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EX-10.1

  Exhibit 10.1

  GINKGO BIOWORKS HOLDINGS, INC.
2021 INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN

  STOCK OPTION GRANT NOTICE 

  Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Stock Option Grant Notice (the “Grant Notice”) have the meanings given to them in the 2021 Incentive Award Plan (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) of Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”).

  The Company has granted to the participant listed below (“Participant”) an option (the “Option”) to purchase up to the number of Shares set forth below in this Grant Notice, subject to the terms and conditions of this Grant Notice, and the Plan and the Stock Option Agreement attached as Exhibit A (the “Agreement”), both of which are incorporated into this Grant Notice by reference.

  		
	Participant:
	 

	Grant Date:
	 

	Exercise Price per Share:
	 

	Shares Subject to the Option:
	 

	Final Expiration Date:
	 

	Vesting Commencement Date:
	 

	Vesting Schedule:
	[To be specified in individual award agreements]

	Type of Option:
	[Non-Qualified Stock Option]

	 
	 

  By Participant’s signature below, Participant agrees to be bound by the terms of this Grant Notice, the Plan and the Agreement.  Participant has reviewed the Plan, this Grant Notice and the Agreement 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, this Grant Notice and the Agreement.  Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan, this Grant Notice or the Agreement. If Participant does not click the “Accept” or “Reject” grant button on the Fidelity platform (or otherwise return an executed copy of this Grant Notice to the Company) by [ ] (unless a later date is determined by the Company), Participant will be deemed to have accepted this Option.  Further, any exercise of the Option issued pursuant to this Grant Notice and Agreement shall constitute Participant’s acceptance of the Option and agreement with all terms and conditions of the Option, as set forth in the Plan, the Agreement, this Grant Notice.  

  				
	GINKGO BIOWORKS HOLDINGS, INC.
	PARTICIPANT

	By:
	 
	 

	Name: 
	 
	[Participant Name]

	Title:
	 
	 
	 

   

   

   

  

  Exhibit A

   

  STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

  Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Agreement have the meanings specified in the Grant Notice or, if not defined in the Grant Notice, in the Plan.

  ARTICLE I.
GENERAL

  1.1 Grant of Option.  The Company has granted to Participant the Option effective as of the grant date set forth in the Grant Notice (the “Grant Date”).

  1.2 Incorporation of Terms of Plan.  The Option is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference.  In the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan will control.

  ARTICLE II.
PERIOD OF EXERCISABILITY

  2.1 Commencement of Exercisability.  The Option will vest and become exercisable according to the vesting schedule in the Grant Notice (the “Vesting Schedule”) except that any fraction of a Share as to which the Option would be vested or exercisable will be accumulated and will vest and become exercisable only when a whole Share has accumulated.  Notwithstanding anything in the Grant Notice, the Plan or this Agreement to the contrary, unless the Administrator otherwise determines, the Option will immediately expire and be forfeited as to any portion that is not vested and exercisable as of Participant’s Termination of Service for any reason.

  2.2 Duration of Exercisability.  The Vesting Schedule is cumulative.  Any portion of the Option which vests and becomes exercisable will remain vested and exercisable until the Option expires as set forth in Section 2.3 below.  The Option will be forfeited immediately upon its expiration.

  2.3 Expiration of Option.  The Option may not be exercised to any extent by anyone after, and will expire on, the first of the following to occur:

  (a)The final expiration date in the Grant Notice; 

  (b)Except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, the expiration of three (3) months from the date of Participant’s Termination of Service, unless Participant’s Termination of Service is for: (i) a breach of the Participant’s fiduciary duties to the Company or any of its affiliates or (ii) the Participant’s willful misconduct or negligence in connection with his or her duties, services or activities (romanettes (i) and (ii) together, “Cause”), or by reason of Participant’s death or Disability;

  (c)Except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, the expiration of one (1) year from the date of Participant’s Termination of Service by reason of Participant’s death or Disability; and

  (d)Except as the Administrator may otherwise approve, Participant’s Termination of Service for Cause. 

  ARTICLE III.

   

  

   

   

  
EXERCISE OF OPTION

  3.1 Person Eligible to Exercise.  During Participant’s lifetime, only Participant may exercise the Option.  After Participant’s death, any exercisable portion of the Option may, prior to the time the Option expires, be exercised by Participant’s Designated Beneficiary as provided in the Plan.

  3.2 Partial Exercise.  Any exercisable portion of the Option or the entire Option, if then wholly exercisable, may be exercised, in whole or in part, according to the procedures in the Plan or as otherwise provided for by the Administrator at any time prior to the time the Option or portion thereof expires, except that the Option may only be exercised for whole Shares.

