - |

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**CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES**

**NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

**Note 1 - Organization, Business and Basis of Presentation**

***Organization and Business***

CorMedix Inc. ("CorMedix" or the "Company") was incorporated in the State of Delaware on July 28, 2006. The Company is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for life-threatening diseases and conditions. Prior to the acquisition of Melinta Therapeutics, LLC ("Melinta") in August 2025 (the "merger"), the Company had focused on commercialization of its product, DefenCath® (taurolidine and heparin) in the United States. CorMedix launched the product commercially in 2024 in both the hospital inpatient and outpatient hemodialysis settings of care.

The merger with Melinta expanded the Company's team and commercial platform and increased the commercial portfolio with six marketed, hospital- and clinic-focused infectious disease products, comprised of REZZAYO® (rezafungin for injection), MINOCIN® (minocycline) for Injection, VABOMERE® (meropenem and vaborbactam), KIMYRSA® (oritavancin), ORBACTIV® (oritavancin), BAXDELA® (delafloxacin), and an additional well-established cardiovascular product, TOPROL-XL® (metoprolol succinate) (together, the "Melinta Portfolio", and, together with DefenCath, "our Products"). REZZAYO is currently approved for the treatment of candidemia and invasive candidiasis in adults. On April 27, 2026, CorMedix announced positive Phase III topline results from the global ReSPECT clinical trial evaluating REZZAYO (rezafungin for injection) for prophylaxis of invasive fungal diseases in adult patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and if approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA"), it is targeting commercialization of REZZAYO in this second indication beginning in 2027.

Given the closing of the merger during the third quarter of 2025, the financial results of Melinta are included in the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, but not for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

***Basis of Presentation***

The preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") which requires the use of management estimates. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary to fairly state the interim results. Interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2026, or for any subsequent period. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto of the Company which are included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, on March 5, 2026. The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025 has been derived from the audited financial statements included in such Annual Report on Form 10-K.

***Reclassifications***

Certain reclassifications were made to the prior year's amounts to conform to the 2026 presentation.

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**Note 2 - Revenue and Accounts Receivable**

***Concentrations***

The following table summarizes net revenue from each of the Company's customers, who individually represent at least 10% of total revenue.

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| | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| Customer A | 24% | 78% |
| Customer B | 23% | 14% |
| Customer C | 30% | 0% |

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The following table summarizes accounts receivable concentrations for each of the Company's customers, who individually represent at least 10% of gross total accounts receivable.

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| | **March 31,<br>2026** | **December 31,<br>2025** |
| Customer A | 18% | 20% |
| Customer B | 31% | 23% |
| Customer C | 37% | 41% |

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For DefenCath, the Company currently has one FDA-approved source (contract manufacturing organization, or "CMO") for each of its two key active pharmaceutical ingredients ("APIs"), taurolidine and heparin sodium, respectively. With regards to taurolidine, the Company has a drug master file ("DMF") filed with the FDA. There is a master commercial supply agreement between a third-party manufacturer that has been in place since August 2018. With respect to heparin sodium API, the Company has identified an alternate third-party supplier and may qualify such supplier under the DefenCath NDA over the next twelve months.

The Company received FDA approval of DefenCath with finished dosage production from its European based CMO, Rovi Pharma Industrial Services. The Company believes this CMO has adequate capacity to produce the volumes needed to meet near-term projected demand for DefenCath. In addition, the Company also qualified Siegfried Hameln as an alternate finished dosage manufacturing site and is in the process of scaling up production at the facility.

Each of the products in the Melinta Portfolio has one FDA-approved CMO, primarily in Europe or in the United States. The Company has ongoing technology transfers intended to reduce costs of goods sold as well as to onshore the manufacture of several of its products, which it expects to complete over the next two to three years.

***Accounts Receivable and Sales Allowances***

Allowances recorded for credit losses as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 were approximately $0.6 million with no write-offs or recoveries during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

Variable consideration associated with net product sales, or "Sales Allowances," totaled $189.0 million and $19.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2025, respectively. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, total accrued reserves and allowances to accounts receivable on the balance sheet were $98.2 million and $132.4 million, respectively.

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A roll forward of the significant categories of Sales Allowances and the related accrual balances on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is as follows:

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| | **Volume<br>Incentive<br>Rebates** | **Medicaid** | **Distribution<br>Service Fees** | **Accrued<br>Shelf-<br>stock<br>Liability** | **Accrued<br>Returns<br>Allowance** | **Chargebacks** |
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | 86001 | 12418 | 5780 | 2255 | 18291 | 4304 |
| Provisions related to sales recorded in the period | 45778 | 2348 | 17878 | 4983 | 1699 | 26535 |
| Credits/payments issued during the period | (86193) | (735) | (15549) | (2175) | (924) | (19389) |
| Effect of change in estimate | - | (3187) | - | - | (5796) | - |
| Balance at March 31, 2026 | 45586 | 10844 | 8109 | 5063 | 13270 | 11450 |

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During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a change in estimate related to variable consideration for Medicaid rebates and product returns. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company obtained new information regarding Medicaid utilization and updated its assumptions based on substantially completed historical claims data. Such estimates are subject to uncertainty due to the timing and completeness of claims processing. In addition, the Company updated its estimate of product returns as initial rate of return history for DefenCath recently became available, which was lower than previously estimated. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the resulting changes in accounting estimates positively impacted net sales by $9.0 million and positively impacted income from continuing operations and net income by $6.2 million, net of taxes, and increased basic and diluted earnings per share by $0.08 and $0.07 per share, respectively.

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**Note 3 - Income Per Common Share**

The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

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| | Three Months Ended<br>March 31, | Three Months Ended<br>March 31, |
| | 2026 | 2025 |
| **Basic EPS numerator** |  |  |
| Net income | $38601 | $20644 |
| Less: Allocation of undistributed income of Series E securities | (241) | (125) |
| **Undistributed income available to common stockholders** | $**38360** | $**20519** |
| **Basic EPS Denominator:** |  |  |
| **Basic weighted average common shares outstanding** | **79509** | **65244** |
| **Diluted EPS numerator** |  |  |
| Net Income | 38601 | 20644 |
| Convertible debt interest expense | 1785 | - |
| Less tax effect of interest expense | (547) | - |
| **Adjusted Net Income** | **39839** | **20644** |
| **Diluted EPS Denominator:** |  |  |
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 79509 | 65244 |
| Effect of Series E dilutive securities | 500 | 392 |
| Effect of stock Options and restricted stock dilutive securities | 1838 | 3339 |
| Effect of Convertible Senior Notes dilutive securities | 11138 | - |
| **Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding** | **92985** | **68975** |

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The following potentially dilutive securities have been excluded from the computations of diluted weighted average shares outstanding as they would be antidilutive:

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| | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| | **(Number of Shares of**<br>**Common Stock Issuable)** | **(Number of Shares of**<br>**Common Stock Issuable)** |
| Shares underlying outstanding stock options | 505 | 123 |
| Shares underlying restricted stock units | 2475 | 906 |
| Total potentially dilutive shares | 2980 | 1029 |

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**Note 4 - Financial Instruments**

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in bank deposit and other interest-bearing accounts, the balances of which often exceed federally insured limits.

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The following table is the reconciliation of the accounting standard that modifies certain aspects of the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments as shown on the Company's consolidated statement of cash flows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **March 31,** | **March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $178087 | $66286 |
| Restricted cash (included in prepaid and other assets) | 656 | - |
| Restricted cash (included in other long-term assets) | 332 | 105 |
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 179075 | 66391 |

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The Company's marketable securities are highly liquid and consist of U.S. government agency securities, high-grade corporate obligations and commercial paper with original maturities of more than 90 days. In addition, the Company holds marketable equity securities in Talphera, Inc., ("Talphera") a publicly traded biotechnology company, and has elected the fair value option for accounting for this investment. The related unrealized loss pertaining to Talphera is recorded in Other Expense. During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company's CEO was appointed to the Board of Directors of Talphera, and as such, Talphera is considered a related party for any subsequent transactions. The Company has no related party transactions with Talphera to date.

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, all of the Company's investments had contractual maturities of less than one year. The following table summarizes the amortized cost, unrealized gains and losses and the fair value at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025.

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| | **Amortized<br>Cost** | **Gross<br>Unrealized<br>Losses** | **Gross<br>Unrealized<br>Gains** | **Fair Value** |
| <u>March 31, 2026:</u> |  |  |  |  |
| Money Market Funds included in Cash Equivalents | $8573 | $- | $- | $8573 |
| <u>December 31, 2025:</u> |  |  |  |  |
| Money Market Funds included in Cash Equivalents | $4805 | $- | $- | $4805 |
| Commercial Paper | 3694 | - | - | 3694 |
| Total December 31, 2025 short-term assets | $8499 | $- | $- | $8499 |

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***Fair Value Measurements***

The following table provides the carrying value and fair value of the Company's financial assets measured at fair value on a reoccurring basis as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

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| | **Carrying<br>Value** | **Level 1** | **Level 2** | **Level 3** |
| **<u>March 31, 2026:</u>** | | | | |
| Money Market Funds and Cash Equivalents | $8573 | $8573 | $- | $- |
| Marketable Equity Securities | 6818 | 6818 | - | - |
| Contingent Consideration liability | 105573 | - | - | 105573 |
| **<u>December 31, 2025:</u>** |  |  |  |  |
| Money Market Funds and Cash Equivalents | $4805 | $4805 | $- | $- |
| Commercial Paper | 3694 | - | 3694 | - |
| Total December 31, 2025 short-term assets | $8499 | $4805 | $3694 | $- |
| Marketable Equity Securities | 10364 | 10364 | - | - |
| Contingent Consideration liability | 102116 | - | - | 102116 |

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**Note 5 - Inventories**

Inventories consist of raw materials (including labeling and packaging), work-in-process, and finished goods. Inventories consist of the following:

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| | **March 31,<br>2026** | **December 31,<br>2025** |
| Raw materials | $6218 | $3635 |
| Work in progress | 9225 | 11691 |
| Finished goods | 15288 | 14390 |
| Total | $30731 | $29716 |

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**Note 6 - Acquisition of Melinta:**

On August 29, 2025 (the "Closing Date"), the Company completed the acquisition of Melinta for total consideration of $453.7 million (net of cash acquired), including contingent consideration of $95.9 million to which the former Melinta equity holders are eligible to receive pursuant to the terms of the underlying agreements. The merger is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations under FASB Accounting Standard Codification Topic No. 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"), with CorMedix representing the accounting acquirer under this guidance. The estimates relating to the allocation of the purchase price are preliminary through the conclusion of the measurement period, which will be no longer than one year from the Closing Date.

The preliminary allocation of the purchase price to acquired assets and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of Closing Date resulted in goodwill of $30.0 million and intangible assets associated with marketed product values and in-process research and development, the fair value of which was $248.1 million, and $143.0 million, respectively. The in-process research and development relates to the future cash flows associated with the REZZAYO Second Indication if and when approved by the FDA, the fair value of which was determined using probability-weighted, discounted cash flows.

The contingent consideration is comprised of milestone and net sales-based payments. Upon the issuance of the FDA marketing approval of REZZAYO (or any product that contains the active ingredient rezafungin), for the prevention or prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in adult patients undergoing allogeneic stem cell blood and marrow transplant or the regulatory equivalent (the "REZZAYO Second Indication") on or prior to June 30, 2029, the Company shall pay, in cash or common shares, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company at the Company's election, to the former Melinta equity holders the following payments (the "REZZAYO Milestone"):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)if the FDA-approved labeling includes candida, $20 million;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)if the FDA-approved labeling includes aspergillus, $2.5 million; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)if the FDA-approved labeling includes pneumocystis, $2.5 million.

Further, the Company is obligated to pay to the former Melinta equity holders tiered royalties on REZZAYO U.S. net sales and low-single-digit royalties on MINOCIN U.S. net sales (each the "REZZAYO Royalties" and "MINOCIN Royalties").

The fair value of the contingent payments of $95.9 million included the REZZAYO Milestone and the REZZAYO and MINOCIN Royalties (together, the "Royalties"). The Company estimated the fair value of the REZZAYO Milestone by probability-weighting each outcome and discounting the estimated payment back to the Closing Date. Key assumptions used in the valuation included probability of milestone achievement, the estimated timing of approval, an estimated weighted-average cost of capital, and the estimated timing of the REZZAYO Milestone payment occurring in 2027.

The Company estimated the fair value of the REZZAYO Royalties using a Monte Carlo simulation framework. Specifically, the Company simulated future net sales assuming a Geometric Brownian Motion framework, and these simulated metrics were used to determine the applicable percentage of REZZAYO Royalties. The fair value of the MINOCIN Royalties is linear with no thresholds, caps, tiers, or carry forwards, and was estimated using the Scenario-Based Method. For each method, the Royalties were calculated based on the contractual terms and then discounted from each payment date back to Closing Date. Key assumptions used in the valuation included projected net sales, the estimated

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duration of the related cash flows, and an estimated weighted-average cost of capital. Royalties payments are expected to occur until the expiration of patent or regulatory exclusivity in the late 2030s.

*Fair value measurement of contingent consideration liability*

Contingent consideration liabilities are measured at their estimated fair value as of the date of acquisition, with subsequent changes in fair value recorded as Other income in the consolidated statements of operations on a quarterly basis. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on the amounts recognized.

The following table summarizes the change in fair value, as determined by Level 3 inputs, for the contingent consideration liability using unobservable Level 3 inputs for the three months ended March 31, 2026:

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| | **Contingent<br>Consideration** |
| | **(Unaudited)** |
| Balance as of December 31, 2025 | $102116 |
| Payments against contingent consideration | (742) |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability | 4199 |
| Balance as of March 31, 2026 | $105573 |

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During the three months ended March 31, 2026, a change in fair value of contingent consideration of approximately $4.2 million was recorded primarily due to a lower discount rate and accretion due to the passage of time as of March 31, 2026 compared to December 31, 2025. The following table summarizes key assumptions and inputs used in the fair value simulation as of the valuation dates:

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| Valuation Dates | **March 31,<br>2026** | **December 31,<br>2025** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Risk-free rate over simulated period | 4.38% | 4.30% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net sales of REZZAYO product volatility | 70.00% | 75.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net sales REZZAYO product discount rate (continuous) | 13.15% | 13.15% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net sales MINOCIN product discount rate (continuous) | 9.95% | 8.75% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Earnout payment discount rate (continuous) | 6.60% | 7.13% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;REZZAYO Milestone payment discount rate | 5.86% | 6.25% |

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The amount of revenue attributable to the Melinta business included in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is $29.9 million.

*Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information*

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations of CorMedix and Melinta as if the merger occurred at the beginning of the year ended December 31, 2024. The unaudited pro forma financial information includes impact of certain adjustment related to changes from the purchase of TOPROL-XL product which was previously licensed to Melinta, amortization of intangibles, transaction related cost incurred, stock compensation expenses, interest expense on related borrowings, and related income tax effects. The unaudited pro forma financial information presented does not include any impact of transaction synergies. The unaudited pro forma financial

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information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place on the date indicated or of results that may occur in the future.

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| | **Three Months<br>Ended<br>March 31,<br>2026** | **Three Months Ended March 31, 2025** |
| Total Revenue | $127427 | $68839 |
| Net Income | $38601 | $12917 |
| Net Income Per Common Share – Basic | $0.48 | $0.20 |
| Net Income Per Common Share – Diluted | $0.43 | $0.18 |

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The unaudited pro forma financial information presented above includes the following adjustments:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2025:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Elimination of $0.6 million of licensing fees and profit sharing costs associated with the TOPROL-XL brand

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Elimination of historical stock compensation expense of $0.1 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Inclusion of intangible asset amortization of $9.7 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net impact of new convertible notes payable of $0.1 million

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• $2.6 million tax benefit on proforma adjustments

**Note 7 - Accrued Expenses and other current liabilities**

Accrued expenses consist of the following:

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| | **March 31,<br>2026** | **December 31,<br>2025** |
| Accrued sales allowances | $76586 | $120071 |
| Payroll related liabilities (including severance) | 5772 | 16853 |
| Professional and consulting fees | 5853 | 6264 |
| Income tax payable | 16839 | 12758 |
| Manufacturing related | 2079 | 546 |
| Accrued interest | 1013 | 2332 |
| Other | 4631 | 4546 |
| Total | $112773 | $163370 |

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**Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies:**

***Contingency Matters***

*<u>In re CorMedix Inc. Securities Litigation, Case No. 2:21-cv-14020 (D.N.J.)</u>*

On October 13, 2021, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey consolidated into In re CorMedix Inc. Securities Litigation, Case No. 2:21-cv 14020-JXN-CLW, two putative class action lawsuits filed on or about July 22, 2021 and September 13, 2021, respectively, and appointed lead counsel and lead plaintiff, a purported stockholder of the Company. The lead plaintiff filed a consolidated amended class action complaint on December 14, 2021, alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, along with Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and Sections 11 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933.

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On October 10, 2022, the lead plaintiff filed a second amended consolidated complaint that superseded the original complaints in In re CorMedix Securities Litigation. On March 21, 2024, the Court denied Defendants' motion to dismiss without prejudice and granted lead plaintiff leave to amend the complaint.

On April 22, 2024, the lead plaintiff filed a third amended consolidated complaint that superseded the second amended consolidated complaint. In the third amended complaint, the lead plaintiff seeks to represent a class of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired CorMedix securities between October 16, 2019 and August 8, 2022, inclusive. The third amended complaint names as defendants the Company and six (6) current and former officers of CorMedix, namely Khoso Baluch, Robert Cook, Matthew David, Phoebe Mounts, John L. Armstrong, and Joseph Todisco (the "Officer Defendants" and collectively with CorMedix, the "CorMedix Defendants"). The third amended complaint alleges that the CorMedix Defendants violated Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act (and Rule 10b-5) and that the Officer Defendants violated Section 20(a). In general, the purported bases for these claims are allegedly false and misleading statements and omissions related to the NDA submissions to the FDA for DefenCath, subsequent complete response letters, as well as communications from the FDA related and directed to the Company's contract manufacturing organization and heparin supplier. The Company filed its motion to dismiss the third amended complaint on June 6, 2024. The motion to dismiss was fully briefed on August 21, 2024.

On August 19, 2025, the Court issued a revised opinion and order, denying the CorMedix Defendants' motion to dismiss the third amended complaint. Since then, the case has proceeded to discovery.

On August 26, 2025, the parties proposed a revised Pretrial Scheduling Order, which the Court so-ordered on August 27, 2025.

The parties participated in a mediation before Michelle Yoshida, Esq. of Phillips ADR on November 18, 2025, which did not result in a settlement.

On December 1, 2025, in response to, among other things, the death of an Officer Defendant, lead plaintiff filed an Unopposed Motion for Leave to Amend the complaint, which the Court granted on December 17, 2025. The CorMedix Defendants filed their answer to the Fourth Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint on January 2, 2026.

On March 19, 2026, Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Motion and Motion Requesting International Judicial Assistance to the Appropriate Authority of the Ministry of Justice of Spain to obtain evidence under the Hague Convention of March 18, 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters from third parties Laboratorios Farmacéuticos ROVI, S.A. ("ROVI") and Barragan BioConsulting, SL. The Court will decide the motion on the papers.

On April 30, 2026, the parties submitted a Joint Status Report updating the Court on the status of discovery and requesting an extension on the discovery deadlines set forth in the Scheduling Order entered on August 27, 2025. On May 4, 2026, the Court entered the Scheduling Order as proposed. As such, the Scheduling Order provides for the (i) completion of fact discovery by September 25, 2026; (ii) completion of affirmative expert reports by November 11, 2026; (iii) completion of responsive expert reports by January 15, 2027; and (iv) completion of expert depositions by March 29, 2027. The Court has set the next Status Conference for July 8, 2026.

*<u>In re CorMedix Inc. Derivative Litigation, Case No. 2:21-cv-18493-JXN-LDW (D.N.J.)</u>*

On or about October 13, 2021, a purported shareholder, derivatively and on behalf of the Company, filed a shareholder derivative complaint in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, in a case entitled Voter v. Baluch, et al., Case No. 2:21-cv-18493-JXN-LDW (the "Derivative Litigation"). The complaint names as defendants Khoso Baluch, Janet Dillione, Alan W. Dunton, Myron Kaplan, Steven Lefkowitz, Paulo F. Costa, Greg Duncan, Matthew David, Phoebe Mounts and Joseph Todisco, along with the Company as Nominal Defendant. The complaint alleges breaches of fiduciary duty, abuse of control, and waste of corporate assets against the individual defendants, and a claim for contribution for purported violations of Sections 10(b) and 21D of the Exchange Act against certain defendants. On January 21, 2022, pursuant to a stipulation between the parties, the Court entered an order staying the case while the motion to dismiss the class action lawsuit was pending.

On or about January 13, 2023, another purported shareholder, derivatively and on behalf of the Company, filed a shareholder derivative complaint in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, in a case entitled DeSalvo v. Costa, et al., Case No. 2:23-cv-00150-JXN-CLW. The complaint names as defendants Paulo F. Costa, Janet D. Dillione, Greg Duncan, Alan Dunton, Myron Kaplan, Steven Lefkowitz, Joseph Todisco, Khoso Baluch, Robert Cook,

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Matthew David, Phoebe Mounts, and John L. Armstrong, along with the Company as Nominal Defendant. The complaint alleges breaches of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment against the individual defendants.

On or about January 25, 2023, another purported shareholder, derivatively and on behalf of the Company, filed a shareholder derivative complaint in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, in a case entitled Scullion v. Baluch, et al., Case No. 2:23-cv-00406-ES-ESK. The complaint names as defendants Khoso Baluch, Janet Dillione, Alan W. Dunton, Myron Kaplan, Steven Lefkowitz, Paulo F. Costa, Gregory Duncan, Matthew David, and Phoebe Mounts, along with the Company as Nominal Defendant. The complaint alleges breaches of fiduciary duty.

On or about April 18, 2023, the Court entered an order consolidating the above-mentioned shareholder derivative complaints for all purposes, including pretrial proceedings, trial and appeal. The consolidated derivative action is entitled, In re CorMedix Inc. Derivative Litigation, C.A. No. 2:21-cv-18493-JXN-LDW. The provisions of the Order to Stay that was previously entered in the Voter litigation on January 21, 2022 applied to the consolidated derivative action.

On August 19, 2025, the Court issued a revised opinion and order denying the CorMedix Defendants' motion to dismiss the third amended complaint in the securities litigation. On November 10, 2025, the derivative plaintiffs filed a verified consolidated shareholder derivative complaint (the "Consolidated Complaint"), which alleges that during the relevant period (October 16, 2019 – August 8, 2022), the Individual Defendants, made or caused to be made materially false and misleading statements regarding CorMedix's business and operations, specifically relating to purported manufacturing deficiencies during the Relevant Period that the Individual Defendants knew or should have known would impact the FDA approval of the developmental drug "DefenCath" prior to its ultimate approval by the FDA.

The Consolidated Complaint asserts claims for breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment. On this basis, the Consolidated Complaint seeks unspecified damages and corporate governance reforms.

On November 18, 2025, the parties participated in a mediation before Michelle Yoshida, Esq. of Phillips ADR. On December 20, 2025, the parties signed a binding settlement term sheet. On January 19, 2026, the parties executed a binding stipulation of settlement, which, if approved, would resolve the case.

The plaintiffs in a new and separate action––the Jhoe action (discussed below)––filed a motion to intervene and stay this case on December 18, 2025. On January 6, 2026, the plaintiffs filed their opposition to the motion to intervene and stay. The Jhoe plaintiff filed his reply on January 13, 2026.

On January 19, 2026, the plaintiffs filed their Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement ("Preliminary Approval Motion"). Following an exchange of letters, on February 3, 2026, the Jhoe plaintiff filed a purported opposition to the Preliminary Approval Motion raising, among other things, various objections to the proposed settlement. On February 10, 2026, the plaintiffs filed their reply in further support of preliminary approval of the proposed settlement, in which Defendants joined and advanced additional arguments in favor of preliminary approval.

On March 20, 2026, the Court denied the Motion to Intervene and Stay the Derivative Action. The Preliminary Approval Motion remains pending and will be decided on the papers.

*<u>Raval v. Baluch, Case No. UNN-L-003721-25 (N.J. Super Ct. Law Div.)</u>*

On or about September 26, 2025, a purported shareholder, derivatively and on behalf of CorMedix, filed a shareholder derivative complaint in the Law Division of the Union County Superior Court of New Jersey, in a case entitled, Raval v. Baluch, et al., Case No. UNN-L-003721-25 (N.J. Super Ct. Law Div.) (the "State Derivative Litigation"). The complaint names as defendants Khoso Baluch, Janet Dillione, Alan W. Dunton, Myron Kaplan, Steven Lefkowitz, Paulo F. Costa, Gregory Duncan, Matthew David, and Phoebe Mounts, along with CorMedix as Nominal Defendant. The complaint alleges breaches of fiduciary duty, waste of corporate assets, and abuse of control against the defendants and contains similar allegations to the previously-filed consolidated derivative complaint pending in federal court. The Raval complaint seeks unspecified money damages, governance reforms, and costs and expenses. On October 22, 2025, the parties filed a proposed Stipulation and Consent Order, which the Court entered on the same day. The Stipulation and Consent Order provided that Plaintiff would have until December 4, 2025 to file an amended complaint or designate the complaint as operative. On December 4, 2025, Plaintiff filed a notice with the Court designating its September 26, 2025 complaint as the operative complaint.

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The parties attended a mediation before Michelle Yoshida, Esq. of Phillips ADR on November 18, 2025. On December 20, 2025, the parties signed a binding settlement term sheet. On January 5, 2026, the parties filed a Stipulation and Consent Order Staying Action staying the case pending approval of the settlement in the federal derivative action, which the court entered on the same day. On January 19, 2026, the parties signed a stipulation of settlement. This action will be dismissed in the event that the proposed settlement is approved by the court in the federal derivative action.

*<u>Jhoe v. Todisco, et al., C.A. No. 2025-1367-PAF (Del. Ch.)</u>*

On November 24, 2025, an action was initiated under seal by Robert Jhoe, a purported shareholder of the Company, asserting claims derivatively and on behalf of CorMedix. A public version of the complaint was filed on December 1, 2025. The complaint names as defendants Khoso Baluch, Janet D. Dillione, Alan W. Dunton, Robert Cook, Myron Kaplan, Steven Lefkowitz, Paulo F. Costa, Greg Duncan, Matthew David, Phoebe Mounts, John L. Armstrong, and Joseph Todisco, along with the Company as Nominal Defendant.

The complaint asserts claims for breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and waste. Mr. Jhoe made a books-and-records demand on CorMedix pursuant to Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law prior to initiating this action, and the complaint purports to quote and cite board-level materials in support of Mr. Jhoe's claims. It seeks unspecified damages and costs along with certain governance reforms.

On December 29, 2025, the defendants moved to stay or dismiss this action, pending approval of the settlement in the federal derivative action. On January 15, 2026, the parties filed a Stipulation and Proposed Order Governing the Briefing Schedule for the Motion to Dismiss or Stay, which the court so-ordered the following day. Per the Stipulation, Defendants filed their Opening Brief on February 16, 2026. Further, Plaintiff's Opposition Brief was due on March 18, 2026 and Defendants' Reply was due on April 2, 2026.

On February 27, 2026, the parties filed a stipulation and proposed order to stay the case––including the Motion to Dismiss or Stay––pending decisions by the court in the New Jersey derivative case on two motions: (i) Mr. Jhoe's Motion to Intervene and (ii) the plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement, which Mr. Jhoe opposes. The stipulation, which the court so-ordered on March 2, 2026, further provides that following the New Jersey court's decisions on these motions, the parties in the Jhoe case will confer regarding appropriate next steps and update the court accordingly.

***Melinta Legal Proceedings***

Melinta markets MINOCIN, which is indicated for the treatment of certain bacterial infections. Melinta holds Orange Book listed patents for MINOCIN, including two formulation patents (patents 11,944,634 and 12,161,656) issued in 2024.

In 2020, Nexus Pharmaceuticals ("Nexus") filed an Abbreviated New Drug Application ("ANDA") with Paragraph IV ("PIV") certification against the only Orange Book listed patents at the time, specifically patents '802 and '105 ("MINOCIN Treatment Patents"), on the alleged basis that the MINOCIN Treatment Patents were invalid and, in the alternative, that its ANDA did not infringe.

Melinta filed suit against Nexus in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (the "Court"), asserting that the MINOCIN Treatment Patents were valid and accordingly, Nexus's ANDA for its generic version of MINOCIN infringed these patents. In November 2024, the Court found that the MINOCIN Treatment Patents are valid and enforceable and issued a permanent injunction against the Nexus ANDA as part of that decision. Nexus subsequently filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The appeal is ongoing.

Additionally, in February 2025, Melinta received a PIV certification for all four Orange Book listed patents from Gland Pharma ("Gland") on the alleged basis that the patents were invalid, and in the alternative that its ANDA did not infringe these patents. Melinta filed a suit against Gland in the same Court in April 2025. The case is ongoing.

***Commitments***

Melinta is party to several license agreements, under which it will be required to make payments based on the achievement of agreed-upon milestones or circumstances. As of March 31, 2026, Melinta was not obligated to make any of the future payments discussed below.

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Wakunaga Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("Wakunaga") In May 2006, Wakunaga and Melinta executed a license agreement under which Melinta acquired rights to certain patents, patent applications, and other intellectual property related to BAXDELA. Melinta is obligated to pay royalties to Wakunaga on sales of BAXDELA. Under the license, Melinta has the right to grant sublicenses, although Wakunaga is entitled to a substantial portion of non-royalty income received from a sublicense of the Wakunaga technology. Wakunaga has certain termination rights, should Melinta fail to perform its obligations under the agreement, Melinta becomes subject to bankruptcy or similar events, or Melinta's business is transferred or sold and the successor requires Melinta to terminate a substantial part of its development activities under the agreement. Melinta has the right to terminate the license for cause upon six months' written notice to Wakunaga. Unless earlier terminated, the license agreement will continue in effect on a country-by-country and product-by-product basis until Melinta is no longer required to pay any royalties, which is the later of the date the manufacture, use or sale of a licensed product in a country is no longer covered by a valid patent claim, or a specified number of years following the first commercial sale in such country.

CyDex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. In November 2010, Melinta entered into a license and supply agreement with CyDex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, both hereafter referred to as Ligand) under which Melinta obtained an exclusive right, under certain patents and patent applications, to use Ligand's beta sulfobutyl cyclodextrin, Captisol, in the development and commercialization of a BAXDELA product. In addition, under the terms of the license agreement, Melinta obtained a nonexclusive license to Ligand's Captisol data package. Melinta is obligated to pay royalties to them based on its sales of BAXDELA. Melinta is obligated to certain diligence requirements and has the right to grant sublicenses to third parties. The license agreement provides for future payments to Ligand upon the achievement of a future commercial milestone, and obligations to make percentage royalty payments in the single digits based on net sales, if any, of the licensed product. Additionally, Melinta has agreed to purchase its requirements of Captisol from Ligand for use in a BAXDELA product, with pricing established pursuant to a tiered pricing schedule. Ligand has certain rights to terminate the agreement following a cure period, should Melinta fail to perform its obligations under the agreement. In addition, Ligand may terminate the agreement immediately if Melinta fails to pay milestones or royalties due under the agreement or if Melinta becomes subject to bankruptcy or similar events. Melinta has the right to terminate the license upon 90 days' written notice to Ligand. Unless earlier terminated, the agreement will continue in effect until the expiration of our obligation to pay royalties. Such obligation expires, on a country-by-country basis, over a specified number of years following the expiration date of the last valid claim of a licensed product in the country of sale; if there has never been a valid claim of a licensed product in the country of sale, then such number of years after the first sale of the licensed product in such country.

