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ARTERIS INC.
2022 EMPLOYMENT INDUCEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD GRANT NOTICE
Arteris Inc., a Delaware corporation, (the “Company”), pursuant to its 2022 Employment Inducement Incentive Plan, as may be amended from time to time (the “Plan”), hereby grants to the holder listed below (“Participant”), an award of restricted stock units (“Restricted Stock Units” or “RSUs”).  Each vested Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive, in accordance with the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Agreement”), including any special provisions for Participant’s country of residence, if any, set forth in the Appendix for Participant’s Country (the “Country Provisions”), one share of Common Stock (“Share”).  This award of Restricted Stock Units is subject to all of the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Agreement, the Country Provisions (if applicable) and the Plan, each of which are incorporated herein by reference.  Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Plan shall have the same defined meanings in this Restricted Stock Unit Award Grant Notice, the Country Provisions and the Agreement.
						
	Participant:
	[__________________________]
	Grant Date:	[__________________________]
	Total Number of RSUs:
	[_____________] 

	Vesting Commencement Date:
	[_____________]
	Vesting Schedule:
	[_____________]
	Termination:
	If Participant experiences a Termination of Service, all RSUs that have not become vested on or prior to the date of such Termination of Service will thereupon be automatically forfeited by Participant without payment of any consideration therefor.  

If the Company uses an electronic capitalization table system (such as Shareworks, Carta or Equity Edge) and the fields in this Grant Notice are blank or the information is otherwise provided in a different format electronically, the blank fields and other information will be deemed to come from the electronic capitalization system and is considered part of this Grant Notice.  In addition, the Company’s signature below shall be deemed to have occurred by the Company’s input of the RSUs in such electronic capitalization table system and the Participant’s signature below shall be deemed to have occurred by the Participant’s online acceptance of the RSUs through such electronic capitalization table system. 
By his or her signature and the Company’s signature below, Participant agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Plan, the Agreement and this Grant Notice.  Participant has reviewed the Plan, the Agreement and this Grant Notice in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Grant Notice and fully understands all provisions of the Plan, the Agreement and this Grant Notice.  Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan, the Agreement or this Grant Notice.  In addition, by signing below, Participant also agrees that the Company, in its sole discretion, may satisfy any withholding obligations in accordance with Section 2.6(b) of the Agreement by (i) withholding shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable to Participant upon vesting of the RSUs, (ii) instructing a broker on Participant’s behalf to sell shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable to Participant upon vesting of the RSUs and submit the proceeds of such sale to the Company, or (iii) using any other method permitted by Section 2.6(b) of the Agreement or the Plan.
    

