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Exhibit 4.10

    

    

    DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES

    REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE

    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     

    The following description sets forth certain material terms and provisions of our securities that are registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). This description
      also summarizes relevant provisions of the General Corporation Law of Delaware (the “DGCL”). The following description is a summary and does not purport to be complete. It is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the applicable
      provisions of the DGCL and our eighth amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended (our “Certificate of Incorporation”), and our second amended and restated bylaws (our “Bylaws”), each of which is incorporated by reference as an
      exhibit to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of which this Exhibit 4.10 is a part. We encourage you to read our Certificate of Incorporation, our Bylaws, and the applicable provisions of the DGCL for additional information.

     

    DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK

     

    Our Certificate of Incorporation provides the authority to issue 75,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.00033 per share. As December 31, 2019, there were 5,281,237 shares of common stock outstanding. Each share
      of our common stock has the same relative rights and is identical in all respects to each other share of our common stock. The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of our common stock are subject to the rights, preferences and privileges of
      the holders of shares of any series of preferred stock that we have issued or may issue in the future.

     

     Voting Rights

     

    The holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on any matter to be voted upon by our stockholders. Our Certificate of Incorporation does not permit cumulative voting in connection with the election of
      directors.

     

    Dividends

     

    The holders of our common stock are entitled to dividends, if any, as our board of directors may declare from time to time from funds legally available for that purpose, subject to the holders of other classes of stock,
      if any, at the time outstanding having prior rights as to dividends, if any.

     

    Liquidation Rights

     

    Upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of our affairs, the holders of our common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after the payment of creditors, subject to
      any prior liquidation distribution rights of holders of other classes of stock, if any, at the time outstanding.

     

    Miscellaneous

     

    Holders of our common stock have no preemptive, conversion, redemption or sinking fund rights. The outstanding shares of our common stock are, and the shares of common stock to be offered hereby when issued will be,
      validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

     

    Nasdaq Listing

     

    Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “PDSB.”

     

    Transfer Agent and Registrar

     

    The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Computershare Trust Company, N.A..

    

    

    
      
        

    

    

    DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED STOCK

     

    Our Certificate of Incorporation provides the authority to issue 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.00033 per share. Our board of directors has the authority, subject to limitations
      prescribed by the DGCL, to issue preferred stock in one or more series, to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each series and to fix the designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each series and any
      of its qualifications, limitations and restrictions. Our board of directors also can increase or decrease the number of shares of any series, but not below the number of shares of that series then outstanding.

    We have no current plans to issue any shares of preferred stock and no shares of our authorized preferred stock have been designated or issued.

     

    Voting Rights

     

    The DGCL provides that the holders of preferred stock will have the right to vote separately as a class on any proposal involving fundamental changes in the rights of holders of that preferred stock. This right is in
      addition to any voting rights that may be provided for in the applicable certificate of designation.

     

    Transfer Agent and Registrar

     

    The transfer agent and registrar for any series of preferred stock will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement.

     

    Other

     

    Our issuance of preferred stock could decrease the amount of earnings and assets available for distribution to the holders of common stock or could adversely affect the rights and powers, including voting rights, of the
      holders of common stock. The issuance of preferred stock could have the effect of decreasing the market price of our common stock.

     

    Delaware Anti-Takeover Law and Provisions of Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws

    

    

    Delaware Anti-Takeover Law. We are subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Section 203 generally prohibits a Delaware corporation from engaging in any
      business combination with an “interested stockholder” for a period of three years after the date that such stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless:

    

    

    	
             

          	
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            prior to the date of the transaction, the board of directors of the corporation approved either the business combination or the transaction which resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder;

          
	
             

          	
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            upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction
              commenced, excluding for purposes of determining the voting stock outstanding (but not the outstanding voting stock owned by the interested stockholder) those shares owned (i) by persons who are directors and also officers and (ii) employee
              stock plans in which employee participants do not have the right to determine confidentially whether shares held subject to the plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange offer; or

          
	
             

          	
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            at or subsequent to the date of the transaction, the business combination is approved by the board of directors and authorized at an annual or special meeting of stockholders, and not by written consent, by the affirmative vote of at least
              66 2∕3% of the outstanding voting stock which is not owned by the interested stockholder.

          

     

    

    In general, Section 203 defines a “business combination” to include:

    

    

    	
             

          	
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            any merger or consolidation involving the corporation and the interested stockholder;

          
	
             

          	
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            any sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other disposition of 10% or more of the assets of the corporation to or with the interested stockholder;

          
	
             

          	
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            subject to exceptions, any transaction that results in the issuance or transfer by the corporation of any stock of the corporation to the interested stockholder;

          
	
             

          	
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            subject to exceptions, any transaction involving the corporation that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of any class or series of the corporation beneficially owned by the interested stockholder; or

          
	
             

          	
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            the receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits provided by or through the corporation.

             

          

     

    

    In general, Section 203 defines an “interested stockholder” as an entity or person who, together with the person’s affiliates and associates, beneficially owns, or within three years before the time of determination of
      interested stockholder status did own, 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation.

     

    

    Under specific circumstances, Section 203 makes it more difficult for an “interested stockholder” to effect various business combinations with a corporation for a three-year period, although the stockholders may, by
      adopting an amendment to the corporation’s certificate of incorporation or bylaws, elect not to be governed by this section, effective 12 months after adoption.

    

    

    Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws do not exclude us from the restrictions of Section 203. We anticipate that the provisions of Section 203 might encourage companies interested in acquiring us to negotiate in
      advance with our board of directors since the stockholder approval requirement would be avoided if a majority of the directors then in office approve either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an
      interested stockholder.

    

    

    Further, our Certificate of Incorporation provides that, unless we consent to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware is the sole and exclusive forum, to the fullest extent
      permitted by law, for: (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf; (b) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any of our directors, officers or other employees to us or our stockholders; (c) any action
      asserting a claim arising pursuant to the DGCL, our eighth amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended, or our second amended and restated bylaws; or (d) any action asserting a claim against us governed by the internal affairs
      doctrine. This choice of forum provision does not preclude or contract the scope of exclusive federal or concurrent jurisdiction for any actions brought under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
      Accordingly, our exclusive forum provision will not relieve us of our duties to comply with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder, and our stockholders will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with these laws,
      rules and regulations. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in any of our securities shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to these provisions. These exclusive-forum provisions may limit a stockholder’s
      ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum of its choosing for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees.

