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EXHIBIT 10(d)

ACUITY BRANDS, INC. Amended and Restated 2012 Omnibus Stock Incentive Compensation Plan
Global Restricted Stock Unit Notification and Award Agreement
						
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            WHEREAS, Acuity Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) maintains the Amended and Restated Acuity Brands, Inc. 2012 Omnibus Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) under which the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”) has authority to grant Restricted Stock Units (the “RSUs”); and
            WHEREAS, the Committee has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders to grant this RSU to the Grantee identified above, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan and this Global Restricted Stock Unit Notification and Award Agreement, together with its exhibits (the “Agreement”).
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.Incorporation of the Plan. The provisions of the Plan are hereby incorporated by reference. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan and any capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the definitions set forth in the Plan. In the event of any conflict between the terms of the Plan and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of the Plan shall prevail. The Committee has final authority to interpret and construe the Plan and this Agreement and to make any and all determinations under them, and its decision shall be binding and conclusive upon Grantee and Grantee’s legal representative with respect to any questions arising under the Plan or this Agreement. 
2.Grant of Restricted Stock Unit Award. The Committee, on behalf of the Company, hereby grants to Grantee, effective as of the Grant Date, RSUs equal to the Award Amount set forth above, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, including the specific vesting requirements set forth above under the Vest Schedule, and as otherwise provided in the Plan.
3.Acceptance of Restricted Stock Unit Award. This award of RSUs is conditioned upon Grantee’s acceptance of the terms of this Agreement, as evidenced by Grantee’s execution of this Agreement or by Grantee’s electronic acceptance of this Agreement in a manner and during the time period allowed by the Company. If the terms of this Agreement are not timely accepted by execution or by such electronic means, the award of RSUs may be cancelled.
4.Vesting of Restricted Stock Unit Award.
a.In General. Provided that Grantee remains continuously employed by the Company, a Subsidiary or Affiliate, subject to the other terms of this Agreement, the RSUs shall vest pursuant to the Vest Schedule set forth above. For purposes of this Agreement, providing active services as an Employee or as a member of the Board shall be considered as employment. 

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b.Vesting Acceleration Upon Termination due to Death or Disability. Notwithstanding Section 4(a) above, if prior to the date on which the RSUs (or a portion thereof) vest and the restrictions with respect to the RSUs lapse (the “Vesting Date”), (i) Grantee dies while actively employed by the Company or a Subsidiary or an Affiliate, or (ii) Grantee’s employment terminates by reason of Grantee’s Disability, any unvested RSUs shall become fully vested and non-forfeitable as of the date of Grantee’s death or Disability. 
c.Termination of Service for Any Other Reason. Except for death or Termination due to Disability, as provided in Section 4(b) above, or except as otherwise provided in a duly approved severance agreement with Grantee, if Grantee terminates his or her employment or if the Company or if different, the Subsidiary or an Affiliate employing Grantee (the “Employer”) terminates Grantee’s employment prior to the Vesting Date (even in the case of unfair dismissal and whether or not later to be found invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Grantee is employed or the terms of Grantee’s employment agreement, if any) Grantee expressly acknowledges that the RSUs shall cease to vest further, the unvested RSUs shall be immediately forfeited, and Grantee shall be entitled only to the Shares issued as a result of RSUs that had vested prior to the Date of Termination. “Date of Termination” means the last day of Grantee’s active employment with the Employer. For greater certainty, Grantee’s Date of Termination shall be deemed to be the date on which the notice of termination of employment provided is stated to be effective (and in the case of alleged constructive dismissal, the date on which the alleged constructive dismissal is alleged to have occurred), and not during or as of the end of any notice or other period following such date during which Grantee is in receipt of, or eligible to receive, statutory, contractual or common law notice of termination or any compensation in lieu of such notice or severance pay. The Board or the Committee shall have the exclusive discretion to determine when Grantee is no longer actively providing services for purposes of the RSU grant (including whether Grantee may still be considered to be providing services while on a leave of absence).
d.Vesting Acceleration Upon a Change in Control. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Agreement, in the event of a Change in Control prior to the Vesting Date, all RSUs shall become fully vested and non-forfeitable as of the date of the Change in Control. 
5.Dividend Equivalents. During the period that Grantee holds RSUs granted pursuant to this Agreement, on each date that the Company pays a cash dividend to holders of its Common Stock, the Company shall credit to a non-interest bearing account on its books for Grantee an amount equal to the United States (“U.S.”) Dollar amount paid per share of the Company’s Common Stock for each unvested RSU held by Grantee under this Agreement (the “Dividend Equivalents”). The Dividend Equivalents credited to Grantee’s non-interest bearing account shall vest only to the extent that the RSUs vest and shall be paid in accordance with Section 6 below. The Dividend Equivalents shall be forfeited in the event that the RSUs are forfeited. 
6.Issuance of Shares upon Vesting. No Shares shall be issued to Grantee prior to the date that the RSUs vest pursuant to this Agreement. As soon as practical and in any event within sixty (60) days after the date that the RSUs vest pursuant to Section 4 (or within such longer period as may be permitted under Section 409A upon Grantee’s death), and subject to the Company’s Incentive-Based Compensation Recoupment Policy (described in Section 10 below) and the applicable terms of Exhibit C attached hereto, the Company will cause Shares to be issued to an unrestricted account in Grantee’s name in payment of such vested RSUs and will cause any Dividend Equivalents attributed to such vested RSUs to be paid in cash to Grantee or, in the event of death, to Grantee’s heirs, subject to the applicable laws of descent and distribution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) in the event of vesting of the RSUs upon a Change in Control, the RSUs and any Dividend Equivalents shall be paid in accordance with Section 15.2 of the Plan, and (b) to the extent that (i) the RSUs constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” 

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subject to Section 409A, (ii) Grantee is subject to U.S. federal taxation and (iii) the aforementioned sixty (60) day period spans two calendar years, the RSUs and any Dividend Equivalents will be paid in the second of such calendar years.
7.Transfer Restrictions. The RSUs may not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged, or otherwise encumbered in any manner other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, unless and until the shares of Common Stock underlying the vested RSUs have been issued. 
8.Stockholder Rights. The RSUs granted pursuant to this Agreement do not and shall not entitle Grantee to any rights of a stockholder of the Company’s Common Stock. Grantee’s rights with respect to the RSUs shall remain forfeitable at all times prior to the Vesting Date or such other date on which the RSUs vest pursuant to Section 4.
9.Adjustments Upon Specified Events. In the event of a Share Change (as defined in the Plan), the number and class of Shares or other securities that Grantee shall be entitled to, and shall hold, pursuant to this Agreement shall be appropriately adjusted or changed to reflect the Share Change, provided that any such additional Shares or additional or different Shares or securities shall remain subject to the restrictions in this Agreement. 
10.Recoupment. All Awards of RSUs, whether unvested or vested, shall be subject to the Company’s Incentive-Based Compensation Recoupment Policy (the “Recoupment Policy”), such that any Award that was made to a Grantee who is deemed a “Covered Employee” under the Recoupment Policy within the three (3) year period preceding the date on which the Company announces that it will prepare an accounting restatement under the Recoupment Policy shall be subject to deduction, clawback or forfeiture, as applicable.
11.Compliance with Section 409A of the Code for U.S. Taxpayers. The parties intend that this Agreement and the benefits provided hereunder be exempt from the requirements 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”) to the maximum extent possible, whether pursuant to the short-term deferral exception described in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) or otherwise. However, to the extent that the RSUs (or any portion thereof) may be subject to Section 409A, the parties intend that this Agreement and such benefits comply with the deferral, payout, and other limitations and restrictions imposed under Section 409A and this Agreement shall be interpreted, operated and administered in a manner consistent with such intent. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, the Committee shall have the right in its sole discretion (without any obligation to do so or to indemnify Grantee or any other person for failure to do so) to adopt such amendments to the Plan or this Agreement, or adopt other policies and procedures (including amendments, policies and procedures with retroactive effect), or take any other actions, as the Committee determines are necessary or appropriate either for the RSUs to be exempt from the application of Section 409A or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A. Nothing in this Agreement or the Plan shall provide a basis for any person to take action against the Company or any Subsidiary based on matters covered by Section 409A of the Code, including the tax treatment of any amount paid or RSUs granted under this Agreement, and neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries shall under any circumstances have any liability to Grantee or his or her estate or any other party for any taxes, penalties or interest due on amounts paid or payable under this Agreement, including taxes, penalties or interest imposed under Section 409A.
12.Securities Law and other Legal Compliance. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, unless there is an available exemption from any registration, qualification or other legal requirement applicable to the Common Stock, the Company shall not be required to deliver any Common Stock issuable upon settlement of the RSUs prior to the completion of any registration or qualification of the Common Stock under any local, state, federal or foreign 

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securities or exchange control law or under rulings or regulations of the SEC or of any other governmental regulatory body, or prior to obtaining any approval or other clearance from any local, state, federal or foreign governmental agency, which registration, qualification or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. Grantee understands that the Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the Common Stock with the SEC or any state, provincial or foreign securities commission or to seek approval or clearance from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of Common Stock. Further, Grantee agrees that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend the Plan and this Agreement without Grantee’s consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to the issuance of Common Stock.
13.Grantee’s Representation. Grantee represents and warrants that he or she is acquiring the RSUs for investment purposes only, and not with a view to distribution thereof.
14.Confidentiality, Inventions, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition; Stock Ownership Guidelines. In exchange for receipt of consideration in the form of the RSU award pursuant to this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, Grantee agrees that he/she shall comply with the confidentiality, inventions, non-solicitation and non-competition provisions attached hereto as Exhibit C. Grantee acknowledges its obligations, if and as applicable to Grantee’s position, described in the Company’s Stock Ownership Guidelines in effect from time to time, as summarized in Exhibit A.

1.Nature of Grant. In accepting the grant, Grantee acknowledges, understands and agrees that:
a.the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature and may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted by the Plan; 
b.the grant of RSUs is exceptional, voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of RSUs, or benefits in lieu of RSUs, even if RSUs have been granted in the past;
c.all decisions with respect to future RSUs or other grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company; 
d.the RSU grant and Grantee’s participation in the Plan shall not create a right to employment or be interpreted as forming or amending an employment or services contract with the Company and shall not interfere with the ability of the Employer to terminate Grantee’s employment or service relationship (if any);
e.Grantee is voluntarily participating in the Plan;
f.the RSUs and the Shares subject to the RSUs, and any related income and value, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation; 
g.the RSUs and the Shares subject to the RSUs, and any related income and value, are not part of normal or expected compensation for any purposes including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, payment in lieu of notice, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, holiday pay, bonuses, long-service awards, leave-related payments, pension, retirement, welfare benefits or similar payments;
h.the future value of the underlying Shares is unknown, indeterminable and cannot be predicted with certainty;

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i.no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from any loss of any right or benefit, or prospective right or benefit, including the forfeiture of RSUs resulting from the termination of Grantee’s employment or other service relationship (for any reason whatsoever whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Grantee is employed or the terms of Grantee’s employment agreement, if any);
j.unless otherwise agreed with the Company, the RSUs and Shares subject to the RSUs, and any related income and value, are not granted as consideration for, or in connection with, the service Grantee may provide as a director of a Subsidiary; and
k.the Company shall not be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between Grantee’s local currency and the U.S. Dollar that may affect the value of the RSUs or of any amounts due to Grantee pursuant to the settlement of the RSUs or the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired upon settlement.
2.Responsibility for Taxes.
a.Grantee acknowledges that, regardless of any action taken by the Company or 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 Grantee’s participation in the Plan and legally applicable to Grantee (“Tax-Related Items”), is and remains Grantee’s responsibility and may exceed the amount actually withheld by the Company or the Employer. Grantee further acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (1) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the RSUs or the Dividend Equivalents, including, but not limited to, the grant, vesting or settlement of the RSUs, the subsequent sale of Shares acquired pursuant to such settlement and the receipt or payment of any dividends or any Dividend Equivalents and (2) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the RSUs or the Dividend Equivalents to reduce or eliminate Grantee’s liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if Grantee is subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction, Grantee 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.
b.Prior to any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, Grantee agrees to make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company and/or the Employer to satisfy all Tax-Related Items. In this regard, Grantee authorizes the Company and/or the Employer, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy any applicable withholding obligations, if any, with regard to all Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following:
i.withholding from Grantee’s wages or other cash compensation payable to Grantee by the Company and/or the Employer; or
ii.withholding from proceeds of the sale of Shares acquired upon vesting/settlement of the RSU either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on Grantee’s behalf pursuant to this authorization); or 
iii.withholding in Shares to be issued pursuant to the RSUs.
c.Notwithstanding Section 16(b) above or Section 16(g) below, if Grantee is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, then any applicable withholding obligations will be satisfied by withholding in Shares to be issued pursuant to 

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the RSUs, unless such withholding is not feasible under applicable tax or securities law or has materially adverse accounting consequences, in which case, the Company may satisfy any withholding obligations for Tax-Related Items in accordance with Section 16(b)(i) or (ii).
d.Subject to Section 17.2 of the Plan, the Company may withhold or account for the Tax-Related Items by considering statutory withholding amounts or other applicable withholding rates in Grantee’s jurisdiction(s), including (i) maximum applicable rates, in which case Grantee may receive a refund of any over-withheld amount in cash (whether from applicable tax authorities or the Company) and will have no entitlement to the Common Stock equivalent or (ii) minimum rates or such other applicable rates, in which case Grantee may be solely responsible for paying any additional Tax-Related Items to the applicable tax authorities.
e.If the obligation for Tax-Related Items is satisfied by withholding in Shares, for tax purposes, Grantee is deemed to have been issued the full number of Shares subject to the vested RSUs, notwithstanding that a number of the Shares is held back solely for the purpose of paying the Tax-Related Items.
f.The Company may refuse to issue or deliver the Shares or the proceeds of the sale of Shares, if Grantee fails to comply with Grantee’s obligations in connection with the Tax-Related Items.
g.To the extent that a withholding obligation for Tax-Related Items arises prior to the scheduled Vesting Date or such other vesting event hereunder, the Company may accelerate the vesting of RSUs to the extent necessary to satisfy such Tax-Related Items in the manner set forth in Section 16(b)(ii) or (iii). However, notwithstanding anything in this Section 16 to the contrary, to the extent that the RSUs constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” subject to Section 409A and Grantee is subject to U.S. federal taxation, the number of Shares withheld (or sold on Grantee’s behalf) shall not exceed the number of Shares that equals the liability for Tax-Related Items. For avoidance of doubt, any vesting and settlement of RSUs effected to cover Tax-Related Items pursuant to this Section 16(g) shall apply only to the applicable number of RSUs and not to any associated Dividend Equivalents thereon, which shall remain subject to vesting on the dates or events set forth in Section 4 and payable pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.
3.Data Privacy. Grantee hereby explicitly and unambiguously consents to the collection, use and transfer, in electronic or other form, of Grantee’s personal data as described in this Agreement and any other RSU grant materials (“Data”) by and among, as applicable, the Company and its other Subsidiaries and Affiliates for the exclusive purpose of implementing, administering and managing Grantee’s participation in the Plan. 
Grantee understands that the Company may hold certain personal information about Grantee, including, but not limited to, Grantee’s name, home address, email address, telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number, passport or other identification 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 awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or outstanding in Grantee’s favor, for the exclusive purpose of implementing, administering and managing the Plan.
Grantee understands that Data will be transferred to Bank of America Merrill Lynch (“Merrill Lynch”), or such other stock plan service provider as may be selected by the Company in the future, which is assisting the Company with the implementation, administration and management of the Plan. Grantee understands that the recipients of the Data may be located in the U.S. or elsewhere, and that the recipients’ country (e.g., the U.S.) may have different data privacy laws 

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and protections than Grantee’s country. Grantee understands that he or she may request a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Data by contacting his or her local human resources representative. Grantee authorizes the Company, Merrill Lynch and any other possible recipients which may assist the Company (presently or in the future) with implementing, administering and managing the Plan to receive, possess, use, retain and transfer the Data, in electronic or other form, for the sole purpose of implementing, administering and managing his or her participation in the Plan. Grantee understands that Data will be held only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage Grantee’s participation in the Plan. Grantee understands he or she may, at any time, view Data, request information about the storage and processing of Data, require any necessary amendments to Data or refuse or withdraw the consents herein, in any case without cost, by contacting in writing his or her local human resources representative. Further, Grantee understands that he or she is providing the consents herein on a purely voluntary basis. If Grantee does not consent, or if Grantee later seeks to revoke his or her consent, his or her employment status will not be adversely affected; the only consequence of refusing or withdrawing Grantee’s consent is that the Company would not be able to grant RSUs or other equity awards to Grantee or administer or maintain such awards. Therefore, Grantee understands that refusing or withdrawing his or her consent may affect Grantee’s ability to participate in the Plan. For more information on the consequences of Grantee’s refusal to consent or withdrawal of consent, Grantee understands that he or she may contact his or her local human resources representative.
1.No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding Grantee’s participation in the Plan, or Grantee’s acquisition or sale of the underlying Shares. Grantee should consult with his or her own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding his or her participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.
2.Insider Trading/Market Abuse Restrictions. Grantee may be subject to insider trading restriction and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions including, but not limited to, the U.S. and Grantee’s country of residence, which may affect Grantee’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 as Grantee is considered to have “inside information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws 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 Company insider trading policy. Grantee is responsible for ensuring Grantee’s own compliance with any applicable restrictions and is advised to speak with his or her personal legal advisor on this matter.
3.Foreign Asset / Account or Tax Reporting; Exchange Control. Grantee acknowledges that there may be certain exchange control, foreign asset/account, or tax reporting requirements which may affect Grantee’s ability to acquire or hold Shares acquired under the Plan or cash received from participating in the Plan (including from any dividends or Dividend Equivalents) in a brokerage or bank account outside Grantee’s country. Grantee may be required to report such accounts, assets or transactions to the tax or other authorities in his or her country. Grantee also may be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of Grantee’s participation in the Plan to his or her country through a designated bank or broker within a certain time after receipt. Grantee acknowledges that it is Grantee’s responsibility to be compliant with such regulations, and Grantee should consult his or her personal legal advisor for any details.
4.Electronic Delivery and Participation. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. Grantee hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or any third party designated by the Company. By Grantee’s execution of this Agreement or acceptance by electronic means and the electronic signature of the Company’s 

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representative, Grantee and the Company agree that this RSU is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement.
5.Country-Specific Terms and Conditions. Notwithstanding any provisions in this Agreement, the RSU grant shall be subject to any additional terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement for Grantee’s country. Moreover, if Grantee relocates to one of the countries included in Exhibit B, the additional terms and conditions for such country will apply to Grantee, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. Exhibit B constitutes part of this Agreement. 
6.Language. Grantee acknowledges that he or she is sufficiently proficient in English, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English, so as to allow Grantee to understand the terms of this Agreement. Furthermore, if Grantee has received this Agreement 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.
7.Imposition of Other Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on Grantee’s participation in the Plan, on the RSUs 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 Grantee to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
8.Governing Law and Venue. Except with respect to Exhibit C, the RSU grant and the provisions of this Agreement and the validity, interpretation, construction and performance of same shall be governed by, and subject to, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. 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 Delaware or the Delaware Superior Court, New Castle County. 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.
9.Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable and if any one or more provisions are determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable.
10.Waiver. Grantee acknowledges that a waiver by the Company of any provision, or breach thereof, of this Agreement on any occasion shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of such provision on any other occasion or as a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, or of any subsequent breach by Grantee or any other Plan participant.
11.Pronouns; Including. Wherever appropriate in this Agreement, personal pronouns shall be deemed to include the other genders and the singular to include the plural. Wherever used in this Agreement, the term “including” means “including, without limitation.”
12.Successors in Interest. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the Company and its successors and assigns, whether by merger, consolidation, reorganization, sale of assets, or otherwise. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of Grantee’s legal representatives. All obligations imposed upon Grantee and all rights granted to the Company 

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under this Agreement shall be final, binding, and conclusive upon Grantee’s heirs, executors, administrators, and successors.
13.Integration. This Agreement, along with any Exhibit hereto, encompasses the entire agreement of the parties related to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all previous understandings and agreements between them, whether oral or written, except as otherwise described specifically in Exhibit C. The parties hereby acknowledge and represent, that they have not relied on any representation, assertion, guarantee, warranty, collateral contract or other assurance, except those set out in this Agreement, made by or on behalf of any other party or any other person or entity whatsoever, prior to the execution of this Agreement.
14.Interpretation. The Committee shall have the sole and absolute authority to interpret, construe and apply the terms of the Plan and this Agreement and to make any and all determinations under them. Any determination or decision by the Committee shall be final, binding and conclusive upon Grantee, Grantee’s legal representative and the Company for all purposes.
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EXHIBIT A
STOCK OWNERSHIP GUIDELINES AND RETENTION REQUIREMENT

It is the Company’s belief and expectation that executives should own a reasonable amount of Common Stock to further align their interests with those of our stockholders. Accordingly, you acknowledge that you have read the Company’s Stock Ownership Guidelines (“Guidelines”), as posted on the Company’s website, and that you are expected to adhere to those Guidelines.
Your stock ownership level and retention requirements are set forth below based on the Grantee Level stated on the first page of this Agreement.