  3.3 Responsibility for Taxes.  The Company shall not be responsible for withholding any applicable income tax, social insurance contributions, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account, or other tax-related items related to the Option and legally applicable or deemed legally applicable to Participant (“Tax-Related Items”) from a Participant who is a non-employee Director, unless required by applicable law. Participant acknowledges and agrees that, regardless of any action the Company takes with respect to any or all Tax-Related Items, the ultimate liability for all Tax-Related Items is and remains Participant's responsibility.  Participant acknowledges that the Company (i) makes no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the Option, including the grant, vesting or exercise of the Option, the subsequent sale of Shares acquired upon exercise of the Option and the receipt of any dividends in respect of such Shares; and (ii) does not commit to and is under no obligation to structure the terms or any aspect of the Option to reduce or eliminate Participant’s liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result.

  ARTICLE IV.
OTHER PROVISIONS

  4.1 Adjustments.  Participant acknowledges that the Option is subject to adjustment, modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Agreement and the Plan.

  4.2 Notices.  Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to the Company must be in writing and addressed to the Company in care of the Company’s Secretary at the Company’s principal office or the Secretary’s then-current email address.  Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to Participant must be in writing and addressed to Participant (or, if Participant is then deceased, to the person entitled to exercise the Option) at Participant’s last known mailing address or email address in the Company’s personnel files.  By a notice given pursuant to this Section, either party may designate a different address for notices to be given to that party.  Any notice will be deemed duly given when actually received, when sent by email, 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 when delivered by a nationally recognized express shipping company.

  4.3 Titles.  Titles are provided herein for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Agreement.

  4.4 Conformity to Securities Laws.  Participant acknowledges that the Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement are intended to conform to the extent necessary with all Applicable Laws and, to the extent Applicable Laws permit, will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to Applicable Laws.

  4.5 Successors and Assigns.  The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Agreement will inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company.  Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in the Plan, this Agreement will be binding 

   

  

   

   

  upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

  4.6 Limitations 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, the Plan, the Grant Notice, this Agreement and the Option will 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) that are required for the application of such exemptive rule.  To the extent Applicable Laws permit, this Agreement will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to such applicable exemptive rule.

  4.7 Entire Agreement.  The Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement (including any exhibit hereto) 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.

  4.8 Agreement Severable.  In the event that any provision of the Grant Notice or this Agreement is held illegal or invalid, the provision will be severable from, and the illegality or invalidity of the provision will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of the Grant Notice or this Agreement.

  4.9 Limitation 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 may not be construed as creating a trust.  Neither the Plan nor any underlying program, in and of itself, has any assets.  Participant will have only the rights of a general unsecured creditor of the Company with respect to amounts credited and benefits payable, if any, with respect to the Option, and rights no greater than the right to receive the Shares as a general unsecured creditor with respect to the Option, as and when exercised pursuant to the terms hereof.

  4.10 Counterparts.  The Grant Notice may be executed in one or more counterparts, including by way of any electronic signature, subject to Applicable Law, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one instrument.

  4.11 Insider Trading/Market Abuse Laws.  Participant acknowledges that Participant may be subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions, which may affect Participant's ability to accept, acquire, sell or attempt to sell, or otherwise dispose of the shares, rights to shares (e.g., the Option) or rights linked to the value of Shares, during such times as Participant is considered to have “inside information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws or regulations in applicable jurisdictions). Applicable insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders Participant placed before possessing inside information. Furthermore, Participant may be prohibited from (i) disclosing insider information to any third party (other than on a “need to know” basis) and (ii) “tipping” third parties or causing them to otherwise buy or sell securities. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any applicable Company insider trading compliance policy. Participant acknowledges that it is Participant's responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and Participant should speak to Participant's personal advisor on this matter.

  4.12 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 Participant's acquisition or sale of Shares. Participant should consult with Participant's own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding Participant’s participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.

   

  

   

   

  4.13 Imposition of Other Requirements.  The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on Participant's participation in the Plan, on the Option and on any award or Shares acquired under the Plan, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons.  Participant agrees to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.

  4.14 Governing Law.  The Option and this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, U.S.A., without regard to conflict of laws principles.

   

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  Exhibit 10.2

  GINKGO BIOWORKS HOLDINGS, INC.
2021 INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN

  GLOBAL RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT NOTICE 

  Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Global Restricted Stock Unit Grant Notice (the “Grant Notice”) have the meanings given to them in the 2021 Incentive Award Plan (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) of Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”).

