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NEW RELIC, INC. 
CHANGE IN CONTROL AND SEVERANCE AGREEMENT 
This Change in Control and Severance Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into by and between [ ] (“Executive”) and New Relic, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), with an effective date of [ ]. 
RECITALS 
The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) believes it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to retain Executive and to provide Executive with certain protections in the event of Executive’s termination of employment under certain circumstances. 
Now therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements contained herein, and in consideration of the continuing employment of Executive by the Company, the parties hereto agree as follows: 
1. Effectiveness and Term of Agreement; At-Will Employment. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date first set forth above and shall remain in effect for a term of three years from such date, after which time this Agreement may be renewed by mutual agreement of the parties. Executive’s employment is and shall remain at-will, which means that the Company may terminate Executive’s employment at any time, with or without advance notice, and with or without Cause. Similarly, Executive may resign Executive’s employment at any time, with or without advance notice. Executive shall not receive any compensation of any kind, including, without limitation, stock option or other equity award vesting acceleration and severance benefits, following Executive’s termination of employment with the Company, except as expressly provided herein. 
2. Severance Benefits. 
(a) Severance Benefits upon a Termination in Connection with or Following a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (as defined below, and other than as a result of death or disability), or Executive resigns from employment with the Company for Good Reason (as defined below), in either case in connection with or within twelve (12) months following the effective date of a Change in Control, and provided such termination constitutes a “separation from service” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h), a “Separation from Service”), and further provided that Executive delivers an effective release of claims as required under Section 3 below, then Executive shall be entitled to the following severance benefits (the “CIC Benefits”): 

(i) The Company shall pay Executive a lump sum amount in cash equal to [ ] months of Executive’s then current base salary, ignoring any decrease in base salary that forms the basis for Good Reason, at the time specified in Section 3 below. 

(ii) Subject to Section 9(c), the Company shall pay Executive’s expenses for continuing Executive’s health care coverage and that of any dependents who are covered at the time of Executive’s Separation from Service (the “COBRA Premiums”) under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (“COBRA”) for a period ending on the earlier of the [ ] month anniversary of the Separation from Service or the date on which Executive becomes eligible to be covered by the group health care plans of another employer (the “CIC COBRA Period”), provided Executive timely elects such COBRA continuation coverage. 

(iii) All outstanding stock awards then held by Executive shall become fully vested and exercisable with respect to all of the shares subject thereto, effective immediately prior to Executive’s Separation from Service under this Section 2(a). 
(b) Severance Benefits upon a Termination Not in Connection with or Following a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (other than as a result of death or disability), 

and such termination is not in connection with or within twelve (12) months following the effective date of a Change in Control, and provided such termination constitutes a Separation from Service and that Executive delivers an effective release of claims as required under Section 3 below, then Executive shall be entitled to the following severance benefits (the “Severance Benefits”): 
(i) The Company shall pay Executive an amount in cash equal to [ ] months of Executive’s then current base salary, paid over the [ ] month period following Executive’s Separation from Service, in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll schedule, at the time specified in Section 3 below. 
(ii) Subject to Section 9(c), the Company shall pay Executive’s COBRA Premiums for a period ending on the earlier of the [ ] month anniversary of the Separation from Service or the date on which Executive becomes eligible to be covered by the group health care plans of another employer (the “Severance COBRA Period”), provided Executive timely elects such COBRA continuation coverage. 
(c) Accrued Wages, Bonus and Vacation, Expenses. Without regard to the reason for, or the timing of, Executive’s termination of employment, the Company shall pay (or provide reimbursement to) Executive for (i) any unpaid base salary due for periods prior to and including the date of Separation from Service; (ii) all accrued and unused vacation through the date of Separation from Service, if applicable; (iii) any earned (as determined and approved by the Board prior to the Separation from Service) but not yet paid incentive bonus from the prior fiscal year, which bonus shall be paid in accordance with the Company’s regular bonus payment process and in any event by no later than two and one-half (2 1⁄2) months after the end of such subsequent year; and (iv) following submission of proper expense reports by Executive, all expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred by Executive in connection with the business of the Company prior to the Separation from Service. These payments shall be made promptly upon or following termination (or in the case of an earned bonus, within the time period set forth in the Company’s bonus plan and in any event by no later than two and one-half (2 1⁄2) months after the end of the fiscal year following the year in which the bonus was earned), and in all cases within the period of time mandated by law. 
3. Release Required; Timing of Payments. 
(a) Requirement of Release. Prior to the payment of any CIC Benefits or Severance Benefits (including the acceleration of equity, if applicable), Executive shall execute and allow to become effective a standard employment release agreement releasing the Company (and its successor) from any and all claims Executive may have against such entities related to or arising in connection with Executive’s employment and the terms of such employment and termination thereof (the “Release”) within the time frame set forth therein, but not later than 60 days following Executive’s Separation from Service (the “Release Effective Date”). No CIC or Severance Benefits shall be paid or provided prior to the Release Effective Date. 
(b) Form of Release. The Release shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, Exhibit B or Exhibit C, as applicable, and shall specifically relate to all of Executive’s rights and claims in existence at the time of such execution and shall confirm Executive’s continuing obligations to the Company (including but not limited to obligations under any confidentiality and/or non-solicitation agreement with the Company). Unless a Change in Control has occurred, the Board, in its sole discretion, may modify the form of the required Release to comply with applicable law and shall determine the form of the required Release, which may be incorporated into a termination agreement or other agreement with Executive. 
(c) Timing of Payments. Within five days following the Release Effective Date, the Company will pay (or commence payment of) the CIC Benefits or Severance Benefits Executive would otherwise have received on or prior to such date but for the delay in payment related to the effectiveness of the Release, with the balance of benefits being paid as scheduled. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company (or, if applicable, the successor entity thereto) determines that any of the CIC Benefits or Severance Benefits constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A (defined below), then, solely to the extent necessary to avoid the incurrence of the adverse personal tax consequences under Section 409A, no CIC Benefits or Severance Benefits will be paid prior to the 60th day following Executive’s Separation from Service. On the 60th day following the date of Separation from Service, the Company will pay to Executive in a lump sum the CIC Benefits or Severance Benefits, as 

