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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 21, 2021

 

 

Zanite Acquisition Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-39704   85-2549808
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

25101 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 350

Cleveland, Ohio 44122

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216) 292-0200

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange
on which registered

Units, each consisting of one share of Class A common stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant   ZNTEU   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share   ZNTE   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share   ZNTEW   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 


Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

Business Combination Agreement

On December 21, 2021, Zanite Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Zanite” or the “Company”), entered into a Business Combination Agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”) with Embraer S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) (“Embraer”), Embraer Aircraft Holding Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Embraer (“EAH”), and EVE UAM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of EAH (“Eve”).

The Business Combination

In accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, at the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (the “Closing”), Zanite has agreed to pay consideration in the form of 220,000,000 newly issued shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), valued at $10.00 per share (the “Consideration”), to EAH in exchange for the transfer to Zanite of all of the issued and outstanding limited liability company interests of Eve. As a result of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (the “business combination”), Eve will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Zanite, which will change its name to “Eve Holding, Inc.”

The board of directors of Zanite (the “Board”) has unanimously approved and declared advisable the Business Combination Agreement, the business combination and the other transactions contemplated thereby and resolved to recommend approval of the Business Combination Agreement and related matters by Zanite’s stockholders.

The Pre-Closing Restructuring

On December 10, 2021, as contemplated by the terms of the Business Combination Agreement and that certain Contribution Agreement, dated as of December 10, 2021, by and among Embraer, EAH and Eve (the “Contribution Agreement”), Embraer effected a series of transactions (the “pre-closing restructuring”) that resulted in (i) certain assets and liabilities of the UAM Business (as defined below) being transferred to and owned or licensed by Eve or one of its subsidiaries in exchange for newly issued limited liability company interests of Eve and (ii) Eve becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of EAH.

The “UAM Business,” which has been incubated within Embraer since 2017, includes (i) the research, design, development, testing, engineering, licensing, certification, manufacturing, procurement, assembling, packaging, sales support and after-sales support of, marketing, promotion, advertising, qualification, distribution, importation, fulfillment, offering, sale, deployment delivery, provision, exploitation, configuration, installation, integration, analysis, support, maintenance, repair, service, and other commercialization of or provision of services with respect to, a passenger or cargo aircraft with hybrid/electric propulsion with vertical take-off and landing capabilities, with maximum range of no more than 200 nautical miles (370.4 kilometers) (“eVTOL”) and related products and services and (ii) the development of an Urban Air Mobility Traffic Management solution (“UATM”), a collection of systems and services (including organizations, airspace structures and procedures and technologies) that support the integrated operation of Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) vehicles in low level airspace, which systems and services are directed to supporting UAM operations and enhancing the performance of UAM and low-level airspace travel (not including general air traffic management systems), in each case excluding applications in the crop dusting, defense and security businesses.

Services Agreements

In connection with the pre-closing restructuring, and as contemplated by the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, Eve entered into three master services agreements on December 14, 2021 (each, an “MSA” and collectively, the “Master Services Agreements”) relating to the UAM Business: one MSA with Embraer; one MSA with Atech – Negócios em Tecnologias S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade


anônima) and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer (“Atech”); and one MSA with EVE Soluções de Mobilidade Aérea Urbana Ltda., a Brazilian limited liability company (sociedade limitada) and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Eve (the “Brazilian Subsidiary”); each of which is attached to the Business Combination Agreement as Exhibit D-1, D-2 and D-3, respectively. Pursuant to the Master Services Agreements with Embraer and Atech, Embraer and its affiliates (other than Eve and its subsidiaries) have agreed to supply certain products and perform certain services relating to the development, certification, manufacturing and support of eVTOL, and license certain intellectual property to be used within the UAM Business, to Eve and its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Master Services Agreement with the Brazilian Subsidiary, the Brazilian Subsidiary has agreed to develop and facilitate the execution of a commercial business plan for the strategic development of the UAM Business on behalf of Eve. The initial term of each MSA is expected to end on the 15th anniversary of its respective effective date.

In addition, on December 14, 2021, Eve and the Brazilian Subsidiary entered into a shared services agreement with Embraer and EAH, attached to the Business Combination Agreement as Exhibit E (the “Shared Services Agreement”), pursuant to which Embraer and EAH have agreed to provide certain corporate and administrative services to Eve and the Brazilian Subsidiary. On the same date, Embraer, Eve and the Brazilian Subsidiary also entered into a database limited access agreement, attached to the Business Combination Agreement as Exhibit F (the “Data Access Agreement”), pursuant to which Embraer has agreed to provide the Brazilian Subsidiary with access to certain of its intellectual property and proprietary information in order to facilitate the execution of the specific activities that are set out in certain of the statements of work entered into pursuant to the Master Services Agreements.

Conditions to Closing

The obligation of Zanite, Embraer, Eve and EAH to consummate the business combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions, including, among others: (i) approval by Zanite’s stockholders of the Business Combination Agreement, the business combination and certain other actions related thereto; (ii) the expiration or termination of the waiting period (or any extension thereof) applicable under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976; (iii) the pre-closing restructuring will have been completed in all material respects prior to the Closing in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement and the Contribution Agreement; and (iv) the absence of a UAM Material Adverse Effect and the absence of a Zanite Material Adverse Effect (each as defined in the Business Combination Agreement).

In addition, it is also a condition to Embraer’s, Eve’s and EAH’s obligation to consummate the business combination that the amount of cash available in Zanite’s trust account, after deducting the amount required to satisfy Zanite’s obligations to its stockholders (if any) that exercise their rights to redeem their public shares (but prior to the payment of any (x) deferred underwriting commissions being held in the trust account and (y) transaction expenses of Eve or Zanite), plus the PIPE Investment (as defined below), is equal to or greater than $350,000,000 (the “Available Zanite Cash”).

Covenants

The Business Combination Agreement contains customary covenants by Zanite, Embraer, Eve and EAH, which require, among other things: (i) the parties to conduct, as applicable, their respective businesses in all material respects in the ordinary course through the Closing; (ii) the parties to not initiate any negotiations or enter into any agreements for certain alternative transactions; (iii) Zanite to prepare and file a proxy statement and take certain other actions for Zanite to obtain the requisite approval of Zanite stockholders of certain proposals regarding the business combination; and (v) the parties to use reasonable best efforts to obtain necessary approvals from governmental agencies.

Representations and Warranties

The Business Combination Agreement contains customary representations and warranties by Zanite, Embraer, Eve and EAH. The representations and warranties of the respective parties to the Business Combination Agreement will not survive the Closing.


Termination

The Business Combination Agreement may be terminated under certain limited circumstances prior to the Closing, including, among others: (i) by mutual consent of Embraer and Zanite; (ii) by Embraer or Zanite, if the Closing has not occurred on or before that date that is six (6) months after the date of the Business Combination Agreement; (iii) by Embraer or Zanite if any governmental authority will have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any governmental order that has become final and nonappealable and has the effect of making consummation of the business combination illegal or otherwise preventing or prohibiting consummation of the business combination; (iv) by Embraer or Zanite if certain approvals of stockholders of Zanite are not obtained at the special meeting; and (v) by Zanite or Embraer, respectively, if there is any material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of Embraer, EAH or Eve on the one hand, or by Zanite, on the other hand, set forth in the Business Combination Agreement such that certain conditions would not be satisfied at the Closing.

Certain Related Agreements

Subscription Agreements

On December 21, 2021, concurrently with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, Zanite entered into subscription agreements (collectively, the “Subscription Agreements”) with certain investors (collectively, the “PIPE Investors”), pursuant to, and on the terms and subject to the conditions of which, Zanite agreed to issue and sell to the PIPE Investors an aggregate of 30,500,000 shares of Common Stock at $10.00 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $305,000,000, in private placements to close substantially concurrently with the Closing (the “PIPE Investment”). The PIPE Investors include, among others, Zanite’s sponsor, Zanite Sponsor LLC (the “Sponsor”), which subscribed to purchase 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock for a purchase price of $25,000,000, EAH, which subscribed to purchase 17,500,000 shares of Common Stock for a purchase price of $175,000,000 and certain strategic PIPE Investors and/or investors with existing relationships with Embraer (collectively, the “Strategic Investors”). Certain of the Strategic Investors have also entered into Strategic Warrant Agreements (as defined below) providing for the issuance of warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock upon the Closing and achievement of certain UAM Business milestones. In connection with the PIPE Investment, EAH has entered into arrangements with certain of such strategic investors to provide them with price protections in the amount of up to their $30 million aggregate commitments in the form of credits for parts and services or cash in exchange for the transfer of shares to EAH. Pursuant to the terms of the Subscription Agreements, a PIPE Investor, including the Sponsor and EAH, may assign all or a portion of its obligation to purchase its shares of Common Stock in the PIPE Investment with Zanite’s prior consent.

The Subscription Agreements provide for certain registration rights. In particular, the Company is required to, as soon as practicable but no later than 30 calendar days following the Closing, submit to or file with the SEC a registration statement registering the resale of such shares of Common Stock. Additionally, the Company is required to use its commercially reasonable efforts to have the registration statement declared effective as soon as practicable after the filing thereof, but no later than the earlier of: (i) the 90th calendar day following the filing if the SEC notifies the Company that it will “review” such registration statement following the Closing; and (ii) the 10th business day after the date the Company is notified (orally or in writing, whichever is earlier) by the SEC that the registration statement will not be “reviewed” or will not be subject to further review. The Company must use commercially reasonable efforts to keep the registration statement effective until the earliest of: (i) three years from the date of effectiveness of the registration statement; (ii) the date the PIPE Investors no longer hold any registrable shares; and (iii) the date all registrable shares held by the PIPE Investors may be sold without restriction under Rule 144.

The Subscription Agreements will terminate, and be of no further force and effect, upon the earliest to occur of (i) such date and time as the Business Combination Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, (ii) upon the mutual written agreement of Zanite and the applicable PIPE Investor, (iii) if the conditions set forth therein are not satisfied or are not capable of being satisfied prior to the Closing (as defined in the Subscription Agreements) and, as a result thereof, the transactions contemplated therein will not be or are not consummated at the Closing (as defined in the Subscription Agreements), and (iv) September 21, 2022.


Strategic Warrant and Lock-Up Agreements

On December 21, 2021, concurrently with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, Zanite entered into warrant agreements with the Strategic Investors (the “Strategic Warrant Agreements”), pursuant to which, subject to the consummation of the business combination, Zanite has agreed to issue to the Strategic Investors new warrants to acquire an aggregate of (i) 14,150,000 shares of common stock, each with an exercise price of $0.01 per share (the “Penny Warrants”), which warrants will be issued at the Closing or in connection with the achievement of certain UAM Business milestones following the Closing, (ii) 12,000,000 shares of common stock, each with an exercise price of $15.00 per share, which warrants will be issued at the Closing, and (iii) 5,000,000 shares of common stock each with an exercise price of $11.50 per share, which warrants will be issued at the Closing. In general, each warrant is exercisable for a period of five or ten years following its issuance or first permitted exercise date. The Strategic Warrant Agreements provide for certain registration rights with respect to the resale of the shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants which are substantially similar to the registration rights provided under the Subscription Agreements. In addition, on December 21, 2021, certain of the Strategic Investors entered into lock-up agreements with Zanite, pursuant to which such Strategic Investors will be restricted from transferring certain of the new warrants issued at the Closing and the shares of common stock of Zanite issued upon the exercise of such new warrants until the date that is three or five years after the Closing Date, as described below.

Out of the Penny Warrants that Zanite has agreed to issue to the Strategic Investors pursuant to the Warrant Agreements, (i) Penny Warrants to acquire 6,300,000 shares of Common Stock will be issued and exercisable at the Closing, but all such warrants (including the shares of Common Stock underlying such warrants) will be subject to restrictions on transfer until the date that is three or five years after the Closing Date, (ii) Penny Warrants to acquire 2,350,000 shares of Common Stock will be issued at the Closing, but will only become exercisable upon receipt of the first type certification for eVTOL in compliance with certain airworthiness authorities, receipt of the first binding commitment from a third party to purchase eVTOL jointly developed by Embraer and a certain Strategic Investor for the defense and security technology market, eVTOL’s successful entry into service or completion of initial term of a certain engineering services agreement to be entered into with a certain Strategic Investor, as applicable, (iii) Penny Warrants to acquire 200,000 shares of Common Stock will be issued and vested upon receipt of the first type certification for eVTOL in compliance with certain airworthiness authorities, (iv) Penny Warrants to acquire 4,800,000 shares of Common Stock will be issued and vested upon receipt of binding commitments from certain Strategic Investors for an aggregate of 500 eVTOLs, (v) Penny Warrants to acquire 300,000 shares of Common Stock will be issued and vested upon receipt of an initial deposit to purchase 200 eVTOLs from a certain Strategic Investor, and (vi) Penny Warrants to acquire 200,000 shares of Common Stock will be issued and vested upon mutual agreement to continue to collaborate beyond December 31, 2022 with a certain Strategic Investor.

Sponsor Support Agreement

On December 21, 2021, concurrently with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, Zanite entered into a support agreement (the “Sponsor Support Agreement”), by and among Zanite, Embraer, EAH, and the Sponsor, John B. Veihmeyer, Larry R. Flynn, Gerard J. DeMuro and Ronald D. Sugar (collectively, the “Sponsor Parties”), pursuant to which each of the Sponsor Parties agreed to, among other things, (i) vote all of its or his shares of Common Stock that are entitled to vote to approve and adopt the Business Combination Agreement, (ii) waive its or his redemption rights with respect to its or his shares of Common Stock in connection with the business combination, (iii) not transfer any of its or his securities of Zanite until the Closing or termination of the Business Combination Agreement (except in limited circumstances) and (iv) waive any adjustment to the conversion ratio set forth in the Company’s certificate of incorporation or any other anti-dilution or similar protection with respect to the shares of Common Stock held by the Sponsor Parties (whether resulting from the PIPE Investment or otherwise), in each case, subject to the terms and conditions contemplated by the Sponsor Support Agreement.

Stockholders Agreement

The Business Combination Agreement contemplates that, at the Closing, the Company, EAH and the Sponsor will enter into a stockholders agreement (the “Stockholders Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other


things: (i) EAH will have the right to nominate five directors to the Board, of whom three must satisfy Nasdaq’s independence requirements; (ii) the Sponsor will have the right to nominate one director to the Board; and (iii) EAH and the Sponsor will jointly nominate one director to the Board, who must satisfy Nasdaq’s independence requirements.

In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Stockholders Agreement, for so long as EAH directly or indirectly through any of its affiliates holds at least 10% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, EAH will also have the right to: (i) nominate a number of directors to the Board at least proportional to the number of shares of Common Stock owned by EAH; and (ii) appoint a number of representatives to each committee of the Board that is at least proportional to the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock owned by EAH directly or indirectly through any of its affiliates. For so long as EAH directly or indirectly through any of its affiliates holds at least 20% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, EAH will also have the right to designate the chairperson of the Board (who need not be a nominee of EAH).

The Stockholders Agreement further provides that, for so long as EAH directly or indirectly through any of its affiliates holds at least 35% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, the following actions may not be taken (or agreed to be taken) by the Company without the prior written consent of EAH: (a) the sale of greater than 30% of the assets or voting securities of the Company (with certain exceptions); (b) the voluntary liquidation or dissolution of the Company; (c) any amendment of the Company’s organizational documents that materially and adversely affects EAH in its capacity as a stockholder; (d) the relocation of the domicile of the Company; (e) any change to the Company’s corporate name; or (f) any change to the size of the Board.

Tax Receivable Agreement

The Business Combination Agreement contemplates that, at the Closing, the Company will enter into a tax receivable agreement (the “Tax Receivable Agreement”) with EAH. The Tax Receivable Agreement will generally provide for the payment by the Company to EAH of 75% of the cash tax savings realized (or deemed realized) in periods after the Closing as a result of certain tax attributes created in the Pre-Closing Restructuring, with the remaining 25% of such cash tax savings expected to be retained by the Company.

Tax Sharing Agreement

The Business Combination Agreement contemplates that, at the Closing, the Company will enter into a tax sharing agreement (the “Tax Sharing Agreement”) with EAH or an affiliate of EAH. The Tax Sharing Agreement will generally provide that it will be effective for taxable periods when the Company is treated as a member of a consolidated, combined, affiliated or other group for U.S. federal or state income tax purposes of which EAH or an affiliate of EAH is the common parent. In the event the Company is a member of such a group, generally the parent of such group would be liable for the income taxes of the group members (including the Company), rather than the Company being required to pay such income taxes itself. The Tax Sharing Agreement provides for payments from the Company to such parent based on the increase to parent’s income tax liability as a result of the Company being a member of such group (which calculations are determined in a manner that takes into account the intended sharing of the benefits of the tax attributes created in the pre-closing restructuring that otherwise would have been governed by the Tax Receivable Agreement if the Company were not treated as a member of a consolidated, combined affiliated or other group of which EAH or an affiliate of EAH is the parent).

Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement

The Business Combination Agreement contemplates that, at the Closing, the Company will enter into an amended and restated registration rights agreement (the “Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement”) with Eve, the Sponsor, EAH, Zanite’s officers and directors, certain members of the Sponsor and the other holders parties thereto. Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, the Company will agree to register for resale, pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act, certain shares of Common Stock and other equity securities of the Company that are held by the parties thereto from time to time and the parties thereto will be provided with customary demand and piggyback registration rights.


Additionally, pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, EAH, the Sponsor, Zanite’s officers and directors and the members of the Sponsor party thereto will agree to certain restrictions on transfer with respect to the shares of Common Stock they will receive upon the Closing, the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the shares of Zanite’s Class B common stock and the private placement warrants issued in connection with Zanite’s initial public offering. Such restrictions end on the date that is three years after the Closing.

The foregoing descriptions of the Business Combination Agreement, the Master Services Agreements, the Shared Services Agreement, the Data Access Agreement, the Subscription Agreement, the Strategic Warrant Agreement, the Sponsor Support Agreement, the Contribution Agreement, the Stockholders Agreement, the Tax Receivable Agreement, the Tax Sharing Agreement and the Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement and the transactions and documents contemplated thereby, are not complete and are subject to and qualified in their entirety by reference to the Business Combination Agreement, the Master Services Agreements, the Shared Services Agreements, the Data Access Agreement, the form of Subscription Agreement, the form of Strategic Warrant Agreements, the Sponsor Support Agreement, the Contribution Agreement, the form of Stockholders Agreement, the form of Tax Receivable Agreement, the form of Tax Sharing Agreement and the form of Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, copies of which are filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 2.1, Exhibits D-1, D-2 and D-3 to Exhibit 2.1 hereto, Exhibit E to Exhibit 2.1 hereto, Exhibit F to Exhibit 2.1 hereto, Exhibit 10.1, Exhibits 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, Exhibit C to Exhibit 2.1 hereto, Exhibit I to Exhibit 2.1 hereto, Exhibit C to Exhibit 2.1 and Exhibit B to Exhibit 2.1 hereto, respectively, and the terms of which are incorporated by reference herein.

The foregoing description of the Business Combination Agreement and the business combination does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 2.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein. The Business Combination Agreement contains representations, warranties and covenants that the respective parties made to each other as of the date of such agreement or other specific dates. The assertions embodied in those representations, warranties and covenants were made for purposes of the contract among the respective parties and are subject to important qualifications and limitations agreed to by the parties in connection with negotiating such agreement. The Business Combination Agreement has been attached to provide investors with information regarding its terms and is not intended to provide any other factual information about Zanite, Eve or any other party to the Business Combination Agreement. In particular, the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in the Business Combination Agreement, which were made only for purposes of such agreement and as of specific dates, were solely for the benefit of the parties to the Business Combination Agreement, may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties (including being qualified by confidential disclosures made for the purposes of allocating contractual risk between the parties to the Business Combination Agreement instead of establishing these matters as facts) and may be subject to standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties that differ from those applicable to investors and reports and documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Investors should not rely on the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements, or any descriptions thereof, as characterizations of the actual state of facts or condition of any party to the Business Combination Agreement. In addition, the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements and other terms of the Business Combination Agreement may be subject to subsequent waiver or modification. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties and other terms may change after the date of the Business Combination Agreement, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in Zanite’s public disclosures.

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

The disclosure set forth above in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock in the business combination and the PIPE Investment and the issuance of warrants pursuant to the Strategic Warrant Agreements is incorporated by reference herein. Neither the shares of Common Stock issuable in connection with the business combination and the PIPE Investment, nor the warrants issuable pursuant to the Strategic Warrant Agreements, will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.


Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 21, 2021, Zanite and Eve issued a joint press release announcing the execution of the Business Combination Agreement. The press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto is the investor presentation, dated December 21, 2021, for use by Zanite in meetings with certain of its stockholders as well as other persons with respect to the proposed business combination.

In addition, furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3 is the transcript of a joint conference call held on December 21, 2021, by Zanite and Eve in connection with the announcement of their entry into the Business Combination Agreement.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3 is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of Zanite under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings. This Current Report on Form 8-K will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information of the information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3.

Important Information about the Business Combination and Where to Find It

In connection with the business combination, Zanite intends to file with the SEC a preliminary proxy statement relating to the business combination. Zanite will mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents to its stockholders. This Current Report on Form 8-K does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed business combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the business combination. Zanite’s stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with Zanite’s solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of stockholders to be held to approve the business combination and other matters, as these materials will contain important information about Zanite, Eve and the business combination. When available, the definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials for the business combination will be mailed to stockholders of Zanite as of a record date to be established for voting on the business combination. Stockholders of Zanite will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement, the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference therein, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to Zanite Acquisition Corp. at 25101 Chagrin Boulevard Suite 350, Cleveland, Ohio 44122, Attention: Steven H. Rosen, or by calling (216) 292-0200.

This Current Report on Form 8-K is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act, or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements thereof.

Participants in the Solicitation

Zanite and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Zanite’s stockholders with respect to the business combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in Zanite is contained in Zanite’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A and by Zanite’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 15, 2021, each of which was filed with the SEC and is available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to Zanite Acquisition Corp. at 25101 Chagrin Boulevard Suite 350, Cleveland, Ohio 44122, Attention: Steven H. Rosen, or by calling (216) 292-0200.


Eve, Embraer, EAH and their respective directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Zanite in connection with the business combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the business combination will be included in the proxy statement for the business combination when available.

Additional information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Zanite’s stockholders in connection with the business combination, including a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in Zanite’s proxy statement for the business combination when it is filed with the SEC. Stockholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the proxy statement carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. When available, these documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 8-K includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target”, “may”, “intend”, “predict”, “should”, “would”, “predict”, “potential”, “seem”, “future”, “outlook” or other similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions) that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Zanite’s, Eve’s, Embraer’s and EAH’s expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the business combination, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the business combination and the PIPE, the level of redemptions by Zanite’s public stockholders, the timing of the completion of the business combination and the use of the cash proceeds therefrom. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified herein, and on the current expectations of Zanite’s, Eve’s, Embraer’s and EAH’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions, and such differences may be material. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Zanite, Eve, Embraer and EAH.


These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including: (i) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (ii) the inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the proposed business combination, including the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed business combination or that the approval of the stockholders of Zanite or Eve is not obtained and or that the proposed business combination and the private placement of common stock are not able to concurrently close; (iii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination; (iv) risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Eve; (v) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Zanite, Embraer, EAH and/or Eve following the announcement of the business combination agreement and the transactions contemplated therein; (vi) future global, regional or local economic and market conditions; (vii) the development, effects and enforcement of laws and regulations; (viii) Eve’s ability to grow and manage future growth , maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its key employees; (ix) Eve’s ability to develop new products and solutions, bring them to market in a timely manner, and make enhancements to its platform; (x) the effects of competition on Eve’s future business; (xi) the amount of redemption requests made by Zanite’s public stockholders; (xii) the ability of Zanite or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the proposed business combination or in the future; (xiii) the outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; (xiv) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation, (xv) costs related to the business combination, (xvi) the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic and (xvii) those factors discussed in Zanite’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, in each case, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other documents of Zanite filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither Eve nor Zanite presently know or that Eve and Zanite currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Eve’s and Zanite’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this Form 8-K. Eve and Zanite anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Eve’s and Zanite’s assessments to change. However, while Eve and Zanite may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Eve and Zanite specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Eve’s and Zanite’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)

Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   

Description

2.1†    Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2021, by and among the Registrant, Embraer S.A., EVE UAM, LLC and Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.
10.1    Form of Subscription Agreement.
10.2    Form of Strategic Warrant Agreement.
10.3    Sponsor Support Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2021, by and among the Registrant, Embraer S.A., Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc., Zanite Sponsor LLC, John B. Veihmeyer, Larry R. Flynn, Gerard J. DeMuro and Ronald D. Sugar.
10.4    Contribution Agreement, dated as of December 19, 202, by and by and among Embraer S.A., Embraer Aircraft Holding Inc. and EVE UAM, LLC.
99.1    Press Release, dated as of December 21, 2021.
99.2
  

Investor Presentation, dated as of December 2021.

99.3    Transcript of Joint Investor Call, dated as of December 21, 2021.
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

Certain of the exhibits and schedules to this Exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(a)(5). The Registrant agrees to furnish a copy of all omitted exhibits and schedules to the SEC upon its request; provided, however, that Zanite may request confidential treatment pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Exchange Act, as amended, for any schedule or exhibit so furnished.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

ZANITE ACQUISITION CORP.

Dated: December 21, 2021   By:  

/s/ Steven H. Rosen

   

Name: Steven H. Rosen

    Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 2.1

EXECUTION VERSION

 

 

 

BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT

by and among

ZANITE ACQUISITION CORP.,

EVE UAM, LLC,

EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING INC.

and

EMBRAER S.A.

dated as of December 21, 2021

 

 

 

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  
  ARTICLE I   
  CERTAIN DEFINITIONS   
Section 1.1.  

Definitions

     3  
Section 1.2.  

Construction

     21  
  ARTICLE II   
  THE EQUITY EXCHANGE; CLOSING   
Section 2.1.  

The Equity Exchange

     21  
Section 2.2.  

Closing

     22  
Section 2.3.  

Closing Deliverables; Closing Transactions

     22  
Section 2.4.  

Organizational Documents

     23  
Section 2.5.  

Directors and Officers

     24  
Section 2.6.  

Tax Treatment

     24  
Section 2.7.  

Withholding

     24  
  ARTICLE III   
  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF EMBRAER   
Section 3.1.  

Organization

     25  
Section 3.2.  

Subsidiaries

     25  
Section 3.3.  

Due Authorization

     25  
Section 3.4.  

No Conflict

     26  
Section 3.5.  

Governmental Authorities; Consents

     26  
Section 3.6.  

Capitalization of the Company

     27  
Section 3.7.  

Financial Statements

     27  
Section 3.8.  

No Undisclosed Liabilities

     28  
Section 3.9.  

Litigation and Proceedings

     28  
Section 3.10.  

Legal Compliance

     29  
Section 3.11.  

Contracts; No Defaults

     29  
Section 3.12.  

UAM Benefit Plans

     30  
Section 3.13.  

Labor Relations; Employees

     31  
Section 3.14.  

Taxes

     32  
Section 3.15.  

Real Property

     34  
Section 3.16.  

Intellectual Property

     35  
Section 3.17.  

Privacy and Cybersecurity

     37  
Section 3.18.  

Environmental Matters

     38  
Section 3.19.  

Absence of Changes

     39  
Section 3.20.  

Anti-Corruption Compliance

     39  
Section 3.21.  

Sanctions and International Trade Compliance

     39  
Section 3.22.  

Sufficiency of Assets

     40  
Section 3.23.  

Proxy Statement

     40  
Section 3.24.  

Brokers’ Fees

     40  
Section 3.25.  

Insurance.

     40  
Section 3.26.  

Anti-Takeover Laws

     40  
Section 3.27.  

No Reliance

     40  
Section 3.28.  

No Additional Representation or Warranties

     41  

 

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(continued)

 

         Page  
  ARTICLE IV   
  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ZANITE   
Section 4.1.  

Organization

     41  
Section 4.2.  

Due Authorization

     41  
Section 4.3.  

No Conflict

     42  
Section 4.4.  

Litigation and Proceedings

     42  
Section 4.5.  

Legal Compliance

     42  
Section 4.6.  

SEC Filings

     43  
Section 4.7.  

Internal Controls; Listing; Financial Statements

     43  
Section 4.8.  

Governmental Authorities; Consents

     44  
Section 4.9.  

Trust Account

     44  
Section 4.10.  

Investment Company Act; JOBS Act

     45  
Section 4.11.  

Absence of Changes

     45  
Section 4.12.  

Anti-Corruption Compliance

     45  
Section 4.13.  

No Undisclosed Liabilities

     45  
Section 4.14.  

Capitalization of Zanite

     46  
Section 4.15.  

Brokers’ Fees

     47  
Section 4.16.  

Indebtedness

     47  
Section 4.17.  

Taxes

     47  
Section 4.18.  

Business Activities

     49  
Section 4.19.  

Employee Matters

     49  
Section 4.20.  

Stock Market Quotation

     49  
Section 4.21.  

Proxy Statement

     49  
Section 4.22.  

Anti-Takeover Laws

     50  
Section 4.23.  

No Reliance

     50  
Section 4.24.  

No Additional Representation or Warranties

     50  
  ARTICLE V   
  COVENANTS OF THE EMBRAER PARTIES   
Section 5.1.  

Conduct of UAM Business

     51  
Section 5.2.  

Access to Information

     53  
Section 5.3.  

Preparation and Delivery of Additional Company Financial Statements

     54  
Section 5.4.  

Acquisition Proposals

     54  
Section 5.5.  

Stock Transactions

     55  
Section 5.6.  

Use of Names

     55  
Section 5.7.  

Preferred Stock Sale

     56  
  ARTICLE VI   
  COVENANTS OF ZANITE   
Section 6.1.  

Trust Account Proceeds and Related Available Equity

     56  
Section 6.2.  

No Solicitation by Zanite

     56  
Section 6.3.  

Zanite Conduct of Business

     57  
Section 6.4.  

Access to Information

     58  
Section 6.5.  

Zanite Public Filings

     58  
Section 6.6.  

Zanite Listing

     59  

 

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(continued)

 

         Page  
Section 6.7.  

PIPE Subscription

     59  
Section 6.8.  

Stockholder Litigation

     59  
  ARTICLE VII   
  JOINT COVENANTS   
Section 7.1.  

Regulatory Filings and Communications

     60  
Section 7.2.  

Preparation of Proxy Statement; Stockholders’ Meeting and Approvals

     61  
Section 7.3.  

Pre-Closing Restructuring

     63  
Section 7.4.  

Support of Transaction

     64  
Section 7.5.  

Tax Matters

     64  
Section 7.6.  

Cooperation; Consultation

     64  
Section 7.7.  

Section 16 Matters

     65  
Section 7.8.  

Post-Closing Directors and Officers

     65  
Section 7.9.  

Indemnification and Insurance

     66  
Section 7.10.  

Incentive Equity Plan

     66  
Section 7.11.  

Notification of Certain Matters

     67  
Section 7.12.  

EAH and Company Approval

     67  
Section 7.13.  

Insider Letters

     67  
Section 7.14.  

Non-Competition

     67  
Section 7.15.  

Embraer Competitors

     69  
Section 7.16.  

Non-Solicitation

     69  
Section 7.17.  

Insurance

     69  
Section 7.18.  

Confidential Information

     70  
Section 7.19.  

Additional Equity Financing

     70  
  ARTICLE VIII   
  CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS   
Section 8.1.  

Conditions to Obligations of Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company

     70  
Section 8.2.  

Conditions to Obligations of Zanite

     70  
Section 8.3.  

Conditions to the Obligations of Embraer, EAH and the Company

     71  
Section 8.4.  

Frustration of Closing Conditions

     72  
  ARTICLE IX   
  TERMINATION/EFFECTIVENESS   
Section 9.1.  

Termination

     72  
Section 9.2.  

Effect of Termination

     73  
  ARTICLE X   
  MISCELLANEOUS   
Section 10.1.  

Trust Account Waiver

     73  
Section 10.2.  

Non-Recourse

     74  
Section 10.3.  

Non-Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants

     74  
Section 10.4.  

Waiver

     74  
Section 10.5.  

Notices

     74  
Section 10.6.  

Assignment

     75  
Section 10.7.  

Rights of Third Parties

     75  

 

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(continued)

 

         Page  
Section 10.8.  

Expenses

     75  
Section 10.9.  

Governing Law

     76  
Section 10.10.  

Headings; Counterparts

     76  
Section 10.11.  

Company and Zanite Disclosure Letters

     76  
Section 10.12.  

Entire Agreement

     76  
Section 10.13.  

Amendments

     77  
Section 10.14.  

Publicity

     77  
Section 10.15.  

Severability

     77  
Section 10.16.  

Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial

     77  
Section 10.17.  

Enforcement

     77  

Section 10.18.

  Conflicts and Privilege      78  

Annexes

 

Annex A

  Knowledge of Embraer

Annex B

  Knowledge of Zanite

Annex C

  Embraer Competitors

Annex D

  Shared Transaction Expenses

Exhibits

 

Exhibit A-1

  Form of Zanite Certificate of Incorporation

Exhibit A-2

  Form of Zanite Bylaws

Exhibit B

  Form of Registration Rights Agreement

Exhibit C

  Form of Stockholders Agreement

Exhibit D-1

  Form of Embraer Master Agreement

Exhibit D-2

  Form of Atech Master Agreement

Exhibit D-3

  Form of Brazilian Subsidiary Master Agreement

Exhibit E

  Form of Shared Services Agreement

Exhibit F

  Form of Data Access Agreement

Exhibit G

  Form of Zanite Equity Plan

Exhibit H

  Form of Indemnification Agreement

Exhibit I

  Form of Tax Receivable Agreement

 

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BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT

This Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2021 (this “Agreement”), is made and entered into by and among Zanite Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Zanite”), EVE UAM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), Embraer S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) (“Embraer”), and Embraer Aircraft Holding Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer (“EAH”). Zanite, the Company, Embraer and EAH are referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Zanite is a blank check company established under the laws of the State of Delaware and incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses;

WHEREAS, Embraer is undertaking development activities in furtherance of, among other businesses, the UAM Business (as defined below);

WHEREAS, (a) the Company is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer that was formed for purposes of conducting the UAM Business and (b) EAH is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer;

WHEREAS, on December 10, 2021, Embraer, EAH and the Company entered into that certain contribution agreement (with such changes as may be mutually agreed in writing by Zanite and the parties thereto, the “Contribution Agreement”), providing for (i) the transfer of certain assets and liabilities related to the UAM Business by Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries (other than the Company and EVE Soluções de Mobilidade Aérea Urbana Ltda., a Brazilian limited liability company (sociedade limitada) and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Brazilian Subsidiary”)) to the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary in exchange for the issuance of such number of Company Units to Embraer as set forth therein and (ii) the transfer of the Transferred Company Units to EAH in exchange for the issuance of such number of shares of common stock and shares of non-voting preferred stock of EAH as set forth in the Contribution Agreement;

WHEREAS, in a series of related transactions, Embraer (a) pursuant to the terms of the Contribution Agreement, (i) has transferred certain assets and liabilities relating to the UAM Business to the Company or to the Brazilian Subsidiary, in exchange for the issuance of a number of Company Units as specified in the Contribution Agreement to Embraer (such issued Company Units, together with the Company Units that Embraer owns immediately prior to such issuance, the “Transferred Company Units,” and the Transferred Company Units representing 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of the Company upon such issuance and at the time of the transfer described in the immediately subsequent clause (ii)), and (ii) then transferred the Transferred Company Units to EAH in exchange for the issuance of such number of shares of common stock and shares of non-voting preferred stock of EAH as set forth in the Contribution Agreement, and (b) subject to the terms and conditions set forth in a certain preferred stock sale agreement, dated December 9, 2021, with KPI Jet, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Unaffiliated Investor”), has sold and transferred to the Unaffiliated Investor such non-voting preferred stock on or prior to the Closing Date (the “Preferred Stock Sale”);

WHEREAS, in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Contribution Agreement, on December 14, 2021, (a) the Company and Embraer entered into a Master Services Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D-1 (the “Embraer Master Agreement”), (b) the Company and Atech entered into a Master Services Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D-2 (with such changes as may be mutually agreed in writing by Zanite and Embraer, the “Atech Master Agreement”), (c) the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary entered into a Services Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D-3 (with such changes as may be mutually agreed in writing by Zanite and Embraer, the “Brazilian Subsidiary Master Agreement”), (d) the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary, EAH and Embraer entered into a Shared Services Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E (with such changes as may be mutually agreed in writing by Zanite and Embraer, the


Shared Services Agreement”), and (e) the Company, Embraer and the Brazilian Subsidiary entered into a Database Limited Access Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F (with such changes as may be mutually agreed in writing by Zanite and Embraer, the “Data Access Agreement”).

WHEREAS, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, the Parties desire to effect a business combination transaction whereby EAH, as the sole beneficial and record holder of all of the Transferred Company Units (being all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of the Company at such time), will contribute and transfer to Zanite, and Zanite will receive from EAH, all of the Transferred Company Units, as consideration and in exchange for the issuance and transfer by Zanite to EAH of 220,000,000 shares of Zanite Common Stock at the Closing (the “Equity Exchange”);

WHEREAS, immediately prior to the Closing, each of the then issued and outstanding shares of Zanite Class B Common Stock (as defined below) shall automatically convert, in accordance with Zanite’s then in effect certificate of incorporation, into one share of Zanite Class A Common Stock (as defined below);

WHEREAS, the Brazilian Subsidiary has entered into letters of intent with each of Azorra Aviation Holdings, LLC, BAE Systems plc, Falko Regional Aircraft Limited, Falko eVTOL LLC, Republic Airways Inc., Rolls-Royce plc, Strong Fundo de Investimento em Cotas de Fundos de Investimento Multimercado and SkyWest Leasing, Inc. (collectively, the “Strategic Investors”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Brazilian Subsidiary agreed to cause Zanite to issue and transfer to the Strategic Investors warrants to acquire up to 31,150,000 shares of common stock of Zanite, in the aggregate, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein (such warrants, collectively, the “New Warrants”);

WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, (a) Zanite entered into warrant agreements with each of the Strategic Investors pursuant to which, among other things, Zanite agreed to issue, and each Strategic Investor agreed to receive, the New Warrants, subject to the terms and conditions of each such warrant agreement and (b) Zanite entered into lock-up agreements with each of the Strategic Investors, pursuant to which, among other things, each Strategic Investor agreed to certain restrictions with respect to the transfer of certain New Warrants and certain shares of common stock of Zanite issued upon exercise of such New Warrants, subject to the terms and conditions of each such lock-up agreement;

WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, in connection with the Equity Exchange, Zanite entered into subscription agreements, dated on or around the date hereof (as amended or modified from time to time, the “Subscription Agreements”) with certain investors (the “PIPE Investors”) pursuant to which, and on the terms and subject to the conditions of which, such PIPE Investors agreed to subscribe for and purchase newly issued shares of Zanite Class A Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of at least $305,000,000, such purchases to be consummated prior to or substantially concurrently with the Closing;

WHEREAS, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (a) the transfer of the Transferred Company Units to EAH is intended to be integrated with the Preferred Stock Sale and (b) accordingly, the transfer of the Transferred Company Units to EAH is intended to be treated as a taxable disposition described in Section 1001 of the Code;

WHEREAS, as a result of the transactions contemplated hereby, Zanite is expected to become entitled to certain tax attributes, and Zanite and EAH intend to enter into a tax sharing agreement providing certain compensation to EAH for those attributes (the “Tax Receivable Agreement”), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I (with such changes as may be mutually agreed in writing by Zanite and Embraer);

WHEREAS, (a) each of the Boards of Directors or Board of Managers, as applicable, of Embraer, EAH and the Company has (i) approved this Agreement and the documents contemplated hereby and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, (ii) declared it advisable for Embraer, EAH and the Company, as applicable, to

 

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enter into this Agreement and the other documents contemplated hereby and (iii) approved the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the documents contemplated hereby; and (b) each of the Boards of Directors or Board of Managers, as applicable, of EAH and the Company has recommended the adoption and approval of this Agreement and the other documents contemplated hereby and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby by the sole member of the Company and the sole stockholder of EAH;

WHEREAS, the Zanite Board has (a) determined that it is advisable for Zanite to enter into this Agreement and the documents contemplated hereby, (b) approved the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the documents contemplated hereby and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby and (c) recommended the approval of this Agreement and the other documents contemplated hereby and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby by the Zanite Stockholders;

WHEREAS, as a condition and inducement to the Company’s willingness to enter into this Agreement, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Sponsor and certain other parties thereto have executed and delivered to the Company the Sponsor Support Agreement (as defined below) pursuant to which the Sponsor has agreed to, among other things, vote to approve this Agreement and the other documents contemplated hereby and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the Amended and Restated Zanite Organizational Documents (as defined below);

WHEREAS, Zanite, Sponsor and certain other parties thereto entered into that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 16, 2020 (the “Original RRA”), and that certain letter agreement, dated as of November 16, 2020 (the “Insider Letter”);

WHEREAS, at the Closing, the Sponsor, Zanite, EAH and certain other parties thereto shall enter into an amended and restated registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (with such changes as may be mutually agreed in writing by Zanite and Embraer), which shall be effective as of the Closing; and in connection with the execution of the Registration Rights Agreement, the parties to the Original RRA and Insider Letter desire to amend and restate the Original RRA with the Registration Rights Agreement, replace certain of the lock-up provisions contained in Section 7 of the Insider Letter with the lock-up provisions contained in the Registration Rights Agreement and impose certain lock-up provisions on Embraer;

WHEREAS, at the Closing, Zanite, EAH and the Sponsor shall enter into a Stockholders Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the “Stockholders Agreement”), which shall be effective as of the Closing; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement and intending to be legally bound hereby, Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1. Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Action” means any claim, action, suit, proceeding, audit, examination, assessment, arbitration, litigation, mediation or investigation by or before any Governmental Authority.

Additional SEC Reports” has the meaning specified in Section 6.5.

 

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Additional Subscription Agreement” means a subscription agreement in respect of the purchase or sale of Zanite Class A Common Stock, warrants or other securities in accordance with Section 7.19.

Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such specified Person, whether through one or more intermediaries or otherwise. The term “control” (including, with correlative meaning, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by Contract or otherwise.

Agreement” has the meaning specified in the Preamble hereto.

Agreement End Date” has the meaning specified in Section 9.1(e).

Alternative Proposal” means, with respect to the UAM Business, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, other than the Transactions and other than the acquisition or disposition by the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary of equipment or other tangible personal property in the ordinary course of business, any offer, proposal, inquiry or indication of interest (in each case, whether written or oral, binding or nonbinding) relating to, in a single transaction or series of related transactions: (a) any acquisition or purchase, direct or indirect, of (i) (A) the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets or any portion thereof or (B) any portion of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, in each case of clauses (A) and (B), that comprises 10% or more of the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ combined net revenues or net income, (ii) 10% or more of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole (based on the fair market value thereof, as determined in good faith by the board of directors of the Company), or (iii) 10% or more of any class of equity or voting securities of (X) the Company or (Y) one or more Subsidiaries of the Company holding assets constituting, individually or in the aggregate, 10% or more of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries; (b) any tender offer (including a self-tender offer) or exchange offer that, if consummated, would result in any Person beneficially owning 10% or more of any class of equity or voting securities of (i) the Company or (ii) one or more Subsidiaries of the Company holding assets constituting, individually or in the aggregate, 10% or more of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries; or (c) a merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination, sale of substantially all the assets, reorganization, recapitalization, liquidation, dissolution or other similar transaction involving the sale or disposition of (i) the Company, (ii) the Brazilian Subsidiary holding assets constituting, individually or in the aggregate, 10% or more of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries or (iii) the UAM Business.

Amended and Restated Zanite Organizational Documents” has the meaning specified in Section 2.4(b).

Ancillary Agreements” means (a) the Sponsor Support Agreement, (b) the Confidentiality Agreement, (c) the Registration Rights Agreement, (d) the Master Agreements, (e) the Data Access Agreement, (f) the Stockholders Agreement, (g) the Contribution Agreement, (h) the Tax Receivable Agreement and (i) each other agreement, document, instrument and certificate entered into in connection herewith or therewith and any and all exhibits and schedules hereto or thereto.

Anti-Bribery Laws” means the anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, and all other applicable anti-corruption and bribery Laws (including the U.K. Bribery Act 2010, any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder or other Laws of other countries implementing the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Officials, the Anti-Corruption Law of Brazil (Law No. 12,846/2013), the Brazilian Anti-corruption Regulatory Decree (Decree No. 8,420/2015), the Brazilian Conflict of Interest Law (Brazilian Federal Law No. 12,813/2013), the Brazilian Law of Administrative Improbity (Brazilian Federal Law No. 8,429/1992) and the Brazilian Public Procurement Law (Brazilian Federal Law No. 8,666/1993)).

 

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Approved Stock Exchange” means the New York Stock Exchange or such other national securities exchange that may be agreed upon in writing by Zanite and Embraer.

Atech” means Atech – Negócios em Tecnologias S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer.

Atech Master Agreement” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Available Zanite Cash” has the meaning specified in Section 8.3(c).

Aviation Administrations” means the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency or the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil, or any successor thereto.

BCA Proposal” has the meaning specified in Section 7.2(b)(ii).

Benefit Plan” means an “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA or any other plan, policy, practice, program, agreement or other arrangement (including, in each case, with respect to any employment, consulting, bonus, incentive or deferred compensation, employee loan, note or pledge agreement, stock option, stock purchase, stock appreciation rights, equity or equity-based compensation, severance, termination, retention, retirement, supplemental retirement, profit-sharing, change in control, vacation, sick, insurance, medical, welfare, fringe or similar plan, policy, practice, program, agreement or other arrangement) providing compensation or other benefits to any current or former director, officer, worker, employee or individual independent contractor, in each case, whether or not (i) subject to the Laws of the United States (including any Non-U.S. Benefit Plan), (ii) in writing or (iii) funded, but excluding in each case any statutory plan, program or arrangement that is required to be maintained under applicable law or any Governmental Authority.

Board Election Proposal” has the meaning specified in Section 7.2(b)(ii).

Brazil” means the Federative Republic of Brazil.

Brazilian Subsidiary” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Brazilian Subsidiary Master Agreement” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Business Combination” has the meaning specified in Article II of Zanite’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation as in effect on the date hereof.

Business Combination Proposal” means any offer, inquiry, proposal or indication of interest (whether written or oral, binding or nonbinding, and other than an offer, inquiry, proposal or indication of interest with respect to the Transactions) relating to a Business Combination.

Business Day” means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; or São Paulo, Brazil, are authorized or required by Law to close.

Change in Recommendation” has the meaning specified in Section 7.2(b)(ii).

Class I Directors” has the meaning specified in Section 7.8(c)(i).

Class II Directors” has the meaning specified in Section 7.8(c)(ii).

Class III Directors” has the meaning specified in Section 7.8(c)(iii).

 

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Closing” has the meaning specified in Section 2.2(a).

Closing Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.2(a).

Code” means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any successor statute thereto, as amended.

Collective Bargaining Agreement” means any collective bargaining agreement or any other labor-related agreement or arrangement with any labor or trade union, employee representative body, works council or labor organization, in each case to which the Company is party or by which it is bound.

Committed PIPE Investment Amount” has the meaning specified in Section 4.14(e).

Company” has the meaning specified in the Preamble hereto.

Company Disclosure Letter” has the meaning specified in the introduction to Article III.

Company Fundamental Representations” means the representations and warranties made pursuant to the first and second sentences of Section 3.1 (Organization), the first, second and third sentences of Section 3.2 (Subsidiaries), Section 3.3 (Due Authorization), Section 3.6 (Capitalization of the Company) and Section 3.24 (Brokers Fees).

Company Marks” has the meaning specified in Section 5.6.

Company Transaction Expenses” means, as of any determination date, the aggregate amount of out-of-pocket fees, costs, expenses, commissions or other amounts incurred by or on behalf of, and that are paid or payable by, Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (including the Company) (whether or not billed or accrued for) as a result of or in connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, the performance of its covenants or agreements in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or the consummation of the Transactions (including due diligence) or Embraer’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ (including the Company’s) pursuit of the Transactions, including: (a) all fees, costs, expenses, brokerage fees, commissions, finders’ fees and disbursements of financial advisors, investment banks, data room administrators, attorneys, accountants and other advisors and service providers, including all attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses paid or reimbursed by Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries on behalf of any UAM Business Employee in connection with the negotiation of employment agreements with any such UAM Business Employee; (b) any other reasonable and documented fees and expenses as a result of or in connection with the negotiation, documentation and consummation of the Transactions, including the Pre-Closing Restructuring; (c) change-in-control payments, transaction bonuses, severance, retention payments or similar compensatory payments payable by Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (including the Company) to any current or former employee (including any amounts due under any consulting agreement with any such former employee), independent contractor, officer or director of Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (including the Company) as a result of the Transactions (and not tied to any subsequent event or condition, such as a termination of employment), including the employer portion of payroll Taxes arising therefrom; (d) any and all filing fees payable by Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (including the Company) to the Governmental Authorities in connection with the Transactions; and (e) amounts owing or that may become owed, payable or otherwise due, directly or indirectly, by Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (including the Company) to any Affiliate of Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (including the Company) in connection with the consummation of the Transactions; provided that “Company Transaction Expenses” shall not include any Brazilian withholding, capital gains, or similar Taxes of, or imposed on, Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (other than Zanite and its Subsidiaries) in connection with the consummation of the Transactions.

Company Units” means the limited liability company interests of the Company designated as “Common Units” and having the rights and obligations specified with respect to Common Units in the Company’s Organizational Documents.

 

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Confidentiality Agreement” means the Nondisclosure Letter, dated as of December 11, 2020, by and among Zanite, Embraer and Embraer Aerospace Technology, Inc. (formerly known as EVE Urban Air Mobility Solutions, Inc.), as assigned by Embraer Aerospace Technology, Inc. to the Company pursuant to that Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated as of September 10, 2021, by and among Embraer, Embraer Aerospace Technology, Inc. and the Company.

Contracts” means any legally binding contracts, agreements, subcontracts, leases, and purchase orders, whether written or oral, in each case, as amended and supplemented from time to time and including all schedules, annexes and exhibits thereto.

Contribution Agreement” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Copyleft Terms” has the meaning specified in Section 3.16(h).

COVID-19” means SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19, and any evolutions or mutations thereof or related or associated epidemics, pandemic or disease outbreaks.

COVID-19 Measures” means any quarantine, “shelter in place,” “stay at home,” workforce reduction, social distancing, shut down (including, the shutdown of air transport and cargo routes, shut down of foodservice or certain business activities), closure (including business and border closures), sequester, safety or similar applicable Law, directive, guidelines or recommendations promulgated by any applicable Governmental Authority, in each case, in connection with or in response to COVID-19.

Data Access Agreement” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

D&O Indemnified Parties” has the meaning specified in Section 7.9(a).

DGCL” means the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended.

Disclosure Letter” means, as applicable, the Company Disclosure Letter or Zanite Disclosure Letter.

Dollars” or “$” means lawful money of the United States.

EAH” has the meaning specified in the Preamble hereto.

Effective Time” has the meaning specified in Section 2.2(a).

Embraer” has the meaning specified in the Preamble hereto.

Embraer Competitors” mean the Persons set forth in Annex D hereof and any Affiliates thereof, and any successors to any of the foregoing. For purposes of clarity, if any of the foregoing Persons acts directly or indirectly through an Affiliate of such Person, such Affiliate shall also be deemed an Embraer Competitor for such purpose.

Embraer Cure Period” has the meaning specified in Section 9.1(f).

Embraer Group” has the meaning specified in Section 10.18(b).

Embraer Independent Nominee” has the meaning specified in Section 7.8(a)(ii).

Embraer Master Agreement” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Embraer Nominees” has the meaning specified in Section 7.8(a)(ii).

 

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Embraer PIPE Investor” means a PIPE Investor that is Embraer, EAH and/or an Affiliate of Embraer to whom the applicable Subscription Agreement with Embraer and/or EAH is totally or partially assigned in accordance with its terms after the date of this Agreement.

Embraer Restricted Business” has the meaning specified in Section 7.14(a)(i).

Environmental Laws” means any and all applicable Laws relating to Hazardous Materials, pollution, or the protection or management of the environment or natural resources, or protection of human health (with respect to exposure to Hazardous Materials).

Equity Exchange” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

ERISA Affiliate” means any Affiliate or business, whether or not incorporated, that together with the Company would be deemed to be a “single employer” within the meaning of Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Code.

Events” has the meaning specified in the definition of “UAM Material Adverse Effect.”

eVTOL” means a passenger or cargo aircraft with hybrid/electric propulsion with vertical take-off and landing capabilities, with maximum range of no more than 200 nautical miles (370.4 kilometers).

Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Export Approvals” has the meaning specified in Section 3.21(a).

Fraud” means, with respect to a Party to this Agreement, the actual and intentional common law fraud with respect to the making by such Party of the representations and warranties pursuant to Article III or Article IV (as applicable); provided that (and without limiting any of the other elements for establishing such common law fraud, including, without limitation, reasonable or justifiable reliance by the other Party on such representations and warranties) such actual and intentional fraud of such Party shall only be deemed to exist if any of the individuals included on Annex A (in the case of Embraer, EAH or the Company) or Annex B (in the case of Zanite) had actual knowledge after reasonable inquiry of the employees that report directly to such individuals (without limiting the foregoing, as opposed to imputed or constructive knowledge) that the representations and warranties made by such Person pursuant to, in the case of Embraer, EAH or the Company, Article III as qualified by the Company Disclosure Letter, or, in the case of Zanite, Article IV as qualified by the Zanite Disclosure Letter, were actually breached when made, with the express intention that the other applicable Parties to this Agreement rely thereon to its detriment.

GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States as in effect from time to time.

Governmental Authority” means any nation or government, any state, province, county, municipal or other political subdivision thereof, or any entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government, including any court, tribunal, arbitrator (public or private) or other body or administrative, regulatory or quasi-judicial authority, agency, department, board, bureau, commission or instrumentality of any federal, state, local or foreign jurisdiction, including any public international organization such as the United Nations.

Governmental Order” means any order, judgment, injunction, temporary restraining order, decree, writ, stipulation, determination or award, in each case, entered by or with any Governmental Authority.

 

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Hazardous Material” means any (a) pollutant, contaminant, chemical, (b) industrial, solid, liquid or gaseous toxic or hazardous substance, material or waste, (c) petroleum or any fraction or product thereof, (d) asbestos or asbestos-containing material, (e) polychlorinated biphenyl, (f) chlorofluorocarbons and (g) other substance, material or waste, in each case, that are regulated under any Environmental Law or as to which liability may be imposed pursuant to Environmental Law.

HSR Act” means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Identified Taxes” has the meaning set forth on Section 1.1(c) of the Company Disclosure Letter.

Indebtedness” means with respect to any Person, without duplication, any obligations, contingent or otherwise (together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon and any prepayment premium or other penalties and any fees, costs, and expenses thereunder due upon repayment thereof), in respect of (a) the principal of and premium (if any) in respect of all indebtedness for borrowed money or indebtedness issued or incurred in substitution or exchange for indebtedness for borrowed money, including accrued interest and any per diem interest accruals, (b) the principal and interest components of capitalized lease obligations under GAAP, (c) amounts drawn (including any accrued and unpaid interest) on letters of credit, bank guarantees, bankers’ acceptances and other similar instruments (solely to the extent such amounts have actually been drawn), (d) the principal of and premium (if any) in respect of obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes, mortgages or other debt instruments or debt securities, (e) the termination value of interest rate protection agreements and currency obligation swaps, hedges or similar arrangements (without duplication of other indebtedness supported or guaranteed thereby), (f) the principal component of all obligations to pay the deferred and unpaid purchase price of property, equipment and services that have been delivered, including “earn outs” and “seller notes,” (g) breakage costs, prepayment or early termination premiums, penalties or other fees or expenses payable as a result of the consummation of the Transactions in respect of any of the items in the foregoing clauses (a) through (f), and (h) all Indebtedness of another Person referred to in clauses (a) through (g) above guaranteed or secured by a Lien (other than a Permitted Lien) directly or indirectly, jointly or severally.

Insider Letter” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Insurance Policies” has the meaning specified in Section 3.25(a)

Intellectual Property” means any and all right, title and interest in and to intellectual property or industrial property of any kind and nature throughout the world, including U.S. and foreign rights in, to or under the following: (i) patents, patent applications, inventions, invention disclosures and all related patent rights, including provisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals, reissues, reexaminations, substitutions, and extensions thereof and foreign counterparts of the foregoing; (ii) trademarks, logos, service marks, trade dress, trade names, certification marks, slogans, internet domain names, and other similar identifiers or designations of source or origin, together with the goodwill symbolized by any of the foregoing (collectively, “Trademarks”); (iii) copyrights, design rights, database rights, mask works, works of authorship, and copyrightable subject matter and moral or equivalent rights; (iv) rights in Software, as well as in and to any and all (a) testing, validation, verification and quality assurance materials, (b) databases, conversions, interpreters and compilations, including any and all data and collections of data, whether machine readable or otherwise, (c) descriptions, schematics, flowcharts and other work product used to design, plan, organize and develop any of the foregoing and (d) documentation, including user manuals, web materials and architectural and design specifications and training materials, relating to any of the foregoing; (v) trade secrets and all other confidential or proprietary information, know-how, technology, inventions, designs, processes, formulae, models and methodologies (collectively, “Trade Secrets”); (vi) rights of publicity and privacy and in social media usernames, identifiers and accounts; (vii) other intellectual property rights and other similar proprietary rights and industrial rights, in any jurisdiction, whether registered or unregistered, including foreign equivalent or counterpart rights and forms of protection of a similar or analogous nature or having similar effect in any jurisdiction throughout

 

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the world; (viii) all applications and registrations, and any renewals, extensions and reversions, of or for any of the foregoing; (ix) all rights to prosecute, sue, enforce, or recover or retain damages, costs or attorneys’ fees with respect to the past, present and future infringement, misappropriation, dilution, unauthorized use or disclosure, or other violation of any of the foregoing and all rights of renewal with respect thereto; and (x) all other rights, privileges and protections of any kind whatsoever accruing under any of the foregoing provided by any applicable Law, treaty or other international convention throughout the world, including all right to all royalties, fees, income, damages, payments and other proceeds now or hereafter due or payable with respect thereto.

Intended Tax Treatment” has the meaning specified in Section 2.6.

Interim Period” has the meaning specified in Section 5.1(a).

International Trade Laws” means all Laws relating to the import, export, re-export, deemed export, deemed re-export or transfer of software, information, data, goods and technology, including, but not limited to, the Export Administration Regulations (codified at 15 CFR Parts 730-744); any Laws under the authority of or administered by the United States Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (codified at 15 CFR Parts 700-799); the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (codified at 22 CFR 120 et seq.); Laws under the authority of or administered by the United States Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (codified at 22 CFR, Parts 103, 120-130); customs and import Laws administered by United States Customs and Border Protection (codified at 19 CFR, Parts 1-199); the Arms Export Control Act (codified at 22 USC 2278 et seq.); Laws under the authority of or administered by the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Controls (codified at 31 CFR, Parts 500-599); any other export or import controls administered by any agency of the United States government; the anti-boycott regulations administered by the United States Department of Commerce and the United States Department of the Treasury; and other Laws adopted by Governmental Authorities of other countries relating to the same subject matter as the United States Laws described above.

Intervening Event” means an event that materially and adversely affects the business, assets, results of operations or financial condition of the UAM Business, taken as a whole, and that was not known and was not reasonably foreseeable to Zanite as of the date hereof (or the consequences of which were not reasonably foreseeable to Zanite as of the date hereof), and that becomes known to Zanite after the date of this Agreement, but specifically excluding (and none of the following shall specifically be taken into account in determining whether or not such an event has occurred), in each case, any Event that relates to or is reasonably likely to give rise to or result in any offer, inquiry, proposal or indication of interest, written or oral relating to any Business Combination (other than the Business Combination effectuated by this Agreement); provided, however, that no event, change, effect, development, state of facts, circumstance, condition or occurrence that would fall within clauses (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii), (viii), (ix) or (x) to the definition of “UAM Material Adverse Effect” (other than as contemplated by (A) the language in parenthesis in clause (v), (B) the proviso in clause (viii) and (C) the final proviso, in each case, in the definition of UAM Material Adverse Effect) shall be deemed to contribute to or otherwise be taken into account in determining whether there has been an Intervening Event.

Intervening Event Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 7.2(b)(ii).

Intervening Event Notice Period” has the meaning specified in Section 7.2(b)(ii).

Investment Company Act” means the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

IRS” means Internal Revenue Service.

IT Systems” means any and all technology devices, computers, hardware, Software (including firmware and middleware), systems, sites, servers, networks, workstations, routers, hubs, circuits, switches, interfaces, websites, platforms, data communications lines and all other information or operational technology, telecommunications or data processing assets, facilities, systems services or equipment.

 

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JOBS Act” has the meaning specified in Section 4.7(a).

Joint Nominee” has the meaning specified in Section 7.8(a)(iii).

Knowledge of Embraer” means the actual knowledge, following reasonable inquiry by such individual of the employees that report directly to such individual, of the individuals identified on Annex A.

Knowledge of Zanite” means the actual knowledge, following reasonable inquiry by such individual of the employees that report directly to such individual, of the individuals identified on Annex B.

Labor Organization” has the meaning specified in Section 3.13(a).

Law” means any statute, act, law, constitution, treaty, ordinance, code, rule, regulation or Governmental Order, in each case, of any Governmental Authority, including common law. All references to “Law” shall be deemed to include any amendments thereto, and any successor Law, unless the context otherwise requires.

Leased Real Property” means all real property leased, licensed or subleased by the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary as of the date hereof or upon consummation of the Pre-Closing Restructuring.

Legal Proceedings” has the meaning specified in Section 3.9.

Licenses” means any approvals, authorizations, consents, licenses, registrations, permits or certificates of a Governmental Authority.

Lien” means all liens, mortgages, deeds of trust, pledges, hypothecations, encumbrances, security interests, options, rights of first refusal, rights of first offer, easements, covenants, rights-of-way, rights of priority, licenses, restrictions, claims or other liens of any kind whether consensual, statutory or otherwise.

Master Agreements” means the Embraer Master Agreement, the Atech Master Agreement, the Brazilian Subsidiary Master Agreement and the Shared Services Agreement.

Multiemployer Plan” has the meaning specified in Section 3.12(d).

Nasdaq” means the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Nasdaq Global Market or the Nasdaq Global Select Market, as may be applicable.

New Warrants” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Non-U.S. Benefit Plan” means any Benefit Plan that is maintained outside of the United States primarily for the benefit of any current or former director, officer, worker, employee or individual independent contractor working outside of the United States.

Open Source License” means any license meeting the Open Source Definition (as promulgated by the Open Source Initiative) or the Free Software Definition (as promulgated by the Free Software Foundation), or any substantially similar license, including any license approved by the Open Source Initiative or any Creative Commons License. Open Source Licenses include licenses with Copyleft Terms.

Organizational Documents” means the legal document(s) by which any Person (other than an individual) establishes its legal existence or that govern(s) its internal affairs. For example, the “Organizational Documents” of a corporation are its certificate of incorporation and bylaws, the “Organizational Documents” of a limited partnership are its limited partnership agreement and certificate of limited partnership, the “Organizational Documents” of a limited liability company are its operating agreement and certificate of formation and the “Organizational Documents” of an exempted company are its memorandum and articles of association.

 

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Organizational Documents Proposal” has the meaning specified in Section 7.2(b)(ii).

Original RRA” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Out-Of-Scope Businesses” means any of the following applications or uses whether or not in connection with eVTOL: crop dusting, defense or security businesses.

Party” has the meaning specified in the Preamble hereto.

PCAOB” means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

PCAOB Financial Statements” has the meaning specified in Section 5.3.

Permitted Liens” means (i) mechanic’s, materialmen’s and similar Liens arising in the ordinary course of business with respect to any amounts (A) not yet due and payable or which are being contested in good faith through appropriate proceedings and (B) for which adequate accruals or reserves have been established in accordance with GAAP, (ii) Liens for Taxes (A) not yet due and payable or which are being contested in good faith through appropriate proceedings and (B) for which adequate accruals or reserves have been established in accordance with GAAP, (iii) defects or imperfections of title, easements, encroachments, covenants, rights-of-way, conditions, matters that would be apparent from a physical inspection or current, accurate survey of such real property, restrictions and other similar charges or encumbrances of record that do not, in the aggregate, materially impair the value or materially interfere with the present use of the Leased Real Property, (iv) with respect to any Leased Real Property (A) the interests and rights of the respective lessors with respect thereto, including any Lien on the lessor’s interest therein and statutory landlord liens securing payments not yet due, and (B) any Liens encumbering the underlying fee title of the real property of which the Leased Real Property is a part, (v) zoning, building, entitlement and other land use and environmental regulations promulgated by any Governmental Authority that do not, in the aggregate, materially interfere with the current use of, or materially impair the value of, the Leased Real Property, (vi) licenses of Intellectual Property entered into in the ordinary course of business, (vii) ordinary course purchase money Liens and Liens securing rental payments under operating or capital lease arrangements for amounts not yet due or payable, (viii) other Liens arising in the ordinary course of business and not incurred in connection with the borrowing of money in connection with workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance or other types of social security, (ix) reversionary rights in favor of landlords under any Real Property Leases with respect to any of the buildings or other improvements owned by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and (x) Liens arising in the ordinary course that do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially and adversely impair the present use, occupancy or value of the Transferred Assets or the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

Person” means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, joint stock company, Governmental Authority or any political subdivision, agency or instrumentality or other entity of any kind.

PIPE Investment” means the purchase of any Zanite Class A Common Stock, warrants or other securities pursuant to the Subscription Agreements and any Additional Subscription Agreements.

PIPE Investment Amount” means the aggregate proceeds received by Zanite for the shares issued in the PIPE Investment prior to or substantially concurrently with Closing.

PIPE Investors” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto and shall include, for the avoidance of doubt, investors that are party to any Additional Subscription Agreements.

Pre-Closing Restructuring” has the meaning specified in Section 7.3.

 

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Pre-Closing Tax Period” shall mean all taxable periods that end on or before the Closing Date and, with respect to any Straddle Period, the portion of such Straddle Period ending on and including the Closing Date.

Preferred Stock Sale” has the meaning specified in the Recitals.

Privacy and Cybersecurity Requirements” has the meaning specified in Section 3.17(a).

Proxy Statement” has the meaning specified in Section 7.2(a)(i).

Real Property Leases” has the meaning specified in Section 3.15(a)(ii).

Registration Rights Agreement” has the meaning specified in the Recitals.

Regulatory Filings” has the meaning specified in Section 7.1(a).

Representatives” means, with respect to any Person, such Person’s Affiliates and its and their respective professional advisors, directors, officers, members, managers, stockholders, partners, employees, agents and authorized representatives.

Required Zanite Stockholder Approval” means the approval of the BCA Proposal, the Organizational Documents Proposal, the Share Issuance Proposal and the Board Election Proposal by the affirmative vote of holders of the requisite number of outstanding shares of Zanite Common Stock entitled to vote on such matter, in accordance with Zanite’s Organizational Documents and applicable Law.

Restricted Businesses” has the meaning specified in Section 7.14(b)(i).

Restricted Period” has the meaning specified in Section 7.14(a).

Sanctioned Country” means at any time, a country or territory that is itself the subject or target of any country-wide or territory-wide Sanctions Laws (at the time of this Agreement, the Crimea region of Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria).

Sanctioned Person” means (i) any Person who is the target of any sanctions administered or enforced by the (a) the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the United States Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security or the United States Department of State; (b) Her Majesty’s Treasury of the United Kingdom; (c) any committee of the United Nations Security Council; or (d) the European Union or any European Union member state; (ii) any Person located, organized or resident in, or a Governmental Authority or government instrumentality of, any Sanctioned Country; and (iii) any Person directly or indirectly owned or controlled by, or acting for the benefit or on behalf of, a Person described in clause (i) or (ii), either individually or in the aggregate.

Sanctions Laws” means those trade, economic and financial sanctions Laws administered, enacted or enforced from time to time by (i) the United States, including the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, the United States Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, and the United States Department of State, (ii) the European Union or any European Union member state, (iii) the United Nations Security Council, (iv) Her Majesty’s Treasury of the United Kingdom or (v) any other relevant sanctions authority.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act” means the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

SEC” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Securities Act” means the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

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Share Issuance Proposal” has the meaning specified in Section 7.2(b)(ii).

Shared Services Agreement” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Skadden” has the meaning specified in Section 10.18(b).

Skadden Privileged Communications” has the meaning specified in Section 10.18(b).

Software” shall mean any and all computer programs, applications, middleware, firmware, microcode and other software, including operating systems, algorithms, heuristics, models and methodologies, compilations, development tools, compilers, comments, user interfaces, menus, buttons and icons, application programming interfaces, files, data scripts, architecture, algorithms and higher-level or “proprietary” languages, in each case, whether in source code, object code or other form or format, including code, libraries, subroutines and other components thereof, all documentation relating thereto.

Sponsor” means Zanite Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

Sponsor Nominee” has the meaning specified in Section 7.8(a)(i).

Sponsor PIPE Investor” means a PIPE Investor that is the Sponsor and/or an Affiliate of the Sponsor to whom the Sponsor’s Subscription Agreement is totally or partially assigned in accordance with its terms after the date of this Agreement.

Sponsor Support Agreement” means that certain Support Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among the Sponsor, Zanite, Embraer, EAH and certain other parties thereto, as amended or modified from time to time.

Stockholders Agreement” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Straddle Period” shall mean any taxable period beginning on or before and ending after the Closing Date.

Strategic Investors” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Subscription Agreements” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Subsidiary” means, with respect to a Person, a corporation or other entity of which more than 50% of the voting power of the equity securities or equity interests is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person, or one (1) or more of the Subsidiaries of such Person, or a combination thereof.

Tax Proceeding” means any audit, examination, contest, litigation or other Legal Proceeding with or against any Governmental Authority relating to Taxes.

Tax Receivable Agreement” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Tax Return” means any return, declaration, report, statement, information statement or other document filed or required to be filed with any Governmental Authority with respect to Taxes, including any claims for refunds of Taxes, any information returns and any schedules, attachments, amendments or supplements of any of the foregoing.

Taxes” means any and all federal, state, local, foreign or other taxes imposed by any Governmental Authority, including all income, gross receipts, license, payroll, recapture, net worth, employment, escheat and unclaimed property obligations, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, windfall profits, environmental,

 

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customs duties, capital stock, ad valorem, value added, inventory, franchise, profits, withholding, social security (or similar), unemployment, disability, real property, personal property, sales, use, transfer, registration, governmental charges, duties, levies and other similar charges imposed by a Governmental Authority in the nature of a tax, alternative or add-on minimum, or estimated taxes, and including any interest, penalty or addition thereto, and shall include any liability for such amounts as a result of (A) being a transferee or successor or member of a combined, consolidated, unitary or affiliated group or (B) a contractual obligation to indemnify any Person (other than any commercial agreement the principal purpose of which is not Taxes).

Terminating Embraer Breach” has the meaning specified in Section 9.1(f).

Terminating Zanite Breach” has the meaning specified in Section 9.1(g).

Title IV Plan” has the meaning specified in Section 3.12(d).

Trade Secrets” has the meaning specified in the definition of “Intellectual Property.”

Trademarks” has the meaning specified in the definition of “Intellectual Property.”

Transaction Proposals” has the meaning specified in Section 7.2(b)(ii).

Transactions” means, collectively, the Pre-Closing Restructuring, the PIPE Investment, the Equity Exchange, the Preferred Stock Sale and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

Transfer Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 7.5(a).

Transferred Assets” means the assets and properties related to the UAM Business to be transferred by Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries (other than the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary) to the Company or one of its Subsidiaries pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, which assets and properties are set forth on Section 1.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter.

Transferred Company Units” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Transferring UAM Benefit Plan” means UAM Benefit Plans that, as of the Closing Date, will be sponsored by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and that are designated as such on Section 3.12(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter.

Treasury Regulations” means the regulations promulgated under the Code by the United States Department of the Treasury (whether in final, proposed or temporary form), as the same may be amended from time to time.

Trust Account” has the meaning specified in Section 10.1.

Trust Agreement” has the meaning specified in Section 4.9.

Trustee” has the meaning specified in Section 4.9.

UAM” means a system for commercial or non-commercial passenger or cargo air travel or transportation services, in each case, that involves an eVTOL vehicle and onboard/ground-piloted or autonomous piloting or operations.

UAM Benefit Plan” means a Benefit Plan (a) that is sponsored, maintained or contributed to, or is required to be contributed to, by Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (including the Company) for the benefit of any UAM Business Employee or his or her dependents or beneficiaries or (b) with respect to which the Company has or would reasonably be expected to have any liabilities and obligations.

 

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UAM Business” means all activities by or on behalf of Embraer or its Subsidiaries (or, upon the Closing, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary) related to the research, design, development, testing, engineering, licensing, certification, manufacturing, procurement, assembling, packaging, sales support and after-sales support of, marketing, promotion, advertising, qualification, distribution, importation, fulfillment, offering, sale, deployment delivery, provision, exploitation, configuration, installation, integration, analysis, support, maintenance, repair, service and other commercialization of or provision of services with respect to eVTOL and related products and services and the UATM for the UAM market, in each case, excluding the Out-Of-Scope Businesses.

UAM Business Employee” means an employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries immediately following the Pre-Closing Restructuring. Such individuals are set forth on Section 1.1(b) of the Company Disclosure Letter, which such Section of the Company Disclosure Letter shall be updated by Embraer as necessary prior to the Effective Time to reflect ordinary course changes in employment (including hires to fill open positions) to the extent permitted pursuant Section 5.1(a) to of this Agreement.

UAM Business IT Systems” shall mean all IT Systems owned, leased, outsourced or licensed by Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries to process, store, maintain, back up or operate data, information and functions that are primarily used (or primarily held for use) in connection with or primarily related to the UAM Business.

UAM Business Licensed IP” means any and all Intellectual Property owned by a third Person that is primarily used or practiced (or primarily held for use or practice) in or otherwise primarily relating to the UAM Business that is licensed to Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries pursuant to a written Contract that will be transferred to (and assumed by) the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary pursuant to the Contribution Agreement.

UAM Business Owned IP” means, collectively, any and all rights, title and interest in or to all Intellectual Property to the extent owned by Embraer or one of its controlled Affiliates that is primarily used or practiced (or primarily held for use or practice) in or otherwise primarily relating to the UAM Business as of the date of this Agreement or the execution date of the Contribution Agreement and that is set forth on Section 1.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter.

UAM Financial Statements” means the unaudited carve-out balance sheet of the UAM Business as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and related income statements, statements of comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and statements of cash flows of the UAM Business as of and for each of the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, in each case, which have been prepared on a carve-out basis from the audited consolidated financial statements of Embraer to represent the performance and financial position of the UAM Business for each of the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, and as at December 31, 2020 and 2019 (together with the notes, if any, relating thereto), and the unaudited condensed combined carve-out balance sheet of the UAM Business as of September 30, 2021, and related condensed combined statements of operations, statements of other comprehensive loss, statements of net parent equity and statements of cash flows of the UAM Business for the nine month period ended September 30, 2021.

UAM Material Adverse Effect” means, with respect to the UAM Business, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, any event, development, occurrence, effect, state of facts, change or circumstance (collectively, “Events”) that (A) has had, or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate with all other Events, a material adverse effect on the business, assets (including the Transferred Assets), results of operations or financial condition of the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole; or (B) does or would reasonably be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, prevent, materially delay or materially impede the ability of Embraer, EAH or the Company to consummate the Transactions; provided, however, that for purposes of clause (A) hereof, in no event would any of the following, alone or in combination with other Events, be deemed to constitute, or be taken into account in determining whether there has been or will be, a “UAM Material Adverse Effect”: (i) general business or economic

 

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conditions in or affecting the United States or Brazil, or changes therein, or the global economy generally, (ii) any national or international political or social conditions in the United States or any other country, including the engagement by the United States, Brazil or any other country in hostilities, whether or not pursuant to the declaration of a national emergency or war, or the occurrence in any place of any military or terrorist attack, sabotage or cyberterrorism, (iii) changes in conditions of the financial, banking, capital or securities markets generally in the United States, Brazil or any other country or region in the world, or changes therein, including changes in interest rates in the United States, Brazil or any other country and changes in exchange rates for the currencies of any countries, (iv) any change in applicable Laws, including the introduction of new Laws regulating the UAM Business, or GAAP or any interpretation thereof, in each case following the date of this Agreement, (v) the taking of any action or inaction expressly required by this Agreement (other than Embraer’s, EAH’s or the Company’s compliance with Section 5.1), (vi) any natural disaster (including hurricanes, storms, tornadoes, flooding, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami, natural disaster, mudslides, wild fires or similar occurrences), epidemic, pandemic (including COVID-19 or any COVID-19 Measures) or change in climate or comparable events in the United States, Brazil or any other country or region in the world, or any escalation or worsening of the foregoing, (vii) any acts of terrorism, acts of God or war, the outbreak or escalation of hostilities, geopolitical conditions, local, national or international political conditions or comparable events in the United States, Brazil or any other country or region in the world, or any escalation or worsening of the foregoing, (viii) any failure of the UAM Business or the Company to meet any projections or forecasts (provided that this clause (viii) shall not prevent a determination that any Event not otherwise excluded from this definition of UAM Material Adverse Effect underlying such failure to meet projections or forecasts has resulted in a UAM Material Adverse Effect), (ix) any Events generally applicable to the industries or markets in which the UAM Business or the Company operates (including increases in the cost of products, supplies, materials or other goods purchased from third-party suppliers), (x) the execution or public announcement of this Agreement and pendency or consummation of the Transactions, including by reason of the identity of Zanite as a party to this Agreement, including any termination of, reduction in or similar adverse impact (in each case, to the extent attributable to such execution, announcement or consummation) on relationships, contractual or otherwise, with any landlords, customers, suppliers, distributors, partners or employees of the UAM Business, (xi) any Event (to the extent specifically disclosed) set forth on the Company Disclosure Letter; provided that this clause (xi) shall not prevent a determination that any Event occurring, discovered or that becomes known (including any material worsening of any such Event disclosed in the Company Disclosure Letter) after the date hereof in connection with any such Event disclosed in the Company Disclosure Letter constitutes a UAM Material Adverse Effect, (xii) any crash, in-flight accident or malfunction or other similar operational events, in each case, involving any vehicle manufactured, assembled or operated by the Company or any of its Affiliates or at the direction of the Company or any of its Affiliates or (xiii) any action or inaction taken by, or at the written request or with the written approval or consent of, Zanite; provided, further, that any Event referred to in clauses (i) through (iv), (vi), (vii) or (ix) above may be taken into account in determining if a UAM Material Adverse Effect has occurred to the extent it has a disproportionate and adverse effect on the business, assets (including the Transferred Assets), results of operations or financial condition of the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in each case relative to similarly situated companies in the industry of the UAM Business or the Company and its Subsidiaries, respectively, but only to the extent of such disproportionate effect on the UAM Business or the Company and its Subsidiaries, respectively, taken as a whole.

UAM Registered Intellectual Property” has the meaning specified in Section 3.16(a).

UATM” means the collection of systems and services (including organizations, airspace structures and procedures, and technologies) that support the integrated operation of UAM vehicles in low level airspace, which systems and services are directed to supporting UAM operations and enhancing the performance of UAM and low-level airspace travel, which for the avoidance of doubt does not include general air traffic management systems.

Unaffiliated Investor” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

U.S.” means the United States of America.

 

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White & Case” has the meaning specified in Section 10.18(a).

White & Case Privileged Communications” has the meaning specified in Section 10.18(a).

Working Capital Loans” means any loan made to Zanite by any of the Sponsor, an Affiliate of the Sponsor, or any of Zanite’s officers or directors, and evidenced by a promissory note, for the purpose of financing costs incurred in connection with a Business Combination.

Zanite” has the meaning specified in the Preamble hereto.

Zanite 10-K/A” has the meaning specified in Section 4.6.

Zanite Accounting Matters” has the meaning specified in Section 4.6.

Zanite Benefit Plan” means a Benefit Plan (a) that is sponsored, maintained or contributed to, or is required to be contributed to, by Zanite or any of its Subsidiaries (including the Company) for the benefit of any current or former director, manager, officer, or employee of Zanite, or his or her dependents or beneficiaries or (b) with respect to which Zanite has or would reasonably be expected to have any liabilities and obligations.

Zanite Board” means the Board of Directors of Zanite.

Zanite Class A Common Stock” means shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Zanite.

Zanite Class B Common Stock” means shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Zanite.

Zanite Common Stock” means (a), prior to the Closing, Zanite Class A Common Stock and Zanite Class B Common Stock and (b), from and after the Closing following the filing of the Amended and Restated Zanite Organizational Documents, shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Zanite.

Zanite Cure Period” has the meaning specified in Section 9.1(g).

Zanite Disclosure Letter” has the meaning specified in the introduction to Article IV.

Zanite Employees” has the meaning specified in Section 4.19.

Zanite Equity Plan” has the meaning specified in Section 7.10(a).

Zanite Exchange Stock” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1(a).

Zanite Financial Statements” has the meaning specified in Section 4.7(d).

Zanite Fundamental Representations” means the representations and warranties made pursuant to the first and second sentences of Section 4.1 (Organization), Section 4.2 (Due Authorization), Section 4.14 (Capitalization of Zanite) and Section 4.15 (Brokers Fees).

Zanite Group” has the meaning specified in Section 10.18(a).

Zanite Material Adverse Effect” means with respect to Zanite, any Event that (A) has had, or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate with all other Events, a material adverse effect on the business, assets, results of operations or financial condition of Zanite, taken as a whole; or (B) does or

 

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would reasonably be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, prevent, materially delay or materially impede the ability of Zanite to consummate the Transactions; provided, however, that for purposes of clause (A) hereof, in no event would any of the following, alone or in combination with other Events, be deemed to constitute, or be taken into account in determining whether there has been or will be, a “Zanite Material Adverse Effect”: (i) general business or economic conditions in or affecting the United States, or changes therein, or the global economy generally, (ii) any national or international political or social conditions in the United States or any other country, including the engagement by the United States or any other country in hostilities, whether or not pursuant to the declaration of a national emergency or war, or the occurrence in any place of any military or terrorist attack, sabotage or cyberterrorism, (iii) changes in conditions of the financial, banking, capital or securities markets generally in the United States or any other country or region in the world, or changes therein, including changes in interest rates in the United States or any other country and changes in exchange rates for the currencies of any countries, (iv) any change in applicable Laws, including the introduction of new Laws regulating the business of Zanite, or GAAP or any interpretation thereof, in each case following the date of this Agreement, (v) the taking of any action or inaction expressly required by this Agreement (other than Zanite’s compliance with Section 6.3), (vi) any natural disaster (including hurricanes, storms, tornadoes, flooding, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami, natural disaster, mudslides, wild fires or similar occurrences), epidemic, pandemic (including COVID-19 or any COVID-19 Measures) or change in climate or comparable events in the United States or any other country or region in the world, or any escalation or worsening of the foregoing, (vii) any acts of terrorism, acts of God or war, the outbreak or escalation of hostilities, geopolitical conditions, local, national or international political conditions or comparable events in the United States or any other country or region in the world, or any escalation or worsening of the foregoing, (viii) the execution or public announcement of this Agreement and pendency or consummation of the Transactions, including by reason of the identity of Embraer, EAH or the Company as a Party to this Agreement, including any termination of, reduction in or similar adverse impact (in each case, to the extent attributable to such execution, announcement or consummation) on relationships, contractual or otherwise, with any landlords, customers, suppliers, distributors, partners or employees of Zanite, (ix) any Event (to the extent specifically disclosed) set forth on the Zanite Disclosure Letter, provided that this clause (ix) shall not prevent a determination that any Event occurring, discovered or that becomes known (including any material worsening of any such Event disclosed in the Zanite Disclosure Letter) after the date hereof in connection with any such Event disclosed in the Zanite Disclosure Letter constitutes a Zanite Material Adverse Effect, or (x) any action or inaction taken by, or at the written request or with the written approval or consent of, Embraer, EAH or the Company.

Zanite Nasdaq Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 4.7(c)

Zanite Private Placement Warrant” means a warrant to purchase one share of Zanite Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of eleven Dollars and fifty cents ($11.50) issued to the Sponsor.

Zanite Prospectus” has the meaning specified in Section 10.1.

Zanite Public Warrant” means a warrant to purchase one share of Zanite Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of eleven Dollars and fifty cents ($11.50) that was included in the units sold as part of Zanite’s initial public offering.

Zanite Q1 2021 10-Q” has the meaning specified in Section 4.6

Zanite Restricted Business” has the meaning specified in Section 7.14(b)(i).

Zanite SEC Filings” has the meaning specified in Section 4.6.

Zanite Securities” has the meaning specified in Section 4.14(a).

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Zanite Class A Common Stock held by such holder at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to a pro rata share of the aggregate amount on deposit in the Trust Account (including any interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account) (as determined in accordance with Zanite’s Organizational Documents) in connection with the Transaction Proposals.

Zanite Share Redemption Amount” means the aggregate amount payable with respect to all Zanite Share Redemptions.

Zanite Stockholder Approval” means the approval of the Transaction Proposals, at Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting where a quorum is present, (a) in the case of the Organizational Documents Proposal, by the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Zanite Common Stock entitled to vote on such matter and (b) in the case of each of the other Transaction Proposals, by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the votes cast by the stockholders of Zanite present in person or represented by proxy at Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting.

Zanite Stockholders” means the stockholders of Zanite as of the relevant time period (as the context requires) prior to the Closing.

Zanite Stockholders Meeting” has the meaning specified in Section 7.2(b)(i).

Zanite Transaction Expenses” means, as of any determination date, the aggregate amount of out-of-pocket fees, costs, expenses, commissions or other amounts incurred by or on behalf of, and that are paid or payable by, Zanite or any of its Subsidiaries (whether or not billed or accrued for) as a result of or in connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, the performance of its covenants or agreements in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, the consummation of the Transactions (including due diligence), Zanite’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ pursuit of the Transactions, Zanite’s initial public offering (including any deferred underwriting fees) or Zanite’s pursuit of a Business Combination, including: (a) all fees, costs, expenses, brokerage fees, commissions, finders’ fees and disbursements of financial advisors, investment banks, data room administrators, attorneys, accountants and other advisors and service providers; (b) any other reasonable and documented fees and expenses as a result of or in connection with the negotiation, documentation and consummation of the Transactions; (c) any and all filing fees payable by Zanite or any of its Subsidiaries to the Governmental Authorities in connection with the Transactions; (d) subject to the dollar amount limit set forth in Section 6.3(a)(viii), amounts owing or that may become owed, payable or otherwise due, directly or indirectly, by Zanite or any of its Subsidiaries to any Affiliate of Zanite or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with the consummation of the Transactions; and (e) all fees, costs and expenses paid or payable pursuant to the directors’ and officers’ liability insurance described in Section 7.9(b). Zanite Transaction Expenses shall not include any fees and expenses of Zanite Stockholders or (for the avoidance of doubt, without limiting clause (d) in this definition) any fees and expenses paid or payable with the proceeds of Working Capital Loans made by the Sponsor in accordance with Section 6.3(a)(viii).

Zanite Units” means a unit of Zanite, each consisting of one share of Zanite Class A Common Stock and one-half of one Zanite Warrant.

Zanite Warrant Agreement” means the Warrant Agreement, dated as of November 16, 2020, between Zanite and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as warrant agent.

Zanite Warrants” means Zanite Public Warrants, the Zanite Private Placement Warrants and the Zanite Working Capital Warrants.

Zanite Working Capital Warrants” means a warrant to purchase one share of Zanite Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of eleven Dollars and fifty cents ($11.50) issued to the Sponsor or an Affiliate of the Sponsor or Zanite’s officers and directors in connection with a Working Capital Loan.

 

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Section 1.2. Construction.

(a) Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires, (i) words of any gender include each other gender; (ii) words using the singular or plural number also include the plural or singular number, respectively; (iii) the terms “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereto,” “hereunder” and derivative or similar words refer to this entire Agreement; (iv) the terms “Article,” “Section,” “Annex” or “Exhibit” refer to the specified Article, Section, Exhibit or Annex of this Agreement; (v) the word “including” shall mean “including, without limitation”; (vi) the word “or” shall be disjunctive but not exclusive; (vii) reference to any Person includes such Person’s successors and permitted assigns; (viii) reference to any Law means such Law as amended, modified, codified, replaced or re-enacted, in whole or in part, from time to time, including rules, regulations, enforcement procedures and any interpretations promulgated thereunder; (ix) references to amounts of currency are references to United States Dollars unless otherwise indicated; and (x) the words “made available,” “provided” or “delivered” to a Party, or similar formulations, means that such materials were (A) provided by electronic transmission directly to a Party’s legal counsel or financial advisors prior to such time or (B) if applicable, available to such Party in the electronic data room hosted by the providing Party in connection with the Transactions prior to the date of this Agreement (and continuously available to such Party and its legal counsel and financial advisors through the date hereof).

(b) Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires, (i) references to statutes shall include all regulations promulgated thereunder and references to statutes or regulations shall be construed as including all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending or replacing the statute or regulation; and (ii) all the agreements (including this Agreement), documents or instruments herein defined (excluding any agreements, documents or instruments disclosed in the Disclosure Letters) mean such agreements, documents or instruments as the same may from time to time be supplemented or amended or the terms thereof waived or modified to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the terms thereof.

(c) Whenever this Agreement refers to a number of days, such number shall refer to calendar days unless Business Days are specified. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day.

(d) All accounting terms used herein and not expressly defined herein shall have the meanings given to them under GAAP.

(e) The Parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement. If an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

(f) For the avoidance of doubt, the Pre-Closing Restructuring shall be effected solely pursuant to the actions set forth in Section 7.3 of the Company Disclosure Letter (as may be modified in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 7.3) and not pursuant to any other Section of this Agreement or the Company Disclosure Letter.

ARTICLE II

THE EQUITY EXCHANGE; CLOSING

Section 2.1. The Equity Exchange.

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Closing (being the Transferred Company Units), sell, transfer, convey, assign and deliver to Zanite, and Zanite shall purchase and accept from EAH, all of the Transferred Company Units, free and clear of all Liens (other than Liens arising out of the ownership of the Transferred Company Units by Zanite or Liens under any applicable securities related Law or the Company’s Organizational Documents), and, in exchange therefor, Zanite shall issue and deliver to EAH 220,000,000 newly issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of Zanite Common Stock (the “Zanite Exchange Stock”), free and clear of all Liens (other than Liens arising out of the ownership of the Zanite Exchange Stock by EAH or Liens under any applicable securities related Law, the Registration Rights Agreement or the Amended and Restated Zanite Organizational Documents).

(b) Upon consummation of the Equity Exchange, the Company shall become a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Zanite.

Section 2.2. Closing.

(a) In accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement, the consummation of the PIPE Investment and the closing of the Equity Exchange (the “Closing”) shall take place by electronic delivery of documents (by PDF (portable document format) and/or electronic mail), all of which will be deemed to be originals, at a time to be agreed by the Parties on the date which is two (2) Business Days after the first date on which all conditions set forth in Article VIII shall have been satisfied or waived (other than those conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied at the Closing, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver thereof) or such other time and place as the Parties may mutually agree in writing. The date on which the Closing actually occurs is referred to in this Agreement as the “Closing Date” and the time on which the Closing actually occurs is referred to in this Agreement as the “Effective Time.”

Section 2.3. Closing Deliverables; Closing Transactions.

(a) At the Closing, Embraer, EAH and/or the Company will deliver or cause to be delivered:

(i) to Zanite, an assignment agreement with respect to the transfer of all of the Transferred Company Units, duly executed by EAH and in customary form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Zanite and EAH;

(ii) to Zanite, a certificate duly signed by an authorized officer of Embraer, EAH and the Company, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that, to the knowledge and belief of such officer, the conditions specified in Section 8.2(a), Section 8.2(b) and Section 8.2(c) have been fulfilled;

(iii) to Zanite, the Registration Rights Agreement, duly executed by EAH;

(iv) to Zanite, the Stockholders Agreement, duly executed by EAH;

(v) to Zanite, the Embraer Master Agreement, duly executed by Embraer and the Company; the Atech Master Agreement, duly executed by Atech and the Company; the Brazilian Subsidiary Master Agreement, duly executed by the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary; the Shared Services Agreement, duly executed by Embraer, EAH, the Brazilian Subsidiary and the Company; and the Data Access Agreement, duly executed by the Company, Embraer and the Brazilian Subsidiary, including, in each case of the foregoing, all amendments and supplements thereto, each of which agreements shall continue to be in full force and effect and shall not have been repudiated or terminated;

(vi) to Zanite, the Contribution Agreement and the Conveyance and Assumption Instruments (as defined in the Contribution Agreement), duly executed by the Company, Embraer, EAH and/or the other parties thereto, as applicable, including, in each case of the foregoing, all amendments and supplements thereto, each of which agreements shall continue to be in full force and effect and shall not have been repudiated or terminated;

(vii) to Zanite, evidence, in a form reasonably satisfactory to Zanite, that the Pre-Closing Restructuring has been completed in all material respects prior to the Closing in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (including Section 7.3 of the Company Disclosure Letter) and the Contribution Agreement;

 

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(viii) to Zanite, the Tax Receivable Agreement, duly executed by Embraer and EAH, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I (with such changes as may be mutually agreed in writing by Zanite and Embraer); and

(ix) to Zanite, a properly completed IRS Form W-9 from EAH.

(b) At the Closing, Zanite will deliver or cause to be delivered:

(i) to EAH, all of the Zanite Exchange Stock;

(ii) to EAH, a certificate duly signed by an authorized officer of Zanite, dated the Closing Date, certifying that, to the knowledge and belief of such officer, the conditions specified in Section 8.3(a), Section 8.3(b) and Section 8.3(d) have been fulfilled;

(iii) to EAH, the Stockholders Agreement, duly executed by Zanite and the Sponsor;

(iv) to EAH, the Registration Rights Agreement, duly executed by duly authorized representatives of the Sponsor, Zanite and the other parties thereto (other than EAH and Embraer);

(v) to EAH, the written resignations of all of the directors and officers of Zanite (other than those Persons identified as the initial directors and officers, respectively, of Zanite after the Closing, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.5 and Section 7.8), effective as of, and subject to, the Closing;

(vi) to EAH, copies of the Amended and Restated Zanite Organizational Documents in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A-1 and Exhibit A-2 (with such changes as may be mutually agreed in writing by Zanite and Embraer); and

(vii) to Embraer and EAH, the Tax Receivable Agreement, duly executed by Zanite, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I (with such changes as may be mutually agreed in writing by Zanite and Embraer).

(c) On the Closing Date, concurrently with the Equity Exchange, Zanite shall:

(i) make, or cause to be made, any payments to the Zanite Stockholders required to be made by Zanite in connection with the Zanite Share Redemption; and

(ii) (A) pay or cause to be paid by wire transfer of immediately available funds, (x) all accrued and unpaid Zanite Transaction Expenses as set forth on a written statement to be delivered by or on behalf of Zanite to the Company not less than two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date and (y) all accrued and unpaid Company Transaction Expenses as set forth on a written statement to be delivered by or on behalf of the Company to Zanite not less than two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, in each case of clauses (x) and (y), which shall include the respective amounts and wire transfer instructions for the payment thereof, together with corresponding invoices for the foregoing; provided that any Company Transaction Expenses due to current or former employees, independent contractors, officers, or directors of the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary shall be paid to the Company for further payment to such employee, independent contractor, officer or director through the Company’s or the Brazilian Subsidiary’s payroll, as applicable; and (B) pay or cause to be paid by wire transfer of available funds to EAH, an amount equal to all Company Transaction Expenses paid by Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (other than the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary) as set forth on a written statement to be delivered by or on behalf of Embraer to Zanite not less than two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, which shall include the respective amounts and wire transfer instructions for the payment thereof together with corresponding invoices for the foregoing.

Section 2.4. Organizational Documents.

(a) The limited liability company agreement of the Company in effect immediately prior to the Closing Date shall remain the limited liability company agreement of the Company until thereafter amended as provided therein and under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.

 

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(b) At the Closing, Zanite shall amend and restate the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of Zanite to read the same as the form attached as Exhibit A-1 and Exhibit A-2 hereto, respectively (with such changes as may be mutually agreed in writing by Zanite and Embraer) (collectively, the “Amended and Restated Zanite Organizational Documents”), which shall be the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of Zanite from and after the Closing, until thereafter amended as provided therein and under the DGCL.

Section 2.5. Directors and Officers.

(a) The members of the board of managers and the officers of the Company as of immediately prior to the Closing Date shall remain the members of the board of managers and the officers, respectively, of the Company from and after the Closing Date, each to hold office in accordance with the Organizational Documents of the Company.

(b) The Parties shall take all actions necessary to ensure that, from and after the Closing, the Persons identified as the initial post-Closing directors and officers of Zanite in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.8 shall be the directors and officers (and in the case of such officers, holding such positions as are set forth on Section 2.5 of the Company Disclosure Letter), respectively, of Zanite, each to hold office in accordance with the Amended and Restated Zanite Organizational Documents.

Section 2.6. Tax Treatment. The Parties hereby agree and acknowledge that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (a) the transfer of Company Units to EAH is intended to be integrated with the Preferred Stock Sale and, accordingly, the transfer of Company Units to EAH is intended to be treated as a taxable disposition described in Section 1001 of the Code (the “Intended Tax Treatment). Each Party shall, to the extent such Party is required under applicable Law, file all applicable U.S. federal and state income Tax Returns on a basis consistent with the Intended Tax Treatment, unless otherwise required pursuant to a determination within the meaning of Section 1313(a) of the Code (or analogous provisions of state law). From and after the date of this Agreement, each Party shall use its best efforts to cause the transfer of Company Units to EAH to qualify for the Intended Tax Treatment, and will not knowingly take any action, knowingly cause any action to be taken, knowingly fail to take any action or knowingly cause any action to fail to be taken (in each case other than any action provided for or prohibited by this Agreement), which action or failure to act could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the Intended Tax Treatment. Embraer and EAH shall provide Zanite with an opportunity to review the documentation related to the Preferred Stock Sale and shall reasonably consider any comments provided by Zanite to such documentation. Following the Closing, each Party shall use its best efforts to cause the transfer of Company Units to EAH to qualify for the Intended Tax Treatment, and will not knowingly take any action, knowingly cause any action to be taken, knowingly fail to take any action or knowingly cause any action to fail to be taken (in each case other than any action provided for or prohibited by this Agreement), which action or failure to act could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the Intended Tax Treatment.

Section 2.7. Withholding. Notwithstanding any other provision to this Agreement, Zanite, Embraer, EAH, the Company and their respective Affiliates or other Persons making payments on their behalf shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any consideration payable in cash or otherwise pursuant to this Agreement such Taxes that are required to be deducted and withheld from such amounts under the Code or any other applicable Law (as reasonably determined by Zanite, Embraer, EAH, the Company or their respective Affiliates or other Persons making payments on their behalf, as applicable). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties agree that, under applicable Law currently in effect as of the date of this Agreement, if EAH provides a properly completed IRS Form W-9, no amounts are required to be withheld from any consideration payable in cash or otherwise pursuant to this Agreement to EAH and no amounts will be withheld unless otherwise required pursuant to a change in applicable Law after the date of this Agreement. To the extent that any amounts are so deducted and withheld, such deducted and withheld amounts shall be (i) timely remitted to the appropriate Governmental Authority and (ii) treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to the Person in respect of which such deduction or withholding was made. The Parties shall cooperate in good faith to eliminate or reduce any such deduction or withholding (including through the request and provision of any statements, forms or other

 

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documents to reduce or eliminate any such deduction or withholding), as reasonably requested by the relevant Party.

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF EMBRAER

Except as set forth in the disclosure letter delivered to Zanite by Embraer on the date of this Agreement (the “Company Disclosure Letter”) (each section of which, subject to Section 10.11, qualifies the correspondingly numbered and lettered representations in this Article III), each of Embraer, EAH and the Company represents and warrants to Zanite as follows:

Section 3.1. Organization. Each of Embraer, EAH and the Company has been duly incorporated, formed or organized and is validly existing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, formation or organization. Each of Embraer, EAH and the Company has the requisite company, limited liability company or corporate power, as applicable, and authority to own, lease or operate all of its properties and assets and to conduct its business as it is now being conducted or as proposed to be conducted immediately following the Pre-Closing Restructuring. Embraer has made available to Zanite true, correct and complete copies of the Organizational Documents of each of Embraer, EAH and the Company, as amended and in effect on the date of this Agreement. Each of Embraer, EAH and the Company is duly licensed or qualified and in good standing in each jurisdiction in which its ownership of property (including the applicable Transferred Assets upon the Pre-Closing Restructuring) or the character of its activities (including activities related to the UAM Business) is such as to require it to be so licensed or qualified or in good standing, as applicable, except where the failure to be so licensed or qualified or in good standing would not be, or would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

Section 3.2. Subsidiaries. The Company does not have any Subsidiaries other than the Brazilian Subsidiary. The Brazilian Subsidiary has been duly incorporated, formed or organized and is validly existing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, formation or organization. The Brazilian Subsidiary has the requisite limited liability company power and authority to own, lease or operate all of its properties and assets and to conduct its business as it is now being conducted or as proposed to be conducted immediately following the Pre-Closing Restructuring. True, correct and complete copies of the Organizational Documents of the Brazilian Subsidiary, as amended and in effect on the date of this Agreement, have been previously made available to Zanite by or on behalf of the Company. The Brazilian Subsidiary is duly licensed or qualified and in good standing as a foreign or extra-provincial corporation (or other entity, if applicable) in each jurisdiction in which its ownership of property (including the applicable Transferred Assets upon the Pre-Closing Restructuring) or the character of its activities (including activities related to the UAM Business) is such as to require it to be so licensed or qualified or in good standing, as applicable, except where the failure to be so licensed or qualified or in good standing would not be, or would not reasonably be expected to be, material to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

Section 3.3. Due Authorization.

(a) Each of Embraer, EAH, the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary has all requisite corporate, company or limited liability company power and authority, as applicable, to execute and deliver this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party and (subject to the approvals described in Section 3.5) to consummate the Transactions and to perform all of its obligations hereunder and thereunder (including the Pre-Closing Restructuring). The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary is a party and the consummation or performance of the Transactions have been duly and validly authorized and approved by each of the Boards of Directors or

 

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Board of Managers, as applicable, of Embraer, EAH, the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable, and no other company, corporate or limited liability company proceeding on the part of Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary is necessary to authorize this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements to which Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary is a party, or the Transactions. This Agreement has been, and on or prior to the Closing, the Ancillary Agreements to which Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary is a party will be, duly and validly executed and delivered by Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable (assuming that this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements are or will be upon execution thereof, as applicable, duly authorized, executed and delivered by the other parties thereto), and this Agreement constitutes, and at or prior to the Closing, the Ancillary Agreements to which Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary is a party will constitute, a legal, valid and binding obligation of Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable, enforceable against Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable, in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity.

(b) On or prior to the date of this Agreement, the Boards of Directors or Board of Managers, as applicable, of each of Embraer, EAH, the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary have duly adopted resolutions (i) determining that this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which Embraer, EAH, the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable, is a party and the Transactions are advisable and fair to, and in the best interests of, Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable, and their respective equityholders, as applicable, and (ii) authorizing and approving the execution, delivery and performance by Embraer, EAH, the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable, of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable, is a party and the Transactions. No other corporate or company action is required on the part of each of Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or any of their respective equityholders to enter into this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements or to approve the Transactions.

Section 3.4. No Conflict. Subject to the receipt of the consents, approvals, authorizations and other requirements set forth in Section 3.5, the execution and delivery by each of Embraer, EAH or the Company of this Agreement, and the execution and delivery by each of Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable, of the Ancillary Agreements to which the Embraer, EAH, Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable, is a party and the consummation or performance of the Transactions do not and will not (a) violate or conflict with any provision of, or result in the breach of, or default under the Organizational Documents of Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable, (b) violate or conflict with any provision of, or result in the breach of, or default under any applicable Law or Governmental Order applicable to Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable, (c) violate or conflict with any provision of, or result in the breach of, result in the loss of any right or benefit, or cause acceleration, or constitute (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) a default (or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration) under any Contract of the type described in Section 3.11(a), or terminate or result in the termination of any such foregoing Contract or (d) result in the creation of any Lien (other than any Permitted Liens) upon any of the properties or assets of the Company or any of the Company’s Subsidiaries (including the Transferred Assets), except, in the case of each of clauses (b) through (d), to the extent that the occurrence of the foregoing would not have a UAM Material Adverse Effect.

Section 3.5. Governmental Authorities; Consents. Except for (i) applicable requirements of the HSR Act, (ii) any consents, approvals, authorizations, designations, declarations, waivers or filings, the absence of which would not be, or would not reasonably be expected to be, material to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, (iii) applicable requirements for securities Laws or (iv) as may be necessary as a result of any facts or circumstances relating solely to Zanite, and assuming the truth and completeness of the representations and warranties of Zanite contained in this Agreement, no consent, waiver, approval or authorization of, or designation, declaration or filing with, or notification to, any Governmental Authority is required on the part of Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary with respect to

 

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Embraer’s, EAH’s, the Company’s or the Brazilian Subsidiary’s, as applicable, execution or delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements they are party to or the consummation or performance by Embraer, EAH, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary of the Transactions.

Section 3.6. Capitalization of the Company.

(a) As of the date of this Agreement, the authorized limited liability company interests of the Company consist of an unlimited number of Company Units, of which 1,100 are issued and outstanding and owned by EAH as sole record and beneficial owner, and there are no other limited liability company interests or equity interests of the Company that are issued and outstanding. Immediately prior to the consummation of the Equity Exchange, the authorized limited liability company interests of the Company will consist of an unlimited number of shares of Company Units, of which 1,100 Company Units (being the Transferred Company Units) will be issued and outstanding, and there will be no other limited liability company interests or equity interests of the Company that are issued and outstanding. Immediately prior to the Equity Exchange, EAH shall remain the sole record and beneficial owner of the Transferred Company Units, and there will be no other limited liability company interests or equity interests of the Company that are issued and outstanding. Immediately following the Equity Exchange, Zanite shall be the sole record and beneficial owner of the Transferred Company Units, and there will be no other limited liability company interests or equity interests of the Company that are issued and outstanding. All of the issued and outstanding Company Units (i) have been duly authorized and validly issued; (ii) have been offered, sold and issued in compliance in all material respects with the Organizational Documents of the Company and applicable Law; and (iii) are free and clear of any Liens (other than being subject to transfer restrictions under any applicable securities related Laws or under the Company’s Organizational Documents).

(b) All of the issued and outstanding limited liability company interests of the Brazilian Subsidiary are owned directly by the Company.

(c) Other than pursuant to this Agreement or the Contribution Agreement, neither the Company nor the Brazilian Subsidiary has granted any outstanding subscriptions, options, stock appreciation rights, warrants, rights or other securities (including debt securities) convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Company Units or limited liability company interests of the Brazilian Subsidiary, any other commitments, calls, conversion rights, rights of exchange or privilege (whether preemptive, contractual or by matter of Law), plans or other agreements of any character providing for the issuance of additional equity interests, the sale of equity interests, or for the repurchase or redemption of equity interests of, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or the value of which is determined by reference to Company Units or other equity interests of the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, and there are no voting trusts, proxies or agreements of any kind that may obligate the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary to issue, purchase, register for sale, redeem or otherwise acquire any Company Units or other equity interests of the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary.

Section 3.7. Financial Statements.

(a) The UAM Financial Statements (i) have been prepared from the books and records of Embraer, (ii) present fairly, in all material respects, the state and the financial position of the UAM Business as at the respective dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended, in each case, after giving effect to the Pre-Closing Restructuring as if it had been completed as of the dates thereof (subject, in the case of any financial statements as of and for the nine month period ended September 30, 2021, to normal year-end adjustments and the absence of footnotes or the inclusion of limited footnotes), and (iii) have been prepared in conformity with GAAP applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (except as may be indicated therein or in the notes thereto and, in the case of any financial statements as of and for the nine month period ended September 30, 2021, the absence of footnotes or the inclusion of limited footnotes). True, correct and complete copies of the UAM Financial Statements are set forth on Section 3.7(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter.

 

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(b) The PCAOB Financial Statement, when delivered in accordance with Section 6.3, shall (i) have been prepared from the books and records of Embraer and be complete and accurate, (ii) present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the UAM Business as of the dates and for the periods indicated, the state and the financial position of the UAM Business as at the respective dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended, in each case, after giving effect to the Pre-Closing Restructuring as if it had been completed as of the dates thereof (subject to, in the case of any unaudited financial statements, normal year-end adjustments and the absence of footnotes or the inclusion of limited footnotes), (iii) have been prepared in conformity with GAAP applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (except, in the case of any audited financial statements, as may be indicated therein or in the notes thereto and, in the case of any unaudited financial statements, the absence of footnotes or the inclusion of limited footnotes), and (iv) solely in the case of any audited financial statements, have been audited in accordance with the auditing standards of the PCAOB applicable to carve-out financial statements.

(c) The UAM Financial Statements are qualified by the fact that the UAM Business has not operated as a separate “stand alone” entity within Embraer. As a result, the UAM Business received certain allocated charges and credits as discussed more fully in the notes accompanying the UAM Financial Statements. Such charges and credits do not necessarily reflect the amounts which would have resulted from arms-length transactions or which the UAM Business would incur on a stand-alone basis.

(d) None of Embraer, the Company, nor the Brazilian Subsidiary has identified or been made aware of (and to the Knowledge of Embraer, none of their employees or independent auditors have identified or been made aware of) (i) any significant deficiency or material weakness in the system of internal accounting controls utilized by the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent relevant to the preparation of the UAM Financial Statements, Embraer, (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or any of their management or other employees who have a role in the preparation of financial statements or the internal accounting controls utilized by the Company, or the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent relevant to the preparation of the UAM Financial Statements, Embraer or any of its management or other employees who have a role in the preparation of the UAM Financial Statements, or (iii) any claim or allegation regarding any of the foregoing.

Section 3.8. No Undisclosed Liabilities. None of the UAM Business, the Company nor the Brazilian Subsidiary has any liability, obligation, claim or judgment, except for those liabilities, obligations, claims or judgement (a) reflected or reserved for on the UAM Financial Statements or disclosed in the notes thereto, (b) that have arisen in the ordinary course of business since the date of the most recent balance sheet included in the UAM Financial Statements, (c) incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreements or the consummation of the Transactions, (d) that will be discharged or paid off prior to or at the Closing or (e) which would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

Section 3.9. Litigation and Proceedings. (a) There are no pending or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, threatened, lawsuits, actions, inquiries, investigations, suits, judgments, claims, proceedings or any other Actions (including any investigations or inquiries initiated, pending or threatened by any Governmental Authority), or other proceedings at law or in equity (collectively, “Legal Proceedings”), against the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary or the Transferred Assets or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries, or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, any of the Company’s or the Brazilian Subsidiary’s directors, managers, officers or employees (in each case, in their capacity as such); and (b) there is no outstanding Governmental Order imposed upon the Transferred Assets, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries, nor are any properties or assets of the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary or the Transferred Assets, bound or subject to any Governmental Order, except, in the case of each of clauses (a) and (b), as would not have a UAM Material Adverse Effect. For the avoidance of doubt, references in the immediately foregoing sentence to Legal Proceedings against or Governmental Orders

 

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imposed upon Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries shall include Legal Proceedings against or Governmental Orders imposed upon the UAM Business to the extent such Legal Proceedings or Governmental Orders primarily involve, or materially and adversely affect, the UAM Business.

Section 3.10. Legal Compliance.

(a) (A) Neither the Company nor the Brazilian Subsidiary is, or has been, in violation of any Laws, except as such violation would not be material to the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary, taken as a whole, and (B) solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, neither Embraer nor any of its other Subsidiaries, is, or for the past three (3) years has been, in violation of any Laws applicable to the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, except as such violation would not have a UAM Material Adverse Effect.

(b) Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries (in each case, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets) holds all Licenses necessary under applicable Laws for the conduct of the UAM Business as currently conducted and to own, lease or operate the assets or properties of the UAM Business (including the Transferred Assets) (which Licenses are valid and in full force and effect) and are, and for the past three (3) years have been, in compliance with the terms of such Licenses, except as would not have a UAM Material Adverse Effect. The Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary holds all Licenses necessary under applicable Laws for the conduct of their respective business as currently conducted (which, for the avoidance of doubt, does not include the UAM Business and which instead is addressed by the following sentence) and to own, lease or operate their respective assets or properties (which, for the avoidance of doubt, does not include the Transferred Assets and which instead is addressed by the following sentence) (in each case, which Licenses are valid and in full force and effect) and are, and since their respective incorporation, organization or formation have been, in compliance with the terms of such Licenses, except as would not have a UAM Material Adverse Effect. Immediately following the Pre-Closing Restructuring and at the Closing, the Company or one of its Subsidiaries shall hold all Licenses necessary under applicable Laws for the conduct of the UAM Business and to own, lease or operate the Transferred Assets (which Licenses will be valid and in full force and effect as of the Pre-Closing Restructuring and as of the Closing).

(c) For the past three (3) years, none of Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (in each case, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets) or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, any of the officers, directors or employees thereof acting in such capacity has received any written notice of, or been charged with, the violation of any Laws, which would have a UAM Material Adverse Effect. None of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or any of the officers, directors or employees thereof acting in such capacity has received any written notice of, or been charged with, the violation of any Laws, which would have a UAM Material Adverse Effect.

(d) Embraer, or any of its Subsidiaries solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, has not received any adverse ruling or rejection from the Aviation Administrations or any other national aviation authority which would be, or would reasonably be expected to be, material to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

(e) Embraer maintains for itself and its Subsidiaries (in each case, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets) internal controls reasonably designed to assure reasonable compliance with applicable Laws.

Section 3.11. Contracts; No Defaults.

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Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary is a party to or is bound as of the date hereof, or will be a party to or bound upon consummation of the Pre-Closing Restructuring, other than any UAM Benefit Plan, in the case of clause (i) and (ii) that is, or is reasonably expected to be, material to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole. True, correct and complete copies of the Contracts listed on Section 3.11(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter have previously been delivered to or made available to Zanite or its agents or representatives, together with all amendments thereto.

(b) Except for any Contract that will terminate upon the expiration of the stated term thereof prior to the Closing Date, all of the Contracts listed pursuant to Section 3.11(a) in the Company Disclosure Letter (i) are in full force and effect and (ii) represent (or will represent upon consummation of the Pre-Closing Restructuring) the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary party thereto and, to the Knowledge of Embraer, represent the legal, valid and binding obligations of the counterparties thereto. Except, in each case, where the occurrence of such breach or default or failure to perform would not have a UAM Material Adverse Effect, (x) Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries, as applicable, (in each case, other than with respect to the Company and its Subsidiaries, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets) has performed in all respects all respective obligations required to be performed by it under such Contracts listed pursuant to Section 3.11(a), and none of Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (in each case, other than with respect to the Company and its Subsidiaries, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets), nor, to the Knowledge of Embraer, any other party thereto is in breach of or default under any such Contract, (y) as of the date hereof or in the twenty-four (24) months prior to the date hereof, none of Embraer or its Subsidiaries (in each case, other than with respect to the Company and its Subsidiaries, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets) has received any written claim or written notice of termination or breach of or a default under any such Contract, and (z) to the Knowledge of Embraer, no event has occurred which, individually or together with other events, would reasonably be expected to result in a breach of or a default under any such Contract by Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries (in each case, other than with respect to the Company and its Subsidiaries, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets) or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, any other party thereto (in each case, with or without notice or lapse of time or both).

Section 3.12. UAM Benefit Plans.

(a) Section 3.12(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter sets forth a complete list, as of the date hereof, of each material UAM Benefit Plan and each material Transferring UAM Benefit Plan, and with respect to each UAM Benefit Plan or Transferring UAM Benefit Plan that is a Non-U.S. Benefit Plan specifies in a parenthetical the applicable jurisdiction to which such UAM Benefit Plan pertains. With respect to each material UAM Benefit Plan, Embraer has made available to Zanite, to the extent applicable, true, complete and correct copies of (A) such UAM Benefit Plan, including any amendments thereto, and all related trust documents, insurance contracts or other funding vehicles (or, if not written a written summary of its material terms) and (B) the most recent summary plan description, including any summary of material modifications. With respect to each material Transferring UAM Benefit Plan, Embraer has made available to Zanite, to the extent applicable, true, complete and correct copies of (i) the most recent IRS determination or opinion letter, (ii) the two most recent annual reports (Form 5500 or 990 series and all schedules and financial statements attached thereto) and (iii) any material non-routine correspondence with any Governmental Authority regarding any Transferring UAM Benefit Plan during the past three (3) years.

(b) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, result in material liability to the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or the UAM Business, taken as a whole, (i) each UAM Benefit Plan has been operated and administered in compliance with its terms and all applicable Laws, including ERISA and the Code, and (ii) all contributions required to be made with respect to any UAM Benefit Plan have been made and all obligations in respect of each UAM Benefit Plan have been accrued for or paid in full when and as required to be paid pursuant to the terms of any such UAM Benefit Plan. Each UAM Benefit Plan which is intended to be

 

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qualified within the meaning of Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination or opinion letter from the IRS as to its qualification or may rely upon an opinion letter for a prototype plan and, to the Knowledge of Embraer, no fact or event has occurred that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the qualified status of any such UAM Benefit Plan.

(c) All UAM Benefit Plans that are Non-U.S. Benefit Plans comply in all material respects with all applicable Laws, and all such plans that are intended to be funded and/or book-reserved are funded and/or book reserved, as appropriate, based upon reasonable actuarial assumptions. As of the date hereof, there is no pending or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, threatened material litigation relating to any such Non-U.S. Benefit Plan.

(d) (i) No UAM Benefit Plan is a multiemployer pension plan (as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA) (a “Multiemployer Plan”) or other pension plan that is subject to Title IV of ERISA (“Title IV Plan”), (ii) neither the Company nor any of its ERISA Affiliates has sponsored or contributed to, been required to contribute to, or had any actual or contingent liability under, (A) a Multiemployer Plan, (B) Title IV Plan, (C) a “funded welfare plan” within the meaning of Section 419 of the Code, (D) a “multiple employer plan” as defined in Section 413(c) of the Code, or (E) a “multiple employer welfare arrangement” within the meaning of Section 3(40) of ERISA, in each case, at any time within the previous six (6) years, and (iii) neither the Company nor any of its ERISA Affiliates has incurred any withdrawal liability under Section 4201 of ERISA that has not been fully satisfied.

(e) With respect to each UAM Benefit Plan, no actions, suits or claims (other than routine claims for benefits in the ordinary course) are pending or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, threatened, and to the Knowledge of Embraer, in each case, except as would not individually or in the aggregate reasonably be expected to result in material liability to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

(f) No UAM Benefit Plan provides medical, surgical, hospitalization, death or similar benefits (whether or not insured) or for UAM Business Employees or former employees of the UAM Business for periods extending beyond their retirement or other termination of service, other than (i) coverage mandated by applicable Law or (ii) benefits the full cost of which is borne by the current or former employee (or his or her beneficiary).

(g) Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, shareholder or other approval of this Agreement nor the consummation of the Transactions could, either alone or in combination with another event (such as termination following the consummation of the Transactions), (i) entitle any UAM Business Employee to any severance pay or any other compensation or benefits payable or to be provided by the Company (other than statutory severance or termination payments that are required solely by reason of applicable Law) or any increase in severance pay, (ii) accelerate the time of payment, funding or vesting, or increase the amount of compensation or benefits due any UAM Business Employee under any UAM Benefit Plan, (iii) directly or indirectly cause the Company to transfer or set aside any assets to fund any material benefits under any UAM Benefit Plan, (iv) otherwise give rise to any material liability under any UAM Benefit Plan or (v) limit or restrict the right to merge, materially amend, terminate or transfer the assets of any UAM Benefit Plan on or following the Closing Date. The consummation of the Transactions will not, either alone or in combination with another event, result in any “excess parachute payment” under Section 280G of the Code payable to any UAM Business Employee. No UAM Benefit Plan provides for a Tax gross-up, or makes whole or similar payment with respect to, or indemnification for, the Taxes imposed under Sections 409A or 4999 of the Code or other Tax on any UAM Business Employee.

Section 3.13. Labor Relations; Employees.

(a) (i) None of Embraer or its Subsidiaries is a party to or bound by any Collective Bargaining Agreement with any labor or trade union, works council, employee representative body or labor organization or association (collectively, a “Labor Organization”) covering any UAM Business Employee, (ii) no such Collective Bargaining Agreement is being negotiated by Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries with any Labor Organization,

 

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(iii) no UAM Business Employee is represented by any Labor Organization with respect to their employment with Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries, as applicable, and (iv) no Labor Organization has, to the Knowledge of Embraer, requested or made a pending demand for recognition or certification or is seeking to organize or represent any of the UAM Business Employees with respect to their employment with Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries, as applicable.

(b) In the past three (3) years through the date hereof, there has been no actual or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, threatened unfair labor practice charge, material grievance, material arbitration, strike, slowdown, work stoppage, lockout, picketing, hand billing, or other material labor dispute with respect to the UAM Business Employees.

(c) Each of Embraer and its Subsidiaries are, and have been for the past three (3) years, in compliance with all applicable Laws respecting labor and employment of the UAM Business Employees, including, but not limited to, all Laws respecting terms and conditions of employment, health and safety, wages and hours, holiday pay and the calculation of holiday pay, working time, employee classification (with respect to both exempt versus non-exempt status and employee versus independent contractor and worker status), occupational safety, child labor, immigration, affirmative action, employment discrimination, disability rights or benefits, equal opportunity and equal pay, workers’ compensation, labor relations, employee leave issues and unemployment insurance, except where the failure to comply would not individually or in the aggregate reasonably be expected to result in material liability to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

(d) In the past three (3) years, none of Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (in each case, solely to the extent involving any UAM Business Employee) has received (i) notice of any unfair labor practice charge or material complaint pending or threatened before the National Labor Relations Board or any other Governmental Authority against them, (ii) notice of any material complaints, grievances or arbitrations arising out of any Collective Bargaining Agreement or any other complaints, grievances or arbitration procedures against them, (iii) notice of any material charge or complaint with respect to or relating to them pending before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or any other Governmental Authority responsible for the prevention of unlawful employment practices, (iv) notice of the intent of any Governmental Authority responsible for the enforcement of labor, employment, wages and hours of work, child labor, immigration, or occupational safety and health Laws to conduct an investigation with respect to or relating to them or notice that such investigation is in progress or (v) notice of any material complaint, lawsuit or other proceeding pending or threatened in any forum by or on behalf of any present or former employee or any person alleged to be a current or former employee of such entities, any applicant for employment or classes of the foregoing alleging breach of any express or implied contract of employment, any applicable Law governing employment or the termination thereof, labor or employment relations and practices, or other discriminatory, wrongful or tortious conduct in connection with the employment relationship, in each case, except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in material liability to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

(e) To the Knowledge of Embraer, during the past three (3) years through the date hereof, there have been no employment discrimination or employment sexual harassment or sexual misconduct allegations raised, brought, threatened, or settled relating to any UAM Business Employees at the level of Vice President or above. During the past three (3) years through the date hereof, neither Embraer nor any of its Subsidiaries has entered into any settlement agreements resolving, in whole or in part, allegations of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct by any UAM Business Employee at the level of Vice President or above.

Section 3.14. Taxes.

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the Transferred Assets have been timely filed (taking into account any applicable extensions). Such Tax Returns are true, correct and complete in all material respects.

(b) All income and other material Taxes and all income and other material Tax liabilities of, or with respect to, the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary, the income or operations of the UAM Business, or the ownership of the Transferred Assets that are due and payable (whether or not shown on any Tax Return) have been timely paid in full. Any such Taxes or Tax liabilities that relate to a Pre-Closing Tax Period that are not yet due and payable (i) for periods covered by the UAM Financial Statements have been properly accrued and adequately disclosed on the UAM Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP and (ii) for periods not covered by the UAM Financial Statements have been properly accrued on the books and records of the Company and its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP.

(c) Each of Embraer (solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets), the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary has withheld from amounts owing to any employee, creditor or other Person all material Taxes required by Law to be withheld, paid over to the proper Governmental Authority in a timely manner all such withheld amounts required to have been so paid over, and complied in all material respects with all applicable withholding and related reporting requirements with respect to such Taxes required to be withheld.

(d) Each of Embraer (solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets), the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary has, in the manner prescribed by applicable Laws, (i) collected and remitted all material amounts of sales, use, value added and similar Taxes with respect to sales made to its customers or services provided to its customers and (ii) for all sales or services that are exempt from sales, use, value added and similar Taxes and that were made without charging or remitting such Taxes, received and retained any appropriate Tax exemption certificates and other documentation qualifying such sale or service as exempt.

(e) There are no Liens (other than Permitted Liens) for any material Taxes upon the property or assets of the UAM Business.

(f) To the Knowledge of Embraer, no written claim, assessment, deficiency or proposed adjustment for any material amount of Tax due or payable by the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, Embraer or its other Subsidiaries, has been asserted or assessed within the past three (3) years by any Governmental Authority against Embraer, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary that remains unresolved or unpaid except for claims, assessments, deficiencies or proposed adjustments being contested in good faith and for which adequate reserves have been established in the UAM Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP.

(g) (A) Embraer is not currently and has not been within the past three (3) years the subject of an audit or other examination of Taxes by the taxing authorities of any nation, state or locality, which audit or other examination solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets; and (B) to the Knowledge of Embraer, no such audit is contemplated or pending.

(h) There are no ongoing or pending Legal Proceedings against Embraer (solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets), the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary with respect to any material Taxes due or payable, and there are no waivers, extensions or requests for any waivers or extensions of any statute of limitations currently in effect with respect to any material Taxes of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, that are due or payable.

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Subsidiary and customary commercial contracts not primarily related to Taxes that were entered into with Persons who are not Affiliates or equity owners of the Company).

(j) Neither the Company nor the Brazilian Subsidiary has been a party to any transaction treated by the parties as a distribution of stock qualifying for tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code in the two (2) years prior to the date of this Agreement.

(k) Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has been included in any “consolidated,” “unitary,” or “combined” Tax Return provided for under the Law of the United States, any non-U.S. jurisdiction or any state, province, prefect or locality with respect to Taxes for any taxable period for which the statute of limitations has not expired (other than a group of which the Company and its Subsidiaries are the only members).

(l) Neither the Company nor the Brazilian Subsidiary is liable for Taxes of any other Person (other than any Subsidiary of the Company) under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 or any similar provision of state, local or foreign Tax Law or as a transferee or successor or by contract (other than customary commercial contracts (or Contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business) not primarily related to Taxes) or otherwise.

(m) Neither the Company nor the Brazilian Subsidiary has participated in a “listed transaction” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b)(2).

(n) No written claim has ever been made by any taxing authority in a jurisdiction where Embraer does not file Tax Returns solely with respect to the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets that Embraer is or may be subject to taxation by that jurisdiction with respect to the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets.

(o) Neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries will be required to include any material item of income in, or exclude any material item of deduction from, taxable income for any taxable period (or portion thereof) ending after the Closing Date as a result of any: (A) change in method of accounting for a taxable period (or portion thereof) ending on or prior to the Closing Date and made prior to the Closing; (B) ruling by, or written agreement with, a Governmental Authority (including any closing agreement pursuant to Section 7121 of the Code or any similar provision of Tax Law) issued or executed prior to the Closing; (C) installment sale or open transaction disposition made prior to the Closing; (D) prepaid amount received prior to the Closing; (E) intercompany transaction or excess loss accounts described in the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 1502 of the Code (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or foreign income Tax Law) that existed prior to the Closing; or (F) any inclusion under Section 965 of the Code.

Section 3.15. Real Property.

(a) With respect to each parcel of Leased Real Property, upon consummation of the Pre-Closing Restructuring, except as would not be, or would not reasonably be expected to be, material to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole:

(i) The Company will hold a good and valid leasehold estate in such Leased Real Property, free and clear of all Liens, except for Permitted Liens.

(ii) Embraer will have made available to Zanite true, correct and complete copies of all leases, licenses, lease guaranties, subleases, agreements for the leasing, use or occupancy of, or otherwise granting a right in and to the Leased Real Property by or to the Company, including all amendments, terminations and modifications thereof (collectively, the “Real Property Leases”), and none of such Real Property Leases shall have been modified in any respect, except to the extent that such modifications shall have been disclosed by the copies delivered to Zanite.

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(b) None of Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries has received written notice of any current condemnation proceeding or proposed similar Action or agreement for taking in lieu of condemnation with respect to any portion of the Leased Real Property, except as would not be, or would not reasonably be expected to be, material to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.

(c) The Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary does not own, and has never owned, any real property. As of the date of this Agreement, neither the Company nor the Brazilian Subsidiary leases or subleases, nor has any of them ever leased or subleased, any real property.

Section 3.16. Intellectual Property.

(a) Section 3.16(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter sets forth a true, correct, and complete list of (i) each item of Intellectual Property that is registered or applied-for with a Governmental Authority or other applicable registrar or social media site and is a UAM Business Owned IP (“UAM Registered Intellectual Property”), specifying as to each item, if applicable: (A) the nature of the item, including the title, (B) the owner of the item, (C) the jurisdictions in which the item is issued or registered or in which an application for issuance or registration has been filed and (D) the issuance, registration or application numbers and dates; (ii) material unregistered Trademarks and material unregistered proprietary Software that are UAM Business Owned IP; and (iii) Contracts pursuant to which Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries grants any third party any exclusive license or sublicense under any material UAM Business Owned IP. Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries is the sole and exclusive beneficial and record owner of (and upon Closing, the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary shall be the sole and exclusive beneficial and (subject to recordation) record owners of) all right, title, and interest in and to all UAM Business Owned IP (including all of the UAM Registered Intellectual Property) and each of Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries owns or has the valid right to use and practice (and upon Closing, the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary shall own or have the valid right to use and practice) all other Intellectual Property and IT Systems used in or necessary for the conduct and operation of the UAM Business, in each case, free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens). All UAM Registered Intellectual Property is subsisting and, excluding any pending applications included in the UAM Registered Intellectual Property, is valid and enforceable. All necessary registration, maintenance, renewal, and other relevant filing fees due have been timely paid and all necessary documents and certificates in connection therewith have been timely filed with the relevant patent, Trademark, copyright, domain name registrar, or other authorities in the United States or foreign jurisdictions, as the case may be, for the purpose of maintaining each material item of the UAM Registered Intellectual Property.

(b) None of the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (other than the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary) or the conduct of the UAM Business (including the use of the UAM Business Owned IP thereby and the currently contemplated or proposed products or services, and the creation, licensing, marketing, importation, offering for sale, sale, or use thereof as currently contemplated or proposed) has, within the three (3) years preceding the date of this Agreement, infringed, misappropriated or otherwise violated and are not infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating (and when acting or conducted as currently contemplated or proposed to be acting or conducted following Closing, will not infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate) any Intellectual Property of any third Person. There is no Action pending to which the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, to the UAM Business, Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (other than the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary) is a named party, or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, threatened in writing, (and none of Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries have received written notice) either (i) alleging any such infringement, misappropriation or other violation of any Intellectual Property of any third Person, or (ii) challenging the scope, validity, patentability, use, ownership, or enforceability of any UAM Business Owned IP (other than responses or correspondence from Governmental Authorities in the ordinary course of prosecution of UAM Registered Intellectual Property), and there has not been, within the six (6) years preceding the date of this Agreement, any such Action brought or threatened in writing (or any such written notice).

 

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(c) To the Knowledge of Embraer, no Person is infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating any UAM Business Owned IP. None of the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (other than the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary) have initiated any Action or sent to any Person, within the six (6) years preceding the date of this Agreement, any written notice, charge, complaint, claim or other written assertion against such third Person alleging such infringement, misappropriation, or other violation by such third Person of any UAM Business Owned IP or challenging the scope, validity, patentability, use, ownership, or enforceability of any Intellectual Property of such third Person. None of the material UAM Business Owned IP is subject to any pending or outstanding Governmental Order that materially adversely restricts the use, transfer or registration of, or materially adversely affects the validity or enforceability of, any such UAM Business Owned IP.

(d) Each of the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary and, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, Embraer and its Subsidiaries (other than the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary) have taken commercially reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of all material Trade Secrets included in the UAM Business Owned IP and all other confidential information that is material to the conduct of the UAM Business. To the Knowledge of Embraer, there has not been any unauthorized disclosure of or unauthorized access to any such Trade Secrets or material confidential information to or by any Person in a manner that has resulted or would reasonably be expected to result in the loss of trade secret protection or similar rights in and to such information.

(e) To the Knowledge of Embraer, no current or former director, officer or employee of Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries has any ownership interest in any material UAM Business Owned IP. Each of the past and present directors, officers, employees, consultants and independent contractors of Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries who are or were engaged in creating or developing any UAM Business Owned IP has executed and delivered a written agreement, pursuant to which such Person has (or by operation of Law such Person has): (i) agreed to hold all material Trade Secrets of Embraer and its Subsidiaries (or of another Person and held by Embraer and its Subsidiaries) in confidence both during and for certain periods after such Person’s employment or retention, as applicable; (ii) presently assigned to Embraer or one of its Subsidiaries all of such Person’s rights, title and interest in and to all such UAM Business Owned IP created or developed in the course of such Person’s employment or retention thereby; and (iii) if applicable, agreed to waive all moral rights such Person may have in any such work. To the Knowledge of Embraer, no such Person is in violation of any such agreement and there are no pending or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, threatened, claims from current or former directors, employees or contractors of Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries in any jurisdiction for compensation or remuneration for inventions invented, copyright works created or any similar claim with respect to UAM Business Owned IP.

(f) No Governmental Authority, university, college, other educational institution or research center has any right, title or interest in or to any material UAM Business Owned IP. None of the UAM Business Owned IP is subject to any obligation of any industry standards body, patent pool, or similar standard setting organization that would require or obligate the granting or offering of any material license or right therein or thereunder.

(g) The UAM Business IT Systems are adequate for and operate and perform in all material respects as is necessary for the conduct of the UAM Business. With respect to the Software included in the UAM Business Owned IP and the UAM Business IT Systems, to the Knowledge of Embraer, no such Software or UAM Business IT Systems contains any material undisclosed or hidden device or feature designed to disrupt, disable, or otherwise impair the functioning of any software or any “back door,” “time bomb,” “Trojan horse,” “worm,” “drop dead device,” or other malicious code or routines that permit unauthorized access or the unauthorized disablement or erasure of such or other Software, IT Systems, or information or data (or any parts thereof) of the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (other than the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary). No material source code for any Software included in the UAM Business Owned IP has been delivered, licensed or made available to any escrow agent or other Person (other than employees and contractors

 

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acting on behalf of Embraer or its Subsidiaries who are bound by nondisclosure agreements with respect thereto) and none of Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries has any duty or obligation (whether present, contingent or otherwise) to deliver, license or make available any such source code to any escrow agent or such other Person and no event has occurred and no circumstance or condition exists, that (with or without notice or lapse of time) will, or would reasonably be expected to, result in such delivery, license or disclosure.

(h) Each of the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary and, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, Embraer and its Subsidiaries (other than the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary) is in material compliance with all Open Source Licenses applicable to the proprietary Software included in the UAM Business Owned IP. None of the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries (other than the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary) is a party to any Open Source License in a manner that requires (i) any material source code included in the UAM Business Owned IP to be publicly disclosed, licensed or distributed; or (ii) any UAM Business Owned IP (A) to be licensed for the purpose of preparing derivative works or to be reverse engineered, reverse assembled or disassembled (other than by operation of Law), (B) to be redistributable at no or nominal charge; or (C) if patents, to be licensed (or not asserted or enforced) (collectively, “Copyleft Terms”).

(i) Embraer and its Subsidiaries have (and upon Closing, together with the services to be provided to the Company under the Master Agreements, the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary shall have) in their possession and reasonable access to all know-how, source code, information, and embodiments of all UAM Business Owned IP and the right to use or receive the benefit of all other Intellectual Property (including UAM Business Licensed IP) necessary and sufficient to enable the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary to use, practice, and exploit such Intellectual Property in the conduct of the UAM Business. The UAM Business Owned IP, the UAM Business Licensed IP (when used within the scope of the applicable inbound licenses), and the UAM Business IT Systems, together with the services to be provided to the Company under the Master Agreements (i) constitute all of the Intellectual Property and IT Systems used or practiced (or held for use or practice) in or necessary for the conduct of the UAM Business and (ii) include all of the Intellectual Property and IT Systems necessary and sufficient to enable the Company and Brazilian Subsidiary to conduct the UAM Business from and after Closing. The Intellectual Property set forth on Section 3.16(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter includes any and all rights, title and interest in or to all Intellectual Property to the extent owned by Embraer or one of its controlled Affiliates that is primarily used or practiced (or primarily held for use or practice) in or otherwise primarily relating to the UAM Business as of the date of this Agreement or the execution date of the Contribution Agreement.

Section 3.17. Privacy and Cybersecurity.

(a) Except as would not be, or would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, each of the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary and, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, Embraer and its Subsidiaries (other than the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary) is in compliance with, and during the past three (3) years has been in compliance with, (i) all applicable Laws relating to the privacy and/or security of personal information, (ii) its posted or publicly facing privacy policies (including any such privacy policies relating to employees or contractors), and (iii) its contractual obligations concerning cybersecurity, data security and the security of the information technology systems used in the UAM Business (the foregoing clauses (i)-(iii), “Privacy and Cybersecurity Requirements”). There are not, and have not been in the three (3) years prior to the date hereof, any Actions by any Person pending to which the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, Embraer or any of its other Subsidiaries is a named party or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, threatened in writing against the UAM Business alleging a violation of any Privacy and Cybersecurity Requirements.

 

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(b) Except as would not be, or would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the UAM Business, taken as a whole, or the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, each of the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary and, solely to the extent primarily involving the UAM Business, Embraer and its other Subsidiaries has implemented, and uses commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that all third Persons processing information with respect to the UAM Business have implemented, and maintained commercially reasonable and legally compliant security regarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the UAM Business IT Systems and the personal information and sensitive business information the Company owns, operates, or outsources, including measures to protect such personally identifiable information in their possession or control against unauthorized access, use, modification, disclosure or other misuse, including through written internal and external policies and procedures, and organizational, administrative, technical and physical safeguards.

(c) None of the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, Embraer or any of its other Subsidiaries, has, to the Knowledge of Embraer (i) experienced a material breach of the security of any information technology systems and software applications, (ii) experienced any security incident in which personal information or sensitive business information with respect to the UAM Business was stolen or improperly accessed, including in connection with a breach of security, (iii) experienced any material incident in which the integrity or availability of the information technology and software applications the Company owns has been compromised, (iv) received any material written notice or complaint from any Person with respect to any of the foregoing or any violation of any Privacy and Cybersecurity Requirements, nor, to the Knowledge of Embraer, has any such notice or complaint been threatened in writing against the UAM Business or (v) notified in writing, or has been required by Law or Contract to notify in writing, any person or entity of any material personal data or information security-related incident.

Section 3.18. Environmental Matters. Except as would not have a UAM Material Adverse Effect:

(a) each of the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary, and solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, Embraer and its other Subsidiaries, and the foregoing’s operations and properties, is and, for the past three (3) years, has been in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws, including by maintaining in full force and effect all Licenses required under Environmental Laws for their operations and properties;

(b) there has been no release of any Hazardous Materials (i) by the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary, Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries at, in, on or under any Leased Real Property or any other property or (ii) by any other Person which could reasonably be expected to result in liability to the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, Embraer or any of its other Subsidiaries;

(c) none of the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, Embraer or any of its other Subsidiaries, is subject to any current Governmental Order relating to any non-compliance with or liability under Environmental Laws or the investigation, sampling, monitoring, treatment, remediation, removal or cleanup of Hazardous Materials;

(d) no Legal Proceeding is pending or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, threatened against the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary, or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, Embraer or any of its other Subsidiaries, for non-compliance with or liability under Environmental Laws; and

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documents relating to Environmental Laws that are in Embraer’s possession or control, and solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary or the Leased Real Property.

Section 3.19. Absence of Changes. From the date of the most recent balance sheet included in the UAM Financial Statements to the date of this Agreement, (a) except for in connection with or in preparation for the Transactions, the UAM Business has been conducted in all material respects in the ordinary course of business, (b) except in connection with or in preparation for the Transactions, no action has been taken with respect to the UAM Business, the Company or the Company’s Subsidiaries, which, if taken after the date of this Agreement but prior to the Closing would constitute a violation of Section 5.1(a), and (c) there has not been any UAM Material Adverse Effect.

Section 3.20. Anti-Corruption Compliance.

(a) For the past five (5) years, neither Embraer nor any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective directors or officers or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, any employee or agent acting on behalf of any of the foregoing (in each case, other than with respect to the Company and its Subsidiaries, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business), has directly or indirectly offered, promised, authorized or given any improper payment or anything of value to: (i) any official or employee of a Governmental Authority, any political party or official thereof, or any candidate for political office or (ii) any other Person, in any such case while knowing that all or a portion of such money or thing of value will be offered, given or promised, directly or indirectly, to any official or employee of a Governmental Authority or candidate for political office, in each case (i) and (ii) in violation of the Anti-Bribery Laws.