												
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EXHIBIT A
TO RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD GRANT NOTICE
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT
Pursuant to the Restricted Stock Unit Award Grant Notice (the “Grant Notice”) to which this Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (this “Agreement”) is attached, Arteris Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), has granted to Participant the number of restricted stock units (“Restricted Stock Units” or “RSUs”) set forth in the Grant Notice under the Company’s 2022 Employment Inducement Incentive Plan, as may be amended from time to time (the “Plan”).  Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of Common Stock (a “Share”) upon vesting.
ARTICLE I.
GENERAL
1.1Defined Terms.  Capitalized terms not specifically defined herein shall have the meanings specified in the Plan and the Grant Notice.
1.2Incorporation of Terms of Plan.  The RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which are incorporated herein by reference.  In the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan shall control.  If the Country Provisions apply to Participant, in the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement, the Grant Notice or the Plan and the Country Provisions, the terms of the Country Provisions shall control.
ARTICLE II.
GRANT OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
1.3Grant of RSUs.  Pursuant to the Grant Notice and upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan, this Agreement and the Country Provisions (if applicable), effective as of the Grant Date set forth in the Grant Notice, the Company hereby grants to Participant an award of RSUs under the Plan in consideration of Participant commencing employment with the Company or any Subsidiary and for other good and valuable consideration, subject to adjustments as provided in Article IX of the Plan. 
1.4Unsecured Obligation to RSUs.  Unless and until the RSUs have vested in the manner set forth in Article II hereof, Participant will have no right to receive Common Stock or other property under any such RSUs.  Prior to actual payment of any vested RSUs, such RSUs will represent an unsecured obligation of the Company, payable (if at all) only from the general assets of the Company.  
1.5Vesting Schedule.  Subject to Section 2.5 hereof, the RSUs shall vest and become nonforfeitable with respect to the applicable portion thereof according to the vesting schedule set forth in the Grant Notice (rounding down to the nearest whole Share).  Notwithstanding the foregoing and the Grant Notice, but subject to Section 2.5 hereof, in the event of a Change in Control, the RSUs shall be treated pursuant to Section 9.2 and 9.3 of the Plan.
1.6Consideration to the Company.  In consideration of the grant of the award of RSUs pursuant hereto, Participant agrees to render faithful and efficient services to the Company and its Subsidiaries, as applicable.  
1.7Forfeiture, Termination and Cancellation upon Termination of Service.  Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Agreement or the Plan, upon Participant’s Termination of Service for any or no reason, all Restricted Stock Units which have not vested prior to or in connection with such Termination of Service shall thereupon automatically be forfeited, terminated and cancelled as of the applicable termination date without payment of any consideration by the Company, and Participant, or Participant’s beneficiary or personal representative, as the case may be, shall have no further rights 
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hereunder.  No portion of the RSUs which has not become vested as of the date on which Participant incurs a Termination of Service shall thereafter become vested, except as may otherwise be provided by the Administrator or as set forth in a written agreement between the Company (or any Subsidiary that is the employer of Participant) and Participant.
1.8Issuance of Common Stock upon Vesting.  
(a)As soon as administratively practicable following the vesting of any Restricted Stock Units pursuant to Section 2.3 hereof, but in no event later than 30 days after such vesting date (for the avoidance of doubt, this deadline is intended to comply with the “short term deferral” exemption from Section 409A of the Code), the Company shall deliver to Participant (or any transferee permitted under Section 3.2 hereof) either, as determined by the Company, in its sole discretion, (i) a number of Shares or (ii) a cash payment in the amount equal to the Fair Market Value, as of the date of vesting, of a number of Shares equal to the number of RSUs subject to this Award that vest on the applicable vesting date.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event Shares are not issued pursuant to Section 10.7 of the Plan, the Shares shall be issued pursuant to the preceding sentence as soon as administratively practicable after the Administrator determines that Shares can again be issued in accordance with such Section.
(b)As set forth in Section 10.5 of the Plan, the Company shall have the authority and the right to deduct or withhold, or to require Participant to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy all applicable Tax-Related Items required by law to be withheld with respect to any taxable event arising in connection with the Restricted Stock Units.  The Company shall not be obligated to deliver any Shares to Participant or Participant’s legal representative unless and until Participant or Participant’s legal representative shall have paid or otherwise satisfied in full the amount of all Tax-Related Items applicable to the taxable income of Participant resulting from the grant or vesting of the Restricted Stock Units or the issuance of Shares. 