    

    

    
      
        

    

    Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws. Provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws may delay or discourage transactions involving an actual or potential change of
      control or change in our management, including transactions in which stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares, or transactions that our stockholders might otherwise deem to be in their best interests. Therefore, these
      provisions could adversely affect the price of our common stock. Among other things, our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws will:

    

    

    	
             

          	
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            permit our board of directors to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, with any rights, preferences and privileges as they may designate;

          
	
             

          	
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            provide that the authorized number of directors may be changed only by the board of directors;

          
	
             

          	
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            provide that all vacancies on our board of directors, including as a result of newly created directorships, may, except as otherwise required by law, be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of directors then in office, even if less
              than a quorum;

          
	
             

          	
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            divide our board of directors into three classes;

          
	
             

          	
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            require that any action to be taken by our stockholders must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting of stockholders and not be taken by written consent;

          
	
             

          	
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            provide that stockholders seeking to present proposals before a meeting of stockholders or to nominate candidates for election as directors at a meeting of stockholders must provide advance notice in writing, and also specify requirements
              as to the form and content of a stockholder's notice;

          

    	
             

          	
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            not provide for cumulative voting rights, thereby allowing the holders of a majority of the shares of common stock entitled to vote in any election of directors to elect all of the directors standing for election;

          
	
             

          	
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            provide that special meetings of our stockholders may be called only by the board of directors;

          
	
             

          	
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            not preclude or contract the scope of exclusive federal or concurrent jurisdiction for any actions brought under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act; and

          
	
             

          	
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            not relieve us of our duties to comply with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder, and our stockholders will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with these laws, rules and regulations.

             

          

     

    

    Potential Effects of Authorized but Unissued Stock

    

    

    We have shares of common stock and preferred stock available for future issuance without stockholder approval. We may utilize these additional shares for a variety of corporate purposes, including future public offerings
      to raise additional capital, to facilitate corporate acquisitions or payment as a dividend on the capital stock.

    

    

    The existence of unissued and unreserved common stock and preferred stock may enable our board of directors to issue shares to persons friendly to current management or to issue preferred stock with terms that could
      render more difficult or discourage a third-party attempt to obtain control of us by means of a merger, tender offer, proxy contest or otherwise, thereby protecting the continuity of our management. In addition, the board of directors has the
      discretion to determine designations, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting rights, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences of each series of preferred stock, all to the
      fullest extent permissible under the Delaware General Corporation Law and subject to any limitations set forth in our Certificate of Incorporation. The purpose of authorizing the board of directors to issue preferred stock and to determine the rights
      and preferences applicable to such preferred stock is to eliminate delays associated with a stockholder vote on specific issuances. The issuance of preferred stock, while providing desirable flexibility in connection with possible financings,
      acquisitions and other corporate purposes, could have the effect of making it more difficult for a third-party to acquire, or could discourage a third-party from acquiring, a majority of our outstanding voting stock.

    

    

      Indemnification

     

    Our Certificate of Incorporation contains provisions permitted under the DGCL relating to the liability of directors. The provisions eliminate, to the extent legally permissible, a director’s liability for monetary
      damages for a breach of fiduciary duty, except in circumstances involving wrongful acts, such as the breach of a director’s duty of loyalty or acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law. The limitation of
      liability described above does not alter the liability of our directors and officers under federal securities laws. Furthermore, our certificate of incorporation contains provisions to indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent
      permitted by the DGCL. These provisions do not limit or eliminate our right or the right of any stockholder of ours to seek non-monetary relief, such as an injunction or rescission in the event of a breach by a director or an officer of his duty of
      care to us. We believe that these provisions assist us in attracting and retaining qualified individuals to serve as directors.Exhibit 10.37

    SUBLEASE AGREEMENT

    This SUBLEASE AGREEMENT (“Sublease”) is made as of the Effective Date set forth below, and is by and between COWI NORTH AMERICA, INC., a Delaware
      corporation (“Sublandlord”), and PDS BIOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (“Subtenant”).   Sublandlord and Subtenant hereby agree:

    BASIC SUBLEASE TERMS

    1. BASIC SUBLEASE INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.  The following terms as used herein shall have the meanings provided in this Section 1, unless otherwise specifically modified by provisions of this Sublease:

    (a) Effective Date: March 5, 2020

    (b) Subtenant: PDS Biotechnology Corporation

    (c) Address of Subtenant:       25B Vreeland Road, Florham Park,

                          Suite 300

                          New Jersey 07932

                          Attn: Andrew Saik

    

    (d) Sublandlord: COWI North America, Inc.

    (e) Address of Sublandlord:      1191 2ND Avenue, Suite 1110

                                   Seattle, Washington 98101

                                   Attn: George Niktaris, Chief Financial Officer

    
      (f)Subleased Premises: Approximately eleven thousand one hundred seventy-eight (11,178) rentable square feet (“RSF”) comprising a portion of the third (3rd) floor in
          the Building (defined below) and commonly known as Suite 300, as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto.  The Subleased Premises constitute all of the
          Premises leased by Sublandlord from Master Lessor pursuant to the Master Lease, as such terms are defined below.

      (g)Building: The building commonly known as Florham Park Corporate Center – Building B and located at 25B Vreeland Road, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932, situated on real property more particularly described in the
          Master Lease (the “Property”).

      (h)Term: Approximately
          forty (40) months, commencing on May 1, 2020 (the “Commencement Date”); and terminating at midnight on August 31, 2023 (the “Termination
          Date”). Subtenant shall have one (1) option to extend the Term, as more particularly set forth in Section 3(a) of this Sublease.

       

        

      
        
          

      

      (i)Base Rent: Base Rent shall be as follows::
        

      

    

    

    

    	
            Period

          	 	
            Annual Rental

              Rate P/RSF

          	 	 	
            Annual Base Rent

          	 	 	
            Monthly Base Rent

          	 
	
            
              Year 1

            

          	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              21.50

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              240,327.00

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              20,027.25

            

          	 
	
            
              Year 2

            

          	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              22.00

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              245,916.00

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              20,493.00

            

          	 
	
            
              Year 3

            

          	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              22.50

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              251,505.00

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              20,958.75

            

          	 
	
            
              Portion of Year 4 through August 31, 2023

            

          	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              23.00

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              257,094.00

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              21,424.50

            

          	 
	
            
              Year 1 (Renewal Term)

            

          	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              23.50

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              262,683.00

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              21,890.25

            

          	 
	
            
              Year 2 (Renewal Term)

            

          	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              24.00

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              268,272.00

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              22,356.00

            

          	 
	
            
              Year 3 (Renewal Term)

            

          	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              24.50

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              273,861.00

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              22,821.75

            

          	 
	
            
              Portion of Year 4 through October 31, 2027 (Renewal Term)

            

          	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              25.00

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              279,450.00

            

          	 	 	
            
              $

            

          	
            
              23,287.50

            

          	 

    

    

    	
            (j)

          	
            Additional Rent: All
                other costs, other than Base Rent, payable by Subtenant to Sublandlord hereunder, including, without limitation, any applicable excise taxes on Rent.

          
	
            (k)

          	
            First Month’s Base Rent: Upon Subtenant’s execution hereof, Subtenant shall deliver the amount of Twenty Thousand Twenty-Seven and 25/100 Dollars ($20,027.25), applicable toward the Base Rent payable by Subtenant for the first (1st) full calendar month of
                the Term.

          
	
            (l)

          	
            Security Deposit: Upon
                Subtenant’s execution hereof, Subtenant shall deliver to Sublandlord the amount of Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Nine and 00/100 Dollars ($42,849.00) as a Security Deposit pursuant to Section 7 below.