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	Grantee Level / Title	Ownership Multiple of Annual Base Salar
	Retention Requirement Percentag

	0 – CEO	6	50%
	1 – Other Named Executive Officers (NEOs)	3	50%
	2 – Senior Vice Presidents (other than NEOs)	2	50%
	3 – All Other Associates/Participants	0	0%

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ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR GRANTEES OUTSIDE THE U.S.
Terms and Conditions
This Exhibit B includes additional terms and conditions that govern the RSUs granted to Grantee under the Plan if Grantee resides in one of the countries listed below. These terms and conditions are in addition to, or if so indicated, in place of the terms and conditions in the Agreement. If Grantee is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which he or she is currently working, transferred employment and/or residency after the RSUs were granted, or is considered a resident of another country for local law purposes, the Company shall, in its discretion, determine to what extent the terms and conditions contained herein shall be applicable to Grantee. 
Notifications 
This Exhibit B also includes information regarding exchange controls and certain other issues of which Grantee should be aware with respect to his or her participation in the Plan. The information is based on the securities, exchange control, and other laws in effect in the respective countries as of October 2020. Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that Grantee not rely on the information in this Exhibit B as the only source of information relating to the consequences of Grantee’s participation in the Plan because the information may be out of date at the time that the RSUs vest or Grantee sells Shares. 
In addition, the information contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to Grantee’s particular situation, and the Company is not in a position to assure Grantee of a particular result. Accordingly, Grantee should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in Grantee’s country may apply to his or her situation. 
If Grantee is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which he or she is currently working, transferred employment and/or residency after the RSUs were granted, or is considered a resident of another country for local law purposes, the notifications contained herein may not be applicable to Grantee. 

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Certain capitalized terms used but not defined in this Exhibit B have the meanings set forth in the Plan and the Agreement.
EUROPEAN UNION/EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA
(Including United Kingdom)
Data Privacy. The provisions below replace Section 17 of the Agreement if Grantee is located in the European Union/European Economic Area (including the United Kingdom).
i.Data Collection and Usage. Pursuant to applicable data protection laws, Grantee is hereby notified that, in order to perform this Agreement and facilitate Grantee’s participation in the Plan, the Company will collect, process, use, and transfer Grantee’s Personal Data (as defined herein) for purposes of allocating Shares and implementing, administering, and managing the Plan. Where required, the legal basis underlying the Company’s collection, use, transfer and other processing of Grantee’s Personal Data is the necessity of the processing (i) for the performance of this Agreement subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan, (ii) to comply with legal obligations to which the Company is subject according to European Union (“EU”), European Economic Area (“EEA”) or Member State law, or (iii) the pursuit of the Company's legitimate interest to comply with legal obligations to which the Company is subject according to law established outside the EU/EEA. Grantee’s personal data and personally-identifiable information processed by the Company includes Grantee’s name, home address, telephone number and email address, date of birth, social insurance number, passport or other identification number, salary, nationality, job title, any equity or directorships held in the Company and any Subsidiary, details of all RSUs or any other entitlement to shares of stock awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested, or outstanding in Grantee’s favor, which the Company receives from Grantee or the Employer (“Personal Data”). Grantee’s provision of Personal Data is a contractual requirement under this Agreement and the Plan. Grantee’s refusal to provide Personal Data would make it impossible for the Company to perform its contractual obligations and may affect Grantee’s ability to participate in the Plan.
ii.Stock Plan Administration Service Providers. The Company transfers Personal Data to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (including its affiliated companies; collectively “Bank of America Merrill Lynch”), an independent service provider with operations relevant to the Company in the United States, which assists the Company with the implementation, administration, and management of the Plan. In this case, Grantee’s Personal Data will only be accessible by those individuals requiring access to it for purposes of implementing, administering, and operating the Plan. Grantee will be asked to agree on separate terms and data processing practices with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, which is a condition to Grantee’s ability to participate in the Plan. In the future, the Company may select a different service provider, which will act in a similar manner, and share Personal Data with such service provider.
iii.International Data Transfers. The Company and Bank of America Merrill Lynch are based in the United States, which means that it will be necessary for Personal Data to be transferred to, and processed in, the United States. If Grantee is outside the United States, Grantee should note that his or her country may have enacted data privacy laws that are different from the laws of the United States. Further, in the absence of appropriate safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses published by the EU Commission, the processing of Grantee’s Personal Data in the United States or, as the case may be, other countries, might not be subject to 

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substantive data processing principles or supervision by data protection authorities. In addition, Grantee might not have enforceable rights regarding the processing of his or her Personal Data in such countries.
The Company provides appropriate safeguards for protecting Personal Data that it receives in the United States through its adherence to EU Standard Contractual Clauses entered into between the Company and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates within the EU, the EEA and the United Kingdom. Grantee can ask for copies of such EU Standard Contractual Clauses using the following contact details: Rob Selker at rob.selker@eldoled.com, Loic Mrissa at lmrissa@distech-controls.com, or Ian Doyle at IDoyle@holophane.co.UK. Bank of America Merrill Lynch has not implemented appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. As a consequence, if Grantee is located in the EU, the EEA or the United Kingdom, Personal Data is transferred by the Company to Bank of America Merrill Lynch solely based on Grantee’s consent provided to the Company as follows: 
If Grantee is located in the EU, the EEA or the United Kingdom, by signing or otherwise entering into this Agreement, Grantee unambiguously consents to the onward transfer of Personal Data by the Company to Bank of America Merrill Lynch as described in Section 17(c) above. Grantee understands that granting such consent is voluntary and that Grantee may, at any time and with future effect, refuse to provide such consent or withdraw such consent by contacting Rob Selker at rob.selker@eldoled.com, Loic Mrissa at lmrissa@distech-controls.com, or Ian Doyle at IDoyle@holophane.co.UK. If Grantee does not consent or later withdraws consent, Grantee’s employment status or service with the Employer will not be affected. The only consequence of not providing or withdrawing consent is that the Company would not be able to grant RSUs or other equity awards to Grantee or administer or maintain such awards. Therefore, Grantee understands that refusing or withdrawing consent may affect his or her ability to participate in the Plan. For more information on the consequences of refusal or withdrawal of consent, Grantee may contact Rob Selker at rob.selker@eldoled.com, Loic Mrissa at lmrissa@distech-controls.com, or Ian Doyle at IDoyle@holophane.co.UK.
i.Data Retention. The Company will use Grantee’s Personal Data only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage Grantee’s participation in the Plan or as required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including under tax, labor, securities, and exchange control laws. This period may extend beyond Grantee’s employment with the Employer. When the Company no longer needs Grantee’s Personal Data, the Company will remove it from it from its systems to the fullest extent reasonably practicable. If the Company keeps Personal Data longer, it would be to satisfy legal or regulatory obligations and the Company’s legal basis would be relevant laws or regulations.
ii.Data Subject Rights. Grantee has a number of rights under data privacy laws in his or her country. Depending on where Grantee is based and subject to the applicable statutory conditions, Grantee’s rights include the right to (a) request access or copies of Personal Data the Company processes, (b) rectification of incorrect or incomplete data, (c) deletion of data, (d) restrictions on processing, (e) object to the processing for legitimate interests, (f) portability of data, (g) lodge complaints with competent authorities in Grantee’s country, and/or (h) request a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of Grantee’s Personal Data. To receive clarification regarding Grantee’s rights or to exercise Grantee’s rights, Grantee should contact his or her local human resources representative.
iii.Controller and Authorized EU Representative. The Company is the controller responsible for the processing of Grantee's Personal Data as described in this Section 17. The Company’s authorized representative in the EU is Rob Selker, eldoLED B.V., Science Park Eindhoven 5125, 5692 ED Son, The Netherlands, and 

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Loic Mrissa, Distech Controls, ZAC de Sacuny, 558 avenue Marcel Mérieux Brignais, France.
CANADA (Quebec Only)
Terms and Conditions
Language Consent. Grantee acknowledges that it is the express wish of the parties that this Agreement, as well as all documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into, given or instituted pursuant hereto or relating directly or indirectly hereto, be written in English.
Consentement linguistique. Le participant reconnaît que c’est son souhait exprès d’avoir exigé la rédaction en anglais de cette convention, ainsi que de tous documents exécutés, avis donnés et procédures judiciaries intentées, directement ou indirectement, relativement à ou suite à la présente convention.
Data Privacy. The following provision supplements Section 17 of the Agreement:
Grantee hereby authorizes the Company and the Company’s representatives to discuss with and obtain all relevant information from all personnel, professional or not, involved in the administration and operation of the Plan. Grantee further authorizes the Company, any Subsidiary or Affiliate to disclose and discuss the Plan with their advisors. Grantee further authorizes the Company and any Subsidiary or Affiliate to record such information and to keep such information in Grantee’s employee file.
CANADA (All Provinces, Including Quebec)
Terms and Conditions
Termination of Service. The following provision supplements Section 4(c) of the Agreement:
Notwithstanding Section 4(c) of the Agreement, if applicable employment standards legislation explicitly requires continued entitlement to vesting during a statutory notice period, Grantee’s right to vest in the RSUs under the Plan, if any, will terminate effective as of the last day of Grantee’s minimum statutory notice period, but Grantee will not earn or be entitled to pro-rated vesting if the Vesting Date falls after the end of Grantee’s statutory notice period, nor will Grantee be entitled to any compensation for lost vesting.
Notifications
Securities Law Notice. Grantee acknowledges that he or she is permitted to sell the Shares acquired under the Plan through Bank of America Merrill Lynch or other such stock plan service provider as may be selected by the Company in the future, provided the sale of the Shares takes place outside of Canada through facilities of a stock exchange on which the Shares are listed. The Shares are currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Foreign Asset and Account Reporting Information. Canadian residents may be required to report foreign specified property on Form T1135 (Foreign Income Verification Statement) if the total cost of the foreign specified property exceeds C$100,000 at any time in the year. Foreign specified property includes Shares acquired under the Plan and may include the RSUs, and their cost generally is the adjusted cost base (“ACB”) of the Shares. The ACB ordinarily would equal the fair market value of the Shares at the time of acquisition, but if the Canadian resident owns other Shares, whether acquired under the Plan or outside of it, the ACB of Shares acquired pursuant to this Agreement may have to be averaged with the ACB of the other Shares. The Form T1135 generally must be filed by April 30 of the following year. Canadian residents should consult with a personal advisor to ensure compliance with the applicable reporting requirements.
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Terms and Conditions
Restricted Stock Units Not French-qualified. The RSUs granted under this Agreement are not intended to qualify for specific tax and social security treatment pursuant to Sections L. 225-197-1 to L. 225-197-6 of the French Commercial Code, as amended. 
Language Consent. By accepting the grant, Grantee confirms having read and understood the Plan and Agreement which were provided in the English language. Grantee accepts the terms of those documents accordingly.
Consentement linguistique. En acceptant l’attribution, le Participant confirme avoir lu et compris le Plan et le Contrat, qui ont été communiqués en langue anglaise. Le Participant accepte les termes de ces documents en connaissance de cause.
Notifications
Foreign Asset and Account Reporting Information. French residents holding cash or Shares outside France must declare all foreign bank and brokerage accounts (including any accounts that were closed during the tax year) on an annual basis, together with their income tax return.
GERMANY
Notifications
Exchange Control Information. Cross-border payments in excess of €12,500 must be reported monthly to the German Federal Bank (Bundesbank) by the fifth day of the month following the month in which the payment is received or made. If Grantee receives a payment in excess of €12,500 in connection with the sale of Shares and/or the receipt of dividends or Dividends Equivalents, Grantee must report the payment to Bundesbank electronically using the “General Statistics Reporting Portal” (Allgemeines Meldeportal Statistik) available via Bundesbank’s website. 
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information. If Grantee’s acquisition of Shares under the Plan leads to a “qualified participation” at any point during the calendar year, Grantee will need to report the acquisition of Shares when Grantee files his or her tax return for the relevant year. A qualified participation is attained if (i) the value of the Shares acquired exceeds €150,000 or (ii) the Shares held exceed 10% of the Company’s total Common Stock. However, provided the Common Stock is listed on a recognized stock exchange (e.g., the New York Stock Exchange) and Grantee owns less than 1% of the Company, this requirement will not apply. Grantee should consult with his or her personal tax advisor to ensure Grantee complies with applicable reporting obligations.
ITALY
Terms and Conditions
Terms of Grant. By accepting the RSUs, Grantee acknowledges that (a) Grantee has received a copy of the Plan, the Agreement and this Exhibit B; (b) Grantee has reviewed those documents in their entirety and fully understands the contents thereof; and (c) Grantee accepts all provisions of the Plan and the Agreement, including this Exhibit B. Grantee further acknowledges that Grantee has read and specifically and expressly approves, without limitation, the following sections of the Agreement: Section 3 (Acceptance of Restricted Stock Unit Award); Section 4 (Vesting of Restricted Stock Unit Award); Section 13 (Grantee’s Representation); Section 14 (Confidentiality, Inventions, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition); Section 15 (Nature of Grant); Section 16 (Responsibility for Taxes); Section 17 (Data Privacy); Section 19 (Insider Trading/Market Abuse Restrictions); Section 23 (Language) and Section 25 (Governing Law and Venue).
Notifications

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Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Requirement. Italian residents who, during any fiscal year, hold investments or financial assets outside Italy (e.g., cash, Shares) which may generate income taxable in Italy must report such investments or assets in their annual tax return or on a special form if no tax return is due. These reporting obligations also apply if an Italian resident is the beneficial owner of foreign financial assets under Italian money laundering provisions.
MEXICO
Terms and Conditions
Labor Law Policy and Acknowledgment. By participating in the Plan, Grantee expressly recognizes that Acuity Brands Inc., with registered offices at 1170 Peachtree Street, NE Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30309, U.S., is solely responsible for the administration of the Plan and that Grantee’s participation in the Plan and acquisition of Shares does not constitute a relationship as an Employee with the Company since Grantee is participating in the Plan on a wholly commercial basis and the sole Employer is a Subsidiary or Affiliate of the Company (“Acuity-Mexico”). Based on the foregoing, Grantee expressly recognizes that the Plan and the benefits that may be derived from participation in the Plan do not establish any rights between Grantee and the Employer, Acuity-Mexico, and do not form part of the employment conditions and/or benefits provided by Acuity-Mexico and any modification of the Plan or its termination shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of Grantee’s relationship as an Employee.
Grantee further understands that Grantee’s participation in the Plan is as a result of a unilateral and discretionary decision of the Company. Therefore, the Company reserves the absolute right to amend and/or discontinue Grantee’s participation at any time without any liability to Grantee.
Finally, Grantee hereby declares that Grantee does not reserve to himself or herself any action or right to bring any claim against the Company for any compensation or damages regarding any provision of the Plan or the benefits derived under the Plan, and Grantee therefore grants a full and broad release to the Company, the Employer, its Subsidiaries and Affiliates, branches, representation offices, its stockholders, officers, agents or legal representatives with respect to any claim that may arise. 
Política de Ley Laboral y Reconocimiento. Participando en el Plan, el Participante reconoce expresamente que Acuity Brands Inc., con oficinas registradas en 1170 Peachtree Street, NE Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30309, U.S., es el único responsable de la administración del Plan y que la participación del Participante en el mismo y la compra de acciones bursátiles no constituye de ninguna manera una relación laboral entre Usted y la Compañía dado que su participación en el Plan deriva únicamente de una relación comercial y que su único empleador es una Subsidiaria o Afiliada del la Compañía (“Acuity-Mexico”). Derivado de lo anterior, el Participante expresamente reconoce que el Plan y los beneficios que pudieran derivar del mismo no establecen ningún derecho entre el Participante y el empleador, Acuity-Mexico, y no forman parte de las condiciones laborales y/o prestaciones otorgadas por Acuity-Mexico, y cualquier modificación al Plan o la terminación del mismo no podrá ser interpretada como una modificación o degradación de los términos y condiciones de su trabajo.
Asimismo, el Participante entiende que su participación en el Plan es resultado de la decisión unilateral y discrecional de la Compañía. Por lo tanto, la Compañía se reserva el derecho absoluto para modificar y/o terminar la participación del Participante en cualquier momento, sin ninguna responsabilidad ante el Participante.
Finalmente, el Participante manifiesta que no se reserva ninguna acción o derecho que origine una demanda en contra de la Compañía por cualquier compensación o daño en relación con cualquier disposición del Plan o de los beneficios derivados del mismo, y en consecuencia el Participante otorga un amplio y total finiquito a la Compañía, el Empleador, sus Subsidiarias y Afiliadas, sucursales, oficinas de representación, sus accionistas, directores, agentes y representantes legales con respecto a cualquier demanda que pudiera surgir.
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There are no country specific provisions.
UNITED KINGDOM
Terms and Conditions 
Issuance of Shares upon Vesting. The following supplements Section 6 of the Agreement:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or the Agreement, RSUs granted to Grantees resident in the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) shall be paid in Shares only.
Responsibility for Taxes. The following supplements Section 16 of the Agreement:
Without limitation to Section 16 of the Agreement, Grantee hereby agrees that he or she is liable for all Tax-Related Items and hereby covenants to pay all such Tax-Related Items, as and when requested by the Company, the Employer or by Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) (or any other tax authority or any other relevant authority). Grantee also hereby agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the Company and (if different) the Employer against any Tax-Related Items that they are required to pay or withhold or have paid or will pay to HMRC (or any other tax authority or any other relevant authority) on Grantee’s behalf.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Grantee is a director or executive officer of the Company (within the meaning of Section 13(k) of the Exchange Act), the terms of immediately foregoing provision will not apply. In this case, the amount of the income tax not collected within ninety (90) days of the end of the U.K. tax year in which an event giving rise to the Tax-Related Items occurs may constitute a benefit to Grantee on which additional income tax and National Insurance contributions (“NICs”) may be payable. Grantee understands that he or she will be responsible for reporting any income tax due on this additional benefit directly to HMRC under the self-assessment regime and for paying the Company or the Employer, as applicable, for the value of any employee NICs due on this additional benefit, which may be recovered from Grantee by the Company or the Employer at any time thereafter by any of the means referred to in Section 16 of the Agreement.