(b) Each of Embraer and its Subsidiaries (in each case, solely with respect to the UAM Business) has instituted and maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure compliance in all material respects with the Anti-Bribery Laws.

(c) To the Knowledge of Embraer, as of the date hereof, there are no current or pending internal investigations, third-party investigations (including by any Governmental Authority), or internal or external audits that address any material allegations or information concerning possible or actual material violations of the Anti-Bribery Laws (i) by the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or (ii) solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, involving the UAM Business, Embraer or any of its other Subsidiaries.

Section 3.21. Sanctions and International Trade Compliance.

(a) The Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary and, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, Embraer and its other Subsidiaries (i) are, and have been for the past five (5) years, in compliance in all material respects with all International Trade Laws and Sanctions Laws and (ii) have obtained all required Licenses, consents, notices, waivers, approvals, orders, registrations, declarations, or other authorizations from, and have made any material filings with, any applicable Governmental Authority for the import, export, re-export, deemed export, deemed re-export, or transfer required under the International Trade Laws and Sanctions Laws (the “Export Approvals”). There are no pending or, to the Knowledge of Embraer, threatened claims, complaints, charges, investigations, voluntary disclosures or Legal Proceedings against the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary and, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, Embraer and its other Subsidiaries related to any International Trade Laws or Sanctions Laws or any Export Approvals.

(b) None of the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or, solely to the extent primarily involving, or materially and adversely affecting, the UAM Business, Embraer and its other Subsidiaries, or to the Knowledge of Embraer, Representatives thereof, (i) is, or has during the past five (5) years been, a Sanctioned Person or (ii) has transacted business directly or knowingly indirectly with any Sanctioned Person or in any Sanctioned Country in violation of Sanctions Laws.

 

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Section 3.22. Sufficiency of Assets. Upon the Closing, the Company and its Subsidiaries will own and have good and marketable title to, or a valid leasehold interest in or right to use, the Transferred Assets, free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens. The Transferred Assets, together with the rights granted or services to be provided by Embraer and its Subsidiaries to the Company and its Subsidiaries pursuant to the Master Agreements, constitute all of the assets, rights and properties that are necessary and sufficient for the Company and its Subsidiaries to operate the UAM Business.

Section 3.23. Proxy Statement. None of the information relating to Embraer, EAH, the Company, or any of their respective Affiliates supplied by Embraer, EAH, the Company or their respective Affiliates in writing for inclusion in the Proxy Statement will, as of the date the Proxy Statement (or any amendment or supplement thereto) is first mailed to the Zanite Stockholders, at the time of the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting, or on the Closing Date, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided, however, that none of Embraer, EAH or the Company makes any representations or warranties as to (a) the information contained in or omitted from the Proxy Statement in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished in writing to Embraer, EAH or the Company by or on behalf of Zanite specifically for inclusion in the Proxy Statement, or (b) any forward-looking statements supplied by or on behalf of Embraer, EAH or the Company or their respective Affiliates for inclusion in, or relating to information to be included in the Proxy Statement.

Section 3.24. Brokers Fees. Except for Raymond James Financial, Inc., Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A., Banco Bradesco BBI S.A. and Banco Itaú International (in each case, whose fees shall constitute Company Transaction Expenses), no broker, finder, investment banker or other Person is entitled to any brokerage fee, finders’ fee or other commission in connection with the Transactions based upon arrangements made by Embraer, EAH, the Company or any of their Affiliates for which Zanite, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary has any obligation.

Section 3.25. Insurance.

(a) True, correct and complete copies of the material insurance policies primarily relating to the UAM Business and/or the Transferred Assets (the “Insurance Policies”) have been made available to Zanite.

(b) Except as would not be material to the Transferred Assets (taken as a whole) or the UAM Business (taken as a whole), (i) the Insurance Policies are in full force and effect, (ii) neither Embraer nor any of its Subsidiaries has received any written notice from any insurer under any of the Insurance Policies, canceling, terminating or materially adversely amending any such policy or denying renewal of coverage thereunder, (iii) all premiums on such Insurance Policies due and payable have been paid and (iv) there is no pending claim (and, in the past three (3) years there have been no such claims) by or with respect to Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries with respect to the Insurance Policies for which coverage has been denied or disputed by the applicable insurance carrier (other than a customary reservation of rights notice).

Section 3.26. Anti-Takeover Laws. As of the date of this Agreement, no “fair price,” “moratorium,” “control share acquisition,” “business combination” or other anti-takeover statute or Law is applicable to the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary, Embraer, this Agreement, the Transactions or the Ancillary Agreements.

Section 3.27. No Reliance. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Article III or any other provision hereof, each of Embraer, EAH and the Company acknowledges and agrees that each of Embraer, EAH and the Company has made its own investigation of Zanite, and that neither Zanite nor any of its Affiliates or Representatives is making any representation or warranty whatsoever, express or implied, beyond those expressly given by Zanite in Article IV. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is understood that any cost estimates, financial or other projections or other predictions that may be contained or referred to in the Zanite Disclosure Letter or elsewhere, as well as any information, documents or other materials or management presentations that have been or shall hereafter be provided to Embraer, EAH or the Company or any of their

 

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respective Affiliates or Representatives are not and will not be deemed to be representations or warranties of Zanite, and no representation or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the foregoing except as may be expressly set forth in Article IV of this Agreement.

Section 3.28. No Additional Representation or Warranties. Except as provided in this Article III, neither Embraer nor any of its Affiliates, nor any of their respective Representatives has made, or is making, or will be deemed to have made, any representation or warranty whatsoever, express or implied, at law or in equity, to Zanite or its Affiliates and no such party shall be liable in respect of the accuracy or completeness of any documentation or other information provided to Zanite or its Affiliates, including information, documents, projections, forecasts or other material made available to Zanite, its Affiliates or Representatives in any “data rooms,” management presentations or otherwise in connection with the Transactions and no statement contained in any of such materials or made in any such presentation shall be deemed a representation or warranty hereunder or otherwise or deemed to be relied upon by Zanite in executing, delivering or performing this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or the Transactions. Except for the representations and warranties expressly set forth in this Article III or the Ancillary Agreements, it is understood that any cost estimates, projections or other predictions, any data, any financial information or any memoranda or offering materials or presentations, including any offering memorandum or similar materials, made available by or on behalf of the Company are not and shall not be deemed to be or to include representations or warranties of Embraer, the Company or any other person, and are not and shall not be deemed to be relied upon by Zanite in executing, delivering or performing this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or the Transactions.

ARTICLE IV

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ZANITE

Except as set forth in (a) any Zanite SEC Filings filed or submitted on or prior to the date hereof (excluding (i) any disclosures in any risk factors section that do not constitute statements of fact, disclosures in any forward-looking statements disclaimer and other disclosures that are generally cautionary, predictive or forward-looking in nature and (ii) any exhibits or other documents appended thereto) (it being acknowledged that nothing disclosed in such Zanite SEC Filings will be deemed to modify or qualify the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4.9, Section 4.14 and Section 4.17), or (b) the disclosure letter delivered by Zanite to Embraer (the “Zanite Disclosure Letter”) on the date of this Agreement (each section of which, subject to Section 10.11, qualifies the correspondingly numbered and lettered representations in this Article IV), Zanite represents and warrants to Embraer as follows:

Section 4.1. Organization. Zanite has been duly incorporated and is validly existing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, and has the requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease or operate all of its properties and assets and to conduct its business as it is now being conducted. The copies of Zanite’s Organizational Documents, as amended and in effect on the date of this Agreement, available as part of the Zanite SEC Filings, are true, correct and complete. Zanite is duly licensed or qualified and in good standing as a foreign corporation or company in all jurisdictions in which its ownership of property or the character of its activities is such as to require it to be so licensed or qualified, except where failure to be so licensed or qualified would not be, individually or in the aggregate, material to Zanite.

Section 4.2. Due Authorization.

(a) Zanite has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party, and (subject to the approvals described in Section 4.8) consummate the Transactions and to perform all of its obligations hereunder and thereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which Zanite is a party and the consummation or performance of the Transactions have been (A) duly and validly authorized and approved by the Zanite Board and

 

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(B) determined by the Zanite Board as advisable to Zanite and the Zanite Stockholders, and recommended for approval by the Zanite Stockholders. No other corporate proceeding on the part of Zanite is necessary to authorize this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements to which Zanite is a party, or the Transactions, other than the Zanite Stockholder Approval. This Agreement has been, and on or prior to the Closing, the Ancillary Agreements to which Zanite is a party will be, duly and validly executed and delivered by Zanite (assuming that this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements are or will be upon execution thereof, as applicable, duly authorized, executed and delivered by the other parties thereto), and this Agreement constitutes, and at or prior to the Closing, the Ancillary Agreements to which Zanite is a party will constitute, a legal, valid and binding obligation of Zanite, enforceable against Zanite in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity.

(b) Assuming that a quorum (as determined pursuant to Zanite’s Organizational Documents) is present (i) each of those Transaction Proposals (other than the Business Combination Proposal) identified in Section 7.2(b)(ii), in each case, shall require approval by an affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Zanite Common Stocks entitled to vote, who attend and vote thereupon (as determined in accordance with Zanite’s Organizational Documents) at a stockholders’ meeting duly called by the Zanite Board and held for such purpose and (ii) the BCA Proposal shall require approval by an affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Zanite Common Stock entitled to vote on such matter.

(c) The foregoing votes are the only votes of any of Zanite’s share capital necessary in connection with entry into this Agreement by Zanite and the consummation of the Transactions, including the Closing.

(d) At a meeting duly called and held, the Zanite Board has unanimously approved the Transactions as a Business Combination.

Section 4.3. No Conflict. Subject to Zanite Stockholder Approval and the approvals, authorizations and other requirements described in Section 4.8, the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Zanite and the Ancillary Agreements to which Zanite is a party and the consummation or performance of the Transactions do not and will not (a) violate or conflict with any provision of, or result in the breach of or default under, the Organizational Documents of Zanite, (b) violate or conflict with any provision of, or result in the breach of, or default under any applicable Law or Governmental Order applicable to Zanite, (c) violate or conflict with any provision of, or result in the breach of, result in the loss of any right or benefit, or cause acceleration, or constitute (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) a default (or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation or acceleration) under any Contract to which Zanite is a party or by which Zanite may be bound, or terminate or result in the termination of any such Contract or (d) result in the creation of any Lien (other than any Permitted Liens) upon any of the properties or assets of Zanite, except, in the case of each of clauses (b) through (d), to the extent that the occurrence of the foregoing would not have a Zanite Material Adverse Effect.

Section 4.4. Litigation and Proceedings. (a) There are no pending or, to the Knowledge of Zanite, threatened Legal Proceedings against Zanite, its properties or assets, or, to the Knowledge of Zanite, any of its directors, managers, officers or employees (in each case, in their capacity as such); and (b) there is no outstanding Governmental Order imposed upon Zanite, nor are any properties or assets of Zanite bound or subject to any Governmental Order, except, in the case of each of clauses (a) and (b), as would not have a Zanite Material Adverse Effect.

Section 4.5. Legal Compliance.

(a) Zanite is not, and since its incorporation has not been, in violation of any Laws, except as such violation would not be material to Zanite.

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force and effect) and is, and since its incorporation has been, in compliance with the terms of such Licenses, except as would not have a Zanite Material Adverse Effect.

(c) Since the incorporation of Zanite, none of Zanite or, to the Knowledge of Zanite, any of its officers, directors or employees acting in such capacity, has received any written notice of, or been charged with, the violation of any Laws, which would have a Zanite Material Adverse Effect. None of Zanite or any of its officers, directors or employees thereof acting in such capacity has received any written notice of, or been charged with, the violation of any Laws, which would have a Zanite Material Adverse Effect.

Section 4.6. SEC Filings. Zanite has timely filed or furnished all statements, prospectuses, registration statements, forms, reports and documents required to be filed by it with the SEC since November 16, 2020, pursuant to the Exchange Act or the Securities Act (collectively, as they have been amended since the time of their filing through the date hereof, the “Zanite SEC Filings”), other than Zanite’s late filing of its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on June 21, 2021 (the “Zanite Q1 2021 10-Q). Each of the Zanite SEC Filings, as of the respective date of its filing, and as of the date of any amendment, complied in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder applicable to the Zanite SEC Filings, except for any non-compliance arising out of the accounting treatment of any Zanite Warrants and such other accounting matters (collectively, the “Zanite Accounting Matters”) described in Zanite’s annual report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the SEC on June 14, 2021 (the “Zanite 10-K/A”), which Zanite Accounting Matters were corrected in the Zanite 10-K/A. As of the respective date of its filing (or if amended or superseded by a filing prior to the date of this Agreement or the Closing Date, then on the date of such filing), the Zanite SEC Filings did not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, except for any statements or omissions arising out of the Zanite Accounting Matters, which were corrected in the Zanite 10-K/A. As of the date hereof, there are no outstanding or unresolved comments in comment letters received from the SEC with respect to the Zanite SEC Filings. To the Knowledge of Zanite, none of the Zanite SEC Filings filed on or prior to the date hereof is subject to ongoing SEC review or investigation as of the date hereof.

Section 4.7. Internal Controls; Listing; Financial Statements.

(a) Except as not required in reliance on exemptions from various reporting requirements by virtue of Zanite’s status as an “emerging growth company” within the meaning of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”), Zanite has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act). Such disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that material information relating to Zanite, including its consolidated Subsidiaries, if any, is made known to Zanite’s principal executive officer and its principal financial officer by others within those entities, particularly during the periods in which the periodic reports required under the Exchange Act are being prepared. Except for the Zanite Accounting Matters, such disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting Zanite’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer to material information required to be included in Zanite’s periodic reports required under the Exchange Act. Except for the Zanite Accounting Matters, since November 16, 2020, Zanite has established and maintained a system of internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act) sufficient to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of Zanite’s financial reporting and the preparation of the Zanite Financial Statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP.

(b) Each director and executive officer of Zanite has filed with the SEC on a timely basis all statements required by Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Zanite has not taken any action prohibited by Section 402 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

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Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) relating to the Zanite Q1 2021 10-Q, pursuant to which Zanite received notice from Nasdaq on May 28, 2021 (the “Zanite Nasdaq Notice”), which non-compliance has since been remedied. Zanite Class A Common Stock is registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and is listed for trading on Nasdaq. There is no Legal Proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of Zanite, threatened against Zanite by Nasdaq or the SEC with respect to any intention by such entity to deregister Zanite Class A Common Stock or prohibit or terminate the listing of Zanite Class A Common Stock on Nasdaq.

(d) The Zanite SEC Filings contain true and complete copies of the audited balance sheet as of December 31, 2020, and statement of operations, cash flow and stockholders’ equity of Zanite for the period from August 7, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020, together with the notes thereon (the “Zanite Financial Statements”). Zanite Financial Statements (i) have been prepared from the books and records of Zanite, (ii) present fairly, in all material respects, the state and the financial position of Zanite, as at the respective dates thereof, and the results of operations and consolidated cash flows for the respective periods then ended, (iii) have been prepared in conformity with GAAP applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (except as may be indicated therein or in the notes thereto) and (iv) comply in all material respects with the applicable accounting requirements and with the rules and regulations of the SEC, the Exchange Act and the Securities Act in effect as of the respective dates thereof, except for any presentation, preparation and/or compliance arising out of the Zanite Accounting Matters. The books and records of Zanite have been, and are being, maintained in all material respects in accordance with GAAP and any other applicable legal and accounting requirements.

(e) There are no outstanding loans or other extensions of credit made by Zanite to any executive officer (as defined in Rule 3b-7 under the Exchange Act) or director of Zanite. Zanite has not taken any action prohibited by Section 402 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

(f) Except for the material weakness in Zanite’s system of internal accounting controls resulting from the Zanite Accounting Matters disclosed in the Zanite SEC Filings prior to the date hereof, Zanite has not identified or been made aware of (and, to the Knowledge of Zanite, none of Zanite Employees or independent auditors has identified or been made aware of) (i) any significant deficiency or material weakness in the system of internal accounting controls utilized by Zanite, (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves Zanite or any of Zanite’s management or other employees who have a role in the preparation of financial statements or the internal accounting controls utilized by Zanite or (iii) any claim or allegation regarding any of the foregoing.

Section 4.8. Governmental Authorities; Consents. Except for (i) applicable requirements of the HSR Act, (ii) any consents, approvals, authorizations, designations, declarations, waivers or filings, the absence of which would not be, or would not reasonably be expected to be, material to Zanite, (iii) applicable requirements for securities Laws or (iv) as may be necessary as a result of any facts or circumstances relating solely to Embraer, EAH or the Company, and assuming the truth and completeness of the representations and warranties of Embraer, EAH and the Company contained in this Agreement, no consent, waiver, approval or authorization of, or designation, declaration or filing with, or notification to, any Governmental Authority is required on the part of Zanite with respect to Zanite’s execution or delivery of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements Zanite is a party to or the consummation or performance by Zanite of the Transactions.

Section 4.9. Trust Account. As of the date of this Agreement, Zanite has at least $236,900,000 in the Trust Account (including, if applicable, an aggregate of approximately $8,050,000 of deferred underwriting commissions and other fees being held in the Trust Account), such monies invested in United States government securities or money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act pursuant to the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated as of November 16, 2020, between Zanite and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as trustee (the “Trustee”) (the “Trust Agreement”). The Trust Agreement is valid and in full force and effect and enforceable in accordance with its terms and has not been amended or modified. There are no separate Contracts, side letters or other arrangements or understandings (whether written or unwritten, express or implied) that would cause the description of the Trust Agreement in the Zanite SEC Filings to be inaccurate or that would entitle any Person (other than stockholders of

 

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Zanite holding Zanite Common Stocks sold in Zanite’s initial public offering who shall have elected to redeem their shares of Zanite Common Stock pursuant to Zanite’s Organizational Documents and the underwriters of Zanite’s initial public offering with respect to deferred underwriting commissions) to any portion of the proceeds in the Trust Account. Prior to the Closing, none of the funds held in the Trust Account may be released other than to pay Taxes and payments with respect to all Zanite Share Redemptions. There are no claims or proceedings pending or, to the Knowledge of Zanite, threatened with respect to the Trust Account. Zanite has performed all material obligations required to be performed by it to date under, and is not in default, breach or delinquent in performance or any other respect (claimed or actual) in connection with, the Trust Agreement, and no event has occurred which, with due notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute such a default or breach thereunder. Since August 7, 2020, Zanite has not released any money from the Trust Account except as permitted pursuant to the Trust Agreement and Zanite’s Organizational Documents. As of the Closing Date, the obligations of Zanite to dissolve or liquidate pursuant to Zanite’s Organizational Documents shall terminate, and as of the Closing Date, Zanite shall have no obligation whatsoever pursuant to Zanite’s Organizational Documents to dissolve and liquidate the assets of Zanite by reason of the consummation of the Transactions. To the Knowledge of Zanite, as of the date hereof, following the Closing Date, no Zanite Stockholder shall be entitled to receive any amount from the Trust Account except to the extent such Zanite Stockholder is exercising a Zanite Share Redemption. As of the date hereof, assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties of Embraer contained herein and the compliance by Embraer with its obligations hereunder, Zanite has no reason to believe that any of the conditions to the use of funds in the Trust Account will not be satisfied or that funds available in the Trust Account will not be available to Zanite on the Closing Date.

Section 4.10. Investment Company Act; JOBS Act. Zanite is not an “investment company” or a Person directly or indirectly “controlled” by or acting on behalf of an “investment company,” in each case within the meaning of the Investment Company Act. Zanite constitutes an “emerging growth company” within the meaning of the JOBS Act.

Section 4.11. Absence of Changes. From December 31, 2020 to the date of this Agreement, (a) except in connection with or in preparation for the Transactions, Zanite has, in all material respects, conducted its business and operated its properties in the ordinary course of business, (b) no action has been taken with respect to Zanite which, if taken after the date of this Agreement but prior to the Closing would constitute a violation of Section 6.3(a), and (c) there has not been any event or occurrence that has had a Zanite Material Adverse Effect.

Section 4.12. Anti-Corruption Compliance.

(a) Since the incorporation of Zanite, neither Zanite nor any of its Subsidiaries or their respective officers or directors or, to the Knowledge of Zanite, any employee or agent acting on behalf of any of the foregoing, has directly or indirectly offered, promised, authorized, or given any improper payment or anything of value to: (i) any official or employee of a Governmental Authority, any political party or official thereof, or any candidate for political office or (ii) any other Person, in any such case while knowing that all or a portion of such money or thing of value will be offered, given or promised, directly or indirectly, to any official or employee of a Governmental Authority or candidate for political office, in each case (i) and (ii) in violation of the Anti-Bribery Laws.

(b) Each of Zanite and its Subsidiaries has instituted and maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure compliance in all material respects with the Anti-Bribery Laws.

(c) To the Knowledge of Zanite, as of the date hereof, there are no current or pending internal investigations, third-party investigations (including by any Governmental Authority), or internal or external audits that address any material allegations or information concerning possible or actual material violations of the Anti-Bribery Laws by Zanite or any of its Subsidiaries.

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Statements or disclosed in the notes thereto included in the Zanite SEC Filings, (b) that have arisen in the ordinary course of business since the date of the most recent balance sheet included in the Zanite Financial Statements, (c) incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation or execution of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreements or the consummation of the Transactions, (d) that will be discharged or paid off prior to or at the Closing or (e) which would not be, individually or in the aggregate, material to Zanite. As of the date hereof, there are no amounts outstanding under any Working Capital Loans.

Section 4.14. Capitalization of Zanite.

(a) As of the date of this Agreement, the total number of shares of all classes of capital stock, each with a par value of $0.0001 per share, which Zanite is authorized to issue is 111,000,000 shares, consisting of (i) 110,000,000 shares of Zanite Common Stock, including 100,000,000 shares of Zanite Class A Common Stock, of which 23,000,000 are issued and outstanding, and 10,000,000 shares of Zanite Class B Common Stock, of which 5,750,000 are issued and outstanding, and (ii) 1,000,000 shares of Zanite preferred stock, of which no shares are issued and outstanding (clauses (i) and (ii) collectively, the “Zanite Securities”). The foregoing represents all of the issued and outstanding Zanite Securities as of the date of this Agreement. All issued and outstanding Zanite Securities (i) have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable; (ii) have been offered, sold and issued in compliance with applicable Law, including federal and state securities Laws, and all requirements set forth in (A) Zanite’s Organizational Documents, and (B) any other applicable Contracts governing the issuance of such securities; and (iii) are not subject to, nor have they been issued in violation of, any purchase option, call option, right of first refusal, preemptive right, subscription right or any similar right under any provision of any applicable Law, Zanite’s Organizational Documents or any Contract to which Zanite is a party or otherwise bound.

(b) Subject to the terms of conditions of the Zanite Warrant Agreement, Zanite Warrants will be exercisable after giving effect to the Equity Exchange for one share of Zanite Common Stock at an exercise price of eleven Dollars fifty cents ($11.50) per whole share. Subject to the terms of conditions of each New Warrant, each New Warrant will be exercisable for the number of shares of Zanite Common Stock set forth in each New Warrant at an exercise price of either one cent ($0.01) per whole share, eleven Dollars fifty cents ($11.50) per whole share or fifteen Dollars ($15.00) per whole share, as applicable. As of the date of this Agreement, 11,500,000 Zanite Public Warrants, 14,250,000 Zanite Private Placement Warrants and zero Zanite Working Capital Warrants are issued and outstanding and, as of the Closing Date, the New Warrants will be issued and outstanding. Zanite Warrants are not exercisable until the later of (x) November 16, 2021 and (y) thirty (30) days after the Closing. All outstanding Zanite Warrants (i) have been duly authorized and validly issued and constitute valid and binding obligations of Zanite, enforceable against Zanite in accordance with their terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity; (ii) have been offered, sold and issued in compliance with applicable Law, including federal and state securities Laws, and all requirements set forth in (1) Zanite’s Organizational Documents and (2) any other applicable Contracts governing the issuance of such securities; and (iii) are not subject to, nor have they been issued in violation of, any purchase option, call option, right of first refusal, preemptive right, subscription right or any similar right under any provision of any applicable Law, Zanite’s Organizational Documents or any Contract to which Zanite is a party or otherwise bound. Except for Zanite’s Organizational Documents and this Agreement, there are no outstanding Contracts of Zanite to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any Zanite Securities.

(c) Except as set forth in this Section 4.14 or as contemplated by this Agreement or the other documents contemplated hereby, Zanite has not granted any outstanding options, stock appreciation rights, warrants, rights or other securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Zanite Securities, or any other commitments or agreements providing for the issuance of additional shares, the sale of treasury shares, for the repurchase or redemption of any Zanite Securities or the value of which is determined by reference to Zanite Securities, and there are no Contracts of any kind that may obligate Zanite to issue, purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any of its Zanite Securities.

 

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(d) The Zanite Exchange Stock, when issued in accordance with the terms hereof, shall be duly authorized and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and issued in compliance with all applicable state and federal securities Laws and not subject to, and not issued in violation of, any Lien (other than being subject to transfer restrictions under any applicable securities related Laws, under the Registration Rights Agreement or under the Amended and Restated Zanite Organizational Documents), purchase option, call option, right of first refusal, preemptive right, subscription right or any similar right under any provision of applicable Law, Zanite’s Organizational Documents, or any Contract to which Zanite is a party or otherwise bound.

(e) On or prior to the date of this Agreement, Zanite has entered into Subscription Agreements with certain PIPE Investors, true and correct copies of which have been provided to Embraer on or prior to the date of this Agreement, pursuant to which, and on the terms and subject to the conditions of which, such PIPE Investors have agreed, in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, to purchase from Zanite, shares of Zanite Class A Common Stock for a PIPE Investment Amount of at least $305,000,000 (such amount, the “Committed PIPE Investment Amount”), (i) at least $175,000,000 of which is in respect of such shares to be so purchased by one or more Embraer PIPE Investors and (ii) at least $25,000,000 of which shall be in respect of such shares to be so purchased by one or more Sponsor PIPE Investors. On or prior to the date of this Agreement, Zanite has identified to Embraer each of such PIPE Investors (or has caused the identification of each such PIPE Investor to Embraer). Such Subscription Agreements are in full force and effect with respect to, and binding on, Zanite and, to the Knowledge of Zanite, on each PIPE Investor party thereto, in accordance with their terms.

(f) Zanite has no Subsidiaries, and does not own, directly or indirectly, any equity interests or other interests or investments (whether equity or debt) in any Person, whether incorporated or unincorporated. Zanite is not party to any Contract that obligates Zanite to invest money in, loan money to or make any capital contribution to any other Person. There are no other Contracts between Zanite (or any of its Affiliates) and any PIPE Investor relating to any Subscription Agreement that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the obligations of the PIPE Investor to fund its subscription.

Section 4.15. Brokers Fees. Except fees described on Section 4.15 of the Zanite Disclosure Letter, no broker, finder, investment banker or other Person is entitled to any brokerage fee, finders’ fee or other commission in connection with the Transactions based upon arrangements made by Zanite or any of its Affiliates.

Section 4.16. Indebtedness. Without taking into account any Working Capital Loans, Zanite has no Indebtedness.

Section 4.17. Taxes.

(a) All income and other material Tax Returns required to be filed by or with respect to Zanite have been timely filed (taking into account any applicable extensions). Such Tax Returns are true, correct and complete in all material respects.

(b) All income and other material Taxes and all income and other material Tax liabilities of, or with respect to, Zanite that are due and payable (whether or not shown on any Tax Return) have been timely paid in full. Any such Taxes or Tax liabilities that relate to a Pre-Closing Tax Period that are not yet due and payable (i) for periods covered by the Zanite Financial Statements have been properly accrued and adequately disclosed on the Zanite Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP, and (ii) for periods not covered by the Zanite Financial Statements have been properly accrued on the books and records of Zanite in accordance with GAAP.

(c) Zanite has withheld from amounts owing to any employee, creditor or other Person all material Taxes required by Law to be withheld, paid over to the proper Governmental Authority in a timely manner all such withheld amounts required to have been so paid over and complied in all material respects with all applicable withholding and related reporting requirements with respect to such Taxes required to be withheld.

 

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(d) Zanite has, in the manner prescribed by applicable Laws, (i) collected and remitted all material amounts of sales, use, value-added and similar Taxes with respect to sales made to its customers or services provided to its customers and (ii) for all sales or services that are exempt from sales, use, value-added and similar Taxes and that were made without charging or remitting such Taxes, received and retained any appropriate Tax exemption certificates and other documentation qualifying such sale or service as exempt.

(e) There are no Liens (other than Permitted Liens) for any material Taxes upon the property or assets of Zanite.

(f) To the Knowledge of Zanite, no written claim, assessment, deficiency or proposed adjustment for any material amount of Tax due or payable by Zanite has been asserted or assessed within the past three (3) years by any Governmental Authority against Zanite that remains unresolved or unpaid except for claims, assessments, deficiencies or proposed adjustments being contested in good faith and for which adequate reserves have been established in accordance with GAAP.

(g) (A) Zanite is not currently and has not been within the past three (3) years the subject of an audit or other examination of Taxes by the taxing authorities of any nation, state or locality; and (B) to the Knowledge of Zanite, no such audit is contemplated or pending.

(h) There are no ongoing or pending Legal Proceedings with respect to any material Taxes of Zanite that are due and payable and there are no waivers, extensions or requests for any waivers or extensions of any statute of limitations currently in effect with respect to any material Taxes of Zanite that are due and payable.

(i) No written claim has been made by any Governmental Authority where Zanite does not file Tax Returns that it is or may be subject to taxation in that jurisdiction.

(j) Zanite is not a party to any Tax indemnification or Tax sharing or similar agreement (other than any such agreement solely between Zanite and customary commercial contracts not primarily related to Taxes that were entered into with Persons who are not Affiliates or equity owners of Zanite).

(k) Zanite has not been a party to any transaction treated by the parties as a distribution of stock qualifying for tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code in the two (2) years prior to the date of this Agreement.

(l) Zanite has not been included in any “consolidated,” “unitary,” or “combined” Tax Return provided for under the Law of the United States, any non-U.S. jurisdiction or any state, province, prefect or locality with respect to Taxes for any taxable period for which the statute of limitations has not expired.

(m) Zanite is not liable for Taxes of any other Person (other than Zanite) under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 or any similar provision of state, local or foreign Tax Law or as a transferee or successor or by contract (other than customary commercial contracts (or Contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business) not primarily related to Taxes) or otherwise.

(n) Zanite has not participated in a “listed transaction” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b)(2).

(o) Zanite is, and has since its formation been, treated as an association taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

(p) Zanite will not be required to include any material item of income in, or exclude any material item of deduction from, taxable income for any taxable period (or portion thereof) ending after the Closing Date as a result of any: (A) change in method of accounting for a taxable period (or portion thereof) ending on or prior to

 

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the Closing Date and made prior to the Closing; (B) ruling by, or written agreement with, a Governmental Authority (including any closing agreement pursuant to Section 7121 of the Code or any similar provision of Tax Law) issued or executed prior to the Closing; (C) installment sale or open transaction disposition made prior to the Closing; (D) prepaid amount received prior to the Closing; (E) intercompany transaction or excess loss accounts described in the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 1502 of the Code (or any corresponding or similar provision of state, local or foreign income Tax Law) that existed prior to the Closing; or (F) any inclusion under Section 965 of the Code.

Section 4.18. Business Activities.

(a) Since formation, Zanite has not conducted any business activities other than activities related to Zanite’s initial public offering or directed toward the accomplishment of a Business Combination. Except as set forth in Zanite’s Organizational Documents or as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements and the Transactions, there is no agreement, commitment, or Governmental Order binding upon Zanite or to which Zanite is a party that has or would reasonably be expected to have the effect of prohibiting or impairing any business practice of Zanite or any acquisition of property by Zanite or the conduct of business by Zanite as currently conducted or as contemplated to be conducted as of the Closing, other than such effects, individually or in the aggregate, which have not been and would not reasonably be expected to be material to Zanite.

(b) Except for the Transactions, Zanite does not own or have a right to acquire, directly or indirectly, any interest or investment (whether equity or debt) in any corporation, partnership, joint venture, business, trust or other entity. Except for this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and the Transactions, Zanite has no material interests, rights, obligations or liabilities with respect to, and is not party to, bound by or has its assets or property subject to, in each case whether directly or indirectly, any Contract or transaction which is, or would reasonably be interpreted as constituting, a Business Combination.

(c) As of the date hereof and except for this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and the Transactions (including with respect to expenses and fees incurred in connection therewith and the Zanite Transaction Expenses), Zanite is not a party to any Contract with any other Person that would require payments by Zanite or any of its Affiliates after the date hereof in excess of $1,000,000 in the aggregate with respect to any individual Contract.

Section 4.19. Employee Matters. Zanite does not have and has never had any employees or other individual service providers (collectively, “Zanite Employees”) and Zanite does not and has never sponsored, maintained, contributed to or had any liability in respect of any Zanite Benefit Plan. No Zanite Employee is or has been covered by any Collective Bargaining Agreement nor is the consent of, consultation of, rendering of formal advice by, issuance of notice to, or making any filing with, any Labor Organization or any Governmental Authority required for Zanite to enter into this Agreement and the documents contemplated hereby.

Section 4.20. Stock Market Quotation. As of the date hereof, Zanite Class A Common Stock is registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and is listed for trading on Nasdaq under the symbol “ZNTE.” The Zanite Units are listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “ZNTEU.” As of the date hereof, Zanite Public Warrants are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and are listed for trading on Nasdaq under the symbol “ZNTEW.” Zanite is in compliance with the rules of Nasdaq applicable to it and there is no Action or proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of Zanite, threatened against Zanite by Nasdaq or the SEC with respect to any intention by such entity to deregister Zanite Class A Common Stock, Zanite Units or Zanite Warrants or terminate the listing of Zanite Class A Common Stock, Zanite Units or Zanite Warrants on Nasdaq. None of Zanite or its Affiliates has taken any action in an attempt to terminate the registration of Zanite Class A Common Stock, Zanite Units or Zanite Warrants under the Exchange Act except as contemplated by this Agreement.

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amendment or supplement thereto) is first mailed to the Zanite Stockholders, at the time of the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting, or on the Closing Date, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided, however, that Zanite makes no representations or warranties as to (a) the information contained in or omitted from the Proxy Statement in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished in writing to Zanite by or on behalf of Embraer specifically for inclusion in the Proxy Statement, or (b) any forward-looking statements supplied by or on behalf of Zanite or its Affiliates for inclusion in, or relating to information to be included in the Proxy Statement.

Section 4.22. Anti-Takeover Laws. The Board of Directors of Zanite (including any required committee or subgroup of the Board of Directors of Zanite, as applicable) has taken all necessary actions, if any, so that the restrictions on business combinations contained in Section 203 of the DGCL will not apply with respect to, or as a result of, the execution of this Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements by Zanite or the consummation of the Transactions by Zanite or to any transactions by Embraer or its Subsidiaries following the consummation of the Transactions. As of the date of this Agreement, no other “fair price,” “moratorium,” “control share acquisition,” “business combination” or other anti-takeover statute or Law is applicable to Zanite, this Agreement, the Transactions or the Ancillary Agreements.

Section 4.23. No Reliance. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Article IV or any other provision hereof, Zanite acknowledges and agrees that Zanite has made its own investigation of the UAM Business, the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary and that neither Embraer, EAH, the Company nor any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives is making any representation or warranty whatsoever, express or implied, beyond those expressly given by Embraer, EAH and the Company in Article III, including any implied warranty or representation as to condition, merchantability, suitability or fitness for a particular purpose or trade as to any of the assets of the UAM Business. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is understood that any cost estimates, financial or other projections or other predictions that may be contained or referred to in the Company Disclosure Letter or elsewhere, as well as any information, documents or other materials (including any such materials contained in any “data room” (whether or not accessed by Zanite or its Representatives) or reviewed by Zanite pursuant to the Confidentiality Agreement) or management presentations that have been or shall hereafter be provided to Zanite or any of its Affiliates or Representatives are not and will not be deemed to be representations or warranties of Embraer, EAH or the Company, and no representation or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the foregoing except as may be expressly set forth in Article III of this Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement, Zanite understands and agrees that any assets, properties and the UAM Business are furnished “as is,” “where is” and subject to and except as otherwise provided in the representations and warranties contained in Article III, with all faults and without any other representation or warranty of any nature whatsoever.

Section 4.24. No Additional Representation or Warranties. Except as provided in this Article IV, neither Zanite or any of its Affiliates, nor any of their respective Representatives has made, or is making, or will be deemed to have made, any representation or warranty whatsoever, express or implied, at law or in equity, to Embraer, EAH or the Company or any of their respective Affiliates and no such party shall be liable in respect of the accuracy or completeness of any documentation or other information provided to Embraer, EAH or the Company or any of their respective Affiliates, including information, documents, projections, forecasts or other material made available to Embraer, EAH or the Company or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives in any “data rooms,” management presentations or otherwise in connection with the Transactions and no statement contained in any of such materials or made in any such presentation shall be deemed a representation or warranty hereunder or otherwise or deemed to be relied upon by Embraer, EAH or the Company in executing, delivering or performing this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or the Transactions. Except for the representations and warranties expressly set forth in this Article IV or the Ancillary Agreements, it is understood that any cost estimates, projections or other predictions, any data, any financial information or any memoranda or offering materials or presentations, including any offering memorandum or similar materials, made available by or on behalf of Zanite are not and shall not be deemed to be or to include representations or warranties of Zanite

 

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or any other person, and are not and shall not be deemed to be relied upon by Embraer, EAH or the Company in executing, delivering or performing this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or the Transactions.

ARTICLE V

COVENANTS OF THE EMBRAER PARTIES

Section 5.1. Conduct of UAM Business.

(a) From the date of this Agreement through the earlier of the Closing and valid termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article IX (the “Interim Period”), except (x) as otherwise expressly contemplated by this Agreement, Section 5.1 or Section 7.3 of the Company Disclosure Letter or as expressly contemplated by the Ancillary Agreements (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any actions that are expressly contemplated by the Contribution Agreement, the Subscription Agreements, any Additional Subscription Agreements or the Registration Rights Agreement), (y) as required by applicable Law, Governmental Order or other directive by a Governmental Authority (including any COVID-19 Measures) or (z) as consented to by Zanite in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably conditioned, withheld, delayed or denied), (A) each of Embraer, EAH and the Company shall, and shall cause its respective Subsidiaries to, use commercially reasonable efforts to (i) operate the UAM Business (including the Transferred Assets) in all material respects in the ordinary course of business and (ii) maintain in all material respects the existing business relations and goodwill of the UAM Business, the Company or its Subsidiaries with their key customers, suppliers, partners, contractors, consultants, distributors and creditors; provided that, in the case of actions that are taken (or omitted to be taken) reasonably in response to an emergency or urgent condition or conditions arising from COVID-19 or legal requirements related to COVID-19 (including any COVID-19 Measures), Embraer and its Subsidiaries (solely with respect to the UAM Business) shall not be deemed to be acting outside of the ordinary course of business, so long as such actions or omissions are reasonably designed to protect the health or welfare of employees, directors, officers or agents of the UAM Business or to meet such legal requirements and (B) each of the Company, EAH and Embraer (in the case of each of Embraer and EAH, solely with respect to the UAM Business, including the Transferred Assets) shall not, and shall cause its respective Subsidiaries not to:

(i) change, modify or amend, or seek any approval from their respective equityholders to change, modify or amend, the Organizational Documents of the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or form or cause to be formed any Subsidiary of the Company;

(ii) make or declare any dividend or distribution to the equityholders of the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or make any other distributions in respect of any Company Units or other equity interests of the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary;

(iii) split, combine, reclassify, recapitalize or otherwise amend any terms of any units (including the Company Units), shares or series of the Company’s or the Brazilian Subsidiary’s capital stock or equity interests;

(iv) purchase, repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any issued and outstanding share capital, outstanding shares of capital stock, share capital or membership interests, warrants or other equity interests of the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary;

(v) (A) modify in any material respect or terminate (other than in accordance with its terms) any Contract required to be listed on Section 3.11 of the Company Disclosure Letter, or (B) other than in the ordinary course, enter into any Contract required to be listed on Section 3.11 of the Company Disclosure Letter that would be material to the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or the UAM Business, taken as a whole, in each case, other than as required by applicable Law;

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(including any Transferred Assets), except for (i) dispositions of obsolete or worthless equipment and (ii) transactions in the ordinary course of business;

(vii) acquire any ownership interest in any real property or, except for the Real Property Leases contemplated by the Contribution Agreement, enter into any Real Property Lease (or amend any Real Property Lease in any material manner);

(viii) except as otherwise required by Law, any Benefit Plan or Collective Bargaining Agreement or in connection with the Pre-Closing Restructuring, (i) enter into, adopt or amend any Transferring UAM Benefit Plan, (ii) enter into, adopt or amend any material Benefit Plan that would be an UAM Benefit Plan if in effect on the date hereof, other than entering into, adopting or amending Benefit Plans that, are not Transferring UAM Benefit Plans, are generally applicable to employees of Embraer and its Affiliates and do not disproportionately impact UAM Business Employees, (iii) increase the compensation, bonus, pension, welfare, fringe or other benefits provided to any UAM Business Employee, other than such increases that do not exceed 20% individually or 10% in the aggregate with respect to any UAM Business Employees with annual base salary or wages of less than $150,000, (iv) hire or engage any new employee or individual independent contractor who is deemed a UAM Business Employee if such new employee or individual independent contractor will receive annual base compensation in excess of $150,000, or (v) terminate (other than for cause) any UAM Business Employee that is an executive officer, or give notice of any such action;

(ix) acquire by merger or consolidation with, or merge or consolidate with, or purchase substantially all or a material portion of the assets of, any corporation, partnership, association, joint venture or other business organization or division thereof;

(x) incur or assume any Indebtedness for borrowed money, or guarantee any Indebtedness for borrowed money of another Person, that would be Indebtedness of the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary as of the Closing Date, other than, in each case, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $30,000,000;

(xi) (A) make, revoke, or change any material election in respect of material Taxes of the Company and/or the Brazilian Subsidiary or with respect to the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, except in the ordinary course of business, (B) materially amend, modify or otherwise change any filed material Tax Return filed by or with respect to the Company and/or the Brazilian Subsidiary or with respect to the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, (C) enter into any closing agreement in respect of material Taxes of the Company and/or the Brazilian Subsidiary or with respect to the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets executed on or prior to the Closing Date or enter into any Tax sharing or similar agreement or (D) settle any claim or assessment in respect of material Taxes of the Company and/or the Brazilian Subsidiary or with respect to the UAM Business or the Transferred Assets, except, in the ordinary course of business;

(xii) issue any limited liability company interests (including Company Units) or shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or securities exercisable for or convertible into limited liability company interests (including Company Units) or shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries;

(xiii) adopt a plan of, or otherwise enter into or effect a, complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, restructuring, recapitalization or other reorganization of the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary;

(xiv) waive, release, settle, compromise or otherwise resolve any Legal Proceeding (A) primarily relating to the UAM Business, the Transferred Assets, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or (B) which would result in a material and adverse impact or material liability on the UAM Business, the Transferred Assets, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary;

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Liens) on, or grant to, or agree to grant to, any Person rights in, to, or under any material UAM Registered Intellectual Property or other UAM Business Owned IP (other than (x) non-exclusive licenses or non-exclusive sublicenses of UAM Business Owned IP granted in the ordinary course of business, and (y) abandonments or lapsing of any rights to any UAM Registered Intellectual Property whose cost of prosecution or maintenance, in the reasonable exercise of the Company’s business judgement, would outweigh any benefit to the Company of prosecution or maintaining such item); (B) subject any UAM Business Owned IP to Copyleft Terms; or (C) disclose any material Trade Secrets or other material confidential or proprietary information included in the UAM Business Owned IP to any third Person (other than pursuant to written non-disclosure agreements (or non-disclosure obligations by operation of Law) adequately restricting the use and disclosure thereof);

(xvi) make or commit to make any capital expenditures in an amount in excess of $5,000,000 in the aggregate;

(xvii) except as expressly contemplated by the Contribution Agreement, enter into or materially amend any Collective Bargaining Agreement covering any UAM Business Employee, other than as required by applicable Law, or recognize or certify any Labor Organization, or group of employees of the Company or its Subsidiaries as the bargaining representative for any UAM Business Employee;

(xviii) terminate without replacement (other than in accordance with its terms) or voluntarily fail to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain or obtain any License material to the conduct of the UAM Business, taken as a whole;

(xix) waive the restrictive covenant obligations of any UAM Business Employee;

(xx) (A) enter into any Contract that limits the right of the Company or either of the Company Subsidiaries to engage in any line of business or in any geographic area, to develop, market or sell products or services, or to compete with any Person, or (B) grant any exclusive or similar rights to any Person with respect to the UAM Business, the Transferred Assets (as applicable) or the Company or any of its Subsidiaries;

(xxi) enter into any line of business or business that is unrelated to the UAM Business;

(xxii) terminate without replacement, amend in a manner materially detrimental to the UAM Business, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or voluntarily fail to take any action reasonably required to maintain any Insurance Policies in force (in each case, other than (x) substitution of an Insurance Policy by an insurance policy with a substantially similar coverage or (y) with respect to any policy that covers any asset or matter that has been disposed or is no longer subsisting); or

(xxiii) enter into any agreement to do any action prohibited under this Section 5.1.

(b) During the Interim Period, the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary shall comply with, and continue performing under, their respective Organizational Documents.

(c) Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to give Zanite, directly or indirectly, the right to control or direct the UAM Business, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary or its operations prior to the Closing. Prior to the Closing, the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary shall exercise, consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, control over their respective businesses and operations.

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such confidentiality obligation), and to the extent permitted by applicable Law, Embraer shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, afford to Zanite and its Representatives reasonable access during the Interim Period (including for the purpose of coordinating transition planning for employees), during normal business hours and with reasonable advance written notice, in such manner as to not materially interfere with the ordinary course of business of Embraer and its Subsidiaries, to, and shall furnish Zanite or such Representatives with, all financial and operating data, properties, books, Contracts, commitments, Tax Returns, records, appropriate officers and employees (subject to the last sentence of this Section 5.2) of Embraer and its Subsidiaries and other information, in each case, solely to the extent concerning the UAM Business, the Transferred Assets, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary, as Zanite or such Representatives may reasonably request; provided, however, that such access shall not include (a) any unreasonably invasive or intrusive investigations or other testing, sampling or analysis of any properties, facilities or equipment of Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries without the prior written consent of Embraer, (b) any information that is reasonably pertinent to any litigation if Zanite or any of its Affiliates, on the one hand, and Embraer or any of its Affiliates, on the other hand, are adverse parties in such litigation (unless otherwise required by applicable Law), (c) any information that, in Embraer’s reasonable determination, is competitively sensitive (provided that in such case such reasonably requested information shall be made available pursuant to mutually agreed “clean team” procedures, to the extent permissible under applicable Law), or (d) any information to the extent unrelated to the UAM Business, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary. In exercising its rights hereunder, Zanite shall conduct itself so as not to unreasonably interfere in the conduct of the UAM Business. Zanite acknowledges and agrees that any contact or communication by it and its Representatives with officers, employees or agents of the UAM Business hereunder shall be arranged and supervised by Representatives of Embraer granting access, unless Embraer otherwise expressly consents in writing with respect to any specific contact.

Section 5.3. Preparation and Delivery of Additional Company Financial Statements. The Company shall use reasonable best efforts to deliver to Zanite, as soon as reasonably practicable following the date of this Agreement, (i) audited carve-out balance sheet of the UAM Business as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and related income statements, statements of comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity and statements of cash flows of the UAM Business as of and for each of the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, in each case, which have been prepared on a carve-out basis from the audited consolidated financial statements of Embraer to represent the performance and financial position of the UAM Business for each of the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, and as at December 31, 2020 and 2019 (together with the notes, if any, relating thereto) and (ii) unaudited condensed combined carve-out balance sheet of the UAM Business as of September 30, 2021, and related condensed combined statements of operations, statements of other comprehensive loss, statements of net parent equity and statements of cash flows of the UAM Business for the nine month period ended September 30, 2021 (collectively, the “PCAOB Financial Statements”). The PCAOB Financial Statements will (i) be prepared from the books and records of Embraer and be complete and accurate, (ii) present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the UAM Business as of the dates and for the periods indicated, the state and the financial position of the UAM Business as at the respective dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended, in each case, after giving effect to the Pre-Closing Restructuring as if it had been completed as of the dates thereof (subject to, in the case of any unaudited financial statements, normal year-end adjustments and the absence of footnotes or the inclusion of limited footnotes), (iii) be prepared in conformity with GAAP applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (except, in the case of any audited financial statements, as may be indicated therein or in the notes thereto and, in the case of any unaudited financial statements, the absence of footnotes or the inclusion of limited footnotes), and (iv) solely in the case of any audited financial statements, be audited in accordance with the auditing standards of the PCAOB applicable to carve-out financial statements.

Section 5.4. Acquisition Proposals. During the Interim Period, each of Embraer, EAH and the Company shall not, and shall cause each of its respective Subsidiaries to not, and each of Embraer, EAH and the Company shall instruct and use their respective reasonable best efforts to cause their respective Representatives acting on their behalf, not to, directly or indirectly: (a) make any proposal or offer that constitutes an Alternative Proposal, (b) initiate, solicit, engage in or continue any discussions, negotiations or transactions with any Person with

 

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respect to, or provide any non-public information or data concerning the UAM Business, the Transferred Assets, the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary to any Person relating to, or cooperate in any way that would otherwise reasonably be expected to lead to, an Alternative Proposal or afford to any Person access to the business, properties, assets or personnel of the UAM Business (including the Transferred Assets), the Company or the Brazilian Subsidiary in connection with an Alternative Proposal, (c) execute or enter into any acquisition agreement, business combination agreement, merger agreement or similar definitive agreement, or any letter of intent, memorandum of understanding or agreement in principle, or any other agreement relating to an Alternative Proposal, (d) grant any waiver, amendment or release under any confidentiality agreement or the anti-takeover laws of any state, (e) encourage, facilitate or respond to any such inquiries, proposals, discussions, or negotiations or any effort or attempt by any Person to make an Alternative Proposal, (f) commence, continue or renew any due diligence investigation regarding an Alternative Proposal; (g) approve, endorse or recommend, or propose to approve, endorse or recommend, an Alternative Proposal; or (h) resolve, agree or otherwise commit to enter into or engage in any of the foregoing, in each case other than with Zanite and its respective Representatives. From and after the date hereof, each of Embraer, EAH and the Company shall, and shall instruct their respective officers and directors to, and each of Embraer, EAH and the Company shall instruct and cause their respective Representatives acting on their behalf, their respective Subsidiaries and their respective Representatives (acting on their behalf) to, (A) immediately cease and terminate all discussions and negotiations with, and (B) request the prompt return of any due diligence materials, and immediately terminate access to any data room, provided to, in each case of clauses (A) and (B), any Person with respect to, or which may reasonably be expected to give rise to or result in, an Alternative Proposal (other than with Zanite).

Section 5.5. Stock Transactions. During the Interim Period, except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement, none of Embraer, EAH or the Company or any of their respective Subsidiaries, directly or indirectly, shall engage in any transactions involving the securities of Zanite without the prior written consent of Zanite.

Section 5.6. Use of Names. Embraer hereby agrees, on behalf of itself and its controlled Affiliates, that upon the Closing, (a) the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary shall, as between the Parties and their respective controlled Affiliates, exclusively own and have the sole right to use as source identifiers the Trademarks “EVE,” “EVEX,” and all other Trademarks included in the UAM Business Owned IP, in each case, in word and logo form, and all other Trademarks included in the UAM Business Owned IP, including any and all variations, derivations, translations of the foregoing, any Trademarks to the extent containing or comprising the foregoing, and any Trademarks confusingly similar to any of the foregoing (collectively, the “Company Marks”) and (b) except as expressly set forth in any Ancillary Agreement or as otherwise contributed to the Company pursuant to the Contribution Agreement, Embraer shall (and shall cause each of its controlled Affiliates to) cease all use of the Company Marks as source identifiers as promptly as practicable following the Closing (but in any event, no later than thirty (30) days following the Closing Date). Without limiting the foregoing, Embraer shall affirmatively abandon (and cease use of) all trademark registrations set forth on Schedules B to the Contribution Agreement. Zanite hereby agrees, on behalf of itself and its controlled Affiliates, that Embraer and its Subsidiaries, as between the Parties and their respective Affiliates, exclusively own the Trademark “EMBRAER” and “EMBRAERX,” in each case, in word and logo form, and all other Trademarks of Embraer and its Subsidiaries that are not included in the UAM Business Owned IP, including any and all variations, derivations, translations of the foregoing, any Trademarks to the extent containing or comprising the foregoing (collectively, the “Embraer Marks”). Zanite shall (and shall cause each of its controlled Affiliates, including the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary, to) cease all use of the Embraer Marks as source identifiers as promptly as practicable following the Closing (but in any event, no later than thirty (30) days following the Closing Date). If the Company wishes to use the Trademarks “EMBRAER” and “EMBRAERX” in connection with the marketing, promotion, or advertising of eVTOL or the UAM Business, then the Company shall send to Embraer the Company’s proposed use of such Trademarks for Embraer’s prior written approval (and the Company shall not make such use of such Trademarks without such prior written approval of Embraer). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties acknowledge and agree that this Section 5.6 shall not prevent Embraer, the Company or their respective controlled Affiliates, from using or referencing the Company Marks or the Embraer Marks, as and to the extent required by applicable Law or applicable stock exchange regulation, including any documents

 

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required to be filed by any Party with the SEC, the Brazilian Securities Commission (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) or any applicable stock exchange, or to, in a customary and non-trademark manner, factually describe the Transactions and any relationships between the Parties or their respective Affiliates. For the purposes of this Section 5.6, Zanite, the Company and their respective Subsidiaries shall not be deemed Affiliates of Embraer from and after the Closing.

Section 5.7. Preferred Stock Sale. Embraer shall, prior to entering into the binding agreement relating to the Preferred Stock Sale, disclose to Zanite the identity of the Unaffiliated Investor and provide Zanite such further information regarding the Unaffiliated Investor as Zanite reasonably requests, subject to confidentiality obligations (whether contractual, imposed by applicable Law or otherwise).

ARTICLE VI

COVENANTS OF ZANITE

Section 6.1. Trust Account Proceeds and Related Available Equity. Upon satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Article VIII and provision of notice thereof to the Trustee (which notice Zanite shall provide to the Trustee in accordance with the terms of the Trust Agreement), (i) in accordance with and pursuant to the Trust Agreement, at the Closing, Zanite (A) shall cause any documents, opinions and notices required to be delivered to the Trustee pursuant to the Trust Agreement to be so delivered and (B) shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Trustee to, and the Trustee shall thereupon be obligated to, (1) pay as and when due all amounts payable to Zanite Stockholders pursuant to Zanite Share Redemptions, and (2) pay all remaining amounts then available in the Trust Account to Zanite for immediate use, subject to this Agreement and the Trust Agreement, and (ii) thereafter, the Trust Account shall terminate, except as otherwise provided therein.

Section 6.2. No Solicitation by Zanite. During the Interim Period, Zanite shall not, and shall cause its Subsidiaries not to, and Zanite shall instruct and use its reasonable best efforts to cause its Representatives acting on its and their behalf, not to, directly or indirectly: (a) make any proposal or offer that constitutes a Business Combination Proposal, (b) initiate, solicit, engage in or continue any discussions, negotiations or transactions with any Person with respect to, or provide any non-public information or data concerning Zanite or its Subsidiaries to any Person relating to, or cooperate in any way that would otherwise reasonably be expected to lead to, a Business Combination Proposal or afford to any Person access to the business, properties, assets or personnel of Zanite in connection with a Business Combination Proposal, (c) execute or enter into any acquisition agreement, business combination agreement, merger agreement or similar definitive agreement, or any letter of intent, memorandum of understanding or agreement in principle, or any other agreement relating to a Business Combination Proposal, (d) grant any waiver, amendment or release under any confidentiality agreement or the anti-takeover laws of any state, (e) encourage, facilitate or respond to any such inquiries, proposals, discussions, or negotiations or any effort or attempt by any Person to make a Business Combination Proposal, (f) commence, continue or renew any due diligence investigation regarding a Business Combination Proposal, (g) approve, endorse or recommend, or propose to approve, endorse or recommend, a Business Combination Proposal, or (h) resolve, agree or otherwise commit to enter into or engage in any of the foregoing, in each case, other than to or with Embraer, EAH, the Company or any of their respective Representatives. From and after the date hereof, Zanite shall, and shall instruct its officers and directors to, and Zanite shall instruct and cause its Representatives acting on its behalf, its Subsidiaries and their respective Representatives (acting on their behalf) to, (A) immediately cease and terminate all discussions and negotiations with, and (B) request the prompt return of any due diligence materials, and immediately terminate access to any data room, provided to, in each case of clauses (A) and (B), any Persons with respect to, or that may reasonably be expected to give rise to or result in a Business Combination Proposal (other than with Embraer, EAH, the Company or any of their respective Subsidiaries).

 

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Section 6.3. Zanite Conduct of Business.

(a) During the Interim Period, except (x) as otherwise expressly contemplated by this Agreement, Section 6.3 of the Zanite Disclosure Letter or as expressly contemplated by the Ancillary Agreements (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any actions that are expressly contemplated by the Subscription Agreements or any Additional Subscription Agreements), (y) as required by applicable Law, Governmental Order or other directive by a Governmental Authority (including any COVID-19 Measures) or (z) as consented to by Embraer in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably conditioned, withheld, delayed or denied), (A) Zanite shall use commercially reasonable efforts to (i) operate its business in all material respects in the ordinary course of business and (ii) maintain in all material respects the existing business relations of Zanite with its key customers, suppliers, partners, contractors, consultants, distributors and creditors; provided that, in the case of actions that are taken (or omitted to be taken) reasonably in response to an emergency or urgent condition or conditions arising from COVID-19 or legal requirements related to COVID-19 (including any COVID-19 Measures), Zanite shall not be deemed to be acting outside of the ordinary course of business, so long as such actions or omissions are reasonably designed to protect the health or welfare of employees, directors, officers or agents or to meet such legal requirements and (B) and Zanite shall not:

(i) change, modify or amend, or seek any approval from Zanite Stockholders to change, modify or amend, the Trust Agreement or the Organizational Documents of Zanite, or form or cause to be formed any Subsidiary of Zanite;

(ii) make or declare any dividend or distribution to the stockholders of Zanite or make any other distributions in respect of any of Zanite’s capital stock, share capital or equity interests;

(iii) split, combine, reclassify, recapitalize or otherwise amend any terms of any shares or series of Zanite’s capital stock or equity interests;

(iv) purchase, repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any issued and outstanding share capital, outstanding shares of capital stock, share capital or membership interests, warrants or other equity interests of Zanite, other than a redemption of shares of Zanite Class A Common Stock made as part of Zanite Share Redemptions;

(v) other than as expressly required by the Sponsor Support Agreement, enter into, renew or amend in any material respect, any transaction or Contract with an Affiliate of Zanite (including, for the avoidance of doubt, (x) the Sponsor and (y) any Person in which the Sponsor has a direct or indirect legal, contractual or beneficial ownership interest of 5% or greater);

(vi) (A) make, revoke or change any material election in respect of material Taxes, except in the ordinary course of business, (B) materially amend, modify or otherwise change any filed material Tax Return, (C) enter into any closing agreement in respect of material Taxes executed on or prior to the Closing Date or enter into any Tax sharing or similar agreement, or (D) settle any claim or assessment in respect of material Taxes, except in the ordinary course of business;

(vii) acquire by merger or consolidation with, or merge or consolidate with, or purchase substantially all or a material portion of the assets of, any corporation, partnership, association, joint venture or other business organization or division thereof;

(viii) incur or assume any Indebtedness for borrowed money, or guarantee any Indebtedness for borrowed money of another Person, other than Working Capital Loans in an aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000 made by the Sponsor necessary to finance Zanite’s ordinary course administrative costs and expenses and expenses incurred in connection with the consummation of the Transactions;

(ix) (A) issue any Zanite Securities or securities exercisable for or convertible into Zanite Securities, (B) grant any options, warrants or other equity-based awards with respect to Zanite Securities not outstanding on the date hereof, or (C) amend, modify or waive any of the material terms or rights set forth in any Zanite Warrant or the Zanite Warrant Agreement, including any amendment, modification or reduction of the warrant price set forth therein;

 

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(x) adopt a plan of, or otherwise enter into or effect a, complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, restructuring, recapitalization or other reorganization of the business and operations of Zanite;

(xi) hire or engage any individual; adopt any Zanite Benefit Plan or enter into or adopt any Collective Bargaining Agreement (or enter into any other material commitment with any Labor Organization); or

(xii) enter into any agreement to do any action prohibited under this Section 6.3.

(b) During the Interim Period, Zanite shall comply with, and continue performing under, as applicable, Zanite’s Organizational Documents, the Trust Agreement and all other agreements or Contracts to which Zanite is a party.

(c) Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to give Embraer, EAH or the Company, directly or indirectly, the right to control or direct Zanite or its operations prior to the Closing. Prior to the Closing, Zanite shall exercise, consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, control over its businesses and operations.

Section 6.4. Access to Information. Subject to confidentiality obligations (whether contractual, imposed by applicable Law or otherwise) that may be applicable to information furnished to Zanite by third parties that may be in Zanite’s possession from time to time, and except for any information that is subject to attorney-client privilege (provided that, in each of the foregoing cases, to the extent possible, the parties shall cooperate in good faith to permit disclosure of such information in a manner that preserves such privilege or compliance with such confidentiality obligation), and to the extent permitted by applicable Law, Zanite shall afford to Embraer, the Company and their respective Representatives reasonable access during the Interim Period (including for the purpose of coordinating transition planning for employees), during normal business hours and with reasonable advance written notice, in such manner as to not materially interfere with the ordinary course of business of Zanite, to, and shall furnish Embraer, the Company and their respective Representatives with, all financial and operating data, properties, books, Contracts, commitments, Tax Returns, records, appropriate officers and employees of Zanite and other information, in each case solely to the extent concerning Zanite as Embraer, the Company or such Representatives may reasonably request; provided, however, that such access shall not include (a) any information that is reasonably pertinent to any litigation if Zanite or any of its Affiliates, on the one hand, and Embraer or any of its Affiliates, on the other hand, are adverse parties in such litigation (unless otherwise required by applicable Law), (b) any information that, in Zanite’s reasonable determination, is competitively sensitive (provided that in such case such reasonably requested information shall be made available pursuant to mutually agreed “clean team” procedures, to the extent permissible under applicable Law), or (c) any information to the extent unrelated to Zanite. In exercising its rights hereunder, each of Embraer and the Company shall conduct itself so as not to unreasonably interfere in the conduct of Zanite’s business. Embraer and the Company acknowledges and agrees that any contact or communication by them and their Representatives with officers, employees or agents of Zanite hereunder shall be arranged and supervised by Representatives of Zanite granting access, unless Zanite otherwise expressly consents in writing with respect to any specific contact.

Section 6.5. Zanite Public Filings. During the Interim Period, Zanite will keep current and timely file all of the forms, reports, schedules, statements and other documents required to be filed or furnished with the SEC, including all necessary amendments and supplements thereto, and otherwise comply in all material respects with its reporting obligations under applicable Laws (the “Additional SEC Reports”). All such Additional SEC Reports (including any financial statements or schedules included therein) (i) shall be prepared in all material respects in accordance with either the requirements of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as the case may be, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and (ii) will not, at the time they are filed, or, if amended, as of the date of such amendment, contain any misstatement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. As used in this Section 6.5, the term “file” shall be broadly construed to include any manner in which a document or information is furnished, supplied or otherwise made available to the

 

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SEC or Nasdaq. Any Additional SEC Reports which discuss or refer to this Agreement or the Transactions, the contents of which are inconsistent with that of, or otherwise not disclosed in, any prior or contemporaneous press release or public announcement by Embraer or Zanite (or any of their respective Affiliates) in compliance with this Agreement shall be subject to the prior review and approval of Embraer (which approval shall not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned); provided that in the case of a current report required to be filed by Zanite or an Affiliate thereof on Form 8-K, Zanite shall, prior to the filing of any such current report on Form 8-K, consult with Embraer as to the timing and contents of such current report on Form 8-K, unless such consultation would not be reasonably feasible.

Section 6.6. Zanite Listing. During the Interim Period, Zanite shall use its reasonable best efforts to maintain the listing of the Zanite Units, the Zanite Common Stock and the Zanite Warrants on Nasdaq, and shall prepare and submit to the Approved Stock Exchange a listing application, if required under the Approved Stock Exchange rules, covering the shares of Zanite Common Stock issuable in the Equity Exchange, and shall use reasonable best efforts to obtain approval for the listing of such shares of Zanite Common Stock (subject to official notice of issuance) and Embraer shall reasonably cooperate with Zanite with respect to such listing.

Section 6.7. PIPE Subscription. (A) Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Company, EAH, and Embraer (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) or (B) except for any actions that would not increase conditionality or impose any new obligation on Embraer, EAH, the Company or Zanite, reduce the Committed PIPE Investment Amount or the subscription amount under any Subscription Agreement or Additional Subscription Agreement or reduce or impair the rights of Zanite under any Subscription Agreement or Additional Subscription Agreement, Zanite shall not permit any amendment or modification to be made to, any waiver (in whole or in part) of, or provide consent to modify (including consent to terminate), any provision or remedy under, or any replacements of, any of the Subscription Agreements or Additional Subscription Agreements, in each case, other than any assignment or transfer contemplated therein or expressly permitted thereby (without any further amendment, modification or waiver to such assignment or transfer provision); provided that, in the case of any such assignment or transfer, the initial party to such Subscription Agreement or Additional Subscription Agreement remains bound by its obligations with respect thereto in the event that the transferee or assignee, as applicable, does not comply with its obligations to consummate the purchase of shares of Zanite Common Stock contemplated thereby. Subject to the immediately preceding sentence and in the event that all conditions in the Subscription Agreements and any Additional Subscription Agreements have been satisfied, Zanite shall use its reasonable best efforts to take, or to cause to be taken, all actions required, necessary or that it otherwise deems to be proper or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreements and any Additional Subscription Agreements on the terms described therein, including using its reasonable best efforts to enforce its rights under the Subscription Agreements and any Additional Subscription Agreements to cause the PIPE Investors to pay to (or as directed by) Zanite the applicable purchase price under each PIPE Investor’s applicable Subscription Agreement or Additional Subscription Agreement in accordance with its terms. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Zanite shall give the Company, EAH, and Embraer written notice as promptly as practicable: (i) of any breach or default (or any event or circumstance that, with or without notice, lapse of time or both, could give rise to any breach or default) by any party to any Subscription Agreement or Additional Subscription Agreement, in each case, that is known to Zanite and (ii) of the receipt of any written notice by Zanite from any party to any Subscription Agreement or Additional Subscription Agreement with respect to any actual, potential or claimed expiration, lapse, withdrawal, breach, default, termination or repudiation by any party to any Subscription Agreement or Additional Subscription Agreement or of any provisions of any Subscription Agreement or Additional Subscription Agreement.

Section 6.8. Stockholder Litigation. In the event that any litigation related to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the Transactions is brought, or, to the Knowledge of Zanite, threatened in writing, against Zanite or the Zanite Board by any of Zanite Stockholders prior to the Closing, Zanite shall promptly notify Embraer of any such litigation and keep Embraer reasonably informed with respect to the status thereof. Zanite shall provide Embraer the opportunity to participate in (subject to a customary joint defense agreement), but not control, the

 

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defense of any such litigation, shall give due consideration to Embraer’s advice with respect to such litigation and shall not settle any such litigation if and to the extent all such settlement payments exceed the amount set forth in Section 6.8 of the Zanite Disclosure Letter in the aggregate without the prior written consent of Embraer, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

ARTICLE VII

JOINT COVENANTS

Section 7.1. Regulatory Filings and Communications.

(a) In connection with the Transactions, each Party shall, as promptly as reasonably practicable, use reasonable best efforts to obtain, or cause to be obtained, all consents, authorizations, orders and approvals from all Governmental Authorities that may be or become necessary for its execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreement (the “Regulatory Filings”). Each Party shall use reasonable best efforts to cooperate fully with the other party and its Affiliates in promptly seeking to obtain all such consents, authorizations, orders and approvals and effect any such filing, withdrawal or amendment. With respect to the Regulatory Filings, each Party agrees to use its reasonable best efforts and cooperate with the other Parties (i) in timely making inquiries with Governmental Authorities regarding the Regulatory Filings, (ii) in determining if any Regulatory Filings are required by Governmental Authorities, (iii) in timely making all Regulatory Filings (except with respect to such jurisdictions where the Parties agree that a Regulatory Filing is not required), and (iv) promptly informing the other Parties of any communication with any Governmental Authority regarding the Transactions. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Party shall (and, to the extent required, shall cause its Affiliates to) (x) make any appropriate filings pursuant to the HSR Act with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement promptly (and in any event within fifteen (15) Business Days following the date of this Agreement), (y) respond as promptly as reasonably practicable to any requests by any Governmental Authority for additional information and documentary material that may be requested pursuant to the HSR Act, and (z) request early termination of the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act and not extend any waiting period or comparable period under the HSR Act or enter into any agreement with any Governmental Authority not to consummate the Transactions, except with the prior written consent of the other Parties. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Embraer and Zanite shall each bear fifty percent (50%) of the HSR Act filing fee.

(b) During the Interim Period, Zanite, on the one hand, and Embraer, EAH and the Company, on the other hand, shall give counsel for Embraer (in the case of Zanite) or Zanite (in the case of Embraer, EAH and the Company) a reasonable opportunity to review in advance, and consider in good faith the views of the other in connection with, any proposed written communication to any Governmental Authority relating to any Regulatory Filing. Each of the Parties agrees not to participate in any substantive meeting or discussion, either in person or by telephone with any Governmental Authority in connection with any Regulatory Filing unless it consults with, in the case of Zanite, Embraer, or, in the case of Embraer, EAH or the Company, Zanite in advance and, to the extent not prohibited by such Governmental Authority, gives such other Party the opportunity to attend and participate in such meeting or discussion.

(c) During the Interim Period, Embraer and the Company shall promptly notify Zanite in writing of any material communications, applications, approvals, or rejections with the Aviation Administrations or any other national aviation authority regarding the Transferred Assets, the UAM Business and/or any related Licenses or governmental approvals; provided, however, that the Company may redact any information that, in Embraer’s reasonable determination (after consultation with outside legal counsel), is competitively sensitive.

 

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Section 7.2. Preparation of Proxy Statement; Stockholders Meeting and Approvals.

(a) Proxy Statement.

(i) As promptly as practicable after the execution of this Agreement, Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to prepare, and Zanite shall use reasonable best efforts to file, or cause to be filed, with the SEC, a proxy statement with the SEC and, once the SEC confirms it has no further comments on the filing, sent to the Zanite Stockholders for the matters to be acted upon at the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting (such proxy statement, together with any amendments or supplements thereto, the “Proxy Statement”). Each Party shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Proxy Statement to comply with the applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC, to have the Proxy Statement declared effective under the Securities Act as promptly as practicable after such filing, and to keep the Proxy Statement effective as long as is necessary to consummate the Transactions. Zanite also agrees to use its reasonable best efforts to obtain all necessary state securities law or “Blue Sky” permits and approvals required to carry out the Transactions, and the Embraer, EAH or the Company shall furnish all information concerning EAH and the Company and any of their respective members or stockholders as may be reasonably requested in connection with any such action. Each Party agrees to furnish to the other Parties all information concerning itself, its Subsidiaries, officers, directors, managers, stockholders, and other equityholders and information regarding such other matters as may be reasonably necessary or advisable or as may be reasonably requested in connection with the Proxy Statement, a current report on Form 8-K pursuant to the Exchange Act in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or any other statement, filing, notice or application made by or on behalf of Zanite, Embraer, EAH, the Company or their respective Subsidiaries to any regulatory authority (including the Approved Stock Exchange) in connection with the Equity Exchange and the other Transactions contemplated hereby. Zanite will cause the Proxy Statement to be mailed to the Zanite Stockholders promptly (and in any event, within seven (7) Business Days) after the filing of the Proxy Statement with the SEC.

(ii) No filing of, or amendment or supplement to, the Proxy Statement will be made by Zanite without providing Embraer with a reasonable opportunity to review and comment thereon and Zanite shall give reasonable and good faith consideration to any comments made by Embraer and its counsel. Embraer will be given a reasonable opportunity to participate in the response to any SEC comments and to provide comments on that response (to which reasonable and good faith consideration shall be given), including by participating with Zanite or its counsel in any discussions or meetings with the SEC. Zanite shall comply in all material respects with all applicable rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC, any applicable rules and regulations of Nasdaq, Zanite’s Organizational Documents, and this Agreement in the preparation, filing and distribution of the Proxy Statement, any solicitation of proxies thereunder, the calling and holding of the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting and the Zanite Share Redemption.

(iii) Each of Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company shall ensure that none of the information supplied by or on its behalf for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the Proxy Statement will, at the date it is first mailed to the Zanite Stockholders and at the time of the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.

(iv) If at any time prior to the Closing Date, any information relating to Zanite, Embraer, EAH, the Company or any of their respective Subsidiaries, Affiliates, directors or officers is discovered by Zanite, Embraer, EAH or the Company, which is required to be set forth in an amendment or supplement to the Proxy Statement, so that such document would not include any misstatement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, the party that discovers such information shall promptly notify the other parties and an appropriate amendment or supplement describing such information shall be promptly filed with the SEC and, to the extent required by Law, disseminated to the Zanite Stockholders.

 

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(v) Zanite shall provide Embraer with copies of any written comments, and shall inform Embraer of any oral comments, that Zanite receives from the SEC or its staff with respect to the Proxy Statement promptly after the receipt of such comments.

(vi) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each of Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company shall cooperate with each other in the preparation of each of the Proxy Statement, and each of Embraer, EAH and the Company shall furnish Zanite with all information concerning it and its affiliates as the providing party (after consulting with counsel) may deem reasonably necessary or advisable in connection with the preparation of the Proxy Statement, including, without limitation, if the anticipated effective date of the Proxy Statement is after February 14, 2022, each of Zanite and the Company shall use their respective reasonable best efforts to deliver to each other, as soon as reasonably practicable following February 14, 2022, the audited consolidated balance sheets and statements of operations and comprehensive loss, stockholders’ deficit, and cash flow of Zanite and the Company and its Subsidiaries, respectively, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021, which comply with the applicable accounting requirements and with the rules and regulations of the SEC, the Exchange Act and the Securities Act applicable to a registrant.

(b) Zanite Stockholder Approval.

(i) Zanite shall (x) as promptly as practicable (and in any event, within seven (7) Business Days) after the Proxy Statement is filed with the SEC, (A) cause the Proxy Statement to be disseminated to Zanite Stockholders in compliance with applicable Law, (B) solely with respect to the Transaction Proposals, duly (1) give notice of and (2) convene and hold a special meeting (the “Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting”) in accordance with Zanite’s Organizational Documents and Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(b) for a date no later than thirty (30) Business Days following the date the Proxy Statement is filed with the SEC, and (C) solicit proxies from the holders of Zanite Common Stock to vote in favor of each of the Transaction Proposals, and (y) provide its stockholders with the opportunity to elect to effect a Zanite Share Redemption.

(ii) Zanite shall, through the Zanite Board, recommend to its stockholders the (A) adoption and approval of this Agreement and the Transactions in accordance with applicable Law and exchange rules and regulations (the “BCA Proposal”), (B) approval of the change of Zanite’s name to “Eve Holding, Inc.”, (C) amendment and restatement of Zanite’s Organizational Documents, in the form of the Amended and Restated Zanite Organizational Documents, including any separate or unbundled proposals as are required to implement the foregoing (the “Organizational Documents Proposal”), (D) approval of the issuance of shares of Zanite Common Stock in connection with the Equity Exchange and the PIPE Investment (the “Share Issuance Proposal”), (E) approval of the adoption by Zanite of the Zanite Equity Plan and associated forms of award agreements described in Section 7.10(a), (F) the election of directors of Zanite effective as of the Closing as contemplated by Section 7.8 (the “Board Election Proposal”), (G) adoption and approval of any other proposals as the SEC (or staff member thereof) may indicate are necessary in its comments to the Proxy Statement or correspondence related thereto, (H) adoption and approval of any other proposals as reasonably agreed by Parties to be necessary or appropriate in connection with the Transactions and (I) adjournment of the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies because there are not sufficient votes to approve and adopt any of the foregoing (such proposals in (A) through (I), together, the “Transaction Proposals”), and include such recommendations in the Proxy Statement. The Zanite Board shall not withdraw, amend, qualify or modify its recommendation to the stockholders of Zanite that they vote in favor of the Transaction Proposals (together with any withdrawal, amendment, qualification or modification of its recommendation to the stockholders of Zanite described in the Recitals hereto, a “Change in Recommendation”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to, but not after, obtaining the Zanite Stockholder Approval, the Zanite Board may make a Change in Recommendation if it determines in good faith, after consultation with its outside legal counsel, that an Intervening Event has occurred and that, as a result thereof, a failure to make a Change in

 

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Recommendation would be a breach by the Zanite Board of its fiduciary obligations to the Zanite Stockholders under applicable Law; provided that the Zanite Board will not be entitled to make, or agree or resolve to make, a Change in Recommendation unless (x) Zanite delivers to Embraer a written notice (an “Intervening Event Notice”) advising Embraer that the Zanite Board proposes to take such action and containing the material facts underlying the Zanite Board’s determination that an Intervening Event has occurred and that a failure to make a Change in Recommendation would constitute a breach by the Zanite Board of its fiduciary obligations under applicable Law, and (y) at or after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the fifth (5th) Business Day immediately following the day on which Zanite delivered the Intervening Event Notice (such period from the time the Intervening Event Notice is provided until 5:00 p.m. New York City time on the fifth (5th) Business Day immediately following the day on which Zanite delivered the Intervening Event Notice (it being understood that any material development with respect to an Intervening Event shall require a new notice but with an additional three (3) Business Day (instead of a five (5) Business Day) period from the date of such notice), the “Intervening Event Notice Period”), after considering in good faith any revisions or adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement that Embraer shall have, prior to the expiration of the Intervening Event Notice Period, offered to Zanite, the Zanite Board reaffirms in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel) that the failure to make a Change in Recommendation would be a breach of its fiduciary duties under applicable Law; provided, further, that, if requested by Embraer, during the Intervening Event Notice Period and prior to making a Change in Recommendation, Zanite will, and will cause its Representatives to, negotiate in good faith with Embraer and its Representatives during the Intervening Event Notice Period to make such revisions or adjustments to the terms and conditions of this Agreement so as to obviate the need for a Change in Recommendation. For the avoidance of doubt, a Change in Recommendation will not limit or otherwise affect the agreements and covenants set forth in Section 1 of the Sponsor Support Agreement.

(iii) To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, (x) Zanite’s obligations to establish a record date for, duly call, give notice of, convene and hold the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting shall not be affected by any Change in Recommendation, (y) Zanite agrees to establish a record date for, duly call, give notice of, convene and hold the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting and submit for approval the Transaction Proposals and (z) Zanite agrees that if the Zanite Stockholder Approval shall not have been obtained at any such Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting, then Zanite shall promptly continue to take all such necessary actions, including the actions required by this Section 7.2(b), and hold additional Zanite Stockholders’ Meetings in order to obtain the Zanite Stockholder Approval. Zanite may only adjourn the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting (i) to solicit additional proxies for the purpose of obtaining the Zanite Stockholder Approval, (ii) for the absence of a quorum and (iii) to allow reasonable additional time for the filing or mailing of any supplemental or amended disclosure that Zanite has determined in good faith after consultation with outside legal counsel is required under applicable Law and for such supplemental or amended disclosure to be disseminated and reviewed by Zanite Stockholders prior to the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting; provided that the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting (x) may not be adjourned to a date that is more than fifteen (15) days after the date for which the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting was originally scheduled (excluding any adjournments required by applicable Law) and (y) shall not be held later than three (3) Business Days prior to the Agreement End Date. Zanite agrees that it shall provide the holders of shares of Zanite Class A Common Stock the opportunity to elect redemption of such shares of Zanite Class A Common Stock in connection with the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting, as required by Zanite’s Organizational Documents.

Section 7.3. Pre-Closing Restructuring. Prior to the Closing, Embraer, EAH and the Company shall enter into the Contribution Agreement and pursuant thereto take the actions as expressly set forth in Section 7.3 of the Company Disclosure Letter, with such changes (a) that are determined by Embraer to be reasonably necessary to effect such transactions and (b) solely in the case of any such change that would reasonably be expected to either (A) adversely affect the Intended Tax Treatment or (B) be adverse to Zanite, the Company or any of its

 

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Subsidiaries, the Transferred Assets or the UAM Business, that are subject to Zanite’s prior written consent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) (such actions as expressly set forth in the Contribution Agreement or Section 7.3 of the Company Disclosure Letter, collectively, the “Pre-Closing Restructuring”); provided that no such change shall limit in any manner or otherwise affect the representations and warranties of Embraer, EAH or the Company set forth in Article III. Zanite shall, and shall cause its Affiliates (as applicable) and its and their Representatives to, reasonably cooperate during normal business hours in a timely manner in connection with the Pre-Closing Restructuring upon Embraer’s or the Company’s reasonable request upon reasonable advance notice, including by providing such information relating to Zanite and assistance as Embraer or the Company may reasonably request upon reasonable advance notice.

Section 7.4. Support of Transaction. Without limiting any covenant contained in Article V, Article VI or Article VII, which covenants shall control to the extent of any conflict with the succeeding provisions of this Section 7.4, Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company shall each, and each shall cause its respective Subsidiaries to: (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain as soon as practicable all material consents and approvals of third parties (including any Governmental Authority) that any of Zanite, Embraer, EAH or the Company or any of their respective Affiliates are required to obtain in order to consummate the Transactions, and (b) use its reasonable best efforts to take such other action as soon as practicable as may be reasonably necessary or as another Party may reasonably request to satisfy the conditions of Article VIII or otherwise to comply with this Agreement and to consummate the Transactions as soon as practicable and in accordance with all applicable Law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in no event shall Embraer or any of its Subsidiaries be obligated to bear any expense or pay any fee or grant any concession in connection with obtaining any consents, authorizations or approvals pursuant to the terms of any Contract to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or will be a party following the Pre-Closing Restructuring or otherwise in connection with the consummation of the Transactions. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in no event shall Zanite be obligated to bear any expense or pay any fee or grant any concession in connection with obtaining any consents, authorizations or approvals pursuant to the terms of any Contract to which Zanite, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or will be a party following the Pre-Closing Restructuring or otherwise in connection with the consummation of the Transactions.

Section 7.5. Tax Matters.

(a) All transfer, documentary, sales, use, real property, stamp, registration and other similar Taxes, fees and costs (including any associated penalties and interest) (“Transfer Taxes”) incurred in connection with the Transactions, including the Pre-Closing Restructuring, shall constitute Company Transaction Expenses. The Parties shall cooperate with respect to the filing of any Tax Returns with respect to Transfer Taxes. If one party remits to the appropriate Governmental Authority payment for Transfer Taxes and such payment includes the other party’s share of such Taxes, such other party shall promptly reimburse the remitting party for its share of such Taxes. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, the Parties shall (and shall cause their respective Affiliates to) cooperate in good faith to minimize, to the extent permissible under applicable Law, the amount of any such Transfer Taxes.

(b) On or prior to the Closing Date, EAH shall provide to the Company a properly completed IRS Form W-9.

(c) Certain Tax Matters. The Parties agree to the matters set forth on Section 7.5(c) of the Company Disclosure Letter.

Section 7.6. Cooperation; Consultation. From the date of the announcement of this Agreement or the Transactions (pursuant to any applicable public communication made in compliance with Section 10.14), until the earlier of the Closing Date and valid termination of this Agreement pursuant to Article IX, Zanite shall use its reasonable best efforts to, and shall instruct its financial advisors to, keep the Company, EAH, Embraer and their respective financial advisors reasonably informed with respect to the PIPE Investment, including by (i) providing

 

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regular updates and (ii) consulting and cooperating with, and considering in good faith any feedback from, the Company, EAH, Embraer and their respective financial advisors with respect to such matters; provided that each of Zanite, the Company, EAH and Embraer acknowledges and agrees that none of their respective financial advisors shall be entitled to any fees with respect to the PIPE Investment unless otherwise mutually agreed by each of Embraer, EAH, the Company and Zanite in writing.

Section 7.7. Section 16 Matters. Prior to the Closing Date, each of the Company and Zanite shall take all such steps as may be required (to the extent permitted under applicable Law) to cause any acquisitions or dispositions of shares of Zanite Common Stock (including, in each case, securities deliverable upon exercise, vesting or settlement of any derivative securities) resulting from the Transactions by each individual who is or may become subject to the reporting requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act in connection with the Transactions to be exempt under Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act.

Section 7.8. Post-Closing Directors and Officers. In accordance with the Amended and Restated Zanite Organizational Documents and the Stockholders Agreement, the Parties shall take all such actions within their power as may be necessary or appropriate, including causing the directors of Zanite to resign, such that immediately following, and conditioned upon, the Closing:

(a) the Board of Directors of Zanite shall consist of seven (7) members, which shall initially include:

(i) Kenneth Charles Ricci as the director nominee of the Sponsor (the “Sponsor Nominee”);

(ii) five (5) director nominees to be designated by EAH pursuant to written notice to be delivered to Zanite prior to the Closing (the “Embraer Nominees”), at least three (3) of whom shall qualify as “independent” directors under the Approved Stock Exchange listing rules (the “Embraer Independent Nominee”); and

(iii) one (1) remaining director nominee to be mutually agreed by EAH and the Sponsor, which nominee shall qualify as an “independent” director under the Approved Stock Exchange listing rules (the “Joint Nominee”);

(b) the Board of Directors of Zanite shall have at least five (5) “independent” directors for the purposes of the Approved Stock Exchange, as applicable, each of whom shall serve in such capacity in accordance with the terms of the Amended and Restated Zanite Organizational Documents following the Closing;

(c) the Board of Directors of Zanite will be a classified board with three classes of directors, with:

(i) a first class of directors (the “Class I Directors”), initially serving a term effective from the Closing until the first annual meeting of the stockholders of Zanite held after the Closing (but any subsequent Class I Directors serving a three (3)-year term), with the Joint Nominee and one (1) Embraer Independent Nominee to serve as Class I Directors;

(ii) a second class of directors (the “Class II Directors”), initially serving a term effective from the Closing until the second annual meeting of stockholders of Zanite held following the Closing (but any subsequent Class II Directors serving a three (3)-year term), with two (2) Embraer Independent Nominees to serve as Class II Directors; and

(iii) a third class of directors (the “Class III Directors”), serving a term effective from the Closing until the third annual meeting of stockholders of Zanite held following the Closing (and any subsequent Class III Directors serving a three (3)-year term), with the Sponsor Nominee and the two (2) remaining Embraer Nominees to serve as Class III Directors; and

(d) the initial officers of Zanite shall be as set forth on Section 2.5 of the Company Disclosure Letter, who shall serve in such capacity in accordance with the terms of the Amended and Restated Zanite Organizational Documents following the Closing.

 

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Section 7.9. Indemnification and Insurance.

(a) Zanite shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, (i) maintain for a period of not less than six (6) years from the Closing Date provisions in their respective Organizational Documents concerning the indemnification and exoneration (including provisions relating to expense advancement) of each present and former director and officer of (x) the Company and each of its Subsidiaries and (y) Zanite and each of its Subsidiaries (the directors and officers referred to in clauses (x) and (y), collectively, the “D&O Indemnified Parties”) that are no less favorable to those Persons than the provisions of the Organizational Documents of the Company, Zanite or their respective Subsidiaries, as applicable, as of the date of this Agreement, and (ii) not amend, repeal or otherwise modify such provisions in any respect that would adversely affect the rights of those Persons thereunder, in each case, except as required by applicable Law.

(b) For a period of six (6) years from the Closing Date, Zanite shall maintain in effect directors’ and officers’ liability insurance covering those Persons who are currently covered by Zanite’s, the Company’s, or their respective Subsidiaries’ directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies (true, correct and complete copies of which have been heretofore made available to the Company or its Representatives) on terms no less favorable than the terms of such current insurance coverage, except that in no event shall Zanite be required to pay an annual premium for such insurance in excess of three hundred percent (300%) of the most recent aggregate annual premium paid by Zanite or by Embraer on behalf of the Company, as applicable, for such insurance policy for the twelve (12)-month period ended on the date of this Agreement; provided, however, that (i) Zanite may cause coverage to be extended under the current directors’ and officers’ liability insurance by obtaining a six (6) year “tail” policy containing terms not materially less favorable than the terms of such current insurance coverage with respect to claims existing or occurring at or prior to the Closing Date and (ii) if any claim is asserted or made within such six (6)-year period, any insurance required to be maintained under this Section 7.9 shall be continued in respect of such claim until the final disposition thereof.

(c) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, this Section 7.9 shall survive the consummation of the Equity Exchange indefinitely and shall be binding, jointly and severally, on Zanite and all successors and assigns of Zanite. In the event that Zanite or any of its successors or assigns consolidates with or merges into any other Person and shall not be the continuing or surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger or transfers or conveys all or substantially all of its properties and assets to any Person, then, and in each such case, Zanite shall ensure that proper provision shall be made so that the successors and assigns of Zanite shall succeed to the obligations set forth in this Section 7.9.

(d) As promptly as reasonably practicable following the Closing Date, Zanite shall enter into customary indemnification agreements in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit H with the post-Closing directors of Zanite, which indemnification agreements shall continue to be effective following the Closing.

Section 7.10. Incentive Equity Plan.

(a) Prior to the Closing Date, Zanite shall approve and adopt an incentive equity plan in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit G (with such changes as may be mutually agreed in writing by Embraer and Zanite (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed)) (the “Zanite Equity Plan”).

(b) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each of the parties to this Agreement acknowledges and agrees that all provisions contained in this Section 7.10 are included for the sole benefit of the Parties hereto, and that nothing in this Agreement, whether express or implied, (i) shall be construed to establish, amend, or modify any employee benefit plan, program, agreement or arrangement, (ii) shall limit the right of Zanite or its Affiliates to amend, terminate or otherwise modify the Zanite Equity Plan or other employee benefit plan, agreement or other arrangement following the Closing Date, or (iii) shall confer upon any Person who is not a party to this Agreement (including any equityholder, any current or former director, manager, officer, employee or independent contractor of Zanite, or any participant in the Zanite Equity Plan or other employee benefit plan,

 

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agreement or other arrangement (or any dependent or beneficiary thereof)), any right to continued or resumed employment or recall, any right to compensation or benefits, or any third-party beneficiary or other right of any kind or nature whatsoever.

Section 7.11. Notification of Certain Matters. During the Interim Period, each Party shall provide the other Parties with prompt written notice upon becoming aware of any event, fact or circumstance that would cause or would reasonably be expected to cause any of such Party’s conditions set forth in Article VIII not to be satisfied. No such notice shall constitute an acknowledgment or admission by the Party providing the notice regarding whether or not any of the conditions to the Closing have been satisfied or in determining whether or not any of the representations, warranties or covenants contained in this Agreement have been breached. No notice pursuant to this Section 7.11 shall affect any representation or warranty in this Agreement of any Party or any condition to the obligations of any Party.

Section 7.12. EAH and Company Approval. Promptly following the execution of this Agreement but in any event no later than the end of the day following the date of this Agreement, (a) Embraer shall approve and adopt this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby as the sole member of the Company, and (b) Embraer shall approve and adopt this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby as the sole stockholder of EAH, and in each case, Embraer shall promptly deliver evidence of such adoption to Zanite.

Section 7.13. Insider Letters. Pursuant to the Insider Letters, entered into by and between Zanite and each of Steven H. Rosen, Kenneth C. Ricci, Michael A. Rossi, John B. Veihmeyer, Larry R. Flynn and Gerard J. DeMuro and the Sponsor, such individuals and the Sponsor agreed to vote all of the shares of the capital stock of Zanite they hold to approve the Transaction Proposals and not to redeem any such shares in connection with the Transactions. Zanite hereby agrees to enforce the terms and conditions of the Insider Letters, including the agreement to vote all of the shares of the capital stock of Zanite they hold to approve the Transaction Proposals and the agreement not to redeem any such shares, in connection with the consummation of the Transactions.

Section 7.14. Non-Competition.

(a) During a period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is three (3) years thereafter, with respect to the European Union, or five (5) years thereafter, with respect to any other territories (the “Restricted Period”), Zanite hereby covenants and agrees that neither it nor its Subsidiaries (including the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary) shall, whether on their own behalf or on behalf of or in conjunction with any Person (other than Embraer, its Subsidiaries (other than the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary) or any of their respective Representatives), directly or indirectly:

(i) engage in or assist others in engaging in (A) the business of designing, developing, manufacturing, assembling, testing, certifying, marketing, selling and delivering commercial aviation, executive aviation, defense and security or crop dusting platforms and programs anywhere in the world, as well as all forms of maintaining, sustaining and supporting, and providing other aftermarket services for, such platforms and programs, including modifications, parts distribution and other logistics, maintenance, repair and overhaul services and training for such platforms and programs, or (B) UATM in Brazil, in the case of each of clauses (A) and (B), including the Out-Of-Scope Businesses, but excluding the Zanite Restricted Business (each, an “Embraer Restricted Business”);

(ii) have an ownership interest (whether equity, debt or other) in, or otherwise become actively involved with, any Person who engages in any Embraer Restricted Business in any capacity, including as a partner, shareholder, member, principal, lender or guarantor;

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(iv) knowingly provide any information, assistance, support, product, technology or Intellectual Property to any Person engaged in any Embraer Restricted Business.

(b) During the Restricted Period, Embraer hereby covenants and agrees that neither it nor its Subsidiaries (other than the Company or its Subsidiaries) shall, whether on their own behalf or on behalf of or in conjunction with any Person (other than the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary or any of their respective Representatives), directly or indirectly:

(i) engage in or assist others in engaging in the business of (A) designing, developing, manufacturing, assembling, testing, certifying, marketing, selling and delivering urban air mobility platforms and programs with UAM anywhere in the world, as well as all forms of maintaining, sustaining and supporting, and providing other aftermarket services for, such platforms and programs, including modifications, parts distribution and other logistics, maintenance, repair and overhaul services and training for such platforms and programs, and other services that support the integrated operation of UAM vehicles in low level airspace, or (B) UATM worldwide other than in Brazil, in the case of each of clauses (A) and (B), including the UAM Business, but excluding the Embraer Restricted Business (each, a “Zanite Restricted Business” and, together with the Embraer Restricted Business, the “Restricted Businesses”);

(ii) have an ownership interest (whether equity, debt or other) in, or otherwise become actively involved with, any Person who engages in any Zanite Restricted Business in any capacity, including as a partner, shareholder, member, principal, lender or guarantor;

(iii) interfere with, or attempt to interfere with, the business relationships (whether formed prior to or after the date of this Agreement) between Zanite or any of its Affiliates and their respective customers, suppliers, manufacturers, licensors, vendors, lessors, or investors; or

(iv) knowingly provide any information, assistance, support, product, technology or Intellectual Property to any Person engaged in any Zanite Restricted Business.

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, nothing contained in this Section 7.14 shall be construed as prohibiting Embraer, Zanite or any of their respective Subsidiaries from, directly or indirectly:

(i) acquiring an interest or investing in (including by merger, acquisition, sale of assets or otherwise), or otherwise holding an interest in, any Person that engages in, owns, manages or operates any Restricted Business; provided that:

(1) (x) Embraer, Zanite or any of their respective Subsidiaries, as applicable, is a passive investor and does not directly or indirectly control the activities or management of such Person or business and (y) such ownership stake does not exceed five percent (5%) of such Person or business; or

(2) (x) the annual net revenues of the Restricted Business for the most recent fiscal year do not exceed the lesser of (A) $100,000,000 and (B) twenty percent (20)% of the overall annual net revenues of the combined businesses being acquired for such fiscal year or, if the Restricted Business is at a pre-revenue stage, the Restricted Business’ fair market value does not exceed $300,000,000 and (y) Zanite, Embraer or one of their respective Subsidiaries, as applicable, (I) within thirty (30) days after the closing of any such investment or acquisition, offers to sell to Embraer or the Company, as applicable, on substantially the same terms and conditions as contained in the relevant investment or acquisition agreement, the portion of such business engaged in Embraer Restricted Business or the Zanite Restricted Business, as applicable, (but at the applicable portion of the price paid for such portion), (II) enters into a definitive agreement for the divestment of the relevant part of such business with Embraer or the Company, as applicable, or its designee (or, if the other Party is not interested in acquiring such business at such price, with any other Person) and/or ceases the activities of the relevant part of such business or Person, in

 

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each case, within six (6) months from the date of such acquisition and (III) operates such acquired business in a manner and on a scale consistent in all material respects with such business’s historical practices prior to the acquisition of such business until such time as such business is divested or ceases activities; or

(ii) continuing to perform under any agreements with, as applicable, Embraer, Zanite or any of their respective Subsidiaries, including the Master Agreements.

(d) Each of Embraer and Zanite acknowledges and agrees that (i) it would be difficult to calculate damages to Embraer or Zanite, as applicable, from any breach of the obligations under this Section 7.14, (ii) injury to Embraer or Zanite, as applicable, from any such breach would be irreparable and impossible to measure and (iii) the remedy at law for any breach or threatened breach of this Section 7.14, including monetary damages, would therefore be an inadequate remedy and, accordingly, each of Embraer and Zanite shall have the right to specific performance and injunctive relief of its rights under this Section 7.14.

(e) Each of Embraer and Zanite acknowledges and agrees that the restrictions contained in this Section 7.14 are reasonable in scope and duration in the light of the nature, size and location of each Restricted Business. If any provision of this Section 7.14 is held to be excessively broad as to duration, scope, activity or subject, such provision will be construed by limiting and reducing it so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent permissible under applicable Law.

(f) For the avoidance of doubt, references to Affiliates, Subsidiaries or Representatives of Embraer in this Section 7.14 shall not include Zanite, the Company or their respective Subsidiaries.

Section 7.15. Embraer Competitors. During the Restricted Period, the Company shall not, directly or indirectly, engage Embraer Competitors in the development, engineering, certification, manufacturing, services or support of products and services for the UAM Business without the prior written consent of Embraer (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) in each instance.

Section 7.16. Non-Solicitation(a) . For a period of three (3) years following the Closing Date, each of Embraer and Zanite agrees not to, and to cause their respective Subsidiaries not to, solicit for employment, hire or employ, or assist any other Person in soliciting for employment, hiring or employing any employee of Zanite or its Subsidiaries (in the case of Embraer) or Embraer and its Subsidiaries (other than Zanite, the Company and their respective Subsidiaries) (in the case of Zanite); provided that the foregoing shall not prohibit Embraer, Zanite or their respective Subsidiaries, as applicable, from (a) offering employment to, hiring or employing any individual who (i) ceases to be an employee of Embraer or its Subsidiaries (other than Zanite, the Company and their respective Subsidiaries) or of Zanite or its Subsidiaries, as applicable, more than six (6) months prior to such employment without any breach of this Section 7.16 or (ii) responds to a bona fide general solicitation or advertisement that is permitted pursuant to clause (b) of this Section 7.16, or (b) engaging in any general solicitations or advertisements that are not specifically targeted to the employees of Embraer or its Subsidiaries (other than Zanite, the Company and their respective Subsidiaries) or of Zanite or its Subsidiaries, as applicable. For the avoidance of doubt, references to Subsidiaries of Embraer in this Section 7.16 shall not include Zanite, the Company or their respective Subsidiaries.

Section 7.17. Insurance. Following the Closing Date and for as long as Embraer owns at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of the total outstanding equity securities of Zanite, upon Embraer’s prior written consent, Zanite and its Subsidiaries may make claims and receive proceeds under one or more insurance policies maintained by Embraer of which Embraer and its Subsidiaries are beneficiaries, in which case Embraer shall, or shall cause one of its Subsidiaries to, provide reasonable assistance, as may be reasonably requested by Zanite or its Subsidiaries from time to time, in submitting such claim and in collecting the insurance proceeds with respect to such claims under such policies on behalf of Zanite or its Subsidiaries, in each case, subject to the terms and conditions of each such policy and solely to the extent such coverage is available; provided that Zanite and its

 

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Subsidiaries shall be responsible for, and shall pay or reimburse Embraer for, all costs, premiums and other expenses associated with Zanite’s and its Subsidiaries’ reliance on such insurance policies, including all costs incurred in pursuing such claims and any amount of any claim that falls below applicable deductibles or self-insured retention.

Section 7.18. Confidential Information. Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company acknowledge that the information provided by each such Party or their respective Representatives in connection with this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and the consummation of the Transactions is subject to the Confidentiality Agreement, mutatis mutandis as if the Confidentiality Agreement was a mutual confidentiality agreement, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Confidentiality Agreement, the Confidentiality Agreement shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms (but subject to the preceding sentence) until the Closing Date or, if for any reason this Agreement is terminated prior to the Closing pursuant to Section 9.1, until the date that is two (2) years after such termination.

Section 7.19. Additional Equity Financing. For the avoidance of doubt, during the Interim Period and in accordance with Sections 5.1(a) and 6.3(a), Zanite, the Company and/or Embraer may execute Additional Subscription Agreements with equity investors with the prior written consent of the other Parties hereto.

ARTICLE VIII

CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS

Section 8.1. Conditions to Obligations of Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company. The obligations of Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company to consummate, or cause to be consummated, the Equity Exchange is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions at or prior to the Closing, any one or more of which may be waived (if legally permitted) in writing by all of such Parties:

(a) The applicable waiting period or periods (and any extensions thereof) under the HSR Act shall have expired or otherwise been terminated;

(b) The Required Zanite Stockholder Approval shall have been obtained;

(c) There shall not be in force any Governmental Order enjoining or prohibiting the consummation of the Transactions or any Law that makes the consummation of the Transactions illegal or otherwise prohibited; provided that the Governmental Authority issuing such Governmental Order has jurisdiction over the Parties with respect to the Transactions; and

(d) The Pre-Closing Restructuring shall have been completed in all material respects prior to the Closing in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (including Section 7.3 of the Company Disclosure Letter) and the Contribution Agreement.

Section 8.2. Conditions to Obligations of Zanite. The obligations of Zanite to consummate, or cause to be consummated, the Equity Exchange are subject to the satisfaction of the following additional conditions at or prior to the Closing, any one or more of which may be waived in writing by Zanite:

(a) (i) The Company Fundamental Representations shall be true and correct in all material respects, in each case as of the Closing Date, except with respect to such representations and warranties that speak as to an earlier date, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of such date, and (ii) each of the representations and warranties of Embraer, EAH and the Company contained in this Agreement other than the Company Fundamental Representations (disregarding any qualifications and exceptions contained therein relating to materiality, material adverse effect and UAM Material Adverse Effect or

 

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any similar qualification or exception) shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date, except with respect to such representations and warranties that speak as to an earlier date, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct at and as of such date, except for, in each case, inaccuracies or omissions that would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a UAM Material Adverse Effect;

(b) Each of the covenants of each of the Company, EAH or Embraer to be performed as of or prior to the Closing shall have been performed in all material respects;

(c) Since the date of this Agreement, there shall not have occurred a UAM Material Adverse Effect; and

(d) Embraer, EAH and/or the Company, as applicable, shall have delivered or cause to be delivered all of the certificates, instruments, Contracts and other documents (including all Ancillary Agreements) specified to be delivered by each such Party hereunder pursuant to Section 2.3(a) (other than Section 2.3(a)(vii)), duly executed by, as applicable, Embraer, EAH, the Company and/or the other such parties as specified in Section 2.3(a).

Section 8.3. Conditions to the Obligations of Embraer, EAH and the Company. The obligation of Embraer, EAH and the Company to consummate, or cause to be consummated, the Equity Exchange is subject to the satisfaction of the following additional conditions at or prior to the Closing, any one or more of which may be waived in writing by Embraer, EAH and the Company:

(a) (i) The Zanite Fundamental Representations shall be true and correct in all material respects, in each case as of the Closing Date, except with respect to such representations and warranties that speak as to an earlier date, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of such date, and (ii) each of the representations and warranties of Zanite contained in this Agreement other than the Zanite Fundamental Representations (disregarding any qualifications and exceptions contained therein relating to materiality, material adverse effect and Zanite Material Adverse Effect or any similar qualification or exception) shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date, except with respect to such representations and warranties that speak as to an earlier date, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct at and as of such date, except for, in each case, inaccuracies or omissions that would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Zanite Material Adverse Effect;

(b) Each of the covenants of Zanite to be performed as of or prior to the Closing shall have been performed in all material respects;

(c) (i) The amount of cash available in the Trust Account following the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting, after deducting the amount required to satisfy the Zanite Share Redemption Amount (but prior to payment or reimbursement, as applicable, of (x) any deferred underwriting commissions being held in the Trust Account, and (y) any Company Transaction Expenses or Zanite Transaction Expenses, as contemplated by Section 10.8), plus (ii) the PIPE Investment Amount actually received prior to or substantially concurrently with the Closing (the sum of (i) and (ii), the “Available Zanite Cash”), shall be equal to or greater than $350,000,000;

(d) Since the date of this Agreement, there shall not have occurred a Zanite Material Adverse Effect;

(e) All of the directors of Zanite (other than those Persons identified as the initial directors of Zanite after the Closing in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.8) shall have resigned or otherwise been removed effective as of the Closing; and

(f) Zanite shall have delivered or cause to be delivered all of the certificates, instruments, Contracts and other documents (including all Ancillary Agreements) specified to be delivered by Zanite hereunder pursuant to Section 2.3(b) duly executed by, as applicable, Zanite and/or the other such parties as specified in Section 2.3(b).

 

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Section 8.4. Frustration of Closing Conditions. None of the Parties may rely on the failure of any condition set forth in this Article VIII to be satisfied if such failure was caused by such Party’s breach.

ARTICLE IX

TERMINATION/EFFECTIVENESS

Section 9.1. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the Transactions abandoned at any time prior to the Closing only as follows:

(a) by mutual written consent of Embraer and Zanite;

(b) by written notice of Embraer or Zanite if any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the Parties with respect to the Transactions shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any Governmental Order that has become final and nonappealable and has the effect of making consummation of the Transactions illegal or otherwise preventing or prohibiting consummation of the Transactions or if there shall be adopted any Law that permanently makes consummation of the Transactions illegal or otherwise prohibited;

(c) by written notice of Embraer or Zanite if the Required Zanite Stockholder Approval shall not have been obtained by reason of the failure to obtain the required vote at the Zanite Stockholders’ Meeting duly convened therefor or at any adjournment or postponement thereof;

(d) by Embraer if there has been a Change in Recommendation;

(e) by Embraer or Zanite, if the Closing has not occurred on or before the date that is six (6) months after the date of this Agreement (the “Agreement End Date”); provided that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 9.1(e) shall not be available to any such Party that has breached any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements under this Agreement and such breach shall have proximately caused the failure of the Transactions to be consummated on or before the Agreement End Date;

(f) by written notice to Embraer from Zanite if there is any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of Embraer, EAH or the Company set forth in this Agreement, such that the conditions specified in Section 8.2(a) or Section 8.2(b) would not be satisfied at the Closing (a “Terminating Embraer Breach”), except that, if such Terminating Embraer Breach is curable by Embraer, EAH or the Company, as applicable, through the exercise of its reasonable best efforts, then, for a period of up to thirty (30) days after receipt by Embraer of notice from Zanite of such breach (the “Embraer Cure Period”), such termination shall not be effective, and such termination shall become effective only if the Terminating Embraer Breach is not cured within the Embraer Cure Period; provided, however, that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 9.1(f) shall not be available to Zanite if Zanite is then in breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement such that the conditions specified in Section 8.3(a) and Section 8.3(b) would not be satisfied at the Closing;

(g) by written notice to Zanite from Embraer if there is any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of Zanite set forth in this Agreement, such that the conditions specified in Section 8.3(a) and Section 8.3(b) would not be satisfied at the Closing (a “Terminating Zanite Breach”), except that, if any such Terminating Zanite Breach is curable by Zanite through the exercise of its reasonable best efforts, then, for a period of up to thirty (30) days after receipt by Zanite of notice from Embraer of such breach (the “Zanite Cure Period”), such termination shall not be effective, and such termination shall become effective only if the Terminating Zanite Breach is not cured within Zanite Cure Period; provided, however, that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 9.1(g) shall not be available to Embraer if Embraer, EAH or the Company is then in breach of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement such that the conditions specified in Section 8.2(a) or Section 8.2(b) would not be satisfied at the Closing; or

 

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(h) by written notice to Embraer from Zanite if the written consents of Embraer, as the sole stockholder of EAH and the sole member of the Company, respectively, referred to in Section 7.12 shall not have been delivered to Zanite by the end of the day following the date of this Agreement.

Section 9.2. Effect of Termination. In the event of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 9.1, this Agreement shall forthwith become void and have no effect, without any liability on the part of any Party or its respective Affiliates, officers, directors or stockholders, other than liability of Zanite, Embraer, EAH or the Company, as the case may be, for Fraud or any willful and material breach of this Agreement occurring prior to such termination, except that the provisions of this Section 9.2, Article X and Section 7.18, and any other Section or Article of this Agreement referenced in this Section 9.2, Article X and Section 7.18, which are required to survive in order to give appropriate effect to this Section 9.2, Article X and Section 7.18, shall survive any termination of this Agreement and remain in full force and effect.

ARTICLE X

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 10.1. Trust Account Waiver. Each of Embraer, EAH and the Company acknowledges that Zanite is a blank check company with the powers and privileges to effect a Business Combination. Each of Embraer, EAH and the Company further acknowledges that, as described in the prospectus dated November 16, 2020 (the “Zanite Prospectus”) available at www.sec.gov, substantially all of Zanite assets consist of the cash proceeds of Zanite’s initial public offering and private placements of its securities and substantially all of those proceeds have been deposited in a trust account for the benefit of Zanite, certain of its public stockholders and the underwriters of Zanite’s initial public offering (the “Trust Account”). Each of Embraer, EAH and the Company acknowledges that it has been advised by Zanite that, except with respect to interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account that may be released to Zanite to pay its Taxes, the Trust Agreement provides that cash in the Trust Account may be disbursed only (i) if Zanite completes the transactions which constitute a Business Combination, then to those Persons and in such amounts as described in the Zanite Prospectus; (ii) if Zanite fails to complete a Business Combination within the allotted time period and liquidates, subject to the terms of the Trust Agreement, to Zanite in limited amounts to permit Zanite to pay the costs and expenses of its liquidation and dissolution, and then to Zanite’s public stockholders; and (iii) if Zanite holds a stockholder vote to amend Zanite’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation to modify the substance or timing of the obligation to redeem 100% of Zanite Common Stocks if Zanite fails to complete a Business Combination within the allotted time period or with respect to any other material provisions relating to stockholders’ rights or pre-initial Business Combination activity, then for the redemption of any Zanite Common Stocks properly tendered in connection with such vote. For and in consideration of Zanite entering into this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, each of Embraer, EAH and the Company hereby irrevocably waives any right, title, interest or claim of any kind they have or may have in the future in or to any monies in the Trust Account and agrees not to seek recourse against the Trust Account or any funds distributed therefrom as a result of, or arising out of, this Agreement and any negotiations, Contracts or agreements with Zanite; provided that (x) nothing herein shall serve to limit or prohibit any of Embraer’s, EAH’s or the Company’s right to pursue a claim against Zanite for legal relief against monies or other assets held outside the Trust Account, for specific performance or other equitable relief in connection with the consummation of the Transactions (including a claim for Zanite to specifically perform its obligations under this Agreement and cause the disbursement of the balance of the cash remaining in the Trust Account (after giving effect to Zanite Share Redemptions) to Zanite in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Trust Agreement) so long as such claim would not affect Zanite’s ability to fulfill its obligation to effectuate Zanite Share Redemptions, or for Fraud and (y) nothing herein shall serve to limit or prohibit any claims that Embraer’s, EAH’s or the Company may have in the future against Zanite’s assets or funds that are not held in the Trust Account (including any funds that have been released from the Trust Account and any assets that have been purchased or acquired with any such funds).

 

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Section 10.2. Non-Recourse. Except in the case of claims against a Person in respect of such Person’s Fraud:

(a) Solely with respect to Embraer, EAH, the Company and Zanite, this Agreement may only be enforced against, and any claim or cause of action based upon, arising out of, or related to this Agreement or the Transactions may only be brought against, Embraer, EAH, the Company or Zanite as named parties hereto; and

(b) except to the extent a Party (and then only to the extent of the specific obligations undertaken by such Party), (i) no past, present or future Representative or Affiliate of Embraer, EAH, the Company or Zanite and (ii) no past, present or future Representative or Affiliate of any of the foregoing, shall have any liability (whether in Contract, tort, equity or otherwise) for any one or more of the representations, warranties, covenants, agreements or other obligations or liabilities of any one or more of Embraer, EAH, the Company or Zanite under this Agreement for any claim based on, arising out of, or related to this Agreement or the Transactions.

Section 10.3. Non-Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants. Except (x) as otherwise contemplated by Section 9.2 or (y) in the case of claims against a Person in respect of such Person’s Fraud, none of the representations, warranties, covenants, obligations or other agreements in this Agreement or in any certificate, statement or instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement, including any rights arising out of any breach of such representations, warranties, covenants, obligations, agreements and other provisions, shall survive the Closing and shall terminate and expire upon the occurrence of the Closing (and there shall be no liability after the Closing in respect thereof), except for (a) those covenants and agreements contained herein that by their terms expressly apply in whole or in part after the Closing and then only with respect to any breaches occurring after the Closing, (b) this Article X, and (c) Section 7.5.

Section 10.4. Waiver. Any Party to this Agreement may, at any time prior to the Closing, by action taken by its Board of Directors, Board of Managers, Managing Member or other officers or Persons thereunto duly authorized, (a) extend the time for the performance of the obligations or acts of the other Parties, (b) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties (of another Party) that are contained in this Agreement or (c) waive compliance by the other Parties with any of the agreements or conditions contained in this Agreement, but such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in an instrument in writing signed by the Party granting such extension or waiver.

Section 10.5. Notices. All notices and other communications among the Parties shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (i) when delivered in person, (ii) when delivered after posting in the United States mail having been sent registered or certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (iii) when delivered by FedEx or other nationally recognized overnight delivery service, or (iv) when delivered by email (in each case in this clause (iv), solely if receipt is confirmed, but excluding any automated reply, such as an out-of-office notification), addressed as follows:

(a) If to Zanite, prior to the Closing, to:

Zanite Acquisition Corp.

25101 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 350

Cleveland, Ohio 44122

Attention:        Steven H. Rosen, Co-CEO

Email:              srosen@resiliencecapital.com

with copies to (which shall not constitute notice):

White & Case LLP

1221 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10020-1095

Attention:        Joel Rubinstein

 

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                         Matthew Kautz

Email:             joel.rubinstein@whitecase.com

                         mkautz@whitecase.com

(b) If to Embraer, EAH or, prior to the Closing, the Company:

Embraer S.A.

Avenida Dra. Ruth Cardoso, 8501,

30th floor (part), Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP, 05425-070, Brazil

Attention:         Fabiana Klajner Leschziner

Email:              fabiana.leschziner@embraer.com.br

with copies to (which shall not constitute notice):

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

One Manhattan West

New York, New York 10001

Attention: Paul T. Schnell

                 Thomas W. Greenberg

Email:       Paul.Schnell@skadden.com

Thomas.Greenberg@skadden.com

(c) If, following the Closing, to the Company:

EVE Holding, Inc.

276 SW 34th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Attention:        Flávia Pavie

Email:              fpavie@eveairmobility.com

or to such other address or addresses as the parties may from time to time designate in writing. Copies delivered solely to outside counsel shall not constitute notice.

Section 10.6. Assignment. No Party shall assign this Agreement or any part hereof without the prior written consent of the other Parties and any such transfer without prior written consent shall be void; provided, however, that either of Embraer and EAH may assign all or any portion of its rights and obligations hereunder to another Affiliate of Embraer, so long as such assignment shall only occur upon the prior or concurrent written adhesion of the respective assignee to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; provided, further, that no such assignment shall relieve Embraer or EAH, as applicable, of any of its obligations hereunder. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.

Section 10.7. Rights of Third Parties. Nothing expressed or implied in this Agreement is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give any Person, other than the Parties, any right or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement; provided, however, that (a) the D&O Indemnified Parties are intended third-party beneficiaries of, and may enforce, Section 7.9, and (b) the D&O Indemnified Parties and the past, present and future Representatives of the parties, and any Affiliate of any of the foregoing (and their successors, heirs and Representatives), are intended third-party beneficiaries of, and may enforce, Section 10.2.

Section 10.8. Expenses. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, each Party shall be responsible for and pay its own expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and the Transactions, including all fees of its legal counsel, financial advisers and accountants; provided that, if this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Article IX, Embraer shall pay, or cause to be paid, all Company

 

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Transaction Expenses, and Zanite shall pay, or cause to be paid, all Zanite Transaction Expenses, in each case, except as set forth in Annex E; provided, further, that if the Closing shall occur, Zanite shall (x) pay or reimburse, or cause to be paid or reimbursed, all Company Transaction Expenses, and (y) pay or cause to be paid, all Zanite Transaction Expenses, in each of case (x) and (y), including the expenses set forth in Annex E and in accordance with Section 2.3(c)(ii).

Section 10.9. Governing Law. This Agreement, and all claims or causes of action based upon, arising out of, or related to this Agreement or the Transactions, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to principles or rules of conflict of Laws to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of Laws of another jurisdiction.

Section 10.10. Headings; Counterparts. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be considered a part of or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

Section 10.11. Company and Zanite Disclosure Letters. The Company Disclosure Letter and Zanite Disclosure Letter (including, in each case, any section thereof) referenced herein are a part of this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. All references herein to the Company Disclosure Letter and/or Zanite Disclosure Letter (including, in each case, any section thereof) shall be deemed references to such parts of this Agreement, unless the context shall otherwise require. Any disclosure made by a party in the applicable Disclosure Letter, or any section thereof, with reference to any section of this Agreement or section of the applicable Disclosure Letter shall be deemed to be a disclosure with respect to such other applicable sections of this Agreement or sections of applicable Disclosure Letter if it is reasonably apparent on the face of such disclosure that such disclosure is responsive to such other section of this Agreement or section of the applicable Disclosure Letter. Certain information set forth in the Disclosure Letters is included solely for informational purposes and may not be required to be disclosed pursuant to this Agreement. The disclosure of any information shall not be deemed to constitute (i) an acknowledgment that such information is required to be disclosed in connection with the representations and warranties made in this Agreement, (ii) an admission of any breach or violation of any Contract or applicable Law, or (iii) an admission of any liability or obligation to any third party, nor shall such information be deemed to establish a standard of materiality. The specification of any dollar amount in the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or the inclusion of any specific item in the Company Disclosure Letter or Zanite Disclosure Letter, as applicable, is not intended to imply that such amounts (or higher or lower amounts) are or are not material, and no Party shall use the fact of the setting of such amounts or the fact of the inclusion of any such item in the Company Disclosure Letter or Zanite Disclosure Letter, as applicable, in any dispute or controversy between the parties hereto as to whether any obligation, item, or matter not described herein or included in the Company Disclosure Letter or Zanite Disclosure Letter, as applicable, is or is not material for purposes of this Agreement. Under no circumstances shall the disclosure of any matter in the Company Disclosure Letter or Zanite Disclosure Letter, where a representation or warranty of the Company or Zanite, as applicable, is limited or qualified by the materiality of the matters to which the representation or warranty is given or by UAM Material Adverse Effect or Zanite Material Adverse Effect, as applicable, imply that any other undisclosed matter having a greater value or other significance is material or would have a UAM Material Adverse Effect or a Zanite Material Adverse Effect, as applicable. Neither the Company nor Zanite shall be prejudiced in any manner whatsoever, and no presumptions shall be created, solely due to the disclosure of any matter in the Company Disclosure Letter or Zanite Disclosure Letter which otherwise is not required to be disclosed by this Agreement.

Section 10.12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with the Company Disclosure Letter and Zanite Disclosure Letter) and the Ancillary Agreements constitute the entire agreement among the parties to this Agreement relating to the Transactions and supersede any other agreements, whether written or oral, that may have been made or entered into by or among any of the Parties or any of their respective Subsidiaries relating to the Transactions. No representations, warranties, covenants, understandings, agreements, oral or otherwise,

 

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relating to the Transactions exist between such Parties except as expressly set forth in this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

Section 10.13. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified in whole or in part, only by a duly authorized agreement in writing executed in the same manner as this Agreement and which makes reference to this Agreement.

Section 10.14. Publicity. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, during the Interim Period, (a) the Parties shall consult in advance with each other before issuing any press release or otherwise making any public disclosure or public statements with respect to this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or the Transactions; and (b) no such press release, public disclosure or public statement shall be made unless mutually agreed upon by the Parties or required by Law or applicable stock exchange regulation. Disclosures resulting from the Parties’ efforts to obtain approval or early termination under the HSR Act and to make any relating filing, in each case in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 7.1, shall be deemed not to violate this Section 10.14.

Section 10.15. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. The Parties further agree that if any provision contained herein is, to any extent, held invalid or unenforceable in any respect under the Laws governing this Agreement, they shall take any actions necessary to render the remaining provisions of this Agreement valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by Law and, to the extent necessary, shall amend or otherwise modify this Agreement to replace any provision contained herein that is held invalid or unenforceable with a valid and enforceable provision giving effect to the intent of the Parties.

Section 10.16. Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial.

(a) Any proceeding or Action based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement or the Transactions must be brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, to the extent such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware), or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, and each of the Parties irrevocably (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such proceeding or Action, (ii) waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to personal jurisdiction, venue or to convenience of forum, (iii) agrees that all claims in respect of the proceeding or Action shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and (iv) agrees not to bring any proceeding or Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Transactions in any other court. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the right of any Party to serve process in any manner permitted by Law or to commence Legal Proceedings or otherwise proceed against any other Party in any other jurisdiction, in each case, to enforce judgments obtained in any Action, suit or proceeding brought pursuant to this Section 10.16.

(b) EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY THAT MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY, UNCONDITIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

Section 10.17. Enforcement. The Parties agree that irreparable damage could occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the Parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent any breach, or threatened breach, of this Agreement and to specific enforcement of the terms and provisions of this Agreement, in addition to any other remedy to which any such Party is entitled at law or in equity. In the event that any Action shall be brought in equity to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, no Party shall allege, and each Party hereby waives the defense, that there is an adequate remedy at law, and each Party agrees to waive any requirement for the securing or posting of any bond in connection therewith.

 

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Section 10.18. Conflicts and Privilege.

(a) Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company, on behalf of their respective successors and assigns, hereby agree that, in the event a dispute with respect to this Agreement or the Transactions arises after the Closing between or among (x) the Sponsor, the stockholders or holders of other equity interests of Zanite or the Sponsor and/or any of their respective directors, members, partners, officers, employees or Affiliates (other than the Company and the Brazilian Subsidiary) (collectively, the “Zanite Group”), on the one hand, and (y) Zanite, the Company and/or any member of the Embraer Group, on the other hand, any legal counsel, including, White & Case (“White & Case”) that represented Zanite and/or the Sponsor prior to the Closing may represent the Sponsor and/or any other member of the Zanite Group, in such dispute even though the interests of such Persons may be directly adverse to Zanite and/or the Company, and even though such counsel may have represented Zanite in a matter substantially related to such dispute, or may be handling ongoing matters for Zanite, the Company and/or the Sponsor. Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company, on behalf of their respective successors and assigns, further agree that, as to all communications prior to the Closing (made in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and performance under, or any dispute or Action arising out of or relating to, this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreements or the Transactions) between or among Zanite, the Sponsor and/or any member of the Zanite Group, on the one hand, and White & Case, on the other hand (the “White & Case Privileged Communications”), the attorney/client privilege and the expectation of client confidence shall survive the Transactions and belong to the Zanite Group after the Closing, and shall not pass to or be claimed or controlled by Zanite or the Company or any member of the Embraer Group. Zanite and Embraer, together with any of their respective Affiliates, Subsidiaries, successors or assigns, agree that no Person may use or rely on any of the White & Case Privileged Communications, whether located in the records or email server of Zanite, the Company or their respective Subsidiaries, in any Action against or involving any of the Parties after the Closing, and Zanite, Embraer and EAH agree not to assert that any privilege has been waived as to the White & Case Privileged Communications, by virtue of the Transactions.

(b) Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company, on behalf of their respective successors and assigns, hereby agree that, in the event a dispute with respect to this Agreement or the Transactions arises after the Closing between or among (x) Embraer, EAH, the stockholders or holders of other equity interests of Embraer or EAH or the stockholders or holders of other equity interests of the Company prior to the Equity Exchange and any of their respective directors, members, partners, officers, employees or Affiliates (other than the Company, the Brazilian Subsidiary, Zanite and, for the avoidance of doubt, the Zanite Group) (collectively, the “Embraer Group”), on the one hand, and (y) Zanite, the Company and/or any member of the Zanite Group, on the other hand, any legal counsel, including Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (“Skadden”) that represented Embraer, EAH and/or the Company prior to the Closing may represent any member of the Embraer Group in such dispute even though the interests of such Persons may be directly adverse to Zanite and/or the Company, and even though such counsel may have represented Zanite and/or the Company in a matter substantially related to such dispute, or may be handling ongoing matters for Zanite and/or the Company. Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company, on behalf of their respective successors and assigns, further agree that, as to all communications prior to the Closing (made in connection with the negotiation, preparation, execution, delivery and performance under, or any dispute or Action arising out of or relating to, this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreements or the Transactions) between or among the Company and/or any member of the Embraer Group, on the one hand, and Skadden, on the other hand (the “Skadden Privileged Communications”), the attorney/client privilege and the expectation of client confidence shall survive the Transactions and belong to the Embraer Group after the Closing, and shall not pass to or be claimed or controlled by Zanite or the Company or any member of the Zanite Group. Zanite and Embraer, together with any of their respective Affiliates, Subsidiaries, successors or assigns, agree that no Person may use or rely on any of the Skadden Privileged Communications, whether located in the records or email server of Zanite, the Company or their respective Subsidiaries, in any Action against or involving any of the Parties after the Closing, and Zanite, Embraer and EAH agree not to assert that any privilege has been waived as to the Skadden Privileged Communications, by virtue of the Transactions.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have hereunto caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

 

ZANITE ACQUISITION CORP.
By:   /s/ Steven H. Rosen
  Name: Steven H. Rosen
 

Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer

 

EVE UAM, LLC
By:   /s/ Andre Duarte Stein
  Name: Andre Duarte Stein
 

Title: President

 

By:   /s/ Eduardo Siffert Couto
  Name: Eduardo Siffert Couto
 

Title: Officer

 

EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING INC.
By:   /s/ Gary Kretz
  Name: Gary Kretz
 

Title: Officer

 

By:   /s/ Michael Klevens
  Name: Michael Klevens
 

Title: Officer

 

[Signature Page to Business Combination Agreement]


EMBRAER S.A.
By:   /s/ Antonio Carlos Garcia
  Name: Antonio Carlos Garcia
 

Title: Executive Vice President & CFO

 

By:   /s/ Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
  Name: Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
  Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

 

 

 

[Signature Page to Business Combination Agreement]


SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

ZANITE ACQUISITION CORP.

Zanite Acquisition Corp., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), DOES HEREBY CERTIFY AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Corporation was originally incorporated under the name “Zanite Acquisition Corp.” by the filing of its original certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on August 7, 2020 (the “Original Certificate”).

2. An Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, which amended and restated the Original Certificate in its entirety, was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on November 16, 2020 (the “Existing Certificate”)

3. This Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation”) was duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”) and the stockholders of the Corporation, in accordance with Sections 242 and 245 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as amended from time to time (the “DGCL”).

4. This Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation shall become effective on the date of filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.

5. The text of the Existing Certificate is hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to be signed by a duly authorized officer on [                    ].

 

ZANITE ACQUISITION CORP.
By:   /s/ Steven H. Rosen
Name: Steven H. Rosen

Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

[Signature Page to Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation]

 

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SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

EVE HOLDING, INC.

ARTICLE I

The name of the corporation is “Eve Holding, Inc.” (the “Corporation”).

ARTICLE II

The address of the Corporation’s registered office in the State of Delaware is 3411 Silverside Road, Tatnall Building, Suite 104, Wilmington, County of New Castle, 19810, and the name of its registered agent at such address is Corporate Creations Network Inc.

ARTICLE III

The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”) as it now exists or may hereafter be amended and supplemented.

ARTICLE IV

The Corporation is authorized to issue two classes of stock to be designated, respectively, “Common Stock” and “Preferred Stock.” The total number of shares of capital stock that the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 1,100,000,000. The total number of shares of Common Stock that the Corporation is authorized to issue is 1,000,000,000, having a par value of $0.001 per share, and the total number of shares of Preferred Stock that the Corporation is authorized to issue is 100,000,000, having a par value of $0.001 per share.

ARTICLE V

The designations and the powers, privileges and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof in respect of each class of capital stock of the Corporation are as follows:

A. COMMON STOCK.

1. General. The voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and powers of the Common Stock are subject to and qualified by the rights, powers and preferences of any series of Preferred Stock as may be designated by the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the “Board of Directors”) and outstanding from time to time.

2. Voting. Except as otherwise provided herein or expressly required by law, each holder of Common Stock, as such, shall be entitled to vote on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders and shall be entitled to one vote for each share of Common Stock held of record by such holder as of the record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote on such matter. Except as otherwise required by law, holders of Common Stock, as such, shall not be entitled to vote on any amendment to this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation (as defined below)) that relates solely to the rights, powers, preferences (or the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof) or other terms of one or more outstanding series of

 

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Preferred Stock if the holders of such affected series are entitled, either separately or together with the holders of one or more other such series, to vote thereon pursuant to this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation) or pursuant to the DGCL.

Subject to the rights of any holders of any outstanding series of Preferred Stock, the number of authorized shares of Common Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares thereof then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of the Corporation entitled to vote, irrespective of the provisions of Section 242(b)(2) of the DGCL or any successor provision thereof, and no other vote of the holders of any of the Common Stock or Preferred Stock voting separately as a class shall be required therefor.

3. Dividends. Subject to applicable law and the rights and preferences of any holders of any outstanding series of Preferred Stock, the holders of Common Stock, as such, shall be entitled to the payment of dividends on the Common Stock when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors in its discretion from time to time out of assets or funds of the Corporation legally available therefor and shall share equally on a per share basis in all such dividends or other distributions.

4. Liquidation. Subject to the rights and preferences of any holders of any shares of any outstanding series of Preferred Stock, in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, the funds and assets of the Corporation that may be legally distributed to the Corporation’s stockholders shall be distributed among the holders of the then outstanding Common Stock pro rata in accordance with the number of shares of Common Stock held by each such holder.

5. Transfer Rights. Subject to applicable law and the transfer restrictions set forth in Article VII of the bylaws of the Corporation (as such Bylaws may be amended from time to time, the “Bylaws”), shares of Common Stock and the rights and obligations associated therewith shall be fully transferable to any transferee.

B. PREFERRED STOCK

Shares of Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series, each of such series to have such terms as stated or expressed herein and in the resolution or resolutions providing for the creation and issuance of such series adopted by the Board of Directors as hereinafter provided. The Board of Directors is expressly authorized, by adopting a resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of the shares thereof and by filing a certificate of designation relating thereto in accordance with the DGCL (a “Certificate of Designation”), to provide, out of unissued shares of Preferred Stock that have not been designated as to series, for series of Preferred Stock and, with respect to each series, to determine and fix the number of shares of such series and such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, including without limitation thereof, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, and to increase or decrease (but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding) the number of shares of any series as shall be stated and expressed in such resolutions, all to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by the DGCL. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the resolution or resolutions providing for the creation and issuance of any series of Preferred Stock may provide that such series shall be superior or rank equally or be junior to any other series of Preferred Stock to the extent permitted by law and this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation). Except as otherwise required by law, holders of any series of Preferred Stock shall be entitled only to such voting rights, if any, as shall expressly be granted thereto by this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation). Any shares of any series of Preferred Stock purchased, exchanged, converted or otherwise acquired by the Corporation, in any manner whatsoever shall be retired and cancelled promptly after the acquisition thereof. All such shares shall upon their cancellation become authorized but unissued shares of Preferred Stock, without designation as to series, and may be reissued as part of any series of Preferred Stock created by resolution or resolutions of the Board of Directors, subject to the conditions and restrictions on

 

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issuance set forth in this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation) or in such resolution or resolutions.

The number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares thereof then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of the Corporation entitled to vote, irrespective of the provisions of Section 242(b)(2) of the DGCL or any successor provision thereof, and no other vote of the holders of any of the Common Stock or Preferred Stock voting separately as a class shall be required therefor.

ARTICLE VI

For the management of the business and for the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation it is further provided that:

A. Except as otherwise expressly provided by the DGCL or this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. The number of directors of the Corporation shall be as from time to time fixed by, or in the manner provided in, the Bylaws.

B. The directors of the Corporation shall be classified with respect to the time for which they severally hold office into three classes, designated as Class I, Class II and Class III. Each class shall consist, as nearly as may be possible, of one third of the total number of directors constituting the whole Board. The Board is authorized to assign members of the Board already in office to Class I, Class II or Class III. The initial Class I directors shall serve for a term expiring at the first annual meeting of the stockholders following the filing and effectiveness of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the “Effective Time”); the initial Class II directors shall serve for a term expiring at the second annual meeting of the stockholders following the Effective Time; and the initial Class III directors shall serve for a term expiring at the third annual meeting following the Effective Time. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Stockholders Agreement, dated as of [●], by and among the Corporation and the stockholders named therein (the “Stockholders Agreement”), the Board is authorized to assign members of the Board already in office to Class I, Class II or Class III, with such assignment becoming effective as of the Effective Time. At each annual meeting of stockholders of the Corporation beginning with the first annual meeting of stockholders following the Effective Time, the successors of the class of directors whose term expires at that meeting shall be elected to hold office for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders held in the third year following the year of their election. Each director shall hold office until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified or until his or her earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal in accordance with this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Any decrease in the number of directors shall be apportioned among the classes so as to maintain the number of directors in each class as nearly equal as possible, but in no case shall a decrease in the number of directors shorten the term of any incumbent director.

C. Subject to the special rights of the holders of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock to elect directors and subject to the terms and conditions of the Stockholders Agreement, the Board of Directors or any individual director may be removed from office at any time, but only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all of the then outstanding shares of voting stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at an election of directors.

D. Subject to the special rights of the holders of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock to elect directors and subject to the terms and conditions of the Stockholders Agreement, except as otherwise provided by law, any vacancies on the Board of Directors resulting from death, resignation, disqualification, retirement, removal or other causes and any newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the number of directors shall be filled exclusively by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, even if

 

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less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director (other than any directors elected by the separate vote of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock), and shall not be filled by the stockholders. Any increase in the number of directors shall be apportioned among the classes so as to maintain the number of directors in each class as nearly equal as possible. Any director appointed in accordance with this paragraph D of Article VI shall hold office until the expiration of the term of the class to which such director shall have been appointed or until his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, or removal.

E. Whenever the holders of any one or more series of Preferred Stock issued by the Corporation shall have the right, voting separately as a series or separately as a class with one or more such other series, to elect directors at an annual or special meeting of stockholders, the election, term of office, removal and other features of such directorships shall be governed by the terms of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation) and the Bylaws. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article VI, the number of directors that may be elected by the holders of any such series of Preferred Stock shall be in addition to the number fixed pursuant to paragraph B of this Article VI, and the total number of directors constituting the whole Board of Directors shall be automatically adjusted accordingly. Except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of Designation(s) in respect of one or more series of Preferred Stock, whenever the holders of any series of Preferred Stock having such right to elect additional directors are divested of such right pursuant to the provisions of such Certificate of Designation(s), the terms of office of all such additional directors elected by the holders of such series of Preferred Stock, or elected to fill any vacancies resulting from the death, resignation, disqualification or removal of such additional directors, shall automatically terminate (in which case each such director thereupon shall cease to be qualified as, and shall cease to be, a director) and the total authorized number of directors of the Corporation shall automatically be reduced accordingly.

F. In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by statute, the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws, subject to the power of the stockholders of the Corporation entitled to vote with respect thereto to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws. The stockholders of the Corporation shall also have the power to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws; provided, that in addition to any vote of the holders of any class or series of stock of the Corporation required by applicable law or by this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation in respect of one or more series of Preferred Stock) or the Bylaws of the Corporation, the adoption, amendment or repeal of the Bylaws of the Corporation by the stockholders of the Corporation shall require the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the voting power of all of the then outstanding shares of voting stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in an election of directors.

G. The directors of the Corporation need not be elected by written ballot unless the Bylaws so provide.

H. Except as may otherwise be set forth in the resolution or resolutions of the Board providing for the issuance of one or more series of Preferred Stock, and then only with respect to such series of Preferred Stock, cumulative voting in the election of directors is specifically denied.

ARTICLE VII

A. Subject to the rights of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock, at any time when Embraer Aircraft Holding Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its affiliates (collectively, the “Embraer Group”) collectively own, in the aggregate, at least fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding voting stock of the Corporation, any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the Corporation may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the actions so taken, shall be signed by the holders of shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted and shall be delivered to the Corporation in accordance with Section 228 of the DGCL; provided that, from and after the first date that the Embraer Group ceases to collectively own, in the aggregate, at least fifty percent (50%) of the

 

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outstanding voting stock of the Corporation, any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the Corporation shall be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting of such holders and may not be effected by written consent of the stockholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any action required or permitted to be taken by the holders of any series of Preferred Stock, voting separately as a series or separately as a class with one or more other such series, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, to the extent expressly so provided by the applicable Certificate of Designation relating to such series of Preferred Stock, if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding shares of the relevant series of Preferred Stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted and shall be delivered to the Corporation in accordance with the applicable provisions of the DGCL.

B. Subject to the special rights of the holders of one or more series of Preferred Stock, and to the requirements of applicable law, special meetings of the stockholders of the Corporation may be called for any purpose or purposes, at any time only by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, any Chief Executive Officer or a President, in each case, in accordance with the Bylaws, and shall not be called by any other person or persons. The ability of the stockholders to call a Special Meeting of Stockholders is hereby specifically denied. Any such special meeting so called may be postponed, rescheduled or cancelled by the Board of Directors or other person calling the meeting.

C. Advance notice of stockholder nominations for the election of directors and of other business proposed to be brought by stockholders before any meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation shall be given in the manner provided in the Bylaws. Any business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to matters relating to the purpose or purposes identified in the notice of meeting.

ARTICLE VIII

No director of the Corporation shall have any personal liability to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except to the extent such exemption from liability or limitation thereof is not permitted under the DGCL or other applicable law as the same exists or hereafter may be amended. Any amendment, repeal or modification of this Article VIII, or the adoption of any provision of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation inconsistent with this Article VIII, shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the Corporation with respect to any act or omission occurring prior to such amendment, repeal, modification or adoption. If the DGCL or other applicable law is amended after approval by the stockholders of this Article VIII to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL or other applicable law as so amended.

ARTICLE IX

The Corporation hereby expressly elects not to be governed by Section 203 of the DGCL.

ARTICLE X

A. In recognition and anticipation that members of the Board who are not employees of the Corporation (“Non-Employee Directors”) and their respective Affiliates and Affiliated Entities (each, as defined below) may now engage and may continue to engage in the same or similar activities or related lines of business as those in which the Corporation, directly or indirectly, may engage and/or other business activities that overlap with or compete with those in which the Corporation, directly or indirectly, may engage, the provisions of this Article X

 

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are set forth to regulate and define the conduct of certain affairs of the Corporation with respect to certain classes or categories of business opportunities as they may involve any of the Non-Employee Directors or their respective Affiliates and the powers, rights, duties and liabilities of the Corporation and its directors, officers and stockholders in connection therewith.

B. No Non-Employee Director or his or her Affiliates or Affiliated Entities (the Persons (as defined below) above being referred to, collectively, as “Identified Persons” and, individually, as an “Identified Person”) shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, have any duty to refrain from directly or indirectly (1) engaging in the same or similar business activities or lines of business in which the Corporation or any of its Affiliates now engages or proposes to engage or (2) otherwise competing with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates, and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, no Identified Person shall be liable to the Corporation or its stockholders or to any Affiliate of the Corporation for breach of any fiduciary duty solely by reason of the fact that such Identified Person engages in any such activities. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Corporation hereby renounces any interest or expectancy in, or right to be offered an opportunity to participate in, any business opportunity which may be a corporate opportunity for an Identified Person and the Corporation or any of its Affiliates, except as provided in Subsection C of this Article X. Subject to Subsection C of this Article X, in the event that any Identified Person acquires knowledge of a potential transaction or other business opportunity which may be a corporate opportunity for itself, herself or himself and the Corporation or any of its Affiliates, such Identified Person shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, have no duty to communicate or offer such transaction or other business opportunity to the Corporation or any of its Affiliates and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall not be liable to the Corporation or its stockholders or to any Affiliate of the Corporation for breach of any fiduciary duty as a stockholder, director or officer of the Corporation solely by reason of the fact that such Identified Person pursues or acquires such corporate opportunity for itself, herself or himself, or offers or directs such corporate opportunity to another Person, or does not communicate information regarding such corporate opportunity to the Corporation or any Affiliate of the Corporation.