  The Company has granted to the participant listed below (“Participant”) the Restricted Stock Units described in this Grant Notice (the “RSUs”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Global Restricted Stock Unit Agreement attached as Exhibit A, including any appendices thereto (the Global Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, together with any such appendices, the “Agreement”), all of which are incorporated into this Grant Notice by reference.  

  		
	Participant:
	 

	Grant Date:
	 

	Number of RSUs:
	 

	Vesting Commencement Date:
	 

	Vesting Schedule:
	[To be specified in individual award agreements]

	 
	 

  By accepting the grant of the RSUs and Dividend Equivalents (this “Award”), Participant understands and agrees that as a condition of the grant of the Award hereunder, Participant is required to, and hereby affirmatively elects to, (1) sell that number of Shares as may be necessary to satisfy any applicable withholding tax obligations arising in connection with or resulting from the RSUs and Dividend Equivalents covered by this Agreement and any Restricted Stock Units and Dividend Equivalents granted to Participant under the Plan on or after the Grant Date, unless otherwise specified in the applicable award agreement, and (2) allow the broker or its affiliate to remit the cash proceeds of such sale(s) to the Company and/or its Subsidiaries for delivery to the appropriate taxing authorities (collectively, the “Tax Treatment”).  Participant acknowledges and agrees that any costs and expenses related to any such sale by a broker or an affiliate of a broker in connection with the Tax Treatment shall be Participant’s sole responsibility.

  By accepting this Award, Participant agrees to be bound by the terms of this Grant Notice, the Plan and the Agreement.  Participant has reviewed the Plan, this Grant Notice and the Agreement 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, this Grant Notice and the Agreement.  Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan, this Grant Notice or the Agreement. If Participant does not click the “Accept” or “Reject” grant button on the Fidelity platform (or otherwise return an executed copy of this Grant Notice to the Company) by [ ] (unless a later date is determined by the Company), Participant will be deemed to have accepted this Award.  Further, any acceptance of Shares issued pursuant to this Grant Notice and Agreement shall constitute Participant's acceptance of the RSUs and agreement with all terms and conditions of the RSUs, as set forth in the Plan, the Agreement and this Grant Notice. 

   

   

  

  				
	GINKGO BIOWORKS HOLDINGS, INC.
	PARTICIPANT

	By:
	 
	 

	Name: 
	 
	[Participant Name]

	Title:
	 
	 
	 

   

   

  

  Exhibit A

  GLOBAL RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT

  Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Agreement have the meanings specified in the Grant Notice or, if not defined in the Grant Notice, in the Plan.

  Article I.
GENERAL

       1.1          Award of RSUs and Dividend Equivalents.

  (a)The Company has granted the RSUs to Participant effective as of the grant date set forth in the Grant Notice (the “Grant Date”).  Each RSU represents the right to receive one Share or, at the option of the Company, an amount of cash, in either case, as set forth in this Agreement.  Participant will have no right to the distribution of any Shares or payment of any cash until the time (if ever) the RSUs have vested.

  (b)The Company hereby grants to Participant, with respect to each RSU, a Dividend Equivalent for ordinary cash dividends paid to substantially all holders of outstanding Shares with a record date after the Grant Date and prior to the date the applicable RSU is settled, forfeited or otherwise expires.  Each Dividend Equivalent entitles Participant to receive the equivalent value of any such ordinary cash dividends paid on a single Share.  The Company will establish a separate Dividend Equivalent bookkeeping account (a “Dividend Equivalent Account”) for each Dividend Equivalent and credit the Dividend Equivalent Account (without interest) on the applicable dividend payment date with the amount of any such cash paid.  Participant will have no right to the payment of any Dividend Equivalent until the time (if ever) the related RSU has vested.

       1.2          Incorporation of Terms of Plan.  The RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference.  In the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan will control.

       1.3          Unsecured Promise.  The RSUs and Dividend Equivalents will at all times prior to settlement represent an unsecured Company obligation payable only from the Company’s general assets.

  Article II.
VESTING; FORFEITURE AND SETTLEMENT

       2.1          Vesting; Forfeiture.  The RSUs will vest according to the vesting schedule in the Grant Notice except that any fraction of an RSU that would otherwise be vested will be accumulated and will vest only when a whole RSU has accumulated.  In the event of Participant’s Termination of Service for any reason, all unvested RSUs will immediately and automatically be cancelled and forfeited, except as otherwise determined by the Administrator or provided in a binding written agreement between Participant and the Company.  Dividend Equivalents (including any Dividend Equivalent Account balance) will vest or be forfeited, as applicable, upon the vesting or forfeiture of the RSU with respect to which the Dividend Equivalent (including the Dividend Equivalent Account) relates.

