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Exhibit
10.1

 

THIS
NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”). THIS NOTE HAS BEEN
ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT ONLY AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED IN THE ABSENCE OF REGISTRATION OF THE RESALE THEREOF
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY IN FORM, SCOPE AND SUBSTANCE TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

 

PROMISSORY
NOTE

 

	Principal
    Amount: $60,000	Dated
    as of February 3, 2020

 

8i
Enterprises Acquisition Corp., a British Virgin Islands company (the “Maker”), promises to pay to the order
of 8i Enterprises Pte Ltd or its registered assigns or successors in interest (the “Payee”) the principal sum
of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000) in lawful money of the United States of America, on the terms and conditions described below.
All payments on this Note shall be made by check or wire transfer of immediately available funds or as otherwise determined by
the Maker to such account as the Payee may from time to time designate by written notice in accordance with the provisions of
this Note.

 

	1.	Principal.
    The principal balance of this Promissory Note (this “Note”) shall be payable promptly after the date
    on which the Maker consummates an initial business combination (a “Business Combination”) with a target
    business (as described in its initial public offering prospectus dated March 27, 2019 (the “Prospectus”)).
    The principal balance may not be prepaid without the consent of the Payee.
	 	 
	2.	Conversion
    Rights. The Payee has the right, but not the obligation, to convert this Note, in whole or in part, into private units
    (the “Units”) of the Maker containing the same securities as issued in the Maker’s initial public
    offering and as described in the Prospectus, by providing the Maker with written notice of its intention to convert this note
    at least one business day prior to the closing of a Business Combination. The number of Units to be received by the Payee
    in connection with such conversion shall be an amount determined by dividing (x) the sum of the outstanding principal amount
    payable to such Payee, by (y) $10.00. 

 

	 	(a)	Fractional
    Securities. No fractional Units will be issued upon conversion of this Note. In lieu of any fractional Units to which
    Payee would otherwise be entitled, Maker will pay to Payee in cash the amount of the unconverted principal balance of this
    note that would otherwise be converted into such fractional share.
	 	 	 
	 	(b)	Effect
    of Conversion. If the Maker timely receives notice of the Payee’s intention to convert this note at least one business
    day prior to the closing of a Business Combination, this Note shall be deemed to be converted on the date the Business Combination
    closes. At its expense, the Maker will, as soon as practicable after receiving this Note for cancellation after the closing
    of a Business Combination (assuming receipt of timely notice of conversion), issue and deliver to Payee, at Payee’s
    address or such other address requested by Payee, a certificate or certificates for the number of Units to which Payee is
    entitled upon such conversion (bearing such legends as are customary pursuant to applicable state and federal securities laws),
    including a check payable to Payee for any cash amounts payable as a result of any fractional shares as described herein.
    

 

    	 

    	 

    

 

	3.	Interest.
    No interest shall accrue on the unpaid principal balance of this Note.
	 	 
	4.	Application
    of Payments. All payments shall be applied first to payment in full of any costs incurred in the collection of any sum
    due under this Note, including (without limitation) reasonable attorney’s fees, then to the payment in full of any late
    charges and finally to the reduction of the unpaid principal balance of this Note.
	 	 
	5.	Events
    of Default. The following shall constitute an event of default (“Event of Default”): 

 

	 	(a)	Failure
    to Make Required Payments. Failure by Maker to pay the principal of this Note within five (5) business days following
    the date when due.
	 	 	 
	 	(b)	Voluntary
    Liquidation, Etc. The commencement by Maker of a proceeding relating to its bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, rehabilitation
    or other similar action, or the consent by it to the appointment of, or taking possession by, a receiver, liquidator, assignee,
    trustee, custodian, sequestrator (or other similar official) for Maker or for any substantial part of its property, or the
    making by it of any assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the failure of Maker generally to pay its debts as such debts
    become due, or the taking of corporate action by Maker in furtherance of any of the foregoing.
	 	 	 
	 	(c)	Involuntary
    Bankruptcy, Etc. The entry of a decree or order for relief by a court having jurisdiction in the premises in respect of
    maker in an involuntary case under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, for the appointing of a receiver,
    liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator (or similar official) for Maker or for any substantial part of its
    property, or ordering the winding-up or liquidation of the affairs of Maker, and the continuance of any such decree or order
    unstayed and in effect for a period of 60 consecutive days.