1.9Conditions to Delivery of Shares.  The Shares deliverable hereunder may be either previously authorized but unissued Shares, treasury Shares or issued Shares which have then been reacquired by the Company.  Such Shares shall be fully paid and nonassessable.  The Company shall not be required to issue Shares deliverable hereunder prior to fulfillment of the conditions set forth in Section 10.7 of the Plan.
1.10Rights as Stockholder.  The holder of the RSUs shall not be, nor have any of the rights or privileges of, a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, voting rights and rights to dividends, in respect of the RSUs and any Shares underlying the RSUs and deliverable hereunder unless and until such Shares shall have been issued by the Company and held of record by such holder (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company).  No adjustment shall be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the Shares are issued, except as provided in Article IX of the Plan.
ARTICLE III.
OTHER PROVISIONS
1.11Administration.  The Administrator shall have the power to interpret the Plan and this Agreement and to adopt such rules for the administration, interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith and to interpret, amend or revoke any such rules.  All actions taken and all interpretations and determinations made by the Administrator in good faith shall be final and binding upon Participant, the Company and all other interested persons.  No member of the Committee or the Board shall be personally liable for any action, determination or interpretation made in good faith with respect to the Plan, this Agreement or the RSUs.  
1.12Transferability.  The RSUs shall be subject to the restrictions on transferability set forth in Section 10.1 of the Plan.
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1.13Tax Consultation.  Participant understands that Participant may suffer adverse tax consequences in connection with the RSUs granted pursuant to this Agreement (and the Shares issuable with respect thereto).  Participant represents that Participant has consulted with any tax consultants Participant deems advisable in connection with the RSUs and the issuance of Shares with respect thereto and that Participant is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.
1.14Binding Agreement.  Subject to the limitation on the transferability of the RSUs contained herein, this Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
1.15Adjustments Upon Specified Events.  The Administrator may accelerate the vesting of the RSUs in such circumstances as it, in its sole discretion, may determine.  Participant acknowledges that the RSUs are subject to adjustment, modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Agreement and Article IX of the Plan.
1.16Notices.  Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to the Company shall be addressed to the Company in care of the Secretary of the Company at the Company’s principal office, and any notice to be given to Participant shall be addressed to Participant at Participant’s last address reflected on the Company’s records.  By a notice given pursuant to this Section 3.6, either party may hereafter designate a different address for notices to be given to that party.  Any notice shall be deemed duly given when sent via email or when sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) and deposited (with postage prepaid) in a post office or branch post office regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service (or similar non-U.S. entity).
1.17Participant’s Representations.  If the Shares issuable hereunder have not been registered under the Securities Act or any applicable state laws on an effective registration statement at the time of such issuance, Participant shall, if required by the Company, concurrently with such issuance, make such written representations as are deemed necessary or appropriate by the Company or its counsel.
1.18Titles.  Titles are provided herein for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Agreement.
1.19Governing Law.  The laws of the State of Delaware shall govern the interpretation, validity, administration, enforcement and performance of the terms of this Agreement regardless of the law that might be applied under principles of conflicts of laws.  By entering into this Agreement, Participant irrevocably and unconditionally consents to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware and of the United States of America, in each case located in the State of Delaware, for any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement and the Plan (and agrees not to commence any litigation relating thereto except in such courts), and further agrees that service of any process, summons, notice or document by U.S. registered mail to the address contained in the records of the Company shall be effective service of process for any litigation brought against it in any such court.  By entering into this Agreement, Participant irrevocably and unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of venue of any litigation arising out of the Plan or this Agreement in the courts of the State of Delaware or the United States of America, in each case located in the State of Delaware, and further irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or claim in any such court that any such litigation brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum.  By entering into this Agreement, Participant irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any and all rights to trial by jury in connection with any litigation arising out of or relating to the Plan or this Agreement.
1.20Conformity to Securities Laws.  Participant acknowledges that the Plan and this Agreement are intended to conform to the extent necessary with all provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and any other Applicable Law.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Plan shall be administered, and the RSUs are granted, only in such a manner as to conform to Applicable Law.  To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, the Plan and this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such Applicable Law.