   

  

       2.2          Settlement.

  (a)RSUs and Dividend Equivalents (including any Dividend Equivalent Account balance) will be paid in Shares or cash at the Company’s option as soon as administratively practicable after the vesting of the applicable RSU, but in no event more than sixty (60) days after the date on which the RSU vests.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may delay any payment under this Agreement that the Company reasonably determines would violate Applicable Law until the earliest date the Company reasonably determines the making of the payment will not cause such a violation (in accordance with U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(7)(ii)).

  (b)If an RSU is paid in cash, the amount of cash paid with respect to the RSU will equal the Fair Market Value of a Share on the day immediately preceding the payment date.  If a Dividend Equivalent is paid in Shares, the number of Shares paid with respect to the Dividend Equivalent will equal the quotient, rounded down to the nearest whole Share, of the Dividend Equivalent Account balance divided by the Fair Market Value of a Share on the day immediately preceding the payment date.

  Article III.
TAXATION AND TAX WITHHOLDING

       3.1          Representation.  Participant represents to the Company that Participant has reviewed with Participant’s own tax advisors the tax consequences of this Award and the transactions contemplated by the Grant Notice and this Agreement.  Participant is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents.  Participant acknowledges and agrees that the provisions of the Grant Notice relating to the Tax Treatment shall apply to this Award.

       3.2          Tax Withholding.  

  (a)To the extent that the receipt, vesting or settlement of this Award results in compensation income or wages to Participant for U.S. federal, state, local and/or non-U.S. tax purposes, Participant shall make arrangements satisfactory to the Company regarding the payment of, any income tax, social insurance contribution or other applicable taxes that are required to be withheld in respect of this Award, which, unless otherwise determined by the Company, shall be satisfied by the Tax Treatment.  The Company shall otherwise be permitted to use any of the methods permitted under Section 9.5 of the Plan to satisfy any tax withholding in connection with this Award, without the need for Participant’s consent.

  (b)Participant acknowledges that Participant is ultimately liable and responsible for all taxes owed in connection with the RSUs and the Dividend Equivalents, regardless of any action the Company or any Subsidiary takes with respect to any tax withholding obligations that arise in connection with the RSUs or Dividend Equivalents, including the Tax Treatment.  Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary makes any representation or undertaking regarding the treatment of any tax withholding in connection with the award, vesting or payment of the RSUs or the Dividend Equivalents or any subsequent sale of Shares received in respect of the RSUs or the Dividend Equivalents.  The Company and the Subsidiaries do not commit and are under no 

   

  

  obligation to structure the RSUs or Dividend Equivalents to reduce or eliminate Participant’s tax liability.

  Article IV.
OTHER PROVISIONS

       4.1          Adjustments.  Participant acknowledges that the RSUs, the Shares subject to the RSUs and the Dividend Equivalents are subject to adjustment, modification and termination in certain events as provided in this Agreement and the Plan.

       4.2          Notices.  Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to the Company must be in writing and addressed to the Company in care of the Company’s Secretary at the Company’s principal office or the Secretary’s then-current email address.  Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to Participant must be in writing and addressed to Participant at Participant’s last known mailing address or email address in the Company’s personnel files.  By a notice given pursuant to this Section, either party may designate a different address for notices to be given to that party.  Any notice will be deemed duly given when actually received, when sent by email, 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 when delivered by a nationally recognized express shipping company.

        4.3          Titles.  Titles are provided herein for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Agreement.

        4.4          Conformity to Securities Laws.  Participant acknowledges that the Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement are intended to conform to the extent necessary with all Applicable Laws and, to the extent Applicable Laws permit, will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to Applicable Laws.

       4.5          Successors and Assigns.  The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Agreement will inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company.  Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in the Plan, this Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legatees, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

       4.6          Limitations 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, the Plan, the Grant Notice, this Agreement, the RSUs and the Dividend Equivalents will 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) that are requirements for the application of such exemptive rule.  To the extent Applicable Laws permit, this Agreement will be deemed amended as necessary to conform to such applicable exemptive rule.

       4.7          Entire Agreement.  The Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement (including any appendices attached hereto) 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.

   

  

       4.8          Agreement Severable.  In the event that any provision of the Grant Notice or this Agreement is held illegal or invalid, the provision will be severable from, and the illegality or invalidity of the provision will not be construed to have any effect on, the remaining provisions of the Grant Notice or this Agreement.

       4.9          Limitation 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 may not be construed as creating a trust.  Neither the Plan nor any underlying program, in and of itself, has any assets.  Participant will have only the rights of a general unsecured creditor of the Company with respect to amounts credited and benefits payable, if any, with respect to the RSUs and Dividend Equivalents, and rights no greater than the right to receive cash or the Shares as a general unsecured creditor with respect to the RSUs and Dividend Equivalents, as and when settled pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

       4.10          Not a Contract of Employment.  Nothing in the Plan, the Grant Notice or this Agreement confers upon Participant any right to continue in the employ or service of the Company or any Subsidiary or interferes with or restricts 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.