 

	6.	Remedies.

 

	 	(a)	Upon
    the occurrence of an Event of Default specified in Section 5(a) hereof, Payee may, by written notice to Maker, declare this
    Note to be due immediately and payable, whereupon the unpaid principal amount of this Note, and all other amounts payable
    hereunder, shall become immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all
    of which are hereby expressly waived, anything contained herein or in the documents evidencing the same to the contrary notwithstanding.

 

	 	(b)	Upon
    the occurrence of an Event of Default specified in Sections 5(b) and 5(c), the unpaid principal balance of this Note, and
    all other sums payable with regard to this Note, shall automatically and immediately become due and payable, in all cases
    without any action on the part of Payee.

 

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	7.	Waivers.
    Maker and all endorsers and guarantors of, and sureties for, this Note waive presentment for payment, demand, notice of
    dishonor, protest, and notice of protest with regard to the Note, all errors, defects and imperfections in any proceedings
    instituted by Payee under the terms of this Note, and all benefits that might accrue to Maker by virtue of any present or
    future laws exempting any property, real or personal, or any part of the proceeds arising from any sale of any such property,
    from attachment, levy or sale under execution, or providing for any stay of execution, exemption from civil process, or extension
    of time for payment; and Maker agrees that any real estate that may be levied upon pursuant to a judgment obtained by virtue
    hereof, on any writ of execution issued hereon, may be sold upon any such writ in whole or in part in any order desired by
    Payee.
	 	 
	8.	Unconditional
    Liability. Maker hereby waives all notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default, or enforcement
    of the payment of this Note, and agrees that its liability shall be unconditional, without regard to the liability of any
    other party, and shall not be affected in any manner by any indulgence, extension of time, renewal, waiver or modification
    granted or consented to by Payee, and consents to any and all extensions of time, renewals, waivers, or modifications that
    may be granted by Payee with respect to the payment or other provisions of this Note, and agrees that additional makers, endorsers,
    guarantors, or sureties may become parties hereto without notice to Maker or affecting Maker’s liability hereunder.
	 	 
	9.	Notices.
    Any notice called for hereunder shall be deemed properly given if (i) sent by certified mail, return receipt requested,
    (ii) personally delivered, (iii) dispatched by any form of private or governmental express mail or delivery service providing
    receipted delivery or (iv) sent by facsimile or (v) by e-mail to the following addresses or to such other address as either
    party may designate by notice in accordance with this Section:

 

If
to Maker:

 

8i
Enterprises Acquisition Corp.

6
Eu Tong Sen Street

#08-13
The Central

Singapore
059817

Attn:
Meng Dong (James) Tan

Email:
mengdong38@yahoo.com

 

If
to Payee:

 

8i
Enterprises Pte Ltd

6
Eu Tong Sen Street

#08-13
The Central

Singapore
059817

Attn:
Meng Dong (James) Tan

Email:
mengdong38@yahoo.com

 

Notice
shall be deemed given on the earlier of (i) actual receipt by the receiving party, (ii) the date shown on a facsimile transmission
confirmation, (iii) the date reflected on a signed delivery receipt, or (iv) two (2) Business Days following tender of delivery
or dispatch by express mail or delivery service.

 

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	10.	Construction.
    THIS NOTE SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAW PROVISIONS
    THEREOF.
	 	 
	11.	Jurisdiction.
    The courts of New York have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with this agreement
    (including a dispute relating to any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with this agreement) and
    the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New York.
	 	 
	12.	Severability.
    Any provision contained in this Note which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction,
    be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof,
    and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision
    in any other jurisdiction. 
	 	 
	13.	No
    Claims Against Trust Account. The Payee has been provided a copy of the Prospectus. The Payee hereby waives any and all
    right, title, interest or claim of any kind (“Claim”) in or to any amounts contained in the trust
    account in which the proceeds of the initial public offering (the “IPO”) conducted by the Maker and the
    proceeds of the sale of securities in a private placement that occurred prior to the effectiveness of the IPO, as described
    in greater detail in the Prospectus, were placed, and hereby agrees not to seek recourse, reimbursement, payment or satisfaction
    for any Claim from the trust account or any distribution therefrom for any reason whatsoever. If Maker does not consummate
    the Business Combination, this Note shall be repaid only from amounts remaining outside of the Trust Account, if any.
	 	 
	14.	Amendment;
    Waiver. Any amendment hereto or waiver of any provision hereof may be made with, and only with, the written consent of
    the Maker and the Payee.
	 	 