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1.21Amendment, Suspension and Termination.  To the extent permitted by the Plan, this Agreement may be wholly or partially amended or otherwise modified, suspended or terminated at any time or from time to time by the Administrator or the Board; provided, however, that, except as may otherwise be provided by the Plan, no amendment, modification, suspension or termination of this Agreement shall adversely affect the RSUs in any material way without the prior written consent of Participant.    
1.22Successors and Assigns.  The Company may assign any of its rights and delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company.  Subject to the restrictions on transfer herein set forth in Section 3.2 hereof, this Agreement shall be binding upon Participant and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
1.23Limitations Applicable to Section 16 Persons.  Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, if Participant is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, then the Plan, the RSUs and this Agreement shall be subject to any additional limitations set forth in any applicable exemptive rule under Section 16 of the Exchange Act (including any amendment to Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act) that are requirements for the application of such exemptive rule.  To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such applicable exemptive rule.
1.24Not a Contract of Service Relationship.  Nothing in this Agreement or in the Plan shall confer upon Participant any right to commence or continue to serve as an Employee or shall interfere with or restrict in any way the rights of the Company and its Subsidiaries, which rights are hereby expressly reserved, to discharge or terminate the services of Participant at any time for any reason whatsoever, with or without Cause, except to the extent expressly provided otherwise by Applicable Law or in a written agreement between the Company or a Subsidiary (as applicable) and Participant.
1.25Entire Agreement.  The Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement (including the Country Provisions) constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, provided that the RSUs shall be subject to any accelerated vesting provisions in any written agreement between Participant and the Company (or any Subsidiary who is the employer of Participant) or a Company plan pursuant to which Participant is eligible to participate, in each case, in accordance with the terms therein. 
1.26Section 409A.  This Award is not intended to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code (together with any Department of Treasury regulations and other interpretive guidance issued thereunder, including without limitation any such regulations or other guidance that may be issued after the date hereof, “Section 409A”).  However, notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, the Grant Notice or this Agreement, if at any time the Administrator determines that this Award (or any portion thereof) may be subject to Section 409A, the Administrator shall have the right in its sole discretion (without any obligation to do so or to indemnify Participant or any other person for failure to do so) to adopt such amendments to the Plan, the Grant Notice or this Agreement, or adopt other policies and procedures (including amendments, policies and procedures with retroactive effect), or take any other actions, as the Administrator determines are necessary or appropriate for this Award either to be exempt from the application of Section 409A or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A. 
1.27Limitation on Participant’s Rights.  Participation in the Plan confers no rights or interests other than as herein provided.  This Agreement creates only a contractual obligation on the part of the Company as to amounts payable and shall not be construed as creating a trust.  Neither the Plan nor any underlying program, in and of itself, has any assets.  Participant shall have only the rights of a general unsecured creditor of the Company and its Subsidiaries with respect to amounts credited and benefits payable, if any, with respect to the RSUs, and rights no greater than the right to receive the Shares as a general unsecured creditor with respect to RSUs, as and when payable hereunder. 
1.28Rules Particular To Specific Countries.  
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(c)Generally.  Participant shall, if required by the Administrator, enter into an election with the Company or a Subsidiary (in a form approved by the Company) under which any liability to the Company’s (or a Subsidiary’s) Tax-Related Items, including, but not limited to, National Insurance Contributions (“NICs”) and the Fringe Benefit Tax, is transferred to and met by Participant.  
(d)Tax Indemnity.  Participant shall indemnify and keep indemnified the Company and any of its subsidiaries from and against any Tax-Related Items.
1.29Special Country Provisions for RSUs Granted to Participants.  The RSUs shall be subject to the Country Provisions, if any, for Participant’s country of residence, as set forth in the Country Provisions.  If Participant relocates to one of the countries included in the Country Provisions during the life of the RSUs, the special provisions for such country shall apply to Participant, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such provisions is necessary or advisable in order to comply with local law or facilitate the administration of the Plan.  The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on the RSUs and the Shares issuable upon settlement of the RSUs, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable in order to comply with local laws or facilitate the administration of the Plan, and to require Participant to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
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APPENDIX 
TO
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT

Special Country Provisions for RSUs for Participants
This Appendix includes special terms and conditions applicable to Participants in the countries below.  These terms and conditions are in addition to those set forth in the Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (the “Agreement”) and the Plan, and to the extent there are any inconsistencies between these terms and conditions and those set forth in the Agreement, these terms and conditions shall prevail.  Any capitalized term used in this Appendix without definition shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Plan or the Agreement, as applicable. 

In accepting the RSUs, Participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that:

•the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature, and may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted by the Plan;

•the grant of the RSUs is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of restricted stock units, or benefits in lieu of restricted stock units, even if restricted stock units have been granted in the past;

•all decisions with respect to future restricted stock units or other grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company;

•Participant is voluntarily participating in the Plan;

•for labor law purposes, the RSUs and the Common Stock subject to the RSUs are an extraordinary item that does not constitute wages of any kind for services of any kind rendered to the Company or to Participant’s service entity, and the award of the RSUs is outside the scope of Participant’s service contract, if any;

•for labor law purposes, the RSUs and the Common Stock subject to the RSUs are not part of normal or expected wages or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculation of any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end of service payments, bonuses, holiday pay, long-service awards, pension or retirement benefits or similar payments and in no event should be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company, any Subsidiary, Participant’s employer, its parent, or any affiliate of the Company;

•the RSUs and the Common Stock subject to the RSUs are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation;

•neither the RSUs nor any provision of this Agreement, the Plan or the policies adopted pursuant to the Plan confer upon Participant any right with respect to service or continuation of current service and shall not be interpreted to form a service contract or relationship with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate; 

•the future value of the underlying Common Stock is unknown and cannot be predicted with certainty; and

•the value of the Common Stock acquired upon vesting of the RSUs may increase or decrease in value.

Securities Law Notice: Unless otherwise noted, neither the Company nor the Shares are registered with any local stock exchange or under the control of any local securities regulator outside the United States.  
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The Agreement (of which this Appendix is a part), the Plan, and any other communications or materials that Participant may receive regarding participation in the Plan do not constitute advertising or an offering of securities outside the United States, and the issuance of securities described in any Plan-related documents is not intended for public offering or circulation in Participant’s jurisdiction.

General Provisions

Data Privacy.  Participant acknowledges and agrees to the data privacy provisions set forth in Section 11.8 of the Plan.

Notifications.  This Appendix also includes information relating to exchange control and other issues of which Participant should be aware with respect to his or her participation in the Plan.  The information is based on the exchange control, securities and other laws in effect in the respective countries as of September 2021.  Such laws are often complex and change frequently.  As a result, the Company strongly recommends that Participant not rely on the information herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of participation in the Plan because the information may be out of date at the time the RSUs vest or Shares acquired under the Plan are sold.  In addition, the information is general in nature and may not apply to the particular situation of Participant, and the Company is not in a position to assure Participant of any particular result.  Accordingly, Participant is advised to seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in his or her country may apply to his or her situation.  Finally, Participant understands that if Participant is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which he or she is currently residing or working, the information contained herein may not be applicable to Participant.
English Language.  By participating in the Plan, Participant acknowledges that Participant is proficient in the English language, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English, so as to allow him or her to understand the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Agreement applicable to Participant’s country of residence.  If Participant has received the Agreement and the Plan applicably to his or her country of residence or any other document related to the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control.

Currency.  Participant understands that, any amounts related to the RSUs will be denominated in U.S. dollars and will be converted to any local currency using a prevailing exchange rate in effect at the time such conversion is performed, as determined by the Company.  Participant understands and agrees that neither the Company nor any affiliate shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between Participant’s local currency and the U.S. dollar that may affect the value of the RSUs, or of any amounts due to Participant or as a result of the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired under the RSUs.

Foreign Asset/Account Reporting; Exchange Controls.  Participant’s country of residence may have certain foreign asset and/or account reporting or exchange control requirements which may affect his or her ability to acquire or hold Shares under the Agreement or cash received (including proceeds arising from the sale of Shares) in a brokerage or bank account outside Participant’s country.  Participant may be required to report such accounts, assets or transactions to the tax or other authorities in his or her country.  Participant may also be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of his/her participation in the Plan to his or her country through a designated broker or bank and/or within a certain time after receipt.  Participant is responsible for ensuring compliance with such regulations and should consult with his or her personal legal advisor for any details.

No Advice Regarding Grant.  The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding Participant’s participation in the Plan or the Agreement or any receipt of the RSUs or sale of Shares acquired upon settlement of the RSUs.  Participant should consult his or her own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding his or her participation in the Plan and the Agreement before taking any action related to the RSUs or the Shares.