AstraZeneca AB ("AZ"). In connection with the acquisition of TOPROL-XL, the seller assigned its rights, title, interests and obligations for the TOPROL-XL product in the U.S. under the supply and license agreements with AZ to Melinta, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. AZ is obligated to supply the TOPROL-XL product to Melinta in accordance with the supply agreement, and Melinta is obligated to pay royalties based on net sales of the TOPROL-XL product.

Mundipharma. In July 2022, Melinta entered into a license agreement with Cidara Therapeutics ("REZZAYO License Agreement") (who in April 2024 sold all of its rights in REZZAYO to Napp Pharmaceutical Group Limited ("Napp"), a member of Mundipharma independent associated companies) to acquire an exclusive license to develop and sell REZZAYO in the U.S. Napp acquired all assets and rights related to rezafungin globally, including ongoing development and distribution, while commercialization rights to rezafungin in the United States remain licensed to Melinta.

As of the March 31, 2026, the commitments under the REZZAYO License Agreement include a regulatory milestone of between $30 million and $40 million upon receipt of the marketing approval for the prophylaxis indication, a number of commercial milestones upon exceeding certain net sales targets, and net sales-based royalties. The agreement additionally stipulates that upon the earlier of thirty-days following the receipt of the marketing approval for the prophylaxis indication or on June 30, 2028, Napp shall assign and transfer to Melinta all rights, title and interest in and to all product filings for the current product in the U.S. Following the first anniversary of the contract effective date, Melinta may terminate this agreement, in its sole discretion, upon 90 days prior written notice; otherwise, this agreement shall expire on the expiration of Melinta's obligation to pay royalties to Napp when there is no valid claim of the licensed patent rights in the United States.

In connection with the purchase of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for VABOMERE, Melinta has committed to API deliveries from the CMO in 2026 with a total cost of €5.9 million, subject to inflation adjustments.

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**Note 9 - Stockholders' Equity**

***Common Stock***

On February 2, 2026, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program, which authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $75 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. The repurchase program is authorized through December 31, 2027. Repurchases may be made at management's discretion from time to time in privately negotiated transactions, through block trades, pursuant to open market purchases or pursuant to trading plans as permitted under applicable securities laws. In addition, any repurchases under the authorization will be subject to prevailing market conditions, liquidity and cash flow considerations, applicable securities laws and regulations, and other factors. The share repurchase program does not require the Company to acquire any amount of shares, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the three months ended, March 31, 2026, the Company repurchased and retired 1.6 million shares of common stock for a total price of $11.1 million.

***Preferred Stock***

The Company is authorized to issue up to 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series without stockholder approval. The Company's board of directors has the discretion to determine the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting rights, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, of each series of preferred stock. Of the 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized, the Company's board of directors has designated (all with par value of $0.001 per share) the following:

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| | **As of March 31, 2026** | **As of March 31, 2026** | **As of March 31, 2026** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2025** |
| | **Preferred<br>Shares<br>Outstanding** | **Liquidation<br>Preference<br>(Per Share)** | **Total<br>Liquidation<br>Preference** | **Preferred<br>Shares<br>Outstanding** | **Liquidation<br>Preference<br>(Per Share)** | **Total<br>Liquidation<br>Preference** |
| Series C-3 | 2000 | $10.00 | $20000 | 2000 | $10.00 | $20000 |
| Series E | 89623 | $62.76 | $5624739 | 89623 | $62.76 | $5624739 |
| Total | 91623 |  | $5644739 | 91623 |  | $5644739 |

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***Restricted and Performance Stock Units***

The Company has granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") to certain employees and non-employee directors and performance stock units ("PSUs") to certain executive employees as compensation for services. The grant date fair value of the RSUs is based upon the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant for RSUs that vest upon service or performance conditions. For RSUs that vest upon market conditions, the grant date fair value of RSUs is based upon a Monte-Carlo simulation model.

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company granted 2,622,062 and 1,274,750 RSUs, to its employees and non-employee directors with service based vesting conditions and a weighted average grant date fair value of $7.26 and $10.21 per share, respectively.

In addition to the RSUs noted above, during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company issued 464,554 and 487,500 PSUs to its executive officers with market performance and service based vesting conditions

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and, as such, the grant date fair value of $10.38 and $11.79 was calculated using a Monte-Carlo simulation model, respectively.

The following key assumptions were used to determine the fair value of the PSUs granted during the period:

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| **Assumption** | **Period 1** | **Period 2** | **Period 3** |
| **2025 Grant** | | | |
| Share price | $8.10 | N/A | N/A |
| Equity volatility | 71.2% | 69.7% | 87% |
| Remaining term (years) | 0.99 | 1.99 | 2.99 |
| Dividend yield | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Risk-free rate | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| **2026 Grant** |  |  |  |
| Share price | $7.27 | N/A | N/A |
| Equity volatility | 87.3% | 81.8% | 77.6% |
| Remaining term (years) | 1.02 | 2.02 | 3.02 |
| Dividend yield | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Risk-free rate | 3.5% | 3.6% | 3.7% |

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As of March 31, 2026, the Company had 4,408,928 outstanding RSUs and PSUs. As of March 31, 2026, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs and PSUs was $33.7 million, which will be recognized over a weighted average remaining period of 1.9 years as of March 31, 2026.

***Stock Options***

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, no stock options were issued. As of March 31, 2026, there was approximately $1.7 million in total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options granted, which will be recognized over an expected remaining weighted average period of 0.9 years.

***Stock-Based*** Compensation

Total stock-based compensation expense recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations is as follows:

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|<br>**Award type** | **2026** | **2025** |
| RSUs | $3340 | $2079 |
| PSUs | 716 | 479 |
| Stock options | 526 | 942 |
| Total | $4582 | $3500 |

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| | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** |
|<br>**Financial statement line item** | **2026** | **2025** |
| Cost of sales | $192 | $55 |
| Research and development | 278 | 124 |
| Selling and marketing | 622 | 113 |
| General and administrative | 3490 | 3208 |
| Total | $4582 | $3500 |

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**Note 10 - BARDA Agreement**

In July 2023, Melinta entered into a partnership with BARDA to advance BAXDELA and VABOMERE for use in pediatrics and to partner on the development of BAXDELA against certain biothreat pathogens (BARDA-Supported Studies). Under this contract, BARDA reimburses Melinta certain percentages of costs incurred, as defined in the agreement, in connection with the BARDA-Supported Studies. BARDA has awarded a total of $47.5 million of funding with the potential of additional funding of $97.1 million, amounting to total funding up to $144.6 million, if all options are exercised. If all contract options are exercised, the contract is expected to continue through 2034. Through March 2026, Melinta has recognized BARDA reimbursement totaling $21.8 million.

There are two performance obligations under the BARDA contract, which are research and development services performed for (a) BAXDELA and VABOMERE pediatric studies and (b) BAXDELA biodefense studies. These research and development services were performance obligations because they are distinct within the context of the contract; that is, the services are separately identifiable from other obligations within the arrangement. In addition, the transaction prices included within the BARDA contract were equivalent to the standalone selling price of the research and development services and would be allocated. Therefore, research and development services are recognized as contract revenue over time, as the performance obligation is satisfied, in accordance with the BARDA agreement. The Company recognized $2.4 million of contract revenue under the BARDA agreement for the three-months ended March 31, 2026.

**Note 11 - Segment Reporting**

The Company has determined that it has two operating segments which are aggregated into a single reportable segment- Drug Product, located in a single geographic location – the United States.

The Company's Chief Executive Officer is the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"). The CODM manages the Company's business activities as a single reportable segment. The CODM uses consolidated profit and loss to evaluate

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and measure performance against progress in its commercialization efforts and clinical trials. The following table sets forth significant segment expenses.

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| | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Research and development:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee and contracted employee expense | $2338 | $1100 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other research and development | 4874 | 2093 |
| Total research and development | 7212 | 3193 |
| **Selling and marketing** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee and contracted employee expense | $7300 | $2064 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other selling and marketing | 5232 | 2410 |
| Total selling and marketing expense | 12532 | 4474 |
| **General and administrative** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee and contracted employee expense | $10528 | $6843 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other general and administrative | 11192 | 2850 |
| Total general and administrative expense | 21720 | 9693 |
| **Total operating expenses** | $41464 | $17360 |

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The CODM also reviews DefenCath sales separately from sales from the Melinta Portfolio; the following table sets forth the breakdown of sales:

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| | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Product Sales:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DefenCath | $97511 | $39082 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Melinta Portfolio | 24405 | - |
| Total product sales | 121916 | 39082 |
| Contract Revenue | 5511 | - |
| Total Revenues | $127427 | $39082 |

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**Note 12 - Income Taxes:**

The following table summarizes the Company's effective tax rate for the periods indicated:

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| | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| Profit (Loss) before income taxes | $55645 | $20644 |
| Provision (Benefit) for income taxes | 17044 | - |
| Effective tax rate | 30.6% | 0.0% |

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The effective income tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was 30.6% compared to 0% for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The tax expense for the current period reflects estimated federal and state income taxes. In contrast, no income tax expense was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as the Company maintained a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets during that period.

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The effective tax differed from the U.S. Federal statutory rate of 21% principally due to the expected state tax profile for the period and certain discrete items.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, management re-evaluated the realizability of its deferred tax assets and concluded that no release on the valuation allowance is needed.

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**Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.**

*The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial information and the notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our audited 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), on March 5, 2026.*

**Forward Looking Statements** 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to, "anticipate," "believe," "can," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "would," and similar expressions or variations intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, regarding management's expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or CorMedix's prospects should be considered forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from projections or estimates due to a variety of important factors, and readers are directed to the Risk Factors identified in CorMedix's filings with the SEC, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or upon request from CorMedix. CorMedix may not actually achieve the goals or plans described in its forward-looking statements, and such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Investors should not place undue reliance on these statements. CorMedix assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, forecasts, assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes or results may differ from anticipated results, sometimes materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to: the ability of the combined company to achieve the identified synergies; the ability to integrate the Melinta business into CorMedix and realize the anticipated strategic benefits of the transaction within the expected time-frames or at all; that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; that operating costs, customer loss and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees, customers or suppliers) may be greater than expected following the closing of the transaction; the expected benefits and success of Melinta's products and product candidates; potential litigation relating to the transaction that could be instituted against CorMedix or its directors; rating agency actions and CorMedix's ability to access short- and long-term debt markets on a timely and affordable basis; general economic conditions that are less favorable than expected; geopolitical developments and additional changes in international trade policies and relations, including tariffs; and the ability of our products and product candidates to compete effectively against current and future competitors.

**Overview**

CorMedix Inc. (collectively, with our wholly owned subsidiaries, referred to herein as "we," "us," "our" or the "Company") is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for life-threatening diseases and conditions. Our results of operations are driven by the commercialization of DefenCath® in the United States and, following the acquisition of Melinta in August 2025 (the "merger"), a diversified portfolio of hospital- and clinic-focused infectious disease products. The financial results of Melinta have been included in our consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date, and, as a result, comparisons to prior periods may not be meaningful.

There have been no material changes to our business, strategy or key drivers of our results of operations from those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Accordingly, this discussion should be read in conjunction with the information presented in the Form 10-K, including Item 7, *Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.* 

Our operating results continue to be influenced by a number of factors, including product adoption and utilization trends, pricing and reimbursement dynamics, including those applicable to DefenCath, and the ongoing integration and performance of the Melinta portfolio. In addition, our results reflect the impact of our capital structure, including interest expense associated with our convertible senior notes, as well as investments in our commercial infrastructure and development activities.

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We continue to focus on executing our commercial strategy, supporting product adoption across our portfolio, and advancing initiatives designed to optimize our operating model, improve efficiency within the broader organization, and support long-term growth. While our strategy and key drivers remain unchanged, our results may continue to be affected by the timing and pace of product adoption, reimbursement dynamics, and the execution of cost optimization initiatives.

**Recent Developments**

REZZAYO is currently approved for the treatment of candidemia and invasive candidiasis in adults. On April 27, 2026, CorMedix announced positive Phase III topline results from the global ReSPECT clinical trial evaluating REZZAYO (rezafungin for injection) for prophylaxis of invasive fungal diseases in adult patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and if approved by the FDA, it is targeting commercialization of REZZAYO in this second indication beginning in 2027.

On April 2, 2026, the U.S. government issued an executive order imposing new tariffs on certain imported goods, including active pharmaceutical ingredients ("APIs"), excipients, and packaging materials commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the tariffs, which may adversely affect our gross margins and operating results. We are currently in the process of onshoring the manufacture of a number of products into the U.S., which we believe will both drive lower manufacturing costs and mitigate certain incremental costs related to tariffs. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to fully or substantially offset these incremental costs.

**Results of Operations**

Our results of operations are primarily driven by product sales across our portfolio, including contributions from the Melinta acquisition and continued momentum of DefenCath. Operating expenses reflect investments in commercialization, integration activities and personnel to support the expanded business. In addition, our results are impacted by our capital structure, including interest expense associated with our convertible senior notes. Period-to-period comparisons are affected by the inclusion of Melinta's results of operations beginning on August 29, 2025, in connection with the merger.

On July 1, 2026, DefenCath's TDAPA reimbursement transitions into a post-TDAPA Add-On Adjustment, the calculation of which is determined by CMS. As a result of the methodology utilized by CMS, the level of reimbursement provided to institutions treating dialysis patients will significantly decline, and as a result, CorMedix expects a corresponding reduction to its net pricing for DefenCath in the second half of 2026. We currently estimate, based on the known CMS methodology for calculation of the post TDAPA Add-on, that the 2027 payment could increase meaningfully above the payment rate for the second half of 2026.

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***Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.***

The following is a tabular presentation of our unaudited consolidated operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 *(in thousands)*:

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| | **For the Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** | **For the Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** | **% Increase/ (Decrease)** |
| | **2026** | **2025** | |
| **Revenue:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Product sales, net | $121916 | $39082 | 212% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract revenue | 5511 | - | 100% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Revenues | 127427 | 39082 | 226% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cost of sales (exclusive of amortization of intangibles) | 12005 | 1545 | 677% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of intangibles | 10300 | 52 | 19708% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gross profit | 105122 | 37485 | 180% |
| **Operating Expenses:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Research and development | 7212 | 3193 | 126% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selling and marketing | 12532 | 4474 | 180% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative | 21720 | 9693 | 124% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Operating Expenses | 41464 | 17360 | 139% |
| **Income From Operations** | 63658 | 20125 | 216% |
| **Other (Expense) Income:** |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unrealized loss on marketable security | (3546) | - | 100% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in contingent consideration | (4199) | - | 100% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other non-operating (expense) income, net | (268) | 519 | (152)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Other (Expense) Income | (8013) | 519 | (1644)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | 55645 | 20644 | 170% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tax expense | 17044 | - | 100% |
| **Net Income** | $38601 | $20644 | 87% |

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*Revenue* for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $127.4 million as compared to $39.1 million for the same period in 2025, an increase of $88.3 million or 226%. The increase is due to the inclusion of the Melinta Portfolio in the three months ended March 31, 2026 as well as strong first quarter execution and positive underlying demand trends.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, Product Sales were $121.9 million and $39.1 million, respectively, representing an increase of $82.8 million or 212%. The increase is primarily due to sustained DefenCath demand, including with the onboarding of our large dialysis customer mid-last year, along with the addition of Melinta revenue. Product Sales during the periods consist primarily of sales of DefenCath and reflects the shipment of DefenCath to direct customers and specialty distributors, net of estimates for applicable variable consideration, which consists primarily of distribution service fees, prompt pay and other discounts, product returns, chargebacks, rebates and volume incentive rebates, shelf-stock adjustments and data fees, and includes a change in accounting estimate for Medicaid and returns' sales allowances of $9.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026. Revenue from the Melinta Portfolio represents $24.4 million of product sales in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting typical first quarter purchasing patterns for the Melinta Portfolio, including the impact of lower wholesaler channel inventory levels at the end of the first quarter of 2026 relative to the fourth quarter of 2025.

Contract Revenue reflects $2.4 million earned under the BARDA agreement and $3.1 million related to milestone, royalty, and inventory revenue under Melinta's licensing agreements.

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The following is a summary of our Total Revenue between the DefenCath sales and the contribution from the Melinta Portfolio *(in thousands)*:

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| | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>March 31,** |
| | **2026** | **2025** |
| **Product Sales:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DefenCath | $97511 | $39082 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Melinta Portfolio | 24405 | - |
| Total product sales | 121916 | 39082 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contract Revenue | 5511 | - |
| Total Revenue | $127427 | $39082 |

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*Cost of Sales* for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $12.0 million as compared to $1.5 million for the same period in 2025, an increase of $10.5 million, or 677%. Cost of revenues include direct and indirect costs related to the manufacturing and distribution of DefenCath and Melinta Portfolio, including product cost, packaging services, freight, and an allocation of overhead costs that are primarily fixed such as salaries, benefits and insurance. The increase from 2025 to 2026 is primarily due to higher product sales, driven by higher volume of DefenCath sales and the acquisition of Melinta in August 2025.

*Intangible Asset* Amortization was $10.3 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively. The increase was primarily due to the intangible assets acquired as part of the merger completed in the third quarter of 2025.

*Research and Development Expense ("R&D")* expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $7.2 million, an increase of $4.0 million, or 126%, from $3.2 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was driven primarily by increased personnel and clinical trial services related to pediatric programs for certain Melinta portfolio products, as well as activities supporting additional DefenCath indications.

*Selling and Marketing Expense ("S&M")* expense was $12.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, an increase of $8.0 million, or 180%, from $4.5 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher personnel cost associated with the larger product portfolio and marketing programs resulting from our acquisition of Melinta.

*General and Administrative Expense* ("G&A") expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $21.7 million, an increase of $12.0 million, or 124%, from $9.7 million for the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to higher costs associated with operating as a combined company following the merger, including increased facilities, personnel, patent-related costs, information technology infrastructure, and Prescription Drug User Fee Act ("PDUFA") fees. In addition, general and administrative expense increased due to higher branded prescription drug fees driven by growth in product sales, as well as higher litigation-related costs.

*Unrealized loss on marketable security* represents the change in fair value for its marketable equity securities in Talphera, a publicly-traded biotechnology company. For the three months ended, March 31, 2026, we recognized a $3.5 million loss related to the decrease in fair value of the Talphera stock.

*Change in contingent consideration* for the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recognized change in the fair value of contingent consideration of $4.2 million, primarily driven by the changes in the present value of expected payments resulting from discount accretion. As the merger closed in the third quarter of 2025, there was no comparative amount in the three months ended March 31, 2025.

*Other non-operating (expense) income* was $0.3 million of expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $0.5 million of income for the same period last year, a decrease of $0.8 million. The change was primarily due to interest expense on our $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030, which were issued during the third quarter of 2025, and partially offset by interest income on cash and short-term investments.

*Tax Expense* was $17.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $0.0 million for the same period in the prior year. The tax expense for the current period reflects estimated federal and state income taxes. In

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contrast, no income tax expense was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as the Company maintained a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets during that period.

**Liquidity and Capital Resources**

***Sources of Liquidity***

As of March 31, 2026, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $178.1 million, excluding restricted cash of $1.0 million, compared to $148.5 million as of December 31, 2025, excluding restricted cash of $1.0 million. Our primary sources of liquidity continue to be cash generated from operations, cash on hand, and available capital raising capacity. As of March 31, 2026, $22.1 million of our common stock remained available for potential sale under our at-the-market issuance sales agreement, and $15.0 million remained available under our shelf registration statement.

***Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities***

Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $42.4 million, compared to $19.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Cash flows from operating activities were primarily driven by net income, adjusted for non-cash items, and changes in working capital, including accounts receivable, inventory and accrued liabilities. The period-over-period change was primarily attributable to higher net income driven by product sales.

***Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities***

Net cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $3.0 million, compared to $0.2 million used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Investing activities during the period primarily consisted of proceeds from short-term investments converted into cash partially offset by capital expenditures to support the validation of new contract manufacturing organizations in connection with our initiatives to lower our products' costs of goods as well as to onshore the manufacture of our products, compared to the prior-year period, which did not include significant transactions.

***Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities***

Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $12.1 million, compared to $6.1 million in cash provided by financing activities in the three months ended March 31, 2025. Financing activities during the current period primarily consisted of activity under our stock repurchase program and payments of employee withholding taxes for vested restricted stock units, compared to the prior year period which included net proceeds generated from the sale of our common stock in our ATM program, partially offset by payments of employee withholding taxes for vested restricted stock units.

***Funding Requirements and Liquidity***

We expect to continue to fund day-to-day operations from cash collections of accounts receivable, our cash on hand, cash equivalents and short-term investments. To support strategic initiatives, we may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities through one or more discrete transactions, but can provide no assurances that any such financing will be available on acceptable terms, or at all. Moreover, the incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased fixed obligations and could contain covenants that would restrict our operations.

Our actual cash requirements may vary materially from those now planned due to a number of factors, including any material change in commercial operations pertaining to our Products or the focus and direction of our research and development programs, any acquisition or pursuit of development of new product candidates, competitive and technical advances, the costs of commercializing any of our product candidates, and costs of filing, prosecuting, defending and enforcing any patent claims and any other intellectual property rights.

We currently estimate that as of March 31, 2026, we have sufficient cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments to fund operations for at least twelve months from the issuance of these financial statements.

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**Contractual Obligations** 

There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations and commitments from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

**Critical Accounting Estimates**

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require our management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our financial condition or results of operations would be affected. We base our estimates on our own historical experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable after taking account of our circumstances and expectations for the future based on available information. We evaluate these estimates on an ongoing basis. We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if: (1) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made, and (2) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, or use of different estimates that we reasonably could have used in the current period, would have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. In addition, there are other items within our financial statements that require estimation, but are not deemed critical as defined above. Changes in estimates used in these and other items could have a material impact on our financial statements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Litigation contingencies are assessed and judgments are made to determine if an unfavorable outcome is considered probable or reasonably possible, and when considered reasonably possible but not probable, the contingency is disclosed along with an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss. If a liability is possible or probable, but no reasonable estimation of loss can be made, we will disclose the nature of the contingency and state that such an estimate cannot be made. Such estimates and judgments are based on information obtained through the discovery process, court filings and follow on filings by the plaintiffs as well as the stage of litigation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We account for product revenue from the sale of our Products in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"), which entails our estimates and judgments primarily in determining the transaction price and more specifically as it relates to variable consideration associated with the contracts. Our customers are primarily located in the United States and consist primarily of outpatient service providers and to a lesser extent specialty wholesale distributors. Variable consideration pertaining to an allowance for product returns of short-dated or expired product requires estimation as our customers may have differing utilization, storage and distribution methods and we do not yet have significant historical trends specific to DefenCath. The Company's product return accrual takes into consideration estimates of product held by its customers, the distribution channel, the shelf life of the product held by customers, as well as when the product is eligible for return based on our returns good policy. We have established the estimate for returns based on specific customer circumstances, industry best practices and management experiences, which will continuously be refined as new information is received. At March 31, 2026, we had $13.3 million in accrued returns allowance including the balance recorded for the Melinta Portfolio.

Variable consideration pertaining to accrued Medicaid rebates requires estimation as our customers may have differing utilizations rates of Medicaid coverage, different utilization within States which may be in either the primary or secondary positions, as well as general fluctuations in patient populations over time. Based on the relatively short time since product launch of DefenCath and the inherent lag time in states' Medicaid processing, the utilization of information the Company has received is limited and, as such, there is a lack of significant historical trends for Medicaid utilization. The Company's accrual does take into consideration its customers' recent actual Medicaid utilization rates as well as anticipated Medicaid utilization rates. At March 31, 2026, the Company had $10.8 million in accrued Medicaid rebates, including the balance recorded for the Melinta Portfolio.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a change in estimate related to variable consideration for Medicaid rebates and product returns. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company obtained new information regarding Medicaid utilization and updated its assumptions based on substantially completed historical claims data. Such estimates are subject to uncertainty due to the timing and completeness of claims processing. In addition, the Company updated its estimate of product returns as initial rate of return history for DefenCath recently became available, which was lower than previously estimated. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the resulting changes in accounting estimates positively impacted net sales by $9.0 million and positively impacted income from continuing

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operations and net income by $6.2 million, net of taxes, and increased basic and diluted earnings per share by $0.08 and $0.07 per share, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We account for acquired businesses using the acquisition method of accounting under Business Combinations (Topic 805). With respect to business combinations, we determine the purchase price, including contingent consideration, and allocate the purchase price of acquired businesses to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill.

We engaged a third-party professional service provider to assist us in determining the fair values of the purchase consideration, assets acquired, and liabilities assumed. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to contingent liabilities associated with the purchase price and intangible assets, such as developed product rights and in-process research and development programs. Critical estimates that we have used in valuing these elements include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows using valuation techniques (i.e., Monte Carlo simulation models) and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable.

We record the different elements of contingent consideration resulting from a business combination at their respective fair values on the acquisition date. The purchase price of Melinta included contingent consideration related to certain tiered royalty payments based on future net sales, as well as to regulatory milestones associated with the acquired products. Over time, increases in fair value from the passage of time are accreted and recorded as non-cash interest expense in the consolidated statements of operation.

Changes to contingent consideration obligations, other than the passage of time, may result from adjustments related, but not limited, to changes in discount rates and the number of remaining periods to which the discount rate is applied, updates in the assumed achievement or timing of any regulatory milestone or changes in the probability of certain clinical events, changes in our forecasted sales of products acquired, and changes in the assumed probability associated with regulatory approval. At the end of each reporting period, we evaluate the need to remeasure the contingent consideration and, if appropriate, we revalue these obligations and record increases or decreases in their fair value in selling, general and administrative expenses within the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these assumptions as of the acquisition date and for each subsequent period. Accordingly, any change in the assumptions described above, could have a material impact on the amount we may be obligated to pay as well as the results of our consolidated results of operations in any given reporting period.

**Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk.** 

The U.S. dollar is the Company's functional and reporting currency. The Company also engages in transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, most significantly the Euro. Because transactions denominated in these currencies represent a small portion of total transactions relative to those denominated in U.S. dollars, the Company does not believe that foreign currency risk is material.

As of March 31, 2026, our convertible debt bears a fixed interest rate, so we have no variability as a result in changes in interest rates.

Inflation has increased in recent periods and could continue to increase in the future. Inflationary factors, such as increases in the cost of our raw materials, supplies, interest rates and overhead costs, as well as costs associated with tariffs and trade and other international disputes, may adversely affect our operating results. Although we do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our financial position or results of operations to date, and we don't believe that currently established tariffs will have a material impact on our future operations, we may experience financial impact in the future if inflation rates and prices continue to rise.

**Item 4. Controls and Procedures.**

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2026. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as

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of March 31, 2026 due to the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting previously disclosed in Part II, Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

As previously disclosed, management identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to the operational effectiveness of a control designed to ensure adequate and timely review of significant, non-routine transactions. This material weakness resulted from capacity constraints within the finance function during a period of significant transaction activity, including a large acquisition and a convertible debt offering, and reliance on third-party accounting resources, and it has not been remediated as of March 31, 2026.

Management continues to implement remediation measures designed to address the material weakness. These measures include the implementation of enhanced review controls over the accounting for significant non-routine transactions, including the preparation of contemporaneous technical accounting memoranda and enhanced management review and approval procedures.

In addition, management is evaluating workforce capacity and resourcing needs, including the potential addition of internal and external resources, and is progressing the integration of financial systems and streamlining of the combined-company close process to increase capacity within the finance function.

The material weakness will not be considered remediated until the applicable controls have been fully implemented, have operated for a sufficient period of time, and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.

***Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting***

Except for the remediation efforts described above, there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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**PART II**

**OTHER INFORMATION**

**Item 1. Legal Proceedings.** 

For information regarding our legal proceedings, see Note 8, Commitments and Contingencies, included in Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is incorporated into this item by reference.

**Item 1A. Risk Factors.** 

Our business is subject to a number of risks, including those identified in Item 1A of Part I of our 2025 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in our 2025 Form 10-K.

**Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.** 

a) Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.

b) Use of Proceeds from Public Offering of Common Stock

None.

c) Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer

On February 2, 2026, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program, which authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $75 million of CorMedix outstanding common stock. The repurchase program is authorized through December 31, 2027. Repurchases may be made at management's discretion from time to time in privately negotiated transactions, through block trades, pursuant to open market purchases or pursuant to trading plans as permitted under applicable securities laws. In addition, any repurchases under the authorization will be subject to prevailing market conditions, liquidity and cash flow considerations, applicable securities laws and regulations, and other factors. The share repurchase program does not require the Company to acquire any amount of shares, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

The following table shows the Company's repurchases in the first quarter of 2026.

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| **Period** | **Total number of shares purchased** | **Average price paid per share** | **Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs** | **Maximum approximate dollar value that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (in thousands)** |
| January 1, 2026- January 31, 2026 | - | $- | $- | $75000 |
| February 1, 2026- February 28, 2026 | 766794 | $7.53 | 766794 | $69224 |
| March 1, 2026- March 31, 2026 | 822277 | $6.46 | 822277 | $63908 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 1589071 |  | 1589071 |  |

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**Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities.** 

None.

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**Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.** 

Not applicable.

**Item 5. Other Information.**

On May 12, 2026, the Company entered into an amended and restated executive employment agreement (the "A&R Employment Agreements") with each of (i) Susan Blum, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (ii) Elizabeth Hurlburt, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and (iii) Beth Zelnick Kaufman, the Company's Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary (each, an "Officer").

The A&R Employment Agreements provide that Mses. Blum, Hurlburt, and Zelnick Kaufman continue to receive their current annual base salaries of $503,000, $528,000, and $512,000, respectively. Each of the Officer's target annual bonus opportunity remains at 45% of her base salary, with the actual amount of any annual bonus to be determined based on achievement of Company and individual objectives set by the Board (or its compensation committee). Each Officer will also remain eligible to receive grants pursuant to the Company's 2019 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any successor thereto (the "Equity Plan") from time to time as determined by the Board (or its compensation committee).

Upon a termination of the Officer's employment by the Company other than for Cause (as defined in the A&R Employment Agreements) (other than as a result of death or disability) or by the Officer for Good Reason (as defined in the A&R Employment Agreements), and subject to the Officer's execution and non-revocation of a customary release of claims, the Officer will be entitled to the following severance benefits: (i) continuation of base salary for 12 months (or, if such termination occurs within 24 months following a Corporate Transaction (as defined in the Equity Plan), 125% of the sum of such Officer's base salary and target annual bonus, paid over 15 months), (ii) payment of a prorated annual bonus for the year of termination based on the actual achievement of the specified bonus objectives, (iii) subsidized COBRA premiums for up to 12 (or, if such termination occurs within 24 months following a Corporate Transaction, 15) months, (iv) acceleration of unvested equity awards scheduled to vest on or before the next succeeding anniversary of the date of the Officer's termination, provided that performance-based awards will not accelerate unless and until their performance conditions are satisfied (or, if such termination occurs within 24 months following a Corporate Transaction, full acceleration of all unvested equity awards), and (v) any then-unpaid annual bonus in respect of service during the year preceding the year of termination.

The A&R Employment Agreements also contain customary confidentiality and non-disparagement covenants and non-competition and non-solicitation of employees and customers covenants that apply during employment and for a period of 12 months following any termination of employment.

The foregoing description of the A&R Employment Agreements is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the A&R Employment Agreements, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are incorporated by reference herein.

None of our officers or directors, as defined in Rule 16a-1(f), adopted, modified, or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or a "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K, during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

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**Item 6. Exhibits.** 

The exhibit index set forth below is incorporated by reference in response to this Item 6.