	15.	Assignment.
    No assignment or transfer of this Note or any rights or obligations hereunder may be made by any party hereto (by operation
    of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other party hereto and any attempted assignment without the
    required consent shall be void.
	 	 
	16.	Further
    Assurance. The Maker shall, at its own cost and expense, execute and do (or procure to be executed and done by any other
    necessary party) all such deeds, documents, acts and things as the Payee may from time to time require as may be necessary
    to give full effect to this Promissory Note.

 

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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, Maker, intending to be legally bound hereby, has caused this Note to be duly executed by its Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer the day and year first above written.

 

	 	8I
    ENTERPRISES ACQUISITION CORP.
	 	 	 
	 	By:	/s/
    Meng Dong (James) Tan
	 	Name:	Meng
    Dong (James) Tan
	 	Title:
    	Chief
    Executive Officer

 

Accepted
and Agreed:

 

	8I
    ENTERPRISES PTE LTD	 
	 	 
	By:	/s/
    Meng Dong (James) Tan	 
	Name:	Meng
    Dong (James) Tan	 
	Title:
    	Directorsnap-ex44_488.htm

Exhibit 4.4

DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES
REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Snap Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) has one class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended — our Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value per share. The following description of our capital stock is a summary and does not purport to be complete. It is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, our certificate of incorporation, bylaws, and applicable Delaware law.

Authorized Capital Stock

Our authorized capital stock consists of 4,460,887,848 shares, of which: 

	
 
	
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3,000,000,000 shares are designated as Class A common stock, $0.00001 par value per share; 

	
 
	
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700,000,000 shares are designated as Class B common stock, $0.00001 par value per share; 

	
 
	
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260,887,848 shares are designated as Class C common stock, $0.00001 par value per share; and 

	
 
	
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500,000,000 shares are designated as preferred stock, $0.00001 par value per share. 

Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock, and Class C Common Stock 

Voting Rights 

Our Class A common stock is non-voting and is not entitled to any votes on any matter that is submitted to a vote of our stockholders, except as required by Delaware law. Delaware law would permit holders of Class A common stock to vote, with one vote per share, on a matter if we were to: 

	
 
	
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change the par value of the common stock; or 

	
 
	
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amend our certificate of incorporation to alter the powers, preferences, or special rights of the common stock as a whole in a way that would adversely affect the holders of our Class A common stock. 

In addition, Delaware law would permit holders of Class A common stock to vote separately, as a single class, if an amendment to our certificate of incorporation would adversely affect them by altering the powers, preferences, or special rights of the Class A common stock, but not the Class B common stock or Class C common stock. As a result, in these limited instances, the holders of a majority of the Class A common stock could defeat any amendment to our certificate of incorporation. For example, if a proposed amendment of our certificate of incorporation provided for the Class A common stock to rank junior to the Class B common stock and Class C common stock with respect to (i) any dividend or distribution, (ii) the distribution of proceeds were we to be acquired, or (iii) any other right, Delaware law would require the vote of the Class A common stock, with each share of Class A common stock entitled to one vote per share. In this instance, the holders of a majority of Class A common stock could defeat that amendment to our certificate of incorporation. Moreover, if an amendment to our certificate of incorporation would alter the powers, preferences, or special rights of the Class A common stock and either the Class B common Stock or the Class C common stock in a way that would affect them adversely compared to the unaffected class, Delaware law would permit the holders of Class A common stock to vote with the other adversely affected class of common stock together as a single class. For example, if a proposed amendment to our certificate of incorporation provided for the Class A common stock and Class B common stock to rank junior to the Class C common stock with respect to (i) any dividend or distribution, (ii) the distribution of proceeds were we to be acquired, or (iii) any other right, Delaware law would require the vote of the Class A common stock and Class B common stock voting together as a single class, with each share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitled to one vote per share. In this instance, the holders of a majority of the Class A common stock and Class B common stock, voting together as a single class, could defeat that amendment to our certificate of incorporation. 

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Exhibit 4.4

Our certificate of incorporation provides that the number of authorized shares of common stock or any class of common stock, including our Class A common stock, may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares of common stock then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Class B common stock and Class C common stock, voting together as a single class. As a result, the holders of a majority of the outstanding Class B common stock and Class C common stock can approve an increase or decrease in the number of authorized shares of Class A common stock without a separate vote of the holders of Class A common stock. This could allow us to increase and issue additional shares of Class A common stock beyond what is currently authorized in our certificate of incorporation without the consent of the holders of our Class A common stock. 