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CONFIDENTIALITY, INVENTIONS, NON-SOLICITATION AND NON-COMPETITION PROVISIONS
1.Definitions.
a.“Confidential Information” “Confidential Information” means the following:
i.data and information relating to the Company’s Business (as defined herein); which is disclosed to Grantee or of which Grantee became aware of as a consequence of Grantee’s relationship with the Company; has value to the Company; is not generally known to the competitors of the Company; and which includes trade secrets, methods of operation, names of customers, price lists, financial information and projections, personnel data, and similar information. For purposes of the Confidentiality, Inventions, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Provisions (the “Confidentiality Provisions”), subject to the foregoing, and according to terminology commonly used by the Company, the Company’s Confidential Information shall include, but not be limited to, information pertaining to: (1) business opportunities; (2) data and compilations of data relating to the Company’s Business; (3) compilations of information about, and communications and agreements with, customers and potential customers of the Company; (4) 

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computer software, hardware, network and internet technology utilized, modified or enhanced by the Company or by Grantee in furtherance of Grantee’s duties with the Company; (5) compilations of data concerning Company products, services, customers, and end users including but not limited to compilations concerning projected sales, new project timelines, inventory reports, sales, and cost and expense reports; (6) compilations of information about the Company’s employees and independent contracting consultants; (7) the Company’s financial information, including, without limitation, amounts charged to customers and amounts charged to the Company by its vendors, suppliers, and service providers; (8) proposals submitted to the Company’s customers, potential customers, wholesalers, distributors, vendors, suppliers and service providers; (9) the Company’s marketing strategies and compilations of marketing data; (10) compilations of data or information concerning, and communications and agreements with, vendors, suppliers and licensors to the Company and other sources of technology, products, services or components used in the Company’s Business; (11) any information concerning services requested and services performed on behalf of customers of the Company, including planned products or services; and (12) the Company’s research and development records and data. Confidential Information also includes any summary, extract or analysis of such information together with information that has been received or disclosed to the Company by any third party as to which the Company has an obligation to treat as confidential.
ii.Confidential Information shall not include:
1.Information generally available to the public other than as a result of improper disclosure by Grantee;
2.Information that becomes available to Grantee from a source other than the Company (provided Grantee has no knowledge that such information was obtained from a source in breach of a duty to the Company);
3.Information disclosed pursuant to law, regulations or pursuant to a subpoena, court order or legal process; and/or
4.Information obtained in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
b.“Trade Secrets” has the meaning set forth under Georgia law, O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-760, et seq.
c.“Customers” means those entities and/or individuals which, within the two-year period preceding the Date of Termination (as that term is defined in Restricted Stock Unit Agreement): (i) Grantee had material contact on behalf of the Company; (ii) about whom Grantee acquired, directly or indirectly, Confidential Information or Trade Secrets as a result of his/her employment with the Company; and/or (iii) Grantee exercised oversight or responsibility of subordinates who engaged in Material Contact on behalf of the Company. Additionally, “Customers” references only those entities and/or individuals with whom the Company currently has a business relationship, or with whom it expended resources to have or resume the same during the two-year period referenced herein.
d.“Company” means Acuity Brands, Inc., along with its Subsidiaries or other Affiliates. 
e.“Company’s Business” means the design, manufacture, installation, servicing, and/or sale of one or more of the following and any related products and/or services: lighting fixtures and systems; lighting control components and systems (including but not limited 

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to dimmers, switches, relays, programmable lighting controllers, sensors, timers, and range extenders for lighting and energy management and other purposes); building management and/or control systems; commercial building lighting controls; intelligent building automation and energy management products, software and solutions; motorized shading and blind controls; building security and access control and monitoring for fire and life safety; emergency lighting fixtures and systems (including but not limited to exit signs, emergency light units, inverters, back-up power battery packs, and combinations thereof); battery powered and/or photovoltaic lighting fixtures; electric lighting track units; hardware for mounting and hanging electrical lighting fixtures; aluminum, steel and fiberglass fixture poles for electric lighting; light fixture lenses; sound and electromagnetic wave receivers and transmitters; flexible and modular wiring systems and components (namely, flexible branch circuits, attachment plugs, receptacles, connectors and fittings); LED drivers and other power supplies; daylighting systems including but not limited to prismatic skylighting and related controls; organic LED products and technology; medical and patient care lighting devices and systems; indoor positioning products and technology; software and hardware solutions that collect data about building and business operations and occupant activities via sensors and use that data to provide software services or data analytics; sensor based information networks; and any wired or wireless communications and monitoring hardware or software related to any of the above. This shall not include any product or service of the Company if the Company is no longer in the business of providing such product or service to its customers at the relevant time of enforcement.
f.“Employee Services” shall mean the duties and services of the type conducted, authorized, offered, or provided by Grantee in his/her capacity as an Employee on behalf of the Company within twelve (12) months prior to the Date of Termination.
g.“Territory” means the country in which Grantee is employed by the Company (the “Country”). Grantee acknowledges that the Company is licensed to do business in the Country and in fact does business in all states, territories, provinces and other parts of the Country. Grantee further acknowledges that the services she/he has performed on behalf of the Company are at a senior level and are not limited in their territorial scope to any particular city, state, or region, but instead affect the Company’s activity within the Country. Specifically, Grantee provides Employee Services on the Company’s behalf throughout the Country, meets with Company agents and distributors, develops products and/or contacts throughout the Country, and otherwise engages in his/her work on behalf of the Company on a national level. Accordingly, Grantee agrees that these restrictions are reasonable and necessary to protect the Confidential Information, trade secrets, business relationships, and goodwill of the Company.
h.“Material Contact” shall have the meaning set forth in O.C.G.A. § 13-8-51(10), which includes contact between an employee and each Customer or potential Customer: with whom or which Grantee dealt on behalf of the Company; whose dealings with the Company were coordinated or supervised by Grantee; about whom Grantee obtained confidential information in the ordinary course of business as a result of such employee’s association with the Company; and/or who receives products or services authorized by the Company, the sale or provision of which results or resulted in compensation, commissions, or earnings for Grantee within two years prior to the Date of Termination.
i.“Termination for Cause” or “Terminated for Cause” shall mean the involuntary termination of Grantee by the Company for the following reasons:
i.If termination shall have been the result of an act or acts by Grantee which constitute an indictable offense, a felony or any crime involving dishonesty, theft, fraud or moral turpitude;

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ii.If termination shall have been the result of an act or acts by Grantee which are determined, in the good faith judgment of the Company, to be in violation of written policies of the Company;
iii.If termination shall have been the result of an act or acts of dishonesty by Grantee resulting or intended to result directly or indirectly in gain or personal enrichment to Grantee at the expense of the Company;
iv.Upon the willful and continued failure by Grantee to substantially perform the duties assigned to Grantee (other than any such failure resulting from incapacity due to mental or physical illness constituting a Disability), after a demand in writing for substantial performance of such duties is delivered by the Company, which demand specifically identifies the manner in which the Company believes that Grantee has not substantially performed his or her duties; or
v.If termination shall have been the result of the unauthorized disclosure by Grantee of the Company’s Confidential Information or violation of any other provision of the Confidentiality Provisions.
j.“Inventions” and “Works For Hire.” The term “Invention” means contributions, discoveries, improvements and ideas and works of authorship, whether or not patentable or copyrightable, and: (i) which relate directly to the Company’s Business, or (ii) which result from any work performed by Grantee or by Grantee’s fellow employees for the Company, or (iii) for which equipment, supplies, facilities, Confidential Information or Trade Secrets of the Company are used, or (iv) which is developed on the Company’s time. The term “Works For Hire” (“Works”) means all documents, programs, software, creative works and other expressions and information in any tangible medium created, in whole or in part, by Grantee during the period of and relating to his/her employment with the Company, whether copyrightable or otherwise protectable, other than Inventions.
2.Confidentiality, Inventions, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition.
a.Purpose and Reasonableness of Provisions. Grantee acknowledges that, during the term of his/her employment with the Company and after the Date of Termination, the Company has furnished and may continue to furnish to Grantee Trade Secrets and Confidential Information, which, if used by Grantee on behalf of, or disclosed to, a competitor of the Company or other person, could cause substantial detriment to the Company. Moreover, the parties recognize that Grantee, during the term of his/her employment with the Company, has developed important relationships with customers, agents, and others having valuable business relationships with the Company, and that these relationships may continue to develop after the Date of Termination. In view of the foregoing, Grantee acknowledges and agrees that the restrictive covenants contained in this Section 2 are reasonably necessary to protect the Company’s legitimate business interests, Confidential Information, and good will.
b.Trade Secrets and Confidential Information. Grantee agrees that he/she shall protect the Company’s Trade Secrets (as defined in Section 1(b) above) and Confidential Information (as defined in Section 1(a) above) and shall not disclose to any person or entity, or otherwise use or disseminate, except in connection with the performance of his/her duties for the Company, any Trade Secrets or Confidential Information. However, Grantee may make disclosures required by a valid order or subpoena issued by a court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction, in which event Grantee will promptly notify the Company of such order or subpoena to provide it an opportunity to protect its interests. Grantee’s obligations under this Section 2(b) have applied throughout his/her active employment, shall continue after the Date of Termination, and shall survive any 

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expiration or termination of the Confidentiality Provisions, so long as the information or material remains Confidential Information or a Trade Secret, as applicable. 
Grantee further confirms that during his/her employment with the Company, including after the Date of Termination, he/she has not and will not offer, disclose or use on Grantee’s own behalf or on behalf of the Company, any information Grantee received prior to employment by the Company which was supplied to Grantee confidentially or which Grantee should reasonably know to be confidential.
Nothing in this section prohibits Grantee from reporting possible violations of law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of law or regulation. Grantee does not need the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures, and Grantee is not required to notify the Company that Grantee has made such reports or disclosures. 
a.Return of Property. On or before the Date of Termination, Grantee agrees to deliver promptly to the Company all files, customer lists, management reports, memoranda, research, Company forms, financial data and reports and other documents (including all such data and documents in electronic form) of the Company, supplied to or created by him/her in connection with his/her employment hereunder (including all copies of the foregoing) in his/her possession or control, and all of the Company’s equipment and other materials in his/her possession or control. Grantee further agrees and covenants not to retain any such property and to permanently delete such information residing in electronic format to the best of his/her ability and not to attempt to retrieve it. Grantee’s obligations under this Section 2(c) shall survive any expiration or termination of the Confidentiality Provisions.
b.Inventions. Grantee does hereby assign to the Company the entire right, title and interest in any Invention which is or was made or conceived, either solely or jointly with others, during his/her employment with the Company, including after the Date of Termination. Grantee attests that he/she has disclosed (or promptly will disclose, if after the Date of Termination) to the Company all such Inventions. Grantee will, if requested, promptly execute and deliver to the Company a specific assignment of title for any such Invention and will at the expense of the Company, take all reasonably required action by the Company to patent, copyright or otherwise protect the Invention.
c.Non-Competition. In the event that Grantee, 
i.voluntarily resigns from the Company,
ii.is Terminated for Cause (as defined above), or 
iii.declines to sign a Confidential Severance Agreement and Release offered by the Company in the event of a termination for any reason other than a Termination for Cause (including, for example, as a result of a position elimination).
Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for twelve (12) months after the Date of Termination, he/she has not and will not, directly or indirectly, engage in, provide, or perform any Employee Services on behalf of any person or entity (or, if organized into divisions or units, any distinct division or operating unit) in the Territory that derives revenue from providing goods or services substantially similar to those which comprise the Company’s Business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company terminates Grantee’s employment for any reason other than a Termination for Cause (including, for example, as a result of a position elimination), and Grantee signs a Confidential Severance Agreement and Release offered by the Company, the period covered by this non-competition covenant will be reduced to either: (i) the time within which severance payments are scheduled to be paid to Grantee under such agreement, or (ii) if severance is paid to Grantee in a lump sum, the number of weeks of Grantee’s then-current regular salary that are used to calculate such lump sum payment; 

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provided, however, that the restrictive period calculated hereunder shall not, in any event, exceed twelve (12) months following the Date of Termination.
a.Non-Solicitation of Customers. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for twenty-four (24) months after the Date of Termination, Grantee has not and will not directly or indirectly solicit Customers (as defined in Section 1(c) above) with whom he/she had Material Contact (as defined in 1(g) above) for the purpose of providing goods and/or services competitive with the Company’s Business.
b.Non-Solicitation of Employees and Agents. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the Date of Termination, Grantee has not and will not, directly or indirectly, whether on behalf of Grantee or others, solicit, lure or attempt to hire away any of the Company’s employees or agents.
c.Non-Solicitation of Sales Agents. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the Date of Termination, Grantee has not and will not, directly or indirectly, whether on behalf of Grantee or others, solicit any of the Company’s Sales Agents for the purpose of disrupting their relationship with the Company and/or selling and/or facilitating the sale of products competitive with the Company’s Business. For purposes of this Section 2, a “Sales Agent” is any third-party agency, and/or its representatives, with which or whom the Company has contracted for the purpose of facilitating the sale of the Company’s products during the last twenty-four (24) months of Grantee’s employment with the Company.
d.Injunctive Relief. Grantee acknowledges that if he/she breaches or threatens to breach any of the provisions of this Section 2, his/her actions may cause irreparable harm and damage to the Company which could not be compensated in damages. Accordingly, if Grantee breaches or threatens to breach any of the provisions of this Section 2, the Company shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief, in addition to any other rights or remedies the Company may have. The existence of any claim or cause of action by Grantee against the Company, whether predicated on the Confidentiality Provisions or otherwise, shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement by the Company of Grantee’s agreements under this Section 2. 
3.Non-Assignable by Grantee. The parties acknowledge that the Confidentiality Provisions have been entered into due to, among other things, the special skills and knowledge of Grantee, and agree that the Confidentiality Provisions may not be assigned or transferred by Grantee. 
4.Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered or seven days after mailing if mailed first class, certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
If to the Company:        Acuity Brands, Inc.
Attention: Corporate Secretary
1170 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 2300
Atlanta, Georgia 30309-7676
If to Grantee:                To his or her last known address on file with the Company.

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Any party may change the address to which notices, requests, demands and other communications shall be delivered or mailed by giving notice thereof to the other party in the same manner provided herein.
1.Provisions Severable. If any provision or covenant, or any part thereof, contained in the Confidentiality Provisions is held by any court to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, either in whole or in part, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions or covenants, or any part thereof, in the Confidentiality Provisions, all of which shall remain in full force and effect. Each and every provision, paragraph and subparagraph of Section 2 above is severable from the other provisions, paragraphs and subparagraphs and constitutes a separate and distinct covenant.
The restrictive covenants set forth in Section 2 of the Confidentiality Provisions represent the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter thereof and supersede any prior agreement with respect thereto; provided, however, that the restrictive covenants described in this Exhibit C shall not supersede those set forth in either: (a) any Executive Severance Agreement applicable to Grantee, if any, (b) any Confidentiality, Inventions and Non-Solicitation Agreement to which Grantee is a party, if any, or (c) any restrictive covenants to which Grantee is a party under any employment agreement or offer letter, if any. To the extent that any agreement applicable to Grantee include restrictive covenant provisions that conflict with the provisions contained in these Confidentiality Provisions, the provisions that are more restrictive on Grantee will control.
1.Waiver. Failure of either party to insist, in one or more instances, on performance by the other in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of the Confidentiality Provisions shall not be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of any right granted in the Confidentiality Provisions or the future performance of any such term or condition or of any other term or condition of the Confidentiality Provisions, unless such waiver is contained in a writing signed by the party making the waiver.
2.Amendments and Modifications. The Confidentiality Provisions and any Exhibit hereto may be amended or modified only by a writing signed by both parties hereto, which makes specific reference to the Confidentiality Provisions. However, this Section does not affect a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator`s ability to modify the Confidentiality Provisions, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 13-8-51(11); 53(d); or 54 in the event that either party initiates legal proceedings that relate in any way to this Confidentiality Provisions, including any action brought by either party seeking to enforce any provision set forth herein.
3.Governing Law and Venue. The validity and effect of the Confidentiality Provisions shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any and all disputes relating to, concerning or arising from the Confidentiality Provisions, or relating to, concerning or arising from the relationship between the parties evidenced by the Confidentiality Provisions, shall be brought and heard exclusively in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware or the Delaware Superior Court, New Castle County. 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.
4.Legal Fees. Each party shall pay its own legal fees and other expenses associated with any dispute under the Confidentiality Provisions or any Exhibit hereto. 

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5.Tender Back Provision. If, in the context of a lawsuit involving Grantee or any other person or entity arguing on Grantee’s behalf, any court determines that any provisions of Section 2 are void, invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable, Grantee shall be required to immediately return to the Company 70% of all monies paid out under Section 5 of the Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, or to return 70% of any unsold shares Grantee still owns of such RSUs awarded under Section 5 of the Restricted Stock Unit Agreement. For purposes of this section, the amount to be paid back shall be determined by ascertaining the value and amount the share(s) sold at the time that Grantee actually sold such share(s). You acknowledge and agree that this covenant does not constitute a penalty clause. 
6.Tolling Period. If Grantee is found by a court to have violated any restriction in Section 2 of the Confidentiality Provisions, he/she agrees that the time period for such restriction shall be extended by one day for each day that he/she is found to have violated the restriction, up to a maximum of 18 months.
7.Language. The parties acknowledge that they have requested and are satisfied that the Confidentiality Provisions and all related documents be in the English language.

SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS EXHIBIT TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY, INVENTIONS, NON-SOLICITATION AND NON-COMPETITION PROVISIONS FOR GRANTEES OUTSIDE THE U.S.
This Appendix includes additional country-specific terms and conditions that apply to Grantees in the countries listed below with respect to the Confidentiality, Inventions, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Provisions (the “Confidentiality Provisions”). This Appendix is part of the Confidentiality Provisions and contains terms and conditions material to Grantee’s rights and obligations under the Confidentiality Provisions. Unless otherwise provided below, capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the same meanings assigned to them in the Plan and the Confidentiality Provisions.
CANADA
The following provision replaces Section 1(b) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Trade Secrets” means technical or nontechnical data, a formula, a pattern, a compilation, a program, a device, a method, a technique, a drawing, a process, financial data, financial plans, product plans, a list of actual or potential customers or suppliers, or any other proprietary information which is not commonly known by or available to the public and which information: (A) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (B) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
The following provision replaces Section 1(h) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Material Contact” means contact between an employee and each Customer or potential Customer: with whom or which Grantee dealt on behalf of the Company; whose dealings with the Company were coordinated or supervised by Grantee; about whom Grantee obtained Confidential Information in the ordinary course of business as a result of such employee’s association with the Company; and/or who receives products or services authorized by the Company, the sale or provision of which results or resulted in compensation, commissions, or earnings for Grantee within two years prior to the date of the Date of Termination.
The following provision shall be added to Section 1(i) as sub-section (vi):

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“or (vi) Any other act or omission, or a series of acts or omissions, of Grantee which, pursuant to applicable law, constitutes "good and sufficient reason" or "just cause" (either at common law or civil law) for termination of employment without notice, payment in lieu of notice or any indemnity whatsoever.”
The following provision replaces Section 1(j) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Inventions” and “Works For Hire.” The term “Invention” means contributions, discoveries, improvements and ideas and works of authorship, whether or not patentable or copyrightable, and: (i) which relate directly to the Company’s Business, or (ii) which result from any work performed by Grantee or by Grantee’s fellow employees for the Company, or (iii) for which equipment, supplies, facilities, Confidential Information or Trade Secrets of the Company are used, or (iv) which is developed on the Company’s time. The term “Works For Hire”, also known as “Work Made in the Course of Employment” under s. 13(3) of the Canadian Copyright Act, (“Works”) means all documents, programs, software, creative works and other expressions and information in any tangible medium created, in whole or in part, by Grantee during the period of and relating to his/her employment with the Company, whether copyrightable or otherwise protectable, other than Inventions.
The following provision replaces Section 2(d) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Inventions. Grantee does hereby assign to the Company the entire right, title and interest in any Invention which is or was made or conceived, either solely or jointly with others, and does hereby waive any and all other rights in any Inventions that are non-assignable, including, but not limited to common law rights, moral rights or any non-economic rights, during his/her employment with the Company, including after the Date of Termination. Grantee attests that he/she has disclosed (or promptly will disclose, if after the Date of Termination) to the Company all such Inventions. Grantee will, if requested, promptly execute and deliver to the Company a specific assignment of title for any such Invention and will at the expense of the Company, take all reasonably required action by the Company to patent, copyright or otherwise protect the Invention.
The following provision replaces Section 2(e) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
E.   Non-Competition. 
Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for twelve (12) months after the Date of Termination, he/she has not and will not engage in, provide, or perform any Employee Services on behalf of any person or entity (or, if organized into divisions or units, any distinct division or operating unit) in the Territory that derives revenue from providing goods or services substantially similar to those which comprise the Company’s Business. 
The following provision replaces Section 2(f) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
F.         Non-Solicitation of Customers. 
Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for eighteen (18) months after the Date of Termination, Grantee has not and will not solicit Customers (as defined in Section 1(c) above) with whom he/she had Material Contact (as defined in 1(h) above) for the purpose of providing goods and/or services competitive with the Company’s Business.
The following provision replaces Section 2(g) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
G.        Non-Solicitation of Employees and Agents. 
Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for a period of eighteen (18) months after the Date of Termination, Grantee has not and will not, whether on behalf of Grantee or others, solicit, lure or attempt to hire away any of the Company’s employees or agents.
The following provision replaces Section 2(h) of the Confidentiality Provisions:

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H.  Non-Solicitation of Sales Agents. 
Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for a period of eighteen (18) months after the Date of Termination, Grantee has not and will not, whether on behalf of Grantee or others, solicit any of the Company’s Sales Agents for the purpose of disrupting their relationship with the Company and/or selling and/or facilitating the sale of products competitive with the Company’s Business. For purposes of this Section 2, a “Sales Agent” is any third-party agency, and/or its representatives, with which or whom the Company has contracted for the purpose of facilitating the sale of the Company’s products during the last twenty-four (24) months of Grantee’s employment with the Company.
The following provision replaces Section 7 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Amendments and Modifications. The Confidentiality Provisions and any Exhibit hereto may be amended or modified only by a writing signed by both parties hereto, which makes specific reference to the Confidentiality Provisions. However, this Section does not affect a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator’s ability to modify the Confidentiality Provisions, as the case may be, in the event that either party initiates legal proceedings that relate in any way to the Confidentiality Provisions, including any action brought by either party seeking to enforce any provision set forth herein. 
The following provision replaces Section 12 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Language. The parties acknowledge that they have requested and are satisfied that the Confidentiality Provisions and all related documents be drawn up in the English language. Les parties aux présentes reconnaissent avoir requis que la présente entente et les documents qui y sont relatifs soient rédigés en anglais.
FRANCE
For the purpose of the provisions hereafter, the Company means the local entity in France by whom Grantee is employed.
The following provision replaces Section 1(b) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Trade Secrets” means technical or nontechnical data, a formula, a pattern, a compilation, a program, a device, a method, a technique, a drawing, a process, financial data, financial plans, product plans, or a list of actual or potential customers or suppliers which is not commonly known by or available to the public and which information: (A) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (B) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
The following provision replaces Section 1(g) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Territory” means the location in which the non-competition restriction will apply, hereby defined as the region(s) in France in which Grantee worked. Grantee acknowledges that the Company is licensed to do business in the Territory. Accordingly, Grantee agrees that these restrictions are reasonable and necessary to protect the Confidential Information, trade secrets, business relationships, and goodwill of the Company.
The following provision replaces Section 1(h) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Material Contact” means contact between an employee and each Customer or potential Customer: with whom or which Grantee dealt on behalf of the Company; whose dealings with the Company were coordinated or supervised by Grantee; about whom Grantee obtained confidential information in the ordinary course of business as a result of such employee’s association with the Company; and/or who receives products or services authorized by the Company, the sale or provision of 