          
	
            (m)

          	
            Permitted Use: General
                office use in accordance with the Permitted Use specified in Article IX of the Master Lease, and for no other use or purpose without Sublandlord’s prior written consent.

          
	
            (n)

          	
            Base Year: Calendar Year 2020.

          
	
            (o)

          	
            Janitorial Services: Sublandlord
                shall provide janitorial services at the Subleased Premises, the costs of which shall be included in Master Lease Pass-Through Charges, as defined below.

          
	
            (p)

          	
            Master Lease/Lessor: That certain Lease Agreement dated

              March 31, 2017 (the “Master Lease”) in which 25 Vreeland Venture LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is the current Master
                Lessor.

          
	
            (q)

          	
            Subtenant’s Proportionate Share:Currently one hundred percent (100%), which is the ratio the RSF of the Subleased Premises bears to the total RSF currently leased by Sublandlord as the
              lessee under the Master Lease (which Sublandlord’s Proportionate Share under the Master Lease is currently nine and eighty-five hundredths percent (9.85%) based upon the Building RSF of one hundred thirteen thousand four hundred seventy-five
              (113,475) RSF).

          
	
            (r)

          	
            Parking: See Section
                18 below.

          
	
            (s)

          	
            Exhibit: Exhibit A - Floor Plan of Subleased
                Premises

          

    

    

    
      
        

    

    GENERAL SUBLEASE TERMS

    2. DEMISE. 
        Sublandlord does hereby lease to Subtenant, and Subtenant does hereby lease from Sublandlord, upon the terms, covenants, and conditions herein set forth, the Subleased Premises described in Section 1 hereof and Exhibit A attached hereto, located on the Property. Sublandlord represents to Subtenant that (i) a leasehold interest in the Subleased Premises is vested in Sublandlord pursuant to the
        Master Lease, (ii) Sublandlord has the authority to enter into this Sublease and its execution and delivery by Sublandlord has been duly authorized, and (iii) the Master Lease is in full force and effect and that to the knowledge of Sublandlord
        there exists no defaults on the part of Master Lessor or Sublandlord under the Master Lease that are not cured.

    (a) Sublease Provisions.  This Sublease is subject and subordinate to the Master Lease identified in Section 1 above (a copy of which Subtenant acknowledges having received), and to all renewals, extensions, hypothecations, and modifications
        thereof.  Except to the extent otherwise specifically set forth in this Sublease, all the terms, covenants and conditions in the Master Lease shall be applicable to this Sublease with the same force and effect as if Sublandlord were the lessor
        under the Master Lease and Subtenant were the lessee thereunder; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed as permitting Subtenant hereunder to exercise any
        extension or renewal rights, to exercise any termination right or to exercise any right of first offer or right of first refusal to purchase the Building or Property or to expand the Premises to which Sublandlord may be entitled under the Master
        Lease, and in no event shall Subtenant be entitled to any “abated Rent” or any construction, design, or tenant improvement allowances, and in no event shall Sublandlord be obligated to extend the term of the Master Lease for any reason.  In all
        provisions of the Master Lease (under the terms thereof and without regard to modifications thereof for purposes of incorporation into this Sublease) requiring the approval or consent of Master Lessor, Subtenant shall be required to obtain the
        approval or consent of Master Lessor and Sublandlord.  In all provisions of the Master Lease requiring Sublandlord to submit, exhibit to, supply or provide Master
        Lessor with evidence, certificates, or any other matter or thing, Subtenant shall be required to submit, exhibit to, supply or provide, as the case may be, the same to Master Lessor and Sublandlord.  In any such instance, Sublandlord shall
        determine if such evidence, certificate or other matter or thing shall be satisfactory in its reasonable business judgment.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following provisions of the Master Lease shall not apply to this Sublease as between
        Sublandlord and Subtenant: Section 1.04 (Security Deposit), Section 7.01 (Repairs and Maintenance by Landlord), Section 7.02 (Repairs and Maintenance by Tenant), Section 10.01 (Assignment and Subletting), Article XII (Destruction or Damage),
        Article 13 (Condemnation), Article XV (Indemnification and Liability), Article XXII (Relocation of Tenant), Section 25.13 (Tenant Financial Statements), Section 25.19 (Renewal Option), Section 25.20 (Termination Option), Section 25.21 (Right of
        First Offer), provisions relating to the Term (and any renewal options), rental amounts, incentives or concessions, any representations and warranties of Master Lessor, and any other provisions inconsistent with this Sublease.  In no event shall
        the term of this Sublease extend beyond the date that is the termination or expiration date of the Master Lease.  Subtenant shall neither do nor permit anything to be done which would constitute a default or breach under the Master Lease or which
        would cause the Master Lease to be terminated or forfeited by reason of any right of termination or forfeiture reserved or vested in the Master Lessor, and Subtenant agrees to comply with all terms, conditions, and covenants of the Master Lease. 
        Sublandlord shall neither do nor permit anything to be done which would constitute a default or breach under the Master Lease, or which would cause the Master Lease to be terminated by the Master Lessor due to Sublandlord’s default or breach under
        the Master Lease, and Sublandlord agrees to comply with all terms, conditions, and covenants of the Master Lease.  Sublandlord shall have no liability to Subtenant if this Sublease is terminated due to any termination of the Master Lease by the
        Master Lessor for any reason other than Sublandlord’s default as the lessee under the Master Lease, or if Master Lessor elects to relocate Sublandlord under the terms of the Master Lease.  If the Master Lease is terminated as a result of
        Sublandlord’s default under the Master Lease, prior to the expiration date of this Sublease, Subtenant shall, at Master Lessor’s option, fully and completely attorn to Master Lessor for the balance of the term of the Sublease, and Subtenant further
        waives any provision of any present of future law which may give Subtenant any right of election to terminate this Sublease except that Subtenant reserves the right to terminate this Sublease if such right is provided in this Sublease or if Master
        Lessor is in default under this Sublease after Master Lessor assumes Sublandlord’s obligations under this Sublease.  The foregoing sentence is further subject to and conditioned upon Master Lessor’s agreement that Subtenant’s possession of the
        Subleased Premises, and this Sublease, including any options to extend the term hereof, will not be disturbed so long as Subtenant is not in default beyond any applicable notice and cure period hereof, 

      

    (B) Master Lessor assumes the Sublandlord’s obligations under this Sublease and is obligated for the return of any security deposit paid by Subtenant under this
        Sublease, and

    (C) this Sublease shall continue as a direct lease between Master Landlord and Subtenant.  This Sublease is subject to any consent required by the Master Lessor. 
        Subtenant agrees to notify Sublandlord of any default by Master Lessor under the Master Lease of which Subtenant has actual knowledge.  Whenever the consent or approval of Sublandlord is required hereunder, Subtenant shall also be obligated to
        obtain the written consent or approval of Master Lessor, if required pursuant to the terms of the Master Lease.  Sublandlord shall promptly make such consent request on behalf of Subtenant, and Subtenant shall promptly provide any information or
        documentation that Master Lessor may request.  Subtenant shall reimburse Sublandlord, not later than five (5) days after written demand by Sublandlord, for any fees and disbursements of attorneys, architects, engineers or others charged by Master
        Lessor in connection with any such consent or approval.  Sublandlord shall have no liability of any kind to Subtenant for Master Lessor’s failure to give its consent or approval.  Sublandlord covenants that it will not amend the Master Lease in any
        way that may have a materially adverse impact on Subtenant’s use or occupancy of the Premises.  Sublandlord warrants that during the Term it will comply with the Master Lease and make all payments to Master Lessor required thereunder.  Sublandlord
        will not voluntarily terminate the Master Lease without Subtenant’s prior written consent.