Holders of our Class B common stock are entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class C common stock are entitled to ten votes per share on any matter submitted to our shareholders. Except as set forth above, holders of shares of Class B common stock and Class C common stock will vote together as a single class on all matters (including the election of directors) submitted to a vote of stockholders. In addition, each class of our common stock may have the right to vote separately in certain instances as listed below under “—Economic Rights.” 

On the date that all outstanding shares of Class C common stock have converted to Class B common stock, all shares of Class B common stock will convert to Class A common stock and the holders of Class A common stock will be entitled to one vote per share. 

Our certificate of incorporation does not provide for cumulative voting for the election of directors. 

Founder Proxy Agreement 

Evan Spiegel and Robert Murphy, our co-founders, have entered into a proxy agreement with each other. The agreement will apply to all shares of our Class B common stock and Class C common stock that each may beneficially own from time to time or have voting control over. 

Under the proxy agreement, Mr. Spiegel has designated Mr. Murphy as his designated proxy holder, and Mr. Murphy has designated Mr. Spiegel as his designated proxy holder. Each co-founder has the right to select from time to time an alternate proxy holder who would exercise the proxy if the primary proxy holder were unable or unwilling to serve as a proxy. Mr. Spiegel and Mr. Murphy have each appointed Michael Lynton as his alternate proxy. Mr. Spiegel and Mr. Murphy may not change the primary proxy holder without the other’s consent. A proxy holder will have the right to exercise all of the voting and consent rights of our shares of Class B common stock and Class C common stock beneficially owned by the deceased or disabled co-founder or over which he has voting control on and for the nine months following the co-founder’s death or during his disability. Before any proxy holder may vote or act by written consent with respect to the shares of Class B common stock and Class C common stock over which they hold a proxy, that proxy holder will meet with the independent members of our board of directors within 90 days of the co-founder’s death or disability. 

The proxy agreement will terminate as soon as any of the following occur: (i) nine months after the death of both Mr. Spiegel and Mr. Murphy, (ii) the liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of our business operations, (iii) the execution by us of a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or the appointment of a receiver or trustee to take possession of our property and assets, or (iv) the date as of which Mr. Spiegel and Mr. Murphy terminate the proxy agreement by written consent of Mr. Spiegel and Mr. Murphy, with notice to us. 

Economic Rights 

Except as otherwise expressly provided in our certificate of incorporation or required by Delaware law, all shares of Class A common stock, Class B common stock, and Class C common stock will have the same rights and privileges and rank equally, share ratably, and be identical in all respects for all matters, including those described below: 

Dividends and Distributions. Subject to preferences that may apply to any shares of preferred stock outstanding at the time, the holders of Class A common stock, Class B common stock, and Class C common stock will be entitled to share equally, identically, and ratably, on a per share basis, with respect to any dividend or distribution of cash or property paid or distributed by us, unless different treatment of the shares of the affected class is approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the class treated 

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Exhibit 4.4

adversely voting separately as a class. Even though holders of Class A common stock are not normally entitled to a vote on matters presented to our stockholders, they would be entitled to vote separately as a class, with one vote per share, on dividends and distributions if the holders of Class A common stock were treated adversely. As a result, if the holders of Class A common stock were treated adversely in any dividend or distribution, the holders of a majority of Class A common stock could defeat that dividend or distribution. In addition, if any two classes of common stock are treated adversely relative to another class of common stock with respect to any dividend or distribution, the vote of the holders of a majority of the adversely affected classes, voting together as a single class, would be required to approve that dividend or distribution. For example, if we were to make a distribution of cash to the holders of Class C common stock but not make a cash distribution or make a distribution of stock instead of cash to the holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock, the holders of a majority of Class A common stock and Class B common stock, voting together as a single class, would be required to approve that dividend or distribution. In that scenario, each share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock would be entitled to one vote per share. 

Liquidation Rights. On our liquidation, dissolution, or winding-up, the holders of Class A common stock, Class B common stock, and Class C common stock will be entitled to share equally, identically, and ratably in all assets remaining after the payment of any liabilities, liquidation preferences, and accrued or declared but unpaid dividends, if any, with respect to any outstanding preferred stock, unless a different treatment is approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of each class of common stock, including the Class A common stock, voting separately as a class. As a result, the holders of a majority of each class of common stock, including the Class A common stock, could defeat a proposed distribution of any assets on our liquidation, dissolution, or winding-up if that distribution were not to be shared equally, identically, and ratably. 