       4.11          Part-Time Status. Participant acknowledges and agrees that if Participant changes classification from a full-time employee to a part-time employee or if Participant goes on a leave of absence, the Administrator may, in its sole discretion, reduce, eliminate or extend the vesting of Participant’s unvested RSUs, including any Restricted Stock Units previously granted to Participant under the Plan or a Prior Plan. Participant’s execution of this Agreement serves as consent to any such change in vesting.

       4.12          Counterparts.  The Grant Notice may be executed in one or more counterparts, including by way of any electronic signature, subject to Applicable Law, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one instrument.

       4.13          Governing Law.  The RSUs and this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, U.S.A., without regard to conflict of laws principles.

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  Appendix A

   

  TO THE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT

   

  PROVISIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS BASED OUTSIDE THE U.S. 

  The following terms and conditions apply to Participants based outside the U.S. or who are otherwise subject to the laws of a jurisdiction other than the U.S.  In general, the terms and conditions in this Appendix A supplement the provisions of the main body of this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated herein.

  1.Nature of Grant. By acknowledging and accepting this Agreement, Participant acknowledges, understands and agrees that:

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

  (b)all decisions with respect to future grants of Restricted Stock Units or other awards, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company; 

  (c)Participant is voluntarily participating in the Plan; 

  (d)the RSUs, the Dividend Equivalents and the Shares subject to the RSUs, and the income from and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation;

  (e)the RSUs, the Dividend Equivalents and the Shares subject to the RSUs, and the income from and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, holiday pay, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments;

  (f)unless otherwise agreed with the Company in writing, the RSUs, the Dividend Equivalents and the Shares subject to the RSUs, and the income from and value of same, are not granted as consideration for, or in connection with, the service Participant may provide as a director of any Subsidiary; 

  (g)the future value of the underlying Shares is unknown, indeterminable and cannot be predicted with certainty; 

  (h)no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the RSUs or Dividend Equivalents resulting from Participant ceasing to provide employment or other services to the Company or any Subsidiary (for any reason whatsoever and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Participant is employed or the terms of Participant’s employment or service agreement, if any);

  (i)unless otherwise provided in the Plan or by the Company in its discretion, the RSUs, the Dividend Equivalents and the benefits evidenced by this Agreement do not create any entitlement to have the RSUs or Dividend Equivalents or any such benefits transferred to, or 

   

  

  assumed by, another company nor be exchanged, cashed out or substituted for, in connection with any corporate transaction affecting the shares of the Company; and

  (j)neither the Company nor any Subsidiary 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 Dividend Equivalents or of any amounts due to Participant pursuant to the settlement of the RSUs or Dividend Equivalents or the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired upon settlement.

  2.Tax Matters. This Section replaces Section 3.2 of the Agreement:

  (a)Responsibility for Taxes. Participant acknowledges that, regardless of any action taken by the Company or, if different, Participant’s employer (the “Employer”), the ultimate liability for all income tax, social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax-related items related to Participant’s participation in the Plan and legally applicable to Participant (“Tax-Related Items”) is and remains Participant’s responsibility and may exceed the amount, if any, actually withheld by the Company or the Employer.  Participant further acknowledges that the Company and the Employer (i) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the RSUs, and (ii) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the RSUs to reduce or eliminate Participant’s liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result.  Further, if Participant is subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction, Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (or former employer, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction.  The Company may refuse to issue or deliver the Shares or the proceeds of the sale of Shares if Participant fails to comply with his or her obligations in connection with the Tax-Related Items.

  (b)Withholding Generally. In connection with any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, Participant will pay or make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company and/or the Employer to fulfill any and all liability for Tax-Related Items.  In this regard, Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Employer, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy any applicable withholding obligations or rights with regard to Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following without the need for Participant’s consent: (i) withholding from Participant’s wages or other cash compensation payable to Participant by the Company, the Employer or any other Subsidiary, (ii) withholding from proceeds of the sale of Shares acquired upon vesting and settlement of the RSUs either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on Participant’s behalf pursuant to this authorization without further consent), (iii) withholding Shares to be issued upon vesting and settlement of the RSUs, (iv) requiring Participant to tender a cash payment to the Company, the Employer or another Subsidiary, and/or (v) any other method of withholding determined by the Company to be permitted under the Plan and applicable law and, to the extent required by the Plan or applicable law, approved by the Committee. 