C. The Corporation does not renounce its interest in any corporate opportunity offered to any Non-Employee Director if such opportunity is expressly offered or presented to, or acquired or developed by, such person solely in his or her capacity as a director or officer of the Corporation, and the provisions of Subsection B of this Article X shall not apply to any such corporate opportunity.

D. In addition to and notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article X, a corporate opportunity shall not be deemed to be a potential corporate opportunity for the Corporation if it is a business opportunity that (i) the Corporation is neither financially or legally able, nor contractually permitted to undertake, (ii) from its nature, is not in the line of the Corporation’s business or is of no practical advantage to the Corporation, (iii) is one in which the Corporation has no interest or reasonable expectancy, or (iv) is one presented to any account for the benefit of a member of the Board or such member’s Affiliate over which such member of the Board has no direct or indirect influence or control, including, but not limited to, a blind trust.

E. For purposes of this Article X, (i) “Affiliate” shall mean (a) in respect of a member of the Board, any Person that, directly or indirectly, is controlled by such member of the Board (other than the Corporation and any entity that is controlled by the Corporation) and (b) in respect of the Corporation, any Person that, directly or indirectly, is controlled by the Corporation; (ii) “Affiliated Entity” shall mean (x) any Person of which a Non-Employee Director serves as an officer, director, employee, agent or other representative (other than the Corporation and any entity that is controlled by the Corporation), (y) any direct or indirect partner, stockholder, member, manager or other representative of such Person or (z) any Affiliate of any of the foregoing; and (iii) “Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, general or limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, association or any other entity.

F. To the fullest extent permitted by law, any Person purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in any shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall be deemed to have notice of and to have consented to the provisions of this Article X.

 

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ARTICLE XI

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, the Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless each person who is or was made a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is otherwise involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”) by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, other enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to an employee benefit plan (each, a “Covered Person”), whether the basis of such proceeding is alleged action in an official capacity as a director, officer, employee or agent, or in any other capacity while serving as a director, officer, employee or agent, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including, without limitation, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes and penalties and amounts paid in settlement) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person in connection with such proceeding. The Corporation shall to the fullest extent not prohibited by applicable law pay the expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending or otherwise participating in any proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that, to the extent required by applicable law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking, by or on behalf of the Covered Person, to repay all amounts so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article XI or otherwise. The rights to indemnification and advancement of expenses conferred by this Article XI shall be contract rights and such rights shall continue as to a Covered Person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article XI, except for proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification and advancement of expenses, the Corporation shall indemnify and advance expenses to a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such Covered Person only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board. Any repeal or modification of this Article XI by the stockholders of the Corporation shall not adversely affect any rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses of any Covered Person existing at the time of such repeal or modification with respect to any acts or omissions occurring prior to such repeal or modification.

The Corporation hereby acknowledges that certain Covered Persons may have rights to indemnification and advancement of expenses (directly or through insurance obtained by any such entity) provided by one or more third parties (collectively, the “Other Indemnitors”), and which may include third parties for whom such Covered Person serves as a manager, member, officer, employee or agent. The Corporation hereby agrees and acknowledges that notwithstanding any such rights that a Covered Person may have with respect to any Other Indemnitor(s), (i) the Corporation is the indemnitor of first resort with respect to all Covered Persons and all obligations to indemnify and provide advancement of expenses to Covered Persons, (ii) the Corporation shall be required to indemnify and advance the full amount of expenses incurred by the Covered Persons, to the fullest extent required by law, the terms of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Bylaws, any agreement to which the Corporation is a party, any vote of the stockholders or the Board, or otherwise, without regard to any rights the Covered Persons may have against the Other Indemnitors and (iii) to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Corporation irrevocably waives, relinquishes and releases the Other Indemnitors from any and all claims for contribution, subrogation or any other recovery of any kind in respect thereof. The Corporation further agrees that no advancement or payment by the Other Indemnitors with respect to any claim for which the Covered Persons have sought indemnification from the Corporation shall affect the foregoing and the Other Indemnitors shall have a right of contribution and/or be subrogated to the extent of any such advancement or payment to all of the rights of recovery of the Covered Persons against the Corporation. These rights shall be a contract right, and the Other Indemnitors are express third party beneficiaries of the terms of this paragraph. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the obligations of the Corporation under this paragraph shall only apply to Covered Persons in their capacity as Covered Persons.

 

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ARTICLE XII

A. Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the “Chancery Court”) (or, in the event that the Chancery Court does not have jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware or other state courts of the State of Delaware) and any appellate court thereof (the “Chosen Courts”) shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action, suit or proceeding brought on behalf of the Corporation, (ii) any action, suit or proceeding asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer, other employee, agent or stockholder of the Corporation to the Corporation or to the Corporation’s stockholders, (iii) any action, suit or proceeding asserting a claim against the Corporation or any current or former director, officer, other employee, agent or stockholder arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or the Bylaws or this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (as either may be amended from time to time), (iv) any action, suit or proceeding as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Chancery Court, or (v) any action, suit or proceeding asserting a claim against the Corporation or any current or former director, officer, other employee, agent or stockholder governed by the internal affairs doctrine. If any action, suit or proceeding the subject matter of which is within the scope of the immediately preceding sentence is filed in a court other than the Chosen Courts (a “Foreign Action”) in the name of any stockholder, such stockholder shall be deemed to have consented to (a) the personal jurisdiction of the Chosen Courts in connection with any action brought in any such court to enforce the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence and (b) having service of process made upon such stockholder in any such action by service upon such stockholder’s counsel in the Foreign Action as agent for such stockholder.

B. Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the federal district courts of the United States of America shall be the sole and exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of Paragraph A of this Article XII shall not apply to suits brought to enforce any liability or duty created by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or any other claim for which the federal courts of the United States have exclusive jurisdiction.

D. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring or holding any interest in any security of the Corporation (including, but not limited to, shares of capital stock of the Corporation) shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the provisions of this Article XII.

ARTICLE XIII

A. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to the contrary, in addition to any vote required by applicable law or the Stockholders Agreement, the following provisions in this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation may be amended, altered, repealed or rescinded, in whole or in part, or any provision inconsistent therewith or herewith may be adopted, only by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the total voting power of all the then outstanding shares of stock of the Corporation entitled to vote thereon, voting together as a single class: Article V(B), Article VI, Article VII, Article VIII, Article IX, Article X, Article XI, Article XII and this Article XIII.

B. If any provision or provisions of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable as applied to any circumstance for any reason whatsoever: (i) the validity, legality and enforceability of such provisions in any other circumstance and of the remaining provisions of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (including, without limitation, each portion of any paragraph of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable that is not itself held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not, to the fullest extent

 

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permitted by applicable law, in any way be affected or impaired thereby and (ii) to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the provisions of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (including, without limitation, each such portion of any paragraph of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to permit the Corporation to protect its directors, officers, employees and agents from personal liability in respect of their good faith service to or for the benefit of the Corporation to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page  
   Article I   
  

OFFICES

  

Section 1.

   Registered Office      95  

Section 2.

   Other Offices      95  
   Article II   
  

MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

  

Section 1.

   Place of Meetings      95  

Section 2.

   Annual Meetings      95  

Section 3.

   Special Meetings      95  

Section 4.

   Notice      95  

Section 5.

   Nature of Business at Meetings of Stockholders      96  

Section 6.

   Nomination of Directors      97  

Section 7.

   Adjournments and Postponements      99  

Section 8.

   Quorum      99  

Section 9.

   Voting      99  

Section 10.

   Consent of Stockholders in Lieu of Meeting      100  

Section 11.

   Proxies      100  

Section 12.

   List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote      101  

Section 13.

   Record Date      101  

Section 14.

   Stock Ledger      102  

Section 15.

   Conduct of Meetings      102  

Section 16.

   Inspectors of Election      102  
   Article III   
  

DIRECTORS

  

Section 1.

   Number and Election of Directors      102  

Section 2.

   Vacancies      103  

Section 3.

   Duties and Powers      103  

Section 4.

   Meetings      103  

Section 5.

   Organization      103  

Section 6.

   Resignations and Removals of Directors      104  

Section 7.

   Quorum      104  

Section 8.

   Actions of the Board by Written Consent      104  

Section 9.

   Meetings by Means of Conference Telephone      104  

Section 10.

   Committees      105  

Section 11.

   Subcommittees      105  

Section 12.

   Compensation      105  

Section 13.

   Interested Directors      105  
   Article IV   
  

OFFICERS

  

Section 1.

   General      106  

Section 2.

   Election      106  

Section 3.

   Voting Securities Owned by the Corporation      106  

Section 4.

   Chairperson of the Board of Directors      106  

Section 5.

   Chief Executive Officer      107  

 

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Section 6.

   Vice Presidents      107  

Section 7.

   Secretary      107  

Section 8.

   Treasurer      107  

Section 9.

   Assistant Secretaries      108  

Section 10.

   Assistant Treasurers      108  

Section 11.

   Other Officers      108  
   Article V            
  

STOCK

  

Section 1.

   Form of Certificates      108  

Section 2.

   Signatures      108  

Section 3.

   Lost Certificates      108  

Section 4.

   Transfers      109  

Section 5.

   Dividend Record Date      109  

Section 6.

   Record Owners      109  

Section 7.

   Transfer and Registry Agents      109  
   Article VI   
  

NOTICES

  

Section 1.

   Notices      109  

Section 2.

   Waivers of Notice      110  
   Article VII   
  

GENERAL PROVISIONS

  

Section 1.

   Dividends      110  

Section 2.

   Disbursements      110  

Section 3.

   Fiscal Year      110  

Section 4.

   Corporate Seal      110  
   Article VIII   
  

INDEMNIFICATION

  

Section 1.

   Power to Indemnify in Actions, Suits or Proceedings other than Those by or in the Right of the Corporation      111  

Section 2.

   Power to Indemnify in Actions, Suits or Proceedings by or in the Right of the Corporation      111  

Section 3.

   Authorization of Indemnification      111  

Section 4.

   Good Faith Defined      112  

Section 5.

   Indemnification by a Court      112  

Section 6.

   Expenses Payable in Advance      112  

Section 7.

   Nonexclusivity of Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses      112  

Section 8.

   Insurance      113  

Section 9.

   Certain Definitions      113  

Section 10.

   Survival of Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses      113  

Section 11.

   Limitation on Indemnification      113  

Section 12.

   Indemnification of Employees and Agents      113  
   Article IX   
  

AMENDMENTS

  

Section 1.

   Amendments      113  

Section 2.

   Entire Board of Directors      114  

 

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(A DELAWARE CORPORATION)

ARTICLE I

OFFICES

Section 1. Registered Office. The registered office of the Corporation shall be 3411 Silverside Road, Tatnall Building, Suite 104, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, State of Delaware, 19810.

Section 2. Other Offices. The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Delaware, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine.

ARTICLE II

MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

Section 1. Place of Meetings. Meetings of the stockholders for the election of directors or for any other purpose shall be held at such time and place, either within or without the State of Delaware, as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, determine that a meeting of the stockholders shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication in the manner authorized by Section 211 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”).

Section 2. Annual Meetings. The Annual Meeting of Stockholders for the election of directors shall be held on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors. Any other proper business may be transacted at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Section 3. Special Meetings. Unless otherwise required by law or by the certificate of incorporation of the Corporation, as amended and restated from time to time (the “Certificate of Incorporation”), Special Meetings of Stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, may be called by (i) the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, (ii) any Chief Executive Officer or (iii) a committee of the Board of Directors that has been duly designated by the Board of Directors and whose powers and authority include the power to call such meetings. Such request shall state the purpose or purposes of the proposed meeting. At a Special Meeting of Stockholders, only such business shall be conducted as shall be specified in the notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto).

Section 4. Notice. Whenever stockholders are required or permitted to take any action at a meeting, a notice of the meeting, in the form of a writing or electronic transmission, shall be given which shall state the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting, if such date is different from the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of such meeting and, in the case of a Special Meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. Unless otherwise required by law, notice of any meeting shall be given not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting as of the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of such meeting.

 

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Section 5. Nature of Business at Meetings of Stockholders.

(a) Only such business (other than nominations for election to the Board of Directors, which must comply with the provisions of Section 6 of this Article II) may be transacted at an Annual Meeting of Stockholders as is either (a) specified in the notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto) given by or at the direction of the Board of Directors (or any duly authorized committee thereof), (b) otherwise properly brought before the Annual Meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Directors (or any duly authorized committee thereof), or (c) otherwise properly brought before the Annual Meeting by any stockholder of the Corporation (i) who is a stockholder of record on the date of the giving of the notice provided for in this Section 5 of this Article II and on the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at such Annual Meeting and (ii) who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 5 of this Article II.

(b) In addition to any other applicable requirements, for business to be properly brought before an Annual Meeting by a stockholder, such stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in proper written form to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary must be delivered to or be mailed and received at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the anniversary date of the immediately preceding Annual Meeting of Stockholders; provided, however, that in the event that the Annual Meeting is called for a date that is not within twenty-five (25) days before or after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder in order to be timely must be so received not later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which such notice of the date of the Annual Meeting was mailed or such public disclosure of the date of the Annual Meeting was made, whichever first occurs. In no event shall the adjournment or postponement of an Annual Meeting, or the public announcement of such an adjournment or postponement, commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.

(c) To be in proper written form, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary must set forth the following information: (a) as to each matter such stockholder proposes to bring before the Annual Meeting, a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the Annual Meeting and the proposed text of any proposal regarding such business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration and, if such business includes a proposal to amend these bylaws, the text of the proposed amendment), and the reasons for conducting such business at the Annual Meeting, and (b) as to the stockholder giving notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is being made, (i) the name and address of such person, (ii) (A) the class or series and number of all shares of stock of the Corporation which are owned beneficially or of record by such person and any affiliates or associates of such person, (B) the name of each nominee holder of shares of all stock of the Corporation owned beneficially but not of record by such person or any affiliates or associates of such person, and the number of such shares of stock of the Corporation held by each such nominee holder, (C) whether and the extent to which any derivative instrument, swap, option, warrant, short interest, hedge or profit interest or other transaction has been entered into by or on behalf of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to stock of the Corporation and (D) whether and the extent to which any other transaction, agreement, arrangement or understanding (including any short position or any borrowing or lending of shares of stock of the Corporation) has been made by or on behalf of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, the effect or intent of any of the foregoing being to mitigate loss to, or to manage risk or benefit of stock price changes for, such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, or to increase or decrease the voting power or pecuniary or economic interest of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to stock of the Corporation; (iii) a description of all agreements, arrangements, or understandings (whether written or oral) between or among such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, and any other person or persons (including their names) in connection with or relating to (A) the Corporation or (B) the proposal, including any material interest in, or anticipated benefit from the proposal to such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, (iv) a representation that the stockholder giving notice intends to appear in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting to bring such business before the meeting; and (v) any other information relating to such person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filing required to be made in connection with the solicitation of proxies by such person with respect to the

 

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proposed business to be brought by such person before the Annual Meeting pursuant to Section 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

(d) A stockholder providing notice of business proposed to be brought before an Annual Meeting shall further update and supplement such notice, if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such notice pursuant to this Section 5 of this Article II shall be true and correct as of the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual Meeting and such update and supplement shall be delivered to or be mailed and received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than five (5) business days after the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual Meeting.

(e) No business shall be conducted at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders except business brought before the Annual Meeting in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 5 of this Article II; provided, however, that, once business has been properly brought before the Annual Meeting in accordance with such procedures, nothing in this Section 5 of this Article II shall be deemed to preclude discussion by any stockholder of any such business. If the chairperson of an Annual Meeting determines that business was not properly brought before the Annual Meeting in accordance with the foregoing procedures, the chairperson shall declare to the meeting that the business was not properly brought before the meeting and such business shall not be transacted.

(f) Nothing contained in this Section 5 of this Article II shall be deemed to affect any rights of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals in the Corporation’s proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act (or any successor provision of law).

Section 6. Nomination of Directors.

(a) Only persons who are nominated in accordance with the following procedures shall be eligible for election as directors of the Corporation, except as may be otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation with respect to the right of holders of preferred stock of the Corporation to nominate and elect a specified number of directors in certain circumstances. Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors may be made at any Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or at any Special Meeting of Stockholders called for the purpose of electing directors, (a) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors (or any duly authorized committee thereof) or (b) by any stockholder of the Corporation (i) who is a stockholder of record on the date of the giving of the notice provided for in this Section 6 of this Article II and on the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at such Annual Meeting or Special Meeting and (ii) who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 6 of this Article II.

(b) In addition to any other applicable requirements, for a nomination to be made by a stockholder, such stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in proper written form to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary must be delivered to or be mailed and received at the principal executive offices of the Corporation (a) in the case of an Annual Meeting, not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the anniversary date of the immediately preceding Annual Meeting of Stockholders; provided, however, that in the event that the Annual Meeting is called for a date that is not within twenty-five (25) days before or after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder in order to be timely must be so received not later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which such notice of the date of the Annual Meeting was mailed or such public disclosure of the date of the Annual Meeting was made, whichever first occurs; and (b) in the case of a Special Meeting of Stockholders called for the purpose of electing directors, not later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which notice of the date of the Special Meeting was mailed or public disclosure of the date of the Special Meeting was made, whichever first occurs. In no event shall the adjournment or postponement of an Annual Meeting or a Special Meeting called for the purpose of electing directors, or the public announcement of such an adjournment or postponement, commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.

 

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(c) To be in proper written form, a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary must set forth the following information: (a) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) the name, age, business address and residence address of such person, (ii) the principal occupation or employment of such person, (iii) (A) the class or series and number of all shares of stock of the Corporation which are owned beneficially or of record by such person and any affiliates or associates of such person, (B) the name of each nominee holder of shares of all stock of the Corporation owned beneficially but not of record by such person or any affiliates or associates of such person, and the number of such shares of stock of the Corporation held by each such nominee holder, (C) whether and the extent to which any derivative instrument, swap, option, warrant, short interest, hedge or profit interest or other transaction has been entered into by or on behalf of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to stock of the Corporation and (D) whether and the extent to which any other transaction, agreement, arrangement or understanding (including any short position or any borrowing or lending of shares of stock of the Corporation) has been made by or on behalf of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, the effect or intent of any of the foregoing being to mitigate loss to, or to manage risk or benefit of stock price changes for, such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, or to increase or decrease the voting power or pecuniary or economic interest of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to stock of the Corporation, (iv) such person’s written representation and agreement that such person (A) is not and will not become a party to any agreement, arrangement or understanding with, and has not given any commitment or assurance to, any person or entity as to how such person, if elected as a director of the Corporation, will act or vote on any issue or question, (B) is not and will not become a party to any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person or entity other than the Corporation with respect to any direct or indirect compensation, reimbursement or indemnification in connection with service or action as a director of the Corporation that has not been disclosed to the Corporation in such representation and agreement and (C) in such person’s individual capacity, would be in compliance, if elected as a director of the Corporation, and will comply with, all applicable publicly disclosed confidentiality, corporate governance, conflict of interest, Regulation FD, code of conduct and ethics, and stock ownership and trading policies and guidelines of the Corporation and (v) any other information relating to such person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for election of directors pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; and (b) as to the stockholder giving the notice, and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is being made, (i) the name and record address of the stockholder giving the notice and the name and principal place of business of such beneficial owner; (ii) (A) the class or series and number of all shares of stock of the Corporation which are owned beneficially or of record by such person and any affiliates or associates of such person, (B) the name of each nominee holder of shares of the Corporation owned beneficially but not of record by such person or any affiliates or associates of such person, and the number of shares of stock of the Corporation held by each such nominee holder, (C) whether and the extent to which any derivative instrument, swap, option, warrant, short interest, hedge or profit interest or other transaction has been entered into by or on behalf of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to stock of the Corporation and (D) whether and the extent to which any other transaction, agreement, arrangement or understanding (including any short position or any borrowing or lending of shares of stock of the Corporation) has been made by or on behalf of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, the effect or intent of any of the foregoing being to mitigate loss to, or to manage risk or benefit of stock price changes for, such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, or to increase or decrease the voting power or pecuniary or economic interest of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, with respect to stock of the Corporation; (iii) a description of (A) all agreements, arrangements, or understandings (whether written or oral) between such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, and any proposed nominee, or any affiliates or associates of such proposed nominee, (B) all agreements, arrangements, or understandings (whether written or oral) between such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, and any other person or persons (including their names) pursuant to which the nomination(s) are being made by such person, or otherwise relating to the Corporation or their ownership of capital stock of the Corporation, and (C) any material interest of such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person, in such nomination, including any anticipated benefit therefrom to such person, or any affiliates or associates of such person; (iv) a representation that the stockholder giving notice intends to appear in person or by proxy at the Annual Meeting or Special Meeting to nominate the

 

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persons named in its notice; and (v) any other information relating to such person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in connection with the solicitation of proxies for election of directors pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. Such notice must be accompanied by a written consent of each proposed nominee to being named as a nominee and to serve as a director if elected.

(d) A stockholder providing notice of any nomination proposed to be made at an Annual Meeting or Special Meeting shall further update and supplement such notice, if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such notice pursuant to this Section 6 of this Article II shall be true and correct as of the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual Meeting or Special Meeting, and such update and supplement shall be delivered to or be mailed and received by the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than five (5) business days after the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of such Annual Meeting or Special Meeting.

(e) No person shall be eligible for election as a director of the Corporation unless nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 6 of this Article II. If the chairman of the meeting determines that a nomination was not made in accordance with the foregoing procedures, the chairman shall declare to the meeting that the nomination was defective and such defective nomination shall be disregarded

Section 7. Adjournments and Postponements. Any meeting of the stockholders may be adjourned or postponed from time to time by the Chairperson of such meeting or by the Board of Directors, without the need for approval thereof by stockholders to reconvene or convene, respectively at the same or some other place. Notice need not be given of any such adjourned or postponed meeting if the time and place, if any, thereof, and the means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such adjourned or postponed meeting are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken or, with respect to a postponed meeting, are publicly announced. At the adjourned or postponed meeting, the Corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment or postponement is for more than thirty (30) days, notice of the adjourned or postponed meeting in accordance with the requirements of Section 4 hereof shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting. If, after the adjournment or postponement, a new record date for stockholders entitled to vote is fixed for the adjourned or postponed meeting, the Board of Directors shall fix a new record date for notice of such adjourned or postponed meeting in accordance with Section 11 hereof, and shall give notice of the adjourned or postponed meeting to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at such adjourned or postponed meeting as of the record date fixed for notice of such adjourned or postponed meeting.

Section 8. Quorum. Unless otherwise required by the DGCL or other applicable law or the Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of a majority of the Corporation’s capital stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of business. A quorum, once established, shall not be broken by the withdrawal of enough votes to leave less than a quorum. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting of the stockholders, the stockholders entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, in the manner provided in Section 5 hereof, until a quorum shall be present or represented.

Section 9. Voting. Unless otherwise required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, or permitted by the rules and regulations of any securities exchange or quotation system on which the securities of the Corporation are listed or quoted for trading, any question brought before any meeting of the stockholders, other than the election of directors, shall be decided by the vote of the holders of a majority of the total number of votes of the Corporation’s capital stock present at the meeting in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on such question, voting as a single class. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, and subject to Section 11(a) of this Article II, each stockholder represented at a meeting of the stockholders shall be entitled to cast one (1) vote for each share of the capital stock entitled to vote thereat held by such stockholder.

 

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Such votes may be cast in person or by proxy as provided in Section 8 of this Article II. The Board of Directors, in its discretion, or the Chairperson of a meeting of the stockholders, in his or her discretion, may require that any votes cast at such meeting shall be cast by written ballot.

Section 10. Consent of Stockholders in Lieu of Meeting.

(a) Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, any action required or permitted to be taken at any Annual or Special Meeting of Stockholders of the Corporation may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be executed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted and shall be delivered to the Corporation by delivery to its registered office in the State of Delaware, its principal place of business, or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of the stockholders are recorded. Delivery made to the Corporation’s registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. No written consent shall be effective to take the corporate action referred to therein unless written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take action are delivered to the Corporation in the manner required by this Section 10 within sixty (60) days of the first date on which a written consent is so delivered to the Corporation. Any person executing a consent may provide, whether through instruction to an agent or otherwise, that such a consent will be effective at a future time (including a time determined upon the happening of an event), no later than sixty (60) days after such instruction is given or such provision is made, if evidence of such instruction or provision is provided to the Corporation. Unless otherwise provided, any such consent shall be revocable prior to its becoming effective. An electronic transmission consenting to an action to be taken and transmitted by a stockholder or proxy holder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a stockholder or proxy holder, shall be deemed to be written and signed for the purposes of this Section 10, provided that any such electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (i) that the electronic transmission was transmitted by the stockholder or proxy holder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the stockholder or proxy holder and (ii) the date on which such stockholder or proxy holder or authorized person or persons transmitted such electronic transmission.

(b) A consent given by electronic transmission shall be deemed delivered to the Corporation upon the earliest of: (i) when the consent enters an information processing system, if any, designated by the Corporation for receiving consents, so long as the electronic transmission is in a form capable of being processed by that system and the Corporation is able to retrieve that electronic transmission; (ii) when a paper reproduction of the consent is delivered to the Corporation’s principal place of business or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of the stockholders are recorded; (iii) when a paper reproduction of the consent is delivered to the Corporation’s registered office by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested; or (iv) when delivered in such other manner, if any, provided by resolution of the Board of Directors. Any copy, facsimile or other reliable reproduction of a consent in writing may be substituted or used in lieu of the original writing for any and all purposes for which the original writing could be used, provided that such copy, facsimile or other reproduction shall be a complete reproduction of the entire original writing. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to those stockholders who have not consented in writing and who, if the action had been taken at a meeting, would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if the record date for notice of such meeting had been the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation as provided above in this Section 10.

Section 11. Proxies. Each stockholder entitled to vote at a meeting of the stockholders or to express consent or dissent to corporate action in writing without a meeting may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder as proxy, but no such proxy shall be voted upon after three years from its date, unless such proxy provides for a longer period. Without limiting the manner in which a stockholder may authorize another

 

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person or persons to act for such stockholder as proxy, the following shall constitute a valid means by which a stockholder may grant such authority:

(a) A stockholder may execute a document authorizing another person or persons to act for such stockholder as proxy. Execution may be accomplished in the manner permitted by the DGCL by the stockholder or such stockholder’s authorized officer, director, employee or agent.

(b) A stockholder may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder as proxy by transmitting or authorizing the transmission of an electronic transmission to the person who will be the holder of the proxy or to a proxy solicitation firm, proxy support service organization or like agent duly authorized by the person who will be the holder of the proxy to receive such transmission, provided that any such transmission must either set forth or be submitted with information from which it can be determined that the transmission was authorized by the stockholder. If it is determined that such transmissions are valid, the inspectors or, if there are no inspectors, such other persons making that determination shall specify the information on which they relied.

(c) Any copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reliable reproduction of the document (including any electronic transmission) authorizing another person or persons to act as proxy for a stockholder may be substituted or used in lieu of the original document for any and all purposes for which the original document could be used; provided, however, that such copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reproduction shall be a complete reproduction of the entire original document.

Section 12. List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote. The Corporation shall prepare, at least ten (10) days before every meeting of the stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting; provided, however, if the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote is less than ten (10) days before the meeting date, the list shall reflect the stockholders entitled to vote as of the tenth (10th) day before the meeting date. Such list shall be arranged in alphabetical order, and show the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder; provided, that the Corporation shall not be required to include electronic mail addresses or other electronic contact information on such list. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting (i) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (ii) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. In the event that the Corporation determines to make the list available on an electronic network, the Corporation may take reasonable steps to ensure that such information is available only to stockholders of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then a list of stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting shall be produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during the whole time thereof and may be examined by any stockholder who is present. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then the list shall also be open to the examination of any stockholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

Section 13. Record Date. In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of any meeting of the stockholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty (60) nor less than ten (10) days before the date of such meeting. If the Board of Directors so fixes a date, such date shall also be the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting unless the Board of Directors determines, at the time it fixes such record date, that a later date on or before the date of the meeting shall be the date for making such determination. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at a meeting of the stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of the stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however, that the Board of

 

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Directors may fix a new record date for determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting, and in such case shall also fix, as the record date for stockholders entitled to notice of such adjourned meeting, the same or an earlier date as that fixed for determination of stockholders entitled to vote at the adjourned meeting in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this Section 11.

Section 14. Stock Ledger. The stock ledger of the Corporation shall be the only evidence as to who are the stockholders entitled to examine the list of stockholders required by Section 10 of this Article II or the books and records of the Corporation, or to vote in person or by proxy at any meeting of stockholders. As used herein, the stock ledger of the Corporation shall refer to one (1) or more records administered by or on behalf of the Corporation in which the names of all of the Corporation’s stockholders of record, the address and number of shares registered in the name of each such stockholder, and all issuances and transfer of stock of the Corporation are recorded in accordance with Section 224 of the DGCL.

Section 15. Conduct of Meetings. The Board of Directors of the Corporation may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of any meeting of the stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Meetings of stockholders shall be presided over by the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, if there shall be one, or in his or her absence, or there shall not be a Chairperson of the Board of Directors or in his or her absence, any Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to appoint a temporary Chairperson to serve at any meeting of the stockholders if the Chairperson of the Board of Directors or each Chief Executive Officer is unable to do so for any reason. Except to the extent inconsistent with any rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairperson of any meeting of the stockholders shall have the right and authority to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such Chairperson, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the Chairperson of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) the determination of when the polls shall open and close for any given matter to be voted on at the meeting; (iii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iv) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the Corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the Chairperson of the meeting shall determine; (v) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (vi) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by stockholders.

Section 16. Inspectors of Election. In advance of any meeting of the stockholders, the Board of Directors, by resolution, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors or any Chief Executive Officer shall appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting and make a written report thereof. One or more other persons may be designated as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If no inspector or alternate is able to act at a meeting of the stockholders, the Chairperson of the meeting shall appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, inspectors may be officers, employees or agents of the Corporation. Each inspector, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of inspector, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector with strict impartiality and according to the best of such inspector’s ability. The inspector shall have the duties prescribed by law and shall take charge of the polls and, when the vote is completed, shall execute and deliver to the Corporation a certificate of the result of the vote taken and of such other facts as may be required by applicable law.

ARTICLE III

DIRECTORS

Section 1. Number and Election of Directors. The Board shall consist of not less than one nor more than fifteen members, each of whom be a natural person, the exact number of which shall initially be fixed by the Incorporator and thereafter from time to time by the Board of Directors. Except as provided in Section 2 of this

 

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Article III, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast at each Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Board of Directors shall be divided into three classes, designated Class I, Class II and Class III. Each class shall consist, as nearly as may be possible, of one-third of the total number of directors constituting the entire Board of Directors. The initial division of the Board of Directors into classes shall be made by the decision of the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board of Directors and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Stockholders Agreement, dated as of [                    ] by and among the Corporation and the stockholders named therein (the “Stockholders Agreement”). The initial Class I directors shall serve for a term expiring at the first Annual Meeting of Stockholders following the filing and effectiveness of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the “Effective Time”); the initial Class II directors shall serve for a term expiring at the second Annual Meeting of Stockholders following the Effective Time; and the initial Class III directors shall serve for a term expiring at the third Annual Meeting of Stockholders following the Effective Time. At each Annual Meeting of Stockholders beginning with the first Annual Meeting of Stockholders following the Effective Time, the successors of the class of directors whose term expires at that meeting shall be elected to hold office for a term expiring at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held in the third year following the year of their election. If the number of directors is changed, any increase or decrease shall be apportioned among the classes so as to maintain the number of directors in each class as nearly equal as possible, and any additional director of any class elected to fill a vacancy resulting from an increase in such class or from the removal from office, death, disability, resignation or disqualification of a director or other cause shall hold office for a term that shall coincide with the remaining term of that class, but in no case will a decrease in the number of directors have the effect of removing or shortening the term of any incumbent director. Directors need not be stockholders.

Section 2. Vacancies. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Stockholders Agreement, any vacancy on the Board of Directors that results from an increase in the number of directors may be filled by a majority of the Board of Directors then in office, provided that a quorum is present, and any other vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors may be filled by a majority of the Board of Directors then in office, even if less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. Any director of any class elected to fill a vacancy resulting from an increase in the number of directors of such class shall hold office for a term that shall coincide with the remaining term of that class. Any director elected to fill a vacancy not resulting from an increase in the number of directors shall have the same remaining term as that of his or her predecessor.

Section 3. Duties and Powers. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation except as may be otherwise provided in the DGCL, the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws or required by the rules and regulations of any securities exchange or quotation system on which the securities of the Corporation are listed or quoted for trading.

Section 4. Meetings. The Board of Directors and any committee thereof may hold meetings, both regular and special, either within or without the State of Delaware. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be held without notice at such time and at such place as may from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors or such committee, respectively. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, if there be one, any Chief Executive Officer, or by resolution adopted by a majority of the entire Board of Directors. Special meetings of any committee of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairperson of such committee, if there be one, any Chief Executive Officer, or a majority of the directors serving on such committee. Notice of any special meeting stating the place, date and hour of the meeting shall be given to each director (or, in the case of a committee, to each member of such committee) not less than twenty-four (24) hours before the date of the meeting, by telephone, or in the form of a writing or electronic transmission, or on such shorter notice as the person or persons calling such meeting may deem necessary or appropriate in the circumstances.

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absence or if there be none, a director chosen by a majority of the directors present, shall act as Chairperson of such meeting. Except as provided below, the Secretary of the Corporation shall act as secretary at each meeting of the Board of Directors and of each committee thereof. In case the Secretary shall be absent from any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof, an Assistant Secretary shall perform the duties of secretary at such meeting; and in the absence from any such meeting of the Secretary and all the Assistant Secretaries, the Chairperson of the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the members of each committee of the Board of Directors may appoint any person to act as secretary of any meeting of such committee and the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary of the Corporation may, but need not if such committee so elects, serve in such capacity.

Section 6. Resignations and Removals of Directors. Any director of the Corporation may resign from the Board of Directors or any committee thereof at any time, by giving notice in writing or by electronic transmission to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, if there be one, any Chief Executive Officer or the Secretary of the Corporation and, in the case of a committee, to the Chairperson of such committee, if there be one. Such resignation shall take effect when delivered or, if such resignation specifies a later effective time or an effective time, determined upon the happening of an event or events, in which case, such resignation takes effect upon such effective time. Unless otherwise specified in such resignation, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. A resignation which is conditioned upon the director failing to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director may provide that it is irrevocable. Except as otherwise required by applicable law and subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of shares of preferred stock then outstanding and subject to the terms and conditions of the Stockholders Agreement, any director or the entire Board of Directors may be removed from office at any time, with or without cause, but only for cause, and only by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority in voting power of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote in the election of directors. Any director serving on a committee of the Board of Directors may be removed from such committee at any time by the Board of Directors.

Section 7. Quorum. Except as otherwise required by law, or the Certificate of Incorporation or the rules and regulations of any securities exchange or quotation system on which the securities of the Corporation are listed or quoted for trading, at all meetings of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof, a majority of the entire Board of Directors or a majority of the directors constituting such committee, as the case may be, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the vote of a majority of the directors or committee members, as applicable, present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors or such committee, as applicable. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof, the directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting of the time and place of the adjourned meeting, until a quorum shall be present.

Section 8. Actions of the Board by Written Consent. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting, if all the members of the Board of Directors or such committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission. Any person, whether or not then a director, may provide, through instruction to an agent or otherwise, that a consent to action will be effective at a future time (including a time determined upon the happening of an event) no later than sixty (60) days after such instruction is given or such provision is made and such consent shall be deemed to have been given at such effective time so long as such person is then a director and did not revoke the consent prior to such time. Any such consent shall be revocable prior to its becoming effective. After an action is taken, the consent or consents relating thereto shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Directors, or the committee thereof, in the same paper or electronic form as the minutes are maintained.

Section 9. Meetings by Means of Conference Telephone. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, or any committee thereof, may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or such committee by means of a conference telephone or

 

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other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting pursuant to this Section 9 shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

Section 10. Committees. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Stockholders Agreement, the Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. Each member of a committee must meet the requirements for membership, if any, imposed by applicable law and the rules and regulations of any securities exchange or quotation system on which the securities of the Corporation are listed or quoted for trading. The Board of Directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of any such committee. Subject to the rules and regulations of any securities exchange or quotation system on which the securities of the Corporation are listed or quoted for trading, in the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, and in the absence of a designation by the Board of Directors of an alternate member to replace the absent or disqualified member, the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another qualified member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of any absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent permitted by law and provided in the resolution establishing such committee, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; provided, however, that no such committee shall have the power or authority to (i) approve, adopt, or recommend to the stockholders any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the DGCL to be submitted to stockholders for approval, or (ii) adopt, amend, or repeal any of these Bylaws. Each committee shall keep regular minutes and report to the Board of Directors when required. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article III, the resolution of the Board of Directors establishing any committee of the Board of Directors and/or the charter of any such committee may establish requirements or procedures relating to the governance and/or operation of such committee that are different from, or in addition to, those set forth in these Bylaws and, to the extent that there is any inconsistency between these Bylaws and any such resolution or charter, the terms of such resolution or charter shall be controlling.

Section 11. Subcommittees. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating a committee, such committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee. Except for references to committees and members of committees in Section 10 of this Article III, every reference in these Bylaws to a committee of the Board of Directors or a member of a committee shall be deemed to include a reference to a subcommittee or member of a subcommittee.

Section 12. Compensation. The directors may be paid their expenses, if any, of attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors and may be paid a fixed sum for attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors or a stated salary for service as director, payable in cash or securities. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Members of special or standing committees may be allowed like compensation for service as committee members.

Section 13. Interested Directors. No contract or transaction between the Corporation and one or more of its directors or officers, or between the Corporation and any other corporation, partnership, association or other organization in which one or more of its directors or officers are directors or officers or have a financial interest, shall be void or voidable solely for this reason, or solely because the director or officer is present at or participates in the meeting of the Board of Directors or committee thereof which authorizes the contract or transaction, or solely because any such director’s or officer’s vote is counted for such purpose if: (i) the material facts as to the director’s or officer’s relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the Board of Directors or the committee, and the Board of Directors or committee in good faith authorizes the contract or transaction by the affirmative votes of a majority of the disinterested directors, even

 

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though the disinterested directors be less than a quorum; or (ii) the material facts as to the director’s or officer’s relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the stockholders entitled to vote thereon, and the contract or transaction is specifically approved in good faith by vote of the stockholders; or (iii) the contract or transaction is fair as to the Corporation as of the time it is authorized, approved or ratified by the Board of Directors, a committee thereof or the stockholders. Common or interested directors may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting of the Board of Directors or of a committee which authorizes such contract or transaction.

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS

Section 1. General. The officers of the Corporation shall be chosen by the Board of Directors and shall include one or more Chief Executive Officers, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The Board of Directors, in its discretion but subject to the terms and conditions of the Stockholders Agreement, also may choose a Chairperson of the Board of Directors (who must be a director) and one or more Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers and other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws. The officers of the Corporation need not be stockholders of the Corporation nor, except in the case of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, need such officers be directors of the Corporation.

Section 2. Election. The Board of Directors, at its first meeting held after each Annual Meeting of Stockholders, shall elect the officers of the Corporation who shall hold their offices for such terms and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors; and each officer of the Corporation shall hold office until such officer’s successor is elected and qualified, or until such officer’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Any officer elected by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time by the Board of Directors. Any vacancy occurring in any office of the Corporation shall be filled by the Board of Directors. The salaries of all officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors.

Section 3. Voting Securities Owned by the Corporation. Powers of attorney, proxies, waivers of notice of meeting, consents and other instruments relating to securities owned by the Corporation may be executed in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation by any Chief Executive Officer or any Vice President or any other officer authorized to do so by the Board of Directors and any such officer may, in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, take all such action as any such officer may deem advisable to vote in person or by proxy at any meeting of security holders of any corporation or other entity in which the Corporation may own securities and at any such meeting shall possess and may exercise any and all rights and power incident to the ownership of such securities and which, as the owner thereof, the Corporation might have exercised and possessed if present. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, from time to time confer like powers upon any other person or persons.

Section 4. Chairperson of the Board of Directors. The Chairperson of the Board of Directors, if there be one, shall preside at all meetings of the stockholders and of the Board of Directors. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Stockholders Agreement, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors shall be appointed by the Board, and, except where by law the signature of a Chief Executive Officer is required, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors shall possess the same power as a Chief Executive Officer or President to sign all contracts, certificates and other instruments of the Corporation which may be authorized by the Board of Directors. During the absence or disability of the Chief Executive Officer (or, if there is more than one Chief Executive Officer, the absence or disability of both Co-Chief Executive Officers), the Chairperson of the Board of Directors shall exercise all the powers and discharge all the duties of the Chief Executive Officer. The Chairperson of the Board of Directors shall also perform such other duties and may exercise such other powers as may from time to time be assigned by these Bylaws or by the Board of Directors.

 

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Section 5. Chief Executive Officer. Subject to such supervisory powers, if any, as the Board may give to the Chairperson of the Board, the Board may elect one or more persons to serve as Chief Executive Officer or Co-Chief Executive Officers and each such individual shall be deemed to be a Chief Executive Officer, and each Chief Executive Officer, if any, shall, subject to the control of the Board, have general supervision, direction, and control of the business and affairs of the corporation and shall report directly to the Board. Any Chief Executive Officer shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board are carried into effect. Any Chief Executive Officer may serve as chairperson of and preside at all meetings of the stockholders. In the event the Corporation has Co-Chief Executive Officers, any matters upon which the Co-Chief Executive Officers are unable to agree shall be referred to the Board of Directors. In the absence of a Chairperson of the Board, any Chief Executive Officer may preside at all meetings of the Board. Any reference to the Chief Executive Officer in these Bylaws shall be deemed to mean, if there are Co-Chief Executive Officers, either Co-Chief Executive Officer, each of whom may exercise the full powers and authorities of the office unless otherwise determined by the Board.

Section 6. Vice Presidents. At the request of the President or in the President’s absence or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act (and if there be no Chairperson of the Board of Directors), the Vice President, or the Vice Presidents if there are more than one (in the order designated by the Board of Directors), shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. Each Vice President shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of Directors from time to time may prescribe. If there be no Chairperson of the Board of Directors and no Vice President, the Board of Directors shall designate the officer of the Corporation who, in the absence of the President or in the event of the inability or refusal of the President to act, shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President.

Section 7. Secretary. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and all meetings of the stockholders and record all the proceedings thereat in a book or books to be kept for that purpose; the Secretary shall also perform like duties for committees of the Board of Directors when required. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors or any Chief Executive Officer, under whose supervision the Secretary shall be. If the Secretary shall be unable or shall refuse to cause to be given notice of all meetings of the stockholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors, and if there be no Assistant Secretary, then either the Board of Directors or any Chief Executive Officer may choose another officer to cause such notice to be given. The Secretary shall have custody of the seal of the Corporation and the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary, if there be one, shall have authority to affix the same to any instrument requiring it and when so affixed, it may be attested by the signature of the Secretary or by the signature of any such Assistant Secretary. The Board of Directors may give general authority to any other officer to affix the seal of the Corporation and to attest to the affixing by such officer’s signature. The Secretary shall see that all books, reports, statements, certificates and other documents and records required by law to be kept or filed are properly kept or filed, as the case may be.

Section 8. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have the custody of the Corporation’s funds and securities and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation and shall deposit all moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board of Directors or any Chief Executive Officer taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to any Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors, at its regular meetings, or when the Board of Directors so requires, an account of all transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation. If required by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall give the Corporation a bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors for the faithful performance of the duties of the office of the Treasurer and for the restoration to the Corporation, in case of the Treasurer’s death, resignation, retirement or removal from office, of all books, papers, vouchers,

 

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money and other property of whatever kind in the Treasurer’s possession or under the Treasurer’s control belonging to the Corporation.

Section 9. Assistant Secretaries. Assistant Secretaries, if there be any, shall perform such duties and have such powers as from time to time may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors, any Chief Executive Officer, any Vice President, if there be one, or the Secretary, and in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, shall perform the duties of the Secretary, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Secretary.

Section 10. Assistant Treasurers. Assistant Treasurers, if there be any, shall perform such duties and have such powers as from time to time may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors, any Chief Executive Officer, any Vice President, if there be one, or the Treasurer, and in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, shall perform the duties of the Treasurer, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the Treasurer. If required by the Board of Directors, an Assistant Treasurer shall give the Corporation a bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors for the faithful performance of the duties of the office of Assistant Treasurer and for the restoration to the Corporation, in case of the Assistant Treasurer’s death, resignation, retirement or removal from office, of all books, papers, vouchers, money and other property of whatever kind in the Assistant Treasurer’s possession or under the Assistant Treasurer’s control belonging to the Corporation.

Section 11. Other Officers. Such other officers as the Board of Directors may choose shall perform such duties and have such powers as from time to time may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may delegate to any other officer of the Corporation the power to choose such other officers and to prescribe their respective duties and powers.

ARTICLE V

STOCK

Section 1. Form of Certificates. The shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board by resolution may provide that some or all of the shares of any class or series of stock of the Corporation shall be uncertificated. Every holder of stock in the Corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by, or in the name of, the Corporation by any two authorized officers of the Corporation, certifying the number of shares owned by such stockholder in the Corporation. The Corporation shall not have power to issue a certificate in bearer form.

Section 2. Signatures. Any or all of the signatures on a certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

Section 3. Lost Certificates. The Board of Directors may direct a new certificate to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming the certificate of stock to be lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issue of a new certificate, the Board of Directors may, in its discretion and as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the Board of Directors shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond in such sum as it may direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate.

 

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Section 4. Transfers. Stock of the Corporation shall be transferable in the manner prescribed by applicable law and in these Bylaws. Transfers of stock shall be made on the books of the Corporation (or by delivery of duly executed instructions with respect to uncertificated shares) only by the person named in the certificate or by such person’s attorney lawfully constituted in writing and upon the surrender of the certificate therefor, properly endorsed for transfer and payment of all necessary transfer taxes; provided, however, that such surrender and endorsement or payment of taxes shall not be required in any case in which the officers of the Corporation shall determine to waive such requirement. Every certificate exchanged, returned or surrendered to the Corporation shall be marked “Cancelled,” with the date of cancellation, by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation or the transfer agent thereof. No transfer of stock shall be valid as against the Corporation for any purpose until it shall have been entered in the stock records of the Corporation by an entry showing from and to whom transferred.

Section 5. Dividend Record Date. In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty (60) days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

Section 6. Record Owners. The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, and to vote as such owner, and to hold liable for calls and assessments a person registered on its books as the owner of shares, and shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise required by law.

Section 7. Transfer and Registry Agents. The Corporation may from time to time maintain one or more transfer offices or agencies and registry offices or agencies at such place or places as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VI

NOTICES

Section 1. Notices. Whenever written notice is required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, to be given to any director, member of a committee or stockholder, such notice may be given in writing directed to such director’s, committee member’s or stockholder’s mailing address (or by electronic transmission directed to such director’s, committee member’s or stockholder’ electronic mail address, as applicable) as it appears on the records of the Corporation and shall be given: (a) if mailed, when the notice is deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, (b) if delivered by courier service, the earlier of when the notice is received or left at such director’s, committee member’s or stockholder’s address or (c) if given by electronic mail, when directed to such director’s, committee member’s or stockholder’s electronic mail address unless such director, committee member or stockholder has notified the corporation in writing or by electronic transmission of an objection to receiving notice by electronic mail or such notice is prohibited by the under applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws. Without limiting the manner by which notice otherwise may be given effectively to stockholders, but subject to Section 232(e) of the DGCL, any notice to stockholders given by the Corporation under applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws shall be effective if given by a form of electronic transmission consented to by the stockholder to whom the notice is given. Any such consent shall be revocable by the stockholder by written notice or electronic transmission to the Corporation. Notice given by electronic transmission, as described above, shall be deemed given: (i) if by facsimile

 

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telecommunication, when directed to a number at which the stockholder has consented to receive notice; (ii) if by a posting on an electronic network, together with separate notice to the stockholder of such specific posting, upon the later of (A) such posting and (B) the giving of such separate notice; and (iii) if by any other form of electronic transmission, when directed to the stockholder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a notice may not be given by an electronic transmission from and after the time that (i) the Corporation is unable to deliver by such electronic transmission two consecutive notices given by the Corporation and (ii) such inability becomes known to the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Corporation or to the transfer agent, or other person responsible for the giving of notice, provided, however, the inadvertent failure to discover such inability shall not invalidate any meeting or other action.

Section 2. Waivers of Notice. Whenever any notice is required, by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, to be given to any director, member of a committee or stockholder, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to notice, or a waiver by electronic transmission by the person or persons entitled to notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent thereto. Attendance of a person at a meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where the person attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any Annual or Special Meeting of Stockholders or any regular or special meeting of the directors or members of a committee of directors need be specified in any written waiver of notice or any waiver by electronic transmission unless so required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws.

ARTICLE VII

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. Dividends. Dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the requirements of the DGCL and the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, if any, may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors (or any action by written consent in lieu thereof in accordance with Section 8 of Article III hereof), and may be paid in cash, in property, or in shares of the Corporation’s capital stock. Before payment of any dividend, there may be set aside out of any funds of the Corporation available for dividends such sum or sums as the Board of Directors from time to time, in its absolute discretion, deems proper as a reserve or reserves to meet contingencies, or for purchasing any of the shares of capital stock, warrants, rights, options, bonds, debentures, notes, scrip or other securities or evidences of indebtedness of the Corporation, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any property of the Corporation, or for any proper purpose, and the Board of Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve.

Section 2. Disbursements. All checks or demands for money and notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

Section 3. Fiscal Year. Except as otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, the fiscal year of the Corporation shall end on December 31st of each year.

Section 4. Corporate Seal. The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the name of the Corporation, the year of its organization and the words “Corporate Seal, Delaware”. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise.

 

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ARTICLE VIII

INDEMNIFICATION

Section 1. Power to Indemnify in Actions, Suits or Proceedings other than Those by or in the Right of the Corporation. Subject to Section 3 of this Article VIII, the Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation), by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was a director or officer of the Corporation serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that such person’s conduct was unlawful.

Section 2. Power to Indemnify in Actions, Suits or Proceedings by or in the Right of the Corporation. Subject to Section 3 of this Article VIII, the Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was a director or officer of the Corporation serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation; except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

Section 3. Authorization of Indemnification. Any indemnification under this Article VIII (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the present or former director or officer is proper in the circumstances because such person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section 1 or Section 2 of this Article VIII, as the case may be. Such determination shall be made, with respect to a person who is a director or officer of the Corporation at the time of such determination, (i) by a majority vote of the directors who are not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, even though less than a quorum, or (ii) by a committee of such directors designated by a majority vote of such directors, even though less than a quorum, or (iii) if there are no such directors, or if such directors so direct, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion or (iv) by the stockholders. Such determination shall be made, with respect to former directors and officers, by any person or persons having the authority to act on the matter on behalf of the Corporation. To the extent, however, that a present or former director or officer of the Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding described above, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, such person shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection therewith, without the necessity of authorization in the specific case.

 

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Section 4. Good Faith Defined. For purposes of any determination under Section 3 of this Article VIII, a person shall be deemed to have acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, or, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, to have had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful, if such person’s action is based on the records or books of account of the Corporation or another enterprise, or on information supplied to such person by the officers of the Corporation or another enterprise in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Corporation or another enterprise or on information or records given or reports made to the Corporation or another enterprise by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert selected with reasonable care by the Corporation or another enterprise. The provisions of this Section 4 shall not be deemed to be exclusive or to limit in any way the circumstances in which a person may be deemed to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section 1 or Section 2 of this Article VIII, as the case may be.

Section 5. Indemnification by a Court. Notwithstanding any contrary determination in the specific case under Section 3 of this Article VIII, and notwithstanding the absence of any determination thereunder, any director or officer may apply to the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or any other court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Delaware for indemnification to the extent otherwise permissible under Section 1 or Section 2 of this Article VIII. The basis of such indemnification by a court shall be a determination by such court that indemnification of the director or officer is proper in the circumstances because such person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section 1 or Section 2 of this Article VIII, as the case may be. Neither a contrary determination in the specific case under Section 3 of this Article VIII nor the absence of any determination thereunder shall be a defense to such application or create a presumption that the director or officer seeking indemnification has not met any applicable standard of conduct. Notice of any application for indemnification pursuant to this Section 5 shall be given to the Corporation promptly upon the filing of such application. If successful, in whole or in part, the director or officer seeking indemnification shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such application.

Section 6. Expenses Payable in Advance. Expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by a director or officer of the Corporation in defending any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding shall be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that such person is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this Article VIII. Such expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by former directors and officers or other employees and agents of the Corporation or by persons serving at the request of the Corporation as directors, officers, employees or agents of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise may be so paid upon such terms and conditions, if any, as the Corporation deems appropriate.

Section 7. Nonexclusivity of Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses. The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this Article VIII shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in such person’s official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, it being the policy of the Corporation that indemnification of the persons specified in Section 1 and Section 2 of this Article VIII shall be made to the fullest extent permitted by law. A right to indemnification or to advancement of expenses arising under a provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws shall not be eliminated or impaired by an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws after the occurrence of the act or omission that is the subject of the civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding for which indemnification or advancement of expenses is sought, unless the provision in effect at the time of such act or omission explicitly authorizes such elimination or impairment after such action or omission has occurred. The provisions of this Article VIII shall not be deemed to preclude the indemnification of any person who is not specified in Section 1 or Section 2 of this Article VIII but whom the Corporation has the power or obligation to indemnify, under the provisions of the DGCL, or otherwise.

 

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Section 8. Insurance. The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was a director or officer of the Corporation serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against such person and incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power or the obligation to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of this Article VIII or the DGCL.

Section 9. Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Article VIII, references to “the Corporation” shall include, in addition to the resulting corporation, any constituent corporation (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which, if its separate existence had continued, would have had power and authority to indemnify its directors or officers, so that any person who is or was a director or officer of such constituent corporation, or is or was a director or officer of such constituent corporation serving at the request of such constituent corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under the provisions of this Article VIII with respect to the resulting or surviving corporation as such person would have with respect to such constituent corporation if its separate existence had continued. The term “another enterprise” as used in this Article VIII shall mean any other corporation or any partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise of which such person is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent. For purposes of this Article VIII, references to “fines” shall include any excise taxes assessed on a person with respect to an employee benefit plan; and references to “serving at the request of the Corporation” shall include any service as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation which imposes duties on, or involves services by, such director or officer with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall be deemed to have acted in a manner “not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation” as referred to in this Article VIII.

Section 10. Survival of Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses. The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this Article VIII shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified, continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.

Section 11. Limitation on Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Article VIII to the contrary, except for proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification (which shall be governed by Section 5 of this Article VIII), the Corporation shall not be obligated to indemnify any director or officer (or his or her heirs, executors or personal or legal representatives) or advance expenses in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person unless such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized or consented to by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Section 12. Indemnification of Employees and Agents. The Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the Board of Directors, provide rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses to employees and agents of the Corporation similar to those conferred in this Article VIII to directors and officers of the Corporation.

ARTICLE IX

AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Amendments. These Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, or new Bylaws may be adopted by the stockholders or by the Board of Directors; provided, however, that notice of such alteration, amendment, repeal or adoption of new Bylaws be contained in the notice of a meeting of the

 

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stockholders or Board of Directors, as the case may be, called for the purpose of acting upon any proposed alteration, amendment, repeal or adoption of new Bylaws. All such alterations, amendments, repeals or adoptions of new Bylaws must be approved by either the holders of two-thirds of the outstanding capital stock entitled to vote thereon or by a majority of the entire Board of Directors then in office. Any amendment to these Bylaws adopted by stockholders which specifies the votes that shall be necessary for the election of directors shall not be further amended or repealed by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Entire Board of Directors. As used in this Article IX and in these Bylaws generally, the term “entire Board of Directors” means the total number of directors which the Corporation would have if there were no vacancies.

 

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EXHIBIT B

AMENDED AND RESTATED

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of [•], 2022, is made and entered into by and among Eve Holding, Inc. (formerly known as Zanite Acquisition Corp.), a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Zanite Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor”), Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer S.A. (“EAH”), the executive officers and directors of the Company as of immediately prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the other members of the Sponsor identified on the signature pages hereto (such executive officers, directors and members, collectively, the “Zanite Insiders” and, collectively with the Sponsor, EAH and any person or entity who hereafter becomes a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 6.2 or Section 6.10 of this Agreement, the “Holders” and each, a “Holder”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Company, the Sponsor, certain of the Zanite Insiders and certain other signatories thereto are party to that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of November 16, 2020 (the “Original RRA”);

WHEREAS, the Company has entered into that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2021 (as it may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among the Company, Embraer S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) (“Embraer”), EAH and EVE UAM, LLC (“Eve”), a Delaware limited liability company, pursuant to which, through a series of transactions, EAH transferred to the Company all of the issued and outstanding limited liability company interests of Eve in exchange for 220,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”);

WHEREAS, on the date hereof, certain Holders and other investors have purchased an aggregate of 30,500,000 shares of Common Stock in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to the respective subscription agreements, each dated as of December 21, 2021, entered into by and between the Company and each of the Holders and other investors party thereto (each, a “Subscription Agreement” and, collectively, the “Subscription Agreements”);

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.5 of the Original RRA, the provisions, covenants and conditions set forth therein may be amended or modified upon the written consent of the Company and the Holders (as defined in the Original RRA) of at least a majority-in-interest of the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Original RRA) at the time in question, and the Sponsor, certain of the Zanite Insiders and certain other signatories hereto are Holders in the aggregate of at least a majority-in-interest of the Registrable Securities as of the date hereof; and

WHEREAS, the Company, the Sponsor, the applicable Zanite Insiders and certain other signatories hereto desire to amend and restate the Original RRA in its entirety and enter into this Agreement, pursuant to which the Company shall grant the Holders certain registration rights with respect to certain securities of the Company, as set forth in this Agreement.


NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the representations, covenants and agreements contained herein, and certain other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

1.1 Definitions. The terms defined in this Article I shall, for all purposes of this Agreement, have the respective meanings set forth below:

Additional Holder” shall have the meaning given in Section 6.10.

Additional Holder Common Stock” shall have the meaning given in Section 6.10.

Additional Subscription Agreements” shall have the meaning given in the Business Combination Agreement.

Adverse Disclosure” shall mean any public disclosure of material non-public information, which disclosure, in the good faith judgment of the Chief Executive Officer, the President, such other principal executive officer, the Chief Financial Officer, or the principal financial officer of the Company, after consultation with counsel to the Company, (a) would be required to be made in any Registration Statement or Prospectus in order for the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus not to contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained therein (in the case of any prospectus and any preliminary prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, (b) would not be required to be made at such time if the Registration Statement were not being filed, declared effective or used, as the case may be, and (c) the Company has a bona fide business purpose for not making such information public.

Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.

Block Trade” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.4.1.

Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company.

Business Combination Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

Closing” shall have the meaning given in the Business Combination Agreement.

Closing Date” shall have the meaning given in the Business Combination Agreement.

Commission” shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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Common Stock” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

Company” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto and includes the Company’s successors by recapitalization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, reorganization or similar transaction.

Competing Registration Rights” shall have the meaning given in Section 6.7.

Demanding Holder” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.4.

EAH” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.

Embraer” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

Eve” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as it may be amended from time to time.

Form S-1 Shelf” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.1.

Form S-3 Shelf” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.1.

Holder Information” shall have the meaning given in Section 4.1.2.

Holders” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto, for so long as such person or entity holds any Registrable Securities.

Insider Letter” shall mean that certain letter agreement, dated as of November 16, 2020, by and among the Company, the Sponsor and each of the other parties thereto.

Investor Shares” shall mean any shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to the Subscription Agreements and any Additional Subscription Agreements.

Joinder” shall have the meaning given in Section 6.10.

Lock-up” shall have the meaning given in Section 5.1.

Lock-up Parties” shall mean the Sponsor, EAH, the Zanite Insiders and each of their respective Permitted Transferees.

Lock-up Period” shall mean the period beginning on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is three (3) years after the Closing Date.

Lock-up Shares” shall mean with respect to (i) the Sponsor and its Permitted Transferees, the shares of Common Stock and Private Placement Warrants held by the Sponsor immediately following the Closing (other than the Investor Shares or shares of Common Stock acquired in the public market), (ii) EAH and its Permitted Transferees, the shares of Common Stock held by EAH immediately following the Closing (other than the Investor Shares or shares of Common Stock acquired in the public market) and (iii) the Zanite Insiders and their respective Permitted Transferees, the shares of Common Stock and Private Placement Warrants held by the Zanite Insiders immediately following the Closing (other than the Investor Shares or shares of Common Stock acquired in the public market).

 

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Maximum Number of Securities” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.5.

Minimum Takedown Threshold” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.4.

Misstatement” shall mean an untrue statement of a material fact or an omission to state a material fact required to be stated in a Registration Statement or Prospectus or necessary to make the statements in a Registration Statement or Prospectus (in the case of a Prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading.

Original RRA” shall have the meaning given in the Recitals hereto.

Other Coordinated Offering” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.4.1.

Permitted Transferees” shall mean (a) with respect to the Sponsor and its Permitted Transferees, (i) prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Holder is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period pursuant to Section 5.2 and any other applicable agreement between such Holder and/or their respective Permitted Transferees and the Company and any transferee thereafter and (ii) after the expiration of the Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Holder is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities, subject to and in accordance with any applicable agreement between such Holder and/or their respective Permitted Transferees and the Company and any transferee thereafter; (b) with respect to EAH and its Permitted Transferees, (i) prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Holder is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period pursuant to Section 5.2 and any other applicable agreement between such Holder and/or its Permitted Transferees and the Company and any transferee thereafter and (ii) after the expiration of the Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Holder is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities, subject to and in accordance with any applicable agreement between the Holder and/or its Permitted Transferees and the Company and any transferee thereafter; (c) with respect to the Zanite Insiders and their respective Permitted Transferees, (i) prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Holder is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period pursuant to Section 5.2 and any other applicable agreement between such Holder and/or their respective Permitted Transferees and the Company and any transferee thereafter and (ii) after the expiration of the Lock-up Period, any person or entity to whom such Holder is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities, subject to and in accordance with any applicable agreement between such Holder and/or their respective Permitted Transferees and the Company and any transferee thereafter; and (d) with respect to all other Holders and their respective Permitted Transferees, any person or entity to whom such Holder of Registrable Securities is permitted to transfer such Registrable Securities, subject to and in accordance with any applicable agreement between such Holder and/or their respective Permitted Transferees and the Company and any transferee thereafter.

 

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Piggyback Registration” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.2.1.

Private Placement Warrants” shall mean the warrants held by certain Holders, purchased by such Holders in the private placement that occurred concurrently with the closing of the Company’s initial public offering, including any shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon conversion or exchange of such warrants.

Prospectus” shall mean the prospectus included in any Registration Statement, as supplemented by any and all prospectus supplements and as amended by any and all post-effective amendments and including all material incorporated by reference in such prospectus.

Registrable Security” shall mean (a) any outstanding shares of Common Stock and any other equity security (including the Private Placement Warrants and any other warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock and shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon the exercise of any other equity security) of the Company held by a Holder immediately following the Closing (including any securities distributable pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement and any Investor Shares); (b) any outstanding shares of Common Stock or any other equity security (including warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock and shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon the exercise of any other equity security) of the Company acquired by a Holder following the date hereof to the extent that such securities are “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144) or are otherwise held by an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of the Company; (c) any Additional Holder Common Stock; and (d) any other equity security of the Company or any of its subsidiaries issued or issuable with respect to any securities referenced in clause (a), (b) or (c) above by way of a stock dividend or stock split or in connection with a recapitalization, merger, amalgamation, consolidation, spin-off, reorganization or similar transaction; provided, however, that, as to any particular Registrable Security, such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities upon the earliest to occur of: (A) a Registration Statement with respect to the sale of such securities shall have become effective under the Securities Act and such securities shall have been sold, transferred, disposed of or exchanged in accordance with such Registration Statement by the applicable Holder; (B)(i) such securities shall have been otherwise transferred, (ii) new certificates for such securities not bearing (or book entry positions not subject to) a legend restricting further transfer shall have been delivered by the Company and (iii) subsequent public distribution of such securities shall not require registration under the Securities Act; (C) such securities shall have ceased to be outstanding; (D) such securities may be sold without registration pursuant to Rule 144 or any successor rule promulgated under the Securities Act (but with no volume or other restrictions or limitations including as to manner or timing of sale); and (E) such securities have been sold to, or through, a broker, dealer or underwriter in a public distribution or other public securities transaction.

Registration” shall mean a registration, including any related Shelf Takedown, effected by preparing and filing a registration statement, Prospectus or similar document in compliance with the requirements of the Securities Act, and the applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and such registration statement becoming effective.

 

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Registration Expenses” shall mean the documented, out-of-pocket expenses of a Registration, including, without limitation, the following:

(A) all registration and filing fees (including fees with respect to filings required to be made with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.) and any national securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed;

(B) fees and expenses of compliance with securities or blue sky laws (including reasonable fees and disbursements of outside counsel for the Underwriters in connection with blue sky qualifications of Registrable Securities);

(C) printing, messenger, telephone and delivery expenses;

(D) reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company;

(E) reasonable fees and disbursements of all independent registered public accountants of the Company incurred specifically in connection with such Registration; and

(F) in an Underwritten Offering or Other Coordinated Offering, reasonable fees and expenses of one (1) legal counsel selected by the majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders not to exceed $50,000 in the aggregate for each Registration without prior approval of the Company.

Registration Statement” shall mean any registration statement that covers Registrable Securities pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, including the Prospectus included in such registration statement, amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to such registration statement, and all exhibits to and all material incorporated by reference in such registration statement.

Requesting Holders” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.5.

SEC Guidance” shall mean any order, directive, guideline, comment or recommendation from the Commission or the Company’s auditor or accountant that is applicable to the Company.

Securities Act” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time.

Shelf” shall mean the Form S-1 Shelf, the Form S-3 Shelf or any Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement, as the case may be.

Shelf Registration” shall mean a registration of securities pursuant to a registration statement filed with the Commission in accordance with and pursuant to Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act (or any successor rule then in effect).

Shelf Takedown” shall mean an Underwritten Shelf Takedown or any proposed transfer or sale using a Registration Statement, including a Piggyback Registration.

Sponsor shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.

Subscription Agreement” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.

Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.2.

 

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Transfer” shall mean the (a) sale or assignment of, offer to sell, contract or agreement to sell, hypothecate, pledge, grant of any option to purchase or otherwise dispose of or agreement to dispose of, directly or indirectly, or establishment or increase of a put equivalent position or liquidation with respect to or decrease of a call equivalent position within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act with respect to, any security, (b) entry into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any security, whether any such transaction is to be settled by delivery of such securities, in cash or otherwise, or (c) public announcement of any intention to effect any transaction specified in clause (a) or (b).

Underwriter” shall mean a securities dealer who purchases any Registrable Securities as principal in an Underwritten Offering and not as part of such dealer’s market-making activities.

Underwritten Offering” shall mean a Registration in which securities of the Company are sold to an Underwriter in a firm commitment underwriting for distribution to the public.

Underwritten Shelf Takedown” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.4.

Withdrawal Notice” shall have the meaning given in Section 2.1.6.

Zanite Insiders” shall have the meaning given in the Preamble hereto.

ARTICLE II

REGISTRATIONS AND OFFERINGS

2.1 Shelf Registration.

2.1.1 Filing. Within thirty (30) calendar days following the Closing Date, the Company shall submit to or file with the Commission a Registration Statement for a Shelf Registration on Form S-1 (the “Form S-1 Shelf”) or a Registration Statement for a Shelf Registration on Form S-3 (the “Form S-3 Shelf”), if the Company is then eligible to use a Form S-3 Shelf, in each case, covering the resale of all the Registrable Securities (determined as of two (2) business days prior to such submission or filing) on a delayed or continuous basis and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to have such Shelf declared effective as soon as practicable after the filing thereof, but no later than the earlier of (a) the ninetieth (90th) calendar day following the filing date thereof if the Commission notifies the Company that it will “review” the Registration Statement and (b) the tenth (10th) business day after the date the Company is notified (orally or in writing, whichever is earlier) by the Commission that the Registration Statement will not be “reviewed” or will not be subject to further review. Such Shelf shall provide for the resale of the Registrable Securities included therein pursuant to any method or combination of methods legally available to, and requested by, any Holder named therein. The Company shall maintain a Shelf in accordance with the terms hereof, and shall prepare and file with the Commission such amendments, including post-effective amendments, and supplements as may be necessary to keep a Shelf continuously effective, available for use to permit the Holders named therein to sell their Registrable Securities included therein and in compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act until such time as there are no longer any Registrable Securities. In the event the Company files a Form S-1 Shelf, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to convert the Form S- 1 Shelf (and any Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement) to a Form S-3 Shelf as soon as practicable after the Company is eligible to use Form S-3. The Company’s obligation under this Section 2.1.1, shall, for the avoidance of doubt, be subject to Section 3.4.

 

 

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2.1.2 Subsequent Shelf Registration. If any Shelf ceases to be effective under the Securities Act for any reason at any time while Registrable Securities are still outstanding, the Company shall, subject to Section 3.4, use its commercially reasonable efforts to as promptly as is reasonably practicable cause such Shelf to again become effective under the Securities Act (including using its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the prompt withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of such Shelf), and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to as promptly as is reasonably practicable amend such Shelf in a manner reasonably expected to result in the withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of such Shelf or file an additional registration statement as a Shelf Registration (a “Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement”) registering the resale of all Registrable Securities (determined as of two (2) business days prior to such filing), and pursuant to any method or combination of methods legally available to, and requested by, any Holder named therein. If a Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement is filed, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) cause such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement to become effective under the Securities Act as promptly as is reasonably practicable after the filing thereof (it being agreed that the Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement shall be an automatic shelf registration statement (as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act) if the Company is a well-known seasoned issuer (as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act) at the most recent applicable eligibility determination date) and (ii) keep such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective, available for use to permit the Holders named therein to sell their Registrable Securities included therein and in compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act until such time as there are no longer any Registrable Securities. Any such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement shall be on Form S-3 to the extent that the Company is eligible to use such form. Otherwise, such Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement shall be on another appropriate form. The Company’s obligation under this Section 2.1.2, shall, for the avoidance of doubt, be subject to Section 3.4.

2.1.3 Additional Registrable Securities. Subject to Section 3.4, in the event that any Holder holds Registrable Securities that are not registered for resale on a delayed or continuous basis, the Company, upon written request of the Sponsor, EAH or a Zanite Insider holding, in each case, at least five (5.0%) percent of the Registrable Securities, shall promptly use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the resale of such Registrable Securities to be covered by either, at the Company’s option, any then available Shelf (including by means of a post-effective amendment) or by filing a Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement and cause the same to become effective as soon as practicable after such filing and such Shelf or Subsequent Shelf Registration Statement shall be subject to the terms hereof; provided, however, that the Company shall only be required to cause such additional Registrable Securities to be so covered once per calendar year for each of the Sponsor, EAH and the Zanite Insiders.

2.1.4 Requests for Underwritten Shelf Takedowns. Subject to Section 3.4, at any time and from time to time when an effective Shelf is on file with the Commission, the Sponsor, a Zanite Insider or EAH (any of the Sponsor, a Zanite Insider or EAH being in such case, a “Demanding Holder”) may request to sell all or any portion of its Registrable Securities in an Underwritten Offering that is registered pursuant to the Shelf (each, an “Underwritten Shelf

 

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Takedown”); provided that the Company shall only be obligated to effect an Underwritten Shelf Takedown if such offering shall include Registrable Securities proposed to be sold by the Demanding Holder, either individually or together with other Demanding Holders, with a total offering price reasonably expected to exceed, net of underwriting discounts and commissions, in the aggregate, $100 million (the “Minimum Takedown Threshold”). All requests for Underwritten Shelf Takedowns shall be made by giving written notice to the Company, which shall specify the approximate number of Registrable Securities proposed to be sold in the Underwritten Shelf Takedown. Subject to Section 2.4.4, the Company shall have the right to select the Underwriters for such offering (which shall consist of one or more reputable nationally recognized investment banks), subject to the initial Demanding Holder’s prior approval (which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). The Sponsor, the Zanite Insiders and EAH may each demand not more than two (2) Underwritten Shelf Takedowns pursuant to this Section 2.1.4 in any twelve (12) month period, for an aggregate of not more than six (6) Underwritten Shelf Takedowns pursuant to this Section 2.1.4 in any twelve (12) month period. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Company may effectuate any Underwritten Offering pursuant to any then effective Registration Statement, including a Form S-3, that is then available for such offering.

2.1.5 Reduction of Underwritten Offering. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters in an Underwritten Shelf Takedown, in good faith, advises the Company, the Demanding Holders and the Holders requesting piggy back rights pursuant to this Agreement with respect to such Underwritten Shelf Takedown (the “Requesting Holders”) (if any) in writing that the dollar amount or number of Registrable Securities that the Demanding Holders and the Requesting Holders (if any) desire to sell, taken together with all other shares of Common Stock or other equity securities that the Company desires to sell and all other shares of Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, that have been requested to be sold in such Underwritten Offering pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights held by any other stockholders of the Company, exceeds the maximum dollar amount or maximum number of equity securities that can be sold in the Underwritten Offering without adversely affecting the proposed offering price, the timing, the distribution method, or the probability of success of such offering (such maximum dollar amount or maximum number of such securities, as applicable, the “Maximum Number of Securities”), then the Company shall include in such Underwritten Offering, before including any shares of Common Stock or other equity securities proposed to be sold by Company or by other holders of Common Stock or other equity securities, the Registrable Securities of (i) first, the Demanding Holders that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities (pro rata based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Demanding Holder has requested be included in such Underwritten Shelf Takedown and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that all of the Demanding Holders have requested be included in such Underwritten Shelf Takedown) and (ii) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (i), the Requesting Holders (if any) (pro rata based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Requesting Holder (if any) has requested be included in such Underwritten Shelf Takedown and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that all of the Requesting Holders have requested be included in such Underwritten Shelf Takedown) that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities.

 

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2.1.6 Withdrawal. Prior to the filing of the applicable “red herring” prospectus or prospectus supplement used for marketing such Underwritten Shelf Takedown, a majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders initiating an Underwritten Shelf Takedown shall have the right to withdraw from such Underwritten Shelf Takedown for any or no reason whatsoever upon written notification (a “Withdrawal Notice”) to the Company and the Underwriter or Underwriters (if any) of their intention to withdraw from such Underwritten Shelf Takedown; provided that the Sponsor, a Zanite Insider or EAH may elect to have the Company continue an Underwritten Shelf Takedown if the Minimum Takedown Threshold would still be satisfied by the Registrable Securities proposed to be sold in the Underwritten Shelf Takedown by the Sponsor, the Zanite Insiders, EAH or any of their respective Permitted Transferees, as applicable. If withdrawn, a demand for an Underwritten Shelf Takedown shall constitute a demand for an Underwritten Shelf Takedown by the withdrawing Demanding Holder for purposes of Section 2.1.4, unless either (i) such Demanding Holder has not previously withdrawn any Underwritten Shelf Takedown or (ii) such Demanding Holder reimburses the Company for all Registration Expenses with respect to such Underwritten Shelf Takedown (or, if there is more than one Demanding Holder, a pro rata portion of such Registration Expenses based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Demanding Holder has requested be included in such Underwritten Shelf Takedown); provided that, if the Sponsor, a Zanite Insider or EAH elects to continue an Underwritten Shelf Takedown pursuant to the proviso in the immediately preceding sentence, such Underwritten Shelf Takedown shall instead count as an Underwritten Shelf Takedown demanded by the Sponsor, such Zanite Insider or EAH, as applicable, for purposes of Section 2.1.4. Following the receipt of any Withdrawal Notice, the Company shall promptly forward such Withdrawal Notice to any other Holders that had elected to participate in such Shelf Takedown. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Company shall be responsible for the Registration Expenses incurred in connection with a Shelf Takedown prior to its withdrawal under this Section 2.1.6, other than if a Demanding Holder elects to pay such Registration Expenses pursuant to clause (ii) of the second sentence of this Section 2.1.6.

2.2 Piggyback Registration.

2.2.1 Piggyback Rights. Subject to Section 2.4.3, if the Company or any Holder proposes to conduct a registered offering of, or if the Company proposes to file a Registration Statement under the Securities Act with respect to the Registration of, equity securities, or securities or other obligations exercisable or exchangeable for, or convertible into equity securities, for its own account or for the account of stockholders of the Company (or by the Company and by the stockholders of the Company including, without limitation, an Underwritten Shelf Takedown pursuant to Section 2.1), other than a Registration Statement (or any registered offering with respect thereto) (i) filed in connection with any employee stock option or other benefit plan, (ii) pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (or similar form that relates to a transaction subject to Rule 145 under the Securities Act or any successor rule thereto), (iii) for an offering of debt that is convertible into equity securities of the Company, (iv) for a dividend reinvestment plan, (v) a Block Trade or (vi) an Other Coordinated Offering, then the Company shall give written notice of such proposed offering to all of the Holders of Registrable Securities as soon as practicable but not less than ten (10) days before the anticipated filing date of such Registration Statement or, in the case of an Underwritten Offering pursuant to a Shelf Registration, the applicable “red herring” prospectus or prospectus supplement used for marketing such offering, which notice shall (A) describe the amount and type of securities to be included in such offering,

 

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the intended method(s) of distribution, and the name of the proposed managing Underwriter or Underwriters, if any, in such offering, and (B) offer to all of the Holders of Registrable Securities the opportunity to include in such registered offering such number of Registrable Securities as such Holders may request in writing within five (5) days after receipt of such written notice (such registered offering, a “Piggyback Registration”). Subject to Section 2.2.2, the Company shall, in good faith, cause such Registrable Securities to be included in such Piggyback Registration and, if applicable, shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the managing Underwriter or Underwriters of such Piggyback Registration to permit the Registrable Securities requested by the Holders pursuant to this Section 2.2.1 to be included therein on the same terms and conditions as any similar securities of the Company included in such registered offering and to permit the sale or other disposition of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended method(s) of distribution thereof. The inclusion of any Holder’s Registrable Securities in a Piggyback Registration shall be subject to such Holder agreement to enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with the Underwriter(s) selected for such Underwritten Offering.

2.2.2 Reduction of Piggyback Registration. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters in an Underwritten Offering that is to be a Piggyback Registration, in good faith, advises the Company and the Holders of Registrable Securities participating in the Piggyback Registration in writing that the dollar amount or number of shares of Common Stock or other equity securities that the Company desires to sell, taken together with (i) the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, as to which Registration or a registered offering has been demanded pursuant to separate written contractual arrangements with persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder, (ii) the Registrable Securities as to which registration has been requested pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof, and (iii) the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, as to which Registration or a registered offering has been requested pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights of persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder, exceeds the Maximum Number of Securities, then:

(a) if the Registration or registered offering is undertaken for the Company’s account, the Company shall include in any such Registration or registered offering (A) first, the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities that the Company desires to sell, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (B) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (A), the Registrable Securities of Holders exercising their rights to register their Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2.2.1, pro rata, based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Holder has requested be included in such Underwritten Offering and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that the Holders have requested to be included in such Underwritten Offering, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (C) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (A) and (B), the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, as to which Registration or a registered offering has been requested pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights of persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities;

 

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(b) if the Registration or registered offering is pursuant to a demand by persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities, then the Company shall include in any such Registration or registered offering (A) first, the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, of such requesting persons or entities, other than the Holders of Registrable Securities, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (B) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (A), the Registrable Securities of Holders exercising their rights to register their Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2.2.1, pro rata, based on the respective number of Registrable Securities that each Holder has requested be included in such Underwritten Offering and the aggregate number of Registrable Securities that the Holders have requested to be included in such Underwritten Offering, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (C) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (A) and (B), the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities that the Company desires to sell, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (D) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (A), (B) and (C), the shares of Common Stock or other equity securities, if any, as to which Registration or a registered offering has been requested pursuant to separate written contractual piggy-back registration rights of persons or entities other than the Holders of Registrable Securities hereunder, which can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and

(c) if the Registration or registered offering and Underwritten Shelf Takedown is pursuant to a request by Holder(s) of Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2.1 hereof, then the Company shall include in any such Registration or registered offering securities in the priority set forth in Section 2.1.5.

2.2.3 Piggyback Registration Withdrawal. Any Holder of Registrable Securities (other than a Demanding Holder, whose right to withdraw from an Underwritten Shelf Takedown, and related obligations, shall be governed by Section 2.1.6) shall have the right to withdraw from a Piggyback Registration for any or no reason whatsoever upon written notification to the Company and the Underwriter or Underwriters (if any) of his, her or its intention to withdraw from such Piggyback Registration prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement filed with the Commission with respect to such Piggyback Registration or, in the case of a Piggyback Registration pursuant to a Shelf Registration, the filing of the applicable “red herring” prospectus or prospectus supplement with respect to such Piggyback Registration used for marketing such transaction. The Company (whether on its own good faith determination or as the result of a request for withdrawal by persons or entities pursuant to separate written contractual obligations) may withdraw a Registration Statement filed with the Commission in connection with a Piggyback Registration (which, in no circumstance, shall include a Shelf) at any time prior to the effectiveness of such Registration Statement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement (other than Section 2.1.6), the Company shall be responsible for the Registration Expenses incurred in connection with the Piggyback Registration prior to its withdrawal under this Section 2.2.3.

2.2.4 Unlimited Piggyback Registration Rights. For purposes of clarity, subject to Section 2.1.6, any Piggyback Registration effected pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof shall not be counted as a demand for an Underwritten Shelf Takedown under Section 2.1.4 hereof.

 

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2.3 Market Stand-off. In connection with any Underwritten Offering of equity securities of the Company (other than a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering), if requested by the managing Underwriters, each Holder that is (a) an executive officer, (b) a director or (c) Holder in excess of five percent (5%) of the outstanding Common Stock (and for which it is customary for such a Holder to agree to a lock-up) agrees that it shall not Transfer any shares of Common Stock or other equity securities of the Company (other than those included in such offering pursuant to this Agreement), without the prior written consent of the Company, during the ninety (90)-day period (or such shorter time agreed to by the managing Underwriters) beginning on the date of pricing of such offering, except as expressly permitted by such lock-up agreement or in the event the managing Underwriters otherwise agree by written consent. Each such Holder agrees to execute a customary lock-up agreement in favor of the Underwriters to such effect (in each case on substantially the same terms and conditions as all such Holders).

2.4 Block Trades; Other Coordinated Offerings.

2.4.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article II, but subject to Section 3.4, at any time and from time to time when an effective Shelf is on file with the Commission, if a Demanding Holder wishes to engage in (a) an underwritten registered offering not involving a “roadshow,” an offer commonly known as a “block trade” (a “Block Trade”), or (b) an “at the market” or similar registered offering through a broker, sales agent or distribution agent, whether as agent or principal (an “Other Coordinated Offering”), in each case, (x) with a total offering price reasonably expected to exceed $100 million in the aggregate, net of underwriting discounts and commissions or (y) with respect to all remaining Registrable Securities held by the Demanding Holder, provided that the total offering price is reasonably expected to exceed $10 million in the aggregate, then such Demanding Holder only needs to notify the Company of the Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering at least five (5) business days prior to the day such offering is to commence and the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to facilitate such Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering; provided that the Demanding Holders representing a majority of the Registrable Securities wishing to engage in the Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering shall use commercially reasonable efforts to work with the Company and any Underwriters, brokers, sales agents or placement agents prior to making such request in order to facilitate preparation of the registration statement, prospectus and other offering documentation related to the Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering.

2.4.2 Prior to the filing of the applicable “red herring” prospectus or prospectus supplement used in connection with a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering, a majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders initiating such Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering shall have the right to submit a Withdrawal Notice to the Company, the Underwriter or Underwriters (if any) and any brokers, sales agents or placement agents (if any) of their intention to withdraw from such Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Company shall be responsible for the Registration Expenses incurred in connection with a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering prior to its withdrawal under this Section 2.4.2.

2.4.3 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Section 2.2 shall not apply to a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering initiated by a Demanding Holder pursuant to this Agreement.

2.4.4 The Demanding Holder in a Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering shall have the right to select the Underwriters and any brokers, sales agents or placement agents (if any) for such Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering (in each case, which shall consist of one or more reputable nationally recognized investment banks).

 

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2.4.5 A Demanding Holder in the aggregate may demand no more than two (2) Block Trades or Other Coordinated Offerings pursuant to this Section 2.4 in any twelve (12) month period. For the avoidance of doubt, any Block Trade or Other Coordinated Offering effected pursuant to this Section 2.4 shall not be counted as a demand for an Underwritten Shelf Takedown pursuant to Section 2.1.4 hereof.

ARTICLE III

COMPANY PROCEDURES

3.1 General Procedures. In connection with any Shelf and/or Shelf Takedown, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to effect such Registration to permit the sale of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended plan of distribution thereof, and pursuant thereto the Company shall:

3.1.1 prepare and file with the Commission as soon as practicable a Registration Statement with respect to such Registrable Securities and use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement to become effective and remain effective until all Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement are sold in accordance with the intended plan of distribution set forth in such Registration Statement or have ceased to be Registrable Securities;

3.1.2 prepare and file with the Commission such amendments and post-effective amendments to the Registration Statement, and such supplements to the Prospectus, as may be reasonably requested by any Holder that holds at least five percent (5%) of the Registrable Securities registered on such Registration Statement or any Underwriter of Registrable Securities or as may be required by the rules, regulations or instructions applicable to the registration form used by the Company or by the Securities Act or rules and regulations thereunder to keep the Registration Statement effective until all Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement are sold in accordance with the intended plan of distribution set forth in such Registration Statement or supplement to the Prospectus or have ceased to be Registrable Securities;

3.1.3 prior to filing a Registration Statement or Prospectus, or any amendment or supplement thereto, furnish without charge to the Underwriters, if any, and the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration, and such Holders’ legal counsel, copies of such Registration Statement as proposed to be filed, each amendment and supplement to such Registration Statement (in each case including all exhibits thereto and documents incorporated by reference therein), the Prospectus included in such Registration Statement (including each preliminary Prospectus), and such other documents as the Underwriters and the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration or the legal counsel for any such Holders may reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities owned by such Holders; provided that the Company shall have no obligation to furnish any documents publicly filed or furnished with the Commission pursuant to the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System (“EDGAR”);

 

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3.1.4 prior to any public offering of Registrable Securities, use its commercially reasonable efforts to (i) register or qualify the Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement under such securities or “blue sky” laws of such jurisdictions in the United States as the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement (in light of their intended plan of distribution) may request (or provide evidence satisfactory to such Holders that the Registrable Securities are exempt from such registration or qualification) and (ii) take such action necessary to cause such Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental authorities as may be necessary by virtue of the business and operations of the Company and do any and all other acts and things that may be necessary or advisable to enable the Holders of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities in such jurisdictions; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to qualify or take any action to which it would be subject to general service of process or taxation in any such jurisdiction where it is not then otherwise so subject;

3.1.5 cause all such Registrable Securities to be listed on each national securities exchange on which similar securities issued by the Company are then listed;

3.1.6 provide a transfer agent or warrant agent, as applicable, and registrar for all such Registrable Securities no later than the effective date of such Registration Statement;

3.1.7 advise each seller of such Registrable Securities, promptly after it shall receive notice or obtain knowledge thereof, of the issuance of any stop order by the Commission suspending the effectiveness of such Registration Statement or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose and promptly use its commercially reasonable efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order or to obtain its withdrawal if such stop order should be issued;

3.1.8 at least five (5) days prior to the filing of any Registration Statement or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement to such Registration Statement or Prospectus (or such shorter period of time as may be (a) necessary in order to comply with the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act or Exchange Act, as applicable or (b) advisable in order to reduce the number of days that sales are suspended pursuant to Section 3.4), furnish a copy thereof to each seller of such Registrable Securities or its counsel (excluding any exhibits thereto and any filing made under the Exchange Act that is to be incorporated by reference therein);

3.1.9 notify the Holders at any time when a Prospectus relating to such Registration Statement is required to be delivered under the Securities Act, of the happening of any event as a result of which the Prospectus included in such Registration Statement, as then in effect, includes a Misstatement, and then to correct such Misstatement as set forth in Section 3.4;

3.1.10 in the event of an Underwritten Offering, a Block Trade, an Other Coordinated Offering, or sale by a broker, placement agent or sales agent pursuant to such Registration, in each of the following cases to the extent customary for a transaction of its type, permit a representative of the Holders, the Underwriters or other financial institutions facilitating such Underwritten Offering, Block Trade, Other Coordinated Offering or other sale pursuant to

 

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such Registration, if any, and any attorney, consultant or accountant retained by such Holders or Underwriter to participate, at each such person’s or entity’s own expense, in the preparation of the Registration Statement, and cause the Company’s officers, directors and employees to supply all information reasonably requested by any such representative, Underwriter, financial institution, attorney, consultant or accountant in connection with the Registration; provided, however, that such representatives, Underwriters or financial institutions agree to confidentiality arrangements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company, prior to the release or disclosure of any such information;

3.1.11 obtain a “cold comfort” letter from the Company’s independent registered public accountants in the event of an Underwritten Offering, a Block Trade, an Other Coordinated Offering or sale by a broker, placement agent or sales agent pursuant to such Registration (subject to such broker, placement agent or sales agent providing such certification or representation reasonably requested by the Company’s independent registered public accountants and the Company’s counsel) in customary form and covering such matters of the type customarily covered by “cold comfort” letters for a transaction of its type as the managing Underwriter may reasonably request, and reasonably satisfactory to a majority-in-interest of the participating Holders;

3.1.12 in the event of an Underwritten Offering, a Block Trade, an Other Coordinated Offering or sale by a broker, placement agent or sales agent pursuant to such Registration, on the date the Registrable Securities are delivered for sale pursuant to such Registration, to the extent customary for a transaction of its type, obtain an opinion, dated such date, of counsel representing the Company for the purposes of such Registration, addressed to the participating Holders, the broker, placement agents or sales agent, if any, and the Underwriters, if any, covering such legal matters with respect to the Registration in respect of which such opinion is being given as the participating Holders, broker, placement agent, sales agent or Underwriter may reasonably request and as are customarily included in such opinions and negative assurance letters;

3.1.13 in the event of any Underwritten Offering, a Block Trade, an Other Coordinated Offering or sale by a broker, placement agent or sales agent pursuant to such Registration, enter into and perform its obligations under an underwriting or other purchase or sales agreement, in usual and customary form, with the managing Underwriter or the broker, placement agent or sales agent of such offering or sale;

3.1.14 make available to its security holders, as soon as reasonably practicable, an earnings statement covering the period of at least twelve (12) months beginning with the first day of the Company’s first full calendar quarter after the effective date of the Registration Statement which satisfies the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act and Rule 158 thereunder (or any successor rule then in effect);

3.1.15 with respect to an Underwritten Offering pursuant to Section 2.1.4, use its commercially reasonable efforts to make available senior executives of the Company to participate in customary “road show” presentations that may be reasonably requested by the Underwriter in such Underwritten Offering; and

 

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3.1.16 otherwise, in good faith, cooperate reasonably with, and take such customary actions as may reasonably be requested by the participating Holders, consistent with the terms of this Agreement, in connection with such Registration.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be required to provide any documents or information to an Underwriter, broker, sales agent or placement agent if such Underwriter, broker, sales agent or placement agent has not then been named with respect to the applicable Underwritten Offering or other offering involving a registration as an Underwriter, broker, sales agent or placement agent, as applicable.

3.2 Registration Expenses. The Registration Expenses of all Registrations shall be borne by the Company. It is acknowledged by the Holders that the Holders shall bear all incremental selling expenses relating to the sale of Registrable Securities, such as Underwriters’ commissions and discounts, brokerage fees and, other than as set forth in the definition of “Registration Expenses,” all fees and expenses of any legal counsel representing the Holders.

3.3 Requirements for Participation in Registration Statement in Offerings. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if any Holder does not provide the Company with its requested Holder Information, the Company may exclude such Holder’s Registrable Securities from the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus if the Company determines, based on the advice of counsel, that it is necessary or advisable to include such information in the applicable Registration Statement or Prospectus and such Holder continues thereafter to withhold such information. In addition, no person or entity may participate in any Underwritten Offering or other offering for equity securities of the Company pursuant to a Registration initiated by the Company hereunder unless such person or entity (i) agrees to sell such person’s or entity’s securities on the basis provided in any underwriting, sales, distribution or placement arrangements approved by the Company and (ii) completes and executes all customary questionnaires, powers of attorney, indemnities, lock-up agreements, underwriting or other agreements and other customary documents as may be reasonably required under the terms of such underwriting, sales, distribution or placement arrangements. For the avoidance of doubt, the exclusion of a Holder’s Registrable Securities as a result of this Section 3.3 shall not affect the registration of the other Registrable Securities to be included in such Registration.

3.4 Suspension of Sales; Adverse Disclosure; Restrictions on Registration Rights.

3.4.1 Upon receipt of written notice from the Company that a Registration Statement or Prospectus contains a Misstatement, each of the Holders shall forthwith discontinue disposition of Registrable Securities until it has received copies of a supplemented or amended Prospectus correcting the Misstatement (it being understood that the Company hereby covenants to prepare and file such supplement or amendment as soon as reasonably practicable after the time of such notice), or until it is advised in writing by the Company that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed.

3.4.2 Subject to Section 3.4.4, if (i) the filing, initial effectiveness or continued use of a Registration Statement in respect of any Registration at any time would (a) require the Company to make an Adverse Disclosure, (b) require the inclusion in such Registration Statement of financial statements that are unavailable to the Company for reasons beyond the Company’s

 

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control, or (c) in the good faith judgment of the majority of the Board such Registration, be seriously detrimental to the Company and the majority of the Board concludes as a result that it is essential to defer such filing, initial effectiveness or continued use at such time, or (ii) the majority of the Board determines to delay the filing or initial effectiveness of, or suspend use of, a Registration Statement and such delay or suspension arises out of, or is a result of, or is related to or is in connection with SEC Guidance or other changes to the financial statements related to accounting matters with respect to securities issued in, or other matters related to, the Company’s initial public offering, then the Company may, upon giving prompt written notice of such action to the Holders (which notice shall not specify the nature of the event giving rise to such delay or suspension), delay the filing or initial effectiveness of, or suspend use of, such Registration Statement for the shortest period of time determined in good faith by the Company to be necessary for such purpose. In the event the Company exercises its rights under this Section 3.4.2, the Holders agree to suspend, immediately upon their receipt of the notice referred to above, their use of the Prospectus relating to any Registration in connection with any sale or offer to sell Registrable Securities until such Holder receives written notice from the Company that such sales or offers of Registrable Securities may be resumed, and in each case maintain the confidentiality of such notice and its contents.

3.4.3 Subject to Section 3.4.4, (a) during the period starting with the date sixty (60) days prior to the Company’s good faith estimate of the date of the filing of, and ending on a date one hundred and twenty (120) days after the effective date of, a Company-initiated Registration and provided that the Company continues to actively employ, in good faith, all commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of the applicable Shelf Registration Statement, or (b) if, pursuant to Section 2.1.4, Holders have requested an Underwritten Shelf Takedown and the Company and Holders are unable to obtain the commitment of underwriters to firmly underwrite such offering, the Company may, upon giving prompt written notice of such action to the Holders, delay any other registered offering pursuant to Section 2.1.4 or 2.4.

3.4.4 The right to delay or suspend any filing, initial effectiveness or continued use of a Registration Statement pursuant to Section 3.4.2 or a registered offering pursuant to Section 3.4.3 shall be exercised by the Company on more than two (2) occasions or for more than sixty (60) consecutive days, or more than ninety (90) total calendar days, in each case during any twelve (12)-month period.

3.5 Reporting Obligations. As long as any Holder shall own Registrable Securities, the Company, at all times while it shall be a reporting company under the Exchange Act, covenants to file timely (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 Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and to promptly furnish the Holders with true and complete copies of all such filings; provided that any documents publicly filed or furnished with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR shall be deemed to have been furnished or delivered to the Holders pursuant to this Section 3.5. The Company further covenants that it shall take such further action as any Holder may reasonably request, all to the extent required from time to time to enable such Holder to sell shares of Common Stock held by such Holder without registration under the Securities Act within the limitation of the exemptions provided by Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act (or any successor rule then in effect). Upon the request of any Holder, the Company shall deliver to such Holder a written certification of a duly authorized officer as to whether it has complied with such requirements.

 

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ARTICLE IV

INDEMNIFICATION AND CONTRIBUTION

4.1 Indemnification.

4.1.1 The Company agrees to indemnify, to the extent permitted by law, each Holder of Registrable Securities, its officers, directors and agents and each person or entity who controls such Holder (within the meaning of the Securities Act), against all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and out-of-pocket expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable and documented outside attorneys’ fees) resulting from any untrue or alleged untrue statement of material fact contained in or incorporated by reference in any Registration Statement, Prospectus or preliminary Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, except insofar as the same are caused by or contained in any information or affidavit so furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder expressly for use therein.

4.1.2 In connection with any Registration Statement in which a Holder of Registrable Securities is participating, such Holder shall furnish (or cause to be furnished) to the Company in writing such information and affidavits as the Company reasonably requests for use in connection with any such Registration Statement or Prospectus (the “Holder Information”) and, to the extent permitted by law, shall indemnify the Company, its directors, officers and agents and each person or entity who controls the Company (within the meaning of the Securities Act) against all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and out-of-pocket expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable and documented outside attorneys’ fees) resulting from any untrue or alleged untrue statement of material fact contained or incorporated by reference in any Registration Statement, Prospectus or preliminary Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, but only to the extent that such untrue statement is contained in (or not contained in, in the case of an omission) any information or affidavit so furnished in writing by or on behalf of such Holder expressly for use therein; provided, however, that the obligation to indemnify shall be several, not joint and several, among such Holders of Registrable Securities, and the liability of each such Holder of Registrable Securities shall be in proportion to and limited to the net proceeds received by such Holder from the sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to such Registration Statement. The Holders of Registrable Securities shall indemnify the Underwriters, their officers, directors and each person or entity who controls such Underwriters (within the meaning of the Securities Act) to the same extent as provided in the foregoing with respect to indemnification of the Company.

4.1.3 Any person or entity entitled to indemnification herein shall (i) give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party of any claim with respect to which it seeks indemnification (provided that the failure to give prompt notice shall not impair any person’s or entity’s right to indemnification hereunder to the extent such failure has not materially prejudiced the indemnifying party) and (ii) unless in such indemnified party’s reasonable judgment a conflict of interest

 

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between such indemnified and indemnifying parties may exist with respect to such claim, permit such indemnifying party to assume the defense of such claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party. If such defense is assumed, the indemnifying party shall not be subject to any liability for any settlement made by the indemnified party without its consent (but such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld). An indemnifying party who is not entitled to, or elects not to, assume the defense of a claim shall not be obligated to pay the fees and expenses of more than one counsel for all parties indemnified by such indemnifying party with respect to such claim, unless in the reasonable judgment of any indemnified party a conflict of interest may exist between such indemnified party and any other of such indemnified parties with respect to such claim. No indemnifying party shall, without the consent of the indemnified party, consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which cannot be settled in all respects by the payment of money (and such money is so paid by the indemnifying party pursuant to the terms of such settlement) or which settlement includes a statement or admission of fault and culpability on the part of such indemnified party or which settlement does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such indemnified party of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation.

4.1.4 The indemnification provided for under this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the indemnified party or any officer, director or controlling person or entity of such indemnified party and shall survive the transfer of securities. The Company and each Holder of Registrable Securities participating in an offering also agrees to make such provisions as are reasonably requested by any indemnified party for contribution to such party in the event the Company’s or such Holder’s indemnification is unavailable for any reason.

4.1.5 If the indemnification provided under Section 4.1 from the indemnifying party is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party in respect of any losses, claims, damages, liabilities and out-of-pocket expenses referred to herein, then the indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying the indemnified party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the indemnified party as a result of such losses, claims, damages, liabilities and out-of-pocket expenses in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the indemnifying party and indemnified party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact, was made by (or not made by, in the case of an omission), or relates to information supplied by (or not supplied by in the case of an omission), such indemnifying party or indemnified party, and the indemnifying party’s and indemnified party’s relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action; provided, however, that the liability of any Holder under this Section 4.1.5 shall be limited to the amount of the net proceeds received by such Holder in such offering giving rise to such liability. The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of the losses or other liabilities referred to above shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 above, any legal or other fees, charges or out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred by such party in connection with any investigation or proceeding. The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 4.1.5 were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation, which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in this Section 4.1.5. No person or entity guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution pursuant to this Section 4.1.5 from any person or entity who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.

 

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ARTICLE V

LOCK-UP

5.1 Lock-Up. Subject to Section 5.2, each Lock-up Party agrees that it shall not Transfer any Lock-up Shares prior to the end of the Lock-up Period (the “Lock-up”).

5.2 Permitted Transferees. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in Section 5.1, each Lock-up Party may Transfer the Lock-up Shares during the Lock-up Period (a) to (i) the Company’s officers or directors, (ii) any affiliates or family members of the Company’s officers or directors, (iii) any direct or indirect partners, members, equity holders or affiliates of such Lock-up Party, any employees of such affiliates, or any related investment funds or vehicles controlled or managed by such persons or entities or their respective affiliates, or (iv) any other Lock-up Party or any direct or indirect partners, members or equity holders of such other Lock-up Party, any affiliates of such other Lock-up Party or any related investment funds or vehicles controlled or managed by such persons or entities or their respective affiliates; (b) in the case of an individual, by gift to a member of the individual’s immediate family or to a trust, the beneficiary of which is a member of the individual’s immediate family or an affiliate of such person or entity, or to a charitable organization; (c) in the case of an individual, by virtue of laws of descent and distribution upon death of the individual; (d) in the case of an individual, pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; (e) to the partners, members or equity holders of such Lock-up Party by virtue of the Lock-up Party’s organizational documents, as amended, upon dissolution of the Lock-up Party; (f) in connection with any bona fide mortgage, encumbrance or pledge to a financial institution in connection with any bona fide loan or debt transaction or enforcement thereunder; (g) to the Company; or (h) in connection with a liquidation, merger, stock exchange, reorganization, tender offer approved by the Board or a duly authorized committee thereof or other similar transaction which results in all of the Company’s stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of Common Stock for cash, securities or other property subsequent to the Closing Date. The parties acknowledge and agree that any Permitted Transferee of a Lock-up Party described in clauses (a) through (f) above shall be subject to the transfer restrictions set forth in this ARTICLE V with respect to the Lock-Up Shares upon and after acquiring such Lock-Up Shares.

5.3 Termination of Existing Lock-Up. The Company, the Sponsor and the Zanite Insiders party to the Insider Letter hereby agree that the lock-up provisions in this ARTICLE V shall supersede the lock-up provisions contained in Section 7 of the Insider Letter, which provisions in Section 7 of the Insider Letter shall be of no further force or effect as of the date of this Agreement.

 

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ARTICLE VI

MISCELLANEOUS

6.1 Notices. Any notice or communication under this Agreement must be in writing and given by (i) deposit in the United States mail, addressed to the party to be notified, postage prepaid and registered or certified with return receipt requested, (ii) delivery in person or by courier service providing evidence of delivery, or (iii) transmission by hand delivery, electronic mail or facsimile. Each notice or communication that is mailed, delivered, or transmitted in the manner described above shall be deemed sufficiently given, served, sent, and received, in the case of mailed notices, on the third business day following the date on which it is mailed and, in the case of notices delivered by courier service, hand delivery, electronic mail or facsimile, at such time as it is delivered to the addressee (with the delivery receipt or the affidavit of messenger) or at such time as delivery is refused by the addressee upon presentation. Any notice or communication under this Agreement must be addressed, if to the Company, to: Eve Holding, Inc., 276 SW 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Attention: Flávia Pavie or by email:fpavie@eveairmobility.com, and, if to any Holder, at such Holder’s address, electronic mail address or facsimile number as set forth in the Company’s books and records. Any party may change its address for notice at any time and from time to time by written notice to the other parties hereto, and such change of address shall become effective thirty (30) days after delivery of such notice as provided in this Section 6.1.

6.2 Assignment; No Third Party Beneficiaries.

6.2.1 This Agreement and the rights, duties and obligations of the Company hereunder may not be assigned or delegated by the Company in whole or in part.

6.2.2 Subject to Section 6.2.4 and Section 6.2.5, this Agreement and the rights, duties and obligations of a Holder hereunder may be assigned in whole or in part to such Holder’s Permitted Transferees to which it transfers Registrable Securities; provided that with respect to EAH, the Zanite Insiders and the Sponsor, the rights hereunder that are personal to such Holders may not be assigned or delegated in whole or in part, except that (i) EAH shall be permitted to transfer its rights hereunder as EAH to one or more affiliates or any direct or indirect partners, members or equity holders of EAH (it being understood that no such transfer shall reduce or multiply any rights of EAH or such transferees) and (ii) each of the Sponsor and the Zanite Insiders shall be permitted to transfer its rights hereunder as the Sponsor and the Zanite Insiders to one or more affiliates or any direct or indirect partners, members or equity holders of the Sponsor or the Zanite Insiders (it being understood that no such transfer shall reduce or multiply any rights of the Sponsor or the Zanite Insiders or such transferees).

6.2.3 This Agreement and the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of each of the parties and its successors and the permitted assigns of the Holders, which shall include Permitted Transferees.

6.2.4 This Agreement shall not confer any rights or benefits on any persons or entities that are not parties hereto, other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement and Section 6.2.

 

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6.2.5 No assignment by any party hereto of such party’s rights, duties and obligations hereunder shall be binding upon or obligate the Company unless and until the Company shall have received (i) written notice of such assignment as provided in Section 6.1 hereof and (ii) the written agreement of the assignee, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Company, to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement (which may be accomplished by an addendum or certificate of joinder to this Agreement, including the joinder in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto). Any transfer or assignment made other than as provided in this Section 6.2 shall be null and void.

6.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts (including facsimile or PDF counterparts), each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute the same instrument, but only one of which need be produced.

6.4 Governing Law; Venue. NOTWITHSTANDING THE PLACE WHERE THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE EXECUTED BY ANY OF THE PARTIES HERETO, THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT (1) THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND (2) THE VENUE FOR ANY ACTION TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE (OR, TO THE EXTENT SUCH COURT DOES NOT HAVE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION, THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE), OR, IF IT HAS OR CAN ACQUIRE JURISDICTION, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE.

6.5 TRIAL BY JURY. EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND, THEREFORE, EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY ACTION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT.

6.6 Amendments and Modifications. Upon the written consent of (a) the Company and (b) the Holders of a majority of the total Registrable Securities, compliance with any of the provisions, covenants and conditions set forth in this Agreement may be waived, or any of such provisions, covenants or conditions may be amended or modified; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, any amendment hereto or waiver hereof shall also require the written consent of the Sponsor so long as the Sponsor and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company; provided, further, that notwithstanding the foregoing, any amendment hereto or waiver hereof shall also require the written consent of each Zanite Insider so long as such Zanite Insider and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company; provided, further, that notwithstanding the foregoing, any amendment hereto or waiver hereof shall also require the written consent of EAH so long as EAH and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company; and provided, further, that any amendment hereto or waiver hereof that adversely

 

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affects one Holder, solely in its capacity as a holder of the shares of capital stock of the Company, in a manner that is materially different from the other Holders (in such capacity) shall require the consent of the Holder so affected. No course of dealing between any Holder or the Company and any other party hereto or any failure or delay on the part of a Holder or the Company in exercising any rights or remedies under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any rights or remedies of any Holder or the Company. No single or partial exercise of any rights or remedies under this Agreement by a party shall operate as a waiver or preclude the exercise of any other rights or remedies hereunder or thereunder by such party.

6.7 Other Registration Rights. Other than (i) as provided in the Subscription Agreements and the Additional Subscription Agreements, (ii) as provided in those certain Warrant Agreements, dated as of December 21, 2021, between the Company and certain strategic investors, and (iii) as provided in the Warrant Agreement, dated as of November 16, 2020, between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company represents and warrants that no person or entity, other than a Holder of Registrable Securities, has any right to require the Company to register any securities of the Company for sale or to include such securities of the Company in any Registration Statement filed by the Company for the sale of securities for its own account or for the account of any other person or entity. The Company hereby agrees and covenants that it will not grant rights to register any Common Stock (or securities convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock) pursuant to the Securities Act that are more favorable or senior to those granted to the Holders hereunder without (a) the prior written consent of (i) the Sponsor, for so long as the Sponsor and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company, (ii) each Zanite Insider, for so long as such Zanite Insider and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company and (ii) EAH, for so long as EAH and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company or (b) granting economically and legally equivalent rights to the Holders hereunder such that the Holders shall receive the benefit of such more favorable or senior terms and/or conditions. Further, the Company represents and warrants that this Agreement supersedes any other registration rights agreement or agreement with similar terms and conditions and in the event of a conflict between any such agreement or agreements and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.

6.8 Term. This Agreement shall terminate, with respect to any Holder, on the date that such Holder no longer holds any Registrable Securities. The provisions of Section 3.5 and Article IV shall survive any termination.

6.9 Holder Information. Each Holder agrees, if requested in writing, to represent to the Company the total number of Registrable Securities held by such Holder in order for the Company to make determinations hereunder.

6.10 Additional Holders; Joinder. In addition to persons or entities who may become Holders pursuant to Section 6.2 hereof, subject to the prior written consent of each of the Sponsor, each Zanite Insider and EAH (in each case, so long as such Holder and its affiliates hold, in the aggregate, at least five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company), the Company may make any person or entity who acquires Common Stock or rights to acquire Common Stock after the date hereof a party to this Agreement (each such person or entity, an

 

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Additional Holder”) by obtaining an executed joinder to this Agreement from such Additional Holder in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto (a “Joinder”). Such Joinder shall specify the rights and obligations of the applicable Additional Holder under this Agreement. Upon the execution and delivery and subject to the terms of a Joinder by such Additional Holder, the Common Stock then owned, or underlying any rights then owned, by such Additional Holder (the “Additional Holder Common Stock”) shall be Registrable Securities to the extent provided herein and therein and such Additional Holder shall be a Holder under this Agreement with respect to such Additional Holder Common Stock.

6.11 Severability. It is the desire and intent of the parties that the provisions of this Agreement be enforced to the fullest extent permissible under the laws and public policies applied in each jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought. Accordingly, if any particular provision of this Agreement shall be adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, prohibited or unenforceable for any reason, such provision, as to such jurisdiction, shall be ineffective, without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such provision could be more narrowly drawn so as not to be invalid, prohibited or unenforceable in such jurisdiction, it shall, as to such jurisdiction, be so narrowly drawn, without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

6.12 Entire Agreement; Restatement. This Agreement constitutes the full and entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. Upon the Closing, the Original RRA shall no longer be of any force or effect.

[SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above.

 

COMPANY:

Eve Holding, Inc.
a Delaware corporation
By:    
 

Name:

 

Title:

 

HOLDERS:

Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.
a Delaware corporation
By:    
 

Name:

 

Title:

 

Zanite Sponsor LLC
a Delaware limited liability company
By:    
 

Name:

 

Title:

 

SHR Holdings LLC
By:    
 

Name:

 

Title:

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement]


Directional Capital LLC

By:    
 

Name:

 

Title:

 

Canon Portfolio Trust, LLC

By:    
 

Name:

 

Title:

 

SHR Zanite LLC

By:    
 

Name:

 

Title:

 

 

 

Steven H. Rosen

 

 

 

Kenneth C. Ricci

 

 

 

Michael A. Rossi

 

 

 

Larry R. Flynn

 

 

 

John B. Veihmeyer

 

 

 

Gerard J. De Muro

 

 

 

Ronald D. Sugar

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement]


Exhibit A

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT JOINDER

The undersigned is executing and delivering this joinder (this “Joinder”) pursuant to the Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of [•], 2022 (as the same may hereafter be amended, the “Registration Rights Agreement”), among Eve Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the other persons or entities named as parties therein. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings provided in the Registration Rights Agreement.

By executing and delivering this Joinder to the Company, and upon acceptance hereof by the Company upon the execution of a counterpart hereof, the undersigned hereby agrees to become a party to, to be bound by, and to comply with the Registration Rights Agreement as a Holder of Registrable Securities in the same manner as if the undersigned were an original signatory to the Registration Rights Agreement, and the undersigned’s shares of Common Stock shall be included as Registrable Securities under the Registration Rights Agreement to the extent provided therein; provided, however, that the undersigned and its permitted assigns (if any) shall not have any rights as a Holder, and the undersigned’s (and its transferees’) shares of Common Stock shall not be included as Registrable Securities, for purposes of the Excluded Sections.

For purposes of this Joinder, “Excluded Sections” shall mean [________].

Accordingly, the undersigned has executed and delivered this Joinder as of the __________ day of __________, 20__.

 

 

 

Signature of Stockholder

 

 

 

Print Name of Stockholder

Its:

 

Address:                                                                      

 
 

 

Agreed and Accepted as

of ____________, 20__

Eve Holding, Inc.
By:    
Name:  
Its:  


STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT

This Stockholders Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [●], 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and among Eve Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Embraer Aircraft Holding Inc., a Delaware corporation (“EAH”), and, solely for purposes of Sections 2.1, 2.5(b), 2.10 and 4.4, Article VI and Article VIII, Zanite Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor” and, together with Company and EAH, the “Parties”, and each a “Party”).

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2021, by and among EAH, Embraer S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) (“Embraer”), EVE UAM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Eve”), and Zanite Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “BCA”);

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof and immediately following the closing of the transactions contemplated by the BCA, EAH holds [●] percent ([●]%) of the issued and outstanding Shares (as defined below); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the BCA, the Company and EAH are entering into this Agreement to provide for, among other things, certain governance matters and other rights and obligations associated with the ownership of Shares.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1 Definitions. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement have the meanings set forth below.

Action” means any claim, action, suit, proceeding, audit, examination, assessment, arbitration, litigation, mediation or investigation, by or before any Governmental Authority.

Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such specified Person, whether through one or more intermediaries or otherwise. The term “control” (including, with correlative meaning, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by Contract or otherwise.

Agreement” shall have the meaning specified in the preamble hereto.

Annual Financial Statements” has the meaning specified in Section 4.1(e).

BCA” shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto.

Board” means the board of directors of the Company.

Business Day” means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York, Cleveland, Ohio or São Paulo, Brazil are authorized or required by Law to close.

Closing Date” shall have the meaning ascribed to “Closing Date” in the BCA.

 

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Commission” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Company” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble hereto.

“Company Public Documents” has the meaning specified in Section 4.1(f).

Contracts” means any legally binding contracts, agreements, subcontracts, leases, and purchase orders.

Controlled Company Eligible” means qualifying as a controlled company under the listing rules of NYSE.

CVM” means the Brazilian Securities Commission (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários).

Director” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1(a).

EAH” shall have the meaning specified in the preamble hereto.

Effective Date” shall have the meaning specified in the preamble hereto.

Embraer” shall have the meaning specified in the preamble hereto.

Embraer Directors” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1(a).

Embraer Group” means EAH and its Affiliates; provided that for purposes of this definition, Embraer Group shall not include the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

Embraer Group Requisite Ownership” has the meaning specified in Section 2.2(a).

Embraer Independent Directors” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1(a).

Embraer Public Filings” has the meaning specified in Section 4.1(j).

Embraer Transferee” shall have the meaning specified in Section 8.4.

Eve” shall have the meaning specified in the preamble hereto.

Exchange Act” means the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any successor thereto, as the same shall be in effect from time to time.

GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States as in effect from time to time.

Governmental Authority” means any federal, state, provincial, municipal, local or foreign government, governmental authority, regulatory or administrative agency, governmental commission, department, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, court or tribunal.

Government Official” shall mean (i) any elected or appointed governmental official (e.g., a member of a ministry of health), (ii) any employee or person acting for or on behalf of a governmental official, agency or enterprise performing a governmental function, (iii) any candidate for public office, political party officer, employee or person acting for or on behalf of a political party or candidate for public office or (iv) any person otherwise categorized as a Government Official under local Law. As used in this definition, “Government” is meant to include all levels and subdivisions of U.S. and non-U.S. governments (i.e., local, regional or national and administrative, legislative or executive)

 

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Governmental Order” means any order, judgment, injunction, decree, writ, stipulation, determination or award, in each case, entered by or with any Governmental Authority.

IFRS” means the International Financial Reporting Standards and related interpretations as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Indemnified Liabilities” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(a).

Law” means any statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation or Governmental Order, in each case, of any Governmental Authority.

Necessary Action” means, with respect to a specified result set forth in this Agreement, any action that is necessary or advisable, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law, to cause such specified result, including: (a) voting or providing a written consent or proxy with respect to the Shares; (b) causing the adoption of amendments to the Organizational Documents; (c) executing agreements and instruments relating to such specified result; and (d) making, or causing to be made, with any Governmental Authority, all filings, registrations or similar actions, in each case of the foregoing, that are in connection with causing such specified result.

Master Services Agreement” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2.

NYSE” means the New York Stock Exchange.

Organizational Documents” means, with respect to the Company and any of its Subsidiaries, collectively, such Person’s articles of association, memorandum of association or other similar governing instruments required by the Laws of its jurisdiction of formation or organization.

Party” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble hereto.

Person” means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, joint stock company, Governmental Authority or instrumentality or other entity of any kind.

Quarterly Financial Statements” has the meaning specified in Section 4.1(d).

Representative” means, with respect to any Person, such Person’s Affiliates and its and their respective professional advisors, directors, officers, members, managers, stockholders, partners, employees, agents and authorized representatives.

Shares” means shares of Common Stock of the Company, par value of $0.001 each.

Sponsor” has the meaning specified in the preamble hereto.

Sponsor Director(s)” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1(a).

Subsidiary” means, with respect to a Person, a corporation or other entity of which more than 50% of the voting power of the equity securities or equity interests is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person.

Transfer” means, with respect to any securities, to sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose of such securities.

Unaffiliated Director” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1(a).

 

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ARTICLE II

BOARD MATTERS; APPROVAL RIGHTS

Section 2.1 Initial Board Composition.

(a) As of the Effective Date, the initial number of directors of the Board (each, a “Director”) shall be seven (7), of which (i) EAH shall have the right to designate for nomination by the Board five (5) of the Directors (the “Embraer Directors”), three (3) of whom shall satisfy the independence requirements of the NYSE (the “Embraer Independent Directors”), (ii) Sponsor, pursuant to the terms of the BCA, shall have the right to designate for nomination by the Board one (1) Director (the “Sponsor Director”), who shall satisfy the independence requirements of the NYSE, and (iii) one shall be mutually agreed upon between EAH and the Sponsor, and who shall satisfy the independence requirements of the NYSE (the “Unaffiliated Director”).

(b) In accordance with the Company’s Organizational Documents, as of the Effective Date, the Directors shall be divided into three (3) classes of Directors designated as Class I, Class II and Class III. Each class of Directors shall consist, as nearly equal as possible, of one third (1/3) of the total number of Directors constituting the entire Board. The Class I Directors shall serve for a one (1)-year term of office, the Class II Directors shall serve for a two (2)-year term of office, and the Class III Directors shall serve for a three (3)-year term of office. At each succeeding annual general meeting of the Company, successors to the class of Directors whose term expires at that meeting shall be elected for a three (3)-year term of office.

(c) The Company shall take all Necessary Action to cause, as of the Effective Date, the Embraer Directors, the Sponsor Director and the Unaffiliated Directors to be divided into Class I, Class II and Class III, as follows:

(i) the Class I Directors shall include the Unaffiliated Director and one (1) Embraer Independent Director;

(ii) the Class II Directors shall include two (2) Embraer Independent Directors; and

(iii) the Class III Directors shall include the Sponsor Director and the two (2) remaining Embraer Directors.

(d) The initial term of the Class I Directors shall expire at the first (1st) annual meeting of stockholders of the Company following the Effective Date at which Directors are elected. The initial term of the Class II Directors shall expire at the second (2nd) annual meeting of stockholders of the Company following the Effective Date at which Directors are elected. The initial term of the Class III Directors shall expire at the third (3rd) annual meeting of stockholders of the Company following the Effective Date at which Directors are elected.

Section 2.2 EAH Representation.

(a) For so long as the Embraer Group collectively holds a number of Shares representing less than a majority of the Shares then issued and outstanding but at least ten percent (10%) of the Shares then issued and outstanding (the “Embraer Group Requisite Ownership”), at the request of EAH, the Company and EAH shall take all Necessary Action to (i) include in the slate of nominees recommended by the Board for election as Directors at each applicable annual or special meeting of stockholders at which Directors are to be elected such number of individuals nominated by EAH so that if elected, there will be a number of Embraer Directors at least proportional to the number of Shares then owned by Embraer Group and not less than one (1) Director; (ii) to include such persons in the Company’s proxy materials and form of proxy disseminated to stockholders in connection with the election of Directors at each applicable annual or special meeting of stockholders held for the election of Directors; and (iii) cause the election of each such designee to the Board, including nominating such designees to be elected as directors and by soliciting proxies in favor of the election of such persons.

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Director previously nominated by Embraer and then serving on the Board shall be entitled to serve for the remainder of his or her term as a Class I, Class II or Class III Director, as applicable, and shall not be required to resign from the Board prior to the expiration of such term.

Section 2.3 Chairperson. For so long as the Embraer Group collectively holds a number of Shares representing at least than twenty percent (20%) of the Shares then issued and outstanding, the Embraer Directors shall have the right to designate the Chairperson of the Board. The Chairperson may, but is not required to, be an Embraer Director.

Section 2.4 Committee Representation. For so long as the Embraer Group collectively holds the Embraer Group Requisite Ownership, the Embraer Directors shall have the right to appoint a number of Embraer Directors to serve on each Committee of the Board that is proportional to the number of Shares Embraer then owns, so long as such appointment complies with the applicable rules of NYSE and the Commission.

Section 2.5 Vacancies and Removal.

(a) EAH shall have the exclusive right to request the removal of any Embraer Director from the Board, and the Company shall take all Necessary Action to cause the removal of any Embraer Director at the request of EAH. EAH shall have the exclusive right to appoint or nominate for election, as the case may be, to the Board a Director to fill vacancies created by reason of death, removal or resignation of any then-serving Embraer Director or the Chairperson of the Board, and the Company shall take all Necessary Action to cause any such vacancies to be filled by replacement Directors nominated by EAH as promptly as reasonably practicable.

(b) During the initial term of the Sponsor Director, the Sponsor shall have the exclusive right to request the removal of the Sponsor Director from the Board, and the Company shall take all Necessary Action to cause the removal of the Sponsor Director at the request of the Sponsor. The Sponsor shall have the exclusive right to appoint or nominate for election, as the case may be, to the Board a Director to fill a vacancy created by reason of death, removal or resignation of the then-serving Sponsor Director for the remaining initial term of the Sponsor Director, and the Company shall take all Necessary Action to cause such vacancy to be filled by the replacement Director nominated by the Sponsor as promptly as reasonably practicable. For the avoidance of doubt, other than the right to appoint the Sponsor Director for the initial term pursuant to Section 2.1 and the right replace the Sponsor Director for the remainder of the Sponsor Director’s initial term pursuant to this Section 2.5(b), the Sponsor will not have any right under this Agreement to appoint or replace any Directors.

Section 2.6 Board Meeting Expenses. The Company shall pay all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including travel and lodging) incurred by each Director nominated pursuant to this Agreement in the course of, and in connection with, his or her service as a Director, including in connection with attending regular and special meetings of the Board, any board of directors or board of managers of any of the Company’s Subsidiaries or any of their respective committees.

Section 2.7 Director Indemnification. As promptly as reasonably practicable following the Effective Date, the Company shall enter into an indemnification agreement with each Embraer Director and the Sponsor Director, each on substantially the same terms entered into with, and based on the same customary and reasonable form provided to, the other Directors. The Company shall not amend, alter or repeal any right to indemnification or exculpation benefiting any Director nominated pursuant to this Agreement, as and to the extent consistent with applicable law, contained in the Company’s Organizational Documents (except to the extent such amendment or alteration permits the Company to provide broader indemnification or exculpation rights on a retroactive basis than permitted prior thereto). Such indemnification agreements shall reflect that (a) the Company is the indemnitor of first resort (i.e., the Company’s obligations to the Directors are primary, and any obligation of the Directors to advance expenses or to provide indemnification for the same expenses or liabilities incurred by any Director are secondary), (b) the Company shall be required to advance the full amount of expenses incurred by each Director and shall be liable for the full amount of all expenses, judgments,

 

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penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement to the extent legally permitted and as required by the terms of this Agreement, any other agreement between the Company and the Directors or the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of the Company and (c) the Company hereby irrevocably waives, relinquishes and releases each of the Directors from any and all claims against any of the Directors for contribution, subrogation or any other recovery of any kind in respect thereof.

Section 2.8 D&O Insurance. The Company shall (a) purchase directors’ and officers’ liability insurance in an amount determined by the Board to be reasonable and customary and (b) for so long as a Director nominated pursuant to this Agreement serves as a Director of the Company, maintain such coverage with respect to such Director and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to extend such coverage for a period of not less than six years from any removal or resignation of such Director, in respect of any act or omission occurring at or prior to such event.

Section 2.9 Controlled Company Exception. At all times at which the Company is Controlled Company Eligible and for so long as requested by EAH, the Company shall take all Necessary Action to avail itself of all “controlled company” exemptions to the rules of NYSE or any other exchange on which the Shares are then listed and shall comply with all requirements under Law (including Item 407(a) of Regulation S-K) and all disclosure requirements to take such actions; provided that the Board shall initially include at least four (4) Directors who satisfy the independence requirements of NYSE.

Section 2.10 Sharing of Information. Each of the Company, EAH and the Sponsor agrees and acknowledges that the Embraer Directors and the Sponsor Director may share confidential, non-public information about the Company and its Subsidiaries with members of the Embraer Group, the Sponsor, and their Representatives, respectively.

Section 2.11 Certain Approvals. For so long as the Embraer Group collectively holds a number of Shares representing at least thirty-five percent (35%) of the Shares then issued and outstanding, the Company will not undertake, or agree to undertake, whether directly or indirectly, any of the following actions without the prior written consent of EAH; provided that to the extent such action requires stockholders consent or approval as a matter of Law, consent or approval given by EAH for such purpose shall constitute consent for the purpose of this Section 2.11: (a) any transaction or series of related transactions that results in a direct or indirect sale (including by way of merger, consolidation, recapitalization, reorganization, transfer, sale or other business combination or similar transaction) of greater than thirty percent (30%) of the property or assets, or greater than thirty percent (30%) of the voting securities of, the Company (other than (i) pursuant to any offer to purchase securities made directly to the stockholders of the Company that is not subject to approval by the Board, (ii) any merger or issuance of voting securities that does not result in a Person or group of Persons acting together that would constitute a “group” for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act becoming the holder of greater than thirty percent (30%) of the voting securities of the Company, or (iii) any reorganization or recapitalization that does not violate clauses (b) or (c) of this Section 2.11); (b) any liquidation or dissolution (or the adoption of a plan of liquidation or dissolution) of the Company, except for a liquidation or dissolution (or the adoption of a plan of liquidation or dissolution) in connection with an involuntary case within the meaning of any bankruptcy or similar Law relating to insolvency; (c) any amendment to or modification of the Organizational Documents of the Company that materially and adversely affects EAH in its capacity as stockholder of the Company; (d) relocation of the domicile of the Company; (e) any change to the Company’s corporate name; (f) any change to the size of the Board; or (g) any corporate action that would have the effect of eliminating, or materially adversely affecting, any approval right to which EAH is then entitled pursuant to clauses (a) through (e) of this Section 2.11.

 

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ARTICLE III

CERTAIN COVENANTS

Section 3.1 Corporate Opportunities.

(a) From and after the Effective Date and for so long as the Embraer Group collectively holds a number of Shares representing at least the Embraer Group Requisite Ownership or has any directors, officers or employees who serve on the Board, (A) the Board will (i) in accordance with Section 122(17) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, renounce to the fullest extent permitted by Law any interest or expectancy of the Company in, or in being communicated about, presented with or offered an opportunity to participate in, any corporate opportunities of the Company or its Subsidiaries that are presented to any member of the Embraer Group or any of its directors, officers or employees; and (ii) elect not to be governed by Section 203 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware; and (B) in the event that any Embraer Director acquires knowledge of a corporate opportunity for itself, herself or himself and the Company or any of its Affiliates, such Director shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, have no duty (fiduciary, contractual or otherwise) to communicate, present or offer such transaction or other business opportunity or matter to the Company or any of its Affiliates or stockholders and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall not be liable to the Company or its stockholders or to any Affiliate of the Company for breach of any duty (fiduciary, contractual or otherwise) as a stockholder, director or officer of the Company solely by reason of the fact that such Director pursues or acquires such corporate opportunity for itself, herself or himself, or offers or directs such corporate opportunity to another Person (including, without limitation, any member of the Embraer Group) or does not present such opportunity to the Company or any of its Affiliates or stockholders.

(b) For the purposes of this Section 3.1, “corporate opportunities” shall include, but not be limited to, business opportunities which the Company and its Subsidiaries is financially able to undertake, which are, from their nature, in the line of the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ businesses, are of practical advantage to it and are ones in which the Company and its Subsidiaries would have an interest or a reasonable expectancy, and in which, by embracing the opportunities or allowing such opportunities to be embraced by the Embraer Group or its directors, officers or employees, the self-interest of the Embraer Group or any of its directors, officers or employees will or could be brought into conflict with that of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

Section 3.2 Amendments to Master Services Agreements; Related Party Transactions. For so long as the Embraer Group collectively holds a majority of the Shares then issued and outstanding, the Company shall not, and shall cause its Subsidiaries not to, (i) materially amend, waive any material rights under or terminate (other than as a result of expiration, non-renewal or material breach) that certain Master Services Agreement, dated as of December 14, 2021 by and between Eve and Embraer, or that Master Services Agreement, dated as of December 14, 2021, by and between Eve and Atech –Negócios e Tecnologias S.A. (the “Master Services Agreement”), or (ii) effectuate any transactions subject to the Company’s policies or procedures relating to transactions with related persons, without the prior approval of a majority of the Directors that satisfy the independence requirements of NYSE.

Section 3.3 No Share Transfer Restrictions. The Company will not, without the prior written consent of EAH, take, or cause to be taken, directly or indirectly, any action, including making or failing to make any election under the Law of any state, which has the effect, directly or indirectly, of restricting or limiting the ability of EAH to freely Transfer its Shares or would restrict or limit the rights of any transferee of EAH as a holder of Shares. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will not, without the prior written consent of EAH, (a) adopt or thereafter amend, supplement, restate, modify or alter any stockholder rights plan in any manner that would result in (i) an increase in the ownership of Shares by EAH causing the rights thereunder to detach or become exercisable and/or (ii) EAH and its transferees not being entitled to the same rights thereunder as other holders of Shares or (b) take any action, or take any action to recommend to its stockholders any action, which would among other things, limit the legal rights of, or deny any benefit to, EAH as a the Company stockholder either (i) solely as a result of the amount of Shares owned by EAH or (ii) in a manner not applicable to the Company stockholders generally.

 

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Section 3.4 Certain Tax Payments. For any period or portion thereof during which the Company is treated as a member of any consolidated, combined, affiliated or other group for U.S. federal or applicable state income tax purposes, and an EAH or an affiliate thereof is the common parent of such group for U.S. federal or applicable state income tax purposes, the Company and such common parent shall enter into the tax sharing agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A on the date the Company becomes a member of such consolidated, combined, affiliated or other group for U.S. federal or applicable state income tax purposes.

Section 3.5 Company Policies and Procedures.

(a) For the duration of the Master Agreements:

(i) The Company will, and will cause its controlled Affiliates (other than any member of the Embraer Group) to, not take any action directly or indirectly to (A) offer or pay, or authorize the offer or payment of, any money or anything of value, or (B) accept any payment referred to in clause (A), in each case, in order to improperly or corruptly seek to influence any Government Official or any other person in order to gain an improper advantage;

(ii) The Company will, and will cause its controlled Affiliates (other than any member of the Embraer Group) to, implement, maintain and enforce a compliance and ethics program in substance and form and effectiveness reasonably equivalent to Embraer’s compliance and ethics program, designed to prevent and detect violations of applicable anti-corruption Laws throughout its operations (including Subsidiaries) and the operations of its contractors and sub-contractors; and

(iii) The Company will, and will cause its controlled Affiliates (other than any member of the Embraer Group) to, implement, maintain and enforce, a system of adequate internal accounting controls designed to ensure the making and keeping of fair and accurate books, records and accounts.

ARTICLE IV

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; ACCESS TO INFORMATION

Section 4.1 Financial Statements; Disclosure and Financial Controls(a) . For so long as the Embraer Group collectively holds a number of Shares representing at least twenty percent (20%) of the Shares then issued and outstanding:

(a) The Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries (if any) to, maintain a fiscal year and fiscal quarters that commence and end on the same calendar days as Embraer’s fiscal year and fiscal quarters commence and end, and maintain monthly accounting periods that commence and end on the same calendar days as Embraer’s monthly accounting periods commence and end.

(b) The Company shall deliver to EAH, as soon as available, but in any event in accordance with the financial closing deliverables timeline established by EAH, after the end of each monthly accounting period in each fiscal year, (i) a subsidiary reporting package prepared in accordance with IFRS (and GAAP, if requested by EAH), consistently applied, and the accounting policies of Embraer and (ii) such other information as reasonably requested from time to time by EAH.

(c) The Company shall deliver to EAH, as soon as practicable, but in any event within twenty-five (25) days after the end of each quarterly accounting period of the Company in each fiscal year (i) the consolidated financial statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries (and notes thereto) (in the forms to be publicly filed by the Company pursuant to applicable Law, if applicable), for each fiscal quarter and for the period from the beginning of the current fiscal year to the end of such quarter, setting forth in each case in comparative form for each such fiscal quarter of the Company the consolidated figures (and notes thereto) for the corresponding quarter and periods of the previous fiscal year and, if applicable, comparisons to budgeted amounts, all in reasonable detail

 

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and prepared in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation S-X and GAAP, consistently applied and (ii) discussion and analysis by management of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations for such fiscal quarter, including an explanation of any material period-to-period changes and any off-balance sheet transactions, all in reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with Item 303(b) of Regulation S-K; provided, however, that the Company will deliver such information at a specified, earlier time upon EAH’s written request with at least twenty (20) days’ advance notice. The information set forth in (i) and (ii) above is referred to in this Agreement as the “Quarterly Financial Statements.” No later than seven (7) Business Days prior to the date the Company publicly files the Quarterly Financial Statements with the Commission or otherwise makes such Quarterly Financial Statements publicly available, the Company will deliver to EAH the final form of the Quarterly Financial Statements and certifications thereof by the principal executive and financial officers of the Company in the forms required under Commission rules for periodic reports and in form and substance satisfactory to EAH; provided, however, that the Company may continue to revise such Quarterly Financial Statements prior to the filing thereof in order to make corrections and non-substantive changes which corrections and changes will be delivered by the Company to EAH as soon as practicable; provided, further, that EAH’s and the Company’s legal and financial representatives will actively consult with each other regarding any changes (whether or not substantive) which the Company may consider making to its Quarterly Financial Statements and related disclosures during the seven (7) Business Days immediately prior to any anticipated filing with the Commission, with particular focus on any changes which would have an effect upon Embraer’s financial statements or related disclosures.

(d) The Company shall deliver to EAH, as soon as available (i) but in any event (A) within forty-five (45) days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company, internally prepared draft annual financial statements, and (B) within sixty (60) days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company, the annual financial statements of the Company (prepared in accordance with GAAP and in the forms required to be publicly filed by it pursuant to applicable Law, if applicable), and (ii) but in any event no later than twenty (20) Business Days prior to the date on which EAH has notified the Company that Embraer intends to file its annual report on Form 20-F or reference form (formulário de referência) or other document containing annual financial statements with the Commission or the CVM, any financial and other information and data with respect to the Company and its Subsidiaries (if any) and their business, properties, financial position, results of operations and prospects as is reasonably requested by EAH in connection with the preparation of Embraer’s financial statements and annual report on Form 20-F. As soon as practicable, and in any event no later than ten (10) Business Days prior to the date on which the Company is required to file an annual report on Form 10-K or other document containing its Annual Financial Statements (as defined below) with the Commission, the Company will deliver to EAH (x) drafts of the consolidated financial statements of the Company and its Subsidiaries (and notes thereto) for such year, setting forth in each case in comparative form the consolidated figures (and notes thereto) for the previous fiscal years and all in reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with Regulation S-X and GAAP and (y) a discussion and analysis by management of the Company and its Subsidiaries financial condition and results of operations for such year, including an explanation of any material period-to-period change and any off-balance sheet transactions, all in reasonable detail and prepared in accordance with Items 303(a) and 305 of Regulation S-K. The information set forth in (x) and (y) above is referred to in this Agreement as the “Annual Financial Statements.” the Company will deliver to EAH all revisions to such drafts as soon as any such revisions are prepared or made. No later than seven (7) Business Days prior to the date the Company publicly files the Annual Financial Statements with the Commission or otherwise makes such Annual Financial Statements publicly available, the Company will deliver to EAH the final form of its annual report on Form 10-K and certifications thereof by the principal executive and financial officers of the Company in the forms required under Commission rules for periodic reports and in form and substance satisfactory to EAH; provided, however, that the Company may continue to revise such Annual Financial Statements prior to the filing thereof in order to make corrections and non-substantive changes which corrections and changes will be delivered by the Company to EAH as soon as practicable; provided, further, that Embraer’s and the Company’s legal and financial representatives will actively consult with each other regarding any changes (whether or not substantive) which the Company may consider making to its Annual Financial Statements and related disclosures during the seven (7) Business Days immediately prior to any anticipated filing with the Commission. Without limiting the foregoing, the Company

 

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will consult with EAH regarding EAH’s comments on the Annual Financial Statements and related disclosures and shall accept all of EAH’s comments on such Annual Financial Statements and related disclosures except to the extent such comments are inconsistent with applicable Law or GAAP. In addition to the foregoing, no Annual Financial Statement or any other document which refers to, or contains information not previously publicly disclosed with respect to the direct ownership of the Company by EAH and indirect ownership by Embraer will be filed with the Commission or otherwise made public by the Company or its Subsidiaries without the prior written consent of EAH.

(e) The Company shall deliver to EAH (i) substantially final drafts, as soon as the same are prepared, of (A) all reports, notices and proxy and information statements to be sent or made available by the Company or its Subsidiaries to its or their respective security holders and (B) all registration statements and prospectuses to be filed by the Company or its Subsidiaries with the Commission or any securities exchange pursuant to the listed company manual (or similar requirements) of such exchange (collectively, the documents identified in clauses (A) and (B) are referred to in this Agreement as “Company Public Documents”), and (ii) as soon as practicable, but in no event later than five (5) Business Days prior to the earliest of the dates the same are printed, sent or filed, current drafts of all such Company Public Documents; provided, however, that the Company may continue to revise such Company Public Documents prior to the filing thereof in order to make corrections and non-substantive changes, which corrections and changes will be delivered by the Company to EAH as soon as practicable; provided, further, that the legal and financial representatives of EAH and the Company will actively consult with each other regarding any changes (whether or not substantive) which the Company may consider making to any of its Company Public Documents and related disclosures prior to any anticipated filing with the Commission, with particular focus on any changes which would have an effect upon EAH’s financial statements or related disclosures. Without limiting the foregoing, the Company shall consult with EAH regarding EAH’s comments on the Company Public Documents and shall accept all of EAH’s comments on such Company Public Documents except to the extent such comments are inconsistent with applicable Law or GAAP. In addition to the foregoing, no Company Public Document or any other document which refers to, or contains information not previously publicly disclosed with respect to the direct ownership of the Company by EAH and indirect ownership by Embraer will be filed with the Commission or otherwise made public by the Company or its Subsidiaries without the prior written consent of EAH.

(f) The Company shall as promptly as practicable deliver to EAH copies of all annual budgets and financial projections (consistent in terms of format and detail with Embraer’s historical practices, except as mutually agreed upon by the Parties) relating to the Company on a consolidated basis and will provide EAH an opportunity to meet with management of the Company to discuss such budgets and projections. In addition, to the extent requested by EAH, the Company will participate in Embraer’s annual strategic review planning and other similar meetings and processes in a manner consistent with past practices or with such changes as EAH may reasonably request.

(g) With reasonable promptness, the Company shall deliver to EAH such other information and financial data concerning the Company and its Subsidiaries and their business, properties, financial positions, results of operations and prospects as from time to time may be requested by EAH.