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| **Exhibit<br>Number** | **Description** |
| 10.1\*+ | <u>[Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement, dated May 12, 2026, by and between CorMedix Inc. and Susan Blum.](exhibit101-cormedixxarempl.htm)</u> |
| 10.2\*+ | <u>[Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement, dated May 12, 2026, by and between CorMedix Inc. and Elizabeth Hurlburt.](exhibit102-cormedixxarempl.htm)</u> |
| 10.3\*+ | <u>[Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement, dated May 12, 2026, by and between CorMedix Inc. and Beth Zelnick Kaufman.](exhibit103-cormedixxarempl.htm)</u> |
| 31.1\* | <u>[Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.](crmd-20260331xex311.htm)</u> |
| 31.2\* | <u>[Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.](crmd-20260331xex312.htm)</u> |
| 32.1\* | <u>[Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.](crmd-20260331xex321.htm)</u> |
| 32.2\* | <u>[Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.](crmd-20260331xex322.htm)</u> |
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document. |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. |
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. |
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. |
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. |
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
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<u>[Table of](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_7)[Contents](#i0fdbfbedd57d460da77b9a8ab76925e1_7)</u>

**SIGNATURES**

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

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| | **CORMEDIX INC.** | **CORMEDIX INC.** | **CORMEDIX INC.** |
| May 14, 2026 | | /s/ Joseph Todisco | /s/ Joseph Todisco |
| | | Name: | Joseph Todisco |
| | | Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
| | | | (Principal Executive Officer) |

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| May 14, 2026 | /s/ Susan Blum | /s/ Susan Blum |
| | Name: | Susan Blum |
| | Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| | | (Principal Financial Officer) |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**Exhibit 10.1** 

**CORMEDIX INC.**

**AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT**

This AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this "**Agreement**") is made as of May 12, 2026 (the "**Effective Date**"), by and between CorMedix Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "**Company**"), and Susan Blum ("**Executive**"). Each of the Company and Executive is referred to herein as a "**Party**" and together they are referred to as the "**Parties**".

**WITNESSETH**

**WHEREAS**, Executive is currently employed by the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company;

**WHEREAS**, Executive is a party to an employment agreement with the Company, dated August 28, 2025 (the "***Prior Agreement***"); and

**WHEREAS**, the Company desires to continue to employ the Executive and to enter into this Agreement embodying the terms of such employment, and the Executive desires to enter into this Agreement and to accept such employment, subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

**NOW**, **THEREFORE**, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.**<u>Employment</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)<u>Services</u>. Executive will serve as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Executive will report directly to, and be subject to the supervision of, the Company's Chief Executive Officer (the "**CEO**"). Executive will perform such services for the Company and have such powers, responsibilities and authority as are customarily associated with the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and shall perform customary and appropriate duties as may otherwise be reasonably and lawfully assigned to Executive from time to time by the CEO. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company may cause Executive's employer to be an affiliate of the Company, in which case, the Company may cause all or any portion of the compensation and benefits provided hereunder to be provided by such affiliate, <u>provided</u>, however that the Company shall be secondarily liable for all of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent not satisfied by such affiliate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Acceptance</u>. Executive hereby accepts such employment subject to the terms of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.**<u>Term</u>**.

Executive's employment with the Company will continue until terminated pursuant to **<u>Section 8</u>** below (the "**Term**"). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the provisions of this Agreement specified in **<u>Sections 5</u>**, **<u>6</u>**, **<u>7</u>**, **<u>8</u>**, **<u>9</u>**, **<u>10</u>**, **<u>11</u>**, **<u>12</u>**, and **<u>13</u>** below shall survive the expiration or termination hereof.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.**<u>Duties; Principal Offices</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)<u>Duties</u>. Except as otherwise set forth in this **<u>Section 3(a)</u>**, Executive (i) shall devote substantially all of Executive's business time, attention and energies to the business and affairs of the Company, shall use Executive's best efforts to advance the interests of the Company, and shall perform Executive's duties diligently and to the best of Executive's ability, in compliance with the Company's policies and procedures and the laws and regulations that apply to the Company's business; and (ii) shall not be engaged in any other business activity, whether or not such business activity is pursued for gain, profit or other pecuniary advantage, that interferes with the performance by Executive of Executive's duties hereunder or Executive's availability to perform such duties or that Executive knows, or should reasonably know, will adversely affect, or negatively reflect upon, the Company. With the advance written consent of the Company's Board of Directors (the "**Board**"), Executive may serve as a director of, or on the advisory committee of, other pharmaceutical, life science or other companies or organizations; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that Executive promptly resigns from any such position to the extent Executive or the Board reasonably determines that any products being actively developed, marketed or produced by such company or organization (or any of their respective affiliates) competes with any product being actively developed, marketed or produced by the Company or any of its affiliates or otherwise creates a conflict of interest for Executive. Approval for any such business activity shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Board, so long as the activity is not competitive with the business of the Company and does not interfere with the performance of Executive's duties hereunder. Provided that the following activities do not interfere with Executive's duties and responsibilities as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer or Executive's availability to perform such duties, and will not adversely affect, or negatively reflect upon, the Company, Executive may engage in charitable and community affairs, trade activities and trade organizations, teach and/or lecture, so long as such activities are consistent with Executive's duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, and may manage Executive's personal investments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Principal Offices</u>. The duties to be performed by Executive hereunder in a hybrid capacity both at Melinta Subsidiary Corp.'s ("**Melinta**") offices in Illinois and the Executive's primary residence, subject to reasonable business travel commensurate with Executive's duties and responsibilities as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The Company agrees that, if the Company ceases to maintain an office within twenty-five (25) miles of the existing Melinta office in Illinois, Executive's primary place of performance shall be Executive's primary residence or other remote location; *provided*, that Executive otherwise continues to maintain the same level of business-related travel as prior to such discontinuance.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.**<u>Compensation</u>**.

As full compensation for Executive's performance of services as an employee of the Company, the Company shall pay Executive as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Base Salary</u>. The Company shall pay Executive an annual base salary of five hundred and three thousand dollars ($503,000) (as it may be adjusted from time to time as provided hereunder, the "**Base Salary**"), less applicable withholdings and deductions. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Company's normal payroll practices. The Board, or its compensation committee (the "**Compensation Committee**"), shall review the Base Salary from time to time, to determine whether an increase in the amount thereof is warranted in its sole discretion. The Base Salary will not be decreased unless (i) all officers and/or members of the Company's executive management team experience an equal or greater percentage reduction in

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annual base salary and/or total compensation; and (ii) Executive's Base Salary reduction is no greater than ten percent (10%).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Annual Bonus</u>. Subject to the following provisions of this **<u>Section 4(b)</u>**, commencing with the Company's 2026 fiscal year, Executive shall be eligible for an annual bonus, less applicable withholdings and deductions, based upon a target amount of forty-five percent (45%) of the Base Salary actually paid in respect of such fiscal year, as determined by the Board (or the Compensation Committee), in good faith based upon the achievement, during the year in question, of (i) objectives for the Company as a whole established by the Board (or the Compensation Committee), and (ii) objectives for Executive established by the Board (or the Compensation Committee) at the beginning of the fiscal year. The Board (or the Compensation Committee) will endeavor to determine and agree on Executive's individual objectives for a given year within the first sixty (60) days of each fiscal year; <u>provided</u>, that, such objectives may be adjusted by the Board (or the Compensation Committee) on account of any acquisitions, dispositions, or other extraordinary events that were not contemplated by the Board (or the Compensation Committee) at the time such objectives were determined to avoid an unintended enlargement or diminution to Executive's annual bonus opportunity for such fiscal year. Executive must be employed by the Company through December 31 of a given year in order to earn the annual bonus for such year. The annual bonus for a given year will be paid no later than the March 15<sup>th</sup> of the fiscal year after the end of the fiscal year to which the annual bonus relates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Equity Grants</u>. Executive shall be eligible to receive grants pursuant to the Company's 2019 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the "**Stock Incentive Plan**") or any successor thereto (the "**Awards**") as may be determined in the sole discretion of the Board (or the Compensation Committee). For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein shall entitle Executive to any specific award or any specific terms or conditions in any 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;(d)<u>Withholding</u>. The Company will withhold from any amounts payable under this Agreement such federal, state, and local taxes as the Company determines are required to be withheld pursuant to applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Expenses</u>. The Company shall promptly reimburse Executive for all normal, usual and necessary expenses incurred by Executive in furtherance of the business and affairs of the Company, including without limitation reasonable travel, lodging, meals, and entertainment (except as provided below), upon timely receipt by the Company of appropriate vouchers or other proof of Executive's expenditures and otherwise in accordance with any expense reimbursement policy as may from time to time be adopted by the Company. Such reimbursements will be made in a prompt and timely manner and in accordance with the policies of the Company, but in no event later than December 31 of the year following the year in which Executive incurs such expense if subject to the compliance rules under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "**Code**"). The amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during one year will not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other year, and is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company agrees that Executive will be eligible for reimbursement of business-class airfare (or, first-class, if no business-class airfare is available) for all Company-related travel.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)<u>Other Benefits</u>. Executive shall be entitled to all rights and benefits for which Executive shall be eligible under any benefit or other plans (including, without limitation, dental, medical, medical reimbursement and hospital plans, pension plans, employee stock purchase plans, profit sharing plans, bonus plans, prescription drug reimbursement plans, short and long term disability plans, life insurance and other so-called "fringe" benefits) as the Company (or applicable affiliate) shall make available to its senior executives from time to time. All such benefits are subject to the provisions of their respective plan documents in accordance

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with their terms and are subject to amendment or termination by the Company or the applicable affiliate without Executive's consent.

&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)<u>Paid Time Off</u>. In addition to holidays observed by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to paid time off (including paid vacation and personal and sick leave) ("**PTO**") in accordance with the Company's PTO policy as may be in effect from time to time; *provided*, that, Executive shall be entitled to no less than four (4) weeks' vacation per annum. For the avoidance of doubt, any PTO shall be taken in accordance with the Company's established policies and procedures as in effect from time to time; *provided*, that no more than two (2) weeks may be taken consecutively without the explicit approval of the CEO.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.**<u>Confidential Information and Inventions</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)<u>Confidential Information; Non-Disclosure and Non-Use</u>. Executive recognizes and acknowledges that in the course of Executive's duties Executive will receive confidential or proprietary information of the Company, its affiliates or third parties with whom the Company or any such affiliates has an obligation of confidentiality. Accordingly, during and after the Term, Executive agrees to keep confidential and not disclose or make accessible to any other person or use for any other purpose other than in connection with the fulfillment of Executive's duties under this Agreement, any Confidential and Proprietary Information (defined below) owned by, or received by or on behalf of, the Company or any of its affiliates. The term "**Confidential and Proprietary Information**" shall include, but shall not be limited to, confidential or proprietary scientific or technical information, data, formulas and related concepts, business plans (both current and under development), client lists, promotion and marketing programs, trade secrets, or any other confidential or proprietary business information relating to development programs, costs, revenues, marketing, investments, sales activities, promotions, credit and financial data, manufacturing processes, financing methods, and any and all information relating to the operation of the Company's business which the Company may from time to time designate as confidential or proprietary or that Executive reasonably knows should be, or has been, treated by the Company as confidential or proprietary. Executive expressly acknowledges that the Confidential and Proprietary Information constitutes a protectable business interest of the Company. Confidential and Proprietary Information encompasses all formats in which information is preserved, whether electronic, print, or any other form, including all originals, copies, notes, or other reproductions or replicas thereof. Executive agrees: (i) not to use any such Confidential and Proprietary Information for himself or others; and (ii) not to take any Company material or reproductions (including but not limited to writings, correspondence, notes, drafts, records, invoices, technical and business policies, computer programs or disks) thereof from the Company's offices at any time during Executive's employment by the Company, except in connection with the execution of Executive's duties to the 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;(b)<u>Return of Property</u>. Upon request during employment and immediately at the termination of Executive's employment, Executive will return to the Company all Confidential and Proprietary Information in any form (including all copies and reproductions thereof) and all other property whatsoever of the Company in Executive's possession or under Executive's control. If requested by the Company, Executive will certify in writing that all such materials have been returned to the Company. Executive also expressly agrees that immediately upon the termination of Executive's employment with the Company for any reason, Executive will cease using any secure website, computer systems, e-mail system, phone system or voicemail service provided by the Company for the use of its employees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may retain (i) Executive's address book to the extent it only contains contact information and (ii) Executive's cell phone number.

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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;(c)<u>Exceptions</u>. Confidential and Proprietary Information does not include any information that: (i) at the time of disclosure is generally known to, or readily ascertainable by, the public; (ii) becomes known to the public through no fault of Executive or other violation of this Agreement; (iii) is disclosed to Executive by a third party under no obligation to Executive's knowledge to maintain the confidentiality of the information; and/or (iv) is disclosed to Executive's spouse, attorney and/or Executive's personal tax and financial advisors as reasonably necessary or appropriate to advance Executive's tax, financial and other personal planning (each an "**Exempt Person**"), <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any disclosure or use of any Confidential and Proprietary Information by an Exempt Person shall be deemed to be a breach of this **<u>Section 5</u>** by Executive. Confidential and Proprietary Information also does not include any information (i) the disclosure or use of which is required or appropriate in connection with Executive's work as an employee of the Company, consistent with Company policies, and/or (ii) that is required to be disclosed to a court of law, to any governmental agency having supervisory authority over the Business of the Company (as defined below) or to any administrative or legislative body (including a committee thereof) with apparent jurisdiction to order Executive to divulge, disclose or make accessible such information, <u>provided</u> that, subject to applicable law, Executive (x) notifies the Company of the existence and terms of such obligation, (y) gives the Company prompt notice to seek a protective or similar order to prevent or limit such disclosure, and (z) only discloses that information actually required to be disclosed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement is meant to prohibit Executive from (A) filing a charge or complaint with, participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by, or reporting possible violations of law or regulation to any federal, state or local government agency, (B) initiating communications directly with, responding to any inquiries from, providing testimony before, providing confidential information to, reporting possible violations of law or regulation to, or from filing a claim or assisting with an investigation directly with a self-regulatory authority or a government agency or entity, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of state or federal law or regulation, (C) truthfully testifying in a legal proceeding or responding to or complying with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, (D) speaking with law enforcement, Executive's attorney, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, any state or local division of human rights, or fair employment agency or (E) exercising any rights Executive may have under applicable labor laws to engage in concerted activity with other employees. Executive shall not be required to obtain the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and is not required to notify the Company that Executive has made such reports or disclosures. The protections contained in this paragraph apply to prior, current and future conduct.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Notice of Immunity From Liability for Confidential Disclosure of a Trade Secret to the Government or in a Court Filing</u>. Pursuant to the U.S. Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b) (the "***DTSA***"), Executive shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to Executive's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (a) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (b) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Executive acknowledges that Executive has hereby received adequate notice of this immunity, such that the Company is entitled to all remedies available for violations of the DTSA, including exemplary damages and attorney fees. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to conflict with the DTSA or create liability for disclosures of trade secrets that are expressly allowed by the DTSA.

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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;(e)<u>Inventions</u>. Executive agrees that all inventions, discoveries, improvements and patentable or copyrightable works ("**Inventions**") initiated, conceived or made by Executive within the scope of the Company's business and in the course of Executive's employment with the Company, either alone or in conjunction with others, during the Term shall be the sole property of the Company to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and, to the extent permitted by law, shall be "works made for hire" as that term is defined in the United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.A., Section 101). The Company shall be the sole owner of all patents, copyrights, trade secret rights, and other intellectual property or other rights in connection therewith; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that this **<u>Section 5(e)</u>** shall not apply to Inventions which are not related to the Business of the Company and which are made and conceived by Executive not during normal working hours, not on the Company's premises and not using the Company's tools, devices, equipment or Confidential and Proprietary Information. Subject to the foregoing, Executive hereby assigns to the Company all right, title and interest Executive may have or acquire in all Inventions; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Board may in its sole discretion agree to waive the Company's rights pursuant to this **<u>Section 5(e)</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;(f)<u>Further Actions and Assistance</u>. Executive agrees to cooperate reasonably with the Company and at the Company's expense, both during and after Executive's employment with the Company, with respect to the procurement, maintenance and enforcement of copyrights, patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights (both in the United States and foreign countries) relating to the Inventions. Executive shall sign all papers, including, without limitation, copyright applications, patent applications, declarations, oaths, formal assignments, assignments of priority rights and powers of attorney, that the Company reasonably may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Inventions. Executive further agrees that if the Company is unable, after reasonable effort, to secure Executive's signature on any such papers, any officer of the Company shall be entitled to execute such papers as Executive's agent and attorney-in-fact and Executive hereby irrevocably designates and appoints each officer of the Company as Executive's agent and attorney-in-fact to execute any such papers on Executive's behalf and to take any and all actions as the Company reasonably may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Inventions, under the conditions described in this **<u>Section 5(f)</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;(g)<u>Prior Inventions</u>. Executive will not assert any rights to any invention, discovery, idea or improvement relating to the Business of the Company or to Executive's duties hereunder as having been made or acquired by Executive prior to Executive's work for the 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;(h)<u>Disclosure</u>. Executive agrees that Executive will promptly disclose to the Company all Inventions initiated, made, conceived or reduced to practice by him, either alone or jointly with others, 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;(i)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 5</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.**<u>Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Non-Disparagement</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)Executive understands and recognizes that Executive's services to the Company are special and unique and that in the course of performing such services Executive will have access to and knowledge of Confidential and Proprietary Information. Executive agrees that, during the Term and the twelve (12) month period immediately following Executive's separation from employment (the "**Termination Restriction Period**"), whether such separation is voluntary or involuntary, Executive shall not in any manner, directly or indirectly, on behalf of himself or any person, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation or other business entity ("**Person**"), enter into or engage in any Competitive Activities, either as an individual for

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Executive's own account, or as a partner, joint venturer, owner, executive, employee, independent contractor, principal, agent, consultant, salesperson, officer, director or shareholder of such Person, anywhere in the world, <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that nothing shall prohibit Executive from performing executive duties for any Person that does not engage in Competitive Activities. For purposes of this Agreement, "**Competitive Activities**" shall mean any business activities (i) involving the research, development, commercialization, licensing, marketing and/or distribution of any product or products that are competitive with any product or products being actively developed, marketed or produced by the Company or any of its affiliates during Executive's employment or, following Executive's last day of employment, as of such date (the "**Business of the Company**"), or (ii) that requires or could result in Executive's intentional or unintentional use of the Confidential and Proprietary Information. Executive acknowledges that, due to the unique and competitive nature of the Company's business, the Company has a strong legitimate business interest in protecting the continuity of its business interests and its Confidential and Proprietary Information and the restriction herein agreed to by Executive narrowly and fairly serves such an important and critical business interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this **<u>Section 6(a)</u>** shall be deemed to prohibit Executive from acquiring or holding, solely for investment, publicly traded securities of any corporation, some or all of the activities of which are engaged in the Business of the Company, so long as such securities do not, in the aggregate, constitute more than four percent (4%) of any class or series of outstanding securities of such corporation; or being a passive investor holding less than four percent (4%) of a private equity, venture capital or other commingled fund; and further notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this **<u>Section 6(a)</u>** shall preclude Executive from becoming an employee of, or from otherwise providing services to, a separate division or operating unit of a multi-divisional business or enterprise (a "**Division**") if: (i) the Division by which Executive is employed, or to which Executive provides services, is not engaged in the Business of the Company, (ii) Executive does not provide services, directly or indirectly, to any other division or operating unit of such multi-divisional business or enterprise engaged in or proposing to engage in the Business of the Company (individually, a "**Competitive Division**" and collectively, the "**Competitive Divisions**"), (iii) the Competitive Divisions, in the aggregate, accounted for less than one-third of the multi-divisional business or enterprise's consolidated revenues for the fiscal year, and each subsequent quarterly period, prior to Executive's commencement of employment with or provision of services to the Division, or the Board determines that the Competitive Divisions are not material to the value of such multi-divisional business or enterprise, and (iv) Executive does not provide any services to, or advice to or in respect of, any Competitive Divisions and certifies the same in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Reasonableness of Restriction</u>. Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that the covenant against competition provided for pursuant to **<u>Section 6(a)</u>** above is reasonable with respect to its duration, geographic area and scope. In addition, Executive acknowledges that the Company engages in the Business of the Company throughout the world, and Executive has been involved in the Business of the Company in that geographic area. If, at the time of enforcement of this **<u>Section 6</u>**, a court holds that the restrictions stated herein are unreasonable under the circumstances then existing, the Parties hereto agree that the maximum duration, scope or geographic area legally permissible under such circumstances will be substituted for the duration, scope or area stated 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;(c)<u>Non-Solicitation</u>. During the Term and the Termination Restriction Period, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, on Executive's own behalf or on behalf of any person or entity, without the prior written consent of the 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;(i)(A) solicit or induce any employee, consultant or independent contractor of the Company or any of its affiliates to leave the employ of (or end a contracting relationship with) the Company or any affiliate; or hire any employee, consultant or independent

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contractor of the Company; (B) hire any former employee who has left the employment of the Company or any affiliate of the Company within six (6) months of the termination of such employee's employment with the Company or any such affiliate; <u>provided</u> that the foregoing provisions of **<u>subsections (i)(A)</u>** <u>or</u> **<u>(B)</u>** shall not apply to the person who serves as Executive's administrative assistant at the Company at the time of Executive's termination of employment with the Company; (C) hire any former consultant or independent contractor who has ended his or her consultancy or contracting relationship with the Company or any affiliate of the Company within six (6) months of the end of such consultancy or contracting relationship for any competitive purpose; or (D) hire any former employee of the Company in knowing violation of such employee's non-competition agreement with the Company or any such affiliate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)(A) solicit, divert or take away, or attempt to divert or take away, the business or patronage of any agent, client or customer of the Company or any of its affiliates which was served by the Company or any of its affiliates during the twelve (12)-month period prior to the termination of Executive's employment with the Company or any of its affiliates; or (B) induce, encourage, or attempt to induce or encourage any client or customer of the Company or any of its affiliates which was served by the Company or any of its affiliates during the twelve (12)-month period prior to the termination of Executive's employment with the Company to reduce, limit, or cancel its business with the Company or any of its affiliates.

For clarity, the foregoing shall not be violated by general advertising, by serving as a reference upon request or by actions taken in the good faith performance of Executive's duties to the Company or any of its affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Non-Disparagement</u>. Executive agrees that Executive shall not directly or indirectly disparage, whether or not truthfully, the name or reputation of the Company or any of its affiliates, including but not limited to, any officer, director, employee or shareholder (provided Executive has had material dealings with such shareholder) of the Company or any of its affiliates; <u>provided</u> that, nothing in this Section shall be construed to interfere with Executive's right to engage in protected concerted activity under the National Labor Relations Act. Notwithstanding this **<u>Section 6(d)</u>**, nothing contained herein shall apply to statements made by Executive (x) in the course of Executive's responsibility to evaluate the performance and/or participate in any investigation of the conduct or behavior of officers, employees and/or others, (y) as part of any judicial, administrative or other legal action or proceeding, or (z) in rebuttal of false or misleading statements by others, and nothing shall be construed to limit or impair the ability of Executive to make disclosures required by applicable law, regulation, or order of a court or governmental agency, provide truthful testimony in response to any validly issued subpoena, file pleadings or respond to inquiries or legal proceedings by any government agency to the extent required by applicable law or speak with law enforcement, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, any state or local division of human rights or fair employment agency, or Executive's attorney.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Enforcement</u>. In the event that Executive breaches or threatens to breach any provisions of **<u>Section 5</u>** or this **<u>Section 6</u>** (other than a *de minimis* breach as determined by the Board), then, in addition to any other rights the Company may have, it shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief to enforce such provisions. In the event that an actual proceeding is brought in equity to enforce the provisions of **<u>Section 5</u>** above or this **<u>Section 6</u>**, Executive shall not urge as a defense that there is an adequate remedy at law nor shall the Company be prevented from seeking any other remedies that may be available to it nor shall the Company be required to post a bond.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)<u>Remedies Cumulative; Judicial Modification</u>. Each of the rights and remedies enumerated in **<u>Section 6(e)</u>** above shall be independent of the others and shall be in

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addition to and not in lieu of any other rights and remedies available to the Company at law or in equity. If any of the covenants contained in this **<u>Section 6</u>**, or any part of any of them, is hereafter construed or adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the remainder of the covenant or covenants or rights or remedies, which shall be given full effect without regard to the invalid portions. If any of the covenants contained in this **<u>Section 6</u>** is held to be invalid or unenforceable because of the duration of such provision or the area covered thereby, the Parties agree that the court making such determination shall have the power to reduce the duration and/or area of such provision and in its reduced form such provision shall then be enforceable.

&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)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 6</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.**<u>Representations and Warranties</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)<u>By Executive</u>. Executive hereby represents and warrants to the Company 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)Neither the execution or delivery of this Agreement nor the performance by Executive of Executive's duties and other obligations hereunder conflict with or constitute a default or breach of any covenant or obligation under (whether immediately, upon the giving of notice or lapse of time or both) any prior employment agreement, contract, or other instrument to which Executive is a party or by which Executive is bound.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Executive has the full right, power, and legal capacity to enter and deliver this Agreement and to perform Executive's duties and other obligations hereunder. This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Executive enforceable against Executive in accordance with its terms. No approvals or consents of any persons or entities are required for Executive to execute and deliver this Agreement or perform Executive's duties and other obligations hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Executive will not use any confidential information or trade secrets of any third party in Executive's employment by the Company in violation of the terms of the agreements under which Executive had access to or knowledge of such confidential information or trade secrets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>By the Company</u>. The Company hereby represents and warrants to Executive that the Company has the full right and power to enter and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against it in accordance with its terms. All approvals or consents required for the Company to validly execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder, including, without limitation, approval of the Board, if required, have been obtained.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 7</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.**<u>Termination</u>**. The nature of Executive's employment is and will continue to be "at-will," meaning that the Company or Executive may terminate Executive's employment at any time, with or without notice (except as set forth in **<u>Section 8(e)</u>** below), with or without Cause or Good Reason. Any statement or representation to the contrary is ineffective unless put into a writing executed on behalf of the Company by the Board or its designee. Upon any termination of Executive's employment for any reason, except as may otherwise be requested by the Board in writing and agreed upon in writing by Executive, Executive shall be deemed to have resigned

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from any and all directorships, committee memberships, and any other positions Executive holds with the Company, any of its affiliates and entity into which the Company or any of its affiliates holds a non-controlling interest and hereby agrees to execute any documents that the Company or any of its affiliates determines necessary to effectuate such resignations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Cause</u>. Executive's employment hereunder may be terminated by the Company immediately for Cause. Any of the following actions by Executive shall constitute "**Cause**":

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 continued willful failure, disregard or refusal by Executive, after Executive has actually received written notice from the Board or the CEO of such failure, disregard or refusal, to perform Executive's material duties or obligations under this Agreement (other than as a result of Executive's mental or physical incapacity or illness, as confirmed by medical evidence provided by a licensed physician mutually selected by the Company and Executive (or Executive's representative));

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)Any willful, intentional or grossly negligent act by Executive having the effect of materially injuring (whether financially or otherwise) the business or reputation of the Company or any of its affiliates (other than acts that were performed in a good faith attempt to advance the business interests of the 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;(iii)Executive's conviction of any felony involving moral turpitude (including entry of a guilty or nolo contendere plea);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Executive's qualification as a "bad actor," as defined by 17 CFR 230.506(a);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)The good faith determination by the Board or the CEO, after a reasonable and good-faith investigation by the Company that Executive engaged in some form of harassment prohibited by law (including, without limitation, harassment on the basis of age, sex or race) unless Executive's actions were specifically directed by the Board;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Any material misappropriation or embezzlement by Executive of the property of the Company or its affiliates (whether or not a misdemeanor or felony); and/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;(vii)The breach by Executive of any material provision of this Agreement that is materially injurious to the Company.

An act or failure to act shall not be "willful" if (i) done by Executive in good faith or (ii) Executive reasonably believed that such action or inaction was in the best interests of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Cause exist unless the Company's Board has made a formal determination of Cause by a seventy five percent (75%) or greater Board vote and provided Executive with ten (10) days advance notice followed by the right to be heard in front of the entire Board followed by a second seventy five percent (75%) or greater Board vote finding that Cause still exists. Such meeting of the Board can occur in person or via teleconference. If the circumstances surrounding Cause are reasonably curable, then Executive shall have the right to cure those circumstances over the next twenty (20) days. If the circumstances are not curable or if those circumstances still exist after the cure period has expired, then (and only then) shall Cause be deemed to exist for purposes 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;(b)<u>Death</u>. Executive's employment hereunder shall be terminated upon Executive's death.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Disability</u>. The Company may terminate Executive's employment hereunder due to Executive's Disability (defined below) while Executive is so Disabled. For purposes of this Agreement, a termination due to Executive's "**Disability**" shall be deemed to have occurred if Executive has not been able to perform Executive's material duties for one hundred eighty (180) days in a three hundred sixty five (365) day period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Good Reason</u>. Executive may terminate Executive's employment hereunder for Good Reason (as defined below) pursuant to the procedures set forth in this **<u>Section 8(d)</u>**. In order for Executive to resign for Good Reason, Executive must provide written notice to the Board of the existence of the Good Reason condition within sixty (60) days of the initial existence or Executive's knowledge of such Good Reason condition. Upon receipt of such notice, the Company will have thirty (30) days during which it may attempt to remedy the Good Reason condition (if such can be remedied). If so remedied, Executive may not resign for Good Reason based on such condition. If the Good Reason condition is not remedied within such thirty (30) day period, Executive may resign based on the Good Reason condition specified in the notice effective no later than thirty (30) days following the expiration of the thirty (30) day cure period. The term "**Good Reason**" shall mean any of the following occurring without Executive's written consent:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)any material breach of this Agreement by the 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;(ii)any material reduction by the Company of Executive's titles, duties, responsibilities, or authority, or the assignment to Executive of titles, duties, responsibilities, or authority that are inconsistent with Executive's title and position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a material reduction in Executive's annual Base Salary unless (i) all officers and/or members of the Company's executive management team experience an equal or greater percentage reduction in annual base salary and/or total compensation; and (ii) Executive's Base Salary and/or total compensation reduction is no greater than ten percent (10%);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a material reduction in Executive's target bonus level unless: (i) all officers and/or members of the Company's executive management team experience an equal or greater percentage reduction related to target bonus levels; and (ii) Executive's target bonus level reduction is no greater than ten percent (10%);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)any change to the hybrid nature of the performance of Executive's duties under **<u>Section 3(b)</u>** (other than a change to full-time remote (subject to travel) in the event that the Company ceases to maintain an office within twenty-five (25) miles of the existing Melinta office in Illinois as contemplated by **<u>Section 3(b)</u>**<u>)</u>, including a relocation of Executive's non-remote principal place of employment to a location more than twenty-five (25) miles from Executive's non-remote principal place of employment as of August 29, 2025; and/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;(vi)the failure of the Company to obtain the assumption in writing or by applicable law of its obligations under this Agreement by any successor (x) to all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or (y) due to the occurrence of any other Corporate Transaction, within 10 days of such Corporate Transaction.

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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;(e)<u>Termination without Good Reason by Executive</u>. Executive may terminate Executive's employment hereunder without Good Reason at any time upon sixty (60) days' written notice of termination to the Board, which notice shall specify the termination 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;(f)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 8</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.**<u>Compensation upon Termination</u>**.