    3. COMMENCEMENT AND EXPIRATION DATES.  The parties agree that the Commencement Date is May 1, 2020.  In the event Sublandlord does not deliver possession of the Subleased Premises pursuant to the Sublease on or prior to the Commencement Date, this Sublease
        shall automatically terminate, Sublandlord shall refund to Subtenant all monies paid to it hereunder and except for any surviving obligations of Sublandlord and Subtenant hereunder, this Sublease shall be of no force or effect. In no event shall
        Sublandlord be subject to any liability for its failure to deliver the Premises on or prior to the Commencement Date.  The Sublease shall expire on the Termination Date set forth in Section 1 above.

    (a) Option to Extend Term.  Subject to the provisions, limitations and conditions set forth in this Section 3(a), Subtenant shall have one (1) option (“Option”) to
        extend the Term through October 31, 2027 (the “Renewal Term”).  Subtenant shall have the right to deliver written notice to Sublandlord of its intent to exercise the
        Option (the “Option Notice”).  If Sublandlord does not receive an Option Notice from Subtenant on a date which is at least three hundred sixty-five (365) days prior
        to the initial Termination Date, all rights under this Option shall automatically terminate and shall be of no further force or effect.  Upon the proper exercise of the Option, subject to the provisions, limitations and conditions set forth in this
        Section 3(a), the initial Termination Date shall be extended for the Renewal Term.  The initial monthly Base Rent for the Renewal Term shall be at the monthly Base Rent rate paid by Subtenant hereunder on the Termination Date and shall be subject
        to the annual adjustments set forth in Section 4 below.  Upon the exercise of the Option, Sublandlord and Subtenant shall immediately execute an amendment to this Sublease, and such amendment shall set forth among other things, the actual
        commencement date and expiration date of the Renewal Term. The Base Rent for the Renewal Term shall be those specified in Section 1(i) table.  Subtenant shall have no other right to extend the Term under this Section 3(a), unless Sublandlord and
        Subtenant otherwise agree in writing.  If Subtenant timely and properly exercises the Option, in strict accordance with the terms contained herein, Subtenant shall accept the Subleased Premises in its then “as-is” condition and, accordingly,
        Sublandlord shall not be required to perform any additional improvements to the Subleased Premises.  The Option provided for herein is personal to Subtenant and may not be assigned, voluntarily or involuntarily, separate from or as part of the
        Sublease.  At Sublandlord’s option, all rights of Subtenant under this Section 3(a) shall terminate and be of no force or effect if any of the following individual events occur or any combination thereof occur: (A) Subtenant is in default under the
        Sublease (beyond the expiration of applicable notice and cure periods) at the time Subtenant exercises the Option, or is in default (beyond the expiration of applicable notice and cure periods) of any provision of the Sublease on the date
        Sublandlord receives an Option Notice; (B) Subtenant has assigned its rights and obligations under all or part of the Sublease or Subtenant has subleased all or part of the Subleased Premises; (C) Subtenant’s financial condition is materially worse
        at the time an Option Notice is delivered to Sublandlord than on the Effective Date; (D) Subtenant has failed to properly exercise the Option in a timely manner in strict accordance with the provisions of this Section 3(a); or (E) Subtenant no
        longer has possession of all or any part of the Subleased Premises under this Sublease, or if this Sublease has been terminated earlier, pursuant to the terms and provisions of this Sublease.

     

      

    
      
        

    

    4. RENT. 
        Subtenant shall pay Sublandlord without prior notice or demand, the Base Rent stated in Section 1 hereof without deduction or offset on the first day of each calendar month during the term.  All amounts payable by Subtenant hereunder other than
        Base Rent are hereinafter collectively referred to as “Additional Rent” and, Additional Rent and Base Rent are collectively referred to as “Rent”).  Base Rent shall be increased beginning on the first (1st) anniversary of the Commencement Date and annually thereafter by fifty cents ($0.50) per RSF on an annualized
        basis as set forth in Section 1(i) above.  Rent for any partial calendar month shall be prorated in proportion to the number of days in such calendar month.

    5. MASTER LEASE PASS-THROUGH CHARGES. Subtenant agrees to pay Subtenant’s Proportionate Share of increases in all expenses, charges, costs, sums and additional rent otherwise payable by Sublandlord as the lessee under the Master Lease, excluding “Monthly Base
        Rent” as defined therein, but including, without limitation, “Tenant’s Pro Rata Share” of the “Operating Cost Increase Amount” and the “Tax Increase Amount,” as such terms are defined in the Master Lease (collectively, “Master Lease Pass-Through Charges”), to the extent such Master Lease Pass-Through Charges exceed Master Lease Pass-Through Charges incurred during the Base Year (as defined in
        the Sublease).  All such Master Lease Pass-Through Charges shall be deemed Additional Rent under this Sublease and collectable as such, and shall be paid in advance on the first day of each month to Sublandlord or, at Sublandlord’s election, to
        Master Lessor or other third parties. At Sublandlord’s election, Subtenant shall pay estimated Master Lease Pass-Through Charges either in advance via lump sum payment for each calendar year during the Term, or via monthly installments, in each
        case as reasonably estimated by Sublandlord, as billed by Master Lessor.  Sublandlord shall deliver to Subtenant all relevant statements for Master Lease Pass-Through Charges promptly upon receipt of the same from Master Lessor; provided that, the
        failure of Sublandlord to timely furnish any such statements shall not preclude Sublandlord from enforcing its rights to collect amounts due from Subtenant hereunder.  If Subtenant has underpaid the same for any calendar year falling within the
        Term, Subtenant shall pay, within thirty (30) days after receipt of the statement, the full amount of such underpaid amounts, and if Subtenant has overpaid the same, Subtenant shall receive a credit in the amount of Subtenant’s overpayment against
        Rent next due under this Sublease.  The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the Term.  In addition to the foregoing, Subtenant shall be responsible for, and shall pay: (i) all costs of Subtenant’s
        telephone, internet and data lines installation and usage, including, without limitation, any required Telecommunications Services (as defined in the Master Lease) or Wi-Fi (as defined in the Master Lease); (ii) personal property taxes on all
        personal property of Subtenant; (iii) any costs or charges for “after hours” or “supplemental” HVAC, elevator charges, lighting or other utilities or services requested or used by Subtenant at the Subleased Premises or in connection with this
        Sublease; (iv) any damage caused by Subtenant’s negligence or misuse of the Subleased Premises or the remainder of the Premises or the Building; and (v) Subtenant’s Proportionate Share of any payment for utilities or services paid for or furnished
        by Sublandlord for the Subleased Premises that do not constitute Master Lease Pass-Through Charges, including, without limitation, “Tenant’s Electricity Charge” (as defined in the Master Lease).