  (c)Withholding Rates. The Company may withhold for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory or other withholding rates, including up to the maximum applicable rates in Participant’s jurisdiction(s). In the event the application of such withholding rate leads to 

   

  

  over-withholding, Participant may receive a refund of any over-withheld amount in cash from the Company or the Employer (and, in no event, will Participant have any entitlement to the equivalent amount in Shares); alternatively, if not refunded by the Company or the Employer, Participant may be able to seek a refund from the local tax authorities. In the event the application of such withholding rate leads to under-withholding, Participant may be required to pay any additional Tax-Related Items directly to the applicable tax authorities.  

  3.Data Privacy. If Participant would like to participate in the Plan, Participant will need to review the information provided in this Section 3 of Appendix A and, where applicable, declare Participant’s consent to the processing and/or transfer of personal data as described below.

  (a)EEA+ Controller. If Participant is based in the European Union (“EU”), the European Economic Area, Switzerland or the United Kingdom (collectively, “EEA+”), Participant should note that the Company, with its registered address at 27 Drydock Avenue, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02210, USA, is the controller responsible for the processing of Participant’s personal data in connection with this Agreement and the Plan. 

  (b)Data Collection and Usage. The Company collects, uses and otherwise processes certain personal data about Participant, including, but not limited to, Participant’s name, home address and telephone number, email address, date of birth, social insurance number, passport or other identification number (e.g., resident registration number), salary, nationality, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company, details of all RSUs or any other entitlement to shares of stock awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or outstanding in Participant’s favor, which the Company receives from Participant, the Employer or otherwise in connection with this Agreement or the Plan (“Personal Data”), for the purposes of implementing, administering and managing the Plan and allocating Shares pursuant to the Plan. 

  If Participant is based in the EEA+, the legal basis for the processing of Personal Data by the Company is the necessity of the data processing for the Company to (i) perform its contractual obligations under this Agreement, (ii) comply with legal obligations established in the EEA+, or (iii) pursue the legitimate interest of complying with legal obligations established outside of the EEA+. 

  If Participant is based outside of the EEA+, the legal basis, where required, for the processing of Personal Data by the Company is Participant’s consent, as further described below.

  (c)Stock Plan Administration Service Providers. The Company transfers Personal Data to Fidelity (“Broker”), an independent service provider, which is assisting the Company with the implementation, administration and management of the Plan. In the future, the Company may select a different service provider and share Personal Data with such other provider serving in a similar manner. Broker will open an account for Participant to receive and trade Shares acquired under the Plan. Participant may be asked to agree on separate terms and data processing practices with Broker, with such agreement being a condition to the ability to participate in the Plan.

  (d)International Data Transfers. The Company and its service providers, including without limitation, Fidelity, operate (with respect to the Company) in the United States. 

   

  

  Participant's country or jurisdiction may have different data privacy laws and protections than the United States. By participating in the Plan, Participant acknowledges and accepts that the transfer of Data outside Participant's country or jurisdiction is necessary for the Company to perform its contractual obligations under the Agreement and for the Company’s legitimate business interests of managing the Plan and generally administering employee participation. To the extent required by applicable law, the Company shall implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers of Data, including, for example, by executing standard contractual clauses approved for such use by the European Commission.

  (e)Data Retention. The Company will hold and use the Personal Data only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage Participant’s participation in the Plan, or as required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including under tax and security laws.

  (f)Data Subject Rights. Participant may have a number of rights under data privacy laws in his or her jurisdiction. Depending on where Participant is based, such rights may include the right to (i) request access or copies of Personal Data the Company processes, (ii) the rectification or amendment of incorrect or incomplete Personal Data, (iii) the deletion of Personal Data, (iv) request restrictions on the processing of Personal Data, (v) object to the processing of Personal Data for legitimate interests, (vi) the portability of Personal Data, (vi) lodge complaints with competent authorities in Participant’s jurisdiction, and/or to (viii) receive a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of Personal Data. To receive additional information regarding these rights or to exercise these rights, Participant can contact privacy@ginkgobioworks.com.

  (g)Necessary Disclosure of Personal Data. Participant understands that providing the Company with Personal Data is necessary for the performance of this Agreement and that Participant’s refusal to provide Personal Data would make it impossible for the Company to perform its contractual obligations and may affect Participant’s ability to participate in the Plan.