applicable, that Executive would otherwise have received on or prior to such date, with the balance of the CIC Benefits or Severance Benefits being paid as originally scheduled. 
4. Limitation on Payments. If any payment or benefit (including payments and benefits pursuant to this Agreement) that Executive would receive in connection with a Change in Control from the Company or otherwise (“Transaction Payment”) would (i) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Company shall cause to be determined, before any amounts of the Transaction Payment are paid to Executive, which of the following two alternative forms of payment would result in Executive’s receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greater amount of the Transaction Payment notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Transaction Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax: (1) payment in full of the entire amount of the Transaction Payment (a “Full Payment”), or (2) payment of only a part of the Transaction Payment so that Executive receives the largest payment possible without the imposition of the Excise Tax (a “Reduced Payment”). For purposes of determining whether to make a Full Payment or a Reduced Payment, the Company shall cause to be taken into account all applicable federal, state and local income and employment taxes and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from a deduction of such state and local taxes). If a Reduced Payment is made, (x) Executive shall have no rights to any additional payments and/or benefits constituting the Transaction Payment, and (y) reduction in payments and/or benefits will occur in the following order: (1) reduction of cash payments; (2) cancellation of accelerated vesting of equity awards other than stock options; (3) cancellation of accelerated vesting of stock options; and (4) reduction of other benefits paid to Executive. In the event that acceleration of vesting of equity award compensation is to be reduced, such acceleration of vesting will be cancelled in the reverse order of the date of grant of Executive’s equity awards. In no event will the Company or any stockholder be liable to Executive for any amounts not paid as a result of the operation of this Section 4. 
(a) The professional firm engaged by the Company for general tax purposes as of the day prior to the effective date of the Change in Control shall make all determinations required to be made under this Section 4. If the professional firm so engaged by the Company is serving as accountant or auditor for the individual, entity or group effecting the Change in Control, the Company shall appoint a nationally recognized independent registered public accounting firm to make the determinations required hereunder. The Company shall bear all expenses with respect to the determinations by such professional firm required to be made hereunder. 
(b) The professional firm engaged to make the determinations hereunder shall provide its calculations, together with detailed supporting documentation, to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date on which Executive’s right to a Transaction Payment is triggered or such other time as reasonably requested by the Company or Executive. If the professional firm determines that no Excise Tax is payable with respect to the Transaction Payment, either before or after the application of the Reduced Amount, it shall furnish the Company and Executive with detailed supporting calculations of its determinations that no Excise Tax will be imposed with respect to such Transaction Payment. Any good faith determinations of the professional firm made hereunder shall be final, binding and conclusive upon the Company and Executive. 
5. Successors. 
(a) Company’s Successors. Any successor to the Company (whether direct or indirect and whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the Company’s business and/or assets shall assume the Company’s, or ensure that the Company fully performs its, obligations under this Agreement and shall perform the Company’s, or ensure that the Company performs its, obligations, under this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent as the Company would be required to perform such obligations in the absence of a succession. For all purposes under this Agreement, the term “Company” shall include any such successor. 

(b) Executive’s Successors. Without the written consent of the Company, Executive shall not assign or transfer any right or obligation under this Agreement to any other person or entity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms of this Agreement and all rights of Executive hereunder shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, 

Executive’s personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees. 
6. Notices. 
(a) General. Notices and all other communications contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid. In the case of Executive, mailed notices shall be addressed to Executive at the home address which Executive most recently communicated to the Company in writing. In the case of the Company, mailed notices shall be addressed to its corporate headquarters, and all notices shall be directed to the attention of its Secretary. 
(b) Notice of Termination. Any termination by the Company with or without Cause or by Executive as a result of a voluntary resignation for any reason shall be communicated by a notice of termination to the other party hereto given in accordance with this Agreement. 
7. Arbitration. The Company and Executive shall attempt to settle any disputes arising in connection with this Agreement through good faith consultation. In the event that Executive and the Company are not able to resolve any such disputes within fifteen (15) days after notification in writing to the other, any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement will be finally settled by binding arbitration in San Francisco, California in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association by one arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties. The arbitrator will apply California law, without reference to rules of conflicts of law or rules of statutory arbitration, to the resolution of any dispute, and may award only those remedies that would have applied if the matter had been heard in court. The arbitrator’s decision must be in writing and contain findings of fact and conclusions of law. Except as set forth in Section 9(i) below, the arbitrator shall not have authority to modify the terms of this Agreement. The Company shall pay the costs of the arbitration proceeding. Each party shall, unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator, bear the party’s own attorneys’ fees and expenses, provided however that if Executive prevails in an arbitration proceeding, the Company shall reimburse Executive for reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.  All claims in arbitration have the same statutes of limitation that would apply to those claims in a court. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company and Executive may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for preliminary or interim equitable relief, or to compel arbitration in accordance with this paragraph, without breach of this arbitration provision. All determinations of final relief, including final injunctive relief, shall be decided in arbitration.
8. Definition of Terms. The following terms referred to in this Agreement shall have the following meanings: 
(a) Cause. “Cause” for termination of Executive’s employment is defined as any of the following: (i) Executive’s willful failure substantially to perform Executive’s duties and responsibilities to the Company or deliberate violation of a Company policy; (ii) Executive’s commission of any act of fraud, embezzlement, dishonesty or any other willful misconduct that has caused or is reasonably expected to result in material injury to the Company; (iii) unauthorized use or disclosure by Executive of any proprietary information or trade secrets of the Company or any other party to whom Executive owes an obligation of nondisclosure as a result of Executive’s relationship with the Company; or (iv) Executive’s willful breach of any obligations under any written agreement or covenant with the Company. The determination as to whether Executive is being terminated for Cause shall be made in good faith by the Company and shall be final and binding on Executive. The term “Company” will be interpreted to include any subsidiary, parent or affiliate of the Company, as appropriate. 
(b) Change in Control. “Change in Control” shall have the meaning set forth in the Company’s 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, as it may be amended from time to time; provided that to the extent required for compliance with Section 409A of the Code, in no event will a Change in Control be deemed to have occurred if such transaction is not also a “change in the ownership or effective control of” the Company or “a change in the ownership of a 