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which results or resulted in compensation, commissions, or earnings for Grantee within two years prior to the date of the Date of Termination.
Section 1(i) of the Confidentiality Provisions is deleted.
Section 1(j) of the Confidentiality Provisions is deleted.
The following provision replaces Section 2(d) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Inventions. Grantee will make full and prompt disclosure to the Company of all inventions, discoveries, designs, designations, developments, software, drawings, logos, sketches, models, articles, studies, reports, methods, modifications, improvements, processes, algorithms, databases, computer programs, formulae, techniques, trade secrets, graphics or images, and audio or visual works and other works of authorship (collectively “Developments”), whether or not patentable or copyrightable, that are created, made, conceived or reduced to practice by Grantee (alone or jointly with others) or under his/her direction in the course of Grantee’s employment. Grantee acknowledges and agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, (i) all Developments shall automatically belong to, and shall be the sole property of the Company and that (ii) to the extent that any Development do not vest in the Company automatically, Grantee irrevocably hereby assign to the Company by way of present assignment, all right, title, and interest Grantee may have or may acquire in and to all Developments anywhere in the world. In particular, in accordance with the provisions of article L. 113-9 of the Intellectual Property Code, Grantee acknowledge that the intellectual property rights to any software and their documentation developed by Grantee in the course of his/her employment contract belong as a matter of law to the Company. In accordance with the provisions of article L. 611-7 of the Intellectual Property Code, Grantee further acknowledges that the inventions made within the context of his/her employment providing for an “inventive mission” which corresponds to his/her actual duties, or, as part of studies or research which have been specifically entrusted to Grantee, belong to the Company as a right (“Inventions of Mission”). 
In accordance with the provisions of article L. 611-7 of the Intellectual Property Code, which provide that the employee is entitled to receive an additional remuneration for the Inventions of Mission, Grantee agrees that such additional remuneration, if any, will be determined in the following manner: Grantee will be paid an additional remuneration only to the extent Grantee personally contributed to the inventive process which led to the perfection of the Invention of Mission. Such additional remuneration shall be determined by the Company, pursuant to local law, upon development of the Invention of Mission, upon patent filing of the Invention of Mission, and/or upon the granting of the patent on an Invention of Mission. In addition, after 5 years of exploitation of the Invention of Mission, the Company may decide to pay Grantee an additional award, which amount should be mutually agreed on between Grantee and the Company, by taking into consideration the economic and scientific interest of the invention of mission, the difficulties of development of the Invention of Mission, and Grantee’s personal contribution. Grantee further acknowledge that for all the other inventions created either (i) in the performance of Grantee’s duties, (ii) in the field of the Company’s activity, or (iii) by using knowledge or technologies or Company’s specific methods or information acquired by the Company, the Company may require that all rights to ownership and use of such inventions and the patents protecting such inventions be assigned to it. Grantee further undertake, in particular, to disclose to the Company any copyrightable works that he/she may create, either alone or with the assistance of a third party including notably (but without limitation) any drawings, logos, sketches, models, designs, articles, studies, reports and all documentation which are susceptible to be protected under copyright law (hereafter the “Copyrightable Works”). 
Grantee hereby assigns to the Company, in consideration of a lump sum already included in his/her salary as provided in his/her employment contract the exploitation rights on the Copyrightable Works including (but without limitation) the rights of reproduction on any analogical or digital media, in any form and format (whether known at the execution date of the contract or discovered in the future), of communication to the public by any process (whether known at the execution date of my employment contract or discovered in the future), of distribution, rental, loan and sale, of filing any trademark, design or model applications on whole or any part of the Copyrightable Works with the relevant authorities 

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around the world, and of adaptation, translation and modification of the Copyrightable Works for any commercial or advertising purpose whether public or private. Media and processes shall include without limitation, any means of communication, direct or indirect, spatial or terrestrial, by satellite, cable, or over the air and any wired or wireless network including the Internet. The assignment occurs as soon as the Copyrightable Works are created and is valid for the entire world for the duration of the copyright, including any legal prorogation for whatever reason. Grantee hereby assigns and transfer to the Company all results from the use of Proprietary Information, premises or personal property (“Company Related Developments”). Grantee further undertake to execute all documents and take all additional actions as may be requested by the Company to give full and proper effect to the present assignment, whether during or after the term of his/her employment, and particularly to enter into a specific assignment agreement for each work, as soon as such work is created. To preclude any possible uncertainty, Grantee has set forth on Exhibit attached hereto a complete list of Developments that he/she has, alone or jointly with others, conceived, developed or reduced to practice prior to the commencement of his/her employment with the Company that he/she wishes to have excluded from the scope of this Agreement (“Prior Inventions”). Grantee has also listed this Exhibit all patents and patent applications in which he/she is named as an inventor, other than those which have been assigned to the Company (“Other Patent Rights”). If no such disclosure is attached, Grantee represents that there are no Prior Inventions or Other Patent Rights. If, in the course of Grantee’s employment with the Company, he/she incorporates a Prior Invention into a Company product, process or machine or other work done for the Company, Grantee hereby grant to the Company a nonexclusive, royalty-free, paid-up, worldwide license (with the full right to sublicense) for the duration of the rights to make, have made, modify, use, reproduce, sell, offer for sale, publicly display and perform, import and otherwise fully exercise and exploit such Prior Invention. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grantee will not incorporate, or permit to be incorporated, Prior Inventions in any Company-Related Development without the Company’s prior written consent. Grantee will not incorporate into any Company product or otherwise deliver to the Company any open source software except as allowed pursuant to the Company’s open source software policy, which is available on the Company’s intranet.
Section 2(e) is re-titled as “Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation of Customers and Sales Agents.”
The following Section 2(e) replaces Section 2(e), Section 2(f), and Section 2(h) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
(i)      Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for six (6) months as from the date of Grantee’s actual departure from the Company, he/she has not and will not, directly or indirectly, engage in, provide, or perform any Employee Services on behalf of any person or entity (or, if organized into divisions or units, any distinct division or operating unit) in the Territory. 
(ii)     Grantee also acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for six (6) months after the Date of Termination, Grantee has not and will not directly or indirectly solicit Customers (as defined in Paragraph 1(c) above) with whom he/she had Material Contact (as defined in 1(g) above) for the purpose of providing goods and/or services competitive with the Company’s Business. 
(iii)    Grantee further acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for a period of six (6) months after the Date of Termination, Grantee has not and will not, directly or indirectly, whether on behalf of Grantee or others, solicit any of the Company’s Sales Agents for the purpose of disrupting their relationship with the Company and/or selling and/or facilitating the sale of products competitive with the Company’s Business. For purposes of this Section 2, a “Sales Agent” is any third-party agency, and/or its representatives, with which or whom the Company has contracted for the purpose of facilitating the sale of the Company’s products during the last twenty-four (24) months of Grantee’s employment with the Company. 
(iv)    In the event Grantee’s employment is terminated, for any reason whatsoever, during this post-employment period of non-competition, under the condition that Grantee complies with this non-competition obligation, Grantee will receive a monthly gross indemnity as determined by the Company 

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pursuant to local law, to be no less than thirty three percent (33%) of his/her average gross monthly salary received over the last 12 months prior to termination of employment, it being understood that this indemnity will be subject to social security contributions.
(v)     It is agreed that, in any case, the Company shall be entitled, at the time of termination of the employment agreement, either to reduce the scope or the duration of the period of application of the non-competition and non-solicitation covenant, or to waive the latter, provided however that it informs Grantee thereof by registered letter with return receipt requested no later than within eight (3) days following the notification of the termination of the employment agreement and no later than Grantee’s last day of effective work.
(vi)    If Grantee breaches the post-employment non-competition obligation, the Company will no longer be required to pay the gross monthly indemnity and Grantee will be required to reimburse the Company for any amount that he/she may have been granted in this respect. 
(vii)   Given the extreme sensitiveness of the know-how and technical and commercial information to which Grantee has access in the framework of his/her functions and the extremely competitive and sensitive nature of the Company’s activities, the parties expressly agree on the necessity of the non-competition and non-solicitation obligation in order to protect the Company’s legitimate interests. Moreover, Grantee acknowledges that, in light of his/her training, the provision does not hinder his/her capacity to find new employment.
Section 2(f) of the Confidentiality Provisions is deleted.
Section 2(h) of the Confidentiality Provisions is deleted.
The following provision replaces Section 4 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered or seven days after mailing if mailed first class, certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
If the Company:            To the principal place of business of Company in France.
If to Grantee:                To his or her last known address on file with the Company.
The following provision replaces Section 7 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Amendments and Modifications. The Confidentiality Provisions and any Exhibit hereto may be amended or modified only by a writing signed by Grantee and the Company, which makes specific reference to the Confidentiality Provisions provided however that the covenant of Section 2(e) can be waived unilaterally by the Company under the conditions specified therein. However, this Section does not affect a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator’s ability to modify the Confidentiality Provisions, as the case may be, in the event that either party initiates legal proceedings that relate in any way to the Confidentiality Provisions, including any action brought by either party seeking to enforce any provision set forth herein. 
The following provision replaces Section 8 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Governing Law and Venue. The validity and effect of the Confidentiality Provisions shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of France. 
The following provision replaces Section 12 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Language. The parties acknowledge that they have requested and are satisfied that the Confidentiality Provisions and all related documents be drawn up in the French language, the English 

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version being provided for information purposes only. In the event of a contradiction between the two versions, the French version shall prevail.
GERMANY
The following provision replaces Section 1(b) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Trade Secrets” means technical or nontechnical data, a formula, a pattern, a compilation, a program, a device, a method, a technique, a drawing, a process, financial data, financial plans, product plans, or a list of actual or potential customers or suppliers which is not commonly known by or available to the public and which information: (A) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; and (B) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
The following provision replaces Section 1(h) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Material Contact” means a contact between an employee and each Customer or potential Customer: with whom or which Grantee dealt on behalf of the Company; whose dealings with the Company were coordinated or supervised by Grantee; about whom Grantee obtained confidential information in the ordinary course of business as a result of such employee’s association with the Company; and/or who receives products or services authorized by the Company, the sale or provision of which results or resulted in compensation, commissions, or earnings for Grantee within two years prior to the date of the Date of Termination.
The following provision replaces Section 1(i) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
"Termination for Cause" or "Terminated for Cause" means any termination within the meaning of Section 626 German Civil Code (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch, BGB). 
Section 1(j) of the Confidentiality Provisions is deleted.
The following provision replaces Section 2(d) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Inventions. Except for patentable inventions which are subject to and are dealt with in accordance with the German Act on Employee Inventions (ArbNErfG), all rights of works (including computer software programs, object codes, source codes and associated documentation) and of all inventions, knowledge and experience of technical and commercial nature which Grantee creates during the term of his/her employment relationship as part of his/her duties is worldwide the sole property of the Company, including the right of reproduction, distribution, sale, the grant of usage rights – also of exclusive nature - to third parties, processing and further development. To the extent legally possible, Grantee transfers and assigns these rights to the Company, alternatively Grantee grants the Company an exclusive, fully paid-up, royalty-free, world-wide license for all types of exploitation and for the entire period of protection of their respective intellectual property rights, in particular copyright. The Company is also entitled to make modifications and additions to the copyrightable works created by Grantee. Grantee waives the right to be named as the author in connection with the work. The transfer of rights is deemed fully compensated by the remuneration received under the employment relationship.
Section 2(e) is re-titled as “Post-Contractual Non-Compete Covenant, Contractual Penalty”.
The following provisions replace Sections 2(e) and 2(f) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
(i)      Grantee is obliged, for a period of two years after the termination of the employment, not to engage in a business which is in competition with the Company’s Business. Also included are such areas of work, which are relevantly affected by the activities of Grantee under his/her employment contract.

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Should the areas of activity change during the term of employment, those activities Grantee was engaged in while performing his/her working duties during the past two years shall be deemed to be included in the non-compete covenant.
(ii)     Similarly, Grantee is not permitted, during this period of time, to set up or to participate in any competing enterprise as a majority shareholder or as the holder of a blocking minority within such enterprise.
(iii)    Within two years after the termination of the employment relationship, Grantee is obliged not to carry out work for such clients who belonged to the customer/client list of the Company during the past two years before the termination of the employment relationship. The non-compete covenant also applies for the benefit of any businesses connected with the Company with which Grantee dealt either directly or indirectly.
(iv)    This non-compete covenant applies for the Territory. 
(v)     For the duration of the non-compete covenant, the Company is obliged to pay Grantee compensation in the amount of the legal minimum compensation. The compensation is to be paid in monthly instalments at the end of each month.
In case the violation of the non-competition clause consists in a continuing obligation, in particular in the conclusion of an employment, service, agency or consultancy agreement with a company, which is in competition with the Company or in case Grantee maintains a capital interest in such, the contractual penalty shall accrue for each new month of activity or interest ("continuing violation").
(vi)    Every time Grantee breaches the obligations described under Sections 2(e)(i) to 2(e)(iv), he/she shall pay a contractual penalty in the amount of one monthly gross salary. The amount of the contractual penalty depends on the monthly gross base salary Grantee last received under the employment contract.
(vi)    During the period of breach of the non-competition clause, the Company's obligation to pay compensation according to Section 2(e)(v) shall be suspended.
(vii)   The Company's right to further damages shall not be affected.
Section 2(f) of the Confidentiality Provisions is deleted.
Section 2(h) of the Confidentiality Provisions is deleted.
The following provision replaces Section 7 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Amendments and Modifications. Any changes of or amendments to the Confidentiality Provisions and any Exhibit, including this provision, must be made in writing in order to become legally effective. This shall not apply to individual agreements.
ITALY
For the purpose of the provisions hereafter, the "Company" means the local entity in Italy by whom Grantee is employed.
The following provision replaces Section 1(b) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Trade Secrets” means technical or nontechnical data, a formula, a pattern, a compilation, a program, a device, a method, a technique, a drawing, a process, financial data, financial plans, product plans, or a list of actual or potential customers or suppliers which is not commonly known by or available to the public and which information: (A) derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who obtain 

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economic value from its disclosure or use; and (B) is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
The following provision replaces Section 1(g) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Territory” means the location in which the non-competition restriction will apply, hereby defined as the region(s) in Italy in which Grantee worked. Grantee acknowledges that the Company is licensed to do business in the Territory. Accordingly, Grantee agrees that these restrictions are reasonable and necessary to protect the Confidential Information, trade secrets, business relationships, and goodwill of the Company.
The duration of the obligations indicated under Section 2(e) through (h) of the Confidentiality Provisions is all meant to be for a period of twelve (12) months, and Grantee acknowledges and agrees that for twelve (12) months after the Date of Termination his/her will be bound to such obligations. 
The following provision replaces Section 1(h) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Material Contact” means contact between an employee and each Customer or potential Customer: with whom or which Grantee dealt on behalf of the Company; whose dealings with the Company were coordinated or supervised by Grantee; about whom Grantee obtained confidential information in the ordinary course of business as a result of such employee’s association with the Company; and/or who receives products or services authorized by the Company, the sale or provision of which results or resulted in compensation, commissions, or earnings for Grantee within two years prior to the date of the Date of Termination.
The following provision is added to Section 1(i) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
"Termination for Cause" or "Terminated for Cause" means any disciplinary termination issued pursuant to Art. 7, Act no. 300/1970, for a disciplinary reason including but not limited to involuntary termination of Grantee by the Company for the reasons listed under Section 1(I) from letter (i) and (v).
The following provision replaces Section 2(d) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Inventions Retained and Licensed. Attached hereto, as Schedule 1, is a list describing all inventions, original works of authorship, developments, improvements, and trade secrets which were made by the Grantee prior to the Grantee's employment with the Company (collectively referred to as “Prior Inventions”), which belong to the Grantee, which relate to the Company’s proposed business, products or research and development, and which are not assigned to the Company hereunder; or, if Schedule 1 is left blank, the Grantee hereby represents that there are no such Prior Inventions. If in the course of the Grantee’s employment with the Company, the Grantee incorporates into a Company product, process or machine a Prior Invention owned by the Grantee or in which the Grantee has an interest, the Company is hereby granted and shall have a nonexclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license to make, have made, modify, use and sell such Prior Invention as part of or in connection with such product, process or machine.
Assignment of Inventions. Grantee will make full and prompt disclosure to the Company of all inventions, discoveries, designs, designations, developments, software, drawings, logos, sketches, models, articles, studies, reports, methods, modifications, improvements, processes, algorithms, databases, computer programs, formulae, techniques, trade secrets, graphics or images, and audio or visual works and other works of authorship (collectively “Developments”), whether or not patentable or copyrightable, that are created, made, conceived or reduced to practice by Grantee (alone or jointly with others) or under his/her direction in the course of Grantee’s employment. Grantee acknowledges and agree that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, (i) all Developments shall automatically belong to, and shall be the sole property of the Company and that (ii) to the extent that any Development do not vest in the Company automatically, Grantee irrevocably hereby assign to the Company by way of present assignment, all right, title, and interest Grantee may have or may acquire in and to all Developments 

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anywhere in the world. In particular, in accordance with the provisions of articles 12-bis and 12-ter of the Copyright Law no. 633/1941, Grantee acknowledges that the copyrights to any software, database and their documentation and to any industrial design developed by Grantee in the course of his/her employment contract belong as a matter of law to the Company. Furthermore, in accordance with article 64(1) of the Legislative Decree no. 30/2005 (Industrial Property Code), Grantee further acknowledges that the inventions made within the context of his/her employment providing for an “inventive activity” which corresponds to his/her actual duties, or, as part of studies or research which have been specifically entrusted to Grantee, and for which he/her is remunerated, belong to the Company as a right. 
In accordance with article 64(2) of the Industrial Property Code, which provides that the employee is entitled to receive an additional remuneration for the invention made during the performance of its employment duties but outside the scope of article 64(1), Grantee agrees that such additional remuneration will be due provided that the Company or its assignees patent the invention or use it under a secrecy regime and will be determined pursuant to applicable law, taking into consideration the value of the invention, the duties and compensation of the employee and the contribution/assistance received by the Company in developing the invention.
Grantee further acknowledges that for all the other inventions created either (i) in the field of the Company’s activity, or (ii) by using knowledge or technologies or Company’s specific methods or information acquired by the Company, the Company may require that all rights to ownership and use of such inventions and the patents protecting such inventions be assigned to it pursuant to article 64(3) of the Industrial Property Code and upon the payment of a consideration to be agreed between the parties taking into consideration the help and support that the employee received from the Company in developing the invention.
Grantee further undertakes to execute all documents and take all additional actions as may be requested by the Company to give full and proper effect to the present assignment, whether during or after the term of his/her employment.
The following change is made to Sections 2(f), 2(g), and 2(h): The phrase "twenty-four (24) months after the Date of Termination" is replaced with "twelve (12) months after the Date of Termination".
 The following provision replaces Section 2(i):
Injunctive Relief. Grantee acknowledges that if he/she breaches or threatens to breach any of the provisions of this Section 2, his/her actions may cause irreparable harm and damage to the Company. Accordingly, if Grantee breaches or threatens to breach any of the provisions of this Section 2, the Company shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief (provvedimento cautelare) as well as a Court's order for specific performance, in addition to any other rights or remedies the Company may have.
The following new Sections 2(j) through (m) are added after Section 2(i) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
J.          Consideration. As consideration for the post termination non-competition and non- solicitation obligations under Section 2 ((e), (f), (g), and (h)) under the condition that Grantee complies with such obligations, Grantee will receive a monthly gross indemnity as determined by the Company pursuant to local law, to be no less than thirty percent (30%) of his/her fixed gross monthly salary received the last full month of employment (excluding any variable or bonus pay), multiplied for the number of months of duration of the obligations under Section 2 ((e), (f), (g), and (h)), it being understood that this indemnity will be subject to social security contributions.
K.         Reduction In Scope Or Withdrawal. It is agreed that, in any case, the Company shall be entitled, at the time of termination of the employment agreement, either to reduce the scope or the duration of the period of application of the non-competition and non-solicitation covenant, or to waive the latter, provided however that it informs Grantee thereof by registered letter with return receipt requested no later than within three (3) days following the notification of the termination of the employment agreement and no later than Grantee’s last day of effective work. In such an event, Grantee will receive 