In the event Executive's employment is terminated, the Company shall promptly pay to Executive the Base Salary and benefits otherwise payable to Executive under **<u>Section 4</u>** above through the last day of Executive's actual employment by the Company, along with any reimbursable business expenses subject to Company policy and any amounts due under any benefit or compensation plan, program, policy agreement or arrangement in accordance with its terms (together, the "**Accrued Compensation**"). Except for the Accrued Compensation, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance, and as otherwise required by law, Executive will have no further entitlement hereunder to any other compensation or benefits from the Company except as expressly provided 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;(a)<u>Death or Disability</u>. If Executive's employment is terminated as a result of Executive's death or Disability, the Company shall pay to Executive or to Executive's estate, as applicable, the Accrued Compensation. In addition, Executive (or Executive's estate) shall receive (i) the bonus due for any completed fiscal year to the extent that such bonus has not yet been paid (including timing of payment, the "**Prior Year Bonus**") plus (ii) the Prorated Bonus (as defined below) for the year of termination. Executive's outstanding equity awards shall vest (and remain exercisable, as applicable) to the extent provided in the Stock Incentive Plan and the underlying award agreements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Cause</u>. If Executive's employment is terminated by the Company for Cause, Executive shall not be entitled to receive any payments or benefits other than the Accrued Compensation, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance and as otherwise required by law. All outstanding Awards, whether or not vested, shall be forfeited to the Company as of such 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;(c)<u>Other than for Cause, Death or Disability; Resignation for Good Reason</u>. If the Company terminates Executive's employment, other than (x) as a result of Executive's death or Disability or (y) for Cause, or if Executive terminates Executive's employment for Good Reason, then conditioned upon Executive executing and not revoking a Release (as defined below) following such termination, the Company will provide to Executive the following separation benefits:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Payment of the Accrued Compensation and Prior Year Bonus, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance and any rights or privileges otherwise required by 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)Payment to Executive of an amount equal to twelve (12) months of Executive's Base Salary in equal monthly installments over a period of twelve (12) months following the termination 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)Payment to Executive of a prorated annual bonus for the year in which the termination date occurs, based on the actual achievement of the objectives referenced in **<u>Section 4(b)</u>** above. The prorated bonus will be calculated as the annual bonus based on

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performance, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days preceding the termination date in the year of termination and the denominator of which is three hundred sixty five (365) (the "**Prorated Bonus**"),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Executive timely elects continued health insurance coverage under COBRA, payment to Executive monthly of a portion of the premium necessary to continue such coverage for Executive and Executive's eligible dependents that is equal to the portion paid for by the Company at the date of termination, until the conclusion of the time when Executive is receiving continuation of Base Salary payments under **<u>Section 9(c)(ii)</u>** above or until Executive becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage under another employer's plan or ineligible for COBRA under applicable law, whichever occurs first, <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Company has the right to terminate such payment of COBRA premiums on behalf of Executive and instead pay Executive a lump sum amount equal to the COBRA premium amount described above times the number of months remaining in the specified period if the Company determines in its discretion that continued payment of the COBRA premiums is or may be discriminatory under Section 105(h) of the Code, consistent with Section 409A, 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;(v)All Awards that are scheduled to vest on or before the next succeeding anniversary of the date of termination shall be accelerated and deemed to have vested as of the termination date; <u>provided</u> that, for the avoidance of doubt, any performance-based Awards whose vesting requirements have not been successfully met as of the date of Executive's termination of employment or resignation with Good Reason will not accelerate.

The separation benefits described in **<u>Sections 9(a)</u>** and **<u>9(c)</u>** above are conditioned upon Executive (or Executive's estate or beneficiaries, as applicable) executing a release of claims against the Company, its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns in substantially the form attached hereto as **<u>Exhibit A</u>** (the "**Release**") within the time specified therein, which Release is not revoked within any time period allowed for revocation under applicable law. The salary continuation described in **<u>Section 9(c)(ii)</u>** above will be payable to Executive over time in accordance with the Company's payroll practices and procedures beginning on the sixtieth (60th) day following the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, <u>provided</u> that the Company, in its sole discretion but in accordance with Section 409A, may begin the payments earlier. The Prorated Bonus described in **<u>Section 9(c)(iii)</u>** above shall be paid at the date on which the annual bonus would have been paid had Executive continued in employment, and the COBRA payments described in **<u>Section 9(c)(iv)</u>** above shall be paid monthly beginning on the date on which the salary continuation commences.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Termination without Good Reason by Executive</u>. If, pursuant to **<u>Section 8(e)</u>** above, Executive terminates Executive's employment hereunder by written notice of termination without Good Reason, Executive shall not be entitled to receive any payments or benefits other than the Accrued Compensation, the Prior Year Bonus, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance and as otherwise required by law; <u>provided</u>, that, the Company may, in its sole and absolute discretion, by written notice accelerate the date of termination without recharacterizing such termination as a termination without Cause, in which case Executive will be entitled to receive continued payment of Executive's Base Salary for the duration of the notice period.

&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)This **<u>Section 9</u>** sets forth the only obligations of the Company with respect to the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, and Executive acknowledges that, upon the termination of Executive's employment, Executive shall not be entitled to any

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payments or benefits which are not explicitly provided in this **<u>Section 9</u>**, except as required by law or the terms of another employee plan, program or arrangement covering him. Executive acknowledges and agrees that upon the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, regardless of the reason or grounds therefor, Executive shall resign from any board, organization or foundation wherein Executive sits or belongs as a representative of the 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;(f)<u>No Mitigation; No Offset</u>. In the event of any termination of Executive's employment under this **<u>Section 9</u>**, Executive shall be under no obligation to seek other employment and there shall be no offset against amounts due Executive under this Agreement on account of any compensation attributable to any subsequent employment that he may obtain (other than as described in **<u>Section 9(c)(iv)</u>** or **<u>Section 10(b)(iv)</u>** with respect to COBRA).

&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)The obligations of the Company that arise under this **<u>Section 9</u>** shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.**<u>Corporate Transaction</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)<u>Corporate Transaction Defined</u>. The term "**Corporate Transaction**" shall have the same meaning as defined in the Stock Incentive Plan, as in effect on the date 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;(b)<u>Consequence upon Executive's Termination Without Cause or Executive's Resignation With Good Reason</u>. Upon Executive's termination of employment without Cause or Executive's resignation of employment with Good Reason within twenty-four (24) months after a Corporate Transaction, the Company shall provide Executive the following separation benefits:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Payment of the Accrued Compensation, the Prior Year Bonus, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance and any rights or privileges otherwise required by 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)Payment to Executive of an amount equal to one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the sum of Executive's Base Salary plus Executive's target bonus as in effect for the year of termination, in equal monthly installments over a period of fifteen (15) months following the termination 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)Payment to Executive of the Prorated Bonus,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Executive timely elects continued health insurance coverage under COBRA, payment to Executive monthly of a portion of the premium necessary to continue such coverage for Executive and Executive's eligible dependents that is equal to the portion paid for by the Company at the date of termination, until the conclusion of the time when Executive is receiving continuation of Base Salary and bonus payments under **<u>Section 10(b)(ii)</u>** above or until Executive becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage under another employer's plan, whichever occurs first, <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Company has the right to terminate such payment of COBRA premiums on behalf of Executive and instead pay Executive a lump sum amount equal to the COBRA premium amount described above times the number of months remaining in the specified period if the Company determines in its discretion that continued payment of the COBRA premiums is or may be discriminatory under Section 105(h) of the Code, consistent with Section 409A, 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;(v)All unvested Awards held by Executive shall be accelerated and deemed to have vested as of the date of Executive's termination of employment.

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The separation benefits set forth above are conditioned upon Executive executing a Release within the time specified therein, which Release is not revoked within any time period allowed for revocation under applicable law. The salary and bonus continuation described in **<u>Section 10(b)(ii)</u>** above will be payable to Executive over time in accordance with the Company's payroll practices and procedures beginning on the sixtieth (60th) day following the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, <u>provided</u> that the Company, in its sole discretion but in accordance with Section 409A (defined below), may begin the payments earlier. The Prorated Bonus described in **<u>Section 10(b)(iii)</u>** above shall be paid at the date on which the bonus would have been paid had Executive continued in employment, and the COBRA payments described in **<u>Section 10(b)(iv)</u>** above shall be paid monthly beginning on the date on which the salary continuation commences.

&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)**Golden Parachute Modified Cutback Provision.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)<u>Modified Cutback</u>. In the event that any of the payments or benefits described in this Agreement, when added to all other amounts or benefits provided to or on behalf or for the benefit of Executive by the Company or its affiliates in connection with Executive's termination of employment ("**Covered Payments**"), would constitute parachute payments ("**Parachute Payments**") within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and would be subject to the excise tax imposed under Section 4999 of the Code (or any successor provision thereto) or any similar tax imposed by state or local law or any interest or penalties with respect to such taxes (collectively, the "**Excise Tax**"), then such Covered Payments shall be either (x) reduced to the minimum extent necessary to ensure that no portion of the Covered Payments is subject to the Excise Tax (that amount, the "**Reduced Amount**") or (y) payable in full if Executive's receipt on an after-tax basis of the full amount of payments and benefits (after taking into account the applicable federal, state, local and foreign income, employment and excise taxes (including the Excise Tax)) would result in Executive receiving an amount that is at least one dollar greater than the Reduced Amount. If the Covered Payments are to be reduced pursuant to clause (x) in the immediately preceding sentence, such reduction shall be done in a manner that maximizes Executive's economic position. In applying this principle, the reduction shall be made in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, and where two economically equivalent amounts are subject to reduction but payable at different times, such amounts shall be reduced on a pro rata basis but not below zero.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)<u>Determinations</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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A)An initial determination as to whether (1) any of the Parachute Payments received by Executive in connection with the occurrence of a change in the ownership or control of the Company or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company shall be subject to the Excise Tax, and (2) the amount of any reduction, if any, that may be required pursuant to **<u>Section 10(c)(i)</u>** above, shall be made by an accounting, consulting or specialty firm selected by the Company (the "**Accounting Firm**") prior to the consummation of such change in the ownership or effective control of the Company or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company. Executive shall be furnished with notice of all determinations made as to the Excise Tax payable with respect to Executive's Parachute Payments, together with the related calculations of the Accounting Firm, promptly after such determinations and calculations have been received by the Company.

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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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B)For purposes of this provision, (1) no portion of the Parachute Payments the receipt or enjoyment of which Executive shall have effectively waived in writing prior to the date of payment of the Parachute Payments shall be taken into account; (2) no portion of the Parachute Payments shall be taken into account which in the opinion of the Accounting Firm does not constitute a "parachute payment" within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code and the Accounting Firm shall be required to value any restrictive covenants (including, without limitation, any covenants not to compete with the Company or solicit employees or customers of the Company) in forming such opinion; (3) the Parachute Payments shall be reduced only to the extent necessary so that the Parachute Payments (other than those referred to in the immediately preceding clause (1) or (2)) in their entirety constitute reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code or are otherwise not subject to disallowance as deductions, in the opinion of the auditor or tax counsel referred to in such clause (2); and (4) the value of any non-cash benefit or any deferred payment or benefit included in the Parachute Payments shall be determined by the Company's independent auditors based on Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code and the regulations for applying those Code sections, or on substantial authority within the meaning of Section 6662 of the 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C)Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this **<u>Section 10(c)</u>** by seeking other employment or otherwise. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the amount of payment or the benefit provided for in this Agreement shall not be reduced by any compensation earned by Executive as the result of employment by another employer or by reason of Executive's receipt of or right to receive any retirement or other benefits after the date of termination of employment 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D)It is possible that after determinations and selections made pursuant to this **<u>Section 10(c)</u>** Executive will receive an amount that is either more or less than the limitation provided above (hereafter referred to as an "**Excess Payment**" or "**Underpayment**," respectively). If it is established, pursuant to a final determination of a court or an Internal Revenue Service proceeding that has been finally and conclusively resolved, that an Excess Payment has been made, then Executive shall refund the Excess Payment to the Company promptly on demand. In the event that it is determined (x) by an arbitration under **<u>Section 13(e)</u>** below, (y) by a court of competent jurisdiction, or (z) by an independent auditor upon request by Executive or the Company, that an Underpayment has occurred, the Company shall pay an amount equal to the Underpayment to Executive within ten (10) days of such determination together with an additional payment in an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying the Underpayment times the rate that is 120% of the applicable annual federal rate (as determined under Section 1274(d) of the Code) times a fraction whose numerator is the number of days elapsed from the date of the Underpayment through the date of such payment and whose denominator is 365.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)The Company and Executive will cooperate in good faith to review, consider and pursue reasonable and customary mitigation strategies to avoid the imposition of the Excise Tax on any amounts due to Executive hereunder or otherwise.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.**<u>Indemnification</u>**.

The Company shall defend and indemnify Executive with regard to Executive's capacities with the Company, its affiliates and its benefit plans to the fullest extent permitted under the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "**DGCL**"). The Company shall also maintain a policy for indemnifying its officers and directors, including but not limited to Executive, for all actions permitted under the DGCL taken in good faith pursuit of their duties for the Company, including, but not limited to, the obtaining of an appropriate level of directors' and officers' liability insurance coverage and including such provisions in the Company's bylaws or certificate of incorporation, as applicable and customary. Executive shall be designated as a named insured on such directors' and officers' liability insurance policy. Executive's rights to, and the Company's obligation to provide, indemnification shall survive termination of this Agreement. This **<u>Section 11</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.**<u>Compliance with Section 409A</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Intent of the Parties</u>. The intent of the Parties is that the payments, compensation and benefits under this Agreement will be exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively "**Section 409A**") and, in this connection, this Agreement shall be interpreted to be exempt or in compliance with Section 409A. Further, if any benefit or payment payable under this Agreement is deemed to not comply with Section 409A, the Company and Executive agree to renegotiate in good faith any such benefit or payment (including, without limitation, as to the timing of any severance payments payable hereunder) so that either (i) Section 409A will not apply or (ii) compliance with Section 409A will be achieved; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any resulting renegotiated terms shall provide to Executive the after-tax economic equivalent of what otherwise has been provided to Executive pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that any deferral of payments or other benefits shall be only for such time period as may be required to comply with Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Potential Delay of Payment(s) and Adjustments</u>. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties intend that payments of the separation benefits set forth in **<u>Section 9</u>** above satisfy, to the greatest extent possible, the exemptions from the application of Section 409A provided under Treasury Regulation Sections 1.409A-1(b)(4), 1.409A-1(b)(5), and 1.409A-1(b)(9). If any payment, compensation or other benefit provided to Executive in connection with Executive's separation from service is determined, in whole or in part, to constitute "nonqualified deferred compensation" within the meaning of Section 409A and Executive is a "specified employee" within the meaning of Section 409A, no part of such payments shall be paid before the day that is six (6) months plus one (1) day after the termination date or Executive's earlier death (the "**New Payment Date**"). The aggregate of any payments that otherwise would have been paid to Executive during the period between the termination date and the New Payment Date shall be paid to Executive in a lump sum on such New Payment Date. Thereafter, any payments that remain outstanding as of the day immediately following the New Payment Date shall be paid without delay over the time period originally scheduled, in accordance with the terms 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;(c)<u>Separation from Service</u>. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, any payments and benefits provided under **<u>Section 9</u>** above that constitute "deferred compensation" within the meaning of Section 409A will not commence in connection with Executive's termination of employment unless and until Executive has also incurred a "separation from service" (as such term is defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)),

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unless the Company reasonably determines that such amounts may be provided to Executive without causing Executive to incur additional tax under Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Installments; Year of Payment</u>. If any payment, compensation or other benefit required by this Agreement is to be paid in a series of installment payments, each individual payment in the series shall be considered a separate payment for purposes of Section 409A. In no event may Executive designate the year of payment of a benefit under this Agreement, except in accordance with Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 12</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.**<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)<u>Governing Law</u>. Subject to the next sentence, this Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, remediation, and enforcement (including, without limitation, provisions concerning limitations of actions) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New Jersey unless superseded by federal law, notwithstanding any choice-of-law doctrines of that jurisdiction or any other jurisdiction that ordinarily would or might cause the substantive law of another jurisdiction to 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;(b)<u>Company Policies</u>. All incentive compensation under this Agreement shall be subject to the terms of any clawback, recoupment or other policies approved by the Board and applicable to executive officers of the Company, including, but not limited to, the Compensation Recoupment Policy of CorMedix Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Personal Jurisdiction</u>. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY ONLY BE BROUGHT AND ENFORCED IN THE STATE OR FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, TO THE EXTENT SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION EXISTS THEREFOR. THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS IN RESPECT OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING. THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY WAIVE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY OBJECTION THAT THEY MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN SUCH COURTS, AS WELL AS ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN ANY INCONVENIENT FORUM.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Service of Process</u>. THE PARTIES FURTHER IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OUT OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS IN THE MANNER AND TO THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN **<u>SECTION 13(i)</u>** 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;(e)<u>Waiver of Jury Trial; Arbitration</u>. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO FURTHER WARRANTS AND REPRESENTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL, AND THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL

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COUNSEL. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE, MEANING THAT IT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING, AND THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT. ALL DISPUTES ARISING UNDER OR CONCERNING THIS AGREEMENT OR EXECUTIVE'S EMPLOYMENT WILL BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION BEFORE A SINGLE ARBITRATOR. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY JAMS, UNDER ITS THEN APPLICABLE RULES FOR EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES. IF JAMS CANNOT SERVE AS THE ARBITRATION ADMINISTRATOR, THEN THE ARBITRATION WILL BE THROUGH THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION, UNDER ITS THEN APPLICABLE RULES FOR EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES. THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE OF ANY SUCH ARBITRATION WILL BE NEW YORK, NEW YORK. THE NON-PREVAILING PARTY WILL PAY THE REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS OF THE PREVAILING PARTY. THE ARBITRATOR SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE EQUITABLE AND LEGAL RELIEF, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND MONETARY DAMAGES. ALL ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE CONFIDENTIAL.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)<u>Assignment</u>. This Agreement, and Executive's rights and obligations hereunder, may not be assigned by Executive. The Company may assign its rights, together with its obligations, hereunder only in connection with any sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of its business or assets and to an assignee who assumes such obligations by law or in writing. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto, and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.

&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)<u>Amendment</u>. This Agreement cannot be amended orally, or by any course of conduct or dealing, but only by a written agreement duly executed by the Parties.

&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)<u>Waiver</u>. The failure of either Party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of future compliance therewith, and such terms, conditions and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement on the part of either Party shall be effective for any purpose whatsoever unless such waiver is in writing and signed by such Party. Unless the written waiver instrument expressly provides otherwise, no waiver by a Party of any right or remedy or breach by the other Party in any particular instance shall be construed to apply to any right, remedy or breach arising out of or related to a subsequent instance.

&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)<u>Notices</u>. All notices, demands or other communications desired or required to be given by a Party to the other Party shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon (i) personal delivery to the Party to be notified, (ii) upon confirmation of receipt of fax or other electronic transmission, (iii) one business day after deposit with a reputable overnight courier, prepaid for priority overnight delivery, or (iv) five days after deposit with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, in each case to the Party to be notified at the Company's principal executive offices in the case of the Company and at the latest address of Executive on the books of the Company in the case of Executive; or to such other addresses and to the attention of such other individuals as either Party shall have designated to the other by notice given in the foregoing 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;(j)<u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior

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agreements, arrangements and understandings (including the Prior Agreement and any prior course of dealings), written or oral between the Parties, relating to the subject matter hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)<u>Affiliate and Control Defined</u>. As used in this Agreement, the term "affiliate" of a specified Person shall mean and include any Person controlling, controlled by or under common control with the specified Person. A Person shall be deemed to "control" another Person if such first Person possesses directly or indirectly the power to direct, or cause the direction of, the management and policies of the second Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract 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;(l)<u>Captions, Headings and Cross-References</u>. The section headings contained herein are for reference purposes and convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Except as expressly set forth otherwise, all cross-references to sections refer to sections 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;(m)<u>Severability</u>. In addition to, and not in conflict with, the provisions of **<u>Sections 6(b)</u>** and **<u>6(f)</u>** above, the Parties agree that each and every provision of this Agreement shall be deemed valid, legal and enforceable in all jurisdictions to the fullest extent possible. Any provision of this Agreement that is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to that jurisdiction, be adjusted and reformed rather than voided, if possible, in order to achieve the intent of the Parties. Any provision of this Agreement that is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction which cannot be adjusted and reformed shall for the purposes of that jurisdiction, be voided. Any adjustment, reformation or voidance of any provisions of this Agreement shall only be effective in the jurisdiction requiring such adjustment or voidance, without affecting in any way the remaining provisions of this Agreement in such jurisdiction or adjusting, reforming, voiding or rendering that provision or any other provision of this Agreement invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any other jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n)<u>Controlling Document</u>. If any provision of any agreement, plan, program, policy, arrangement or other written document between or relating to the Company and Executive conflicts with any provision of this Agreement, the provision of this Agreement shall control and prevail, unless Executive agrees otherwise in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)<u>Counterpart Execution</u>. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts each of which shall be an original document and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement may be executed and delivered by means of electronic signatures and that use and acceptance of electronic signatures to bind the Parties represents the voluntary agreement and intention of the Parties to conduct this transaction by electronic means. The Parties agree that execution and delivery by electronic means will have the same legal effect as if signatures had been manually written on this Agreement. This Agreement will be deemed lawfully executed by the Parties by such action for purposes of any statute or rule of law that requires this Agreement to be executed by the Parties to make the mutual promises, agreements and obligations of the Parties set forth herein legally enforceable. Facsimile and .pdf exchanges of signatures will have the same legal force and effect as the exchange of original signatures. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO RAISE ANY DEFENSE OR WAIVER BASED UPON EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT BY MEANS OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN ANY PROCEEDING ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT. The Parties agree that the legal effect, validity and enforceability of this Agreement will not be impaired solely because of its execution in electronic form or that an electronic record was used in its formation. The Parties acknowledge that they are capable of retaining electronic records of this transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 13</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the Parties hereto have executed this Employment Agreement as of the Effective Date.

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| **CORMEDIX INC.**<br>By: <u>/s/ Joseph Todisco</u>  | **EXECUTIVE**<br>By: <u>/s/ Susan Blum&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> |
| Name: Joseph Todisco | Name: Susan Blum |
| Title: Chief Executive Officer | Date: May 12, 2026  |
| Date: May 12, 2026 | Date: May 12, 2026 |

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**<u>EXHIBIT A</u>**

**RELEASE OF CLAIMS**

As used in this Release of Claims (this "***Release***"), the term "claims" will include all claims, covenants, warranties, promises, undertakings, actions, suits, causes of action, obligations, debts, accounts, attorneys' fees, judgments, losses, and liabilities, of whatsoever kind or nature, in law, equity or otherwise.

For and in consideration of the severance benefits provided under Section 9 or Section 10 of my Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement, dated [Date], with CorMedix Inc., other than any Accrued Compensation (as defined therein) (such benefits, the "***Severance Benefits***," such corporation, the "***Company***" and, together with its current and future parents and subsidiaries, the "***Company Group***" and, such agreement, my "***Employment Agreement***"), and other good and valuable consideration, I, Susan Blum, for and on behalf of myself and my heirs, administrators, executors and assigns, effective as of the date on which this release becomes effective pursuant to its terms, do fully and forever release, remise and discharge each member of the Company Group (including any co-employer of any member of the Company Group) and each of their successors and assigns, together with their respective current and former officers, directors, partners, members, shareholders (including any management company of a member or shareholder), employees and agents (collectively, and with the Company, the "***Company Parties***") from any and all claims whatsoever up to the date I execute this Release which I had, may have had, or now have against the Company Parties, whether known or unknown, for or by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, including any claim arising out of or attributable to my employment or the termination of my employment with the Company or any member of the Company Group, whether for tort, breach of express or implied contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress, wrongful termination, unjust dismissal, violation of public policy, defamation, libel or slander, or under any federal, state, or local law dealing with discrimination, harassment or retaliation, and any other purported restriction on an employer's right to terminate the employment of employees. The release of claims in this Release includes, but is not limited to, all claims arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended ("***ADEA***"), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (excluding claims for accrued, vested benefits under any retirement or other employee benefit plan of the Company Parties (other than any severance or similar plan or policy)), each as may be amended from time to time, and all other federal, state, and local laws, the common law or constitution of any jurisdiction. I intend the release contained herein to be a general release of any and all claims to the fullest extent permissible by law and for the provisions regarding the release of claims against the Company Parties to be construed as broadly as possible, and hereby incorporate in this release similar federal, state or other laws, including any and all claims arising under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) (with respect to existing but not prospective claims), the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (NJCEPA), the New Jersey Wage Payment Law, the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law, retaliation claims

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under the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Law (NJWCL), all including any amendments and their respective implementing regulations, and any other state or local law (statutory, regulatory, or otherwise) that may be legally waived and released, all of which I also hereby expressly waive.

I understand and agree that claims or facts in addition to or different from those which are now known or believed by me to exist may hereafter be discovered, but it is my intention to fully and forever release, remise and discharge all claims arising prior to the date hereof which I had, may have had, or now have against the Company Parties, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, asserted or unasserted, contingent or noncontingent, without regard to the subsequent discovery or existence of such additional or different facts. Without limiting the foregoing, by signing this Release, I expressly waive and release any provision of law that purports to limit the scope of a general release.

I acknowledge and agree that as of the date I execute this Release, I have no knowledge of any facts or circumstances that give rise or could give rise to any claims under any of the laws listed in the preceding paragraphs.

Notwithstanding any provision of this Release to the contrary, by executing this Release, I am not releasing any claims relating to: (i) my rights under Section 9 and Section 10 of my Employment Agreement, (ii) my right to accrued, vested benefits due to terminated employees under any employee benefit plan of the Company or any other member of the Company Group in which I participated (excluding any severance or similar plan or policy), in accordance with the terms thereof (including my right to elect COBRA continuation coverage), including any claims pursuant to any award of equity in any member of the Company Group, or due to my status as an equityholder in any member of the Company Group, including pursuant to the governing documents thereof; (iii) any claims that cannot be waived by law or that arise after the date I execute this Release; or (iv) my right to indemnification, advancement and reimbursement of legal fees and expenses, and directors' and officers' liability insurance, as provided by, and in accordance with the terms of, such program or policy, applicable law, the Company's by-laws or otherwise.

Notwithstanding any provision of this Release to the contrary, nothing herein or in any Company policy or agreement prevents me, without notifying the Company or receiving prior authorization from the Company, from (i) speaking with law enforcement, my attorney, the attorney general, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, any state or local division of human rights or fair employment agency; (ii) filing a charge or complaint with, participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by, or reporting possible violations of law or regulation to any government agency; (iii) initiating communications directly with, responding to any inquiries from, providing testimony before, providing confidential information to, reporting possible violations of law or regulation to, or from filing a claim or assisting with an investigation directly with a self-regulatory authority or a government agency or entity, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of state or federal law or regulation; (iv) truthfully testifying in a legal proceeding or responding to or complying with a subpoena, court order, or

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other legal process; or **(v) filing or disclosing any facts necessary to receive unemployment insurance, Medicaid, or other public benefits to which I may be entitled; *<u>provided</u>*, *however*, in each case, I agree to forgo any monetary benefit from the filing of a charge or complaint with a government agency except pursuant to a whistleblower program or where my right to receive such a monetary benefit is otherwise not waivable by law. The protections contained in this paragraph apply to prior, current and future conduct.**

I acknowledge and agree that as of the date I execute this Release, I have reported all accidents, injuries or illnesses relating to or arising from my employment with the Company or the Company Group and that I have not suffered any on-the-job injury or illness for which I have not yet filed a claim.

By signing below, I represent and warrant to the Company that (i) prior to the date I execute this Release, I have provided the Company with written disclosure of any unethical or illegal behavior and any material violations of the Company's code of ethics or other material policy, in each case, that I observed, suspected or became aware of during the course of my employment or, if no such written disclosure was provided, that I have not observed, suspected or become aware of any such behavior or violations and (ii) I have complied with all laws and Company policies in respect of my employment with the Company.

I expressly acknowledge and agree that I:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Am able to read the language, and understand the meaning and effect, of this Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have no physical or mental impairment of any kind that has interfered with my ability to read and understand the meaning of this Release or its terms, and that I am not acting under the influence of any medication, drug, or chemical of any type in entering into this Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Am specifically agreeing to the terms of the release contained in this Release because the Company has agreed to pay me the Severance Benefits in consideration for my agreement to accept it in full settlement of all possible claims I might have or ever had against the Company Parties, and because of my execution of this Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acknowledge that, but for my execution of this Release, I would not be entitled to the Severance Benefits;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Had or could have had [twenty-one (21)][forty-five (45)]<sup>1</sup> calendar days from the date of my termination of employment (the "***Release Expiration Date***") to review and consider this Release, and that if I execute this Release prior to the Release Expiration Date, I have voluntarily and knowingly waived the remainder of the review period;

<sup>1</sup> To be 21 days unless the applicable termination is "in connection with an exit incentive or other employment termination program" (as such phrase is defined in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967), in which case it will be 45 days.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Understand that, by entering into this Release, I do not waive rights or claims under ADEA that may arise after the date I execute this Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have not relied upon any representation or statement not set forth in this Release or my Employment Agreement made by the Company Group or any of its representatives;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Am hereby advised to consult with my attorney regarding the terms and effect of this Release; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have signed this Release knowingly and voluntarily.

Except as otherwise provided in this Release and to the maximum extent permitted by law, I represent and warrant that I have not previously filed, and I agree that I will not file, a complaint, charge or lawsuit against any of the Company Parties regarding any of the claims released herein. If, notwithstanding this representation and warranty, I have filed or file such a complaint, charge or lawsuit, I agree that I shall cause such complaint, charge or lawsuit to be dismissed with prejudice and shall pay any and all costs required in obtaining dismissal of such complaint, charge or lawsuit, including without limitation the attorneys' fees of any of the Company Parties against whom I have filed such a complaint, charge or lawsuit.

I hereby agree to waive any and all claims to re-employment with the Company or any of its direct or indirect parent(s) or subsidiaries and affirmatively agree not to seek further employment with the Company or any of its direct or indirect parent(s) or subsidiaries. I acknowledge that if I re-apply for or seek employment with the Company or any of its direct or indirect parent(s) or subsidiaries, the refusal to hire me based on this provision will provide a complete defense to any claims arising from my attempt to apply for employment.

Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this Release will not become effective or enforceable for a period of seven (7) calendar days following the date of my execution of this Release (the "***Revocation Period***"), during which time I may revoke my acceptance of this Release by notifying the Company, in writing, delivered to Beth Zelnick Kaufman (the "***Company Representative***"), Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary, by email (bzkaufman@cormedix.com), or by other electronic copies (complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000 (*e*.*g*., DocuSign)). To be effective, such revocation must be received by the Company Representative no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the seventh (7th) calendar day following the execution of this Release. Provided that the Release is executed prior to the Release Expiration Date and I do not revoke it during the Revocation Period, the date on which this Release is executed and delivered to the Company Representative shall be its effective date. In the event that I fail to execute and deliver this Release prior to the Release Expiration Date or, if I revoke this Release during the Revocation Period, this Release will be null and void and of no effect, and neither I nor the Company nor any of the Company Parties will have any obligations to pay me the Severance Benefits.

The provisions of this Release shall be binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators, legal personal representatives and assigns. If any provision of this Release shall be held by any

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court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, void or unenforceable, such provision shall be of no force and effect. The illegality or unenforceability of such provision, however, shall have no effect upon and shall not impair the enforceability of any other provision of this Release. I acknowledge and agree that each of the Company Parties shall be a third-party beneficiary to the releases set forth in this Release, with full rights to enforce this Release and the matters documented herein.

EXCEPT WHERE PREEMPTED BY FEDERAL LAW, THE VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS RELEASE IS GOVERNED BY AND IS TO BE CONSTRUED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN THAT STATE, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS RULES. ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS RELEASE OR CLAIM OF BREACH HEREOF SHALL BE BROUGHT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE TO THE EXTENT FEDERAL JURISDICTION EXISTS, AND IN ANY COURT SITTING IN SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, BUT ONLY IN THE EVENT FEDERAL JURISDICTION DOES NOT EXIST, AND ANY APPLICABLE APPELLATE COURTS. BY EXECUTION OF THIS RELEASE, I CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS, AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO CHALLENGE JURISDICTION OR VENUE IN SUCH COURT WITH REGARD TO ANY SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS RELEASE. FURTHER, I HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS RELEASE.