    6. SERVICES AND UTILITIES.  Sublandlord hereby grants to Subtenant the right to receive all of the services and benefits with respect to the Subleased Premises, and nonexclusive rights to use of the common area portions of the Building and
        Property, as the same are to be provided by Master Lessor under the Master Lease.  Sublandlord shall have no duty to perform any obligations of Master Lessor which are, by their nature, the obligation of an owner or manager of real property.  For
        example, Sublandlord shall not be required to provide the services or repairs which the Master Lessor is required to provide under the Master Lease.  Subtenant agrees that performance by Sublandlord of its obligations under the Sublease is
        conditioned on performance by Master Lessor of its corresponding obligations under the Master Lease, and, provided Sublandlord is using commercially reasonable efforts to cause Master Lessor to provide the same or otherwise perform under the Master
        Lease, Sublandlord shall have no responsibility for or be liable to Subtenant for any default, failure or delay on the part of Master Lessor in the performance or observance by Master Lessor of any of its obligations under the Master Lease, nor
        shall such default by Master Lessor affect this Sublease or waive or defer the performance of any of Subtenant’s obligations hereunder except to the extent that Sublandlord’s default excuses performance by Master Lessor, under the Master Lease. 
        Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties contemplate that Master Lessor shall, in fact, perform its obligations under the Master Lease and in the event of any default or failure of such performance by Master Lessor, Sublandlord agrees that it
        will, upon notice from Subtenant, make demand upon Master Lessor to perform its obligations under the Master Lease and, provided that Subtenant specifically agrees to pay all costs and expenses of Sublandlord and provides Sublandlord with security
        reasonably satisfactory to Sublandlord to pay such costs and expenses, Sublandlord will take appropriate legal action to enforce the Master Lease. If permitted by Master Lessor, Sublandlord agrees that Subtenant may contact Master Lessor directly,
        at Subtenant’s expense, to cause Master Lessor to provide any building services or utilities contemplated under the Master Lease to be provided to the Premises. Except as provided in the immediately preceding sentence or as otherwise agreed to by
        Sublandlord in writing, Subtenant shall not directly contact Master Lessor for any other purpose.

    7. SECURITY DEPOSIT.  Subtenant has deposited with Sublandlord the Security Deposit set forth in Section 1 above, to be held by Sublandlord during the Term as set forth below.  The Security Deposit shall be held by Sublandlord without
        liability for interest and as security for the performance by Subtenant of Subtenant’s covenants and obligations hereunder, it being expressly understood that the Security Deposit shall not be considered as a measure of Subtenant’s damages in case
        of default by Subtenant.  Sublandlord may, in its sole discretion, from time to time, without prejudice to any other remedy, use the Security Deposit to the extent necessary to make good any default under this Sublease or to satisfy any other
        covenant or obligation of Subtenant hereunder.  Following any such application of the Security Deposit, Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord on written demand the amount so applied in order to restore the Security Deposit to its original amount.  If
        Subtenant is not in default at the termination of this Sublease, the balance of the Security Deposit remaining after any such application shall be returned to Subtenant within thirty (30) days after such termination, after deducting therefrom any
        unpaid obligation of Subtenant to Sublandlord as may arise under this Sublease, including, without limitation, the obligation of Subtenant to restore the Subleased Premises upon termination of this Sublease.  If Sublandlord transfers its interest
        in the Subleased Premises during the term of this Sublease, Sublandlord may assign the Security Deposit to the transferee provided that such transferee accepts, in writing, to be bound by the terms of this Sublease as the landlord hereunder.

     

      

    
      
        

    

    8. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBLEASED PREMISES.  Subtenant hereby accepts the Subleased Premises in its “as-is” condition existing as of the Commencement Date, and acknowledges that Sublandlord shall have no obligation of any kind to alter, repair, improve, or rebuild
        the Subleased Premises in connection with Subtenant’s occupancy thereof except to the extent specifically set forth elsewhere in this Sublease.  Subtenant acknowledges that neither Sublandlord nor Sublandlord’s agent has made any representation or
        warranty as to the suitability of the Subleased Premises for the conduct of Subtenant’s business or for any particular purpose, or the existence of any latent defects at the Subleased Premises.  Subtenant hereby waives any rights, claims or actions
        against Sublandlord under any express or implied warranties relating thereto.

    (a) Furniture, Fixtures and
          Equipment.  Without limiting any provision contained in this Section 8, Sublandlord agrees to allow Subtenant to use any available furniture, fixtures and equipment (“FF&E”) located in the Subleased Premises and left behind by Sublandlord for Subtenant’s use during the Term, as more particularly described on Schedule 1 attached hereto and made a part of the Sublease, at no additional cost to Subtenant.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Sublandlord shall remove all printers located within the Subleased Premises prior to
        the Commencement Date, and Subtenant shall in no event use such printers or have any rights thereto.  The FF&E is provided in its “as-is” condition existing as of the Commencement Date, without representation and warranty.  Subtenant shall
        cause the FF&E to be insured under the property insurance policy required under this Sublease and pay all taxes with respect to the FF&E.  Subtenant shall maintain the FF&E in good condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear
        excepted, and shall be responsible for any loss or damage to the same occurring the Term.  Subtenant shall surrender the FF&E upon the termination or earlier termination of this Sublease in the same condition as exists as of the Commencement
        Date, reasonable wear and tear excepted.  Subtenant shall not remove any of the FF&E from the Subleased Premises.

    9. CARE OF SUBLEASED PREMISES.  With respect to the Subleased Premises only, Subtenant shall assume and agrees to perform all repair and maintenance obligations required to be performed by the Sublandlord as the lessee under the Master Lease.  If
        Subtenant fails to perform Subtenant’s obligations under this Section, Sublandlord may, at Sublandlord’s option, enter upon the Subleased Premises after fifteen (15) days’ prior notice to Subtenant and put the same in good order, condition and
        repair, and the cost thereof together with interest thereon at the rate of 18% per annum shall be due and payable as Additional Rent to Sublandlord together with Subtenant’s next installment of Base Rent.

    10. ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS.   Subtenant shall not make any alterations, improvements, additions, or utility installations in or about the Subleased Premises (collectively, “Alterations”) without first obtaining the written consent of Sublandlord and Master Lessor, if such consent is required under the Master Lease, and in accordance with the terms of the Master Lease relating to alterations and plans and
        specifications approved by Sublandlord and Master Lessor.

    11. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.  In addition to and not in lieu of limitations and restrictions on assignment and subletting imposed on Sublandlord as the lessee under the Master Lease, all of which are fully incorporated herewith and shall be fully
        applicable to Subtenant hereunder, Subtenant shall not assign this Sublease or further sublet all or any part of the Subleased Premises, or by operation of law, without the prior written consent of Sublandlord, which may be withheld in
        Sublandlord’s sole discretion. Subtenant shall also be required to obtain the consent of Master Lessor pursuant to the terms of the Master Lease in connection with any proposed assignment or subletting, to the extent that the consent of Master
        Lessor’s consent is required under the Master Lease.