Imposition of Other Requirements.  The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on Participant, on the RSUs and/or any Shares issuable upon settlement of the RSUs, to the extent the 
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Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require Participant to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
China
Terms and Conditions
The following provisions apply only to Participants who are subject to exchange control restrictions imposed by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”), as determined by the Company in its sole discretion:
Award Conditioned on Satisfaction of Regulatory Obligations.  In addition to the vesting schedule in the Grant Notice, settlement of the RSUs is also conditioned on the Company’s completion of a registration of the Plan with SAFE and on the continued effectiveness of such registration (the “SAFE Registration Requirement”).  If or to the extent the Company is unable to complete the registration or maintain the registration, no Shares subject to the RSUs for which a registration cannot be completed or maintained shall be issued.  In this case, the Company retains the discretion to settle any RSUs for which the vesting schedule in the Grant Notice, but not the SAFE Registration Requirement, has been met in cash paid through local payroll in an amount equal to the market value of the Shares subject to the RSUs less any Tax-Related Items; provided, however, that in case the Company is able to complete a SAFE registration with respect to any RSUs, the cash payment for RSUs not covered by the SAFE registration shall not be made until the initial SAFE registration has been completed.   
Stock Must Remain With Company’s Designated Broker. The Participant agrees to hold any Shares received upon settlement of the RSUs with the Company’s designated broker until the Shares are sold.  The limitation shall apply to all Shares issued to the Participant under the Plan, whether or not Participant remains an Employee.  
Forced Sale of Shares.  The Company has the discretion to arrange for the sale of the Shares issued upon settlement of the RSUs, either immediately upon settlement or at any time thereafter.  In any event, if the Participant experiences a Termination of Service, the Participant will be required to sell all Shares acquired upon settlement of the RSUs within such time period as required by the Company in accordance with SAFE requirements.  Any Shares remaining in the brokerage account at the end of this period shall be sold by the broker (on behalf of the Participant and the Participant hereby authorizes such sale).  The Participant agrees to sign any additional agreements, forms and/or consents that reasonably may be requested by the Company (or the Company’s designated broker) to effectuate the sale of Shares (including, without limitation, as to the transfer of the sale proceeds and other exchange control matters noted below) and shall otherwise cooperate with the Company with respect to such matters.  The Participant acknowledges that neither the Company nor the designated broker is under any obligation to arrange for the sale of Shares at any particular price (it being understood that the sale will occur in the market) and that broker’s fees and similar expenses may be incurred in any such sale.  In any event, when the Shares are sold, the sale proceeds, less any withholding for Tax-Related Items, any broker’s fees or commissions, and any similar expenses of the sale will be remitted to the Participant in accordance with applicable exchange control laws and regulations.
Exchange Control Restrictions.  The Participant understands and agrees that the Participant will be required to immediately repatriate to China the proceeds from the sale of any Shares acquired under the Plan and any cash dividends paid on such Shares.  The Participant further understands that such repatriation of proceeds may need to be effected through a special bank account established by the Company (or a Subsidiary), and the Participant hereby consents and agrees that any sale proceeds and cash dividends may be transferred to such special account by the Company (or a Subsidiary) on the Participant’s behalf prior to being delivered to Participant and that no interest shall be paid with respect to funds held in such account.  
The proceeds may be paid to the Participant in U.S. dollars or local currency at the Company’s discretion.  If the proceeds are paid to the Participant in U.S. dollars, the Participant understands that a U.S. dollar bank account in China must be established and maintained so that the proceeds may be deposited into such account.  If the proceeds are paid to the Participant in local currency, the Participant acknowledges 
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that the Company (or its Subsidiaries) are under no obligation to secure any particular exchange conversion rate and that the Company (or its Subsidiaries) may face delays in converting the proceeds to local currency due to exchange control restrictions.  The Participant agrees to bear any currency fluctuation risk between the time the Shares are sold and the net proceeds are converted into local currency and distributed to the Participant.  The Participant further agrees to comply with any other requirements that may be imposed by the Company (or its Subsidiary) in the future in order to facilitate compliance with exchange control requirements in China.
Administration.  The Company (or its Subsidiaries) shall not be liable for any costs, fees, lost interest or dividends or other losses that the Participant may incur or suffer resulting from the enforcement of the terms of this Appendix or otherwise from the Company’s operation and enforcement of the Plan, the Agreement, the Grant Notice and the RSUs in accordance with any applicable laws, rules, regulations and requirements.
Notifications
Exchange Control Information.  Chinese residents may be required to report to SAFE all details of their foreign financial assets and liabilities (including Shares acquired under the Plan), as well as details of any economic transactions conducted with non-Chinese residents.
France
The provisions of this Country Schedule France provide additional clarifications for the purpose of granting RSUs which are intended to qualify for specific French personal income tax and social security treatment in France applicable to shares granted for no consideration under Articles L. 225-197-1 to L. 225-197-5 and L. 22-10-59 et seq. of the French Commercial Code (Code de Commerce), for qualifying employees and corporate officers (mandataires sociaux) who are residents in France for French tax purposes and/or subject to the French social security regime.
Terms and Conditions
The RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of Appendix B to the Plan for the grant of RSUs to French participants, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference. 
Settlement of Restricted Stock Units.  The Shares underlying the RSUs shall be delivered free of charge to the French participant (i.e., without any consideration on his/her part).
Non-transferability.  The RSUs shall not be transferable otherwise than pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution.
Japan
Notifications
No Registration.  The RSUs will be offered in Japan by a private placement to small number of subscribers (shoninzu muke kanyu), as provided under Article 23-13, Paragraph 4 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan (“FIEL”), and accordingly, the filing of a securities registration statement pursuant to Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the FIEL has not been made, and such the RSUs may not be assigned or transferred by Participant.
Securities Law Information.  The Shares have not been and will not be registered under the FIEL (Act No. 25 of 1948, as amended).
Exchange Control Information. If Participant acquires shares of Common Stock valued at more than ¥100,000,000 in a single transaction, Participant must file a Securities Acquisition Report with the Ministry of Finance (“MOF”) through the Bank of Japan within 20 days of the settlement of the RSUs. 
Appendix-4