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from the Company an indemnity equal to one gross fixed monthly salary (as resulting at the date of termination).
L.         Damages. If Grantee breaches the post-employment non-competition and non-solicitation obligations, the Company will no longer be required to pay the gross monthly indemnity provided under Section 2(j) and Grantee will be required to reimburse the Company for any amount that he/she may have been granted in this respect as well as may be required to pay any further damages or be requested to cease any activity in breach of these obligations through an injunctive relief per Section 2(i). 
M.        Legitimacy. Given the extreme sensitiveness of the know-how and technical and commercial information to which Grantee has access in the framework of his/her functions and the extremely competitive and sensitive nature of the Company’s activities, the parties expressly agree on the necessity of the non-competition and non-solicitation obligation in order to protect the Company’s legitimate interests. Moreover, Grantee acknowledges that, in light of his/her training, the provision does not hinder his/her capacity to find new employment.
MEXICO
The following provision replaces Section 1(b) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Trade Secrets” has the meaning set forth under Article 82 of the Mexican Industrial Property Law.
The following provision replaces Section 1(d) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Company” means Acuity Brands, Inc., along with its Subsidiaries or other Affiliates, including but not limited to Acuity Brands Lighting de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., and Castlight de Mexico SA de CV, with the understanding that the sole and exclusive employer of Grantee is the Mexican legal entity by whom he/she is employed.
The following provision replaces Section 1(h) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Material Contact” means contact between an employee and each Customer or potential Customer: with whom or which Grantee dealt on behalf of the Company; whose dealings with the Company were coordinated or supervised by Grantee; about whom Grantee obtained confidential information in the ordinary course of business as a result of such employee’s association with the Company; and/or who receives products or services authorized by the Company, the sale or provision of which results or resulted in compensation, commissions, or earnings for Grantee within two (2) years prior to the date of the Date of Termination.
Section 1(i) (“Termination for Cause” or “Terminated for Cause”) of the Confidentiality Provisions is hereby deleted.
The following provision shall be added to Section 2(b), at the end of first paragraph:
“Furthermore, Grantee expressly agrees and acknowledges that all Confidential Information and Trade Secrets, constitutes (i) an industrial secret under the Mexican Industrial Property Law and (ii) an industrial and trade secret under Articles 213 of the Criminal Code of the Federal District of Mexico, 210 and 211 of the Federal Criminal Code.”
The following provision shall be added to Section 2(b), at the end of the second paragraph:
“Grantee agrees to keep the Company free and clear from any claim or lawsuit that may be brought up against it by Grantee’s former employers or third parties for alleged or actual breach of confidentiality or trade secrets information obligations undertaken by Grantee during the course of his/her employment with former employers or during the course of former relationships with third parties. Likewise, Grantee will be responsible for paying any damages that he/she may cause to the Company 

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due the breach of such confidentiality or trade secrets information obligations assumed with former employers and/or with third parties.”
The following provision shall be added to Section 2(d) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Grantee acknowledges that any Invention he/she may conceive or reduce to practice during his/her employment with the Company and that relate to the Company’s current or future business are and shall be the Company’s sole and exclusive property and that Grantee shall not have any patrimonial or other ownership rights in the work developed, expressly agreeing that he/she will not be entitled to the payment of royalties or any other right derived from such work, as they are already included in Grantee’s compensation referred to in his/her employment contract with the Company. In addition, Grantee expressly authorizes the modification, adaptation, transport, translation, representation, exhibition and any use, total or partial, of the developed work, with the sole exception of his/her non-economic or moral rights. Grantee will take all necessary steps to assign any property right to the Company at the Company’s expense, but without further compensation to Grantee.”
The following provision replaces Section 2(e) of the Confidentiality Provisions: 
Non-Competition. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for twelve (12) months after the Date of Termination, he/she has not and will not, directly or indirectly, engage in, provide, or perform any Employee Services on behalf of any person or entity (or, if organized into divisions or units, any distinct division or operating unit) in the Territory that derives revenue from providing goods or services substantially similar to those which comprise the Company’s Business. 
The following provision replaced Section 2(i) of the Confidentiality Provisions: 
Injunctive Relief. Grantee acknowledges that if he/she breaches or threatens to breach any of the provisions of this Section 2, his/her actions may cause irreparable harm and damage to the Company which could not be compensated in damages. Accordingly, if Grantee breaches or threatens to breach any of the provisions of this Section 2, the Company shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief, in addition to any other rights or remedies the Company may have. The existence of any claim or cause of action by Grantee against the Company, whether predicated on the Confidentiality Provisions or otherwise, shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement by the Company of Grantee’s agreements under this Section 2.
Grantee accepts that if he/she breaches any of the obligations set out in Sections 2(a), (b), (c), (d) related to the disclosure of Confidential Information, he/she shall be liable under applicable laws, including criminal liability referred to in Article 223(IV), (V), and (VI) of the Industrial Property Law.
The breach of any of the obligations assumed by virtue of Section 2(e), (f), (g), and (h), during the term of the employment relationship between the parties, will be considered disobedience to work, and therefore, a cause for termination of the employment relationship of Grantee, without any liability for the Company, whatsoever. Both parties agree that if Grantee breaches any of the obligations, terms or conditions set out in Section 2 (e), (f), (g), and (h), after the termination of his/her employment relationship with the Company, Grantee: 
(a)  will have no right to the Payment referred in Section 2(j) of Exhibit C, as modified by these special provisions, and must then repay to the Company the total amount of the payments made in accordance with Section 2(j)(ii) after the termination of the employment relationship between the parties, if such breach occurs or is discovered after any Payments (as defined below) have been made. 
(b)  In addition, he/she must pay to the Company liquidated damages equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the gross amount paid to Grantee in consideration for the non-competition clause herein. The payment of liquidated damages shall be in addition to any other legal remedies that might be available to the Company, including moral damages, and nothing in this Section shall operate so as to prevent or limit the Company from seeking any other relief, including equitable or injunctive relief. 

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The following provisions are added as Section 2(j) to the Confidentiality Provisions:
Consideration for Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Obligations. 
(i)         During the effective term of the employment relationship between the Company and Grantee, the latter will not be entitled to any additional remuneration for the obligations assumed herein, but the payment of the monthly gross base salary and benefits, as agreed upon in the individual employment agreement executed between the Company and Grantee, since the obligations assumed herein represent orders given by the Company, as the employer, and are part of the obligations related to the work for which Grantee is hired.
(ii)        As fair and equal consideration for the execution of the obligations assumed under Sections 2(e), (f), (g), and (h) of this Exhibit C, upon termination of the labor relationship between the Company and Grantee, the latter hereby accepts that the Company will pay him/her a gross amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of his/her last annual gross base salary as of the termination date of his/her employment relationship with the Company (without considering other labor benefits paid, whether in paid in cash or in kind, such as a Christmas bonus, vacation premium, and without considering any compensation derived from the 2012 Omnibus Stock Incentive Compensation Plan) (hereinafter the “Payment”), subject to the corresponding applicable tax withholdings. Such payment will be paid by the Company to Grantee proportionally in monthly installments according to the dates established by the Company. 
(iii)       This Payment shall be considered as full consideration in exchange for the strict compliance with the future obligations that Grantee assumes upon termination of his/her employment relationship with the Company, pursuant to the terms of these Confidentiality Provisions. Both parties agree that the Company shall determine whether Grantee has fully complied with the Confidentiality Provision at its sole reasonable discretion. Grantee expressly acknowledges that the Payment of the consideration after the term of the employment relationship, referred in this Section, is independent from the employment relationship he/she has with the Company, and that the payments made after the term of the employment relationship between the Company and Grantee will not imply in any manner whatsoever, the continuation of such employment relationship or the beginning of a new labor relationship between the Company and Grantee.
The following provision replaces Section 7 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Amendments and Modifications. The Confidentiality Provisions and any Exhibit hereto may be amended or modified only by a writing signed by both parties hereto, which makes specific reference to the Confidentiality Provisions. However, this Section does not affect a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator`s ability to modify the Confidentiality Provisions as applicable under local law in the event that either party initiates legal proceedings that relate in any way to this Confidentiality Provisions, including any action brought by either party seeking to enforce any provision set forth herein. 
Both parties expressly acknowledge and agree that the Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reduce or waive the enforcement of the restricted period, as referred to in Section 2 above, and the Company may relieve at any time Grantee from his/her obligations under this Agreement. If the Company, at its sole discretion, decides to waive or reduce the restricted period of the obligations assumed in Section 2(e), (f), (g), and (h), for any reason, it will inform Grantee in writing, with the understanding that the Company will not be responsible to pay or make further payments of any compensation, as set forth in Section 2(j)(ii), for the entire restricted period or the remaining restricted period, as applicable, at the time the Company waives enforcement. If the Company waives the entire enforcement of the restrictive period established after the term of the labor relationship, no compensation will be paid to Grantee under this Agreement, and Grantee acknowledges that the Company will not be liable as a consequence of such non-payment.” 
The following provision replaces Section 8 of the Confidentiality Provisions:

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Governing Law and Venue. The validity and effect of the Confidentiality Provisions shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of United Mexican States, without regard to conflicts of law. Any and all disputes relating to, concerning or arising from the Confidentiality Provisions, or relating to, concerning or arising from the relationship between the parties evidenced by the Confidentiality Provisions, shall be brought and heard exclusively in competent courts of Mexico City, expressly waiving any other jurisdiction that may correspond to them by reason of their present or future domiciles or for any other cause.
NETHERLANDS
The following provision replaces Section 1(b) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Trade Secrets” has the meaning set forth under applicable local law.
The following provision replaces Section 1(h) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Material Contact” shall include contacts between an employee and each Customer or potential Customer: with whom or which Grantee dealt on behalf of the Company; whose dealings with the Company were coordinated or supervised by Grantee; about whom Grantee obtained confidential information in the ordinary course of business as a result of such employee’s association with the Company; and/or who receives products or services authorized by the Company, the sale or provision of which results or resulted in compensation, commissions, or earnings for Grantee within two years prior to the date of the Date of Termination. 
The following provision replaces Section 1(i) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Termination for Cause” or “Terminated for Cause” shall entail any reasonable grounds the Company may have within the meaning of article 7:669 paragraph 3 subsection (d), (e), (g), and (i) of the Dutch Civil Code and article 7:678 of the Dutch Civil Code. Examples of this involuntary termination of Grantee by the Company are the following reasons:
i.     If termination shall have been the result of an act or acts by Grantee which constitute an indictable offense, a felony or any crime involving dishonesty, theft, fraud or moral turpitude;
ii.    If termination shall have been the result of an act or acts by Grantee which are determined, in the good faith judgment of the Company, to be in violation of written policies of the Company;
iii.   If termination shall have been the result of an act or acts of dishonesty by Grantee resulting or intended to result directly or indirectly in gain or personal enrichment to Grantee at the expense of the Company;
iv.   Upon the willful and continued failure by Grantee to substantially perform the duties assigned to Grantee (other than any such failure resulting from incapacity due to mental or physical illness constituting a Disability), after a demand in writing for substantial performance of such duties is delivered by the Company, which demand specifically identifies the manner in which the Company believes that Grantee has not substantially performed his or her duties; or
v.    If termination shall have been the result of the unauthorized disclosure by Grantee of the Company’s Confidential Information or violation of any other provision of the Confidentiality Provisions.
The following change is made in Section 2(e) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
References to “Confidential Severance Agreement and Release” will be replaced by “settlement agreement”.

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The following provision replaces Section 2(i) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Injunctive Relief. Grantee acknowledges that if he/she breaches or threatens to breach any of the provisions of this Section 2, his/her actions may cause irreparable harm and damage to the Company which could not be compensated in damages. Accordingly, if Grantee breaches or threatens to breach any of the provisions of this Section 2, the Company shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief, instead of any other rights or remedies the Company may have.
The following provision replaces Section 5 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Provisions Severable. If any provision or covenant, or any part thereof, contained in the Confidentiality Provisions is held by any court to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, either in whole or in part, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions or covenants, or any part thereof, in the Confidentiality Provisions, all of which shall remain in full force and effect. Each and every provision, paragraph and subparagraph of Section 2 above is severable from the other provisions, paragraphs and subparagraphs and constitutes a separate and distinct covenant. 
The restrictive covenants set forth in Section 2 of the Confidentiality Provisions represent the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter thereof and supersede any prior agreement with respect thereto; provided, however, that the restrictive covenants described in this Exhibit C shall not supersede those set forth in either: (a) any Executive Severance Agreement applicable to Grantee, if any, (b) any Confidentiality, Inventions and Non-Solicitation Agreement to which Grantee is a party, if any, or (c) any restrictive covenants to which Grantee is a party under any employment agreement or offer letter, if any.
The following provision replaces Section 7 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Amendments and Modifications. The Confidentiality Provisions and any Exhibit hereto may be amended or modified only by a writing signed by both parties hereto, which makes specific reference to the Confidentiality Provisions. However, this Section does not affect a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator`s ability to modify the Confidentiality Provisions, in the event that either party initiates legal proceedings that relate in any way to this Confidentiality Provisions, including any action brought by either party seeking to enforce any provision set forth herein.
The following provision replaces Section 8 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Governing Law and Venue. The validity and effect of the Confidentiality Provisions shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with applicable local law.
UNITED KINGDOM
The following provision replaces Section 1(b) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Trade Secrets” means information which meets all of the following requirements:
(a) it is secret in the sense that it is not, as a body or in the precise configuration and assembly of its components, generally known among or readily accessible to persons within the circles that normally deal with the kind of information in question;
(b) it has commercial value because it is secret; and
(c) it has been subject to reasonable steps under the circumstances, by the person lawfully in control of the information, to keep it secret.
The following provision replaces Section 1(c) of the Confidentiality Provisions:

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“Customers” means those entities and/or individuals which, within the twelve month period preceding the Date of Termination (as that term is defined in Restricted Stock Unit Agreement): (i) Grantee had material contact on behalf of the Company; (ii) about whom Grantee acquired, directly or indirectly, Confidential Information or Trade Secrets as a result of his/her employment with the Company; and/or (iii) Grantee exercised oversight or responsibility of subordinates who engaged in Material Contact on behalf of the Company. Additionally, “Customers” references only those entities and/or individuals with whom the Company currently has a business relationship, or with whom it expended resources to have or resume the same during the twelve-month period referenced herein.
The following provision replaces Section 1(h) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
“Material Contact” means material contact between an employee and each Customer or potential Customer: with whom or which Grantee dealt on behalf of the Company; whose dealings with the Company were coordinated or supervised by Grantee; about whom Grantee obtained confidential information in the ordinary course of business as a result of such employee’s association with the Company; and/or who receives products or services authorized by the Company, the sale or provision of which results or resulted in compensation, commissions, or earnings for Grantee within two years prior to the date of the Date of Termination. 
Section 1(i) (“Termination for Cause” or “Terminated for Cause”) of the Confidentiality Provisions is hereby deleted. 
The following provision replaces Section 1(j) of the Confidentiality Provisions: 
“Inventions” and “Intellectual Property” The term “Invention” means contributions, discoveries, improvements, ideas, designs, designations, developments, methods, modifications, improvements, processes, algorithms, databases, computer programs, formulae, techniques, trade secrets, graphics or images, and audio or visual works, written text, software, code, and other works of authorship, whether or not patentable or copyrightable, whether or not recorded in any medium and: (i) which relate directly to the business of the Company, or (ii) which result from any work performed by Grantee or by Grantee’s fellow employees for the Company, or (iii) for which equipment, supplies, facilities, Confidential Information or Trade Secrets of the Company are used, or (iv) which is developed on the Company’s time. The term “Intellectual Property” means all patents, rights in inventions, supplementary protection certificates, utility models, rights in designs, trademarks, service marks, trade and business names, logos, get up and trade dress and all associated goodwill, rights to sue for passing off and/or for unfair competition, copyright, moral rights and related rights, rights in computer software, rights in databases, topography rights, domain names, rights in information (including know-how and trade secrets) and the right to use, and protect the confidentiality of, confidential information, image rights, rights of personality, and all other similar or equivalent rights subsisting now or in the future in any part of the world, in each case whether registered or unregistered and including all applications for, and renewals or extensions of, and rights to claim priority from, such rights for their full term and the right to sue for damages for past and current infringement in respect of any of the same.
The following provision replaces Section 2(d) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Inventions. Grantee does hereby assign and transfer to the Company and its successors and assigns the entire right, title and interest in any Invention which is or was made or conceived, either solely or jointly with others, during his/her employment with the Company, including after the Date of Termination. To the extent that any Intellectual Property which is or was created or conceived, either solely or jointly with others, during his/her employment with the Company does not vest in the Company automatically and/or pending any assignment of such Intellectual Property, Grantee shall hold such Intellectual Property on trust for the Company. Grantee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives all claims to any moral rights or other special rights which it may have or accrue in any Inventions or Intellectual Property. Grantee attests that he/she has disclosed (or promptly will disclose, if after the Date of Termination) to the Company all Inventions. Grantee will, if requested, promptly execute and deliver to 

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the Company a specific assignment of title for any such Invention or Intellectual Property right and will at the expense of the Company, take all reasonably required action by the Company to patent, copyright or otherwise protect the Invention.”
The following provision replaces Section 2(e) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Non-Competition. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for twelve (12) months after the Date of Termination, he/she has not and will not, directly or indirectly, in competition with the Company, engage in, provide, or perform any Employee Services on behalf of any person or entity (or, if organized into divisions or units, any distinct division or operating unit) in the Territory that derives revenue from providing goods or services substantially similar to those which comprise the Company’s Business.
The following provision replaces Section 2(f) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Non-Solicitation of Customers. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for twelve (12) months after the Date of Termination, Grantee has not and will not directly or indirectly solicit Customers (as defined in Section 1(c) above) with whom he/she had Material Contact (as defined above) for the purpose of providing goods and/or services competitive with the Company’s Business with which Grantee was materially concerned in the period of twelve (12) months prior to the Date of Termination.
The following provision replaces Section 2(g) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Non-Solicitation of Employees and Agents. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for a period of twelve (12) months after the Date of Termination, Grantee has not and will not, directly or indirectly, whether on behalf of Grantee or others, solicit, lure or attempt to hire away any of the Company’s employees or agents with whom Grantee has material contact or managed in a direct line management capacity in the period of twelve (12) months prior to the Date of Termination or who had Material Contact with Customers in performing his/her duties of employment with the Company. 
The following provision replaces Section 2(h) of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Non-Solicitation of Sales Agents. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that during his/her employment, and for a period of twelve (12) months after the Date of Termination, Grantee has not and will not, directly or indirectly, whether on behalf of Grantee or others, solicit any of the Company’s Sales Agents for the purpose of disrupting their relationship with the Company and/or selling and/or facilitating the sale of products competitive with the Company’s Business with which Grantee was materially concerned in the period of twelve (12) months prior to the Date of Termination. For purposes of this Section 2, a “Sales Agent” is any third-party agency, and/or its representatives, with which or whom the Company has contracted for the purpose of facilitating the sale of the Company’s products during the last twelve (12) months of Grantee’s employment with the Company and with whom Grantee had material contact or responsibility in his capacity as an employee of the Company during that period. 
The following provision replaces Section 7 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
Amendments and Modifications. The Confidentiality Provisions and any Exhibit hereto may be amended or modified only by a writing signed by both parties hereto, which makes specific reference to the Confidentiality Provisions. However, this Section does not affect a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator`s ability to modify the Confidentiality Provisions in the event that either party initiates legal proceedings that relate in any way to this Confidentiality Provisions, including any action brought by either party seeking to enforce any provision set forth herein.
The following provision replaces Section 8 of the Confidentiality Provisions:
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disputes relating to, concerning or arising from the Confidentiality Provisions, or relating to, concerning or arising from the relationship between the parties evidenced by the Confidentiality Provisions, shall be brought and heard exclusively in the Courts of England and Wales. 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.
The following provisions are deleted in their entirety: Sections 10 (“Tender Back Provision”) and Section 11 (“Tolling Period”). 
A following new Section 13 is inserted as follows:
Subsidiaries. The provisions of Sections 2(e) through Section 2(h) shall only apply in respect of those subsidiaries to whom Grantee provided his services, for whom he was responsible or with whom he was otherwise materially concerned in the period of twelve (12) months prior to the Date of Termination. The obligations under those provisions shall, with respect to each subsidiary, constitute a distinct and separate covenant and the invalidity or unenforceability of any such covenant shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the covenants in favor of any other Company. In relation to each subsidiary referred to in this Section 13, the Company contracts as trustee and agent for the benefit of each such subsidiary.EX-10.1

 Exhibit 10.1 

SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT 

This Securities Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is dated as of January 6, 2021, between Aileron Therapeutics,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and each purchaser identified on the signature pages hereto (each, including its successors and assigns, a “Purchaser” and collectively the
“Purchasers”). 
 WHEREAS, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and pursuant to an effective
registration statement under the Securities Act (as defined below), the Company desires to issue and sell to each Purchaser, and each Purchaser, severally and not jointly, desires to purchase from the Company, securities of the Company as more fully
described in this Agreement. 
 NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, and for other good and
valuable consideration the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Company and each Purchaser agree as follows: 

ARTICLE I. 
 DEFINITIONS

 1.1 Definitions. In addition to the terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement, for all purposes of this Agreement, the following
terms have the meanings set forth in this Section 1.1: 
 “Acquiring Person” shall have the meaning
ascribed to such term in Section 4.4. 
 “Action” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in
Section 3.1(j). 
 “Affiliate” means any Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more
intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a Person as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 405 under the Securities Act. 