substantial portion of the assets of” the Company as determined under Treasury Regulations Section 1.409A-3(i)(5) (without regard to any alternative definition thereunder). 
(c) Good Reason. “Good Reason” for Executive’s resignation of employment shall exist following the occurrence of any of the following without Executive’s written consent: (i) a material reduction in job duties, responsibilities or authority inconsistent with Executive’s position with the Company; provided, however, that any such reduction or change after a Change in Control will not constitute Good Reason if Executive retains reasonably comparable duties, position and responsibilities with respect to the Company’s business within the successor entity following a Change of Control; (ii) a material reduction of Executive’s then current base salary, representing a reduction of more than ten percent (10%) of Executive’s then current base salary; provided, that an across-the-board reduction in the salary level of all executive officers of the Company by the same percentage amount as part of a general salary level reduction shall not constitute such a material salary reduction; (iii) the relocation of Executive’s principal place of employment to a place that increases Executive’s one-way commute by more than fifty (50) miles as compared to Executive’s then current principal place of employment immediately prior to such relocation; (iv) any material breach by the Company of this Agreement or any other written agreement between the Company and Executive; or (v) the failure by any successor to the Company to assume this Agreement or any obligations under this Agreement; provided, that Executive gives written notice to the Company of the event forming the basis of the termination for Good Reason within thirty (30) days after the date on which the Company gives written notice to Executive of the Company’s affirmative decision to take an action set forth in clause (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) or (v) above, the Company fails to cure such basis for the Good Reason resignation within thirty (30) days after receipt of Executive’s written notice and Executive terminates from employment within thirty (30) days following the expiration of the cure period. 
9. Miscellaneous Provisions. 
(a) Executive Obligations. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, payment of any of the CIC Benefits or Severance Benefits will be conditioned upon (i) Executive continuing to comply with Executive’s obligations under the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement (or such similar form that Executive previously executed in connection with Executive’s employment) during the period of time in which Executive is receiving the CIC Benefits or Severance Benefits; and (ii) Executive’s resignation from all positions with the Company, any subsidiaries and affiliates, and the Board (as applicable), to be effective no later than the date of Separation from Service (or such other date as determined by the Board). 
(b) Income and Employment Taxes. All amounts paid or provided under this Agreement shall be net of required withholdings, and Executive shall be responsible for any additional taxes of any nature (including any penalties or interest that may apply to such taxes) that the Company reasonably determines apply to any payment made hereunder. Executive’s receipt of any benefit hereunder is conditioned on Executive’s satisfaction of any applicable withholding or similar obligations that apply to such benefit and any cash payment owed hereunder will be reduced to satisfy any such withholding or similar obligations that may apply. 
(c) Alternative Method of Providing COBRA Benefit. If the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that the     Company cannot pay COBRA Premiums as provided in Section 2(a) or 2(b) without potentially incurring financial costs or penalties under applicable law (including, without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), the Company shall in lieu thereof pay Executive a taxable cash amount, which payment shall be made regardless of whether Executive or Executive’s eligible family members elect group health care continuation coverage (the “Health Care Benefit Payment”). The Health Care Benefit Payment shall be paid in monthly installments on the same schedule and over the same time period that the COBRA Premiums would otherwise have been paid on behalf of Executive. The Health Care Benefit Payment shall be equal to the amount that the Company would have otherwise paid for COBRA Premiums (which amount shall be calculated based on the premium for the first month of coverage), and shall be paid until the expiration of the CIC COBRA Period or the Severance COBRA Period, as applicable. 

(d) No Duty to Mitigate. Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment contemplated by this Agreement, nor shall any such payment be reduced by any earnings that Executive may receive from any other source. 
(e) Interaction with Other CIC Benefits. In the event that Executive would be entitled to a greater level of CIC Benefits under the terms and conditions of a severance plan or policy provided by the Company or its successor to other Company employees being terminated in connection with or within twelve (12) months following a Change in Control but for the existence of this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to receive the greater of the CIC Benefits or the benefits under such other agreement, subject to the applicable terms and conditions thereof. 
(f) Waiver. No provision of this Agreement may be waived or discharged unless the waiver or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by Executive and by an authorized officer of the Company (other than Executive). No waiver by either party of any breach of, or of compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement by the other party shall be considered a waiver of any other condition or provision or of the same condition or provision at another time. 

(g) Integration. This Agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement; provided that, for clarification purposes, this Agreement shall not affect any agreements between the Company and Executive regarding intellectual property matters, non-solicitation or non-competition restrictions or confidential information of the Company. 
(h) Choice of Law. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the conflicts of law rules, of the State of California. 
(i) Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof, which shall remain in full force and effect. 
(j) Code Section 409A. It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided for in this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2)(i).  For the avoidance of doubt, it is intended that this Agreement and payment of the amounts set forth in this Agreement shall (a) satisfy, to the greatest extent possible, the exemptions from the application of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) (Section 409A of the Code, together, with any state law of similar effect, “Section 409A”), including under Treasury Regulations 1.409A-1(b)(4), 1.409A-1(b)(5) and 1.409A-1(b)(9), or (b) be construed and administered in accordance with Section 409A. However, if the Company (or, if applicable, the successor entity thereto) determines that the severance payments and benefits provided under this Agreement (the “Agreement Payments”) constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A and Executive is, on the date of Executive’s Separation from Service, a “specified employee” of the Company or any successor entity thereto, as such term is defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code (a “Specified Employee”), then, solely to the extent necessary to avoid the incurrence of the adverse personal tax consequences under Section 409A, the timing of the payments and benefits provided for in this Agreement shall be delayed as follows: on the earlier to occur of (i) the date that is six (6) months and one day after Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of Executive’s death (such earlier date, the “Delayed Initial Payment Date”), the Company (or the successor entity thereto, as applicable) shall pay to Executive a lump sum amount equal to the applicable payment or benefit that Executive would otherwise have received through the Delayed Initial Payment Date if the commencement of the payment of the payment or benefit had not been so delayed pursuant to this Section 9(j).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company makes no representations that the payments and benefits provided under this Agreement comply with Section 409A, and in no event shall the Company be liable for all or any portion of any taxes, penalties, interest, or other expenses that may be incurred by Executive on account of non-compliance with Section 409A. 
(k) Legal Fees and Expenses. The parties shall each bear their own expenses, legal fees and other fees incurred in connection with the execution of this Agreement. 
(l) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above. 

									
			
	EXECUTIVE
	
	
	[Insert name]
		
	Date:		

									
			
	NEW RELIC, INC.
		
	By:		
	Name:		
	Title:		
		
	Date:		

For Executive Age 40 or Older 
Group Termination 
EXHIBIT A 
RELEASE AGREEMENT1 
In consideration of receiving certain benefits under my Change in Control and Severance Agreement with New Relic, Inc. (the “Company”) dated [ ] (the “Agreement”), I have agreed to sign this Release. I understand that I am not entitled to benefits under the Agreement unless I sign this Release. 
I understand that this Release, together with the Agreement, constitutes the complete, final and exclusive embodiment of the entire agreement between the Company, affiliates of the Company and me with regard to the subject matter hereof. I am not relying on any promise or representation by the Company that is not expressly stated therein. Certain capitalized terms used in this Release are defined in the Agreement. 
I hereby confirm my obligations under my Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement (or such similar form that I previously executed in connection with my employment) with the Company. 