    12. ACCESS. 
        Subtenant shall permit Sublandlord and its agents to enter the Subleased Premises at all reasonable times and with reasonable notice for the purpose of inspecting, cleaning, repairing, altering or improving the same and to perform all functions and
        duties required of it as the lessee under the Master Lease.

    13. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION; CONDEMNATION.  In no event shall Sublandlord have any obligation to repair or restore the Building, any common areas in the Building or Property, the Premises, or the Subleased Premises due to an event of damage or destruction in the
        event of a taking by any governmental authority.  Nothing herein shall affect or limit Sublandlord’s rights and elections under the Master Lease.  In the event Sublandlord is entitled, under the Master Lease, to a rent abatement as a result of a
        fire or other casualty or as a result of a taking under the power of eminent domain, then Subtenant shall be entitled to Subtenant’s Proportionate Share of such rent abatement unless the effect on the Subleased Premises of such fire or other
        casualty or such taking shall be substantially disproportionate to the amount of the abatement, in which event the parties shall equitably adjust the abatement as between themselves, based on the relative impact of the fire or other casualty, or
        the taking, as the case may be.  If the Master Lease imposes on Sublandlord the obligation to repair or restore leasehold improvements or alterations, Subtenant shall be responsible for repair or restoration of its leasehold improvements or
        alterations as to the Subleased Premises, and Subtenant shall make any insurance proceeds resulting from the loss which Sublandlord is obligated to repair or restore available to Sublandlord and shall permit Sublandlord to enter the Subleased
        Premises to perform the same, subject to such conditions as Subtenant may reasonably impose. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Sublandlord has the right to cause the Subleased Premises to be rebuilt under the Master Lease and Sublandlord
        exercises its right to cause Master Lessor to rebuild the same, Sublandlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause Master Lessor to repair the damage with reasonable speed. To the extent Sublandlord has the right to terminate the Master
        Lease pursuant to the Master Lease due to an event of damage or destruction in the event of a taking by any governmental authority, Subtenant shall have the right to terminate the Sublease.

     

      

    
      
        

    

    14. INSURANCE.  Subtenant shall, throughout the term of this Sublease and any renewal or extension hereof, and at its own expense, keep and maintain in full force and effect, the forms and types of insurance required to be carried by Sublandlord as the
        lessee under the Master Lease.  Subtenant shall deliver to Sublandlord evidence of insurance for all insurance required to be carried by Subtenant hereunder and all required endorsements, identifying Sublandlord and Master Lessor as additional
        insureds and otherwise complying with the requirements of the Master Lease.  As often as any such policy shall expire or terminate, renewal or additional policies shall be procured and maintained by Subtenant pursuant to the terms of this Sublease
        so that at no time shall Subtenant’s required insurance coverages lapse. If Subtenant fails to acquire or maintain any insurance or provide any certificate or policy required by this Sublease, and such failure continues for ten (10) business days
        after written notice from Sublandlord to Subtenant, Sublandlord may, but shall not be required to, obtain such insurance for Sublandlord's benefit and Subtenant shall reimburse Sublandlord for the costs of the premiums of such insurance within ten
        (10) days of receipt of a written request for reimbursement from Sublandlord.  Such amounts shall be Additional Rent payable by Subtenant hereunder and in the event of non-payment thereof, Sublandlord shall have rights with respect to such
        non-payment as it has with respect to any other non-payment of rent hereunder.

    15. INDEMNITY.  Subtenant shall indemnify, protect, defend (with counsel acceptable to Sublandlord) and hold harmless Sublandlord and its trustees, shareholders, officers, affiliates, employees, agents, attorneys, successors and assigns, from all
        liabilities, judgments, costs, damages, claims or demands, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, asserted by third parties and arising out of the use of the Subleased Premises or any other portion of the Property by Subtenant, its employees, or
        others acting for or on behalf of Subtenant (the “Subtenant Parties”), out of the conduct of Subtenant’s business, out of any breach or default in the performance of
        Subtenant’s obligations under this Sublease.  Sublandlord need not first have paid any such expense in order to be so indemnified.  Sublandlord agrees to notify Subtenant promptly following Sublandlord’s learning of such claims; provided, however,
        that Sublandlord’s failure to provide such notice shall not diminish Subtenant’s obligations hereunder.  The foregoing shall not extend to any damage or injury which Subtenant establishes in a court of competent jurisdiction was solely caused by
        the gross negligence of Sublandlord.  Notwithstanding anything contained in this Sublease to the contrary, in no event shall Subtenant be liable to Sublandlord or any of its agents, directors, officers, employees, successors and assigns on account
        of any claims for any lost business or profits or indirect or consequential losses or damages or any punitive damages. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Sublease to the contrary, in no event shall Sublandlord be liable to Subtenant or any
        of its agents, directors, officers, employees, successors and assigns on account of any claims for any lost business or profits or indirect or consequential losses or damages or any punitive damages. This Section 15 shall survive the expiration or
        earlier termination of this Sublease.

    16. SURRENDER OF POSSESSION.  Subject to the terms of this Sublease and the Master Lease relating to events of damage or destruction, upon expiration of the term of this Sublease, whether by lapse of time or otherwise, Subtenant shall promptly and
        peacefully surrender the Subleased Premises and the FF&E to Sublandlord “broom-clean” and in as good condition as when received by Subtenant from Sublandlord  on the Commencement Date, reasonable use, wear and tear excepted.  Subtenant shall
        remove all of its personal property and trade fixtures from the Subleased Premises at the expiration of the term; any property not so removed shall be deemed abandoned and may be sold or otherwise disposed of as Sublandlord deems advisable. Without
        limiting the foregoing, Subtenant shall be required to remove any Alterations constructed by Subtenant upon the expiration of the Term, as may be extended by the Renewal Term, if Master Lessor and/or Sublandlord requested such removal at the time
        consent was obtained in accordance with Section 10 above.

    17.  SIGNAGE. Sublandlord shall cause Master Lessor, at Subtenant’s cost, to replace Sublandlord’s name with Subtenant’s name on the directory of tenants in the entrance lobby area of the Building, the exterior stand-up tenant
        directory located in the courtyard and a floor directory of tenants on each of the floors, pursuant to Section 6.01 of the Master Lease.  Any signage desired by Subtenant shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Master Lease (“Subtenant Signage”) and shall in any event require Sublandlord’s prior consent. Subtenant shall be responsible for maintaining all Subtenant Signage during the Term and shall be
        responsible for removing same at the expiration or earlier termination of this Sublease and repairing any damage caused by such removal.  If Subtenant fails to maintain the Subtenant Signage, or if Subtenant fails to remove same upon the expiration
        of the Term or earlier termination of this Sublease and repair any damage caused by such removal, Sublandlord may do so at Subtenant’s expense and Subtenant shall reimburse Sublandlord for all actual costs incurred by Sublandlord to effect such
        removal.