“Board of Directors” means the board of directors of the Company. 

“Business Day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in The City of
New York are authorized or required by law to remain closed; provided, however, for clarification, commercial banks shall not be deemed to be authorized or required by law to remain closed due to “stay at home”, “shelter-in-place”, “non-essential employee” or any other similar orders or restrictions or the closure of any
physical branch locations at the direction of any governmental authority so long as the electronic funds transfer systems (including for wire transfers) of commercial banks in The City of New York generally are open for use by customers on such day.

 “Closing” means the closing of the purchase and sale of the Shares pursuant to Section 2.1. 

“Closing Date” means the Trading Day on which all of the Transaction Documents have been executed and
delivered by the applicable parties thereto, and all conditions precedent to (i) the Purchasers’ obligations to pay the Subscription Amount and (ii) the Company’s obligations to deliver the Shares, in each case, have been
satisfied or waived, but in no event later than the second (2nd) Trading Day following the date hereof. 

 “Commission” means the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission. 
 “Common Stock” means the common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share, and
any other class of securities into which such securities may hereafter be reclassified or changed. 
 “Common Stock
Equivalents” means any securities of the Company which would entitle the holder thereof to acquire at any time Common Stock, including, without limitation, any debt, preferred stock, right, option, warrant or other instrument that is at any
time convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or otherwise entitles the holder thereof to receive, Common Stock. 

“Company Counsel” means Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. 

“Disclosure Time” means, (i) if this Agreement is signed on a day that is not a Trading Day or after 9:00
a.m. (New York City time) and before midnight (New York City time) on any Trading Day, 9:01 a.m. (New York City time) on the Trading Day immediately following the date hereof, and (ii) if this Agreement is signed between midnight (New York City
time) and 9:00 a.m. (New York City time) on any Trading Day, no later than 9:01 a.m. (New York City time) on the date hereof. 

“Evaluation Date” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(s). 

“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder. 
 “Exempt Issuance” means the issuance of (a) shares of Common Stock, options,
restricted stock awards, restricted stock units or other equity awards to employees, officers, directors or consultants or advisors of the Company pursuant to any stock or option plan duly adopted for such purpose, by a majority of the non-employee members of the Board of Directors or a majority of the members of a committee of non-employee directors established for such purpose for services rendered to the
Company; (b) securities upon the exercise or exchange of or conversion of securities exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding on the date of this Agreement, provided that such securities
have not been amended since the date of this Agreement to increase the number of such securities or to decrease the exercise price, exchange price or conversion price of such securities (other than in connection with stock splits or combinations) or
to extend the term of such securities, and (c) securities issued pursuant to acquisitions or strategic transactions approved by a majority of the disinterested directors of the Company, provided that such securities are issued as
“restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144) and carry no registration rights that require or permit the filing of any registration statement in connection therewith during the prohibition period in Section 4.10 herein, and
provided that any such issuance shall only be to a Person (or to the equityholders of a Person) which is, itself or through its subsidiaries, an operating company or an owner of an asset in a business synergistic with the business of the Company and
shall provide to the Company additional benefits in addition to the investment of funds, but shall not include a transaction in which the Company is issuing securities primarily for the purpose of raising capital or to an entity whose primary
business is investing in securities, and (d) securities issued under, or in connection with, an “at-the-market” offering facility or “equity
line” facility provided that any sales made thereunder are at or above $1.10 per share. 

  
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 “FCPA” means the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as
amended. 
 “FDA” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(gg). 

“FDCA” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(gg). 

“GAAP” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(h). 

“Intellectual Property Rights” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(p). 

“Liens” means a lien, charge, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, right of first refusal, preemptive right
or other restriction. 
 “Material Adverse Effect” shall have the meaning assigned to such term in
Section 3.1(b). 
 “Material Permits” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in
Section 3.1(n). 
 “Per Share Purchase Price” equals $1.10, subject to adjustment for reverse and
forward stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations and other similar transactions of the Common Stock that occur after the date of this Agreement. 

“Person” means an individual or corporation, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association,
joint venture, limited liability company, joint stock company, government (or an agency or subdivision thereof) or other entity of any kind. 

“Pharmaceutical Product” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(hh). 

“Placement Agent” means JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC. 

“Proceeding” means an action, claim, suit, investigation or proceeding (including, without limitation, a
partial proceeding, such as a deposition), whether commenced or threatened in writing. 
 “Prospectus” means
the final prospectus filed for the Registration Statement. 

  
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 “Prospectus Supplement” means the supplement to the
Prospectus complying with Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act that is filed with the Commission and delivered by the Company to each Purchaser at the Closing. 

“Purchaser Party” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 4.7. 

“Registration Statement” means the effective registration statement on file with the Commission (File No. 333-226650) which registers the sale of the Shares to the Purchasers. 

“Required Approvals” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(e). 

“Rule 144” means Rule 144 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such Rule may be
amended or interpreted from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such Rule. 

“Rule 424” means Rule 424 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such Rule may be
amended or interpreted from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such Rule. 

“SEC Reports” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1(h). 

“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated
thereunder. 
 “Shares” means the shares of Common Stock issued or issuable to each Purchaser pursuant to
this Agreement. 
 “Short Sales” means all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO
under the Exchange Act (but shall not be deemed to include locating and/or borrowing shares of Common Stock).

“Subscription Amount” means, as to each Purchaser, the aggregate amount to be paid for Shares purchased
hereunder as specified below such Purchaser’s name on the signature page of this Agreement and next to the heading “Subscription Amount,” in United States dollars and in immediately available funds. 

“Trading Day” means a day on which the principal Trading Market is open for trading. 

“Trading Market” means any of the following markets or exchanges on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted
for trading on the date in question: the NYSE American, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the New York Stock Exchange, OTCQB or OTCQX (or any successors to any of the foregoing). 

  
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 “Transaction Documents” means this Agreement, all exhibits
and schedules thereto and hereto and any other documents or agreements executed in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder. 

“Transfer Agent” means Computershare Trust Company, N.A., the current transfer agent of the Company, and any
successor transfer agent of the Company. 
 ARTICLE II. 

PURCHASE AND SALE 
 2.1
Closing. On the Closing Date, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, the Company agrees to sell, and the Purchasers, severally and not jointly, agree to purchase, up to an aggregate of 32,630,983 Shares. Each
Purchaser’s Subscription Amount as set forth on the signature page hereto executed by such Purchaser shall be made available for “Delivery Versus Payment” settlement with the Company or its designee. The Company shall deliver to each
Purchaser its respective Shares, and the Company and each Purchaser shall deliver the other items set forth in Section 2.2 deliverable at the Closing. Upon satisfaction of the covenants and conditions set forth in Sections 2.2 and 2.3, the
Closing shall occur at the offices of the Placement Agent or such other location as the parties shall mutually agree. Unless otherwise directed by the Placement Agent, settlement of the Shares shall occur via “Delivery Versus Payment”
(“DVP”) (i.e., on the Closing Date, the Company shall issue the Shares registered in the Purchasers’ names and addresses and released by the Transfer Agent directly to the account(s) at the Placement Agent identified by
each Purchaser; upon receipt of such Shares, the Placement Agent shall promptly electronically deliver such Shares to the applicable Purchaser, and payment therefor shall be made by the Placement Agent (or its clearing firm) by wire transfer to the
Company). 
 2.2 Deliveries. 

(a) On or prior to the Closing Date, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered to each Purchaser the following: 

(i) this Agreement duly executed by the Company; 

(ii) legal opinion of Company Counsel in a form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Purchasers; 

(iii) subject to the last sentence of Section 2.1, the Company shall have provided each Purchaser with the Company’s
wire instructions, on Company letterhead and executed by the Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer; 
 (iv)
subject to the last sentence of Section 2.1, a copy of the irrevocable instructions to the Transfer Agent instructing the Transfer Agent to deliver on an expedited basis via The Depository Trust Company Deposit or Withdrawal at Custodian system
(“DWAC”) Shares equal to such Purchaser’s Subscription Amount divided by the Per Share Purchase Price; and 

(v) the Prospectus and Prospectus Supplement (which may be delivered in accordance with Rule 172 under the Securities Act).

  
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 (b) On or prior to the Closing Date, each Purchaser shall deliver or cause
to be delivered to the Company the following: 
 (i) this Agreement duly executed by such Purchaser; and 

(ii) such Purchaser’s Subscription Amount, which shall be made available for “Delivery Versus Payment”
settlement with the Company or its designee. 
 2.3 Closing Conditions. 

(a) The obligations of the Company hereunder in connection with the Closing are subject to the following conditions being met:

 (i) the accuracy in all material respects (or, to the extent representations or warranties are qualified by materiality or
Material Adverse Effect, in all respects) on the Closing Date of the representations and warranties of the Purchasers contained herein (unless as of a specific date therein in which case they shall be accurate as of such date); 

(ii) all obligations, covenants and agreements of each Purchaser required to be performed at or prior to the Closing Date shall
have been performed; and 
 (iii) the delivery by each Purchaser of the items set forth in Section 2.2(b) of this
Agreement. 
 (b) The respective obligations of the Purchasers hereunder in connection with the Closing are subject to the
following conditions being met: 
 (i) the accuracy in all material respects (or, to the extent representations or warranties
are qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect, in all respects) when made and on the Closing Date of the representations and warranties of the Company contained herein (unless as of a specific date therein in which case they shall be
accurate as of such date); 
 (ii) all obligations, covenants and agreements of the Company required to be performed at or
prior to the Closing Date shall have been performed; 
 (iii) the delivery by the Company of the items set forth in
Section 2.2(a) of this Agreement; 
 (iv) there shall have been no Material Adverse Effect with respect to the Company
since the date hereof; and 

  
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 (v) from the date hereof to the Closing Date, trading in the Common Stock
shall not have been suspended by the Commission or the Company’s principal Trading Market, and, at any time prior to the Closing Date, trading in securities generally as reported by Bloomberg L.P. shall not have been suspended or limited, or
minimum prices shall not have been established on securities whose trades are reported by such service, or on any Trading Market, nor shall a banking moratorium have been declared either by the United States or New York State authorities nor shall
there have occurred any material outbreak or escalation of hostilities or other national or international calamity of such magnitude in its effect on, or any material adverse change in, any financial market which, in each case, in the reasonable
judgment of such Purchaser, makes it impracticable or inadvisable to purchase the Shares at the Closing. 
 ARTICLE III. 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 

3.1 Representations and Warranties of the Company. Except as set forth in the SEC Reports, which SEC Reports shall be deemed a part
hereof and shall qualify any representation or otherwise made herein, the Company hereby makes the following representations and warranties to each Purchaser: 

(b) Organization and Qualification. The Company is an entity duly incorporated or otherwise organized, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or organization, with the requisite power and authority to own and use its properties and assets and to carry on its business as currently conducted. The Company is not in
violation nor default of any of the provisions of its certificate of incorporation or bylaws. The Company is duly qualified to conduct business and is in good standing as a foreign corporation or other entity in each jurisdiction in which the nature
of the business conducted or property owned by it makes such qualification necessary, except where the failure to be so qualified or in good standing, as the case may be, would not have or reasonably be expected to result in: (i) a material
adverse effect on the legality, validity or enforceability of any Transaction Document, (ii) a material adverse effect on the results of operations, assets, business, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Company or
(iii) a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to perform in any material respect on a timely basis its obligations under any Transaction Document (any of (i), (ii) or (iii), a “Material Adverse Effect”) and no
Proceeding has been instituted in any such jurisdiction revoking, limiting or curtailing or seeking to revoke, limit or curtail such power and authority or qualification. 

(c) Authorization; Enforcement. The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents and otherwise to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and each of the other
Transaction Documents by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Company and no further action is required by the Company, the
Board of Directors or the Company’s stockholders in connection herewith or therewith other than in connection with the Required Approvals. This Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party has been (or upon delivery will
have been) duly executed by the Company and, when delivered in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, will constitute the valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except
(i) as limited by general equitable principles and applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, (ii) as limited by laws
relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies and (iii) insofar as indemnification and contribution provisions may be limited by applicable law. 

  
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 (d) No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance by the
Company of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party, the issuance and sale of the Securities and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby do not and will not (i) conflict with
or violate any provision of the Company’s certificate of incorporation or bylaws, or (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, result in the creation
of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of the Company, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, anti-dilution or similar adjustments, acceleration or cancellation (with or without notice, lapse of time or both) of, any
agreement, credit facility, debt or other instrument (evidencing a Company debt or otherwise) or other understanding to which the Company is a party or by which any property or asset of the Company is bound or affected, or (iii) subject to the
Required Approvals, conflict with or result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment, injunction, decree or other restriction of any court or governmental authority to which the Company is subject (including federal and state
securities laws and regulations), or by which any property or asset of the Company is bound or affected; except in the case of each of clauses (ii) and (iii), such as would not have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse
Effect. 
 (e) Filings, Consents and Approvals. The Company is not required to obtain any consent, waiver,
authorization or order of, give any notice to, or make any filing or registration with, any court or other federal, state, local or other governmental authority or other Person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by the
Company of the Transaction Documents, other than: (i) the filings required pursuant to Section 4.3 of this Agreement, (ii) the filing with the Commission of the Prospectus Supplement, (iii) application(s) to each applicable
Trading Market for the listing of the Shares for trading thereon in the time and manner required thereby and (iv) such filings as are required to be made under applicable state securities laws and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority,
Inc. (collectively, the “Required Approvals”). 
 (f) Issuance of the Shares; Registration. The
Shares are duly authorized and, when issued and paid for in accordance with the applicable Transaction Documents, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, free and clear of all Liens imposed by the Company. The Company has
reserved from its duly authorized capital stock the maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to this Agreement. The Company has prepared and filed the Registration Statement in conformity with the requirements of the Securities
Act, which became effective on July 15, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), including the Prospectus, and such amendments and supplements thereto as may have been required to the date of this Agreement. The Registration Statement is
effective under the Securities Act and no stop order preventing or suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or suspending or preventing the use of the Prospectus has been issued by the Commission and no proceedings for that purpose
have been instituted or, to the knowledge of the Company, are threatened in writing by the Commission. The Company, if required by the rules and regulations of the Commission, shall file the Prospectus Supplement with the Commission pursuant to Rule
424(b). At the time the Registration Statement and any amendments thereto became effective, at the date of this Agreement and at the Closing Date, the Registration Statement and any amendments thereto conformed and will conform in all material
respects to the requirements of the Securities Act and did not and will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading;
and the Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto, at the time the Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto was issued and at the Closing Date, conformed and will conform in all material respects to the requirements of the
Securities Act and did not and will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.
The Company is eligible to use Form S-3 under the Securities Act and it meets the transaction requirements as set forth in General Instruction I.B.1 of Form S-3. 

  
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 (g)    Capitalization. The capitalization of the
Company as of the date hereof is as set forth in the SEC Reports. The Company has not issued any capital stock since its most recently filed periodic report under the Exchange Act, other than pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options under
the Company’s stock option plans, the issuance of shares of Common Stock to employees pursuant to the Company’s employee stock purchase plans and pursuant to the conversion and/or exercise of Common Stock Equivalents outstanding as of the
date of the most recently filed periodic report under the Exchange Act. Except as disclosed in the SEC Reports, no Person has any right of first refusal, preemptive right, right of participation, or any similar right to participate in the
transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents. Except as disclosed in the SEC Reports, there are no outstanding options, warrants, scrip rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities,
rights or obligations convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or giving any Person any right to subscribe for or acquire, any shares of Common Stock, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company is or
may become bound to issue additional shares of Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents. The issuance and sale of the Shares will not obligate the Company to issue shares of Common Stock or other securities to any Person (other than the Purchasers).
There are no outstanding securities or instruments of the Company with any provision that adjusts the exercise, conversion, exchange or reset price of such security or instrument upon an issuance of securities by the Company. There are no
outstanding securities or instruments of the Company that contain any redemption or similar provisions, and there are no contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company is or may become bound to redeem a security of the
Company. The Company does not have any stock appreciation rights or “phantom stock” plans or agreements or any similar plan or agreement. All of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company were duly authorized, validly issued,
fully paid and nonassessable, have been issued in compliance with all federal and state securities laws, and none of such outstanding shares was issued in violation of any preemptive rights or similar rights to subscribe for or purchase securities.
No further approval or authorization of any stockholder, the Board of Directors or others is required for the issuance and sale of the Shares. There are no stockholders agreements, voting agreements or other similar agreements with respect to the
Company’s capital stock to which the Company is a party or, to the knowledge of the Company, between or among any of the Company’s stockholders. 

  
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 (h) SEC Reports; Financial Statements. The Company has filed all
reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by the Company under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, including pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) thereof, for the two years preceding the date hereof (or
such shorter period as the Company was required by law or regulation to file such material) (the foregoing materials, including the exhibits thereto and documents incorporated by reference therein, together with the Prospectus and the Prospectus
Supplement, being collectively referred to herein as the “SEC Reports”) on a timely basis or has received a valid extension of such time of filing and has filed any such SEC Reports prior to the expiration of any such extension. As
of their respective dates, the SEC Reports complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, as applicable, and none of the SEC Reports, when filed, contained any untrue statement of a material fact
or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The financial statements of the Company included in
the SEC Reports complied in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the rules and regulations of the Commission with respect thereto as in effect at the time of filing. Such financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (“GAAP”), except as may be otherwise specified in such financial statements or the notes thereto and
except that unaudited financial statements may not contain all footnotes required by GAAP, and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Company as of and for the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows
for the periods then ended, subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal, immaterial, year-end audit adjustments. 

(i) Material Changes; Undisclosed Events, Liabilities or Developments. Since the date of the latest audited financial
statements included within the SEC Reports, except as disclosed in the SEC Reports, (i) there has been no event, occurrence or development that has had or that would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, (ii) the
Company has not incurred any liabilities (contingent or otherwise) other than (A) trade payables and accrued expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and (B) liabilities not required to be
reflected in the Company’s financial statements pursuant to GAAP or disclosed in filings made with the Commission, (iii) the Company has not altered its method of accounting, other than the adoption of new accounting standards as set forth
in the SEC Reports (iv) the Company has not declared or made any dividend or distribution of cash or other property to its stockholders or purchased, redeemed or made any agreements to purchase or redeem any shares of its capital stock and
(v) the Company has not issued any equity securities to any officer, director or Affiliate, except pursuant to existing Company stock option plans. The Company does not have pending before the Commission any request for confidential treatment
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 (j) Litigation. There is no action, suit, inquiry, notice of
violation, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened in writing against or affecting the Company or any of its properties before or by any court, arbitrator, governmental or administrative agency or
regulatory authority (federal, state, county, local or foreign) (collectively, an “Action”), which (i) adversely affects or challenges the legality, validity or enforceability of any of the Transaction Documents or the
Securities or (ii) would, if there were an unfavorable decision, have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. Neither the Company nor any director or officer thereof, is or has been the subject of any Action involving
a claim of violation of or liability under federal or state securities laws or a claim of breach of fiduciary duty. There has not been, and to the knowledge of the Company, there is not pending or contemplated, any investigation by the Commission
involving the Company or any current or former director or officer of the Company. The Commission has not issued any stop order or other order suspending the effectiveness of any registration statement filed by the Company under the Exchange Act or
the Securities Act. 
 (k) Labor Relations. No labor dispute exists or, to the knowledge of the Company, is imminent
with respect to any of the employees of the Company, which would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. None of the employees is a member of a union that relates to such employee’s relationship with the Company, and The
Company is not a party to a collective bargaining agreement, and the Company believe that its relationships with its employees are good. To the knowledge of the Company, no executive officer of the Company, is, or is now expected to be, in violation
of any material term of any employment contract, confidentiality, disclosure or proprietary information agreement or non-competition agreement, or any other contract or agreement or any restrictive covenant in
favor of any third party, and the continued employment of each such executive officer does not subject the Company to any liability with respect to any of the foregoing matters. The Company is in compliance with all U.S. federal, state, local and
foreign laws and regulations relating to employment and employment practices, terms and conditions of employment and wages and hours, except where the failure to be in compliance would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to
have a Material Adverse Effect. 
 (l) Compliance. The Company: (i) is not in default under or in violation of
(and no event has occurred that has not been waived that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would result in a default by the Company under), nor has the Company written received notice of a claim that it is in default under or that it is in
violation of, any indenture, loan or credit agreement or any other agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it or any of its properties is bound (whether or not such default or violation has been waived), (ii) is not in violation
of any judgment, decree or order of any court, arbitrator or other governmental authority or (iii) is not or has not been in violation of any statute, rule, ordinance or regulation of any governmental authority, including without limitation all
foreign, federal, state and local laws relating to taxes, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, product quality and safety and employment and labor matters, except in each case as would not have or reasonably be expected to
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 (m) Environmental Laws. The Company (i) is in compliance with
all federal, state, local and foreign laws relating to pollution or protection of human health or the environment (including ambient air, surface water, groundwater, land surface or subsurface strata), including laws relating to emissions,
discharges, releases or threatened releases of chemicals, pollutants, contaminants, or toxic or hazardous substances or wastes (collectively, “Hazardous Materials”) into the environment, or otherwise relating to the manufacture,
processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of Hazardous Materials, as well as all authorizations, codes, decrees, demands, or demand letters, injunctions, judgments, licenses, notices or notice letters,
orders, permits, plans or regulations, issued, entered, promulgated or approved thereunder (“Environmental Laws”); (ii) has received all permits licenses or other approvals required of them under applicable Environmental Laws to
conduct its business; and (iii) is in compliance with all terms and conditions of any such permit, license or approval where in each clause (i), (ii) and (iii), the failure to so comply would be reasonably expected to have, individually or in
the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect. 
 (n) Regulatory Permits. The Company possesses all certificates,
authorizations and permits issued by the appropriate federal, state, local or foreign regulatory authorities necessary to conduct its business as described in the SEC Reports, except where the failure to possess such permits would not reasonably be
expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect (“Material Permits”), and the Company has not received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any Material Permit. 