    

The precise reporting requirements vary depending on whether the relevant payment is made through a bank in Japan. A Payment Report is required independently of a Securities Acquisition Report. 
South Korea
Notifications
Exchange Control Information. To remit funds out of Korea to settle the RSUs by a cash-settlement method, Participant must obtain a confirmation of the remittance by a foreign exchange bank in Korea.  This is an automatic procedure, (i.e., the bank does not need to approve the remittance and the process should not take more than a single day).  Participant likely will need to present the bank processing the transaction supporting documentation evidencing the nature of the remittance.  If Participant realizes U.S.$500,000 or more from the sale of Shares, Korean exchange control laws require Participant to repatriate the proceeds to Korea within 18 months of the sale.
Appendix-5Document

    Exhibit 10.1

CONSULTING AGREEMENT

THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) by and among Independence Realty Trust, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”) and Ella Neyland (“Consultant”) is entered into on November 8, 2022.  The Company and Consultant are referred to herein as the “Parties” (or each separately, a “Party”).
WHEREAS, Executive employment by the Company and its affiliates (the “Company Group”) and her service as an officer and director of any member of the Company Group will cease on December 15, 2022 (the “Termination Date”); and
WHEREAS, to retain the continued benefit of Consultant’s unique knowledge and experience, the Company wishes to engage Consultant to perform certain limited consulting services pursuant to this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and fully intending to be legally bound hereby, Consultant and the Company agree as follows:
1.Consulting Services. During the period beginning on the Termination Date and ending on the date described in Section 3 below (the “Consulting Period”), Consultant will furnish to the Company such consulting or advisory services as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company or his delegate may reasonably request (the “Services”), it being understood by the Parties that (i) Consultant shall be available during the Consulting Period upon reasonable notice and at reasonable times to perform the Services, either in person or by telephone, (ii) in performing the Services, Consultant will not be an employee of the Company, but rather will be an independent contractor, and (iii) Consultant will perform the Services in a timely, professional manner using her reasonable best efforts, and (iv) the Services are not expected to exceed, on average, 30 hours per month and will be scheduled with due regard for Consultant’s other professional obligations.
2.Payment for Consulting Services. In consideration of Consultant’s obligation to remain available to and to perform the Services, the Company will pay to Consultant a retainer of $31,100 per month (the “Consulting Fees”) for each full month of the Consulting Period.  Such monthly amounts will be payable in arrears, in each case within 10 business days following the end of the applicable month.
3.Early Termination of Consulting Period. The Consulting Period will end on the earliest to occur of (i) June 15, 2024, (ii) Consultant’s death, (iii) Consultant’s material breach of this Agreement or of any surviving provision of the Employment Agreement between Executive and the Company dated September 1, 2020, as amended (the “Employment Agreement”), and (iv) the 60th day following the Termination Date, if by that date the release of claims contemplated by Section 4(b)(ii) of the Employment Agreement has not been executed by Consultant and become irrevocable.  Upon early termination of the Consulting Period pursuant to Section 3(ii), (iii) or 