Capitalized terms used, but not defined herein, shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in my Employment Agreement.

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I, Susan Blum, have executed this Release of Claims on the date set forth below:

Susan Blum

Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[To Be Executed Following Termination of Employment]

## Exhibit 10.2

**Exhibit 10.2** 

**CORMEDIX INC.**

**AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT**

This AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this "**Agreement**") is made as of May 12, 2026 (the "**Effective Date**"), by and between CorMedix Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "**Company**"), and Elizabeth Hurlburt ("**Executive**"). Each of the Company and Executive is referred to herein as a "**Party**" and together they are referred to as the "**Parties**".

**WITNESSETH**

**WHEREAS**, Executive is currently employed by the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company;

**WHEREAS**, Executive is a party to an employment agreement with the Company, dated August 29, 2025 (the "***Prior Agreement***"); and

**WHEREAS**, the Company desires to continue to employ the Executive and to enter into this Agreement embodying the terms of such employment, and the Executive desires to enter into this Agreement and to accept such employment, subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

**NOW**, **THEREFORE**, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.**<u>Employment</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)<u>Services</u>. Executive will serve as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Executive will report directly to, and be subject to the supervision of, the Company's Chief Executive Officer (the "**CEO**"). Executive will perform such services for the Company and have such powers, responsibilities and authority as are customarily associated with the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and shall perform customary and appropriate duties as may otherwise be reasonably and lawfully assigned to Executive from time to time by the CEO. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company may cause Executive's employer to be an affiliate of the Company, in which case, the Company may cause all or any portion of the compensation and benefits provided hereunder to be provided by such affiliate, <u>provided</u>, however that the Company shall be secondarily liable for all of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent not satisfied by such affiliate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Acceptance</u>. Executive hereby accepts such employment subject to the terms of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.**<u>Term</u>**.

Executive's employment with the Company will continue until terminated pursuant to **<u>Section 8</u>** below (the "**Term**"). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the provisions of this Agreement specified in **<u>Sections 5</u>**, **<u>6</u>**, **<u>7</u>**, **<u>8</u>**, **<u>9</u>**, **<u>10</u>**, **<u>11</u>**, **<u>12</u>**, and **<u>13</u>** below shall survive the expiration or termination hereof.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.**<u>Duties; Principal Offices</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)<u>Duties</u>. Except as otherwise set forth in this **<u>Section 3(a)</u>**, Executive (i) shall devote substantially all of Executive's business time, attention and energies to the business and affairs of the Company, shall use Executive's best efforts to advance the interests of the Company, and shall perform Executive's duties diligently and to the best of Executive's ability, in compliance with the Company's policies and procedures and the laws and regulations that apply to the Company's business; and (ii) shall not be engaged in any other business activity, whether or not such business activity is pursued for gain, profit or other pecuniary advantage, that interferes with the performance by Executive of Executive's duties hereunder or Executive's availability to perform such duties or that Executive knows, or should reasonably know, will adversely affect, or negatively reflect upon, the Company. With the advance written consent of the Company's Board of Directors (the "**Board**"), Executive may serve as a director of, or on the advisory committee of, other pharmaceutical, life science or other companies or organizations; <u>provided</u>, that Executive promptly resigns from any such position to the extent Executive or the Board reasonably determines that any products being actively developed, marketed or produced by such company or organization (or any of their respective affiliates) competes with any product being actively developed, marketed or produced by the Company or any of its affiliates or otherwise creates a conflict of interest for Executive. Approval for any such business activity shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Board, so long as the activity is not competitive with the Business of the Company (as defined below) and does not interfere with the performance of Executive's duties hereunder. Provided that the following activities do not interfere with Executive's duties and responsibilities as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer or Executive's availability to perform such duties, and will not adversely affect, or negatively reflect upon, the Company, Executive may engage in charitable and community affairs, trade activities and trade organizations, teach and/or lecture, so long as such activities are consistent with Executive's duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, and may manage Executive's personal investments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Principal Offices</u>. Executive's principal offices shall be at the Company's headquarters and executive offices in Parsippany, New Jersey, or wherever the headquarters and executive offices of the Company shall hereafter be located, and the Executive's primary residence.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.**<u>Compensation</u>**.

As full compensation for Executive's performance of services as an employee of the Company, the Company shall pay Executive as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Base Salary</u>. The Company shall pay Executive an annual base salary of five hundred and twenty-eight thousand dollars ($528,000) (as it may be adjusted from time to time as provided hereunder, the "**Base Salary**"), less applicable withholdings and deductions. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Company's normal payroll practices. The Board, or its compensation committee (the "**Compensation Committee**"), shall review the Base Salary from time to time, to determine whether an increase in the amount thereof is warranted in its sole discretion. The Base Salary will not be decreased unless (i) all officers and/or members of the Company's executive management team experience an equal or greater percentage reduction in annual base salary and/or total compensation; and (ii) Executive's Base Salary reduction is no greater than ten percent (10%).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Annual Bonus</u>. Subject to the following provisions of this **<u>Section 4(b)</u>**, commencing with the Company's 2026 fiscal year, Executive shall be eligible for an annual bonus, less applicable withholdings and deductions, based upon a target amount of forty-five

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percent (45%) of the Base Salary actually paid in respect of such fiscal year, as determined by the Board (or the Compensation Committee), in good faith based upon the achievement, during the year in question, of (i) objectives for the Company as a whole established by the Board (or the Compensation Committee), and (ii) objectives for Executive established by the Board (or the Compensation Committee) at the beginning of the fiscal year. The Board (or the Compensation Committee) will endeavor to determine and agree on Executive's individual objectives for a given year within the first sixty (60) days of each fiscal year; <u>provided</u>, that, such objectives may be adjusted by the Board (or the Compensation Committee) on account of any acquisitions, dispositions, or other extraordinary events that were not contemplated by the Board (or the Compensation Committee) at the time such objectives were determined to avoid an unintended enlargement or diminution to Executive's annual bonus opportunity for such fiscal year. Executive must be employed by the Company through December 31 of a given year in order to earn the annual bonus for such year. The annual bonus for a given year will be paid no later than the March 15<sup>th</sup> of the fiscal year after the end of the fiscal year to which the annual bonus relates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Equity Grants</u>. Executive shall be eligible to receive grants pursuant to the Company's 2019 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the "**Stock Incentive Plan**") or any successor thereto (the "**Awards**") as may be determined in the sole discretion of the Board (or the Compensation Committee). For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein shall entitle Executive to any specific award or any specific terms or conditions in any 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;(d)<u>Withholding</u>. The Company will withhold from any amounts payable under this Agreement such federal, state, and local taxes as the Company determines are required to be withheld pursuant to applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Expenses</u>. The Company shall promptly reimburse Executive for all normal, usual and necessary expenses incurred by Executive in furtherance of the business and affairs of the Company, including without limitation reasonable travel, lodging, meals, and entertainment (except as provided below), upon timely receipt by the Company of appropriate vouchers or other proof of Executive's expenditures and otherwise in accordance with any expense reimbursement policy as may from time to time be adopted by the Company. Such reimbursements will be made in a prompt and timely manner and in accordance with the policies of the Company, but in no event later than December 31 of the year following the year in which Executive incurs such expense if subject to the compliance rules under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "**Code**"). The amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during one year will not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other year, and is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)<u>Other Benefits</u>. Executive shall be entitled to all rights and benefits for which Executive shall be eligible under any benefit or other plans (including, without limitation, dental, medical, medical reimbursement and hospital plans, pension plans, employee stock purchase plans, profit sharing plans, bonus plans, prescription drug reimbursement plans, short and long term disability plans, life insurance and other so-called "fringe" benefits) as the Company (or applicable affiliate) shall make available to its senior executives from time to time. All such benefits are subject to the provisions of their respective plan documents in accordance with their terms and are subject to amendment or termination by the Company or the applicable affiliate without Executive's consent.

&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)<u>Paid Time Off</u>. In addition to holidays observed by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to paid time off (including paid vacation and personal and sick leave) ("**PTO**") in accordance with the Company's PTO policy as may be in effect from time to time; *provided*, that, Executive shall be entitled to no less than four (4) weeks' vacation per annum. For the avoidance of doubt, any PTO shall be taken in accordance with the Company's

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established policies and procedures as in effect from time to time; *provided*, that no more than two (2) weeks may be taken consecutively without the explicit approval of the CEO.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.**<u>Confidential Information and Inventions</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)<u>Confidential Information; Non-Disclosure and Non-Use</u>. Executive recognizes and acknowledges that in the course of Executive's duties Executive will receive confidential or proprietary information of the Company, its affiliates or third parties with whom the Company or any such affiliates has an obligation of confidentiality. Accordingly, during and after the Term, Executive agrees to keep confidential and not disclose or make accessible to any other person or use for any other purpose other than in connection with the fulfillment of Executive's duties under this Agreement, any Confidential and Proprietary Information (defined below) owned by, or received by or on behalf of, the Company or any of its affiliates. The term "**Confidential and Proprietary Information**" shall include, but shall not be limited to, confidential or proprietary scientific or technical information, data, formulas and related concepts, business plans (both current and under development), client lists, promotion and marketing programs, trade secrets, or any other confidential or proprietary business information relating to development programs, costs, revenues, marketing, investments, sales activities, promotions, credit and financial data, manufacturing processes, financing methods, and any and all information relating to the operation of the Company's business which the Company may from time to time designate as confidential or proprietary or that Executive reasonably knows should be, or has been, treated by the Company as confidential or proprietary. Executive expressly acknowledges that the Confidential and Proprietary Information constitutes a protectable business interest of the Company. Confidential and Proprietary Information encompasses all formats in which information is preserved, whether electronic, print, or any other form, including all originals, copies, notes, or other reproductions or replicas thereof. Executive agrees: (i) not to use any such Confidential and Proprietary Information for himself or others; and (ii) not to take any Company material or reproductions (including but not limited to writings, correspondence, notes, drafts, records, invoices, technical and business policies, computer programs or disks) thereof from the Company's offices at any time during Executive's employment by the Company, except in connection with the execution of Executive's duties to the 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;(b)<u>Return of Property</u>. Upon request during employment and immediately at the termination of Executive's employment, Executive will return to the Company all Confidential and Proprietary Information in any form (including all copies and reproductions thereof) and all other property whatsoever of the Company in Executive's possession or under Executive's control. If requested by the Company, Executive will certify in writing that all such materials have been returned to the Company. Executive also expressly agrees that immediately upon the termination of Executive's employment with the Company for any reason, Executive will cease using any secure website, computer systems, e-mail system, phone system or voicemail service provided by the Company for the use of its employees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may retain (i) Executive's address book to the extent it only contains contact information and (ii) Executive's cell phone number.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Exceptions</u>. Confidential and Proprietary Information does not include any information that: (i) at the time of disclosure is generally known to, or readily ascertainable by, the public; (ii) becomes known to the public through no fault of Executive or other violation of this Agreement; (iii) is disclosed to Executive by a third party under no obligation to Executive's knowledge to maintain the confidentiality of the information; and/or (iv) is disclosed to Executive's spouse, attorney and/or Executive's personal tax and financial advisors as reasonably necessary or appropriate to advance Executive's tax, financial and other personal planning (each an "**Exempt Person**"), <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any disclosure or use of any Confidential and Proprietary Information by an Exempt Person shall be deemed to be a breach of

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this **<u>Section 5</u>** by Executive. Confidential and Proprietary Information also does not include any information (i) the disclosure or use of which is required or appropriate in connection with Executive's work as an employee of the Company, consistent with Company policies, and/or (ii) that is required to be disclosed to a court of law, to any governmental agency having supervisory authority over the Business of the Company or to any administrative or legislative body (including a committee thereof) with apparent jurisdiction to order Executive to divulge, disclose or make accessible such information, <u>provided</u> that, subject to applicable law, Executive (x) notifies the Company of the existence and terms of such obligation, (y) gives the Company prompt notice to seek a protective or similar order to prevent or limit such disclosure, and (z) only discloses that information actually required to be disclosed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement is meant to prohibit Executive from (A) filing a charge or complaint with, participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by, or reporting possible violations of law or regulation to any federal, state or local government agency, (B) initiating communications directly with, responding to any inquiries from, providing testimony before, providing confidential information to, reporting possible violations of law or regulation to, or from filing a claim or assisting with an investigation directly with a self-regulatory authority or a government agency or entity, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of state or federal law or regulation, (C) truthfully testifying in a legal proceeding or responding to or complying with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, (D) speaking with law enforcement, Executive's attorney, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, any state or local division of human rights, or fair employment agency or (E) exercising any rights Executive may have under applicable labor laws to engage in concerted activity with other employees. Executive shall not be required to obtain the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and is not required to notify the Company that Executive has made such reports or disclosures. The protections contained in this paragraph apply to prior, current and future conduct.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Notice of Immunity From Liability for Confidential Disclosure of a Trade Secret to the Government or in a Court Filing</u>. Pursuant to the U.S. Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b) (the "***DTSA***"), Executive shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to Executive's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (a) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (b) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Executive acknowledges that Executive has hereby received adequate notice of this immunity, such that the Company is entitled to all remedies available for violations of the DTSA, including exemplary damages and attorney fees. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to conflict with the DTSA or create liability for disclosures of trade secrets that are expressly allowed by the DTSA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Inventions</u>. Executive agrees that all inventions, discoveries, improvements and patentable or copyrightable works ("**Inventions**") initiated, conceived or made by Executive within the scope of the Company's business and in the course of Executive's employment with the Company, either alone or in conjunction with others, during the Term shall be the sole property of the Company to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and, to the extent permitted by law, shall be "works made for hire" as that term is defined in the United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.A., Section 101). The Company shall be the sole owner of all patents, copyrights, trade secret rights, and other intellectual property or other rights in connection therewith; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that this **<u>Section 5(e)</u>** shall not apply to Inventions

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which are not related to the Business of the Company and which are made and conceived by Executive not during normal working hours, not on the Company's premises and not using the Company's tools, devices, equipment or Confidential and Proprietary Information. Subject to the foregoing, Executive hereby assigns to the Company all right, title and interest Executive may have or acquire in all Inventions; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Board may in its sole discretion agree to waive the Company's rights pursuant to this **<u>Section 5(e)</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;(f)<u>Further Actions and Assistance</u>. Executive agrees to cooperate reasonably with the Company and at the Company's expense, both during and after Executive's employment with the Company, with respect to the procurement, maintenance and enforcement of copyrights, patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights (both in the United States and foreign countries) relating to the Inventions. Executive shall sign all papers, including, without limitation, copyright applications, patent applications, declarations, oaths, formal assignments, assignments of priority rights and powers of attorney, that the Company reasonably may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Inventions. Executive further agrees that if the Company is unable, after reasonable effort, to secure Executive's signature on any such papers, any officer of the Company shall be entitled to execute such papers as Executive's agent and attorney-in-fact and Executive hereby irrevocably designates and appoints each officer of the Company as Executive's agent and attorney-in-fact to execute any such papers on Executive's behalf and to take any and all actions as the Company reasonably may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Inventions, under the conditions described in this **<u>Section 5(f)</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;(g)<u>Prior Inventions</u>. Executive will not assert any rights to any invention, discovery, idea or improvement relating to the Business of the Company or to Executive's duties hereunder as having been made or acquired by Executive prior to Executive's work for the 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;(h)<u>Disclosure</u>. Executive agrees that Executive will promptly disclose to the Company all Inventions initiated, made, conceived or reduced to practice by him, either alone or jointly with others, 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;(i)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 5</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.**<u>Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Non-Disparagement</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)Executive understands and recognizes that Executive's services to the Company are special and unique and that in the course of performing such services Executive will have access to and knowledge of Confidential and Proprietary Information. Executive agrees that, during the Term and the twelve (12) month period immediately following Executive's separation from employment (the "**Termination Restriction Period**"), whether such separation is voluntary or involuntary, Executive shall not in any manner, directly or indirectly, on behalf of himself or any person, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation or other business entity ("**Person**"), enter into or engage in any Competitive Activities, either as an individual for Executive's own account, or as a partner, joint venturer, owner, executive, employee, independent contractor, principal, agent, consultant, salesperson, officer, director or shareholder of such Person, anywhere in the world, <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that nothing shall prohibit Executive from performing executive duties for any Person that does not engage in Competitive Activities. For purposes of this Agreement, "**Competitive Activities**" shall mean any business activities (i) involving the research, development, commercialization, licensing, marketing and/or distribution of any product or products that are competitive with any product or products being actively developed, marketed or produced by the Company or any of its affiliates during Executive's employment or, following Executive's last day of employment, as of such date (the

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"**Business of the Company**"), or (ii) that requires or could result in Executive's intentional or unintentional use of the Confidential and Proprietary Information. Executive acknowledges that, due to the unique and competitive nature of the Company's business, the Company has a strong legitimate business interest in protecting the continuity of its business interests and its Confidential and Proprietary Information and the restriction herein agreed to by Executive narrowly and fairly serves such an important and critical business interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this **<u>Section 6(a)</u>** shall be deemed to prohibit Executive from acquiring or holding, solely for investment, publicly traded securities of any corporation, some or all of the activities of which are engaged in the Business of the Company, so long as such securities do not, in the aggregate, constitute more than four percent (4%) of any class or series of outstanding securities of such corporation; or being a passive investor holding less than four percent (4%) of a private equity, venture capital or other commingled fund; and further notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this **<u>Section 6(a)</u>** shall preclude Executive from becoming an employee of, or from otherwise providing services to, a separate division or operating unit of a multi-divisional business or enterprise (a "**Division**") if: (i) the Division by which Executive is employed, or to which Executive provides services, is not engaged in the Business of the Company, (ii) Executive does not provide services, directly or indirectly, to any other division or operating unit of such multi-divisional business or enterprise engaged in or proposing to engage in the Business of the Company (individually, a "**Competitive Division**" and collectively, the "**Competitive Divisions**"), (iii) the Competitive Divisions, in the aggregate, accounted for less than one-third of the multi-divisional business or enterprise's consolidated revenues for the fiscal year, and each subsequent quarterly period, prior to Executive's commencement of employment with or provision of services to the Division, or the Board determines that the Competitive Divisions are not material to the value of such multi-divisional business or enterprise, and (iv) Executive does not provide any services to, or advice to or in respect of, any Competitive Divisions and certifies the same in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Reasonableness of Restriction</u>. Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that the covenant against competition provided for pursuant to **<u>Section 6(a)</u>** above is reasonable with respect to its duration, geographic area and scope. In addition, Executive acknowledges that the Company engages in the Business of the Company throughout the world, and Executive has been involved in the Business of the Company in that geographic area. If, at the time of enforcement of this **<u>Section 6</u>**, a court holds that the restrictions stated herein are unreasonable under the circumstances then existing, the Parties hereto agree that the maximum duration, scope or geographic area legally permissible under such circumstances will be substituted for the duration, scope or area stated 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;(c)<u>Non-Solicitation</u>. During the Term and the Termination Restriction Period, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, on Executive's own behalf or on behalf of any person or entity, without the prior written consent of the 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;(i)(A) solicit or induce any employee, consultant or independent contractor of the Company or any of its affiliates to leave the employ of (or end a contracting relationship with) the Company or any affiliate; or hire any employee, consultant or independent contractor of the Company; (B) hire any former employee who has left the employment of the Company or any affiliate of the Company within six (6) months of the termination of such employee's employment with the Company or any such affiliate; <u>provided</u> that the foregoing provisions of **<u>subsections (i)(A)</u>** <u>or</u> **<u>(B)</u>** shall not apply to the person who serves as Executive's administrative assistant at the Company at the time of Executive's termination of employment with the Company; (C) hire any former consultant or independent contractor who has ended his or her consultancy or contracting relationship with the Company or any affiliate of the Company within six (6) months of the end of such consultancy or contracting relationship for any

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competitive purpose; or (D) hire any former employee of the Company in knowing violation of such employee's non-competition agreement with the Company or any such affiliate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)(A) solicit, divert or take away, or attempt to divert or take away, the business or patronage of any agent, client or customer of the Company or any of its affiliates which was served by the Company or any of its affiliates during the twelve (12)-month period prior to the termination of Executive's employment with the Company or any of its affiliates; or (B) induce, encourage, or attempt to induce or encourage any client or customer of the Company or any of its affiliates which was served by the Company or any of its affiliates during the twelve (12)-month period prior to the termination of Executive's employment with the Company to reduce, limit, or cancel its business with the Company or any of its affiliates.

For clarity, the foregoing shall not be violated by general advertising, by serving as a reference upon request or by actions taken in the good faith performance of Executive's duties to the Company or any of its affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Non-Disparagement</u>. Executive agrees that Executive shall not directly or indirectly disparage, whether or not truthfully, the name or reputation of the Company or any of its affiliates, including but not limited to, any officer, director, employee or shareholder (provided Executive has had material dealings with such shareholder) of the Company or any of its affiliates; <u>provided</u> that, nothing in this Section shall be construed to interfere with Executive's right to engage in protected concerted activity under the National Labor Relations Act. Notwithstanding this **<u>Section 6(d)</u>**, nothing contained herein shall apply to statements made by Executive (x) in the course of Executive's responsibility to evaluate the performance and/or participate in any investigation of the conduct or behavior of officers, employees and/or others, (y) as part of any judicial, administrative or other legal action or proceeding, or (z) in rebuttal of false or misleading statements by others, and nothing shall be construed to limit or impair the ability of Executive to make disclosures required by applicable law, regulation, or order of a court or governmental agency, provide truthful testimony in response to any validly issued subpoena, file pleadings or respond to inquiries or legal proceedings by any government agency to the extent required by applicable law or speak with law enforcement, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, any state or local division of human rights or fair employment agency, or Executive's attorney.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Enforcement</u>. In the event that Executive breaches or threatens to breach any provisions of **<u>Section 5</u>** or this **<u>Section 6</u>** (other than a *de minimis* breach as determined by the Board), then, in addition to any other rights the Company may have, it shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief to enforce such provisions. In the event that an actual proceeding is brought in equity to enforce the provisions of **<u>Section 5</u>** above or this **<u>Section 6</u>**, Executive shall not urge as a defense that there is an adequate remedy at law nor shall the Company be prevented from seeking any other remedies that may be available to it nor shall the Company be required to post a bond.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)<u>Remedies Cumulative; Judicial Modification</u>. Each of the rights and remedies enumerated in **<u>Section 6(e)</u>** above shall be independent of the others and shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other rights and remedies available to the Company at law or in equity. If any of the covenants contained in this **<u>Section 6</u>**, or any part of any of them, is hereafter construed or adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the remainder of the covenant or covenants or rights or remedies, which shall be given full effect without regard to the invalid portions. If any of the covenants contained in this **<u>Section 6</u>** is held to be invalid or unenforceable because of the duration of such provision or the area covered thereby, the Parties agree that the court making such determination shall have the power to

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reduce the duration and/or area of such provision and in its reduced form such provision shall then be enforceable.

&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)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 6</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.**<u>Representations and Warranties</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)<u>By Executive</u>. Executive hereby represents and warrants to the Company 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)Neither the execution or delivery of this Agreement nor the performance by Executive of Executive's duties and other obligations hereunder conflict with or constitute a default or breach of any covenant or obligation under (whether immediately, upon the giving of notice or lapse of time or both) any prior employment agreement, contract, or other instrument to which Executive is a party or by which Executive is bound.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Executive has the full right, power, and legal capacity to enter and deliver this Agreement and to perform Executive's duties and other obligations hereunder. This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Executive enforceable against Executive in accordance with its terms. No approvals or consents of any persons or entities are required for Executive to execute and deliver this Agreement or perform Executive's duties and other obligations hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Executive will not use any confidential information or trade secrets of any third party in Executive's employment by the Company in violation of the terms of the agreements under which Executive had access to or knowledge of such confidential information or trade secrets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>By the Company</u>. The Company hereby represents and warrants to Executive that the Company has the full right and power to enter and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against it in accordance with its terms. All approvals or consents required for the Company to validly execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder, including, without limitation, approval of the Board, if required, have been obtained.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 7</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.**<u>Termination</u>**. The nature of Executive's employment is and will continue to be "at-will," meaning that the Company or Executive may terminate Executive's employment at any time, with or without notice (except as set forth in **<u>Section 8(e)</u>** below), with or without Cause or Good Reason. Any statement or representation to the contrary is ineffective unless put into a writing executed on behalf of the Company by the Board or its designee. Upon any termination of Executive's employment for any reason, except as may otherwise be requested by the Board in writing and agreed upon in writing by Executive, Executive shall be deemed to have resigned from any and all directorships, committee memberships, and any other positions Executive holds with the Company, any of its affiliates and entity into which the Company or any of its affiliates

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holds a non-controlling interest and hereby agrees to execute any documents that the Company or any of its affiliates determines necessary to effectuate such resignations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Cause</u>. Executive's employment hereunder may be terminated by the Company immediately for Cause. Any of the following actions by Executive shall constitute "**Cause**":

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 continued willful failure, disregard or refusal by Executive, after Executive has actually received written notice from the Board or the CEO of such failure, disregard or refusal, to perform Executive's material duties or obligations under this Agreement (other than as a result of Executive's mental or physical incapacity or illness, as confirmed by medical evidence provided by a licensed physician mutually selected by the Company and Executive (or Executive's representative));

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)Any willful, intentional or grossly negligent act by Executive having the effect of materially injuring (whether financially or otherwise) the business or reputation of the Company or any of its affiliates (other than acts that were performed in a good faith attempt to advance the business interests of the 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;(iii)Executive's conviction of any felony involving moral turpitude (including entry of a guilty or nolo contendere plea);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Executive's qualification as a "bad actor," as defined by 17 CFR 230.506(a);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)The good faith determination by the Board or the CEO, after a reasonable and good-faith investigation by the Company that Executive engaged in some form of harassment prohibited by law (including, without limitation, harassment on the basis of age, sex or race) unless Executive's actions were specifically directed by the Board;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Any material misappropriation or embezzlement by Executive of the property of the Company or its affiliates (whether or not a misdemeanor or felony); and/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;(vii)The breach by Executive of any material provision of this Agreement that is materially injurious to the Company.

An act or failure to act shall not be "willful" if (i) done by Executive in good faith or (ii) Executive reasonably believed that such action or inaction was in the best interests of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Cause exist unless the Company's Board has made a formal determination of Cause by a seventy five percent (75%) or greater Board vote and provided Executive with ten (10) days advance notice followed by the right to be heard in front of the entire Board followed by a second seventy five percent (75%) or greater Board vote finding that Cause still exists. Such meeting of the Board can occur in person or via teleconference. If the circumstances surrounding Cause are reasonably curable, then Executive shall have the right to cure those circumstances over the next twenty (20) days. If the circumstances are not curable or if those circumstances still exist after the cure period has expired, then (and only then) shall Cause be deemed to exist for purposes 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;(b)<u>Death</u>. Executive's employment hereunder shall be terminated upon Executive's death.

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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;(c)<u>Disability</u>. The Company may terminate Executive's employment hereunder due to Executive's Disability (defined below) while Executive is so Disabled. For purposes of this Agreement, a termination due to Executive's "**Disability**" shall be deemed to have occurred if Executive has not been able to perform Executive's material duties for one hundred eighty (180) days in a three hundred sixty five (365) day period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Good Reason</u>. Executive may terminate Executive's employment hereunder for Good Reason (as defined below) pursuant to the procedures set forth in this **<u>Section 8(d)</u>**. In order for Executive to resign for Good Reason, Executive must provide written notice to the Board of the existence of the Good Reason condition within sixty (60) days of the initial existence or Executive's knowledge of such Good Reason condition. Upon receipt of such notice, the Company will have thirty (30) days during which it may attempt to remedy the Good Reason condition (if such can be remedied). If so remedied, Executive may not resign for Good Reason based on such condition. If the Good Reason condition is not remedied within such thirty (30) day period, Executive may resign based on the Good Reason condition specified in the notice effective no later than thirty (30) days following the expiration of the thirty (30) day cure period. The term "**Good Reason**" shall mean any of the following occurring without Executive's written consent:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)any material breach of this Agreement by the 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;(ii)any material reduction by the Company of Executive's titles, duties, responsibilities, or authority, or the assignment to Executive of titles, duties, responsibilities, or authority that are inconsistent with Executive's title and position as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a material reduction in Executive's annual Base Salary unless (i) all officers and/or members of the Company's executive management team experience an equal or greater percentage reduction in annual base salary and/or total compensation; and (ii) Executive's Base Salary and/or total compensation reduction is no greater than ten percent (10%);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a material reduction in Executive's target bonus level unless: (i) all officers and/or members of the Company's executive management team experience an equal or greater percentage reduction related to target bonus levels; and (ii) Executive's target bonus level reduction is no greater than ten percent (10%); and/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;(v)the failure of the Company to obtain the assumption in writing or by applicable law of its obligations under this Agreement by any successor (x) to all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or (y) due to the occurrence of any other Corporate Transaction, within 10 days of such Corporate Transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Termination without Good Reason by Executive</u>. Executive may terminate Executive's employment hereunder without Good Reason at any time upon sixty (60) days' written notice of termination to the Board, which notice shall specify the termination 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;(f)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 8</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.**<u>Compensation upon Termination</u>**.

In the event Executive's employment is terminated, the Company shall promptly pay to Executive the Base Salary and benefits otherwise payable to Executive under **<u>Section 4</u>** above

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through the last day of Executive's actual employment by the Company, along with any reimbursable business expenses subject to Company policy and any amounts due under any benefit or compensation plan, program, policy agreement or arrangement in accordance with its terms (together, the "**Accrued Compensation**"). Except for the Accrued Compensation, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance, and as otherwise required by law, Executive will have no further entitlement hereunder to any other compensation or benefits from the Company except as expressly provided 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;(a)<u>Death or Disability</u>. If Executive's employment is terminated as a result of Executive's death or Disability, the Company shall pay to Executive or to Executive's estate, as applicable, the Accrued Compensation. In addition, Executive (or Executive's estate) shall receive (i) the bonus due for any completed fiscal year to the extent that such bonus has not yet been paid (including timing of payment, the "**Prior Year Bonus**") plus (ii) the Prorated Bonus (as defined below) for the year of termination. Executive's outstanding equity awards shall vest (and remain exercisable, as applicable) to the extent provided in the Stock Incentive Plan and the underlying award agreements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Cause</u>. If Executive's employment is terminated by the Company for Cause, Executive shall not be entitled to receive any payments or benefits other than the Accrued Compensation, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance and as otherwise required by law. All outstanding Awards, whether or not vested, shall be forfeited to the Company as of such 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;(c)<u>Other than for Cause, Death or Disability; Resignation for Good Reason</u>. If the Company terminates Executive's employment, other than (x) as a result of Executive's death or Disability or (y) for Cause, or if Executive terminates Executive's employment for Good Reason, then conditioned upon Executive executing and not revoking a Release (as defined below) following such termination, the Company will provide to Executive the following separation benefits:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Payment of the Accrued Compensation and Prior Year Bonus, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance and any rights or privileges otherwise required by 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)Payment to Executive of an amount equal to twelve (12) months of Executive's Base Salary in equal monthly installments over a period of twelve (12) months following the termination 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)Payment to Executive of a prorated annual bonus for the year in which the termination date occurs, based on the actual achievement of the objectives referenced in **<u>Section 4(b)</u>** above. The prorated bonus will be calculated as the annual bonus based on performance, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days preceding the termination date in the year of termination and the denominator of which is three hundred sixty five (365) (the "**Prorated Bonus**"),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Executive timely elects continued health insurance coverage under COBRA, payment to Executive monthly of a portion of the premium necessary to continue such coverage for Executive and Executive's eligible dependents that is equal to the portion paid for by the Company at the date of termination, until the conclusion of the time when Executive is receiving continuation of Base Salary payments under **<u>Section 9(c)(ii)</u>** above or until Executive becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage under another employer's plan or ineligible for COBRA under applicable law, whichever occurs first, <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Company

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has the right to terminate such payment of COBRA premiums on behalf of Executive and instead pay Executive a lump sum amount equal to the COBRA premium amount described above times the number of months remaining in the specified period if the Company determines in its discretion that continued payment of the COBRA premiums is or may be discriminatory under Section 105(h) of the Code, consistent with Section 409A, 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;(v)All Awards that are scheduled to vest on or before the next succeeding anniversary of the date of termination shall be accelerated and deemed to have vested as of the termination date; <u>provided</u> that, for the avoidance of doubt, any performance-based Awards whose vesting requirements have not been successfully met as of the date of Executive's termination of employment or resignation with Good Reason will not accelerate.