(o) Title to Assets. The Company has good and marketable title in fee simple to all real property owned by it and good
and marketable title in all personal property owned by it that is material to the business of the Company, in each case free and clear of all Liens, except for (i) Liens as do not materially affect the value of such property and do not
materially interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company, (ii) Liens for the payment of federal, state or other taxes, for which appropriate reserves have been made therefor in accordance with GAAP and, the
payment of which is neither delinquent nor subject to penalties and (iii) Liens that would not, individually or in the aggregate, have or reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Any real property and facilities held under
lease by the Company are held by it under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases with which the Company are in compliance, except where the failure to so comply would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. 

  
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 (p) Intellectual Property. The Company has, or has rights to use, all
patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, inventions, copyrights, licenses and other intellectual property rights and similar rights necessary or required for use in connection with
its business as described in the SEC Reports where the failure to so have would have a Material Adverse Effect (collectively, the “Intellectual Property Rights”). The Company has not received a notice (written or otherwise) that any
of, the Intellectual Property Rights has expired, terminated or been abandoned, or is expected to expire or terminate or be abandoned, within one (1) year from the date of this Agreement, except where such expiration, termination or abandonment
would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company has not received, since the date of the latest audited financial statements included within the SEC Reports, a written notice of a
claim or otherwise has any knowledge that the Intellectual Property Rights violate or infringe upon the rights of any Person, except as would not have or reasonably be expected to not have a Material Adverse Effect. To the knowledge of the Company,
all such Intellectual Property Rights are enforceable and there is no existing infringement by another Person of any of the Intellectual Property Rights. The Company has taken reasonable security measures to protect the secrecy, confidentiality and
value of all of its intellectual properties, except where failure to do so would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. 

(q) Insurance. The Company us insured by insurers of recognized financial responsibility against such losses and risks
and in such amounts as are prudent and customary in the businesses in which the Company is engaged. The Company does not have any reason to believe that it will not be able to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such coverage expires
or to obtain similar coverage from similar insurers as may be necessary to continue its business without a significant increase in cost. 

(r) Transactions With Affiliates and Employees. Except as disclosed in the SEC Reports, none of the officers or
directors of the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, none of the employees of the Company is presently a party to any transaction with the Company (other than for services as employees, officers and directors), including any contract,
agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, providing for the borrowing of money from or lending of money to or otherwise requiring payments to or
from any officer, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of the Company, any entity in which any officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, trustee, stockholder, member or partner, in each
case in excess of $120,000 other than for (i) payment of salary or consulting fees for services rendered, (ii) reimbursement for expenses incurred on behalf of the Company and (iii) other employee benefits, including stock option
agreements under any stock option plan of the Company. 
 (s) Sarbanes-Oxley; Internal Accounting Controls. The
Company is in compliance with any and all applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 that are effective as of the date hereof, and any and all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission thereunder that are
effective as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date. The Company maintains a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that: (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s
general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP and to maintain asset accountability, (iii) access to assets is permitted only in
accordance with management’s general or specific authorization, and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.
The Company has established disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the Company and designed such disclosure
controls and procedures to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the
Commission’s rules and forms. The Company’s certifying officers have evaluated the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures of the Company as of the end of the period covered by the most recently filed periodic report under
the Exchange Act (such date, the “Evaluation Date”). The Company presented in its most recently filed periodic report under the Exchange Act the conclusions of the certifying officers about the effectiveness of the disclosure
controls and procedures based on their evaluations as of the Evaluation Date. Since the Evaluation Date, there have been no changes in the internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in the Exchange Act) of the Company that
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 (t) Certain Fees. Except as set forth in the Prospectus Supplement,
no brokerage or finder’s fees or commissions are or will be payable by the Company to any broker, financial advisor or consultant, finder, placement agent, investment banker, bank or other Person with respect to the transactions contemplated by
the Transaction Documents. The Purchasers shall have no obligation with respect to any fees or with respect to any claims made by or on behalf of other Persons for fees of a type contemplated in this Section that may be due in connection with the
transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents. 
 (u) Investment Company. The Company is not, and is not an
Affiliate of, and immediately after receipt of payment for the Shares, will not be or be an Affiliate of, an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. 

(v) Registration Rights. Except as set forth in the SEC Reports, no Person has any right to cause the Company to effect
the registration under the Securities Act of any restricted securities issued by the Company. 
 (w) Listing and
Maintenance Requirements. The Common Stock is registered pursuant to Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Exchange Act, and the Company has taken no action designed to, or which to its knowledge is likely to have the effect of, terminating the
registration of the Common Stock under the Exchange Act nor has the Company received any notification that the Commission is contemplating terminating such registration. Except as set forth in the SEC Reports, the Company has not, in the 12 months
preceding the date hereof, received notice from any Trading Market on which the Common Stock is or has been listed or quoted to the effect that the Company is not in compliance with the listing or maintenance requirements of such Trading Market.
Except as set forth in the SEC Reports, the Company is, and has no reason to believe that it will not in the foreseeable future continue to be, in compliance with all such listing and maintenance requirements. The Common Stock is currently eligible
for electronic transfer through the Depository Trust Company or another established clearing corporation and the Company is current in payment of the fees to the Depository Trust Company (or such other established clearing corporation) in connection
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 (x) Application of Takeover Protections. The Company and the Board of
Directors have taken all necessary action, if any, in order to render inapplicable any control share acquisition, business combination, poison pill (including any distribution under a rights agreement) or other similar
anti-takeover provision under the Company’s certificate of incorporation (or similar charter documents) or the laws of its state of incorporation that is or could become applicable to the Purchasers as a
result of the Purchasers and the Company fulfilling their obligations or exercising their rights under the Transaction Documents, including without limitation as a result of the Company’s issuance of the Shares and the Purchasers’
ownership of the Shares. 
 (y) Disclosure. Except with respect to the material terms and conditions of the
transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, the Company confirms that neither it nor any other Person acting on its behalf has provided any of the Purchasers or their agents or counsel with any information that it believes constitutes or
might constitute material, non-public information which is not otherwise disclosed in the Prospectus Supplement. The Company understands and confirms that the Purchasers will rely on the foregoing
representation in effecting transactions in securities of the Company. All of the disclosure furnished by or on behalf of the Company to the Purchasers regarding the Company, its business and the transactions contemplated hereby is true and correct
in all material respects and does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not
misleading. The Company acknowledges and agrees that no Purchaser makes or has made any representations or warranties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby other than those specifically set forth in Section 3.2 hereof. 

(z) No Integrated Offering. Assuming the accuracy of the Purchasers’ representations and warranties set forth in
Section 3.2, neither the Company, nor any of its Affiliates, nor any Person acting on its or their behalf has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances
that would cause this offering of the Shares to be integrated with prior offerings by the Company for purposes of any applicable shareholder approval provisions of any Trading Market on which any of the securities of the Company are listed or
designated. 
 (aa) Tax Status. Except for matters that would not, individually or in the aggregate, have or
reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, the Company (i) has made or filed all required United States federal, state and local income and all foreign income and franchise tax returns, reports and declarations required by
any jurisdiction to which it is subject, (ii) has paid all taxes and other governmental assessments and charges that are material in amount, shown or determined to be due on such returns, reports and declarations, except those being contested
in good faith, with respect to which adequate reserves have been set aside on the books of the Company and (iii) has set aside on its books provision reasonably adequate for the payment of all material taxes for periods subsequent to the
periods to which such returns, reports or declarations apply. There are no unpaid taxes in any material amount claimed to be due by the taxing authority of any jurisdiction, and the officers of the Company know of no basis for any such claim. 

  
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 (bb) Foreign Corrupt Practices. Neither the Company, nor to the
knowledge of the Company, any agent or other person acting on behalf of the Company, has (i) directly or indirectly, used any funds for unlawful contributions, gifts, entertainment or other unlawful expenses related to foreign or domestic
political activity, (ii) made any unlawful payment to foreign or domestic government officials or employees or to any foreign or domestic political parties or campaigns from corporate funds, (iii) failed to disclose fully any contribution
made by the Company (or made by any person acting on its behalf of which the Company is aware) which is in violation of law, or (iv) violated in any material respect any provision of FCPA. 

(cc) Accountants. The Company’s accounting firm is PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. To the knowledge and belief of the
Company, such accounting firm is a registered public accounting firm as required by the Exchange Act. 
 (dd)
Acknowledgment Regarding Purchasers’ Purchase of Shares. The Company acknowledges and agrees that each of the Purchasers is acting solely in the capacity of an arm’s length purchaser with respect to the Transaction Documents and the
transactions contemplated thereby. The Company further acknowledges that no Purchaser is acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of the Company (or in any similar capacity) with respect to the Transaction Documents and the transactions
contemplated thereby and any advice given by any Purchaser or any of their respective representatives or agents in connection with the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated thereby is merely incidental to the Purchasers’
purchase of the Shares. The Company further represents to each Purchaser that the Company’s decision to enter into this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents has been based solely on the independent evaluation of the transactions
contemplated hereby by the Company and its representatives. 
 (ee) Acknowledgment Regarding Purchaser’s Trading
Activity. Anything in this Agreement or elsewhere herein to the contrary notwithstanding (except for Sections 3.2(f) and 4.12 hereof), it is understood and acknowledged by the Company that: (i) none of the Purchasers has been asked by the
Company to agree, nor has any Purchaser agreed, to desist from purchasing or selling, long and/or short, securities of the Company, or “derivative” securities based on securities issued by the Company or to hold the Shares for any
specified term; (ii) past or future open market or other transactions by any Purchaser, specifically including, without limitation, Short Sales or “derivative” transactions, before or after the closing of this or future private
placement transactions, may negatively impact the market price of the Company’s publicly-traded securities; (iii) any Purchaser, and counter-parties in “derivative” transactions to which any such Purchaser is a party, directly or
indirectly, presently may have a “short” position in the Common Stock, and (iv) each Purchaser shall not be deemed to have any affiliation with or control over any arm’s length counter-party in any “derivative”
transaction. The Company further understands and acknowledges that (y) one or more Purchasers may engage in hedging activities at various times during the period that the Shares are outstanding, and (z) such hedging activities (if any)
could reduce the value of the existing stockholders’ equity interests in the Company at and after the time that the hedging activities are being conducted. The Company acknowledges that such aforementioned hedging activities do not
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 (ff) Regulation M Compliance. The Company has not, and to its
knowledge no one acting on its behalf has, (i) taken, directly or indirectly, any action designed to cause or to result in the stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of any of
the Shares, (ii) sold, bid for, purchased, or, paid any compensation for soliciting purchases of, any of the Shares, or (iii) paid or agreed to pay to any Person any compensation for soliciting another to purchase any other securities of
the Company, other than, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii), compensation paid to the Company’s placement agent in connection with the placement of the Shares. 

(gg) FDA. As to each product candidate of the Company subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (“FDA”) under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (“FDCA”) that is manufactured, packaged, labeled, tested, distributed, sold, and/or marketed by the
Company (each such product, a “Pharmaceutical Product”), such Pharmaceutical Product is being manufactured, packaged, labeled, tested, distributed, sold and/or marketed by the Company in compliance with all applicable requirements
under FDCA and similar laws, rules and regulations relating to registration, investigational use, premarket clearance, licensure, or application approval, good manufacturing practices, good laboratory practices, good clinical practices, product
listing, quotas, labeling, advertising, record keeping and filing of reports, except where the failure to be in compliance would not have a Material Adverse Effect. There is no pending, completed or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened,
action (including any lawsuit, arbitration, or legal or administrative or regulatory proceeding, charge, complaint, or investigation) against the Company, and the Company has not received any notice, warning letter or other communication from the
FDA or any other governmental entity, which (i) contests the premarket clearance, licensure, registration, or approval of, the uses of, the distribution of, the manufacturing or packaging of, the testing of, the sale of, or the labeling and
promotion of any Pharmaceutical Product, (ii) withdraws its approval of, requests the recall, suspension, or seizure of, or withdraws or orders the withdrawal of advertising or sales promotional materials relating to, any Pharmaceutical
Product, (iii) imposes a clinical hold on any clinical investigation by the Company, (iv) enjoins production at any facility of the Company, (v) enters or proposes to enter into a consent decree of permanent injunction with the
Company, or (vi) otherwise alleges any violation of any laws, rules or regulations by the Company, and which, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a Material Adverse Effect. The properties, business and operations of the Company
have been and are being conducted in all material respects in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the FDA. The Company has not been informed by the FDA that the FDA will prohibit the marketing, sale, license or use in
the United States of any product proposed to be developed, produced or marketed by the Company nor has the FDA expressed any concern as to approving or clearing for marketing any product being developed or proposed to be developed by the Company.

  
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 (hh)    Stock Option Plans. Each stock option
granted by the Company under the Company’s stock option plan was granted (i) in accordance with the terms of the Company’s stock option plan and (ii) with an exercise price at least equal to the fair market value of the Common
Stock on the date such stock option would be considered granted under GAAP and applicable law. No stock option granted under the Company’s stock option plan has been backdated. The Company has not knowingly granted, and there is no and has been
no Company policy or practice to knowingly grant, stock options prior to, or otherwise knowingly coordinate the grant of stock options with, the release or other public announcement of material information regarding the Company or its financial
results or prospects.  
 (ii)    Office of Foreign Assets Control. Neither the Company
nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any director, officer, agent, employee or affiliate of the Company is currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department
(“OFAC”). 
 (jj)    Money Laundering. The operations of the Company are and have
been conducted at all times in compliance with applicable financial record-keeping and reporting requirements of the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, as amended, applicable money laundering statutes and applicable rules and
regulations thereunder (collectively, the “Money Laundering Laws”), and no Action or Proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving the Company with respect to the Money
Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened. 
 3.2    Representations and Warranties
of the Purchasers. Each Purchaser, for itself and for no other Purchaser, hereby represents and warrants as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date to the Company as follows (unless as of a specific date therein, in which case they shall
be accurate as of such date): 
 (a)    Organization; Authority. Such Purchaser is either an
individual or an entity duly incorporated or formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation or formation with full right, corporate, partnership limited liability company or similar power and
authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents and otherwise to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder. The execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents and performance by such
Purchaser of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, partnership, limited liability company or similar action, as applicable, on the part of such Purchaser. Each Transaction
Document to which it is a party has been duly executed by such Purchaser, and when delivered by such Purchaser in accordance with the terms hereof, will constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of such Purchaser, enforceable against it in
accordance with its terms, except: (i) as limited by general equitable principles and applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally,
(ii) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies and (iii) insofar as indemnification and contribution provisions may be limited by applicable law. 

  
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 (b) Understandings or Arrangements. Such Purchaser is acquiring the
Shares as principal for its own account and has no direct or indirect arrangement or understandings with any other persons to distribute or regarding the distribution of such Shares (this representation and warranty not limiting such
Purchaser’s right to sell the Shares pursuant to the Registration Statement or otherwise in compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws). Such Purchaser is acquiring the Shares hereunder in the ordinary course of its business.

 (c) Purchaser Status. At the time such Purchaser was offered the Shares, it was, and as of the date hereof it is
either: (i) an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(7) or (a)(8) under the Securities Act or (ii) a “qualified institutional buyer” as defined in Rule 144A(a) under the Securities Act.

 (d) Experience of Such Purchaser. Such Purchaser, either alone or together with its representatives, has such
knowledge, sophistication and experience in business and financial matters so as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment in the Shares, and has so evaluated the merits and risks of such investment. Such
Purchaser is able to bear the economic risk of an investment in the Shares and, at the present time, is able to afford a complete loss of such investment. 

(e) Access to Information. Such Purchaser acknowledges that it has had the opportunity to review the Transaction
Documents (including all exhibits and schedules thereto) and the SEC Reports and has been afforded, (i) the opportunity to ask such questions as it has deemed necessary of, and to receive answers from, representatives of the Company concerning
the terms and conditions of the offering of the Shares and the merits and risks of investing in the Shares; (ii) access to information about the Company and its financial condition, results of operations, business, properties, management and
prospects sufficient to enable it to evaluate its investment; and (iii) the opportunity to obtain such additional information that the Company possesses or can acquire without unreasonable effort or expense that is necessary to make an informed
investment decision with respect to the investment. Such Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that neither the Placement Agent nor any Affiliate of the Placement Agent has provided such Purchaser with any information or advice with respect to the
Shares nor is such information or advice necessary or desired. Neither the Placement Agent nor any Affiliate has made or makes any representation as to the Company or the quality of the Shares and the Placement Agent and any Affiliate may have
acquired non-public information with respect to the Company which such Purchaser agrees need not be provided to it. In connection with the issuance of the Shares to such Purchaser, neither the Placement
Agent nor any of its Affiliates has acted as a financial advisor or fiduciary to such Purchaser. 

  
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 (f) Certain Transactions and Confidentiality. Other than consummating
the transactions contemplated hereunder, such Purchaser has not, nor has any Person acting on behalf of or pursuant to any understanding with such Purchaser, directly or indirectly executed any purchases or sales, including Short Sales, of the
securities of the Company during the period commencing as of the time that such Purchaser first received a term sheet (written or oral) from the Company or any other Person representing the Company setting forth the material pricing terms of the
transactions contemplated hereunder and ending immediately prior to the execution hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a Purchaser that is a multi-managed investment vehicle whereby separate portfolio managers manage separate
portions of such Purchaser’s assets and the portfolio managers have no direct knowledge of the investment decisions made by the portfolio managers managing other portions of such Purchaser’s assets, the representation set forth above shall
only apply with respect to the portion of assets managed by the portfolio manager that made the investment decision to purchase the Shares covered by this Agreement. Other than to other Persons party to this Agreement or to such Purchaser’s
representatives, including, without limitation, its officers, directors, partners, legal and other advisors, employees, agents and Affiliates, such Purchaser has maintained the confidentiality of all disclosures made to it in connection with this
transaction (including the existence and terms of this transaction). Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing contained herein shall constitute a representation or warranty, or preclude any actions, with respect to locating
or borrowing shares in order to effect Short Sales or similar transactions in the future. 
 The Company acknowledges and agrees that the representations
contained in this Section 3.2 shall not modify, amend or affect such Purchaser’s right to rely on the Company’s representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or any representations and warranties contained in any other
Transaction Document or any other document or instrument executed and/or delivered in connection with this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing
contained herein shall constitute a representation or warranty, or preclude any actions, with respect to locating or borrowing shares in order to effect Short Sales or similar transactions in the future. 

ARTICLE IV. 
 OTHER
AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES 
 4.1 Furnishing of Information. Until the time that no Purchaser owns Shares, the Company covenants to
timely file (or obtain extensions in respect thereof and file within the applicable grace period) all reports required to be filed by the Company after the date hereof pursuant to the Exchange Act even if the Company is not then subject to the
reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. 
 4.2 Integration. The Company shall not sell, offer for sale or solicit offers to buy
or otherwise negotiate in respect of any security (as defined in Section 2 of the Securities Act) that would be integrated with the offer or sale of the Shares for purposes of the rules and regulations of any Trading Market such that it would
require shareholder approval prior to the closing of such other transaction unless shareholder approval is obtained before the closing of such subsequent transaction. 