(iv), payment of the Consulting Fee for the final month of service will be pro-rated for the number of days actually served in that month.
4.Independent Contractor Status.
(a)Consultant agrees and acknowledges that (i) the Services will be in the nature of consulting only, (ii) after the Termination Date, her relationship with the Company Group will be as an independent contractor and not an employee, (iii) she will not be eligible to participate in any incentive or employee benefit plan, program or arrangement of the Company Group as a result of her engagement hereunder, and (iv) she will have sole responsibility to pay all taxes arising from any payments made pursuant to this Agreement, including any social security taxes and any other federal, state or local taxes.
(b)After the Termination Date, Consultant will not (i) have the authority to act as, and shall not hold herself out as, a representative or agent of the Company Group, (ii) have authority to bind the Company Group, and (iii) have any policy making authority with respect to the Company Group.
5.Separation from Service. The Parties have considered the nature and volume of services expected to be performed by Consultant under this Agreement and concluded that the existence or performance of this Agreement will not alter their conclusion that Consultant will experience a “separation from service” (as defined in Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(h)) with the Company Group on the Termination Date.  In addition, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the Consulting Payments are not a substitute for any other amount payable to Consultant by the Company Group.  Nonetheless, the Company Group makes no guaranty regarding the tax treatment of any compensation paid or payable to Consultant and will have no liability to Consultant if compensation paid or payable to her does not receive the expected tax treatment.
6.Confidential Information. Consultant may be provided or have access to confidential, trade secret, and/or proprietary information of the Company Group (“Confidential Information”) in the course of providing the Services.  At all times in the future, Consultant will keep secret and will not disclose, except internally within the Company Group, any Confidential Information, and will not use such Confidential Information on behalf of any person or entity other than members of the Company Group; provided, however, Consultant understands that nothing in this Agreement prohibits her from reporting to any governmental authority information concerning possible violations of law or regulation, and that Consultant may disclose trade secret information to a government official or an attorney and use it in certain court proceedings without fear of prosecution, liability or retaliation, provided Consultant does so in compliance with 18 U.S.C. § 1833.
7.Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Consultant and the Company with respect to the subject matter hereof.  Amendments to this Agreement will not be effective unless they are in writing and signed by Consultant and a duly authorized representative of the Company.

8.Choice of Law. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without giving effect to any conflict-of-law rules or provisions.
9.Binding Effect. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto, and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns, if any. This Agreement may be assigned by the Company to any other member of the Company Group, or to an acquirer in connection with a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.  This Agreement is personal to Consultant and may not be assigned by her.
10.Captions. The captions and headings set forth in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not be construed as a part of this Agreement.
11.Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.  Counterparts may be delivered via electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered will be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes. 
Signature Page Follows.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Consultant and the Company have caused this Agreement to be duly executed on the day and year first written above.

         																					
				CONSULTANT
				
				/s/ Ella S. Neyland
				Ella S. Neyland
							
							
							
				INDEPENDENCE REALTY TRUST, INC.
				
				By:	/s/ Scott F. Schaeffer
				
				Name:	Scott F. Schaeffer
				
				Title:	Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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