The separation benefits described in **<u>Sections 9(a)</u>** and **<u>9(c)</u>** above are conditioned upon Executive (or Executive's estate or beneficiaries, as applicable) executing a release of claims against the Company, its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns in substantially the form attached hereto as **<u>Exhibit A</u>** (the "**Release**") within the time specified therein, which Release is not revoked within any time period allowed for revocation under applicable law. The salary continuation described in **<u>Section 9(c)(ii)</u>** above will be payable to Executive over time in accordance with the Company's payroll practices and procedures beginning on the sixtieth (60th) day following the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, <u>provided</u> that the Company, in its sole discretion but in accordance with Section 409A, may begin the payments earlier. The Prorated Bonus described in **<u>Section 9(c)(iii)</u>** above shall be paid at the date on which the annual bonus would have been paid had Executive continued in employment, and the COBRA payments described in **<u>Section 9(c)(iv)</u>** above shall be paid monthly beginning on the date on which the salary continuation commences.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Termination without Good Reason by Executive</u>. If, pursuant to **<u>Section 8(e)</u>** above, Executive terminates Executive's employment hereunder by written notice of termination without Good Reason, Executive shall not be entitled to receive any payments or benefits other than the Accrued Compensation, the Prior Year Bonus, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance and as otherwise required by law; <u>provided</u>, that, the Company may, in its sole and absolute discretion, by written notice accelerate the date of termination without recharacterizing such termination as a termination without Cause, in which case Executive will be entitled to receive continued payment of Executive's Base Salary for the duration of the notice period.

&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)This **<u>Section 9</u>** sets forth the only obligations of the Company with respect to the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, and Executive acknowledges that, upon the termination of Executive's employment, Executive shall not be entitled to any payments or benefits which are not explicitly provided in this **<u>Section 9</u>**, except as required by law or the terms of another employee plan, program or arrangement covering him. Executive acknowledges and agrees that upon the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, regardless of the reason or grounds therefor, Executive shall resign from any board, organization or foundation wherein Executive sits or belongs as a representative of the 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;(f)<u>No Mitigation; No Offset</u>. In the event of any termination of Executive's employment under this **<u>Section 9</u>**, Executive shall be under no obligation to seek other employment and there shall be no offset against amounts due Executive under this Agreement on account of any compensation attributable to any subsequent employment that he may obtain (other than as described in **<u>Section 9(c)(iv)</u>** or **<u>Section 10(b)(iv)</u>** with respect to COBRA).

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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;(g)The obligations of the Company that arise under this **<u>Section 9</u>** shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.**<u>Corporate Transaction</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)<u>Corporate Transaction Defined</u>. The term "**Corporate Transaction**" shall have the same meaning as defined in the Stock Incentive Plan, as in effect on the date 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;(b)<u>Consequence upon Executive's Termination Without Cause or Executive's Resignation With Good Reason</u>. Upon Executive's termination of employment without Cause or Executive's resignation of employment with Good Reason within twenty-four (24) months after a Corporate Transaction, the Company shall provide Executive the following separation benefits:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Payment of the Accrued Compensation, the Prior Year Bonus, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance and any rights or privileges otherwise required by 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)Payment to Executive of an amount equal to one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the sum of Executive's Base Salary plus Executive's target bonus as in effect for the year of termination, in equal monthly installments over a period of fifteen (15) months following the termination 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)Payment to Executive of the Prorated Bonus,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Executive timely elects continued health insurance coverage under COBRA, payment to Executive monthly of a portion of the premium necessary to continue such coverage for Executive and Executive's eligible dependents that is equal to the portion paid for by the Company at the date of termination, until the conclusion of the time when Executive is receiving continuation of Base Salary and bonus payments under **<u>Section 10(b)(ii)</u>** above or until Executive becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage under another employer's plan, whichever occurs first, <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Company has the right to terminate such payment of COBRA premiums on behalf of Executive and instead pay Executive a lump sum amount equal to the COBRA premium amount described above times the number of months remaining in the specified period if the Company determines in its discretion that continued payment of the COBRA premiums is or may be discriminatory under Section 105(h) of the Code, consistent with Section 409A, 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;(v)All unvested Awards held by Executive shall be accelerated and deemed to have vested as of the date of Executive's termination of employment.

The separation benefits set forth above are conditioned upon Executive executing a Release within the time specified therein, which Release is not revoked within any time period allowed for revocation under applicable law. The salary and bonus continuation described in **<u>Section 10(b)(ii)</u>** above will be payable to Executive over time in accordance with the Company's payroll practices and procedures beginning on the sixtieth (60th) day following the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, <u>provided</u> that the Company, in its sole discretion but in accordance with Section 409A (defined below), may begin the payments earlier. The Prorated Bonus described in **<u>Section 10(b)(iii)</u>** above shall be paid at the date on which the bonus would have been paid had Executive continued in employment, and the

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COBRA payments described in **<u>Section 10(b)(iv)</u>** above shall be paid monthly beginning on the date on which the salary continuation commences.

&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)**Golden Parachute Modified Cutback Provision.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)<u>Modified Cutback</u>. In the event that any of the payments or benefits described in this Agreement, when added to all other amounts or benefits provided to or on behalf or for the benefit of Executive by the Company or its affiliates in connection with Executive's termination of employment ("**Covered Payments**"), would constitute parachute payments ("**Parachute Payments**") within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and would be subject to the excise tax imposed under Section 4999 of the Code (or any successor provision thereto) or any similar tax imposed by state or local law or any interest or penalties with respect to such taxes (collectively, the "**Excise Tax**"), then such Covered Payments shall be either (x) reduced to the minimum extent necessary to ensure that no portion of the Covered Payments is subject to the Excise Tax (that amount, the "**Reduced Amount**") or (y) payable in full if Executive's receipt on an after-tax basis of the full amount of payments and benefits (after taking into account the applicable federal, state, local and foreign income, employment and excise taxes (including the Excise Tax)) would result in Executive receiving an amount that is at least one dollar greater than the Reduced Amount. If the Covered Payments are to be reduced pursuant to clause (x) in the immediately preceding sentence, such reduction shall be done in a manner that maximizes Executive's economic position. In applying this principle, the reduction shall be made in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, and where two economically equivalent amounts are subject to reduction but payable at different times, such amounts shall be reduced on a pro rata basis but not below zero.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)<u>Determinations</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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A)An initial determination as to whether (1) any of the Parachute Payments received by Executive in connection with the occurrence of a change in the ownership or control of the Company or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company shall be subject to the Excise Tax, and (2) the amount of any reduction, if any, that may be required pursuant to **<u>Section 10(c)(i)</u>** above, shall be made by an accounting, consulting or specialty firm selected by the Company (the "**Accounting Firm**") prior to the consummation of such change in the ownership or effective control of the Company or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company. Executive shall be furnished with notice of all determinations made as to the Excise Tax payable with respect to Executive's Parachute Payments, together with the related calculations of the Accounting Firm, promptly after such determinations and calculations have been received by the 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B)For purposes of this provision, (1) no portion of the Parachute Payments the receipt or enjoyment of which Executive shall have effectively waived in writing prior to the date of payment of the Parachute Payments shall be taken into account; (2) no portion of the Parachute Payments shall be taken into account which in the opinion of the Accounting Firm does not constitute a "parachute payment" within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code and the Accounting Firm shall be required to value any restrictive covenants (including, without limitation, any covenants not to compete with the Company or solicit employees or customers of the Company) in forming such opinion; (3) the Parachute Payments shall be reduced only to the extent necessary so that the Parachute Payments (other than those referred to in the immediately preceding clause (1) or (2)) in their entirety

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constitute reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code or are otherwise not subject to disallowance as deductions, in the opinion of the auditor or tax counsel referred to in such clause (2); and (4) the value of any non-cash benefit or any deferred payment or benefit included in the Parachute Payments shall be determined by the Company's independent auditors based on Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code and the regulations for applying those Code sections, or on substantial authority within the meaning of Section 6662 of the 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C)Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this **<u>Section 10(c)</u>** by seeking other employment or otherwise. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the amount of payment or the benefit provided for in this Agreement shall not be reduced by any compensation earned by Executive as the result of employment by another employer or by reason of Executive's receipt of or right to receive any retirement or other benefits after the date of termination of employment 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D)It is possible that after determinations and selections made pursuant to this **<u>Section 10(c)</u>** Executive will receive an amount that is either more or less than the limitation provided above (hereafter referred to as an "**Excess Payment**" or "**Underpayment**," respectively). If it is established, pursuant to a final determination of a court or an Internal Revenue Service proceeding that has been finally and conclusively resolved, that an Excess Payment has been made, then Executive shall refund the Excess Payment to the Company promptly on demand. In the event that it is determined (x) by an arbitration under **<u>Section 13(e)</u>** below, (y) by a court of competent jurisdiction, or (z) by an independent auditor upon request by Executive or the Company, that an Underpayment has occurred, the Company shall pay an amount equal to the Underpayment to Executive within ten (10) days of such determination together with an additional payment in an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying the Underpayment times the rate that is 120% of the applicable annual federal rate (as determined under Section 1274(d) of the Code) times a fraction whose numerator is the number of days elapsed from the date of the Underpayment through the date of such payment and whose denominator is 365.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)The Company and Executive will cooperate in good faith to review, consider and pursue reasonable and customary mitigation strategies to avoid the imposition of the Excise Tax on any amounts due to Executive hereunder or otherwise.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.**<u>Indemnification</u>**.

The Company shall defend and indemnify Executive with regard to Executive's capacities with the Company, its affiliates and its benefit plans to the fullest extent permitted under the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "**DGCL**"). The Company shall also maintain a policy for indemnifying its officers and directors, including but not limited to Executive, for all actions permitted under the DGCL taken in good faith pursuit of their duties for the Company, including, but not limited to, the obtaining of an appropriate level of directors' and officers' liability insurance coverage and including such provisions in the Company's bylaws or certificate of incorporation, as applicable and customary. Executive shall be designated as a named insured on such directors' and officers' liability insurance policy. Executive's rights to,

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and the Company's obligation to provide, indemnification shall survive termination of this Agreement. This **<u>Section 11</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.**<u>Compliance with Section 409A</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Intent of the Parties</u>. The intent of the Parties is that the payments, compensation and benefits under this Agreement will be exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively "**Section 409A**") and, in this connection, this Agreement shall be interpreted to be exempt or in compliance with Section 409A. Further, if any benefit or payment payable under this Agreement is deemed to not comply with Section 409A, the Company and Executive agree to renegotiate in good faith any such benefit or payment (including, without limitation, as to the timing of any severance payments payable hereunder) so that either (i) Section 409A will not apply or (ii) compliance with Section 409A will be achieved; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any resulting renegotiated terms shall provide to Executive the after-tax economic equivalent of what otherwise has been provided to Executive pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that any deferral of payments or other benefits shall be only for such time period as may be required to comply with Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Potential Delay of Payment(s) and Adjustments</u>. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties intend that payments of the separation benefits set forth in **<u>Section 9</u>** above satisfy, to the greatest extent possible, the exemptions from the application of Section 409A provided under Treasury Regulation Sections 1.409A-1(b)(4), 1.409A-1(b)(5), and 1.409A-1(b)(9). If any payment, compensation or other benefit provided to Executive in connection with Executive's separation from service is determined, in whole or in part, to constitute "nonqualified deferred compensation" within the meaning of Section 409A and Executive is a "specified employee" within the meaning of Section 409A, no part of such payments shall be paid before the day that is six (6) months plus one (1) day after the termination date or Executive's earlier death (the "**New Payment Date**"). The aggregate of any payments that otherwise would have been paid to Executive during the period between the termination date and the New Payment Date shall be paid to Executive in a lump sum on such New Payment Date. Thereafter, any payments that remain outstanding as of the day immediately following the New Payment Date shall be paid without delay over the time period originally scheduled, in accordance with the terms 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;(c)<u>Separation from Service</u>. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, any payments and benefits provided under **<u>Section 9</u>** above that constitute "deferred compensation" within the meaning of Section 409A will not commence in connection with Executive's termination of employment unless and until Executive has also incurred a "separation from service" (as such term is defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)), unless the Company reasonably determines that such amounts may be provided to Executive without causing Executive to incur additional tax under Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Installments; Year of Payment</u>. If any payment, compensation or other benefit required by this Agreement is to be paid in a series of installment payments, each individual payment in the series shall be considered a separate payment for purposes of Section 409A. In no event may Executive designate the year of payment of a benefit under this Agreement, except in accordance with Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 12</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.**<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)<u>Governing Law</u>. Subject to the next sentence, this Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, remediation, and enforcement (including, without limitation, provisions concerning limitations of actions) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New Jersey unless superseded by federal law, notwithstanding any choice-of-law doctrines of that jurisdiction or any other jurisdiction that ordinarily would or might cause the substantive law of another jurisdiction to 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;(b)<u>Company Policies</u>. All incentive compensation under this Agreement shall be subject to the terms of any clawback, recoupment or other policies approved by the Board and applicable to executive officers of the Company, including, but not limited to, the Compensation Recoupment Policy of CorMedix Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Personal Jurisdiction</u>. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY ONLY BE BROUGHT AND ENFORCED IN THE STATE OR FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, TO THE EXTENT SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION EXISTS THEREFOR. THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS IN RESPECT OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING. THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY WAIVE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY OBJECTION THAT THEY MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN SUCH COURTS, AS WELL AS ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN ANY INCONVENIENT FORUM.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Service of Process</u>. THE PARTIES FURTHER IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OUT OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS IN THE MANNER AND TO THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN **<u>SECTION 13(i)</u>** 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;(e)<u>Waiver of Jury Trial; Arbitration</u>. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO FURTHER WARRANTS AND REPRESENTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL, AND THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE, MEANING THAT IT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING, AND THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT. ALL DISPUTES ARISING UNDER OR CONCERNING THIS AGREEMENT OR EXECUTIVE'S EMPLOYMENT WILL BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION BEFORE A SINGLE ARBITRATOR. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY JAMS, UNDER ITS THEN APPLICABLE RULES FOR EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES. IF JAMS CANNOT SERVE AS THE ARBITRATION ADMINISTRATOR, THEN THE ARBITRATION WILL BE THROUGH THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION, UNDER ITS THEN APPLICABLE RULES FOR

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EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES. THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE OF ANY SUCH ARBITRATION WILL BE NEW YORK, NEW YORK. THE NON-PREVAILING PARTY WILL PAY THE REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS OF THE PREVAILING PARTY. THE ARBITRATOR SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE EQUITABLE AND LEGAL RELIEF, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND MONETARY DAMAGES. ALL ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE CONFIDENTIAL.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)<u>Assignment</u>. This Agreement, and Executive's rights and obligations hereunder, may not be assigned by Executive. The Company may assign its rights, together with its obligations, hereunder only in connection with any sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of its business or assets and to an assignee who assumes such obligations by law or in writing. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto, and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.

&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)<u>Amendment</u>. This Agreement cannot be amended orally, or by any course of conduct or dealing, but only by a written agreement duly executed by the Parties.

&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)<u>Waiver</u>. The failure of either Party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of future compliance therewith, and such terms, conditions and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement on the part of either Party shall be effective for any purpose whatsoever unless such waiver is in writing and signed by such Party. Unless the written waiver instrument expressly provides otherwise, no waiver by a Party of any right or remedy or breach by the other Party in any particular instance shall be construed to apply to any right, remedy or breach arising out of or related to a subsequent instance.

&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)<u>Notices</u>. All notices, demands or other communications desired or required to be given by a Party to the other Party shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon (i) personal delivery to the Party to be notified, (ii) upon confirmation of receipt of fax or other electronic transmission, (iii) one business day after deposit with a reputable overnight courier, prepaid for priority overnight delivery, or (iv) five days after deposit with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, in each case to the Party to be notified at the Company's principal executive offices in the case of the Company and at the latest address of Executive on the books of the Company in the case of Executive; or to such other addresses and to the attention of such other individuals as either Party shall have designated to the other by notice given in the foregoing 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;(j)<u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements and understandings (including the Prior Agreement and any prior course of dealings), written or oral between the Parties, relating to the subject matter hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)<u>Affiliate and Control Defined</u>. As used in this Agreement, the term "affiliate" of a specified Person shall mean and include any Person controlling, controlled by or under common control with the specified Person. A Person shall be deemed to "control" another Person if such first Person possesses directly or indirectly the power to direct, or cause the direction of, the management and policies of the second Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract 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;(l)<u>Captions, Headings and Cross-References</u>. The section headings contained herein are for reference purposes and convenience only and shall not in any way affect the

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meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Except as expressly set forth otherwise, all cross-references to sections refer to sections 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;(m)<u>Severability</u>. In addition to, and not in conflict with, the provisions of **<u>Sections 6(b)</u>** and **<u>6(f)</u>** above, the Parties agree that each and every provision of this Agreement shall be deemed valid, legal and enforceable in all jurisdictions to the fullest extent possible. Any provision of this Agreement that is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to that jurisdiction, be adjusted and reformed rather than voided, if possible, in order to achieve the intent of the Parties. Any provision of this Agreement that is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction which cannot be adjusted and reformed shall for the purposes of that jurisdiction, be voided. Any adjustment, reformation or voidance of any provisions of this Agreement shall only be effective in the jurisdiction requiring such adjustment or voidance, without affecting in any way the remaining provisions of this Agreement in such jurisdiction or adjusting, reforming, voiding or rendering that provision or any other provision of this Agreement invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any other jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n)<u>Controlling Document</u>. If any provision of any agreement, plan, program, policy, arrangement or other written document between or relating to the Company and Executive conflicts with any provision of this Agreement, the provision of this Agreement shall control and prevail, unless Executive agrees otherwise in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)<u>Counterpart Execution</u>. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts each of which shall be an original document and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement may be executed and delivered by means of electronic signatures and that use and acceptance of electronic signatures to bind the Parties represents the voluntary agreement and intention of the Parties to conduct this transaction by electronic means. The Parties agree that execution and delivery by electronic means will have the same legal effect as if signatures had been manually written on this Agreement. This Agreement will be deemed lawfully executed by the Parties by such action for purposes of any statute or rule of law that requires this Agreement to be executed by the Parties to make the mutual promises, agreements and obligations of the Parties set forth herein legally enforceable. Facsimile and .pdf exchanges of signatures will have the same legal force and effect as the exchange of original signatures. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO RAISE ANY DEFENSE OR WAIVER BASED UPON EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT BY MEANS OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN ANY PROCEEDING ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT. The Parties agree that the legal effect, validity and enforceability of this Agreement will not be impaired solely because of its execution in electronic form or that an electronic record was used in its formation. The Parties acknowledge that they are capable of retaining electronic records of this transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 13</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

Signature page follows.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the Parties hereto have executed this Employment Agreement as of the Effective Date.

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| **CORMEDIX INC.**<br>By: <u>/s/ Joseph Todisco</u> | **EXECUTIVE**<br>By: <u>/s/ Elizabeth Hurlburt</u>  |
| Name: Joseph Todisco | Name: Elizabeth Hurlburt |
| Title: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chief Executive Officer | Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;May 12, 2026  |
| Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;May 12, 2026 | Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;May 12, 2026 |

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[*Signature Page to E. Hurlburt Employment Agreement*]

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**<u>EXHIBIT A</u>**

**RELEASE OF CLAIMS**

As used in this Release of Claims (this "***Release***"), the term "claims" will include all claims, covenants, warranties, promises, undertakings, actions, suits, causes of action, obligations, debts, accounts, attorneys' fees, judgments, losses, and liabilities, of whatsoever kind or nature, in law, equity or otherwise.

For and in consideration of the severance benefits provided under Section 9 or Section 10 of my Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement, dated [Date], with CorMedix Inc., other than any Accrued Compensation (as defined therein) (such benefits, the "***Severance Benefits***," such corporation, the "***Company***" and, together with its current and future parents and subsidiaries, the "***Company Group***" and, such agreement, my "***Employment Agreement***"), and other good and valuable consideration, I, Elizabeth Hurlburt, for and on behalf of myself and my heirs, administrators, executors and assigns, effective as of the date on which this release becomes effective pursuant to its terms, do fully and forever release, remise and discharge each member of the Company Group (including any co-employer of any member of the Company Group) and each of their successors and assigns, together with their respective current and former officers, directors, partners, members, shareholders (including any management company of a member or shareholder), employees and agents (collectively, and with the Company, the "***Company Parties***") from any and all claims whatsoever up to the date I execute this Release which I had, may have had, or now have against the Company Parties, whether known or unknown, for or by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, including any claim arising out of or attributable to my employment or the termination of my employment with the Company or any member of the Company Group, whether for tort, breach of express or implied contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress, wrongful termination, unjust dismissal, violation of public policy, defamation, libel or slander, or under any federal, state, or local law dealing with discrimination, harassment or retaliation, and any other purported restriction on an employer's right to terminate the employment of employees. The release of claims in this Release includes, but is not limited to, all claims arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended ("***ADEA***"), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (excluding claims for accrued, vested benefits under any retirement or other employee benefit plan of the Company Parties (other than any severance or similar plan or policy)), each as may be amended from time to time, and all other federal, state, and local laws, the common law or constitution of any jurisdiction. I intend the release contained herein to be a general release of any and all claims to the fullest extent permissible by law and for the provisions regarding the release of claims against the Company Parties to be construed as broadly as possible, and hereby incorporate in this release similar federal, state or other laws, including any and all claims arising under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) (with respect to existing but not prospective claims), the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (NJCEPA), the New Jersey Wage Payment Law, the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law,

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retaliation claims under the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Law (NJWCL), all including any amendments and their respective implementing regulations, and any other state or local law (statutory, regulatory, or otherwise) that may be legally waived and released, all of which I also hereby expressly waive.

I understand and agree that claims or facts in addition to or different from those which are now known or believed by me to exist may hereafter be discovered, but it is my intention to fully and forever release, remise and discharge all claims arising prior to the date hereof which I had, may have had, or now have against the Company Parties, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, asserted or unasserted, contingent or noncontingent, without regard to the subsequent discovery or existence of such additional or different facts. Without limiting the foregoing, by signing this Release, I expressly waive and release any provision of law that purports to limit the scope of a general release.

I acknowledge and agree that as of the date I execute this Release, I have no knowledge of any facts or circumstances that give rise or could give rise to any claims under any of the laws listed in the preceding paragraphs.

Notwithstanding any provision of this Release to the contrary, by executing this Release, I am not releasing any claims relating to: (i) my rights under Section 9 and Section 10 of my Employment Agreement, (ii) my right to accrued, vested benefits due to terminated employees under any employee benefit plan of the Company or any other member of the Company Group in which I participated (excluding any severance or similar plan or policy), in accordance with the terms thereof (including my right to elect COBRA continuation coverage), including any claims pursuant to any award of equity in any member of the Company Group, or due to my status as an equityholder in any member of the Company Group, including pursuant to the governing documents thereof; (iii) any claims that cannot be waived by law or that arise after the date I execute this Release; or (iv) my right to indemnification, advancement and reimbursement of legal fees and expenses, and directors' and officers' liability insurance, as provided by, and in accordance with the terms of, such program or policy, applicable law, the Company's by-laws or otherwise.

Notwithstanding any provision of this Release to the contrary, nothing herein or in any Company policy or agreement prevents me, without notifying the Company or receiving prior authorization from the Company, from (i) speaking with law enforcement, my attorney, the attorney general, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, any state or local division of human rights or fair employment agency; (ii) filing a charge or complaint with, participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by, or reporting possible violations of law or regulation to any government agency; (iii) initiating communications directly with, responding to any inquiries from, providing testimony before, providing confidential information to, reporting possible violations of law or regulation to, or from filing a claim or assisting with an investigation directly with a self-regulatory authority or a government agency or entity, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of state or federal law or regulation; (iv) truthfully testifying in a legal proceeding or responding to or complying with a subpoena, court order, or

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other legal process; or **(v) filing or disclosing any facts necessary to receive unemployment insurance, Medicaid, or other public benefits to which I may be entitled; *<u>provided</u>*, *however*, in each case, I agree to forgo any monetary benefit from the filing of a charge or complaint with a government agency except pursuant to a whistleblower program or where my right to receive such a monetary benefit is otherwise not waivable by law. The protections contained in this paragraph apply to prior, current and future conduct.**

I acknowledge and agree that as of the date I execute this Release, I have reported all accidents, injuries or illnesses relating to or arising from my employment with the Company or the Company Group and that I have not suffered any on-the-job injury or illness for which I have not yet filed a claim.

By signing below, I represent and warrant to the Company that (i) prior to the date I execute this Release, I have provided the Company with written disclosure of any unethical or illegal behavior and any material violations of the Company's code of ethics or other material policy, in each case, that I observed, suspected or became aware of during the course of my employment or, if no such written disclosure was provided, that I have not observed, suspected or become aware of any such behavior or violations and (ii) I have complied with all laws and Company policies in respect of my employment with the Company.

I expressly acknowledge and agree that I:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Am able to read the language, and understand the meaning and effect, of this Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have no physical or mental impairment of any kind that has interfered with my ability to read and understand the meaning of this Release or its terms, and that I am not acting under the influence of any medication, drug, or chemical of any type in entering into this Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Am specifically agreeing to the terms of the release contained in this Release because the Company has agreed to pay me the Severance Benefits in consideration for my agreement to accept it in full settlement of all possible claims I might have or ever had against the Company Parties, and because of my execution of this Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acknowledge that, but for my execution of this Release, I would not be entitled to the Severance Benefits;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Had or could have had [twenty-one (21)][forty-five (45)]<sup>1</sup> calendar days from the date of my termination of employment (the "***Release Expiration Date***") to review and consider this Release, and that if I execute this Release prior to the Release Expiration Date, I have voluntarily and knowingly waived the remainder of the review period;

<sup>1</sup> To be 21 days unless the applicable termination is "in connection with an exit incentive or other employment termination program" (as such phrase is defined in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967), in which case it will be 45 days.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Understand that, by entering into this Release, I do not waive rights or claims under ADEA that may arise after the date I execute this Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have not relied upon any representation or statement not set forth in this Release or my Employment Agreement made by the Company Group or any of its representatives;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Am hereby advised to consult with my attorney regarding the terms and effect of this Release; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have signed this Release knowingly and voluntarily.

Except as otherwise provided in this Release and to the maximum extent permitted by law, I represent and warrant that I have not previously filed, and I agree that I will not file, a complaint, charge or lawsuit against any of the Company Parties regarding any of the claims released herein. If, notwithstanding this representation and warranty, I have filed or file such a complaint, charge or lawsuit, I agree that I shall cause such complaint, charge or lawsuit to be dismissed with prejudice and shall pay any and all costs required in obtaining dismissal of such complaint, charge or lawsuit, including without limitation the attorneys' fees of any of the Company Parties against whom I have filed such a complaint, charge or lawsuit.

I hereby agree to waive any and all claims to re-employment with the Company or any of its direct or indirect parent(s) or subsidiaries and affirmatively agree not to seek further employment with the Company or any of its direct or indirect parent(s) or subsidiaries. I acknowledge that if I re-apply for or seek employment with the Company or any of its direct or indirect parent(s) or subsidiaries, the refusal to hire me based on this provision will provide a complete defense to any claims arising from my attempt to apply for employment.

Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this Release will not become effective or enforceable for a period of seven (7) calendar days following the date of my execution of this Release (the "***Revocation Period***"), during which time I may revoke my acceptance of this Release by notifying the Company, in writing, delivered to Beth Zelnick Kaufman (the "***Company Representative***"), Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary, by email (bzkaufman@cormedix.com), or by other electronic copies (complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000 (*e*.*g*., DocuSign)). To be effective, such revocation must be received by the Company Representative no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the seventh (7th) calendar day following the execution of this Release. Provided that the Release is executed prior to the Release Expiration Date and I do not revoke it during the Revocation Period, the date on which this Release is executed and delivered to the Company Representative shall be its effective date. In the event that I fail to execute and deliver this Release prior to the Release Expiration Date or, if I revoke this Release during the Revocation Period, this Release will be null and void and of no effect, and neither I nor the Company nor any of the Company Parties will have any obligations to pay me the Severance Benefits.

The provisions of this Release shall be binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators, legal personal representatives and assigns. If any provision of this Release shall be held by any

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court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, void or unenforceable, such provision shall be of no force and effect. The illegality or unenforceability of such provision, however, shall have no effect upon and shall not impair the enforceability of any other provision of this Release. I acknowledge and agree that each of the Company Parties shall be a third-party beneficiary to the releases set forth in this Release, with full rights to enforce this Release and the matters documented herein.

EXCEPT WHERE PREEMPTED BY FEDERAL LAW, THE VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS RELEASE IS GOVERNED BY AND IS TO BE CONSTRUED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN THAT STATE, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS RULES. ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS RELEASE OR CLAIM OF BREACH HEREOF SHALL BE BROUGHT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE TO THE EXTENT FEDERAL JURISDICTION EXISTS, AND IN ANY COURT SITTING IN SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, BUT ONLY IN THE EVENT FEDERAL JURISDICTION DOES NOT EXIST, AND ANY APPLICABLE APPELLATE COURTS. BY EXECUTION OF THIS RELEASE, I CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS, AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO CHALLENGE JURISDICTION OR VENUE IN SUCH COURT WITH REGARD TO ANY SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS RELEASE. FURTHER, I HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS RELEASE.

Capitalized terms used, but not defined herein, shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in my Employment Agreement.

\*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\*

I, Elizabeth Hurlburt, have executed this Release of Claims on the date set forth below:

Elizabeth Hurlburt

Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[To Be Executed Following Termination of Employment]

## Exhibit 10.3

**Exhibit 10.3**

**CORMEDIX INC.**

**AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT**

This AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this "**Agreement**") is made as of May 12, 2026 (the "**Effective Date**"), by and between CorMedix Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "**Company**"), and Beth Zelnick Kaufman ("**Executive**"). Each of the Company and Executive is referred to herein as a "**Party**" and together they are referred to as the "**Parties**".

**WITNESSETH**

**WHEREAS**, Executive is currently employed by the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary of the Company;

**WHEREAS**, Executive is a party to an employment agreement with the Company, dated December 12, 2023 (the "***Prior Agreement***"); and

**WHEREAS**, the Company desires to continue to employ the Executive and to enter into this Agreement embodying the terms of such employment, and the Executive desires to enter into this Agreement and to accept such employment, subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

**NOW**, **THEREFORE**, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.**<u>Employment</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)<u>Services</u>. Executive will serve as the Company's Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary. Executive will report directly to, and be subject to the supervision of, the Company's Chief Executive Officer (the "**CEO**"). Executive will perform such services for the Company and have such powers, responsibilities and authority as are customarily associated with the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary and shall perform customary and appropriate duties as may otherwise be reasonably and lawfully assigned to Executive from time to time by the CEO. Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Company may cause Executive's employer to be an affiliate of the Company, in which case, the Company may cause all or any portion of the compensation and benefits provided hereunder to be provided by such affiliate, <u>provided</u>, however that the Company shall be secondarily liable for all of its obligations under this Agreement to the extent not satisfied by such affiliate.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Acceptance</u>. Executive hereby accepts such employment subject to the terms of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.**<u>Term</u>**.