(h) The Company will consult with EAH as to the timing of its annual and quarterly earnings releases and any interim financial guidance for a current or future period and the Company will give EAH the opportunity to review the information therein relating to the Company and its Subsidiaries (if any) and to comment thereon. The Company shall coordinate with EAH the timing of (i) the Company’s earnings release conference calls and (ii) the Company’s public earnings release issuance and filings with the Commission, in each case as directed by EAH. No later than one (1) Business Day prior to the time and date that the Company intends to publish its regular annual or quarterly earnings release or any financial guidance for a current or future period, the Company will deliver to EAH copies of substantially final drafts of all related press releases and other statements to be made available by the Company to employees of such Party or to the public concerning any matters that could be reasonably likely to have a material financial impact on the earnings, results of operations, financial condition or

 

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prospects of the Company or its Subsidiaries. In addition, prior to the issuance of any such press release or public statement that meets the criteria set forth in the preceding sentence, the Company will consult with EAH regarding any changes (other than typographical or other similar minor changes) to such substantially final drafts. Immediately following the issuance thereof, the Company will deliver to EAH copies of final drafts of all press releases and other public statements. The Company shall obtain the written consent of EAH prior to issuing any press releases or otherwise making public statements with respect to any of the transactions contemplated hereby and prior to making any filings with any Governmental Authority with respect thereto.

(i) The Company will cooperate fully, and cause its auditors to cooperate fully, with EAH to the extent requested by EAH in the preparation of Embraer’s public earnings or other press releases, quarterly reports on Form 6-K, annual reports to stockholders, annual reports on Form 20-F, any current reports on Form 6-K and any other proxy, information and registration statements, reports, notices, prospectuses and any other filings made by Embraer with the Commission, any national securities exchange or otherwise made publicly available (collectively, the “Embraer Public Filings”). The Company agrees to provide to EAH all information that EAH requests in connection with any Embraer Public Filings or that, in the judgment of Embraer’s counsel, is required to be disclosed or incorporated by reference therein under any Law. The Company will provide such information in a timely manner on the dates requested by EAH (which may be earlier than the dates on which the Company otherwise would be required hereunder to have such information available) to enable Embraer to prepare, print and release all Embraer Public Filings on such dates as Embraer may determine but in no event later than as required by applicable Law. The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause its auditors to consent to any reference to them as experts in any Embraer Public Filings required under any Law. If and to the extent requested by EAH, the Company will diligently and promptly review all drafts of such Embraer Public Filings and prepare in a diligent and timely fashion any portion of such Embraer Public Filing pertaining to the Company. Prior to any printing or public release of any Embraer Public Filing, an appropriate executive officer of the Company will, if requested by EAH, certify that the information relating to the Company or its Subsidiaries in such Embraer Public Filing is accurate, true, complete and correct in all material respects. Unless required by Law, the Company will not publicly release any financial or other information which conflicts with the information with respect to the Company or its Subsidiaries that is included in any Embraer Public Filing without EAH’s prior written consent.

Section 4.2 Access to Information. For so long as the Embraer Group collectively holds the Embraer Group Requisite Ownership:

(a) The Company shall permit, unless prohibited by applicable Law, representatives designated by the members of the Embraer Group, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to (i) visit and inspect any of the properties of the Company and its Subsidiaries, (ii) examine the corporate and financial records of the Company and its Subsidiaries and make copies thereof or extracts therefrom, and (iii) discuss the affairs, finances and accounts of any such Persons with the Directors, officers, key employees and independent accountants of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

(b) The Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, provide the members of the Embraer Group, in addition to other information that might be reasonably requested by written inquiry by the members of the Embraer Group from time to time (i) to the extent otherwise prepared by the Company, operating and capital expenditure budgets and periodic information packages relating to the operations and cash flows of the Company and its Subsidiaries, (ii) access to the chief executive officer, chief financial officer or other executive officer of the Company from time to time at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to discuss the Company’s annual business plan and operating budget, and (iii) updates with respect to, and access to other information regarding, progress on the Company’s projects and related technology development roadmap.

(c) The Company will report in reasonable detail to EAH the following events or circumstances promptly (and in any event within forty-eight (48) hours) after any executive officer of the Company or any member of the Board becomes aware of such matter: (i) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or

 

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operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting; (iii) any illegal act within the meaning of Section 10A(b) and (f) of the Exchange Act; and (iv) any other material violation of Law (including any violation of law that an attorney representing the Company or its Subsidiaries has formally reported to any officers or directors of the Company pursuant to the Commission’s attorney conduct rules (17 C.F.R. Part 205)).

(d) The Company will give EAH as much prior notice as reasonably practicable of any proposed determination of, or any significant changes in, the Company’s accounting estimates or accounting principles from those in effect on the Effective Date. The Company will consult with EAH and, if requested by EAH, the Company will consult with Embraer’s independent auditors with respect thereto. The Company will not make any such determination or changes without EAH’s prior written consent if such a determination or a change would be sufficiently material to be required to be disclosed in the Company’s or Embraer’s financial statements as filed with the Commission or otherwise publicly disclosed therein.

(e) Each of EAH and the Company, upon the reasonable request of the other Party, shall make available to the requesting Party all information, records and documents in its possession that may be relevant to any tax return, audit, examination, proceeding or determination with respect to taxes of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or any member of the Embraer Group, as the case may be.

Section 4.3 Other Information. For so long as the Embraer Group collectively holds the Embraer Group Requisite Ownership, the Company shall promptly provide the members of the Embraer Group with such information as reasonably required or requested by the Embraer Group in connection with any debt or equity financing or refinancing transactions to be effected by them or for purposes of their compliance with applicable Laws or stock exchange regulations.

Section 4.4 Confidentiality.

(a) Subject to Section 2.10, EAH and the Sponsor shall not, and shall cause each member of the Embraer Group and the Sponsor not to, disclose any confidential non-public information provided to EAH and the Sponsor or any other member of the Embraer Group and the Sponsor, or to any Embraer Director and the Sponsor Director, respectively, in each case, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, to any Person outside of the Embraer Group and the Sponsor.

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any member of the Embraer Group and the Sponsor shall be permitted to disclose such information to its directors, officers or employees, and any member of the Embraer Group and the Sponsor or any Embraer Director and Sponsor Director shall be permitted to disclose any such information to their respective attorneys, accountants, consultants, advisors and other representatives if such Persons have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties and/or properly advise any member of the Embraer Group and the Sponsor, and are bound by an obligation to maintain confidentiality with respect to such information.

(c) Any member of the Embraer Group and the Sponsor shall be permitted to disclose any confidential non-public information to any Person outside of the Embraer Group and the Sponsor, respectively, (a) to the extent required (i) to comply with applicable Laws or stock exchange regulations, including in connection with the filing of financial or other reports required to be filed with any Governmental Authority or stock exchange, or (ii) by any subpoena, investigative demand, audit or similar process of any Governmental Authority, (b) in connection with any financing or capital raising transaction by any member of the Embraer Group and the Sponsor, subject to the execution of one or more customary confidentiality agreements with potential lenders or initial purchasers, or (c) subject to the execution of one or more customary confidentiality agreements, in connection with any transaction involving the direct or indirect sale or other disposition by any member of the Embraer Group and the Sponsor of Shares.

 

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ARTICLE V

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS; COOPERATION

Section 5.1 Independent Auditors. For so long as the Embraer Group collectively holds a majority of the Shares then issued and outstanding, the Company shall take all Necessary Action to ensure that the Company appoints and retains as its independent auditors the same independent registered public accounting firm appointed as the independent auditors of Embraer and its Subsidiaries.

Section 5.2 Cooperation. The Company acknowledges that Embraer and/or EAH may in the future determine to effect a reorganization that may include a transaction or series of transactions that would result in stockholders of Embraer receiving direct ownership of Shares, whether by distribution, dividend, exchange offer or other means. The Company hereby agrees that upon the request of EAH, the Company shall cooperate with Embraer and EAH in implementing any such reorganization event, including by taking any Necessary Action, to effect any such reorganization event.

ARTICLE VI

INDEMNIFICATION

Section 6.1 Sponsor Indemnity.

(a) For a period of six (6) years after the Closing Date, the Company will indemnify, exonerate and hold harmless the Sponsor from and against any and all actions, causes of action, suits, claims, liabilities, losses, damages and costs and out-of-pocket expenses in connection therewith (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) (“Indemnified Liabilities”) incurred by the Sponsor before, on or after the date of this Agreement, arising out of any third-party action, cause of action, suit, litigation, investigation, inquiry, arbitration or claim directly relating to the transactions contemplated by the BCA which names the Sponsor as a defendant (or co-defendant) arising from the Sponsor’s ownership of equity securities of the Company or its control or ability to influence the Company; provided, that the foregoing shall not apply to (i) any Indemnified Liabilities to the extent arising out of any breach by the Sponsor of this Agreement or any other agreement between the Sponsor, on the one hand, and the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, on the other hand, or (ii) the willful misconduct, gross negligence or fraud of the Sponsor.

(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing paragraph, the Company shall not be liable for any Indemnified Liabilities in excess of $4 million in the aggregate pursuant to the foregoing paragraph. For the avoidance of doubt, the rights of the Sponsor to indemnification pursuant to the foregoing paragraph will be in addition to any other rights the Sponsor may have under any other agreement or instrument to which the Sponsor is or becomes a party or is or otherwise becomes a beneficiary or under Law.

ARTICLE VII

TERMINATION

Section 7.1 Term. The terms of this Agreement shall terminate, and be of no further force and effect:

(a) upon the mutual consent of all of the parties hereto; or

(b) if the Embraer Group collectively holds a number of Shares representing less than the Embraer Group Requisite Ownership.

Section 7.2 Survival. If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 7.1, this Agreement shall become void and of no further force and effect, except for: (i) the provisions set forth in this Section 7.2, Section 4.4

 

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(which shall survive for one (1) year after the termination of this Agreement), Section 8.8 and Section 8.9; (ii) the rights with respect to the breach of any provision hereof by the Company; and (iii) the provisions set forth in Section 3.4, which shall survive until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations with respect to any tax which may be imposed on the Affiliate of EAH referenced in Section 3.4.

ARTICLE VIII

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 8.1 Amendment and Waiver. This Agreement may be amended by the Company and EAH at any time by execution of an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the Company and EAH. In addition, any proposed amendment to Sections 2.1, 2.5(b), 2.10 or 4.4 or this Article VIII shall also require the written consent of the Sponsor until the earlier of (a) the day on which the Sponsor no longer has any rights under any of such Sections and (b) the day on which the Sponsor no longer holds at least 50% of the Shares held by the Sponsor on the date hereof.

Section 8.2 Severability. The Parties acknowledge that the rights and obligations provided for in this Agreement are subject to the applicable provisions of applicable Laws and stock exchange regulations. In the event that any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement, or the application thereof, is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under any present or future applicable Law: (a) such provision will be fully severable; (b) this Agreement will be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part hereof; (c) the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and will not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance here from; and (d) in lieu of such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision, the Parties agree to cooperate to effect an amendment pursuant to Section 8.1 in order to cure the illegality, invalidity or unenforceability of such provision to effect the terms of such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible.

Section 8.3 Entire Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly set forth herein, this Agreement and the documents referenced herein and therein embody the complete agreement and understanding among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede and preempt any prior understandings, agreements or representations by or among the Parties, written or oral, which may have related to the subject matter hereof in any way.

Section 8.4 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and transferees. Neither this Agreement nor any right, benefit, remedy, obligation or liability arising hereunder may be assigned by any party without the prior written consent of the other parties, and any attempted assignment without such consent shall be null and void and of no effect; provided that EAH may assign any and all of its rights under this Agreement, together with Transferring its Shares, to (i) any of its Affiliates (for the avoidance of doubt, without requiring the approval of the Company) or (ii) any other Person approved by a majority of the Directors that satisfy the independence requirements of NYSE in their sole discretion (each, an “Embraer Transferee”). EAH shall give written notice to the Company of its transfer of rights under this Section 8.4 no later than five (5) Business Days after EAH enters into a binding agreement for such transfer of rights. Such notice shall state the name and address of the Embraer Transferee and identify the amount of Shares transferred and the scope of rights being transferred under this Section 8.4. In connection with any such transfer, the terms “EAH” and “Embraer” as used in this Agreement shall, where appropriate to give effect to the assignment of rights and obligations hereunder to such Embraer Transferee, be deemed to refer to such Embraer Transferee. EAH and any Embraer Transferee may exercise the rights under this Agreement in such priority, as among themselves, as they shall agree upon among themselves, and the Company shall observe any such agreement of which it shall have notice as provided above.

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Person (other than EAH), pursuant to a transaction or series of related transactions in which any member of the Embraer Group receives equity securities of such Person (or of any Affiliate of such Person) in exchange for Shares held by any member of the Embraer Group, all of the rights of EAH and the Sponsor set forth in this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and shall apply to the Person the equity securities of which are received by EAH and the Sponsor pursuant to such transaction or series of related transactions. The Company agrees that, without the consent of EAH, it will not enter into any Contract which will have the effect set forth in the first clause of the preceding sentence, unless such Person agrees to be bound by the foregoing provision.

Section 8.6 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts each of which shall be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

Section 8.7 Remedies. The Parties hereto agree and acknowledge that money damages may not be an adequate remedy for any breach of the provisions of this Agreement and that the Company and EAH shall have the right to injunctive relief or specific performance, in addition to all of its rights and remedies at law or in equity, to enforce the provisions of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to confer upon any Person who is not a signatory hereto any rights or benefits, as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise.

Section 8.8 Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given: (a) on the date delivered if delivered personally; (b) one (1) Business Day after being sent by an internationally recognized overnight courier guaranteeing overnight delivery; (c) on the date of transmission, if delivered by email, with confirmation of transmission; or (d) on the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Such communications, to be valid, must be addressed as follows:

(a) if to the Company, to:

Eve Holding, Inc.

276 SW 34th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

  Attention:

Flávia Pavie

  Email:

fpavie@eveairmobility.com

(b) if to EAH, to:

Embraer S.A.

Avenida Dra. Ruth Cardoso, 8501,

30th floor (part), Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP, 05425-070, Brazil

  Attention:

Fabiana Klajner Leschziner

  Email:

fabiana.leschziner@embraer.com.br

with copies to (which shall not constitute notice):

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

One Manhattan West

New York, New York 10001

  Attention:

Paul T. Schnell

   

Thomas W. Greenberg

  Email:

Paul.Schnell@skadden.com

   

Thomas.Greenberg@skadden.com

 

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(c) if to Sponsor, to:

Zanite Sponsor LLC

25101 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 350

Cleveland, Ohio 44122

  Attention:

Steven H. Rosen, Co-CEO

  Email:

srosen@resiliencecapital.com

with copies to (which shall not constitute notice):

White & Case LLP

1221 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10020-1095

  Attention:

Joel Rubinstein

   

Matthew Kautz

  Email:

joel.rubinstein@whitecase.com

   

mkautz@whitecase.com

or to such other address or to the attention of such Person or Persons as the recipient Party has specified by prior written notice to the sending Party (or in the case of counsel, to such other readily ascertainable business address as such counsel may hereafter maintain). If more than one method for sending notice as set forth in this Section 8.8 is used, the earliest notice date established as set forth in this Section 8.8 shall control.

Section 8.9 Governing Law. This Agreement, and all claims or causes of action based upon, arising out of, or related to this Agreement, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to principles or rules of conflict of Laws to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of Laws of another jurisdiction.

Section 8.10 Jurisdiction; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.

(a) Any proceeding or Action based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement must be brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, to the extent such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware), or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, and each of the parties irrevocably (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such proceeding or Action, (ii) waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to personal jurisdiction, venue or to convenience of forum, (iii) agrees that all claims in respect of the proceeding or Action shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and (iv) agrees not to bring any proceeding or Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any other court. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the right of any party to serve process in any manner permitted by Law or to commence legal proceedings or otherwise proceed against any other party in any other jurisdiction, in each case, to enforce judgments obtained in any Action, suit or proceeding brought pursuant to this Section 8.10.

(b) EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY, UNCONDITIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

Section 8.11 Descriptive Headings. The descriptive headings of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute a part of this Agreement.

 

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Section 8.12 Interpretation and Rules of Construction. In this Agreement, except to the extent otherwise provided or that the context otherwise requires:

(a) when a reference is made in this Agreement to an Article or Section, such reference is to an Article or Section of this Agreement;

(b) the headings preceding the text of Articles and Sections included herein are for reference purposes only and do not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement;

(c) whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they are deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”;

(d) the word “or” is not exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning “and/or”;

(e) the words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import, when used in this Agreement, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement;

(f) all terms defined in this Agreement have the defined meanings when used in any certificate or other document delivered or made available pursuant hereto, unless otherwise defined therein;

(g) where used with respect to information, the phrases “delivered” or “made available” shall mean that the information referred to has been physically or electronically delivered to the relevant Party or a Representative designated by such Party in writing as acceptable to receive such information on behalf of such Party;

(h) references to “day” or “days” are to calendar days;

(i) the definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms;

(j) references to a Person are also to its successors and permitted assigns; and

(k) when calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded. If the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period in question shall, if applicable, end on the next succeeding Business Day.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Stockholders Agreement on the day and year first above written.

 

EVE HOLDING, INC.
By:    
    Name:
    Title:
EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING INC.
By:    
    Name:
    Title:
By:    
    Name:
    Title:
ZANITE SPONSOR LLC
By:    
    Name:
    Title:

 

 

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Exhibit A

TAX SHARING AGREEMENT

This Tax Sharing Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [], 2021, by and between EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Embraer U.S.”), for and on behalf of itself and each Embraer U.S. Affiliate (as defined below), and ZANITE ACQUISITION CORP., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), for and on behalf of itself and each Company Affiliate (as defined below).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, Embraer U.S. and the Company have or may become a part of an Affiliated Group (as defined below), and such Affiliated Group expects to file a consolidated federal income Tax Return in accordance with Section 1501 of the Code (and certain consolidated state and local income Tax Returns) for the Tax year during which the Company becomes a Member (as defined below) of such Affiliated Group and for subsequent Tax years; and

WHEREAS, it is deemed equitable and desirable that the parties hereto enter into this Agreement to set forth (i) the general principles under which they will calculate, allocate, and share consolidated federal, state and local income Tax liabilities (as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-2 and any analogous provisions of state or local Tax Law) of the Affiliated Group as between the Embraer U.S. Group, on the one hand, and the Company Group, on the other hand, (ii) the manner in which they will prepare and file various Tax Returns (as defined below) and meet certain other reporting obligations, (iii) the method for reimbursing Embraer U.S. for payment of the Company Group’s allocable share of consolidated federal, state and local income Tax liabilities and compensating the Company for use of a Tax Asset (as defined below) of any Member of the Company Group in arriving at such consolidated federal, state and local income Tax liabilities, and (iv) the provisions governing various related matters.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties signatory hereto agree as follows:

1.    Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

(a)    “Affiliated Group” shall mean, for any federal, state, or local Tax jurisdiction, the consolidated, combined or unitary group that files a Joint Return.

(b)    “Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph hereof, as such agreement may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

(c)    “Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in New York, New York are authorized or required by law or executive order to close.

(d)    “Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(e)    “Company” shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph hereof, except as otherwise provided by Section 23.

(f)    “Company Affiliate” means any corporation or other Legal Entity directly or indirectly “controlled” by the Company at the time in question, where “control” means the ownership of 50% or more of the equity interests of such corporation or other Legal Entity (by voting power or value) or the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such corporation or other Legal Entity.

(g)    “Company Group” means, with respect to any Taxable year (or portion thereof) beginning on or after the Effective Date, the Company and each Subsidiary of the Company (but only while such Subsidiary is a Subsidiary of the Company).


(h)    “Company Successor” shall have the meaning given to such term in Section 23(a).

(i)    “Company Successor Parent” shall have the meaning given to such term in Section 23(a).

(j)    “Consolidated Return Regulations” shall mean the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Chapter 6 of Subtitle A of the Code, including, as applicable, any predecessor or successor regulations thereto.

(k)    “Contested Company Group Item” shall have the meaning given to such term in Section 9(b).

(l)    “Controlling Party” shall have the meaning given to such term in Section 9(a).

(m)    “Deconsolidation Event” means, with respect to the Company and each member of the Company Group, any event or transaction that causes the Company and/or one or more members of the Company Group to no longer be eligible to join with Embraer U.S. or one or more members of the Embraer U.S. Group in the filing of a Joint Return.

(n)    “DIT” shall mean any “deferred intercompany transaction” or “intercompany transaction” within the meaning of the Consolidated Return Regulations, or any similar provisions of state, local or prior federal Tax Law.

(o)    “Due Date” shall have the meaning given to such term in Section 6(b).

(p)    “Effective Date” shall mean the date of this Agreement.

(q)    “ELA” shall mean any “excess loss account” within the meaning of the Consolidated Return Regulations, or any similar provisions of state, local or prior federal Tax Law.

(r)    “Embraer U.S.” shall have the meaning set forth in the first paragraph hereof, except as otherwise provided by Section 23.

(s)    “Embraer U.S. Affiliate” shall mean any corporation or other Legal Entity directly or indirectly “controlled” by Embraer U.S. where “control” means the ownership of 50% or more of the equity interests of such corporation or other Legal Entity (by voting power or value) or the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such corporation or other Legal Entity; provided, however, that such term shall not include the Company or any Company Affiliate.

(t)    “Embraer U.S. Group” means, with respect to any Taxable year (or portion thereof) beginning on or after the Effective Date, Embraer U.S. and each Subsidiary of Embraer U.S. (but only while such Subsidiary is a Subsidiary of Embraer U.S.); provided, however, that such term shall not include any Subsidiary of Embraer U.S. for such Taxable year (or portion thereof) as and to the extent that such Subsidiary is a member of the Company Group.

(u)    “Embraer U.S. Successor” shall have the meaning given to such term in Section 23(b)(i).

(v)    “Embraer U.S. Successor Parent” shall have the meaning given to such term in Section 23(b)(i).

(w)    “Embraer U.S. Successor Transaction” shall have the meaning given to such term in Section 23(b)(ii).

(x)    “Estimated Tax Installment Date” means, with respect to United States federal income Taxes, the estimated Tax installment due dates prescribed in Section 6655(c) of the Code and, in the case of any other Tax, means any other date on which an installment payment of an estimated amount of such Tax is required to be made.

 

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(y)    “Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(z)    “Final Determination” shall mean the final resolution of liability for any Tax for any Taxable period, by or as a result of: (i) a closing agreement or similar final settlement with the Internal Revenue Service or the relevant state or local Governmental Authorities, (ii) an agreement contained in Internal Revenue Service Form 870-AD or other similar form, (iii) an agreement that constitutes a determination under Section 1313(a)(4) of the Code, (iv) any allowance of a refund or credit in respect of an overpayment of Tax, but only after the expiration of all periods during which such refund or credit may be recovered by the jurisdiction imposing the Tax, (v) a deficiency notice with respect to which the period for filing a petition with the Tax Court or the relevant state or local tribunal has expired, (vi) a decision, judgment, decree or other order of any court of competent jurisdiction that is not subject to appeal or as to which the time for appeal has expired, or (vii) the payment of any Tax with respect to any item disallowed or adjusted by a Tax Authority provided that Embraer U.S. and the Company agree that no action should be taken to recoup such payment.

(aa)    “Group” shall mean either the Embraer U.S. Group or the Company Group.

(bb)    “Independent Accountant” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(b)(i).

(cc)    “Interest Rate” means the Rate determined below, as adjusted as of each Interest Rate Determination Date. The “Rate” means, with respect to each period between two consecutive Interest Rate Determination Dates, a rate determined two (2) Business Days before the earlier Interest Rate Determination Date equal to the interest rate that would be applicable on such date to a “large corporate underpayment” (within the meaning of Section 6621(c) of the Code) under Sections 6601 and 6621 of the Code. Interest will be calculated on the basis of a year of 360 days and the actual number of days for which due.

(dd)    “Interest Rate Determination Date” means the Due Date and each March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 thereafter.

(ee)    “Joint Return” shall mean any federal, state or local Tax Return for any Taxable period ending on or after the Effective Date that includes at least two Members, of which one Member is a member of the Company Group and the other Member is a member of the Embraer U.S. Group.

(ff)    “Legal Entity” shall mean a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other legal entity under the corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other organizational laws of a state or other jurisdiction.

(gg)     “Losses” shall mean any and all damages, losses, deficiencies, liabilities, obligations, penalties, judgments, settlements, claims, payments, fines, interest, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, the fees and expenses of any and all actions and demands, assessments, judgments, settlements and compromises relating thereto and the costs and expenses of attorneys’, accountants’, consultants’ and other professionals’ fees and expenses incurred in the investigation or defense thereof or the enforcement of rights hereunder); provided, however, that “Losses” shall exclude any special or punitive damages; provided, further, that the foregoing proviso will not be interpreted to limit indemnification for Losses incurred as a result of the assertion by a claimant (other than the parties hereto and their successors and assigns) in a third-party claim for special or punitive damages.

(hh)    “Member” or “member” shall mean an entity that is an includible corporation as defined in Section 1504(b) of the Code (or any analogous provisions of state, local or other applicable Tax Law).

(ii)    “Parent” shall mean, as the context may require, the common parent of any consolidated, combined, or unitary group that has filed, or is required to file, any Joint Return.

 

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(jj)    “Person” shall mean an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture or other entity.

(kk)    “Post-Deconsolidation Period” means any Taxable period beginning after the date of a Deconsolidation Event.

(ll)    “Pre-Deconsolidation Period” means any Taxable period beginning on or before the date of a Deconsolidation Event.

(mm)    “Redetermination” shall mean any redetermination of Taxes as the result of any Tax Proceeding, a claim for refund, an amended Tax Return or otherwise in which (x) additional Taxes to which such determination relates are subsequently paid, (y) a Tax Refund or a Tax Benefit relating to such Taxes is received or used, or (z) the amount or character of any Tax Item is adjusted or redetermined.

(nn)    “Separate Return” shall mean any Tax Return that is not a Joint Return.

(oo)    “Separate Return Tax Liability” means an amount equal to the hypothetical federal, state or local Tax liability that the members of the Company Group included in a Joint Return filed in any Tax jurisdiction would have incurred if they had filed a consolidated return, combined return (including nexus combination, domestic combination, line of business combination or any other form of combination), unitary return, or separate return, as the case may be, separate from the members of the Embraer U.S. Group, for the relevant Tax period in such Tax jurisdiction (based upon the assumption that such members of the Company Group were required to file in such Tax jurisdiction), and their income was taxable at the highest corporate tax rate in effect for such period in such Tax jurisdiction; provided, however, that (1) the Separate Return Tax Liability shall be computed by Embraer U.S. using such methods, conventions, practices, principles, positions, and elections (for example, the election to deduct or credit foreign Taxes) as are consistent with the methods, conventions, practices, principles, positions and elections that are used by Embraer U.S. or Parent, as the case may be, in preparing the applicable Joint Return, and by taking into account only those Tax Assets of the Company Group (or other Tax Items of loss, deduction or credit of the Company Group) that are included in and used in the applicable Joint Return to create any Tax Benefit (without regard to whether the Company Group could have used such Tax Assets or Tax Items on its hypothetical separate return), (2) the Consolidated Return Regulations (or any similar provisions of state or local Tax Law) and the Joint Returns filed by the Affiliated Group in such Tax jurisdiction shall determine the timing of the recognition of Tax Items with respect to DITs and ELAs and the determination of which Legal Entity shall bear the Tax benefit or burden of such Tax Items, and the Company Group shall be responsible for the Tax Items recognized by its respective members with respect to any DITs and ELAs, (3) the Separate Return Tax Liability with respect to a Joint Return filed in a state or locality shall be computed by taking into account such Tax Items, and such receipts or other data used to compute apportionment factors, of each Company Group member as are taken into account with respect to such Company Group member in preparing such Joint Return, regardless of whether such Company Group member separately has tax nexus with such state or locality, and (4) although the Separate Return Tax Liability is to be computed on a hypothetical basis as if the members of the Company Group that are part of the Affiliated Group were separate from the other members of the Affiliated Group, the fact that such members of the Company Group are included in a Joint Return and the effect that such inclusion has on the calculation of any Tax Item or on any Tax reporting requirement, shall nevertheless be taken into account for purposes of computing the Separate Return Tax Liability. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Separate Return Tax Liability of the Company shall be determined by using, as the U.S. federal and applicable state or local Tax basis for each Reference Asset (as defined in the Tax Receivable Agreement), an amount equal to the product of (i) twenty five percent (0.25 or 25%) and (ii) the actual Tax basis of such Reference Asset (as defined in the Tax Receivable Agreement) at any relevant time, and, for the avoidance of doubt, taking into account only 25% of the actual depreciation or amortization of such Reference Asset for a Tax period.

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directors is at the time, directly or indirectly, owned by such Person and/or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, whether or not such power is subject to a voting agreement or similar encumbrance, (B) a partnership or limited liability company in which such Person or a Subsidiary of such Person is, at the date of determination, (1) in the case of a partnership, a general partner of such partnership with the power affirmatively to direct the policies and management of such partnership or (2) in the case of a limited liability company, the managing member or, in the absence of a managing member, a member with the power affirmatively to direct the policies and management of such limited liability company, or (C) any other Person (other than a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company) in which such Person and/or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person, directly or indirectly, at the date of determination thereof, has or have (1) the power to elect or direct the election of a majority of the members of the governing body of such Person, whether or not such power is subject to a voting agreement or similar encumbrance, or (2) in the absence of such a governing body, at least a majority voting interest or (ii) any other Person of which an aggregate of 50% or more of the equity interests are, at the time, directly or indirectly, owned by such Person and/or one or more Subsidiaries of such Person.

(qq)    ”Tax” and “Taxes” means any and all federal, state, local or non-U.S. taxes, charges, fees, duties, levies, imposts, rates or other like governmental assessments or charges, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include income, gross receipts, net worth, property, sales, use, license, excise, franchise, capital stock, employment, payroll, unemployment insurance, social security, Medicare, stamp, environmental, value added, alternative or added minimum, ad valorem, trade, recording, withholding, occupation or transfer taxes, together with any related interest, penalties and additions imposed by any Tax Authority. The term “Taxable” shall have a correlative meaning; provided that, references to “Taxable period” for any franchise or other doing business Tax (including, but not limited to, the Texas franchise Tax) shall mean the Taxable period during which the income, operations, assets, or capital comprising the base of such Tax is measured, regardless of whether the right to do business for another Taxable period is obtained by the payment of such Tax.

(rr)    ”Tax Asset” shall mean any Tax Item that has accrued for Tax purposes, but has not been realized during the Taxable period in which it has accrued, and that could reduce a Tax in another Taxable period, including a net operating loss, net capital loss, disallowed business interest, general business tax credit, foreign tax credit, charitable deduction, credit related to alternative minimum tax, or any other Tax credit.

(ss)    ”Tax Authority” means, with respect to any Tax, the governmental entity or political subdivision, agency, commission or authority thereof that imposes such Tax, and the agency, commission or authority (if any) charged with the assessment, determination or collection of such Tax for such entity or subdivision.

(tt)    ”Tax Benefit” means a reduction in the Tax liability (or increase in Tax Refund) of a Taxpayer for any Taxable period. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Tax Benefit shall be deemed to have been realized or received from a Tax Item in a Taxable period only if and to the extent that the Tax liability (or Tax Refund) of the Taxpayer for such period, after taking into account the effect of the Tax Item on the Tax liability (or Tax Refund) of such Taxpayer in the current period and all prior periods, is less than (or, in case of a Tax Refund, greater than) it would have been had such Tax liability (or Tax Refund) been determined without regard to such Tax Item.

(uu)    ”Tax Item” shall mean any item of income, gain, loss, deduction, credit, recapture of credit or any other item which increases or decreases Taxes paid or payable, including an adjustment under Section 481 of the Code resulting from a change in accounting method.

(vv)    ”Tax Law” means the law of any governmental entity or political subdivision thereof, and any controlling judicial or administrative interpretations of such law, relating to any Tax.

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(xx)    ”Tax Proceeding” shall mean any Tax audit, assessment, or other examination by any Tax Authority, as well as any controversy, litigation, other proceeding, or appeal thereof relating to Taxes, whether administrative or judicial, including proceedings relating to competent authority determinations.

(yy)    ”Tax Refund” shall mean any refund of Taxes, including any reduction in a Tax liability by means of a credit, offset or otherwise.

(zz)    ”Tax Return” means any report of Taxes due, any claims for refund of Taxes paid, any information return with respect to Taxes, or any other similar report, statement, declaration, or document filed or required to be filed (by paper, electronically or otherwise) under any applicable Tax Law, including any attachments, exhibits, or other materials submitted with any of the foregoing, and including any amendments or supplements to any of the foregoing.

(aaa)    “Tax Receivable Agreement” means that certain tax receivable agreement between the Company and Embraer U.S. entered into on or around December [●], 2021.

(bbb)    ”Taxpayer” means any taxpayer and its Affiliated Group or similar group of entities as defined under corresponding provisions of the laws of any other jurisdiction of which a taxpayer is a member.

(ccc)    ”Treasury Regulations” shall mean the regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Code.

2.    Separate Return Tax Liability of the Company Group; Accounting for Tax Benefits

(a)    Payment of Separate Return Tax Liability by the Company to Embraer U.S.

(i)    Estimated Tax Payments. Subject to Section 2(c), with respect to each Taxable period for which a Joint Return will be filed, at least five (5) Business Days prior to each relevant Estimated Tax Installment Date, the Company shall pay to Embraer U.S. an amount equal to the installment of the estimated Separate Return Tax Liability, as shown in the computation provided by Embraer U.S. to the Company pursuant to Section 2(b)(i). For the avoidance of doubt, the amounts paid by the Company to Embraer U.S. under this Section 2(a)(i) shall be taken into account in determining the amounts to be paid by the Company or Embraer U.S., as the case may be, pursuant to Section 2(a)(ii).

(ii)    Final Return Tax Payments. Subject to Section 2(c), with respect to each Taxable period for which a Joint Return will be filed (other than a Joint Return relating to estimated Tax payments), at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the due date (including extensions) for the filing of each such Joint Return, (1) the Company shall pay to Embraer U.S. an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (x) the Separate Return Tax Liability of the Company Group for such Taxable period and such Joint Return over (y) the aggregate amount, if any, previously paid by the Company to Embraer U.S. with respect to such Taxable period and such Joint Return under Section 2(a)(i), as shown in the computation provided by Embraer U.S. to the Company pursuant to Section 2(b)(i); and (2) Embraer U.S. shall pay to the Company an amount equal to the excess, if any, of (x) the aggregate amount, if any, previously paid by the Company to Embraer U.S. with respect to such Taxable period and such Joint Return under Section 2(a)(i) over (y) the Separate Return Tax Liability of the Company Group for such Taxable period and such Joint Return, as shown in the computation provided by Embraer U.S. to the Company pursuant to Section 2(b)(i).

(b)    Determination of Separate Return Tax Liability.

(i)    Manner of Calculation. For each Taxable period during which a Joint Return will be filed, Embraer U.S. shall provide to the Company, not less than twenty (20) Business Days prior to the due date (including extensions) for the filing of such Joint Return (1) a pro forma draft of the portion of such Joint Return

 

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that reflects the Tax Items of the Company Group, (2) a statement that sets forth in reasonable detail the computation of the Separate Return Tax Liability of the Company Group in respect of such Joint Return, and (3) the amount payable by the Company or Embraer U.S., as determined in accordance with this Agreement, pursuant to Section 2(a); provided, however, that in the case of any Joint Return relating to estimated Tax payments, Embraer U.S. shall provide the foregoing information to the Company not less than ten (10) Business Days prior to each relevant Estimated Tax Installment Date. If the Company disagrees with any Tax Item of the Company Group reflected on the pro forma draft of any Joint Return or any tax position relating to the computation of the Separate Return Tax Liability, then the Company shall promptly notify Embraer U.S. and the parties shall use their reasonable best efforts to resolve the dispute. If the parties are unable to resolve any such dispute within ten (10) Business Days after the Company gives notice to Embraer U.S., then the matter shall be referred to a nationally recognized accounting firm that is mutually acceptable to Embraer U.S. and the Company (the “Independent Accountant”) to resolve such dispute. All costs, fees, and expenses incurred with respect to the resolution of such dispute shall be borne equally by Embraer U.S. and the Company, except that if the Independent Accountant determines that the proposed position submitted by a party to the Independent Accountant for its determination is frivolous, has not been asserted in good faith, or is not supported by substantial authority, then 100% of such costs, fees, and expenses shall be borne by such party. If any dispute related to the computation of the Separate Return Tax Liability has not been resolved by the due date for the payment of the Separate Return Tax Liability (including installments of estimated Separate Return Tax Liability) with respect to the applicable Joint Return as described in Section 2(a), then the Company or Embraer U.S., as the case may be, shall make its payment based upon the original statement prepared by Embraer U.S., and any adjustments to such payment will be made in accordance with Section 5 following the resolution of such dispute.

(ii)    Separate Return Tax Liability. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Separate Return Tax Liability” shall be determined as if the Company Group were filing a separate Tax Return under the Code or any analogous provisions of state or local Tax Law, and the term will not have the same meaning as set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-12. For the avoidance of doubt, (A) the computation of the Separate Return Tax Liability of the Company Group shall be determined without regard to whether the Affiliated Group is obligated to pay a Tax liability for the applicable Taxable period and (B) no Tax Asset or other Tax Item that has previously been taken into account in any Taxable period for the Company Group’s benefit in determining the Separate Return Tax Liability payable under Section 2(a) or any amount payable under Section 5, or that has otherwise been realized by the Company Group, shall again be taken into account in this computation. If the Separate Return Tax Liability of the Company Group for a Taxable period is less than zero, then the Separate Return Tax Liability of the Company Group shall be deemed to be zero for such period for purposes of Section 2(a).

(c)    Accounting for Tax Benefits. In the event that the Embraer U.S. Group recognizes a Tax Benefit on a Joint Return as a result of the Separate Return Tax Liability being less than zero for a Taxable period, the amount of such Tax Benefit for such Taxable period shall be recorded and added to a cumulative register of prior Tax Benefits (the “Cumulative Tax Benefit Register”). Amounts payable by the Company pursuant to Section 2(a)(i) or (ii) for any Taxable period may, at the option of the Company, reduce the amounts in the Cumulative Tax Benefit Register (but not below zero). Any reduction in the amounts in the Cumulative Tax Benefit Register pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be treated, for purposes of this Agreement, as a payment in like amount by the Company to Embraer U.S. pursuant to Section 2(a). Within ten (10) Business Days of filing a Joint Return, Embraer U.S. shall provide to the Company a statement setting forth in reasonable detail the computation of the amount, if any, reflected in the Cumulative Tax Benefit Register. For the avoidance of doubt, no Tax Asset or other Tax Item that has been taken into account in any Taxable period for the Company Group’s benefit in determining the Separate Return Tax Liability payable under Section 2(a) or any amount payable under Section 5, or that has otherwise been realized by the Company Group, shall again be taken into account for purposes of determining any amount added to the Cumulative Tax Benefit Register under this Section 2(c). For the avoidance of doubt, no payment will be required to be made from Embraer U.S. to the Company on account of any amounts in the Cumulative Tax Benefit Register.

 

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3.    Preparation and Filing of Tax Returns.

(a)    Joint Returns. Embraer U.S. shall be responsible for (i) preparing and filing (or causing to be prepared and filed) all Joint Returns for any Taxable period and (ii) remitting (or causing to be remitted) to the proper Tax Authority the Tax shown on such Joint Returns.

(b)    Separate Returns.

(i)    Embraer U.S. Separate Returns. Embraer U.S. shall be responsible for (1) preparing and filing (or causing to be prepared and filed) all Separate Returns for any Taxable period that include one or more members of the Embraer U.S. Group and (2) remitting (or causing to be remitted) to the proper Tax Authority the Tax shown on such Separate Returns.

(ii)    Company Separate Returns. The Company shall be responsible for (1) preparing and filing (or causing to be prepared and filed) all Separate Returns for any Taxable period that include one or more members of the Company Group and (2) remitting (or causing to be remitted) to the proper Tax Authority the Tax shown on such Separate Returns.

(c)    Provision of Information. The Company shall provide Embraer U.S. with all information necessary for Embraer U.S. or Parent to properly and timely file all Joint Returns. Such information may include, but need not be limited to (i) a Tax Return package for Joint Returns and Separate Returns of the Company Group, (ii) an estimated Tax package for Joint Returns and Separate Returns of the Company Group, (iii) a Tax provision package, (iv) a Tax projection package, and (v) workpapers and other supporting documentation relating to the foregoing (collectively, the “Tax Package”). With respect to any Tax Items of the Company Group includible in a Joint Return, the Tax Package shall be prepared, with respect to such Tax Items, using the methods, conventions, practices, principles, positions, and elections used by Embraer U.S. or Parent in preparing the applicable Joint Return. In the event the Company fails to provide information necessary for Embraer U.S. or Parent to properly and timely file a Joint Return in the form reasonably requested by Embraer U.S. and within sufficient time to permit the timely filing of such Joint Return, the twenty (20) Business Day notice period (or ten (10) Business Day notice period in the case of estimated Tax payments) in Section 2(b)(i) shall be waived, and any penalties, interest, or other payment obligation assessed against the Affiliated Group by reason of a delay in filing such Tax Return shall be payable by the Company, but only to the extent that such delay is attributable to the Company’s failure to provide the necessary information on a timely basis.

(d)    Special Rules Relating to the Preparation of Tax Returns.

(i)    Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the party that is responsible for filing (or causing to be filed) a Tax Return pursuant to this Section 3 shall have the exclusive right, in its sole discretion, with respect to such Tax Return to determine (1) the manner in which such Tax Return shall be prepared and filed, including the methods, conventions, practices, principles, positions, and elections to be used and the manner in which any Tax Item shall be reported, (2) whether any extensions may be requested, (3) whether an amended Tax Return shall be filed, (4) whether any claims for refund shall be made, (5) whether any refunds shall be paid by way of refund or credited against any liability for the related Tax, and (6) whether to retain outside firms to prepare or review such Tax Return; provided, however, that with respect to Joint Returns, Embraer U.S. shall prepare such Joint Returns in good faith and shall consult with the Company prior to changing any method of accounting if such action would impact the Company Group.

(ii)    With respect to any Separate Return for which the Company is responsible for filing (or causing to be filed), the Company may not take (and shall cause the members of the Company Group not to take) any positions that it knows, or reasonably should know, are inconsistent with the methods, conventions, practices, principles, positions, or elections used by Embraer U.S. in preparing any Joint Return, except to the extent that the failure to take such position would be contrary to applicable Tax Law. The Company and the other

 

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members of the Company Group shall (1) allocate Tax Items between such Separate Return for which the Company is responsible and any related Joint Return for which Embraer U.S. is responsible that is filed in the same Tax year in a manner that is consistent with the reporting of such Tax Items on such related Joint Return and (2) make any applicable elections required under applicable Tax Law necessary to effect such allocation.

4.    Tax Liability of the Company in the Event of Disaffiliation. Although neither party has any plan or intent to effectuate any transaction that would constitute a Deconsolidation Event, the parties have set forth how certain Tax matters with respect to a Deconsolidation Event would be handled in the event that, as a result of changed circumstances, a transaction that constitutes a Deconsolidation Event occurs at some future time.

(a)    In General. In the case of a Deconsolidation Event, the Company and the Company Affiliates shall remain liable under this Agreement for the Separate Return Tax Liability of the Company Group for the Taxable period during which such Deconsolidation Event occurs and for prior Taxable periods in which any such disaffiliated members of the Company Group were members of the Affiliated Group, and the Company shall be required to pay Embraer U.S. all amounts for such Taxable periods that are determined pursuant to this Agreement. Moreover, should a Tax Proceeding ultimately result in assessment of a Tax deficiency against any Affiliated Group for years in which the Company or the other members of the Company Group were affiliated with such Affiliated Group, the Company and the Company Affiliates shall remain liable for the Company Group’s portion of such Tax deficiency determined pursuant to this Agreement, plus interest and penalties as provided in Section 6(a), if any.

(b)    Allocation of Tax Items. In the case of a Deconsolidation Event, all Tax computations for (i) any Pre-Deconsolidation Periods ending on the date of the Deconsolidation Event and (ii) the immediately following Taxable period of the Company or any disaffiliated members of the Company Group, shall be made pursuant to the principles of Section 1.1502-76(b) of the Treasury Regulations or any similar provision of federal, state or local Tax Law, as reasonably determined by Embraer U.S.

(c)    Carrybacks.

(i)    Relinquishment. In the case of a Deconsolidation Event, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent permitted by law, the Company hereby expressly agrees to elect (under Section 172(b)(3) of the Code and, to the extent feasible, any similar provision of any federal, state or local Tax Law, including Section 1.1502-21(b)(3) of the Treasury Regulations) to relinquish any right to carryback net operating losses (or other Tax Items, to the extent permissible) to any Pre-Deconsolidation Periods of Embraer U.S. (in which event no payment shall be due from Embraer U.S. to the Company in respect of such net operating losses or other Tax Items).

(d)    Continuing Covenants. Each of Embraer U.S. (for itself and each Embraer U.S. Affiliate) and the Company (for itself and each Company Affiliate) agrees (i) not to take any action reasonably expected to result in an increased Tax liability to the other, a reduction in a Tax Asset of the other or an increased liability to the other under this Agreement, and (ii) to take any action reasonably requested by the other that would reasonably be expected to result in a Tax Benefit; provided, in either such case, that the taking or refraining to take such action does not result in any additional cost not fully compensated for by the other party or any other adverse effect to such party. The parties hereby acknowledge that the preceding sentence is not intended to limit, and therefore shall not apply to, the rights of the parties with respect to matters otherwise covered by this Agreement.

(e)    Cumulative Tax Benefit Register. Following any Deconsolidation Event, Embraer U.S. will deliver to the Company a schedule setting forth the amounts remaining in the Cumulative Tax Benefit Register that have not applied to reduce payments hereunder within 120 days of such Deconsolidation Event.

 

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5.    Adjustments.

(a)    Adjustment Payments. In the event of any Redetermination of any Joint Return, or resolution of any dispute between the parties by the Independent Accountant or otherwise, which affects the calculation of the Company Group’s Separate Return Tax Liability or any other calculations or determinations under this Agreement for any Taxable period, the amounts required to be paid pursuant to Section 2(a) or amounts added to the Cumulative Tax Benefit Register pursuant to Section 2(c), as applicable, (as well as any amounts required to be paid under Section 6 below) shall be recomputed for such Taxable period to take into account such Redetermination or dispute resolution. The Company shall pay Embraer U.S., or Embraer U.S. shall pay the Company, as applicable, an amount equal to the difference between the payment or payments previously made between the parties in respect of such redetermined Joint Return or Separate Return Tax Liability and the amount that would have been paid pursuant to this Agreement in respect of such redetermined Joint Return (if such redetermined Joint Return had been filed on the basis of the Redetermination) or Separate Return Tax Liability. In the event Embraer U.S. or Parent is required to pay to any Tax Authority any amount for additional Taxes due to the disallowance of all or part of any Tax Item for which the Company added an amount to the Cumulative Tax Benefit Register pursuant to Section 2(c) and offset a payment under Section 2(a) (or if Embraer U.S. or Parent would have been so required to pay any Tax Authority but for other credits or adjustments), the Company shall pay to Embraer U.S. the amount of such additional Tax paid by Embraer U.S. or Parent (or which Embraer U.S. or Parent would have been required to pay but for other credits or adjustments); provided, however, the amount so paid by the Company to Embraer U.S. shall not exceed the cumulative amount credited to the Cumulative Tax Benefit Register by the Company pursuant to Section 2(c) with respect to such Tax Item (except as provided in Section 6 below). If a payment is made as a result of a Redetermination or dispute resolution which does not conclude the matter, further adjusting payments will be made, as appropriate, to reflect the outcome of any subsequent Redeterminations or dispute resolution, as applicable.

(b)    Timing of Payments. Any payment by Embraer U.S. or the Company required (x) by any dispute resolution shall be paid within five (5) Business Days after the date such dispute is resolved and (y) by any Redetermination in which (i) additional Taxes are paid, will be due five (5) Business Days after the date on which the additional Taxes were paid or, if later, five (5) Business Days after the date of a request from the other party for the payment, or (ii) the amount or character of a Tax Item was adjusted or redetermined, will be due five (5) Business Days after the date on which the final action resulting in such adjustment or redetermination is taken by a Tax Authority or either party or their Subsidiaries, as applicable.

6.    Payments.

(a)    Payment of Interest, Penalties, and Expenses. Interest, penalties, and expenses incurred by Embraer U.S. or Parent in connection with the amendment of any Joint Return and/or any Tax Proceeding, shall be borne equitably by those parties whose Tax liability may be affected by such amendment or Tax Proceeding, unless otherwise provided under this Agreement. Embraer U.S. shall act in good faith with respect to any interest, penalties, and expenses to be charged to the Company.

(b)    Interest on Late Payments. Payments pursuant to this Agreement that are not made by the date prescribed in this Agreement or, if no such date is prescribed, not later than five (5) Business Days after demand for payment is made (the “Due Date”) shall bear interest for the period from and including the date immediately following the Due Date through and including the date of payment at the Interest Rate. Such interest will be payable at the same time as the payment to which it relates.

(c)    Tax Consequences of Payments. For all Tax purposes and to the extent permitted by applicable Tax Law, the parties hereto shall treat any payment made pursuant to this Agreement as a capital contribution or a distribution, as the case may be, under the principles of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1552-1(b)(2), Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-33(d)(1)(ii), Revenue Ruling 73605, 1973-2 C.B. 109 or Revenue Ruling 76-302, 1976-2 C.B. 257, as applicable, and such payments will not create liabilities or receivables among the parties. If the receipt or accrual of any payment under this Agreement causes, directly or indirectly, an increase in the taxable income of the recipient under one or more applicable Tax Laws, such payment shall be increased so that,

 

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after the payment of any Taxes with respect to the payment, the recipient thereof shall have realized the same net amount it would have realized had the payment not resulted in taxable income. To the extent that any payment for which any party hereto (the indemnifying party) is required to pay another party (the indemnified party) pursuant to this Agreement may be deducted or credited in determining the amount of any other Taxes required to be paid by the indemnified party (for example, state Taxes which are permitted to be deducted in determining federal Taxes), the amount of any payment made to the indemnified party by the indemnifying party shall be decreased by taking into account any resulting reduction in other Taxes of the indemnified party. If such a reduction in Taxes of the indemnified party occurs following the payment made to the indemnified party with respect to the relevant indemnified Taxes, the indemnified party shall promptly repay the indemnifying party the amount of such reduction when actually realized. If the Tax Benefit arising from the foregoing reduction of Taxes described in this Section 6(c) is subsequently decreased or eliminated, then the indemnifying party shall promptly pay the indemnified party the amount of the decrease in such Tax Benefit.

7.    Indemnification.

(a)    Indemnification by Embraer U.S. Embraer U.S. shall indemnify and hold harmless each member of the Company Group from and against (i) any Taxes which a member of the Embraer U.S. Group is required to pay to a Tax Authority (except for Taxes, including the amount of any Separate Return Tax Liability, which Embraer U.S. has a right of reimbursement hereunder from the Company), or in respect of which Embraer U.S. is required to make a payment hereunder to the Company, (ii) any Taxes imposed upon any member of the Company Group pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 or any analogous provision of state or local Tax Law for any Taxable period for which a Joint Return was filed in any Tax jurisdiction (except for Taxes, including the amount of any Separate Return Tax Liability, which Embraer U.S. has a right of reimbursement hereunder from the Company) and (iii) any Taxes and Losses arising out of or based upon any breach or nonperformance of any covenant or agreement made or to be performed by Embraer U.S. contained in this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall Embraer U.S. be required to indemnify the Company with respect to the loss of any Tax attributes by any member of the Company Group.

(b)    Indemnification by the Company. The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless each member of the Embraer U.S. Group from and against (i) any Taxes which a member of the Company Group is required to pay to a Tax Authority (except for Taxes which the Company has a right of reimbursement hereunder from Embraer U.S. or Taxes described in Section 7(a)(ii)) or in respect of which the Company is required to make a payment hereunder to Embraer U.S. and (ii) any Taxes and Losses arising out of or based upon any breach or nonperformance of any covenant or agreement made or to be performed by the Company contained in this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the Company be required to indemnify Embraer U.S. with respect to the loss of any Tax attributes by any member of the Embraer U.S. Group.

8.    Appointment of Agent. The Company consents to the appointment of Embraer U.S. (and Parent, if Parent is not Embraer U.S.) as agent for the members of the Company Group in respect of all matters relating to Joint Returns, and agrees that Embraer U.S. (and Parent) shall have full authority to determine the Company Group’s Separate Return Tax Liability in accordance with Section 2, to file Joint Returns (or otherwise cause any Joint Returns to be filed) and to make or change any Tax elections (or cause any Tax elections to be made or changed) on behalf of the Company Group, and to control Tax Proceedings in accordance with Section 9, in each case, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement. The agency power of Embraer U.S. (and Parent), as described in this Section 8, shall extend to all periods during which the Company or any member of the Company Group is a member of any Affiliated Group, and, in the event of the disaffiliation of the Company or any member of the Company Group, Embraer U.S. (and Parent) shall retain its agency powers described herein to make or change on behalf of the Company, or any member of the Company Group, any election or other decision affecting Tax liabilities for such periods that the Company or such member of the Company Group was affiliated with the Affiliated Group.

 

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9.    Tax Proceedings.

(a)    In General. Except as provided in Section 9(b), (i) with respect to any Joint Returns and any Separate Returns described in Section 3(b)(i), Embraer U.S., and (ii) with respect to Separate Returns described in Section 3(b)(ii), the Company (in either case, the “Controlling Party”), shall have the exclusive right, in its sole discretion, to control, contest, and represent the interests of each member of the Embraer U.S. Group and/or the Company Group, as applicable, in any Tax Proceeding relating to such Tax Return and to resolve, settle or agree to any deficiency, claim or adjustment proposed, asserted or assessed in connection with or as a result of any such Tax Proceeding. Except as otherwise provided in Section 9(b), the Controlling Party’s rights shall extend to any matter pertaining to the management and control of a Tax Proceeding, including execution of waivers, choice of forum, scheduling of conferences and the resolution of any Tax Item.

(b)    Participation of Non-Controlling Party. In any Tax Proceeding relating to a Joint Return in which any Tax Item of the Company Group is a subject of such Tax Proceeding (a “Contested Company Group Item”), the Company shall be entitled to participate in such Tax Proceeding at its expense, insofar as the liabilities of the Company Group are concerned, and Embraer U.S. shall consult with the Company with respect to any Contested Company Group Item, shall act in good faith with a view to the merits in connection with such Tax Proceeding, shall keep the Company updated and informed with respect to such Contested Company Group Item and shall not settle or compromise any Contested Company Group Item in excess of $500,000 without the Company’s prior written consent, such consent not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

(c)    Notice. If a party becomes aware of the existence of a Tax issue that may give rise to an indemnification obligation under this Agreement, such party shall give prompt notice to the other party of such issue (and such notice shall contain factual information, to the extent known, describing any asserted Tax liability in reasonable detail), and shall promptly forward to the other party copies of all notices and material communications with any Tax Authority relating to such issue. Failure to give timely notice shall not affect the indemnities given hereunder except, and only to the extent that, the indemnifying party shall have been actually materially prejudiced as a result of such failure.

10.    Cooperation. The parties shall cooperate with one another in all matters relating to Taxes (and each shall cause its respective affiliates to so cooperate). The Company shall provide Embraer U.S., and Embraer U.S. shall provide the Company, with such cooperation and information as is necessary in order to enable Embraer U.S., Parent and the Company to satisfy its Tax, accounting and other legitimate requirements. Unless otherwise provided under this Agreement, such cooperation and information shall include (i) making the parties’ respective knowledgeable employees available during normal business hours, (ii) providing the information required by reasonable Tax and accounting questionnaires from the other party (at the times and in the format as reasonably required by such other party), (iii) maintaining such books and records and providing such information as may be necessary or reasonably useful in the filing of Joint Returns and Separate Returns, (iv) executing such documents as may be necessary or reasonably useful in connection with any Tax Proceeding, the filing of Joint Returns and Separate Returns, or the filing of refund claims by a member of the Embraer U.S. Group or the Company Group (including certification, to the best of a party’s knowledge, of the accuracy and completeness of the information it has supplied), and (v) taking any actions which the other party may reasonably request in connection with the foregoing matters.

11.    Foreign Tax Returns. If the parties (or any members of their respective Groups) are required to file (or the parties determine that it is in their best interests to file) a foreign Tax Return for any Taxable period ending on or after the Effective Date that includes at least two Legal Entities, of which one Legal Entity is a member of the Company Group and the other Legal Entity is a member of the Embraer U.S. Group (or any such Legal Entity of one Group is required or able to file a Tax Return reflecting the Tax Assets of a Legal Entity of the other Group pursuant to a similar or analogous scheme under applicable foreign Tax Law), the parties shall reasonably cooperate with one another to complete such Tax Returns, and to allocate the responsibility for payment of any Taxes or Tax Benefits with respect to such Tax Returns, consistent with the underlying principles

 

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of calculation and allocation in this Agreement, with such changes as are necessary to reflect the Tax Laws of the applicable jurisdiction.

12.    Binding Effect; Assignment. Except as otherwise provided in Section 12(b) or 23, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of Embraer U.S., the Company, and each other party hereto and each other Legal Entity that becomes a party hereto pursuant to Section 12(b) or 23, and this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, any successors or assigns of the parties hereto. Except as otherwise provided in Section 12(b) or 23, each of Embraer U.S. and the Company may assign its right to receive payments under this Agreement but may not assign or delegate any other right or obligation hereunder.

13.    No Third Party Beneficiaries. Except as provided in Sections 7, 12 and 23, this Agreement is solely for the benefit of Embraer U.S. and the Company and is not intended to confer upon any other Person any rights or remedies hereunder.

14.    Application of Agreement. This Agreement shall be applicable only to Taxable periods of the Company and the members of the Company Group ending on or after the Effective Date and to each Taxable period thereafter.

15.    Interpretation. This Agreement is intended to calculate, allocate and settle certain Tax liabilities of the members of the Embraer U.S. Group and the Company Group, and any situation or circumstance concerning such calculation and allocation that is not specifically contemplated hereby or provided for herein shall be dealt with in a manner consistent with the underlying principles of calculation and allocation in this Agreement.

16.    Legal and Accounting Fees. Unless otherwise specified herein, any fees or expenses (including internal expenses) for legal, accounting or other professional services rendered in connection with Tax research relating to the Company Group, the preparation of a Joint Return or any statement relating to any Separate Return Tax Liability or other calculations under this Agreement or the conduct of any Tax Proceeding shall be allocated between Embraer U.S. and the Company in a manner resulting in Embraer U.S. and the Company, respectively, bearing a reasonable approximation of the actual amount of such fees or expenses hereunder reasonably related to, and for the benefit of, their respective Groups. The Company shall pay Embraer U.S. for any fees and expenses allocated to the Company pursuant to this Section 16 within five (5) Business Days after the date the Company receives notice from Embraer U.S. requesting such payment.

17.    Effect of the Agreement. This Agreement shall determine the liability of Embraer U.S. and the Company to each other as to the matters provided for herein, whether or not such determination is effective for purposes of the Code or state or local Tax Laws, or for financial reporting purposes or for any other purposes.

18.    Allocation Among the Company and Its Included Subsidiaries. Nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude or require any allocation of the Separate Return Tax Liability of the Company Group among or between the Company and its Subsidiaries.

19.    Modifications. This Agreement shall not be modified or terminated except by a writing duly signed by each of the parties hereto, and no waiver of any provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless in a writing duly signed by the party sought to be bound, except that any addition of a new party pursuant to Section 12(b) or 23 shall not require a writing signed by any other party.

20.    Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the matters covered hereby and thereby, and all prior written or oral agreements, representations, warranties or covenants previously existing between the parties with respect to such subject matter are cancelled and are not part of this Agreement.

 

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21.    Changes in Law.

(a)    Any references to the Code or Treasury Regulations, or a law of another jurisdiction, shall be deemed to refer to the relevant provisions of any successor statute or regulation and shall refer to such provisions as in effect from time to time.

(b)    If, due to any change in applicable law or regulations or their interpretation by any court of law or other governing body having jurisdiction subsequent to the Effective Date, performance of any provision of this Agreement or any transaction contemplated thereby shall become impracticable or impossible, 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 provision.

22.    Notices. All notices, requests, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered in person, by facsimile (with confirming copy sent by one of the other delivery methods specified herein), by electronic mail, by overnight courier or sent by certified, registered or express air mail, postage prepaid, and shall be deemed given when so delivered in person, or when so received by facsimile, electronic mail or courier, or, if mailed, three (3) calendar days after the date of mailing, as follows:

If to Embraer U.S. or any member of the Embraer U.S. Group:

Embraer Aircraft Holdings, Inc.

1111 General Aviation Drive

Melbourne, Florida 32935

Attention: [    ]

Email: [    ]

Facsimile: [    ]

If to the Company or any member of the Company Group:

Zanite Acquisition Corp.

25101 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 350

Cleveland, Ohio 44122

Attention:           Steven H. Rosen, Co-CEO

Email:                 srosen@resiliencecapital.com

or to such other address as the party to whom notice is given may have previously furnished to the other party in writing in the manner set forth above.

23.    Successors.

(a)    Successors to the Company. In the event of any merger, consolidation, reorganization, statutory share exchange, conversion of the Company from a corporation to a limited liability company or other legal entity or other transaction affecting the Company, that results in the exchange or conversion of the equity securities of the Company for or into equity securities of (x) the successor to the Company in such transaction (or to the extent applicable, the acquiror of all or substantially all of the Company’s businesses) (a “Company Successor”) or (y) any Person of which the Company or such successor is a Subsidiary as a result of and after giving effect to such transaction (a “Company Successor Parent”), then (A) for Taxable periods (or portions thereof) beginning at or after the effective time of such transaction, (i) all references herein to the Company, other than in the last sentence of this Section 23(a), shall mean and refer to such Company Successor or Company Successor Parent, as applicable, and (ii) all references herein to any equity securities of the Company shall mean and refer to the equity securities or ownership interests of such Company Successor or Company Successor Parent, as applicable, into which such equity securities shall have been converted (or for which such equity securities shall have been exchanged), and (B) in connection with any such transaction, the Company will cause such Company Successor or Company Successor Parent, as applicable, to become a party to this Agreement, and be bound hereby, as of the effective time of such transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, this Agreement shall continue to be binding upon the Company notwithstanding any change in ownership of the Company.

 

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(b)    Successors to Embraer U.S.

(i)    In the event of any merger, consolidation, reorganization, statutory share exchange, conversion of Embraer U.S. from a corporation to a limited liability company or other legal entity or other transaction affecting Embraer U.S., that results in the exchange or conversion of any class or series of capital stock of Embraer U.S. for or into equity securities of (x) the successor to Embraer U.S. in such transaction (or to the extent applicable, the acquiror of all or substantially all of Embraer U.S.’s businesses) (an “Embraer U.S. Successor”) or (y) any Person of which Embraer U.S. or such successor is a Subsidiary after giving effect to such transaction (an “Embraer U.S. Successor Parent”), and if (but only if) such Embraer U.S. Successor or Embraer U.S. Successor Parent owns, directly or indirectly, the equity securities of the Company that were owned, directly or indirectly, by Embraer U.S. immediately prior to such transaction, then (A) for Taxable periods (or portions thereof) beginning at or after the effective time of such transaction, (i) all references in this Agreement to Embraer U.S., other than in Section 23(b)(ii), shall mean and refer to such Embraer U.S. Successor or Embraer U.S. Successor Parent, as applicable, and (ii) all references herein to any class or series of capital stock of Embraer U.S. shall mean and refer to the equity securities or ownership interests of such Embraer U.S. Successor or Embraer U.S. Successor Parent, as applicable, into which such class or series of capital stock of Embraer U.S. shall have been converted (or for which it shall have been exchanged), and (B) such Embraer U.S. Successor or Embraer U.S. Successor Parent, as applicable, shall become a party to this Agreement, and be bound hereby, as if such Person were a signatory hereto (whether or not such Person signs a counterpart of this Agreement or enters into a joinder agreement or similar instrument with respect hereto).

(ii)    Notwithstanding the provisions of clause (i) of this Section 23(b), and without limiting the rights of any Embraer U.S. Successor or Embraer U.S. Successor Parent, the Company agrees that following the effective time of a transaction described in clause (i) of this Section 23(b) (an “Embraer U.S. Successor Transaction”) in which Embraer U.S. continues as a legal entity, and with respect to Joint Returns for Taxable periods beginning prior to the effective time of such Embraer U.S. Successor Transaction, (a) Embraer U.S. shall continue to have the authority to act as agent for the members of the Company Group, (b) Embraer U.S. shall have the authority to file such Joint Returns (or otherwise cause such Joint Returns to be filed) and to make or change any Tax elections (or cause any Tax elections to be made or changed) on behalf of the Company Group, and (c) Embraer U.S. shall have the right to control Tax Proceedings with respect to any member of the Company Group relating to such Joint Returns, subject to providing the Company with the participation and control rights to which it would otherwise be entitled pursuant to Section 9.

24.    Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial.

(a)    This Agreement and the legal relations among the parties hereto will be governed in all respects, including validity, interpretation and effect, by the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts made and performed wholly therein, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of laws provisions or rules that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably agrees that any legal action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement, and the rights and obligations arising hereunder, or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect of this Agreement, and the rights and obligations arising hereunder brought by the other party hereto or its successors or assigns, shall be brought and determined exclusively in the Delaware Court of Chancery and any state appellate court therefrom within the State of Delaware (or, if the Delaware Court of Chancery declines to accept jurisdiction over a particular matter, any state or federal court within the State of Delaware). Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably submits with regard to any such action or proceeding for itself and in respect of its property, generally and unconditionally, to the personal jurisdiction of the aforesaid courts and agrees that it will not bring any action relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby in any court other than the aforesaid courts. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert as a defense, counterclaim or otherwise, in any action or proceeding with respect to this Agreement (a) any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the above named courts for any reason other than the failure to serve in accordance with Section 22 and this Section 24, (b) any claim that it or its property is exempt or immune from jurisdiction of

 

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any such court or from any legal process commenced in such courts (whether through service of notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution of judgment, execution of judgment or otherwise) and (c) to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any claim that (i) the suit, action or proceeding in such court is brought in an inconvenient forum, (ii) the venue of such suit, action or proceeding is improper or (iii) this Agreement or the subject matter hereof may not be enforced in or by such courts. Process in any such suit, action or proceeding may be served on any party anywhere in the world, whether within or without the jurisdiction of any such court. Without limiting the foregoing, each party agrees that service of process on such party as provided in Section 22 shall be deemed effective service of process on such party.

EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND, THEREFORE, EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY HERETO CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (A) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HERETO HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF SUCH ACTION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER, (B) EACH SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (C) EACH SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY, AND (D) EACH SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 24(b).

25.    Termination. This Agreement shall terminate at such time as all obligations and liabilities of the parties hereto have been satisfied. The obligations and liabilities of the parties arising under this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until all such obligations have been met and such liabilities have been paid in full, whether by expiration of time, operation of law, or otherwise. The obligations and liabilities of each party are made for the benefit of, and shall be enforceable by, the other parties and their successors and permitted assigns.

26.    Headings; Interpretation. The headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of any provision hereof. When a reference is made in this Agreement to a “Section” or “Sections,” such reference shall be to a Section or Sections of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The words “include,” “includes,” “included,” and “including,” when used herein shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The words “date hereof” shall refer to the date of this Agreement. The term “or” is not exclusive and means “and/or” unless the context in which such phrase is used shall dictate otherwise. The word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other such thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if” unless the context in which such phrase is used shall dictate otherwise. The definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms and to the masculine as well as to the feminine and neuter genders of such term. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms.

27.    Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall together constitute one Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by its respective duly authorized officer as of the date first set forth above.

 

EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDINGS, INC.

for itself and on behalf of each Embraer U.S. Affiliate

By:  

/s/ [    ]

  [NAME]
  [TITLE]

ZANITE ACQUISITION CORP.

for itself and on behalf of each Company Affiliate

By:  

/s/

  [NAME]
  [TITLE]


EXECUTION VERSION

Master Services Agreement

This Master Services Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of December 14, 2021 (the

Effective Date”), is by and between Embraer S.A, a joint-stock corporation (sociedade anônima) organized under the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil having its principal place of business at Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170, in the City of São José dos Campos, State of São Paulo, Brazil (“Embraer”), and EVE UAM, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, having its principal place of business at 276 SW 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (“Eve” and together with Embraer, the “Parties”, and each a “Party”).

WHEREAS, Embraer is a global aerospace conglomerate, with headquarters in Brazil, that produces commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft and provides aeronautical services, and maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, worldwide;

WHEREAS, prior to the date hereof, Embraer or its Affiliates was conducting the UAM Business;

WHEREAS, Eve is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Embraer;

WHEREAS, Eve, Embraer, and Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer (“EAH”), expect to enter into a Business Combination Agreement (the “BCA”), with Zanite Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation, which, among other things, provides that, prior to the closing of the transactions contemplated by the BCA, Embraer shall transfer, or cause the transfer of, the UAM Business to Eve or its Subsidiaries on terms and conditions as set forth in the Contribution Agreement, dated as of December 10, 2021, between Eve, Embraer and EAH (the “Contribution Agreement”),

WHEREAS, the transactions under the Contribution Agreement were consummated on December 10, 2021, and Eve has since been conducting the UAM Business;

WHEREAS, in connection with Eve’s conduct of the UAM Business, the BCA provides that on or prior to the closing of the transactions contemplated by the BCA, Eve and Embraer shall enter into a master services agreement pursuant to which Embraer and/or certain of its Affiliates (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall not include Eve or its Subsidiaries) shall provide certain products and services to Eve and its Subsidiaries;

WHEREAS, in furtherance of the foregoing, Eve desires to retain Embraer to provide certain products and services, and Embraer is willing to supply such products and perform such services, relating to the development, certification, manufacturing and support of aircraft for urban air mobility, in each case under and pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, Eve and Atech – Negócios e Tecnologia S.A. (“Atech”), an affiliate of Embraer, have entered into a Master Services Agreement, dated as of the Effective Date (the “Atech Master Agreement”), which Atech Master Agreement is intended to govern the products and services to be provided under this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Embraer and Eve agree as follows:

 

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ARTICLE I

DEFINED TERMS

Section 1.1 Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used, but not defined, in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in the BCA. In addition, for purposes of this Agreement, the following terms, when used in this Agreement, shall have the following meanings:

(a) “Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such specified Person, whether through one or more intermediaries or otherwise. The term “control” (including, with correlative meaning, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. For purposes of this Agreement, (i) Embraer and its Affiliates (which for the avoidance of doubt, shall not include Eve and its Subsidiaries), on the one hand, and Eve and its Subsidiaries, on the other hand, shall be deemed not to be Affiliates of each other, and (ii) Embraer and its Subsidiaries (other than Atech and its Subsidiaries), on the one hand, and Atech and its Subsidiaries, on the other, shall be deemed not to be Affiliates of each other.

(b) “Agnostic IP” means any Intellectual Property (other than Trademarks) that is developed to support business processes and activities that are generalized within the aeronautics industry so that such Intellectual Property is generally suitable, applicable, compatible and interoperable across various products, services, solutions, platforms, processes or practices within the aeronautics industry (i.e., can be used or practiced both within and outside the UAM, the UATM Business, or the UATM, as applicable).

(c) “Airworthiness Authority” means the ANAC – Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Brazil), EASA – European Aviation Safety Agency (Europe), FAA – Federal Aviation Administration (United States of America), CAA – Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), and any successors thereto, or such other airworthiness authority that the Parties may agree, under which the Product will be certified.

(d) “AOG” means aircraft on ground.

(e) “Autonomous Systems” mean systems that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into the management and control of complex systems. Autonomous systems are operated independently of other management and control systems, though may include human operators (i.e., crew) as part of the operation.

(f) “Business Day” means any day of the year other than (i) any Saturday or Sunday or (ii) any other day on which banks located in the state of New York, United States or the cities of São Paulo or São José dos Campos, state of São Paulo, Brazil are closed for business.

(g) “Business Plan” means the document to be developed by Eve setting forth its bona fide business plan to conduct the UAM Business, which plan shall contain, among other things, the Program development milestones timeline, cost assumptions, financial projections and goals, ecosystem and market share assessments, and the target markets.

(h) “Code” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(i) “Common Customers” mean all existing and prospective commercial and executive customers of Embraer and its Affiliates, including commercial and non-commercial aircraft and aircraft operations (other than UAM).

(j) “Control” or “Controlled” mean, with respect to Intellectual Property, the right to grant the license(s) as provided for herein without: (i) violating the terms of any agreement or other arrangement with any

 

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third Person; (ii) requiring any consent, approvals or waivers from any third Person; or (iii) requiring the payment or granting of consideration to any third Person.

(k) “Control Systems” mean the collection of elements (hardware or software) of a vehicle that are organized and integrated in a particular way to provide to the pilot (or an Autonomous System) means to effectively control the vehicle velocity, attitude, and resulting flight path as intended.

(l) “Data Protection Laws” mean any data protection or privacy Laws, whether currently in force or enacted during the Term.

(m) “Deliverable” means any deliverable, work product, or other result of the Services that are delivered or required to be delivered by Embraer to Eve pursuant to any SOW.

(n) “Distributed Propulsion Systems” mean the distribution of the propulsive thrust stream such that overall vehicle benefits in terms of aerodynamic, propulsive, structural, and other efficiencies are mutually maximized to enhance the vehicle mission.

(o) “EIS” means the aircraft “entry into service”.

(p) “Electrification Systems” mean systems that enable the use of propulsors (propellers or fans) driven by electric motors to propel aircraft.

(q) Embraer’s Competitors” mean the Persons set forth in Exhibit 2 hereof and any Affiliates thereof, and any successors to any of the foregoing. For purposes of clarity, if any of the foregoing Persons acts directly or indirectly through an Affiliate of such Person, such Affiliate shall also be deemed an Embraer Competitor for such purpose.

(r) “Embraer’s Standard of Care” means the applicable Embraer Party’s (i) performance of the applicable Services and/or (ii) manufacture, development and/or provision of the applicable Product, in each case, in compliance with applicable Laws and in a timely, efficient, and professional manner, and if applicable, at a level of service, skill and care (including in terms of capacity, timeliness, efficiency, professionalism, and quality) with which (x) such Services were performed and/or (y) Products were provided, developed or manufactured, in each case, by such Embraer Party in the ordinary course of business within the twelve (12) month period prior to the Effective Date, but in any case at the level of service, skill, and care (including in terms of capacity, timeliness, efficiency, professionalism, and quality) that is at least customary for such Service and/or provision, development or manufacture of such Products and is no less than the level with which the applicable Embraer Party performs similar services for its own business and/or provides, develops or manufactures its own products, and in any event, with the same priority as such service or product provided by such Embraer Party to its own business and those of its Affiliates (provided that if there is ever a resource constraint conflict, Embraer Party will prioritize the performance and provision of the Services and Products. For clarity, and subject to Section 10.1, if there is a resource constraint conflict, Embraer Party shall prioritize the allocation of resources to Eve, and the Parties shall agree on a reasonable timeframe to address Eve’s resources demands), and in any event (regardless of whether such similar services and/or products are provided by such Embraer Party or not), such level of service, skill and care (including in terms of capacity, timeliness, efficiency, professionalism, and quality) equal to the standard of care of other global suppliers of similar products, services and solutions of similar volumes.

(s) “Embraer Party” means Embraer or an Affiliate of Embraer.

(t) “Eve Party” means Eve or an Affiliate of Eve.

(u) “eVTOL” means: a passenger or cargo aircraft with hybrid/electric propulsion with vertical take-off and landing capabilities, with maximum range of no more than 200 nautical miles (370.4 kilometers).

 

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(v) “Flight Dynamics” means the study/knowledge of the acting forces, performance, stability and control of the flight of a vehicle in relation to flight environments and to Control Systems inputs.

(w) “Governmental Authority” means any nation or government, any state, province, county, municipal or other political subdivision thereof, any entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government, including any court, tribunal, arbitrator (public or private) or other body or administrative, regulatory or quasi-judicial authority, agency, department, board, bureau, commission or instrumentality of any federal, state, local or foreign jurisdiction, including any public international organization such as the United Nations.

(x) “Governmental Authorization” means any permit, consent, license, ratification, waiver, permission, variance, clearance, registration, certificates, qualification, approval or authorization issued, granted, given or otherwise made available by or under the lawful authority of any Governmental Authority or pursuant to any Law.

(y) “GSE” or “Ground Support Equipment” means tools, equipment, or software required on the ground to support the operation and maintenance of the eVTOL and all its airborne equipment, or the Integrated Product Development.

(z) “Integrated Product Development” or “IPD” means the development of a set of integrated processes and coordinated activities that transform an idea or market opportunity, into a complete, certified and mature product for industrialization and entry into service through the use of multidisciplinary teams, including product engineering, testing engineering and product integrity (airworthiness / regulation and operational standards), manufacturing engineering, quality, tooling, supply chain management, and service and support.

(aa) “Intellectual Property” means any and all right, title, and interest in and to intellectual property or industrial property of any kind and nature throughout the world, including U.S. and foreign rights in, to, or under the following: (i) patents, patent applications, inventions, invention disclosures, and all related patent rights, including provisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals, reissues, re-examinations, substitutions, and extensions thereof and foreign counterparts of the foregoing; (ii) trademarks, logos, service marks, trade dress, trade names, certification marks, slogans, internet domain names, and other similar identifiers or designations of source or origin, together with the goodwill symbolized by any of the foregoing (collectively, “Trademarks”); (iii) copyrights, design rights, database rights, mask works, works of authorship, and copyrightable subject matter and moral or equivalent rights, (iv) Type Design Data; (v) rights in Software; (vi) trade secrets and all other confidential or proprietary information, know-how, technology, inventions, designs, processes, formulae, models, and methodologies (collectively, “Trade Secrets”); (vii) rights of publicity and privacy and in social media usernames, identifiers, and accounts; (viii) other intellectual property rights and other similar proprietary rights and industrial rights, in any jurisdiction, whether registered or unregistered, including foreign equivalent or counterpart rights and forms of protection of a similar or analogous nature or having similar effect in any jurisdiction throughout the world; (ix) all applications and registrations, and any renewals, extensions and reversions, of or for any of the foregoing; (x) all rights to prosecute, sue, enforce, or recover or retain damages, costs, or attorneys’ fees with respect to the past, present and future infringement, misappropriation, dilution, unauthorized use or disclosure, or other violation of any of the foregoing and all rights of renewal with respect thereto; and (xi) all other rights, privileges, and protections of any kind whatsoever accruing under any of the foregoing provided by any applicable Law, treaty, or other international convention throughout the world, including all right to all royalties, fees, income, damages, payments, and other proceeds now or hereafter due or payable with respect thereto.

(bb) “Law” means any statute, act, law, court order, constitution, treaty, ordinance, code, rule, regulation or Governmental Order, in each case, of any Governmental Authority, including common law. All references to “Law” shall be deemed to include any amendments thereto, and any successor Law, unless the context otherwise requires.

 

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(cc) MRO means maintenance, repair, and overhaul.

(dd) “Out-Of-Scope Business” means any of the following applications or uses whether or not in connection with the eVTOL: crop dusting, defense or security businesses.

(ee) “Person” means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, joint stock company, Governmental Authority or any political subdivision, agency or instrumentality or other entity of any kind.

(ff) “Personnel” of a Person means any agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors engaged or appointed by such Person (including, with respect to Embraer or its Affiliates, Subcontractors of Embraer or its Affiliates).

(gg) POC or Proof of Concept means a simplified version of the eVTOL with enough features to allow validation of specific concepts through testing in early stages of product development.

(hh) “Product” means any and all versions of eVTOLs until the first TC approval of the eVTOL as reflected in the SOW01, and all pieces, parts, Spare Parts or components thereof, as well as any and all tooling, manufacturing instructions and procedures, GSE, software and training devices in connection therewith and any accompanying Technical Publications, and UAM Business Services products and services, related or unrelated to such eVTOL.

(ii) “Program” means all activities related to the UAM Business of the Eve Parties.

(jj) “Program Requirements” means the eVTOL requirements that define its high-level specifications such as product economic life, performance aspects (passenger capacity, payload, range, total weight, etc.), end users’ experiences expected with the product, product operational aspects (costs, noise levels, typical missions, intended operations, etc.), which high-level requirements are to be designed with respect to the eVTOL to enable the Program to achieve its strategic Business Plan targets.

(kk) “Purchase Order” means a purchase order issued by an Eve Party to an Embraer Party in writing pursuant to a SOW for supply of Products or Services.

(ll) “Representatives” means a Person and its Affiliates and each of their respective Personnel, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, attorneys and Third Party advisors.

(mm) “Services” means the services (other than manufacture and supply of finished commercial Products) set forth in a SOW.

(nn) “Services Taxes” means the Taxes imposed on the gross revenues derived from the provision of Products or Services. For the sake of clarity, the definition of Services Taxes includes, in Brazil, the Imposto Sobre Serviços de Qualquer Natureza – ISS, the Contribuição para os Programas de Integração Social – PIS and the Contribuição para o Financiamento da Seguridade Social – COFINS, but does not include Taxes assessed or levied on income or net profits (such as, in Brazil, the Imposto sobre a Renda da Pessoa Jurídica – IRPJ and the Contribuição Social sobre o Lucro Liquido - CSLL).

(oo) “SOW” means a Statement of Work as set forth and agreed to in writing from time to time during the Term by the Parties or their respective Affiliates, which Statements of Work shall, among other things, set forth (i) the Eve Party and Embraer Party thereto, (ii) the specific products to be supplied and/or developed or detailed scope of Services to be performed, (iii) technical requirements, (iv) service levels, ordering process, delivery schedule, warranty (if applicable) and lead times, (v) prices and fees, and (vi) other requirements, responsibilities, terms and obligations related to the applicable Products and Services under the SOW, as

 

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applicable. The accepted SOWs as of the Effective Date are attached hereto as Exhibit 1, and additional SOWs (and amended SOWs) shall be deemed issued and accepted only if and when signed by the Embraer Contract Manager and the Eve Contract Manager or other authorized officer or employee of an Eve Party and Embraer Party, respectively.

(pp) “Spare Parts” means any parts, components, furnishings or equipment for or to the extent related to eVTOL or Test Vehicles or, as required, for the UAM Business Services.

(qq) “Subcontractor” means any service provider, manufacturer or supplier, excluding Embraer or its Affiliates, which provides services, manufactures or supplies any portion or part of the Services or Products, pursuant to the instructions or contract of Embraer or its Affiliates.

(rr) “Subsidiary” means, with respect to a Person, a corporation or other entity of which more than 50% of the voting power of the equity securities or equity interests is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person. For purposes of this Agreement, (i) Embraer and Eve shall be deemed not to be Subsidiaries of each other, and (ii) Embraer and its Subsidiaries (other than Atech and its Subsidiaries), on the one hand, and Atech and its Subsidiaries, on the other, shall be deemed not to be Subsidiaries of each other.

(ss) “Tax” (including the term “Taxation”) means, without duplication, (i) taxes, charges, fees, contributions, social contributions, contributions on economic intervention imposts, levies or any other assessments imposed by any Tax Authority, including all income, profits, revenues, franchise, services, receipts, gross receipts, margin, capital, financial, net worth, sales, use, excise, recording, real estate, real estate transfer, escheat, unclaimed property, withholding, alternative minimum or add on, ad valorem, inventory, payroll, estimated, goods and services, employment, welfare, social security, disability, occupation, unemployment, general business, premium, real property, personal property, capital stock, stock transfer, stamp, transfer, documentary, conveyance, production, windfall profits, pension, duties, customs duties, contributions on import transactions, value added and other similar taxes, withholdings, duties, charges, fees, levies, imposts, license and registration fees, governmental charges and assessments, including related interest, penalties, fines, additions to tax and expenses levied by any Tax Authority, (ii) any liability for the payment of amounts described in clause (i) whether as a result of transferee liability, joint and several or secondary liability for being a member of an affiliated, consolidated, combined, unitary or other economic group (defined within the meaning of Section 1504(a) of the Code or any similar provision of foreign, state, provincial or local applicable Law), including under Section 1.1502-6 of the Treasury Regulations for any period, or payable by reason of contract assumption, operation of Law, or otherwise and (iii) any liability for the payment of amounts described in clause (i) or clause (ii) as a result of any Tax sharing, Tax indemnity or Tax allocation agreement.

(tt) “Tax Authority” means any national, federal, state, local, or municipal Governmental Authority exercising authority to charge, audit, regulate or administer the imposition of Taxes (including the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil) and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service).

(uu) “Technical Publications” means all documents used to support or execute the operation and maintenance activities of the eVTOL.

(vv) “Test Vehicles” means any benches, test setup, operational vehicles, rigs, structural test specimen, POC or prototypes used for testing in order to collect data required for eVTOL development and certification.

(ww) “Third Party” means any Person, other than an Embraer Party or an Eve Party.

(xx) “Treasury Regulations” means the regulations promulgated under the Code by the United States Department of the Treasury (whether in final, proposed or temporary form), as the same may be amended from time to time.

 

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(yy) “Type Certificate” or “TC” means the document that grants the airworthiness approval for an aircraft confirming that the aircraft design complies with the airworthiness requirements established by the applicable Airworthiness Authority. “TC” includes the approval of the type design but does not include the issuance of a production certificate by the applicable Airworthiness Authority.

(zz) “Type Design Data” means all drawings, models, methods, specifications and data that evidences compliance with the certification basis of the original aircraft and all the data necessary to evidence that subsequent aircraft conform to the approved type design.

(aaa) “UAM” means a system for commercial or non-commercial passenger or cargo air travel or transportation services, in each case, which involves an eVTOL vehicle and onboard/ground-piloted or autonomous piloting or operations.

(bbb) “UAM Business” means all activities by or on behalf of Embraer or its Subsidiaries (or, upon the Closing, Eve or the Brazilian Subsidiary) related to the research, design, development, testing, engineering, licensing, certification, manufacturing, procurement, assembling, packaging, sales support and after-sales support of, marketing, promotion, advertising, qualification, distribution, importation, fulfillment, offering, sale, deployment delivery, provision, exploitation, configuration, installation, integration, analysis, support, maintenance, repair, service, and other commercialization of or provision of services with respect to eVTOL and related products and services and the UATM for the UAM market, in each case, excluding the Out-Of-Scope Businesses.

(ccc) “UAM Business Services” means all UAM services and goods offered by Eve or its Affiliates to its customers and are typically offered in connection with the eVTOL operation, and any other UAM Business unrelated to the eVTOL. It may include Spare Parts, technical support, operational and technical publications, service bulletins, MRO and training, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the eVTOL, or other services such as interior/exterior refurbishment, enhancements and modernizations. These services can be included either as part of the aircraft acquisition agreement, other independent agreements, or in the course of the schedule/unscheduled maintenance typically contracted directly from the MROs.

(ddd) “UATM” means the collection of systems and services (including organizations, airspace structures and procedures, and technologies) that support the integrated operation of UAM vehicles in low level airspace, which systems and services are directed to supporting UAM operations and enhancing the performance of UAM and low-level airspace travel, which for avoidance of doubt does not include general air traffic management systems.

Section 1.2 Construction.

(a) As used in this Agreement, (i) each of the words “include,” “includes” or “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation,” and shall not be construed to limit any general statement that it follows to the specific or similar items or matters immediately following it; (ii) references to any specific Law in this Agreement shall be deemed to refer to such as amended from time to time and to any rules or regulations and interpretations promulgated thereunder; (iii) words defined in the singular have the parallel meaning in the plural and vice versa; (iv) references to “written” or “in writing” include in electronic form; (v) the terms “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereto,” “hereinafter,” “hereunder” and derivative or similar words shall, unless otherwise stated, be construed to refer to this entire Agreement as a whole, including the Exhibits and Schedules hereto, and not merely to any particular provision of this Agreement; (vi) references to articles, sections, clauses, exhibits and schedules are to the articles, sections and clauses of, and exhibits and schedules to, this Agreement, unless otherwise specified; (vii) terms defined in the text of this Agreement as having a particular meaning have such meaning throughout this Agreement and when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto, except as otherwise indicated in this Agreement or unless otherwise defined therein; (viii) all references to “days” in this Agreement shall mean calendar days unless otherwise

 

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specified; (ix) words of any gender include each other gender; (x) the word “or” shall be disjunctive but not exclusive; (xi) reference to any Person includes such Person’s successors and permitted assigns; (xii) references to amounts of currency are references to United States Dollars unless otherwise indicated; and (xiii) all the agreements (including this Agreement), documents or instruments herein defined mean such agreements, documents or instruments as the same may from time to time be supplemented or amended or the terms thereof waived or modified to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the terms thereof.

(b) Whenever this Agreement refers to a number of days, such number shall refer to calendar days unless Business Days are specified. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day.

(c) The Parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement. If an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

ARTICLE II

NATURE AND SCOPE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Section 2.1 General Purpose. This Agreement is a master agreement governing the relationship between Embraer and Eve with respect to Products and Services to be provided by Embraer Parties to Eve Parties in connection with the UAM Business. Subject and pursuant to this Agreement, Eve (on behalf of itself and the other Eve Parties) hereby engages the Embraer Parties pursuant to SOWs hereunder for, and Embraer (on behalf of itself and the other Embraer Parties) hereby agrees to perform and provide to the Eve Parties: (1) the Integrated Product Development of the eVTOL, up to the TC approval and subsequent support for obtention of the airworthiness certificates of the initial eVTOL aircraft for delivery under ANAC, FAA, and EASA, as reflected in the SOW01 attached (including all other SOWs related to the SOW01); (2) the integrated UAM Business Services development, including services development, parts planning, technical support, AOG support, MRO planning, training, special programs, technical publications development, technical publications management and distribution, and operation services; and (3) eVTOL manufacturing services (subject to the provisions of Section 2.4(b)); Subject and pursuant to this Agreement, Embraer shall, and shall cause the other Embraer Parties to, perform and provide the Services and Products in accordance with Embraer’s Standard of Care, and in any event shall use commercially reasonable efforts to perform and provide the Services and Products in a manner that remains competitive with respect to industry standard lead times, high quality standards and in cost, in comparison with global suppliers of similar products, services and solutions at similar volumes. In addition to the foregoing, Embraer shall ensure that prior to the TC approval as reflected in the SOW01, Embraer shall perform and provide the Products and Services with the same priority as such products and services are provided to its own business. For clarity, and subject to Section 10.1, if there is a resource constraint conflict, Embraer Party shall prioritize the allocation of resources to Eve, for the provision of the Products and the performance of the Services, and the Parties shall agree on a reasonable timeframe to address Eve’s resources demands.

Section 2.2 SOWs.

(a) Entry into SOWs. Subject and pursuant to this Agreement, Embraer shall provide or cause to be provided to the Eve Parties the Products and Services set out in the SOWs. Eve will be the responsible for the UAM Business and UAM Business Services, and other Services, and will direct and engage Embraer for the performance of, and deliver working packages that will be detailed in the specific SOWs. All Products and

 

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Services to be provided under this Agreement shall be set forth in a SOW. If the Services provided in a SOW have a term that is different from the Term of this Agreement, the term in the SOW shall prevail. In the event that the Parties wish to modify, upgrade, or otherwise change a SOW (including any Products or Services, or the quantity or amount of a particular Product or Service, set forth in a SOW), the Parties shall enter into and execute a new SOW or an amendment to the applicable SOW or in any other form that the Parties may reasonably agree in writing.

(b) Cost Estimates for SOWs. At the request of Eve prior to entering into a new or amended SOW, Embraer shall provide Eve with a non-binding estimate of the fees, costs and expenses for the provision of a requested Product or Service under a SOW (including a non-binding estimate of hours, cost and duration).

Section 2.3 Acceptance of Products and Services. In the event that a Product or Service is not provided in accordance with Embraer’s Standard of Care, Eve shall give Embraer prompt written notice thereof, with a reasonably detailed description of the failure or deficiency. Upon receipt of such notice, the applicable Embraer Party shall have a reasonable period of time, but in no event more than sixty (60) days (or such other period of time agreed to by Eve and Embraer in writing), to cure such failure or deficiency. If, after the expiration of such period, Embraer has failed to cure such failed or deficient Product or Service, Eve may, in its sole discretion (i) require (and upon Eve’s request, Embraer shall cause the applicable Embraer Party to provide) prompt re-performance (or performance, as the case may be) by the applicable Embraer Party of such failed or deficient Product or Service at Embraer’s sole cost and expense, or (ii) at Eve’s cost and expense, contract with any Third Party service provider, supplier or manufacturer, other than any Embraer Competitor and subject to the Third-Party Access Requirements, to repair, provide, or replace such Product or perform such Service as reasonably necessary to cure such failure or deficiency.

Section 2.4 Provision of Products and Services.

(a) The Eve Parties hereby engage the Embraer Parties for, and Embraer hereby agrees to perform and provide, or hereby agrees to cause to be performed or provided, to Eve Parties, the (1) Integrated Product Development of the eVTOL, up to the TC approval and subsequent support for obtention of the airworthiness certificates of the initial eVTOL aircraft for delivery under ANAC, FAA, and EASA, as reflected in the SOW01 attached (including all other SOWs related to the SOW01); and (2) integrated UAM Business Services development, including services development, parts planning, technical support, AOG support, MRO planning, training, special programs, technical publications development, as contemplated in the SOW02 attached (including all other SOWs related to the SOW02). Subject and pursuant to this Agreement, Embraer shall, and shall cause the other Embraer Parties to perform and provide the Services and Products in accordance with Embraer’s Standard of Care, and in any event shall use commercially reasonable efforts to perform and provide the Services and Products in a manner that remains competitive with respect to industry standard lead times, high quality standards and in cost, in comparison with global suppliers of similar products and services at similar volumes. The Parties agree that in the course of the provision of the Services, provided that if mutually beneficial for the Parties, certain low complexity services, such as certain experimental shop services (e.g., mockup construction, POCs construction, tooling, and other low complexity simple services) can be procured and contracted by Eve directly from Third Party suppliers.

(b) At the Eve Parties’ discretion, the Eve Parties may also request (and Embraer may in its discretion agree to be engaged for) the (1) provision of post TC engineering services; (2) implementation and execution of the integrated UAM Business Services, including parts distribution, technical support, AOG support, MRO management, training provision, special programs management, technical publications management and distribution, and operation services; and (3) eVTOL manufacturing services. Embraer shall, and shall cause the other Embraer Parties to, perform and provide the Services and Products in accordance with Embraer’s Standard of Care, and in any event shall use commercially reasonable efforts to perform and provide the Services and Products in a manner that remains competitive with respect to industry standard lead time, high quality standards, and cost in comparison with global suppliers of similar services and solutions at similar volumes.

 

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(c) Without limiting Section 2.3, if Embraer is in material breach of a SOW, including for not providing the Products or Services under Section 2.4(a) or 2.4(b) in accordance with Embraer’s Standard of Care, and does not cure or reasonably mitigate such breach within sixty (60) days’ written notice from Eve, Eve may engage another supplier or service provider for the Products or Services subject to such SOW to which such material breach relates, for a commercially reasonable time period and at least so long as Embraer does not cure or reasonably mitigate such breach.

(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the Services contemplated under Sections 2.4(a) and 2.4(b), in no event shall the Eve Parties procure, directly or indirectly, a Product or Service from an Embraer Competitor without Embraer’s prior written consent; provided that this clause shall not apply to this Agreement or an applicable SOW if a termination of this Agreement or an applicable SOW, as applicable, has occurred under Article VII.

(e) During the term of this Agreement, Eve hereby agrees that, other than as expressly set forth herein (including, without limitation, Section 2.4(d) hereof), the Eve Parties shall not enter into any arrangement with any Third Party for any of the Services or Products other than an Embraer Party.

Section 2.5 Customer Relationships and Marketing. Eve will be the “face to the customer” in the UAM Business, subject to the “Common Customers” provisions below in Section 2.8, and upon the Eve Parties’ request and Embraer’s agreement, Embraer may support Eve with additional services not contemplated in this Agreement, including marketing and branding, and sales engineering.

Section 2.6 Subcontracting. Embraer may subcontract one or more of its activities or obligations hereunder in Embraer’s reasonable discretion and in a manner consistent with the Embraer Parties’ general practices, as applicable; provided, that Embraer shall (a) use the same degree of care in selecting any Subcontractors as it would if such Subcontractor was being retained to provide similar services or products to the Embraer Parties and (b) the Embraer Parties shall in all cases use reasonable best efforts to ensure that obligations with respect to the provision of services or products applicable to Embraer as set forth in this Agreement (including standards of care and services) are satisfied with respect to any activities provided by a Subcontractor (and, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, Embraer shall not be deemed in breach of this Agreement with respect to Subcontractors if Embraer has used its reasonable best efforts to cause such Subcontractors to so comply). Upon Eve’s reasonable request, Embraer shall permit Eve to: (i) review any Subcontractor’s qualification report or information regarding Subcontractor’s experience, capabilities and performance, and (ii) reasonably audit a Subcontractor’s compliance herewith. Subject and pursuant to this Agreement, Embraer is responsible and liable for the management, supervision and acts and omissions of its Affiliates and Subcontractors hereunder, and subcontracting shall not relieve any Embraer Party from its obligations under this Agreement so long as, with respect to Subcontractors, Embraer is using its reasonable best efforts to ensure such Subcontractors are in compliance with this Agreement.

Section 2.7 Eve’s Facilitation of Services.

(a) Eve Provision of Information/Assistance. Eve shall (i) subject to the terms and conditions of Section 5.2, provide any information and documentation to Embraer in the possession or under the control of Eve Parties that is necessary for Embraer to perform or supply, or cause to be performed or supplied, the Products and Services; (ii) make available, as reasonably requested by Embraer, sufficient resources, timely decisions, approvals and acceptances, in each case of Eve that are required by Embraer so that Embraer can accomplish its obligations hereunder in a timely manner; and (iii) provide reasonable access to Embraer (or its Personnel who need to have such access) to premises, employees, contractors, systems and equipment of Eve Parties to the extent required to enable Embraer to provide the Products or Services; provided, that such Embraer or its applicable Personnel shall strictly follow all of Eve’s reasonable policies, rules and procedures applicable with respect to such access.

 

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(b) Eve Responsible for Approvals/Authorizations. As between the Parties and their respective Affiliates, the Eve Parties shall be responsible for the obtaining of all, and the Services shall not include the obtaining of any, permits, licenses, certifications and other Governmental Authorizations necessary or appropriate for operation by the Eve Parties of the UAM Business. Embraer (i) will obtain and maintain valid all Governmental Authorizations necessary or appropriate for Embraer to perform or supply the Products and Services in accordance with this Agreement and the SOWs; and (ii) will support Eve in making the necessary filings and agreements with the Airworthiness Authority in order to obtain any required authorization for Embraer’s representatives to act on Eve’s behalf for the TC application and product development, if requested by Eve (for the maintenance of the eVTOL TC until the expiration of such TC, upon reasonable commercial conditions to be agreed by the Parties, Embraer may undertake such activities to support Eve and to provide the requested information related to Embraer Parties to the Airworthiness Authorities).

Section 2.8 Common Customers. The Parties recognize and agree that, in the context of the UAM Business, Eve and Embraer may have the opportunity to introduce their respective products and services to Common Customers. The Parties further understand and agree that the successful sale of products and services to Common Customers is of the best interest of the Parties, and that the collaboration between the Eve Parties and Embraer Parties may be substantially more powerful and key to this success. Although Eve and Embraer are not restricted to independently offer products and services to Common Customers, the Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to the extent permitted by applicable Law to maintain a regular communication alignment, and strategic cooperation, in good faith, when approaching Common Customers.

ARTICLE III

RELATIONSHIP MANAGERS

Section 3.1 Relationship Managers. For each SOW, the applicable Embraer Party and applicable Eve Party shall each appoint an individual to serve as that party’s primary representative under such SOW (each, a “Relationship Manager”). Each Relationship Manager shall (a) be authorized to act for and on behalf of such party under the applicable SOW with respect to the day-to-day operation and performance under such SOW, and (b) be responsible for attempting to resolve Disputes concerning such SOW in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 12.3. The initial Relationship Managers shall be identified in each SOW and may be replaced by notice in writing from the appointing party to the other party from time to time.

Section 3.2 Global Relationship Managers. Embraer and Eve shall also each appoint an individual to serve as their primary representative for this entire Agreement (each, a “Global Relationship Manager”). Each Global Relationship Manager shall (a) have overall responsibility for managing and coordinating the performance under this Agreement of the Party that appointed him or her, (b) be authorized to act for and on behalf of such Party under this Agreement with respect to the Products and Services, and (c) be responsible for attempting to resolve Disputes concerning this Agreement and the provision of Products and Services hereunder in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 12.3. The initial Global Relationship Managers are identified in Exhibit 3 hereto and may be replaced by notice in writing from the appointing Party to the other Party from time to time.

Section 3.3 Relationship Manager Meetings. During the Term, the Relationship Managers and the Global Relationship Managers shall, unless otherwise set forth in an applicable SOW, meet on a schedule to be mutually established by the Parties, or as reasonably requested by a Party upon sufficient advance written notice, to discuss the Products and Services and other matters arising under this Agreement. If an Embraer Party or Eve Party is a Defaulting Party as a result of a material breach of this Agreement, Embraer’s Relationship Manager and Global Relationship Manager, or Eve’s Relationship Manager and Global Relationship Manager, as applicable, shall promptly provide to the other Party’s Relationship Manager and Global Relationship Manager (x) a written report of how such Party intends to cure such default (if capable of cure) and (y) weekly status updates until such default has been cured.

 

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ARTICLE IV

FEES AND PAYMENT

Section 4.1 Fees and Expenses.

(a) Payment of Fees/Expenses. Eve shall pay the fees set out in the applicable SOW (the “Fees”) and shall reimburse Embraer for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by Embraer and its Representatives in connection with a SOW (“Expenses”). Unless otherwise provided in an applicable SOW, Fees and Expenses will be payable within forty-five (45) days of receipt by Eve of an invoice from Embraer together with documentation supporting the Fees and Expenses set forth on such invoice. All payments and amounts due or paid under or in connection with this Agreement will be in United States Dollars. No payment shall be deemed to have occurred unless and until the amounts due are fully credited to Embraer in freely available US dollars in the bank or other account designated by Embraer. Disputes concerning any Fees or Expenses or related invoices shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 12.3.

(b) Calculation of Fees. Unless otherwise specified in an applicable SOW, all Fees shall be determined in accordance with applicable transfer pricing regulations. Embraer and its Representatives shall be responsible for, and shall not be entitled to reimbursement for, any costs attributable to an Embraer Party’s third-party advisors, including legal, tax and accounting, except if and to the extent reasonably necessary to provide Services and Products.

(c) Calculation of Hourly/Daily Fees. Where Services are to be provided, and Fees therefor paid, on a daily or hourly basis, supply thereof shall: (i) be deemed to have commenced (a) on the first day that Services are provided, if Services are to be provided at the site that such Personnel regularly is employed (“Embraer Site”); (b) on the first day of such Personnel’s trip, if Services are to be provided at any place other than the Embraer Site; and (ii) be deemed completed (a) on the last day of Services, for Services provided at the Embraer Site, (b) upon the arrival of such Personnel at such individual’s place of residence or another destination not connected to the Services, or (c) if previously agreed, after the delivery of the documentation required as an output of the trip. Rates calculated on a per-day basis shall always apply in full, regardless of the period of the day in which the Services are commenced or completed. The invoicing of unfinished services that may be still being performed at the time of the monthly payment reconciliations shall be calculated based upon the actual hours and days accumulated within the thirty (30) days following the previous invoicing cut off time/day.

Section 4.2 Cost Efficiencies. Embraer shall use, where applicable and practicable, existing assets of the Embraer Parties to reduce product development costs and development cycles. Eve and Embraer shall agree to develop or adopt new manufacturing technologies designed to optimize cost of Products and Services to meet market demand. Eve, in consultation with Embraer, shall determine the locations for Services to be provided, and shall seek a no-cost or low-cost structure by maximizing incentives from Governmental Authorities, or a minimum-cost alternative utilizing the existing sites of the Parties and their respective Affiliates, taking into account economic and financial local opportunities and Eve’s business strategy.

Section 4.3 Taxes. Eve shall be responsible for all sales, use excise taxes, and Services Taxes and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any Governmental Authority on any amounts payable by the Eve Parties hereunder (“Specified Taxes”); provided that, in no event shall Eve pay or be responsible for any Taxes imposed on, or regarding, Embraer’s or its Affiliates’ net income, net worth, gross revenue, personnel, or real or personal property or other assets (other than Services Taxes). The Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with each other to reduce or eliminate Specified Taxes or Services Taxes in accordance with applicable Laws. Embraer shall include the Services Taxes on the invoices issued to Eve where reasonably possible in case such Taxes are collected in Brazil.

 

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Section 4.4 Late Payments. Except for invoiced payments that Eve has successfully disputed, all late payments shall bear interest at the lesser of (a) the rate per annum equal to the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal (or similar or successor publication thereto, if the Wall Street Journal is no longer being published) from time to time, measured as of the applicable due date, plus two percent (2%), and (b) the highest rate permissible under applicable Law, calculated daily and compounded monthly. Eve shall also reimburse Embraer for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs incurred in collecting any late payments, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.

Section 4.5 Suspension. In addition to all other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, the Embraer Parties shall be entitled to suspend the provision of any Products or Services if an Eve Party fails to pay any amounts when due hereunder and such failure continues for forty-five (45) days following written notice thereof; provided that (a) during such forty-five (45) day period the Parties shall discuss in good faith any such dispute, and (b) the Embraer Parties shall promptly resume providing any such suspended Products or Services upon receipt of such payment.

Section 4.6 No Offset. Neither of the Parties nor their Affiliates payment obligations hereunder shall be subject to offset or reduction for any reason, including by reason of any alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement.

ARTICLE V

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; CONFIDENTIALITY; PUBLICITY

Section 5.1 Intellectual Property.

(a) Assigned Foreground IP.

(i) Embraer shall and shall cause the applicable Embraer Parties to, and hereby does (on behalf of itself and each other Embraer Party), irrevocably assign, transfer, and convey (and without limiting the foregoing, agrees in the future to assign, transfer, convey, and deliver) to Eve, free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens), all of Embraer’s entire worldwide right, title, and interest in and to any and all Intellectual Property created, conceived, invented, authored, discovered, or otherwise developed by any of the Embraer Parties (whether solely or jointly with any other Person) in the course of performing the Services or providing the Products to Eve during the Term, in each case to the extent owned by the Embraer Parties, (collectively “Foreground IP”) that is either (A) expressly and specifically described or identified as Assigned Foreground IP or a Deliverable in a SOW or (B) is primarily used (or primarily held for use) in or primarily relates to the UAM Business (including, for clarity, primarily related to the eVTOL), UATM Business (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Products primarily related to the UATM Business), or UATM, in each case, excluding, for clarity, any Intellectual Property expressly excluded under an SOW and any Agnostic IP (“Assigned Foreground IP”). For the avoidance of doubt, the Assigned Foreground IP shall include all Intellectual Property necessary to obtain or maintain the eVTOL Type Certificate (other than Agnostic IP).

(ii) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Eve hereby grants to Embraer an exclusive (solely outside of the UAM, the UAM Business (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Products outside the UAM Business), or the UATM), perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, sublicensable (through multiple tiers), fully paid-up, royalty-free right and license to use or practice (including, for clarity, to distribute, copy, make derivative works of, perform, display, or otherwise exploit) the Assigned Owned IP (as defined in the Contribution Agreement) and Assigned Foreground IP (in each case, other than Trademarks) throughout the world for any and all purposes outside of the UAM, the UAM Business (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Products outside the UAM Business), or the UATM (the “Retained Foreground IP License”).

 

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(iii) In furtherance of the foregoing, at the reasonable request by and at the expense of Eve with respect to any third-party preparation, administrative or filing fees from time to time, Embraer shall and shall cause its Affiliates and their Personnel to execute and deliver any and all assignments or other documents in a standard and appropriate form recordable in an applicable Governmental Authority for purposes of effecting, perfecting, enforcing, recording, or otherwise evidencing the foregoing assignment and transfer of any Assigned Foreground IP from Embraer Parties to Eve or its designee.

(b) License of Existing IP to Eve. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Embraer, on behalf of itself and the Embraer Parties, hereby grants to Eve a perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable (subject to Section 12.10), sublicensable (through multiple tiers in support of the UAM, the UAM Business, or the UATM of the Eve Parties (including for pilot training in the UAM Business) but not for independent use by Third Parties), fully paid-up, royalty-free right and license to and under any and all Intellectual Property (other than Trademarks or UAM Business Owned IP), including Agnostic IP, owned or Controlled as of the Effective Date by Embraer or any of its Affiliates that is either disclosed, delivered, or otherwise provided by the Embraer Parties for use by the Eve Parties under an SOW or is otherwise necessary for the receipt or use of the Products or Services (or any Deliverable) by any Eve Party (collectively, the “Existing Licensed UAM IP”), in each case, to use or practice the Existing Licensed UAM IP throughout the world for any and all purposes that are solely in connection with the UAM, the UAM Business (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Products in the UAM Business), or the UATM (including, for clarity, to (A) make, have made, offer for sale, sell, import, distribute, market, repair, service, and otherwise commercialize any products or services of the UAM, the UAM Business, or the UATM or (B) use, practice, distribute, copy, make derivative works of, perform, display, or otherwise exploit any such Existing Licensed UAM IP in the UAM, the UAM Business (including, for clarity, any Products in the UAM Business) or the UATM).

(c) License of New IP to Eve. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Embraer, on behalf of itself and the Embraer Parties, hereby grants to Eve a perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, transferable (subject to Section 12.10), sublicensable (through multiple tiers in support of the UAM, the UAM Business, or the UATM of the Eve Parties (including for pilot training) but not for independent use by Third Parties), fully paid-up, royalty-free:

(i) non-exclusive right and license to and under any and all Intellectual Property (other than Trademarks or, for clarity, UAM Business Owned IP), including Agnostic IP, that is not owned as of the Effective Date but is otherwise created independently of this MSA or any SOW after the Effective Date by Embraer or any of its Affiliates (in each case to the extent owned or Controlled by the Embraer Parties) that is disclosed, delivered, or otherwise provided by the Embraer Parties for use by the Eve Parties under an SOW or that is otherwise necessary for the receipt or use of the Products or Services (or any Deliverable) by any Eve Party (collectively, the “New Licensed UAM IP”), in each case, to use or practice the New Licensed UAM IP throughout the world for any and all purposes that are solely in connection with the UAM, the UAM Business (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Products in the UAM Business), or the UATM (including, for clarity, to (A) make, have made, offer for sale, sell, import, distribute, market, repair, service, and otherwise commercialize any products or services of the UAM, the UAM Business, or the UATM or (B) use, practice, distribute, copy, make derivative works of, perform, display, or otherwise exploit any such Existing Licensed UAM IP in the UAM, the UAM Business (including, for clarity, any Products in the UAM Business) or the UATM); and

(ii) exclusive (with respect to the UAM, the UAM Business (including, for clarity, any Products in the UAM Business), and the UATM) right and license to and under any and all Foreground IP (other than Trademarks, Assigned Foreground IP and New Licensed UAM IP, but including Agnostic IP) that is either disclosed, delivered, or otherwise provided by the Embraer Parties for use by the Eve Parties under an SOW or is otherwise necessary for the receipt or use of the Products or Services (or any Deliverable) by any Eve Party (collectively, the “Licensed Parent Foreground IP” and together with the Existing Licensed UAM IP, and the New Licensed UAM IP, the “Licensed Parent IP”) to use or practice

 

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the Licensed Parent Foreground IP throughout the world for any and all purposes that are solely in connection with the UAM, the UAM Business (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Products in the UAM Business), or the UATM (including, for clarity, to (A) make, have made, offer for sale, sell, import, distribute, market, repair, service, and otherwise commercialize any products or services of the UAM Business (including, for clarity, any Products and UAM Business Services or any Deliverable) in the UAM Business; or (B) use, practice, distribute, copy, make derivative works of, perform, display, or otherwise exploit any such Licensed Parent IP (or any Deliverable) solely in connection with the UAM, the UAM Business (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Products), or the UATM).

(d) No Use by Eve Outside UAM. For the avoidance of doubt, (i) Eve acknowledges and agrees that it and its Affiliates must not use or license the Licensed Parent IP outside of the UAM Business; and (ii) Embraer acknowledges and agrees that it and its Affiliates must not (except as provided for herein in connection with providing Products or Services to Eve Parties) use or license any Foreground IP in the UAM, the UAM Business, or the UATM.

(e) Embraer Data.

(i) To the extent required for the execution of specific activities set out in a SOW or to the extent required by an Airworthiness Authority, including, but not limited to, the FAA’s AC 20-179 “Certification Data Retention Agreements and Government Records Document Information”, (A) a Subsidiary of Eve as mutually agreed to by the Parties in writing, may be granted instantaneous, limited, and controlled access to certain data of Embraer for such purpose (“Embraer Data”); provided, that written agreements permitting such access are executed by the applicable Embraer Parties and Eve Parties (including Database Limited Access Agreements and Individual Confidentiality Agreements as required by Embraer); provided, further, that, for clarity, to the extent permitted by the applicable Airworthiness Authority, Embraer may submit such Embraer Data to the relevant Airworthiness Authority directly and (B) a Subsidiary of Embraer as mutually agreed to by the Parties in writing, may be granted instantaneous, limited, and controlled access to certain data of Eve for such purpose (“Eve Data”); provided, that written agreements permitting such access are executed by the applicable Embraer Parties and Eve Parties (including Database Limited Access Agreements and Individual Confidentiality Agreements as required by Eve).

(ii) Without limiting the rights and licenses granted in Sections 5.1(a) or (b), (A) Eve acknowledges and agrees that (1) as between the Parties, all Embraer Data is proprietary to the Embraer Parties and (2) access to Embraer Data shall not, in and of itself, be considered a license or an assignment of proprietary rights of any kind to the Eve Parties or any other Person; and (B) Embraer acknowledges and agrees that (1) as between the Parties, all Eve Data is proprietary to the Eve Parties and (2) access to Eve Data shall not, in and of itself, be considered a license or an assignment of proprietary rights of any kind to the Embraer Parties or any other Person.

(f) Reservation of Rights. Except as expressly provided for herein, each of the Eve Parties and the Embraer Parties retain all rights, title, and interest in and to their respective Intellectual Property, and no such rights are assigned, licensed or otherwise granted, whether express or by implication, to the other Party or any Third Party.

(g) Third Parties. In the event that, during the provision of the Services, Eve engages a Third Party to provide any services or products as permitted hereunder, and such Third Party is required to have access to Embraer’s Data, Eve shall request prior written authorization from Embraer, which authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and any such access shall be subject to Embraer’s standard confidentiality and access requirements for data of a similar nature (the “Third-Party Access Requirements”).

 

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(h) Technology Transfer. For the avoidance of doubt, at the reasonable request and at the reasonable expense of Eve for the reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Embraer Parties in connection with segregating such information and materials from information and materials related to Embraer or its Affiliates’ other businesses, during the Term and prior to the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Embraer shall (a) deliver (or cause to be delivered) to Eve, solely via a method of distribution reasonably designated by Embraer in writing and agreed by Eve (for the avoidance of doubt, no other method shall be considered a valid instrument for such technology transfer), copies (and if applicable, tangible embodiments) of all Licensed Parent IP that are reasonably requested by Eve that are used or practiced (or held for use or practice) in or otherwise relating to the UAM, the UAM Business (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Products in the UAM Business and UAM Business Services), and the UATM and (b) provide Eve with support and training (unless such support and training is more appropriate to be covered under an SOW entered into by the Parties), in each case, to the extent reasonably necessary for Eve to conduct the UAM Business (including to operate and support the Products in the UAM Business) and to exercise its rights under the licenses granted to Eve hereunder.

Section 5.2 Confidentiality.

(a) From time to time during the Term, either Party or its Representatives (as the “Disclosing Party”) may disclose or make available to the other Party or its Representatives (as the “Receiving Party”), non-public, proprietary, or confidential information of the Disclosing Party that, if disclosed in writing or other tangible form is clearly labeled as “confidential,” or if disclosed orally, is identified as confidential when disclosed (“Confidential Information”); provided, however, that (i) Confidential Information does not include any information that: (A) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of the Receiving Party’s breach of this Section 5.2; (B) is or becomes available to the Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a Third-Party source (other than a Representative of a Party); provided, that such Third Party is not and was not prohibited from disclosing such Confidential Information; (C) was in the Receiving Party’s possession prior to the Disclosing Party’s disclosure under or in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter; or (D) was or is independently developed by the Receiving Party without using or referencing any of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, and (ii) notwithstanding the foregoing (C) and (D), (x) the Confidential Information of Eve (as the Disclosing Party) shall in any event include (and be deemed to include) any and all non-public, proprietary, or confidential information included in the UAM Business Owned IP or the Assigned Foreground IP, and (y) the Confidential Information of Embraer (as the Disclosing Party) shall in any event include (and be deemed to include) any and all non-public, proprietary, or confidential information included in the Licensed Parent IP (in each case, regardless of whether such information was in the possession of the other Party or its Affiliates prior to disclosure).

(b) The Receiving Party shall: (x) protect and safeguard the confidentiality of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care as the Receiving Party would protect its own similar confidential information, but in no event with less than a commercially reasonable degree of care; (y) not use the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, or permit it to be accessed or used, for any purpose other than to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (z) not disclose any such Confidential Information to any Person, except to Persons who reasonably need to know the Confidential Information to assist the Receiving Party, or act on its behalf, to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement (including in connection with a Eve Party or Embraer Party obtaining any permits or governmental authorizations for the purposes of the UAM Business). Without limiting the foregoing, and except in connection with the performance by the Embraer Parties hereunder, from and after the Effective Date, Embraer shall not (and shall cause its Affiliates not to) use, for any purpose in, or in direct competition with, the UAM Business, any Trade Secrets included in the Assigned Owned IP, Assigned Foreground IP or Licensed Parent Foreground IP without the prior written consent of Eve, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

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expense, a protective order or other remedy (and the Receiving Party shall reasonably cooperate with the Disclosing Party in connection therewith).

Section 5.3 Publicity. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, during the Term, (a) the Parties shall consult in advance with each other before issuing any press release or otherwise making any public disclosure or public statements expressly and specifically with respect to this Agreement; and (b) no such press release, public disclosure or public statement shall be made unless mutually agreed upon by the Parties or required by applicable Law or applicable stock exchange regulation.

Section 5.4 U.S. Federal Tax Characterization. The Parties agree:

(a) To treat any Assigned Foreground IP as property, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, owned from creation by Eve;

(b) To treat the Retained Foreground IP License as property, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, owned from creation by Embraer;

(c) To treat the licenses of any Existing Licensed UAM IP pursuant to Section 5.1(b), for U.S. federal income tax purposes, as property, transferred from Embraer to Eve on the date hereof; and

(d) To treat the licenses of any New Licensed UAM IP pursuant to Section 5.1(c)(i) and any licenses of any Licensed Parent Foreground IP pursuant to Section 5.1(c)(ii) as property, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, owned from creation by Eve.

ARTICLE VI

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

Section 6.1 Legal Compliance.

(a) Compliance with Laws. Each Party shall comply with all Laws applicable to its activities and performance under and in connection with this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Party represents and warrants to the other Party hereto that, in connection with this Agreement (including the negotiation, execution, or performance thereof), it will not violate and, to the best of its knowledge, it has not violated applicable “ABC Legislation.” “ABC Legislation” means (a) the United Nations Convention against Corruption (being the subject of General Resolution 58/4); (b) the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; (c) the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended; (d) the UK Bribery Act 2010; (e) any applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations with respect to a Party; and (f) and any legislation enacted in the country in which that Party is incorporated or where it will conduct activities related to this Agreement addressing anti-corruption, e.g. the Brazilian Clean Company Act.

(b) Anti-Corruption. Each Party further represents and warrants that it has not offered, paid, promised to pay, or authorized, requested, or received the payment of money or anything of value to or from any director, officer, employee or agent of the other Party (“Party-Associated Persons”), or any other Person in violation of applicable ABC Legislation, in connection with this Agreement. Each Party also represents that it did not, and will not, attempt to exert any undue influence over any Party-Associated Person, or any other Person in violation of applicable ABC Legislation, in connection with this Agreement. Each Party undertakes and covenants to refrain from offering, paying, promising to pay, or authorizing the payment of money or anything of value to any Party-Associated Person, or any other Person in violation of applicable ABC Legislation, at any time, whether or not in relation to this Agreement.

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Governmental Authority (“Trade Control Laws”) in which Embraer and Eve and their respective Affiliates conduct business pursuant to this Agreement. Each Party shall maintain in effect policies and procedures designed to ensure its respective compliance with all applicable export, import, and sanctions Laws. If a Party engages in the export or import of a controlled item in connection with this Agreement, it shall obtain all export and import authorizations that are required under the applicable Trade Control Laws. At the reasonable request of a Party, the other Party shall provide reasonable efforts, including providing necessary documentation including import certificates, end-user certificates, and retransfer certificates, at its own expense to support the requesting Party in obtaining all necessary export and import authorizations and responding to any Governmental Authority inquiry or request for information, in each case required for the Parties to perform their obligations under this Agreement. Such documentation shall be provided to the other Party or an applicable requesting Governmental Authority in a reasonable time.

Section 6.2 Data Privacy and Cybersecurity. Each Party shall comply and shall ensure that its Personnel and other Representatives comply with, the provisions of any Data Protection Laws applicable to their conduct under or in connection with this Agreement. To the extent required under applicable Data Protection Laws with respect to the transfer of personal data, the Parties shall enter into (or to the extent required by such Data Protection Laws, cause their respective Affiliates to enter into) such other agreements as may be required by the applicable Data Protection Laws. Each Party shall implement adequate policies and commercially reasonable security measures regarding the integrity and availability of the information technology and software applications owned, operated, or outsourced by that Party, and the data and Intellectual Property thereon. In case one Party or its Affiliates experiences any of the following events, it shall, as soon as such Party is aware, use reasonable efforts to notify the other Party within thirty-six (36) hours of: a confirmed data breach involving the unauthorized access to or accidental or illicit destruction, loss, change, communication, or dissemination of information related to an identified or identifiable natural person provided by the other Party or its Affiliates or Intellectual Property; or any order issued by a judicial or administrative authority regarding data exchanged between the Parties under this Agreement. Each Party shall use reasonable efforts to notify the other Party within thirty-six (36) hours of receiving: data subject requests related to an identified or identifiable natural person provided by the other Party or its Affiliates, such as access, rectification and deletion requests; and any complaint regarding the processing of data related to an identified or identifiable natural person provided by the other Party or its Affiliates, including allegations that the processing operations violate data subject rights.

ARTICLE VII

TERM AND TERMINATION

Section 7.1 Term, Termination, and Survival.

(a) Term. This Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue thereafter until the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Effective Date, unless earlier terminated pursuant to this Agreement (the “Initial Term”). This Agreement shall be automatically renewed for an additional successive one-year period upon the end of the Initial Term and shall automatically renew for additional successive one-year periods thereafter (the Initial Term and each such renewal term, collectively, the “Term”); provided, however, that during any such renewal term, either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing six (6) months’ written notice to the other Party, subject to the Transition Period set forth in Section 7.1(d) hereof.

(b) Termination of Agreement. Either Party may terminate this Agreement, effective upon written notice to the other Party (the “Defaulting Party”) if the Defaulting Party:

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(ii) (A) becomes insolvent or admits its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due; (B) becomes subject, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any proceeding under any domestic or foreign bankruptcy or insolvency law, which is not fully stayed within ten (10) Business Days or is not dismissed or vacated within sixty (60) days after filing; (C) is dissolved or liquidated or takes any corporate action for such purpose; (D) makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (E) has a receiver, trustee, custodian, or similar agent appointed by order of any court of competent jurisdiction to take charge of or sell any material portion of its property or business.

(c) Termination of a SOW. Either Party may terminate a SOW, effective upon written notice to the other Party (also, the “Defaulting Party”) if the Defaulting Party materially breaches a SOW, and such breach is incapable of cure, or with respect to a material breach capable of cure, the Defaulting Party does not cure such breach within ninety (90) days after receipt of written notice of such breach.

(d) Effect of Termination. Upon any termination or expiration of this Agreement or a SOW, this Agreement or such SOW shall, upon Eve’s written request, continue for an additional wind-down period, not to exceed twelve (12) months, to allow Eve to transition to an Eve Party or Third Party provider or to complete SOWs that are in progress (the “Transition Period”). During the Transition Period, Embraer shall continue to provide any ongoing Products or Services that have not been transitioned from Embraer pursuant to, and on the same terms and conditions set forth in, this Agreement and the applicable SOW; provided that Eve is in material compliance with this Agreement with respect thereto. For the avoidance of doubt, (a) Eve shall be under no obligation to extend the term of any SOW into the Transition Period; (b) Eve shall be permitted to transition from Embraer all Services under a terminated SOW at any time during the Transition Period, and (c) this Agreement or the applicable terminated SOW shall terminate fully upon Eve’s completion of its transition or the end of the Transition Period, whichever is earlier. During the Transition Period, the Parties shall, at Eve’s cost and expense, reasonably cooperate in good faith in an effort to facilitate the transition by the Eve Parties from the SOWs hereunder.

(e) Survival. Upon any termination or expiration of this Agreement or a SOW, the following rights and obligations shall survive such expiration or termination: (a) the rights and obligations of each Party under this Section 7.1(e), Article V, IX, XI and XII, and (b) each Party’s right to receive payment in accordance with Article IV hereof for those Services rendered or Product delivered to such Party prior to, or in connection with (in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement), the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

ARTICLE VIII

FORCE MAJEURE

Section 8.1 Force Majeure. No Party or its Representatives shall be liable or responsible to the other Party or its Representatives, nor be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement (except for any obligations of the Eve Parties to make payments to the Embraer Parties hereunder), when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts beyond the impacted party’s (“Impacted Party”) reasonable control, including the following events (“Force Majeure events”): (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake, volcano eruption, or explosion; (c) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest; (d) order of a Governmental Authority, Law, or actions; (e) embargoes or blockades in effect on or after the date of this Agreement; (f) national or regional emergency; (g) epidemics and pandemics; (h) strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns, or other industrial disturbances; (i) shortage of adequate power or transportation facilities; (j) failure, delay or inadequacy of Third Parties in delivering or otherwise providing products, parts, components or services; and (k) other similar events beyond the reasonable control of the Impacted Party.

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continue. The Impacted Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to end the failure or delay and ensure the effects of such Force Majeure event are minimized, and shall resume the performance of its obligations as soon as reasonably practicable after the removal of the cause. In the event that the Impacted Party is an Embraer Party, then, during the period of any such Force Majeure event, to the extent the Embraer Parties have suspended the provision of any Products or Services hereunder, the Eve Parties shall be free to acquire such Products or Services from an alternate source (other than any Embraer Competitor and subject to the Third-Party Access Requirements), at the Eve Parties’ sole cost and expense, for such period and during the continuation of any term of the agreement entered into with such alternate source (provided that Eve shall use commercially reasonable efforts to keep such term to a minimum). For the avoidance of doubt, the Eve Parties shall not be obligated to pay the Embraer Parties for such Products or Services during such period when the Embraer Parties are not themselves providing or procuring such Products or Services.

ARTICLE IX

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Section 9.1 Representations and Warranties. Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party that (a) it is duly incorporated, organized or formed, validly existing, and in good standing as a corporation or other legal entity, as applicable, under the Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, organization or formation; (b) it has all rights, power and authority required to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder; (c) it has taken all requisite corporate and other action to approve and authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement; (d) such Party’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will not violate any other agreement, restriction, or applicable Law to which such Party is a party or by which such Party is bound; (e) when executed and delivered by such Party, this Agreement will constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Party, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity; and (f) no action, consent or approval by, or filing with, any Governmental Authority, or any other Person, is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by either Party of this Agreement or the consummation by either Party of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 9.2 No Other Representations or Warranties. THE PARTIES MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR THOSE PROVIDED IN SECTION 9.1 OR FOR CLARITY, UNDER AND SUBJECT TO THE BCA AND ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SECTION 10.1, EACH EMBRAER PARTY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL PROJECTIONS, FORECASTS AND ESTIMATES AND ANY OTHER DATA OR INFORMATION MADE, COMMUNICATED OR FURNISHED TO AN EVE PARTY.

ARTICLE X

OPERATIONAL COVENANTS

Section 10.1 Covenants. During the Term and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Embraer shall, and shall cause each other Embraer Party to, (a) perform all necessary actions and maintain the appropriate level of resources designed to ensure that it can meet and operate at the Embraer’s Standard of Care throughout the term of this Agreement; and (b) use its commercially reasonable efforts to meet the milestones set forth in Exhibit 1 of SOW01; provided, however, that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, none of Embraer or any Embraer Party shall be required to (x) expend any money or incur any additional obligations with

 

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respect to using its commercially reasonable efforts to meet such milestones, or (y) commence or participate in any lawsuits, actions, suits, claims, proceedings or any other proceedings at law or in equity, or offer or grant any accommodation (financial or otherwise) to another Party, the applicable counterparty or any Third Party in connection with using its commercially reasonable efforts to meet such milestones.

ARTICLE XI

LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

Section 11.1 Indemnification.

(a) Eve Indemnification Obligations. From and after the date of this Agreement, Eve shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Embraer and its Representatives from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, damages, costs (including attorneys’ fees), expenses, interests, awards, judgments, suits, disbursements, penalties and Taxes (“Losses”) arising from any claim, action, suit or proceeding brought by any Third Party (“Third-Party Claim”) to the extent relating to or in connection with (i) the provision of Products or Services hereunder (including the presence of Representatives of Embraer on the property or premises of the Eve Parties or their Representatives in connection with the provision of Products or Services) or (ii) the conduct of the UAM Business by or on behalf of the Eve Parties, except in each case to the extent that such Losses were caused by the common law fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of an Embraer Party.

(b) Embraer Indemnification Obligations. From and after the date of this Agreement, Embraer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Eve and its Representatives from and against any and all Losses arising from any Third-Party Claims to the extent caused by (i) the common law fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of an Embraer Party in connection with the provision of Services or Products hereunder or (ii) any failure of an Embraer Party to perform any Service or provide any Product, in each case, in accordance with the Embraer’s Standard of Care after the relevant cure period for such Service or Product as set forth in Section 2.3 hereof.

(c) Indemnification Procedures.

(i) The party making a claim under this Section 11.1 is referred to as the “Indemnified Party” and the party against whom such claims are asserted under this Section 11.1 is referred to as the “Indemnifying Party”. The Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of any pending or threatened Third-Party Claim that the Indemnified Party has determined has given or would reasonably be expected to give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement, describing in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances with respect to the subject matter of such Third-Party Claim and, to the extent known, a good faith, non-binding, estimate of the aggregate Dollar amount of Losses to which such Indemnified Party might be entitled; provided, however, that the failure to provide such notice shall not release the Indemnifying Party from any of its obligations under this Section 11.1 except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is actually and materially prejudiced by such failure.

(ii) Upon receipt of a notice of a claim for indemnity from an Indemnified Party pursuant to Section 11.1(c)(i), the Indemnifying Party will be entitled to assume the defense and control of any Third-Party Claim with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party (acting reasonably) but shall allow the Indemnified Party a reasonable opportunity to participate in the defense of such Third-Party Claim with the Indemnified Party’s own counsel and at the Indemnified Party’s own expense. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense and control of any Third-Party Claim, it may nonetheless participate in the defense of such Third-Party Claim with its own counsel and at its own expense. The Indemnified Party shall reasonably cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in the defense of any Third-Party Claim. If the Indemnifying Party shall have assumed the defense and control of a Third-Party Claim, it shall be

 

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authorized to consent to a settlement of, or the entry of any judgment arising from, any Third-Party Claim; provided that the Indemnifying Party shall (i) subject to any right of appeal, pay or cause to be paid all amounts in such settlement or judgment, (ii) not encumber any of the assets of any Indemnified Party or agree to any restriction or condition that would apply to or adversely affect any Indemnified Party or the conduct of any Indemnified Party’s business and (iii) obtain, as a condition of any settlement or other resolution, a complete release of any Indemnified Party potentially affected by such Third-Party Claim. The Indemnified Party will not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement or compromise with respect to a Third-Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, such consent not to be unreasonably, withheld, conditioned or delayed.

Section 11.2 Limitation of Liability.

(a) Disclaimer of Consequential Damages. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ARISING FROM SUCH PARTY’S COMMON LAW FRAUD, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF DATA OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE.

(b) Damages Limitation. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ARISING FROM A PARTY’S COMMON LAW FRAUD, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT (EXCLUDING EVE’S (I) PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR FEES AND EXPENSES HEREUNDER AND (II) INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 11.1(a)), WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THIRTY PERCENT (30%) OF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE TO EMBRAER PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING SOWS) IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

Section 11.3 Insurance. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years thereafter, Eve shall, at its own expense, maintain and carry insurance with financially sound and reputable insurers, in full force and effect that includes, but is not limited to, commercial general liability in a sum reasonably expected to cover the Eve Parties’ activities pursuant to this Agreement and the SOWs. Upon Embraer’s request, Eve shall provide Embraer with a certificate of insurance from Eve’s insurer evidencing the insurance coverage. The certificate of insurance shall name the Embraer Parties as an additional insured. Eve shall provide Embraer with at least thirty (30) days’ advance written notice in the event of a cancellation or material change in Eve’s insurance policy. Except where prohibited by Law, Eve shall require its insurer to waive all rights of subrogation against the insurers of the Embraer Parties and the Embraer Parties.

Section 11.4 Mitigation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, nothing in this Article XI, regarding indemnification rights and indemnification obligations shall be deemed to override any obligations with respect to mitigation of Losses existing under applicable Law.

ARTICLE XII

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 12.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including and together with any SOWs, Purchase Orders, exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter. The Parties

 

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acknowledge and agree that if there is any conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the terms and conditions of any SOW or Purchase Order, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall supersede and control, except to the extent that any particular provision of a SOW or Purchase Order expressly states that it is intended to supersede any terms and conditions of this Agreement, in which case such provision of such SOW or Purchase Order, as applicable, shall control.

Section 12.2 Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications under this Agreement (each, a “Notice”) must be in writing and addressed to the other Party at its address set forth below (or to such other address that the receiving Party may designate from time to time in accordance with this Section 12.2). All Notices may be delivered by email or similar, comparable electronic communications, except that Notices to a Defaulting Party under Section 7.1 must be delivered by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier or certified or registered mail (in each case, return receipt requested, postage prepaid). Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Notice is effective only (a) on receipt by the receiving Party; and (b) if the Party giving the Notice has complied with the requirements of this Section 12.2.

 

Notice to Eve:                                    276 SW 34th Street
   Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
   Attention:             Flávia Pavie
   Email:                  fpavie@eveairmobility.com
Notice to Embraer:    Avenida Dra. Ruth Cardoso, 8501,
   30th floor (part), Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP, 05425-070, Brazil
   Attention:         Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
   Email:              fabiana.leschziner@embraer.com.br

Section 12.3 Escalation of Disputes.

(a) Disputes. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement (and any subsequent amendments thereof), or the breach, termination, or validity thereof (each a “Dispute”), shall be finally resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 12.3 and Section 12.5.

(b) Relationship Managers. At such time as a Dispute arises, any Party shall deliver written notice of such Dispute (a “Dispute Notice”). Upon delivery of a Dispute Notice, the Dispute shall be referred to the appropriate Relationship Managers for resolution. If the Relationship Managers are unable to resolve such Dispute in writing within fifteen (15) Business Days after receipt by a Party of the Dispute Notice or such longer period as the Parties may agree, either Party may deliver notice in writing that the Dispute be escalated to the Global Relationship Managers.

(c) Global Relationship Managers. Promptly after receipt of written notice of escalation by either Party pursuant to Section 12.3(b), the Parties shall submit the Dispute to the Global Relationship Managers for resolution. If such Dispute is not resolved in writing by the Global Relationship Managers within fifteen (15) Business Days after delivery of a Party’s written escalation notice or such longer period as the Parties may agree, then either Party may deliver notice in writing that the Dispute be submitted to the applicable jurisdiction in accordance with Section 12.5.

(d) Tolling of Disputes. With respect to the subject Dispute, no party shall be entitled to rely upon the expiration of any limitations period or contractual deadline during the period between the date of receipt of the Dispute Notice and the date of any proceeding or Action being commenced under Section 12.5 with respect to the Dispute.

(e) Negotiations Inadmissible. All offers, promises, conduct, and statements, whether oral or written, made in the course of the negotiations under Section 12.3(a)-(c) by any of the parties, their agents, employees,

 

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experts and attorneys are confidential, privileged, and inadmissible for any purpose, including impeachment, in any proceeding or Action involving the parties; provided, that evidence that is otherwise admissible or discoverable shall not be rendered inadmissible or non-disclosable as a result of its use in the negotiation.

Section 12.4 Choice of Law. This Agreement, including all SOWs, Purchase Orders, exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices, and all claims or causes of action based upon, arising out of, or related to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the conflict of laws provisions thereof to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Delaware.

Section 12.5 Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial.

(a) Any proceeding or Action based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement, including all SOWs, Purchase Orders, exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices, or all transactions contemplated by Agreement, must be brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, to the extent such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware), or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, and each of the Parties irrevocably (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such proceeding or Action, (ii) waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to personal jurisdiction, venue or to convenience of forum, (iii) agrees that all claims in respect of the proceeding or Action shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and (iv) agrees not to bring any proceeding or Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Transactions in any other court. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the right of any Party to serve process in any manner permitted by Law or to commence Legal Proceedings or otherwise proceed against any other Party in any other jurisdiction, in each case, to enforce judgments obtained in any Action, suit or proceeding brought pursuant to this Section 12.5.

(b) EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY THAT MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY, UNCONDITIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

Section 12.6 Enforcement. The Parties agree that irreparable damage could occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the Parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent any breach, or threatened breach, of this Agreement and to specific enforcement of the terms and provisions of this Agreement, in addition to any other remedy to which any such Party is entitled at law or in equity. In the event that any Action shall be brought in equity to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, no Party shall allege, and each Party hereby waives the defense, that there is an adequate remedy at law, and each Party agrees to waive any requirement for the securing or posting of any bond in connection therewith.

Section 12.7 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is found by the arbitrators or court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction or under any present or future applicable Law, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will be fully severable, and shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon a determination that any term or provision is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the court or arbitrators may modify this Agreement to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.

 

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Section 12.8 Amendments. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing, identified as an amendment to this Agreement and signed by an authorized representative of each Party.

Section 12.9 Waiver. No waiver by any Party of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the Party so waiving. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, no failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.

Section 12.10 Assignment and Change of Control. Neither this Agreement nor any right, benefit, remedy, obligation or liability arising hereunder may be assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, and any attempted assignment without such consent shall be null and void and of no effect; provided that (a) Embraer may assign any right, benefit, remedy, obligation or liability hereunder to an Affiliate or in connection with the sale or other disposition of any applicable business or assets of the Embraer Parties, and (b) in the event that Eve undergoes a direct or indirect change of control in connection with, or assigns, transfers, delegates or subcontracts any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to, an Embraer Competitor, Embraer shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by providing at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Eve.

Section 12.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors, permitted assigns and permitted transferees.

Section 12.12 Affiliates. Each Party shall cause its Affiliates to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such Party.

Section 12.13 Relationship of the Parties. The relationship between the Parties is that of independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the Parties, and neither Party nor its Affiliates shall have authority to contract for or bind the other Party or its Affiliates in any manner whatsoever.

Section 12.14 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement benefits solely the Parties to this Agreement (and, with respect to an applicable SOW, the Embraer Parties and Eve Parties that are party to such SOW), and their respective permitted successors and assigns and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, confers on any other Person any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

Section 12.15 Headings; Counterparts. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be considered a part of or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of which together are deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission is deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date by their respective duly authorized officers.

 

EVE UAM, LLC
By:   /s/ André Duarte Stein
Name: André Duarte Stein
Title: President
By:   /s/ Eduardo Siffert Couto
Name: Eduardo Siffert Couto
Title: Officer
EMBRAER S.A.
By:   /s/ Antonio Carlos Garcia
Name: Antonio Carlos Garcia
Title: Executive Vice President & CFO
By:   /s/ Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
Name: Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 1

Statements of Work

[See Attached.]

 

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EXECUTION VERSION

Integrated Product Development – Statement of Work

SOW Number 01

This Statement of Work (“SOW”), adopts and incorporates by reference the terms and conditions of the Master Services Agreement, dated December 14, 2021, between Embraer and Eve (“Master Agreement”), as it may be amended from time to time. Transactions performed under this SOW will be conducted in accordance with and be subject to the terms and conditions of this SOW, the Master Agreement, and references to this SOW include the provisions of the Master Agreement.

 

1.

Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this SOW shall have the meanings set forth in the Master Agreement. In addition, for purposes of this SOW, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Aprons” means the portion of an airport usually paved in front of a terminal building for parking, loading & unloading of aircraft.

 

2.

Term of SOW. This SOW is effective beginning on December 14, 2021 (“Effective Date”) and will remain in effect until the eVTOL TC approval (“Expiration Date”), unless earlier terminated in accordance with the Master Agreement.

 

3.