    18. PARKING. 
          During the Term and as may be established or altered by Master Lessor or Sublandlord, Subtenant shall be entitled to use a total of forty-five (45) parking spaces in common with other tenants of the Building (of which four (4) shall be reserved
        parking spaces in a location as reasonably determined by Master Lessor from time to time, and forty-one (41) of which shall be unreserved parking spaces).  Subtenant agrees not to overburden the parking facilities of the Building, and Subtenant
        shall not use more than the allocated number of parking spaces set forth in this Section 18.

     

      

    
      
        

    

    19. DEFAULT. 
        In the event Subtenant shall be in default of any covenant of, or shall fail to honor any obligation under, this Sublease (and after the expiration of all of the applicable notice and cure periods Sublandlord, as lessee of the Master Lease is
        entitled to, in the event of a similar default), Sublandlord shall have available to it against Subtenant all of the remedies available to Master Lessor under the Master Lease in the event of a similar default on the part of Sublandlord thereunder.
        Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section 19, in the event a shorter notice and cure period is required hereunder in order for Sublandlord to timely cure any corresponding obligation under the Master Lease, Sublandlord and Subtenant shall
        reasonably cooperate to agree upon a shorter notice and cure period.

    20. NON‐WAIVER.  Waiver by Sublandlord of any term, covenant or condition herein contained or any breach thereof shall
        not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, or condition or of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition herein contained.

    21. HOLDOVER.  If Subtenant remains in possession of the Subleased Premises or any part thereof after the expiration of the term of this Sublease without the express written consent of Sublandlord, then, in addition to all of Sublandlord’s rights and
        remedies for such holdover pursuant to the terms of the Master Lease, Subtenant may also be liable to Sublandlord for any and all damages or expenses which Sublandlord may have to incur as a result of Subtenant’s holdover (including, by way of
        example and not by way of limitation, any rental or penalty payments that may be imposed against Sublandlord as the lessee under the Master Lease).  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if at the end of the term of the Master Lease,
        Subtenant fails to surrender the Subleased Premises, Subtenant shall be liable for the payment of and shall indemnify Sublandlord for all amounts owed by Sublandlord to Master Lessor due to holding over pursuant to the Master Lease.

    22. TRANSFER OF SUBLANDLORD’S INTEREST.  In the event of any transfer of Sublandlord’s interest in the Master Lease or the Subleased Premises, the transferor shall be automatically relieved of any and all obligations and liabilities on the part of Sublandlord
        accruing from and after the date of such transfer and such transferee shall have no obligation or liability with respect to any matter occurring or arising prior to the date of such transfer.  Subtenant agrees to attorn to the transferee.

    23. RIGHT TO PERFORM.  If Subtenant shall fail to pay any sum of money required to be paid by it hereunder or shall fail to perform any other act on its part to be performed hereunder, and such failure shall continue for ten (10) days after
        notice thereof by Sublandlord, Sublandlord may, but shall not be obligated so to do, and without waiving or releasing Subtenant from any obligations of Subtenant, make such payment or perform any such other act on Subtenant’s part to be made or
        performed as provided in this Sublease.

    24. NOTICES.
        Sublandlord agrees to forward to Subtenant, promptly upon receipt thereof by Sublandlord, a copy of each notice of default received by Sublandlord in its capacity as lessee under the Master Lease.  Subtenant agrees to forward to Sublandlord,
        promptly upon receipt thereof, copies of any notices received by Subtenant from Master Lessor or from any governmental authorities.  All notices, demands and requests shall be in writing and shall be sent either by hand delivery, by electronic
        mail, or by a nationally recognized overnight courier service (e.g., FedEx), in either case return receipt requested, to the address of the appropriate party below.  Notices, demands and requests so sent shall be deemed given when the same are
        received.

    	
            If to Sublandlord:

          	
            COWI North America, Inc.

            1191 2ND Avenue, Suite 1110

            Seattle, Washington 98101

            Attn: George Niktaris, Chief Financial Officer

            Email: grns@cowi.com

             

            with a copy to:

             

            Stoel Rives LLP

            500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1600

            Sacramento, CA  95814

            Attn:  Sylvia S. Arostegui, Esq.

            Email: sylvia.arostegui@stoel.com

             

          
	
            If to Subtenant:

             

          	
            PDS Biotechnology Corporation

            25B Vreeland Road, Florham Park, Suite 300,

            New Jersey 07932

            Attn: Andrew Saik

            Email: Asaik@pdsbiotech.com

          

    

    

    
      
        

    

    25. GENERAL.

    (a) Authority.  Each individual executing this Sublease on behalf of Subtenant represents and warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Sublease on behalf of Subtenant, and that this Sublease is binding upon Subtenant in
        accordance with its terms.

    (b) No Brokers.  Each of the parties represents and warrants to the other that, other than Colliers International (“Sublandlord’s Broker”), which represented Sublandlord in connection with this Sublease, and Avison Young – New York, LLC (“Subtenant’s
        Broker”), which represented Subtenant in connection with this Sublease, it has not engaged any broker, finder or other person who would be entitled to any commission or fees in respect of the negotiation, execution or delivery of this Sublease and
        shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party against any loss, cost, liability or expense incurred by the indemnified party as a result of any claim asserted by any such broker, finder or other person on the basis of any arrangements or
        agreements made or alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Sublandlord or Subtenant, as applicable. Sublandlord shall be responsible for commissions to both Sublandlord’s Broker and Subtenant’s Broker pursuant to separate agreements.

    (c) Entire Agreement.  This Sublease is the final and complete expression of Sublandlord and Subtenant relating in any manner to the leasing, use and occupancy of the Subleased Premises, to Subtenant’s use of the common areas of the Building
        or Property and other matters set forth in this Sublease.  No prior agreements or understanding pertaining to the same shall be valid or of any force or effect and the covenants and agreements of this Sublease shall not be altered, modified or
        added to except in writing signed by both Sublandlord and Subtenant.

    (d) Costs and Attorneys Fees; Waiver of Jury Trial.  If Subtenant or Sublandlord shall bring any action for any relief against the other as permitted by this Sublease, declaratory or otherwise, arising out of this Sublease, including any suit by Sublandlord for the
        recovery of Base Rent, Additional Rent or other payments hereunder or possession of the Subleased Premises each party shall, and hereby does, to the extent permitted by law, waive trial by jury and the losing party shall pay the prevailing party a
        reasonable sum for attorneys fees in such suit, at trial and on appeal, and such attorneys fees shall be deemed to have accrued on the commencement of such action. If Sublandlord retains an attorney in connection with the default of Subtenant
        hereunder, Subtenant shall pay Sublandlord’s reasonable attorneys fees whether or not suit is filed.

    (e) Time of Essence.  Time is of the essence for the performance of all of the obligations specified hereunder.