Executive's employment with the Company will continue until terminated pursuant to **<u>Section 8</u>** below (the "**Term**"). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the provisions of this Agreement specified in **<u>Sections 5</u>**, **<u>6</u>**, **<u>7</u>**, **<u>8</u>**, **<u>9</u>**, **<u>10</u>**, **<u>11</u>**, **<u>12</u>**, and **<u>13</u>** below shall survive the expiration or termination hereof.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.**<u>Duties; Principal Offices</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)<u>Duties</u>. Except as otherwise set forth in this **<u>Section 3(a)</u>**, Executive (i) shall devote substantially all of Executive's business time, attention and energies to the business and affairs of the Company, shall use Executive's best efforts to advance the interests of the Company, and shall perform Executive's duties diligently and to the best of Executive's ability, in compliance with the Company's policies and procedures and the laws and regulations that apply to the Company's business; and (ii) shall not be engaged in any other business activity, whether or not such business activity is pursued for gain, profit or other pecuniary advantage, that interferes with the performance by Executive of Executive's duties hereunder or Executive's availability to perform such duties or that Executive knows, or should reasonably know, will adversely affect, or negatively reflect upon, the Company. With the advance written consent of the Company's Board of Directors (the "**Board**"), Executive may serve as a director of, or on the advisory committee of, other pharmaceutical, life science or other companies or organizations; <u>provided</u>, that Executive promptly resigns from any such position to the extent Executive or the Board reasonably determines that any products being actively developed, marketed or produced by such company or organization (or any of their respective affiliates) competes with any product being actively developed, marketed or produced by the Company or any of its affiliates or otherwise creates a conflict of interest for Executive. Approval for any such business activity shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Board, so long as the activity is not competitive with the Business of the Company (as defined below) and does not interfere with the performance of Executive's duties hereunder. Provided that the following activities do not interfere with Executive's duties and responsibilities as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary or Executive's availability to perform such duties, and will not adversely affect, or negatively reflect upon, the Company, Executive may engage in charitable and community affairs, trade activities and trade organizations, teach and/or lecture, so long as such activities are consistent with Executive's duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, and may manage Executive's personal investments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Principal Offices</u>. Executive's principal offices shall be at the Company's headquarters and executive offices in Parsippany, New Jersey, or wherever the headquarters and executive offices of the Company shall hereafter be located, and the Executive's primary residence. To the extent that the Company's corporate offices are relocated beyond a reasonable commuting distance for Executive, Executive's role may become fully remote.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.**<u>Compensation</u>**.

As full compensation for Executive's performance of services as an employee of the Company, the Company shall pay Executive as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Base Salary</u>. The Company shall pay Executive an annual base salary of five hundred twelve thousand dollars ($512,000) (as it may be adjusted from time to time as provided hereunder, the "**Base Salary**"), less applicable withholdings and deductions. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Company's normal payroll practices. The Board, or its compensation committee (the "**Compensation Committee**"), shall review the Base Salary from time to time, to determine whether an increase in the amount thereof is warranted in its sole discretion. The Base Salary will not be decreased unless (i) all officers and/or members of the Company's executive management team experience an equal or greater percentage reduction in annual base salary and/or total compensation; and (ii) Executive's Base Salary reduction is no greater than ten percent (10%).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Annual Bonus</u>. Subject to the following provisions of this **<u>Section 4(b)</u>**, commencing with the Company's 2026 fiscal year, Executive shall be eligible for an annual

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bonus, less applicable withholdings and deductions, based upon a target amount of forty-five percent (45%) of the Base Salary actually paid in respect of such fiscal year, as determined by the Board (or the Compensation Committee), in good faith based upon the achievement, during the year in question, of (i) objectives for the Company as a whole established by the Board (or the Compensation Committee), and (ii) objectives for Executive established by the Board (or the Compensation Committee) at the beginning of the fiscal year. The Board (or the Compensation Committee) will endeavor to determine and agree on Executive's individual objectives for a given year within the first sixty (60) days of each fiscal year; <u>provided</u>, that, such objectives may be adjusted by the Board (or the Compensation Committee) on account of any acquisitions, dispositions, or other extraordinary events that were not contemplated by the Board (or the Compensation Committee) at the time such objectives were determined to avoid an unintended enlargement or diminution to Executive's annual bonus opportunity for such fiscal year. Executive must be employed by the Company through December 31 of a given year in order to earn the annual bonus for such year. The annual bonus for a given year will be paid no later than the March 15<sup>th</sup> of the fiscal year after the end of the fiscal year to which the annual bonus relates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Equity Grants</u>. Executive shall be eligible to receive grants pursuant to the Company's 2019 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the "**Stock Incentive Plan**") or any successor thereto (the "**Awards**") as may be determined in the sole discretion of the Board (or the Compensation Committee). For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein shall entitle Executive to any specific award or any specific terms or conditions in any 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;(d)<u>Withholding</u>. The Company will withhold from any amounts payable under this Agreement such federal, state, and local taxes as the Company determines are required to be withheld pursuant to applicable law.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Expenses</u>. The Company shall promptly reimburse Executive for all normal, usual and necessary expenses incurred by Executive in furtherance of the business and affairs of the Company, including without limitation reasonable travel, lodging, meals, and entertainment (except as provided below), upon timely receipt by the Company of appropriate vouchers or other proof of Executive's expenditures and otherwise in accordance with any expense reimbursement policy as may from time to time be adopted by the Company. Such reimbursements will be made in a prompt and timely manner and in accordance with the policies of the Company, but in no event later than December 31 of the year following the year in which Executive incurs such expense if subject to the compliance rules under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "**Code**"). The amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during one year will not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other year, and is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)<u>Other Benefits</u>. Executive shall be entitled to all rights and benefits for which Executive shall be eligible under any benefit or other plans (including, without limitation, dental, medical, medical reimbursement and hospital plans, pension plans, employee stock purchase plans, profit sharing plans, bonus plans, prescription drug reimbursement plans, short and long term disability plans, life insurance and other so-called "fringe" benefits) as the Company (or applicable affiliate) shall make available to its senior executives from time to time. All such benefits are subject to the provisions of their respective plan documents in accordance with their terms and are subject to amendment or termination by the Company or the applicable affiliate without Executive's consent.

&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)<u>Paid Time Off</u>. In addition to holidays observed by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to paid time off (including paid vacation and personal and sick leave) ("**PTO**") in accordance with the Company's PTO policy as may be in effect from time to time; *provided*, that, Executive shall be entitled to no less than four (4) weeks' vacation per annum. For the avoidance of doubt, any PTO shall be taken in accordance with the Company's

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established policies and procedures as in effect from time to time; *provided*, that no more than two (2) weeks may be taken consecutively without the explicit approval of the CEO.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.**<u>Confidential Information and Inventions</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)<u>Confidential Information; Non-Disclosure and Non-Use</u>. Executive recognizes and acknowledges that in the course of Executive's duties Executive will receive confidential or proprietary information of the Company, its affiliates or third parties with whom the Company or any such affiliates has an obligation of confidentiality. Accordingly, during and after the Term, Executive agrees to keep confidential and not disclose or make accessible to any other person or use for any other purpose other than in connection with the fulfillment of Executive's duties under this Agreement, any Confidential and Proprietary Information (defined below) owned by, or received by or on behalf of, the Company or any of its affiliates. The term "**Confidential and Proprietary Information**" shall include, but shall not be limited to, confidential or proprietary scientific or technical information, data, formulas and related concepts, business plans (both current and under development), client lists, promotion and marketing programs, trade secrets, or any other confidential or proprietary business information relating to development programs, costs, revenues, marketing, investments, sales activities, promotions, credit and financial data, manufacturing processes, financing methods, and any and all information relating to the operation of the Company's business which the Company may from time to time designate as confidential or proprietary or that Executive reasonably knows should be, or has been, treated by the Company as confidential or proprietary. Executive expressly acknowledges that the Confidential and Proprietary Information constitutes a protectable business interest of the Company. Confidential and Proprietary Information encompasses all formats in which information is preserved, whether electronic, print, or any other form, including all originals, copies, notes, or other reproductions or replicas thereof. Executive agrees: (i) not to use any such Confidential and Proprietary Information for himself or others; and (ii) not to take any Company material or reproductions (including but not limited to writings, correspondence, notes, drafts, records, invoices, technical and business policies, computer programs or disks) thereof from the Company's offices at any time during Executive's employment by the Company, except in connection with the execution of Executive's duties to the 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;(b)<u>Return of Property</u>. Upon request during employment and immediately at the termination of Executive's employment, Executive will return to the Company all Confidential and Proprietary Information in any form (including all copies and reproductions thereof) and all other property whatsoever of the Company in Executive's possession or under Executive's control. If requested by the Company, Executive will certify in writing that all such materials have been returned to the Company. Executive also expressly agrees that immediately upon the termination of Executive's employment with the Company for any reason, Executive will cease using any secure website, computer systems, e-mail system, phone system or voicemail service provided by the Company for the use of its employees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may retain (i) Executive's address book to the extent it only contains contact information and (ii) Executive's cell phone number.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Exceptions</u>. Confidential and Proprietary Information does not include any information that: (i) at the time of disclosure is generally known to, or readily ascertainable by, the public; (ii) becomes known to the public through no fault of Executive or other violation of this Agreement; (iii) is disclosed to Executive by a third party under no obligation to Executive's knowledge to maintain the confidentiality of the information; and/or (iv) is disclosed to Executive's spouse, attorney and/or Executive's personal tax and financial advisors as reasonably necessary or appropriate to advance Executive's tax, financial and other personal planning (each an "**Exempt Person**"), <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any disclosure or use of any Confidential and Proprietary Information by an Exempt Person shall be deemed to be a breach of

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this **<u>Section 5</u>** by Executive. Confidential and Proprietary Information also does not include any information (i) the disclosure or use of which is required or appropriate in connection with Executive's work as an employee of the Company, consistent with Company policies, and/or (ii) that is required to be disclosed to a court of law, to any governmental agency having supervisory authority over the Business of the Company or to any administrative or legislative body (including a committee thereof) with apparent jurisdiction to order Executive to divulge, disclose or make accessible such information, <u>provided</u> that, subject to applicable law, Executive (x) notifies the Company of the existence and terms of such obligation, (y) gives the Company prompt notice to seek a protective or similar order to prevent or limit such disclosure, and (z) only discloses that information actually required to be disclosed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement is meant to prohibit Executive from (A) filing a charge or complaint with, participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by, or reporting possible violations of law or regulation to any federal, state or local government agency, (B) initiating communications directly with, responding to any inquiries from, providing testimony before, providing confidential information to, reporting possible violations of law or regulation to, or from filing a claim or assisting with an investigation directly with a self-regulatory authority or a government agency or entity, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of state or federal law or regulation, (C) truthfully testifying in a legal proceeding or responding to or complying with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, (D) speaking with law enforcement, Executive's attorney, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, any state or local division of human rights, or fair employment agency or (E) exercising any rights Executive may have under applicable labor laws to engage in concerted activity with other employees. Executive shall not be required to obtain the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and is not required to notify the Company that Executive has made such reports or disclosures. The protections contained in this paragraph apply to prior, current and future conduct.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Notice of Immunity From Liability for Confidential Disclosure of a Trade Secret to the Government or in a Court Filing</u>. Pursuant to the U.S. Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b) (the "***DTSA***"), Executive shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (a) is made (i) in confidence to a federal, state or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to Executive's attorney and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (a) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (b) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order. Executive acknowledges that Executive has hereby received adequate notice of this immunity, such that the Company is entitled to all remedies available for violations of the DTSA, including exemplary damages and attorney fees. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to conflict with the DTSA or create liability for disclosures of trade secrets that are expressly allowed by the DTSA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Inventions</u>. Executive agrees that all inventions, discoveries, improvements and patentable or copyrightable works ("**Inventions**") initiated, conceived or made by Executive within the scope of the Company's business and in the course of Executive's employment with the Company, either alone or in conjunction with others, during the Term shall be the sole property of the Company to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and, to the extent permitted by law, shall be "works made for hire" as that term is defined in the United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.A., Section 101). The Company shall be the sole owner of all patents, copyrights, trade secret rights, and other intellectual property or other rights in connection therewith; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that this **<u>Section 5(e)</u>** shall not apply to Inventions

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which are not related to the Business of the Company and which are made and conceived by Executive not during normal working hours, not on the Company's premises and not using the Company's tools, devices, equipment or Confidential and Proprietary Information. Subject to the foregoing, Executive hereby assigns to the Company all right, title and interest Executive may have or acquire in all Inventions; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Board may in its sole discretion agree to waive the Company's rights pursuant to this **<u>Section 5(e)</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;(f)<u>Further Actions and Assistance</u>. Executive agrees to cooperate reasonably with the Company and at the Company's expense, both during and after Executive's employment with the Company, with respect to the procurement, maintenance and enforcement of copyrights, patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights (both in the United States and foreign countries) relating to the Inventions. Executive shall sign all papers, including, without limitation, copyright applications, patent applications, declarations, oaths, formal assignments, assignments of priority rights and powers of attorney, that the Company reasonably may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Inventions. Executive further agrees that if the Company is unable, after reasonable effort, to secure Executive's signature on any such papers, any officer of the Company shall be entitled to execute such papers as Executive's agent and attorney-in-fact and Executive hereby irrevocably designates and appoints each officer of the Company as Executive's agent and attorney-in-fact to execute any such papers on Executive's behalf and to take any and all actions as the Company reasonably may deem necessary or desirable in order to protect its rights and interests in any Inventions, under the conditions described in this **<u>Section 5(f)</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;(g)<u>Prior Inventions</u>. Executive will not assert any rights to any invention, discovery, idea or improvement relating to the Business of the Company or to Executive's duties hereunder as having been made or acquired by Executive prior to Executive's work for the 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;(h)<u>Disclosure</u>. Executive agrees that Executive will promptly disclose to the Company all Inventions initiated, made, conceived or reduced to practice by him, either alone or jointly with others, 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;(i)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 5</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6.**<u>Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Non-Disparagement</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)Executive understands and recognizes that Executive's services to the Company are special and unique and that in the course of performing such services Executive will have access to and knowledge of Confidential and Proprietary Information. Executive agrees that, during the Term and the twelve (12) month period immediately following Executive's separation from employment (the "**Termination Restriction Period**"), whether such separation is voluntary or involuntary, Executive shall not in any manner, directly or indirectly, on behalf of himself or any person, firm, partnership, joint venture, corporation or other business entity ("**Person**"), enter into or engage in any Competitive Activities, either as an individual for Executive's own account, or as a partner, joint venturer, owner, executive, employee, independent contractor, principal, agent, consultant, salesperson, officer, director or shareholder of such Person, anywhere in the world, <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that nothing shall prohibit Executive from performing executive duties for any Person that does not engage in Competitive Activities. For purposes of this Agreement, "**Competitive Activities**" shall mean any business activities (i) involving the research, development, commercialization, licensing, marketing and/or distribution of any product or products that are competitive with any product or products being actively developed, marketed or produced by the Company or any of its affiliates during Executive's employment or, following Executive's last day of employment, as of such date (the

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"**Business of the Company**"), or (ii) that requires or could result in Executive's intentional or unintentional use of the Confidential and Proprietary Information. Executive acknowledges that, due to the unique and competitive nature of the Company's business, the Company has a strong legitimate business interest in protecting the continuity of its business interests and its Confidential and Proprietary Information and the restriction herein agreed to by Executive narrowly and fairly serves such an important and critical business interest of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this **<u>Section 6(a)</u>** shall be deemed to prohibit Executive from acquiring or holding, solely for investment, publicly traded securities of any corporation, some or all of the activities of which are engaged in the Business of the Company, so long as such securities do not, in the aggregate, constitute more than four percent (4%) of any class or series of outstanding securities of such corporation; or being a passive investor holding less than four percent (4%) of a private equity, venture capital or other commingled fund; and further notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this **<u>Section 6(a)</u>** shall preclude Executive from becoming an employee of, or from otherwise providing services to, a separate division or operating unit of a multi-divisional business or enterprise (a "**Division**") if: (i) the Division by which Executive is employed, or to which Executive provides services, is not engaged in the Business of the Company, (ii) Executive does not provide services, directly or indirectly, to any other division or operating unit of such multi-divisional business or enterprise engaged in or proposing to engage in the Business of the Company (individually, a "**Competitive Division**" and collectively, the "**Competitive Divisions**"), (iii) the Competitive Divisions, in the aggregate, accounted for less than one-third of the multi-divisional business or enterprise's consolidated revenues for the fiscal year, and each subsequent quarterly period, prior to Executive's commencement of employment with or provision of services to the Division, or the Board determines that the Competitive Divisions are not material to the value of such multi-divisional business or enterprise, and (iv) Executive does not provide any services to, or advice to or in respect of, any Competitive Divisions and certifies the same in writing. Further, nothing in this **<u>Section 6(a)</u>** shall preclude Executive from providing services to, or maintaining an interest in, a law firm or restructuring advisory firm.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Reasonableness of Restriction</u>. Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that the covenant against competition provided for pursuant to **<u>Section 6(a)</u>** above is reasonable with respect to its duration, geographic area and scope. In addition, Executive acknowledges that the Company engages in the Business of the Company throughout the world, and Executive has been involved in the Business of the Company in that geographic area. If, at the time of enforcement of this **<u>Section 6</u>**, a court holds that the restrictions stated herein are unreasonable under the circumstances then existing, the Parties hereto agree that the maximum duration, scope or geographic area legally permissible under such circumstances will be substituted for the duration, scope or area stated 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;(c)<u>Non-Solicitation</u>. During the Term and the Termination Restriction Period, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, on Executive's own behalf or on behalf of any person or entity, without the prior written consent of the 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;(i)(A) solicit or induce any employee, consultant or independent contractor of the Company or any of its affiliates to leave the employ of (or end a contracting relationship with) the Company or any affiliate; or hire any employee, consultant or independent contractor of the Company; (B) hire any former employee who has left the employment of the Company or any affiliate of the Company within six (6) months of the termination of such employee's employment with the Company or any such affiliate; <u>provided</u> that the foregoing provisions of **<u>subsections (i)(A)</u>** <u>or</u> **<u>(B)</u>** shall not apply to the person who serves as Executive's administrative assistant at the Company at the time of Executive's termination of employment with the Company; (C) hire any former consultant or independent contractor who has ended his or her consultancy or contracting relationship with the Company or any affiliate of the Company within six (6) months of the end of such consultancy or contracting relationship for any

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competitive purpose; or (D) hire any former employee of the Company in knowing violation of such employee's non-competition agreement with the Company or any such affiliate;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)(A) solicit, divert or take away, or attempt to divert or take away, the business or patronage of any agent, client or customer of the Company or any of its affiliates which was served by the Company or any of its affiliates during the twelve (12)-month period prior to the termination of Executive's employment with the Company or any of its affiliates; or (B) induce, encourage, or attempt to induce or encourage any client or customer of the Company or any of its affiliates which was served by the Company or any of its affiliates during the twelve (12)-month period prior to the termination of Executive's employment with the Company to reduce, limit, or cancel its business with the Company or any of its affiliates.

For clarity, the foregoing shall not be violated by general advertising, by serving as a reference upon request or by actions taken in the good faith performance of Executive's duties to the Company or any of its affiliates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Non-Disparagement</u>. Executive agrees that Executive shall not directly or indirectly disparage, whether or not truthfully, the name or reputation of the Company or any of its affiliates, including but not limited to, any officer, director, employee or shareholder (provided Executive has had material dealings with such shareholder) of the Company or any of its affiliates; <u>provided</u> that, nothing in this Section shall be construed to interfere with Executive's right to engage in protected concerted activity under the National Labor Relations Act. Upon Executive's termination of employment, the Company shall direct its senior officers and directors not to directly or indirectly disparage, whether or not truthfully, the name or reputation of Executive. Notwithstanding this **<u>Section 6(d)</u>**, nothing contained herein shall apply to statements made by Executive (x) in the course of Executive's responsibility to evaluate the performance and/or participate in any investigation of the conduct or behavior of officers, employees and/or others, (y) as part of any judicial, administrative or other legal action or proceeding, or (z) in rebuttal of false or misleading statements by others, and nothing shall be construed to limit or impair the ability of Executive to make disclosures required by applicable law, regulation, or order of a court or governmental agency, provide truthful testimony in response to any validly issued subpoena, file pleadings or respond to inquiries or legal proceedings by any government agency to the extent required by applicable law or speak with law enforcement, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, any state or local division of human rights or fair employment agency, or Executive's attorney. These non-disparagement obligations will cease to apply two (2) years after Executive's termination of employment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Enforcement</u>. In the event that Executive breaches or threatens to breach any provisions of **<u>Section 5</u>** or this **<u>Section 6</u>** (other than a *de minimis* breach as determined by the Board), then, in addition to any other rights the Company may have, it shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief to enforce such provisions. In the event that an actual proceeding is brought in equity to enforce the provisions of **<u>Section 5</u>** above or this **<u>Section 6</u>**, Executive shall not urge as a defense that there is an adequate remedy at law nor shall the Company be prevented from seeking any other remedies that may be available to it nor shall the Company be required to post a bond.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)<u>Remedies Cumulative; Judicial Modification</u>. Each of the rights and remedies enumerated in **<u>Section 6(e)</u>** above shall be independent of the others and shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other rights and remedies available to the Company at law or in equity. If any of the covenants contained in this **<u>Section 6</u>**, or any part of any of them, is hereafter construed or adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable, the same shall not affect the remainder of the covenant or covenants or rights or remedies, which shall be given full effect without regard to the invalid portions. If any of the covenants contained in this **<u>Section 6</u>** is held

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to be invalid or unenforceable because of the duration of such provision or the area covered thereby, the Parties agree that the court making such determination shall have the power to reduce the duration and/or area of such provision and in its reduced form such provision shall then be enforceable.

&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)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 6</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7.**<u>Representations and Warranties</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)<u>By Executive</u>. Executive hereby represents and warrants to the Company 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)Neither the execution or delivery of this Agreement nor the performance by Executive of Executive's duties and other obligations hereunder conflict with or constitute a default or breach of any covenant or obligation under (whether immediately, upon the giving of notice or lapse of time or both) any prior employment agreement, contract, or other instrument to which Executive is a party or by which Executive is bound.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Executive has the full right, power, and legal capacity to enter and deliver this Agreement and to perform Executive's duties and other obligations hereunder. This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Executive enforceable against Executive in accordance with its terms. No approvals or consents of any persons or entities are required for Executive to execute and deliver this Agreement or perform Executive's duties and other obligations hereunder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Executive will not use any confidential information or trade secrets of any third party in Executive's employment by the Company in violation of the terms of the agreements under which Executive had access to or knowledge of such confidential information or trade secrets.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>By the Company</u>. The Company hereby represents and warrants to Executive that the Company has the full right and power to enter and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against it in accordance with its terms. All approvals or consents required for the Company to validly execute and deliver this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder, including, without limitation, approval of the Board, if required, have been obtained.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 7</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8.**<u>Termination</u>**. The nature of Executive's employment is and will continue to be "at-will," meaning that the Company or Executive may terminate Executive's employment at any time, with or without notice (except as set forth in **<u>Section 8(e)</u>** below), with or without Cause or Good Reason. Any statement or representation to the contrary is ineffective unless put into a writing executed on behalf of the Company by the Board or its designee. Upon any termination of Executive's employment for any reason, except as may otherwise be requested by the Board in writing and agreed upon in writing by Executive, Executive shall be deemed to have resigned from any and all directorships, committee memberships, and any other positions Executive holds with the Company, any of its affiliates and entity into which the Company or any of its affiliates

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holds a non-controlling interest and hereby agrees to execute any documents that the Company or any of its affiliates determines necessary to effectuate such resignations.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Cause</u>. Executive's employment hereunder may be terminated by the Company immediately for Cause. Any of the following actions by Executive shall constitute "**Cause**":

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 continued willful failure, disregard or refusal by Executive, after Executive has actually received written notice from the Board or the CEO of such failure, disregard or refusal, to perform Executive's material duties or obligations under this Agreement (other than as a result of Executive's mental or physical incapacity or illness, as confirmed by medical evidence provided by a licensed physician mutually selected by the Company and Executive (or Executive's representative));

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)Any willful, intentional or grossly negligent act by Executive having the effect of materially injuring (whether financially or otherwise) the business or reputation of the Company or any of its affiliates (other than acts that were performed in a good faith attempt to advance the business interests of the 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;(iii)Executive's conviction of any felony involving moral turpitude (including entry of a guilty or nolo contendere plea);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Executive's qualification as a "bad actor," as defined by 17 CFR 230.506(a);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)The good faith determination by the Board or the CEO, after a reasonable and good-faith investigation by the Company that Executive engaged in some form of harassment prohibited by law (including, without limitation, harassment on the basis of age, sex or race) unless Executive's actions were specifically directed by the Board;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Any material misappropriation or embezzlement by Executive of the property of the Company or its affiliates (whether or not a misdemeanor or felony); and/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;(vii)The breach by Executive of any material provision of this Agreement that is materially injurious to the Company.

An act or failure to act shall not be "willful" if (i) done by Executive in good faith or (ii) Executive reasonably believed that such action or inaction was in the best interests of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Cause exist unless the Company's Board has made a formal determination of Cause by a seventy five percent (75%) or greater Board vote and provided Executive with ten (10) days advance notice followed by the right to be heard in front of the entire Board followed by a second seventy five percent (75%) or greater Board vote finding that Cause still exists. Such meeting of the Board can occur in person or via teleconference. If the circumstances surrounding Cause are reasonably curable, then Executive shall have the right to cure those circumstances over the next twenty (20) days. If the circumstances are not curable or if those circumstances still exist after the cure period has expired, then (and only then) shall Cause be deemed to exist for purposes 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;(b)<u>Death</u>. Executive's employment hereunder shall be terminated upon Executive's death.

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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;(c)<u>Disability</u>. The Company may terminate Executive's employment hereunder due to Executive's Disability (defined below) while Executive is so Disabled. For purposes of this Agreement, a termination due to Executive's "**Disability**" shall be deemed to have occurred if Executive has not been able to perform Executive's material duties for one hundred eighty (180) days in a three hundred sixty five (365) day period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Good Reason</u>. Executive may terminate Executive's employment hereunder for Good Reason (as defined below) pursuant to the procedures set forth in this **<u>Section 8(d)</u>**. In order for Executive to resign for Good Reason, Executive must provide written notice to the Board of the existence of the Good Reason condition within sixty (60) days of the initial existence or Executive's knowledge of such Good Reason condition. Upon receipt of such notice, the Company will have thirty (30) days during which it may attempt to remedy the Good Reason condition (if such can be remedied). If so remedied, Executive may not resign for Good Reason based on such condition. If the Good Reason condition is not remedied within such thirty (30) day period, Executive may resign based on the Good Reason condition specified in the notice effective no later than thirty (30) days following the expiration of the thirty (30) day cure period. The term "**Good Reason**" shall mean any of the following occurring without Executive's written consent:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)any material breach of this Agreement by the 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;(ii)any material reduction by the Company of Executive's titles, duties, responsibilities, or authority, or the assignment to Executive of titles, duties, responsibilities, or authority that are inconsistent with Executive's title and position as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a material reduction in Executive's annual Base Salary unless (i) all officers and/or members of the Company's executive management team experience an equal or greater percentage reduction in annual base salary and/or total compensation; and (ii) Executive's Base Salary and/or total compensation reduction is no greater than ten percent (10%);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)a material reduction in Executive's target bonus level unless: (i) all officers and/or members of the Company's executive management team experience an equal or greater percentage reduction related to target bonus levels; and (ii) Executive's target bonus level reduction is no greater than ten percent (10%);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)the actual relocation of the Company's headquarters and executive offices more than 25 miles from Parsippany, New Jersey; <u>provided</u> that this **<u>subsection (v)</u>** shall not apply if such relocation is made before a Corporate Transaction and the new Company headquarters and executive offices are not required to be Executive's primary work location; and/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;(vi)the failure of the Company to obtain the assumption in writing or by applicable law of its obligations under this Agreement by any successor (x) to all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or (y) due to the occurrence of any other Corporate Transaction, within 10 days of such Corporate Transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)<u>Termination without Good Reason by Executive</u>. Executive may terminate Executive's employment hereunder without Good Reason at any time upon sixty (60) days' written notice of termination to the Board, which notice shall specify the termination 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;(f)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 8</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.**<u>Compensation upon Termination</u>**.

In the event Executive's employment is terminated, the Company shall promptly pay to Executive the Base Salary and benefits otherwise payable to Executive under **<u>Section 4</u>** above through the last day of Executive's actual employment by the Company, along with any reimbursable business expenses subject to Company policy and any amounts due under any benefit or compensation plan, program, policy agreement or arrangement in accordance with its terms (together, the "**Accrued Compensation**"). Except for the Accrued Compensation, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance, and as otherwise required by law, Executive will have no further entitlement hereunder to any other compensation or benefits from the Company except as expressly provided 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;(a)<u>Death or Disability</u>. If Executive's employment is terminated as a result of Executive's death or Disability, the Company shall pay to Executive or to Executive's estate, as applicable, the Accrued Compensation. In addition, Executive (or Executive's estate) shall receive (i) the bonus due for any completed fiscal year to the extent that such bonus has not yet been paid (including timing of payment, the "**Prior Year Bonus**") plus (ii) the Prorated Bonus (as defined below) for the year of termination. Executive's outstanding equity awards shall vest (and remain exercisable, as applicable) to the extent provided in the Stock Incentive Plan and the underlying award agreements.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Cause</u>. If Executive's employment is terminated by the Company for Cause, Executive shall not be entitled to receive any payments or benefits other than the Accrued Compensation, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance and as otherwise required by law. All outstanding Awards, whether or not vested, shall be forfeited to the Company as of such 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;(c)<u>Other than for Cause, Death or Disability; Resignation for Good Reason</u>. If the Company terminates Executive's employment, other than (x) as a result of Executive's death or Disability or (y) for Cause, or if Executive terminates Executive's employment for Good Reason, then conditioned upon Executive executing and not revoking a Release (as defined below) following such termination, the Company will provide to Executive the following separation benefits:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Payment of the Accrued Compensation and Prior Year Bonus, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance and any rights or privileges otherwise required by 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)Payment to Executive of an amount equal to twelve (12) months of Executive's Base Salary in equal monthly installments over a period of twelve (12) months following the termination 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)Payment to Executive of a prorated annual bonus for the year in which the termination date occurs, based on the actual achievement of the objectives referenced in **<u>Section 4(b)</u>** above. The prorated bonus will be calculated as the annual bonus based on performance, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days preceding the termination date in the year of termination and the denominator of which is three hundred sixty five (365) (the "**Prorated Bonus**"),

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Executive timely elects continued health insurance coverage under COBRA, payment to Executive monthly of a portion of the premium necessary to continue such coverage for Executive and Executive's eligible dependents that is equal to the portion paid

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for by the Company at the date of termination, until the conclusion of the time when Executive is receiving continuation of Base Salary payments under **<u>Section 9(c)(ii)</u>** above or until Executive becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage under another employer's plan or ineligible for COBRA under applicable law, whichever occurs first, <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Company has the right to terminate such payment of COBRA premiums on behalf of Executive and instead pay Executive a lump sum amount equal to the COBRA premium amount described above times the number of months remaining in the specified period if the Company determines in its discretion that continued payment of the COBRA premiums is or may be discriminatory under Section 105(h) of the Code, consistent with Section 409A, 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;(v)All Awards that are scheduled to vest on or before the next succeeding anniversary of the date of termination shall be accelerated and deemed to have vested as of the termination date; <u>provided</u> that, for the avoidance of doubt, any performance-based Awards whose vesting requirements have not been successfully met as of the date of Executive's termination of employment or resignation with Good Reason will not accelerate.