Scope of Work. Eve hereby engages Embraer to (i) support the Integrated Product Development of the eVTOL to obtain the eVTOL TC from the applicable Airworthiness Authority, and subsequent support in the obtention of airworthiness certificates for the initial eVTOL aircraft for delivery and registration under ANAC, FAA and EASA. For clarity, Embraer is not being engaged or retained under this SOW1 for the series manufacturing of the eVTOL; (ii) provide procurement, supply chain and logistics support for manufacturing of the eVTOL; (iii) develop and provide technical publications and technical data required for the eVTOL EIS, and (iv) provide support for the definition of the industrialization strategy for the serial production phase of the eVTOL.

 

4.

Program Evolution and Milestones. This SOW describes in high level, each of the seven (7) Program phases through which the eVTOL development will be executed (the “Program Phases”, and each, a “Program Phase”). In addition, it presents certain typical milestones to be achieved in each of the Program Phases. Given that the milestones during the development phases will be dependent upon the Program evolution, the Parties will agree in advance, before each phase starts, on the specific working packages, detailed milestones, requirements, inputs from each Party, workshare activities, Parties’ responsibilities, estimated hours, and estimated expenses and costs, as the Program evolves. The agreed terms for each Program Phase shall be documented and formalized prior to the commencement of each Program Phase, in the form of amendments to this SOW or in any other form that the Parties may reasonably agree in writing.

 

4.1.

Eve will be the TC applicant and the TC holder and will manage the certification activities and interfaces with the applicable Airworthiness Authorities, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties. This includes the TC application, fees payments, meetings coordination, action items controls, documents availability and delivery, planning and control of agreed certification artifacts, technical reviews, and product familiarization.

 

4.2.

At any time during the Program development, the Parties may, in its reasonable discretion, agree to review the work evolution, gaps, and adjust the plan, as necessary, and at the end of each Program Phase, a Program Phase review composed of a multidisciplinary team by both Parties will conduct an assessment to confirm the readiness to move to the next Program Phase. Eve holds the final decision to pass or not pass the current Program Phase to proceed into the next Program Phase of the plan, and is responsible for the eVTOL critical design decisions through the Program development. Embraer will make recommendations based on Embraer’s standards and experience, to support Eve’s decisions.

 

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4.3.

The Parties acknowledge and agree that: (a) the development of products and services solutions in the aeronautical industry involve numerous tests and risks of successive failures, many times requiring changes in the design, procedures, and other elements related to the products and services, with consequent need for re-works or activities repetition; (b) the nature of the Products and Services provided by Embraer in this SOW are disruptive, innovative, with several novel design aspects when compared to currently available industry standards, subject to Airworthiness Authorities approvals, that are based on regulatory principles still under construction, and that such Products and Services intended objectives, including performance, design characteristics, functionalities, and other desirable goals defined by Eve, may not be possible to be achieved, due to the above reasons, or other reasons not controlled by Eve and Embraer; and (c) minor design deviations of different nature are considered normal in an aircraft development, and, so long as the aircraft meets the requirements of the Airworthiness Authorities for certification, are typically accepted in an “as is” condition after reasonable assessment of the costs, time to redesign, impact on customer’s requirements, and benefits. In the course of the Services provided by Embraer under this Agreement, Eve shall be (x) responsible for the Product development and TC approval; and (y) subject to the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement, responsible for all costs in connection with the repetition, re-work, re-creation, re-design, including repetition, re-work, or re-creation of processes, procedures, tests, design, reports, among others, except that any costs resulting from a failure by Embraer to provide the Services in accordance with Embraer’s Standard of Care shall be borne by Embraer.

 

4.4.

Program Development Risks. The eVTOL development is considered a disruptive, and innovative enterprise, with several novel design aspects when compared to currently available industry standards. As the technical responsible for the Integrated Product Development of the eVTOL, Eve acknowledges that the eVTOL development has inherent risks of incidents or accidents to test vehicles, including manned version, beyond what is typically expected in a conventional airplane development.

 

4.5.

eVTOL Specifications and Timeline. The eVTOL currently contemplated specifications and currently contemplated timeline are set forth in Exhibits 1 and 2, respectively. Eve acknowledges and agrees that the eVTOL specifications and timeline set forth in Exhibits 1 and 2, respectively, are preliminary, non-binding, and subject to changes. Embraer will make commercially reasonable efforts to meet such eVTOL specifications and timeline in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Master Agreement, provided, however, that, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, none of Embraer or any Embraer Party shall be required to (x) expend any money or incur any additional obligations with respect to using its commercially reasonable efforts to meet such specifications and timeline or (y) commence or participate in any lawsuits, actions, suits, claims, proceedings or any other proceedings at law or in equity, or offer or grant any accommodation (financial or otherwise) to another Party, the applicable counterparty or any Third Party in connection with using its commercially reasonable efforts to meet such specifications and timeline.

 

4.6.

Program Phases. Based on Embraer’s experience in product development, and the terms of this SOW, the following Program Phases are expected for the eVTOL development. Although the Program Phases are presented in chronological sequence in this SOW, the overlapping of activities of different Program Phases should be expected.

All Intellectual Property belonging to or Controlled by an Embraer Party that is (i) developed, conceived, obtained or acquired prior to the effective date of this SOW or (ii) developed, conceived, obtained or acquired independently of this SOW (“Embraer Background IP”) is not considered Assigned Foreground IP, even if contained in the typical Deliverables of each Program Phase, listed in the tables below. Any Embraer Background IP, if provided by Embraer Parties for use by the Eve Parties under this SOW, is considered Existing Licensed UAM IP or New Licensed UAM IP, as applicable.

 

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4.6.1. Preliminary Study Phase – PSP

The main objective of this Program Phase is to assure the technical-economic feasibility of the project, the accomplishment of the value proposition and of the Program requirements.

 

Item   

Preliminary Study Phase – typical Deliverables

1    Master schedule
2   

Basic definitions and Preliminary Study Phase Deliverables:

 

•  Interiors layout (seats, baggage compartment)

 

•  Systems architecture block diagrams, installation feasibility assessment, systems demands (e.g. electric consumption, air conditioning consumption), energy requirements and pre-sizing. Preliminary Aerodynamic lofting, performance estimation, mass properties estimation, flying feasibility for all flight phases (hover, transition and cruise), and range roadmap Preliminary loads, structural layouts and pre-sizing

 

•  System integration feasibility assessment

 

•  Manufacturability and maintainability feasibility

 

•  New materials and processes introduction roadmap

 

3   

•  Requirements (product and certification) compliance matrix assessment,

4    Preliminary manufacturing and quality plans for Test Vehicles and serial production
5    Procurement plans
6    Test Vehicles, test execution, and certification strategies
7    Aircraft level preliminary safety assessment
8    Support Business Plan elaboration (recurring and non-recurring costs, lead time, preliminary make or buy plan, strategy and plans)
9    Customer engagement activities
10    Program Phase review report

4.6.2. Initial Definition Phase – IDP

The main objectives of this Program Phase are the definition of the product configuration with the following being completed: (x) the identification of all systems architecture, consolidation of structural & systems layouts, pre-sizing of systems and structures, identification of new materials and processes; (y) suppliers selection process, with the main ones being selected in this Program Phase; and (z) approval of the Business Plan.

 

Item   

IDP – typical Deliverables

1    Applicable updates of all prior deliverables
2    Business Plan(1)
3    Requirements (product and certification) compliance matrix assessment
4   

Preliminary product definitions and IDP Deliverables:

 

•  Geometric definitions

 

•  Mechanisms geometry and kinematic

 

•  Basic lines and lofting

 

•  System’s and structure’s layout

 

•  New materials and processes

5    Operational/maintenance reports & GSE plan
6    Flight and ground test campaign plans
7    Procurement plans for long lead items
8    Manufacturing and quality plans for Test Vehicles and Serial Production
9    Critical (long lead time items) suppliers’ selection and engagement
10    Make or buy plan
11    Program Phase review report

 

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(1)

Refer to Business Plan definition in the Master Service Agreement document: “Business Plan” means the document to be developed by Eve setting forth its bona fide business plan to explore the UAM Business, which plan shall contain, among other things, the Program development milestones timeline, cost assumptions, financial projections and goals, ecosystem and market share assessments, and the target markets.

4.6.3. Joint Definition Phase – JDP

The main objective of this Program Phase is the definition of the interfaces among the different structure segments, with the Preliminary Design Review being the most relevant event. This Program Phase requires the participation of the majority of the suppliers, working collaboratively in multidisciplinary working groups refining and validating the eVTOL configuration, basic project layouts, assemblies, and interfaces between each group.

 

Item   

JDP – typical Deliverables

1    Applicable updates of all prior deliverables
2    Preliminary and intermediate design reviews conclusion
3    Test Vehicle production plans
4    Certification plan to achieve ANAC, FAA and EASA certification, including processes and procedures to develop, achieve and maintain type certification and airworthiness certification, as well as compliance matrix, as agreed with the Airworthiness Authority
5    System & airframe interface matrix
6    Drawings release plan
7    Tooling list for Test Vehicles
8    Training devices planning
9    Maturity plan
10    Material for production planning for Test Vehicles
11    Continuation of suppliers’ selection and engagement
12    Program Phase review report
13    Control Law definition for vertical, horizontal, transition and failure scenarios
14    System safety assessment and dispatch reliability plan

4.6.4. Detailed Design Phase – DDP

The main objective in this Program Phase is to create the eVTOL breakdown documentation to allow the product identification, manufacturing, inspection, testing, and operation. Maturity campaign starts in this phase. Due to its length, this phase is usually divided in three different sub-phases:

 

  4.6.4.1

Freezing of the product configuration and manufacturing system;

 

  4.6.4.2

Drawings release, tooling and parts manufacturing, for rigs, test benches and prototypes; and

 

  4.6.4.3

Prototype assembly and ground tests (systems and structures) to clear its first flight.

 

Item   

DDP – typical Deliverables

1    Applicable updates of all prior deliverables
2    Conclusion of Critical Design Review – CDR
3    eVTOL geometric models
4    eVTOL drawings
5    eVTOL parts lists
6    Manufacturing tooling & GSE definitions for Test Vehicles
7    eVTOL Technical Publications
8    Test Vehicle production (ground and flight) and readiness to start test campaign
9    Safety of Flight SOF test campaign(1)(4)(5)
10    First flight critical review(2)(4)

 

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Item   

DDP – typical Deliverables

11    eVTOL first flight(4)
12    Program Phase review report
13    Technical data for EIS(3) as per UAM Business Services SOW 03
14    Support simulator supplier definition.

 

(1)

Minimum set of testing required to produce the data for First Flight Critical Review.

(2)

Confirms that the product meets the safety requirements, all the measurement parameters and devices are installed and available, all required documentation and authorizations are available, support infrastructure is planned and available, and the flight test campaign is planned.

(3)

Includes data for training devices production, flight models, E-VTOL systems descriptions, systems logics, general eVTOL description. Data for this purpose is obtained in both DDP and VER phases. This data does not include the description of the methodology required to obtain it.

(4)

Manned prototype flight.

(5)

Flight Readiness Review Board (FRRB) and process will have to be documented for Eve in accordance with Embraer and Airworthiness Authority requirements

4.6.5. Verification Phase – VER

The objective of this Program Phase is to verify that all requirements are met, including the value proposition, airworthiness, maturity and customer support requirements, both in high and low levels.

All documentation (produced by analysis, tests results, inspections, simulations, and other means) required to approve the TC under the Airworthiness Authority and to support training, operation and maintenance, after EIS, are generated in this phase.

 

Item   

VER – typical Deliverables

1    Applicable updates of all prior deliverables
2    Flight test and ground test campaign conclusion
3    All applicable technical reports and Technical Publications issued for Authorities Approval
4    Type Certificate approval (, ANAC) and Type Certificate validation(FAA; EASA)
5    Entry into Service (EIS) plan for manuals, parts, inventory, locations, tools, training, etc.
5    Technical data for EIS(1) as per UAM Business Services SOW 03

 

(1)

Includes data for training devices production, flight models, E-VTOL systems descriptions, systems logics, general eVTOL description. Data for this purpose is obtained in both DDP and VER phases.

4.6.6. Pre-Operation Phase – POP

This Program Phase aims to analyze if the eVTOL is ready to be delivered to customers and operate in compliance with all the requirements, configuration, and supporting resources, such as manuals, catalogs, and GSEs available. In this phase service centers, maintenance teams, parts logistics, technical support will be ready to start supporting the fleet. The product engineering team will work closely with the aftermarket and services teams providing support with technical dispositions/clarification and, whenever applicable, and will adjust/correct the eVTOL design as a result of any relevant issues identified.

The scope of this phase will be further detailed in the UAM Business Services SOW03.

4.6.7. Series Phase – SER

This Program Phase will detail the eVTOL manufacturing plan and where and how the eVTOL will be manufactured and delivered to final costumers. A separate SOW, if contracted by Eve, will further detail the terms and conditions for the manufacturing and assembly services that Embraer will provide to Eve. Eve’s initial and current Business Plan foresees that Embraer will provide such services to support the commercial/serial production of the eVTOLs, leveraging Embraer’s existing infra-structure capabilities, highly efficient, cost competitive footprint in Brazil, thus reducing the need for

 

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an upfront CAPEX investment. As the market demand materializes it is foreseen that new infra-structure, machinery, equipment and tooling will be required to support the ramp-up, which Embraer will be also able to provide. The industrial decision to contract the manufacturing and assembly services, however, will be at Eve’s discretion.

 

5.

Embraer’s resources. Embraer shall allocate the necessary human resources for the execution of the activities contemplated in each of the Program Phases in accordance with Section 6, such as engineers, technicians, Airworthiness Authority designated individuals, specialists, across all applicable functional areas of Embraer, including product engineering, manufacturing engineering, testing, quality, customer support, either by using its own staff or by subcontracting, as per the terms of the Master Agreement and the terms of the applicable SOW. Furthermore, Embraer will engage third parties to provide services which may include laboratories services, intellectual property law offices, test facilities, service centers, meteorological services, navigation airport services, and operation services, among others. Embraer will support Eve in making the necessary agreements with the Airworthiness Authority in order to obtain any required authorization for Embraer’s representatives to act on Eve’s behalf for the TC application and product development, if requested by Eve. Embraer will also allocate procurement and supply chain team (direct and indirect procurement) in order to manage suppliers (e.g. select, engage, monitor), buy parts, equipment, hardware, tools, GSE, contract services and facilities and provide logistics support, in the scope of this SOW.

 

6.

Eve’s resources. Eve shall also allocate human resources such as engineers, specialists, technicians, in support, and for the duration, of the Services provided by Embraer under this SOW. As required for the execution of the services and subject to Embraer’s policies and procedures, Embraer will grant to Eve’s representatives access to facilities, tools, network folders and systems required for the execution of the required activities. Any access to Embraer Data by Eve or any of Eve’s representatives is subject to the conditions of the Master Agreement.

 

7.

Embraer’s assets. Embraer will make its assets (facilities and resources) available, as required, for eVTOL development. Some of these facilities and resources will be shared with other Embraer projects (unrelated to the eVTOL development), and may include telemetry, chase airplane, control tower, runway, hangars, Aprons, engineering tools, systems. Internal resources coordination of Embraer will be conducted by Embraer.

 

8.

Test Vehicles (including POCs) and Tests. Embraer will use the IPD process to design, develop, procure/select/engage suppliers, acquire parts and systems, provide manufacturing resources (tooling, machines, equipment, infrastructure), provide manufacture/acquisition and parts manufacture for Test Vehicles, perform final assembly, provide logistics, configuration control, design and acquisition/manufacture of specific GSEs needed for the development. Test Vehicles will be under Embraer’s responsibility and ownership during the Program development and Embraer will perform the Test Vehicles maintenance to assure readiness for testing. Embraer will provide insurance coverage for Test Vehicles and facilities used in the flight test campaign. For clarity, Test Vehicles will be considered part of Embraer’s Deliverables to Eve under this SOW provided that if mutually beneficial to the Parties, certain low complexity services such as certain experimental shop services (e.g. mockup construction, POCs construction, tooling, and other low complexity simple services) can be procured and contracted by Eve directly from Third Party suppliers.

For the sake of clarity, refer to Test Vehicle definition in the Master Service Agreement document: “Test Vehicles” mean any benches, test setup, operational vehicles, rigs, structural test specimen, POC or prototypes used for testing in order to collect data required for eVTOL development and certification.

Two (2) POC vehicles have been built (one 1:3 and other 1:1 scale) and additional POCs may be built, as required, either by Embraer or by a Third-Party vendor, under the provisions of this Section 8, for flight testing. These vehicles will be experimental aircraft used to develop, validate technical solutions and collect information about systems operation and vehicle flight dynamics. Embraer will perform the ground and flight tests, storage, maintenance, and configuration control under this SOW.

 

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9.

POCs, GSE, tooling and Test Vehicles destination. Upon conclusion of all tests and TC approval by ANAC, FAA, or EASA, whichever occurs later, the POC’s, GSEs, tooling, and the Test Vehicles used during the IPD will be transferred to Eve, in “as is” condition, upon Eve’s request to Embraer, which request shall be within a reasonable period, and no later than six (6) months following TC approval by ANAC, FAA, or EASA, whichever occurs later. Eve shall be responsible for identifying the delivery destination of the POC’s and the Test Vehicles and shall be responsible for all transportation costs associated with the delivery of the POC’s and the Test Vehicles.

 

10.

Data Storage. Test data storage will be kept for 30 years and will be available upon request by Eve in compliance with FAA AC 20-179, “Certification Data Retention Agreements and Government Records Document Information.” Video files will be made available to be seen through Embraer’s proprietary application. Media formats may change as technology evolves and the Parties shall reasonably agree on substitutive file formats, as required.

 

11.

Intellectual Property Management. Embraer will provide as Services Intellectual Property management services, including (i) prior art searches in patent data bases, (ii) evaluation of invention requirements for protection, (iii) technical support and assistance in preparation of invention technical description and industrial design drawings to be submitted to external intellectual property law firms, to be used in the writing, prosecution, and maintenance of patent applications and issuances and applications for the industrial design registrations and registrations and Intellectual Property portfolio, (iv) technical support and assistance to answer patent examiners’ office actions and otherwise in the in the writing, prosecution, maintenance, defense, and enforcement of Eve Intellectual Property, (v) intellectual property training and support to Eve engineering, (vi) patent mapping, and (vii) management of Eve patent and industrial design and Intellectual Property portfolio.

 

12.

Obligations of Embraer. Embraer shall: (i) perform product development activities under Embraer’s responsibilities scope in accordance with Embraer’s Standard of Care; and (ii) invoice Eve as provided for in Section 14 below.

 

13.

Obligations of Eve. Eve shall: (i) perform product development activities under Eve’s responsibilities scope; (ii) provide any and all inputs that may be required by Embraer to be able to provide the Services to Eve; (iii) manage all certification activities and interfaces with Airworthiness Authorities (unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties); and (iv) pay the Services invoiced by Embraer in accordance with the Master Agreement and SOW.

 

14.

Fees. Subject to Article IV of the Master Agreement, Eve shall pay to Embraer (i) all direct and indirect costs and expenses (including all sales, use, value added and similar Taxes) incurred by Embraer and its Affiliates in connection with providing the Services under this SOW, plus such amounts as shall be determined in accordance with applicable transfer pricing regulations, or (ii) the minimum arm’s length amount as determined by the applicable transfer pricing regulations, whichever is higher. Direct costs including direct labor costs and manufacturing costs related to parts produced by Embraer or its Affiliates, assembly, final assembly of the Test Vehicles, and/or indirect costs including external consulting, visit to suppliers, technical meeting outside Embraer’s facilities, infrastructure related costs to install and modify Test Vehicles (inside or outside Embraer’s facilities), laboratories services, service centers, airport services, engineering and technical specialists subcontracting, Airworthiness Authorities fees, Spare Parts, as well as costs related to logistics (national & international) including exporting/importing, wrapping, packing, transportation, extraction from boxes or positioning/repositioning of Test Vehicles or any other part, material, Test Vehicles depreciation, insurance coverage for Test Vehicles and facilities in support of the test campaigns, will be invoiced by Embraer to Eve, provided, however, that international (i.e., non-Brazilian) Third Party services, if required, shall always be contracted by Eve or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates.

Embraer shall invoice Eve with a description and breakdown of the incurred costs by Embraer on a quarterly basis which shall be payable within forty-five (45) days of receipt by Eve of an invoice from Embraer. All payments and amounts due or paid under or in connection with this Agreement will be in United States

 

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Dollars. No payment shall be deemed to have occurred unless and until the amounts due are fully credited to Embraer in freely available US dollars in the bank or other account designated by Embraer.

Where Services are to be provided, and Fees therefore paid, on a daily or hourly basis, supply thereof shall: (i) be deemed to have commenced (a) on the first day of that Services are provided, if Services are to be provided at the site that such Personnel regularly is employed (“Embraer Site”); (b) on the first day of such Embraer Personnel’s trip, if Services are to be provided at any place other than the Embraer Site; and (ii) be deemed completed (a) on the last day of Services, for Services provided at the Embraer Site, (b) upon the arrival of such Embraer Personnel at such individual’s place of residence or another destination not connected to the Services. Rates calculated on a per-day basis shall always apply in full, regardless of the period of the day in which the Services are commenced or completed. The invoicing of unfinished services that may be still being performed at the time of the monthly payment reconciliations shall be calculated based upon the actual hours and/or days accumulated within the 30 (thirty) days following the previous invoicing cut off time/day.

 

15.

Acceptance of Services and Products. In the event that a Service is not provided in accordance with the Embraer’s Standard of Care, the terms of Section 2.3 of the Master Agreement shall apply.

 

16.

Inspections. Eve may reasonably request, from time-to-time and by written notice, to inspect products or processes in the context and scope of the Services. In addition, Embraer agrees that the Airworthiness Authority representatives may, from time-to-time, inspect and evaluate Embraer’s process and facilities, systems, data, equipment, personnel, testing, work-in-process and completed work. Embraer shall cause its Subcontractors to authorize Eve and the Airworthiness Authority to conduct inspections consistent with the foregoing terms and the Master Agreement.

 

17.

SOW Relationship Managers.

 

17.1.

    Embraer Relationship Manager:

Rodrigo Pinto Arman

e-mail: rodrigo.arman@embraer.com.br

Phone: +55 12 98229 9994

17.2.    Eve Relationship Manager:

Luiz Felipe Ribeiro Valentini

e-mail: luiz.valentini@eveairmobility.com

Phone: (+55) 12 98308 5849

[Signature Page Follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this SOW as of the date first above written.

 

EVE UAM, LLC
By:    
Name:   André Duarte Stein
Title:   President

 

By:    
Name:   Eduardo Siffert Couto
Title:   Officer

 

EMBRAER S.A.
By:    
Name:   Antonio Carlos Garcia
Title:   Executive Vice President & CFO

 

By:    
Name:   Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
Title:   Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

 

 

[Signature Page to Integrated Product Development – Statement of Work (SOW Number 01) of the Master Services Agreement]

 

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EXHIBIT 1

EVTOL CURRENTLY CONTEMPLATED SPECIFICATIONS

 

LOGO

 

 

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EXHIBIT 2

EVTOL CURRENTLY CONTEMPLATED TIMELINE

 

LOGO

PSP: Preliminary Studies Phase

IDP: Initial Definition Phase

JDP: Joint Definition Phase

VER: Verification

POP: Pre-Operation Phase

 

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EXECUTION VERSION

UAM Business Services – Statement of Work

SOW Number 02

This Statement of Work (“SOW”), adopts and incorporates by reference the terms and conditions of the Master Services Agreement, dated December 14, 2021, between Embraer S.A. and EVE UAM, LLC (“Master Agreement”), as it may be amended from time to time. Transactions performed under this SOW will be conducted in accordance with and be subject to the terms and conditions of this SOW, the Master Agreement, and references to this SOW include the provisions of the Master Agreement.

 

1.

Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this SOW shall have the meanings set forth in the Master Agreement. In addition, for purposes of this SOW, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

“CRM” means customer relationship management

“KPI” means key performance indicator

“SB” means service bulletins

“RTS” means return to service

“STC” means supplemental type certificate

 

2.

Term of SOW. This SOW is effective beginning on December 14, 2021 (“Effective Date”) and will remain in effect until eVTOL TC approval (“Expiration Date”), unless earlier terminated in accordance with the Master Agreement.

 

3.

Scope of Work. Eve hereby engages Embraer to (1) support Eve in the e-VTOL EIS strategic analysis, including design, planning and development of services and goods solutions related to the e-VTOL EIS; and (2) design, develop and provide services & goods solutions to support Eve’s demand, related to the e-VTOL operation and/or other UAM Business’ customers unrelated to the e-VTOL (agnostic services & goods solutions).

 

4.

Additional Services. The Parties acknowledge and agree that Eve may require other services that Embraer may be able to offer, and that are not contemplated in this SOW, such as the implementation and execution of the integrated UAM Business Services, including parts distribution, technical support, AOG support, MRO management, training provision, special programs management, technical publications management and distribution, and fleet operation services. If Eve identifies that other products or services are needed from, and are available by Embraer, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith and reasonably agree on additional terms to adjust the scope and include any other products or services not currently contemplated in the Agreement.

 

5.

UAM Business Services – Integrated Services & Goods Development Phases and Typical Deliverables/Milestones. The UAM Business Services solutions development will consist of five (5) phases: (1) Concept phase, (2) Planning phase, (3) Development phase, (4) Implementation phase, and (5) Operation phase.

This SOW describes in a high level each of the phases and presents examples of the most typical Deliverables, which will be further expanded, detailed and approved by Eve, as the UAM Business Services development evolves. Given that the Deliverables during the development phases will be dependent upon the UAM Business Services development evolution, the Parties will agree in advance, before each phase starts, on the specific working packages, milestones, requirements, inputs from each Party, workshare activities, Parties’ responsibilities, estimated hours, warranty provisions (if applicable) and estimated expenses and costs, as the Program evolves. The agreed terms for each phase shall be documented and formalized in the form of amendments to this SOW, or in any other form that the Parties may reasonably agree in writing.

Eve will be the TC holder and will manage the certification activities and interfaces with the applicable Airworthiness Authorities, including the operational evaluation, as applicable, unless otherwise agreed by

 

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the Parties. This includes SBs and STCs application, training certification, fees payments, meetings coordination, action items controls, documents availability and delivery, planning and control of agreed certification artifacts, technical reviews, and product familiarization.

At any time during the Program development, the Parties may in its reasonable discretion agree to review the work evolution, gaps, and adjust the plan, as necessary, and at the end of each UAM Business Services phase, a phase review composed of a multidisciplinary team by both Parties will conduct an assessment to confirm the readiness to move to the next Program phase. Eve holds the final decision to pass or not to the next phase and is responsible for the critical decisions through the UAM Business Services development. Embraer will make recommendations based on Embraer’s experience to support Eve’s decisions.

The following are typical Program phases based on Embraer’s experience, and the terms of this SOW:

a) Concept Phase

The main deliverable in this phase is the business plan approval with the definition of the:

i. UAM Business Services drivers that will provide an adequate balance between customer’s expected value proposition and return of investment to Eve’s shareholders;

ii. UAM Business Services business model such as customer segmentation, revenue sources, key activities, key resources, partnerships and cost structure; and

iii. UAM Business Services portfolio, with a technically and economically robust feasibility analysis (approved business plan).

 

Item   

Concept Phase – Typical Deliverables

1    UAM Business Services vision, mission, strategy and value proposition aligned with the UAM Business, including the e-VTOL technical and operational requirements, and other goods and services unrelated to the e-VTOL, in the context of the UAM Business
2    UAM Business Services business models pre-definitions: customer segmentation, revenue sources, key activities, key resources, partnerships and cost structure
3    UAM Business Services team definition – management & core team
4    Master phase plan definition & communication plan
5    UAM Business Services market analysis – fleet projection, market size, geographic distribution, market trends, SWOT, ROM price.

b) Planning Phase

The main deliverable in this phase is the approval of the UAM Business Services project activation memorandum, with structured and planned Deliverables per workstream. Other indirect accomplishments in this phase are:

i. Refinement and validation of the UAM Business Services footprint initially defined, confirming if it meets the requirements;

ii. Interface definitions between Embraer’s and Eve’s working teams;

iii. Detailing and integrated planning for the development phase; and

iv. Maturity planning and assessment in preparation for the development of the UAM Business Services approved in the Business Plan.

 

Item   

Planning Phase – Typical Deliverables

1    UAM Business Services high level requirements deployment
2    Requirements management process definition and implementation
3    Suppliers structure definition to fulfill UAM Business Services requirements
4    Suppliers performance targets definition and validation
5    Suppliers contract timeline definition
6    Suppliers management plan definition and resources required

 

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c) Development Phase

The UAM Business Services portfolio will be developed and be ready to offer to Eve’s customers by the end of this phase.

Main objectives of this phase are:

i. Development of a UAM Business Services solutions portfolio for implementation in the field, according to the strategies and plans defined in the concept and planning phases, and

ii. Ensuring the robustness of the UAM Business Services solutions and the support to the execution of the commercial agreements between Eve and Eve’s customers.

As a result of the UAM Business Services solutions portfolio development, the following services and goods packages categories will be determined:

 

   

MRO: scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance procedures readiness, aircraft on ground (AOG) support team, repair and overhaul capabilities, SBs and STCs implementation capabilities;

 

   

Materials: spare parts, special flight-hour programs, parts exchange programs, component repair management, on-site stock;

 

   

Flight operations: pilot services support, ferry flight services, performance analysis services;

 

   

Training: pilot training, mechanics training, courseware, simulators and low-level training devices;

 

   

Technical support: AOG and RTS support, and customer contact center; and

 

   

Engineering services: modification and refurbishment packages (SB or STC), operational and technical publications, software, GSE and tooling.

 

Item   

Development Phase – Typical Deliverables

1    UAM Business Services visual identity definition
2    Potential partnerships agreements – training providers, service centers and others, as applicable
3    Marketing process and KPIs definition
4   

UAM Business Services solutions packages developed

5   

Marketing & sales plan implementation

7   

Promotional material development – services description, value and development time-line

8   

Sales plan structuring connected with sales targets (Process, tools, people)

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CRM structuring plan

d) Implementation Phase

The main objectives of this phase are:

i. Ensuring the UAM Business Services final readiness level for the delivery to the customers;

ii. Ensuring robustness for the EIS process, regarding the UAM Business Services work scope; and

iii. Ensuring a smooth transition between the portfolio development phase and its operation phase.

 

Item   

Implementation Phase – Typical Deliverables

1    Promotional material approval – Services and goods description, value and development time-line
2    Sales plan approval connected with sales targets (process, tools, people)
3    CRM structuring plan approved
4   

Contract administration structure approved

 

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e) Operations Phase

This is the phase in which the services and support solutions are defined and ready to be delivered to customers during the EIS phase. The correction needs are identified, executed, and feedback to the projects, ensuring the evolution of the services and support solutions.

f) Operations Phase – Main Deliverables

Services and support solutions Product portfolio operational (customers being served and supported).

 

6.

Embraer’s resources. Embraer shall allocate the necessary human resources for the execution of the activities contemplated in each of the UAM Business Services phases in accordance with Section 4, such as engineers, technicians, specialists, across all applicable functional areas of Embraer, including product engineering, manufacturing engineering, maintenance engineering, field support representatives, parts planning specialists, logistics specialists, pilots, testing, quality, either by using its own staff or by subcontracting, as per the terms of the Master Agreement. Furthermore, Embraer will engage third parties to provide services which may include training providers, intellectual property law offices, service centers, and operation services. Embraer will support Eve in making the necessary agreements with the Airworthiness Authority in order to obtain any required authorization for Embraer’s representatives to act on Eve’s behalf for the SB and STC application and Product development, if applicable. Embraer will also allocate procurement and supply chain team (direct and indirect procurement) in order to manage suppliers (e.g. procure, select, engage, monitor), buy parts, equipment, hardware, tools, GSE, contract services and facilities and provide logistics support, in the scope of this SOW.

 

7.

Eve’s resources. Eve shall also allocate human resources such as engineers, specialists, technicians, in support, and for the duration, of the Services provided by Embraer under this SOW. As required for the execution of the services and subject to Embraer’s policies and procedures, Embraer will grant to Eve’s representatives access to its facilities, tools, network folders and systems required for the execution of the required activities.

The access to Embraer Data is subject to the conditions of the Master Services Agreement.

 

8.

Embraer’s assets. Embraer will make its assets (facilities and resources) available, as required for the provision of the Services and Products. Some of these facilities and resources will be shared with other Embraer projects (unrelated to the UAM Business Services for Eve’s UAM Business). For the purposes of clarification, the use of Embraer’s facilities by Eve shall be in a manner that does not affect Embraer’s other projects or any of its regulatory approvals or certifications. The resources coordination will be conducted by Embraer.

 

9.

Data Storage. Test data storage will be kept for 30 years and will be available upon request by Eve in compliance with FAA AC 20-179, “Certification Data Retention Agreements and Government Records Document Information”. Video files will be made available to be seen through Embraer’s proprietary application. Media formats may change as technology evolves and the Parties shall reasonably agree on substitutive file formats, as required.

 

10.

Intellectual Property Management. Embraer will provide as Services Intellectual Property management services, including (i) prior art searches in patent data bases, (ii) evaluation of invention requirements for protection, (iii) technical support and assistance in preparation of invention technical description and industrial design drawings to be submitted to external intellectual property law firms, to be used in the writing, prosecution, and maintenance of patent applications and issuances and applications for the industrial design registrations and registrations and Intellectual Property portfolio, (iv) technical support and assistance to answer patent examiners’ office actions and otherwise in the in the writing, prosecution, maintenance, defense, and enforcement of Eve Intellectual Property, (v) intellectual property training and support to Eve engineering, (vi) patent mapping, and (vii) management of Eve patent and industrial design and Intellectual Property portfolio.

 

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11.

Obligations of Embraer. Embraer shall: (1) perform the Services under Embraer’s responsibilities scope in accordance with Embraer’s Standard of Care; and (2) invoice Eve as provided for in Section 13 below.

 

12.

Obligations of Eve. Eve shall: (1) perform activities under Eve’s responsibilities scope and provide the Deliverables agreed between the Parties within the specific schedules agreed for each deliverable, or group of Deliverables, before each Program phase starts, or on reasonable request, as applicable; (2) provide any and all inputs that may be required by Embraer to be able to provide the Services to Eve; (3) evaluate, inspect, as applicable, and accept the Deliverables; (4) manage all certification activities and interfaces with Airworthiness Authorities (unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties); and (5) pay the Services invoiced by Embraer in accordance with the Master Agreement and this SOW.

 

13.

Fees. Subject to Article IV of the Master Agreement, Eve shall pay to Embraer (1) all direct and indirect costs and expenses (including all Taxes) incurred by Embraer and its Affiliates in connection with providing the Services under this SOW, plus such amount as may be determined in accordance with applicable transfer pricing regulations or (2) the minimum arm’s length amount as determined by the applicable transfer pricing regulations, whichever is higher. Direct costs include direct labor costs and manufacturing costs related to any direct or indirect services and goods developed by Embraer or its Affiliates to support Eve’s obligations on the e-VTOL certification and/or commitment with its customers. Indirect costs include external consulting, visit to suppliers, technical meeting outside Embraer’s facilities, infrastructure related costs to install and modify UAM Business Services’ (inside or outside Embraer’s facilities), laboratories services, service centers, airport services, engineering and technical specialists subcontracting, Airworthiness Authorities fees, Spare Parts, licenses, as well as costs related to logistics (national & international) including exporting/importing, wrapping, packing, transportation, extraction from boxes or positioning/repositioning of UAM Business Services depreciation, insurance coverage and facilities in support of the development phases, will be invoiced by Embraer to Eve, provided, however, that international (i.e., non-Brazilian) Third Party services, if required, shall always be contracted by Eve or its Subsidiaries or Affiliates.

Embraer shall invoice Eve with a description and breakdown of the incurred costs by Embraer on a quarterly basis which shall be payable within forty-five (45) days of receipt by Eve of an invoice from Embraer. All payments and amounts due or paid under or in connection with this Agreement will be in United States Dollars. No payment shall be deemed to have occurred unless and until the amounts due are fully credited to Embraer in freely available US dollars in the bank or other account designated by Embraer.

Where Services are to be provided, and Fees therefore paid, on a daily or hourly basis, supply thereof shall: (i) be deemed to have commenced (a) on the first day of that Services are provided, if Services are to be provided at the site that such Personnel regularly is employed (“Embraer Site”); (b) on the first day of such Embraer Personnel’s trip, if Services are to be provided at any place other than the Embraer Site; and (ii) be deemed completed (a) on the last day of Services, for Services provided at the Embraer Site, (b) upon the arrival of such Embraer Personnel at such individual’s place of residence or another destination not connected to the Services. Rates calculated on a per-day basis shall always apply in full, regardless of the period of the day in which the Services are commenced or completed. The invoicing of unfinished services that may be still being performed at the time of the monthly payment reconciliations shall be calculated based upon the actual hours and/or days accumulated within the 30 (thirty) days following the previous invoicing cut off time/day.

 

14.

Acceptance of Services and Products. In the event that a Service is not provided in accordance with the Embraer’s Standard of Care, the terms of Section 2.3 of the Master Agreement shall apply.

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this SOW as of the date first above written.

 

EVE UAM, LLC
By:    
Name:   André Duarte Stein
Title:   President

 

By:    
Name:   Eduardo Siffert Couto
Title:   Officer

 

EMBRAER S.A.
By:    
Name:   Antonio Carlos Garcia
Title:   Executive Vice President & CFO

 

By:    
Name:   Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
Title:   Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

[Signature Page to UAM Business Services – Statement of Work (SOW Number 02) of the Master Services Agreement]

 

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Exhibit 2

Embraer Competitors

 

(i)

Cirrus Design Corporation (d/b/a Cirrus Aircraft)

 

(ii)

Avions de Transport Régional GIE

 

(iii)

Honda Aircraft Company, LLC / Honda Aero, Inc./ GE Honda Aero Engines LLC

 

(iv)

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.

 

(v)

Textron Inc.

 

(vi)

Bombardier Inc.

 

(vii)

Dassault Aviation S.A.

(viii) Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

 

(ix)

The Boeing Company

 

(x)

Airbus SE

 

(xi)

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation

 

(xii)

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd.

(xiii) Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (known as “PJSC UAC”)

 

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Exhibit 3

Global Relationship Managers

Embraer Global Relationship Manager: Evanio Luiz da Silva Vieira (evanio.vieira@embraer.com.br)

Eve Global Relationship Manager: Alice Altissimo (alice@eveairmobility.com)

 

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EXECUTION VERSION

Master Services Agreement

This Master Services Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of December 14, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between Atech Negócios em Tecnologias S.A., a company existing under the laws of Brazil and having its principal place of business at Rua do Rocio, 313, 5th floor, Vila Olimpia, in the city of São Paulo – São Paulo, Brazil (“Atech”) and EVE UAM, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, having its principal place of business at 276 SW 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (“Eve” and together with Atech, the “Parties”, and each a “Party”).

WHEREAS, Atech has expertise and experience in the fields of systems engineering, design, software development, installation, maintenance, training and other services related to Air Traffic Management and defense systems, simulation systems, engineering and consulting services.

WHEREAS, Eve is engaged in the urban air mobility industry, and currently has plans to launch and commercialize advanced electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, a global services and support network, and an air traffic management solution for urban air mobility;

WHEREAS, Eve desires to retain Atech to provide certain products and services, and Atech is willing to supply such products and perform such services, relating to ATM with respect to urban air mobility, in each case under and pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein;

WHEREAS, Eve agrees to engage Atech in and for the UATM and UTM Solutions in Brazil; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Atech and Eve agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINED TERMS

Section 1.1 Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in this Agreement. In addition, for purposes of this Agreement, the following terms, when used in this Agreement, shall have the following meanings:

(a) “Acceptance Criteria” means the criteria by which the Products or Services deliverables will be evaluated for purposes of determining acceptance by Eve. The deliverables and the acceptance criteria will be discussed and agreed between the Parties before the Phases 1 and 2 begin, as described in the SOW01, and (ii) may include verification of conformance against: (x) MIL international standards, methodologies, processes, procedures, tools, tests, and design employed; and/or (y) functional, technical, design and performance characteristics and other requirements, as applicable, specifically set forth or incorporated by express reference in the applicable SOW.

(b) “Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such specified Person, whether through one or more intermediaries or otherwise. The term “control” (including, with correlative meaning, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. For purposes of this Agreement,

 

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(i) Atech and its Subsidiaries and Eve and its Subsidiaries shall be deemed not to be Affiliates of each other, and (ii) Atech and its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and Embraer and its Subsidiaries (other than Atech and its Subsidiaries), on the other, shall be deemed not to be Affiliates of each other.

(c) “Air Traffic Management” or “ATM” means the aggregation of the airborne and ground-based functions (air traffic services, airspace management and air traffic flow management) required to ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft during all phases of operations.

(d) “Atech Competitors” mean the Persons set forth in Exhibit 3 hereof and any Affiliates thereof, and any successors to any of the foregoing. For purposes of clarity, if any of the foregoing Persons acts directly or indirectly through an Affiliate of such Person, such Affiliate shall also be deemed an Atech Competitor for such purpose.

(e) “Atech Party” means Atech or an Affiliate of Atech.

(f) “Business Day” means any day of the year other than (i) any Saturday or Sunday or (ii) any other day on which banks located in the state of New York, United States or the cities of São Paulo or São José dos Campos, state of São Paulo, Brazil are closed for business.

(g) “Code” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(h) “Data Protection Laws” mean any data protection or privacy Laws, whether currently in force or enacted during the Term.

(i) “Defect” means a defect or nonconformity in a Product or Service that prevents the Product or Service from complying in all material respects with the applicable Acceptance Criteria.

(j) Embraer means Embraer S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima), which controls Atech.

(k) “Eve Party” means Eve or an Affiliate of Eve.

(l) “eVTOL” means a passenger or cargo aircraft with hybrid/electric propulsion with vertical take-off and landing capabilities, with maximum range of no more than 200 nautical miles (370.4 kilometers).

(m) “Governmental Authority” means any nation or government, any state, province, county, municipal or other political subdivision thereof, any entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government, including any court, tribunal, arbitrator (public or private) or other body or administrative, regulatory or quasi-judicial authority, agency, department, board, bureau, commission or instrumentality of any federal, state, local or foreign jurisdiction, including any public international organization such as the United Nations.

(n) “Governmental Authorization” means any permit, consent, license, ratification, waiver, permission, variance, clearance, registration, certificates, qualification, approval or authorization issued, granted, given or otherwise made available by or under the lawful authority of any Governmental Authority or pursuant to any Law.

(o) “Intellectual Property” means all intellectual property rights of any kind and nature throughout the world, including U.S. and foreign rights in the following: (i) patents, patent applications, invention disclosures, and all related continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals, reissues, re-examinations, substitutions, and extensions thereof; (ii) trademarks, logos, service marks, trade dress, trade names, slogans, internet domain names, and other similar designations of source or origin, together with the goodwill symbolized by any of the

 

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foregoing; (iii) copyrights and copyrightable subject matter, including such corresponding rights in software and other works of authorship; and (iv) all applications and registrations, and any renewals, extensions and reversions, for the foregoing.

(p) “Law” means any statute, act, law, court order, constitution, treaty, ordinance, code, rule, regulation or Governmental Order, in each case, of any Governmental Authority, including common law. All references to “Law” shall be deemed to include any amendments thereto, and any successor Law, unless the context otherwise requires.

(q) “Out-Of-Scope Business” means any of the following applications or uses whether or not in connection with the eVTOL: crop dusting, defense or security businesses). For the avoidance of doubt, certain Governmental Authorities in the military segment, when acting as contractors of UATM Solutions for application in the civilian market, shall not be considered “Out-Of-Scope Business” (e.g., the Brazilian Air Force is currently the contractor of UATM Solutions in Brazil for the air traffic control management of commercial air traffic).

(r) “Person” means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, joint stock company, Governmental Authority or any political subdivision, agency or instrumentality or other entity of any kind.

(s) “Personnel” of a Person means any agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors engaged or appointed by such Person.

(t) “Products” means products with respect to UATM Solutions.

(u) “Purchase Order” means a purchase order issued by an Eve Party to an Atech Party in writing pursuant to a SOW for supply of Products or Services.

(v) “Representatives” means a Person and its Affiliates and each of their respective Personnel, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, attorneys and Third Party advisors.

(w) “Services” means the services with respect to UATM Solutions set forth in a SOW.

(x) “Services Taxes” means the Taxes imposed on the gross revenues derived from the provision of Products or Services. For the sake of clarity, the definition of Services Taxes includes, in Brazil, the Imposto Sobre Serviços de Qualquer Natureza – ISS, the Contribuição para os Programas de Integração Social – PIS and the Contribuição para o Financiamento da Seguridade Social – COFINS, but does not include Taxes assessed or levied on income or net profits (such as, in Brazil, the Imposto sobre a Renda da Pessoa Jurídica – IRPJ and the Contribuição Social sobre o Lucro Líquido – CSLL).

(y) “SOW” means a Statement of Work as set forth and agreed to in writing from time to time during the Term by the Parties or their respective Affiliates, which Statements of Work shall, among other things, set forth (i) the Eve Party and Atech Party thereto, (ii) the specific products to be supplied and/or developed or detailed scope of Services to be performed, (iii) technical requirements, (iv) service levels, ordering process, delivery schedule, warranty (if applicable) and lead times, (v) prices and fees, and (vi) other requirements, responsibilities, terms and obligations related to the applicable Products and Services under the SOW, as applicable. The accepted SOWs as of the Effective Date are attached hereto as Exhibit 1, and additional SOWs (and amended SOWs) shall be deemed issued and accepted only if and when signed by the Atech Contract Manager and the Eve Contract Manager or other authorized officer or employee of an Eve Party and Atech Party, respectively.

(z) “Subcontractor” means any service provider, manufacturer or supplier, excluding Atech or its Affiliates, which provides services, manufactures or supplies any portion or part of the Services or Products, pursuant to the instructions or contract of Atech or its Affiliates.

 

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(aa) “Subsidiary” means, with respect to a Person, a corporation or other entity of which more than 50% of the voting power of the equity securities or equity interests is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person. For purposes of this Agreement, (i) Atech and Eve shall be deemed not to be Subsidiaries of each other, and (ii) Atech and its Subsidiaries, on the one hand, and Embraer and its Subsidiaries (other than Atech and its Subsidiaries), on the other, shall be deemed not to be Subsidiaries of each other.

(bb) “Tax” (including the term “Taxation”) means, without duplication, (i) taxes, charges, fees, contributions, social contributions, contributions on economic intervention imposts, levies or any other assessments imposed by any Tax Authority, including all income, profits, revenues, franchise, services, receipts, gross receipts, margin, capital, financial, net worth, sales, use, excise, recording, real estate, real estate transfer, escheat, unclaimed property, withholding, alternative minimum or add on, ad valorem, inventory, payroll, estimated, goods and services, employment, welfare, social security, disability, occupation, unemployment, general business, premium, real property, personal property, capital stock, stock transfer, stamp, transfer, documentary, conveyance, production, windfall profits, pension, duties, customs duties, contributions on import transactions, value added and other similar taxes, withholdings, duties, charges, fees, levies, imposts, license and registration fees, governmental charges and assessments, including related interest, penalties, fines, additions to tax and expenses levied by any Tax Authority, (ii) any liability for the payment of amounts described in clause (i) whether as a result of transferee liability, joint and several or secondary liability for being a member of an affiliated, consolidated, combined, unitary or other economic group (defined within the meaning of Section 1504(a) of the Code or any similar provision of foreign, state, provincial or local applicable Law), including under Section 1.1502-6 of the Treasury Regulations for any period, or payable by reason of contract assumption, operation of Law, or otherwise and (iii) any liability for the payment of amounts described in clause (i) or clause (ii) as a result of any Tax sharing, Tax indemnity or Tax allocation agreement.

(cc) “Tax Authority” means any national, federal, state, local, or municipal Governmental Authority exercising authority to charge, audit, regulate or administer the imposition of Taxes (including the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil) and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service).

(dd) “Third Party” means any Person, other than an Atech Party or an Eve Party.

(ee) “Treasury Regulations” means the regulations promulgated under the Code by the United States Department of the Treasury (whether in final, proposed or temporary form), as the same may be amended from time to time.

(ff) “UAIM” means urban aeronautical information management.

(gg) “UAM” means a system for commercial or non-commercial passenger or cargo air travel or transportation services, in each case, which involves an eVTOL vehicle and onboard/ground-piloted or autonomous piloting or operations.

(hh) “UAS” means Unmanned Aircraft System

(ii) “UATM” means the collection of systems and services (including organizations, airspace structures and procedures, and technologies) that support the integrated operation of UAM vehicles in low level airspace as defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization – ICAO (Annex 2 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation), which systems and services are directed to supporting UAM operations and enhancing the performance of UAM and low-level airspace travel. For avoidance of doubt, “UATM” does not include general air traffic management systems.

(jj) “UATM Business” means all activities related to the design, development, certification, manufacturing, assembling, sales and after-sales support of the UATM Solutions for the UAM market, excluding the Out-Of-Scope Business.

 

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(kk) “UATM Solutions” mean the UATM as well as a suite of technologies, products, software and services that are designed to assist in the control and support of UAM operations in collaboration with the ecosystem stakeholders, such as, but not limited to air navigation service providers, airports, vertiports, fleet operators, pilots, network operating centers, city managers.

(ll) “UATM Solutions Phase 1” means the conception and system design stages for the elaboration of the UATM Solutions.

(mm) “UATM Solutions Phase 2” means the development and deployment of the UATM Solution, using the outcomes of the UATM Solution Phase 1, including, if applicable, qualification/industrialization and production.

(nn) “UTM Solutions” mean the UAS traffic management as well as a suite of technologies, product, software, and services that are designed to assist in the control and support of drone operations in very low-level altitude in collaboration with the ecosystem stakeholders, such as, but not limited to, air navigation service providers, airports, vertiports, fleet operators, pilots, network operating centers and city managers

(oo) “VIM” means vertiport information management.

Section 1.2 Construction.

(a) As used in this Agreement, (i) each of the words “include,” “includes” or “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation,” and shall not be construed to limit any general statement that it follows to the specific or similar items or matters immediately following it; (ii) references to any specific Law in this Agreement shall be deemed to refer to such as amended from time to time and to any rules or regulations and interpretations promulgated thereunder; (iii) words defined in the singular have the parallel meaning in the plural and vice versa; (iv) references to “written” or “in writing” include in electronic form; (v) the terms “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereto,” “hereinafter,” “hereunder” and derivative or similar words shall, unless otherwise stated, be construed to refer to this entire Agreement as a whole, including the Exhibits and Schedules hereto, and not merely to any particular provision of this Agreement; (vi) references to articles, sections, clauses, exhibits and schedules are to the articles, sections and clauses of, and exhibits and schedules to, this Agreement, unless otherwise specified; (vii) terms defined in the text of this Agreement as having a particular meaning have such meaning throughout this Agreement and when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto, except as otherwise indicated in this Agreement or unless otherwise defined therein; (viii) all references to “days” in this Agreement shall mean calendar days unless otherwise specified; (ix) words of any gender include each other gender; (x) the word “or” shall be disjunctive but not exclusive; (xi) reference to any Person includes such Person’s successors and permitted assigns; (xii) references to amounts of currency are references to United States Dollars unless otherwise indicated; and (xiii) all the agreements (including this Agreement), documents or instruments herein defined mean such agreements, documents or instruments as the same may from time to time be supplemented or amended or the terms thereof waived or modified to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the terms thereof.

(b) Whenever this Agreement refers to a number of days, such number shall refer to calendar days unless Business Days are specified. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day.

(c) The Parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement. If an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

 

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ARTICLE II

NATURE AND SCOPE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Section 2.1 General Purpose. This Agreement is a master agreement governing the relationship between Atech and Eve with respect to Products and Services to be provided by Atech Parties to Eve Parties in connection with the UATM Business. Subject and pursuant to this Agreement, Eve will engage Atech for Products and Services pursuant to SOWs. Atech shall use commercially reasonable efforts to remain competitive with respect to industry standard lead times, high quality standards and in cost in comparison with other global suppliers of similar products, services and solutions at similar volumes, in each case under and pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

Section 2.2 SOWs for Products and Services.

(a) Entry into SOWs. Subject and pursuant to this Agreement, Atech shall provide or cause to be provided to Eve the Products and Services set out in the SOWs. All Products and Services to be provided under this Agreement shall be set forth in a SOW. In the event that the Parties wish to modify, upgrade, or otherwise change a SOW (including any Products or Services, or the quantity or amount of a particular Product or Service, set forth in a SOW), the Parties shall enter into and execute a new SOW or an amendment to the applicable SOW or in any other form that the Parties may reasonably agree in writing.

(b) Cost Estimates for SOWs. Atech will provide to Eve the fees, costs and expenses for the provision of the Product or Service under the specific SOW.

Section 2.3 Acceptance of Products and Services. After a Product or Service has been furnished to Eve, Eve (or its Representative) will be entitled to verify the conformance of each deliverable against the Acceptance Criteria agreed upon by the Parties in a SOW. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable SOW, Eve will have thirty (30) days from the date the Product or Service is first received by an Eve Party to conduct acceptance testing and may use its own internal test procedures. If Eve reasonably determines that a Product or Service does not operate in accordance with, or otherwise conform to, the applicable Acceptance Criteria, then Eve will provide Atech with a notice describing the Defect within such thirty (30) day period. Atech will have thirty (30) days from the date it receives Eve’s notice of Defect, or such longer time as is reasonably acceptable to Eve under the circumstances if Atech is using commercially reasonable efforts, to correct or otherwise reasonably remediate (at no additional cost to Eve) the Defect. If Atech delivers a corrected version of, or otherwise reasonably remediates, the Product or Service within such period, then the Product or Service shall be deemed accepted.

Section 2.4 Provision of Products and Services.

(a) The Eve Parties hereby engage Atech for all the design and development services and solutions for the UATM Solutions for the UATM Business to be defined by EAGLE, consisting of the UATM Solution Phase 1 and Phase 2, which goes up to the final system acceptance by Eve, as reflected in the SOW 01 attached (including all other SOWs related to such SOW).

(b) The Eve Parties may also engage Atech Parties for development of products and services for the Eve Parties’ UATM Business, in connection with customizations, set ups, implementation, deployment, upgrades, improvements, maintenance, management, training, and sustaining, of such products and services resulting from the performance of the Services by Atech under Section 2.4(a), subject to written agreement between the Eve Parties and Atech Parties with respect thereto. These other products and/or services are not contemplated in the scope of this Agreement.

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Parties, and does not cure or reasonably mitigate such breach within ninety (90) days’ written notice from Eve, Eve may engage another supplier or service provider for the Products or Services subject to such SOW to which such material breach relates, for a commercially reasonable time period and at least for so long as Atech does not cure or reasonably mitigate such breach.

(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the Products and the Services contemplated under Section 2.4(a), in no event shall the Eve Parties procure, directly or indirectly, a Product or Service from an Atech Competitor without Atech’s prior written consent.

Section 2.5 Subcontracting. Atech may subcontract one or more of its activities or obligations hereunder provided that Eve shall approve the Third-Party and that Eve may: (i) review any Subcontractor’s qualification report or information regarding Subcontractor’s experience, capabilities and performance, (ii) reasonably audit a Subcontractor’s compliance herewith, and (iii) have the right to reject such Third-Party hiring, if Eve is acting reasonably and in good faith. Atech shall (a) use the same degree of care in selecting any Subcontractors as it would if such Subcontractor was being retained to provide similar services or products to Atech and (b) Atech shall in all cases remain responsible for ensuring that obligations with respect to the provision or services or products set forth in this Agreement are satisfied with respect to any activities provided by a Subcontractor. Atech is responsible and liable for the management, supervision and acts and omissions of its Affiliates and Subcontractors hereunder, and subcontracting shall not relieve Atech from its obligations under this Agreement.

Section 2.6 Eve’s Facilitation of Services.

(a) Eve Provision of Information/Assistance. Eve shall (i) subject to the terms and conditions of Section 6.2, provide any information and documentation to Atech in the possession or under the control of the Eve Parties that is necessary for Atech to perform or supply, or cause to be performed or supplied, the Products and Services; (ii) make available, as reasonably requested by Atech, sufficient resources, timely decisions, approvals and acceptances, in each case of Eve that are required by Atech so that Atech can accomplish its obligations hereunder in a timely manner; and (iii) provide reasonable access to Atech (or its Personnel who need to have such access) to premises, employees, contractors, systems and equipment of Eve to the extent required to enable Atech to provide the Products or Services, provided that such Atech or its applicable Personnel shall strictly follow all of Eve’s reasonable policies, rules and procedures applicable with respect to such access.

(b) Eve Responsible for Approvals/Authorizations. Eve shall be responsible for the obtaining of all permits, licenses, certifications, and other Governmental Authorizations necessary or appropriate for operation by the Eve Parties of the UATM Business, including in Brazil. If reasonably requested by Eve and agreed to by Atech, Eve may pursuant to a SOW contract with Atech to support such efforts as representatives of Eve.

ARTICLE III

RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMMERCIALIZATION OF THE UATM SOLUTIONS IN BRAZIL AND IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

Section 3.1 Sales, Marketing and Customer Support of UATM Solutions Outside Brazil Market. Eve shall be responsible for the commercialization, implementation and customer support services (e.g., installation, training) of the UATM Solutions to customers outside Brazil. In some circumstances, Eve may elect to subcontract Third Parties to sell, market, implement and provide customer support services of UATM Solutions outside Brazil. In such case, Eve shall give preference to contracting Atech for the provision of such services where Atech has reasonably demonstrated a local capability to support customers in such market in a competitive manner, with respect to industry standard lead times, high quality standards and in cost in comparison with other global suppliers of similar products, services and solutions, at similar volumes, in each case under and pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

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Section 3.2 Sales, Marketing and Customer Support in Brazil. Atech shall be the prime contractor and “face to the customer” in the provision of all UATM Solutions to customers in Brazil. The UATM Solutions in the context of this Section 3.2 include any UATM Solutions from Eve’s portfolio. The Parties agree to enter into a written agreement further detailing the commercialization by Atech Parties of the UATM Solutions in Brazil, consistent with the conditions provided in this Section 3.2.

ARTICLE IV

RELATIONSHIP MANAGERS

Section 4.1 Relationship Managers. For each SOW, the applicable Atech Party and applicable Eve Party shall each appoint an individual to serve as that party’s primary representative under such SOW (each, a “Relationship Manager”). Each Relationship Manager shall (a) be authorized to act for and on behalf of such party under the applicable SOW with respect to the day to day operation and performance under such SOW, and (b) be responsible for attempting to resolve Disputes concerning such SOW in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 12.3. The initial Relationship Managers shall be identified in each SOW, and may be replaced by notice in writing from the appointing party to the other party from time to time.

Section 4.2 Global Relationship Managers. Atech and Eve shall also each appoint an individual to serve as their primary representative for this entire Agreement (each, a “Global Relationship Manager”). Each Global Relationship Manager shall (a) have overall responsibility for managing and coordinating the performance under this Agreement of the Party that appointed him or her, (b) be authorized to act for and on behalf of such Party under this Agreement with respect to the Products and Services, and (c) be responsible for attempting to resolve Disputes concerning this Agreement and the provision of Products and Services hereunder in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 12.3. The initial Global Relationship Managers are identified in Exhibit 2 hereto, and may be replaced by notice in writing from the appointing Party to the other Party from time to time.

Section 4.3 Relationship Manager Meetings. During the Term, the Relationship Managers and the Global Relationship Managers shall, unless otherwise set forth in an applicable SOW, meet on a schedule to be mutually established by the Parties, or as reasonably requested by a Party upon sufficient advance written notice, to discuss the Products and Services and other matters arising under this Agreement. If an Atech Party is a Defaulting Party as a result of a material breach of this Agreement, Atech’s Relationship Manager and Global Relationship Manager shall promptly provide Eve’s Relationship Manager and Global Relationship Manager (x) a written report of how such Atech Party intends to cure such default (if capable of cure) and (y) weekly status updates until such default has been cured.

ARTICLE V

FEES, TAXES AND PAYMENT

Section 5.1 Fees and Expenses.

(a) Payment of Fees/Expenses. Eve shall pay the fees set out in the applicable SOW (the “Fees”) and shall reimburse Atech for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by Atech and its Representatives in connection with a SOW (“Expenses”). Unless otherwise provided in an applicable SOW, Fees and Expenses will be payable within forty-five (45) days of receipt by Eve of an invoice from Atech together with documentation supporting the Fees and Expenses set forth on such invoice. All payments and amounts due or paid under or in connection with this Agreement will be in United States Dollars. No payment shall be deemed to have occurred unless and until the amounts due are fully credited to Atech in freely available US dollars in the bank or other account designated by Atech. Disputes concerning any Fees or Expenses or related invoices shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 12.3.

 

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Section 5.2 Calculation of Fees. The price and payment conditions for the Product and Service related to UATM Business provided by Atech shall be defined in the applicable SOW (as amended from time to time).

Section 5.3 Taxes. Eve shall bear any and all Service Taxes relating to sums payable to Atech or its Affiliates in connection with this Agreement. Atech shall include the Services Taxes on the invoices issued to Eve, where reasonably possible. Eve shall be responsible for all sales, use and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any Governmental Authority on any amounts payable by the Eve Parties hereunder; provided that in no event shall Eve pay or be responsible for any Taxes imposed on, or regarding, Atech’s or its Affiliates’ net income, personnel, or real or personal property or other assets. If the Eve Parties are required by law to make any deduction or withholding from any payment made or due to the Atech Parties, the amount due from the Eve Parties in respect of such payment shall be increased to the extent necessary to ensure that, after the making of such deduction or withholding, the Atech Parties receive a net amount equal to the amount the Atech Parties would have received had no such deduction or withholding been required to be made.

Section 5.4 Late Payments. Except for invoiced payments that Eve has successfully disputed, all late payments shall bear interest at the lesser of (a) the rate per annum equal to the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal (or similar or successor publication thereto, if the Wall Street Journal is no longer being published) from time to time, measured as of the applicable due date, plus two percent (2%), and (b) the highest rate permissible under applicable Law, calculated daily and compounded monthly. Eve shall also reimburse Atech for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs incurred in collecting any late payments, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.

Section 5.5 Suspension. In addition to all other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, the Atech Parties shall be entitled to suspend the provision of any Products or Services if an Eve Party fails to pay any amounts when due hereunder and such failure continues for forty-five (45) days following written notice thereof; provided that (a) during such forty-five (45) day period the Parties shall discuss in good faith any such dispute, and (b) the Atech Parties shall promptly resume providing any such suspended Products or Services upon receipt of such payment.

Section 5.6 No Offset. Neither of the Parties nor their Affiliates payment obligations hereunder shall be subject to offset or reduction for any reason, including by reason of any alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement.

ARTICLE VI

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; CONFIDENTIALITY; PUBLICITY

Section 6.1 Intellectual Property.

(a) Assignment of IP to Eve.

(i) Atech shall and shall cause the applicable Atech Parties to, and hereby does, irrevocably assign, transfer and convey (and without limiting the foregoing, agrees in the future to assign, transfer, convey, and deliver) to Eve, free and clear of all liens, all worldwide right, title, and interest in and to any and all Intellectual Property developed by the Atech Parties during the Term that is exclusively related to the UATM Solutions, to the extent fully-funded by Eve and used by the Eve Parties in the UAM Business during the Term, in each case developed or otherwise arising from activities carried out by the Atech Parties, with or without participation by Eve Parties, or by the Eve Parties with participation by Atech Parties, under a SOW (“Assigned SOW UATM IP”).

 

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(ii) In furtherance of the foregoing, at the reasonable request by and at the expense of Eve from time to time, the Parties shall execute assignments in a standard and appropriate form recordable in an applicable Governmental Authority for purposes of recording the transfer of registrations and applications for Assigned SOW UATM IP from Atech Parties to Eve Parties.

(b) License of IP to Atech. Upon Atech’s request, Eve will, on behalf of itself and the applicable Eve Parties, grant to Atech a perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, exclusive (in Brazil, and non-exclusive outside Brazil), sublicensable (in support of the UATM Business of the Atech Parties but not for the independent use by Third Parties), subject to reasonable royalty-bearing license to all Assigned SOW UATM IP] (the “Licensed SOW UATM IP”), in each case solely to reproduce any documentation and software in or related to the Licensed SOW UATM IP (the “Licensed UATM Software”), in object code form only (except for Open Source Components which will also be provided in source code form, which may be copied in source code form as and to the extent permitted by the open source license agreements governing such Open Source Components), for purposes of developing, producing, marketing and selling the Atech Parties’ own products, services and solutions that incorporate or are bundled with any Licensed UATM Software and with respect to derivative works thereof. “Open Source Components” mean software, or computer programs, in which the source code is available for use or modification by the general public from its original design (which use of Open Source Components by the Parties is subject to and governed solely by the terms and conditions of the applicable open source license agreements).

(c) Reservation of Rights. Except as expressly provided for herein, the Eve Parties and Atech Parties retain all rights, title, and interest in and to their respective Intellectual Property, and no such rights are assigned, licensed or otherwise granted, whether express or by implication, to the other Party or any Third Party.

Section 6.2 Confidentiality.

(a) From time to time during the Term, either Party or its Representatives (as the “Disclosing Party”) may disclose or make available to the other Party or its Representatives (as the “Receiving Party”), non-public, proprietary, or confidential information of the Disclosing Party that, if disclosed in writing or other tangible form is clearly labeled as “confidential,” or if disclosed orally, is identified as confidential when disclosed (“Confidential Information”); provided, however, that Confidential Information does not include any information that: (a) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of the Receiving Party’s breach of this Section 6.2; (b) is or becomes available to the Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a Third-Party source (other than a Representative of a Party), provided that such Third Party is not and was not prohibited from disclosing such Confidential Information; (c) was in the Receiving Party’s possession prior to the Disclosing Party’s disclosure under or in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter; (d) was or is independently developed by the Receiving Party without using or referencing any of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information; or (e) is required in connection with the filing of a patent. The Receiving Party shall: (x) protect and safeguard the confidentiality of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care as the Receiving Party would protect its own similar confidential information, but in no event with less than a commercially reasonable degree of care; (y) not use the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, or permit it to be accessed or used, for any purpose other than to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (z) not disclose any such Confidential Information to any Person, except to Persons who reasonably need to know the Confidential Information to assist the Receiving Party, or act on its behalf, to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement (including in connection with a Eve Party obtaining any permits or governmental authorizations for the purposes of the UAM Business). If the Receiving Party is required by applicable Law to disclose any Confidential Information, it shall, prior to making such disclosure, use commercially reasonable efforts to notify the Disclosing Party of such requirements to afford the Disclosing Party the opportunity to seek, at the Disclosing Party’s sole cost and expense, a protective order or other remedy (and the Receiving Party shall reasonably cooperate with the Disclosing Party in connection therewith).

 

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Section 6.3 Publicity. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, during the Term, (a) the Parties shall consult in advance with each other before issuing any press release or otherwise making any public disclosure or public statements expressly and specifically with respect to this Agreement; and (b) no such press release, public disclosure or public statement shall be made unless mutually agreed upon by the Parties or required by applicable Law or applicable stock exchange regulation.

Section 6.4 U.S. Federal Tax Characterization. The Parties agree to treat any Assigned SOW UATM IP as property, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, owned from creation by Eve.

ARTICLE VII

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

Section 7.1 Legal Compliance.

(a) Compliance with Laws. Each Party shall comply with all Laws applicable to its activities and performance under and in connection with this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Party represents and warrants to the other Party hereto that, in connection with this Agreement (including the negotiation, execution, or performance thereof), it will not violate and, to the best of its knowledge, it has not violated applicable “ABC Legislation.” “ABC Legislation” means (a) the United Nations Convention against Corruption (being the subject of General Resolution 58/4); (b) the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; (c) the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended; (d) the UK Bribery Act 2010; (e) any applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations with respect to a Party; and (f) and any legislation enacted in the country in which that Party is incorporated or where it will conduct activities related to this Agreement addressing anti-corruption, e.g. the Brazilian Clean Company Act.

(b) Anti-Corruption. Each Party further represents and warrants that it has not offered, paid, promised to pay, or authorized, requested, or received the payment of money or anything of value to or from any director, officer, employee or agent of the other Party (“Party-Associated Persons”), or any other Person in violation of applicable ABC Legislation, in connection with this Agreement. Each Party also represents that it did not, and will not, attempt to exert any undue influence over any Party-Associated Person, or any other Person in violation of applicable ABC Legislation, in connection with this Agreement. Each Party undertakes and covenants to refrain from offering, paying, promising to pay, or authorizing the payment of money or anything of value to any Party-Associated Person, or any other Person in violation of applicable ABC Legislation, at any time, whether or not in relation to this Agreement.

(c) Trade Control. Each Party shall comply with all applicable export, import, and sanctions Laws, as they may be amended from time to time, of the government of the United States and any other applicable Governmental Authority (“Trade Control Laws”) in which Atech and Eve and their respective Affiliates conduct business pursuant to this Agreement. Each Party shall maintain in effect policies and procedures designed to ensure its respective compliance with all applicable export, import, and sanctions Laws. If a Party engages in the export or import of a controlled item in connection with this Agreement, it shall obtain all export and import authorizations that are required under the applicable Trade Control Laws. At the reasonable request of a Party, the other Party shall provide reasonable efforts, including providing necessary documentation including import certificates, end-user certificates, and retransfer certificates, at its own expense to support the requesting Party in obtaining all necessary export and import authorizations and responding to any Governmental Authority inquiry or request for information, in each case required for the Parties to perform their obligations under this Agreement. Such documentation shall be provided to the other Party or an applicable requesting Governmental Authority in a reasonable time.

 

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Section 7.2 Data Privacy and Cybersecurity. Each Party shall comply and shall ensure that its Personnel and other Representatives comply with, the provisions of any Data Protection Laws applicable to their conduct under or in connection with this Agreement. To the extent required under applicable Data Protection Laws with respect to the transfer of personal data, the Parties shall enter into (or to the extent required by such Data Protection Laws, cause their respective Affiliates to enter into) such other agreements as may be required by the applicable Data Protection Laws. Each Party shall implement adequate policies and commercially reasonable security measures regarding the integrity and availability of the information technology and software applications owned, operated, or outsourced by that Party, and the data and Intellectual Property thereon. In case one Party or its Affiliates experiences any of the following events, it shall, as soon as such Party is aware, use reasonable efforts to notify the other Party within thirty-six (36) hours of: a confirmed data breach involving the unauthorized access to or accidental or illicit destruction, loss, change, communication, or dissemination of information related to an identified or identifiable natural person provided by the other Party or its Affiliates or Intellectual Property; or any order issued by a judicial or administrative authority regarding data exchanged between the Parties under this Agreement. Each Party shall use reasonable efforts to notify the other Party within thirty-six (36) hours of receiving: data subject requests related to an identified or identifiable natural person provided by the other Party or its Affiliates, such as access, rectification and deletion requests; and any complaint regarding the processing of data related to an identified or identifiable natural person provided by the other Party or its Affiliates, including allegations that the processing operations violate data subject rights.

ARTICLE VIII

TERM AND TERMINATION

Section 8.1 Term, Termination, and Survival.

(a) Term. This Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue thereafter until the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Effective Date, unless earlier terminated pursuant to this Agreement (the “Term”).

(b) Termination of Agreement. Either Party may terminate this Agreement, subject to the provisions of Sections 12.3 and 12.5, effective upon written notice to the other Party (the “Defaulting Party”) if the Defaulting Party:

(i) materially breaches this Agreement, and such breach is incapable of cure, or with respect to a material breach capable of cure, the Defaulting Party does not cure such breach within ninety (90) days after receipt of written notice of such breach; or

(ii) (A) becomes insolvent or admits its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due; (B) becomes subject, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any proceeding under any domestic or foreign bankruptcy or insolvency law, which is not fully stayed within ten (10) Business Days or is not dismissed or vacated within sixty (60) days after filing; (C) is dissolved or liquidated or takes any corporate action for such purpose; (D) makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (E) has a receiver, trustee, custodian, or similar agent appointed by order of any court of competent jurisdiction to take charge of or sell any material portion of its property or business.

(c) Termination of a SOW. Either Party may terminate a SOW, effective upon written notice to the other Party (also, the “Defaulting Party”) if the Defaulting Party materially breaches a SOW, and such breach is incapable of cure, or with respect to a material breach capable of cure, the Defaulting Party does not cure such breach within ninety (90) days after receipt of written notice of such breach.

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exceed twelve (12) months, to allow Eve to transition to an Eve Party or Third Party provider or to complete SOWs that are in progress (the “Transition Period”). During the Transition Period, Atech shall continue to provide any ongoing Products or Services that have not been transitioned from Atech pursuant to, and on the same terms and conditions set forth in, this Agreement and the applicable SOW; provided, that Eve is in material compliance with this Agreement with respect thereto. For the avoidance of doubt, (a) Eve shall be under no obligation to extend the term of any SOW into the Transition Period; (b) Eve shall be permitted to transition from Atech all Services under a terminated SOW at any time during the Transition Period, and (c) this Agreement or the applicable terminated SOW shall terminate fully upon Eve’s completion of its transition or the end of the Transition Period, whichever is earlier. During the Transition Period, the Parties shall, at Eve’s cost and expense, reasonably cooperate in good faith in an effort to facilitate the transition by the Eve Parties from the SOWs hereunder.

(e) Survival. Upon any termination or expiration of this Agreement or a SOW, the following rights and obligations shall survive such expiration or termination: (a) the rights and obligations of each Party under Section 8.1(d), this Section 8.1(e), ARTICLES VI, X, XI and XII and (b) each Party’s right to receive payment in accordance with ARTICLE V hereof for those Services rendered or Product delivered to such Party prior to, or in connection with (in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement), the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

ARTICLE IX

FORCE MAJEURE

Section 9.1 Force Majeure. No Party or its Representatives shall be liable or responsible to the other Party or its Representatives, nor be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement (except for any obligations of the Eve Parties to make payments to the Atech Parties hereunder), when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts beyond the impacted party’s (“Impacted Party”) reasonable control, including the following events (“Force Majeure events”): (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake, volcano eruption, or explosion; (c) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest; (d) order of a Governmental Authority, Law, or actions; (e) embargoes or blockades in effect on or after the date of this Agreement; (f) national or regional emergency; (g) epidemics and pandemics; (h) strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns, or other industrial disturbances; (i) shortage of adequate power or transportation facilities; (j) failure, delay or inadequacy of Third Parties in delivering or otherwise providing products, parts, components or services; and (k) other similar events beyond the reasonable control of the Impacted Party.

Section 9.2 Resumption of Performance. The Impacted Party shall give notice as soon as reasonably practicable of the Force Majeure event to the other Party, stating the period of time the occurrence is expected to continue. The Impacted Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to end the failure or delay and ensure the effects of such Force Majeure event are minimized, and shall resume the performance of its obligations as soon as reasonably practicable after the removal of the cause. In the event that the Impacted Party is an Atech Party, then, during the period of any such Force Majeure event, to the extent the Atech Parties have suspended the provision of any Products or Services hereunder, the Eve Parties shall be free to acquire such Products or Services from an alternate source (other than any Atech Competitor), at the Eve Parties’ sole cost and expense, for such period and during the continuation of any term of the agreement entered into with such alternate source (provided that Eve shall use commercially reasonable efforts to keep such term to a minimum). For the avoidance of doubt, the Eve Parties shall not be obligated to pay the Atech Parties for such Products or Services during such period when the Atech Parties are not themselves providing or procuring such Products or Services.

 

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ARTICLE X

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Section 10.1 Representations and Warranties. Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party that (a) it is duly incorporated, organized or formed, validly existing, and in good standing as a corporation or other legal entity, as applicable, under the Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, organization or formation; (b) it has all rights, power and authority required to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder; (c) it has taken all requisite corporate and other action to approve and authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement; (d) such Party’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will not violate any other agreement, restriction, or applicable Law to which such Party is a party or by which such Party is bound; (e) when executed and delivered by such Party, this Agreement will constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Party, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity; and (f) no action, consent or approval by, or filing with, any Governmental Authority, or any other Person, is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by either Party of this Agreement or the consummation by either Party of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

(a) No Other Representations or Warranties. THE PARTIES MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EXCEPT FOR THOSE PROVIDED IN SECTION 10.1. ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. EACH ATECH PARTY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL PROJECTIONS, FORECASTS AND ESTIMATES AND ANY OTHER DATA OR INFORMATION MADE, COMMUNICATED OR FURNISHED TO AN EVE PARTY.

ARTICLE XI

LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

Section 11.1 Indemnification.

(a) Eve Indemnification Obligations. From and after the date of this Agreement, Eve shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Atech and its Representatives from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, damages, costs (including attorneys’ fees), expenses, interests, awards, judgments, suits, disbursements, penalties and Taxes (“Losses”) arising from any claim, action, suit or proceeding brought by any Third Party (“Third Party Claim”) to the extent relating to or in connection with (i) the provision of Products or Services hereunder (including use thereof), (ii) the conduct of the UAM Business (including, for clarity, the UATM Business) by or on behalf of the EVE Parties (including any claims relating to injury, death or destruction of property), or (iii) the presence of Representatives of Atech on the property or premises of the Eve Parties or their Representatives in connection with the provision of Products or Services, except in each case to the extent that such Losses were caused by the common law fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of an Atech Party.

(b) Atech Indemnification Obligations. From and after the date of this Agreement, Atech shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Eve and its Representatives from and against any and all Losses arising from any Third Party Claims to the extent caused by the common law fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of an Atech Party or any of its Representatives.

(c) Indemnification Procedures.

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Indemnifying Party”. The Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of any pending or threatened Third Party Claim that the Indemnified Party has determined has given or would reasonably be expected to give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement, describing in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances with respect to the subject matter of such Third Party Claim and, to the extent known, a good faith, non-binding, estimate of the aggregate Dollar amount of Losses to which such Indemnified Party might be entitled; provided, however, that the failure to provide such notice shall not release the Indemnifying Party from any of its obligations under this Section 11.1 except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is actually and materially prejudiced by such failure.

(ii) Upon receipt of a notice of a claim for indemnity from an Indemnified Party pursuant to Section 11.1(c)(i), the Indemnifying Party will be entitled to assume the defense and control of any Third Party Claim with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party (acting reasonably), but shall allow the Indemnified Party a reasonable opportunity to participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim with the Indemnified Party’s own counsel and at the Indemnified Party’s own expense. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense and control of any Third Party Claim, it may nonetheless participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim with its own counsel and at its own expense. The Indemnified Party shall reasonably cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in the defense of any Third Party Claim. If the Indemnifying Party shall have assumed the defense and control of a Third Party Claim, it shall be authorized to consent to a settlement of, or the entry of any judgment arising from, any Third Party Claim; provided that the Indemnifying Party shall (i) subject to any right of appeal, pay or cause to be paid all amounts in such settlement or judgment, (ii) not encumber any of the assets of any Indemnified Party or agree to any restriction or condition that would apply to or adversely affect any Indemnified Party or the conduct of any Indemnified Party’s business and (iii) obtain, as a condition of any settlement or other resolution, a complete release of any Indemnified Party potentially affected by such Third Party Claim. The Indemnified Party will not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement or compromise with respect to a Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, such consent not to be unreasonably, withheld, conditioned or delayed.

Section 11.2 Limitation of Liability.

(a) Disclaimer of Consequential Damages. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ARISING FROM SUCH PARTY’S COMMON LAW FRAUD, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF DATA OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE.

(b) Damages Limitation. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ARISING FROM A PARTY’S COMMON LAW FRAUD, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT (EXCLUDING EVE’S (I) PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR FEES AND EXPENSES HEREUNDER AND (II) INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 11.1(a)), WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THIRTY PERCENT (30%) OF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE TO ATECH PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING SOWS) IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

Section 11.3 Insurance.

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that includes, but is not limited to, commercial general liability in a sum reasonably expected to cover the Eve Parties’ activities pursuant to this Agreement and the SOWs. Upon Atech’s request, Eve shall provide Atech with a certificate of insurance from Eve’s insurer evidencing the insurance coverage. The certificate of insurance shall name the Atech Parties as an additional insured. Eve shall provide Atech with at least thirty (30) days’ advance written notice in the event of a cancellation or material change in Eve’s insurance policy. Except where prohibited by Law, Eve shall require its insurer to waive all rights of subrogation against the insurers of the Atech Parties and the Atech Parties.

Section 11.4 Mitigation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, nothing in this ARTICLE XI regarding indemnification rights and indemnification obligations shall be deemed to override any obligations with respect to mitigation of Losses existing under applicable Law.

ARTICLE XII

MISCELLANEOUS.

Section 12.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including and together with any SOWs, Purchase Orders, exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter. The Parties acknowledge and agree that if there is any conflict between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the terms and conditions of any SOW or Purchase Order, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall supersede and control, except to the extent that any particular provision of a SOW or Purchase Order expressly states that it is intended to supersede any terms and conditions of this Agreement, in which case such provision of such SOW or Purchase Order, as applicable, shall control.

Section 12.2 Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications under this Agreement (each, a “Notice”) must be in writing and addressed to the other Party at its address set forth below (or to such other address that the receiving Party may designate from time to time in accordance with this Section 12.2). All Notices may be delivered by email or similar, comparable electronic communications) , except that Notices to a Defaulting Party under Section 8.1 must be delivered by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier or certified or registered mail (in each case, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Notice is effective only (a) on receipt by the receiving Party; and (b) if the Party giving the Notice has complied with the requirements of this Section 12.2.

 

Notice to Eve:    276 SW 34th Street
   Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
   Attention:         Flávia Pavie
   Email:               fpavie@eveairmobility.com
Notice to Atech:    Rua do Rocio, 313, 5th floor, Vila Olimpia,
   São Paulo, SP, 04552-904, Brazil
   Attention: Matheus Augusto de Lima Ribeiro
   Email: maribeiro@atech.com.br

Section 12.3 Escalation of Disputes.

(a) Disputes. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement (and any subsequent amendments thereof), or the breach, termination, or validity thereof (each a “Dispute”), shall be finally resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 12.3 and Section 12.5.

 

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(b) Relationship Managers. At such time as a Dispute arises, any Party shall deliver written notice of such Dispute (a “Dispute Notice”). Upon delivery of a Dispute Notice, the Dispute shall be referred to the appropriate Relationship Managers for resolution. If the Relationship Managers are unable to resolve such Dispute in writing within fifteen (15) Business Days after receipt by a Party of the Dispute Notice or such longer period as the Parties may agree, either Party may deliver notice in writing that the Dispute be escalated to the Global Relationship Managers.

(c) Global Relationship Managers. Promptly after receipt of written notice of escalation by either Party pursuant to Section 12.3(b), the Parties shall submit the Dispute to the Global Relationship Managers for resolution. If such Dispute is not resolved in writing by the Global Relationship Managers within fifteen (15) Business Days after delivery of a Party’s written escalation notice or such longer period as the Parties may agree, then either Party may deliver notice in writing that the Dispute be submitted to the applicable in accordance with Error! Reference source not found..

(d) Tolling of Disputes. With respect to the subject Dispute, no party shall be entitled to rely upon the expiration of any limitations period or contractual deadline during the period between the date of receipt of the Dispute Notice and the date of any proceeding or Action being commenced under Section 12.5 with respect to the Dispute.

(e) Negotiations Inadmissible. All offers, promises, conduct, and statements, whether oral or written, made in the course of the negotiations under Section 12.3(a)-(c) by any of the parties, their agents, employees, experts and attorneys are confidential, privileged, and inadmissible for any purpose, including impeachment, in any proceeding or Action involving the parties, provided that evidence that is otherwise admissible or discoverable shall not be rendered inadmissible or non-disclosable as a result of its use in the negotiation.

Section 12.4 Choice of Law. This Agreement, including all SOWs, Purchase Orders, exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices, and all claims or causes of action based upon, arising out of, or related to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the conflict of laws provisions thereof to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Delaware.

Section 12.5 Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial.

(a) Any proceeding or Action based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement, including all SOWs, Purchase Orders, exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices, or all transactions contemplated by Agreement, must be brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, to the extent such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware), or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, and each of the Parties irrevocably (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such proceeding or Action, (ii) waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to personal jurisdiction, venue or to convenience of forum, (iii) agrees that all claims in respect of the proceeding or Action shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and (iv) agrees not to bring any proceeding or Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Transactions in any other court. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the right of any Party to serve process in any manner permitted by Law or to commence Legal Proceedings or otherwise proceed against any other Party in any other jurisdiction, in each case, to enforce judgments obtained in any Action, suit or proceeding brought pursuant to this Section 12.5.

(b) EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY THAT MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY, UNCONDITIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY

 

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MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

Section 12.6 Enforcement. The Parties agree that irreparable damage could occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the Parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent any breach, or threatened breach, of this Agreement and to specific enforcement of the terms and provisions of this Agreement, in addition to any other remedy to which any such Party is entitled at law or in equity. In the event that any Action shall be brought in equity to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, no Party shall allege, and each Party hereby waives the defense, that there is an adequate remedy at law, and each Party agrees to waive any requirement for the securing or posting of any bond in connection therewith.

Section 12.7 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is found by the arbitrators or court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction or under any present or future applicable Law, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will be fully severable, and shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon a determination that any term or provision is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the court or arbitrators may modify this Agreement to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.

Section 12.8 Amendments. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing, identified as an amendment to this Agreement and signed by an authorized representative of each Party.

Section 12.9 Waiver. No waiver by any Party of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the Party so waiving. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, no failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.

Section 12.10 Assignment and Change of Control. Neither this Agreement nor any right, benefit, remedy, obligation or liability arising hereunder may be assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, and any attempted assignment without such consent shall be null and void and of no effect; provided that (a) Atech may assign any right, benefit, remedy, obligation or liability hereunder to an Affiliate or in connection with the sale or other disposition of any applicable business or assets of the Atech Parties, and (b) in the event that Eve undergoes a direct or indirect change of control in connection with, or assigns, transfers, delegates or subcontracts any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to, an Atech Competitor, Atech shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by providing at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Eve.

Section 12.11 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors, permitted assigns and permitted transferees.

Section 12.12 Affiliates. Each Party shall cause its Affiliates to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such Party.

Section 12.13 Relationship of the Parties. The relationship between the Parties is that of independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the Parties, and neither Party nor its Affiliates shall have authority to contract for or bind the other Party or its Affiliates in any manner whatsoever.

 

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Section 12.14 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement benefits solely the Parties to this Agreement (and, with respect to an applicable SOW, the Atech Parties and Eve Parties that are party to such SOW), and their respective permitted successors and assigns and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, confers on any other Person any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

Section 12.15 Headings; Counterparts. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be considered a part of or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of which together are deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission is deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date by their respective duly authorized officers.

 

EVE UAM, LLC
By:   /s/ André Duarte Stein
Name:   André Duarte Stein
Title:   President
By:   /s/ Eduardo Siffert Couto
Name:   Eduardo Siffert Couto
Title:   Officer
ATECH – NEGÓCIOS EM TECNOLOGIA S.A.
By:   /s/ Edson Carlos Mallaco
Name:   Edson Carlos Mallaco
Title:   Diretor Presidente
By:   /s/ Giacomo Feres Staniscia
Name:   Giacomo Feres Staniscia
Title:   Diretor Operacional

 

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Exhibit 1

Statement of Work

[See Attached.]

 

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EXECUTION VERSION

UATM Solutions Phase 1 Product Development – Statement of Work

SOW Number: 001

This Statement of Work (“SOW”), adopts and incorporates by reference the terms and conditions of the Master Services Agreement, dated December 14, 2021, between Atech Negócios em Technologias (“Atech”), and EVE UAM, LLC (“Eve”) (“Master Agreement”), as it may be amended from time to time. Transactions performed under this SOW will be conducted in accordance with and be subject to the terms and conditions of this SOW, the Master Agreement, and any applicable Purchase Order, and references to this SOW include the provisions of the Master Agreement and any Purchase Order, as applicable.

1. Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this SOW shall have the meanings set forth in the Master Agreement. In addition, for purposes of this SOW, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Parties” means Atech and Eve, collectively, and “Party” means Atech and Eve, individually.

UATM Solutions Phase 1” means the conception and system design stages for the elaboration of the UATM Solutions.

UATM Solutions Phase 2” means the development and deployment of the UATM Solution, using the outcomes of the UATM Solution Phase 1, including, if applicable, qualification/industrialization and production.

ANS” means Air Navigation System.

2. Term of SOW. This SOW is effective beginning on December 14, 2021 (“Effective Date”) and will remain in effect until expiration of the Master Agreement (“Expiration Date”), unless earlier terminated in accordance with the Master Agreement.

3. Scope of Work. Eve hereby engages Atech to provide:

(a) The UATM Solution Phase 1, which consists of the conception and system design stages for the system life-cycle of the UATM Solutions, limited in this phase to (i) urban aeronautical information management (UAIM); (ii) vertiport information management (VIM), including Vertiport Surface Movement; (iii) flight planning and authorization; (iv) flow management, including Flow Management Airspace Capacity Calculation; (v) UATM weather management; and (vi) collaborative/common situation awareness, including Conformance Monitoring; and (vii) Billing.

(b) UATM Solution Phase 2, consisting of the development and deployment of the UATM Solution, including, as applicable, qualification/industrialization and production. The UATM Solutions Phase 2 is dependent upon the (a) conclusion and the results of UATM Solutions Phase 1, (b) acceptance by Eve of the concept and design characteristics resulting from the UATM Solutions Phase 1, and (c) scope of work to be presented to Atech and defined by Eve. This SOW01 will be amended to reflect the UATM Solution Phase 2, including the deliverables, costs, and timing, upon conclusion of the UATM Solution Phase 1. The methodology for the costs and the timing definition for the UATM Solution Phase 2 are detailed in Section 11.

The Parties acknowledge and agree that: (a) the design and development of products and services solutions in the UATM segment involves numerous, frequently requiring changes in the design, procedures, and other elements related to the products and services, with consequent need for re-works; and (b) the nature of the

 

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Products and Services provided by Atech in this Agreement are disruptive, innovative, with several novel design aspects when compared to currently available industry standards, subject to Governmental Authorities approvals, that are based on regulatory principles still under construction, and that such Products and Services’ intended objectives, including performance, design characteristics, functionalities, and other desirable goals defined by Eve. The methodology for amending the scope of work for the UATM Solution Phase 1 is detailed in Section 11.

In the course of the Services provided by Atech under this Agreement, Atech shall be (c) responsible for the technical development and for supporting Eve to get the system certification by Governmental Authorities, if applicable; and (d) responsible for all costs in connection with re-work, re-creation, re-design, including repetition, re-work, or re-creation of processes, procedures, tests, design, reports, provided that such re-works or re-creation do not result from changes in regulation or change in requirements by Eve, or any other changes that are outside of Atech’ or Eve’s control.

Atech’s performance of the Services will be provided in a timely, efficient, and workmanlike manner, at a relative level of service (in terms of both capacity and quality) with which such Services were performed in the ordinary course of business within the twelve month period prior to the effective date of this Agreement, but in any case with a degree of skill and level of care that is at least customary for such Service and with the same priority as similar services provided by such Providing Party to its own business and those of its Affiliates.

4. UATM Solution Phase 1 – Development and Deliverables/Milestones. This SOW describes in high level, the Conception and System Design stages for the elaboration of the UATM Solution Phase 1, including the purpose, required resources, expected outputs, and deliverables.

(i) Conception Phase. The purpose of the Conception phase is to define the preliminary system requirement as well as conduct an initial feasibility study of the UATM Solutions, including feasibility analysis, technical analysis, full life cycle cost estimates for development, certification, if required, and deployment of the system, construction of models, simulation and prototyping. Atech will propose and submit for Eve’s approval the main system requirements. These requirements as approved by Eve will serve as the main input for the next phases and for the construction of Atech’s deliverables to Eve.

Main deliverables in this stage are:

 

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Business Process Model and Notation (“BPMN”). The BPMN will provide an in-depth business process analysis to support the operational concepts to be defined by Eve. The BPMN integrates business rules, stakeholders’ events, and processes that together will describe the business scenarios. It is in this stage that the understanding of the regulatory variables, including existing regulations, new regulations, and even the regulations that are still under construction will be assessed. The factual analysis resulting from this stage will provide the substance that will allow Eve to make assumptions and take informed business decisions relative to the UATM systems/subsystems that will affect and determine the product life cycle.

 

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System/Subsystem Specification (“SSS”). The SSS will define the set of systems and subsystems specifications, including purpose, goals, technical requirements, and functionalities. The SSS will be used as the basis for the systems/subsystems design and qualification tests. The SSS will be further supported by the System Interface Control Document (“SICD”) and the Integration, Verification, and Validation Plan (“IVVP”).

 

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System Interface Control Document. The SICD will describe all the messages that the system will exchange with external entities, protocols used (logical and physical means), messaging throttle, time constraints and detailed message structure and standards/protocol documentation for connecting with external systems. Where standards do not yet exist, the SICD will define how the messaging will be implemented.

 

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  system meets the product and/or services requirements and will also support the SSS validation. However, the Parties agree that nature of the Products and Services in this Agreement are disruptive, innovative, subject to Governmental Authorities approvals, as applicable, that are based on regulatory principles still under construction, and that such Products and Services intended objectives, including performance, design characteristics, functionalities, and other desirable goals defined by Eve, may not be possible to be achieved, due to reasons not controlled by the Parties.

 

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Functional Hazard Assessment (“FHA”). The FHA is a top-down, iterative process, that will be initiated at the beginning of the development of the UATM Solutions. The objective of the FHA process is to (a) determine how safe the system needs to be, identifying potential failure modes and hazards, assessing the consequences of their occurrences on the operational safety, including aircraft operation within a specified operational environment. Given the disruptive and innovative nature of UATM, the FHA will also focus in the analysis, understanding and development of a roadmap, in anticipation to the potential safety requirements characteristics that each system will be required to have, as the UAM matures, and the potential impacts in the systems design; and (b) specify overall systems safety objectives. The following methodologies are typically employed in this phase:

 

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Failure Hazard Analysis;

 

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Preliminary Fault Tree Analysis;

 

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Common Cause Analysis;

 

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Preliminary Item Definition; and/or

 

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Preliminary Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.

(ii) System Design Phase. The design of the UATM Solutions in accordance with Eve’s requirements definitions will occur in this phase, reaching the readiness level necessary that will precede the software development stage. It is also in this stage that a substantial part of the processes, procedures, methods, techniques, tools and human resources to perform the analysis, modeling, simulation and design are employed. The System Design stage will include the following:

 

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System/Subsystem Design Description (“SSDD”). The SSDD report will (a) define the system/subsystems architecture for the UATM Solutions; (b) define the UATM configuration items (hardware and software). The design process will take into consideration performance attributes (concurrent and parallelism studies) and internal and external interfaces defined in the SICD of the Conception stage. It is also in this phase that the flow down of systems requirements to the subsystems will be documented in the SSDD for traceability purposes.

 

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Interface Requirements Specification (“IRS”). The IRS report will define the integration requirements for interfaces between or among systems and components, supplementing the information contained in the SSDD. The interface requirements will be critical to the effective integration, validation, test planning, and execution.

 

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Integration, Verification, and Validation Plan. The IVVP will be used in this phase to ensure that the system meets the product and/or services requirements and will also support the SSDD to test proper integration provided. However, the Parties agree that nature of the Products and Services in this Agreement are disruptive, innovative, subject to Airworthiness Authorities approvals, that are based on regulatory principles still under construction, and that such Products and Services intended objectives, including performance, design characteristics, functionalities, and other desirable goals defined by Eve, may not be possible to be achieved, due to reasons not controlled by the Parties.

 

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Software Requirements Specification (“SRS”). The SRS is a report which will specify the (a) requirements for a Computer Software Configuration Item (“CSCI”) and will be included

 

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  under the SSDD deliverable; and (b) methods used to ensure that each requirement has been met. The SRS is used as the basis for designing, qualification, and testing of a CSCI.

 

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Preliminary System Safety Assessment (“PSSA”). The PSSA is a top-down iterative process initiated at the beginning of a new design or modification to an existing ANS. The objective of performing a PSSA is to assess how safe the system architecture is and demonstrate whether the assessed system architecture can reasonably be expected to achieve the Safety Objectives specified in the FHA.

At the direction of Eve, Atech will design and develop a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 Human Machine Interface (“HMI”) mockups with increasing fidelity to enable Eve and Atech to:

 

   

Validate the workflow with potential users and customers;

 

   

Define functional requirements;

 

   

Define human factors design requirements;

 

   

Conduct initial usability evaluation of wireframes;

 

   

Identify usability challenges and proposed solutions;

 

   

Conduct usability testing with high-fidelity mockups; and

 

   

Refine and finalize the system architecture, functionality and HMI through iterative usability testing in order to begin development.

For clarity, HMI mockups will be considered part of Atech’s deliverables to Eve under this SOW.

5. Management and Monitoring. The Parties agree on a management and monitoring routine that includes: (i) Project Management Plan (“PMP”), (ii) System Engineering Project Management Plan (SEMP) and (iii) Monthly Progress Reports.

(i) Atech and Eve shall discuss and agree on the content of a PMP, at the beginning of the project to document and to detail the resources, activities, initial schedule, and the proposed means of interaction between the Parties, as well as the form of reporting and management for the term of the Services in this SOW.

(ii) System Engineering Project Management Plan (“SEMP”). The scope of the System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) will be constrained to the engineering activities of the project and will include a description of the Systems Engineering Process (“SEP”) applied to the systems under UATM Solutions Phase 1 in terms of the life cycle model, engineering activities, tools, methods and techniques.

(iii) Atech and Eve shall discuss and agree on the content of the monthly progress reports at the beginning of the project to document and to detail which will include the status of the deliverables in progress, problems, issues, risk analysis and respective action plans and a review of the assumptions and any changes, if applicable in the project. Any adjustments, if applicable, will be discussed and agreed with Eve, who shall have the technical responsibility to approve.

6. Atech Resources. Atech will allocate the necessary human resources for the execution of the activities contemplated in each of the system life-cycle stages of UATM in accordance with Section 4, such as engineers, technicians, specialists, across all applicable functional areas of Atech, either by using its own staff or by subcontracting, as per the terms of the Master Agreement. Atech will support Eve in making the necessary agreements with the Governmental Authority in order to obtain any required authorization for Atech’s representatives to act on Eve’s behalf, if requested by Eve.

7. Eve’s Resources. Eve will also allocate human resources such as engineers, specialists to coordinate, support, evaluate, approve, accept/reject the Products provided by Atech under this SOW. As required for the execution of the services and subject to Atech’s policies and procedures, Atech will grant to Eve’s Representatives access to facilities, tools, network folders and systems required for the execution of the required activities.

 

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8. Obligations of Atech. Atech shall: (i) perform product development activities under Atech’s responsibilities scope and provide the deliverables agreed between the Parties within the specific schedules agreed for each deliverable, or group of deliverables, according to timeline agreed; and (ii) invoice Eve as provided for in Section 11 below.

9. Obligations of Eve. Eve shall (i) provide any and all inputs that may be required by Atech to be able to provide the Product/services to Eve; (ii) evaluate, inspect, as applicable, and accept the deliverables; (iii) pay the Product/services invoiced by Atech.

10. Work Schedule and Deliverables. The deliverables associated with the UATM Business Solution Phase 1 are described in the table below.

 

Line Item

  

Deliverables

1    Project Management Plan (PMP)
2    Monthly Progress Reports
3    System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
4    Business Process Model & Notation (BPMN)
5    System/Subsystem Specifications (SSS)
6    System Interface Control Document (SICD)
7    Integration Verification and Validate Plan (IVVP) – Validation
8    Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA)
9    System/Subsystem Design Description (SSDD)
10    Interface Requirements Specification (IRS)
11    Integration Verification and Validation Plan (IVVP) – Integration and Software Verification
12    Software Requirements Specification (SRS)
13    Preliminary System Safety Assessment
14    Human Machine Interface Mockups #1
15    Human Machine Interface Mockups #2
16    Human Machine Interface Mockups #3

11. Fees. The total fixed price in connection with the UATM Solution Phase 1 is US$2,515,224 (two million five hundred fifteen thousand two hundred twenty four) US dollars) and will be payable in accordance with the deliverable milestones detailed in the table below. Direct costs including travelling expenses, lodging, meals, traveling time costs, transport, flight tickets, traveling insurance, and any other expense necessary or caused by

 

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the travelling requested and/or authorized by Eve, will be invoiced by Atech to Eve, as per section 4.1 of the Master Agreement.

 

Item

   Payable
amount per
milestone
accomplished
(US dollars)
     Deliverable
date in
Calendar
days,
where T0
is the
Effective
Date

Project Kickoff Meeting Report

   $ 124,820.60      T0 + 21

PMP

   $ 83,213.80      T0+21

SEMP

   $ 104,017.20      T0+32

BPMN Deliverable #1

   $ 208,034.40      T0+150

BPMN Deliverable #2

   $ 51,910.40      T0+175

SSS

   $ 396,680.80      T0+231

FHA

   $ 361,189.40      T0+231

SSDD

   $ 461,411.40      T0+322

PSSA

   $ 377,771.40      T0+430

SRS

   $ 221,354.20      T0+430

HMI#1

   $ 41,606.80      T0+81

HMI#2

   $ 41,606.80      T0+231

HMI#3

   $ 41,606.80      T0+430
  

 

 

    

Total Payable/Phase 1 Conclusion Date:

   $ 2,515,224      T0+462

In the event that Eve reasonably requests any adjustments to the initial requirements approved by Eve, Atech agrees to re-assess the original price and timeline, if applicable, and an amendment to this SOW01 shall be signed by the Parties.

Atech shall invoice Eve as per the milestones listed above which shall be payable within forty- five (45) days of receipt by Eve of an invoice from Atech. All payments and amounts due or paid under or in connection with this Agreement will be in United States Dollars. No payment shall be deemed to have occurred unless and until the amounts due are fully credited to Atech in freely available US dollars in the bank or other account designated by Atech.

Where Services are to be provided, and Fees therefore paid, on a daily or hourly basis, supply thereof shall: (i) be deemed to have commenced (a) on the first day of that Services are provided, if Services are to be provided at the site that such Personnel regularly is employed (“Atech Site”); (b) on the first day of such Atech Personnel’s trip, if Services are to be provided at any place other than the Atech Site; and (ii) be deemed completed (a) on the last day of Services, for Services provided at the Atech Site, (b) upon the arrival of such Atech Personnel at such individual’s place of residence or another destination not connected to the Services. Rates calculated on a per-day basis shall always apply in full, regardless of the period of the day in which the Services are commenced or completed.

12. Acceptance by Eve. After a deliverable is furnished to Eve in the Phase 1, Eve (or its Representative) will be entitled to verify if the deliverable conforms to the Acceptance Criteria: (a) MIL-STD-498 Description Item Document, and (b) Completeness in fulfilling the objectives and scope of each deliverable as described in the technical proposal and the Systems Engineering Management Plan. Eve will have thirty (30) days from the date the Product or Service is first received by an Eve Party to conduct the acceptance. If Eve reasonably determines that a Product or Service does not conform to the above Acceptance Criteria, then Eve will provide Atech with a notice describing the Defect within such thirty (30) day period. Atech will have thirty (30) days from the date it receives Eve’s notice of Defect, or such longer time as is reasonable under the circumstances if Atech is using commercially reasonable efforts, to correct or otherwise reasonably remediate (at no additional

 

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cost to Eve) the Defect. If Atech delivers a corrected version of, or otherwise reasonably remediates, the Product or Service within such period, then the Product or Service shall be deemed accepted. The Acceptance Criteria in the Phase 2 will be further expanded and detailed before Phase begins and will be based upon functional, technical, design and performance characteristics and other requirements, as applicable, to be agreed between the Parties, upon the conclusion of the Phase 1.

13. Inspections. Atech agrees that Eve may reasonably request, from time-to-time and by written notice, to inspect Products or processes in the context and scope of the Services.

14. UATM Solutions Phase 2 – Development and deployment of the UATM Solution. Upon conclusion of Phase, and Eve’s definition and approval of the system and software requirements to Atech for the Phase 2, Eve will define the scope of work to which Atech will develop, deploy, and deliver the Products or Services based upon such specifications requirements. The price for the Phase 2 will be determined based on the Function Point Analysis methodology for functional requirements (refer to https://www.ifpug.org/about-function-point-analysis/?lang=en) (“FPA”) and the Constructive Cost Model II (refer to- http://softwarecost.org/tools/COCOMO/) (“COCOMO II”), and the employment of the FPA and the COCOMO II will determine the men hours efforts and duration for each subsystem, and for the UATM Solution Phase 2 as defined by Eve to be developed by Atech. The hours calculate based on the FPA and COCOMO II methodologies will be multiplied by a man-hour rate of US$64,31 (sixty four thirty one cents U.S dollars) to determine the price of the UATM Solutions Phase 2, which man-hour labor rate shall be adjusted annually in accordance with the Atech’s employees’ union overriding category, with a cap considering the 12-month IPCA/IBGE (Índice de Preços ao Consumidor Amplo/Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística), for the same timeframe. The non-functional requirements will be assessed, and costs will be presented to Eve. The proposed methodology does not contemplate any effort related to the certification requirements and shall be charged in addition, if applicable and required by Eve.

[Signature Page Follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this SOW as of the date first above written.

 

EVE UAM, LLC
By:    
Name:   André Duarte Stein
Title:   President
By:    
Name:   Eduardo Siffert Couto
Title:   Officer
ATECH – NEGÓCIOS EM TECNOLOGIA S.A.
By:    
Name:   Edson Carlos Mallaco
Title:   Diretor Presidente
By:    
Name:   Giacomo Feres Staniscia
Title:   Diretor Operacional

 

[Signature Page to UATM Solutions Phase 1 Product Development – Statement of Work (SOW Number 001) of the Master Services Agreement]

 

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Exhibit 2

Global Relationship Managers

Atech Global Relationship Manager: Marcos Ribeiro Resende (mresende@atech.com.br)

Eve Global Relationship Manager: Alice Altissimo (alice@eveairmobility.com)

 

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Exhibit 3

Atech Competitors

1. Thales Group

2. Raytheon Technologies

3. L3Harris Technologies

4. Indra Sistemas S.A.

5. Frequentis AG

6. Saab AB

7. IDS Airnav

8. ENAV Group

9. Airbus

 

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EXECUTION VERSION

Services Agreement

This Services Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of December 14, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), is by and between EVE Soluções de Mobilidade Aérea Urbana Ltda., a company existing under the laws of Brazil and having its principal place of business at Rodovia Presidente Dutra, km 134 in São José dos Campos, state of São Paulo 12247-004 (“Eve Brazil”) and EVE UAM, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, having its principal place of business at 276 SW 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (“Eve” and together with Eve Brazil, the “Parties”, and each a “Party”).

WHEREAS, Eve is engaged in the urban air mobility industry, and currently has plans to launch and commercialize advanced electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, a global services and support network, and an air traffic management solution for urban air mobility; and

WHEREAS, Eve desires to retain Eve Brazil to provide certain services, and Eve Brazil is willing to perform such services, in each case under and pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Eve Brazil and Eve agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINED TERMS

Section 1.1 Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in this Agreement. In addition, for purposes of this Agreement, the following terms, when used in this Agreement, shall have the following meanings:

(a) “Action” means any claim, action, suit, proceeding, audit, examination, assessment, arbitration, litigation, mediation or investigation by or before any Governmental Authority.

(b) “Administrative Services” means accounting, information technology, compliance, tax, purchase of direct and indirect material as well as fixed assets to support product development, purchase of services regarding indirect supply chain, financial, human resources people management (including hiring, payroll, dismissal) and other relevant administrative and backoffice services.

(c) “Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such specified Person, whether through one or more intermediaries or otherwise. The term “control” (including, with correlative meaning, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. For purposes of this Agreement, Eve and its Subsidiaries (other than Eve Brazil and its Subsidiaries), on the one hand, and Eve Brazil and its Subsidiaries, on the other hand, shall be deemed not to be Affiliates of each other.

(d) “Airworthiness Authority” means the ANAC – Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Brazil), EASA – European Aviation Safety Agency (Europe), FAA – Federal Aviation Administration (United States of America), CAA – Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom), and any successors thereto, or such other airworthiness authority that the Parties may agree, under which the Product will be certified.

 

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(e) “Atech” means Atech—Negócios em Tecnologias S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima).

(f) “Business Day” means any day of the year other than (i) any Saturday or Sunday or (ii) any other day on which banks located in the state of New York, United States or the cities of São Paulo or São José dos Campos, state of São Paulo, Brazil are closed for business.

(g) “Business Plan” or “BP” means the document to be developed by Eve setting forth its bona fide business plan to conduct the UAM Business, which plan shall contain, among other things, the Program development milestones timeline, cost assumptions, financial projections and goals, ecosystem and market share assessments, and the target markets.

(h) “Code” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(i) “Closing” shall mean the consummation of the transactions contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement to be entered into by and among Eve, Embraer, Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and Zanite Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation.

(j) “Data Protection Laws” mean any data protection or privacy Laws, whether currently in force or enacted during the Term.

(k) “Defect” means a defect, failure, malfunction, or nonconformity in a Service that prevents the Service from complying in all material respects with the applicable Acceptance Criteria.

(l) “EIS” means the aircraft “entry into service”.

(m) “Eve Brazil Party” means Eve Brazil or an Affiliate of Eve Brazil.

(n) “Eve Party” means Eve or an Affiliate of Eve.

(o) “Embraer” means Embraer S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima).

(p) “eVTOL” means: a passenger or cargo aircraft with hybrid/electric propulsion with vertical take-off and landing capabilities, with maximum range of no more than 200 nautical miles (370.4 kilometers).

(q) “Governmental Authority” means any nation or government, any state, province, county, municipal or other political subdivision thereof, any entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government, including any court, tribunal, arbitrator (public or private) or other body or administrative, regulatory or quasi-judicial authority, agency, department, board, bureau, commission or instrumentality of any federal, state, local or foreign jurisdiction, including any public international organization such as the United Nations.

(r) “Governmental Order” means any order, judgment, injunction, temporary restraining order, decree, writ, stipulation, determination or award, in each case, entered by or with any Governmental Authority.

(s) “Law” means any statute, act, law, court order, constitution, treaty, ordinance, code, rule, regulation or Governmental Order, in each case, of any Governmental Authority, including common law. All references to “Law” shall be deemed to include any amendments thereto, and any successor Law, unless the context otherwise requires.

(t) “Master Agreements” means, collectively, (i) the Master Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between Embraer and Eve, (ii) the Master Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and between Atech and Eve, and (iii) the Shared Services Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Embraer, EAH, Eve and Eve Brazil.

 

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(u) “Out-Of-Scope Business” means any of the following applications or uses whether or not in connection with the eVTOL: crop dusting, defense or security businesses.

(v) “Person” means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, joint stock company, Governmental Authority or any political subdivision, agency or instrumentality or other entity of any kind.

(w) “Personnel” of a Person means any agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors engaged or appointed by such Person.

(x) “Program” means all activities related to the UAM Business of the Eve Parties.

(y) “Representatives” means a Person and its Affiliates and each of their respective Personnel, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, attorneys and Third Party advisors.

(z) “Services Taxes” means the Taxes imposed on the gross revenues derived from the provision of Services. For the sake of clarity, the definition of Service Taxes includes, in Brazil, the Imposto Sobre Serviços de Qualquer Natureza – ISS, the Contribuição para os Programas de Integração Social – PIS and the Contribuição para o Financiamento da Seguridade Social – COFINS, but does not include Taxes assessed or levied on income or net profits (such as, in Brazil, the Imposto sobre a Renda da Pessoa Jurídica – IRPJ and the Contribuição Social sobre o Lucro Líquido – CSLL).

(aa) “Subcontractor” means any service provider, manufacturer or supplier, excluding Eve Brazil or its Affiliates, which provides services, manufactures or supplies any portion or part of the Services, pursuant to the instructions or contract of Eve Brazil or its Affiliates.

(bb) “Subsidiary” means, with respect to a Person, a corporation or other entity of which more than 50% of the voting power of the equity securities or equity interests is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person.

(cc) “Tax” (including the term “Taxation”) means, without duplication, (i) taxes, charges, fees, contributions, social contributions, contributions on economic intervention imposts, levies or any other assessments imposed by any Tax Authority, including all income, profits, revenues, franchise, services, receipts, gross receipts, margin, capital, financial, net worth, sales, use, excise, recording, real estate, real estate transfer, escheat, unclaimed property, withholding, alternative minimum or add on, ad valorem, inventory, payroll, estimated, goods and services, employment, welfare, social security, disability, occupation, unemployment, general business, premium, real property, personal property, capital stock, stock transfer, stamp, transfer, documentary, conveyance, production, windfall profits, pension, duties, customs duties, contributions on import transactions, value added and other similar taxes, withholdings, duties, charges, fees, levies, imposts, license and registration fees, governmental charges and assessments, including related interest, penalties, fines, additions to tax and expenses levied by any Tax Authority, (ii) any liability for the payment of amounts described in clause (i) whether as a result of transferee liability, joint and several or secondary liability for being a member of an affiliated, consolidated, combined, unitary or other economic group (defined within the meaning of Section 1504(a) of the Code or any similar provision of foreign, state, provincial or local applicable Law), including under Section 1.1502-6 of the Treasury Regulations for any period, or payable by reason of contract assumption, operation of Law, or otherwise and (iii) any liability for the payment of amounts described in clause (i) or clause (ii) as a result of any Tax sharing, Tax indemnity or Tax allocation agreement.

(dd) “Tax Authority” means any national, federal, state, local, or municipal Governmental Authority exercising authority to charge, audit, regulate or administer the imposition of Taxes (including the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil) and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service).

(ee) “Third Party” means any Person, other than an Eve Brazil Party or an Eve Party.

 

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(ff) “Treasury Regulations” means the regulations promulgated under the Code by the United States Department of the Treasury (whether in final, proposed or temporary form), as the same may be amended from time to time.

(gg) “Type Certificate” or “TC” means the document that grants the airworthiness approval for an aircraft confirming that the aircraft design complies with the airworthiness requirements established by the applicable Airworthiness Authority.

(hh) “UAM” means a system for commercial or non-commercial passenger or cargo air travel or transportation services, in each case, which involves an eVTOL vehicle and onboard/ground-piloted or autonomous piloting or operations.

(ii) “UAM Business” means all activities by or on behalf of Eve or Eve Brazil related to the research, design, development, testing, engineering, licensing, certification, manufacturing, procurement, assembling, packaging, sales support and after-sales support of, marketing, promotion, advertising, qualification, distribution, importation, fulfillment, offering, sale, deployment delivery, provision, exploitation, configuration, installation, integration, analysis, support, maintenance, repair, service, and other commercialization of or provision of services with respect to eVTOL and related products and services and the UATM for the UAM market, in each case, (i) as conducted as of the date hereof or as of the Closing and (ii) excluding the Out-Of-Scope Businesses.

(jj) “UAM Business Services” means all UAM services and goods offered by Eve or its Affiliates to its customers and are typically offered in connection with the eVTOL operation, and any other UAM Business unrelated to the eVTOL. It may include Spare Parts, technical support, operational and technical publications, service bulletins, MRO and training, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the eVTOL, or other services such as interior/exterior refurbishment, enhancements and modernizations. These services can be included either as part of the aircraft acquisition agreement, other independent agreements, or in the course of the schedule/unscheduled maintenance typically contracted directly from the MROs.

(kk) “UATM” means the collection of systems and services (including organizations, airspace structures and procedures, and technologies) that support the integrated operation of UAM vehicles in low level airspace, which systems and services are directed to supporting UAM operations and enhancing the performance of UAM and low-level airspace travel, which for avoidance of doubt does not include general air traffic management systems.

(ll) “UATM Business” means all activities related to the design, development, certification, manufacturing, assembling, sales and after-sales support of the UATM Solutions for the UAM market, excluding the Out-Of-Scope Business.

(mm) “UATM Solutions” mean the UATM as well as a suite of technologies, products, software and services that are designed to assist in the control and support of UAM operations in collaboration with the ecosystem stakeholders, such as, but not limited to air navigation service providers, airports, vertiports, fleet operators, pilots, network operating centers, city managers.

(nn) “Value proposition” means a promise of value to be delivered, communicated and recognized. It is also a customer’s belief in how the value will be delivered, experienced and acquired.

Section 1.2 Construction.

(a) As used in this Agreement, (i) each of the words “include,” “includes” or “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation,” and shall not be construed to limit any general statement that it follows to the specific or similar items or matters immediately following it; (ii) references to any specific Law in this Agreement shall be deemed to refer to such as amended from time to time and to any rules or

 

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regulations and interpretations promulgated thereunder; (iii) words defined in the singular have the parallel meaning in the plural and vice versa; (iv) references to “written” or “in writing” include in electronic form; (v) the terms “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereto,” “hereinafter,” “hereunder” and derivative or similar words shall, unless otherwise stated, be construed to refer to this entire Agreement as a whole, including the Exhibits and Schedules hereto, and not merely to any particular provision of this Agreement; (vi) references to articles, sections, clauses, exhibits and schedules are to the articles, sections and clauses of, and exhibits and schedules to, this Agreement, unless otherwise specified; (vii) terms defined in the text of this Agreement as having a particular meaning have such meaning throughout this Agreement and when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto, except as otherwise indicated in this Agreement or unless otherwise defined therein; (viii) all references to “days” in this Agreement shall mean calendar days unless otherwise specified; (ix) words of any gender include each other gender; (x) the word “or” shall be disjunctive but not exclusive; (xi) reference to any Person includes such Person’s successors and permitted assigns; (xii) references to amounts of currency are references to United States Dollars unless otherwise indicated; and (xiii) all the agreements (including this Agreement), documents or instruments herein defined mean such agreements, documents or instruments as the same may from time to time be supplemented or amended or the terms thereof waived or modified to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the terms thereof.

(b) Whenever this Agreement refers to a number of days, such number shall refer to calendar days unless Business Days are specified. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day.

(c) The Parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement. If an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

ARTICLE II

NATURE AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

Section 2.1 Services. Subject and pursuant to this Agreement, Eve Brazil will provide the following services to Eve (the “Services”):

I. Program management and development of products:

(a) Preparation, integration and presentation of the Business Plan to address the UAM Business to Eve’s board of directors approval. The document shall contain: (a) all strategies related to the eVTOL, UATM Solutions and UAM Business Services; (b) ecosystem and market share assessments, (c) Program’s Value Proposition; (d) Program’s development milestones timeline, (e) financial projections and goals; (f) target markets; (g) risks and opportunities; and (h) the management plan.

(b) Business Plan execution and management including:

 

  i.

Value Proposition deployment definition , execution, and monitoring;

 

  ii.

Decision making processes conducted within Eve Parties;

 

  iii.

Program’s governance definition and implementation, including planning, controls, tools, management scripts and progress monitoring;

 

  iv.

Program’s budget, resources, and investments management across the projects;

 

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  v.

Negotiation, coordination and management of Eve’s rights and obligations under the Master Agreements;

 

  vi.

Inspection and acceptance of the Master Agreements’ deliverables;

 

  vii.

Suppliers procurement and management;

 

  viii.

Risk management;

 

  ix.

Project management;

 

  x.

Stakeholders management; and

 

  xi.

Daily program management throughout the program life cycle;

(c) eVTOL Integrated product development to obtain the TC from the Airworthiness Authority, preparation for EIS and serial production execution, if applicable; technical publications development, technical data provision and e-VTOL EIS support.

(d) eVTOL EIS strategic analysis development, including (i) design, planning and development of services and goods solutions related to the e-VTOL EIS; and (2) design, develop and provide services & goods solutions to support Eve’s demand, related to the e-VTOL operation and/or other UAM Business’ customers unrelated to the e-VTOL (agnostic services & goods solutions).

(e) UATM Solution development coordination for the UATM Business.

(f) Contracts management of partnerships;

(g) Contracts management between Eve and Brazilian entities;

(h) Market and user research activities, identifying potential exponential technologies, diagnosing market trends, consumer insights and forces that impact the marketplace and its players, development market opportunities (prospection phase), and creating products roadmap and strategies in order to reinforce Eve’s brand, product and service.

(i) Cohesive User experience vision creation and implementation;

(j) Exploration of opportunities, partnerships and innovation projects to generate product and service ideas associated with Eve’s business; and

(k) Development of promotional marketing strategy which may include messaging/external communications, marketing and technical presentations/analysis, event planning/coordination and other promotional activities related to the UAM market as required.

Section 2.2 Subcontracting. Eve Brazil may subcontract one or more of its activities or obligations hereunder in Eve Brazil’s reasonable discretion and in a manner consistent with the Eve Brazil Parties’ general practices, as applicable. Upon Eve’s reasonable request, Eve Brazil shall permit Eve to: (i) review any Subcontractor’s qualification report or information regarding Subcontractor’s experience, capabilities and performance, and (ii) reasonably audit a Subcontractor’s compliance herewith. Eve Brazil is responsible for the management of its Affiliates and Subcontractors hereunder, and subcontracting shall not relieve Eve Brazil from its obligations under this Agreement.

Section 2.4 Eve’s Facilitation of Services. Eve shall (i) provide any information and documentation necessary for Eve Brazil to perform or supply, or cause to be performed or supplied, the Services, (ii) make available, as reasonably requested by Eve Brazil, sufficient resources, timely decisions, approvals and

 

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acceptances, in each case of Eve that are required by Eve Brazil so that Eve Brazil may accomplish its obligations hereunder in a timely manner, and (iii) provide reasonable access to Eve Brazil or its Personnel to premises, employees, contractors, systems and equipment as required to enable Eve Brazil to provide the Services, provided that such Eve Brazil or its applicable Personnel shall strictly follow all of Eve’s reasonable policies, rules and procedures applicable with respect to such access.

ARTICLE III

FEES AND PAYMENT

Section 3.1 Fees and Expenses.

(a) Payment of Fees/Expenses. Eve shall pay the fees as calculated in Section 3.1(b) (the “Fees”), and shall reimburse Eve Brazil for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by Eve Brazil and its Representatives in connection with the Services (“Expenses”). Fees and Expenses will be payable within forty-five (45) days of receipt by Eve of an invoice from Eve Brazil together with documentation supporting the Fees and Expenses set forth on such invoice. All payments and amounts due or paid under or in connection with this Agreement will be in United States Dollars. No payment shall be deemed to have occurred unless and until the amounts due are fully credited to Eve Brazil in freely available US dollars in the bank or other account designated by Eve Brazil. Disputes concerning any Fees or Expenses or related invoices shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 10.3.

(b) Calculation of Fees. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, all Fees shall be determined in accordance with applicable Brazilian transfer pricing regulations.

(c) Calculation of Hourly/Daily Fees. Where Services are to be provided, and Fees therefor paid, on a daily or hourly basis, supply thereof shall: (i) be deemed to have commenced (a) on the first day that Services are provided, if Services are to be provided at the site that such Personnel regularly is employed (“Eve Brazil Site”); (b) on the first day of such Personnel’s trip, if Services are to be provided at any place other than the Eve Brazil Site; and (ii) be deemed completed (a) on the last day of Services, for Services provided at the Eve Brazil Site, (b) upon the arrival of such Personnel at such individual’s place of residence or another destination not connected to the Services, (c) or if previously agreed, after the delivery of the documentation required as an output of the trip. Rates calculated on a per-day basis shall always apply in full, regardless of the period of the day in which the Services are commenced or completed. The invoicing of unfinished services that may be still being performed at the time of the monthly payment reconciliations shall be calculated based upon the actual hours and days accumulated within the thirty (30) days following the previous invoicing cut off time/day.

Section 3.2 Taxes. Eve shall bear any and all Service Taxes relating to sums payable to Eve Brazil or its Affiliates in connection with this Agreement. Eve Brazil shall include the Services Taxes on the invoices issued to Eve, where reasonably possible. Eve shall be responsible for all sales, use and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any Governmental Authority on any amounts payable by the Eve Parties hereunder; provided, that, in no event shall Eve pay or be responsible for any Taxes imposed on, or regarding, Eve Brazil’s or its Affiliates’ net income, personnel, or real or personal property or other assets. If the Eve Parties are required by law make any deduction or withholding from any payment made or due to the Eve Brazil Parties, the amount due from the Eve Parties in respect of such payment shall be increased to the extent necessary to ensure that, after the making of such deduction or withholding, the Eve Brazil Parties receive a net amount equal to the amount the Eve Brazil Parties would have received had no such deduction or withholding been required to be made.

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Street Journal (or similar or successor publication thereto, if the Wall Street Journal is no longer being published) from time to time, measured as of the applicable due date, plus two (2%) percent, and (b) the highest rate permissible under applicable Law, calculated daily and compounded monthly. Eve shall also reimburse Eve Brazil for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs incurred in collecting any late payments, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.

Section 3.4 Suspension. In addition to all other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, the Eve Brazil Parties shall be entitled to suspend the provision of any Services if an Eve Party fails to pay any amounts when due hereunder and such failure continues for forty-five (45) days following written notice thereof; provided that (a) during such forty-five (45) day period the Parties shall discuss in good faith any such dispute, and (b) the Eve Brazil Parties shall promptly resume providing any such suspended Products or Services upon receipt of such payment..

Section 3.5 No Offset. Neither of the Parties nor their Affiliates payment obligations hereunder shall be subject to offset or reduction for any reason, including by reason of any alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement.

Section 3.6 Shared Services. Subject to the terms and conditions provided herein, during the Term, if previously agreed between the Parties and subject to an amendment to this Agreement being entered into between the Parties addressing same (the “Amendment”), Eve Brazil may share and allow Eve to use the Administrative Services (“Shared Services”). In this case, the Parties shall agree in the Amendment, among other things, to (i) the detailed scope of services to be shared, (ii) technical requirements, (iii) service levels, ordering process, delivery schedule and lead times, (iv) reimbursement rules, and (v) other requirements, responsibilities, terms and obligations related to such Shared Service.

ARTICLE IV

CONFIDENTIALITY

Section 4.1 Confidentiality. From time to time during the Term, either Party or its Representatives (as the “Disclosing Party”) may disclose or make available to the other Party or its Representatives (as the “Receiving Party”), non-public, proprietary, or confidential information of the Disclosing Party that, if disclosed in writing or other tangible form is clearly labeled as “confidential,” or if disclosed orally, is identified as confidential when disclosed (“Confidential Information”); provided, however, that Confidential Information does not include any information that: (a) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of the Receiving Party’s breach of this Section 4.1; (b) is or becomes available to the Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a Third-Party source (other than a Representative of a Party), provided that such Third Party is not and was not prohibited from disclosing such Confidential Information; (c) was in the Receiving Party’s possession prior to the Disclosing Party’s disclosure under or in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter; or (d) was or is independently developed by the Receiving Party without using or referencing any of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information. The Receiving Party shall: (x) protect and safeguard the confidentiality of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care as the Receiving Party would protect its own similar confidential information, but in no event with less than a commercially reasonable degree of care; (y) not use the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, or permit it to be accessed or used, for any purpose other than to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (z) not disclose any such Confidential Information to any Person, except to Persons who reasonably need to know the Confidential Information to assist the Receiving Party, or act on its behalf, to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement. If the Receiving Party is required by applicable Law to disclose any Confidential Information, it shall, prior to making such disclosure, use commercially reasonable efforts to notify the Disclosing Party of such requirements to afford the Disclosing Party the opportunity to seek, at the Disclosing Party’s sole cost and expense, a protective order or other remedy (and the Receiving Party shall reasonably cooperate with the Disclosing Party in connection therewith).

 

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ARTICLE V

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

Section 5.1 Legal Compliance.

(a) Compliance with Laws. Each Party shall comply with all Laws applicable to its activities and performance under and in connection with this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Party represents and warrants to the other Party hereto that, in connection with this Agreement (including the negotiation, execution, or performance thereof), it will not violate and, to the best of its knowledge, it has not violated applicable “ABC Legislation”.“ABC Legislation” means (a) the United Nations Convention against Corruption (being the subject of General Resolution 58/4); (b) the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; (c) the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, the UK Bribery Act 2010; (d) any applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations with respect to a Party; and (f) any legislation enacted in the country in which that Party is incorporated or where it will conduct activities related to this Agreement addressing anti-corruption, e.g. the Brazilian Clean Company Act.

(b) Anti-Corruption. Each Party further represents and warrants that it has not offered, paid, promised to pay, or authorized, requested, or received the payment of money or anything of value to or from any director, officer, employee or agent of the other Party (“Party-Associated Persons”), or any other Person in violation of applicable ABC Legislation, in connection with this Agreement. Each Party also represents that it did not, and will not, attempt to exert any undue influence over any Party-Associated Person, or any other Person in violation of applicable ABC Legislation, in connection with this Agreement. Each Party undertakes and covenants to refrain from offering, paying, promising to pay, or authorizing the payment of money or anything of value to any Party-Associated Person, or any other Person in violation of applicable ABC Legislation, at any time, whether or not in relation to this Agreement.

(c) Trade Control. Each Party shall comply with all applicable export, import, and sanctions Laws, as they may be amended from time to time, of the government of the United States and any other applicable Governmental Authority (“Trade Control Laws”) in which Eve Brazil and Eve and their respective Affiliates conduct business pursuant to this Agreement. Each Party shall maintain in effect policies and procedures designed to ensure its respective compliance with all applicable export, import, and sanctions Laws. If a Party engages in the export or import of a controlled item in connection with this Agreement, it shall obtain all export and import authorizations that are required under the applicable Trade Control Laws. At the reasonable request of a Party, the other Party shall provide reasonable efforts, including providing necessary documentation including import certificates, end-user certificates, and retransfer certificates, at its own expense to support the requesting Party in obtaining all necessary export and import authorizations and responding to any Governmental Authority inquiry or request for information, in each case required for the Parties to perform their obligations under this Agreement. Such documentation shall be provided to the other Party or an applicable requesting Governmental Authority in a reasonable time.

Section 5.2 Data Privacy Cybersecurity. Each Party shall comply and shall ensure that its Personnel and other Representatives comply with, the provisions of any Data Protection Laws applicable to their conduct under or in connection with this Agreement. To the extent required under applicable Data Protection Laws with respect to the transfer of personal data, the Parties shall enter into (or to the extent required by such Data Protection Laws, cause their respective Affiliates to enter into) such other agreements as may be required by the applicable Data Protection Laws. Each Party shall implement adequate policies and commercially reasonable security measures regarding the integrity and availability of the information technology and software applications owned, operated, or outsourced by that Party, and the data and Intellectual Property thereon. In case one Party or its Affiliates experiences any of the following events, it shall, as soon as such Party is aware, use reasonable efforts to notify the other Party within thirty-six (36) hours of: a confirmed data breach involving the unauthorized

 

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access to or accidental or illicit destruction, loss, change, communication, or dissemination of information related to an identified or identifiable natural person provided by the other Party or its Affiliates or Intellectual Property; or any order issued by a judicial or administrative authority regarding data exchanged between the Parties under this Agreement. Each Party shall use reasonable efforts to notify the other Party within thirty-six (36) hours of receiving: data subject requests related to an identified or identifiable natural person provided by the other Party or its Affiliates, such as access, rectification and deletion requests; and any complaint regarding the processing of data related to an identified or identifiable natural person provided by the other Party or its Affiliates, including allegations that the processing operations violate data subject rights.

ARTICLE VI

TERM AND TERMINATION

Section 6.1 Term, Termination, and Survival.

(a) Term. This Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue thereafter until the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Effective Date, being automatically renewed on an annual basis, unless earlier terminated pursuant to this Agreement (the “Term”).

(b) Termination of Agreement. Either Party may terminate this Agreement, effective upon written notice to the other Party (the “Defaulting Party”) if the Defaulting Party:

(i) materially breaches this Agreement, and such breach is incapable of cure, or with respect to a material breach capable of cure, the Defaulting Party does not cure such breach within ninety (90) days after receipt of written notice of such breach; or

(ii) (A) becomes insolvent or admits its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due; (B) becomes subject, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any proceeding under any domestic or foreign bankruptcy or insolvency law, which is not fully stayed within ten (10) Business Days or is not dismissed or vacated within sixty (60) days after filing; (C) is dissolved or liquidated or takes any corporate action for such purpose; (D) makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (E) has a receiver, trustee, custodian, or similar agent appointed by order of any court of competent jurisdiction to take charge of or sell any material portion of its property or business.

(c) Termination for Eve’s convenience, before expiration of the Term. Eve may terminate this Agreement by providing at least thirty (30) days’ written notice to Eve Brazil, without any penalties to Eve. Upon termination, Eve shall remain obligated to make any outstanding payment to Embraer under this Agreement.

(d) Effect of Termination. Upon any termination or expiration of this Agreement, this Agreement shall, upon Eve’s written request, continue for an additional wind-down period, not to exceed twelve (12) months, to allow Eve to transition to an Eve Party or Third Party provider that are in progress (the “Transition Period”). During the Transition Period, Eve Brazil shall continue to provide any ongoing Services that have not been transitioned from Eve Brazil pursuant to, and on the same terms and conditions set forth in, this Agreement; provided that Eve is in compliance with this Agreement with respect thereto. For the avoidance of doubt, this Agreement shall terminate fully upon Eve’s completion of its transition or the end of the Transition Period, whichever is earlier. During the Transition Period, the Parties shall, at Eve’s cost and expense, reasonably cooperate in good faith in an effort to facilitate the transition by the Eve Parties from the Services hereunder.

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IX and X and (b) each Party’s right to receive payment in accordance with ARTICLE III hereof for those Services rendered to such Party prior to, or in connection with (in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement), the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

ARTICLE VII

FORCE MAJEURE

Section 7.1 Force Majeure. No Party or its Representatives shall be liable or responsible to the other Party or its Representatives, nor be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement (except for any obligations of the Eve Parties to make payments to the Eve Brazil Parties hereunder), when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts beyond the impacted party’s (“Impacted Party”) reasonable control, including the following events (“Force Majeure events”): (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake, volcano eruption, or explosion; (c) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest; (d) order of a Governmental Authority, Law, or actions; (e) embargoes or blockades in effect on or after the date of this Agreement; (f) national or regional emergency; (g) epidemics and pandemics; (h) strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns, or other industrial disturbances; (i) shortage of adequate power or transportation facilities; (j) failure, delay or inadequacy of Third Parties in delivering or otherwise providing products, parts, components or services; and (k) other similar events beyond the reasonable control of the Impacted Party.

Section 7.2 Resumption of Performance. The Impacted Party shall give notice as soon as reasonably practicable of the Force Majeure event to the other Party, stating the period of time the occurrence is expected to continue. The Impacted Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to end the failure or delay and ensure the effects of such Force Majeure event are minimized, and shall resume the performance of its obligations as soon as reasonably practicable after the removal of the cause. For the avoidance of doubt, the Eve Parties shall not be obligated to pay the Eve Brazil Parties for such Services during such period when the Eve Brazil Parties are not themselves providing or procuring such Services.

ARTICLE VIII

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

Section 8.1 Representations and Warranties. Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party that (a) it is duly incorporated, organized or formed, validly existing, and in good standing as a corporation or other legal entity, as applicable, under the Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, organization or formation; (b) it has all rights, power and authority required to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder; (c) it has taken all requisite corporate and other action to approve and authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement; (d) such Party’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will not violate any other agreement, restriction, or applicable Law to which such Party is a party or by which such Party is bound; (e) when executed and delivered by such Party, this Agreement will constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Party, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity; and (f) no action, consent or approval by, or filing with, any Governmental Authority, or any other Person, is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by either Party of this Agreement or the consummation by either Party of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 8.2 No Other Representations or Warranties. THE PARTIES MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EXCEPT FOR THOSE PROVIDED IN SECTION 8.1. ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.

 

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Section 8.3 Eve Assumes Risk of UATM Business. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THE EVE PARTIES ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR THE RESULTS OF THEIR BUSINESS AND THEIR CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS, INCLUDING THE USE OF ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, WHETHER IN TERMS OF OPERATING COSTS, GENERAL EFFECTIVENESS, SUCCESS OR FAILURE, AND REGARDLESS OF ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS MADE BY THE EVE BRAZIL PARTIES OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, BY WAY OF TECHNICAL ADVICE OR OTHERWISE, RELATED TO THE USE OF THE GOODS.

ARTICLE IX

LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

Section 9.1 Indemnification.

(a) Eve Indemnification Obligations. From and after the date of this Agreement, Eve shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Eve Brazil and its Representatives from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, damages, costs (including attorneys’ fees), expenses, interests, awards, judgments, suits, disbursements, penalties and Taxes (“Losses”) arising from any claim, action, suit or proceeding brought by any Third Party (“Third Party Claim”) to the extent relating to or in connection with (i) the Services (including the presence of Representatives of Eve Brazil on the property or premises of the Eve Parties or their Representatives in connection with the provision of Services) or (ii) the conduct of the UAM Business by or on behalf of the Eve Parties, except to the extent that such Losses were caused by common law fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of, an Eve Brazil Party.

(b) Eve Brazil Indemnification Obligations. From and after the date of this Agreement, Eve Brazil shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Eve and its Representatives from and against any and all Losses arising from any Third Party Claims to the extent caused by common law fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of an Eve Brazil Party.

(c) Indemnification Procedures.

(i) The party making a claim under this Section 9.1 is referred to as the “Indemnified Party” and the party against whom such claims are asserted under this Section is referred to as the “Indemnifying Party”. The Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of any pending or threatened Third Party Claim that the Indemnified Party has determined has given or would reasonably be expected to give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement, describing in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances with respect to the subject matter of such Third Party Claim and, to the extent known, a good faith, non-binding, estimate of the aggregate Dollar amount of Losses to which such Indemnified Party might be entitled; provided, however, that the failure to provide such notice shall not release the Indemnifying Party from any of its obligations under this Section 9.1 except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is actually and materially prejudiced by such failure.

(ii) Upon receipt of a notice of a claim for indemnity from an Indemnified Party pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(i), the Indemnifying Party will be entitled to assume the defense and control of any Third Party Claim with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party (acting reasonably), but shall allow the Indemnified Party a reasonable opportunity to participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim with the Indemnified Party’s own counsel and at the Indemnified Party’s own expense. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense and control of any Third Party Claim, it may nonetheless participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim with its own counsel and at its own expense. The Indemnified Party shall reasonably cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in the defense of any Third Party Claim. If the Indemnifying Party shall have assumed the defense and control of a Third Party Claim, it shall be authorized

 

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to consent to a settlement of, or the entry of any judgment arising from, any Third Party Claim; provided that the Indemnifying Party shall (i) subject to any right of appeal, pay or cause to be paid all amounts in such settlement or judgment, (ii) not encumber any of the assets of any Indemnified Party or agree to any restriction or condition that would apply to or adversely affect any Indemnified Party or the conduct of any Indemnified Party’s business and (iii) obtain, as a condition of any settlement or other resolution, a complete release of any Indemnified Party potentially affected by such Third Party Claim. The Indemnified Party will not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement or compromise with respect to a Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, such consent not to be unreasonably, withheld, conditioned or delayed.

Section 9.2 Limitation of Liability.

(a) Disclaimer of Consequential Damages. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ARISING FROM SUCH PARTY’S COMMON LAW FRAUD, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF DATA OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE.

(b) Damages Limitation. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ARISING FROM AN EVE BRAZIL PARTY’S COMMON LAW FRAUD, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE EVE BRAZIL PARTIES’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THIRTY PERCENT (30%) OF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE TO EVE BRAZIL PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

Section 9.3 Mitigation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, nothing in this Article IX, regarding indemnification rights and indemnification obligations shall be deemed to override any obligations with respect to mitigation of Losses existing under applicable Law.

ARTICLE X

MISCELLANEOUS.

Section 10.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including and together with any exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter.

Section 10.2 Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications under this Agreement (each, a “Notice”) must be in writing and addressed to the other Party at its address set forth below (or to such other address that the receiving Party may designate from time to time in accordance with this Section). All Notices may be delivered by email or similar, comparable electronic communications, except that Notices to a Defaulting Party under Section 6.1 must be delivered by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier or certified or registered mail (in each case, return receipt requested, postage prepaid). Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Notice is effective only (a) on

 

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receipt by the receiving Party; and (b) if the Party giving the Notice has complied with the requirements of this Section.

 

Notice to Eve:    276 SW 34th Street
   Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
   Attention:         Flávia Pavie
   Email:               fpavie@eveairmobility.com
Notice to Eve Brazil:    Rodovia Presidente Dutra, km 134, 12247-004
   – Eugênio de Melo, São José dos Campos, SP
   Attention:         Flávia Pavie
   Email:               fpavie@eveairmobility.com

Section 10.3 Escalation of Disputes.

(a) Disputes. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement (and any subsequent amendments thereof), or the breach, termination, or validity thereof (each a “Dispute”), shall be finally resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 10.3 and Section 10.5.

(b) Relationship Managers. At such time as a Dispute arises, any Party shall deliver written notice of such Dispute (a “Dispute Notice”). Upon delivery of a Dispute Notice, the Dispute shall be referred to the appropriate Relationship Managers for resolution. If the Relationship Managers are unable to resolve such Dispute in writing within fifteen (15) Business Days after receipt by a Party of the Dispute Notice or such longer period as the Parties may agree, either Party may deliver notice in writing that the Dispute be escalated to the Global Relationship Managers.

(c) Global Relationship Managers. Promptly after receipt of written notice of escalation by either Party pursuant to Section 10.3(b), the Parties shall submit the Dispute to the Global Relationship Managers for resolution. If such Dispute is not resolved in writing by the Global Relationship Managers within fifteen (15) Business Days after delivery of a Party’s written escalation notice or such longer period as the Parties may agree, then either Party may deliver notice in writing that the Dispute be submitted for arbitration in accordance with Section 10.5.