  (h)Voluntariness and Consequences of Consent Denial or Withdrawal. Participation in the Plan is voluntary and Participant is providing any consents referred to herein on a purely voluntary basis. Participant understands that Participant may withdraw any such consent at any time with future effect for any or no reason. If Participant does not consent, or if Participant later seeks to withdraw Participant’s consent, Participant’s salary from or employment and career with the Employer will not be affected; the only consequence of refusing or withdrawing Participant’s consent is that the Company would not be able to grant the RSUs or other awards to Participant or administer or maintain the RSUs. For more information on the consequences of refusal to consent or withdrawal of consent, Participant should contact equity@ginkgobioworks.com.

  (i)Declaration of Consent. 

  If Participant is based in the EEA+, by acknowledging and accepting this Agreement and indicating consent via the Company’s online acceptance procedure, Participant explicitly declares consent to the onward transfer of Personal Data by the Company to Broker or, as the case may be, a different service provider of the Company in the U.S. as described in Section 3(d) above. 

   

  

  If Participant is based outside of the EEA+, by acknowledging and accepting this Agreement and indicating consent via the Company’s online acceptance procedure, Participant explicitly declares consent to the entirety of the Personal Data processing operations described in this Section 3 including, without limitation, the onward transfer of Personal Data by the Company to Broker or, as the case may be, a different service provider of the Company in the U.S.

  4.Language.  Participant acknowledges and represents that Participant is proficient in the English language, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English, so as to allow Participant to understand the terms of this Agreement, including this Appendix A and any other appendices thereto, and any other documents related to the Plan or this Agreement.  If Participant has received this Agreement, including the appendices or any other document related to the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control.

  5.Compliance with Law. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, unless there is an exemption from any registration, qualification or other legal requirement applicable to the Shares, the Company shall not be required to deliver any of the Shares that are otherwise issuable upon settlement of the RSUs prior to the completion or approval of any registration or qualification of the Shares under any applicable law or under any rulings or regulations of any governmental regulatory body, which registration, qualification or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. Participant understands that the Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the Shares with any securities commission or to seek approval or clearance from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of the Shares.  Further, Participant agrees that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend this Agreement without Participant’s consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities, exchange control or other laws applicable to issuance of Shares.

  6.Choice of Venue. Any and all disputes relating to, concerning or arising from this Agreement, or relating to, concerning or arising from the relationship between the parties evidenced by the RSUs or this Agreement, shall be brought and heard exclusively in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Each of the parties hereby represents and agrees that such party is subject to the personal jurisdiction of said courts; hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of such courts in any legal or equitable proceedings related to, concerning or arising from such dispute, and waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any objection which such party may now or hereafter have that the laying of the venue of any legal or equitable proceedings related to, concerning or arising from such dispute which is brought in such courts is improper or that such proceedings have been brought in an inconvenient forum.

  7.Imposition of Other Requirements.	  The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on Participant's participation in the Plan, on the RSUs, the Dividend Equivalents and on any Shares acquired under the Plan, to the extent the 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.

  8.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 Participant’s acquisition or sale of the underlying Shares.  Participant should consult 

   

  

  with Participant’s own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.

  9.Insider Trading/Market Abuse Laws.  Participant acknowledges that Participant may be subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions, including (but not limited to) the U.S. and Participant's jurisdiction, which may affect Participant’s ability to accept, acquire, sell or otherwise dispose of  Shares or rights to Shares (e.g., RSUs) or rights linked to the value of shares during such times Participant is considered to have “inside information” regarding the Company as defined in the laws or regulations in the applicable jurisdictions).  Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any applicable insider trading policy of the Company.  Participant is responsible for complying with any such restrictions and should speak to Participant’s personal legal advisor on this matter.

  10.Foreign Asset/Account Reporting and Exchange Control Requirements. Participant acknowledges that there may be foreign asset and/or account reporting and/or exchange control requirements which may affect Participant’s ability to acquire or hold Shares or cash received from participating in the Plan in a brokerage or bank account outside Participant’s country. Participant may be required to report such accounts, balances, assets and/or the related transactions to the tax, exchange control or other authorities in Participant's jurisdiction. Participant also may be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of participation in the Plan to Participant’s jurisdiction through a designated bank or broker and/or within a certain time after receipt. Participant is responsible for complying with such regulations and should speak to Participant’s personal legal advisor on this matter.

  11.Additional Country-Specific Provisions. Participant shall also be subject to any terms and conditions set forth in Appendix B to this Agreement for Participant’s jurisdiction. Moreover, if Participant relocates to another jurisdiction while the RSUs are outstanding or while holding any Shares acquired upon vesting and settlement of the RSUs, the terms and conditions set forth in Appendices A and B will apply to Participant, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons.  

   

   

   

  

  Appendix B

   

  TO THE GLOBAL RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT

  JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS BASED OUTSIDE THE U.S.