    Except as otherwise set forth in this Release, I hereby generally and completely release the Company and its current and former directors, officers, executives, shareholders, shareholders, partners, agents, attorneys, predecessors, successors, parent and subsidiary entities, insurers, affiliates, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, liabilities and obligations, both known and unknown, that arise out of or are in any way related to events, acts, conduct, or omissions occurring prior to my signing this Release (collectively, the “Released Claims”).  The Released Claims include, but are not limited to: (1) all claims arising out of or in any way related to my employment with the Company or its affiliates, or the termination of that employment; (2) all claims related to my compensation or benefits, including salary, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, expense reimbursements, severance pay, fringe benefits, stock, stock options, or any other ownership interests in the Company or its affiliates; (3) all claims for breach of contract, wrongful termination, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (4) all tort claims, including claims for fraud, defamation, emotional distress, and discharge in violation of public policy; and (5) all federal, state, and local statutory claims, including claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, attorneys’ fees, or other claims arising under the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (as amended) (“ADEA”), the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (as amended), the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (as amended).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following are not included in the Released Claims (the “Excluded Claims”): (1) any rights or claims for indemnification I may have pursuant to any written indemnification agreement with the Company to which I am a party, the charter or bylaws of the Company, or under applicable law; (2) any rights related to vested securities of the Company that were granted to me during the course of my employment with the Company or any shares of capital stock or other securities of the Company that I purchased other than pursuant to a Company stock option or stock plan; or (3) any rights which are not waivable as a matter of law.  In addition, nothing in this Release prevents me from filing, cooperating with, or participating in any proceeding before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, or any other local, state, or federal administrative body or government agency that is authorized to enforce or administer laws related to employment, against the Company, except that I hereby waive my right to any monetary benefits in connection with any such claim, charge or proceeding brought by me or on my behalf by any third party, except for any right I may have to receive a payment from a government agency (and not the Company) for information provided to the government agency.  I hereby represent and warrant that, other than the Excluded Claims, I am not 

1 This Agreement contemplates application of California law. Actual release agreements to be customized for other states, as necessary

aware of any claims I have or might have against any of the Released Parties that are not included in the Released Claims.
I acknowledge that I am knowingly and voluntarily waiving and releasing any rights I may have under the ADEA. I also acknowledge that the consideration given for the Released Claims is in addition to anything of value to which I was already entitled. I further acknowledge that I have been advised by this writing, as required by the ADEA, that: (a) the Released Claims do not apply to any rights or claims that arise after the date I sign this Release; (b) I should consult with an attorney prior to signing this Release (although I may choose voluntarily not to do so); (c) I have forty-five (45) days to consider this Release (although I may choose to voluntarily sign it sooner); (d) I have seven (7) days following the date I sign this Release to revoke the Release by providing written notice to an officer of the Company; and (e) the Release will not be effective until the date upon which the revocation period has expired unexercised, which will be the eighth day after I sign this Release (“Release Effective Date”). 
I have received with this Release all of the information required by the ADEA, including without limitation a detailed list of the job titles and ages of all employees who were terminated in this group termination and the ages of all employees of the Company in the same job classification or organizational unit who were not terminated, along with information on the eligibility factors used to select employees for the group termination and any time limits applicable to this group termination program. 
I acknowledge that I have read and understand Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.”  I hereby expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section and any law of any jurisdiction of similar effect with respect to my release of any claims hereunder. 
I hereby represent that I have been paid all compensation owed and for all hours worked, I have received all the leave and leave benefits and protections for which I am eligible, and I have not suffered any on-the-job injury for which I have not already filed a workers’ compensation claim. 
I hereby agree not to disparage the Company, any of the Released Parties, Company products or services, or the Company’s business, reputation, practices, strategies, or prospects in any manner likely to be harmful to its or their business, business reputation, or personal reputation; provided, however, that I will respond accurately and fully to any question, inquiry or request for information when required by legal process. 
I acknowledge that to become effective, I must sign and return this Release to the Company so that it is received not later than forty-five (45) days following the date it is provided to me, and I must not revoke it thereafter. 

									
			
	[EXECUTIVE NAME]

	
	
		
	Date:		

For Executive Age 40 or Older 
Individual Termination 
EXHIBIT B 
RELEASE AGREEMENT 
In consideration of receiving certain benefits under my Change in Control and Severance Agreement with New Relic, Inc. (the “Company”) dated [ ] (the “Agreement”), I have agreed to sign this Release. I understand that I am not entitled to benefits under the Agreement unless I sign this Release. 
I understand that this Release, together with the Agreement, constitutes the complete, final and exclusive embodiment of the entire agreement between the Company, affiliates of the Company and me with regard to the subject matter hereof. I am not relying on any promise or representation by the Company that is not expressly stated therein. Certain capitalized terms used in this Release are defined in the Agreement. 
I hereby confirm my obligations under my Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement (or such similar form that I previously executed in connection with my employment) with the Company. 
Except as otherwise set forth in this Release, I hereby generally and completely release the Company and its current and former directors, officers, executives, shareholders, shareholders, partners, agents, attorneys, predecessors, successors, parent and subsidiary entities, insurers, affiliates, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, liabilities and obligations, both known and unknown, that arise out of or are in any way related to events, acts, conduct, or omissions occurring prior to my signing this Release (collectively, the “Released Claims”).  The Released Claims include, but are not limited to:  (1) all claims arising out of or in any way related to my employment with the Company or its affiliates, or the termination of that employment; (2) all claims related to my compensation or benefits, including salary, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, expense reimbursements, severance pay, fringe benefits, stock, stock options, or any other ownership interests in the Company or its affiliates; (3) all claims for breach of contract, wrongful termination, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (4) all tort claims, including claims for fraud, defamation, emotional distress, and discharge in violation of public policy; and (5) all federal, state, and local statutory claims, including claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, attorneys’ fees, or other claims arising under the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (as amended) (“ADEA”), the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (as amended), and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (as amended).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following are not included in the Released Claims (the “Excluded Claims”): (1) any rights or claims for indemnification I may have pursuant to any written indemnification agreement with the Company to which I am a party, the charter or bylaws of the Company, or under applicable law; (2) any rights related to vested securities of the Company that were granted to me during the course of my employment with the Company or any shares of capital stock or other securities of the Company that I purchased other than pursuant to a Company stock option or stock plan; or (3) any rights which are not waivable as a matter of law.  In addition, nothing in this Release prevents me from filing, cooperating with, or participating in any proceeding before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, or any other local, state, or federal administrative body or government agency that is authorized to enforce or administer laws related to employment, against the Company, except that I hereby waive my right to any monetary benefits in connection with any such claim, charge or proceeding brought by me or on my behalf by any third party, except for any right I may have to receive a payment from a government agency (and not the Company) for information provided to the government agency.  I hereby represent and warrant that, other than the Excluded Claims, I am not aware of any claims I have or might have against any of the Released Parties that are not included in the Released Claims. 
I acknowledge that I am knowingly and voluntarily waiving and releasing any rights I may have under the ADEA. I also acknowledge that the consideration given for the Released Claims is in addition to anything of value to which I was already entitled. I further acknowledge that I have been advised by this writing, as required by the 