    (f) Merger. 
        The voluntary or other surrender of this Sublease by Subtenant, or a mutual cancellation thereof, shall not work a merger and shall, at the option of Sublandlord, terminate all or any existing subtenancies or may, at the option of Sublandlord,
        operate as an assignment to Sublandlord of any or all of such subtenancies.

    (g) Consent of Master Lessor.  This Sublease is expressly conditioned on the receipt of consent hereto by the Master Lessor as and to the extent required by the Master Lease, with such modifications as may be required by Master Lessor and as are
        reasonably acceptable to Sublandlord and Subtenant. Sublandlord and Subtenant are requesting that Master Lessor consent to this Sublease, to be obtained at the sole cost and expense of Sublandlord.  Subtenant shall promptly deliver to Sublandlord
        any information reasonably requested by Master Lessor in connection with Master Lessor’s approval of this Sublease.  In the event Master Lessor fails to execute and deliver the consent by April 1, 2020 (subject to force majeure and which period may
        be extended by Sublandlord day-for-day if Subtenant delays in providing any reasonable information, signatures or documents required by Master Lessor in connection with providing its consent), Sublandlord and Subtenant shall each have the right to
        terminate this Sublease by giving written notice of such termination during the period prior to the receipt of the fully executed consent from Master Lessor.

    (h) Limitation of Liability.  Notwithstanding any other term or provision of this Sublease, the liability of Sublandlord to Subtenant for any default in Sublandlord’s obligations under this Sublease shall be limited to actual, direct damages, and
        under no circumstances shall the Subtenant Parties be entitled to recover from Sublandlord (or otherwise be indemnified by Sublandlord) for: (i) any liabilities, judgments, costs, damages, claims or demands, including reasonable attorneys’ fees
        incurred in connection with a failure of Master Lessor, its employees, or others acting for or on behalf of Master Lessor to perform or cause to be performed Master Lessor’s obligations under the Master Lease (provided Sublandlord is using
        commercially reasonable efforts to cause Master Lessor to provide the same or otherwise perform under the Master Lease), unless such failure to perform is due to a breach by Sublandlord under the Master Lease; or (ii) any liabilities, judgments,
        costs, damages, claims or demands, including reasonable attorneys’ fees arising from or incurred in connection with the condition of the Subleased Premises or suitability of the Subleased Premises for Subtenant’s intended use. Notwithstanding any
        other provision contained in this Sublease to the contrary, Sublandlord shall look only to the assets of Subtenant for the satisfaction of any liability of Subtenant under this Sublease, it being expressly understood and agreed that any partner,
        officer, director, shareholder, member, employee or agent of Subtenant as an individual shall not be held personally liable for such obligations and Sublandlord shall not pursue satisfaction of any judgment against Subtenant against the assets of
        any individual partner, officer, director, shareholder, member, employee or agent of Subtenant.

    (i) Arbitration.  Except for claims: (i) for nonpayment of Rent; (ii) arising out of the indemnity obligations; (iii) involving any party other than Sublandlord and Subtenant; and (iv) for injunctive relief, any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of
        or related to this Sublease or the performance, enforcement, breach, termination, validity or interpretation thereof, including, the determination of the scope and applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, that cannot be resolved through good
        faith discussions between the parties within a reasonable period of time (not to exceed thirty (30) days), will be settled by binding arbitration conducted before one arbitrator.  The arbitration shall be administered by the Judicial Arbitration
        and Mediation Services (“JAMS”).  The arbitrator shall administer and conduct any arbitration in accordance with New Jersey law, without reference to rules of
        conflict of law.  Any arbitration under this Sublease shall be conducted in Morris County, New Jersey.  Either party may submit the matter to arbitration.  The arbitrator shall issue a written decision with the essential findings and conclusions on
        which the decision is based.  If, for any reason, any part or portion of this arbitration clause is held to be invalid or unenforceable, all other valid parts and portions shall be severable in nature, and remain fully enforceable.  Each party will
        bear its own expenses in the arbitration and will share equally the costs of the arbitration; provided, however, the arbitrator may, in its discretion, award costs and fees to the prevailing party.  Judgment upon the award may be entered in any
        court having jurisdiction over the award or over the applicable party or its assets.

    (j) Truth-in-Renting Act.  Pursuant to the Truth-in-Renting Act, N.J.S.A. 46:8-43 et seq., Sublandlord hereby notifies Subtenant that the Property is
        not located in a flood zone.  Subtenant acknowledges that this letter constitutes notice by Sublandlord to Subtenant as required by the Truth-in-Renting Act pursuant to N.J.S.A. 46:8-50.

    (k) Governing Law.  This Sublease shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey.

    (l) Severability.  If any provision of this Sublease, in whole or in part, or the application of any provision, in whole or in part, is determined to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision, or part of such
        provision, shall be severed from this Sublease.  The illegality, invalidity or unenforceability of any provision, or part of any provision, of this Sublease shall not affect any other provisions of this Sublease, which shall continue in full force
        and effect.

    (m) Counterparts.  This Sublease may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original (including copies sent to a party by electronic transmission) as against the party signing such counterpart, but all of which shall
        constitute one and the same instrument.

    
      
        

    

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    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Sublease has been executed as of the Effective Date first above set forth.

    	
            SUBLANDLORD:

          	
            COWI NORTH AMERICA, INC., a Delaware corporation

          

    

    

    

    

    By: /s/ George Niktaris 

    Name: George Niktaris 

    Its: Chief Financial Officer 

    

    

    

    

    	
            SUBTENANT:

          	
            PDS BIOTECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation

          

    

    

    

    

    By:  /s/ Frank Bedu-Addo

    Name: Frank Bedu-Addo

    Its: President and Chief Executive Officer

    

    

    

    
      
        

    

    EXHIBIT A

    FLOOR PLAN OF SUBLEASED PREMISES

    [See Attached]

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    
      
        

    

    SCHEDULE 1

    LIST OF FF&E

    Office Inventory:

    Reception:

    	
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            Reception desk and desk chair

          
	
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            Guest seating/chairs and table

          

    Main Conference Room:

    	
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            Large conference table and sixteen (16) conference table chairs

          
	
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            Six (6) side chairs

          
	
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            Two (2) credenzas

          
	
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            Flatscreen TV

          

    Small Conference Room:

    	
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            Small conference table

          
	
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            Five (5) conference chairs

          
	
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            Flatscreen TV

          

    Bullpen:

    	
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            Thirty-six (36) workstations and thirty-five (35) desk chairs

          
	
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            Seven (7) lateral file cabinets

          
	
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            Two (2) high-top collaborative tables, with six (6) bar height chairs

          
	
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            Six (6) open shelving units

          
	
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            Two (2) storage cabinets with doors and locks

          

    Private Office Furniture:

    	
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            Executive office has additional small conference table and four (4) chairs

          
	
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            Each office has desk and desk chair (one missing the side cabinets)

          
	
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            One (1) double occupancy office contains two (2) desks and two (2) desk chairs

          

    Kitchen:

    	
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            Two (2) medium tables, each with six (6) chairs

          
	
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            Two (2) small tables, each with three (3) chairs

          
	
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            One (1) dishwasher

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