  Terms and Conditions

  This Appendix B includes terms and conditions that govern the Award and/or the Shares underlying the Award if Participant is a citizen or resident of and/or works in one of the jurisdictions listed below. These terms and conditions are in addition to, or, if so indicated, in place of, the other terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, including Appendix A.  

  If Participant is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which Participant is currently working (or is considered as such for local law purposes) or if Participant transfers employment or residency to a different jurisdiction after the grant date, the Company will, in its discretion, determine the extent to which the terms and conditions contained herein will be applicable to Participant.  

  Notifications

  This Appendix B also includes notifications relating to exchange control, securities laws 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 May 2022. Such laws are often complex and change frequently.  As a result, the Company strongly recommends that Participant not rely on the notifications 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 Award vests and is settled or Shares acquired under the Plan are sold.

  In addition, the information contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to Participant’s particular situation, and the Company is not in a position to assure Participant of any particular result.  Accordingly, Participant should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in Participant’s country may apply to Participant’s situation.

   

  If Participant is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which Participant is currently working (or is considered as such for local law purposes) or if Participant transfers employment or residency to a different jurisdiction after the grant date, the information contained herein may not apply to Participant in the same manner.

  FRANCE

  Terms and Conditions

  Nature of Award. The RSUs are not granted under the French specific regime provided by Articles L. 225-197-1 to L. 225-197-5 and Articles L. 22-10-59 to L. 22-10-60 of the French Commercial Code, as amended. 

   

   

  

  Consent to Receive Information in English.  By accepting the Award, Participant confirms having read and understood the Plan and the Agreement, which were provided in the English language.  Participant accepts the terms of those documents accordingly.  En acceptant les attribution, le Participant confirme avoir lu et compris le Plan et l'Accord, qui ont été fournis en langue anglaise. Le Participant accepte les termes de ces documents en conséquence.

  Notifications

  Exchange Control Information.  The value of any cash or securities imported to or exported from France without the use of a financial institution must be reported to the customs and excise authorities when the value of such cash or securities is equal to or greater than a certain amount. Participant should consult with his or her personal financial advisor for further details regarding this requirement.

  Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information.  Participant is required to report all foreign accounts (whether open, current or closed) to the French tax authorities when filing his or her annual tax return.

  GERMANY

  Notifications

   

  Exchange Control Notification. Cross-border payments, including the receipt of proceeds from the sale of securities (e.g., Shares), must be reported monthly to the German Federal Bank if such payments exceed EUR 12,500.  Participant is responsible for satisfying this reporting obligation and must file the report electronically by the fifth day of the month following the month in which the payment occurred. A copy of the form can be accessed via the German Federal Bank’s website at www.bundesbank.de and is available in both German and English.  In addition, Participant may be required to report the acquisition of Shares under the Plan if the value of the Shares exceeds EUR 12,500 to the Bundesbank.

   

  Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information.  Participant must notify his or her local tax office of the acquisition of Shares if the value of all Shares Participant acquires under the Plan exceeds EUR 150,000 or Participant holds 10% or more of the total Shares.

   

  ITALY

  Terms and Conditions

   

  Plan Document Acknowledgement.  By accepting the Award, Participant acknowledges that Participant has received a copy of the Plan, has reviewed the Plan and the Agreement in their entirety and fully understands and accepts all provisions of the Plan and the Agreement.

   

  Participant further acknowledges that Participant has read and specifically and expressly approves the following clauses in the Agreement: Article 2: Vesting; Forfeiture and Settlement, Appendix B and the following clauses in Appendix A: Section 1: Nature of Grant; Section 2: Tax Matters; Section 3: Data Privacy; and Section 6: Choice of Venue. 

   

   

  

  
Notifications

   

  Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information.  Italian residents who, at any time during the fiscal year, hold foreign financial assets (including cash and Shares) that may generate taxable income in Italy are required to report these assets on their annual tax returns (UNICO Form, RW Schedule) for the year during which the assets are held, or on a special form if no tax is due.  These reporting obligations will also apply to Italian residents who are the beneficial owners of foreign financial assets under Italian money laundering provisions.  Italian residents should consult with their personal tax advisor to determine their personal reporting obligations.

  THE NETHERLANDS

   

  There are no country specific provisions.

   

  SWITZERLAND

  Securities Law Information.  Neither this document nor any other materials relating to the grant of the Award (i) constitutes a prospectus according to articles 35 et seq. of the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Services (“FinSA”) (ii) may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland to any person other than an employee or (iii) has been or will be filed with, approved, or supervised by any Swiss reviewing body according to article 51 of FinSA or any Swiss regulatory authority, including the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

   

   

  

  Appendix C

   

  VESTING SCHEDULE

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