ADEA, that: (a) the Released Claims do not apply to any rights or claims that arise after the date I sign this Release; (b) I should consult with an attorney prior to signing this Release (although I may choose voluntarily not to do so); (c) I have twenty-one (21) days to consider this Release (although I may choose to voluntarily sign it sooner); (d) I have seven (7) days following the date I sign this Release to revoke the Release by providing written notice to an officer of the Company; and (e) the Release will not be effective until the date upon which the revocation period has expired unexercised, which will be the eighth day after I sign this Release (“Release Effective Date”). 
I acknowledge that I have read and understand Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.”  I hereby expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section and any law of any jurisdiction of similar effect with respect to my release of any claims hereunder. 
I hereby represent that I have been paid all compensation owed and for all hours worked, I have received all the leave and leave benefits and protections for which I am eligible, and I have not suffered any on-the-job injury for which I have not already filed a workers’ compensation claim. 
I hereby agree not to disparage any of the Released Parties, Company products or services, or the Company’s business, reputation, practices, strategies, or prospects in any manner likely to be harmful to its or their business, business reputation, or personal reputation; provided, however, that I will respond accurately and fully to any question, inquiry or request for information when required by legal process. 
I acknowledge that to become effective, I must sign and return this Release to the Company so that it is received not later than twenty-one (21) days following the date it is provided to me, and I must not revoke it thereafter. 

									
			
	[EXECUTIVE NAME]

	
	
		
	Date:		

For Executive Under Age 40 
Individual and Group Termination 
EXHIBIT C 
RELEASE AGREEMENT 
In consideration of receiving certain benefits under my Change in Control and Severance Agreement with New Relic, Inc. (the “Company”) dated [ ] (the “Agreement”), I have agreed to sign this Release. I understand that I am not entitled to benefits under the Agreement unless I sign this Release. 
I understand that this Release, together with the Agreement, constitutes the complete, final and exclusive embodiment of the entire agreement between the Company, affiliates of the Company and me with regard to the subject matter hereof. I am not relying on any promise or representation by the Company that is not expressly stated therein. Certain capitalized terms used in this Release are defined in the Agreement. 
I hereby confirm my obligations under my Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement (or such similar form that I previously executed in connection with my employment) with the Company. 
Except as otherwise set forth in this Release, I hereby generally and completely release the Company and its current and former directors, officers, executives, shareholders, shareholders, partners, agents, attorneys, predecessors, successors, parent and subsidiary entities, insurers, affiliates, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, liabilities and obligations, both known and unknown, that arise out of or are in any way related to events, acts, conduct, or omissions occurring prior to my signing this Release (collectively, the “Released Claims”).  The Released Claims include, but are not limited to: (1) all claims arising out of or in any way related to my employment with the Company or its affiliates, or the termination of that employment; (2) all claims related to my compensation or benefits, including salary, bonuses, commissions, vacation pay, expense reimbursements, severance pay, fringe benefits, stock, stock options, or any other ownership interests in the Company or its affiliates; (3) all claims for breach of contract, wrongful termination, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (4) all tort claims, including claims for fraud, defamation, emotional distress, and discharge in violation of public policy; and (5) all federal, state, and local statutory claims, including claims for discrimination, harassment, retaliation, attorneys’ fees, or other claims arising under the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (as amended), the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (as amended).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following are not included in the Released Claims (the “Excluded Claims”): (1) any rights or claims for indemnification I may have pursuant to any written indemnification agreement with the Company to which I am a party, the charter or bylaws of the Company, or under applicable law; (2) any rights related to vested securities of the Company that were granted to me during the course of my employment with the Company or any shares of capital stock or other securities of the Company that I purchased other than pursuant to a Company stock option or stock plan; or (3) any rights which are not waivable as a matter of law.  In addition, nothing in this Release prevents me from filing, cooperating with, or participating in any proceeding before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, or any other local, state, or federal administrative body or government agency that is authorized to enforce or administer laws related to employment, against the Company, except that I hereby waive my right to any monetary benefits in connection with any such claim, charge or proceeding brought by me or on my behalf by any third party, except for any right I may have to receive a payment from a government agency (and not the Company) for information provided to the government agency. I hereby represent and warrant that, other than the Excluded Claims, I am not aware of any claims I have or might have against any of the Released Parties that are not included in the Released Claims. 
I acknowledge that the consideration given for the Released Claims is in addition to anything of value to which I was already entitled.  I further acknowledge that I have been advised by this writing that: (a) the Released Claims do not apply to any rights or claims that arise after the date I sign this Release; (b) I should consult with an 

attorney prior to signing this Release (although I may choose voluntarily not to do so); (c) I have seven (7) days to consider this Release (although I may choose to voluntarily sign it sooner); and (d) the Release will be effective upon timely receipt by the Company (“Release Effective Date”)
I acknowledge that I have read and understand Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.”  I hereby expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits under that section and any law of any jurisdiction of similar effect with respect to my release of any claims hereunder. 
I hereby represent that I have been paid all compensation owed and for all hours worked, I have received all the leave and leave benefits and protections for which I am eligible, and I have not suffered any on-the-job injury for which I have not already filed a workers’ compensation claim. 
I hereby agree not to disparage the Company, any of the Released Parties, Company products or services, or the Company’s business, reputation, practices, strategies, or prospects in any manner likely to be harmful to its or their business, business reputation, or personal reputation; provided, however, that I will respond accurately and fully to any question, inquiry or request for information when required by legal process. 
I acknowledge that to become effective, I must sign and return this Release to the Company so that it is received not later than seven (7) days following the date it is provided to me. 

									
			
	[EXECUTIVE NAME]

	
	
		
	Date:Document

February 1, 2017
Ms. Kristy Friedrichs
Dear Kristy:
We are very pleased to offer you a position with New Relic, Inc. ("Company") on the following terms. Please let us know if you have any questions at all about this offer. When ready to execute, please sign in the places indicated. Your appointment and your compensation package as outlined herein are subject to approval by our Board of Directors (or its delegate).
1.Position. Your employment shall be with Company in the position of Chief People Officer, reporting to Lew Cirne. You shall devote your full time, ability, attention, energy and skills solely and exclusively to performing all duties as assigned and delegated to you by Company.
2.Start Date. If you accept this offer, your employment with Company shall begin on February 1, 2017, or other such date as is mutually agreed. You will work out of our San Francisco office.
3.Compensation. In consideration for your services to Company, you will receive compensation of $12,500 twice a month (equivalent to an annual salary of $300,000), subject to applicable state and federal withholdings and deductions. In addition, you will be eligible for an annual performance bonus, paid quarterly and targeted at 40% of your annual base salary per year, based on individual, group and/or corporate goals to be determined following the commencement of your employment. Your position is classified as exempt from overtime.
4.Additional Benefits.
a. Equity. In connection with your commencement of employment, we will recommend that the Company's Board of Directors (or its delegate) grant you equity awards with an initial value of $1,850,000 pursuant to the terms of the Company's 2014 Equity Incentive Plan. If approved, 50% of this value will be awarded in the form of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), with the remaining value awarded in the form of options to purchase shares of our common stock ("Stock Options"). The number of RSUs will be determined using the average closing price of the Company's common stock as quoted on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") for the 30-day calendar period immediately preceding the grant date. The exercise price of your Stock Options will be the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant, with the number of shares of stock subject to your Stock Options determined based on the dollar amount divided by the average closing price of the Company's common stock as quoted on the NYSE for the 30-day calendar period immediately preceding the grant date divided by the value obtained using the assumptions used by the Company in its financial statements.