  
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 4.3 Securities Laws Disclosure; Publicity. The Company shall (a) by the
Disclosure Time, issue a press release disclosing the material terms of the transactions contemplated hereby, and (b) file a Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Transaction Documents as exhibits
thereto, with the Commission within the time required by the Exchange Act. From and after the issuance of such press release, the Company represents to the Purchasers that it shall have publicly disclosed all material,
non-public information delivered to any of the Purchasers by the Company, or any of its officers, directors, employees or agents in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents.
In addition, effective upon the issuance of such press release, the Company acknowledges and agrees that any and all confidentiality or similar obligations under any agreement, whether written or oral, between the Company or any of its officers,
directors, agents, employees or Affiliates on the one hand, and any of the Purchasers or any of their Affiliates on the other hand, shall terminate. The Company and each Purchaser shall consult with each other in issuing any other press releases
with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby, and neither the Company nor any Purchaser shall issue any such press release nor otherwise make any such public statement without the prior consent of the Company, with respect to any press
release of any Purchaser, or without the prior consent of each Purchaser, with respect to any press release of the Company, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld or delayed, except if such disclosure is required by law, in which case the
disclosing party shall promptly provide the other party with prior notice of such public statement or communication. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not publicly disclose the name of any Purchaser, or include the name of any
Purchaser in any filing with the Commission or any regulatory agency or Trading Market, without the prior written consent of such Purchaser, except (a) as required by federal securities law in connection with the filing of final Transaction
Documents with the Commission and (b) to the extent such disclosure is required by law or Trading Market regulations, in which case the Company shall provide the Purchasers with prior notice of such disclosure permitted under this clause (b).

 4.4 Shareholder Rights Plan. No claim will be made or enforced by the Company or, with the consent of the Company, any other
Person, that any Purchaser is an “Acquiring Person” under any control share acquisition, business combination, poison pill (including any distribution under a rights agreement) or similar anti-takeover plan or arrangement in effect
or hereafter adopted by the Company, or that any Purchaser could be deemed to trigger the provisions of any such plan or arrangement, by virtue of receiving Shares under the Transaction Documents or under any other agreement between the Company and
the Purchasers. 
 4.5 Non-Public Information. Except with respect to the material terms and
conditions of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, which shall be disclosed pursuant to Section 4.3, the Company covenants and agrees that neither it, nor any other Person acting on its behalf will provide any Purchaser
or its agents or counsel with any information that constitutes, or the Company reasonably believes constitutes, material non-public information, unless prior thereto such Purchaser shall have consented to the
receipt of such information and agreed with the Company to keep such information confidential. The Company understands and confirms that each Purchaser shall be relying on the foregoing covenant in effecting transactions in securities of the
Company. To the extent that the Company or any of its officers, directors, agents, employees or Affiliates delivers any material, non-public information to a Purchaser without such Purchaser’s consent,
the Company hereby covenants and agrees that such Purchaser shall not have any duty of confidentiality to the Company or any of its officers, directors, agents, employees or Affiliates, or a duty to the Company or any of its officers, directors,
agents, employees or Affiliates not to trade on the basis of, such material, non-public information, provided that the Purchaser shall remain subject to applicable law. To the extent that any notice provided
pursuant to any Transaction Document constitutes, or contains, material, non-public information regarding the Company, the Company shall simultaneously file such notice with the Commission pursuant to a
Current Report on Form 8-K. The Company understands and confirms that each Purchaser shall be relying on the foregoing covenant in effecting transactions in securities of the Company. 

  
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 4.6 Use of Proceeds. The Company shall use the net proceeds from the sale of the
Shares hereunder for working capital purposes. 
 4.7 Indemnification of Purchasers. Subject to the provisions of this
Section 4.7, the Company will indemnify and hold each Purchaser and its directors, officers, shareholders, members, partners, employees and agents (and any other Persons with a functionally equivalent role of a Person holding such titles
notwithstanding a lack of such title or any other title), each Person who controls such Purchaser (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act and Section 20 of the Exchange Act), and the directors, officers, shareholders,
agents, members, partners or employees (and any other Persons with a functionally equivalent role of a Person holding such titles notwithstanding a lack of such title or any other title) of such controlling persons (each, a “Purchaser
Party”) harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, obligations, claims, contingencies, damages, costs and expenses, including all judgments, amounts paid in settlements, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of
investigation that any such Purchaser Party may suffer or incur as a result of or relating to (a) any breach of any of the representations, warranties, covenants or agreements made by the Company in this Agreement or in the other Transaction
Documents or (b) any action instituted against the Purchaser Parties in any capacity, or any of them or their respective Affiliates, by any stockholder of the Company who is not an Affiliate of such Purchaser Party, with respect to any of the
transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents (unless such action is solely based upon a material breach of such Purchaser Party’s representations, warranties or covenants under the Transaction Documents or any agreements or
understandings such Purchaser Party may have with any such stockholder or any violations by such Purchaser Party of state or federal securities laws or any conduct by such Purchaser Party which is finally judicially determined to constitute fraud,
gross negligence or willful misconduct). If any action shall be brought against any Purchaser Party in respect of which indemnity may be sought pursuant to this Agreement, such Purchaser Party shall promptly notify the Company in writing, and the
Company shall have the right to assume the defense thereof with counsel of its own choosing reasonably acceptable to the Purchaser Party. Any Purchaser Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such action and participate in the
defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Purchaser Party except to the extent that (i) the employment thereof has been specifically authorized by the Company in writing, (ii) the Company
has failed after a reasonable period of time to assume such defense and to employ counsel or (iii) in such action there is, in the reasonable opinion of counsel, a material conflict on any material issue between the position of the Company and
the position of such Purchaser Party, in which case the Company shall be responsible for the reasonable fees and expenses of no more than one such separate counsel. The Company will not be liable to any Purchaser Party under this Agreement
(y) for any settlement by a Purchaser Party effected without the Company’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; or (z) to the extent, but only to the extent that a loss, claim, damage or
liability is attributable to any Purchaser Party’s breach of any of the representations, warranties, covenants or agreements made by such Purchaser Party in this Agreement or in the other Transaction Documents. The indemnity agreements
contained herein shall be in addition to any cause of action or similar right of any Purchaser Party against the Company or others and any liabilities the Company may be subject to pursuant to law. 

  
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 4.8 Listing of Common Stock. The Company hereby agrees to use reasonable best
efforts to maintain the listing or quotation of the Common Stock on the Trading Market on which it is currently listed, and concurrently with the Closing, the Company shall apply to list or quote all of the Shares on such Trading Market and promptly
secure the listing of all of the Shares on such Trading Market. The Company further agrees, if the Company applies to have the Common Stock traded on any other Trading Market, it will then include in such application all of the Shares, and will take
such other action as is reasonably necessary to cause all of the Shares to be listed or quoted on such other Trading Market as promptly as possible. The Company will then take all action reasonably necessary to continue the listing and trading of
its Common Stock on a Trading Market and will comply in all respects with the Company’s reporting, filing and other obligations of which it has control under the bylaws or rules of the Trading Market. The Company agrees to maintain the
eligibility of the Common Stock for electronic transfer through the Depository Trust Company or another established clearing corporation, including, without limitation, by timely payment of fees to the Depository Trust Company or such other
established clearing corporation in connection with such electronic transfer. 
 4.9 Satter Registration Rights. The Company agrees
that it will use its reasonable best efforts to file a registration statement on Form S-3 registering for resale the Shares purchased by any Purchasers affiliated with Muneer A. Satter and Satter Medical
Technology Partners, L.P. within thirty (30) days of the Closing, and use its reasonable best efforts to keep such registration statement continuously effective under the Securities Act until the date that all Shares covered by such
registration statement have been sold thereunder or all such shares may be sold without restriction or limitation pursuant to Rule 144 and without the requirement to be in compliance with Rule 144(c)(1) (or any successor thereto). 

4.10 Subsequent Equity Sales. From the date hereof until ten (10) days after the Closing Date, the Company shall not issue, enter
into any agreement to issue or announce the issuance or proposed issuance of any shares of Common Stock or Common Stock Equivalents that may be issued at an effective price per share that is lower than $1.10. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this
Section 4.10 shall not apply in respect of an Exempt Issuance. 
 4.11 Equal Treatment of Purchasers. No consideration
(including any modification of any Transaction Document) shall be offered or paid to any Person to amend or consent to a waiver or modification of any provision of the Transaction Documents unless the same consideration is also offered to all of the
parties to such Transaction Document. For clarification purposes, this provision constitutes a separate right granted to each Purchaser by the Company and negotiated separately by each Purchaser, and is intended for the Company to treat the
Purchasers as a class and shall not in any way be construed as the Purchasers acting in concert or as a group with respect to the purchase, disposition or voting of Shares or otherwise. 

4.12 Certain Transactions and Confidentiality. Each Purchaser, severally and not jointly with the other Purchasers, covenants that
neither it nor any Affiliate acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with it will execute any purchases or sales, including Short Sales of any of the Company’s securities during the period commencing with the execution of this
Agreement and ending at such time that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are first publicly announced pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 4.3. Each Purchaser, severally and not jointly with the other
Purchasers, covenants that until such time as the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are publicly disclosed by the Company pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 4.3, such Purchaser will maintain the
confidentiality of the existence and terms of this transaction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, the Company expressly acknowledges and agrees that (i) no Purchaser
makes any representation, warranty or covenant hereby that it will not engage in effecting transactions in any securities of the Company after the time that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are first publicly announced pursuant to the
initial press release as described in Section 4.3, (ii) no Purchaser shall be restricted or prohibited from effecting any transactions in any securities of the Company in accordance with applicable securities laws from and after the time that
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are first publicly announced pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 4.3 and (iii) no Purchaser shall have any duty of confidentiality or duty not to trade in the
securities of the Company to the Company after the issuance of the initial press release as described in Section 4.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a Purchaser that is a multi-managed investment vehicle whereby separate
portfolio managers manage separate portions of such Purchaser’s assets and the portfolio managers have no direct knowledge of the investment decisions made by the portfolio managers managing other portions of such Purchaser’s assets, the
covenant set forth above shall only apply with respect to the portion of assets managed by the portfolio manager that made the investment decision to purchase the Shares covered by this Agreement. 

  
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 ARTICLE V. 

MISCELLANEOUS 
 5.1
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by any Purchaser, as to such Purchaser’s obligations hereunder only and without any effect whatsoever on the obligations between the Company and the other Purchasers, by written notice
to the other parties, if the Closing has not been consummated on or before the fifth (5th) Trading Day following the date hereof; provided, however, that no such termination will
affect the right of any party to sue for any breach by any other party (or parties). 
 5.2 Fees and Expenses. Except as expressly
set forth in the Transaction Documents to the contrary, each party shall pay the fees and expenses of its advisers, counsel, accountants and other experts, if any, and all other expenses incurred by such party incident to the negotiation,
preparation, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement. The Company shall pay all Transfer Agent fees (including, without limitation, any fees required for same-day processing of any instruction
letter delivered by the Company), stamp taxes and other taxes and duties levied in connection with the delivery of any Shares to the Purchasers. 

5.3 Entire Agreement. The Transaction Documents, together with the exhibits and schedules thereto, the Prospectus and the Prospectus
Supplement, contain the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, oral or written, with respect to such matters, which the parties acknowledge
have been merged into such documents, exhibits and schedules. 
 5.4 Notices. Any and all notices or other communications or
deliveries required or permitted to be provided hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given and effective on the earliest of: (a) the time of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via facsimile at the facsimile
number or email attachment at the email address as set forth on the signature pages attached hereto at or prior to 5:30 p.m. (New York City time) on a Trading Day, (b) the next Trading Day after the time of transmission, if such notice or
communication is delivered via facsimile at the facsimile number or email attachment at the email address as set forth on the signature pages attached hereto on a day that is not a Trading Day or later than 5:30 p.m. (New York City time) on any
Trading Day, (c) the second (2nd) Trading Day following the date of mailing, if sent by U.S. nationally recognized overnight courier service or (d) upon actual receipt by the party to
whom such notice is required to be given. The address for such notices and communications shall be as set forth on the signature pages attached hereto. 

  
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 5.5 Amendments; Waivers. No provision of this Agreement may be waived, modified,
supplemented or amended except in a written instrument signed, in the case of an amendment, by the Company and Purchasers which purchased at least 50.1% in interest of the Shares based on the initial Subscription Amounts hereunder or, in the case of
a waiver, by the party against whom enforcement of any such waived provision is sought, provided that if any amendment, modification or waiver disproportionately and adversely impacts a Purchaser (or group of Purchasers), the consent such
disproportionately impacted Purchaser (or group of Purchasers) shall also be required. No waiver of any default with respect to any provision, condition or requirement of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a continuing waiver in the future or a
waiver of any subsequent default or a waiver of any other provision, condition or requirement hereof, nor shall any delay or omission of any party to exercise any right hereunder in any manner impair the exercise of any such right. Any proposed
amendment or waiver that disproportionately, materially and adversely affects the rights and obligations of any Purchaser relative to the comparable rights and obligations of the other Purchasers shall require the prior written consent of such
adversely affected Purchaser. Any amendment effected in accordance with this Section 5.5 shall be binding upon each Purchaser and holder of Shares and the Company. 

5.6 Headings. The headings herein are for convenience only, do not constitute a part of this Agreement and shall not be deemed to limit
or affect any of the provisions hereof. 
 5.7 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the parties and their successors and permitted assigns. The Company may not assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of each Purchaser (other than by merger). Any Purchaser may assign any or
all of its rights under this Agreement to any Person to whom such Purchaser assigns or transfers any Shares, provided that such transferee agrees in writing to be bound, with respect to the transferred Shares, by the provisions of the Transaction
Documents that apply to the “Purchasers.” 
 5.8 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. The Placement Agent shall be the third-party
beneficiary of the representations and warranties of the Company in Section 3.1 and the representations and warranties of the Purchasers in Section 3.2. This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
successors and permitted assigns and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other Person, except as otherwise set forth in Section 4.7 and this Section 5.8. 

  
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 5.9 Governing Law. All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement
and interpretation of the Transaction Documents shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof. Each party agrees that all
legal Proceedings concerning the interpretations, enforcement and defense of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and any other Transaction Documents (whether brought against a party hereto or its respective affiliates, directors,
officers, shareholders, partners, members, employees or agents) shall be commenced exclusively in the state and federal courts sitting in the City of New York. Each party hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and
federal courts sitting in the City of New York, Borough of Manhattan for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein (including with respect to the enforcement
of any of the Transaction Documents), and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any Action or Proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court, that such Action or Proceeding is improper
or is an inconvenient venue for such Proceeding. Each party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such Action or Proceeding by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail or
overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained
herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process in any other manner permitted by law. If any party shall commence an Action or Proceeding to enforce any provisions of the Transaction Documents, then, in addition to the
obligations of the Company under Section 4.7, the prevailing party in such Action or Proceeding shall be reimbursed by the non-prevailing party for its reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and
expenses incurred with the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such Action or Proceeding. 
 5.10 Survival. The
representations and warranties contained herein shall survive the Closing and the delivery of the Shares. 
 5.11 Execution. This
Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to each other party, it
being understood that the parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or by e-mail delivery of a “.pdf” format data file, or any
electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act or other applicable law (e.g., www.docusign.com), such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or
on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or “.pdf” signature page were an original thereof. 

5.12 Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated, and the parties hereto shall
use their commercially reasonable efforts to find and employ an alternative means to achieve the same or substantially the same result as that contemplated by such term, provision, covenant or restriction. It is hereby stipulated and declared to be
the intention of the parties that they would have executed the remaining terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions without including any of such that may be hereafter declared invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable. 

  
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 5.13 Rescission and Withdrawal Right. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in (and without limiting any similar provisions of) any of the other Transaction Documents, whenever any Purchaser exercises a right, election, demand or option under a Transaction Document and the Company does not timely perform its
related obligations within the periods therein provided, then such Purchaser may rescind or withdraw, in its sole discretion from time to time upon written notice to the Company, any relevant notice, demand or election in whole or in part without
prejudice to its future actions and rights. 
 5.14 Replacement of Shares. If any certificate or instrument evidencing any Shares is
mutilated, lost, stolen or destroyed, the Company shall issue or cause to be issued in exchange and substitution for and upon cancellation thereof (in the case of mutilation), or in lieu of and substitution therefor, a new certificate or instrument,
but only upon receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of such loss, theft or destruction. The applicant for a new certificate or instrument under such circumstances shall also pay any reasonable third-party costs (including
customary indemnity) associated with the issuance of such replacement Shares. 
 5.15 Remedies. In addition to being entitled to
exercise all rights provided herein or granted by law, including recovery of damages, each of the Purchasers and the Company will be entitled to specific performance under the Transaction Documents. The parties agree that monetary damages may not be
adequate compensation for any loss incurred by reason of any breach of obligations contained in the Transaction Documents and hereby agree to waive and not to assert in any Action for specific performance of any such obligation the defense that a
remedy at law would be adequate. 
 5.16 Independent Nature of Purchasers’ Obligations and Rights. The obligations of each
Purchaser under any Transaction Document are several and not joint with the obligations of any other Purchaser, and no Purchaser shall be responsible in any way for the performance or non-performance of the
obligations of any other Purchaser under any Transaction Document. Nothing contained herein or in any other Transaction Document, and no action taken by any Purchaser pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute the Purchasers as a
partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that the Purchasers are in any way acting in concert or as a group with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by the Transaction
Documents. Each Purchaser shall be entitled to independently protect and enforce its rights including, without limitation, the rights arising out of this Agreement or out of the other Transaction Documents, and it shall not be necessary for any
other Purchaser to be joined as an additional party in any Proceeding for such purpose. Each Purchaser has been represented by its own separate legal counsel in its review and negotiation of the Transaction Documents. The Company has elected to
provide all Purchasers with the same terms and Transaction Documents for the convenience of the Company and not because it was required or requested to do so by any of the Purchasers. It is expressly understood and agreed that each provision
contained in this Agreement and in each other Transaction Document is between the Company and a Purchaser, solely, and not between the Company and the Purchasers collectively and not between and among the Purchasers. 

5.17 Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right
required or granted herein shall not be a Business Day, then such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding Business Day. 

  
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 5.18 Construction. The parties agree that each of them and/or their respective
counsel have reviewed and had an opportunity to revise the Transaction Documents and, therefore, the normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the
interpretation of the Transaction Documents or any amendments thereto. In addition, each and every reference to share prices and shares of Common Stock in any Transaction Document shall be subject to adjustment for reverse and forward stock splits,
stock dividends, stock combinations and other similar transactions of the Common Stock that occur after the date of this Agreement. 
 5.19
WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. IN ANY ACTION, SUIT, OR PROCEEDING IN ANY JURISDICTION BROUGHT BY ANY PARTY AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY, THE PARTIES EACH KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
HEREBY ABSOLUTELY, UNCONDITIONALLY, IRREVOCABLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVES FOREVER TRIAL BY JURY.  
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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Securities Purchase Agreement to be
duly executed by their respective authorized signatories as of the date first indicated above. 
  

			
	AILERON THERAPEUTICS, INC.	  	 Address for Notice:
 290 PLEASANT
STREET
 UNIT 112
 WATERTOWN MA 02472

	 By: __________________________________________

      Name:

      Title:
  

With a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):
	  	E-Mail: maivado@aileronrx.com

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 [PURCHASER SIGNATURE PAGES TO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT] 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Securities Purchase Agreement to be duly executed by their respective authorized
signatories as of the date first indicated above. 
  

			
	Name of Purchaser:	  	 

			
		
	Signature of Authorized Signatory of Purchaser:	  	 

			
		
	Name of Authorized Signatory:	  	 

			
		
	Title of Authorized Signatory:	  	 

			
		
	Email Address of Authorized Signatory:	  	 

			
		
	Facsimile Number of Authorized Signatory:	  	 

			
		
	Address for Notice to Purchaser:	  	

 Address for Delivery of Shares to Purchaser (if not same as address for notice): 

Subscription Amount: $_________________ 
 Shares:
_________________ 
 EIN Number: ____________________ 

☐ Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, by checking this box (i) the obligations of the above-signed to purchase
the securities set forth in this Agreement to be purchased from the Company by the above-signed, and the obligations of the Company to sell such securities to the above-signed, shall be unconditional and all conditions to Closing shall be
disregarded, (ii) the Closing shall occur on the second (2nd) Trading Day following the date of this Agreement and (iii) any condition to Closing contemplated by this Agreement (but
prior to being disregarded by clause (i) above) that required delivery by the Company or the above-signed of any agreement, instrument, certificate or the like or purchase price (as applicable) shall no longer be a condition and shall instead
be an unconditional obligation of the Company or the above-signed (as applicable) to deliver such agreement, instrument, certificate or the like or purchase price (as applicable) to such other party on the Closing Date. 

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