(d) Tolling of Disputes. With respect to the subject Dispute, no party shall be entitled to rely upon the expiration of any limitations period or contractual deadline during the period between the date of receipt of the Dispute Notice and the date of any arbitration being commenced under Section 10.5 with respect to the Dispute.

(e) Negotiations Inadmissible. All offers, promises, conduct, and statements, whether oral or written, made in the course of the negotiations under Section 12.3(a)-(c) by any of the parties, their agents, employees, experts and attorneys are confidential, privileged, and inadmissible for any purpose, including impeachment, in any arbitration or other proceeding involving the parties, provided that evidence that is otherwise admissible or discoverable shall not be rendered inadmissible or non-disclosable as a result of its use in the negotiation.

Section 10.4 Choice of Law. This Agreement, including all exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices, and all claims or causes of action based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the conflict of laws provisions thereof to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Delaware.

Section 10.5 Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial

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in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, to the extent such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware), or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, and each of the Parties irrevocably (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such proceeding or Action, (ii) waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to personal jurisdiction, venue or to convenience of forum, (iii) agrees that all claims in respect of the proceeding or Action shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and (iv) agrees not to bring any proceeding or Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Transactions in any other court. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the right of any Party to serve process in any manner permitted by Law or to commence Legal Proceedings or otherwise proceed against any other Party in any other jurisdiction, in each case, to enforce judgments obtained in any Action, suit or proceeding brought pursuant to this Section 10.5.

(b) EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY THAT MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY, UNCONDITIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

Section 10.6 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is found by the arbitrators or court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction or under any present or future applicable Law, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability or under any present or future applicable Law shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon a determination that any term or provision is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the court or arbitrators may modify this Agreement to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.

Section 10.7 Amendments. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing, identified as an amendment to this Agreement and signed by an authorized representative of each Party.

Section 10.8 Waiver. No waiver by any Party of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the Party so waiving. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, no failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.

Section 10.9 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors, permitted assigns and permitted transferees.

Section 10.10 Affiliates. Each Party shall cause its Affiliates to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such Party.

Section 10.11 Relationship of the Parties. The relationship between the Parties is that of independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the Parties, and neither Party nor its Affiliates shall have authority to contract for or bind the other Party or its Affiliates in any manner whatsoever.

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on any other Person any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

Section 10.13 Counterparts. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be considered a part of or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of which together are deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission is deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date by their respective duly authorized officers.

 

EVE UAM, LLC
By:   /s/ André Duarte Stein
Name:   André Duarte Stein
Title:   President
By:   /s/ Eduardo Siffert Couto
Name:   Eduardo Siffert Couto
Title:   Officer
EVE SOLUÇÕES DE MOBILIDADE AÉREA URBANA LTDA.
By:   /s/ André Duarte Stein
Name:   André Duarte Stein
Title:   Diretor
By:   /s/ Luiz Felipe Ribeiro Valentini
Name:   Luiz Felipe Ribeiro Valentini
Title:   Diretor

 

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EXECUTION VERSION

Shared Services Agreement

This Shared Services Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of December 14, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), is by and among Embraer S.A, a joint-stock corporation (sociedade anônima) organized under the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil having its principal place of business at Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 2170, in the City of São José dos Campos, State of São Paulo, Brazil (“Embraer”), Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America (“EAH”), EVE Soluções de Mobilidade Aérea Urbana Ltda., a company existing under the laws of Brazil, which address and principal place of business is at Rodovia Presidente Dutra, km 134 in São José dos Campos, state of São Paulo 12247-004 (“Eve Brazil”) and EVE UAM, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, having its principal place of business at 276 SW 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (“Eve” and together with Embraer, EAH and Eve Brazil the “Parties”, and each a “Party”).

WHEREAS, Embraer is a global aerospace conglomerate, with headquarters in Brazil, that produces commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft and provides aeronautical services, and maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, worldwide;

WHEREAS, Eve is engaged in the urban air mobility industry, and currently has plans to launch and commercialize advanced electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, a global services and support network, and an air traffic management solution for urban air mobility;

WHEREAS, EAH is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Embraer;

WHEREAS, Eve Brazil is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Eve and, as of the date of this Agreement, Eve is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of EAH;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions of that certain Business Combination Agreement expected to be signed by and among Embraer, EAH, Eve and Zanite Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Zanite”), it is contemplated that, through a series of transactions provided therein, Eve will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zanite;

WHEREAS, Eve and Embraer have entered into a Master Services Agreement, dated as of the Effective Date (the “Embraer Master Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, Eve and Eve Brazil desire that Embraer or EAH, as applicable, provide certain shared administrative services to Eve and Eve Brazil in each case under and pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

DEFINED TERMS

Section 1.1 Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in this Agreement. In addition, for purposes of this Agreement, the following terms, when used in this Agreement, shall have the following meanings:

(a) “Action” means any claim, action, suit, proceeding, audit, examination, assessment, arbitration, litigation, mediation or investigation by or before any Governmental Authority.

 

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(b) “Administrative Services” means accounting, information technology, compliance, tax, purchase of direct and indirect material as well as fixed assets to support product development, purchase of services regarding indirect supply chain, financial, human resources people management (including hiring, payroll, dismissal) and other relevant administrative and backoffice services.

(c) Additional Services mean any additional services not covered by the terms of this Agreement that the Parties may mutually agree will be provided by Embraer or EAH to support the growth and development of Eve or Eve Brazil, as applicable.

(d) “Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such specified Person, whether through one or more intermediaries or otherwise. The term “control” (including, with correlative meaning, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. For purposes of this Agreement, Embraer and its Affiliates (which for the avoidance of doubt, shall not include Eve and its Subsidiaries), on the one hand, and Eve and its Subsidiaries, on the other hand, shall be deemed not to be Affiliates of each other.

(e) “Business Day” means any day of the year other than (i) any Saturday or Sunday or (ii) any other day on which banks located in the state of New York, United States or the cities of São Paulo or São José dos Campos, state of São Paulo, Brazil are closed for business.

(f) “Code” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(g) “Data Protection Laws” mean any data protection or privacy Laws, whether currently in force or enacted during the Term.

(h) “Embraer Party” means Embraer or an Affiliate of Embraer.

(i) “Embraer’s Standard of Care” means the applicable Embraer Party’s (i) performance of the applicable Shared Services, in each case, in compliance with applicable Laws and in a timely, efficient, and professional manner, and if applicable, at a level of service, skill and care (including in terms of capacity, timeliness, efficiency, professionalism, and quality) with which such Shared Services were performed in the ordinary course of business within the twelve (12) month period prior to the Effective Date, but in any case at the level of service, skill, and care (including in terms of capacity, timeliness, efficiency, professionalism, and quality) that is at least customary for such Shared Service and no less than the level applied to the applicable Embraer Party for similar services for its own business, and in any event, with the same priority applied to such Embraer Party’s own business and its Affiliates, and in any event, such level of service, skill and care (including in terms of capacity, timeliness, efficiency, professionalism, and quality) shall equal the standard of care of other global suppliers of similar products, services and solutions of similar volumes.

(j) “Eve Party” means Eve or an Affiliate of Eve.

(k) “Governmental Authority” means any nation or government, any state, province, county, municipal or other political subdivision thereof, any entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government, including any court, tribunal, arbitrator (public or private) or other body or administrative, regulatory or quasi-judicial authority, agency, department, board, bureau, commission or instrumentality of any federal, state, local or foreign jurisdiction, including any public international organization such as the United Nations.

(l) “Governmental Order” means any order, judgment, injunction, temporary restraining order, decree, writ, stipulation, determination or award, in each case, entered by or with any Governmental Authority.

 

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(m) “Law” means any statute, act, law, court order, constitution, treaty, ordinance, code, rule, regulation or Governmental Order, in each case, of any Governmental Authority, including common law. All references to “Law” shall be deemed to include any amendments thereto, and any successor Law, unless the context otherwise requires.

(n) “Person” means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, joint stock company, Governmental Authority or any political subdivision, agency or instrumentality or other entity of any kind.

(o) “Personnel” of a Person means any agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors engaged or appointed by such Person (including, with respect to Embraer or its Affiliates, Subcontractors of Embraer or its Affiliates).

(p) “Representatives” means a Person and its Affiliates and each of their respective Personnel, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, attorneys and Third Party advisors.

(q) “Services Taxes” means the Taxes imposed on the gross revenues derived from the provision of Shared Services. For the sake of clarity, the definition of Service Taxes includes, in Brazil, the Imposto Sobre Serviços de Qualquer Natureza – ISS, the Contribuição para os Programas de Integração Social – PIS and the Contribuição para o Financiamento da Seguridade Social – COFINS, but does not include Taxes assessed or levied on income or net profits (such as, in Brazil, the Imposto sobre a Renda da Pessoa Jurídica – IRPJ and the Contribuição Social sobre o Lucro Líquido – CSLL).

(r) “Shared Services” means the Administrative Services set forth in Exhibit 1 hereof, together with any Additional Services that may be agreed upon from time to time.

(s) “Tax” (including the term “Taxation”) means, without duplication, (i) taxes, charges, fees, contributions, social contributions, contributions on economic intervention imposts, levies or any other assessments imposed by any Tax Authority, including all income, profits, revenues, franchise, services, receipts, gross receipts, margin, capital, financial, net worth, sales, use, excise, recording, real estate, real estate transfer, escheat, unclaimed property, withholding, alternative minimum or add on, ad valorem, inventory, payroll, estimated, goods and services, employment, welfare, social security, disability, occupation, unemployment, general business, premium, real property, personal property, capital stock, stock transfer, stamp, transfer, documentary, conveyance, production, windfall profits, pension, duties, customs duties, contributions on import transactions, value added and other similar taxes, withholdings, duties, charges, fees, levies, imposts, license and registration fees, governmental charges and assessments, including related interest, penalties, fines, additions to tax and expenses levied by any Tax Authority, (ii) any liability for the payment of amounts described in clause (i) whether as a result of transferee liability, joint and several or secondary liability for being a member of an affiliated, consolidated, combined, unitary or other economic group (defined within the meaning of Section 1504(a) of the Code or any similar provision of foreign, state, provincial or local applicable Law), including under Section 1.1502-6 of the Treasury Regulations for any period, or payable by reason of contract assumption, operation of Law, or otherwise and (iii) any liability for the payment of amounts described in clause (i) or clause (ii) as a result of any Tax sharing, Tax indemnity or Tax allocation agreement.

(t) “Tax Authority” means any national, federal, state, local, or municipal Governmental Authority exercising authority to charge, audit, regulate or administer the imposition of Taxes (including the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil) and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service).

(u) “Third Party” means any Person, other than an Embraer Party or an Eve Party.

(v) “Treasury Regulations” means the regulations promulgated under the Code by the United States Department of the Treasury (whether in final, proposed or temporary form), as the same may be amended from time to time.

 

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Section 1.2 Construction.

(a) As used in this Agreement, (i) each of the words “include,” “includes” or “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation,” and shall not be construed to limit any general statement that it follows to the specific or similar items or matters immediately following it; (ii) references to any specific Law in this Agreement shall be deemed to refer to such as amended from time to time and to any rules or regulations and interpretations promulgated thereunder; (iii) words defined in the singular have the parallel meaning in the plural and vice versa; (iv) references to “written” or “in writing” include in electronic form; (v) the terms “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereto,” “hereinafter,” “hereunder” and derivative or similar words shall, unless otherwise stated, be construed to refer to this entire Agreement as a whole, including the Exhibits and Schedules hereto, and not merely to any particular provision of this Agreement; (vi) references to articles, sections, clauses, exhibits and schedules are to the articles, sections and clauses of, and exhibits and schedules to, this Agreement, unless otherwise specified; (vii) terms defined in the text of this Agreement as having a particular meaning have such meaning throughout this Agreement and when used in any certificate or other document made or delivered pursuant hereto, except as otherwise indicated in this Agreement or unless otherwise defined therein; (viii) all references to “days” in this Agreement shall mean calendar days unless otherwise specified; (ix) words of any gender include each other gender; (x) the word “or” shall be disjunctive but not exclusive; (xi) reference to any Person includes such Person’s successors and permitted assigns; (xii) references to amounts of currency are references to United States Dollars unless otherwise indicated; and (xiii) all the agreements (including this Agreement), documents or instruments herein defined mean such agreements, documents or instruments as the same may from time to time be supplemented or amended or the terms thereof waived or modified to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the terms thereof.

(b) Whenever this Agreement refers to a number of days, such number shall refer to calendar days unless Business Days are specified. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day.

(c) The Parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement. If an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

Section 2.1 Shared Services. Subject and pursuant to this Agreement, Embraer or EAH will provide, or cause to be provided, to Eve or Eve Brazil, as applicable, the Shared Services, and each of Embraer and EAH will, and will cause any Affiliate of Embraer providing Shared Services to Eve or Eve Brazil to, perform and provide such Shared Services in accordance with Embraer’s Standard of Care.

Section 2.2 Facilitation of Shared Services.

(a) Obligations of Eve and Eve Brazil. Each of Eve and Eve Brazil shall (i) subject to the terms and conditions of Section 4.1, provide any information and documentation to the applicable Embraer Party in the possession or under the control of the Eve Parties that is necessary for the applicable Embraer Party to perform or supply, or cause to be performed or supplied, the Shared Services (which shall include, but not be limited to, information related to budgeting, workforce planning (including information with respect to employee recruitment), human resources data-management systems and meal reimbursements) (ii) make available, as reasonably requested by the applicable Embraer Party, sufficient resources, timely decisions, approvals and acceptances that are required by the applicable Embraer Party so that the applicable Embraer Party can

 

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accomplish its obligations hereunder in a timely manner, and (iii) provide reasonable access to the applicable Embraer Party (or the Personnel who need to have such access) to premises, employees, contractors, systems and equipment of the applicable Eve Parties to the extent required to enable the applicable Embraer Party to provide the Shared Services, provided that the applicable Embraer Party, and each of its applicable Personnel, shall strictly follow all of the applicable Eve Party’s reasonable policies, rules and procedures applicable with respect to such access.

(b) Additional Obligations of Eve Brazil. If the use of a software/ system is required by Eve Brazil or by Embraer so that Embraer can accomplish its obligations hereunder in a timely manner, (i) Eve Brazil shall directly negotiate the purchase of new software/ systems licenses with vendors from time to time, provided that that such vendors and licenses meet Embraer’s criteria for its own vendors and licenses, or (ii) in the event that Embraer purchases such licenses directly, Embraer shall be reimbursed by Eve Brazil for the purchase price for such licenses.

FEES AND PAYMENT

Section 3.1 Payment of Incurred Costs & Expenses Reimbursement. Each of Eve and Eve Brazil shall pay the incurred costs and shall reimburse the applicable Embraer Party for all reasonable expenses incurred by the applicable Embraer Party and its Representatives in connection with the provision of Shared Services to Eve or Eve Brazil, as set forth in Exhibit 2 (the “Costs and Expenses”). Costs and Expenses will be payable within forty-five (45) days of receipt by Eve or Eve Brazil of an invoice from the applicable Embraer Party. All payments and amounts due or paid under or in connection with this Agreement will be in United States Dollars. No payment shall be deemed to have occurred unless and until the amounts due are fully credited to the applicable Embraer Party, in freely available US dollars in the bank or other account designated by the applicable Embraer Party.

Section 3.2 Taxes. The Eve Parties (individually and not jointly with respect to any Shared Services provided to such Eve Party) shall (i) bear any and all Service Taxes relating to sums payable to the Embraer Parties in connection with this Agreement and (ii) be responsible for all sales, use and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any Governmental Authority on any amounts payable by the Eve Parties hereunder; provided, that, in no event shall any Eve Party pay or be responsible for any Taxes imposed on, or regarding, any Embraer Party’s income, personnel, or real or personal property or other assets. If any Eve Party is required by law to make any deduction or withholding from any payment made or due to any Embraer Party, the amount due from such Eve Party in respect of such payment shall be increased to the extent necessary to ensure that, after the making of such deduction or withholding, the applicable Embraer Party receives a net amount equal to the amount such Embraer Party would have received had no such deduction or withholding been required to be made. The Embraer Parties shall include the Services Taxes on the invoices issued to the applicable Eve Party, where reasonably possible.

Section 3.3 Late Payments. Except for invoiced payments that Eve or Eve Brazil has successfully disputed, all late payments shall bear interest at the lesser of (a) the rate per annum equal to the prime rate as published in the Wall Street Journal (or similar or successor publication thereto, if the Wall Street Journal is no longer being published) from time to time, measured as of the applicable due date, plus three (3%) percent, and (b) the highest rate permissible under applicable Law, calculated daily and compounded monthly. Each of Eve and Eve Brazil shall also reimburse the applicable Embraer Party for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs incurred in collecting any late payments, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.

Section 3.4 Suspension. In addition to all other remedies available under this Agreement or at law, Embraer and EAH shall be entitled to suspend the provision of any Shared Services if Eve or Eve Brazil, as applicable, fails to pay any amounts when due hereunder and such failure continues for ninety (90) days following written notice thereof.

 

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Section 3.5 No Offset. Neither of the Parties nor their Affiliates’ payment obligations hereunder shall be subject to offset or reduction for any reason, including by reason of any alleged breach of any provision of this Agreement; provided that (a) during such forty-five (45) day period the Parties shall discuss in good faith any such dispute, and (b) the relevant Party shall promptly resume providing any such suspended Shared Services upon receipt of such payment.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Section 4.1 Confidentiality. From time to time during the Term, either Party or its Representatives (as the “Disclosing Party”) may disclose or make available to the other Party or its Representatives (as the “Receiving Party”), non-public, proprietary, or confidential information of the Disclosing Party that, if disclosed in writing or other tangible form is clearly labeled as “confidential,” or if disclosed orally, is identified as confidential when disclosed (“Confidential Information”); provided, however, that Confidential Information does not include any information that: (a) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of the Receiving Party’s breach of this Section 4.1; (b) is or becomes available to the Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a Third-Party source (other than a Representative of a Party), provided that such Third Party is not and was not prohibited from disclosing such Confidential Information; (c) was in the Receiving Party’s possession prior to the Disclosing Party’s disclosure under or in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter; or (d) was or is independently developed by the Receiving Party without using or referencing any of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information. The Receiving Party shall: (x) protect and safeguard the confidentiality of the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care as the Receiving Party would protect its own similar confidential information, but in no event with less than a commercially reasonable degree of care; (y) not use the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, or permit it to be accessed or used, for any purpose other than to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (z) not disclose any such Confidential Information to any Person, except to Persons who reasonably need to know the Confidential Information to assist the Receiving Party, or act on its behalf, to exercise its rights or perform its obligations under this Agreement. If the Receiving Party is required by applicable Law to disclose any Confidential Information, it shall, prior to making such disclosure, use commercially reasonable efforts to notify the Disclosing Party of such requirements to afford the Disclosing Party the opportunity to seek, at the Disclosing Party’s sole cost and expense, a protective order or other remedy (and the Receiving Party shall reasonably cooperate with the Disclosing Party in connection therewith).

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW

Section 5.1 Legal Compliance.

(a) Compliance with Laws. Each Party shall comply with all Laws applicable to its activities and performance under and in connection with this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Party represents and warrants to the other Party hereto that, in connection with this Agreement (including the negotiation, execution, or performance thereof), it will not violate and, to the best of its knowledge, it has not violated applicable “ABC Legislation”.    “ABC Legislation” means (a) the United Nations Convention against Corruption (being the subject of General Resolution 58/4); (b) the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; (c) the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, the UK Bribery Act 2010; (d) any applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations with respect to a Party; and (e) any legislation enacted in the country in which that Party is incorporated or where it will conduct activities related to this Agreement addressing anti-corruption, e.g. the Brazilian Clean Company Act.

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officer, employee or agent of the other Party (“Party-Associated Persons”), or any other Person in violation of applicable ABC Legislation, in connection with this Agreement. Each Party also represents that it did not, and will not, attempt to exert any undue influence over any Party-Associated Person, or any other Person in violation of applicable ABC Legislation, in connection with this Agreement. Each Party undertakes and covenants to refrain from offering, paying, promising to pay, or authorizing the payment of money or anything of value to any Party-Associated Person, or any other Person in violation of applicable ABC Legislation, at any time, whether or not in relation to this Agreement.

(c) Trade Control. Each Party shall comply with all applicable export, import, and sanctions Laws, as they may be amended from time to time, of the government of the United States and any other applicable Governmental Authority (“Trade Control Laws”) in which Embraer and Eve and their respective Affiliates conduct business pursuant to this Agreement. Each Party shall maintain in effect policies and procedures designed to ensure its respective compliance with all applicable export, import, and sanctions Laws. If a Party engages in the export or import of a controlled item in connection with this Agreement, it shall obtain all export and import authorizations that are required under the applicable Trade Control Laws. At the reasonable request of a Party, the other Party shall provide reasonable efforts, including providing necessary documentation including import certificates, end-user certificates, and retransfer certificates, at its own expense to support the requesting Party in obtaining all necessary export and import authorizations and responding to any Governmental Authority inquiry or request for information, in each case required for the Parties to perform their obligations under this Agreement. Such documentation shall be provided to the other Party or an applicable requesting Governmental Authority in a reasonable time.

Section 5.2 Data Privacy and Cybersecurity. Each Party shall comply and shall ensure that its Personnel and other Representatives comply with, the provisions of any Data Protection Laws applicable to their conduct under or in connection with this Agreement. To the extent required under applicable Data Protection Laws with respect to the transfer of personal data, the Parties shall enter into (or to the extent required by such Data Protection Laws, cause their respective Affiliates to enter into) such other agreements as may be required by the applicable Data Protection Laws. Each Party shall implement adequate policies and commercially reasonable security measures regarding the integrity and availability of the information technology and software applications owned, operated, or outsourced by that Party, and the data and Intellectual Property thereon. In case one Party or its Affiliates experiences any of the following events, it shall, as soon as such Party is aware, use reasonable efforts to notify the other Party within thirty-six (36) hours of: a confirmed data breach involving the unauthorized access to or accidental or illicit destruction, loss, change, communication, or dissemination of information related to an identified or identifiable natural person provided by the other Party or its Affiliates or Intellectual Property; or any order issued by a judicial or administrative authority regarding data exchanged between the Parties under this Agreement. Each Party shall use reasonable efforts to notify the other Party within thirty-six (36) hours of receiving: data subject requests related to an identified or identifiable natural person provided by the other Party or its Affiliates, such as access, rectification and deletion requests; and any complaint regarding the processing of data related to an identified or identifiable natural person provided by the other Party or its Affiliates, including allegations that the processing operations violate data subject rights.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Section 6.1 Term, Termination, and Survival.

(a) Term. This Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue thereafter until the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Effective Date, unless earlier terminated pursuant to this Agreement (the “Term”).

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(i) This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event that the Embraer Master Agreement terminates.

(ii) Any Party may terminate this Agreement, effective upon written notice to a Party to which it provides or receives Shared Services (the “Defaulting Party”) if the Defaulting Party:

(1) materially breaches this Agreement, and such breach is incapable of cure, or with respect to a material breach capable of cure, the Defaulting Party does not cure such breach within ninety (90) days after receipt of written notice of such breach; or

(2) (A) becomes insolvent or admits its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due; (B) becomes subject, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any proceeding under any domestic or foreign bankruptcy or insolvency law, which is not fully stayed within ten (10) Business Days or is not dismissed or vacated within sixty (60) days after filing; (C) is dissolved or liquidated or takes any corporate action for such purpose; (D) makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (E) has a receiver, trustee, custodian, or similar agent appointed by order of any court of competent jurisdiction to take charge of or sell any material portion of its property or business.

(c) Termination for Eve’s Convenience, before Expiration of the Term. Eve may terminate this Agreement on behalf of the Eve Parties by providing at least thirty (30) days’ written notice to the applicable Embraer Parties, without any penalties to the Eve Parties. Upon termination, the Eve Parties, as applicable, shall remain obligated to make any outstanding payments owed to the Embraer Parties, as applicable, under this Agreement.

(d) Effect of Termination. Upon any termination or expiration of this Agreement, this Agreement shall, upon any Eve Party’s written request, continue for an additional wind-down period, not to exceed twelve (12) months, to allow such Eve Party to transition the Shared Services then provided to a Third Party (the “Transition Period”). During the Transition Period, the applicable Embraer Party shall continue to provide any ongoing Shared Services that have not been transitioned from such Embraer Party pursuant to, and on the same terms and conditions set forth in, this Agreement; provided, that such Eve Party is in material compliance with this Agreement with respect thereto. For the avoidance of doubt, this Agreement shall terminate fully upon the applicable Eve Party’s completion of its transition or the end of the Transition Period, whichever is earlier. During the Transition Period, the Parties shall, at the applicable Eve Party’s cost and expense, reasonably cooperate in good faith in an effort to facilitate the transition by such Eve Party from the Shared Services hereunder.

(e) Survival. Upon any termination or expiration of this Agreement, the following rights and obligations shall survive such expiration or termination: (a) the obligations of each Party under ARTICLES VIII and IX, X and (b) each Party’s right to receive payment in accordance with ARTICLE III hereof for those Shared Services rendered to such Party prior to, or in connection with (in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement), the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

FORCE MAJEURE.

Section 7.1 Force Majeure. No Party or its Representatives shall be liable or responsible to the other Party or its Representatives, nor be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement (except for any obligations of the Eve Parties to make payments to the Embraer Parties hereunder), when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts beyond the impacted party’s (“Impacted Party”) reasonable control, including the following events (“Force Majeure Events”): (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake, volcano eruption, or explosion; (c) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest;

 

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(d) order of a Governmental Authority, Law, or actions; (e) embargoes or blockades in effect on or after the date of this Agreement; (f) national or regional emergency; (g) epidemics and pandemics; (h) strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns, or other industrial disturbances; (i) shortage of adequate power or transportation facilities; (j) failure, delay or inadequacy of Third Parties in delivering or otherwise providing products, parts, components or services; and (k) other similar events beyond the reasonable control of the Impacted Party.

Section 7.2 Resumption of Performance. The Impacted Party shall give notice as soon as reasonably practicable of the Force Majeure event to any Party that it either provides Shared Services to or receives Shared Services from stating the period of time the occurrence is expected to continue. The Impacted Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to end the failure or delay and ensure the effects of such Force Majeure Event are minimized, and shall resume the performance of its obligations as soon as reasonably practicable after the removal of the cause. For the avoidance of doubt, the Eve Parties shall not be obligated to pay the Embraer Parties for such Shared Services during such period when the Embraer Parties are not themselves providing or procuring such Shared Services.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

Section 8.1 Representations and Warranties. The Parties hereto each, individually and not jointly, represent and warrant to any such other Party that it either provides Shared Services to or receives Shared Services from that (a) it is duly incorporated, organized or formed, validly existing, and in good standing as a corporation or other legal entity, as applicable, under the Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, organization or formation; (b) it has all rights, power and authority required to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder; (c) it has taken all requisite corporate and other action to approve and authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement; (d) such Party’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will not violate any other agreement, restriction, or applicable Law to which such Party is a party or by which such Party is bound; (e) when executed and delivered by such Party, this Agreement will constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Party, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity; and (f) no action, consent or approval by, or filing with, any Governmental Authority, or any other Person, is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance by either Party of this Agreement or the consummation by either Party of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 8.2 No Other Representations or Warranties. THE PARTIES MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EXCEPT FOR THOSE PROVIDED IN SECTION 8.1. ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.

Section 8.3 Assumption of Risk. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THE EVE PARTIES ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR THE RESULTS OF THEIR BUSINESS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS, INCLUDING THE USE OF ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES, WHETHER IN TERMS OF OPERATING COSTS, GENERAL EFFECTIVENESS, SUCCESS OR FAILURE, AND REGARDLESS OF ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS MADE BY THE EMBRAER PARTIES OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, BY WAY OF TECHNICAL ADVICE OR OTHERWISE, RELATED TO THE USE OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES.

 

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INDEMNIFICATION.

Section 9.1 Indemnification.

(a) Eve Indemnification Obligations. From and after the date of this Agreement, each of Eve and Eve Brazil shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Embraer Parties and their respective Representatives from and against any and all losses, liabilities, claims, damages, costs (including attorneys’ fees), expenses, interests, awards, judgments, suits, disbursements, penalties and Taxes (“Losses”) arising from any claim, action, suit or proceeding brought by any Third Party (“Third Party Claim”) to the extent relating to or in connection with (i) the Shared Services hereunder (including the presence of Representatives of the Embraer Parties on the property or premises of the Eve Parties or their Representatives in connection with the provision of Shared Services) or (ii) the conduct of the UAM Business by or on behalf of the Eve Parties, except to the extent that such Losses were caused by common law fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Embraer Parties.

(b) Embraer Indemnification Obligations. From and after the date of this Agreement, each of Embraer and EAH shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Eve Parties and their respective Representatives, and Embraer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Eve Brazil and its Representatives, from and against any and all Losses arising from any Third Party Claims to the extent caused by common law fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct of Embraer or EAH.

(c) Indemnification Procedures.

(i) The party making a claim under this Section 0 is referred to as the “Indemnified Party” and the party against whom such claims are asserted under this Section is referred to as the “Indemnifying Party”. The Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of any pending or threatened Third Party Claim that the Indemnified Party has determined has given or would reasonably be expected to give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement, describing in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances with respect to the subject matter of such Third Party Claim and, to the extent known, a good faith, non-binding, estimate of the aggregate Dollar amount of Losses to which such Indemnified Party might be entitled; provided, however, that the failure to provide such notice shall not release the Indemnifying Party from any of its obligations under this Section 0 except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is actually and materially prejudiced by such failure.

(ii) Upon receipt of a notice of a claim for indemnity from an Indemnified Party pursuant to Section 9.1(c)(i), the Indemnifying Party will be entitled to assume the defense and control of any Third Party Claim with counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party (acting reasonably), but shall allow the Indemnified Party a reasonable opportunity to participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim with the Indemnified Party’s own counsel and at the Indemnified Party’s own expense. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense and control of any Third Party Claim, it may nonetheless participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim with its own counsel and at its own expense. The Indemnified Party shall reasonably cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in the defense of any Third Party Claim. If the Indemnifying Party shall have assumed the defense and control of a Third Party Claim, it shall be authorized to consent to a settlement of, or the entry of any judgment arising from, any Third Party Claim; provided that the Indemnifying Party shall (i) subject to any right of appeal, pay or cause to be paid all amounts in such settlement or judgment, (ii) not encumber any of the assets of any Indemnified Party or agree to any restriction or condition that would apply to or adversely affect any Indemnified Party or the conduct of any Indemnified Party’s business and (iii) obtain, as a condition of any settlement or other resolution, a complete release of any Indemnified Party potentially affected by such Third Party Claim. The Indemnified Party will not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement or compromise with respect to a Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, such consent not to be unreasonably, withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

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Section 9.2 Limitation of Liability.

(a) Disclaimer of Consequential Damages. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ARISING FROM SUCH PARTY’S COMMON LAW FRAUD, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF DATA OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE.

(b) Damages Limitation. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ARISING FROM AN EMBRAER PARTY’S COMMON LAW FRAUD, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE EMBRAER PARTIES’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THIRTY PERCENT (30%) OF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE TO THE EMBRAER PARTIES PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING SOWS) IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

Section 9.3 Mitigation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, nothing in this Article XI, regarding indemnification rights and indemnification obligations shall be deemed to override any obligations with respect to mitigation of Losses existing under applicable Law.

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 10.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including and together with any exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations and warranties, both written and oral, regarding such subject matter.

Section 10.2 Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications under this Agreement (each, a “Notice”) must be in writing and addressed to the receiving Party at its address set forth below (or to such other address that any Party may designate from time to time in accordance with this Section). All Notices may be delivered by email or similar, comparable electronic communications, except that Notices to a Defaulting Party under Section 6.1 must be delivered by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier or certified or registered mail (in each case, return receipt requested, postage prepaid). Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Notice is effective only (a) upon receipt by the Party to which such Notice is addressed and (b) if the Party giving the Notice has complied with the requirements of this Section.

 

Notice to Embraer

   Embraer S.A.

or EAH:

   Avenida Dra. Ruth Cardoso, 8501,
   30th floor (part), Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP, 05425-070, Brazil
   Attention:    Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
   Email:    fabiana.leschziner@embraer.com.br

Notice to Eve:

   EVE Holding, Inc.
   276 SW 34th Street
   Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
   Attention:    Flávia Pavie
   Email:    fpavie@eveairmobility.com

 

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Notice to Eve Brazil:

   EVE Soluções de Mobilidade Aérea Urbana Ltda.
   Rodovia Presidente Dutra, km 134, 12247-004
   Eugênio de Melo, São José dos Campos, SP
   Attention:    Flávia Pavie
   Email:    fpavie@eveairmobility.com

Section 10.3 Escalation of Disputes.

(a) Disputes. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement (and any subsequent amendments thereof), or the breach, termination, or validity thereof (each a “Dispute”), shall be finally resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 10.3 and Section Error! Reference source not found..

(b) Relationship Managers. At such time as a Dispute arises, any Party shall deliver written notice of such Dispute (a “Dispute Notice”). Upon delivery of a Dispute Notice, the Dispute shall be referred to the appropriate Relationship Managers for resolution. If the Relationship Managers are unable to resolve such Dispute in writing within fifteen (15) Business Days after receipt by a Party of the Dispute Notice or such longer period as the Parties may agree, either Party may deliver notice in writing that the Dispute be escalated to the Global Relationship Managers.

(c) Global Relationship Managers. Promptly after receipt of written notice of escalation by either Party pursuant to Section 10.3(b), the Parties shall submit the Dispute to the Global Relationship Managers for resolution. If such Dispute is not resolved in writing by the Global Relationship Managers within fifteen (15) Business Days after delivery of a Party’s written escalation notice or such longer period as the Parties may agree, then either Party may deliver notice in writing that the Dispute be submitted for arbitration in accordance with Section Error! Reference source not found..

(d) Tolling of Disputes. With respect to the subject Dispute, no party shall be entitled to rely upon the expiration of any limitations period or contractual deadline during the period between the date of receipt of the Dispute Notice and the date of any arbitration being commenced under Section Error! Reference source not found. with respect to the Dispute.

(e) Negotiations Inadmissible. All offers, promises, conduct, and statements, whether oral or written, made in the course of the negotiations under Section 10.3(a)-(c) by any of the parties, their agents, employees, experts and attorneys are confidential, privileged, and inadmissible for any purpose, including impeachment, in any arbitration or other proceeding involving the parties, provided that evidence that is otherwise admissible or discoverable shall not be rendered inadmissible or non-disclosable as a result of its use in the negotiation.

Section 10.4 Choice of Law. This Agreement, including all exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices, and all claims or causes of action based upon, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated thereby, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the conflict of laws provisions thereof to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Delaware.

Section 10.5 Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial.

(a) Any proceeding or Action based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement, including all exhibits, schedules, attachments and appendices, or all transactions contemplated by Agreement, must be brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, to the extent such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware), or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, and each of the Parties irrevocably (i) submits to the exclusive

 

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jurisdiction of each such court in any such proceeding or Action, (ii) waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to personal jurisdiction, venue or to convenience of forum, (iii) agrees that all claims in respect of the proceeding or Action shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and (iv) agrees not to bring any proceeding or Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Transactions in any other court. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the right of any Party to serve process in any manner permitted by Law or to commence Legal Proceedings or otherwise proceed against any other Party in any other jurisdiction, in each case, to enforce judgments obtained in any Action, suit or proceeding brought pursuant to this Section 10.5.

(b) EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY THAT MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY, UNCONDITIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

Section 10.6 Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is found by the arbitrators or court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction or under any present or future applicable Law, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will be fully severable, and shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon a determination that any term or provision is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the court or arbitrators may modify this Agreement to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.

Section 10.7 Amendments. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing, identified as an amendment to this Agreement and signed by an authorized representative of each Party.

Section 10.8 Waiver. No waiver by any Party of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the Party so waiving. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, no failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.

Section 10.9 Assignment and Change of Control. Neither this Agreement nor any right, benefit, remedy, obligation or liability arising hereunder may be assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, and any attempted assignment without such consent shall be null and void and of no effect; provided that (a) each of Embraer and EAH may assign any right, benefit, remedy, obligation or liability hereunder to an Affiliate thereof or in connection with the sale or other disposition of any applicable business or assets of the Embraer Parties, and (b) in the event that Eve or Eve Brazil undergoes a direct or indirect change of control in connection with, or assigns, transfers, delegates or subcontracts any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to, an Embraer Competitor, each of Embraer and EAH shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by providing at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Eve or Eve Brazil, as applicable.

Section 10.10 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective permitted successors, permitted assigns and permitted transferees.

Section 10.11 Affiliates. Each Party shall cause its Affiliates to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such Party.

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venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the Parties, and neither Party nor its Affiliates shall have authority to contract for or bind the other Party or its Affiliates in any manner whatsoever.

Section 10.13 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement benefits solely the Parties to this Agreement, and their respective permitted successors and assigns and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, confers on any other Person any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

Section 10.14 Counterparts. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be considered a part of or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, but all of which together are deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission is deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date by their respective duly authorized officers.

 

EVE UAM, LLC     EMBRAER S.A.
By:   /s/ André Duarte Stein     By:   /s/ Antonio Carlos Garcia
Name: André Duarte Stein     Name: Antonio Carlos Garcia
Title: President     Title: Executive Vice President & CFO
By:   /s/ Eduardo Siffert Couto     By:   /s/ Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
Name: Eduardo Siffert Couto     Name: Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
Title: Officer     Title: Executive Vice President, General
    Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
EVE SOLUÇÕES DE MOBILIDADE AÉREA URBANA LTDA.     EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING, INC.
By:   /s/ André Duarte Stein     By:   /s/ Gary Kretz
Name: André Duarte Stein     Name: Gary Kretz
Title: Diretor     Title: Officer
By:   /s/ Luiz Felipe Ribeiro Valentini     By:   /s/ Michael Klevens
Name: Luiz Felipe Ribeiro Valentini     Name: Michael Klevens
Title: Diretor     Title: Officer

 

 

 

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EXECUTION VERSION

Exhibit 1

Shared Services

I. Financial

 

  a.

Budget analysis, preparation, reporting and control, including revenues, costs, R&D and capex control by Embraer’s controllership analysts;

 

  b.

Short-term and long-term financial projections and studies support, including strategic planning, business planning, business case and investments analysis studies;

 

  c.

Brazil, US and global tax analysis and controls in order to support day-to-day operations and strategic decisions;

 

  d.

Fiscal support for booking entries, billing, tax database, tax reporting, transfer pricing and local fiscal compliance;

 

  e.

Treasury and cash management services, including hedging, Foreign Exchange Rates operations, financial investments, liability management, support on bank accounts and cash management, cash flow analysis, trade finance and accounting of these operations in the different systems;

 

  f.

Insurance services such as engaging with brokers, insurers and reinsurers, contract analysis, description of insurance policies, premium payments and claims revisions;

 

  g.

All accounts payables services including the accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) processes;

 

  h.

All accounts receivables and collecting services including accounting and ERP processes;

 

  i.

Accounting activities in Brazil, US and globally to generate financial statements, balance sheet and all accounting documents for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings;

 

  j.

Customer finance activities and analysis to support Eve’s sales;

 

  k.

Customer’s and vendor’s credit analysis, as required;

 

  l.

Auditing, internal controls and risk analysis support on SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) activities, as well as risk management;

 

  m.

Manage travel & expenses (including credit card) in the corporate software platform, in support of Eve’s employees’ corporate trips;

 

  n.

Accounting and costs operational activities on ERP (journal entries, all GL’s accounts and bank reconciliation, costs allocation, ledger, material movements, fixed assets management, including intangible assets, and other accounting and costs operational reports in IFRS and US GAAP following the Embraer accounting policies, audit support with financial tables and charts and support to Eve’s controllership team to prepare the SEC reports and filling; and

 

  o.

Investors relations activities including support to investors materials and website activities.

II. Human Resources:

 

  a.

Conduct the talent acquisition process, including media publication, talent searching and recruiting, screening, candidate selection, interview scheduling, reporting, and provide hiring recommendations to Eve for final approval;

 

  b.

Support the compensation process, organizational structure, salary plan, job description, methodology and salary survey analysis, including making recommendations related thereto for Eve’s approval;

 

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  c.

Support Eve in the ‘on boarding’ process of new employees;

 

  d.

Provide training to employees;

 

  e.

Collect, input and maintain employees’ information on human resources system;

 

  f.

Support in defining organizational structure, compensation and bonus plans, including with market survey analysis and job description methodology;

 

  g.

Plan and perform payroll process (including salary payments, salary changes, bonus payments, taxes);

 

  h.

Manage working calendar and vacation rights;

 

  i.

Manage employees’ benefits plan;

 

  j.

Manage the relationship with the health insurance company engaged by Eve to provide insurance coverage to any Eve Party’s employees, unless otherwise agreed between the Parties; and

 

  k.

Manage the employee contract-termination process.

III. Compliance

 

  a.

Provide consulting services and support for the definition and implementation of compliance policies and procedures with respect trade compliance, anticorruption, anti-money laundering, data privacy;

IV. Information Technology (IT)

 

  a.

Technical and consulting support for the IT systems, applications, data and environments, according to Embraer’s IT process;

 

  b.

Support Eve’s IT infrastructure and services through remote service, accessible via telephone or by opening tickets on Embraer’s ITSM tool, to address low/high impact critical demands, including solving basic problems and incidents related to such IT infrastructure;

 

  c.

Database management support, including, database installation, configuration, administration, update, server monitoring, upgrades implementation, planning, auditing, data security through best practices use, project changes, and maintaining equipment up to date;

 

  d.

Applications and middleware infrastructure support, solutions implementation in the development, quality and production environments, in order to guarantee the delivery of services under this and the other agreements, including:

 

  i.

Integration admin

 

  ii.

Java infrastructure admin

 

  iii.

Reverse proxy

 

  iv.

Digital certificate

 

  v.

Authentication for web Applications

 

  e.

IT support to ensure the availability and return of services including the systems connected with the following disciplines (according to services level provided by third parties):

 

  i.

NOC (Network Operations Central) and Backup: services to support data center applications and backup infrastructure on 24x7x365 that includes also availability, incidents resolution & IMAC (Install, Move, Add and Change) for data center, NOC and backup policy management;

 

  ii.

Server/Storage: services to support server infrastructure allocated to the systems used by Eve, including physical intervention in the equipment and analysis of performance and capacity, and related hardware and software associated with servers;

 

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  iii.

Network: connectivity to access the systems;

 

  iv.

Collaboration systems: collaboration tools for interaction between people (e.g., email, portal, etc.); and

 

  v.

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning—Basis): provide ERP infrastructure support including automated jobs and ERP integration with other systems.

 

  f.

Vulnerability analysis and security solutions to discover systems weaknesses and protect confidentiality, integrity, ensuring systems availability, authenticity and data/information legality of the systems used by Eve, through the use of Antispam, IPS, Firewall, PAM, VPN, Web-Filtering and Sandbox, as an example;

 

  g.

Consultancy to converge business needs with the choice of the best solutions and market trends, as Embraer’s demand management process.

 

  h.

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) support and Service Desk Management (SDM) support for maintenance and management of systems. ALM services includes Configuration Management Database control (CMDB), Change Management Control (CMC), Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings, schedule and unscheduled maintenance communication;

 

  i.

Service Level Management (SLM) process to ensure that all the available third-party contracts will support the needs of Eve’s businesses;

 

  j.

Support the relationship between Embraer and Eve, providing knowledge, trends, information about systems / technologies and opportunities that may bring benefits to Eve; and

 

  k.

Conduct technical leadership management and implementation of IT projects including Embraer’s third-party and transition to a support team.

 

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Exhibit 2

Costs and Expenses

 

ACTIVITY

  CONTROL (Monthly)   FORMULA

Customs Classification

  Number of items classified   (((K / Fa) * Ff) / T) * E, where:

Vendor/ Client Registration

  Vendor and Client number registration  

•  K means: Total area’s cost center amount (*)

•  Fa means: Total number of area’s employees

•  Ff means: Number of employees focused in the activity

•  T means: Total number of area’s activity deliverables

•  E means: Number of Eve’s specific activity deliverables

Auxiliary Tax Obligations

  Number of tax obligations prepared

Invoice register

  Number of invoices registered

Invoice issuance

  Number of invoices issued

Cash Collection

  Invoices collected

Cash Receipt

  Invoices received

Account Payable

  Invoices paid

Expense and Travel Management

  Number of Employees

Credit Management

  Number of customer credit analysis performed

Currency Exchange

  Number of exchange operations  

(K / T) * E, where:

•  K means: Total area’s cost center amount (*)

•  T means: Total number of area’s activity deliverables

•  E means: Number of Eve’s specific activity deliverables

Insurance Transactions

  Amount of insurance premiums paid

Treasury Management

  Cash amount

IT Services and Support

  Number of computers

Phone Support

  Number of phones

SAP support and maintenance

  Number of active SAP users

Facilities Contract Management

  Number of employees  

Payroll

  Number of employees  

Cost and Accounting

  Accounting entries  

Corporate Support

  Total expenses  
    (K / (T * C) ) * (E * C), where:
   

•  K means: Total area’s cost center amount (*)

   

•  T means: Total number of companies

   

•  E means: Eve’s number of companies

   

•  C means: Tax return complexity as below:

Income Tax Calculation

  Company vs complexity*  

1  – Companies in the first year (dormant entities)

   

2  – Operating companies

   

3  – Companies with CFC calculation

   

4  – Consolidating companies

 

(*)

Excluding specific corporate allocation costs, if applicable, that are completely unrelated to the services being provided.

 

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EXECUTION VERSION

DATABASE LIMITED ACCESS AGREEMENT

This Database Limited Access Agreement dated as of December 14, 2021 (“Effective Date”), is entered into by EMBRAER S.A. (“Embraer”), a Brazilian Corporation with registered office at Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima 2170, São José dos Campos, Brazil, EVE UAM, LLC (“Eve USA”), a limited liability company existing under the laws of Delaware, which address and principal place of business is at 276 SW 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, and EVE SOLUÇÕES DE MOBILIDADE AÉREA URBANA LTDA. (“Eve Brazil”), a company existing under the laws of Brazil, which address and principal place of business is at Rodovia Presidente Dutra, km 134 in São José dos Campos, state of São Paulo 12247-004.

Embraer, Eve USA and Eve Brazil are referred to herein collectively as the “Parties” or individually as a “Party”. Eve USA and Eve Brazil are referred to herein collectively as “Eve”.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Embraer is a global company that designs, develops and manufacture commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft and provides aeronautical services.

WHEREAS, Eve USA is a company that is developing a portfolio of solutions to enable the urban air mobility market, including urban air mobility air traffic management solution and an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (the “Urban Air Mobility Market”);

WHEREAS, Eve Brazil is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eve USA operating in Brazil;

WHEREAS, Eve USA has engaged Embraer to assist in the designs, development and manufacture of products and services for the Urban Air Mobility Market under specific statements of work (“SOWs”) entered into pursuant to a Master Services Agreement, dated December 14, 2021, between Eve USA and Embraer (the “MSA”);

WHEREAS, Eve Brazil for the benefit of Eve USA – requires limited and controlled access to Embraer’s systems and database for the purpose of executing specific activities set out in a SOW;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants contained herein, the Parties agree to:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall be defined as set forth below and terms not so defined below shall have the meaning set forth in the applicable SOW. As required by the context, defined terms expressed in the singular form shall be deemed to refer to the plural form and vice versa. The words “Clause”, “Paragraph”, “Article”, “Section”, “Exhibit” and like references are references to this Agreement, unless otherwise specified. Any references herein to this Agreement or to any other agreement, exhibit, instrument or document will include any and all amendments, modifications, supplements or substitutions that may be made

 

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from time to time to this Agreement or to any such agreement, exhibit, instrument or document, all as permitted by this Agreement, unless otherwise specified.

 

Agreement

   means this Database Limited Access Agreement, including its exhibits and any other attachments hereto, together with any amendments, modifications and supplements executed by the Parties.

Background IP

   means Intellectual Property (i) owned or controlled by either Party or its Affiliates prior to this Agreement entering into force; (ii) generated or acquired by either Party or its Affiliates at any time independently from the performance of this Agreement; or (iii) licensed to either Party or its Affiliates by third parties and, which are required for the full and proper performance of this Agreement.

Data

   means Embraer’s Background IP and Proprietary Information drawn from Embraer’s or its Affiliates’ systems, database, files and personnel know how.

Effective Date

   means the date on which this Agreement enters into force.

Intellectual Property

   means all intellectual property and industrial property rights arising under the laws of any jurisdiction, including: (a) patents, patent applications and statutory invention registrations and similar rights in inventions, (b) copyrights and all rights in any original works of authorship that are within the scope of any applicable copyright Law, (c) trade secrets and all other intellectual property rights in confidential or proprietary information, processes, technology, designs, algorithms, procedures, methods, discoveries, specifications, inventions, compositions, formulae, and know how, and (d) rights in data, databases, and software, but excluding any trademarks, service marks, trade names, service names, trade dress, logos, domain names, and other identifiers of source or origin, together with goodwill associated with any of the foregoing.

Permitted Purpose

   means the sole purpose for which Eve Brazil is permitted to use the Data, that is, the purpose of executing specific activities set out in a SOW.

Proprietary Information

  

Means all information or data marked or otherwise specified as proprietary or confidential, related to this Agreement. This information may include, but is not limited to, information relating to: inventions, computer software programming and technology, research, development of new products, engineering, manufacturing processes, purchasing data, make-or-buy plans, business plans and information, accounting,

 

marketing, sales or pricing data. Such information or data may be contained in materials such as drawings, designs, engineering releases, tools, master tools, models, samples, databases, datasets, specifications, algorithms, manuals, reports, compilations, research, patent applications, computer programs, machine-readable data (such as electronic files) and

 

 

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   marketing and financial information and plans, and any information derived or compiled in whole or in part there from. Such information and data includes but is not limited to information received by a Party from a third party which the Party is obligated, contractually or otherwise, to hold in confidence.

SOW

   has the meaning defined in the RECITALS.

Urban Air Mobility Market

   has the meaning defined in the RECITALS.

2. SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT

2.1. In consideration of the obligations accepted by Eve under this Agreement, Embraer grants to Eve Brazil during the term of this Agreement a personal, non-exclusive, limited, controlled and non-transferable authorization to access the Data strictly for the Permitted Purpose.

2.2. All rights not expressly granted to Eve under this Agreement are reserved by Embraer. For the avoidance of doubt, this Agreement does not restrict Embraer’s rights to the Data, including Embraer’s rights to distribute the Data to other third parties.

2.3. The authorization granted herein is conditional on the existence of a valid SOW whereby access to the Data is needed for a Permitted Purpose. For the avoidance of doubt, no Data will be made available to Eve Brazil until or unless an applicable SOW is in force and effect.

3. PARTIES OBLIGATIONS

3.1. Eve shall not:

3.1.1. use the Data other than for the Permitted Purpose in strict conformity with this Agreement and any other reasonable instructions of Embraer;

3.1.2. except for the Permitted Purpose (or as required by law) alter, modify, adapt, delete, add to or translate the whole or any part of the Data, nor permit the whole or any part of the Data to be combined with or become incorporated with any other data or within any other computer program(s) or database of any kind, nor decompile, disassemble or reverse engineer the same nor attempt (or permit any third party to attempt) to do any such thing;

3.1.3. except as may be strictly necessary for carrying out the Permitted Purpose, provide or otherwise make available Data to any third party or allow use of it by or on behalf of any third party, in whole or in part, whether by way of sale, resale, loan, transfer, hire or any other form of exploitation;

3.1.4. unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by Embraer, make Data (or allow it to be made) available online, in whole or in part, via the internet or on any intranet or similar or successor media;

3.1.5. remove any reference to Embraer or its Affiliates which may be incorporated into or accompany the Data when provided to Eve Brazil; or

3.1.6. unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by Embraer, access any information that relates to an identified or identifiable living individual from the Data (this Agreement does not grant access to personal data).

3.2. Eve Brazil shall:

3.2.1. comply with all applicable laws, regulations and Embraer’s internal policies and procedures in relation to the use of the Data;

 

 

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3.2.2. promptly notify Embraer of any unlicensed or other unauthorised use of the whole or any part of any of the Data (whether by Eve or Eve’s employees, agents or any third party) which comes to its attention; and

3.2.3. notify Embraer promptly of any inaccuracies, errors or malfunctions in the Data which come to its attention.

3.3. Eve shall permit Embraer to take such steps as Embraer reasonably considers appropriate to monitor compliance with the terms of this Agreement and shall co-operate fully with Embraer in relation to such monitoring.

3.4. Eve Brazil shall promptly submit annual reports (from the Effective Date) and any other information reasonably requested by Embraer to evidence the work undertaken by Eve Brazil in connection with the Permitted Purpose.

3.5. Embraer shall:

3.5.1. Promptly following the Effective Date, provide or make available to Eve Brazil access to the Data in accordance with Schedule 1, subject to Section 2.3.

3.5.2. Use reasonable endeavors to notify Eve Brazil of any material errors or faults in the Data which may come to Embraer’s attention, and (where reasonably appropriate and feasible) to rectify the same Eve Brazil shall take all such action as Embraer may require in relation to such error or fault.

4. STRUCTURE OF THE DATA

4.1. Embraer reserves the right at any time, without liability to Eve, to alter, withdraw or delete any item from the Data if, for example (but without limitation):

4.1.1. Embraer no longer retains the right to publish or allow it to be used;

4.1.2. Embraer is so required by any judicial, governmental or administrative decision, rule or order;

4.1.3. in Embraer’s sole discretion, Embraer believes that there is at least a reasonable chance that publication or use of it would amount to an infringement or other violation of copyright, database right, defamation or any other unlawful act; or

4.1.4. the item in question relates to a discontinued line of data within the database or is otherwise out of date or redundant.

4.2. Eve shall promptly alter, withdraw or delete any item from the Data, upon notification by Embraer and in accordance with Embraer’s instructions.

4.3. Embraer shall not be liable for any use that Eve may make of any discontinued or superseded element of the Data and Eve shall indemnify and hold harmless Embraer from and against any claims that may be made by third parties on account of the use made by Eve of a discontinued or superseded element of the Data.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1. Nothing in this Agreement does or is intended to grant either Party any right, title, interest in or authorization to use the other’s Background IP save to the limited extent necessary hereunder for the performance of a SOW and the Permitted Purpose. For the avoidance of doubt, all Intellectual Property rights in the Data are and shall remain at all times the property of Embraer.

 

 

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5.2. All Intellectual Property rights created, invented or developed in the course of performing the Permitted Purpose shall follow the applicable terms and conditions stablished under the specific SOW.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY & DATA SECURITY

 

  a.

Eve undertakes to keep the Data strictly confidential and only to use or disclose the same strictly in accordance with the Permitted Purpose (or as may be required by law or a court of competent jurisdiction).

 

  b.

Eve shall take appropriate technical and organizational measures against the unauthorized or unlawful accessing, processing and/or use of the Data, or processing or use beyond the scope of the Permitted Purpose, and against the accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such Data.

 

  c.

Eve shall restrict access to the Data to such of its employees and personnel who strictly need to access such data and/or information to undertake the Permitted Purpose, and shall ensure that all such employees and personnel are:

 

  i.

informed of the confidential nature of such data and/or information, the importance of processing it securely and the consequences of any breach of such confidentiality obligation, and

 

  ii.

bound by and execute confidentiality undertakings on substantially the same terms as set out in this Agreement.

 

  d.

Upon the direction of Embraer (either at termination or earlier), Eve shall make reasonable efforts to return or provide evidence of the destruction of any Data belonging to Embraer.

7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ANTICORRUPTION AND EXPORT

 

  a.

Compliance with Laws

 

  i.

Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party hereto that, in connection with this Agreement (including the negotiation, execution, or performance thereof), it will not violate and, to the best of its knowledge, it has not violated the ABC Legislation. “ABC Legislation” means (a) the United Nations Convention against Corruption (being the subject of General Resolution 58/4); (b) the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; (c) the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act, as amended; and (d) any applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations with respect to a Party, and any legislation enacted in the country in which that Party is incorporated or where it will conduct activities related to this Agreement addressing anti-corruption, e.g. the Brazilian Clean Company Act.

 

  b.

Anticorruption

 

  i.

Each Party further represents and warrants that it has not offered, paid, promised to pay, or authorized the payment of money or anything of value to any director, officer, employee or agent of the other Party (“Party-Associated Persons”), or any other person in violation of the ABC Legislation, in connection with this Agreement. Each Party also represents that it did not, and will not, attempt to exert any undue influence over any Party-Associated Person, or any other person in violation of the ABC Legislation, in the context of this Agreement or the subject matter hereof. Each Party undertakes and covenants to refrain from offering, paying, promising to pay, or authorizing the payment of money or anything of value to any Party-Associated Person, or any other person in violation of the ABC Legislation, at any time, whether or not in relation to this Agreement, and further represents and warrants that it has not been offered or received money or anything of value from any Party-Associated Person in connection with this Agreement.

 

 

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  c.

Export Compliance

 

  i.

Each Party represents and warrants that it will comply with all applicable laws related to the export, re-export, transfer or release of technical data hereunder. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Party further represents and warrants that:

 

  a.

Each Party shall ensure that no technical data subject to the jurisdiction of the United States Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) or the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) shall be (i) exported, transferred, or released from the United States or by United States persons or (ii) re-exported, transferred, or released from countries other than the United States without first complying with all requirements of the EAR or ITAR, including the requirement for obtaining an export license, if applicable;

 

  b.

Each Party will comply with all similar requirements under the laws of any other country that has jurisdiction over the export, re-export, transfer or release of technical data under this Agreement, if applicable; and,

 

  c.

The Party disclosing technical data shall timely notify the Party receiving such data of the existence of any export control restrictions and, if a license is required, shall ensure that the appropriate license is in effect, and a copy is provided to the receiving Party, before release of such technical data.

8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

 

  a.

Each Party shall act as an independent contractor. No agency, partnership, joint venture or other joint relationship is created by this Agreement. Neither Party may make any commitments binding on the other, nor may either Party make any representation that they are acting for, or on behalf of, the other.

9. AMENDMENTS AND ASSIGNMENT

 

  a.

This Agreement may only be altered, amended or supplemented by a written instrument executed by duly authorized representatives of the Parties, except where otherwise provided herein.

 

  b.

Neither Party may assign any of its rights or delegate any of its duties hereunder without the prior written consent of the other, unless otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement or the MSA.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

 

  a.

ALTHOUGH EMBRAER ENDEAVORS TO USE REASONABLE CARE IN GENERATING, COMPILING, PUBLISHING AND PROVIDING THE DATA, THE LIABILITY OF EMBRAER AND ITS AFFILIATES FOR ANY CONTENT (OR THE USE OF SUCH CONTENT) AND ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR INACCURACIES IN SUCH DATA, FOR WHATEVER REASON, IS LIMITED AS SET OUT IN THIS SECTION 10.

 

  b.

WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVE SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE AND PRIMARILY LIABLE FOR ALL USE OF THE DATA PROVIDED TO EVE. EMBRAER AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS ARISING AS A RESULT OF ANY RELIANCE PLACED ON THE DATA.

 

  c.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, EMBRAER AND EMBRAER’S AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO EVE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR: (I) LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONTRACTS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, THE COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES OR PRODUCTS, STATUTORY PENALTIES,

 

 

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  PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, MULTIPLE OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, IN EACH CASE WHETHER ARISING FROM NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR HOWSOEVER CAUSED WHETHER SUCH LOSS IS FORESEEABLE, FORESEEN OR UNKNOWN; (II) ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM EVE’S FAILURE TO ENSURE SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY WITH EVE’S HARDWARE AND OTHER SOFTWARE OR TO CARRY OUT APPROPRIATE VIRUS CHECKS; (III) ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM EVE’S FAILURE TO USE THE DATA STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY INSTRUCTIONS SET OUT OR MADE AVAILABLE BY EMBRAER; OR (IV) FOR ANY LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES INCURRED BY EVE, INCLUDING SUBCONTRATORS, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, INCLUDING STRICT LIABILITY.

 

  d.

IF NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF CLAUSES 10.a,10.b AND 10.c, EMBRAER OR ITS AFFILIATES IS HELD TO BE LIABLE TO EVE FOR ANY REASON, EMBRAER AND ITS AFFILIATES’ AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO EVE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT (WHETHER ARISING FROM NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE) SHALL NOT EXCEED FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE TO EMBRAER IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO ANY SUCH CLAIM PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE SOW FOR WHICH THE DATA IS USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT.

11. TERM AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

 

  a.

This Agreement shall come into force as of the Effective Date and shall continue until terminated in accordance with this section.

 

  b.

This Agreement may be terminated by Embraer giving prior written notice to Eve (with termination taking effect on the expiration of the notice period to be reasonably specified by Embraer) if:

 

  i.

Eve commits any material breach or persistent breach of any of the terms of this Agreement;

 

  ii.

Eve is unable to pay its debts as they fall due or is the subject of a bankruptcy petition or enters into compulsory or voluntary liquidation or compounds with or convenes a meeting of its creditors or has a receiver, manager, administrator or administrative receiver appointed of its assets or ceases for any reason to carry on business.

 

  c.

This Agreement may be terminated immediately by Embraer upon written notice to Eve if Eve USA or Eve Brazil comes under direct or indirect control of any entity competing with Embraer or its Affiliates.

 

  d.

This Agreement may be terminated by Embraer giving ninety (90) days’ notice in writing to Eve, such termination to take effect on the expiration of the ninety (90) day notice period, if:

 

  i.

Embraer determines in its reasonable commercial judgment that the termination is necessary to protect Embraer or the Data from operational, business, legal, or security risk; or

 

  ii.

there is no valid SOW whereby access to the Data is needed for a Permitted Purpose.

 

  e.

The termination of this Agreement shall not affect any on-going (“in force and effect”) SOW.

12. CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION

 

  a.

On expiry or termination of this Agreement for any reason:

 

  i.

all rights and obligations of the Parties (other than any accrued rights of action and liabilities or obligations which expressly or by implication are to come into or continue in force on or after termination of this Agreement including, Sections 5 and 6) shall automatically cease and terminate; and

 

 

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  ii.

unless otherwise agreed in writing by Embraer, Eve shall immediately cease all use of any Data and delete all Data from Eve’s systems and will, at Embraer’s option, erase, delete or otherwise destroy or return to Embraer all copies of the Data in whatever format and certify to Embraer that this has been done.

 

  b.

Survival. The Parties’ obligations under this Agreement which by their nature are intended to continue beyond the termination or expiration of this Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

13. NOTICES

 

  a.

All notices or communications (or other normal business communications) required by this Agreement or desired to be given hereunder, shall be in writing, addressed as follows, and given by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, courier or e-mail transmission and shall be deemed to be given when received. Each Party may change its cognizant point of contact by written notice to the other.

If to Eve USA:

276 SW 34th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Attention:             Flávia Pavie

Email:                  fpavie@eveairmobility.com

If to Eve Brazil:

Rodovia Presidente Dutra, km 134, 12247-004

Eugênio de Melo, São José dos Campos, SP

Attention:             Flávia Pavie

Email:                  fpavie@eveairmobility.com

If to Embraer:

Avenida Dra. Ruth Cardoso, 8501,

30th floor (part), Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP, 05425-070, Brazil

Attention:             Fabiana Klajner Leschziner

Email:                  fabiana.leschziner@embraer.com.br

14. EXCUSABLE DELAY

 

  a.

Each Party shall be excused for failures and delays in performance caused by war, terrorist acts, riots or insurrections in such Party’s country, any laws, proclamations, ordinances, or regulations of the government of such Party’s country or of any political subdivision of such country, floods, fires, explosions or other catastrophes beyond the reasonable control of and without the fault of such Party. To the extent that any such cause actually retards a Party’s performance under this Agreement, the scheduled time for performance shall be extended for a period of time to be determined by the Parties after an assessment of alternate work methods. Any Party claiming any such excuse for failure or delay in performance shall give prompt written notice thereof to the other Party.

 

  b.

If the excusable delay event continues for a period of six (6) months or more and no alternative arrangements which are effective to restore full performance are made within that time, the Party not affected by the excusable delay event may terminate this Agreement by giving not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other Party, but the notice shall be of no effect if the Party affected by the excusable delay event resumes full performance of its obligations before the expiry of the notice period.

 

 

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15. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

  a.

All disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement which cannot be resolved amicably by the Parties shall be determined in accordance with the MSA.

16. GENERAL CONDITIONS

 

  a.

Each Party is responsible for ensuring the safety of its own employees and shall comply with all legal requirements whether imposed by statute, statutory instrument, regulation, common law or otherwise which is required to be observed to perform its obligations and/or representations under this Agreement.

 

  b.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing between the Parties, each Party shall be responsible for its costs and expenses in performing this Agreement.

 

  c.

The waiver in a particular instance of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term, covenant, or condition in future instances.

 

  d.

The headings contained in this Agreement are for the conveniences of the Parties and shall not change the meaning or construction of the Articles.

 

  e.

This Agreement shall be severable such that the invalidity or unenforceability of any portion or provision of this Agreement shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision. If any portion or provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the balance of the Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if it did not contain such invalid or unenforceable portion or provision.

 

  f.

This Agreement and all exhibits, attachments and appendices hereto set forth the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter, superseding any prior or contemporaneous written or oral agreements thereon.

17. COUNTERPARTS

 

  a.

This Agreement may be signed by the Parties in any number of separate counterparts with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the Effective Date by their respective duly authorized officers.

 

EVE UAM, LLC     EMBRAER S.A.
By:   /s/ André Duarte Stein     By:   /s/ Antonio Carlos Garcia
Name: André Duarte Stein     Name: Antonio Carlos Garcia
Title: President     Title: Executive Vice President & CFO
By:   /s/ Eduardo Siffert Couto     By:   /s/ Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
Name: Eduardo Siffert Couto     Name: Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
Title: Officer     Title: Executive Vice President, General
    Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

 

EVE SOLUÇÕES DE MOBILIDADE AÉREA URBANA LTDA.
By:   /s/ André Duarte Stein
Name: André Duarte Stein
Title: Diretor
By:   /s/ Luiz Felipe Ribeiro Valentini
Name: Luiz Felipe Ribeiro Valentini
Title: Diretor

 

 

 

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Schedule 1

PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING ACCESS TO DATA

OVERVIEW

The terms and conditions governing this Procedure for Requesting Access to Data are those set forth in the Database Limited Access Agreement (XXX0000-00) between Embraer S.A. (“Embraer”) EVE UAM, LLC (“Eve USA”) and EVE Soluções de Mobilidade Aérea Urbana Ltda. (“Eve Brazil”) executed between the parties on December 14, 2021 (the “Agreement”).

This procedure outlines the approval process required to obtain access to Embraer’s systems and database for the purpose of executing specific activities set out in a SOW.

APPLIES TO

This procedure applies to all Eve Brazil’s personnel who requires access to Embraer’s systems and database for the purpose of executing specific activities set out in a SOW.

PURPOSE OF THE PROCEDURE

The purpose of this procedure is to establish acceptable practices that support the Agreement as it applies to requesting access to Embraer’s and its Affiliates’ systems and database for the purpose of executing specific activities set out in a SOW.

PROCEDURE

The following steps should be taken to request access to Embraer’s systems and database for the purpose of executing specific activities set out in a SOW.

 

  (1)

Eve Brazil’s SOW “Relationship Manager” (as defined in the MSA), or his authorized personnel, shall submit by email (or by other means mutually agreed) to the applicable Embraer SOW “Relationship Manager” a request to access Embraer’s Data. This request must detail, at least:

 

  a.

The full name and user name of the Eve personnel that requires the access;

 

  b.

Identification of which systems, database, documents and/or data need to be accessed and to which extent;

 

  c.

The purpose for which the access is needed, the specific activities set out in a SOW (i.e. to support the executing of activities XYZ set out in the SOW XYZ, signed between Embraer and Eve USA on day, month, year);

 

  d.

For how long the access is required;

 

  (2)

Embraer SOW Relationship Manager, or his authorized personnel, must answer the access request within 5 (five) working days. The answer must contain the following:

 

  a.

Confirmation that access can be granted and to which extent;

 

  b.

The reason why access was denied, or the proposed extent was modified (if applicable);

 

  c.

The date when the access will be granted;

 

  d.

Information to Eve personnel of any specific instructions necessary to obtain the access.

 

 

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  (3)

Embraer SOW Relationship Manager will contact the necessary Embraer staff responsible for the Data to evaluate, according to Embraer internal procedures, if the access can be granted. If approved, Embraer SOW Relationship Manager will grant and control the access as defined in item (2).

 

  (4)

Embraer will establish a dedicated and controlled environment where Embraer will make available the Data that may be accessed by Eve Brazil personnel.

 

  (5)

Eve Brazil cannot request and Embraer will not grant access to Embraer Data other than via the dedicated environment mentioned in item (4).

 

 

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EVE URBAN AIR MOBILITY SOLUTIONS, INC.

2021 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN

Section 1. Purpose of Plan.

The name of the Plan is the EVE URBAN AIR MOBILITY SOLUTIONS, INC. 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The purposes of the Plan are to provide an additional incentive to selected Officers, Employees, Non-Employee Directors and Consultants of the Company or its Affiliates (as hereinafter defined) whose contributions are essential to the growth and success of the business of the Company and its Affiliates, in order to strengthen the commitment of such persons to the Company and its Affiliates, motivate such persons to faithfully and diligently perform their responsibilities and attract and retain competent and dedicated persons whose efforts will result in the long-term growth and profitability of the Company and its Affiliates. To accomplish such purposes, the Plan provides that the Company may grant Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Bonuses, Other Stock-Based Awards, Cash Awards or any combination of the foregoing.

Section 2. Definitions.

For purposes of the Plan, the following terms shall be defined as set forth below:

(a) “Administrator” means the Board, or, if and to the extent the Board does not administer the Plan, the Committee in accordance with Section 3 hereof.

(b) “Affiliate” means a Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Person specified.

(c) “Award” means any Option, Stock Appreciation Right, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Unit, Stock Bonus, Other Stock-Based Award or Cash Award granted under the Plan.

(d) “Award Agreement” means any written agreement, contract or other instrument or document evidencing an Award, including through electronic medium, which shall contain such terms and conditions with respect to an Award as the Administrator shall determine, consistent with the Plan. Each Participant who is granted an Award shall enter into an Award Agreement with the Company, containing such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall determine, in its sole discretion.

(e) “Base Price” has the meaning set forth in Section 8(b) hereof.

(f) “Beneficial Owner” (or any variant thereof) has the meaning defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act.

(g) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

(h) “By-Laws” means the by-laws of the Company, as may be amended and/or restated from time to time.

(i) “Cash Award” means an Award granted pursuant to Section 12 hereof.

(j) “Cause” has the meaning assigned to such term in the Award Agreement or in any individual employment, service or severance agreement with the Participant or, if any such agreement does not define “Cause,” Cause means (i) the commission of an act of fraud or dishonesty by the Participant in the course of the Participant’s employment or service; (ii) the indictment of, or conviction of, or entering of a plea of nolo contendere by, the Participant for a crime constituting a felony or in respect of any act of fraud or dishonesty;

 

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(iii) the commission of an act by the Participant which would make the Participant or the Company (including any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates) subject to being enjoined, suspended, barred or otherwise disciplined for violation of federal or state securities laws, rules or regulations, including a statutory disqualification; (iv) gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the Participant’s performance of his or her duties in connection with the Participant’s employment by or service to the Company (including any Subsidiary or Affiliate for whom the Participant may be employed by or providing services to at the time) or the Participant’s failure to comply with any of the restrictive covenants to which the Participant is subject; (v) the Participant’s willful failure to comply with any material policies or procedures of the Company as in effect from time to time, provided that the Participant shall have been delivered a copy of such policies or notice that they have been posted on a Company website prior to such compliance failure; or (vi) the Participant’s failure to perform the material duties in connection with the Participant’s position, unless the Participant remedies the failure referenced in this clause (vi) no later than ten (10) days following delivery to the Participant of a written notice from the Company (including any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates) describing such failure in reasonable detail (provided that the Participant shall not be given more than one opportunity in the aggregate to remedy failures described in this clause (vi)).

(k) “Certificate of Incorporation” means the certificate of incorporation of the Company, as may be amended and/or restated from time to time.

(l) “Change in Capitalization” means any (i) merger, consolidation, reclassification, recapitalization, spin-off, spin-out, repurchase or other reorganization or corporate transaction or event; (ii) special or extraordinary dividend or other extraordinary distribution (whether in the form of cash, Common Stock, or other property), stock split, reverse stock split, subdivision or consolidation; (iii) combination or exchange of shares; or (iv) other change in corporate structure, which, in any such case, the Administrator determines, in its sole discretion, affects the Common Stock such that an adjustment pursuant to Section 5 hereof is appropriate.

(m) “Change in Control” means, unless otherwise defined in an Award Agreement, an event set forth in any one of the following paragraphs shall have occurred:

(1) any Person (or any group of Persons acting together which would constitute a “group” for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) is or becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company (not including in the securities Beneficially Owned by such Person any securities acquired directly from the Company or its Affiliates) representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities, excluding any Person who becomes such a Beneficial Owner in connection with a transaction described in clause (I) of paragraph (2) below;

(2) there is consummated a merger or consolidation of the Company or any direct or indirect Subsidiary with any other corporation or other entity, other than (I) a merger or consolidation (A) which results in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such merger or consolidation continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or any parent thereof), in combination with the ownership of any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or any Subsidiary, more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the securities of the Company or such surviving entity or any parent thereof outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation and (B) immediately following which the individuals who comprise the Board immediately prior thereto constitute at least a majority of the board of directors of the Company, the entity surviving such merger or consolidation or, if the Company or the entity surviving such merger or consolidation is then a subsidiary, the ultimate parent thereof, or (II) a merger or consolidation effected to implement a recapitalization of the Company (or similar transaction) in which no Person is or becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company (not including in the securities Beneficially Owned by such Person any securities acquired directly from the Company or its Affiliates) representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities;

 

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(3) there is a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company or there is a consummation of a sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, other than (A) a sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets to an entity, at least fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the voting securities of which are owned by shareholders of the Company following the completion of such transaction in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Company immediately prior to such sale or (B) a sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets immediately following which the individuals who comprise the Board immediately prior thereto constitute at least a majority of the board of directors of the entity to which such assets are sold or disposed or, if such entity is a subsidiary, the ultimate parent thereof; or

(4) the following individuals cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the number of directors then serving: individuals who, on the date hereof, constitute the Board and any new director (other than a director whose initial assumption of office is in connection with an actual or threatened election contest, including but not limited to a consent solicitation, relating to the election of directors of the Company) whose appointment or election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was approved or recommended by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the directors then still in office who either were directors on the date hereof or whose appointment, election or nomination for election was previously so approved or recommended.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, for each Award that constitutes deferred compensation under Section 409A of the Code, and to the extent required to avoid accelerated taxation and/or tax penalties under Section 409A of the Code, a Change in Control shall be deemed to have occurred under the Plan with respect to such Award only if a change in the ownership or effective control of the Company or a change in ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company shall also be deemed to have occurred under Section 409A of the Code.

(n) “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, or any successor thereto.

(o) “Committee” means any committee or subcommittee the Board may appoint to administer the Plan. Subject to the discretion of the Board, the Committee shall be composed entirely of individuals who meet the qualifications of (i) a “non-employee director” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 and (ii) any other qualifications required by the applicable stock exchange on which the Common Stock is traded. If at any time or to any extent the Board shall not administer the Plan, then the functions of the Administrator specified in the Plan shall be exercised by the Committee. Except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws, any action of the Committee with respect to the administration of the Plan shall be taken by a majority vote at a meeting at which a quorum is duly constituted or unanimous written consent of the Committee’s members.

(p) “Common Stock” means the common stock, $$0.001 par value per share, of the Company.

(q) “Company” means EVE URBAN AIR MOBILITY SOLUTIONS, INC., a Delaware corporation (or any successor company, except as the term “Company” is used in the definition of “Change in Control” above).

(r) “Consultant” means any person, including an advisor, who is (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and is compensated for such services, or (ii) serving as a member of the board of directors of an Affiliate and is compensated for such services. However, service solely as a Non-Employee Director and/or Employee, or payment of a fee for such service, shall not cause a Non-Employee Director or Employee to be considered a “Consultant” for purposes of the Plan.

(s) “Disability” has the meaning assigned to such term in the Award Agreement or in any individual employment, service or severance agreement with the Participant or, if any such agreement does not define “Disability,” Disability means, with respect to any Participant, that such Participant, as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion, is (i) unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or can be

 

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expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months, or (ii) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months, receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than three (3) months under an accident and health plan covering employees of the Company or an Affiliate thereof.

(t) “Effective Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 20 hereof.

(u) “Eligible Recipient” means an Officer, Employee, Non-Employee Director, or Consultant who has been selected as an eligible participant by the Administrator; provided, however, to the extent required to avoid accelerated taxation and/or tax penalties under Section 409A of the Code, an Eligible Recipient of an Option or a Stock Appreciation Right means an Officer, Employee, Non-Employee Director or Consultant with respect to whom the Company is an “eligible issuer of service recipient stock” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code.

(v) “Employee” means any person employed by the Company or an Affiliate.

(w) “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time.

(x) “Exercise Price” means, with respect to any Option, the per share price at which a holder of such Option may purchase such shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of such Option.

(y) “Fair Market Value” of Common Stock or another security as of a particular date shall mean the fair market value as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion; provided, however, (i) if the Common Stock or other security is admitted to trading on a national securities exchange, the fair market value on any date shall be the closing sale price reported on the day prior to such date, or if no shares were traded on such date, on the last preceding date for which there was a sale of a share of Common Stock or other security on such exchange, or (ii) if the Common Stock or other security is then traded in an over-the-counter market, the fair market value on any date shall be the average of the closing bid and asked prices for such share of Common Stock or other security in such over-the-counter market for the last preceding date on which there was a sale of such share of Common Stock or other security in such market.

(z) “Free Standing Right” has the meaning set forth in Section 8(a) hereof.

(aa) “Good Reason” has the meaning assigned to such term in the Award Agreement or in any individual employment, service or severance agreement with the Participant; provided that if no such agreement exists or if such agreement does not define “Good Reason,” Good Reason and any provision of the Plan that refers to Good Reason shall not be applicable to such Participant.

(bb) “ISO” means an Option intended to be and designated as an “incentive stock option” within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code.

(cc) “Non-Employee Directors” means a member of a Board who either (i) is not a current employee or officer of the Company or an Affiliate, does not receive compensation, either directly or indirectly, from the Company or an Affiliate for services rendered as a consultant or in any capacity other than as a member of a Board (except for an amount as to which disclosure would not be required under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act (“Regulation S-K”)), does not possess an interest in any other transaction for which disclosure would be required under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and is not engaged in a business relationship for which disclosure would be required pursuant to Item 404(b) of Regulation S-K; or (ii) is otherwise considered a “non-employee director” for purposes of Rule 16b-3.

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(ee) “Officer” means a person who is an officer of the Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act.

(ff) “Option” means an option to purchase shares of Common Stock granted pursuant to Section 7 hereof. The term “Option” as used in the Plan includes the terms “Nonqualified Stock Option” and “ISO.”

(gg) “Other Stock-Based Award” means an Award granted pursuant to Section 10 hereof.

(hh) “Participant” means any Eligible Recipient selected by the Administrator, pursuant to the Administrator’s authority provided for in Section 3 hereof, to receive grants of Awards, and, upon his or her death, his or her successors, heirs, executors and administrators, as the case may be.

(ii) “Performance Goals1 means performance goals based on criteria selected by the Administrator in its sole discretion, including, without limitation, one or more of the following criteria: (i) earnings, including one or more of operating income, net operating income, earnings before or after taxes, earnings before or after interest, depreciation, amortization, adjusted EBITDA, economic earnings, or extraordinary or special items or book value per share (which may exclude nonrecurring items); (ii) pre-tax income or after-tax income; (iii) earnings per share (basic or diluted); (iv) operating profit; (v) revenue, revenue growth or rate of revenue growth; (vi) return on assets (gross or net), return on investment, return on capital, or return on equity; (vii) returns on sales or revenues; (viii) operating expenses; (ix) stock price appreciation; (x) cash flow, free cash flow, cash flow return on investment (discounted or otherwise), net cash provided by operations, or cash flow in excess of cost of capital; (xi) implementation or completion of critical projects or processes; (xii) cumulative earnings per share growth; (xiii) operating margin or profit margin; (xiv) stock price or total shareholder return; (xv) cost targets, reductions and savings, productivity and efficiencies; (xvi) strategic business criteria, consisting of one or more objectives based on meeting specified market penetration, geographic business expansion, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, human resources management, supervision of litigation and information technology goals, and goals relating to acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and similar transactions, and budget comparisons; (xvii) personal professional objectives, including any of the foregoing performance goals, the implementation of policies and plans, the negotiation of transactions, the development of long-term business goals, formation of joint ventures, research or development collaborations, and the completion of other corporate transactions; and (xviii) any combination of, or a specified increase in, any of the foregoing. Where applicable, the Performance Goals may be expressed in terms of attaining a specified level of the particular criteria or the attainment of a percentage increase or decrease in the particular criteria, and may be applied to one or more of the Company or any Affiliate thereof, or a division or strategic business unit of the Company or any Affiliate thereof, or may be applied to the performance of the Company relative to a market index, a group of other companies or a combination thereof, all as determined by the Administrator. The Performance Goals may include a threshold level of performance below which no payment shall be made (or no vesting shall occur), levels of performance at which specified payments shall be made (or specified vesting shall occur), and a maximum level of performance above which no additional payment shall be made (or at which full vesting shall occur). The Administrator shall have the authority to make equitable adjustments to the Performance Goals as may be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion.

(jj) “Person” has the meaning given in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act, as modified and used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) thereof.

(kk) “Plan” has the meaning set forth in Section 1 hereof.

(ll) “Related Right” has the meaning set forth in Section 8(a) hereof.

 

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(mm) “Restricted Stock” means Shares granted pursuant to Section 9 hereof subject to certain restrictions that lapse at the end of a specified period or periods.

(nn) “Restricted Stock Unit” means the right, granted pursuant to Section 9 hereof, to receive an amount in cash or Shares (or any combination thereof) equal to the Fair Market Value of a Share subject to certain restrictions that lapse at the end of a specified period or periods.

(oo) “Rule 16b-3” has the meaning set forth in Section 3(a) hereof.

(pp) “Shares” means Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Plan, as adjusted pursuant to the Plan, and any successor (pursuant to a merger, consolidation or other reorganization) security.

(qq) “Stock Appreciation Right” means the right to receive, upon exercise of the right, the applicable amounts as described in Section 8 hereof.

(rr) “Stock Bonus” means a bonus payable in fully vested shares of Common Stock granted pursuant to Section 11 hereof.

(ss) “Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, as of any date of determination, any other Person as to which such first Person owns or otherwise controls, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting shares or other similar interests or a sole general partner interest or managing member or similar interest of such other Person.

(tt) “Transfer” has the meaning set forth in Section 18 hereof.

Section 3. Administration.

(a) The Plan shall be administered by the Administrator and shall be administered in accordance with the requirements of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act (“Rule 16b-3”), to the extent applicable.

(b) Pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the Administrator, subject, in the case of any Committee, to any restrictions on the authority delegated to it by the Board, shall have the power and authority, without limitation:

(1) to select those Eligible Recipients who shall be Participants;

(2) to determine whether and to what extent Awards are to be granted hereunder to Participants;

(3) to determine the number of Shares to be covered by each Award granted hereunder;

(4) to determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of each Award granted hereunder (including, but not limited to, (i) the restrictions applicable to Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units and the conditions under which restrictions applicable to such Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units shall lapse, (ii) the Performance Goals and periods applicable to Awards, (iii) the Exercise Price of each Option and the Base Price of each Stock Appreciation Right, (iv) the vesting schedule applicable to each Award, (v) the number of Shares or amount of cash or other property subject to each Award and (vi) subject to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code (to the extent applicable), any amendments to the terms and conditions of outstanding Awards, including, but not limited to, extending the exercise period of such Awards and accelerating the vesting schedule of such Awards);

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(6) to determine the Fair Market Value in accordance with the terms of the Plan;

(7) to determine the duration and purpose of leaves of absence which may be granted to a Participant without constituting termination of the Participant’s employment or service for purposes of Awards granted under the Plan;

(8) to adopt, alter and repeal such administrative rules, guidelines and practices governing the Plan as it shall from time to time deem advisable;

(9) to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to sub-plans established for the purpose of satisfying applicable foreign laws or qualifying for favorable tax treatment under applicable foreign laws, which rules and regulations may be set forth in an appendix or appendices to the Plan; and

(10) to construe and interpret the terms and provisions of the Plan and any Award issued under the Plan (and any Award Agreement relating thereto), and to otherwise supervise the administration of the Plan and to exercise all powers and authorities either specifically granted under the Plan or necessary and advisable in the administration of the Plan.

(c) All decisions made by the Administrator pursuant to the provisions of the Plan shall be final, conclusive and binding on all Persons, including the Company and the Participants. No member of the Board or the Committee, nor any officer or employee of the Company or any Subsidiary thereof acting on behalf of the Board or the Committee, shall be personally liable for any action, omission, determination, or interpretation taken or made in good faith with respect to the Plan, and all members of the Board or the Committee and each and any officer or employee of the Company and of any Subsidiary thereof acting on their behalf shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, be fully indemnified and protected by the Company in respect of any such action, omission, determination or interpretation.

(d) The Administrator may, in its sole discretion, delegate its authority, in whole or in part, under this Section 3 (including, but not limited to, its authority to grant Awards under the Plan, other than its authority to grant Awards under the Plan to any Participant who is subject to reporting under Section 16 of the Exchange Act) to one or more officers of the Company, subject to the requirements of applicable law or any stock exchange on which the Shares are traded.

Section 4. Shares Reserved for Issuance; Certain Limitations

(a) The maximum number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Plan shall be 8,730,000 shares (the “Share Reserve”) (subject to adjustment as provided Section 5); provided, however the Share Reserve will automatically increase on January 1st of each calendar year (each, an “Evergreen Date”), prior to the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date, in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) 3% of the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding on the December 31st immediately preceding the applicable Evergreen Date and (ii) a number of shares of Common Stock determined by the Administrator. All and up to the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Plan pursuant to this Section 4(a) as of the Effective Date (subject to adjustment as provided in Section 5 hereof)]may be granted as ISOs.

(b) Shares issued under the Plan may, in whole or in part, be authorized but unissued Shares or Shares that shall have been or may be reacquired by the Company in the open market, in private transactions or otherwise. If any Shares subject to an Award are forfeited, cancelled, exchanged or surrendered or if an Award otherwise terminates or expires without a distribution of Shares to the Participant, the Shares with respect to such Award shall, to the extent of any such forfeiture, cancellation, exchange, surrender, termination or expiration, again be available for Awards under the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Shares that are exchanged by a Participant or withheld by the Company as full or partial payment in connection with the exercise of any Option or Stock Appreciation Right under the Plan or the payment of any purchase price with respect to any other Award under

 

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the Plan, as well as any Shares exchanged by a Participant or withheld by the Company or any Subsidiary to satisfy the tax withholding obligations related to any Award under the Plan, shall not be available for subsequent Awards under the Plan, and notwithstanding that a Stock Appreciation Right is settled by the delivery of a net number of shares of Common Stock, the full number of shares of Common Stock underlying such Stock Appreciation Right shall not be available for subsequent Awards under the Plan. In addition, (i) to the extent an Award is denominated in shares of Common Stock, but paid or settled in cash, the number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which such payment or settlement is made shall again be available for grants of Awards pursuant to the Plan and (ii) shares of Common Stock underlying Awards that can only be settled in cash shall not be counted against the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock available for Awards under the Plan.

(c) No Participant who is a Non-Employee Director of the Company shall be granted Awards during any calendar year that, when aggregated with such Non-Employee Director’s cash fees with respect to such calendar year, exceed $ 750,000 in total value (calculating the value of any such Awards based on the grant date fair value of such Awards for the Company’s financial reporting purposes).

Section 5. Equitable Adjustments.

(a) In the event of any Change in Capitalization (including a Change in Control), an equitable substitution or proportionate adjustment shall be made, in each case, as may be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion, in (i) the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Plan, (ii) the kind and number of securities subject to, and the Exercise Price or Base Price of, any outstanding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights granted under the Plan, (iii) the kind, number and purchase price of shares of Common Stock, or the amount of cash or amount or type of other property, subject to outstanding Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Bonuses and Other Stock-Based Awards granted under the Plan or (iv) the Performance Goals and performance periods applicable to any Awards granted under the Plan; provided, however, that any fractional shares resulting from the adjustment shall be eliminated. Such other equitable substitutions or adjustments shall be made as may be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion.

(b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in connection with a Change in Capitalization (including a Change in Control), the Administrator may provide, in its sole discretion, but subject in all events to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, for the cancellation of any outstanding Award in exchange for payment in cash or other property having an aggregate Fair Market Value equal to the Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock, cash or other property covered by such Award, reduced by the aggregate Exercise Price or Base Price thereof, if any; provided, however, that if the Exercise Price or Base Price of any outstanding Award is equal to or greater than the Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock, cash or other property covered by such Award, the Board may cancel such Award without the payment of any consideration to the Participant.

(c) The determinations made by the Administrator or the Board, as applicable, pursuant to this Section 5 shall be final, binding and conclusive.

Section 6. Eligibility.

The Participants under the Plan shall be selected from time to time by the Administrator, in its sole discretion, from those individuals that qualify as Eligible Recipients.

Section 7. Options.

(a) General. Each Participant who is granted an Option shall enter into an Award Agreement with the Company, containing such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall determine, in its sole discretion, which Award Agreement shall set forth, among other things, the Exercise Price of the Option, the term of the Option and provisions regarding exercisability of the Option, and whether the Option is intended to be an ISO or

 

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a Nonqualified Stock Option (and in the event the Award Agreement has no such designation, the Option shall be a Nonqualified Stock Option). The provisions of each Option need not be the same with respect to each Participant. More than one Option may be granted to the same Participant and be outstanding concurrently hereunder. Options granted under the Plan shall be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 7 and shall contain such additional terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, as the Administrator shall deem desirable and set forth in the applicable Award Agreement.

(b) Exercise Price. The Exercise Price of Shares purchasable under an Option shall be determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion at the time of grant, but, except as provided in the applicable Award Agreement, in no event shall the exercise price of an Option be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of the related shares of Common Stock on the date of grant.

(c) Option Term. The maximum term of each Option shall be fixed by the Administrator, but no Option shall be exercisable more than ten (10) years after the date such Option is granted. Each Option’s term is subject to earlier expiration pursuant to the applicable provisions in the Plan and the Award Agreement.

(d) Exercisability. Each Option shall be exercisable at such time or times and subject to such terms and conditions, including the attainment of Performance Goals, as shall be determined by the Administrator in the applicable Award Agreement. The Administrator may also provide that any Option shall be exercisable only in installments, and the Administrator may waive such installment exercise provisions at any time, in whole or in part, based on such factors as the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, an Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a share.

(e) Method of Exercise. Options may be exercised in whole or in part by giving written notice of exercise to the Company specifying the number of whole Shares to be purchased, accompanied by payment in full of the aggregate Exercise Price of the Shares so purchased in cash or its equivalent, as determined by the Administrator. As determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion, with respect to any Option or category of Options, payment in whole or in part may also be made (i) by means of consideration received under any cashless exercise procedure approved by the Administrator (including the withholding of Shares otherwise issuable upon exercise, referred to as “net exercise,” with a Fair Market Value up to or equal to (but not exceeding) the applicable aggregate Exercise Price with the remainder paid in cash or other form of payment permitted by the Award Agreement), (ii) in the form of unrestricted Shares already owned by the Participant which have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to which such Option shall be exercised, (iii) in any other form of consideration approved by the Administrator and permitted by applicable law or (iv) by any combination of the foregoing.

(f) ISOs. The terms and conditions of ISOs granted hereunder shall be subject to the provisions of Section 422 of the Code and the terms, conditions, limitations and administrative procedures established by the Administrator from time to time in accordance with the Plan. At the discretion of the Administrator, ISOs may be granted only to an employee of the Company, its “parent corporation” (as such term is defined in Section 424(e) of the Code) or a Subsidiary of the Company.

(i) ISO Grants to 10% Stockholders. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, if an ISO is granted to a Participant who owns shares representing more than ten percent (10%) of the voting power of all classes of shares of the Company, its “parent corporation” (as such term is defined in Section 424(e) of the Code) or a Subsidiary of the Company, the term of the ISO shall not exceed five (5) years from the time of grant of such ISO and the Exercise Price shall be at least one hundred and ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value of the Shares on the date of grant.

(ii) $100,000 Per Year Limitation For ISOs. To the extent the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined on the date of grant) of the Shares for which ISOs are exercisable for the first time by any Participant during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company) exceeds $100,000, such excess ISOs shall be treated as Nonqualified Stock Options.

 

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(iii) Disqualifying Dispositions. Each Participant awarded an ISO under the Plan shall notify the Company in writing immediately after the date the Participant makes a “disqualifying disposition” of any Share acquired pursuant to the exercise of such ISO. A “disqualifying disposition” is any disposition (including any sale) of such Shares before the later of (i) two years after the date of grant of the ISO and (ii) one year after the date the Participant acquired the Shares by exercising the ISO. The Company may, if determined by the Administrator and in accordance with procedures established by it, retain possession of any Shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of an ISO as agent for the applicable Participant until the end of the period described in the preceding sentence, subject to complying with any instructions from such Participant as to the sale of such Shares.

(g) Rights as Stockholder. Except as provided in the applicable Award Agreement, a Participant shall have no rights to dividends, dividend equivalents or distributions or any other rights of a stockholder with respect to the Shares subject to an Option until the Participant has given written notice of the exercise thereof, has paid in full for such Shares and has satisfied the requirements of Section 17 hereof.

(h) Termination of Employment or Service. In the event of the termination of employment or service with the Company and all Affiliates thereof of a Participant who has been granted one or more Options, such Options shall be exercisable at such time or times and subject to such terms and conditions as set forth in the Award Agreement.

(i) Other Change in Employment or Service Status. An Option shall be affected, both with regard to vesting schedule and termination, by leaves of absence, including unpaid and un-protected leaves of absence, changes from full-time to part-time employment, partial Disability or other changes in the employment status or service status of a Participant, in the discretion of the Administrator.

Section 8. Stock Appreciation Rights.

(a) General. Stock Appreciation Rights may be granted either alone (“Free Standing Rights”) or in conjunction with all or part of any Option granted under the Plan (“Related Rights”). Related Rights may be granted either at or after the time of the grant of such Option. The Administrator shall determine the Eligible Recipients to whom, and the time or times at which, grants of Stock Appreciation Rights shall be made, the number of Shares to be awarded, the Base Price, and all other conditions of Stock Appreciation Rights. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Related Right may be granted for more Shares than are subject to the Option to which it relates. The provisions of Stock Appreciation Rights need not be the same with respect to each Participant. Stock Appreciation Rights granted under the Plan shall be subject to the following terms and conditions set forth in this Section 8 and shall contain such additional terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, as the Administrator shall deem desirable, as set forth in the applicable Award Agreement.

(b) Base Price. Except as provided in the applicable Award Agreement, each Stock Appreciation Right shall be granted with a base price that is not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of the related shares of Common Stock on the date of grant (such amount, the “Base Price”).

(c) Rights as Stockholder. Except as provided in the applicable Award Agreement, a Participant shall have no rights to dividends, dividend equivalents or distributions or any other rights of a stockholder with respect to the Shares, if any, subject to a Stock Appreciation Right until the Participant has given written notice of the exercise thereof and has satisfied the requirements of Section 17 hereof.

(d) Exercisability.

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(2) Stock Appreciation Rights that are Related Rights shall be exercisable only at such time or times and to the extent that the Options to which they relate shall be exercisable in accordance with the provisions of Section 7 hereof and this Section 8.

(e) Consideration Upon Exercise.

(1) Upon the exercise of a Free Standing Right, the Participant shall be entitled to receive up to, but not more than, that number of Shares equal in value to (i) the excess of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock as of the date of exercise over the Base Price per share specified in the Free Standing Right, multiplied by (ii) the number of Shares in respect of which the Free Standing Right is being exercised.

(2) A Related Right may be exercised by a Participant by surrendering the applicable portion of the related Option. Upon such exercise and surrender, the Participant shall be entitled to receive up to, but not more than, that number of Shares equal in value to (i) the excess of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock as of the date of exercise over the Exercise Price specified in the related Option, multiplied by (ii) the number of Shares in respect of which the Related Right is being exercised. Options which have been so surrendered, in whole or in part, shall no longer be exercisable to the extent the Related Rights have been so exercised.

(3) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator may determine to settle the exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right in cash (or in any combination of Shares and cash), to the extent set forth in the Award Agreement.

(f) Termination of Employment or Service.

(1) In the event of the termination of employment or service with the Company and all Affiliates thereof of a Participant who has been granted one or more Free Standing Rights, such rights shall be exercisable at such time or times and subject to such terms and conditions as set forth in the Award Agreement.

(2) In the event of the termination of employment or service with the Company and all Affiliates thereof of a Participant who has been granted one or more Related Rights, such rights shall be exercisable at such time or times and subject to such terms and conditions as set forth in the related Options.

(g) Term.

(1) The term of each Free Standing Right shall be fixed by the Administrator, but no Free Standing Right shall be exercisable more than ten (10) years after the date such right is granted.

(2) The term of each Related Right shall be the term of the Option to which it relates, but no Related Right shall be exercisable more than ten (10) years after the date such right is granted.

(h) Other Change in Employment or Service Status. Stock Appreciation Rights shall be affected, both with regard to vesting schedule and termination, by leaves of absence, including unpaid and un-protected leaves of absence, changes from full-time to part-time employment, partial Disability or other changes in the employment status or service status of a Participant, in the discretion of the Administrator.

Section 9. Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units.

(a) General. Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units may be issued under the Plan. The Administrator shall determine the Eligible Recipients to whom, and the time or times at which, Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units shall be made; the number of Shares to be awarded; the price, if any, to be paid by the Participant for the acquisition of Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units; the period of time prior to which Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units become vested and free of restrictions on Transfer (the “Restricted Period”); the

 

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Performance Goals (if any); and all other conditions of the Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units. If the restrictions, Performance Goals and/or conditions established by the Administrator are not attained, a Participant shall forfeit his or her Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units, in accordance with the terms of the grant. The provisions of Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units need not be the same with respect to each Participant.

(b) Awards and Certificates.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in Section 9(b)(3) hereof, (i) each Participant who is granted an Award of Restricted Stock may, in the Company’s sole discretion, be issued a stock certificate in respect of such Restricted Stock; and (ii) any such certificate so issued shall be registered in the name of the Participant, and shall bear an appropriate legend referring to the terms, conditions, and restrictions applicable to any such Award. The Company may require that the stock certificates, if any, evidencing Restricted Stock granted hereunder be held in the custody of the Company until the restrictions thereon shall have lapsed, and that, as a condition of any award of Restricted Stock, the Participant shall have delivered a stock transfer form, endorsed in blank, relating to the Shares covered by such award. Certificates for shares of unrestricted Common Stock may, in the Company’s sole discretion, be delivered to the Participant only after the Restricted Period has expired without forfeiture in respect of such Restricted Stock.

(2) With respect to an Award of Restricted Stock Units to be settled in Shares, at the expiration of the Restricted Period, stock certificates in respect of the shares of Common Stock underlying such Restricted Stock Units may, in the Company’s sole discretion, be delivered to the Participant, or his or her legal representative, in a number equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying the Award of Restricted Stock Units.

(3) Notwithstanding anything in the Plan to the contrary, any Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units to be settled in Shares (at the expiration of the Restricted Period) may, in the Company’s sole discretion, be issued in uncertificated form.

(4) Further, notwithstanding anything in the Plan to the contrary, with respect to Restricted Stock Units, at the expiration of the Restricted Period, Shares (either in certificated or uncertificated form) or cash, as applicable, shall promptly be issued to the Participant, unless otherwise deferred in accordance with procedures established by the Company in accordance with Section 409A of the Code, and such issuance or payment shall in any event be made no later than March 15th of the calendar year following the year of vesting or within such other period as is required to avoid accelerated taxation and/or tax penalties under Section 409A of the Code.

(c) Restrictions and Conditions. The Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units granted pursuant to this Section 9 shall be subject to the following restrictions and conditions and any additional restrictions or conditions as determined by the Administrator at the time of grant or, subject to Section 409A of the Code where applicable, thereafter:

(1) The Award Agreement may provide for the lapse of restrictions in installments and may accelerate or waive such restrictions in whole or in part based on such factors and such circumstances as set forth in the Award Agreement, including, but not limited to, the attainment of certain performance related goals, the Participant’s termination of employment or service with the Company or any Affiliate thereof, or the Participant’s death or Disability. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon a Change in Control, the outstanding Awards shall be subject to Section 13 hereof.

(2) Except as provided in the applicable Award Agreement, the Participant shall generally have the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to shares of Restricted Stock during the Restricted Period, including the right to vote such shares and to receive any dividends declared with respect to such shares; provided, however, that except as provided in the applicable Award Agreement, any dividends declared during the Restricted Period with respect to such shares shall only become payable if (and to the extent) the underlying Restricted Shares vest. Except as provided in the applicable Award Agreement, the Participant shall generally not

 

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have the rights of a stockholder with respect to shares of Common Stock subject to Restricted Stock Units during the Restricted Period; provided, however, that, subject to Section 409A of the Code, an amount equal to any dividends declared during the Restricted Period with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock covered by Restricted Stock Units may, to the extent set forth in an Award Agreement, be provided to the Participant at the time (and to the extent) that shares of Common Stock in respect of the related Restricted Stock Units are delivered to the Participant.

(d) Termination of Employment or Service. The rights of Participants granted Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units upon termination of employment or service with the Company and all Affiliates thereof for any reason during the Restricted Period shall be set forth in the Award Agreement.

(e) Form of Settlement. The Administrator reserves the right in its sole discretion to provide (either at or after the grant thereof) that any Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive the amount of cash per unit that is determined by the Administrator in connection with the Award, to the extent set forth in the Award Agreement.

Section 10. Other Stock-Based Awards.

Other forms of Awards valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, Common Stock, including but not limited to dividend equivalents, may be granted either alone or in addition to other Awards (other than in connection with Options or Stock Appreciation Rights) under the Plan. Any dividend or dividend equivalent awarded hereunder shall be subject to the same restrictions, conditions and risks of forfeiture as the underlying Awards and shall only become payable if (and to the extent) the underlying Awards vest. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Administrator shall have sole and complete authority to determine the individuals to whom and the time or times at which such Other Stock-Based Awards shall be granted, the number of shares of Common Stock to be granted pursuant to such Other Stock-Based Awards, or the manner in which such Other Stock-Based Awards shall be settled (e.g., in shares of Common Stock, cash or other property), or the conditions to the vesting and/or payment or settlement of such Other Stock-Based Awards (which may include, but not be limited to, achievement of performance criteria) and all other terms and conditions of such Other Stock-Based Awards.

Section 11. Stock Bonuses.

In the event that the Administrator grants a Stock Bonus, the Shares constituting such Stock Bonus shall, as determined by the Administrator, be evidenced in uncertificated form or by a book entry record or a certificate issued in the name of the Participant to whom such grant was made and delivered to such Participant as soon as practicable after the date on which such Stock Bonus is payable.

Section 12. Cash Awards.

The Administrator may grant Awards that are payable solely in cash, as deemed by the Administrator to be consistent with the purposes of the Plan, and such Cash Awards shall be subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and limitations determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion, from time to time. Cash Awards may be granted with value and payment contingent upon the achievement of Performance Goals.

Section 13. Change in Control Provisions.

Except as provided in the applicable Award Agreement, in the event that (a) a Change in Control occurs and (b) either (x) an outstanding Award is not assumed or substituted in connection therewith or (y) an outstanding Award is assumed or substituted in connection therewith and the Participant’s employment or service is terminated by the Company, its successor or an Affiliate thereof without Cause or by the Participant for Good

 

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Reason (if applicable) on or after the effective date of the Change in Control but prior to twelve (12) months following the Change in Control, then:

(a) any unvested or unexercisable portion of any Award carrying a right to exercise shall become fully vested and exercisable; and

(b) the restrictions, deferral limitations, payment conditions and forfeiture conditions applicable to an Award granted under the Plan shall lapse and such Awards shall be deemed fully vested and any performance conditions imposed with respect to such Awards shall be deemed to be achieved at target performance levels.

For purposes of this Section 13, an outstanding Award shall be considered to be assumed or substituted for if, following the Change in Control, the Award remains subject to the same terms and conditions that were applicable to the Award immediately prior to the Change in Control except that, if the Award related to Shares, the Award instead confers the right to receive common stock of the acquiring entity (or such other security or entity as may be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion, pursuant to Section 5 hereof).

Section 14. Voting Proxy

The Company reserves the right to require the Participant, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to appoint such Person as shall be determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion as the Participant’s proxy with respect to all applicable unvested Awards of which the Participant may be the record holder of from time to time to (A) attend all meetings of the holders of the shares of Common Stock, with full power to vote and act for the Participant with respect to such Awards in the same manner and extent that the Participant might were the Participant personally present at such meetings, and (B) execute and deliver, on behalf of the Participant, any written consent in lieu of a meeting of the holders of the shares of Common Stock in the same manner and extent that the Participant might but for the proxy granted pursuant to this sentence.

Section 15. Amendment and Termination.

The Board may amend, alter or terminate the Plan, but no amendment, alteration, or termination shall be made that would adversely affect the rights of a Participant under any Award theretofore granted without such Participant’s consent. Unless the Board determines otherwise, the Board shall obtain approval of the Company’s stockholders for any amendment to the Plan that would require such approval in order to satisfy any rules of the stock exchange on which the Common Stock is traded or other applicable law. The Administrator may amend the terms of any Award theretofore granted, prospectively or retroactively, but, subject to Section 5 hereof and the immediately preceding sentence, no such amendment shall adversely affect the rights of any Participant without his or her consent.

Section 16. Unfunded Status of Plan.

The Plan is intended to constitute an “unfunded” plan for incentive compensation. With respect to any payments not yet made to a Participant by the Company, nothing contained herein shall give any such Participant any rights that are greater than those of a general creditor of the Company.

Section 17. Withholding Taxes.

Each Participant shall, no later than the date as of which the value of an Award first becomes includible in the gross income of such Participant for purposes of applicable taxes, pay to the Company, or make arrangements satisfactory to the Company regarding payment of, an amount in respect of such taxes up to the maximum statutory rates in the Participant’s applicable jurisdiction with respect to the Award, as determined by the Company. The obligations of the Company under the Plan shall be conditional on the making of such payments or arrangements, and the Company shall, to the extent permitted by law, have the right to deduct any such taxes

 

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from any payment of any kind otherwise due to such Participant. Whenever cash is to be paid pursuant to an Award, the Company shall have the right to deduct therefrom an amount sufficient to satisfy any applicable withholding tax requirements related thereto as determined by the Company. Whenever Shares or property other than cash are to be delivered pursuant to an Award, the Company shall have the right to require the Participant to remit to the Company in cash an amount sufficient to satisfy any related taxes to be withheld and applied to the tax obligations as determined by the Company; provided that, with the approval of the Administrator, a Participant may satisfy the foregoing requirement by either (i) electing to have the Company withhold from such delivery Shares or other property, as applicable, or (ii) by delivering already owned unrestricted shares of Common Stock, in each case, having a value not exceeding the applicable taxes to be withheld and applied to the tax obligations as determined by the Company. Such already owned and unrestricted shares of Common Stock shall be valued at their Fair Market Value on the date on which the amount of tax to be withheld is determined and any fractional share amounts resulting therefrom shall be settled in cash. Such an election may be made with respect to all or any portion of the Shares to be delivered pursuant to an award. The Company may also use any other method of obtaining the necessary payment or proceeds, as permitted by law, to satisfy its withholding obligation with respect to any Award as determined by the Company.

Section 18. Transfer of Awards.

Until such time as the Awards are fully vested and/or exercisable in accordance with the Plan or an Award Agreement, no purported sale, assignment, mortgage, hypothecation, transfer, charge, pledge, encumbrance, gift, transfer in trust (voting or other) or other disposition of, or creation of a security interest in or lien on, any Award or any agreement or commitment to do any of the foregoing (each, a “Transfer”) by any holder thereof in violation of the provisions of the Plan or an Award Agreement will be valid, except with the prior written consent of the Administrator, which consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of the Administrator or except for estate planning purposes, subject to the Participant’s and/or the transferee’s execution of any additional documentation reasonably required by the Company. Any purported Transfer of an Award or any economic benefit or interest therein in violation of the Plan or an Award Agreement shall be null and void ab initio, and shall not create any obligation or liability of the Company, and any Person purportedly acquiring any Award or any economic benefit or interest therein transferred in violation of the Plan or an Award Agreement shall not be entitled to be recognized as a holder of any shares of Common Stock or other property underlying such Award. Unless otherwise determined by the Administrator in accordance with the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence, an Option or Stock Appreciation Right may be exercised, during the lifetime of the Participant, only by the Participant or, during any period during which the Participant is under a legal disability, by the Participant’s guardian or legal representative.

Section 19. Continued Employment or Service.

Neither the adoption of the Plan nor the grant of an Award hereunder shall confer upon any Eligible Recipient any right to continued employment or service with the Company or any Affiliate thereof, as the case may be, nor shall it interfere in any way with the right of the Company or any Affiliate thereof to terminate the employment or service of any of its Eligible Recipients at any time.

Section 20. Effective Date.

The Plan was adopted by the Board on December 18, 2021, was approved by its stockholders as of [ ], 2021 and became effective on [ ], 2021 (“Effective Date”).

Section 21. Term of Plan.

No Award shall be granted pursuant to the Plan on or after the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Effective Date, but Awards theretofore granted may extend beyond that date.

 

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Section 22. Securities Matters and Regulations.

(a) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the obligation of the Company to sell or deliver Common Stock with respect to any Award granted under the Plan shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including all applicable federal and state securities laws, and the obtaining of all such approvals by governmental agencies as may be deemed necessary or appropriate by the Administrator. The Administrator may require, as a condition of the issuance and delivery of certificates evidencing shares of Common Stock pursuant to the terms hereof, that the recipient of such shares make such agreements and representations, and that such certificates bear such legends, as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or advisable.

(b) Each Award is subject to the requirement that, if at any time the Administrator determines that the listing, registration or qualification of Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Plan is required by any securities exchange or under any state or federal law, or the consent or approval of any governmental regulatory body is necessary or desirable as a condition of, or in connection with, the grant of an Award or the issuance of Common Stock, no such Award shall be granted or payment made or Common Stock issued, in whole or in part, unless such listing, registration, qualification, consent or approval has been effected or obtained free of any conditions not acceptable to the Administrator.

(c) In the event that the disposition of Common Stock acquired pursuant to the Plan is not covered by a then current registration statement under the Securities Act and is not otherwise exempt from such registration, such Common Stock shall be restricted against transfer to the extent required by the Securities Act or regulations thereunder, and the Administrator may require a Participant receiving Common Stock pursuant to the Plan, as a condition precedent to receipt of such Common Stock, to represent to the Company in writing that the Common Stock acquired by such Participant is acquired for investment only and not with a view to distribution.

Section 23. Notification of Election Under Section 83(b) of the Code.

If any Participant shall, in connection with the acquisition of shares of Common Stock under the Plan, make the election permitted under Section 83(b) of the Code, such Participant shall notify the Company of such election within ten (10) days after filing notice of the election with the Internal Revenue Service.

Section 24. No Fractional Shares.

No fractional shares of Common Stock shall be issued or delivered pursuant to the Plan. The Administrator shall determine whether cash, other Awards, or other property shall be issued or paid in lieu of such fractional shares or whether such fractional shares or any rights thereto shall be forfeited or otherwise eliminated.

Section 25. Beneficiary.

A Participant may file with the Administrator a written designation of a beneficiary on such form as may be prescribed by the Administrator and may, from time to time, amend or revoke such designation. If no designated beneficiary survives the Participant, the executor or administrator of the Participant’s estate shall be deemed to be the Participant’s beneficiary.

Section 26. Paperless Administration.

In the event that the Company establishes, for itself or using the services of a third party, an automated system for the documentation, granting or exercise of Awards, such as a system using an internet website or interactive voice response, then the paperless documentation, granting or exercise of Awards by a Participant may be permitted through the use of such an automated system.

Section 27. Severability.

If any provision of the Plan is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the other provisions of the Plan shall not be affected but shall be applied as if the invalid or unenforceable provision had not been included in the Plan.

 

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Section 28. Clawback.

(a) Each Award granted under the Plan shall be subject to any applicable recoupment policy maintained by the Company or any of its Affiliates as in effect from time to time.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Plan, any Award which is subject to recovery under any law, government regulation or stock exchange listing requirement, will be subject to such deductions and clawback as may be required to be made pursuant to such law, government regulation or stock exchange listing requirement (or any policy adopted by the Company pursuant to any such law, government regulation or stock exchange listing requirement).

Section 29. Section 409A of the Code.

The Plan as well as payments and benefits under the Plan are intended to be exempt from, or to the extent subject thereto, to comply with Section 409A of the Code, and, accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, the Plan shall be interpreted in accordance therewith. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, to the extent required in order to avoid accelerated taxation and/or tax penalties under Section 409A of the Code, the Participant shall not be considered to have terminated employment or service with the Company for purposes of the Plan and no payment shall be due to the Participant under the Plan or any Award until the Participant would be considered to have incurred a “separation from service” from the Company and its Affiliates within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. Any payments described in the Plan that are due within the “short term deferral period” as defined in Section 409A of the Code shall not be treated as deferred compensation unless applicable law requires otherwise. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, to the extent that any Awards (or any other amounts payable under any plan, program or arrangement of the Company or any of its Affiliates) are payable upon a separation from service and such payment would result in the imposition of any individual tax and penalty interest charges imposed under Section 409A of the Code, the settlement and payment of such awards (or other amounts) shall instead be made on the first business day after the date that is six (6) months following such separation from service (or upon the Participant’s death, if earlier). Each amount to be paid or benefit to be provided under this Plan shall be construed as a separate identified payment for purposes of Section 409A of the Code. The Company makes no representation that any or all of the payments or benefits described in this Plan will be exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Code and makes no undertaking to preclude Section 409A of the Code from applying to any such payment. The Participant shall be solely responsible for the payment of any taxes and penalties incurred under Section 409A of the Code.

Section 30. Governing Law.

The Plan shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Delaware, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law of such state.

Section 31. Titles and Headings.

The titles and headings of the sections in the Plan are for convenience of reference only and, in the event of any conflict, the text of the Plan, rather than such titles or headings, shall control.

Section 32. Successors.

The obligations of the Company under the Plan shall be binding upon any successor corporation or organization resulting from the merger, consolidation or other reorganization of the Company, or upon any successor corporation or organization succeeding to substantially all of the assets and business of the Company.

Section 33. Relationship to other Benefits.

No payment pursuant to the Plan shall be taken into account in determining any benefits under any pension, retirement, savings, profit sharing, group insurance, welfare, or other benefit plan of the Company or any Affiliate except to the extent otherwise expressly provided in writing in such other plan or an agreement thereunder.

 

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INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

AGREEMENT, dated as of [●] (this “Agreement”), between Eve Holding, Inc. a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and [●] (the “Indemnitee”).

WHEREAS, it is essential to the Company to retain and attract as directors and officers the most capable persons available;

WHEREAS, Indemnitee is a [●] of the Company;

WHEREAS, both the Company and Indemnitee recognize the increased risk of litigation and other claims being asserted against directors and officers of public companies in today’s environment;

WHEREAS, uncertainties as to the availability of indemnification created by recent court decisions may increase the risk that the Company will be unable to retain and attract as directors and officers the most capable persons available;

WHEREAS, the board of directors of the Company (“Board of Directors”) has determined that the inability of the Company to retain and attract as directors and officers the most capable persons would be detrimental to the interests of the Company and that the Company therefore should seek to assure such persons that indemnification and insurance coverage will be available in the future;

WHEREAS, the parties intend that any rights Indemnitee may have (in his or her capacity as a director or executive officer of the Company) from Indemnitee-Related Entities (as defined herein) shall be secondary to the primary obligation of the Company to indemnify and hold harmless Indemnitee under this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of Indemnitee’s need for protection against personal liability, and in part to provide Indemnitee with specific contractual assurance of indemnification (regardless of, among other things, any amendment to or revocation of the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws (collectively, the “Governing Documents”) or any change in the composition of the Board of Directors or acquisition transaction relating to the Company), the Company wishes to provide in this Agreement for the indemnification of and the advancing of expenses to Indemnitee to the fullest extent (whether partial or complete) permitted by law and as set forth in this Agreement, and, to the extent insurance is maintained, for the continued coverage of Indemnitee under the Company’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of Indemnitee continuing to serve the Company directly or, at its request, another enterprise, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

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Certain Definitions: In addition to terms defined elsewhere herein, the following terms have the following meanings when used in this Agreement:

 

  (a)

Affiliate: shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 12b-2 promulgated under the Exchange Act; provided that no Stockholder shall be deemed an Affiliate of any other Stockholder solely by reason of any investment in the Company.

 

  (b)

Change in Control: shall be deemed to have occurred if (i) any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), other than the Company and its affiliates and Embraer S.A. and its affiliates and other than a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or a corporation owned directly or indirectly by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company, is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 20% or more of the total voting power

 

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  represented by the Company’s then outstanding Voting Securities, or (ii) during any period of two (2) consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of the Company and any new director whose election by the Board of Directors or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute a majority thereof, or (iii) the stockholders of the Company approve a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the Voting Securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into Voting Securities of the surviving entity) more than 50% of the total voting power represented by the Voting Securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation and with the power to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body of the Company or such surviving entity, or the stockholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale, lease, exchange or other or disposition by the Company of (in one transaction or a series of transactions) all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries.

 

  (c)

Claim: means any threatened, asserted, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, including a request to waive or toll a statute of limitations, whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other, including any arbitration, mediation or other alternative dispute resolution mechanism, or any appeal of any kind thereof, or any inquiry or investigation, whether instituted by (or in the right of) the Company or any governmental agency or any other person or entity, in which Indemnitee was, is, may be or will be involved as a party, deponent, witness or otherwise and which is first threatened, noticed, brought or asserted on or after the date of this Agreement.

 

  (d)

ERISA: means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

 

  (e)

Exchange Act: means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder

 

  (f)

Expenses: means reasonable attorneys’ fees and all other direct or indirect costs, expenses and obligations, including judgments, fines, penalties, interest, appeal bonds, amounts paid in settlement with the approval of the Company, counsel fees and disbursements (including, without limitation, experts’ fees, court costs, retainers, appeal bond premiums, transcript fees, duplicating, printing and binding costs, as well as telecommunications, postage and courier charges), and other fees, including witness fees, travel expenses and fees of private investigators and professional advisors, actually paid or incurred in connection with investigating, prosecuting, defending, being a witness in or participating in (including, in all cases, in settlement or on appeal), or preparing to investigate, prosecute, defend, be a witness in or participate in, any Claim relating to any Indemnifiable Event, and shall include (without limitation) all reasonable attorneys’ fees and all other expenses incurred by or on behalf of an Indemnitee in connection with preparing and submitting any requests or statements for indemnification, advancement or any other right provided by this Agreement (including, without limitation, such fees or expenses incurred in connection with legal proceedings contemplated by Section 2(d) hereof). Expenses also shall include Expenses incurred in connection with any appeal resulting from any Proceeding (as defined below), including without limitation the principal, premium, security for, and other costs relating to any cost bond, supersedeas bond, or other appeal bond or its equivalent. “Expenses,” however, shall not include amounts paid in settlement by Indemnitee or the amount of judgments or fines against Indemnitee.

 

  (g)

Indemnifiable Amounts: means (i) any and all liabilities, Expenses, damages, judgments, fines, penalties, ERISA excise taxes and amounts paid in settlement (including all interest, assessments and other charges paid or payable in connection with or in respect of such liabilities, Expenses, damages, judgments, fines, penalties, ERISA excise taxes or amounts paid in settlement) arising out of or resulting from any Claim relating to an Indemnifiable Event, (ii) any liability pursuant to a loan guaranty or otherwise, for any indebtedness of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company,

 

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  including, without limitation, any indebtedness which the Company or any subsidiary of the Company has assumed or taken subject to, and (iii) any liabilities which an Indemnitee incurs as a result of acting on behalf of the Company (whether as a fiduciary or otherwise) in connection with the operation, administration or maintenance of an employee benefit plan or any related trust or funding mechanism (whether such liabilities are in the form of excise taxes assessed by the United States Internal Revenue Service, penalties assessed by the Department of Labor, restitution to such a plan or trust or other funding mechanism or to a participant or beneficiary of such plan, trust or other funding mechanism, or otherwise).

 

  (h)

Indemnifiable Event: means any event or occurrence, whether occurring before, on or after the date of this Agreement, related to the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director, officer or fiduciary of the Company, or is or was serving on behalf of the Company or at the request of the Company as a director, officer or fiduciary or similar capacity, of another company, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, employee benefit plan, trust or other entity or enterprise, or by reason of anything done or not done by Indemnitee in any such capacity (in all cases whether or not Indemnitee is acting or serving in any such capacity or has such status at the time any Indemnifiable Amount is incurred for which indemnification, advancement or any other right can be provided by this Agreement). The term “Company,” where the context requires when used in this Agreement, shall be construed to include such other company, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, employee benefit plan, trust or other entity or enterprise.

 

  (i)

Indemnitee-Related Entities: means any company, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other entity or enterprise (other than the Company or any other company, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other entity or enterprise Indemnitee has agreed, on behalf of the Company or at the Company’s request, to serve as a director, officer or fiduciary and which service is covered by the indemnity described in this Agreement) from whom an Indemnitee may be entitled to indemnification or advancement of Expenses with respect to which, in whole or in part, the Company may also have an indemnification or advancement obligation.

 

  (j)

Independent Legal Counsel: means an attorney or firm of attorneys (following a Change in Control, selected in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 hereof) who is experienced in matters of corporate law and who shall not have otherwise performed services for the Company or Indemnitee within the last three years (other than with respect to matters concerning the rights of Indemnitee under this Agreement, or of other indemnitees under similar indemnity agreements).

 

  (k)

Jointly Indemnifiable Claim: means any Claim for which Indemnitee may be entitled to indemnification from both an Indemnitee-Related Entity and the Company pursuant to applicable laws, any indemnification agreements or the certificate of incorporation, By-Laws, partnership agreement, operating agreement, certificate of formation, certificate of limited partnership or comparable organizational documents of the Company or an Indemnitee-Related Entity.

 

  (l)

Reviewing Party: any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Company’s Board of Directors or any other person or body appointed by the Board of Directors who is not a party to the particular Claim for which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, or Independent Legal Counsel, selected as set forth in Section 1(j).

 

  (m)

Securities Act: means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

  (n)

Voting Securities: means any securities of the Company which vote generally in the election of directors.

 

2.

Basic Indemnification Arrangement; Advancement of Expenses.

 

  (a)

In the event Indemnitee was, is or becomes a party to or witness or other participant in, or is threatened to be made a party to or witness or other participant in, a Claim by reason of (or arising in part out of)

 

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  an Indemnifiable Event, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee, or cause Indemnitee to be indemnified, to the fullest extent permitted by law as soon as practicable but in any event no later than thirty (30) days after written demand is presented to the Company, and hold Indemnitee harmless against any and all Indemnifiable Amounts, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company and, in the case of a criminal Proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful. For purposes of this Section 2(a), the meaning of the phrase “to the fullest extent permitted by law” shall include, but not be limited to:

 

  (i)

to the fullest extent permitted by the provision of the DGCL that authorizes or contemplates additional indemnification by agreement, or the corresponding provision of any amendment to or replacement of the DGCL or such provision thereof; and

 

  (ii)

to the fullest extent authorized or permitted by any amendments to or replacements of the DGCL adopted after the date of this Agreement that increase the extent to which a corporation may indemnify its executive officers and directors.

 

  (b)

If so requested by Indemnitee, the Company shall advance, or cause to be advanced (within five (5) business days of such request), any and all Expenses incurred by Indemnitee (an “Expense Advance”). Expense Advances shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be made without regard to Indemnitee’s ability to repay the Expenses and without regard to Indemnitee’s ultimate entitlement to be indemnified or held harmless under the other provisions of this Agreement. The Company shall, in accordance with such request (but without duplication), either (i) pay, or cause to be paid, such Expenses on behalf of Indemnitee, or (ii) reimburse, or cause the reimbursement of, Indemnitee for such Expenses. Subject to Section 2(d), Indemnitee’s right to an Expense Advance is absolute and shall not be subject to any prior determination by the Reviewing Party that Indemnitee has satisfied any applicable standard of conduct for indemnification.

 

  (c)

Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Indemnitee shall not be entitled to indemnification or advancement of Expenses pursuant to this Agreement in connection with any Claim initiated by Indemnitee unless (i) the Company has joined in or the Board of Directors has authorized or consented to the initiation of such Claim or (ii) the Claim is one to enforce Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement.

 

  (d)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the indemnification obligations of the Company under Section 2(a) shall be subject to the condition that the Reviewing Party shall not have determined (in a written legal opinion, in any case in which the Independent Legal Counsel is involved as required by Section 3 hereof) that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law, and (ii) the obligation of the Company to make an Expense Advance pursuant to Section 2(b) shall be subject to the condition that, if, when and to the extent that the Reviewing Party determines (in a written legal opinion, in any case in which the Independent Legal Counsel is involved as required by Section 3 hereof) that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be so indemnified under applicable law, the Company shall be entitled to be reimbursed by Indemnitee (who, by execution of this Agreement, hereby agrees to reimburse the Company) for all such amounts theretofore paid (it being understood and agreed that the foregoing agreement by Indemnitee shall be deemed to satisfy any requirement that Indemnitee provide the Company with an undertaking to repay any Expense Advance if it is ultimately determined that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under applicable law); provided, however, that if Indemnitee has commenced or thereafter commences legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to secure a determination that Indemnitee should be indemnified under applicable law, any determination made by the Reviewing Party that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law shall not be binding and Indemnitee shall not be required to reimburse the Company for any Expense Advance until a final judicial determination is made with respect thereto (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed). Indemnitee’s undertaking to repay such Expense Advances shall be unsecured and interest-free. If there has not been a Change in

 

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  Control (or there has been a Change in Control which has been approved by a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control), the Reviewing Party shall be selected by the Board of Directors, and if there has been such a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control which has been approved by a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control), the Reviewing Party shall be the Independent Legal Counsel referred to in Section 3 hereof. If there has been no determination by the Reviewing Party within thirty days (30) after written demand is presented to the Company or if the Reviewing Party determines that Indemnitee would not be permitted to be indemnified in whole or in part under applicable law, Indemnitee shall have the right to commence litigation in any court in the State of Delaware having subject matter jurisdiction thereof and in which venue is proper seeking an initial determination by the court or challenging any such determination by the Reviewing Party or any aspect thereof, including the legal or factual basis therefor, and the Company hereby consents to service of process and to appear in any such proceeding. Any determination by the Reviewing Party otherwise shall be conclusive and binding on the Company and Indemnitee.

 

3.

Change in Control. The Company agrees that if there is a Change in Control of the Company (other than a Change in Control which has been approved by a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control) then with respect to all matters thereafter arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any provision of the Governing Documents now or hereafter in effect relating to Claims for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Legal Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably delayed, conditioned or withheld). Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent the Indemnitee would be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Legal Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant hereto.

 

4.

Indemnification for Additional Expenses. The Company shall indemnify, or cause the indemnification of, Indemnitee against any and all Expenses and, if requested by Indemnitee, shall advance such Expenses to Indemnitee subject to and in accordance with Section 2(b), which are actually incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any action brought by Indemnitee for (i) indemnification or an Expense Advance by the Company under this Agreement or any provision of the Governing Documents now or hereafter in effect relating to Claims for Indemnifiable Events and/or (ii) recovery under any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the Company, regardless of whether Indemnitee ultimately is determined to be entitled to such indemnification, Expense Advance or insurance recovery, as the case may be; provided that Indemnitee shall be required (and by execution of this Agreement does hereby agree) to reimburse such Expenses in the event that a final judicial determination is made (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed) that such action brought by Indemnitee, or the defense by Indemnitee of an action brought by the Company or any other person, as applicable, was frivolous or in bad faith.

 

5.

Partial Indemnity, Etc. If Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of the Expenses or other Indemnifiable Amounts in respect of a Claim but not, however, for all of the total amount thereof, the Company shall nevertheless indemnify Indemnitee for the portion thereof to which Indemnitee is entitled. Moreover, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any or all Claims relating in whole or in part to an Indemnifiable Event or in defense of any issue or matter therein, including dismissal without prejudice, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses incurred in connection therewith.

 

6.

Burden of Proof, Etc. In connection with any determination by the Reviewing Party or otherwise as to whether Indemnitee is entitled to be indemnified hereunder the Reviewing Party, court, any finder of fact or

 

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  other relevant person shall presume that Indemnitee has satisfied the applicable standard of conduct and is entitled to indemnification, and the burden of proof shall be on the Company (or any other person or entity disputing such conclusions) to establish, by clear and convincing evidence, that Indemnitee is not so entitled.

 

7.

Reliance as Safe Harbor. For purposes of this Agreement, Indemnitee shall be deemed to have acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company if Indemnitee’s actions or omissions to act are taken in good faith reliance upon the records of the Company, including its financial statements, or upon information, opinions, reports or statements furnished to Indemnitee by the employees of the Company in the course of their duties, or by committees of the Board of Directors, or by any other person (including legal counsel, accountants and financial advisors) as to matters Indemnitee reasonably believes are within such other person’s professional or expert competence and who has been selected with reasonable care by or on behalf of the Company. In addition, the knowledge and/or actions, or failures to act, of any director, officer, agent or employee of the Company shall not be imputed to Indemnitee for purposes of determining the right to indemnification hereunder.

 

8.

No Other Presumptions. For purposes of this Agreement, the termination of any Claim by judgment, order, settlement (whether with or without court approval) or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere, or its equivalent, shall not create a presumption that Indemnitee did not meet any particular standard of conduct or have any particular belief or that a court has determined that indemnification is not permitted by applicable law. In addition, neither the failure of the Reviewing Party to have made a determination as to whether Indemnitee has met any particular standard of conduct or had any particular belief, nor an actual determination by the Reviewing Party that Indemnitee has not met such standard of conduct or did not have such belief, prior to the commencement of legal proceedings by Indemnitee to secure a judicial determination that Indemnitee should be indemnified under applicable law shall be a defense to Indemnitee’s claim or create a presumption that Indemnitee has not met any particular standard of conduct or did not have any particular belief.

 

9.

Nonexclusivity, Etc. The rights of the Indemnitee hereunder shall be in addition to any other rights Indemnitee may have under the Company’s Governing Documents or the Delaware General Corporation Law or otherwise. To the extent that a change in the Delaware General Corporation Law (whether by statute or judicial decision) permits greater indemnification by agreement than would be afforded currently under the Company’s Governing Documents and this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change. To the extent that there is a conflict or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and the Company’s Governing Documents, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall enjoy the greater benefits regardless of whether contained herein or in the Company’s Governing Documents. No amendment or alteration of the Company’s Governing Documents or any other agreement shall adversely affect the rights provided to Indemnitee under this Agreement.

 

10.

Liability Insurance. The Company shall, from time to time, make the good faith determination whether or not it is practicable for the Company to obtain and maintain a policy or policies of insurance with reputable insurance companies providing the directors and officers of the Company with coverage for losses from wrongful acts, or to ensure the Company’s performance of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement. Among other considerations, the Company will weigh the costs of obtaining such insurance coverage against the protection afforded by such coverage. To the extent the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, Indemnitee shall be (i) covered by such policy or policies, in accordance with its or their terms, to the maximum extent of the coverage available for the Company’s directors and officers and (ii) named as an insured in such a manner as to provide Indemnitee with the same rights and benefits as are accorded to the most favorably insured of the Company’s directors, if Indemnitee is a director, or of the Company’s officers, if Indemnitee is not a director of the Company but is an officer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the purchase, establishment, and maintenance of any such insurance shall not in any way limit or affect the rights and obligations of the Company or of Indemnitee under this Agreement except as expressly provided herein, and the execution and

 

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  delivery of this Agreement by the Company and Indemnitee shall not in any way limit or affect the rights and obligations of the Company or the other party or parties thereto with respect to any such insurance. If, at the time the Company receives notice from any source of a Claim as to which Indemnitee is a party or a participant (as a witness, deponent or otherwise), the Company has director and officer liability or similar insurance in effect, the Company shall give prompt notice of such Claim to the insurers in accordance with the procedures set forth in the respective policies. The Company shall thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such Claim in accordance with the terms of such policies.

 

11.

Amendments, Etc. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both of the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions hereof (whether or not similar) nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

 

12.

Subrogation. Subject to Section 13 hereof, in the event of payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee, who shall execute all papers reasonably required and shall do everything that may be reasonably necessary to secure such rights, including the execution of such documents necessary to enable the Company effectively to bring suit to enforce such rights. The Company shall pay or reimburse all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with such subrogation.

 

13.

Jointly Indemnifiable Claims. Given that certain Jointly Indemnifiable Claims may arise due to the relationship between the Indemnitee-Related Entities and the Company and the service of Indemnitee as a director and/or officer of the Company at the request of the Indemnitee-Related Entities, the Company acknowledges and agrees that the Company shall be fully and primarily responsible for the payment to Indemnitee in respect of indemnification and advancement of expenses in connection with any such Jointly Indemnifiable Claim, pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, irrespective of any right of recovery Indemnitee may have from the Indemnitee-Related Entities. Under no circumstance shall the Company be entitled to any right of subrogation or contribution by the Indemnitee-Related Entities and no right of recovery Indemnitee may have from the Indemnitee-Related Entities shall reduce or otherwise alter the rights of Indemnitee or the obligations of the Company hereunder. In the event that any of the Indemnitee-Related Entities shall make any payment to Indemnitee in respect of indemnification or advancement of Expenses with respect to any Jointly Indemnifiable Claim, the Company agrees that such payment or advancement shall not extinguish or affect in any way the rights of Indemnitee under this Agreement and further agrees that the Indemnitee-Related Entity making such payment shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee against the Company. Each of the Indemnitee-Related Entities shall be third-party beneficiaries with respect to this Section 13, entitled to enforce this Section 13 against the Company as though each such Indemnitee-Related Entity were a party to this Agreement.

 

14.

No Duplication of Payments. Subject to Section 13 hereof, the Company shall not be liable under this Agreement to make any payment in connection with any Claim made against Indemnitee to the extent payment has otherwise actually been made by or on behalf of Indemnitee (under any insurance policy, any provision of the Governing Documents or otherwise) of the amounts otherwise indemnifiable hereunder.

 

15.

Defense of Claims. The Company shall be entitled to participate in the defense of any Claim relating to an Indemnifiable Event or to assume the defense thereof, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to Indemnitee. After notice from the Company to Indemnitee of its election to assume the defense of any such Claim, the Company shall not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise for any Expenses subsequently directly incurred by Indemnitee in connection with Indemnitee’s defense of such Claim other than reasonable costs of investigation or as otherwise provided below. Indemnitee shall have the right to employ its own legal counsel in such Claim, but all Expenses related to such counsel incurred after notice from the Company of its assumption of the defense shall be at Indemnitee’s own expense; provided that, if Indemnitee reasonably believes, after consultation with counsel selected by Indemnitee, that (i) the use of

 

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  counsel chosen by the Company to represent Indemnitee would present such counsel with an actual or potential conflict of interest, (ii) the named parties in any such Claim (including any impleaded parties) include both the Company, or any subsidiary of the Company, and Indemnitee, and Indemnitee concludes that there may be one or more legal defenses available to him or her that are different from or in addition to those available to the Company or any subsidiary of the Company, or (iii) any such representation by such counsel would be precluded under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, then Indemnitee shall be entitled to retain separate counsel (but not more than one law firm plus, if applicable, local counsel in respect of any particular Claim or series of related Claims) at the Company’s expense. The Company shall not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement for any amounts paid in settlement of any Claim relating to an Indemnifiable Event effected without the Company’s prior written consent. The Company shall not, without the prior written consent of Indemnitee, effect any settlement of any Claim relating to an Indemnifiable Event which Indemnitee is or could have been a party unless such settlement involves solely the payment of money and includes a complete and unconditional release of Indemnitee from all liability on all claims that are the subject matter of such Claim. Neither the Company nor Indemnitee shall unreasonably withhold, condition or delay its or his or her consent to any proposed settlement; provided that Indemnitee may withhold consent to any settlement that does not provide a complete and unconditional release of Indemnitee. In no event shall Indemnitee be required to waive, prejudice or limit attorney-client privilege or work-product protection or other applicable privilege or protection.

 

16.

No Adverse Settlement. The Company shall not seek, nor shall it agree to, consent to, support, or agree not to contest any settlement or other resolution of any Claim(s), or settlement or other resolution of any other claim, action, proceeding, demand, investigation or other matter that has the actual or purported effect of extinguishing, limiting or impairing Indemnitee’s rights hereunder, including without limitation the entry of any bar order or other order, decree or stipulation, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 78u-4 (the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act), or any similar foreign, federal or state statute, regulation, rule or law.

 

17.

Binding Effect, Etc. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors, (including any direct or indirect successor or continuing company by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company), permitted assigns, spouses, heirs, executors and personal and legal representatives. This Agreement shall continue in effect regardless of whether Indemnitee continues to serve as a director or officer of the Company or of any other enterprise at the Company’s request.

 

18.

Security. To the extent requested by Indemnitee and approved by the Board of Directors, the Company may at any time and from time to time provide security to Indemnitee for the obligations of the Company hereunder through an irrevocable bank line of credit, funded trust or other collateral or by other means. Any such security, once provided to Indemnitee, may not be revoked or released without the prior written consent of such Indemnitee.

 

19.

Duration of Agreement. All agreements and obligations of the Company contained herein shall continue during the period Indemnitee serves as a director or officer of the Company or as a director, officer, trustee, partner, manager, managing member, fiduciary, employee or agent of any another company, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, employee benefit plan, trust or other entity or enterprise which Indemnitee serves at the request of the Company and shall continue thereafter so long as Indemnitee shall be subject to any possible Claim by reason of service of Indemnitee as a director and/or officer of the Company at the request of the Indemnitee-Related Entities, whether or not Indemnitee is acting in any such capacity at the time any liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification or advancement can be provided under this Agreement.

 

20.

Severability. If any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, all portions of any paragraph of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that are not themselves invalid,

 

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  illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and (b) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, all portions of any paragraph of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested by the provision held invalid, illegal or unenforceable and to give effect to the terms of this Agreement.

 

21.

Specific Performance, Etc. The parties recognize that if any provision of this Agreement is violated by the Company, Indemnitee may be without an adequate remedy at law. Accordingly, in the event of any such violation, Indemnitee shall be entitled, if Indemnitee so elects, to institute proceedings, either in law or at equity, to obtain damages, to enforce specific performance, to enjoin such violation, or to obtain any relief or any combination of the foregoing as Indemnitee may elect to pursue.

 

22.

Notices. All notices, requests, consents and other communications hereunder to any party shall be deemed to be sufficient if contained in a written document delivered in person or sent by electronic mail, nationally recognized overnight courier or personal delivery, addressed to such party at the address set forth below or such other address as may hereafter be designated on the signature pages of this Agreement or in writing by such party to the other parties:

 

  (a)

If to the Company, to:

 

EVE Holding, Inc.

276 SW 34th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Attention:

  Flávia Pavie

Email:

  fpavie@eveairmobility.com

with copies to (which shall not constitute notice):

 

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

One Manhattan West

New York, New York 10001

Attention:

  Paul T. Schnell Thomas W. Greenberg

Email:

  Paul.Schnell@skadden.com Thomas.Greenberg@skadden.com

 

  (b)

If to Indemnitee, to:

[●]

All such notices, requests, consents and other communications shall be deemed to have been given or made if and when received (including by overnight courier) by the parties at the above addresses or sent by electronic transmission, with confirmation received, to the emails specified above (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice). Any notice delivered by any party hereto to any other party hereto shall also be delivered to each other party hereto simultaneously with delivery to the first party receiving such notice.

 

23.

Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. Only one such counterpart signed by the party against whom enforceability is sought needs to be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement.

 

24.

Headings. The headings of the sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction or interpretation thereof.

 

25.

Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts made and to be performed in such state without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of laws.

 

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

 

EVE HOLDING, INC.
By    
  Name:
  Title:
 

 

[Indemnitee]

 

 

 

 

[Signature Page to Indemnification Agreement]

 

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EXHIBIT I

TAX RECEIVABLE AGREEMENT

between

EVE HOLDING, INC.

and

EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING, INC.