In addition, when you have been at New Relic for at least one year, you will be eligible for a merit increase at the same time as other senior executives at New Relic. As part of your initial merit increase, you shall receive an equity award with equity value, at the time such award is granted, of at least $800,000. Such award shall be split between RSUs and Stock Options in a similar proportion to the awards granted to peer senior executives.
Your awards will vest, subject to your continued employment with the Company through each vesting date, as follows
•For RSUs, 25% of the units will vest on the first anniversary of the RSU Vesting Commencement Date, with 1/ 16th of the units vesting quarterly thereafter. Your RSU Vesting Commencement Date will be the first February 15, May 15, August 15 or November 15 on or after the date your RSUs are approved for grant.

•For your Stock Options, 25% of the shares subject to the Stock Options will vest on the first anniversary of your employment commencement date, with 1/48th of the total number of shares vesting monthly thereafter.
Schwab will notify you via email when your new award has been posted to your account. Once received, please be sure to follow the link and instructions included therein so you can read and accept your grant agreement in the Schwab system.
b.Insurance. The Company's benefits package includes health, dental, vision and life insurance. Additional details of insurance benefits shall be provided separately. Your insurance benefits start on the first day of employment.
c.401(k) Plan. You will be eligible to participate in the Company sponsored 401 (k) investment plan immediately upon starting employment.
d.Paid Time Off and Holidays. Company paid holidays generally are: New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day, plus two (2) annual floating holidays determined by Company. You will be eligible for Tracking Free Paid Time Off, which means that you will not accrue paid time off. Instead, you may take a reasonable amount of time off with pay, as permitted by tour duties and responsibilities, and as approved in advance by your manager.
e.Business Expenses. You shall be entitled to reimbursement by Company for such customary, ordinary and necessary business expenses as are incurred by you in the performance of your duties and consistent with the policies of the Company.

5.Proprietary Information and Inventions. The Company conditions this offer upon you signing and returning with this letter the Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement attached as Exhibit A.
6.At-Will Employment. Your employment with Company will be at-will. This means that either you or Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, without advance notice, and for any reason or for no reason at all. Also, Company retains its discretion to make all other decisions concerning your employment (e.g. demotions, transfers, job responsibilities, compensation or any other managerial decisions) with or without good cause. This "at-will" employment relationship can only be modified in writing by the CEO of Company. This paragraph 6 contains the entire agreement between you and Company regarding the right and ability of either you or Company to terminate your employment with Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you shall be included as a Tier 2 executive and entitled to the same severance and change of control provisions as other Tier 2 executives at Company.
7.Representation and Warranty. You represent and warrant to us that the performance of your duties for the Company will not violate any agreement with or trade secrets of any other person or entity and that your duties for the Company, unless we are notified in writing in advance, will not be limited or restricted by any other agreements or understandings between you and other persons or companies. You specifically agree to ensure that you do not use or infringe on the confidentiality or intellectual property rights of any previous employer. You agree to indemnify the Company against a breach of the representations and warranties in paragraph 7.
8.Post-Offer Conditions. In accordance with law, the Company conditions this offer upon your providing appropriate documentation within three (3) business days of your hire date demonstrating that you have authorization to work in the United States. If you have questions about this requirement, which applies to U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens alike, you may contact the People Operations Department. Also, the Company conditions this offer upon acceptable reference checks and successfully passing a criminal background check.
9.Arbitration. The Company conditions this offer upon you signing and returning with this letter the enclosed Arbitration Agreement.
This offer, once accepted, constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement between you and Company with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and replaces any and all prior agreements or representations relating to such subject.
In order to accept this offer, you must sign this letter and the other documents enclosed for your signature, and I must receive them back before close of business on February 1, 2017.
By so signing, you acknowledge that you have received no inducements or representations other than those set forth in this letter that caused you to accept this offer of employment.

We look forward to your favorable reply, and to a productive and enjoyable working relationship.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Mark J. Sachleben

Mark J. Sachleben
Chief Financial Officer

Offer Accepted:
			
	/s/ Kristy Friedrichs

Kristy Friedrichs
February 1, 2017

Date

EXHIBIT A - NEW RELIC, INC.
EMPLOYEE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AND INVENTIONS AGREEMENT
In consideration of my employment or continued employment with NEW RELIC, INC. ("Company"), and the compensation now and hereafter paid to me, I hereby agree as follows:
1.NONDISCLOSURE

1.1 Recognition of Company's Rights; Nondisclosure. I agree that at all times in perpetuity, both during my employment and thereafter, I will hold in strictest confidence and will not disclose, use, copy, summarize, remove from the premises of the Company, lecture upon or publish any of the Company's Proprietary Information (defined below), except (a) as required in connection with my work for the Company, and (b) after termination of my employment, only if an officer of the Company expressly authorizes such in writing. I agree to take all reasonable measures to protect the Proprietary Information of the Company from falling into the public domain or the possession of persons other than those persons authorized to have any such Proprietary Information. I will obtain Company's written approval before publishing or submitting for publication any material (written, verbal, or otherwise) that relates to my work at Company and/or incorporates any Proprietary Information. I hereby assign to the Company any rights I may have or acquire in such Proprietary Information and recognize that all Proprietary Information shall be the sole property of the Company and its assigns.
1.2 Proprietary Information. The term "Proprietary Information" shall mean any and all confidential and/or proprietary knowledge, data or information of the Company. By way of illustration but not limitation, "Proprietary Information" includes (a) trade secrets, inventions, mask works, 

ideas, processes, formulas, source and object codes, data, programs, other works of authorship, know-how, improvements, discoveries, developments, designs and techniques (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Inventions"); and (b) information regarding plans for research, development, new products, marketing and selling, business plans, budgets and unpublished financial statements, licenses, prices and costs, suppliers and customers; and (c) lists of names or classes of customers or personnel. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood that, at all such times, I am free to use information which is generally known in the trade or industry, which is not gained as result of a breach of this Agreement, and my own skill, knowledge, know-how and experience to whatever extent and in whichever way I wish.
1.3 Third Party Information. I understand, in addition, that the Company has received and in the future will receive from third parties confidential or proprietary information ("Third Party Information") subject to a duty on the Company's part to maintain the confidentiality of such information and to use it only for certain limited purposes. During the term of my employment and thereafter, I will hold Third Party Information in the strictest confidence and will not disclose to anyone (other than Company personnel who need to know such information in connection with their work for the Company) or use, except in connection with my work for the Company, Third Party 