Change of Control Transactions. The holders of Class A common stock, Class B common stock, and Class C common stock will be treated equally and identically with respect to shares of Class A common stock, Class B common stock, or Class C common stock owned by them, unless different treatment of the shares of each class is approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of each class of common stock, including the Class A common stock, voting separately as a class, on (i) the closing of the sale, transfer, or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets, (ii) the consummation of a merger, reorganization, consolidation, or share transfer which results in our voting securities outstanding immediately before the transaction (or the voting securities issued with respect to our voting securities outstanding immediately before the transaction) representing less than a majority of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the company or the surviving or acquiring entity, or (iii) the closing of the transfer (whether by merger, consolidation, or otherwise), in one transaction or a series of related transactions, to a person or group of affiliated persons of securities of the company if, after closing, the transferee person or group would hold 50% or more of the outstanding voting power of the company (or the surviving or acquiring entity). However, consideration to be paid or received by a holder of common stock in connection with any such asset sale, merger, reorganization, consolidation, or share transfer under any employment, consulting, severance, or other arrangement will be disregarded for the purposes of determining whether holders of common stock are treated equally and identically. As a result, the holders of a majority of each class of common stock, including the holders Class A common stock, could defeat a change of control transaction if the holders of Class A common stock, Class B common stock, and Class C common stock were not to be treated equally and identically in such change of control transaction. 

Subdivisions and Combinations. If we subdivide or combine in any manner outstanding shares of Class A common stock, Class B common stock, or Class C common stock, the outstanding shares of the other classes will be subdivided or combined in the same manner. 

If holders of Class A common stock are treated the same as holders of Class B common stock and Class C common stock with respect to the dividends and distributions, liquidation rights, change of control transactions, and subdivisions and combinations, such holders of Class A common stock will not have the right to vote on such matters. 

No Preemptive or Similar Rights 

Our Class A common stock, Class B common stock, and Class C common stock are not entitled to preemptive rights, and are not subject to conversion, redemption, or sinking fund provisions, except for the conversion provisions with respect to the Class B common stock and Class C common stock described below. 

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Exhibit 4.4

Conversion 

Each share of Class B common stock is convertible at any time at the option of the holder into one share of Class A common stock. Each share of Class C common stock is convertible at any time at the option of the holder into one share of Class B common stock. 

On any transfer of shares of Class B common stock, whether or not for value, each such transferred share will automatically convert into one share of Class A common stock, except for certain transfers described in our certificate of incorporation, including transfers for tax and estate planning purposes, so long as the transferring holder continues to hold sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares transferred. Any holder’s shares of Class B common stock will automatically convert into Class A common stock, on a one-to-one basis, on the death of the holder. 

On any transfer of shares of Class C common stock, whether or not for value, each transferred share will automatically convert into one share of Class B common stock, except for certain transfers described in our certificate of incorporation, including transfers for tax and estate planning purposes, so long as the transferring holder or a qualified trustee for that holder continues to hold sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares transferred, and transfers between founders. 

Any holder’s shares of Class C common stock will automatically convert into Class B common stock, on a one-to-one basis, on the date on which the number of outstanding shares of Class C common stock held by that holder represents less than 30% of the Class C common stock held by that holder as of the date of the closing of our initial public offering in March 2017, or 32,383,178 shares of Class C common stock. Any holder’s shares of Class C common stock will automatically convert into Class B common stock, on a one-to-one basis, nine months after the death of that holder. Once there are no shares of Class C common stock outstanding, all shares of Class B common stock will convert to Class A common stock, on a one-to-one basis, and all shares of Class A common stock will have one vote per share, as described in our certificate of incorporation. Either of our founders may transfer shares of Class B common stock or Class C common stock to the other founder or a founder’s permitted transferee without such transferred shares converting into Class A common stock or Class B common stock, respectively. In addition, either founder may transfer shares of Class B common stock or Class C common stock to a qualified trustee without such transferred shares converting into Class A common stock or Class B common stock, respectively. A qualified trustee is a professional in the business of providing trustee services that is subject to appointment and removal solely by that founder or, following a founder’s death or during the founder’s disability event, by the founder’s designated proxy (who may be the other founder or another person selected by the founder and approved to act in that role by the independent members of our board of directors). A qualified trustee may not have any pecuniary interest in any Class B common stock or Class C common stock held by any entity of which that person is a trustee. Shares of Class C common stock held by a founder’s qualified trustee will convert to Class B common stock nine months after the death of that founder. Termination of a founder’s employment or services with us does not result in conversion of Class C common stock held by such founder. 