Dated as of [•]


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page  

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     2  

Section 1.1

   Definitions      2  

Section 1.2

   Rules of Construction      8  

ARTICLE II DETERMINATION OF REALIZED TAX BENEFIT

     9  

Section 2.1

   Tax Benefit Schedule      9  

Section 2.2

   Procedures, Amendments      9  

ARTICLE III TAX BENEFIT PAYMENTS

     11  

Section 3.1

   Payments      11  

Section 3.2

   No Duplicative Payments      11  

Section 3.3

   Overpayments      11  

Section 3.4

   Change of Control      11  

Section 3.5

   Uncompensated TSA Tax Benefit Register Offset      12  

ARTICLE IV TERMINATION

     12  

Section 4.1

   Early Termination of Agreement; Breach of Agreement      12  

Section 4.2

   Early Termination Notice      13  

Section 4.3

   Payment upon Early Termination      14  

ARTICLE V SUBORDINATION AND LATE PAYMENTS

     14  

Section 5.1

   Subordination      14  

Section 5.2

   Late Payments by the Corporate Taxpayer      14  

ARTICLE VI NO DISPUTES; CONSISTENCY; COOPERATION

     15  

Section 6.1

   Participation in the Corporate Taxpayer’s Tax Matters      15  

Section 6.2

   Consistency      15  

Section 6.3

   Cooperation      15  

ARTICLE VII MISCELLANEOUS

     16  

Section 7.1

   Notices      16  

Section 7.2

   Counterparts      17  

Section 7.3

   Entire Agreement; No Third Party Beneficiaries      17  

Section 7.4

   Governing Law      17  

Section 7.5

   Severability      17  

Section 7.6

   Successors; Assignment; Amendments; Waivers      17  

Section 7.7

   Titles and Subtitles      18  


Section 7.8

   Jurisdiction and Governing Law      18  

Section 7.9

   Reconciliation      18  

Section 7.10

   Withholding      18  

Section 7.11

   Admission of the Corporate Taxpayer into a Consolidated Group; Transfers of Corporate Assets      19  

Section 7.12

   Confidentiality      20  

 

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TAX RECEIVABLE AGREEMENT

This TAX RECEIVABLE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated as of [•], and is between Eve Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“PubCo” or the “Corporate Taxpayer”), and Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Eagle US” ).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, as of immediately prior to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below), Eagle US directly or indirectly held 100% of the limited liability company interests (the “Units”) of EVE UAM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Eve”), which is classified as a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes;

WHEREAS pursuant to that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2021, by and among Embraer S.A. (“Eagle Brazil”), Eagle US, PubCo and Eve (the “Business Combination Agreement”), Eagle US contributed, as of the date hereof, 100% of the Units of Eve to PubCo (the “Contribution”);

WHEREAS, prior to the Contribution, Eagle Brazil and/or subsidiaries of Eagle Brazil contributed 100% of the units of Eve to Eagle US (the “Pre-Closing Restructuring”) in a transaction described in Section 1001 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), giving rise to the Basis Adjustments (as described below);

WHEREAS, the Contribution is intended to qualify either, (i) taken together with certain other transfers to PubCo, as a transaction described in Section 351 of the Code or (ii) as a transaction described in Section 1001 of the Code.

WHEREAS, As a result of the Pre-Closing Restructuring, the basis of assets held by Eve is adjusted to fair market value, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, giving rise to the Basis Adjustments (as described below);

WHEREAS, the income, gain, loss, expense and other Tax (as defined below) items of PubCo may be affected by the Basis Adjustments (as defined below) and the Imputed Interest (as defined below);

WHEREAS, the Basis Adjustments are expected to result in Tax savings for PubCo; and

WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement desire to make certain arrangements with respect to the effect of the Basis Adjustments and Imputed Interest on the liability for Taxes of PubCo.


NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective covenants and agreements set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1 Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the terms set forth in this Article I shall have the following meanings (such meanings to be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined).

Actual Tax Liability” means the sum of (i) the actual liability for Taxes of PubCo as reported on its U.S. federal income Tax Return for a given Taxable Year and (ii) the product of the amount of the U.S. federal income or gain for such Taxable Year reported on the Corporate Taxpayer’s U.S. federal income Tax Return and the Blended Rate.

Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, such first Person.

Agreed Rate” means LIBOR plus 100 basis points.

Agreement” is defined in the Preamble to this Agreement.

Amended Schedule” means an Amended Tax Benefit Schedule.

Basis Adjustment” means the adjustment to the tax basis of a Reference Asset under Sections 1012 or 362 of the Code and comparable sections of state and local tax laws, as a result of (i) the Pre-Closing Restructuring, (ii) the entering into of this Agreement, and/or (iii) the payments made pursuant to this Agreement.

A “Beneficial Owner” of a security is a Person who directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, has or shares: (i) voting power, which includes the power to vote, or to direct the voting of, such security; and/or (ii) investment power, which includes the power to dispose of, or to direct the disposition of, such security. The terms “Beneficially Own” and “Beneficial Ownership” shall have correlative meanings.

Blended Rate” means, with respect to any Taxable Year, the sum of the product of (a) PubCo’s income and franchise tax apportionment rate(s) for each state and local jurisdiction in which PubCo (or any of its Subsidiaries that are treated as partnerships or disregarded entities for U.S. federal or applicable state and local tax purposes) file income or franchise Tax Returns for the relevant Taxable Year and (b) the highest corporate income and franchise tax rate(s) for each such state and local jurisdiction in which PubCo or its applicable Subsidiaries file income or franchise Tax Returns for each such relevant Taxable Year.

Board” means the Board of Directors of PubCo.

Business Combination Agreement has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

 

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Business Day” means Monday through Friday of each week, except that a legal holiday recognized as such by the government of the United States of America or the State of New York shall not be regarded as a Business Day.

Change of Control” means the consummation of any transaction resulting in the occurrence of any of the following events:

(i) any Person or any group of Persons acting together that would constitute a “group” for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, or any successor provisions thereto (excluding (a) a corporation or other entity owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of PubCo in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the PubCo or (b) a group of Persons in which one or more Affiliates of Permitted Investors, directly or indirectly hold Beneficial Ownership of securities representing more than 50% of the total voting power held by such group) is or becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of PubCo representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the PubCo’s then outstanding voting securities; or

(ii) there is consummated a merger or consolidation of PubCo with any other corporation or other entity, and, immediately after the consummation of such merger or consolidation, either (x) the Board immediately prior to the merger or consolidation does not constitute at least a majority of the board of directors of the company surviving the merger or, if the surviving company is a Subsidiary, the ultimate parent thereof, or (y) the voting securities of PubCo immediately prior to such merger or consolidation do not continue to represent or are not converted into more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Person resulting from such merger or consolidation or, if the surviving company is a Subsidiary, the ultimate parent thereof; or

(iii) the shareholders of PubCo approve a plan of complete liquidation or dissolution of PubCo or there is consummated an agreement or series of related agreements for the sale, lease or other disposition, directly or indirectly, by PubCo of all or substantially all of the assets of PubCo and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, other than such sale or other disposition by PubCo of all or substantially all of the assets of PubCo and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to an entity at least 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of which are owned by shareholders of PubCo in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of PubCo immediately prior to such sale, lease or other disposition.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, except with respect to clause (ii)(x) above, a “Change of Control” shall not be deemed to have occurred by virtue of the consummation of any transaction or series of integrated transactions immediately following which the record holders of the shares of PubCo immediately prior to such transaction or series of transactions continue to have substantially the same proportionate ownership in, and own substantially all of the shares of, an entity which owns, directly or indirectly, all or substantially all of the assets of PubCo immediately following such transaction or series of transactions.

Closing Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Business Combination Agreement.

Code” is defined in the Recitals of this Agreement.

 

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Control” means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

Cumulative Net Realized Tax Benefit” for a Taxable Year means the cumulative amount of Realized Tax Benefits for all Taxable Years of PubCo, up to and including such Taxable Year. The Realized Tax Benefit for each Taxable Year shall be determined based on the most recent Tax Benefit Schedules or Amended Schedules, if any, in existence at the time of such determination; provided, that the computation of the Cumulative Net Realized Tax Benefit shall be adjusted to reflect any applicable Determination with respect to any Realized Tax Benefits which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall take into account any adjustments made pursuant to Section 2.2(b).

Default Rate” means LIBOR plus 500 basis points.

Determination” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in section 1313(a) of the Code or similar provision of state, foreign or local tax law, as applicable, or any other event (including the execution of IRS Form 870-AD) that finally and conclusively establishes the amount of any liability for Tax.

Dispute” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.8(a) of this Agreement.

Early Termination Date” means the date of an Early Termination Notice for purposes of determining the Early Termination Payment.

Early Termination Effective Date” means the date on which an Early Termination Schedule becomes binding pursuant to Section 4.2.

Early Termination Notice” is defined in Section 4.2 of this Agreement.

Early Termination Schedule” is defined in Section 4.2 of this Agreement.

Early Termination Payment” is defined in Section 4.3(b) of this Agreement.

Early Termination Rate” means the lesser of 6.5% or LIBOR plus 100 basis points.

Expert” is defined in Section 7.9 of this Agreement.

Independent Directors” means the members of the Board who are “independent” under the standards of the principal U.S. securities exchange on which the Class A Common Stock of the Corporate Taxpayer is traded or quoted.

Imputed Interest” in respect of Eagle US shall mean interest, if any, imputed under sections 1272, 1274 or 483 or other provision of the Code and any similar provision of state and local tax law with respect to PubCo’s payment obligations in respect of Eagle US under this Agreement.

IRS” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

 

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LIBOR” means during any period, an interest rate per annum equal to the one-year LIBOR reported, on the date two days prior to the first day of such period, on the Telerate Page 3750 (or if such screen shall cease to be publicly available, as reported on Reuters Screen page “LIBOR01” or by any other publicly available source of such market rate) for London interbank offered rates for U.S. dollar deposits for such period; provided, however, that in the event that LIBOR ceases to be published in accordance with the definition hereof, then, during any period, all references in this Agreement to LIBOR shall automatically and without further action by any party refer to the SOFR.

Material Objection Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2 of this Agreement.

Non-Stepped-Up Federal Tax Liability” means, with respect to any Taxable Year, the hypothetical liability for Taxes of the PubCo using the same methods, elections, conventions and similar practices used on the relevant Tax Return of PubCo, but (a) using the Non-Stepped-Up Tax Basis for the Taxable Year, (b) excluding any deduction attributable to Imputed Interest for the Taxable Year and (c) taking into account U.S. federal income tax benefit actually realized by PubCo, if any, with respect to state and local jurisdiction income taxes (with such benefit determined using the Non-Stepped-Up State/Local Tax Liability (rather than any amount for state or local tax liabilities)). For the avoidance of doubt, Non-Stepped-Up Federal Tax Liability shall be determined without taking into account the carryover or carryback of any Tax item (or portions thereof) that is attributable to a Basis Adjustment, Imputed Interest or any deduction in respect of the Non-Stepped-Up State/Local Tax Liability, as applicable.

Non-Stepped-Up State/Local Tax Liability” means, with respect to any Taxable Year, the U.S. federal taxable income determined in connection with calculating the Non-Stepped-Up Federal Tax Liability for such Taxable Year (determined without regard to clause (c) thereof) multiplied by the Blended Rate for such Taxable Year.

Non-Stepped-Up Tax Basis” means, with respect to any Reference Asset at any time, the Tax basis that such asset would have had at such time if no Basis Adjustments had been made and assuming that the Tax basis of any Reference Asset (other than cash or cash equivalents) of Eve immediately prior to the Pre-Closing Reorganization is zero.

Non-Stepped-Up Tax Liability” means, with respect to any Taxable Year, the Non-Stepped-Up Federal Tax Liability for such Taxable Year, plus the Non-Stepped-Up State/Local Tax Liability for such Taxable Year.

Objection Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(a) of this Agreement.

Payment Date” means any date on which a payment is required to be made pursuant to this Agreement.

Permitted Investors” means Eagle Brazil and its Affiliates.

Person” means any individual, corporation, firm, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, estate, trust, business association, organization, governmental entity or other entity.

 

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PubCo” is defined in the Recitals of this Agreement.

Realized Tax Benefit” means, for a Taxable Year, the excess, if any, of the Non-Stepped-Up Tax Liability over the Actual Tax Liability of PubCo. If all or a portion of the Actual Tax Liability for the Taxable Year arises as a result of an audit by a Taxing Authority of any Taxable Year, such liability shall not be included in determining the Realized Tax Benefit unless and until there has been a Determination.

Reconciliation Dispute” is defined in Section 7.9 of this Agreement.

Reconciliation Procedures” is defined in Section 2.2(a) of this Agreement.

Reference Asset” means an asset that is held by Eve, or by any of its direct or indirect Subsidiaries treated as a partnership, disregarded entity or grantor trust (but only if such indirect Subsidiaries are held only through Subsidiaries treated as partnerships, disregarded entities or grantor trusts) for purposes of the applicable Tax, at the time of the Pre-Closing Restructuring. A Reference Asset also includes (i) assets that Eve or any of its direct or indirect Subsidiaries treated as a partnership, disregarded entity or grantor trust (but only if such indirect Subsidiaries are held only through Subsidiaries treated as partnerships, disregarded entities or grantor trusts) is considered to own for U.S. federal income tax purposes, including licenses treated as property for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and (ii) any asset that is “substituted basis property” under section 7701(a)(42) of the Code with respect to a Reference Asset. For the avoidance of doubt and without limitation, an asset will be treated as “held by” an applicable entity that is a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes and such entity will be “considered to own for U.S. federal income tax purposes” an asset, if the sole owner of such entity would be treated as owning such asset, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, by virtue of its ownership of such entity.

Schedule” means any of the following: (i) a Tax Benefit Schedule; or (ii) the Early Termination Schedule.

SOFR” means the Secured Overnight Financing Rate as provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (the “New York Federal Reserve”), as the administrator of such rate (or a successor administrator), on the New York Federal Reserve’s website.

Subsidiaries” means, with respect to any Person, as of any date of determination, any other Person as to which such Person owns, directly or indirectly, or otherwise controls more than 50% of the voting power or other similar interests or the sole general partner interest or managing member or similar interest of such Person.

Tax Benefit Payment” is defined in Section 3.1(b) of this Agreement.

Tax Benefit Schedule” is defined in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.

Tax Return” means any return, declaration, report or similar statement required to be filed with respect to Taxes (including any attached schedules), including, without limitation, any information return, claim for refund, amended return and declaration of estimated Tax.

 

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Tax Sharing Agreement” means the agreement between the Corporate Taxpayer and Eagle US entered into or to be entered into in the event the Corporate Taxpayer and Eagle US are included in an affiliated group of corporations filing a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return, substantially in the form attached to the Shareholders Agreement between Eagle US and the Corporate Taxpayer.

Taxable Year” means a taxable year of the Corporate Taxpayer as defined in section 441(b) of the Code or comparable section of state or local tax law, as applicable (and, therefore, for the avoidance of doubt, may include a period of less than twelve (12) months for which a Tax Return is made), ending on or after the Closing Date.

Taxes” means any and all U.S. federal, state, local and foreign taxes, assessments or similar charges that are based on or measured with respect to net income or profits, and any interest related to such Tax.

Taxing Authority” shall mean any domestic, federal, national, state, county or municipal or other local government, any subdivision, agency, commission or authority thereof, or any quasi-governmental body exercising any taxing authority or any other authority exercising Tax regulatory authority.

Treasury Regulations” means the final, temporary and proposed regulations under the Code promulgated from time to time (including corresponding provisions and succeeding provisions) as in effect for the relevant taxable period.

Uncompensated TSA Tax Benefit Register” means the amount remaining in the “Cumulative Tax Benefit Register,” as defined in the Tax Sharing Agreement, following the Corporate Taxpayer ceasing to be a member of all affiliated or consolidated groups of corporations that file consolidated income tax returns pursuant to Sections 1501 et seq. of the Code and any corresponding provisions of state or local law of which Eagle US is also a member, as reported pursuant to Section 4(e) of the Tax Sharing Agreement, which amount has not been applied to reduce a payment required to be made by the Corporate Taxpayer to Eagle US pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement. Principles similar to Section 5 of the Tax Sharing Agreement shall apply to adjust the amount remaining in the Uncompensated TSA Tax Benefit Register as a result of any Redetermination (as defined in the Tax Sharing Agreement) described in Section 5 of the Tax Sharing Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the amount in the Uncompensated TSA Tax Benefit Register shall be zero for any period during which the Corporate Taxpayer is a member of an affiliated or consolidated group of corporations that files a consolidated income tax return of which Eagle US is the common parent or a member. For the avoidance of doubt, the amount in the Uncompensated TSA Tax Benefit Register shall be reduced by any amount which is applied to offset a payment obligation pursuant to this Agreement.

 

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Valuation Assumptions” shall mean, as of an Early Termination Date or the date when a Change of Control occurs (in either case, the “Valuation Date”), the assumptions that in each Taxable Year ending on or after such Valuation Date, (1) PubCo will have taxable income sufficient to fully utilize the deductions arising from the Basis Adjustments and the Imputed Interest during such Taxable Year or future Taxable Years (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Basis Adjustments and Imputed Interest that would result from future Tax Benefit Payments that would be paid in accordance with the Valuation Assumptions) in which such deductions would become available, (2) any (a) loss carryovers generated by deductions arising from Basis Adjustments or Imputed Interest that are available as of the Valuation Date will be used by PubCo on a pro rata basis from the date of such Valuation Date through the scheduled expiration date under applicable Tax law of such loss carryovers (or, if such loss carryovers will not expire, the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Valuation Date), (3) the U.S. federal, state and local income tax rates that will be in effect for each such Taxable Year will be those specified for each such Taxable Year by the Code and other law as in effect on the Valuation Date and the Blended Rate will be calculated based on such rates and the apportionment factor applicable in such Taxable Year, (4) any non-amortizable Reference Assets (other than stock) will be disposed of on the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the applicable Basis Adjustment and any cash equivalents will be disposed of twelve (12) months following the Valuation Date; provided that in the event of a Change of Control that includes the taxable disposition of any non-amortizable assets, such non-amortizable assets shall be deemed disposed of at the time of such disposition in the Change of Control (if earlier than such fifteenth (15th) anniversary or twelve (12) month period), and (5) payments required to be made during such Taxable Year will be deemed made on the due date (including extensions) under applicable law for filing of IRS Form 1120 (or any successor form) of the Corporate Taxpayer for each such Taxable Year.

Section 1.2 Rules of Construction. Unless otherwise specified herein:

(a) The meanings of defined terms are equally applicable to the singular and plural forms of the defined terms.

(b) For purposes of interpretation of this Agreement:

(i) The words “herein,” “hereto,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision thereof.

(ii) References in this Agreement to a Schedule, Article, Section, clause or sub-clause refer to the appropriate Schedule to, or Article, Section, clause or subclause in, this Agreement.

(iii) References in this Agreement to dollars or “$” refer to the lawful currency of the United States of America.

(iv) The term “including” is by way of example and not limitation.

(v) The term “documents” includes any and all instruments, documents, agreements, certificates, notices, reports, financial statements and other writings, however evidenced, whether in physical or electronic form.

(c) In the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word “from” means “from and including;” the words “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding;” and the word “through” means “to and including.”

 

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(d) Section headings herein are included for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

(e) Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, (i) references to organization documents, agreements (including this Agreement) and other contractual instruments shall be deemed to include all subsequent amendments, restatements, extensions, supplements and other modifications thereto, but only to the extent that such amendments, restatements, extensions, supplements and other modifications are permitted hereby; and (ii) references to any law (including the Code and the Treasury Regulations) shall include all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, replacing, supplementing or interpreting such law.

ARTICLE II

DETERMINATION OF REALIZED TAX BENEFIT

Section 2.1 Tax Benefit Schedule.

(a) Tax Benefit Schedule. Within ninety (90) calendar days after the due date (with extensions) of the U.S. federal income tax return of PubCo for any Taxable Year in which there is a Realized Tax Benefit, PubCo shall provide to Eagle US a schedule showing, in reasonable detail, the calculation of the Tax Benefit Payment for such Taxable Year (a “Tax Benefit Schedule”). Each Tax Benefit Schedule will become final as provided in Section 2.2(a) and may be amended as provided in Section 2.2(b) (subject to the procedures set forth in Section 2.2(b)).

(b) Applicable Principles. The Realized Tax Benefit for each Taxable Year is intended to measure the decrease in the Actual Tax Liability of the Corporate Taxpayer for such Taxable Year attributable to the Basis Adjustments and Imputed Interest, determined using a “with and without” methodology. For the avoidance of doubt, the Actual Tax Liability of the Corporate Taxpayer will take into account any items attributable to the Basis Adjustments and the Imputed Interest (and any carryovers and carrybacks attributable thereto), subject to the rules of the Code and the Treasury Regulations or appropriate provisions of U.S. state and local income and franchise tax law, as applicable, governing the use, limitation and expiration of such items. Such Basis Adjustments and Imputed Interest (and carryovers and carrybacks attributable thereto) shall be taken into account by the Corporate Taxpayer after taking into account the Tax assets and attributes available for use in the applicable Taxable Year (including, without limitation, any deductions, credits, carryovers and carrybacks or other similar Tax assets and attributes) not attributable to the Basis Adjustments or Imputed Interest.

Section 2.2 Procedures, Amendments.

(a) Procedure. Every time the Eagle US or PubCo delivers to the other Party, an applicable Schedule under this Agreement, including any Amended Schedule delivered pursuant to Section 2.2(b), and any Early Termination Schedule or amended Early Termination Schedule, the delivering party shall also (x) deliver to the recipient party supporting schedules and work papers, as determined by the delivering party or as reasonably requested by the recipient party providing reasonable detail regarding data and calculations that were relevant for purposes of preparing the Schedule and (y) allow the recipient party reasonable access at no cost to the

 

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appropriate representatives at the delivering party, as determined by the delivering party or as reasonably requested by the recipient party, in connection with a review of such Schedule. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, PubCo shall ensure that any Tax Benefit Schedule that is delivered to Eagle US along with any supporting schedules and work papers, provides a reasonably detailed presentation of the calculation of the Actual Tax Liability of PubCo and the Non-Stepped-Up Tax Liability, and identifies any material assumptions or operating procedures or principles that were used for purposes of such calculations. An applicable Schedule or amendment thereto shall become final and binding on all parties thirty (30) calendar days from the date on which all relevant Parties are treated as having received the applicable Schedule or amendment thereto under Section 7.1 unless recipient Party, (i) within thirty (30) calendar days from such date provides the delivering party with notice of a material objection to such Schedule (“Objection Notice”) made in good faith or (ii) provides a written waiver of such right of any Objection Notice within the period described in clause (i) above, in which case such Schedule or amendment thereto becomes binding on the date the waiver is received by the delivering party. If Pubco and Eagle US for any reason, are unable to successfully resolve the issues raised in the Objection Notice within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt by the delivering party of an Objection Notice, Pubco and Eagle US, shall employ the reconciliation procedures as described in Section 7.9 of this Agreement (the “Reconciliation Procedures”).

(b) Amended Schedule. The applicable Tax Benefit Schedule for any Taxable Year may be amended from time to time by the Corporate Taxpayer (i) in connection with a Determination affecting such Tax Benefit Schedule, (ii) to correct inaccuracies in the Tax Benefit Schedule identified as a result of the receipt of additional factual information relating to a Taxable Year after the date the Schedule was provided to Eagle US, (iii) to comply with the Expert’s determination under the Reconciliation Procedures, (iv) to reflect a change in the Realized Tax Benefit for such Taxable Year attributable to a carryback or carryforward of a loss or other tax item to such Taxable Year, or (v) to reflect a change in the Realized Tax Benefit for such Taxable Year attributable to an amended Tax Return filed for such Taxable Year (any such Schedule, an “Amended Tax Benefit Schedule”). The Corporate Taxpayer shall provide an Amended Tax Benefit Schedule to Eagle US within sixty (60) calendar days of the occurrence of a material event referenced in clauses (i) through (v) of the first sentence of this paragraph. In the event a Tax Benefit Schedule is amended after such Tax Benefit Schedule becomes final pursuant to Section 2.2(a) or, if applicable, Section 7.9, (A) the Amended Tax Benefit Schedule shall not be taken into account in calculating any Tax Benefit Payment in the Taxable Year to which the amendment relates but instead shall be taken into account in calculating the Cumulative Net Realized Tax Benefit for the Taxable Year in which the amendment actually occurs, and (B) as a result of the foregoing, any increase of the Net Tax Benefit attributable to an Amended Tax Benefit Schedule shall not accrue the Interest Amount (or any other interest hereunder) until after the due date (without extensions) for filing IRS Form 1120 (or any successor form) of the Corporate Taxpayer with respect to Taxes for the Taxable Year in which the amendment actually occurs.

 

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ARTICLE III

TAX BENEFIT PAYMENTS

Section 3.1 Payments.

(a) Payments. Within five (5) Business Days after a Tax Benefit Schedule delivered to Eagle US becomes final in accordance with Section 2.2(a), or, if applicable, Section 7.9, PubCo shall pay to Eagle US (i) the Tax Benefit Payment determined pursuant to Section 3.1(b). Each such Tax Benefit Payment shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the bank account previously designated by Eagle US to PubCo or as otherwise agreed by PubCo and Eagle US. For the avoidance of doubt, no Tax Benefit Payment shall be made in respect of estimated tax payments, including, without limitation, federal estimated income tax payments.

(b) A “Tax Benefit Payment” for a Taxable Year means an amount, not less than zero, equal to the sum of the portion of the Net Tax Benefit and the Interest Amount. For the avoidance of doubt, for Tax purposes, the Interest Amount shall not be treated as interest but instead shall be treated as additional consideration for the Contribution, unless otherwise required by law. Subject to Section 3.3(a), the “Net Tax Benefit” for a Taxable Year shall be an amount equal to the excess, if any, of 75% of the Cumulative Net Realized Tax Benefit as of the end of such Taxable Year, over the total amount of payments previously made under Section 3.1(a) (excluding payments attributable to Interest Amounts); provided, for the avoidance of doubt, that no such recipient shall be required to return any portion of any previously made Tax Benefit Payment. The “Interest Amount” shall equal the interest on the Net Tax Benefit calculated at the Agreed Rate from the due date (without extensions) for filing the Tax Return of PubCo with respect to Taxes for such Taxable Year until the payment date under Section 3.1(a); provided that such interest shall not accrue on the amount of any Net Tax Benefit after the date on which such amount is actually paid to Eagle US, regardless of whether such payment is made prior to the due date for such payment under Section 3.1(a) and regardless of whether the amount of any unpaid Net Tax Benefit has yet become final in accordance with Section 2.2(a) or, if applicable, Section 7.9.

Section 3.2 No Duplicative Payments. It is intended that the provisions of this Agreement will not result in duplicative payment of any amount (including interest) required under this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in the appropriate manner to ensure such intentions are realized.

Section 3.3 Overpayments. To the extent the Corporate Taxpayer makes a payment to Eagle US in respect of a particular Taxable Year under Section 3.1(a) in an amount in excess of the amount of such payment that should have been made to Eagle US in respect of such Taxable Year under the terms of this Agreement, then Eagle US shall not receive further payments under Section 3.1(a) until Eagle US has foregone an amount of payments equal to such excess.

Section 3.4 Change of Control. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in the event of a Change of Control, all Tax Benefit Payments made or required to be made after the date of the Change of Control shall be calculated by using Valuation Assumptions (1), (2) and (4).

 

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Section 3.5 Uncompensated TSA Tax Benefit Register Offset. In the event the amount in the Uncompensated TSA Tax Benefit Register is greater than zero as of the date of any Tax Benefit Payment, at the Company’s election, amounts payable by the Company pursuant to Section 3.1 or Section 4.3, as applicable, may reduce the amount in the Uncompensated TSA Tax Benefit Register (but not below zero). Any reduction in the amount of the Uncompensated TSA Tax Benefit Register pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be treated, for purposes of this Agreement, as a payment in like amount by the Corporate Taxpayer to Eagle US pursuant to Section 3.1 or Section 4.3, as applicable. For the avoidance of doubt, no payment shall be required to be made from Eagle US to the Corporate Taxpayer on account of any amount in the Uncompensated TSA Tax Benefit Register.

ARTICLE IV

TERMINATION

Section 4.1 Early Termination of Agreement; Breach of Agreement.

(a) With the written approval of the majority of the Independent Directors of the Corporate Taxpayer may terminate this Agreement with respect to all amounts payable to Eagle US at any time by paying to Eagle US the Early Termination Payment; provided, however, that this Agreement shall only terminate upon the receipt of such Early Termination Payment by Eagle US, and provided, further, that the Corporate Taxpayer may withdraw any notice to execute its termination rights under this Section 4.1(a) prior to the time at which any Early Termination Payment has been paid. Upon payment of such Early Termination Payment by the Corporate Taxpayer, neither Eagle US nor the Corporate Taxpayer shall have any further payment obligations under this Agreement, other than for any (1) Tax Benefit Payment due and payable to Eagle US and that remains unpaid as of the date the Early Termination Notice is delivered, (2) Tax Benefit Payment that is the subject of an Objection Notice, which will be payable in accordance with resolution of the issues identified in such Objection Notice pursuant to this Agreement and (3) Tax Benefit Payment due to such Counterparty for the Taxable Year ending with or including the date of the Early Termination Notice (except to the extent that the amount described in clause (2) or clause (3) is included in such Early Termination Payment or is included in clause (1)); provided that upon payment of all amounts, to the extent applicable and without duplication, described in this sentence, this Agreement shall terminate.

(b) In the event that the Corporate Taxpayer (1) breaches any of its material obligations under this Agreement, whether as a result of failure to make any payment when due (except for all or a portion of such payment that is being validly disputed in good faith under this Agreement, and then only with respect to the amount in dispute) or failure to honor any other material obligation required hereunder to the extent not cured within thirty (30) calendar days following receipt by the Corporate Taxpayer of written notice of such failure from Eagle US or by operation of law as a result of the rejection of this Agreement in a case commenced under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or otherwise or (2) (A) shall commence any case, proceeding or other action (i) under any existing or future law of any jurisdiction, domestic or foreign, relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or relief of debtors, seeking to have an order for relief entered with respect to it, or seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition or other relief with

 

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respect to it or its debts or (ii) seeking an appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator or other similar official for it or for all or any substantial part of its assets, or it shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or (B) there shall be commenced against Corporate Taxpayer any case, proceeding or other action of the nature referred to in clause (A) above that remains undismissed or undischarged for a period of sixty (60) days, then all obligations hereunder shall be automatically accelerated and shall be immediately due and payable, and such obligations shall be calculated as if an Early Termination Notice had been delivered on the date of such breach and shall include, but not be limited to, (I) the Early Termination Payments calculated as if an Early Termination Notice had been delivered on the date of such breach, (II) any Tax Benefit Payment due and payable and that remains unpaid as of the date of such breach, as applicable, (III) any Tax Benefit Payment that is the subject of an Objection Notice, which will be payable in accordance with resolution of the issues identified in such Objection Notice pursuant to this Agreement and (IV) any Tax Benefit Payment in respect of any Counterparty due for the Taxable Year ending with or including the date of such breach; provided that procedures similar to the procedures of Section 4.2 shall apply with respect to the determination of the amount payable by the Corporate Taxpayer pursuant to this sentence. Notwithstanding the foregoing (other than as set forth in subsection (2) above), in the event that the Corporate Taxpayer breaches its material obligations under this Agreement, each Counterparty shall be entitled to elect to receive the amounts set forth in clauses (I), (II), (III) and (IV) above or to seek specific performance of the terms hereof. The parties agree that the failure to make any payment due pursuant to this Agreement within three (3) months of the date such payment is due shall be deemed to be a breach of a material obligation under this Agreement for all purposes of this Agreement, and that it will not be considered to be a breach of a material obligation under this Agreement to make a payment due pursuant to this Agreement within three (3) months of the date such payment is due. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, it shall not be a breach of this Agreement if the Corporate Taxpayer fails to make any Tax Benefit Payment when due to the extent that the Corporate Taxpayer has insufficient funds to make such payment in the Corporate Taxpayer’s sole judgment exercised in good faith; provided that the interest provisions of Section 5.2 shall apply to such late payment.

Section 4.2 Early Termination Notice. If the Corporate Taxpayer chooses to exercise its right of early termination under Section 4.1 above, the Corporate Taxpayer shall deliver to Eagle US a notice of such intention to exercise such right (“Early Termination Notice”) and a schedule (the “Early Termination Schedule”) specifying the Corporate Taxpayer’s intention to exercise such right and showing in reasonable detail the calculation of the Early Termination Payment(s) due to Eagle US. Each Early Termination Schedule shall become final and binding on all parties thirty (30) calendar days from the first date on which Eagle US is treated as having received such Schedule or amendment thereto under Section 7.1 unless Eagle US, (i) within thirty (30) calendar days after such date provides the Corporate Taxpayer with notice of a material objection to such Schedule made in good faith (“Material Objection Notice”) or (ii) provides a written waiver of such right of a Material Objection Notice within the period described in clause (i) above, in which case such Schedule becomes binding on the date the waiver is received by the Corporate Taxpayer. If the Corporate Taxpayer and Eagle US, for any reason, are unable to successfully resolve the issues raised in such notice within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt by the Corporate Taxpayer of the Material Objection Notice, the Corporate Taxpayer and Eagle US, shall employ the Reconciliation Procedures in which case such Schedule becomes binding ten (10) days after the conclusion of the Reconciliation Procedures.

 

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Section 4.3 Payment upon Early Termination.

(a) Within five (5) Business Days after an Early Termination Effective Date, the Corporate Taxpayer shall pay to Eagle US an amount equal to the Early Termination Payment. Such payment shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to a bank account or accounts designated by Eagle US, or as otherwise agreed by the Corporate Taxpayer and Eagle US.

(b) The “Early Termination Payment” in respect of Eagle US shall equal the present value, discounted at the Early Termination Rate as of the applicable Early Termination Effective Date, of all Tax Benefit Payments (excluding the Interest Amount) in respect of Eagle US, that would be required to be paid by the Corporate Taxpayer beginning from the applicable Early Termination Date (but which have not been previously paid as of such date) and assuming that (i) the Valuation Assumptions are applied and (ii) for purposes of calculating the Early Termination Rate, LIBOR shall be LIBOR as of the date of the Early Termination Notice.

ARTICLE V

SUBORDINATION AND LATE PAYMENTS

Section 5.1 Subordination. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, any Tax Benefit Payment, Early Termination Payment or any other payment required to be made by the Corporate Taxpayer to Eagle US under this Agreement shall rank subordinate and junior in right of payment to any principal, interest or other amounts due and payable in respect of any obligations in respect of indebtedness for borrowed money of the Corporate Taxpayer and its Subsidiaries (“Senior Obligations”), shall rank senior in right to any principal, interest or other amounts due and payable in respect of any principal, interest or other amounts due and payable in respect of any future Tax receivable or other similar agreement entered into by the Corporate Taxpayer (“Other Tax Receivable Obligation”), and shall rank pari passu with all current or future unsecured obligations of the Corporate Taxpayer that are not Senior Obligations or Other Tax Receivable Obligations. The Corporate Taxpayer shall use reasonable best efforts to ensure that the terms of agreements governing any Senior Obligations expressly permit the payment of amounts hereunder by the Corporate Taxpayer. To the extent that any payment under this Agreement is not permitted to be made at the time payment is due as a result of this Section 5.1 and the terms of agreements governing any Senior Obligations, such payment obligation nevertheless shall accrue for the benefit of Eagle US and the Corporate Taxpayer shall make such payments at the first opportunity that such payments are permitted to be made in accordance with the terms of the Senior Obligations.

Section 5.2 Late Payments by the Corporate Taxpayer. The amount of all or any portion of any Tax Benefit Payment or Early Termination Payment not made to Eagle US when due under the terms of this Agreement shall be payable together with any interest thereon, computed at the Default Rate and commencing from the date on which such Tax Benefit Payment or Early Termination Payment was first due and payable to the date of actual payment.

 

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ARTICLE VI

NO DISPUTES; CONSISTENCY; COOPERATION

Section 6.1 Participation in the Corporate Taxpayer’s Tax Matters. Except as otherwise provided herein, in the Tax Sharing Agreement, or in any other agreement between the Corporate Taxpayer, on one hand, and Eagle US or any Affiliate of Eagle US on the other hand, the Corporate Taxpayer shall have full responsibility for, and sole discretion over, all Tax matters concerning the Corporate Taxpayer, including the preparation, filing or amending of any Tax Return and defending, contesting or settling any issue pertaining to Taxes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Corporate Taxpayer (i) agrees to treat the entering into of this Agreement and the receipt of payments hereunder, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, in the manner designated by Eagle US in writing, within thirty (30) days after the Closing Date and (ii) shall notify Eagle US of, and keep Eagle US reasonably informed with respect to, the portion of any audit of the Corporate Taxpayer by a Taxing Authority the outcome of which is reasonably expected to affect the rights and obligations of Eagle US under this Agreement, and (x) shall provide to Eagle US reasonable opportunity to provide information and other input to the Corporate Taxpayer and its advisors concerning the conduct of any such portion of such audit and (y) Eagle US shall have the right to participate in and monitor at its own expense any such portion of any such audit, provided, however, that the Corporate Taxpayer shall not settle or fail to contest any issue pertaining to Taxes that is reasonably expected to materially adversely affect Eagle US’s rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Eagle US, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

Section 6.2 Consistency. PubCo and Eagle US agree to report and cause to be reported for all purposes, including federal, state and local Tax purposes and financial reporting purposes, all Tax-related items (including, without limitation, the Basis Adjustments and each Tax Benefit Payment) in a manner consistent with that contemplated by this Agreement (including, for the avoidance of doubt, with respect to the treatment of the entering into of this Agreement and the receipt of payments hereunder, as specified pursuant to Section 6.1), and, to the extent not inconsistent with the foregoing, as specified by Eagle US unless otherwise required by law. The Corporate Taxpayer shall (and shall cause its other Subsidiaries to) use reasonable efforts (for the avoidance of doubt, taking into account the interests and entitlements of Eagle US under this Agreement) to defend the Tax treatment contemplated by this Agreement and any Schedule in any audit, contest or similar proceeding with any Taxing Authority.

Section 6.3 Cooperation. Eagle US shall (a) furnish to the Corporate Taxpayer in a timely manner such information, documents and other materials as the Corporate Taxpayer may reasonably request for purposes of making any determination or computation necessary or appropriate under this Agreement, preparing any Tax Return or contesting or defending any audit, examination or controversy with any Taxing Authority, (b) make itself available to the Corporate Taxpayer and its representatives to provide explanations of documents and materials and such other information as the Corporate Taxpayer or its representatives may reasonably request in connection with any of the matters described in clause (a) above, and (c) reasonably cooperate in connection with any such matter, and the Corporate Taxpayer shall reimburse Eagle US for any reasonable and documented out-of-pocket third-party costs and expenses incurred pursuant to this Section 6.3.

 

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ARTICLE VII

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 7.1 Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given and received (a) on the date of delivery if delivered personally, or by facsimile or email with confirmation of transmission by the transmitting equipment or (b) on the first Business Day following the date of dispatch if delivered by a recognized next-day courier service. All notices hereunder shall be delivered as set forth below, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated in writing by the party to receive such notice:

If to PubCo, to:

Eve Holding, Inc. 276 SW 34th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Attention:            Flávia Pavie

Email:                 fpavie@eveairmobility.com

With a copy to:

[•]

[•]

Attention: [•]

Fax: [•]

Email: [•]

If to Eagle US, to:

Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.

c/o Embraer S.A. Avenida Dra. Ruth Cardoso, 8501,

30th floor (part), Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP, 05425-070, Brazil

Attention:            Fabiana Klajner Leschziner

Email:                 fabiana.leschziner@embraer.com.br

With a copy to:

[•]

[•]

Attention: [•]

Fax: [•]

Email: [•]

Any party may change its address, fax number or email by giving the other party written notice of its new address, fax number or email in the manner set forth above.

 

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Section 7.2 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the same counterpart. Delivery of an executed signature page to this Agreement by facsimile transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually signed counterpart of this Agreement.

Section 7.3 Entire Agreement; No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure solely to the benefit of each party hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns, and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person any right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.

Section 7.4 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of the State of New York.

Section 7.5 Severability. If any term or other provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced by any law or public policy, all other terms and provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not affected in any manner materially adverse to any party. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in an acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.

Section 7.6 Successors; Assignment; Amendments; Waivers.

(a) Without obtaining the consent of PubCo, Eagle US may assign any of its rights under this Agreement to any Person as long as such transferee has executed and delivered, or, in connection with such transfer, executes and delivers, a joinder to this Agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to PubCo, agreeing to become a party for all purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided in such joinder.

(b) No provision of this Agreement may be amended unless such amendment is approved in writing by Eagle US and PubCo. No provision of this Agreement may be waived unless such waiver is in writing and signed by the party against whom the waiver is to be effective.

(c) All of the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon, shall inure to the benefit of and shall be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives. The Corporate Taxpayer shall require and cause any direct or indirect successor (whether by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Corporate Taxpayer, by written agreement, expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Corporate Taxpayer would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place.

 

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Section 7.7 Titles and Subtitles. The titles of the sections and subsections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in construing this Agreement.

Section 7.8 Jurisdiction and Governing Law. Sections 10.9 and 10.16 of the Business Combination Agreement shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Parties to this Agreement as if set forth herein.

Section 7.9 Reconciliation. In the event that PubCo and Eagle US are unable to resolve a disagreement with respect to the calculation of amounts owed pursuant to this Agreement, the matters governed by Sections 2.2 and 4.2 within the relevant period designated in this Agreement (“Reconciliation Dispute”), the Reconciliation Dispute shall be submitted for determination to a nationally recognized expert (the “Expert”) in the particular area of disagreement mutually acceptable to both parties. The Expert shall be a partner or principal in a nationally recognized accounting or law firm, and unless PubCo and Eagle US agree otherwise, the Expert shall not, and the firm that employs the Expert shall not, have any material relationship with PubCo or Eagle US, or other actual or potential conflict of interest. If PubCo and Eagle US, are unable to agree on an Expert within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt by the respondent(s) of written notice of a Reconciliation Dispute, the Expert shall be appointed by the International Chamber of Commerce Centre for Expertise. The Expert shall resolve any matter relating to the Early Termination Schedule or an amendment thereto within thirty (30) calendar days and shall resolve any matter relating to a Tax Benefit Schedule or an amendment thereto within fifteen (15) calendar days or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable, in each case after the matter has been submitted to the Expert for resolution. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, if the matter is not resolved before any payment that is the subject of a disagreement would be due (in the absence of such disagreement) or any Tax Return reflecting the subject of a disagreement is due, the undisputed amount shall be paid on the date prescribed by this Agreement and such Tax Return may be filed as prepared by PubCo, subject to adjustment or amendment upon resolution. The costs and expenses relating to the engagement of such Expert or amending any Tax Return shall be borne by PubCo except as provided in the next sentence. PubCo and Eagle US, shall bear their own costs and expenses of such proceeding, unless (i) the Expert adopts the position of Eagle US, in which case PubCo shall reimburse Eagle US for any reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses in such proceeding, or (ii) the Expert adopts PubCo’s position, in which case Eagle US shall reimburse PubCo for any reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses in such proceeding. Any dispute as to whether a dispute is a Reconciliation Dispute within the meaning of this Section 7.9 shall be decided by the Expert. The Expert shall finally determine any Reconciliation Dispute and the determinations of the Expert pursuant to this Section 7.9 shall be binding on PubCo and Eagle US and may be entered and enforced in any court having jurisdiction.

Section 7.10 Withholding. The parties hereto agree that, under applicable Law currently in effect as of the date of this Agreement, if Eagle US provides a properly completed IRS Form W-9, no amounts are required to be withheld under the Code or any provision of state, local or foreign Tax law, from any amounts payable in cash or otherwise pursuant to this Agreement to Eagle US and no amounts will be withheld unless otherwise required pursuant to a

 

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change in applicable Law after the date of this Agreement. In the event the Corporate Taxpayer becomes aware of any amounts that are or may be required to be withheld from a payment hereunder, the Corporate Taxpayer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly inform Eagle US of such potential requirement and shall provide Eagle US with the opportunity to contest the application of such withholding or otherwise establish an exemption, in each case, prior to withholding from any payments hereunder. The parties hereto shall cooperate in good faith to eliminate or reduce any deduction or withholding (including through the request and provision of any statements, forms or other documents to reduce or eliminate any such deduction or withholding) as reasonably requested by the relevant party.

Section 7.11 Admission of the Corporate Taxpayer into a Consolidated Group; Transfers of Corporate Assets.

(a) If the Corporate Taxpayer is or becomes a member of an affiliated or consolidated group of corporations that files a consolidated income tax return pursuant to sections 1501 et seq. of the Code or any corresponding provisions of state or local law (other than an affiliated or consolidated group of corporations of which Eagle US is the common parent or a member), then: (i) the provisions of this Agreement shall be applied with respect to the group as a whole, to the extent the income and loss of the Corporate Taxpayer are reflected on the consolidated income tax return of the common parent of such group; and (ii) Tax Benefit Payments, Early Termination Payments and other applicable items hereunder shall be computed with reference to the consolidated taxable income of the group as a whole, to the extent the income and loss of the Corporate Taxpayer are reflected on the consolidated income tax return of the common parent of such group. To the extent the Corporate Taxpayer is a member of an affiliated or consolidated group of corporations that files a consolidated income tax return of which Eagle US is the common parent or a member, the Realized Tax Benefit of the Corporate Taxpayer shall be calculated without taking into account Taxes (or any reduction in Taxes) of the common parent of such group attributable to income or deductions of the Corporate Taxpayer that are reflected on the consolidated income tax return of the common parent of such group.

(b) If any entity that is obligated to make a Tax Benefit Payment or Early Termination Payment hereunder transfers one or more assets to a corporation (or a Person classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) with which such entity does not file a consolidated tax return pursuant to section 1501 of the Code or any corresponding provisions of state, local or foreign law (including as a result of any series of transactions or acts), such entity, for purposes of calculating the amount of any Tax Benefit Payment or Early Termination Payment (e.g., calculating the gross income of the entity and determining the Realized Tax Benefit of such entity) due hereunder, shall be treated as having disposed of such asset in a fully taxable transaction on the date of such contribution. The consideration deemed to be received by such entity shall be equal to the gross fair market value of the contributed asset. The transactions described in this Section 7.11(b) shall be taken into account in determining the Realized Tax Benefit for such Taxable Year based on the income, gain or loss of the Corporate Taxpayer using the Non-Stepped-Up Tax Basis of the Reference Assets in calculating its Non-Stepped-Up Tax Liability for such Taxable Year and using the actual Tax basis of the Reference Assets in calculating the Actual Tax Liability, determined using the “with and without” methodology. For purposes of this Section 7.11, a transfer of a partnership interest shall be treated as a transfer of the transferring partner’s share of each of the assets and liabilities of that partnership. Notwithstanding the foregoing, after the

 

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occurrence of any such transfer as described in the first sentence of this Section 7.11(b), if the Corporate Taxpayer takes all such actions to ensure that the amount to be received by Eagle US hereunder and the timing of the receipt of such payments, taking into account such actions (which actions may, at the election of the Corporate Taxpayer, include the payment of an additional amount to Eagle US), would be the same amount and at the same time as if such transfer described in the first sentence of this Section 7.11(b) did not occur, then this Section 7.11(b) shall not apply with respect to such transfer. Additionally, this Section 7.11(b) shall not apply with respect to any transfer of one or more Reference Assets if a majority of the Independent Directors shall have affirmatively voted to disapprove such transfer.

Section 7.12 Confidentiality.

(a) The Corporate Taxpayer and Eagle US and each of their assignees acknowledge and agree that the information of the Corporate Taxpayer and Eagle US is confidential and, except in the course of performing any duties as necessary for the Corporate Taxpayer and its Affiliates or Eagle US, as required by law or legal process (including filing a copy of this Agreement as an exhibit to filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission) or to enforce the terms of this Agreement, such person shall keep and retain in the strictest confidence and not disclose to any Person any confidential matters, acquired pursuant to this Agreement, of the Corporate Taxpayer and its Affiliates and successors and Eagle US and its Affiliates and successors learned as the case may be, heretofore or hereafter. This Section 7.12 shall not apply to (i) any information that has been made publicly available by the Corporate Taxpayer or any of its Affiliates, becomes public knowledge (except as a result of an act of any party in violation of this Agreement) or is generally known to the business community and (ii) the disclosure of information to the extent necessary for a party to prepare and file its Tax Returns, to respond to any inquiries regarding the same from any taxing authority or to prosecute or defend any action, proceeding or audit by any taxing authority with respect to such returns. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, PubCo and Eagle US (and each employee, representative or other agent of such party or its assignees, as applicable) may disclose to any and all Persons, without limitation of any kind, the tax treatment and tax structure PubCo, Eagle US, and their Affiliates, and any of their transactions, and all materials of any kind (including opinions or other tax analyses) that are provided to such party relating to such tax treatment and tax structure.

(b) If Eagle US, PubCo, or an assignee commits a breach, or threatens to commit a breach, of any of the provisions of this Section 7.12, Eagle US or PubCo, as the case may be, shall have the right and remedy to have the provisions of this Section 7.12 specifically enforced by injunctive relief or otherwise by any court of competent jurisdiction without the need to post any bond or other security, it being acknowledged and agreed that any such breach or threatened breach shall cause irreparable injury to PubCo or Eagle US, as the case may be and that money damages alone shall not provide an adequate remedy to such Persons. Such rights and remedies shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other rights and remedies available at law or in equity.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporate Taxpayer, and Eagle US have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

Corporate Taxpayer:
EVE HOLDING, INC.
By:    
Name:  
Title:  

 

Eagle US:
EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING, INC.
By:    
Name:  
Title:  

[Signature Page to Tax Receivable Agreement]

Exhibit 10.1

Execution Version

FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

This SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT (this “Subscription Agreement”) is entered into on December 21, 2021, by and between Zanite Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), and the subscriber party set forth on the signature page hereto (“Subscriber”). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below).

WHEREAS, the Issuer is, concurrently with the execution and delivery hereof, entering into that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (as it may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with its terms, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among the Issuer, EVE UAM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Eve”), Embraer S.A., a Brazilian joint stock company (“Embraer”), and Embraer Aircraft Holding Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer (“EAH”), in substantially the same form provided to Subscriber prior to the date hereof, pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions contained therein, among other transactions, (i) Embraer will transfer units of Eve to EAH in exchange for shares of EAH such that upon such transfer of units, Eve will become a wholly owned subsidiary of EAH and (ii) following the transfer described in the preceding clause (i), EAH will contribute and transfer units of Eve to the Issuer in exchange for shares of the Issuer, in each case on the terms and conditions set forth therein (the “Transactions”);

WHEREAS, in connection with the Transactions, Subscriber desires to subscribe for and purchase from the Issuer that number of shares of the Issuer’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), as set forth on the signature page hereto (the “Acquired Shares”), for a purchase price of $10.00 per share (the “Per Share Price”) and an aggregate purchase price set forth on the signature page hereto (the “Purchase Price”), and the Issuer desires to issue and sell to Subscriber the Acquired Shares in consideration of the payment of the Purchase Price by or on behalf of Subscriber to the Issuer on or prior to the Closing (as defined below);

WHEREAS, the Issuer and Subscriber are executing and delivering this Subscription Agreement in reliance upon the exemption from securities registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”);

WHEREAS, substantially concurrently with the execution of this Subscription Agreement, (i) certain strategic investors and/or investors with existing relationships with Embraer (the “Strategic Subscribers”) have entered into separate subscription agreements with the Issuer (the “Strategic Subscription Agreements”), pursuant to which the Strategic Subscribers have agreed to purchase Common Stock on the Closing Date (as defined below) at the Per Share Price (the “Strategic Acquired Shares”), (ii) certain insiders of the Issuer and Embraer (each, an “Insider Subscriber”) have entered into separate subscription agreements with the Issuer (the “Insider Subscription Agreements”), pursuant to which the Insider Subscribers have agreed to purchase Common Stock on the Closing Date (as defined below) at the Per Share Price (the “Insider Acquired Shares”) and (iii) certain other “qualified institutional buyers” (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act) or “accredited investors” (as such term is defined in Rule 501 under the Securities Act) (each a “Third-Party Subscriber”, and together with the Strategic Subscribers and the Insider Subscribers, the “Other Subscribers”), have (severally and not jointly) entered into separate subscription agreements with the Issuer (the “Third-Party Subscription Agreements” and together with the Strategic Subscription Agreements and the Insider Subscription Agreements, the “Other Subscription Agreements”), pursuant to which such investors have agreed to purchase Common Stock on the Closing Date at the Per Share Price (the “Third-Party Acquired Shares”, and together with the Strategic Acquired Shares and the Insider Acquired Shares, the “Other Acquired Shares”);


WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock to be sold by Issuer pursuant to this Subscription Agreement and the Other Subscription Agreements entered into on the date hereof equals 30,500,000 shares of Common Stock; and

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the aggregate amount of proceeds to be delivered to the Issuer in connection with the purchase and sale of the Acquired Shares and the Other Acquired Shares pursuant to this Subscription Agreement and the Other Subscription Agreements entered into an the date hereof equals $305,000,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual representations, warranties and covenants, and subject to the conditions, herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

1. Subscription. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, Subscriber hereby agrees to subscribe for and purchase, and the Issuer hereby agrees to issue and sell to Subscriber, upon the payment of the Purchase Price, the Acquired Shares (such subscription and issuance, the “Subscription”).

2. Closing.

 

  (a)

The closing of the Subscription contemplated hereby (the “Closing”) is contingent upon the substantially concurrent consummation of the Transactions and shall occur immediately prior thereto. Not less than five (5)1 business days prior to the scheduled closing date of the Transactions (the “Closing Date”), the Issuer shall provide written notice to Subscriber (the “Closing Notice”) (i) of such Closing Date, (ii) that the Issuer reasonably expects all conditions to the closing of the Transactions to be satisfied or waived and (iii) containing wire instructions for the payment of the Purchase Price. Subscriber shall deliver to the Issuer no later than two (2) business days before the Closing Date (as specified in the Closing Notice) or such other date as otherwise agreed to by the Issuer and Subscriber (such date, the “Purchase Price Payment Date”) the Purchase Price for the Acquired Shares by wire transfer of U.S. dollars in immediately available funds (i) to the account specified by the Issuer in the Closing Notice, to be held in a non-interest bearing third-party escrow account (the “Escrow Account”) designated by the Issuer prior to the Purchase Price Payment Date for the benefit of Subscriber until the Closing Date, or (ii) to an account specified by the Issuer and subject to such procedures otherwise mutually agreed by Subscriber and the Issuer (“Alternative Settlement Procedures”). On the Closing Date, the Issuer shall deliver to Subscriber (1) the Acquired Shares in book entry form, free and clear of any liens, encumbrances or other restrictions whatsoever (other than those arising under state or federal securities laws or imposed by Subscriber), in the name of Subscriber (or its nominee in accordance with its delivery instructions) or to a custodian designated by Subscriber, as applicable, and (2) a copy of the records of the transfer agent of the Issuer (the “Transfer Agent”) showing Subscriber as the owner of the Acquired Shares on and as of the Closing Date (the “Subscriber’s Deliveries”). Unless otherwise provided pursuant to Alternative Settlement Procedures, upon the transfer of Subscriber’s Deliveries by the Issuer to Subscriber (or its nominee in accordance with its delivery instructions), the Issuer shall, or shall cause the escrow agent for the Escrow Account to, on the Closing Date, release the Purchase Price from the Escrow Account to the Issuer. In the event the closing of the Transactions does not occur within five (5) business days of the Closing Date specified in the Closing Notice, unless otherwise agreed by the Issuer and Subscriber, the Issuer shall, or shall instruct the escrow agent for the Escrow Account to,

 

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For certain Strategic Subscribers, funding notice period and corresponding holding period extended to accommodate Subscriber policies and procedures.

 

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  promptly (but not later than two (2) business days thereafter) return the Purchase Price to Subscriber by wire transfer of U.S. dollars in immediately available funds to the account specified by Subscriber, and any book entries shall be deemed cancelled. Notwithstanding such return or cancellation, unless and until this Subscription Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 6 hereof, Subscriber shall remain obligated (i) to redeliver funds to the Issuer following the Issuer’s delivery to Subscriber of a new Closing Notice setting forth a new Closing Date by which the Issuer reasonably expects all conditions to the closing of the Transactions to be satisfied or waived and (ii) to consummate the Closing immediately prior to or substantially concurrently with the consummation of the Transactions, subject to the procedures set forth in this Section 2(a). For purposes of this Subscription Agreement, “business day” shall mean a day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, on which commercial banks in New York, New York, are open for the general transaction of business.

 

  (b)

The Closing shall be subject to the satisfaction, or valid waiver by each of the parties hereto, of the conditions that, on the Closing Date:

(i) solely with respect to the Issuer:

(1) the representations and warranties made by Subscriber in this Subscription Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date (other than those representations and warranties expressly made as of an earlier date, which shall be true and correct as of such date), except for inaccuracies or the failure of such representations and warranties to be true and correct that (without giving effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “Subscriber Material Adverse Effect” (as defined below) or another similar materiality qualification set forth herein), individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have a Subscriber Material Adverse Effect, in each case without giving effect to the consummation of the Transactions;

(2) Subscriber shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Subscription Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by Subscriber at or prior to the Closing; and

(3) Subscriber shall have delivered the Purchase Price in compliance with the terms of this Subscription Agreement.

(ii) solely with respect to Subscriber:

(1) the representations and warranties made by the Issuer in this Subscription Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date (other than those representations and warranties expressly made as of an earlier date, which shall be true and correct as of such date), except for inaccuracies or the failure of such representations and warranties to be true and correct that (without giving effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “Issuer Material Adverse Effect” (as defined below) or another similar materiality qualification set forth herein), individually or in the aggregate, would not reasonably be expected to have an Issuer Material Adverse Effect, in each case without giving effect to the consummation of the Transactions;

(2) the Issuer shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Subscription Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Issuer at or prior to the Closing;

 

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(3) except to the extent consented to in writing by Subscriber, the Business Combination Agreement (as filed with the Commission (as defined below) on or shortly after the date hereof, but other than the condition in Section 8.3(c) of the Business Combination Agreement, or the effects thereof) shall not have been amended, modified, supplemented or waived by Embraer in a manner that would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the economic benefits that Subscriber would reasonably expect to receive under this Subscription Agreement (it being understood that any such amendment, modification or waiver (i) resulting in a decrease in the valuation of Eve in connection with the Transactions, (ii) relating to the failure by one or more Other Subscribers to meet their closing funding obligations in violation of the Other Subscription Agreements or (iii) in connection with any additional financing transactions relating to the Transactions following the date hereof, would not have such a material and adverse effect).

(4) other than in connection with (i) the customary ongoing review by the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) or such other applicable stock exchange on which Issuer’s Common Stock or its successor’s common stock is then listed or (ii) any modifications to Issuer’s or its successor’s stock exchange or ticker symbol listings made in connection with the Transactions, no suspension of the qualification of the Common Stock for offering or sale or trading by the Commission (as defined below) or under applicable rules of Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), as applicable, or initiation or threatening in writing of any proceedings for any of such purposes, shall have occurred, and the Acquired Shares shall be approved for listing on NYSE, subject only to official notice of issuance; and

(5) all conditions precedent to the closing of the Transactions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement shall have been satisfied or waived by the party who is the beneficiary of such condition(s) in the Business Combination Agreement (for the avoidance of doubt, a waiver of the following conditions precedent in the Business Combination Agreement shall not be a condition to the Subscriber’s obligations hereunder (1) those conditions that may only be satisfied at the closing of the Transactions, but subject to satisfaction or waiver of such conditions as of the closing of the Transactions and (2) the condition pursuant to Section 8.3(c) of the Business Combination Agreement), provided, however, that the Issuer cannot waive any conditions precedent set forth in Section 8.2(a) (i) and/or in Section 8.2(c) of the Business Combination Agreement without the prior approval of the Subscriber to the extent that such waiver would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the economic benefits that Subscriber would reasonably expect to receive under this Subscription Agreement.2

(iii) no governmental authority having applicable jurisdiction shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any material judgment, order, law, rule or regulation (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) which is then in effect and has the effect of restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting or making illegal the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement.

 

 

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For certain Strategic Subscribers, closing conditions also include a condition regarding minimum commitments from certain insiders/affiliates and/or minimum cash.

 

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  (c)

Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Subscription Agreement, Subscriber and the Issuer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, and to reasonably assist and cooperate with the other party hereto in doing, all things reasonably necessary, proper or advisable under applicable legal requirements to consummate and make effective, in the most expeditious manner practicable, the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement.

3. Issuer Representations and Warranties. Provided that no representation or warranty by the Issuer shall apply to any statement or information in reports filed with the Commission (as defined below) that relates to any statement or information in the SEC Reports (as defined below) that relates to changes to historical accounting policies of Issuer in connection with any order, directive, guideline, comment or recommendation from the Commission or Issuer’s auditor or accountant that is applicable to Issuer (collectively, the “SEC Guidance”), nor shall any correction, amendment, revision or restatement of the Issuer’s financial statements due wholly or in part to the SEC Guidance or any other accounting matters, nor any other effects that relate to or arise out of, or are in connection with or in response to, any of the foregoing or any changes in accounting or disclosure related thereto, be deemed to be a breach of any representation or warranty by the Issuer, the Issuer represents and warrants to Subscriber that:

 

  (a)

The Issuer is duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, with all corporate power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and conduct its business as presently conducted and to enter into, deliver and perform its obligations under this Subscription Agreement. Except where such noncompliance would not reasonably be expected to constitute an Issuer Material Adverse Effect, the Issuer is duly qualified to do business as a foreign corporation and, to the extent applicable, in good standing, in all other jurisdictions where the ownership or leasing of its properties or the conduct of its business required such qualification.

 

  (b)

As of the Closing Date, the Acquired Shares will be duly authorized by the Issuer and, when issued and delivered to Subscriber against full payment for the Acquired Shares in accordance with the terms of this Subscription Agreement, the Acquired Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances or other restrictions (except as otherwise stated herein) and will not have been issued in violation of or subject to any preemptive or similar rights created under the Issuer’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws (each, as amended concurrently with the Closing) or under the laws of the State of Delaware or otherwise.

 

  (c)

This Subscription Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Issuer and, assuming that this Subscription Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement of the Subscriber, this Subscription Agreement is enforceable against the Issuer in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited or otherwise affected by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally, and (ii) principles of equity, whether considered at law or equity.

 

  (d)

The execution, delivery and performance of this Subscription Agreement, including the issuance and sale of the Acquired Shares by the Issuer and the consummation of the Transactions and other transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the property or assets of the Issuer pursuant to the terms of (i)

 

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  any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, license or other agreement or instrument to which the Issuer is a party or by which the Issuer is bound or to which any of the property or assets of the Issuer is subject; (ii) the organizational documents of the Issuer; or (iii) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency, taxing authority or regulatory body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Issuer or any of its properties, which would reasonably be expected to have an Issuer Material Adverse Effect. For purposes of this Subscription Agreement, an “Issuer Material Adverse Effect” means an event, change, development, occurrence, condition or effect with respect to the Issuer and its subsidiaries, taken together as a whole (on a consolidated basis), that, would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Issuer’s ability to consummate the (i) transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement, including the issuance and sale of the Acquired Shares or (ii) the Transactions.

 

  (e)

The Issuer is not in default or violation (and no event has occurred which, with notice or the lapse of time or both, would constitute a default or violation) of any term, condition or provision of (i) the organizational documents of the Issuer, (ii) any loan or credit agreement, guarantee, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, lease or other agreement, permit, franchise or license to which, as of the date of this Subscription Agreement, the Issuer is a party or by which the Issuer’s properties or assets are bound or (iii) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency, taxing authority or regulatory body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Issuer, or any of its properties, except, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii), for defaults or violations that have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Issuer Material Adverse Effect.

 

  (f)

The Issuer 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, self-regulatory organization or other person in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by the Issuer of this Subscription Agreement or the Transactions (including, without limitation, the issuance of the Acquired Shares), other than, as applicable, (i) the filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) of the Registration Statement (as defined below), (ii) in connection with or as a result of the SEC Guidance or other accounting matters, (iii) filings required by applicable state securities laws, (iv) the filing of notification under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, if applicable; (v) those required by Nasdaq or NYSE, as applicable, including with respect to obtaining stockholder approval; (vi) those that will be obtained on or prior to the Closing (including those required to consummate the Transactions as provided under the Business Combination Agreement), (vii) any filing, the failure of which to obtain would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Issuer Material Adverse Effect; (viii) as set forth in the Business Combination Agreement; and (ix) the filing of a Notice of Exempt Offering of Securities on Form D with the Commission under Regulation D of the Securities Act.

 

  (g)

Assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Subscriber as set forth in Section 4 of this Subscription Agreement, no registration under the Securities Act is required for the offer and sale of the Acquired Shares by the Issuer to Subscriber in the manner contemplated by this Subscription Agreement. The Acquired Shares (i) were not offered by any form of general solicitation or general advertising and (ii) are not being offered in a manner involving a public offering under, or in a distribution in violation of, the Securities Act, or any state securities laws.

 

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  (h)

Except for such matters as have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Issuer Material Adverse Effect, there is no (i) investigation, action, suit, claim or other proceeding, in each case by or before any governmental authority pending, or, to the knowledge of the Issuer, threatened against the Issuer, or (ii) judgment, decree, injunction, ruling or order of any governmental authority outstanding against the Issuer.

 

  (i)

Except for placement fees payable to Jefferies LLC and BTIG, LLC (collectively, the “Placement Agents”), 3 the Issuer has not paid, and is not obligated to pay, any brokerage, finder’s or other fee or commission in connection with its issuance and sale of the Acquired Shares.

 

  (j)

None of the Issuer nor any of its subsidiaries has taken any steps to seek protection pursuant to any law or statute relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, liquidation, administration or winding up or failed to pay their debts when due, nor does the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries have any knowledge or reason to believe that any of their respective creditors intend to initiate involuntary bankruptcy proceedings or seek to commence an administration.

 

  (k)

The Issuer is not, and immediately after receipt of payment for the Acquired Shares, and consummation of the Transactions, will not be, an “investment company” or a company “controlled by an investment company”, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 

  (l)

There has been no action taken by the Issuer, any of its subsidiaries, or any of its or their directors, officers or employees, or, to the best knowledge of the Issuer, any of its or their agents or representatives, in each case acting on behalf of the Issuer, in each case, in violation of any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws (as herein defined), including, without limitation, making use of the mails or any means or instrumentality of interstate commerce corruptly in furtherance of an offer, payment, promise to pay or authorization of the payment of any money, or other property, gift, promise to give, or authorization of the giving of anything of value to any “foreign official (as such term is defined in the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, amended (the “FCPA”) or any foreign political party or official thereof or any candidate for foreign political office, in contravention of Anti-Corruption Laws, and the Issuer and its subsidiaries and, to the best knowledge of the Issuer, its other affiliates, have conducted their businesses in compliance with the Anti-Corruption Laws. The Issuer has not (i) been convicted of violating any Anti-Corruption Laws or subjected to any investigation by a governmental authority for violation of any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws, (ii) conducted or initiated any internal investigation or made a voluntary, directed, or involuntary disclosure to any governmental authority regarding any alleged act or omission arising under or relating to any noncompliance with any Anti-Corruption Laws and (iii) received any written notice or citation from a governmental authority for any actual or potential noncompliance with any applicable Anti-Corruption Laws. As used herein, “Anti-Corruption Laws” means any applicable laws in any jurisdiction relating to corruption and bribery, including the FCPA, the UK Bribery Act 2010, and any similar law that prohibits bribery or corruption.

 

 

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Note: The Placement Agents are solely acting as placement agents on behalf of certain Third-Party Subscribers. Provisions regarding the involvement of the Placement Agents differ accordingly in the Other Subscription Agreements for the Strategic Subscribers, Insider Subscribers and the other Third-Party Subscribers.

 

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  (m)

The Issuer does not engage in (i) the design, fabrication, development, testing, production or manufacture of one (1) or more “critical technologies” within the meaning of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, including all implementing regulations thereof (the “DPA”) or (ii) the ownership, operation, maintenance, supply, manufacture, or servicing of “covered investment critical infrastructure” within the meaning of the DPA (where such activities are covered by column 2 of Appendix A to 31 C.F.R. Part 800).

 

  (n)

As of their respective filing dates, or, if amended, as of the date of such amendment, which shall be deemed to supersede such original filing, all reports required to be filed by the Issuer with the Commission (the “SEC Reports”) complied in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder, and none of the SEC Reports, when filed, or, if amended, as of the date of such amendment, which shall be deemed to supersede such original filing, 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. As of the date thereof, there are no material outstanding or unresolved comments in comment letters received by the Issuer from the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the Commission with respect to any of the SEC Reports. The financial statements of the Issuer included in the SEC Reports comply in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto as in effect at the time of filing, or, if amended, as of the date of such amendment, which shall be deemed to supersede such original filing, and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Issuer 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, year-end audit adjustments. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this representation and warranty shall not apply to any statement or information in the SEC Reports that relates or arises from the topics referenced in the SEC Guidance, and any restatement, revision or other modification to the SEC Reports (including any financial statements contained therein) relating to or arising from the SEC Guidance shall not be deemed material noncompliance for purposes of this Subscription Agreement.

 

  (o)

As of the date hereof, the authorized share capital of the Issuer consists of 100,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock (“Class A Common Stock”), 10,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Class B Common Stock”), and 1,000,000 preferred shares, par value $0.0001 per share (“Preferred Shares”). As of the date hereof: (i) 23,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, 5,750,000 shares of Class B Common Stock and no Preferred Shares were issued and outstanding; (ii) 25,750,000 warrants, each exercisable to purchase one share of Common Stock at $11.50 per share (“Warrants”), were issued and outstanding, including 14,250,000 private placement warrants; and (iii) no Common Stock was subject to issuance upon exercise of outstanding options. No Warrants are exercisable on or prior to the Closing.

 

  (p)

All (i) issued and outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock and shares of Class B Common Stock have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and are non-assessable and are not subject to and were not issued in violation of any preemptive rights and (ii) outstanding Warrants have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and are not subject to and were not issued in violation of any preemptive rights.

 

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  (q)

Neither the Issuer nor any person acting on its behalf has engaged or will engage in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D) in connection with any offer or sale of the Acquired Shares.

 

  (r)

The issued and outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, and are listed for trading on Nasdaq or such other applicable stock exchange on which Issuer’s Common Stock or its successor’s common stock is then listed. There is no suit, action, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of the Issuer, threatened against the Issuer by Nasdaq or such other applicable stock exchange on which Issuer’s Common Stock or its successor’s common stock is then listed or the Commission to prohibit or terminate the listing of the Class A Common Stock or, when issued, the Acquired Shares on Nasdaq or such other applicable stock exchange on which Issuer’s Common Stock or its successor’s common stock is then listed, excluding, for the purposes of clarity, the customary ongoing review by Nasdaq or such other applicable stock exchange on which Issuer’s Common Stock or its successor’s common stock is then listed. Other than in connection with any modifications to Issuer’s or its successor’s stock exchange or ticker symbol listings made in connection with the Transactions, the Issuer has taken no action that is designed to terminate the registration of the Class A Common Stock under the Exchange Act.

 

  (s)

The Issuer represents and warrants that none of its officers or directors is (i) a person or entity named on the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, the Executive Order 13599 List, the Foreign Sanctions Evaders List, or the Sectoral Sanctions Identification List, each of which is administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) or any similar list of sanctioned persons administered by the European Union or any individual European Union member state, or the United Kingdom (collectively, the “Sanctions Lists”) (ii) directly or indirectly owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf of, a person, that is named on a Sanctions List; (iii) organized, incorporated, established, located, resident or born in, or a citizen, national, or the government, including any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, of, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the Crimea region of Ukraine, or any other country or territory embargoed or subject to substantial trade restrictions by the United States, (iv) a Designated National as defined in the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515, or (v) a non-U.S. shell bank or providing banking services indirectly to a non-U.S. shell bank or providing banking services indirectly to a non-U.S. shell bank. The Issuer agrees to provide law enforcement agencies, if requested thereby, such records as required by applicable law, provided that the Issuer is permitted to do so under applicable law. The Issuer represents that if it is a financial institution subject to the BSA/PATRIOT Act, the Issuer maintains, to the extent required, policies and procedures reasonably designed to comply with any applicable obligations under the BSA/PATRIOT Act. The Issuer also represents that, to the extent required under applicable law, it maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure compliance with OFAC-administered sanctions programs, including for the screening of its investors against the Sanctions Lists.

 

  (t)

None of the Issuer, its subsidiaries or any of their affiliates, nor any person acting on 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 require registration of the issuance of any of the Acquired Shares under the Securities Act, whether through integration with prior offerings pursuant to Rule 502(a) of the Securities Act or otherwise.

 

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  (u)

The Third-Party Subscription Agreements contain the same Per Share Price for the purchase of the Acquired Shares and representations, warranties and covenants that are not more favorable to any similarly situated investors thereunder than the terms of this Subscription Agreement, other than representations, warranties and covenants particular to the regulatory requirements of such investor or its affiliates or related funds.

 

  (v)

The Issuer is in compliance with all applicable laws and has not received any written communication from a governmental entity that alleges that the Issuer is not in compliance with or is in default or violation of any applicable law, except where such non-compliance, default or violation would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have an Issuer Material Adverse Effect.

4. Subscriber Representations and Warranties. Subscriber represents and warrants to Issuer that:

 

  (a)

Subscriber has been duly formed or incorporated and is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation (to the extent applicable in the relevant jurisdiction), with power and authority to enter into, deliver and perform its obligations under this Subscription Agreement.

 

  (b)

This Subscription Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by Subscriber and, assuming that this Subscription Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Issuer, this Subscription Agreement is the valid and binding obligation of Subscriber, enforceable against Subscriber in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited or otherwise affected by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally, and (ii) principles of equity, whether considered at law or equity.

 

  (c)

The execution, delivery and performance by Subscriber of this Subscription Agreement, including the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly authorized and approved by all necessary action. Subscriber acknowledges that Subscriber shall be responsible for any of Subscriber’s tax liabilities that may arise as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement, and that neither the Issuer nor Embraer nor any of their respective affiliates, have provided any tax advice or any other representation or guarantee, whether written or oral, regarding the tax consequences of the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement.

 

  (d)

The execution, delivery and performance by Subscriber of this Subscription Agreement, including the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not conflict with or result in a breach or violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance upon any of the property or assets of Subscriber pursuant to the terms of (i) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, license or other agreement or instrument to which Subscriber is a party or by which Subscriber is bound or to which any of the property or assets of Subscriber is subject; (ii) Subscriber’s organizational documents or under any law, rule, regulation, agreement or other obligation by which Subscriber is bound; and (iii) any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over Subscriber or any of their respective properties, that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Subscriber to enter into and timely perform its obligations under this Subscription Agreement (a “Subscriber Material Adverse Effect”).

 

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  (e)

Subscriber (i) is a “qualified institutional buyer” (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act) or an institutional “accredited investor” (within the meaning of Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act) satisfying the applicable requirements set forth on Schedule A, (ii) is acquiring the Acquired Shares only for its own account and not for the account of others, or if Subscriber is a “qualified institutional buyer” or an “accredited investor” and is subscribing for the Acquired Shares as a fiduciary or agent for one or more investor accounts, each owner of such account is a “qualified institutional buyer” or an “accredited investor” and Subscriber has full investment discretion with respect to each such account, and the full power and authority to make the acknowledgements, representations and agreements herein on behalf of each owner of each such account, and (iii) is not acquiring the Acquired Shares with a view to, or for offer or sale in connection with, any distribution thereof in violation of the Securities Act or any other securities laws of the United States or any other jurisdiction (and shall provide the requested information on Schedule A following the signature page hereto). Subscriber is not an entity formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Acquired Shares, unless such newly formed entity is an entity in which all of the equity owners are “accredited investors” (within the meaning of Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act).

 

  (f)

Subscriber understands that the Acquired Shares are being offered in a transaction not involving any public offering within the meaning of the Securities Act and that the Acquired Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act or any other securities laws of the United States or any other jurisdiction. Subscriber understands that it is acquiring its entire beneficial ownership interest in the Acquired Shares for Subscriber’s own account for investment purposes only and not with a view to any distribution of the Acquired Shares in any manner that would violate the securities laws of the United States or any other jurisdiction. Subscriber understands that the Acquired Shares may not be resold, transferred, pledged or otherwise disposed of by Subscriber absent an effective registration statement under the Securities Act, except (i) to the Issuer or a subsidiary thereof, (ii) pursuant to offers and sales that occur in an “offshore transaction” within the meaning of Regulation S under the Securities Act, (iii) pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act (“Rule 144”), provided that all of the applicable conditions thereof (including those set out in Rule 144(i) which are applicable to the Issuer) have been met, or (iv) pursuant to another applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, including pursuant to a private sale effected under Section 4(a)(7) of the Securities Act or applicable formal or informal Commission interpretation or guidance, such as a so-called “4(a)(112)” sale, and that any certificates or book-entry records representing the Acquired Shares shall contain a legend to such effect, which legend shall be subject to removal as set forth herein and in the Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated the date hereof, by and among the Issuer and other parties thereto (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) (but only to the extent that Subscriber is party to the Registration Rights Agreement). Subscriber understands and agrees that the Acquired Shares will be subject to the foregoing restrictions and, as a result, Subscriber may not be able to readily resell the Acquired Shares and may be required to bear the financial risk of an investment in the Acquired Shares for an indefinite period of time. Subscriber understands that it has been advised to consult legal counsel prior to making any offer, resale, pledge or transfer of any of the Acquired Shares. By making the representations herein, Subscriber does not agree to hold any of the Acquired Shares for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of any of the Acquired Shares at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption under the Securities Act.

 

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  (g)

Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the book-entry position representing the Acquired Shares will bear or reflect, as applicable, a legend substantially similar to the following (provided that such legend shall be subject to removal in accordance with Section 5(f) hereof):

“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE HOLDER HEREOF, BY PURCHASING SUCH SECURITIES, AGREES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ISSUER THAT THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED, RESOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF BY THE HOLDER ABSENT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT EXCEPT (I) TO THE ISSUER OR A SUBSIDIARY THEREOF, (II) TO NON-U.S. PERSONS PURSUANT TO OFFERS AND SALES THAT OCCUR OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF REGULATION S UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR (III) PURSUANT TO ANOTHER APPLICABLE EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT, AND IN EACH CASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF THE STATES OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE APPLICABLE LAWS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION.”

 

  (h)

Subscriber understands and agrees that Subscriber is purchasing the Acquired Shares directly from the Issuer. Subscriber further acknowledges that there have been no, and in purchasing the Acquired Shares Subscriber is not relying on any, representations, warranties, covenants or agreements made to Subscriber by the Placement Agents, the Issuer or any of their respective affiliates or any control persons, officers, directors, partners, agents or representatives, or any other person or entity, expressly or by implication, other than those representations, warranties, covenants and agreements expressly stated in Section 3 of this Subscription Agreement.

 

  (i)

To the extent applicable to it, Subscriber represents and warrants that its acquisition and holding of the Acquired Shares will not constitute or result in a non-exempt prohibited transaction under section 406 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or any applicable similar law.

 

  (j)

In making its decision to purchase the Acquired Shares, Subscriber represents that it has conducted and completed its own independent due diligence, to the extent deemed appropriate by Subscriber, and has independently made its own analysis and decision with respect to the Subscription. Subscriber further represents that, except for the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made by the Issuer herein, it is relying exclusively on its own sources of information, investment analysis and due diligence, to the extent deemed appropriate by Subscriber (including professional advice Subscriber deems appropriate) with respect to the Subscription, the Acquired Shares and the business, condition (financial and otherwise), management, operations, properties and prospects of the Issuer, including but not limited to all business, legal, regulatory, accounting, credit and tax matters. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that it has received, reviewed and understood the offering materials made available to it in connection with the

 

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  Subscription and such other information as Subscriber deems necessary in order to make an investment decision with respect to the Acquired Shares, including with respect to the Issuer, Embraer and the Transactions. Subscriber represents and agrees that Subscriber and Subscriber’s professional advisor(s), if any, have had the full opportunity to ask such questions, receive such answers and obtain such information from the Issuer directly as Subscriber and such Subscriber’s professional advisor(s), if any, have deemed necessary to make an investment decision with respect to the Acquired Shares. However, neither any such inquiries, nor any due diligence investigation conducted by Subscriber or any of Subscriber’s professional advisors nor anything else contained herein, shall modify, limit or otherwise affect Subscriber’s right to rely on the Issuer’s representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Subscription Agreement.

 

  (k)

Subscriber acknowledges that it is not relying upon, and has not relied upon, any statement, representation or warranty made by any person, firm or corporation (including, without limitation, the Issuer, Embraer, the Placement Agents, any of their respective affiliates or any control persons, officers, directors, employees, agents or representatives of any of the foregoing), other than the representations and warranties of the Issuer contained in Section 3 of this Subscription Agreement, in making its investment or decision to invest in the Issuer. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that neither the Placement Agents, nor any of their respective affiliates, has provided Subscriber with any information or advice with respect to the Acquired Shares nor is such information or advice necessary or desired. Neither the Placement Agents nor any of their respective affiliates has made or makes any representation as to the Issuer, Embraer or the quality or value of the Acquired Shares. Further, the Placement Agents and any of their respective affiliates may have acquired non-public information with respect to the Issuer or Embraer which Subscriber agrees need not be provided to it. On behalf of itself and its affiliates, Subscriber (i) acknowledges that the Placement Agents shall not have any liability or any obligation to Subscriber or its affiliates in respect of this Subscription Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby including, but not limited to, any action heretofore or hereafter taken or omitted to be taken by any of them in connection with Subscriber’s purchase of the Shares and (ii) releases each Placement Agent in respect of any losses, claims, damages, obligations, penalties, judgments, awards, liabilities, costs, expenses or disbursements related to this Subscription Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

  (l)

Subscriber became aware of this offering of the Acquired Shares solely by means of direct contact between Subscriber and the Issuer or Eve, and the Acquired Shares were offered to Subscriber solely by direct contact between Subscriber and the Issuer or Eve. Subscriber did not become aware of this offering of the Acquired Shares, nor were the Acquired Shares offered to Subscriber, by any other means.

 

  (m)

Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the Placement Agents, and their respective affiliates, are acting solely as placement agents in connection with the Subscription and are not acting as underwriters or in any other capacity and are not and shall not be construed as a financial advisor or fiduciary for Subscriber, the Issuer or any other person or entity in connection with the Subscription; provided however that Raymond James Financial, Inc. is acting as financial advisor to Embraer in relation to the Transactions and Jefferies LLC is acting as financial advisor to the Issuer in relation to the Transactions.

 

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  (n)

Subscriber acknowledges that it is aware that there are substantial risks incident to the purchase and ownership of the Acquired Shares. Subscriber has such knowledge and experience in financial, business and private equity matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment, both in general and with regard to transactions and investment strategies involving a security or securities, including Subscriber’s investment in the Acquired Shares, and Subscriber has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as Subscriber has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision.

 

  (o)

Subscriber represents and acknowledges that, alone, or together with any professional advisor(s), Subscriber has analyzed and fully considered the risks of an investment in the Acquired Shares and determined that the Acquired Shares are a suitable investment for Subscriber and that Subscriber is able at this time and in the foreseeable future to bear the economic risk of a total loss of Subscriber’s investment in the Issuer. Subscriber acknowledges specifically that a possibility of total loss exists.

 

  (p)

Subscriber understands and agrees that no federal or state agency has passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Acquired Shares or made any findings or determination as to the fairness of this investment.

 

  (q)

Subscriber represents and warrants that none of its officers, directors, managers, managing members, general partners or any other person acting in a similar capacity or carrying out a similar function, is (i) a person or entity named on the Sanctions Lists; (ii) directly or indirectly owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf of, a person, that is named on a Sanctions List; (iii) organized, incorporated, established, located, resident or born in, or a citizen, national, or the government, including any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, of, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, the Crimea region of Ukraine, or any other country or territory embargoed or subject to substantial trade restrictions by the United States; (iv) a Designated National as defined in the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515; or (v) a non-U.S. shell bank or providing banking services indirectly to a non-U.S. shell bank or providing banking services indirectly to a non-U.S. shell bank. Subscriber agrees to provide law enforcement agencies, if requested thereby, such records as required by applicable law, provided that Subscriber is permitted to do so under applicable law. Subscriber represents that if it is a financial institution subject to the BSA/PATRIOT Act, Subscriber maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to comply with applicable obligations under the BSA/PATRIOT Act. Subscriber also represents that, to the extent required, it maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure compliance with OFAC-administered sanctions programs, including for the screening of its investors against the Sanctions Lists. Subscriber further represents and warrants that, to the extent required, it maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure that the funds held by Subscriber and used to purchase the Acquired Shares were legally derived.

 

  (r)

If Subscriber is or is acting on behalf of an employee benefit plan that is subject to Title I of ERISA, a plan, an individual retirement account or other arrangement that is subject to section 4975 of the Code or an employee benefit plan that is a governmental plan (as defined in section 3(32) of ERISA), a church plan (as defined in section 3(33) of ERISA), a non-U.S. plan (as described in section 4(b)(4) of ERISA) or other plan that is not subject to the foregoing but may be subject to provisions under any other federal, state, local, non-U.S. or other laws or regulations that are similar to such provisions of ERISA or the Code, or an entity whose underlying assets are considered to include “plan assets” of any such plan, account or arrangement (each, a “Plan”) subject to the fiduciary or prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA or section 4975 of the Code, Subscriber represents and warrants that (i) none of the Issuer or any of its affiliates (the “Transaction Parties”) has acted as the Plan’s fiduciary, or has been relied on for advice, with respect to its decision

 

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  to acquire and hold the Acquired Shares, and none of the Transaction Parties shall at any time be relied upon as the Plan’s fiduciary with respect to any decision to acquire, continue to hold or transfer the Acquired Shares; (ii) the decision to invest in the Acquired Shares has been made at the recommendation or direction of an “independent fiduciary” within the meaning of US Code of Federal Regulations 29 C.F.R. section 2510.3 21(c), as amended from time to time (the “Fiduciary Rule”) who is (1) independent of the Transaction Parties; (2) is capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with respect to particular transactions and investment strategies (within the meaning of the Fiduciary Rule); (3) is a fiduciary (under ERISA and/or section 4975 of the Code) with respect to Subscriber’s investment in the Acquired Shares and is responsible for exercising independent judgment in evaluating the investment in the Acquired Shares; and (4) is aware of and acknowledges that (A) none of the Transaction Parties is undertaking to provide impartial investment advice, or to give advice in a fiduciary capacity, in connection with the purchaser’s or transferee’s investment in the Acquired Shares, and (B) the Transaction Parties have a financial interest in the purchaser’s investment in the Acquired Shares on account of the fees and other remuneration they expect to receive in connection with transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement.

 

  (s)

At the Purchase Price Payment Date, Subscriber will have sufficient funds to pay the Purchase Price pursuant to Section 2.

 

  (t)

Subscriber represents and warrants that it has not entered into any contract, agreement, commitment or arrangement to dispose of any Acquired Shares, and does not intend or expect to enter into any such contract, agreement, commitment or arrangement at any time up to immediately after Closing, except as provided for in Section 9 (c) below.

 

  (u)

Subscriber acknowledges and is aware that Raymond James Financial, Inc. is acting as financial advisor to Embraer in relation to the Transactions and Jefferies LLC is acting as financial advisor to the Issuer in relation to the Transactions.

 

  (v)

Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that it has not received any recommendation with respect to the Subscription from the Placement Agents and thus will not be deemed to form a relationship with the Placement Agents in connection with the Subscription that would require the Placement Agents to treat Subscriber as a “retail customer” for purposes of Regulation Best Interest pursuant to Rule 11-1 of the Exchange Act, or a “retail investor” for purposes of Form CRS pursuant to Rule 17a-14 of the Exchange Act. Accordingly, Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that it is not entitled to the protections or disclosures required by Regulation Best Interest or Form CRS with respect to the Subscription.

 

  (w)

The Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that any restatement, revision or other modification of the SEC Reports relating to or arising from the SEC Guidance shall be deemed not material for purposes of this Subscription Agreement.

5. Registration Rights.

 

  (a)

The Issuer agrees that, as soon as practicable, but in no event later than thirty (30) calendar days after the Closing Date (the “Filing Date”), the Issuer will file with the Commission (at the Issuer’s sole cost and expense) a registration statement registering the resale of the Acquired Shares (the “Registration Statement”), and the Issuer shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Registration Statement to be declared effective as soon as

 

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  practicable after the filing thereof, but no later than the earlier of (i) the ninetieth (90th) calendar day if the Commission notifies the Issuer that it will “review” the Registration Statement) following the Closing and (ii) the tenth (10th) business day after the date the Issuer is notified (orally or in writing, whichever is earlier) by the Commission that the Registration Statement will not be “reviewed” or will not be subject to further review (the “Effectiveness Date”); provided, however, that if the Commission is closed for operations due to a government shutdown, the Effectiveness Date shall be extended by the same amount of days that the Commission remains closed for operations, provided, further, that the Issuer’s obligations to include the Acquired Shares in the Registration Statement are contingent upon Subscriber furnishing in writing to the Issuer such information regarding Subscriber, the securities of the Issuer held by Subscriber, the intended method of disposition of the Acquired Shares (which shall be limited to non-underwritten public offerings) and such other information as shall be reasonably requested by the Issuer to effect the registration of the Acquired Shares, and Subscriber shall execute such documents in connection with such registration as the Issuer may reasonably request that are customary of a selling stockholder in similar situations, including providing that the Issuer shall be entitled to postpone and suspend the effectiveness or use of the Registration Statement during any customary blackout or similar period or as permitted hereunder; provided that Subscriber shall not in connection with the foregoing be required to execute any lock-up or similar agreement or otherwise be subject to any contractual restriction on the ability to transfer the Acquired Shares. Any failure by the Issuer to file the Registration Statement by the Filing Date or to cause the effectiveness of such Registration Statement by the Effectiveness Date shall not otherwise relieve the Issuer of its obligations to file or cause the effectiveness of the Registration Statement as set forth above in this Section 5. Upon the request of Subscriber, the Issuer will provide a draft of the Registration Statement to Subscriber at least two (2) business days in advance of filing the Registration Statement, and will reasonably promptly advise the Subscriber when the Registration Statement has been declared effective by the SEC, provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, in no event shall the Issuer be required to delay or postpone the filing of such Registration Statement as a result of or in connection with Subscriber’s review. In no event shall Subscriber be identified as a statutory underwriter in the Registration Statement unless requested by the Commission; provided, however, that, if the Commission requests that Subscriber be identified as a statutory underwriter in the Registration Statement, Subscriber will have an opportunity to withdraw its Acquired Shares from the Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Commission prevents the Issuer from including any or all of the shares proposed to be registered under the Registration Statement due to limitations on the use of Rule 415 of the Securities Act for the resale of the Acquired Shares by Subscriber and any Other Subscribers or otherwise, such Registration Statement shall register for resale such number of Acquired Shares which is equal to the maximum number of Acquired Shares as is permitted by the Commission. In such event, the number of Acquired Shares to be registered for each Subscriber or Other Subscriber named in the Registration Statement shall be reduced pro rata among all such subscribers. In the event the Issuer amends the Registration Statement in accordance with the foregoing, the Issuer will use its commercially reasonable efforts to promptly file with the Commission one or more registration statements to register the resale of those Registrable Securities (as defined below) that were not registered on the initial Registration Statement, as so amended and to cause such amendment or Registration Statement to become effective as promptly as practicable. The Issuer will, at its own expense, use its commercially reasonable efforts to maintain the continuous effectiveness of the Registration Statement until all such securities cease to be Registrable Securities or such shorter period upon which each holder of Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement have notified the Issuer

 

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  that such Registrable Securities have actually been sold. The Issuer will provide all customary and commercially reasonable cooperation necessary to (i) enable Subscriber to resell the Acquired Shares pursuant to the Registration Statement or Rule 144, as applicable, (ii) qualify the Acquired Shares for listing on the primary stock exchange on which the Issuer’s Common Stock are then listed, (iii) update or amend the Registration Statement as necessary to include Registrable Securities and (iv) provide customary notice to holders of Registrable Securities. “Registrable Securities” shall mean, as of any date of determination, the Acquired Shares and any other equity security of the Issuer issued or issuable with respect to the Acquired Shares by way of share split, dividend, distribution, recapitalization, merger, exchange, replacement or similar event or otherwise. As to any particular Registrable Securities, once issued, such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities at the earliest of: (A) when Subscriber ceases to hold any Registrable Securities; (B) the date all Registrable Securities held by Subscriber may be sold without restriction under Rule 144, including without limitation, any volume and manner of sale restrictions which may be applicable to affiliates under Rule 144, and without the requirement for the Issuer to be in compliance with the current public information required under Rule 144, (C) when such securities shall have ceased to be outstanding or (D) three (3) years from the date of effectiveness of the Registration Statement.

 

  (b)

In the case of the registration, qualification, exemption or compliance effected by the Issuer pursuant to this Subscription Agreement, the Issuer shall, upon reasonable request, inform Subscriber as to the status of such registration, qualification, exemption and compliance. At its expense the Issuer shall:

(i) except for such times as the Issuer is permitted hereunder to suspend the use of the prospectus forming part of a Registration Statement, use its commercially reasonable efforts to keep such registration, and any qualification, exemption or compliance under state securities laws which the Issuer determines to obtain, continuously effective with respect to Subscriber, and to keep the applicable Registration Statement or any subsequent shelf registration statement free of any material misstatements or omissions, for as long as Subscriber continues to hold Registrable Securities;

(ii) advise Subscriber, as promptly as practicable but in any event, within three (3) business days:

(1) when a Registration Statement or any amendment thereto has been filed with the Commission and when such Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto has become effective;

(2) after it shall receive notice or obtain knowledge thereof, of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of any Registration Statement or the initiation of any proceedings for such purpose;

(3) of the receipt by the Issuer of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification of the Acquired Shares included therein for sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose; and

(4) subject to the provisions in this Subscription Agreement, of the occurrence of any event that requires the making of any changes in any Registration Statement or prospectus included therein so that, as of such date, the statements therein are not misleading and do not omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (and in the case of a prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading.

 

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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the Issuer shall not, when so advising Subscriber of such events, provide Subscriber with any material, nonpublic information regarding the Issuer other than to the extent that providing notice to Subscriber of the occurrence of the events listed in (1) through (4) above may constitute material, nonpublic information regarding the Issuer;

(iii) use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of any Registration Statement as soon as reasonably practicable;

(iv) upon the occurrence of any event contemplated in Section 5(b)(ii)(4), except for such times as the Issuer is permitted hereunder to suspend, and has suspended, the use of a prospectus forming part of a Registration Statement, the Issuer shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to, as soon as reasonably practicable, prepare a post-effective amendment to such Registration Statement or a supplement to the related prospectus, or file any other required document so that, as thereafter delivered to purchasers of the Acquired Shares included therein, such prospectus will not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading;

(v) use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause all Acquired Shares to be listed on the primary securities exchange or market, if any, on which the Common Stock issued by the Issuer have been listed;

(vi) allow Subscriber to review disclosure specifically regarding Subscriber in the Registration Statement on reasonable advance notice; and

(vii) use its commercially reasonable efforts to take all other steps reasonably necessary to effect the registration of the Acquired Shares.

 

  (c)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Subscription Agreement, the Issuer shall be entitled to delay the filing or postpone the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, and from time to time to require Subscriber not to sell under the Registration Statement or to suspend the effectiveness thereof, if it determines (1) that in order for the Registration Statement not to contain a material misstatement or omission, (x) an amendment thereto would be needed to include information that would at that time not otherwise be required in a current, quarterly, or annual report under the Exchange Act, (y) the negotiation or consummation of a transaction by the Issuer or its subsidiaries is pending or an event has occurred, which negotiation, consummation or event, the Issuer’s board of directors reasonably believes would require additional disclosure by the Issuer in the Registration Statement of material information that the Issuer has a bona fide business purpose or legal obligations for keeping confidential and the non-disclosure of which in the Registration Statement would be expected, in the reasonable determination of the Issuer’s board of directors, to cause the Registration Statement to fail to comply with applicable disclosure requirements or (z) in the good faith judgment of the majority of the members of the Issuer’s board of directors, upon the advice of legal counsel, such filing or effectiveness or use of such Registration Statement, would be seriously detrimental to the Issuer and the majority of the members of the Issuer’s board of directors concludes as a result that it is essential to defer such filing, or (2) to delay the filing or initial effectiveness of, or suspend use of, a Registration Statement and such delay or suspension arises out of, or is a result of, or is related to or is in connection with the SEC Guidance or other changes to the

 

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  financial statements related to accounting matters with respect to securities issued in, or other matters related to, the Issuer’s initial public offering (each such circumstance, a “Suspension Event”); provided, however, that the Issuer may not delay or suspend the Registration Statement on more than two (2) occasions or for more than sixty (60) consecutive calendar days, or more than ninety (90) total calendar days, in each case during any twelve (12)-month period. Upon receipt of any written notice from the Issuer of the happening of any Suspension Event during the period that the Registration Statement is effective or if as a result of a Suspension Event the Registration Statement or related prospectus contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made (in the case of the prospectus) not misleading, Subscriber agrees that (i) it will immediately discontinue offers and sales of the Acquired Shares under the Registration Statement (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, sales conducted pursuant to Rule 144) until Subscriber receives copies of a supplemental or amended prospectus (which the Issuer agrees to promptly prepare) that corrects the misstatement(s) or omission(s) referred to above and receives notice that any post-effective amendment has become effective or unless otherwise notified by the Issuer that it may resume such offers and sales, and (ii) it will maintain the confidentiality of any information included in such written notice delivered by the Issuer unless otherwise required by law or subpoena. If so directed by the Issuer, Subscriber will deliver to the Issuer or, in Subscriber’s sole discretion destroy, all copies of the prospectus covering the Acquired Shares in Subscriber’s possession; provided, however, that this obligation to deliver or destroy all copies of the prospectus covering the Acquired Shares shall not apply (i) to the extent Subscriber is required to retain a copy of such prospectus (a) in order to comply with applicable legal, regulatory, self-regulatory or professional requirements or (b) in accordance with a bona fide pre-existing document retention policy or (ii) to copies stored electronically on archival servers as a result of automatic data back-up.

 

  (d)

Subscriber may deliver written notice (an “Opt-Out Notice”) to the Issuer requesting that Subscriber not receive notices from the Issuer otherwise required by this Section 5; provided, however, that Subscriber may later revoke any such Opt-Out Notice in writing. Following receipt of an Opt-Out Notice from Subscriber (unless subsequently revoked), (i) the Issuer shall not deliver any such notices to Subscriber and Subscriber shall no longer be entitled to the rights associated with any such notice and (ii) each time prior to Subscriber’s intended use of an effective Registration Statement, Subscriber will notify the Issuer in writing at least two (2) business days in advance of such intended use, and if a notice of a Suspension Event was previously delivered (or would have been delivered but for the provisions of this Section 5(d)) and the related suspension period remains in effect, the Issuer will so notify Subscriber, within one (1) business day of Subscriber’s notification to the Issuer, by delivering to Subscriber a copy of such previous notice of Suspension Event, and thereafter will provide Subscriber with the related notice of the conclusion of such Suspension Event promptly following its availability.

 

  (e)

Indemnification.

(i) The Issuer shall, notwithstanding the termination of this Subscription Agreement, indemnify and hold harmless, to the extent permitted by law, Subscriber, its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, and each person who controls Subscriber (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act) and the officers, directors and employees of each such controlling person from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, any reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in connection

 

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with defending or investigating any such action or claim) (collectively, “Losses”) that arise out of, are based upon, or are caused by any untrue statement of material fact contained in any Registration Statement (or incorporated by reference therein), prospectus included in any Registration Statement (“Prospectus”) or preliminary Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or document incorporated by reference therein or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, except to the extent that such untrue statements, omissions or alleged omissions are caused by or contained in any information furnished in writing to the Issuer by or on behalf of such Subscriber expressly for use therein. The Issuer shall notify Subscriber promptly of the institution, threat or assertion (to the Issuer’s knowledge) of any proceeding arising from or in connection with the Transactions; provided, however, that the indemnification contained in this Section 5(e)(i) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Losses if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Issuer (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), nor shall the Issuer be liable for any Losses to the extent they arise out of or are based upon a violation which occurs (A) in connection with any failure of such person to deliver or cause to be delivered a Prospectus made available by the Issuer in a timely manner or (B) in connection with any offers or sales effected by or on behalf of Subscriber in violation of this Agreement.

(ii) In connection with any Registration Statement in which Subscriber is participating, Subscriber agrees, severally and not jointly with any Other Subscriber that is a party to the Other Subscription Agreements, to indemnify and hold harmless, to the extent permitted by law, the Issuer, its directors, officers, agents, employees and affiliates and each person or entity who controls the Issuer (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act) and the officers, directors and employees of each such controlling person against any Losses, resulting from, arising out or that are based upon of any untrue statement of material fact contained in the Registration Statement, Prospectus or preliminary Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, but only to the extent that such untrue statement or omission was made (or not made in the case of an omission) in reliance on, and in conformity with, any information or affidavit so furnished in writing by or on behalf of Subscriber expressly for use therein; provided, however, that in no event shall the liability of Subscriber be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by Subscriber from the sale of Acquired Shares pursuant to such Registration Statement giving rise to such indemnification obligation and provided further that the indemnification contained in this Section 5(e)(ii) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Losses if such settlement is effected without the consent of Subscriber (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

(iii) Any person entitled to indemnification herein shall (1) give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party of any claim with respect to which it seeks indemnification (provided that the failure to give prompt notice shall not impair any person’s right to indemnification hereunder to the extent such failure has not materially prejudiced the indemnifying party) and (2) permit such indemnifying party to assume the defense of such claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party. If such defense is assumed, the indemnifying party shall not be subject to any liability for any settlement made by the indemnified party without its consent. An indemnifying party who elects not to assume the defense of a claim shall not be obligated to pay the fees and expenses of more than one counsel (together with one firm of local counsel (in each jurisdiction)) for all parties indemnified by such indemnifying party with respect to such claim, unless in the reasonable judgment of legal counsel to any indemnified party a conflict of interest exists between such indemnified party and any other of such indemnified parties with respect to such claim. No indemnifying party shall, without the consent of the indemnified party, consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which cannot be settled in all respects by the payment of money (and such money is so paid by the indemnifying party pursuant to the terms of such settlement) or which settlement does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to such indemnified party of a release from all liability in respect to such claim or litigation.

 

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(iv) The indemnification provided under this Subscription Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the indemnified party or any officer, director, employee, agent, affiliate or controlling person of such indemnified party and shall survive the transfer of the Acquired Shares.

(v) If the indemnification provided under this Section 5(e) from the indemnifying party is unavailable or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party in respect of any Losses referred to herein, then the indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying the indemnified party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the indemnified party as a result of such Losses in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the indemnifying party and indemnified party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact, was made by (or not made by, in the case of an omission), or relates to information supplied by (or not supplied by, in the case of an omission), such indemnifying party or indemnified party, and the indemnifying party’s and indemnified party’s relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action. The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of the Losses or other liabilities referred to above shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 5(e)(i), 5(e)(ii), 5(e)(iii), any legal or other fees, charges or expenses reasonably incurred by such party in connection with any investigation or proceeding. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution pursuant to this Section 5(e)(v) from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. Any contribution pursuant to this Section 5(e)(v) by any seller of Acquired Shares shall be limited in amount to the amount of net proceeds received by such seller from the sale of such Acquired Shares pursuant to the Registration Statement.

 

  (f)

The Issuer will use its commercially reasonable efforts to (A) at the reasonable request of Subscriber, deliver all the necessary documentation to cause the Transfer Agent to remove all restrictive legends from any Acquired Shares being sold under the Registration Statement or pursuant to Rule 144 at the time of sale of the Acquired Shares, or that may be sold by Subscriber without restriction under Rule 144, including without limitation, any volume, information and manner of sale restrictions, and (B) deliver or cause its legal counsel to deliver to the Transfer Agent the necessary legal opinions or instruction letters required by the Transfer Agent, if any, in connection with the instruction under clause (A), in each case in the case of clauses (A) and (B), upon the receipt of Subscriber representation letters and such other customary supporting documentation as requested by (and in a form reasonably acceptable to) the Issuer and its counsel. Subscriber agrees to disclose its beneficial ownership, as determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, of Acquired Shares to the Issuer (or its successor) upon reasonable request to assist the Issuer in making the determination described above.

 

  (g)

In the event Subscriber is a party to the Registration Rights Agreement, this Section 5 shall not apply and not be effective with respect to such Subscriber.

6. Termination. This Subscription Agreement shall terminate and be void and of no further force and effect (except for those provisions expressly contemplated to survive termination of this Subscription Agreement in accordance with Section 9(d)), and all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate without any further liability on the part of any party in respect thereof (except

 

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with respect to those provisions expressly contemplated to survive termination of this Subscription Agreement in accordance with Section 9(d)), upon the earlier to occur of (a) such date and time as the Business Combination Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, (b) upon the mutual written agreement of each of the parties hereto to terminate this Subscription Agreement, (c) if any of the conditions to Closing set forth in Section 2 of this Subscription Agreement are not satisfied or waived on or prior to the earlier of the Closing Date or the Outside Date (as defined below), or become incapable of being satisfied on or prior to the earlier of the Closing Date or the Outside Date, and, as a result thereof, the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are not consummated at the Closing or (d) September 20, 2022 (the “Outside Date”); provided, that nothing herein will relieve any party from liability for any willful breach hereof prior to the time of termination, and each party will be entitled to any remedies at law or in equity to recover Losses, liabilities or damages arising from such breach. The Issuer shall promptly notify Subscriber in writing (with email being sufficient) of the termination of the Business Combination Agreement. Upon the termination hereof, any monies paid by Subscriber to the Issuer in connection herewith shall promptly (and in any event within two (2) business days) be returned in full to Subscriber by wire transfer of U.S. dollars in immediately available funds to the account specified by Subscriber, without any deduction for or on account of any tax withholding, charges or set-off, whether or not the Transactions shall have been consummated.

7. Additional Agreements and Waivers of Subscriber.

(a) Trust Account Waiver. Subscriber acknowledges that the Issuer is a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Subscriber further acknowledges that, as described in the Issuer’s prospectus relating to its initial public offering, dated November 16, 2020 (the “IPO Prospectus”), available at www.sec.gov, substantially all of the Issuer’s assets consist of the cash proceeds of the Issuer’s initial public offering and private placements of its securities, and substantially all of those proceeds have been deposited in a trust account (the “Trust Account”) for the benefit of its public stockholders and the underwriters of its initial public offering. Except with respect to interest earned on the funds in the Trust Account that may be released to the Issuer to pay its tax obligations, if any, the cash in the Trust Account may be disbursed only for the purposes set forth in the IPO Prospectus. For and in consideration of the Issuer entering into this Subscription Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Subscriber, on behalf of itself and its affiliates and representatives, hereby irrevocably waives any and all right, title and interest, or any claim of any kind they have or may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, this Subscription Agreement, in or to any monies held in the Trust Account, and agrees not to seek recourse or make or bring any action, suit, claim or other proceeding against the Trust Account as a result of, or arising out of, this Subscription Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or the Acquired Shares, regardless of whether such claim arises based on contract, tort, equity or any other theory of legal liability; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 7 shall be deemed to limit any Subscriber’s right, title, interest or claim to the Trust Account by virtue of such Subscriber’s redemption rights in connection with the Transactions with respect to any shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer owned by such Subscriber. Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that it shall not have any redemption rights with respect to the Acquired Shares pursuant to the Issuer’s certificate of incorporation in connection with the Transactions or any other business combination, any subsequent liquidation of the Trust Account or the Issuer or otherwise. In the event Subscriber has any claim against the Issuer as a result of, or arising out of, this Subscription Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or the Acquired Shares, it shall pursue such claim solely against the Issuer and its assets outside the Trust Account and not against the Trust Account or any monies or other assets in the Trust Account. This paragraph shall survive any termination of this Subscription Agreement.

 

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(b) No Hedging. Subscriber hereby agrees that neither it, nor any person or entity legally acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with it, shall execute any short sales (as such term is defined in Regulation SHO under the Exchange Act, 17 CFR 242.200) or engage in other hedging transactions of any kind with respect to the Acquired Shares during the period from the date of this Subscription Agreement through the Closing (or such earlier termination of this Subscription Agreement). Nothing in this Section 7(b) shall prohibit any other investment portfolios of Subscriber that is not legally acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with it from entering into any short sales or engaging in other hedging transactions. Subscriber hereby agrees that neither it, nor any person or entity legally acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with it, will, prior to or on the Closing Date, enter into any contract, agreement, commitment or arrangement to dispose of any Acquired Shares.

8. Issuer’s Covenants.

 

  (a)

Except as contemplated herein, the Issuer, its subsidiaries and their respective controlled affiliates shall not, and shall cause any person acting on behalf of any of the foregoing to not, take any action or steps that would require registration of the issuance of any of the Acquired Shares under the Securities Act.

 

  (b)

Following such time as Rule 144 is available, with a view to making available to Subscriber the benefits of Rule 144, the Issuer agrees, for so long as Subscriber holds Acquired Shares to:

(i) make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144; and

(ii) furnish to Subscriber so long as it owns Acquired Shares, promptly upon request, (x) a written statement by the Issuer, if true, that it has complied with the reporting requirements of Rule 144, the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, (y) a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Issuer and such other reports and documents so filed by the Issuer (public availability on the Commission’s EDGAR system (or successor system) being sufficient) and (z) such other information as may be reasonably requested to permit Subscriber to sell such securities pursuant to Rule 144 without registration.

9. Miscellaneous.

 

  (a)

Each party hereto acknowledges that the other party hereto and others will rely on the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties contained in this Subscription Agreement. Prior to the Closing, each party hereto agrees to promptly notify the other party hereto and the Placement Agents if any of the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties set forth herein with respect to it are no longer accurate in all material respects. Subscriber and the Issuer further acknowledge and agree that each of the Placement Agents is a third-party beneficiary with the right to enforce Section 3, Section 4 and Section 9 of this Subscription Agreement on its behalf and not, for the avoidance of doubt, on behalf of the Issuer, and that each of the Placement Agents will rely on the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties made by Subscriber and Issuer contained in this Subscription Agreement.

 

  (b)

Each of the Issuer, Subscriber and the Placement Agents (with respect to Section 3, Section 4 and Section 9 hereof), is entitled to rely upon this Subscription Agreement and is irrevocably authorized to produce this Subscription Agreement or a copy hereof to any interested party in any administrative or legal proceeding or official inquiry with respect to the matters covered hereby.

 

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  (c)

This Subscription Agreement may not be transferred or assigned without the prior written consent of each of the other parties hereto, and any such attempted transfer or assignment shall be void. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Subscription Agreement and any of Subscriber’s rights and obligations hereunder may be assigned to any fund or account managed by the same investment manager or investment advisor as Subscriber or by an affiliate of such investment manager or investor advisor, without the prior consent of the Issuer, provided that such assignee(s) agrees in writing to be bound by the terms hereof. Upon such assignment by a Subscriber, the assignee(s) shall become Subscriber hereunder and have the rights and obligations provided for herein to the extent of such assignment; provided further that, no assignment shall relieve the assigning party of any of its obligations hereunder, including any assignment to any fund or account managed by the same investment manager or investment advisor as Subscriber or by an affiliate of such investment manager or investment advisor, unless consented to in writing by the Issuer (such consent not to be unreasonably conditioned, delayed or withheld).

 

  (d)

All of the representations and warranties contained in this Subscription Agreement shall survive the Closing. All of the covenants and agreements made by each party in this Subscription Agreement shall survive the Closing until the applicable statute of limitations or in accordance with their respective terms, if a shorter period.

 

  (e)

The Issuer may request from Subscriber such additional information as the Issuer may deem reasonably necessary to evaluate the eligibility of Subscriber to acquire the Acquired Shares, and Subscriber shall provide such information as may be reasonably requested, to the extent readily available and to the extent consistent with its internal policies and procedures; provided, that, the Issuer agrees to keep any such information provided by Subscriber confidential; provided, further, that upon receipt of such additional information, the Issuer shall be allowed to convey such information to each Placement Agent and such Placement Agent shall keep the information confidential, except as may be required by applicable law, rule, regulation or in connection with any legal proceeding or regulatory request.

 

  (f)

This Subscription Agreement may not be amended, modified, waived or terminated except by an instrument in writing, signed by each of the parties hereto.

 

  (g)

This Subscription Agreement (including the schedule hereto) constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, representations and warranties, both written and oral, among the parties, with respect to the subject matter hereof.

 

  (h)

Except as otherwise provided herein, this Subscription Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives, and permitted assigns, and the agreements, representations, warranties, covenants and acknowledgments contained herein shall be deemed to be made by, and be binding upon, such heirs, executors, administrators, successors, legal representatives and permitted assigns.

 

  (i)

If any provision of this Subscription Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Subscription Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and shall continue in full force and effect.

 

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  (j)

This Subscription Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts (including by electronic means), all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the same counterpart.

 

  (k)

Each party shall pay all of its own expenses in connection with this Subscription Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement.

 

  (l)

Except as otherwise provided in this Subscription Agreement, the Issuer shall be solely responsible for the fees of the Transfer Agent, the escrow agent, stamp taxes associated with the issuance of the Acquired Shares.

 

  (m)

Subscriber understands and agrees that (i) no disclosure or offering document has been prepared by the Placement Agents or any of their respective affiliates in connection with the offer and sale of the Acquired Shares; (ii) none of the Placement Agents, nor any of their respective affiliates, nor any control persons, directors, officers, employees, agents or representatives of any of the foregoing has made any independent investigation with respect to the Issuer, Embraer, or their subsidiaries or any of their respective businesses, the Transactions or the Acquired Shares or the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of any information supplied to Subscriber by the Issuer or Embraer; and (iii) in connection with the issue and purchase of the Acquired Shares, the Placement Agents have not acted as Subscriber’s financial advisor, tax or fiduciary.

 

  (n)

If Subscriber is a Foreign Person (each term herein as defined at 31 C.F.R. § 800), Subscriber shall not have, and the Issuer shall not provide to Subscriber: (i) access to any “material non-public technical information” in the possession of the Issuer; (ii) membership or observer rights on the Board of Directors or equivalent governing body of the Issuer or the right to nominate an individual to a position on the Board of Directors or equivalent governing body of the Issuer; (iii) any involvement, other than through the voting of shares, in substantive decision-making of the Issuer regarding (x) the use, development, acquisition or release of any Issuer “critical technology”, (y) the use, development, acquisition, safekeeping, or release of “sensitive personal data” of U.S. citizens maintained or collected by the Issuer, or (z) the management, operation, manufacture, or supply of “covered investment critical infrastructure.”

 

  (o)

Any notice or communication required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and either delivered personally, emailed or telecopied, sent by overnight mail via a reputable overnight carrier, or sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, and shall be deemed to be given and received (i) when so delivered personally, (ii) upon receipt of an appropriate electronic answerback or confirmation when so delivered by telecopy (to such number specified below or another number or numbers as such person may subsequently designate by notice given hereunder), (iii) when sent, with no mail undeliverable or other rejection notice, if sent by email, or (iv) five (5) business days after the date of mailing to the address below or to such other address or addresses as such person may hereafter designate by notice given hereunder:

 

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if to Subscriber, to such address or addresses set forth on the signature page hereto;

if to the Issuer, to:

Zanite Acquisition Corp.

2501 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 350

Cleveland, Ohio 44122

Attention: Steven H. Rosen, Co-CEO

Email: srosen@resiliencecapital.com

with a required copy to (which copy shall not constitute notice):

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

One Manhattan West

New York, New York 10001

Attention: Paul T. Schnell, Thomas W. Greenberg

Email: Paul.Schnell@skadden.com; Thomas.Greenberg@skadden.com

and

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

300 South Grand Avenue

Los Angeles, California 90071-3144

Attention:    P. Michelle Gasaway

Email:         michelle.gasaway@skadden.com

and required copies to (which copies shall not constitute notice):

White & Case LLP

1221 Avenue of the Americas

New York NY 10020

Attention: Joel Rubinstein, Matthew Kautz

Email: joel.rubinstein@whitecase.com; matthew.kautz@whitecase.com

 

  (p)

The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Subscription Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. It is accordingly agreed that the parties shall be entitled to seek an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of this Subscription Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Subscription Agreement, this being in addition to any other remedy to which such party is entitled at law, in equity, in contract, in tort or otherwise.

 

  (q)

This Subscription Agreement, and any claim or cause of action hereunder based upon, arising out of or related to this Subscription Agreement (whether based on law, in equity, in contract, in tort or any other theory) or the negotiation, execution, performance or enforcement of this Subscription Agreement, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving regard to the principles of conflicts of laws that would otherwise require the application of the law of any other state.

 

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THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE (OR TO THE EXTENT SUCH COURT DOES NOT HAVE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION, THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE), OR THE FEDERAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LOCATED IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE SOLELY IN RESPECT OF THE INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY, AND HEREBY WAIVE, AND AGREE NOT TO ASSERT, AS A DEFENSE IN ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING FOR INTERPRETATION OR ENFORCEMENT HEREOF THAT SUCH ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING MAY NOT BE BROUGHT OR IS NOT MAINTAINABLE IN SAID COURTS OR THAT VENUE THEREOF MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE OR THAT THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT MAY NOT BE ENFORCED IN OR BY SUCH COURTS, AND THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY AGREE THAT ALL CLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE HEARD AND DETERMINED BY SUCH A DELAWARE STATE OR FEDERAL COURT. THE PARTIES HEREBY CONSENT TO AND GRANT ANY SUCH COURT JURISDICTION OVER THE PERSON OF SUCH PARTIES AND OVER THE SUBJECT MATTER OF SUCH DISPUTE AND AGREE THAT MAILING OF PROCESS OR OTHER PAPERS IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN SECTION 9(n) OR IN SUCH OTHER MANNER AS MAY BE PERMITTED BY LAW SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT SERVICE THEREOF.

EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (I) NO REPRESENTATIVE, PLACEMENT AGENTS OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER; (II) SUCH PARTY UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE FOREGOING WAIVER; (III) SUCH PARTY MAKES THE FOREGOING WAIVER VOLUNTARILY AND (IV) SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVER AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 9(p).

 

  (r)

If, any change in the Common Stock shall occur between the date hereof and immediately prior to the Closing by reason of any reclassification, recapitalization, stock split (including reverse stock split) or combination, exchange or readjustment of shares, or any stock dividend, the number of Acquired Shares issued to Subscriber and/or the Per Share Price, as applicable, shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect such change.

 

  (s)

The Issuer shall, by 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the first (1st) business day immediately following the date of this Subscription Agreement, file with the Commission a Current Report on Form 8-K (collectively, the “Disclosure Document”) disclosing all material terms of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the Other Subscription Agreements and the Transactions [and any other material, nonpublic information that the Issuer has provided to Subscriber any time prior to the filing of the Disclosure Document. Upon the issuance of the Disclosure Document, to the Issuer’s knowledge, Subscriber shall not be in possession of any material, non-public information received from the Issuer or

 

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  any of its officers, directors or employees or agents and Subscriber shall no longer be subject to any confidentiality or similar obligations under any current agreement, whether written or oral with the Issuer or any of their affiliates.]4 Notwithstanding anything in this Subscription Agreement to the contrary, the Issuer shall not, and shall instruct the Placement Agents and Eve not to, publicly disclose the name or identity of Subscriber or any of its affiliates or its investment adviser, or include the name of Subscriber or any of its affiliates or its investment adviser in (i) any press release or marketing materials without the prior written consent of Subscriber and (ii) any filing with the Commission or any regulatory agency or trading market without the prior written consent of Subscriber (such consent not to be unreasonably conditioned, delayed or withheld), except with respect to this clause (ii) as required by state or federal securities law, any governmental authority or stock exchange rule, in which case the Issuer shall provide Subscriber with prior written notice of such disclosure permitted under hereunder.

 

  (t)

The obligations of Subscriber under this Subscription Agreement are several and not joint with the obligations of any Other Subscriber under the Other Subscription Agreements, and Subscriber shall not be responsible in any way for the performance of the obligations of any Other Subscriber under any Other Subscription Agreements. The decision of Subscriber to purchase the Acquired Shares pursuant to this Subscription Agreement has been made by Subscriber independently of any Other Subscriber and independently of any information, materials, statements or opinions as to the business, affairs, operations, assets, properties, liabilities, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the Issuer, Embraer or any of their respective subsidiaries which may have been made or given by any Other Subscriber or investor or by any agent or employee of any Other Subscriber or investor, and neither Subscriber nor any of its agents or employees shall have any liability to any Other Subscriber or investor (or any other person) relating to or arising from any such information, materials, statements or opinions. The decision of each Other Subscriber to purchase Other Acquired Shares pursuant to an Other Subscription Agreement has been made by such Other Subscriber independently of Subscriber and independently of any information, materials, statements or opinions as to the business, affairs, operations, assets, properties, liabilities, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the Issuer, Embraer or any of their respective subsidiaries which may have been made or given by Subscriber. Nothing contained herein or in any Other Subscription Agreement, and no action taken by Subscriber or investor pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute Subscriber and any Other Subscribers as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that Subscriber and any Other Subscribers are in any way acting in concert or as a group with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement and the Other Subscription Agreements. Subscriber acknowledges that no Other Subscriber has acted as agent for Subscriber in connection with making its investment hereunder and no Other Subscriber will be acting as agent of Subscriber in connection with monitoring its investment in the Acquired Shares or enforcing its rights under this Subscription Agreement. Subscriber shall be entitled to independently protect and enforce its rights, including without limitation the rights arising out of this Subscription Agreement, and it shall not be necessary for any Other Subscriber or investor to be joined as an additional party in any proceeding for such purpose.

 

4 

Note: Bracketed language not included for certain Strategic Subscribers subject to continuing confidentiality obligations.

 

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  (u)

The headings herein are for convenience only, do not constitute a part of this Subscription Agreement and shall not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof. The language used in this Subscription Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party. Unless the context otherwise requires, (i) all references to Sections, Schedules or Exhibits are to Sections, Schedules or Exhibits contained in or attached to this Subscription Agreement, (ii) each accounting term not otherwise defined in this Subscription Agreement has the meaning assigned to it in accordance with GAAP, (iii) words in the singular or plural include the singular and plural and pronouns stated in either the masculine, the feminine or neuter gender shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter, (iv) the use of the word “including” in this Subscription Agreement shall be by way of example rather than limitation, and (v) the word “or” shall not be exclusive.

[Signature Pages Follow]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Issuer and Subscriber has executed or caused this Subscription Agreement to be executed by its duly authorized representative as of the date set forth below.

 

ZANITE ACQUISITION CORP.
By:    
Name:   Steven H. Rosen
Title:   Co-Chief Executive Officer

Date: [                    ]

[Signature Page to Subscription Agreement]


SUBSCRIBER:

    
Signature of Subscriber:      Signature of Joint Subscriber, if applicable:

By: _______________________________

Name:

Title:

    

By: ___________________________________

Name:

Title:

Date: December ____, 2021     
Name of Subscriber:      Name of Joint Subscriber, if applicable:
        
(Please print. Please indicate name and
capacity of person signing above)
     (Please print. Please indicate name and
capacity of person signing above)
      
Name in which securities are to be registered
(if different)
    
Email Address: fabiana.leschziner@embraer.com.br     
If there are joint investors, please check one:     
☐ Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship     
Tenants-in-Common     
☐ Community Property     
Subscriber’s EIN: _______________      Joint Subscriber’s EIN:
________________________________
Business Address-Street:      Mailing Address-Street (if different):
        
        
City, State, Zip:      City, State, Zip:
Attn:      Attn:
Telephone No.: ___________________      Telephone No.: ___________________
Facsimile No.: ____________________      Facsimile No.: ____________________
Aggregate Number of Acquired Shares subscribed for:     
____________________     
Aggregate Purchase Price: $_______________     

You must pay the Purchase Price by wire transfer of United States dollars in immediately available funds to the account specified by the Issuer in the Closing Notice.

 

[Signature Page to Subscription Agreement]


SCHEDULE A

ELIGIBILITY REPRESENTATIONS OF SUBSCRIBER

 

A.

QUALIFIED INSTITUTIONAL BUYER STATUS

(Please check the applicable subparagraphs):

 

  1.    ☐

We are a “qualified institutional buyer” (as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act (a “QIB”)).

 

  2.    ☐

We are subscribing for the Acquired Shares as a fiduciary or agent for one or more investor accounts, and each owner of such account is a QIB.

*** OR ***

 

B.

ACCREDITED INVESTOR STATUS

(Please check each of the following subparagraphs):

 

  1.    ☐

We are an “accredited investor” (within the meaning of Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act) or an entity in which all of the equity holders are accredited investors within the meaning of Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act and have marked and initialed the appropriate box on the following page indicating the provision under which we qualify as an “accredited investor”.

 

  2.    ☐

We are not a natural person.

*** AND ***

 

C.

AFFILIATE STATUS

(Please check the applicable box)

SUBSCRIBER:

 

 

is:

 

 

is not:

an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act) of the Issuer or acting on behalf of an affiliate of the Issuer.

Rule 501(a), in relevant part, states that an “accredited investor” shall mean any person who comes within any of the below listed categories, or who the Issuer reasonably believes comes within any of the below listed categories, at the time of the sale of the securities to that person. Subscriber has indicated, by marking and initialing the appropriate box below, the provision(s) below that apply to Subscriber and under which Subscriber accordingly qualifies as an “accredited investor.”

 

 

Any bank as defined in section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act, or any savings and loan association or other institution as defined in section 3(a)(5)(A) of the Securities Act whether acting in its individual or fiduciary capacity;

 

 

Any broker or dealer registered pursuant to section 15 of the Exchange Act;

 

 

An investment adviser registered pursuant to section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or registered pursuant to the laws of a state;

 

[Schedule A to Subscription Agreement]


 

An investment adviser relying on the exemption from registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission under section 203(l) or (m) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940;

 

 

Any insurance company as defined in section 2(a)(13) of the Securities Act;

 

 

Any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or a business development company as defined in section 2(a)(48) of the Securities Act;

 

 

Any Small Business Investment Company licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under section 301(c) or (d) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958;

 

 

A Rural Business Investment Company as defined in section 384A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act;

 

 

Any plan established and maintained by a state, its political subdivisions, or any agency or instrumentality of a state or its political subdivisions, for the benefit of its employees, if such plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000;

 

 

Any employee benefit plan within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 if the investment decision is made by a plan fiduciary, as defined in section 3(21) of such Act, which is either a bank, savings and loan association, insurance company, or registered investment adviser, or if the employee benefit plan has total assets in excess of $5,000,000 or, if a self-directed plan, with investment decisions made solely by persons that are accredited investors;

 

 

Any private business development company as defined in section 202(a)(22) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940;

 

 

Any organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, corporation, Massachusetts or similar business trust, partnership or limited liability company, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000;

 

 

Any trust, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person as described in Rule 506(b)(2)(ii) of the Securities Act;

 

 

An entity, of a type not listed in any of the foregoing paragraphs, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, owning investments in excess of $5,000,000;

 

 

A “family office,” as defined in rule 202(a)(11)(G)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (17 CFR 275.202(a)(11)(G)-1): (i) with assets under management in excess of $5,000,000, (ii) that is not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities offered, and (iii) whose prospective investment is directed by a person who has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that such family office is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment;

 

 

A “family client,” as defined in rule 202(a)(11)(G)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (17 CFR 275.202(a)(11)(G)-1), of a family office meeting the requirements in the foregoing paragraph and whose prospective investment in the issuer is directed by such family office pursuant to clause (iii) in the foregoing paragraph;

 

[Schedule A to Subscription Agreement]


 

Any natural person whose individual net worth, or joint net worth with that person’s spouse, at the time of his purchase exceeds $1,000,000. For purposes of calculating a natural person’s net worth: (a) the person’s primary residence must not be included as an asset; (b) indebtedness secured by the person’s primary residence up to the estimated fair market value of the primary residence must not be included as a liability (except that if the amount of such indebtedness outstanding at the time of calculation exceeds the amount outstanding 60 days before such time, other than as a result of the acquisition of the primary residence, the amount of such excess must be included as a liability); and (c) indebtedness that is secured by the person’s primary residence in excess of the estimated fair market value of the residence must be included as a liability;

 

 

Any natural person who had an individual income in excess of $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with that person’s spouse in excess of $300,000 in each of those years and has a reasonable expectation of reaching the same income level in the current year; or

 

 

Any entity in which all of the equity owners are accredited investors meeting one or more of the above tests.

 

[Schedule A to Subscription Agreement]

Exhibit 10.3

Execution Version

SPONSOR SUPPORT AGREEMENT

This SPONSOR SUPPORT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of December 21, 2021, is made by and among Zanite Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Zanite”), Embraer S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) (“Embraer”), Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer (“EAH”), Zanite Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor HoldCo”), and the Persons set forth on Schedule I hereto (together with the Sponsor Holdco, each, a “Sponsor” and, together, the “Sponsors”). Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Sponsors shall be referred to herein from time to time collectively as the “Parties.” Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below).

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Sponsors collectively are the holders of record and the “beneficial owners” (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of 5,750,000 shares of Zanite Class B Common Stock and 14,250,000 Zanite Private Placement Warrants as set forth on Schedule I attached hereto;

WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Zanite, EAH, EVE UAM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer (the “Company”), and Embraer entered into that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (as it may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with its terms, the “Business Combination Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other transactions, (A) Embraer will transfer all of the common units of the Company to EAH in exchange for shares of common stock and shares of non-voting preferred stock of EAH, following which (B) EAH will transfer all of the common units of the Company to Zanite in exchange for the issuance of 220,000,000 shares of Zanite Common Stock, with the Company becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Zanite and EAH becoming a controlling stockholder of Zanite following such second transfer, in each case on the terms and conditions set forth therein; and

WHEREAS, as an inducement to Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company to enter into the Business Combination Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated therein, the Parties desire to agree to certain matters as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties, each intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

1. Agreement to Vote. During the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on the Termination Date (as defined in Section 5 below), each Sponsor hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agrees:

a. to vote (or cause to be voted) at any meeting of the stockholders of Zanite, or at any adjournment thereof, or in any other circumstance in which the vote, consent or other approval of the stockholders of Zanite is sought, including in any action by written resolution of the stockholders of Zanite, all of its shares of Zanite Class B Common Stock (together with any other equity securities of Zanite that such Sponsor holds of record or beneficially, as of the date of this Agreement, or acquires record or beneficial ownership of after the date hereof, including, without limitation, any equity securities of Zanite issued to such Sponsor after the date of this Agreement pursuant to any stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization, reclassification, combination or exchange of shares of Zanite Class B Common Stock or Zanite Private Placement Warrants, and any equity securities of Zanite with respect to which such Sponsor has or acquires the right to vote or share in the voting, collectively, the “Subject Zanite Equity Securities”)


(i) in favor of adoption and approval of the Transaction Proposals and (ii) against, and withhold consent with respect to, (A) any Business Combination Proposal or any proposal relating to a Business Combination Proposal (in each case, other than the Transaction Proposals), (B) against any business combination agreement or merger agreement or merger, consolidation, combination, sale of substantial assets, reorganization, recapitalization, dissolution, liquidation or winding up of or by Zanite (in each case, other than the Business Combination Agreement, the Equity Exchange or the other Transactions); (C) against any change in the business, management or Board of Directors of Zanite (other than in connection with the Transaction Proposals or pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement or the Transactions); and (D) any other matter, action or proposal that (x) would (1) impede, frustrate, prevent or nullify any provision of this Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement or the Equity Exchange, (2) result in a breach in any respect of any of Zanite’s covenants, agreements or obligations under the Business Combination Agreement, (2) result in any of the conditions to the Closing set forth in Article VIII of the Business Combination Agreement not being satisfied or (y) otherwise is in direct opposition to or direct competition with, or would materially frustrate or materially impede, any of the Transaction Proposals,

b. if a meeting is held in respect of the matters set forth in clause (a), to appear at the meeting, in person or by proxy, or otherwise cause all of its Subject Zanite Equity Securities then owned by such Sponsor to be counted as present thereat for purposes of establishing a quorum or, if action by written resolution is sought in respect of the matters set forth in clause (a), to execute and deliver a written consent (or cause a written consent to be executed and delivered) covering all of its Subject Zanite Equity Securities, and

c. not to redeem, elect to redeem or tender or submit any of its Subject Zanite Equity Securities for redemption pursuant to Zanite’s Organizational Documents in connection with the Transactions.

During the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on the Termination Date, each Sponsor hereby agrees that it shall not commit or agree to take any action inconsistent with the foregoing. The obligations of the Sponsors specified in this Section 1 will apply whether or not any of the Transaction Proposals is recommended by the Zanite Board and whether or not the Zanite Board has previously recommended any of the Transaction Proposals but changed such recommendation.

2. Transfer of Shares. Each Sponsor hereby agrees that it shall not, prior to the Termination Date, directly or indirectly, (i) sell, assign, transfer (including by operation of Law), place a lien on, pledge, hypothecate, grant an option to purchase, distribute, dispose of or otherwise encumber any of its Subject Zanite Equity Securities or otherwise enter into any contract, option or other arrangement or undertaking to do any of the foregoing (each, a “Transfer”), (ii) deposit any of its Subject Zanite Equity Securities into a voting trust or enter into a voting agreement or arrangement or grant any proxy or power of attorney with respect to any of its Subject Zanite Equity Securities that conflicts with any of the covenants or agreements set forth in this Agreement, (iii) enter into any contract, option or other arrangement or undertaking with respect to the direct or indirect acquisition or sale, assignment, transfer (including by operation of Law) or other disposition of any of its Subject Zanite Equity Securities, (iv) engage in any swap, hedging or other transaction which is designed to, or which would (either alone or in connection with one or more developments or events (including the satisfaction or waiver of any conditions precedent)), lead to or result in a sale or disposition of its Subject Zanite Equity Securities or any of its economic consequences of ownership even if such Subject Zanite Equity Securities would be disposed of by a Person other than such Sponsor, (v) file (or participate in the filing of) a registration statement with the SEC (other than the Proxy Statement/Prospectus) or establish or increase a put equivalent position or liquidate or decrease a call equivalent position within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, with respect to any of its Subject Zanite Equity Securities, (vi) take any action that would prevent or materially delay the performance of its obligations hereunder or (vii) publicly announce any intention to effect any transaction specified in clauses

 

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(i) through (v) above; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not apply to any Transfer (A) to another Sponsor; (B) to Sponsor HoldCo’s officers or directors, any Affiliate or family member of any Sponsor, or any members or partners of Sponsor HoldCo or its Affiliates; or (C) by private sales or transfers made to any PIPE Investors or their Affiliates in connection with the Transactions; provided that Transfer of the types set forth in clauses (B) or (C) is conditioned upon the respective transferee entering into a written agreement, in a form reasonably acceptable to Embraer, agreeing to be bound by this Agreement.

3. Other Covenants.

a. Until the Termination Date, each Sponsor hereby agrees to be bound by and subject to (i) Section 6.4 (Access to Information), Section 7.18 (Confidential Information) and Section 10.14 (Publicity) of the Business Combination Agreement to the same extent as such provisions apply to the parties to the Business Combination Agreement, as if the Sponsor is directly a party thereto, and (ii) Section 6.2 (No Solicitation by Zanite) and Section 7.4 (Support of Transaction) of the Business Combination Agreement to the same extent as such provisions apply to Zanite (but for the avoidance of doubt, without expanding the definition of “Business Combination” or “Business Combination Proposal”), as if such Sponsor is directly a party thereto.

b. On the Closing Date, each Sponsor shall deliver to Zanite, Embraer and EAH a duly executed copy of the Registration Rights Agreement, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit B to the Business Combination Agreement.

c. Each Sponsor acknowledges and agrees that each of Embraer, EAH and the Company is entering into the Business Combination Agreement in reliance upon such Sponsor entering into this Agreement and agreeing to be bound by, and perform, or otherwise comply with, as applicable, the agreements, covenants and obligations contained in this Agreement and but for such Sponsor entering into this Agreement and agreeing to be bound by, and perform, or otherwise comply with, as applicable, the agreements, covenants and obligations contained in this Agreement, Embraer, EAH and the Company would not have entered into, or agreed to consummate the transactions contemplated by, the Business Combination Agreement.

d. Each Sponsor hereby (but subject to the consummation of the Equity Exchange) (i) acknowledges that pursuant to Section 4.3(b)(i) of the amended and restated certificate of incorporation of Zanite (as may be amended from time to time, the “Amended and Restated Certificate”) and by virtue of the Equity Exchange, all of such Sponsor’s Zanite Class B Common Stock shall convert into Zanite Class A Common Stock at the Initial Conversion Ratio (as defined in the Amended and Restated Certificate) and (ii) waives (for itself, for its successors, heirs and assigns), to the fullest extent permitted by applicable Law and the Amended and Restated Certificate, any adjustment to the Initial Conversion Ratio to which such Sponsor would otherwise be entitled pursuant to Section 4.3(b)(ii) of the Amended and Restated Certificate or any other adjustments or anti-dilution protections that arise in connection with the conversion of shares of Zanite Common Stock. The acknowledgement and waiver specified in this Section 3.d shall be applicable only in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and this Agreement and shall be immediately void and of no force and effect upon the termination of the Business Combination Agreement for any reason.

e. Each Sponsor shall comply with, and fully perform all of its obligations, covenants and agreements set forth in the Insider Letter, including the obligations of such Sponsor pursuant to Section 1 therein to not redeem any shares of Zanite Common Stock owned by such Sponsor in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.

 

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f. During the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on the Termination Date, each Sponsor shall not modify or amend any Contract between or among such Sponsor, anyone related by blood, marriage or adoption to such Sponsor or any Affiliate of such Sponsor (other than Zanite or any of its Subsidiaries), on the one hand, and Zanite or any of Zanite’s Subsidiaries, on the other hand, including the Insider Letter.

4. Representations and Warranties. Each Sponsor represents and warrants to Embraer, EAH and Zanite as follows:

a. If such Sponsor is not an individual, it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the applicable Laws of the state of Delaware, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby are within such Sponsor’s limited liability company powers and have been duly authorized by all necessary actions on the part of such Sponsor. If such Sponsor is an individual, such Sponsor has full legal capacity, right and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform his or her obligations hereunder.

b. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by such Sponsor does not, and the performance by such Sponsor of its, his or her obligations hereunder will not, (A) if such Sponsor is not an individual, conflict with or result in a violation of the Organizational Documents of such Sponsor, or (B) require any consent or approval that has not been given or other action that has not been taken by any third party (including under any Contract binding upon such Sponsor or such Sponsor’s Subject Zanite Equity Securities), in each case, to the extent such consent, approval or other action would prevent, enjoin or materially delay the performance by such Sponsor of its, his or her obligations under this Agreement. There are no Legal Proceedings pending against such Sponsor or, to the knowledge of such Sponsor, threatened against such Sponsor, before (or, in the case of threatened Legal Proceedings, that would be before) any Governmental Authority, which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin or materially delay the performance by such Sponsor of its, his or her obligations under this Agreement.

c. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by such Sponsor and, assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery by the other Parties, constitutes a legally valid and binding obligation of such Sponsor, enforceable against such Sponsor in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity. If this Agreement is being executed in a representative or fiduciary capacity, the Person signing this Agreement has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the applicable Sponsor.

d. As of the date of this Agreement, such Sponsor is the sole record owner and “beneficial owner” (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of all of the shares of Zanite Class B Common Stock and all of the Zanite Private Placement Warrants set forth next to such Sponsor’s name on Schedule I hereto, and there exist no Liens or any other limitation or restriction with respect to such shares of Zanite Class B Common Stock and such Zanite Private Placement Warrants (including, without limitation, any restriction on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of such securities), other than Liens, limitations or restrictions pursuant to (A) this Agreement, (B) Zanite’s Organizational Documents, (C) the Business Combination Agreement, (D) the Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 16, 2020, by and among Zanite, the Sponsors and the other parties thereto, (E) the Insider Letter, (F) the Sponsor’s Organizational Documents or (G) securities-related applicable Laws. Such Sponsor’s shares of Zanite Class B Common Stock and Zanite Private Placement Warrants are the only equity securities in Zanite owned of record or beneficially by such Sponsor on the date of this Agreement, and none of such Sponsor’s shares of Zanite Class B Common Stock and such Zanite Private Placement Warrants are subject to any proxy, voting trust or other agreement or arrangement with respect to the voting of such shares of Zanite Class B Common Stock and such Zanite Private Placement Warrants, except as

 

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provided hereunder and under the Insider Letter. Other than the Zanite Private Placement Warrants set forth next to such Sponsor’s name on Schedule I hereto, such Sponsor does not hold or own any rights to acquire (directly or indirectly) any equity securities of Zanite or any equity securities convertible into, or which can be exchanged for, equity securities of Zanite.

e. Except as described on Section 4.15 of the Zanite Disclosure Letter, no broker, finder, investment banker or other Person is entitled to any brokerage fee, finders’ fee or other commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement based upon arrangements made by such Sponsor, for which Zanite or any of its Affiliates may become liable.

f. Except as set forth on Schedule II attached hereto, neither such Sponsor nor anyone related by blood, marriage or adoption to such Sponsor or, to the knowledge of such Sponsor, any Person in which such Sponsor has a direct or indirect legal, contractual or beneficial ownership of 5% or greater is party to, or has any rights with respect to or arising from, any Contract with Zanite or its Subsidiaries.

g. Such Sponsor understands and acknowledges that each of Zanite, Embraer, EAH and the Company is entering into the Business Combination Agreement in reliance upon such Sponsor’s execution and delivery of this Agreement.