Information unless expressly authorized by an officer of the Company in writing.
1.4 No Improper Use of Information of Prior Employers and Others. During my employment with the Company I will not improperly use or disclose any confidential information or trade secrets, if any, of any former employer or any other person to whom I have an obligation of confidentiality, and I will not bring onto the premises of the Company any unpublished documents or any property belonging to any former employer or any other person to whom I have an obligation of confidentiality unless consented to in writing by that former employer or person. I will use in the performance of my duties only information which is generally known and used by persons with training and experience comparable to my own, which is common knowledge in the industry or otherwise legally in the public domain, or which is otherwise provided or developed by the Company.
2.ASSIGNMENT OF INVENTIONS.
2.1Proprietary Rights. The term "Proprietary Rights" shall mean all trade secret, patent, copyright, mask work and other intellectual property rights throughout the world.
2.2Prior Inventions. Inventions, if any, patented or unpatented, which I made prior to the commencement of my employment with the Company are excluded from the scope of this Agreement. To preclude any possible uncertainty, I have set forth on Exhibit C (Previous Inventions) attached hereto a complete list of all Inventions that I have, alone or jointly with others, conceived, developed or reduced to practice or caused to be conceived, developed or reduced to practice prior to the commencement of my employment with the Company, that I consider to be my property 

or the property of third parties and that I wish to have excluded from the scope of this Agreement (collectively referred to as "Prior Inventions"). If disclosure of any such Prior Invention would cause me to violate any prior confidentiality agreement, I understand that I am not to list such Prior Inventions in Exhibit C but am only to disclose a cursory name for each such invention, a listing of the party(ies) to whom it belongs and the fact that full disclosure as to such inventions has not been made for that reason. A space is provided on Exhibit C for such purpose. If no such disclosure is attached, I represent that there are no Prior Inventions. If, in the course of my employment with the Company, I incorporate a Prior Invention into a Company product, process or machine, the Company is hereby granted and shall have a nonexclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license (with rights to sublicense through multiple tiers of sublicensees) to make, have made, modify, use and sell such Prior Invention. Notwithstanding the foregoing, I agree that I will not incorporate, or permit to be incorporated, Prior Inventions in any Company Inventions without the Company's prior written consent.
2.3Assignment of Inventions. Subject to Sections 2.4, and 2.6, I hereby assign and agree to assign in the future (when any such Inventions or Proprietary Rights are first reduced to practice or first fixed in a tangible medium, as applicable) to the Company all my right, title and interest in and to any and all Inventions (and all Proprietary Rights with respect thereto) whether or not patentable or registrable under copyright or similar statutes, made or conceived or reduced to practice or learned by me, either alone or jointly with others, during the period of my employment with the Company. Inventions assigned to the Company, or to a third party as directed by the Company pursuant to this Section 2, are hereinafter referred to as "Company Inventions."

2.4Nonassignable Inventions. This Agreement does not apply to an Invention which qualifies fully as a nonassignable Invention under Section 2870 of the California Labor Code (hereinafter "Section 2870"). I have reviewed the notification on Exhibit B (Limited Exclusion Notification) and agree that my signature acknowledges receipt of the notification.
2.5Obligation to Keep Company Informed. During the period of my employment and for six (6) months thereafter, I will promptly disclose to the Company fully and in writing all Inventions authored, conceived or reduced to practice by me, either alone or jointly with others. In addition, I will promptly disclose to the Company all patent applications filed by me or on my behalf within a year after the end of my employment. At the time of each such disclosure, I will advise the Company in writing of any Inventions that I believe fully qualify for protection under Section 2870; and I will at that time provide to the Company in writing all evidence necessary to substantiate that belief. The Company will keep in confidence and will not use for any purpose or disclose to third parties without my consent any confidential information disclosed in writing to the Company pursuant to this Agreement relating to Inventions that qualify fully for protection under the provisions of Section 2870. I will preserve the confidentiality of any Invention that does not fully qualify for protection under Section 2870.
2.6Government or Third Party. I also agree to assign all my right, title and interest in and to any particular Company Invention to a third party, including without limitation the United States, as directed by the Company. 
2.7Works for Hire. I acknowledge that all original works of authorship which are made by me (solely or 

jointly with others) within the scope of my employment and which are protectable by copyright are "works made for hire," pursuant to United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C., Section 101).
2.8Enforcement of Proprietary Rights. I will assist the Company in every proper way to obtain, and from time to time enforce, United States and foreign Proprietary Rights relating to Company Inventions in any and all countries. To that end I will execute, verify and deliver such documents and perform such other acts (including appearances as a witness) as the Company may reasonably request for use in applying for, obtaining, perfecting, evidencing, sustaining and enforcing such Proprietary Rights and the assignment thereof. In addition, I will execute, verify and deliver assignments of such Proprietary Rights to the Company or its designee. My obligation to assist the Company with respect to Proprietary Rights relating to such Company Inventions in any and all countries shall continue beyond the termination of my employment, but the Company shall compensate me at a reasonable rate after my termination for the time actually spent by me at the Company's request on such assistance.
In the event the Company is unable for any reason, after reasonable effort, to secure my signature on any document needed in connection with the actions specified in the preceding paragraph, I hereby irrevocably designate and appoint the Company and its duly authorized officers and agents as my agent and attorney in fact, which appointment is coupled with an interest, to act for and in my behalf to execute, verify and file any such documents and to do all other lawfully permitted acts to further the purposes of the preceding paragraph with the same legal force and effect as if executed by me. I hereby waive and quitclaim to the Company any and all claims, of any nature whatsoever, which I now or may hereafter have for 