The separation benefits described in **<u>Sections 9(a)</u>** and **<u>9(c)</u>** above are conditioned upon Executive (or Executive's estate or beneficiaries, as applicable) executing a release of claims against the Company, its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns in substantially the form attached hereto as **<u>Exhibit A</u>** (the "**Release**") within the time specified therein, which Release is not revoked within any time period allowed for revocation under applicable law. The salary continuation described in **<u>Section 9(c)(ii)</u>** above will be payable to Executive over time in accordance with the Company's payroll practices and procedures beginning on the sixtieth (60th) day following the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, <u>provided</u> that the Company, in its sole discretion but in accordance with Section 409A, may begin the payments earlier. The Prorated Bonus described in **<u>Section 9(c)(iii)</u>** above shall be paid at the date on which the annual bonus would have been paid had Executive continued in employment, and the COBRA payments described in **<u>Section 9(c)(iv)</u>** above shall be paid monthly beginning on the date on which the salary continuation commences.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Termination without Good Reason by Executive</u>. If, pursuant to **<u>Section 8(e)</u>** above, Executive terminates Executive's employment hereunder by written notice of termination without Good Reason, Executive shall not be entitled to receive any payments or benefits other than the Accrued Compensation, the Prior Year Bonus, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance and as otherwise required by law; <u>provided</u>, that, the Company may, in its sole and absolute discretion, by written notice accelerate the date of termination without recharacterizing such termination as a termination without Cause, in which case Executive will be entitled to receive continued payment of Executive's Base Salary for the duration of the notice period.

&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)This **<u>Section 9</u>** sets forth the only obligations of the Company with respect to the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, and Executive acknowledges that, upon the termination of Executive's employment, Executive shall not be entitled to any payments or benefits which are not explicitly provided in this **<u>Section 9</u>**, except as required by law or the terms of another employee plan, program or arrangement covering him. Executive acknowledges and agrees that upon the termination of Executive's employment with the Company, regardless of the reason or grounds therefor, Executive shall resign from any board, organization or foundation wherein Executive sits or belongs as a representative of the Company.

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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;(f)<u>No Mitigation; No Offset</u>. In the event of any termination of Executive's employment under this **<u>Section 9</u>**, Executive shall be under no obligation to seek other employment and there shall be no offset against amounts due Executive under this Agreement on account of any compensation attributable to any subsequent employment that he may obtain (other than as described in **<u>Section 9(c)(iv)</u>** or **<u>Section 10(b)(iv)</u>** with respect to COBRA).

&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)The obligations of the Company that arise under this **<u>Section 9</u>** shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10.**<u>Corporate Transaction</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)<u>Corporate Transaction Defined</u>. The term "**Corporate Transaction**" shall have the same meaning as defined in the Stock Incentive Plan, as in effect on the date 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;(b)<u>Consequence upon Executive's Termination Without Cause or Executive's Resignation With Good Reason</u>. Upon Executive's termination of employment without Cause or Executive's resignation of employment with Good Reason within twenty-four (24) months after a Corporate Transaction, the Company shall provide Executive the following separation benefits:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)Payment of the Accrued Compensation, the Prior Year Bonus, rights to indemnification and directors' and officers' liability insurance and any rights or privileges otherwise required by 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)Payment to Executive of an amount equal to one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the sum of Executive's Base Salary plus Executive's target bonus as in effect for the year of termination, in equal monthly installments over a period of fifteen (15) months following the termination 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)Payment to Executive of the Prorated Bonus,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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 Executive timely elects continued health insurance coverage under COBRA, payment to Executive monthly of a portion of the premium necessary to continue such coverage for Executive and Executive's eligible dependents that is equal to the portion paid for by the Company at the date of termination, until the conclusion of the time when Executive is receiving continuation of Base Salary and bonus payments under **<u>Section 10(b)(ii)</u>** above or until Executive becomes eligible for group health insurance coverage under another employer's plan, whichever occurs first, <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that the Company has the right to terminate such payment of COBRA premiums on behalf of Executive and instead pay Executive a lump sum amount equal to the COBRA premium amount described above times the number of months remaining in the specified period if the Company determines in its discretion that continued payment of the COBRA premiums is or may be discriminatory under Section 105(h) of the Code, consistent with Section 409A, 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;(v)All unvested Awards held by Executive shall be accelerated and deemed to have vested as of the date of Executive's termination of employment.

The separation benefits set forth above are conditioned upon Executive executing a Release within the time specified therein, which Release is not revoked within any time period allowed for revocation under applicable law. The salary and bonus continuation described in **<u>Section 10(b)(ii)</u>** above will be payable to Executive over time in accordance with the Company's payroll practices and procedures beginning on the sixtieth (60th) day following the

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termination of Executive's employment with the Company, <u>provided</u> that the Company, in its sole discretion but in accordance with Section 409A (defined below), may begin the payments earlier. The Prorated Bonus described in **<u>Section 10(b)(iii)</u>** above shall be paid at the date on which the bonus would have been paid had Executive continued in employment, and the COBRA payments described in **<u>Section 10(b)(iv)</u>** above shall be paid monthly beginning on the date on which the salary continuation commences.

&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)**Golden Parachute Modified Cutback Provision.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)<u>Modified Cutback</u>. In the event that any of the payments or benefits described in this Agreement, when added to all other amounts or benefits provided to or on behalf or for the benefit of Executive by the Company or its affiliates in connection with Executive's termination of employment ("**Covered Payments**"), would constitute parachute payments ("**Parachute Payments**") within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and would be subject to the excise tax imposed under Section 4999 of the Code (or any successor provision thereto) or any similar tax imposed by state or local law or any interest or penalties with respect to such taxes (collectively, the "**Excise Tax**"), then such Covered Payments shall be either (x) reduced to the minimum extent necessary to ensure that no portion of the Covered Payments is subject to the Excise Tax (that amount, the "**Reduced Amount**") or (y) payable in full if Executive's receipt on an after-tax basis of the full amount of payments and benefits (after taking into account the applicable federal, state, local and foreign income, employment and excise taxes (including the Excise Tax)) would result in Executive receiving an amount that is at least one dollar greater than the Reduced Amount. If the Covered Payments are to be reduced pursuant to clause (x) in the immediately preceding sentence, such reduction shall be done in a manner that maximizes Executive's economic position. In applying this principle, the reduction shall be made in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, and where two economically equivalent amounts are subject to reduction but payable at different times, such amounts shall be reduced on a pro rata basis but not below zero.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)<u>Determinations</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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(A)An initial determination as to whether (1) any of the Parachute Payments received by Executive in connection with the occurrence of a change in the ownership or control of the Company or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company shall be subject to the Excise Tax, and (2) the amount of any reduction, if any, that may be required pursuant to **<u>Section 10(c)(i)</u>** above, shall be made by an accounting, consulting or specialty firm selected by the Company (the "**Accounting Firm**") prior to the consummation of such change in the ownership or effective control of the Company or in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company. Executive shall be furnished with notice of all determinations made as to the Excise Tax payable with respect to Executive's Parachute Payments, together with the related calculations of the Accounting Firm, promptly after such determinations and calculations have been received by the 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B)For purposes of this provision, (1) no portion of the Parachute Payments the receipt or enjoyment of which Executive shall have effectively waived in writing prior to the date of payment of the Parachute Payments shall be taken into account; (2) no portion of the Parachute Payments shall be taken into account which in the opinion of the Accounting Firm does not constitute a "parachute payment" within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code and the Accounting Firm shall be required to value any

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restrictive covenants (including, without limitation, any covenants not to compete with the Company or solicit employees or customers of the Company) in forming such opinion; (3) the Parachute Payments shall be reduced only to the extent necessary so that the Parachute Payments (other than those referred to in the immediately preceding clause (1) or (2)) in their entirety constitute reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code or are otherwise not subject to disallowance as deductions, in the opinion of the auditor or tax counsel referred to in such clause (2); and (4) the value of any non-cash benefit or any deferred payment or benefit included in the Parachute Payments shall be determined by the Company's independent auditors based on Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code and the regulations for applying those Code sections, or on substantial authority within the meaning of Section 6662 of the 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(C)Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this **<u>Section 10(c)</u>** by seeking other employment or otherwise. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the amount of payment or the benefit provided for in this Agreement shall not be reduced by any compensation earned by Executive as the result of employment by another employer or by reason of Executive's receipt of or right to receive any retirement or other benefits after the date of termination of employment 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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(D)It is possible that after determinations and selections made pursuant to this **<u>Section 10(c)</u>** Executive will receive an amount that is either more or less than the limitation provided above (hereafter referred to as an "**Excess Payment**" or "**Underpayment**," respectively). If it is established, pursuant to a final determination of a court or an Internal Revenue Service proceeding that has been finally and conclusively resolved, that an Excess Payment has been made, then Executive shall refund the Excess Payment to the Company promptly on demand. In the event that it is determined (x) by an arbitration under **<u>Section 13(e)</u>** below, (y) by a court of competent jurisdiction, or (z) by an independent auditor upon request by Executive or the Company, that an Underpayment has occurred, the Company shall pay an amount equal to the Underpayment to Executive within ten (10) days of such determination together with an additional payment in an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying the Underpayment times the rate that is 120% of the applicable annual federal rate (as determined under Section 1274(d) of the Code) times a fraction whose numerator is the number of days elapsed from the date of the Underpayment through the date of such payment and whose denominator is 365.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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)The Company and Executive will cooperate in good faith to review, consider and pursue reasonable and customary mitigation strategies to avoid the imposition of the Excise Tax on any amounts due to Executive hereunder or otherwise.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11.**<u>Indemnification</u>**.

The Company shall defend and indemnify Executive with regard to Executive's capacities with the Company, its affiliates and its benefit plans to the fullest extent permitted under the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "**DGCL**"). The Company shall also maintain a policy for indemnifying its officers and directors, including but not limited to Executive, for all actions permitted under the DGCL taken in good faith pursuit of their duties for the Company,

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including, but not limited to, the obtaining of an appropriate level of directors' and officers' liability insurance coverage and including such provisions in the Company's bylaws or certificate of incorporation, as applicable and customary. Executive shall be designated as a named insured on such directors' and officers' liability insurance policy. Executive's rights to, and the Company's obligation to provide, indemnification shall survive termination of this Agreement. This **<u>Section 11</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12.**<u>Compliance with Section 409A</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)<u>Intent of the Parties</u>. The intent of the Parties is that the payments, compensation and benefits under this Agreement will be exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively "**Section 409A**") and, in this connection, this Agreement shall be interpreted to be exempt or in compliance with Section 409A. Further, if any benefit or payment payable under this Agreement is deemed to not comply with Section 409A, the Company and Executive agree to renegotiate in good faith any such benefit or payment (including, without limitation, as to the timing of any severance payments payable hereunder) so that either (i) Section 409A will not apply or (ii) compliance with Section 409A will be achieved; <u>provided</u>, <u>however</u>, that any resulting renegotiated terms shall provide to Executive the after-tax economic equivalent of what otherwise has been provided to Executive pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and <u>provided</u>, <u>further</u>, that any deferral of payments or other benefits shall be only for such time period as may be required to comply with Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)<u>Potential Delay of Payment(s) and Adjustments</u>. For the avoidance of doubt, the Parties intend that payments of the separation benefits set forth in **<u>Section 9</u>** above satisfy, to the greatest extent possible, the exemptions from the application of Section 409A provided under Treasury Regulation Sections 1.409A-1(b)(4), 1.409A-1(b)(5), and 1.409A-1(b)(9). If any payment, compensation or other benefit provided to Executive in connection with Executive's separation from service is determined, in whole or in part, to constitute "nonqualified deferred compensation" within the meaning of Section 409A and Executive is a "specified employee" within the meaning of Section 409A, no part of such payments shall be paid before the day that is six (6) months plus one (1) day after the termination date or Executive's earlier death (the "**New Payment Date**"). The aggregate of any payments that otherwise would have been paid to Executive during the period between the termination date and the New Payment Date shall be paid to Executive in a lump sum on such New Payment Date. Thereafter, any payments that remain outstanding as of the day immediately following the New Payment Date shall be paid without delay over the time period originally scheduled, in accordance with the terms 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;(c)<u>Separation from Service</u>. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, any payments and benefits provided under **<u>Section 9</u>** above that constitute "deferred compensation" within the meaning of Section 409A will not commence in connection with Executive's termination of employment unless and until Executive has also incurred a "separation from service" (as such term is defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)), unless the Company reasonably determines that such amounts may be provided to Executive without causing Executive to incur additional tax under Section 409A.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Installments; Year of Payment</u>. If any payment, compensation or other benefit required by this Agreement is to be paid in a series of installment payments, each individual payment in the series shall be considered a separate payment for purposes of Section 409A. In no event may Executive designate the year of payment of a benefit under this Agreement, except in accordance with Section 409A.

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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;(e)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 12</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;13.**<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)<u>Governing Law</u>. Subject to the next sentence, this Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, remediation, and enforcement (including, without limitation, provisions concerning limitations of actions) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New Jersey unless superseded by federal law, notwithstanding any choice-of-law doctrines of that jurisdiction or any other jurisdiction that ordinarily would or might cause the substantive law of another jurisdiction to 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;(b)<u>Company Policies</u>. All incentive compensation under this Agreement shall be subject to the terms of any clawback, recoupment or other policies approved by the Board and applicable to executive officers of the Company, including, but not limited to, the Compensation Recoupment Policy of CorMedix Inc.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)<u>Personal Jurisdiction</u>. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY ONLY BE BROUGHT AND ENFORCED IN THE STATE OR FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, TO THE EXTENT SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION EXISTS THEREFOR. THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS IN RESPECT OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING. THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY WAIVE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY OBJECTION THAT THEY MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN SUCH COURTS, AS WELL AS ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN ANY INCONVENIENT FORUM.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)<u>Service of Process</u>. THE PARTIES FURTHER IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OUT OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS IN THE MANNER AND TO THE ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN **<u>SECTION 13(i)</u>** 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;(e)<u>Waiver of Jury Trial; Arbitration</u>. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT THEREOF. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO FURTHER WARRANTS AND REPRESENTS THAT IT HAS REVIEWED THIS WAIVER WITH ITS LEGAL COUNSEL, AND THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ITS JURY TRIAL RIGHTS FOLLOWING CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE, MEANING THAT IT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING, AND THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT. IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE FILED AS A WRITTEN CONSENT TO A TRIAL BY THE COURT. ALL DISPUTES ARISING UNDER OR CONCERNING THIS AGREEMENT OR EXECUTIVE'S EMPLOYMENT WILL BE RESOLVED THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION BEFORE A SINGLE ARBITRATOR. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY JAMS, UNDER ITS THEN APPLICABLE RULES FOR

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EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES. IF JAMS CANNOT SERVE AS THE ARBITRATION ADMINISTRATOR, THEN THE ARBITRATION WILL BE THROUGH THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION, UNDER ITS THEN APPLICABLE RULES FOR EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES. THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE OF ANY SUCH ARBITRATION WILL BE NEW YORK, NEW YORK. THE NON-PREVAILING PARTY WILL PAY THE REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS OF THE PREVAILING PARTY. THE ARBITRATOR SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE EQUITABLE AND LEGAL RELIEF, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND MONETARY DAMAGES. ALL ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS SHALL BE CONFIDENTIAL.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)<u>Assignment</u>. This Agreement, and Executive's rights and obligations hereunder, may not be assigned by Executive. The Company may assign its rights, together with its obligations, hereunder only in connection with any sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of its business or assets and to an assignee who assumes such obligations by law or in writing. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto, and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.

&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)<u>Amendment</u>. This Agreement cannot be amended orally, or by any course of conduct or dealing, but only by a written agreement duly executed by the Parties.

&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)<u>Waiver</u>. The failure of either Party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of future compliance therewith, and such terms, conditions and provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement on the part of either Party shall be effective for any purpose whatsoever unless such waiver is in writing and signed by such Party. Unless the written waiver instrument expressly provides otherwise, no waiver by a Party of any right or remedy or breach by the other Party in any particular instance shall be construed to apply to any right, remedy or breach arising out of or related to a subsequent instance.

&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)<u>Notices</u>. All notices, demands or other communications desired or required to be given by a Party to the other Party shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon (i) personal delivery to the Party to be notified, (ii) upon confirmation of receipt of fax or other electronic transmission, (iii) one business day after deposit with a reputable overnight courier, prepaid for priority overnight delivery, or (iv) five days after deposit with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, in each case to the Party to be notified at the Company's principal executive offices in the case of the Company and at the latest address of Executive on the books of the Company in the case of Executive; or to such other addresses and to the attention of such other individuals as either Party shall have designated to the other by notice given in the foregoing 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;(j)<u>Entire Agreement</u>. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements and understandings (including the Prior Agreement and any prior course of dealings), written or oral between the Parties, relating to the subject matter hereof.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(k)<u>Affiliate and Control Defined</u>. As used in this Agreement, the term "affiliate" of a specified Person shall mean and include any Person controlling, controlled by or under common control with the specified Person. A Person shall be deemed to "control" another Person if such first Person possesses directly or indirectly the power to direct, or cause the direction of, the management and policies of the second Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

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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;(l)<u>Captions, Headings and Cross-References</u>. The section headings contained herein are for reference purposes and convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Except as expressly set forth otherwise, all cross-references to sections refer to sections 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;(m)<u>Severability</u>. In addition to, and not in conflict with, the provisions of **<u>Sections 6(b)</u>** and **<u>6(f)</u>** above, the Parties agree that each and every provision of this Agreement shall be deemed valid, legal and enforceable in all jurisdictions to the fullest extent possible. Any provision of this Agreement that is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to that jurisdiction, be adjusted and reformed rather than voided, if possible, in order to achieve the intent of the Parties. Any provision of this Agreement that is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction which cannot be adjusted and reformed shall for the purposes of that jurisdiction, be voided. Any adjustment, reformation or voidance of any provisions of this Agreement shall only be effective in the jurisdiction requiring such adjustment or voidance, without affecting in any way the remaining provisions of this Agreement in such jurisdiction or adjusting, reforming, voiding or rendering that provision or any other provision of this Agreement invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any other jurisdiction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(n)<u>Controlling Document</u>. If any provision of any agreement, plan, program, policy, arrangement or other written document between or relating to the Company and Executive conflicts with any provision of this Agreement, the provision of this Agreement shall control and prevail, unless Executive agrees otherwise in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(o)<u>Counterpart Execution</u>. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts each of which shall be an original document and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement may be executed and delivered by means of electronic signatures and that use and acceptance of electronic signatures to bind the Parties represents the voluntary agreement and intention of the Parties to conduct this transaction by electronic means. The Parties agree that execution and delivery by electronic means will have the same legal effect as if signatures had been manually written on this Agreement. This Agreement will be deemed lawfully executed by the Parties by such action for purposes of any statute or rule of law that requires this Agreement to be executed by the Parties to make the mutual promises, agreements and obligations of the Parties set forth herein legally enforceable. Facsimile and .pdf exchanges of signatures will have the same legal force and effect as the exchange of original signatures. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO RAISE ANY DEFENSE OR WAIVER BASED UPON EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT BY MEANS OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN ANY PROCEEDING ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT. The Parties agree that the legal effect, validity and enforceability of this Agreement will not be impaired solely because of its execution in electronic form or that an electronic record was used in its formation. The Parties acknowledge that they are capable of retaining electronic records of this transaction.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(p)<u>Survival</u>. The provisions of this **<u>Section 13</u>** shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the Parties hereto have executed this Employment Agreement as of the Effective Date.

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| **CORMEDIX INC.**<br>By: <u>/s/ Joseph Todisco</u> | **EXECUTIVE**<br>By: <u>/s/ Beth Zelnick Kaufman</u> |
| Name: Joseph Todisco | Name: Beth Zelnick Kaufman |
| Title: Chief Executive Officer | Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;May 12, 2026  |
| Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;May 12, 2026 | Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;May 12, 2026 |

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[*Signature Page to B. Zelnick Kaufman Employment Agreement*]

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**<u>EXHIBIT A</u>**

**RELEASE OF CLAIMS**

As used in this Release of Claims (this "***Release***"), the term "claims" will include all claims, covenants, warranties, promises, undertakings, actions, suits, causes of action, obligations, debts, accounts, attorneys' fees, judgments, losses, and liabilities, of whatsoever kind or nature, in law, equity or otherwise.

For and in consideration of the severance benefits provided under Section 9 or Section 10 of my Amended and Restated Executive Employment Agreement, dated [Date], with CorMedix Inc., other than any Accrued Compensation (as defined therein) (such benefits, the "***Severance Benefits***," such corporation, the "***Company***" and, together with its current and future parents and subsidiaries, the "***Company Group***" and, such agreement, my "***Employment Agreement***"), and other good and valuable consideration, I, Beth Zelnick Kaufman, for and on behalf of myself and my heirs, administrators, executors and assigns, effective as of the date on which this release becomes effective pursuant to its terms, do fully and forever release, remise and discharge each member of the Company Group (including any co-employer of any member of the Company Group) and each of their successors and assigns, together with their respective current and former officers, directors, partners, members, shareholders (including any management company of a member or shareholder), employees and agents (collectively, and with the Company, the "***Company Parties***") from any and all claims whatsoever up to the date I execute this Release which I had, may have had, or now have against the Company Parties, whether known or unknown, for or by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, including any claim arising out of or attributable to my employment or the termination of my employment with the Company or any member of the Company Group, whether for tort, breach of express or implied contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress, wrongful termination, unjust dismissal, violation of public policy, defamation, libel or slander, or under any federal, state, or local law dealing with discrimination, harassment or retaliation, and any other purported restriction on an employer's right to terminate the employment of employees. The release of claims in this Release includes, but is not limited to, all claims arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended ("***ADEA***"), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (excluding claims for accrued, vested benefits under any retirement or other employee benefit plan of the Company Parties (other than any severance or similar plan or policy)), each as may be amended from time to time, and all other federal, state, and local laws, the common law or constitution of any jurisdiction. I intend the release contained herein to be a general release of any and all claims to the fullest extent permissible by law and for the provisions regarding the release of claims against the Company Parties to be construed as broadly as possible, and hereby incorporate in this release similar federal, state or other laws, including any and all claims arising under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) (with respect to existing but not prospective claims), the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (NJCEPA), the New Jersey Wage Payment Law, the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law,

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retaliation claims under the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Law (NJWCL), all including any amendments and their respective implementing regulations, and any other state or local law (statutory, regulatory, or otherwise) that may be legally waived and released, all of which I also hereby expressly waive.

I understand and agree that claims or facts in addition to or different from those which are now known or believed by me to exist may hereafter be discovered, but it is my intention to fully and forever release, remise and discharge all claims arising prior to the date hereof which I had, may have had, or now have against the Company Parties, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, asserted or unasserted, contingent or noncontingent, without regard to the subsequent discovery or existence of such additional or different facts. Without limiting the foregoing, by signing this Release, I expressly waive and release any provision of law that purports to limit the scope of a general release.

I acknowledge and agree that as of the date I execute this Release, I have no knowledge of any facts or circumstances that give rise or could give rise to any claims under any of the laws listed in the preceding paragraphs.

Notwithstanding any provision of this Release to the contrary, by executing this Release, I am not releasing any claims relating to: (i) my rights under Section 9 and Section 10 of my Employment Agreement, (ii) my right to accrued, vested benefits due to terminated employees under any employee benefit plan of the Company or any other member of the Company Group in which I participated (excluding any severance or similar plan or policy), in accordance with the terms thereof (including my right to elect COBRA continuation coverage), including any claims pursuant to any award of equity in any member of the Company Group, or due to my status as an equityholder in any member of the Company Group, including pursuant to the governing documents thereof; (iii) any claims that cannot be waived by law or that arise after the date I execute this Release; or (iv) my right to indemnification, advancement and reimbursement of legal fees and expenses, and directors' and officers' liability insurance, as provided by, and in accordance with the terms of, such program or policy, applicable law, the Company's by-laws or otherwise.

Notwithstanding any provision of this Release to the contrary, nothing herein or in any Company policy or agreement prevents me, without notifying the Company or receiving prior authorization from the Company, from (i) speaking with law enforcement, my attorney, the attorney general, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, any state or local division of human rights or fair employment agency; (ii) filing a charge or complaint with, participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by, or reporting possible violations of law or regulation to any government agency; (iii) initiating communications directly with, responding to any inquiries from, providing testimony before, providing confidential information to, reporting possible violations of law or regulation to, or from filing a claim or assisting with an investigation directly with a self-regulatory authority or a government agency or entity, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of state or federal law or regulation; (iv) truthfully testifying in a legal proceeding or responding to or complying with a subpoena, court order, or

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other legal process; or **(v) filing or disclosing any facts necessary to receive unemployment insurance, Medicaid, or other public benefits to which I may be entitled; *<u>provided</u>*, *however*, in each case, I agree to forgo any monetary benefit from the filing of a charge or complaint with a government agency except pursuant to a whistleblower program or where my right to receive such a monetary benefit is otherwise not waivable by law. The protections contained in this paragraph apply to prior, current and future conduct.**

I acknowledge and agree that as of the date I execute this Release, I have reported all accidents, injuries or illnesses relating to or arising from my employment with the Company or the Company Group and that I have not suffered any on-the-job injury or illness for which I have not yet filed a claim.

By signing below, I represent and warrant to the Company that (i) prior to the date I execute this Release, I have provided the Company with written disclosure of any unethical or illegal behavior and any material violations of the Company's code of ethics or other material policy, in each case, that I observed, suspected or became aware of during the course of my employment or, if no such written disclosure was provided, that I have not observed, suspected or become aware of any such behavior or violations and (ii) I have complied with all laws and Company policies in respect of my employment with the Company.

I expressly acknowledge and agree that I:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Am able to read the language, and understand the meaning and effect, of this Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have no physical or mental impairment of any kind that has interfered with my ability to read and understand the meaning of this Release or its terms, and that I am not acting under the influence of any medication, drug, or chemical of any type in entering into this Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Am specifically agreeing to the terms of the release contained in this Release because the Company has agreed to pay me the Severance Benefits in consideration for my agreement to accept it in full settlement of all possible claims I might have or ever had against the Company Parties, and because of my execution of this Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acknowledge that, but for my execution of this Release, I would not be entitled to the Severance Benefits;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Had or could have had [twenty-one (21)][forty-five (45)]<sup>1</sup> calendar days from the date of my termination of employment (the "***Release Expiration Date***") to review and consider this Release, and that if I execute this Release prior to the Release Expiration Date, I have voluntarily and knowingly waived the remainder of the review period;

<sup>1</sup> To be 21 days unless the applicable termination is "in connection with an exit incentive or other employment termination program" (as such phrase is defined in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967), in which case it will be 45 days.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Understand that, by entering into this Release, I do not waive rights or claims under ADEA that may arise after the date I execute this Release;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have not relied upon any representation or statement not set forth in this Release or my Employment Agreement made by the Company Group or any of its representatives;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Am hereby advised to consult with my attorney regarding the terms and effect of this Release; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Have signed this Release knowingly and voluntarily.

Except as otherwise provided in this Release and to the maximum extent permitted by law, I represent and warrant that I have not previously filed, and I agree that I will not file, a complaint, charge or lawsuit against any of the Company Parties regarding any of the claims released herein. If, notwithstanding this representation and warranty, I have filed or file such a complaint, charge or lawsuit, I agree that I shall cause such complaint, charge or lawsuit to be dismissed with prejudice and shall pay any and all costs required in obtaining dismissal of such complaint, charge or lawsuit, including without limitation the attorneys' fees of any of the Company Parties against whom I have filed such a complaint, charge or lawsuit.

I hereby agree to waive any and all claims to re-employment with the Company or any of its direct or indirect parent(s) or subsidiaries and affirmatively agree not to seek further employment with the Company or any of its direct or indirect parent(s) or subsidiaries. I acknowledge that if I re-apply for or seek employment with the Company or any of its direct or indirect parent(s) or subsidiaries, the refusal to hire me based on this provision will provide a complete defense to any claims arising from my attempt to apply for employment.

Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this Release will not become effective or enforceable for a period of seven (7) calendar days following the date of my execution of this Release (the "***Revocation Period***"), during which time I may revoke my acceptance of this Release by notifying the Company, in writing, delivered to Joseph Todisco (the "***Company Representative***"), Chief Executive Officer, by email (jtodisco@cormedix.com), or by other electronic copies (complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000 (*e*.*g*., DocuSign)). To be effective, such revocation must be received by the Company Representative no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the seventh (7th) calendar day following the execution of this Release. Provided that the Release is executed prior to the Release Expiration Date and I do not revoke it during the Revocation Period, the date on which this Release is executed and delivered to the Company Representative shall be its effective date. In the event that I fail to execute and deliver this Release prior to the Release Expiration Date or, if I revoke this Release during the Revocation Period, this Release will be null and void and of no effect, and neither I nor the Company nor any of the Company Parties will have any obligations to pay me the Severance Benefits.

The provisions of this Release shall be binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators, legal personal representatives and assigns. If any provision of this Release shall be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, void or unenforceable, such provision shall be of no

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force and effect. The illegality or unenforceability of such provision, however, shall have no effect upon and shall not impair the enforceability of any other provision of this Release. I acknowledge and agree that each of the Company Parties shall be a third-party beneficiary to the releases set forth in this Release, with full rights to enforce this Release and the matters documented herein.

EXCEPT WHERE PREEMPTED BY FEDERAL LAW, THE VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS RELEASE IS GOVERNED BY AND IS TO BE CONSTRUED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED IN THAT STATE, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS RULES. ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS RELEASE OR CLAIM OF BREACH HEREOF SHALL BE BROUGHT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE TO THE EXTENT FEDERAL JURISDICTION EXISTS, AND IN ANY COURT SITTING IN SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, BUT ONLY IN THE EVENT FEDERAL JURISDICTION DOES NOT EXIST, AND ANY APPLICABLE APPELLATE COURTS. BY EXECUTION OF THIS RELEASE, I CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS, AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO CHALLENGE JURISDICTION OR VENUE IN SUCH COURT WITH REGARD TO ANY SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS RELEASE. FURTHER, I HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS RELEASE.

Capitalized terms used, but not defined herein, shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in my Employment Agreement.

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I, Beth Zelnick Kaufman, have executed this Release of Claims on the date set forth below:

Beth Zelnick Kaufman

Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[To Be Executed Following Termination of Employment]

## Exhibit 31.1

**Exhibit 31.1**

CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Joseph Todisco, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of CorMedix Inc. for the quarter ended March 31, 2026;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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;&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;&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 (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) 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;&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;

&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; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c)Any incidents of cybersecurity that have a significant impact on internal controls over financial reporting and financial statements.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| May 14, 2026 | /s/ Joseph Todisco | /s/ Joseph Todisco |
| | Name: | Joseph Todisco |
| | Title: | Chief Executive Officer<br>(Principal Executive Officer) |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**Exhibit 31.2**

CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Susan Blum, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of CorMedix Inc for the quarter ended March 31, 2026;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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;&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;&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 (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) 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;&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;

&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; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c)Any incidents of cybersecurity that have a significant impact on internal controls over financial reporting and financial statements.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| May 14, 2026 | /s/ Susan Blum | /s/ Susan Blum |
| | Name: | Susan Blum |
| | Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief<br>Financial Officer<br>(Principal Financial Officer) |

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## Exhibit 32.1

**Exhibit 32.1**

CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of CorMedix Inc., (the "Company"), on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Joseph Todisco, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| May 14, 2026 | /s/ Joseph Todisco | /s/ Joseph Todisco |
| | Name: | Joseph Todisco |
| | Title: | Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |

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## Exhibit 32.2

**Exhibit 32.2**

CERTIFICATION OF THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of CorMedix Inc., (the "Company"), on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Susan Blum, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to my knowledge:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| May 14, 2026 | /s/ Susan Blum | /s/ Susan Blum |
| | Name: | Susan Blum |
| | Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief<br>Financial Officer<br>(Principal Financial Officer) |

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