Once transferred and converted into Class A common stock, the Class B common stock may not be reissued. Once transferred and converted into Class B common stock, the Class C common stock may not be reissued. 

Preferred Stock 

Our board of directors may, without further action by our stockholders, fix the rights, preferences, privileges, and restrictions of up to an aggregate of 500,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series and authorize their issuance. These rights, preferences, and privileges could include dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, liquidation preferences, and the number of shares constituting any series or the designation of such series, any or all of which may be greater than the rights of our Class A common stock, Class B common stock, or Class C common stock. Any issuance of our preferred stock could adversely affect the voting power of holders of our Class B common stock or Class C common stock, and the likelihood that such holders would receive dividend payments and payments on liquidation. In addition, the issuance of preferred stock could have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change of control or other corporate action.

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Exhibit 4.4

Anti-Takeover Effects of Delaware Law and Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws 

Because our stockholders do not have cumulative voting rights, stockholders holding a majority of the voting power of our shares of common stock will be able to elect all of our directors. Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws provide for stockholder actions at a duly called meeting of stockholders or, before the date on which all shares of common stock convert into a single class, by written consent. A special meeting of stockholders may be called by a majority of the total number of authorized directors of our board of directors, the chair of our board of directors, our chief executive officer, or, before the date on which all shares of common stock convert into a single class, the holders of at least 30% of the total voting power of our Class A common stock, Class B common stock, and Class C common stock, voting together as a single class. Our bylaws include an advance notice procedure for stockholder proposals to be brought before an annual meeting of our stockholders, including proposed nominations of persons for election to our board of directors. 

Our certificate of incorporation further provides for a tri-class common stock structure, which provides Mr. Spiegel, our co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Murphy, our co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, or Mr. Spiegel alone, with control over all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors and significant corporate transactions, such as a merger or other sale of our company or its assets. 

The foregoing provisions will make it more difficult for our existing stockholders, other than Mr. Spiegel and Mr. Murphy, or Mr. Spiegel alone, to replace our board of directors as well as for another party to obtain control of us by replacing our board of directors. Since our board of directors has the power to retain and discharge our officers, these provisions could also make it more difficult for existing stockholders or another party to effect a change in management. In addition, the authorization of undesignated preferred stock makes it possible for our board of directors to issue preferred stock with voting or other rights or preferences that could impede the success of any attempt to change our control. 

These provisions, including the tri-class structure of our common stock, are intended to preserve our existing founder control structure, facilitate our continued product innovation and the risk-taking that it requires, permit us to continue to prioritize our long-term goals rather than short-term results, enhance the likelihood of continued stability in the composition of our board of directors and its policies, and discourage certain types of transactions that may involve an actual or threatened acquisition of us. These provisions are also designed to reduce our vulnerability to an unsolicited acquisition proposal and to discourage certain tactics that may be used in proxy fights. However, such provisions could have the effect of discouraging others from making tender offers for our shares and may have the effect of deterring hostile takeovers or delaying changes in our control or management. As a consequence, these provisions may also inhibit fluctuations in the market price of our stock that could result from actual or rumored takeover attempts. 

When we have a class of voting stock that is either listed on a national securities exchange or held of record by more than 2,000 stockholders, we will be subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, or the DGCL. Section 203 of the DGCL prohibits a Delaware corporation from engaging in any business combination with any interested stockholder for a period of three years after the date that such stockholder became an interested stockholder, subject to certain exceptions. 

Choice of Forum 

Our certificate of incorporation provides that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the exclusive forum for: (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf; (ii) any action asserting a breach of fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer, or other employee of the company to the company or our stockholders; (iii) any action asserting a claim against us arising under the DGCL; (iv) any action regarding our certificate of incorporation or our bylaws; or (v) any action asserting a claim against us that is governed by the internal affairs doctrine. Our certificate of incorporation further provides that the federal district courts of the United States of America will be the exclusive forum for resolving any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act. Recently, the Delaware Chancery Court issued an opinion invalidating such provisions. In light of that recent decision, we will not attempt to enforce this provision of our certificate of incorporation to the extent it is not permitted by applicable law. 

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Exhibit 4.4

Listing 

Our Class A common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SNAP.” 

Transfer Agent and Registrar

The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC.

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