infringement of any Proprietary Rights assigned hereunder to the Company.
3.Records. I agree to keep and maintain adequate and current records (in the form of notes, sketches, drawings and in any other form that may be required by the Company) of all Proprietary Information developed by me and all Inventions made by me during the period of my employment at the Company, which records shall be available to and remain the sole property of the Company at all times.
4.Non-Competition & Non-Solicitation. I agree that during the period of my employment with the Company I will not, without the Company's written consent, engage in any employment or business activity which is competitive with, or would otherwise conflict with, my employment with the Company. I agree further that for the period of my employment with the Company and for one (l) year thereafter, I will not, either directly or through others, solicit or attempt to solicit any employee, independent contractor or consultant of the company to terminate his or her relationship with the Company in order to become an employee, consultant or independent contractor to or for any other person or entity. In addition, I agree that I will not at any time after my employment with the Company use Company trade secrets to either solicit business from, or enter into a business relationship or transaction with, any person or entity that has or has had a business relationship with the Company (including, but not limited to, customers) or disrupt, or attempt to disrupt, any relationship, contractual or otherwise, between Company and any such person or entity.
5.No Conflicting Obligation. I represent that my performance of all the terms of this Agreement and as an employee of the Company does not and will not breach any agreement to keep in confidence 

information acquired by me in confidence or in trust prior to my employment with the Company.
I have not entered into, and I agree I will not enter into, any agreement either written or oral in conflict herewith.
6.Return Of Company Documents. When I leave the employ of the Company, I will deliver to the Company any and all drawings, notes, memoranda, specifications, devices, formulas, and documents, together with all copies thereof, and any other material containing or disclosing any Company Inventions, Third Party Information or Proprietary Information of the Company. I further agree that any property situated on the Company's premises and owned by the Company, including disks and other storage media, filing cabinets or other work areas, is subject to inspection by Company personnel at any time with or without notice. Prior to leaving, I will cooperate with the Company in completing and signing the Company's termination statement to confirm my understanding and compliance with my obligations under this agreement.
7.Legal And Equitable Remedies. Because my services are personal and unique and because I may have access to and become acquainted with the Proprietary Information of the Company, the Company shall have the right to enforce this Agreement and any of its provisions by injunction, specific performance or other equitable relief, without bond and without prejudice to any other rights and remedies that the Company may have for a breach of this Agreement.
8.Notices. Any notices required or permitted hereunder shall be given to the appropriate party at the address specified below or at such other address as the party shall specify in writing. Such notice shall be deemed given upon personal delivery to the appropriate address or if sent by certified or 

registered mail, three (3) days after the date of mailing.
9.Notification of New Employer. In the event that I leave the employ of the Company, I hereby consent to the notification of my new employer of my rights and obligations under this Agreement.
10.General Provisions.
10.1Governing Law; Consent to Personal Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of California, as such laws are applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within California between California residents. hereby expressly consent to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in San Francisco County, California, for any lawsuit filed there against me by Company arising from or related to this Agreement.
10.2Severability. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. If moreover, any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be excessively broad as to duration, geographical scope, activity or subject, it shall be construed by limiting and reducing it, so as to be enforceable to the extent compatible with the applicable law as it shall then appear.
10.3Successors and Assigns. This Agreement will be binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and other legal 

representatives and will be for the benefit of the Company, its successors, and its assigns.
10.4Survival. The provisions of this Agreement shall survive the termination of my employment and the assignment of this Agreement by the Company to any successor in interest or other assignee.
10.5At-Will Employment. I agree that my employment relationship with the Company is one of employment at will. I agree and understand that nothing in this Agreement shall confer any right with respect to continuation of employment with the Company, nor shall it interfere in any way with my right or the Company's right to terminate my employment at any time without advance notice, with or without cause.
10.6Waiver. No waiver by the Company of any breach of this Agreement shall be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach. No waiver by the Company of any right under this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any other right. The Company shall not be required to give notice to enforce strict adherence to all terms of this Agreement.
10.7Advice    of Counsel.     
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT,    IN EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT, I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL, AND I
HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL OF THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AGAINST ANY PARTY BY REASON OF THE DRAFTING OR PREPARATION HEREOF.
10.8 Entire Agreement. The obligations pursuant to Sections 1 and 2 of this Agreement shall apply to any time during which I was previously employed, or am in 

the future employed, by the Company if no other agreement governs nondisclosure and assignment of inventions during such period. This Agreement is the final, complete and exclusive agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and merges all prior discussions between us. No modification of or amendment to this Agreement, nor any waiver of any rights under this Agreement, will be effective unless in writing and signed by the party to be charged. Any subsequent change or changes in my duties, salary or compensation will not affect the validity or scope of this Agreement.
This Agreement shall be effective as of the first day of my employment with the Company, namely: February 1, 2017.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS. I HAVE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT EXHIBIT B AND C TO THIS AGREEMENT.

Dated: February 1, 2017

/s/ Kristy Friedrichs  
Kristy Friedrichs

ACCEPTED AND AGREED To: NEW RELIC, INC.

By: /s/ Mark Sachleben
Title: Chief Financial Officer

188 Spear Street, Suite 1200 (Address)
San Francisco, California 94105
Dated: February 1, 2017

EXHIBIT B
LIMITED EXCLUSION NOTIFICATION
THIS IS TO NOTIFY you in accordance with Section 2872 of the California Labor Code that the foregoing Agreement between you and the Company does not require you to assign or offer to assign to the Company any invention that you developed entirely on your own time without using the Company's equipment, supplies, facilities or trade secret information except for those inventions that either:
1.Relate at the time of conception or reduction to practice of the invention to the Company's business, or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development of the Company; or
2.Result from any work performed by you for the Company.
To the extent a provision in the foregoing Agreement purports to require you to assign an invention otherwise excluded from the preceding paragraph, the provision is against the public policy of this state and is unenforceable.
This limited exclusion does not apply to any patent or invention covered by a contract between the Company and the United States or any of its agencies requiring full title to such patent or invention to be in the United States.
I ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT of a copy this notification.

By: /s/ Kristy Friedrichs
Kristy Friedrichs
Date: February 1, 2017

WITNESSED BY:
/s/ Mark J. Sachleben
Mark J. Sachleben

(PRINTED NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE)

EXHIBIT C
						
	TO:	New Relic, Inc.
	FROM:
SIGNED:
	Kristy Friedrichs

/s/ Kristy Friedrichs

	DATE:	February 1, 2017
	SUBJECT:	Previous Inventions

1. Except as listed in Section 2 below, the following is a complete list of all inventions or improvements relevant to the subject matter of my employment with New Relic, Inc. (the "Company") that have been made or conceived or first reduced to practice by me alone or jointly with others prior to my engagement by the Company:
    X    No inventions or improvements.
      ☐  See below:

☐  Additional sheets attached.

2. Due to a prior confidentiality agreement, I cannot complete the disclosure under Section I above with respect to inventions or improvements generally listed below, the proprietary rights and duty of confidentiality with respect to which I owe to the following party(ies):
    Invention or Improvement    Party(ies)    Relationship
1.    None
2.
3.

☐ Additional sheets attached.

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