Zanite, Embraer and EAH each hereby acknowledges that, except as expressly provided above in this Section 4, each Sponsor has not made, is not making, nor shall be deemed to make, any representation or warranty whatsoever, express or implied, at law or in equity, to Zanite, Embraer or EAH or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives or any other Person, with respect to such Sponsor or otherwise. Without limiting the foregoing, each Sponsor shall not be deemed to make to Zanite, Embraer or EAH or any of their respective Affiliates or Representatives, any representation or warranty other than as expressly made by such Sponsor above in this Section 4.

5. Termination. This Agreement shall automatically terminate, without any notice or other action by any Party, and be void ab initio upon the earlier of (A) the Closing, (B) the valid termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with its terms, and (C) as to each Sponsor, the time this Agreement is terminated upon the mutual written agreement of such Sponsor, Zanite, Embraer and EAH (with respect to each Sponsor, the earliest such date under clause (A), (B) and (C) being referred to herein as the “Termination Date”). None of the representations, warranties, covenants or agreements in this Agreement shall survive the Termination Date and upon termination of this Agreement as provided in the immediately preceding sentence, none of the Parties shall have any further rights, obligations, liabilities, claims or causes of action (whether in contract or in tort or otherwise, or whether at law or in equity), in each case, under, or with respect to, this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in this Agreement, (i) the termination of this Agreement pursuant to clauses (B) or (C) of this Section 5 shall not affect any liability on the part of any Party for a willful breach of any covenant or agreement set forth in this Agreement prior to such termination or Fraud and (ii) this Section 5 and Sections 6, 7, and 8 shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

6. No Recourse. Except for claims pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreement by any party(ies) thereto against any other party(ies) thereto, each Party agrees that (a) this Agreement may only be enforced against, and any action for breach of this Agreement may only be made against, the Parties, and no claims of any nature whatsoever (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) arising under or relating to this Agreement, the negotiation hereof or its subject matter, or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be asserted against any Affiliate of Embraer, EAH or the Company or any Affiliate of Zanite or any Sponsor (in each case, other than the Sponsors, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein), and (b) none of the Affiliates of Embraer, EAH or the Company or the Affiliates of Zanite or any Sponsor (in each case, other than the Sponsors, on the terms and subject to the

 

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conditions expressly set forth herein) shall have any liability arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the negotiation hereof or its subject matter, or the transactions contemplated hereby, including with respect to any claim (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) for breach of this Agreement or in respect of any written or oral representations made or alleged to be made in connection herewith, as expressly provided herein, or for any actual or alleged inaccuracies, misstatements or omissions with respect to any information or materials of any kind furnished in connection with this Agreement, the negotiation hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby.

7. Fiduciary Duties. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, (a) no Sponsor makes any agreement, covenant or understanding herein in any capacity other than, and each Sponsor is signing this Agreement, solely in such Sponsor’s capacity as a record holder and beneficial owner of shares of Zanite Class B Common Stock and Zanite Private Placement Warrants and (b) nothing herein will be construed to limit or affect any action or inaction by any Sponsor or any representative of any Sponsor in his, her or its capacity as a member of the board of directors (or other similar governing body) of Zanite or any of its Affiliates or as an officer, employee, agent, representative or fiduciary of Zanite or any of its Affiliates, in each case, acting in such person’s capacity as a director (or member of such other similar governing body), officer, employee, agent, representative or fiduciary of Zanite or such Affiliate.

8. General Provisions.

a. Incorporation by Reference. Sections 1.2 (Construction), 10.1 (Trust Account Waiver), 10.6 (Assignment), 10.9 (Governing Law), 10.10 (Headings; Counterparts), 10.15 (Severability), 10.16 (Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial), and 10.17 (Enforcement) of the Business Combination Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and shall apply to this Agreement mutatis mutandis.

b. Notices. Any notice or other communication to be given in connection with any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent or given in accordance with the terms of Section 10.5 (Notices) of the Business Combination Agreement to the applicable Party. For the foregoing purposes, communications to the Sponsor, to be valid, must be addressed as follows:

Zanite Sponsor LLC

25101 Chagrin Boulevard

Suite 350

Cleveland, Ohio 44122

Attention: Steven H. Rosen, co-CEO

Email: srosen@resiliencecapital.com

c. Entire Agreement; No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement together with the Business Combination Agreement constitute the entire agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Nothing expressed or implied in this Agreement is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give any Person, other than the Parties, any right or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement.

d. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended by the Parties at any time by execution of an instrument in writing signed on behalf of Zanite, Embraer, EAH and each Sponsor.

[Signature Pages Follow]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Agreement to be duly executed on its behalf as of the day and year first above written.

 

ZANITE ACQUISITION CORP.
By:  

/s/ Steven H. Rosen

  Name: Steven H. Rosen
  Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer
ZANITE SPONSOR LLC
By:  

/s/ Steven H. Rosen

  Name: Steven H. Rosen
  Title: Managing Member
JOHN B. VEIHMEYER
By:  

/s/ John B. Veihmeyer

  Name:   John B. Veihmeyer
  Title:   Independent Director
LARRY R. FLYNN
By:  

/s/ Larry R. Flynn

  Name:   Larry R. Flynn
  Title:   Independent Director

[Signature Pages to Sponsor Support Agreement]


GERARD J. DEMURO
By:  

/s/ Gerard J. DeMuro

  Name:   Gerard J. DeMuro
  Title:   Independent Director
RONALD D. SUGAR
By:  

/s/ Ronald D. Sugar

  Name:   Ronald D. Sugar
  Title:   Senior Advisor

[Signature Pages to Sponsor Support Agreement]


EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING, INC.
By:  

/s/ Gary Kretz

  Name:   Gary Kretz
  Title: Officer
By:  

/s/ Michael Klevens

  Name:   Michael Klevens
  Title: Officer
EMBRAER S.A.
By:  

/s/ Antonio Carlos Garcia

  Name: Antonio Carlos Garcia
  Title:   Executive Vice President & CFO
By:  

/s/ Fabiana Klajner Leschziner

  Name: Fabiana Klajner Leschziner
  Title:   Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

[Signature Pages to Sponsor Support Agreement]


Schedule I

Sponsor Shares of Zanite Common Stock and Zanite Private Placement Warrants

 

Sponsor Name

   Number of shares of Zanite
Class B Common Stock
   Number of Zanite Private
Placement Warrants

Zanite Sponsor LLC

   5,050,000    14,250,000

John B. Veihmeyer

   150,000    0

Larry R. Flynn

   150,000    0

Gerard J. DeMuro

   150,000    0

Ronald D. Sugar

   250,000    0


Schedule II

Affiliate Agreements

Letter Agreement, dated November 16, 2020, by and among the Company, Zanite Sponsor LLC, Steven H. Rosen, Kenneth C. Ricci, Michael A. Rossi, John B. Veihmeyer, Larry R. Flynn and Gerard J. DeMuro.

Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 16, 2020, by and among the Company, Zanite Sponsor LLC, Steven H. Rosen, Kenneth C. Ricci, Michael A. Rossi, John B. Veihmeyer, Larry R. Flynn, Gerard J. DeMuro and Ronald D. Sugar.

Indemnity Agreements, each dated November 16, 2020, by and between the Company and each of John B. Veihmeyer, Larry R. Flynn and Gerard J. DeMuro.

Private Placement Warrants Purchase Agreement, dated November 16, 2020, by and between the Company and Zanite Sponsor LLC.

Administrative Services Agreement, dated November 16, 2020 by and between the Company and Zanite Sponsor LLC.

Exhibit 10.4

EXECUTION VERSION

CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

by and between

EMBRAER S.A.,

EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING, INC.

and

EVE UAM, LLC

Dated as of December 10, 2021

 


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  

Article I DEFINITIONS

     2  

Section 1.1

  Definitions      2  

Section 1.2

 

Interpretation and Rules of Construction

     12  

Article II UAM TRANSFER; CONTRIBUTION OF TRANSFERRED EVE UNITS

     12  

Section 2.1

 

UAM Transfer

     12  

Section 2.2

 

Wrong Pockets

     15  

Section 2.3

 

Maintenance and Enforcement of Assigned Patents

     16  

Section 2.4

 

Other Matters

     17  

Section 2.5

 

Contribution of Transferred Eve Units

     17  

Article III EMPLOYEE MATTERS

     17  

Section 3.1

 

Transfer of Employment or Engagement

     17  

Section 3.2

 

Transfer of Plans

     18  

Section 3.3

 

Transfer of Liabilities

     18  

Section 3.4

 

Terms and Conditions of Employment

     18  

Section 3.5

 

No Third-Party Beneficiaries; No Amendment

     18  

Article IV INDEMNIFICATION

     19  

Section 4.1

 

Indemnification by Eve

     19  

Section 4.2

 

Indemnification by Embraer

     19  

Section 4.3

 

Survival; Limitations on Indemnification

     20  

Section 4.4

 

Procedures for Indemnification

     20  

Article V CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS

     23  

Section 5.1

 

Access to Information

     23  

Section 5.2

 

Privileged Matters

     23  

Section 5.3

 

Litigation Cooperation

     24  

Section 5.4

 

Insurance Matters

     24  

Section 5.5

 

Intercompany Accounts

     25  

Section 5.6

 

Lease Agreements

     25  

Section 5.7

 

Further Actions

     25  

Section 5.8

 

Tax Matters

     26  

Article VI REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; DISCLAIMER

     26  

Section 6.1

 

Representations and Warranties

     26  

Section 6.2

 

General Disclaimer

     27  

Section 6.3

  Disclaimer of Consequential Damages      27  

 

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Article VII GENERAL PROVISIONS

     28  

Section 7.1

  Expenses      28  

Section 7.2

 

Notices

     28  

Section 7.3

 

Severability

     29  

Section 7.4

 

Entire Agreement

     29  

Section 7.5

 

Assignment

     29  

Section 7.6

 

Amendment

     30  

Section 7.7

 

Waiver

     30  

Section 7.8

 

No Third-Party Beneficiaries

     30  

Section 7.9

 

Specific Performance

     30  

Section 7.10

 

Governing Law

     31  

Section 7.11

  Jurisdiction; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL      31  

Section 7.12

  Termination      31  

Section 7.13

  Counterparts      31  

EXHIBIT

 

A

Form of Business Combination Agreement

B

Form of Lease Agreements

C

Form of Conveyance and Assumption Instruments

 

SCHEDULE

 

A

Embraer Retained Assets

B

Embraer Retained Names

C

UAM Contributed Assets

D

UAM Benefit Plans

E

UAM Employees

F

Book Value of UAM Contributed Assets

G

Intercompany Payables

 

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CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT, dated as of December 10, 2021, by and between EVE UAM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Eve”), Embraer S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) (“Embraer”), and Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Embraer (“EAH, and, together with Eve and Embraer, the “Parties,” and each, a “Party”).

WHEREAS, Embraer is engaged in, among other businesses, the UAM Business;

WHEREAS, Eve is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Embraer, and EVE Soluções de Mobilidade Aérea Urbana Ltda., a Brazilian limited liability company (sociedade limitada) (the “Brazilian Subsidiary”), is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Eve, each of which were both formed for purposes of conducting the UAM Business;

WHEREAS, EAH is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Embraer;

WHEREAS, Eve, Embraer and EAH, expect to, subject to authorization and approval by each of the Boards of Directors or Board of Managers, as applicable, of Eve, Embraer and EAH, enter into a Business Combination Agreement with Zanite Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Zanite”), substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “BCA”), which, among other things, will provide that, prior to the closing of the transactions contemplated by the BCA, the UAM Transfer (as defined below), the transfer of the Transferred Eve Units (as defined below) to EAH and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have been consummated;

WHEREAS, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement (a) Embraer desires to, or to cause its Subsidiaries to, effect the UAM Transfer through a series of transactions that will result in all of the UAM Contributed Assets (as defined below) being directly or indirectly owned by Eve in exchange for the issuance to Embraer of 1,000 Eve Units (the “Embraer Consideration”) such that immediately following the UAM Transfer but prior to the transfer described in the immediately following clause (b), Embraer (in its capacity as the sole member of Eve) will own in the aggregate (after taking into account the Embraer Consideration) 1,100 Eve Units (the “Transferred Eve Units”); and (b) Embraer will then transfer all of the Transferred Eve Units to EAH in exchange for the issuance of 1,000 shares of common stock (“EAH Common Stock”) and 10,000 shares of non-voting preferred stock of EAH (“EAH Preferred Stock”);

WHEREAS, on December 9, 2021, Embraer entered into a binding agreement (the “Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement”) with KPI Jet, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Unaffiliated Investor”), to sell, and obligating the Unaffiliated Investor to purchase, all shares of EAH Preferred Stock and, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, will sell and transfer to the Unaffiliated Investor such shares of EAH Preferred Stock on or prior to the BCA Closing;


WHEREAS, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the BCA, at the BCA Closing, EAH will contribute and transfer to Zanite, and Zanite will receive from EAH, all of the Transferred Eve Units, as consideration and in exchange for the issuance and transfer to EAH of 220,000,000 shares of Zanite common stock (the “Equity Exchange”);

WHEREAS, as a result of the Equity Exchange and after taking into consideration the PIPE Investment (as defined below), immediately following the BCA Closing, (a) Eve will be a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Zanite; (b) EAH will hold a majority of the issued and outstanding equity interest in Zanite; and (c) Embraer will hold a majority of the issued and outstanding equity interest in EAH;

WHEREAS, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (i) the transfer of the Transferred Eve Units to EAH is intended to be integrated with the Preferred Stock Sale and, (ii) accordingly, the transfer of the Transferred Eve Units to EAH is intended to be treated as a taxable disposition described in Section 1001 of the Code;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows.

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1 Definitions. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement have the meanings set forth or referenced below:

Action” means any claim, action, suit, proceeding, audit, examination, assessment, arbitration, litigation, mediation or investigation, by or before any Governmental Authority.

Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, such specified Person, whether through one or more intermediaries or otherwise. The term “control” (including, with correlative meaning, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as used with respect to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by Contract or otherwise. For purposes of this Agreement, (i) the Embraer Entities, on the one hand, and the Eve Entities, on the other hand, shall be deemed not to be Affiliates of each other.

Agreement” means this Contribution Agreement between the Parties and all amendments hereto made in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.6.

Ancillary Agreements” shall have the meaning ascribed to “Ancillary Agreements” in the BCA.

Assets” means all right, title and interests in and to all properties, rights (including Intellectual Property), claims, Contracts, businesses, entities or assets (including goodwill and all direct or indirect interests in the capital stock of, or any other equity interests in, any Person), wherever located (including in the possession of vendors or other third parties or elsewhere), of every kind, character and description, whether real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, whether accrued, contingent or otherwise, in each case, whether or not recorded or reflected on the books and records or financial statements of any Person.

 

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Assigned IP” means, collectively, any and all rights, title and interest of Embraer and its Subsidiaries in or to:

(a) all Intellectual Property owned by Embraer or one of its controlled Affiliates that is primarily used or practiced (or primarily held for use or practice) in or otherwise primarily relating to the UAM Business as of the date of this Agreement and that is set forth on item (a) of Schedule D hereto (collectively, the “Assigned Owned IP”);

(b) all rights to prosecute, sue, enforce or recover or retain damages, costs or attorneys’ fees with respect to the past, present and future infringement, misappropriation, dilution, unauthorized use or disclosure, or other violation of any of the foregoing items described in clause (a) and all rights of renewal solely to the extent relating to any of the foregoing items described in clause (a);

(c) all rights of Embraer and any of its controlled Affiliates (other than Eve and its Subsidiaries) under non-disclosure or confidentiality, invention assignment, work made for hire, non-compete or non-solicitation agreements with any former or current employees, contractors, consultants, agents or other Persons employed or engaged by Embraer or any of its controlled Affiliates (other than Eve and its Subsidiaries) or with third Persons, in each case, related to the UAM Business and solely to the extent relating to the foregoing items described in clause (a) (or any portion thereof);

(d) all Actions, defenses, credits or rights of setoff of any kind (in each case at any time or in any manner arising or existing, whether choate or inchoate, known or unknown, contingent or non-contingent), and all rights under and pursuant to all indemnities, warranties, representations and guarantees made by suppliers, manufacturers, contractors, customers or other third parties, in each case, solely to the extent relating to any of the foregoing items described in clause (a), and the right to collect damages or proceeds in connection therewith;

(e) all royalties, fees, income, payments and other proceeds now or hereafter due or payable, in each case solely to the extent relating to any of the foregoing items described in clause (a);

(f) all goodwill solely to the extent associated with any of the foregoing items described in clause (a); and

(g) all other rights, privileges and protections of any kind whatsoever of Embraer or any of its Affiliates (other than Eve and its Subsidiaries), in each case solely to the extent accruing under any of the foregoing clauses (a)-(f) provided by any applicable Law, treaty, or other international convention throughout the world.

Assigned Patents” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(a).

Atech” means Atech – Negócios em Tecnologias S.A., a Brazilian corporation (sociedade anônima) and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer.

 

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BCA” shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto.

BCA Closing” shall have the meaning ascribed to “Closing” in the BCA.

BCA Closing Date” shall have the meaning ascribed to “Closing Date” in the BCA.

Benefit Plan” means an “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA or any other plan, policy, practice, program, agreement or other arrangement (including, in each case, with respect to any employment, consulting, bonus, incentive or deferred compensation, employee loan, note or pledge agreement, stock option, stock purchase, stock appreciation rights, equity or equity-based compensation, severance, termination, retention, retirement, supplemental retirement, profit-sharing, change in control, vacation, sick, insurance, medical, welfare, fringe or similar plan, policy, practice, program, agreement or other arrangement) providing compensation or other benefits to any current or former director, officer, worker, employee or individual independent contractor, in each case, whether or not (i) subject to the Laws of the United States (including any Non-U.S. Benefit Plan), (ii) in writing or (iii) funded, but excluding in each case any statutory plan, program or arrangement that is required to be maintained under applicable law or any Governmental Authority.

Brazilian Subsidiary” has the meaning specified in the recitals hereto.

Business Day” means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York, or São Paulo, Brazil are authorized or required by Law to close.

Claim Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 4.4(a).

Code” means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any successor statute thereto, as amended.

Collective Bargaining Agreement” means any collective bargaining agreement or any other labor-related agreement or arrangement with any labor or trade union, employee representative body, works council or labor organization, in each case to which Embraer is party or by which it is bound.

Contract” means any legally binding contracts, agreements, subcontracts, leases and purchase orders, whether written or oral, in each case, as amended and supplemented from time to time and including all schedules, annexes and exhibits thereto.

Conveyance and Assumption Instruments” means the contribution agreements, share and asset transfer agreements, bills of sale, deeds, Intellectual Property assignment agreements, assignment and assumption agreements and other documents between Embraer (or the applicable Embraer Entity), on the one hand, and Eve (or its designated Subsidiary), on the other hand, pursuant to which the UAM Contributed Assets will be transferred to, or the UAM Assumed Liabilities will be assumed by, Eve or its designated Subsidiary, in each case in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit C or as may otherwise be reasonably agreed between the Parties and Zanite.

Defense Notice” has the meaning specified in Section 4.4(b)(i).

 

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EAH” shall have the meaning specified in the preamble hereto.

EAH Common Stock” shall have the meaning specified in the recitals hereto.

EAH Preferred Stock” shall have the meaning specified in the recitals hereto.

Embraer” shall have the meaning specified in the preamble hereto.

Embraer Closing” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1(a).

Embraer Closing Date” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1(a).

Embraer Consideration” shall have the meaning specified in the recitals hereto.

Embraer Entities” means, for purposes of this Agreement, Embraer and its controlled Affiliates (including EAH), other than any Eve Entity.

Embraer Group” means the Embraer Entities.

Embraer Indemnified Parties” has the meaning specified in Section 4.1.

Embraer Master Agreement” means the Master Services Agreements to be entered into by and between Eve and Embraer on or prior to the BCA Closing Date pursuant to which the Embraer Entities will provide certain services to the Eve Entities.

Embraer Retained Assets” means all right, title and interest of Embraer and its Subsidiaries (for the avoidance of doubt, other than any Eve Entity) in and to any and all of the following Assets:

(a) the Assets listed on Schedule A;

(b) all Embraer Retained IP;

(c) any and all Assets that are owned, leased or licensed, at or prior to the Effective Time, by Embraer Entities, that are not UAM Contributed Assets, including for the avoidance of doubt all Assets related to the Out-Of-Scope Businesses that are not UAM Contributed Assets;

(d) any and all Tax refunds, rebates, abatements or other recoveries for Taxes of Embraer Entities; and

(e) any and all Assets that are acquired or otherwise become an Asset of any Embraer Entity after the Effective Time.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the UAM Contributed Assets shall not include any Embraer Retained Assets and vice-a-versa.

 

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Embraer Retained Benefit Plan” means each Benefit Plan that is sponsored, maintained or contributed to by any Embraer Entity (or to which any Embraer Entity is obligated to contribute, or with respect to which any Embraer Entity has any Liability), other than any UAM Benefit Plan.

Embraer Retained Business” means the businesses of Embraer (other than the UAM Business).

Embraer Retained Employees” means each employee or other service provider of an Embraer Entity, other than an UAM Employee.

Embraer Retained Employee Liabilities” means all Liabilities of any Embraer Entity or Eve Entity with respect to any Embraer Retained Employee and his or her dependents and beneficiaries deriving from the Embraer Retained Employee’s employment with any Embraer Entity or Eve Entity, whether or not such Liabilities arose pursuant to an Embraer Retained Benefit Plan or a UAM Benefit Plan (with respect to such Retained Employee’s participation in the UAM Benefit Plan prior to Closing), applicable Law or otherwise, including any such Liabilities under any Benefit Plan sponsored or maintained by any third parties.

Embraer Retained IP” means (i) all Intellectual Property of the Embraer Entities other than the Assigned IP, (ii) any Intellectual Property rights licensed to Eve Entities pursuant to the Ancillary Agreements, and (iii) the Embraer Retained Names.

Embraer Retained Names” means the Trademarks set forth in Schedule B, and any Trademarks containing or comprising any of such Trademarks or derivative thereof or confusingly similar thereto, or any telephone numbers or other alphanumeric addresses containing any of the foregoing Trademarks.

Effective Time” shall have the meaning ascribed to “Effective Time” in the BCA.

Equity Exchange” shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto.

ERISA” means the United States Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

ERISA Affiliate” means any Affiliate or business, whether or not incorporated, that together with Embraer or Eve would be deemed to be a “single employer” within the meaning of Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Code.

Eve” shall have the meaning specified in the preamble hereto.

eVTOL” means an aircraft with hybrid/electric propulsion with vertical take-off and landing capabilities, with maximum range of no more than 200 nautical miles (370.4 kilometers).

Eve Entities” means Eve, the Brazilian Subsidiary and any other Subsidiary of Eve, from time to time.

Eve Indemnified Parties” has the specified in Section 4.2.

 

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Eve Units” means the limited liability company interests of Eve designated as “Common Units” and having the rights and obligations specified with respect to Common Units in Eve’s Organizational Documents (as defined in the BCA).

Governmental Authority” means any nation or government, any state, province, county, municipal or other political subdivision thereof, any entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government, including any court, tribunal, arbitrator (public or private) or other body or administrative, regulatory or quasi-judicial authority, agency, department, board, bureau, commission or instrumentality of any federal, state, local or foreign jurisdiction, including any public international organization such as the United Nations.

Governmental Order” means any order, judgment, injunction, temporary restraining order, decree, writ, stipulation, determination or award, in each case, entered by or with any Governmental Authority.

Group” means the Embraer Entities, on the one hand, or the Eve Entities, on the other hand, as the case may be.

Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning specified in Section 4.4(a).

Indemnified Tax Party” has the meaning specified in Section 4.4(b)(iv)(1).

Indemnified Taxes” has the meaning specified in Section 4.4(b)(iv)(1).

Indemnified UAM Liabilities” means (a) any third-party claims by any UAM Employees with respect to any periods prior to the BCA Closing; (b) any third-party claims by any unaffiliated vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, licensors or lessors of the UAM Business with respect to invoices, fees, costs, expenses, commissions or other amounts incurred and due and payable prior to the BCA Closing and that were not paid when due; and (c) any Taxes from or relating to the UAM Business or UAM Contributed Assets with respect to any periods or portions thereof (with income, sales, use and withholding Taxes for the pre-closing portion of any period beginning on or before and ending after the BCA Closing determined on a “closing of the books” basis and other Taxes determined on a per diem basis) prior to the BCA Closing (the liabilities in this clause (c), the “Tax Liabilities”).

Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning specified in Section 4.4(a).

Indemnifying Tax Party” has the meaning specified in Section 4.4(b)(iv)(1).

Indemnity Claim” shall have the meaning specified in Section 4.4(a).

Intellectual Property” means any and all right, title and interest in and to intellectual property or industrial property of any kind and nature throughout the world, including U.S. and foreign rights in, to, or under the following: (i) patents, patent applications, inventions, invention disclosures, and all related patent rights, including provisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals, reissues, re-examinations, substitutions and extensions thereof and foreign counterparts of the foregoing; (ii) trademarks, logos, service marks, trade dress, trade names,

 

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certification marks, slogans, internet domain names and other similar identifiers or designations of source or origin, together with the goodwill symbolized by any of the foregoing (collectively, “Trademarks”); (iii) copyrights, design rights, database rights, mask works, works of authorship and copyrightable subject matter and moral or equivalent rights, (iv) rights in Software, as well as in and to any and all (a) testing, validation, verification and quality assurance materials, (b) databases, conversions, interpreters and compilations, including any and all data and collections of data, whether machine readable or otherwise, (c) descriptions, schematics, flow-charts and other work product used to design, plan, organize and develop any of the foregoing, and (d) documentation, including user manuals, web materials and architectural and design specifications and training materials, relating to any of the foregoing; (v) trade secrets and all other confidential or proprietary information, know-how, technology, inventions, designs, proprietary processes, formulae, models and methodologies (collectively, “Trade Secrets”); (vi) rights of publicity and privacy and in social media usernames, identifiers, and accounts; (vii) other intellectual property rights and other similar proprietary rights and industrial rights, in any jurisdiction, whether registered or unregistered, including foreign equivalent or counterpart rights and forms of protection of a similar or analogous nature or having similar effect in any jurisdiction throughout the world; (viii) all applications and registrations, and any renewals, extensions and reversions, of or for any of the foregoing; (ix) all rights to prosecute, sue, enforce or recover or retain damages, costs, or attorneys’ fees with respect to the past, present and future infringement, misappropriation, dilution, unauthorized use or disclosure, or other violation of any of the foregoing and all rights of renewal with respect thereto; and (xi) all other rights, privileges and protections of any kind whatsoever to the extent accruing under any of the foregoing provided by any applicable Law, treaty or other international convention throughout the world, including all right to all royalties, fees, income, damages, payments and other proceeds now or hereafter due or payable to the extent relating thereto.

Law” means any statute, act, law, constitution, treaty, ordinance, code, rule, regulation or Governmental Order, in each case, of any Governmental Authority, including common law. All references to “Law” shall be deemed to include any amendments thereto, and any successor Law, unless the context otherwise requires.

Lease Agreements” means the Lease Agreements entered into or to be entered into by and between (a) the Brazilian Subsidiary and Embraer or (b) Eve and Embraer Engineering & Technology Center USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as applicable, in each case, on or prior to the BCA Closing Date and substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.

Liabilities” means any and all indebtedness, liabilities, Taxes, obligations, commitments, damages, losses, costs or expenses, in each case, of any kind, character or description whatsoever, whether accrued or unaccrued, fixed or variable, known or unknown, absolute or contingent, matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, secured or unsecured, due or to become due, vested or unvested, contractual or tortious or otherwise, or determined or determinable, including those arising under any Law, Action or Governmental Order and those arising under any contract, lease, agreement, arrangement, commitment or undertaking.

Lien” means all liens, mortgages, deeds of trust, pledges, hypothecations, encumbrances, security interests, options, rights of first refusal, rights of first offer, easements, covenants, rights of way, licenses, rights of priority, restrictions, claims or other liens of any kind whether consensual, statutory or otherwise.

 

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Losses” has the meaning specified in Section 4.1.

Master Agreements” means (a) the Master Services Agreements to be entered into by and between (i) Eve and Embraer and (ii) Eve and Atech, in each case, on or prior to the BCA Closing Date pursuant to which the Embraer Entities will provide certain services to the Eve Entities, (b) the Shared Services Agreement to be entered into by and between Eve, the Brazilian Subsidiary, EAH and Embraer on or prior to the BCA Closing Date pursuant to which the Embraer Entities will provide certain services to the Eve Entities and (c) the Database Limited Access Agreement to be entered into by and between Embraer, Eve and the Brazilian Subsidiary on or prior to the BCA Closing Date pursuant to which Embraer will provide the Eve Entities with access to certain of its intellectual property and proprietary information.

Non-Assignable Assets” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1(e).

Out-Of-Scope Businesses” means any of the following applications or uses whether or not in connection with eVTOL: crop dusting, defense or security businesses.

Party” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble hereto.

Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, syndicate, person, trust, association, Governmental Authority or any political subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, or any other entity of any kind.

PIPE Investment” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the BCA.

Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto.

Representatives” means, with respect to any Person, such Person’s Affiliates and its and their respective professional advisors, directors, officers, members, managers, stockholders, partners, employees, agents and authorized representatives.

Stockholders Agreement” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the BCA.

Subsidiary” means, with respect to a Person, a corporation or other entity of which more than 50% of the voting power of the equity securities or equity interests is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one (1) or more of the Subsidiaries of such Person, or a combination thereof.

Tax” means any and all federal, state, local, foreign or other taxes imposed by any Governmental Authority, including all income, gross receipts, license, payroll, recapture, net worth, employment, escheat and unclaimed property obligations, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, windfall profits, environmental, customs duties, capital stock, ad valorem, value added, inventory, franchise, profits, withholding, social security (or similar), unemployment, disability, real property, personal property, sales, use, transfer, registration, governmental charges, duties, levies and other similar charges imposed by a Governmental Authority in the nature of a

 

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tax (whether payable directly or by withholding and whether or not requiring the filing of a Tax Return), alternative or add-on minimum, or estimated taxes, and including any interest, penalty or addition thereto, and shall include any liability for such amounts as a result of (a) being a transferee or successor or member of a combined, consolidated, unitary or affiliated group, or (b) a contractual obligation to indemnify any Person (other than any commercial agreement the principal purpose of which is not Taxes).

Tax Claim” has the meaning specified in Section 4.4(b)(iv)(1).

Tax Proceeding” has the meaning specified in Section 4.4(b)(iv)(1).

Tax Return” or “Tax Returns” means any return, report, declaration, information return, statement, certificate, notice, disclosure, election, form or other document filed or required to be filed with any taxing authority, in connection with the determination, assessment or collection of any Tax, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof.

Third-Party Claim” has the meaning specified in Section 4.4(a).

UAM” means a system for commercial or non-commercial passenger or cargo air travel or transportation services, in each case, which involves an eVTOL vehicle and onboard/ground-piloted or autonomous piloting or operations.

UAM Assumed Liabilities” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1(b).

UAM Benefit Plan” means any Benefit Plan that is solely or primarily for the benefit of UAM Employees and which is identified by the Parties as a Benefit Plan that will be transferred to an Eve Entity in connection with the UAM Transfer and listed in Schedule E hereto.

UAM Business” means all activities by or on behalf of Embraer or its Subsidiaries (or, upon the Closing, Eve or the Brazilian Subsidiary) related to the research, design, development, testing, engineering, licensing, certification, manufacturing, procurement, assembling, packaging, sales support and after-sales support of, marketing, promotion, advertising, qualification, distribution, importation, fulfillment, offering, sale, deployment delivery, provision, exploitation, configuration, installation, integration, analysis, support, maintenance, repair, service and other commercialization of or provision of services with respect to eVTOL and related products and services and the UATM for the UAM market, in each case, excluding the Out-Of-Scope Businesses.

UAM Contributed Assets” means all right, title and interest of Embraer and its Subsidiaries in and to any and all of the following Assets:

(a) all Assigned IP (subject to the license of such rights to Embraer described in the Embraer Master Agreement);

(b) all Contracts set forth on item (b) of Schedule D hereto, and any and all rights or claims arising thereunder;

 

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(c) all goodwill solely to the extent associated with or arising in connection with the UAM Business or any of the UAM Contributed Assets and any intangible capitalized investments associated with the UAM Business that are reflected on the UAM Financial Statements (as defined in the BCA); and

(d) all books and records and financial and operational data, whether in hard copy, computer or other format, in each case solely to the extent relating to the UAM Business or any of the UAM Contributed Assets (and, with respect to any books and records and financial and operational data which any of the Embraer Entities is required to retain under applicable Law, copies of such books and records and financial and operational data), including, without limitation, copies of Tax Returns and books and records (including working papers) to the extent related to non-income Taxes, related to the UAM Business or the UAM Contributed Assets; provided that Embraer shall be permitted to retain copies of any books and records and financial and operational data described in this clause (d) to the extent they also relate to the Embraer Retained Business and provided that such books and records and data shall be held in confidence in accordance with Embraer’s confidentiality policies or procedures that apply to Embraer’s comparable confidential information.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the UAM Contributed Assets shall not include any Embraer Retained Assets and vice-a-versa.

UAM Employee” means each employee or other service provider of an Embraer Entity who provides services to the UAM Business, and who is set forth on Schedule E hereto, which Schedule shall be updated by Embraer as necessary prior to the Effective Time to reflect ordinary course changes in employment (including hires to fill open positions).

UAM Employee Liabilities” means all Liabilities of any Embraer Entity or Eve Entity with respect to any UAM Employee and his or her dependents and beneficiaries deriving from the UAM Employee’s employment with any Embraer Entity or Eve Entity, whether or not such Liabilities arose pursuant to a UAM Benefit Plan, applicable Law or otherwise, other than any such Liabilities arising or resulting from any UAM Benefit Plan or employment or termination of UAM Employees (even if termination is pursuant to a notice of termination delivered by an Embraer Entity prior to the Effective Time but with termination effective following the Effective Time) prior to the Effective Time or under any Embraer Retained Benefit Plan or any Benefit Plan sponsored or maintained by any third parties.

UAM Transfer” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1(a).

UATM” means the collection of systems and services (including organizations, airspace structures and procedures and technologies) that support the integrated operation of UAM vehicles in low level airspace, which systems and services are directed to supporting UAM operations and enhancing the performance of UAM and low-level airspace travel, which for the avoidance of doubt does not include general air traffic management systems.

Unaffiliated Investor” has the meaning specified in the recitals hereto.

Zanite” shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals hereto.

 

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Section 1.2 Interpretation and Rules of Construction.

(a) Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires, (i) words of any gender include each other gender; (ii) words using the singular or plural number also include the plural or singular number, respectively; (iii) the terms “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereto,” “hereunder” and derivative or similar words refer to this entire Agreement; (iv) the terms “Article,” “Section,” “Schedule” or “Exhibit” refer to the specified Article, Section, Schedule or Exhibit of this Agreement; (v) the word “including” shall mean “including, without limitation”; (vi) the word “or” shall be disjunctive but not exclusive; (vii) reference to any Person includes such Person’s successors and permitted assigns; (viii) reference to any Law means such Law as amended, modified, codified, replaced or re-enacted, in whole or in part, from time to time, including rules, regulations, enforcement procedures and any interpretations promulgated thereunder; (ix) references to amounts of currency are references to United States Dollars unless otherwise indicated; or (x) the words “made available,” “provided” or “delivered” to a Party, or similar formulations, means that such materials were provided by electronic transmission directly to a Party’s legal counsel or financial advisors prior to such time.

(b) Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires, (i) references to statutes shall include all regulations promulgated thereunder and references to statutes or regulations shall be construed as including all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending or replacing the statute or regulation; and (ii) all the agreements (including this Agreement), documents or instruments herein defined mean such agreements, documents or instruments as the same may from time to time be supplemented or amended or the terms thereof waived or modified to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the terms thereof.

(c) Whenever this Agreement refers to a number of days, such number shall refer to calendar days unless Business Days are specified. When calculating the period of time before which, within which or following which any act is to be done or step taken pursuant to this Agreement, the date that is the reference date in calculating such period shall be excluded, and if the last day of such period is not a Business Day, the period shall end on the immediately following Business Day.

(d) The Parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement. If an ambiguity or a question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.

ARTICLE II

UAM TRANSFER; CONTRIBUTION OF TRANSFERRED EVE UNITS

Section 2.1 UAM Transfer.

(a) Transfer of UAM Contributed Assets. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and effective as of the date hereof, Embraer, on behalf of itself and the other Embraer Entities, hereby absolutely, irrevocably and unconditionally transfers, contributes, distributes, delivers, assigns and conveys (or causes to be transferred, contributed, distributed,

 

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delivered, assigned and conveyed) to Eve and the other applicable Eve Entities, and Eve, on behalf of itself and the other applicable Eve Entities, hereby accepts, acquires and receives, all of Embraer’s and each other Embraer Entities’ entire direct or indirect worldwide right, title and interest in, to and/or under each of the UAM Contributed Assets (such actions, collectively the “UAM Transfer,” the time at which all of the UAM Contributed Assets become owned by Eve or the other applicable Eve Entities, the “Embraer Closing” and such date (being the date hereof), the “Embraer Closing Date”). As consideration for the UAM Transfer, Eve hereby delivers, or causes to be delivered, to Embraer the Embraer Consideration. On or as soon as reasonably practicable after the Embraer Closing Date and, in any event, prior to the BCA Closing Date, Embraer shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Eve copies or documentation of Assigned IP possessed by Embraer to the extent not already in the possession of Eve.

(b) Assumption of UAM Liabilities. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, in connection with the UAM Transfer and effective from and after the Embraer Closing Date, in each case pursuant to this Agreement or the applicable Conveyance and Assumption Instruments, Eve hereby accepts, assumes (or, as applicable, retains) and performs, discharges and fulfills, or causes an Eve Entity to, accept, assume (or, as applicable, retain) and perform, discharge and fulfill, in accordance with their respective terms all of the Liabilities related to or arising from the UAM Business (the “UAM Assumed Liabilities”), regardless of (i) when or where such Liabilities arose or arise, (ii) whether the facts upon which they are based occurred prior to, at or subsequent to the Embraer Closing Date, (iii) whether accruals for such Liabilities have been transferred to an Eve Entity or included on a combined balance sheet of the UAM Business or whether any such accruals are sufficient to cover such Liabilities, (iv) where or against whom such Liabilities are asserted or determined, (v) whether arising from or alleged to arise from negligence, recklessness, violation of Law or misrepresentation by any member of the Embraer Group or any of their past or present respective directors, officers, employees, agents, Subsidiaries or Affiliates, (vi) which entity is named in any Action associated with any Liability, or (vii) any benefits, or lack thereof, that have been or may be obtained by the Embraer Group in respect of such Liabilities. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, UAM Assumed Liabilities shall not include (A) any Taxes imposed on any member of the Embraer Group, its Affiliates (other than Eve and its Subsidiaries), or their respective equityholders or (B) any Liabilities arising from or alleged to arise from common law fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct by any member of the Embraer Group or any of their past or present respective directors, officers, employees, agents, Subsidiaries or Affiliates.

(c) Liens; Conveyance and Assumption Instruments. Each of the UAM Contributed Assets agreed to be transferred pursuant to this Section 2.1 or the applicable Conveyance and Assumption Instrument are hereby transferred free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens (as defined in the BCA). In furtherance of the assignment, transfer, contribution, conveyance, distribution and delivery of the UAM Contributed Assets and UAM Assumed Liabilities pursuant to this Section 2.1, each of Embraer and Eve has, or has caused their respective controlled Affiliates (including the other Eve Entities and Embraer Entities, as applicable) to, as applicable, duly execute and deliver, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Conveyance and Assumption Instruments as and to the extent necessary to evidence and perfect the assignment, transfer, contribution, conveyance, distribution and delivery of the UAM Contributed Assets and UAM Assumed Liabilities to the applicable Eve Entity transferee.

 

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(d) Approvals and Consents. Embraer shall, and shall cause the other Embraer Entities to, and Eve shall, and shall cause the other Eve Entities to, use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly give all notices to, and obtain all consents, authorizations, approvals and waivers from, all third parties (including any Governmental Authority) notice to whom, or whose consent, authorization, approval or waiver, is required in connection with the conveyance, transfer, contribution, distribution, delivery or assignment of any UAM Contributed Asset. Embraer shall not, and shall cause the other Embraer Entities not to, and Eve shall not, and shall cause the other Eve Entities not to, intentionally take any action that will have the effect of delaying, impairing or impeding the delivery of any required notices or the receipt of any required consents, authorizations, approvals or waivers. For the avoidance of doubt, prior to the BCA Closing Date, Embraer shall, at its sole cost and expense, execute and file all documents with the applicable Governmental Authority (including any applicable foreign or international office or registrar) and take all other actions reasonably necessary to record Eve or the Brazilian Subsidiary, as applicable, as the owner of the Assigned Patents and the Assigned Marks; provided that the Parties acknowledge and agree that such record may not be updated or recorded by the applicable Governmental Authority prior to the BCA Closing Date.

(e) Non-Assignable Assets. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that any consent, authorization, approval or waiver or amendment is required from any third party (including any Governmental Authority) in order to convey, transfer, contribute, distribute, deliver or assign (as the case may be) any UAM Contributed Asset and such consent, authorization, approval, waiver or amendment is not obtained prior to the Embraer Closing (such assets, “Non-Assignable Assets”), then this Agreement and the related Conveyance and Assumption Instruments shall not constitute a conveyance, transfer, contribution, distribution, delivery or assignment of the Non-Assignable Assets, the Eve Entities will not assume the Embraer Entities’ rights, obligations or Liabilities thereunder and instead, following the Embraer Closing, to the extent not specifically addressed in the Master Agreements, Embraer shall, or shall cause the applicable Embraer Entity to, use their reasonable best efforts to (i) continue to hold the Non-Assignable Assets in trust for the applicable Eve Entity to provide the applicable Eve Entity with all of the rights, benefits, obligations and liabilities of the Non-Assignable Assets after the Embraer Closing as if the appropriate consent, authorization, approval, waiver or amendment had been obtained (including by entering into subleasing, sublicensing or subcontracting arrangements), and to the extent required by the terms applicable to such Non-Assignable Assets, operate such Non-Assignable Assets in all material respects in the ordinary course of business and (ii) cooperate in any arrangement, reasonable and lawful as to the applicable Persons, designed to provide to the applicable Eve Entities the benefits and obligations arising under such Non-Assignable Assets. Additionally, following the Embraer Closing Date, Embraer shall, and shall cause the other Embraer Entities to, and Eve shall, and shall cause the other Eve Entities to, use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly obtain all such consents, authorizations, approvals, waivers or amendments required from any third party (including any Governmental Authority) in order to convey, transfer, contribute, distribute, deliver or assign (as the case may be) the Non-Assignable Assets and upon receiving all such consents, authorizations, approvals, waivers or amendments, Embraer shall, or shall cause the applicable Embraer Entity to, convey, transfer, contribute, distribute, deliver or assign (as the case may be) the Non-Assignable Assets to the applicable Eve Entity for no additional consideration. Following any such conveyance, transfer, contribution, distribution, delivery or assignment (as the case may be), the Non-Assignable Assets will be deemed UAM Contributed Assets for all purposes of this Agreement. In furtherance of clause (i) of

 

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this Section 2.1(e), Embraer shall, or shall cause the applicable Embraer Entity to, without further consideration therefor, pay and remit to Eve (or its designees) promptly all monies, rights and other consideration received by them, net of any reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs payable to a third party, in respect of such performance. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Eve shall, or shall cause the applicable Eve Entity to, pay or reimburse the applicable Embraer Entity for all Liabilities paid or incurred in connection with the retention by such applicable Embraer Entity of such applicable Non-Assignable Assets for so long as such Non-Assignable Assets are held by the applicable Embraer Entity in trust for the applicable Eve Entity to provide (and do provide) the applicable Eve Entity with all of the rights, benefits, obligations and liabilities of the Non-Assignable Assets.

(f) Shared Contracts. If an Embraer Entity or an Eve Entity is a party to any Contract that is related to both the Embraer Retained Business and the UAM Business, Embraer and Eve shall cooperate in a reasonable manner with each other to determine the optimal treatment of such Contract, including whether such Contract should be (i) split so that the portion of such Contract that relates to the UAM Business is assigned to or retained by, as applicable, an Eve Entity, (ii) the subject of an agency, subcontracting or similar arrangement so that the applicable Person receives the benefits and bears the burden of the portion of such Contract applicable to its business, or (iii) addressed under the Master Agreements. Embraer and Eve shall, and shall cause their applicable Subsidiaries to use, their commercial reasonable efforts to cause the agreed upon treatment of such Contract to be implemented.

Section 2.2 Wrong Pockets. If, following the Embraer Closing (including following the completion of the conveyance, transfer, contribution, delivery, distribution or assignment of a Non-Assignable Asset), any right, property, asset or Liability not forming part of the UAM Contributed Assets or UAM Assumed Liabilities, as applicable, is found to have been transferred to an Eve Entity in error, Eve shall cause the applicable Eve Entity to transfer, at no cash consideration and at Embraer’s sole cost and expense, such right, property, asset (and any related Liability) or Liability as soon as reasonably practicable to the Embraer Entity designated by Embraer, and Embraer shall cause the applicable Embraer Entity to accept such right, property, asset (and any related Liability) or Liability, as applicable. If, following the Embraer Closing (including following the completion of the conveyance, transfer, contribution, delivery, distribution or assignment of a Non-Assignable Asset), any right, property, asset or Liability forming part of the UAM Contributed Assets or UAM Assumed Liabilities, as applicable, is found to have been retained by a Embraer Entity in error, Embraer shall cause the applicable Embraer Entity to transfer, at no cash consideration and at Embraer’s sole cost and expense, such right, property, asset (and any related Liability) or Liability as soon as reasonably practicable to the Eve Entity designated by Eve, and Eve shall cause the applicable Eve Entity to accept such right, property, asset (and any related Liability) or Liability, as applicable. Each Party shall give prompt written notice to the other Party if any Embraer Entity, on the one hand, or any Eve Entity, on the other hand, discovers that any such right, property, asset or Liability has been transferred to an Eve Entity in error or retained by an Embraer Entity in error.

 

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Section 2.3 Maintenance and Enforcement of Assigned Patents.

(a) Maintenance. Eve shall have the sole and exclusive right to prosecute and maintain all patent applications and patents included in the Assigned IP (“Assigned Patents”) and Embraer shall, at Eve’s sole cost and expense, provide all cooperation and assistance reasonably requested by Eve in support of such prosecution and maintenance; provided that if Eve is unable or unwilling to maintain any Assigned Patents, Eve shall inform Embraer within a reasonable time and reasonably in advance of all applicable deadlines. Effective upon such notice, or if Eve fails to provide such notice, at Embraer’s written request, Eve hereby grants standing to Embraer to maintain such patents at Embraer’s sole cost and expense but in Eve’s name, unless Eve promptly (and in advance of all applicable deadlines) assigns all right, title and interest in and to any such patents to Embraer. If Eve fails to make the above assignment and this Section 2.3(a) is insufficient to grant standing for Embraer to maintain any such patent, Eve shall take all further actions necessary to allow Embraer to effect such maintenance in advance of all applicable deadlines. In the event that (i) Eve provides such notice (or Eve fails to provide such notice but Embraer provides such written request) and (ii) Eve fails to make the aforementioned assignment and (iii) Eve is unwilling or unable to otherwise grant Embraer standing to maintain any such patents in advance of all applicable deadlines, then Eve grants to Embraer and its designees a power of attorney, such power to be a right coupled with an interest and therefore irrevocable, to take all actions and execute all documents solely to the extent necessary to effect such maintenance of such patents; provided, however, that Embraer shall not settle any claim or take any other action that would reasonably be expected in any material respect to require payment or other action (other than such actions required under this Section 2.3(a)) by Eve, subject Eve to liability, or otherwise adversely affect Eve or its rights in any Assigned IP, in each case, without the prior written consent of Eve (in its sole discretion).

(b) Enforcement of Assigned Patents. Eve shall have the first right (but not the obligation), in its sole discretion, to (i) enforce the Assigned Patents against infringement by third parties and (ii) defend the Assigned Patents against any third-party claims that allege the invalidity or unenforceability of same; provided that Embraer shall, at Eve’s sole cost and expense, provide all cooperation and assistance reasonably requested by Eve in support of any such enforcement or defense actions. If Eve declines or otherwise fails to take any enforcement actions with respect to an infringement of or invalidity claim with respect to the Assigned Patents that is, in whole or in part, outside of the UAM Business (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Products (as defined in the Embraer Master Agreement) outside the UAM Business), or the UATM, within ninety (90) days of Eve’s receipt of written reasonable request from Embraer to take diligent actions with respect to such enforcement or defense, then Embraer shall have the second right to take action with respect to such infringement of or invalidity claim with respect to the Assigned Patents outside of the UAM, the UAM Business (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Products (as defined in the Embraer Master Services Agreement) outside the UAM Business), or the UATM, and at Embraer’s reasonable request and expense, Eve hereby grants standing to Embraer to do so and agrees to take all actions necessary to grant Embraer standing to do so, including by joining as a party to any action, if required to provide such standing. In the event that Eve (i) declines or otherwise fails to take any enforcement action with respect to an infringement of or invalidity claim with respect to such Assigned Patents that is outside of the UAM Business or the UATM within such ninety (90) days period and (ii) is unwilling or unable to otherwise grant to Embraer standing to enforce or defend the Assigned Patents as set forth above, then Eve grants to Embraer and its designees a power of attorney, such power to be a right coupled with an interest and therefore irrevocable, to take all actions and execute all documents solely to the extent necessary to (A) enforce the Assigned Patents against infringement by third parties and (B) defend the Assigned Patents against any third-party claims that allege the invalidity or unenforceability of

 

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same, in each case, outside of the UAM Business or the UATM; provided, however, that Embraer shall not settle any claim or take any other action that would reasonably be expected in any material respect to require payment or other action (other than such actions required under this Section 2.3(b)) by Eve, subject Eve to liability, or otherwise adversely affect Eve or its rights in any Assigned IP, in each case, without the prior written consent of Eve (in its sole discretion).

Section 2.4 Other Matters.

(a) For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Parties agree:

(i) to treat any Assigned IP as property, transferred to Eve from Embraer pursuant to this Agreement;

(ii) to treat any Retained Assigned IP (as defined in the Embraer Master Agreement) as property owned by Embraer and not transferred, granted or otherwise conveyed by a Party pursuant to this Agreement; and

(iii) to treat the UAM Transfer, the transfer of the Assigned IP and the transfer of the Transferred Eve Units as a transfer of property transferred from Embraer to EAH in a transfer described in Section 1001 of the Code.

(b) For Brazilian tax and accounting purposes, the Parties agree:

(i) to treat the UAM Transfer as a transfer to Eve at book value; and

(ii) that the book values assigned to the UAM Contributed Assets shall be as set forth on Schedule F.

(c) The Parties shall report the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and shall execute and file all Tax Returns in a manner consistent with Section 2.4 unless otherwise required by a “determination” within the meaning of Section 1313(a)(1) of the Code or any comparable provisions of applicable law.

Section 2.5 Contribution of Transferred Eve Units. On or prior to the BCA Closing Date (but in any event prior to the Equity Exchange), Embraer shall (i) transfer all of the Transferred Eve Units to EAH in exchange for the issuance of shares of EAH Common Stock and EAH Preferred Stock; and (ii) transfer all of the shares of EAH Preferred Stock to the Unaffiliated Investor, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement.

ARTICLE III

EMPLOYEE MATTERS

Section 3.1 Transfer of Employment or Engagement. On or prior to the Embraer Closing Date, Embraer has used, or has caused an Embraer Entity to use, best efforts to transfer the employment or novation of engagement, as applicable, to an Eve Entity, and Eve has accepted, or has caused an Eve Entity to accept, such transfer of the employment or novation of the engagement, as applicable, of each UAM Employee to an Eve Entity. On or prior to the Embraer

 

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Closing Date, Embraer has used commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Eve Entities to replicate each Collective Bargaining Agreement covering UAM Employees that is required to be set forth on Section 3.13(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter (as defined in the BCA) and has caused the Eve Entities to comply with applicable labor laws with respect to the transfer of employment of UAM Employees to the Eve Entities, including recognizing each employee representative body covering UAM Employees as may be required by law.

Section 3.2 Transfer of Plans. Effective as of the Embraer Closing, Embraer and Eve shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Eve Entities to, assume or retain, as the case may be, all obligations with respect to each UAM Benefit Plan and honor and discharge all obligations under each UAM Benefit Plan. For the avoidance of doubt, the Embraer Entities shall continue to assume or retain, as the case may be, all obligations with respect to each Embraer Retained Benefit Plan and to honor and discharge all obligations under each Embraer Retained Benefit Plan.

Section 3.3 Transfer of Liabilities. Without limiting the generality of Section 3.1, effective as of the Embraer Closing, Embraer and Eve shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Eve Entities to, assume or retain, as the case may be, and be responsible for all obligations with respect to (and indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Embraer Entities from and against) any and all UAM Employee Liabilities.

Section 3.4 Terms and Conditions of Employment. Eve will cause the other Eve Entities to undertake commercially reasonable efforts to comply with any obligations or standards arising under applicable Laws or Collective Bargaining Agreements governing the terms and conditions of the employment of UAM Employees.

Section 3.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries; No Amendment. Without limiting the generality of Section 7.8, all provisions contained in this Article III are included for the sole benefit of the Parties, and nothing in this Agreement, whether express or implied, shall create any third-party beneficiary or other rights (a) in any other Person, including any employees, former employees, any participant in any Benefit Plan or any dependent or beneficiary thereof (including any UAM Employee), or (b) to continued employment with any Embraer Entity or any Eve Entity. Nothing contained herein, whether express or implied, shall be treated as an amendment or other modification or adoption of any Benefit Plan or Collective Bargaining Agreement, or shall limit the right of any Embraer Entity or any Eve Entity to amend, terminate or otherwise modify any Benefit Plan or Collective Bargaining Agreement following the Embraer Closing in accordance with its terms. In the event that (i) a party other than the Parties makes a claim or takes other action to enforce any provision in this Agreement as an amendment to any Benefit Plan or Collective Bargaining Agreement, and (ii) such provision is deemed in any judicial proceeding to be an amendment to such Benefit Plan or Collective Bargaining Agreement even though not explicitly designated as such in this Agreement, then such provision, to the extent covered by such deemed amendment, shall lapse retroactively and shall have no amendatory effect.

 

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ARTICLE IV

INDEMNIFICATION

Section 4.1 Indemnification by Eve. From and after the BCA Closing, Eve shall indemnify and hold harmless each Embraer Entity and each of their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Embraer Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all Liabilities, claims, losses, damages, costs, fees, expenses, interest, awards, judgments and penalties (including reasonable attorneys’ and consultants’ fees and expenses) (collectively, “Losses”) suffered or incurred by them to the extent arising out of, relating to or resulting from any of (a) the UAM Business, (b) the UAM Contributed Assets, (c) the UAM Assumed Liabilities (including, without limitation, any third-party claims by any UAM Employees with respect to any periods following the BCA Closing, any third-party claims by any unaffiliated vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, licensors or lessors of the UAM Business with respect to invoices, fees, costs, expenses, commissions or other amounts incurred and payable following the BCA Closing and that were not paid when due and Taxes arising from or relating to the UAM Business or UAM Contributed Assets with respect to any periods or portions thereof (with income, sales, use and withholding Taxes for the post-closing portion of any period beginning on or before and ending after the BCA Closing determined on a “closing of the books” basis and other Taxes determined on a “per diem” basis) following the BCA Closing), (d) the UAM Employee Liabilities, whether arising before, on or following the BCA Closing Date or (e) any breach of any representation or warranty of Eve under this Agreement, but, in each case of the foregoing sub-clauses (a) to (e), excluding any Losses to the extent arising out of, relating to or resulting from (A) any action taken by any Embraer Indemnified Party with respect to (i) the Embraer Retained Business or (ii) the UAM Business following the BCA Closing Date, as applicable, in each case of the foregoing sub-clauses (a) to (e), other than pursuant to a Contract between an Eve Entity and any Embraer Entity or with the written consent of an Eve Entity, (B) any Indemnified UAM Liabilities or (C) any Embraer Indemnified Party’s common law fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Section 4.2 Indemnification by Embraer . From and after the BCA Closing, Embraer shall indemnify and hold harmless each Eve Entity and each of their respective directors, managers, officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Eve Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all Losses suffered or incurred by them to the extent arising out of, relating to or resulting from any of (a) the Indemnified UAM Liabilities, (b) the Embraer Retained Business, (c) the Embraer Retained Assets (other than as licensed to and used by or on behalf of an Eve Entity), (d) the Embraer Retained Employees, (e) the Embraer Retained Benefit Plans, (f) the Embraer Retained Employee Liabilities or (g) any breach of any representation or warranty of Embraer or EAH set forth in Article VI of this Agreement, in each case of the foregoing sub-clauses (a) to (f), whether arising before, on or following the BCA Closing Date, but, in each case of sub-clauses (a) to (f), excluding any Losses to the extent arising out of, relating to or resulting from (A) any action taken by any Eve Indemnified Party with respect to the UAM Business or the Embraer Retained Business, as applicable, following the BCA Closing Date, other than pursuant to a Contract between an Eve Entity and any Embraer Entity or with the written consent of an Embraer Entity or (B) any Eve Indemnified Party’s common law fraud, gross negligence or willful misconduct.

 

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Section 4.3 Survival; Limitations on Indemnification.

(a) Embraer shall not have any indemnification obligations for claims pursuant to Section 4.2(a) or Section 4.2(g) after the date that is twelve (12) months following the BCA Closing (except that Embraer shall have indemnification obligations pursuant to Section 4.2(a) for any claims arising out of, relating to or resulting from any Tax Liabilities until the date that is thirty-six (36) months following the BCA Closing); provided that, in each case, any such claims for which a Claim Notice (as defined below) is validly delivered to Embraer in accordance with the terms hereof on or prior to the date that is twelve (12) months following the BCA Closing (or, solely with respect to any claims arising out of, relating to or resulting from any Tax Liabilities, on or prior to the date that is thirty-six (36) months following the BCA Closing) shall survive until such claims are finally resolved. All other covenants, obligations or other agreements in this Agreement, including the indemnification obligations in Section 4.1 or Section 4.2 (other than Section 4.2(a) and Section 4.2(g)) or in any certificate, statement or instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement (including the Conveyance and Assumption Instruments), shall survive the Embraer Closing for the period explicitly specified therein. All representations and warranties in this Agreement shall survive the BCA Closing and continue for twelve (12) months following the BCA Closing.

(b) The aggregate amount of all indemnification payments made by Embraer in satisfaction of any claims for indemnification pursuant to Section 4.2(a) and Section 4.2(g) shall not exceed $110,000,000.

(c) For all purposes of this Article IV, “Losses” shall be net of any recovery or benefit (including insurance and indemnification, but not including Taxes) actually received by the Indemnified Party or any member of the applicable Group, net of reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred in obtaining such recovery or benefit, in connection with such Losses and, if the Indemnified Party or any member of the applicable Group receives such recovery or benefit after receipt of payment from Eve or Embraer, as applicable, then the amount of such recovery or benefit, net of reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred in obtaining such recovery or benefit, shall be promptly paid to Eve or Embraer, respectively; (ii) reduced by any Tax benefit actually realized by the Indemnified Party or any member of its Group arising as a result of the accrual, incurrence or payment of any such Losses; and (iii) increased by any Tax detriment of the Indemnified Party or any member of its Group resulting from the receipt or accrual of any indemnification payment hereunder.

Section 4.4 Procedures for Indemnification.

(a) Any Person seeking any indemnification under this Article IV (an “Indemnified Party”), acting through Embraer or Eve, as applicable, shall give the Party from which indemnification is being sought (an “Indemnifying Party”) prompt notice (a “Claim Notice”) of any matter which such Indemnified Party has determined has given or could give rise to a right of indemnification under this Article IV; provided, however, that if an Indemnified Party shall receive written notice of any third-party claim (a “Third-Party Claim”), the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party a Claim Notice as promptly as possible, but, in any event, within the earlier of (i) 1/3 (one-third) of the relevant timeframe for submission of the defense/rebuttal of the Third-Party Claim, if applicable, and (ii) twenty (20) Business Days of receipt by the

 

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Indemnified Party of such Claim Notice. The Claim Notice shall (i) indicate whether the matter for which indemnification is sought (an “Indemnity Claim”) results from or arises out of a Third-Party Claim or a direct claim, (ii) describe with reasonable specificity the nature of the Indemnity Claim, as well as attaching, to the extent available, the supporting documentation and information that is necessary for its analysis, and (iii) state the amount of Losses sought pursuant to such Indemnity Claim to the extent then known. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the failure to deliver or timely deliver the Claim Notice shall not affect the rights of the Indemnified Party to indemnification under this Article IV, except and only to the extent that the Indemnifying Party shall have been actually and materially prejudiced by reason of such failure.

(b) Third-Party Claims.

(i) The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to conduct, at its sole cost and expense, the defense of a Third-Party Claim, upon delivery of written notice to the Indemnified Party (the “Defense Notice”) within the earlier of (A) 10 (ten) Business Days after the Indemnifying Party’s receipt of the Claim Notice and (B) if applicable, 2/3 (two-thirds) of the relevant timeframe for submission of the defense/rebuttal of the Third-Party Claim (or sooner if the nature of the Third-Party Claim so requires); provided that the Defense Notice shall specify the outside counsel the Indemnifying Party will appoint to defend such Third-Party Claim (such counsel to be reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party). The Indemnified Party shall be entitled to be indemnified in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Agreement for the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of outside counsel for any period during which the Indemnifying Party has not assumed the defense of any such Third-Party Claim in accordance herewith. If the Indemnifying Party timely delivers a Defense Notice and thereby elects to conduct the defense of the Third-Party Claim, (A) the Indemnifying Party shall keep the Indemnified Party reasonably apprised of all material developments with respect to such Third-Party Claim and (B) the Indemnified Party will cooperate with and make available to the Indemnifying Party such assistance and materials as the Indemnifying Party may reasonably request, all at the sole expense of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party shall have the right at its sole expense to participate in the defense assisted by counsel of its own choosing.

(ii) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Indemnifying Party shall not be entitled to control the defense of any Third-Party Claim if (A) such Third-Party Claim is with respect to a criminal proceeding, action, indictment, allegation or investigation, (B) it fails to actively and diligently conduct its defense of such Third-Party Claim, (C) the Indemnified Party has been advised by outside counsel that a reasonable likelihood exists of a material conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party with respect to such Third-Party Claim or (D) such Third-Party Claim seeks an injunction or other equitable relief against the Indemnified Party. In the event of any of the foregoing circumstances and the Indemnified Party has nonetheless permitted the Indemnifying Party to control the defense of such Third-Party Claim, and the Indemnifying Party desires to so control such defense, the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to retain its own outside counsel, and the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to be indemnified in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Agreement the reasonable and documented fees and expenses of one outside counsel (in addition to any required local counsel) of the Indemnified Party.

 

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(iii) The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, (A) settle or compromise a Third-Party Claim or consent to the entry of any order which does not include an unconditional written release by the claimant or plaintiff of the Indemnified Party from all liability in respect of the Third-Party Claim, (B) settle or compromise any Third-Party Claim if the settlement imposes equitable or other non-monetary remedies or other obligations on the Indemnified Party or (C) settle or compromise any Third-Party Claim if the result is to admit civil or criminal liability or culpability on the part of the Indemnified Party that gives rise to criminal liability with respect to the Indemnified Party. No Third-Party Claim which is being defended by the Indemnifying Party in accordance with the terms of this Agreement shall be settled or compromised by the Indemnified Party without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party (such consent not to be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed). The provisions of this Section 4.4(b)(iii) shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the adhesion to Tax installment payment programs, which will be considered as a “settlement” for the purposes hereof (e.g. REFIS).

(iv) Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing:

(1) If any Party receives any notice, written or oral, formal or informal, from any Governmental Authority (a “Tax Claim”) regarding Taxes for which another Party may be required to provide indemnification hereunder (“Indemnified Taxes”), the Party receiving the Tax Claim (the “Indemnified Tax Party”) shall promptly inform the Party which is or may be required to provide indemnification hereunder (the “Indemnifying Tax Party”). The Indemnifying Tax Party shall be entitled to control, at its sole cost and expense, any audit, examination, contest, litigation or other legal proceeding with respect to such Taxes (a “Tax Proceeding”); provided that the Indemnified Tax Party shall be permitted to participate, at its own expense, in such Tax Proceeding and the Indemnifying Tax Party shall not settle, compromise or abandon the Tax Proceeding without the prior consent of the Indemnified Tax Party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

(2) Without the prior written consent of each Party that may be required to provide indemnification for indemnification hereunder, no Party shall, nor shall permit its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to, (i) file or amend or otherwise modify or amend any Tax Return relating to Indemnified Taxes, (ii) make or change any Tax election or accounting method or practice with respect to Indemnified Taxes, or (iii) make or initiate any contact with a Governmental Authority.

(3) To the extent of any conflict between this Section 4.4(b)(iv), and the rest of Section 4.4, this Section 4.4(b)(iv) shall govern with respect to Tax Proceedings.

 

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ARTICLE V

CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS

Section 5.1 Access to Information.

(a) Solely for the purposes of facilitating the resolution of any claims made against, or incurred by, any Embraer Entity relating to the UAM Business and for purposes of compliance with applicable securities, environmental, employment and other Laws, from and after the Embraer Closing Date and until the later of the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Embraer Closing Date and the expiration of the relevant period of the applicable statute of limitations (including any extension thereof), Eve shall, and shall cause the other Eve Entities to, (i) retain the books and records and financial and operational data relating to the UAM Business for periods prior to the Embraer Closing Date (to the extent relating to a UAM Contributed Asset or UAM Assumed Liability and in Eve’s or the other Eve Entities’ possession and to the extent copies of such books and records and data are not in any Embraer Entity’s possession); and (ii) upon reasonable advance notice, afford the Representatives of the Embraer Entities reasonable access (including the right to make, at Embraer’s expense, copies), during normal business hours, to such books and records. After the expiration of such period, Eve shall offer to turn over possession of such books and records and data to Embraer at least sixty (60) days prior to disposing of or destroying any of such books and records and data.

(b) Solely for the purposes of facilitating the resolution of any claims made against, or incurred by, any Eve Entity relating to the UAM Business or for purposes of compliance with applicable securities, environmental, employment and other Laws, from and after the Embraer Closing Date and until the later of the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Embraer Closing Date or the expiration of the relevant period of the applicable statute of limitations (including any extension thereof), Embraer shall, and shall cause the other Embraer Entities to, (i) retain the books and records and financial and operational data relating to the UAM Business for periods prior to the Embraer Closing Date, to the extent such books, records and other data and information were in the possession or control of the Embraer Entities prior to the Embraer Closing Date and have not been delivered to the Eve Entities in connection with the UAM Transfer; and (ii) upon reasonable notice, afford the Representatives of the Eve Entities reasonable access (including the right to make, at Eve’s expense, copies), during normal business hours, to such books and records. After the expiration of such period, Embraer shall offer to turn over possession of such books and records and data to Eve at least sixty (60) days prior to disposing of or destroying any of such books and records and data.

Section 5.2 Privileged Matters.

(a) The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Embraer Entities’ and the Eve Entities’ attorney-client privilege, attorney work-product protection and expectation of client confidence with respect to any communications concerning any proposed transfer of the UAM Business or any other transaction contemplated by this Agreement, the BCA, the Ancillary Agreements or any Conveyance and Assumption Instrument, and all information and documents covered by such privilege, protection or expectation shall be retained and controlled by Embraer, and may be waived only by Embraer. Embraer and Eve acknowledge and agree that (i) the

 

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foregoing attorney-client privilege, attorney work-product protection and expectation of client confidence shall not be controlled, owned, used, waived or claimed by the Eve Entities upon consummation of the Embraer Closing; and (ii) in the event of a dispute between an Eve Entity, on the one hand, and a third party, on the other hand, or any other circumstance in which a third-party requests or demands that an Eve Entity produce privileged materials or attorney work-product of Embraer or another Embraer Entity (including the privileged communications and attorney work-product covered by this Section 5.2(a)), Eve shall, and shall cause such Eve Entity, to assert such attorney-client privilege on behalf of Embraer or the applicable Embraer Entity to prevent disclosure of privileged communications or attorney work-product to such third party.

(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the attorney-client privilege, attorney work-product protection and expectation of client confidence with respect to any communications concerning general business matters related to the UAM Business and the Eve Entities and arising prior to the Embraer Closing Date for the benefit of both the Embraer Entities and the Eve Entities shall be subject to a joint privilege and protection between Embraer, on the one hand, and Eve, on the other hand, and Embraer and Eve shall, on behalf of their applicable Group members, have an equal right to assert such joint privilege and protection and no such joint privilege or protection may be waived by (i) any Embraer Entity without the prior written consent of Eve; or (ii) any Eve Entity without the prior written consent of Embraer.

Section 5.3 Litigation Cooperation.

(a) The Parties agree that at all times from and after the Embraer Closing, if an Action relates to the UAM Business and the Embraer Retained Business or is commenced by a third-party naming an Eve Entity (with respect to any Action related to the Embraer Retained Business) or an Embraer Entity (with respect to any Action related to the UAM Business) as a defendant thereto, then the Parties hereto shall reasonably cooperate and reasonably consult to the extent necessary or advisable with respect to the defense of such Action.

(b) Each Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to make available, during regular business hours, to the other Party and its attorneys, accountants, consultants and other designated Representatives, upon advance written request by such other Party, its applicable directors, managers, officers, employees and Representatives as witnesses, and shall otherwise reasonably cooperate with such other Party, to the extent reasonably requested in connection with any Action relating to the UAM Business, the facts of which arise prior to the Embraer Closing and in which the requesting Party may from time to time be involved.

Section 5.4 Insurance Matters. For as long as Embraer owns, directly or indirectly, at least fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of the total outstanding equity securities of Eve, upon Embraer’s prior written consent, the Eve Entities may, at their sole discretion, make claims and receive proceeds under one or more insurance policies maintained by Embraer of which Embraer and its Subsidiaries are beneficiaries, in which case Embraer shall, or shall cause one of its Subsidiaries to, provide reasonable assistance, as may be reasonably requested by any of the Eve Entities from time to time, in submitting such claim and in collecting the insurance proceeds with respect to such claims under such policies on behalf of any of the Eve Entities, in each case, subject to the terms and conditions of each such policy and solely to the extent such coverage is available;

 

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provided that the Eve Entities shall be responsible for, and shall pay or reimburse Embraer for, all costs, premiums and other expenses associated with the Eve Entities’ reliance on such insurance policies, including all out-of-pocket costs incurred in pursuing such claims and any amount of any claim that falls below applicable deductibles or self-insured retention.

Section 5.5 Intercompany Accounts. All intercompany receivables, payables and loans between any Embraer Entity, on the one hand, and any Eve Entity, on the other hand, other than receivables or payables in respect of ordinary course of business transactions on arm’s length terms (including under the Master Agreements or the Lease Agreements), shall, prior to the Embraer Closing or as promptly as reasonably practicable thereafter, be settled, paid, capitalized, contributed to the capital of the applicable Person, distributed or otherwise terminated, in each case, as mutually determined by Embraer and Zanite prior to the Embraer Closing; and Embraer and, if applicable, Eve, shall cause the applicable Embraer Entities and Eve Entities to make all payments, capital contributions, transfers or distributions necessary or appropriate to effectuate such settlement, payment, capitalization, contribution, distribution or other termination of such intercompany receivables, payables and loans with the result that there shall not be any material intercompany receivables, payables and loans between any Embraer Entity, on the one hand, and any Eve Entity, on the other hand, prior to or as promptly as practicable after the Embraer Closing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties agree that the payments in respect of intercompany payables arising in connection with the UAM Business and as identified on Schedule G will be made following the BCA Closing Date in accordance with the steps set forth on Schedule G. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Embraer, EAH and Eve acknowledge and agree that no capital contribution shall be made by any of the Embraer Entities to any of the Eve Entities pursuant to the foregoing terms of this Section 5.5 if such capital contribution would result in (i) the Embraer Entities (including Embraer and EAH) holding, in the aggregate, more than 220,000,000 shares of Zanite common shares; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, this clause (i) does not apply to the Embraer Entities’ participation in the PIPE Investment, (ii) Eve not being a wholly-owned direct Subsidiary of Zanite following the Equity Exchange or (iii) the Brazilian Subsidiary or any other Subsidiary of Eve not being a direct or indirect wholly-owned Subsidiary of Eve.

Section 5.6 Lease Agreements. On or prior to the BCA Closing Date, the relevant Embraer Entities and the relevant Eve Entities will enter into the Lease Agreements.

Section 5.7 Further Actions. From time to time after the Embraer Closing, without additional consideration, each Party shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, execute and deliver such further agreements and instruments, in addition to those expressly provided for herein, and take such other action as may be necessary or is reasonably requested by the other Party to make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and each of the other agreements and instruments delivered in connection herewith. Without limiting the foregoing, reasonably promptly following the Embraer Closing, Embraer shall, and shall cause the Embraer Entities to, take all action necessary, including by executing and delivering to Eve such further conveyances, assignments or other written assurances as Eve may reasonably request to comply with to perfect and protect Eve’s title to the Assigned IP and filing all necessary documentation with the applicable Governmental Authority (or Internet domain name registrar, in the case of Internet domain names), to cause Eve or one of the other Eve Entities designated by Eve to be the legal, beneficial and record owner of each item of UAM Registered Intellectual Property (as defined in the BCA) that will be set forth or is required to be set forth on Section 3.16(a) of the Company

 

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Disclosure Letter (as defined in the BCA), and Embraer shall reasonably promptly deliver evidence of the foregoing to Zanite. In addition to the foregoing, Embraer (on behalf of itself and its Affiliates) with respect to the Assigned IP, and Eve (on behalf of itself and its Affiliates) with respect to the Embraer Retained IP, hereby absolutely, irrevocably and unconditionally covenants and agrees that, from and after the Closing, such Party and its Affiliates will not (and will not be entitled to and shall cause their respective Representatives not to) use in any way or for any purpose (other than the Retained Assigned IP (as defined in the Embraer Master Agreement) with respect to Embraer and the Licensed Parent IP (as defined in the Embraer Master Agreement) with respect to Eve), nor disclose to any third party, any of the Trade Secrets or other confidential Intellectual Property rights included in the Assigned IP or the Embraer Retained IP, as applicable, without the prior written consent of Eve or Embraer, as applicable, except pursuant to the license of any such rights to Embraer or Eve, as applicable, or the provisions concerning Confidential Information (as defined in the Embraer Master Agreement), in each case, solely as expressly stated in the Embraer Master Agreement.

Section 5.8 Tax Matters.

(a) Withholding. To the extent that one Party is required by applicable Law to deduct or withhold Taxes from any payment or transfer pursuant to this Agreement to the other Party, the Party required to so withhold and its Representatives shall be entitled to do so, provided such withheld amounts are promptly paid over to the applicable Governmental Authority. If any Party (or any of its Representatives) deducts or withholds any such amounts, such amounts so deducted or withheld and paid over to the appropriate Governmental Authority shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to the Person in respect of whom such deduction or withholding was made.

(b) Transfer Taxes. All transfer, sales and use, registration, stamp and similar Taxes, if any, imposed in connection with the contribution of the UAM Contributed Assets or any other transaction that occurs pursuant to this Agreement shall be borne by Embraer. Embraer and Eve shall cooperate in the preparation and filing of any Tax Returns with respect thereto.

(c) Any payments or other transfers made pursuant to this Agreement, including pursuant to Section 2.1 and 2.2 hereof, between the Parties shall be treated as an adjustment to the amount transferred or received, as applicable, in the UAM Transfer.

ARTICLE VI

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; DISCLAIMER

Section 6.1 Representations and Warranties.

(a) General Representations and Warranties. Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party that (i) it is duly incorporated, organized or formed, validly existing, and in good standing as a corporation or other legal entity, as applicable, under the Laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, organization or formation; (ii) it has all rights, power and authority required to enter into this Agreement and the Conveyance and Assumption Instruments it is a party to and to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder; (iii) it is duly licensed or qualified and

 

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in good standing in each jurisdiction in which its ownership of property or the character of its activities is such as to require it to be so licensed or qualified or in good standing except where the failure to be so licensed or qualified or in good standing would not be, or would not reasonably be expected to be, individually or in the aggregate, material to the UAM Business, taken as a whole; (iv) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Conveyance and Assumption Instruments it is a party to and the consummation of the transactions hereunder and thereunder have been duly and validly authorized and approved by all requisite corporate proceedings; (v) such Party’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Conveyance and Assumption Instruments it is a party to, and the consummation of the transactions hereunder or thereunder, will not violate or conflict with, or result in the breach or default of (A) the organizational documents of such Party or (B) any other Contract of the type described in Section 3.11(a) of the Company Disclosure Letter (as defined in the BCA), any restriction, any Governmental Order, or any applicable Law, to which such Party is a party, or by which such Party or its assets or properties is bound or otherwise relate to (except, in the case of subclause (B), to the extent the occurrence of the foregoing would not have a UAM Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the BCA)); and (vi) when executed and delivered by such Party, this Agreement and the Conveyance and Assumption Instruments it is a party to will be duly and validly executed and delivered and will constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Party, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity.

(b) Additional Representations and Warranties of Embraer. Embraer represents and warrants to Eve that Embraer and the other Embraer Entities are the sole and exclusive beneficial and record owners of all right, title, and interest in and to, and have good and marketable title in and to, the UAM Contributed Assets, free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens (as defined in the BCA)) and all Governmental Orders. Upon the consummation of the Embraer Closing, the Eve Entities will own and have good and marketable title to, or a valid leasehold interest in or right to use, the UAM Contributed Assets, free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens (as defined in the BCA)).

Section 6.2 General Disclaimer. EXCEPT AS MAY EXPRESSLY BE SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, ANY CONVEYANCE AND ASSUMPTION INSTRUMENT, THE BCA OR ANY OTHER ANCILLARY AGREEMENTS, ALL INTERESTS AND ASSETS ARE BEING TRANSFERRED ON AN “AS IS,” “WHERE IS” BASIS.

Section 6.3 Disclaimer of Consequential Damages. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ARISING FROM SUCH PARTY’S COMMON LAW FRAUD, GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF DATA OR DIMINUTION IN VALUE, OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT OR ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE OR SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ACTUALLY AWARDED TO A THIRD PARTY BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION.

 

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ARTICLE VII

GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Section 7.1 Expenses. Except as otherwise expressly specified in this Agreement, all costs and expenses, including fees and disbursements of counsel, financial and other advisors and accountants, incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be borne by the Party incurring such costs and expenses; provided that all fees paid or to be paid to any Governmental Authority relating to the assignment and transfer of any Assigned IP pursuant to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be borne by the Parties equally; provided, further, that, for clarity, all fees, costs or expenses of attorney, accountants and other advisors and service providers as a result of or in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby will be considered Company Transaction Expenses (as defined in the BCA) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the BCA. For the avoidance of doubt, this Section 7.1 does not apply to Taxes.

Section 7.2 Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given: (a) on the date delivered if delivered personally; (b) one (1) Business Day after being sent by an internationally recognized overnight courier guaranteeing overnight delivery; (c) on the date of transmission, if delivered by email, with confirmation of transmission; or (d) on the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Such communications, to be valid, must be addressed as follows:

 

  (a)

if to Eve, to:

EVE UAM, LLC

276 SW 34th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Attention:       Flávia Pavie

Email:             fpavie@eveairmobility.com

 

  (b)

if to Embraer or to EAH, to:

Embraer S.A.

Avenida Dra. Ruth Cardoso, 8501,

30th floor (part), Pinheiros, São Paulo, SP, 05425-070, Brazil

Attention:   Fabiana Klajner Leschziner

Email:        fabiana.leschziner@embraer.com.br

 

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with copies (which shall not constitute notice) to:

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

One Manhattan West

New York, New York 10001

Attention: Paul T. Schnell

Thomas W. Greenberg

Email: Paul.Schnell@skadden.com

Thomas.Greenberg@skadden.com

or to such other address or to the attention of such Person or Persons as the recipient Party has specified by prior written notice to the sending Party (or in the case of counsel, to such other readily ascertainable business address as such counsel may hereafter maintain). If more than one method for sending notice as set forth in this Section 7.2 is used, the earliest notice date established as set forth in this Section 7.2 shall control.

Section 7.3 Severability. The Parties acknowledge that the rights and obligations provided for in this Agreement are subject to the applicable provisions of applicable Laws and stock exchange regulations. In the event that any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement, or the application thereof, is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under any present or future applicable Law: (a) such provision will be fully severable; (b) this Agreement will be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a part hereof; (c) the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and will not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance herefrom; and (d) in lieu of such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision, the Parties agree to cooperate to effect an amendment pursuant to Section 7.6 in order to cure the illegality, invalidity or unenforceability of such provision to effect the terms of such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible, giving effect to the intent of the Parties.

Section 7.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, and, to the extent applicable hereto, the BCA (including all schedules and exhibits thereto), the Master Agreements and the Conveyance and Assumption Instruments constitute the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior agreements and undertakings, both written and oral, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof.

Section 7.5 Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns and transferees. Neither this Agreement nor any right, benefit, remedy, obligation or liability arising hereunder may be assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, and any attempted assignment without such consent shall be null and void and of no effect; provided that (a) Embraer may assign any and all of its rights under this Agreement to EAH and/or any other Affiliate of Embraer, together with concurrently transferring (prior to the Embraer Closing) its ownership interests in Eve to such same transferee; and (b) EAH (or any Embraer Transferee (as defined in the Stockholders Agreement) who has received shares of Zanite pursuant to and in accordance with Section 8.4 of the Stockholders Agreement) may assign, following the BCA Closing, any and all of its rights under this Agreement to any Embraer Transferee (as defined in the Stockholders Agreement), together with concurrently transferring its ownership interests in Zanite to such same

 

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Embraer Transferee, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Section 8.4 of the Stockholders Agreement; provided, further, that (i) no such assignment by Embraer, EAH or any such Embraer Transferee (as defined in the Stockholders Agreement), as applicable, shall relieve it of any of its Liabilities hereunder and (ii) as a condition to any such assignment by Embraer or EAH or any such Embraer Transferee (as defined in the Stockholders Agreement), the applicable assignee shall execute a joinder to this Agreement, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Eve, pursuant to which such assignee shall assume all of the rights and obligations of the related assigning party set forth in this Agreement. Embraer, EAH or any such Embraer Transferee (as defined in the Stockholders Agreement), as applicable, shall give written notice to Eve of its transfer of rights under this Section 7.5 no later than thirty (30) days after such assignor enters into a binding agreement for such transfer of rights. Such notice shall state the name and address of the assignee and identify the amount of Zanite shares transferred (if applicable) and the scope of rights being transferred under this Section 7.5. In connection with any such transfer, the term “Embraer” or “EAH”, as applicable, as used in this Agreement shall, where appropriate to give effect to the assignment of rights and obligations hereunder to such assignee, be deemed to refer to such assignee. Embraer, EAH and/or any such assignee, as applicable, may exercise the rights under this Agreement in such priority, as among themselves, as they shall agree upon among themselves, and Eve shall observe any such agreement of which it shall have notice as provided above.

Section 7.6 Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by an instrument in writing signed by, or on behalf of, each Party that expressly references the Section of this Agreement to be amended or by a waiver in accordance with Section 7.7.

Section 7.7 Waiver. Either Party may (a) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other Party; (b) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties of the other Party contained herein or in any document delivered by the other Party pursuant to this Agreement; or (c) waive compliance with any of the agreements of the other Party or conditions to such obligations contained herein. Any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in an instrument in writing signed by the Parties to be bound thereby. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure or delay by any Party in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or future exercise of any other right hereunder. Any waiver of any term or condition hereof shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or as a subsequent waiver of the same term or condition, or a waiver of any other term or condition of this Agreement.

Section 7.8 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure solely to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, only the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to, or shall confer upon, any other Person any right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever, including any rights of employment for any specified period, under or by reason of this Agreement; provided that Zanite, the other Eve Entities, the Embraer Entities, and the Indemnified Parties as applicable, shall be intended third-party beneficiaries of the terms of this Agreement applicable to such Persons.

Section 7.9 Specific Performance. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Parties would be irreparably damaged if any of the provisions of this Agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms or are otherwise breached and that any non-performance or breach of this Agreement by either Party could not be adequately compensated by monetary

 

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damages alone and that the Parties would not have any adequate remedy at law. Accordingly, in addition to any other right or remedy to which either Party may be entitled, at law or in equity (including monetary damages), such Party shall be entitled to seek to enforce any provision of this Agreement by a decree of specific performance and to seek temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief to prevent breaches or threatened breaches of any of the provisions of this Agreement, without posting any bond or other undertaking. The Parties agree that they will not contest the appropriateness of specific performance as a remedy.

Section 7.10 Governing Law. This Agreement, and all claims or causes of action based upon, arising out of, or related to this Agreement, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to principles or rules of conflict of Laws to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of Laws of another jurisdiction.

Section 7.11 Jurisdiction; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.

(a) Any proceeding or Action based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement must be brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, to the extent such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware), or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, and each of the parties irrevocably (i) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such proceeding or Action, (ii) waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to personal jurisdiction, venue or to convenience of forum, (iii) agrees that all claims in respect of the proceeding or Action shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and (iv) agrees not to bring any proceeding or Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any other court. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to affect the right of any party to serve process in any manner permitted by Law or to commence legal proceedings or otherwise proceed against any other party in any other jurisdiction, in each case, to enforce judgments obtained in any Action, suit or proceeding brought pursuant to this Section 7.11.

(b) EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE EACH SUCH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY, UNCONDITIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ANY RIGHT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

Section 7.12 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by the mutual written consent of Embraer and Eve.

Section 7.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered shall thereby be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Any Party may execute and deliver signed counterparts of this Agreement to the other parties hereto by electronic mail or other electronic transmission in portable document format (.PDF).

 

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[Signature page follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

EMBRAER S.A.
By:   /s/ Antonio Carlos Garcia
  Name: Antonio Carlos Garcia
  Title:   Executive Vice President & CFO

 

By:  

/s/ Fabiana Klajner Leschziner

    Name:  

Fabiana Klajner Leschziner

  Title:   Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

 

EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING, INC.
By:   /s/ Gary Kretz
  Name: Gary Kretz
  Title:   Officer

 

By:   /s/ Michael Klevens
  Name: Michael Klevens
  Title:   Officer

 

EVE UAM, LLC
By:  

/s/ André Duarte Stein

  Name:   André Duarte Stein
  Title:   President

 

By:   /s/ André Duarte Stein
  Name:   André Duarte Stein
  Title:   Officer

 

[Signature Page to Contribution Agreement]

Exhibit 99.1

Eve, an Embraer company, to List on NYSE Through Business Combination with Zanite Acquisition Corp.

 

   

Eve is the urban air mobility business created by Embraer S.A. and established as an independent company in October 2020

 

   

Transaction proceeds will be used to further develop and commercialize Eve’s comprehensive urban air mobility solution spanning eVTOL design and production, service and support, fleet operations and urban air traffic management

 

   

Order pipeline of approximately $5.2 billion, comprised of 1,735 vehicle orders, via non-binding letters of intent, from 17 launch customers, including fixed wing and helicopter operators, aircraft lessors and ride sharing platform partners

 

   

Pro forma implied enterprise value of approximately $2.4 billion and pro forma equity value of approximately $2.9 billion

 

   

Transaction includes up to approximately $237 million of cash from Zanite Acquisition Corp. and a $305 million PIPE, anchored by Embraer S.A., Zanite Sponsor LLC, financial investors and a consortium of leading strategic partners- including Azorra Aviation, BAE Systems, Bradesco BBI, Falko Regional Aircraft, Republic Airways, Rolls-Royce and SkyWest, Inc.

Melbourne, FL / Cleveland, OH, December 21, 2021 – Eve UAM, LLC (“Eve”), a leader in the development of next-generation Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) solutions, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Zanite Acquisition Corp. (“Zanite”) (Nasdaq: ZNTE, ZNTEU, ZNTEW), a special purpose acquisition company focused on the aviation sector. Upon closing of the transaction, Zanite will change its name to Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve Holding”) and will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the new ticker symbol, “EVEX” and “EVEXW.” Embraer S.A. (“Embraer”), through its subsidiary Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc., will remain a majority stockholder with an approximately 82% equity stake in Eve Holding following the closing of the business combination, including its investment in the PIPE.

Eve’s strategic partnership with Embraer is a key competitive advantage. In connection with the transaction, Embraer has contributed its UAM-related assets, employees and IP to Eve. In addition, Embraer has granted Eve a royalty-free license to Embraer’s background IP to be used within the UAM market. Eve has access to thousands of skilled Embraer employees on a flexible, first priority basis and use of Embraer’s global infrastructure on preferred terms, pursuant to the terms of certain services agreements between Embraer and Eve. The strategic alignment with Embraer provides Eve with significant cost and execution advantages relative to other UAM participants.

“We believe that the urban air mobility market has enormous potential to expand in the coming years based on an efficient, zero-emissions transport proposition, and that with this business combination, Eve is very well positioned to become one of the major players in this segment,” said Francisco Gomes Neto, president and CEO of Embraer. “As a global aerospace company, with leadership position in multiple segments, we understand that innovation and technology play a strategic role in driving sustainable growth and redefining the future of aviation.”

 

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Eve is the first company to graduate from EmbraerX, the market accelerator created in 2017 by Embraer, a global leader in the aviation industry with a more than 50-year history of aircraft manufacturing and certification expertise. With a singular focus on a potential $760 billion urban air mobility (“UAM”) addressable market, Eve has introduced a comprehensive, practical and capital efficient UAM solution spanning electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (“eVTOL”) design and production, service and support, fleet operations and urban air traffic management. By leveraging the ongoing support and resources of Embraer and the anticipated proceeds from the business combination, the parties to the transaction believe that Eve is uniquely positioned to develop, certify and commercialize its UAM solutions on a global scale.

“The Zanite team is extremely proud to partner with Eve and Embraer in this transaction. After an extensive search, we selected Eve because of its simple and certifiable eVTOL design, its capital efficient approach to fleet operations and Embraer’s global footprint that we believe will enable Eve to not only reach vehicle type certification, but to scale its manufacturing, support and operations globally,” said Kenn Ricci, Co-CEO of Zanite and Principal of Directional Aviation Capital, a member of Zanite’s sponsor.

Eve will be led by co-CEOs Jerry DeMuro, who most recently served as CEO of BAE Systems, Inc., and Andre Stein, who has led Eve since its inception and served in leadership roles with Embraer for more than two decades. “Urban air mobility is a transformational opportunity in the aviation sector. I joined Eve because I believe that there is no company better positioned to capitalize on the tremendous potential of this emerging market,” said Jerry DeMuro, Co-CEO. Andre Stein, Co-CEO, added, “Eve was founded on a vision to accelerate the UAM ecosystem, make safe and affordable urban air transportation available to all citizens, while reducing global carbon emissions. The transaction announced today with Zanite is a major milestone that will accelerate our strategic plan and support us in realizing our vision.”

Eve has formed a powerful network of dozens of highly respected strategic partners spanning the UAM ecosystem, including fleet operators, ride sharing partners, vertiport providers, aircraft lessors, financing partners, renewable energy providers and leaders in the defense and technology sectors. From this partner network, Eve has secured launch orders from 17 customers, via non-binding letters of intent, resulting in a pipeline of 1,735 vehicles valued at approximately $5.02 billion.

Transaction Overview

The business combination values Eve at an implied $2.4 billion enterprise value. Upon closing of the transaction, and assuming no redemptions by Zanite’s stockholders, Eve will have approximately $512 million in cash, resulting in a total pro forma equity value of approximately $2.9 billion. Cash proceeds raised in the transaction are expected to be used to fund operations, support growth and for general corporate purposes. The proceeds will be funded through a combination of Zanite’s approximately $237 million cash in trust, assuming no redemptions by Zanite’s stockholders, and a $305 million PIPE of common stock at $10.00 per share, comprised of commitments of $175 million from Embraer, $25 million from Zanite’s sponsor and $105 million from a consortium of leading financial and strategic investors including Azorra Aviation, BAE Systems, Bradesco BBI, Falko Regional Aircraft, Republic Airways, Rolls-Royce and SkyWest, Inc. In connection with such commitments, Embraer has entered into arrangements with certain of such strategic investors to provide them with price protections in the amount of up to their $30 million aggregate commitments in the form of credits for parts and services or cash in exchange for the transfer of shares to Embraer. In addition, Embraer has agreed to a three-year lockup on its rollover shares and Zanite’s sponsor has agreed to a three-year lockup on its founder shares.

The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both Embraer and Zanite, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, subject to regulatory and stockholder approvals and other customary closing conditions.

 

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Additional information about the proposed business combination, including a copy of the business combination agreement and investor presentation, will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by Zanite with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and available at www.sec.gov.

Advisors

White & Case LLP served as legal advisor to Zanite. Jefferies LLC and BTIG, LLC served as financial advisors and capital markets advisors to Zanite. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados served as legal advisor to Embraer and EAH. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. served as financial advisor and capital markets advisor to Eve and Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A., Banco Bradesco BBI S.A. and Banco Itaú International served as financial advisors to Eve.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Zanite, Embraer and Eve will host a joint investor webcast and conference call to discuss the proposed business combination on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 8:00 am EST.

To access the call please dial +1 (412) 717-9627 / +1 (844) 204-8942, from the United States, +55 (11) 3181-8565 / +55 (11) 4090-1621, from Brazil, or +44 20 3795 9972, from UK. Participants should dial in 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

The live call and replay will also be available as a webcast, which can be accessed at Zanite’s investor site at https://www.zaniteacquisition.com/znte-i/

About Eve

Eve is dedicated to accelerating the UAM ecosystem. Benefitting from a startup mindset, backed by Embraer’s more than 50-year history of aerospace expertise, and with a singular focus, Eve is taking a holistic approach to progressing the UAM ecosystem, with an advanced eVTOL project, a comprehensive global services and support network and a unique air traffic management solution. For more information, please visit www.eveairmobility.com.

About Zanite

Zanite is a special purpose acquisition company and was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses in the Aviation, Aerospace & Defense, Urban Mobility and Emerging Technology industries. Zanite’s sponsor is managed by Kenneth C. Ricci, Principal of Directional Aviation Capital, and Steven H. Rosen, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Resilience Capital Partners along with its Board of Directors and Strategic Advisors Mr. Larry Flynn, Dr. Ron Sugar, Mr. Patrick Shanahan and Mr. John Veihmeyer. Zanite began trading on Nasdaq in November 2020 and its common stock, units and warrants trade under the ticker symbols “ZNTE,” “ZNTEU” and “ZNTEW,” respectively. For more information, please visit www.zaniteacquisition.com.

About Embraer

A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services & Support to customers after-sales. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every

 

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10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit www.embraer.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target”, “may”, “intend”, “predict”, “should”, “would”, “predict”, “potential”, “seem”, “future”, “outlook” or other similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions) that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Zanite’s, Eve’s, Embraer’s and EAH’s expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the proposed business combination, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the proposed business combination and the PIPE, the level of redemptions by Zanite’s public stockholders, the timing of the completion of the proposed business combination and the use of the cash proceeds therefrom, and the ability to successfully develop, certify, manufacture and commercialize Eve’s UAM solutions and eVTOL on a global scale. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified herein, and on the current expectations of Zanite’s, Eve’s, Embraer’s and EAH’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions, and such differences may be material. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Zanite, Eve, Embraer and EAH.

These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including: (i) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (ii) the inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the proposed business combination, including the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed business combination or that the approval of the stockholders of Zanite or Eve is not obtained and or that the proposed business combination and the private placement of common stock are not able to concurrently close; (iii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination; (iv) risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Eve; (v) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Zanite, Embraer, EAH and/or Eve following the announcement of the business combination agreement and the transactions contemplated therein; (vi) future global, regional or local economic and market conditions; (vii) the development, effects and enforcement of laws and regulations; (viii) Eve’s ability to grow and manage future growth, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its key employees; (ix) Eve’s ability to develop new products and solutions, bring them to market in a timely manner, and make enhancements to its platform; (x) the effects of competition on Eve’s future business; (xi) the amount of redemption requests made by Zanite’s public stockholders; (xii) the ability of Zanite or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the proposed business combination or in the future; (xiii) the outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; (xiv) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the

 

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announcement and consummation, (xv) costs related to the proposed business combination, (xvi) the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic and (xvii) those factors discussed in Zanite’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, in each case, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other documents of Zanite filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither Eve nor Zanite presently know or that Eve and Zanite currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Eve’s and Zanite’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Eve and Zanite anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Eve’s and Zanite’s assessments to change. However, while Eve and Zanite may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Eve and Zanite specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Eve’s and Zanite’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

Important Information and Where to Find it

In connection with the proposed business combination, Zanite intends to file with the SEC a preliminary proxy statement relating to the proposed business combination. Zanite will mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents to its stockholders. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed business combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed business combination. Zanite’s stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with Zanite’s solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of stockholders to be held to approve the proposed business combination and other matters, as these materials will contain important information about Zanite, Eve and the proposed business combination. When available, the definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials for the proposed business combination will be mailed to stockholders of Zanite as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed business combination. Stockholders of Zanite will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement, the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference therein, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to Zanite Acquisition Corp. at 25101 Chagrin Boulevard Suite 350, Cleveland, Ohio 44122, Attention: Steven H. Rosen, or by calling (216) 292-0200.

No Offer or Solicitation

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act, or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements thereof.

Participants in the Solicitation

Zanite and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Zanite’s stockholders with respect to the proposed business combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in Zanite is contained in Zanite’s

 

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Registration Statement on Form S-1/A and by Zanite’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 15, 2021, each of which was filed with the SEC and is available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to Zanite Acquisition Corp. at 25101 Chagrin Boulevard Suite 350, Cleveland, Ohio 44122, Attention: Steven H. Rosen, or by calling (216) 292-0200.

Eve, Embraer, EAH and their respective directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Zanite in connection with the proposed business combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed business combination will be included in the proxy statement for the proposed business combination when available.

Additional information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Zanite’s stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination, including a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in Zanite’s proxy statement for the proposed business combination when it is filed with the SEC. Stockholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the proxy statement carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. When available, these documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.

Investor Information

https://www.zaniteacquisition.com/znte-i/

Contacts

investors@eveairmobility.com

media@eveairmobility.com

 

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Exhibit 99.2 Investor Presentation December 2021


Disclaimer Confidentiality and Disclosures exemption under the Securities Act. The transfer of the Securities may also be subject to conditions set forth in an agreement under which they are to This presentation has been prepared for use by EVE UAM, LLC (“Eve” or the “Company”) and Zanite Acquisition Corp. ( Zanite ) in connection with their be issued. Investors should be aware that they might be required to bear the financial risk of their investment for an indefinite period of time. Neither proposed business combination (the “Transaction”). This presentation is for information purposes only and is being provided to you solely in your Zanite nor the Company is making an offer of the Securities in any state where the offer is not permitted. capacity as a potential investor in considering an investment in Zanite and may not be reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Eve and Zanite. By accepting this presentation, each recipient and its directors, partners, officers, employees, attorney(s), agents This communication is restricted by law; it is not intended for distribution to, or use by any person in, any jurisdiction where such distribution or use and representatives (“recipient”) agrees: (i) to maintain the confidentiality of all information that is contained in this presentation and not already in the would be contrary to local law or regulation. public domain; and (ii) to return or destroy all copies of this presentation or portions thereof in its possession following the request for the return or destruction of such copies. This presentation supersedes and supplements any prior presentation and any oral or written communication with respect Forward-Looking Statements to Eve and its business. This presentation includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1996. Zanite’s and Eve’s actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on The Company and Zanite are free to conduct the process of the potential transaction as they deem in their sole discretion (including, without these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect”, “estimate”, “project”, “budget”, “forecast”, “anticipate”, limitation, terminating further participation in the process by any party, negotiating with prospective transaction counterparties and entering into an “intend”, “plan”, “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “believes”, “predicts”, “potential”, “continue”, and similar expressions are intended to identify such agreement with respect to the Transaction without prior notice to you or any other person) and any procedures relating to such Transaction may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Zanite’s and Eve’s expectations with respect to future changed at any time without prior notice to you or any other person. None of Eve, Zanite or any other person undertakes any obligation to provide you performance and anticipated financial impacts of the Transaction, the satisfaction of closing conditions to the Transaction and the timing of the with access to any additional information. This presentation shall not be deemed an indication of the state of affairs of Eve nor shall it constitute an completion of the Transaction. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to indication that there has been no change in the business or affairs of Eve since the date hereof. differ materially from the expected results. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Zanite’s registration statement on Form S-1 and annual report on Form 10-K/A and Embraer S.A.’s (“Embraer”) annual report on Form 20-F. In addition, there No Representations and Warranties will be risks and uncertainties described in the proxy statement relating to the proposed Transaction, which is expected to be filed by Zanite with the None of Eve, Zanite or any of their respective subsidiaries, stockholders, affiliates, representatives, partners, directors, officers, employees, investment Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and other documents filed by Zanite from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and banks, agents or advisers makes any express or implied representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward in this presentation or any other written, oral or other communications transmitted or otherwise made available to any party in the course of its looking statements. Most of these factors are outside Zanite’s and Eve’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences evaluation of a possible transaction between Eve and Zanite. To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no circumstances will the Company, Zanite or include, but are not limited to: (1) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Zanite or Eve following the announcement of the any of their respective subsidiaries, stockholders, affiliates, representatives, partners, directors, officers, employees, investment banks, agents or Transaction; (2) the inability to complete the proposed Transaction, including due to the inability to concurrently close the proposed Transaction and advisers be responsible or liable for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or loss of profit arising from the use of this Presentation, its contents, its the private placement of common stock or due to failure to obtain approval of the securityholders of Zanite; (3) delays in obtaining, adverse conditions omissions, reliance on the information contained within it, or on opinions communicated in relation thereto or otherwise arising in connection contained in, or the inability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or complete regular reviews required to complete the Transaction; (4) the risk therewith. that the Transaction disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Transaction; (5) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Transaction, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company You will be entitled to rely solely on the representations and warranties made to you by Zanite in a definitive written agreement relating to a to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its key employees; (6) costs related to the Transaction, when and if executed, and subject to any limitations and restrictions as may be specified in such definitive agreement. No other Transaction; (7) changes in the applicable laws or regulations; (8) the possibility that the combined company may be adversely affected by other representations and warranties will have any legal effect. The Company and Zanite expressly disclaim any and all liability for representations, economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (9) the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic; and (10) other risks and uncertainties indicated from expressed or implied, contained herein or for errors, omissions or misstatements, negligent or otherwise, in this presentation or any other written or time to time described in Zanite’s registration on Form S-1 and Embraer’s annual report on Form 20-F, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and oral communication transmitted to you in the course of your evaluation of a potential transaction. in Zanite’s and Embraer’s other filings with the SEC. Zanite and Eve caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive and not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, including projections, which speak only as of the date made. Neither Zanite nor Eve undertakes or The recipient agrees and acknowledges that this presentation is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision by the recipient and does accepts any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any not constitute investment, tax or legal advice regarding any securities. You should consult your own legal, regulatory, tax, business, financial and change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. accounting advisors to the extent you deem necessary, and must make your own decisions and perform your own independent investment and analysis of an investment in Zanite and the transactions contemplated in this presentation. The recipient also acknowledges and agrees that the Use of Data information contained in this presentation and any oral statements made in connection with this presentation are preliminary in nature, subject to This presentation contains information concerning Eve's industry, including market size and growth rates of the markets in which Eve participates, that material change and not intended to be all-inclusive or to contain all the information that a person may desire in considering an investment in Zanite. are based on industry surveys and publications or other publicly available information, other third-party survey data and research reports Zanite and Eve disclaim any duty to update the information contained in this presentation. commissioned by Eve and its internal sources. This information involves many assumptions and limitations, there can be no guarantee as to the accuracy or reliability of such assumptions and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to this information. Further, no representation is made as By participating in this Presentation, the recipient acknowledges that such recipient is aware that the United States securities laws restrict persons to the reasonableness of the assumptions made within or the accuracy or completeness of any projections or modeling or any other information with material non-public information about a company obtained directly or indirectly from that company from purchasing or selling securities of such contained herein. company, or from communicating such information to any other person under circumstances in which it is reasonably foreseeable that such person is likely to purchase or sell such securities on the basis of such information. Any data on past performance or modeling contained herein is not an indication as to future performance. Neither Eve nor Zanite have independently verified this third-party information. Similarly, other third-party survey data and research reports commissioned by Eve or Zanite, while believed to be No Offer or Solicitation reliable, are based on limited sample sizes and have not been independently verified by Eve or Zanite. In addition, projections, assumptions, estimates, This presentation and any oral statements made in connection with this presentation shall neither constitute an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an goals, targets, plans and trends of the future performance of the industry in which Eve operates, and its future performance, are necessarily subject to offer to buy any securities, or the solicitation of any proxy, vote, consent, authorization or approval in any jurisdiction in connection with the proposed uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those described above. These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from Transaction, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration those expressed in the estimates made by independent parties and by Eve and Zanite. Eve and Zanite assume no obligation to update the information or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdictions. No such offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus in this presentation. Accordingly, this presentation is being delivered to you with the understanding that you will conduct your own independent meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Investment in any securities described herein investigation of those matters, which you deem appropriate without reliance on Zanite, Eve or any materials set out in this presentation. has not been approved or disapproved by the SEC or any other regulatory authority nor has any authority passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering or the accuracy or adequacy of the information contained herein. All summaries and discussions of documentation and/or financial information contained herein are qualified in their entirety by reference to the actual documents and/or financial statements. Any offering of securities (the Securities ) will not be registered under the Securities Act, and will be offered as a private placement to a limited number of institutional accredited investors as defined in Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) under the Securities Act and Institutional Accounts as defined in FINRA Rule 4512(c). Accordingly, the Securities must continue to be held unless a subsequent disposition is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Investors should consult with their counsel as to the applicable requirements for a purchaser to avail itself of any 1


Disclaimer (cont.) Projections Participation in Solicitation This Presentation contains financial forecasts for the Company with respect to certain financial results for the Company’s fiscal years 2020 through Eve and Zanite and their respective directors and executive officers, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of 2030. All projections, estimates, goals, targets, plans, trends or other statements with respect to future results or future events in this presentation, Zanite's shareholders in connection with the proposed Transaction. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the including projected revenue, are forward-looking statements that (i) reflect various estimates and assumptions concerning future industry names and interests in the proposed Transaction of Zanite's directors and officers in Zanite's filings with the SEC, including Zanite's annual report on performance, general business, economic and regulatory conditions, market conditions for the Company’s products and other matters, which Form 10-K/A, which was originally filed with the SEC on June 14, 2021. To the extent that holdings of Zanite's securities have changed from the assumptions may or may not prove to be correct, (ii) are inherently subject to significant contingencies and uncertainties, many of which are outside amounts reported in Zanite's registration statement on Form S-1, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership the control of Eve and Zanite and (iii) should not be regarded as a representation by Eve, Zanite or any other person that such estimates, forecasts or on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to projections will be achieved. Neither Zanite’s nor Eve’s independent auditors have studied, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with Zanite's shareholders in connection with the proposed Transaction is set forth in the proxy statement for the proposed Transaction, which is expected respect to the projections for the purpose of their inclusion in this presentation, and accordingly, neither of them expressed an opinion or provided any to be filed by Zanite with the SEC. other form of assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this presentation. These projections are for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. Actual results can be expected to vary and those variations may be material. Trademarks Unanticipated events may occur that could affect the outcome of such projections, estimates, goals, targets, plans, trends and other statements. 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1. INTRODUCTION


Today’s Presenters Jerry DeMuro Andre Stein Eduardo Couto Luiz Valentini Luis Carlos Affonso Michael Amalfitano Kenn Ricci Co-CEO Co-CEO CFO CTO SVP, Engineering, CEO, Embraer Co-CEO, Zanite Acquisition Corp. and Principal, Directional Technology and Executive Aircraft Aviation Capital Strategy, Embraer 4


Transaction Overview Business Combination Details Valuation Capital Structure Embraer transfer of UAM Business to EVE UAM, LLC Anticipated pro forma enterprise Expected to be funded by $237M cash in trust (assuming ( Eve ), with a commitment to provide certain services value of $2.4B no redemptions) and net proceeds from a $305M PIPE (2) to Eve following the transaction resulting in estimated pro forma net cash of $512M Implied valuation multiples: Exchange of Eve units to Zanite for 220M shares of • 1.3x 2028E revenue PIPE consists of: Zanite common stock • 8.5x 2028E EBITDA • $175M from Embraer • $25M from Zanite Sponsor Eve will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Zanite, Provides investors with an attractive • $105M from other investors which will change its name to Eve Holding, Inc. at close entry point based on non-binding (3) and be listed on the NYSE under the symbol “EVEX” pipeline and peer group multiples Anticipated pro forma ownership: (4) • 77.3% Embraer / Eve rollover Expected to close in Q2 2022 • 10.6% PIPE investors Strategic PIPE Investors • 8.0% Zanite public shareholders 7 person board (4 independent) • 2.2% Strategic partner warrants (5) Embraer governance: • 2.0% Zanite founder shares • Ordinary 1:1 voting rights (1) • Consent right for major corporate changes Note: Transaction terms are subject to change. (1) Major corporate changes include a sale, dissolution, relocation, name change, change in the size of the board or any action that would materially adversely affect any approval right to which Embraer is entitled. Embraer’s consent right is retained so long as Embraer’s ownership remains at or above 35%. (2) Comprised of $237M cash in trust (excluding any redemptions by Zanite public shareholders), $305M in PIPE proceeds and $5M of estimated Company net cash at Closing, minus $35M in estimated transaction expenses. Eve’s funding expectations are subject to change based on a variety of factors, including shareholder redemptions and greater than expected losses. (3) Based on Eve’s 288.4M fully-diluted pro forma shares outstanding under the treasury stock method including: (i) 2.9M initial equity incentive shares granted to Eve employees at closing; and (ii) 6.3M shares issuable upon the exercise of strategic partner penny warrants granted and vested at closing and subject to lock-ups of three to five years; and excluding: (i) 7.9M shares issuable upon the exercise of strategic partner penny warrants subject to milestone-based vesting; (ii) 17.0M shares issuable upon the exercise of strategic partner warrants with a $13.97 weighted average exercise price granted and vested at closing; (iii) 14.3M shares issuable upon the exercise of Zanite private placement warrants with an $11.50 exercise price vested at closing and subject to a three year lockup; (iv) 11.5M shares issuable upon the exercise of Zanite public warrants with an $11.50 exercise price vested at closing; and (v) any redemptions by Zanite public shareholders. (4) Embraer / Eve rollover line excludes Embraer’s committed $175M investment in the PIPE, which is included in the PIPE investors ownership line. Embraer is expected to have 82.3% pro forma ownership including its PIPE investment. 5 (5) Zanite founder shares line excludes Zanite Sponsor’s committed $25M investment in the PIPE, which is included in the PIPE investors ownership line. Zanite Sponsor is expected to have 2.9% pro forma ownership including its PIPE investment.


Strategic Backing from an Aviation Leader Carve-Out Rationale Support for Eve Enhance Eve’s agility, focus Contribution of all UAM-related employees, assets and IP and independent decision- (1) making Contractual commitment to provide support including: • Royalty free license to Embraer background IP Provide Eve with the flexibility • Type certification support to pursue new business • Use of global infrastructure models and partnerships • Access to 5,000 skilled employees Access new pools of capital Long-term partnership: • Rolling 100% of equity in Eve • $175M investment in the PIPE • Majority ownership post-close (2) • Two board seats (3) • Three year lockup on rollover shares Note: Transaction terms are subject to change. (1) Master Services Agreement to be entered into between Eve and Embraer provides Eve with the option to source engineering, certification manufacturing and other services from Embraer at specified cost-based pricing. (2) Embraer may nominate five board members but three must be independent. 6 (3) Excludes shares acquired by Embraer in the PIPE.


Zanite - SPAC Founded by a Premier Aviation Team Background Support for Eve Zanite Leadership Team Founders include the principals of Selected Eve after a thorough search Kenn Ricci – Co-CEO and Board Member Principal, Directional Aviation Capital Directional Aviation Capital, which built Key aspects of Eve investment thesis: and operates one of the world’s largest ü Simplified vehicle design Steve Rosen – Co-CEO and Board Member groups of private aviation companies: ü Scalable fleet operations model Co-CEO, Resilience Capital Partners • $2.4B in annual revenue ü Proven path to production • 175+ aircraft ü Global support and distribution Mike Rossi – CFO • 2,750+ employees Principal, Directional Aviation Capital Conducted extensive due diligence Directors and advisors have current Long-term partnership: John Veihmeyer – Board Member and former roles with leading Fortune • $25M investment in the PIPE Former Chairman of KPMG International 500 companies Board member of Ford • Up to 200 Eve vehicles ordered by Zanite team provides Eve with the Halo, an affiliate of Zanite’s benefits of a synergistic network of (1) Larry Flynn – Board Member sponsor Former President of Gulfstream Aerospace businesses and relationships • One board seat • Three year lockup on sponsor Pat Shanahan – Board Member (2) shares Former Acting Secretary of Defense; Boeing SVP Selected Businesses Owned by Directional Aviation Capital Ron Sugar – Senior Advisor Former CEO of Northrop Grumman Board member of Amgen, Apple, Chevron and Uber (1) Includes purchase option. 7 (2) Excludes shares acquired by Zanite Sponsor in the PIPE.


Investment Highlights Attractive Business Fundamentals Addressing a Massive Global TAM Scalable and Sustainable Solution Highly Experienced Team Pure play focus on a $0.76T revenue Most practical eVTOL design, capital efficient Senior leadership team and board with (1) opportunity 2025E – 2040E fleet operations model and carbon neutrality proven aviation credentials Significant Execution Advantages Strategic Support from Embraer Powerful Partner Network Significant Revenue Visibility Aviation leader with 30+ aircraft models MOUs and LOIs with dozens of leading Order pipeline of $5.2B for 1,735 vehicles (2) (3) certified and produced over 25 years partners across the UAM ecosystem to 17 launch customers (1) Total addressable market (“TAM”) estimate as per “Market for Urban Air Mobility” from KPMG dated June 2021 (includes passenger travel; excludes cargo, defense and emergency services). (2) Partnerships with Eve or one of its affiliates are non-binding. The number of memoranda of understanding (“MOUs”) and LOIs signed by Eve is current as of 12/17/21. (3) Eve pipeline is based on launch orders (including purchase options) and capacity deals that are non-binding and subject to material change. Capacity deals are converted from annual hourly commitments to vehicles 8 assuming 1,000 hours per vehicle per year. Eve pipeline is current as of 12/17/21.


2. HIGHLY SCALABLE UAM SOLUTION


Highly Scalable UAM Solution EVTOL DESIGN AND SERVICE AND FLEET URBAN AIR TRAFFIC PRODUCTION SUPPORT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Practical design choice drives Leveraging Embraer global Capital efficient strategy of Applying the knowledge from lowest operational cost and footprint to enable a sizable aligning with operators and designing Brazil’s ATC system simplest certification path and profitable revenue stream scaling partner-by-partner to enable safe eVTOL flights 10


Vehicle Design Optimized for Urban Mobility Flexible Seating Capacity Tailored for Urban Mobility 4 passengers at entry into service 100 km (60 mile) range at EIS (1) Up to 6 in autonomous mode Addresses 99% of UAM missions in cities (2) and metropolitan areas High Utilization Rate Leading Cost Efficiency Designed for thousands of flight cycles Over 6x lower cost-per-seat than helicopters per year with industry-leading reliability (3) and best-in-class for eVTOLs Lift + Cruise Design Community Friendly Most practical design choice for Approximately 90% lower noise footprint (4) efficiency and certifiability compared to equivalent helicopters Note: Expected vehicle performance metrics are based on preliminary models, simulations and proof of concepts (“PoCs”). Actual performance characteristics are subject to validation and change. (1) Eve expects autonomous operations to commence around 2030. (2) EIS = entry into service. Eve’s estimate of serving 99% of UAM missions in cities and metropolitan areas is based on a study of 1,500 markets worldwide conducted by Eve and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (3) Helicopter costs are based on an analysis from Conklin & de Decker. Eve vehicle costs are based on Eve analysis. 11 (4) Data is based on simulations performed by Eve and publicly available noise profile data for a Bell 430 helicopter.


Most Practical Design Choice for UAM Missions Lift + Cruise Tilt Rotor Vectored Fan Multi-Rotor + Simple design + High speed + Efficient cruising + Efficient takeoff and landing + High reliability + Long range + Long range + Simplest to certify + Straightforward to certify + Quiet in cruise mode ‒ Complex design‒ Energy intensive hover‒ Less efficient cruising + Low battery drain‒ Lower reliability‒ Take-off noise level‒ Slower speeds + Simple maintenance ‒ Challenging to certify‒ High battery drain‒ Very short range ‒ High battery drain 12 Source: Assessment by Eve management and market analysis as per “Market for Urban Air Mobility” from KPMG dated June 2021.


Blend of Proven Technology and New Innovations Blade position control for minimum drag during cruise Patented eight counter- Highest certification rotating rotor configuration, standards for safety-critical provides ample redundancy software Distributed high voltage Bespoke inceptors​, optimizing architecture for increased the man-machine interface safety and simple certification th 5 generation closed Universal cabin with enhanced loop fly-by-wire system accessibility features 13


Timeline to Achieve Entry Into Service 2017 – 2020 2021 – 2022 2023 – 2024 2025 – 2026 Market Analysis | Initial Concept and Trade Studies | Mock-Ups | Flight Simulator Type Entry Into Certification Service Subscale Testing | Full-Scale PoCs | Concept of Operations (CONOPS) Simulations Final Product Concept Type Certification Campaign Final Design Ground and Flight Test Campaigns Manufacturing Facilities | Initial Production Prep Ops Proven Development Approach Proven Certification Approach • Employing the development model evolved by Embraer over 50+ years, enabling • Engaging with ANAC in Brazil as the primary certification authority, with a consistent completion of programs on-time, on-spec and under budget bilateral agreement with the FAA and follow-on certification from EASA • Balanced and deterministic approach incorporates agile, model-based • Approach leverages Embraer’s success with triple type certifications and long- engineering techniques and iterative use of testing environments and PoCs standing relationships with all global regulatory authorities Note: Timeline is based on management estimates. Figures are illustrative and subject to material change. PoCs = proofs of concept. Prep Ops = preparation for customer operations. ANAC = Agência Nacional 14 de Aviação Civil. FAA = Federal Aviation Administration. EASA = European Union Aviation Safety Agency.


Scalable Approach to Global Fleet Operations Eve plans to build out its fleet operations business in collaboration with partners Eve will not own aircraft, but will instead establish joint operations and grow partner-by-partner Benefits to Eve: ü Maximize capital efficiency ü Accelerate time-to-market ü Leverage partner capabilities ü Share revenues and risks Eve has signed MOUs and LOIs with 18 (1) operating partners: • 6 fixed wing operators • 8 helicopter operators • 4 ride sharing platform providers 15 (1) Potential collaborations for aircraft operations are non-binding and subject to material change. Number of MOUs and LOIs is current as of 12/17/21. Eve or one of its affiliates is party to such MOUs and LOIs.


Experienced Leadership Team Senior Management Team Jerry DeMuro Andre Stein Eduardo Couto Luiz Valentini Flávia Pavie Co-CEO Co-CEO CFO CTO General Counsel and CCO Alice Altíssimo Luiz Mauad Flavia Ciaccia David Rottblatt Luana Campos Head of Program Head of Services Head of User Head of Business Head of Employee Management and Fleet Operations Experience Development Journey Post-Closing Directors Agreed To Date Luis Carlos Affonso Michael Amalfitano Kenn Ricci Marion Clifton Blakey Paul Eremenko CEO, Embraer Co-CEO, Zanite Acquisition SVP, Engineering, Technology Former CEO, Rolls-Royce N.A. CEO, Universal Hydrogen; Executive Aircraft Corp. and Principal, Directional and Strategy, Embraer Former FAA Administrator Former CTO, Airbus Aviation Capital 16


3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT FROM EMBRAER


Heritage of Aviation Leadership #1 share of commercial jets with up to 150 seats For 50+ years, Embraer has established itself as a leader in 200 commercial airline customers in 75 countries a number of aviation categories #1 selling executive jet in the industry UAM is the next major growth 940 executive jet customers in 65 countries opportunity for Embraer to capitalize on via Eve 4,350 aircraft currently in operation 18 Note: Statistics from Embraer management and public filings, current as of 12/17/21.


Superior Certification Track Record Eve plans to leverage Embraer’s regulatory experience and relationships to accelerate type certification Years From Start of Development to Certification 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 30+ E-Jets E2: Certified in Feb 2018 (New Aircraft) On Budget, On Spec, Two Months New models certified Ahead of Schedule by Embraer over the last 25 years Competitor A (Re-Engine) Competitor A (New Aircraft) Experience with Simultaneous Competitor B (New Aircraft) Certifications Competitor B (Re-Engine) Embraer has consistently achieved triple type certification Competitor C (New Aircraft) in Brazil, US and Europe for both commercial and executive jets Competitor D (New Aircraft) Program Planned Program Type Launched EIS Paused Certification 19


Leveraging World-Class Capabilities of Embraer Significant cost advantage over startups (1) ü Service agreements with Embraer will provide Eve with vast resources at favorable rates ü Contribution of UAM IP and a royalty-free license to Embraer’s background IP (2) ü 5,000 Embraer employees will be available to support Eve on a first priority basis ü Includes 1,600 named engineers with world-class design and aeronautical expertise ü As-a-service model allows Eve to efficiently flex-up and flex-down resource utilization ü Eve benefits from Embraer’s infrastructure and cost-competitive production capabilities (1) Master Services Agreement to be entered into between Eve and Embraer provides Eve with the option to source engineering, certification manufacturing and other services from Embraer at specified cost-based pricing. 20 (2) Pursuant to Master Services Agreement entered into between Eve and Embraer.


Global Presence with Local Support Eve is uniquely suited to support its customers by leveraging Embraer’s worldwide infrastructure Embraer Service Centers 10 Third-Party Countries 80 Service Centers 66 Flight Warehouses Simulators 24 77 Pilot Training Centers 5 Note: Data from Eve management and is current as of 12/17/21. Master Services Agreement entered into between Eve and Embraer provides Eve with the option to source engineering, certification manufacturing and other 21 services from Embraer at specified cost-based pricing.


4. POWERFUL PARTNER NETWORK


Building a Global Partner Ecosystem Helicopter Operators Fixed Wing Operators Vertiports Ride Sharing Platforms Renewable Energy Lessors Technology Defense Financing / Development 23 Note: All partnerships are based on non-binding MOUs or LOIs signed by Eve or one of its affiliates and, as such, are subject to change.


Airline Partnership SkyWest operates a fleet of over 450 aircraft connecting passengers to over 230 destinations throughout North America Operates regional jets (including Embraer jets) for major US carriers (1) Partnership with Eve: • 100 eVTOL launch order • Potential collaboration for aircraft operations • Strategic investor in the PIPE Hubs Chicago | Denver | Detroit | Houston | Los Angeles Minneapolis/St. Paul | Phoenix | Portland | Salt Lake City San Francisco | Seattle 24 (1) Launch order and potential collaboration for aircraft operations are non-binding and subject to material change.


Airline Partnership Republic Airways operates a fleet of more than 200 aircraft serving 100 cities in the US, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America Operates regional jets (including Embraer jets) for major US carriers (1) Partnership with Eve: (2) • Up to 200 eVTOL launch order • Potential collaboration for aircraft operations • Strategic investor in the PIPE Hubs Charlotte | Chicago | Columbus | Houston Indianapolis | Kansas City | Louisville | Miami Newark | New York City | Philadelphia Pittsburgh | Washington DC (1) Launch order and potential collaboration for aircraft operations are non-binding and subject to material change. 25 (2) Includes purchase option.


Lessor Partnerships Falko is a specialist aircraft operating leasing, asset management and aircraft services company focused on the regional aircraft sector. It is currently the world’s third largest lessor of regional aircraft by value and aircraft numbers with offices in the UK, Ireland and Singapore. (1) Partnership with Eve • 200 eVTOL launch order • Potential collaboration to develop a network of eVTOL operators • Strategic investor in the PIPE Azorra is a full-service aircraft leasing platform with a clean balance sheet focusing on regional, crossover and small narrowbody aircraft. Azorra’s team has a 25+ year track record and has owned and managed more than 275 aircraft in over 70 countries (1) Partnership with Eve (2) • Up to 200 eVTOL launch order • Potential collaboration to develop a network of eVTOL operators • Strategic investor in the PIPE (1) Launch order is non-binding and subject to material change. 27 (2) Includes purchase option.


Lessor Partnerships Falko is a specialist aircraft operating leasing, asset management and aircraft services company focused on the regional aircraft sector. It is currently the world’s third largest lessor of regional aircraft by value and aircraft numbers with offices in the UK, Ireland and Singapore. (1) Partnership with Eve • 200 eVTOL launch order • Potential collaboration to develop a network of eVTOL operators • Strategic investor in the PIPE Azorra is a full-service aircraft leasing platform with a clean balance sheet focusing on regional, crossover and small narrowbody aircraft. Azorra’s team has a 25+ year track record and has owned and managed more than 275 aircraft in over 70 countries (1) Partnership with Eve (2) • Up to 200 eVTOL launch order • Strategic investor in the PIPE (1) Launch order is non-binding and subject to material change. 27 (2) Includes purchase option.


Defense Partnership BAE Systems is a global leader in defense technology spanning air, maritime, land and cyber domains Significant scale with 89,600 employees in 40 countries and annual revenue of $26B (1) Partnership with Eve and Embraer • Global defense collaboration • Strategic investor in the PIPE Leading Defense Franchises Electronic Warfare | Cyber | Combat Air Combat Ships | Combat Vehicles | Cyber Undersea Warfare | Multi-Domain Capabilities 28 (1) Potential collaboration for defense applications is non-binding and subject to material change.


5. COMPELLING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY


Addressing a $0.76 Trillion Global TAM Eve’s 2030E revenue forecast implies only 15% market penetration (1) (2) UAM Passenger Total Addressable Market Embraer Market Share Examples $119B $125B UATM Service and Support $100B Fleet Operations eVTOLs $75B #1 Market Share | 29% Commercial Jets <150 seats $58B $50B $31B $25B $10B $0B 2025E 2030E 2035E 2040E #1 Market Share | 28% Light Jets Note: TAM of $0.76T refers to the aggregate revenue opportunity from 2025E – 2040E. (1) TAM estimate as per “Market for Urban Air Mobility” from KPMG dated June 2021 (includes passenger travel; excludes cargo, defense and emergency services). 30 (2) Market share statistics from Embraer management and public filings.


Accelerating Revenue Visibility (1) Eve Non-Binding Order Pipeline of $5.2B Eve Vehicle Delivery Forecast (Estimated Number of Vehicles Delivered Per Year) (1) 1,735 Vehicles 1,117 235 400 801 600 481 340 500 75 2026E 2027E 2028E 2029E 2030E Fixed Wing Helicopter Lessor Ride Sharing (1) Eve pipeline is based on launch orders (including purchase options) and capacity deals that are non-binding and subject to material change. Capacity deals are converted from annual hourly commitments to vehicles 31 assuming 1,000 hours per vehicle per year. Eve pipeline is current as of 12/17/21.


Revenue Growth Plan $ in millions $4,536 • eVTOL revenue is expected to begin scaling in 2026E with 18% planned entry into service 2030E • Fleet operations and service and support revenues are Revenue $3,047 55% expected to reach 44% of total Mix 26% revenue by 2030E • UATM is expected to be a 1% $1,825 strategic and high margin revenue source $1,161 $305 $45 $21 2024E 2025E 2026E 2027E 2028E 2029E 2030E eVTOL Fleet Operations Service and Support UATM 32 Source: Estimates are from Eve management.


Financial Forecast $ in millions • Forecasted gross and EBITDA 2024E 2025E 2026E 2027E 2028E 2029E 2030E margins reflect Embraer’s eVTOL Deliveries -- -- 75 340 481 801 1,117 experience with past aircraft programs Revenue $21 $45 $305 $1,161 $1,825 $3,047 $4,536 • Eve expects to be EBITDA Y/Y Growth 73% 121% 570% 281% 57% 67% 49% positive for the full year of 2027E (1) Non-GAAP Gross Profit ($1) $2 $13 $179 $422 $750 $1,171 • Excluding manufacturing capex, Non-GAAP Gross Margin N.M. 5% 4% 15% 23% 25% 26% Eve requires approximately (4) $540M to fund its plan (2) EBITDA ($109) ($88) ($60) $67 $278 $518 $840 EBITDA Margin N.M. N.M. N.M. 6% 15% 17% 19% • Manufacturing capex is expected to be funded through Capex ($158) ($209) ($258) ($273) ($245) ($293) ($337) (5) working capital commitments (3) Free Cash Flow ($269) ($299) ($316) ($211) $28 $203 $475 Note: Estimates are from Eve management. Eve financials are prepared in accordance with US GAAP accounting principles. (1) Non-GAAP gross profit is defined as gross profit excluding depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation expense included in cost of goods sold. (2) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure and defined as net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, income taxes, interest income / (expense) and stock-based compensation. (3) Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure and defined as EBITDA minus income taxes (excluding Tax Receivable Agreement payments), changes in net working capital and capital expenditures. (4) Eve’s funding expectations are subject to change based upon a variety of factors, including shareholder redemptions and higher than expected losses. 33 (5) Eve’s working capital commitment is based upon a non-binding LOI from the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES).


Transaction Overview $ in millions, except per share data Sources Pro Forma Valuation Embraer Rollover $2,200 Share Price $10.00 (1) Cash in Trust $237 Pro Forma Shares Outstanding 288.4 PIPE Equity $305 Equity Value $2,884 (2) Total Sources $2,742 Less: Net Cash $512 Enterprise Value $2,372 (1) Uses Pro Forma Ownership Embraer Rollover $2,200 PIPE Investors | 10.6% Cash to the Balance Sheet $507 Embraer / Eve Zanite Public Shareholders | 8.0% (3) Rollover | 77.3% Estimated Fees and Expenses $35 Strategic Partner Warrants | 2.2% (4) Total Uses $2,742 Zanite Founder Shares | 2.0% Note: Transaction terms are subject to change. (1) Fully-diluted pro forma shares outstanding under the treasury stock method including: (i) 2.9M initial equity incentive shares granted to Eve employees at closing; and (ii) 6.3M shares issuable upon the exercise of strategic partner penny warrants granted and vested at closing and subject to lock-ups of three to five years; and excluding: (i) 7.9M shares issuable upon the exercise of strategic partner penny warrants subject to milestone-based vesting; (ii) 17.0M shares issuable upon the exercise of strategic partner warrants with a $13.97 weighted average exercise price granted and vested at closing; (iii) 14.3M shares issuable upon the exercise of Zanite private placement warrants with an $11.50 exercise price vested at closing and subject to a three year lockup; (iv) 11.5M shares issuable upon the exercise of Zanite public warrants with an $11.50 exercise price vested at closing; and (v) any redemptions by Zanite public shareholders. Figures do not add to 100% due to rounding. (2) Comprised of $237M cash in trust (excluding any redemptions by Zanite public shareholders), $305M in PIPE proceeds and $5M of estimated Company net cash at Closing, minus $35M in estimated transaction expenses. (3) Embraer / Eve rollover excludes Embraer’s committed $175M investment in the PIPE, which is included in the PIPE investors ownership line. Embraer is expected to have 82.3% pro forma ownership including its PIPE investment. 34 (4) Zanite founder shares excludes Zanite Sponsor’s committed $25M investment in the PIPE, which is included in the PIPE investors ownership line. Zanite Sponsor is expected to have 2.9% pro forma ownership including its PIPE investment.


Eve Execution Advantages vs. UAM Peers (1) Enterprise Value $2.4B $1.1B $3.1B $1.6B $2.6B (2) (3) Value of Pipeline $5.2B $1.5B Not Applicable $1.0B $5.4B Enterprise Value / Pipeline Value 0.45x 0.76x Not Applicable 1.59x 0.48x (2) (3) Number of Vehicles in Pipeline 1,735 300 Not Applicable 220 1,350 (2) (3) Number of Customers in Pipeline 17 1 Not Applicable 1 6 (4) Year Founded 2017 2018 2009 2015 2016 eVTOL Design Choice Lift + Cruise Tilt Rotor Tilt Rotor Ducted Fan Tilt Rotor (5) Fleet Operations Approach Partner-by-Partner City-by-City City-by-City City-by-City Partner-by-Partner (5) Service & Support 43230 (5) UATM 41221 Proven Aviation Backer Embraer None None None None Azorra, BAE, Bradesco, Microsoft, Rolls-Royce, United Airlines, Toyota, Intel Capital, Tencent, Ferrovial, (3) Strategic Investors Falko, Republic, Rolls- American Airlines, Stellantis Uber, JetBlue Palantir Royce, SkyWest Honeywell, Avolon (1) Enterprise value for Eve is based on the proposed transaction value. All other enterprise values are based on public information and trading prices from Capital IQ as of 12/17/21. (2) Eve pipeline is based on launch orders (including purchase options) and capacity deals that are non-binding and subject to material change. Capacity deals are converted from annual hourly commitments to vehicles assuming 1,000 hours per vehicle per year. (3) Pipeline and partner data for UAM peers is based on information publicly disclosed in the companies’ press releases and SPAC investor presentations as of 12/17/21. (4) Eve founding date reflects the year that Embraer started its internal UAM program. Eve was established as a separate legal entity in 2020. 35 (5) Assessment based on “Market for Urban Air Mobility” from KPMG dated June 2021.


Peer Group Valuation Benchmarking Urban Air Mobility Disruptive Transportation Established Mobility Leaders EV / Revenue Average: 1.0x Average: 5.8x Average: 2.6x 11.5x 7.1x 4.8x 4.6x 4.4x 1.5x 1.4x 1.5x 1.4x 1.3x 0.8x 0.9x 0.7x 2028E 2026E 2026E 2026E 2026E 2027E 2026E 2026E 2026E 2026E 2026E 2026E 2026E Urban Air Mobility Disruptive Transportation Established Mobility Leaders EV / EBITDA 158.8x (1) Average: 16.9x Average: 14.7x Average: 13.2x 59.7x 24.7x 23.4x 20.4x 8.5x 9.2x 8.4x 6.5x 5.6x 3.7x 2.0x 1.9x 2028E 2026E 2026E 2026E 2026E 2027E 2026E 2026E 2026E 2026E 2026E 2026E 2026E Note: EV = enterprise value. Source: All estimates are Wall Street consensus from Capital IQ as of 12/17/21, except Eve which are from management and Vertical which are from its SPAC investor presentation. 36 (1) Average excludes Aurora.


Positioned to be the Premier Player in UAM ü Transformational $0.76T Market Opportunityü $5.2B Pipeline Driven by Best-in-Class Partners ü Efficient and Certifiable Vehicle Designü Experienced Executive Team and Board ü Proven Certification / Production Track-Recordü High-Growth, Capital Efficient Business Model ü Worldwide Sales and Support Networkü Attractive Valuation Entry Point 37


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89% of Consumers Would Frequently Utilize UAM Transportation Strong Consumer Demand Never 2% for Urban Air Mobility Once a Year 9% 13% Almost Every Day Survey responses How often would you fly? 14K+ from 30+ countries Every Month 48% 28% At Least Once a Week Interviews with potential passengers 200+ 83% of Consumers Would Pay a Premium and community members for UAM Transportation 10% More than 2x a Taxi Wouldn’t Pay a Premium 17% Interviews with pilots, operators and air traffic How much would 50+ controller you pay to save 29% 2x a Taxi commute time? 1.5x a Taxi 44% 39 Source: User assessment study conducted by Eve.


Consumer Prices Comparable to Ground Options Passenger Price for a Typical 30 km (20 mile) Trip $300 $123 $100 $78 $50 $12 Helicopter Uber Black Eve UberX Eve Personal Vehicle (1) Piloted Autonomous (Gasoline Powered) Source: UAM forecasted price per seat mile is based on analysis from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Eve. 40 (1) Eve expects autonomous operations to commence around 2030.


Network Scales Rapidly and Saves Passengers Time Vertiports Residents Workers (1) Miami Network Forecast 32 vertiports 88 routes South Beach to Miami Airport (2) Car: 45 minutes – 1.5 hours eVTOL: 7 minutes (1) Data based on UAM network design tool developed by Eve in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 41 (2) Commute time under moderate-heavy traffic conditions.


Environmentally Friendly Aviation 0 ZERO FULL UP to 80% CARBON 100% LIFE-CYCLE local CO emission NEUTRALITY 2 design achievable with electric carbon reduction (1) vehicle emissions approach minimum cost versus cars 42 (1) Data for internal combustion engine vehicles from the European Environmental Agency.


Designed to Deliver the Lowest Operational Cost Estimated Direct Operational Cost Per Seat for a Typical 30 km (20 mile) Trip $164 $135 $58 $47 $20 (1) Helicopter Multi-Rotor Tilt Rotor Eve Piloted Eve Autonomous 1 pilot / 6 passengers 1 pilot / 1 passenger 1 pilot / 4 passengers 1 pilot / 4 passengers 0 pilot / 6 passengers Source: Estimated helicopter costs are based on an analysis from Conklin & de Decker. All other costs are based on Eve analysis. 43 (1) Eve expects autonomous operations to commence around 2030.


Cabin Experience Driven by Human-Centered Design Co-Created Eve engaged with future passengers to create the ideal cabin experience Inclusive Welcoming to all passengers based on lifestyle, age, culture and accessibility needs Optimized Efficient design for optimal cabin space, vehicle weight and passenger comfort 44


Comprehensive Service and Support Eve plans to provide eVTOL services leveraging Embraer’s top-ranked product (1) support capabilities Material Maintenance Services Services Technical Flight Operations Services and Training Ground Data Services Handling ü Vital element to scale UAM services ü Key selling point for eVTOL customers ü Provides a predictable revenue stream ü Leverages Embraer’s global network ü Agnostic approach (Eve and third parties) 45 (1) Embraer was ranked #1 in the 2021 Corporate Aircraft Product Support Survey based on data compiled by Conklin & de Decker and reported by Pro Pilot.


Urban Air Traffic Management Conventional Aircraft Vital Need for Urban Air Traffic Management (UATM) Conventional voice-based air traffic control (ATC) cannot scale to handle the projected volume of flights in low altitude urban airspace Eve Advantage UATM software platform is being developed in partnership with Embraer – developer of the ATC system in Brazil eVTOLs Market Validation Eve is validating its UATM approach through CONOPS collaborations with (1) stakeholders in Brazil, London and Australia Strategic Portfolio Element Enables Eve to engage with customers, communities and regulatory agencies Drones at a strategic level, while creating a high margin and recurring revenue source (1) A concept of operations (CONOPS) is a document that describes a proposed system concept and how that concept would be operated in an 46 46 intended environment. Eve completed a CONOPS in Australia in December 2020, and its other CONOPS are ongoing.


Fostering Development of UAM Operations Globally Eve is developing and testing a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) in selected cities to help define the airspace design, procedures and infrastructure for safely integrating eVTOL operations into low altitude urban airspace CONOPS leadership allows Eve to engage early with regulatory agencies and other key stakeholders to optimize Eve’s vehicle design and foster UAM market development by defining the rules and regulations that do not exist today Initial CONOPS locations and collaborators: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil London, UK Melbourne, Australia Skyports | Universal | Rio Galeão Atech | Vertical Volocopter | Airservices | L3Harris ABAG | Flapper | EDP | Beacon Skyports | London City Airport Atech Helisul | Atech | ANAC | DECEA NATS | Heathrow 47


Risk Factors The risks presented below are certain of the general risks related to EVE UAM LLC, including the urban air mobility business it • There is a shortage of pilots and mechanics which could increase the costs of operating Eve's eVTOL and reduce the will own (collectively, Eve ), Zanite Acquisition Corp. ( Zanite ) and the proposed business combination between Eve and ability to deploy Eve's eVTOL service at scale. Zanite (the Business Combination ), and such list is not exhaustive. The list below has been prepared solely for purposes of • Eve currently relies and will continue to rely on Embraer and third-party partners to provide and store the services, products, the private placement transaction, and solely for potential private placement investors, and not for any other purpose. You parts and components required to manufacture our aircraft, transport the aircraft to final customer and to supply critical should carefully consider these risks and uncertainties, and should carry out your own diligence and consult with your own services, components and systems, which exposes us to a number of risks and uncertainties outside its control. financial and legal advisors concerning the risks and suitability of an investment in this offering before making an investment • Eve's ability to operate its business effectively depends in large part on certain administrative and other support functions decision. Risks relating to the business of Eve will be disclosed in future documents filed or furnished by Eve and Zanite with provided to it by Embraer pursuant to the Services Agreements. Following the expiration or termination of the Services the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ), including the documents filed or furnished in connection with the Agreements, Eve's ability to operate its business effectively may suffer if it is unable to cost-effectively establish its own Business Combination. The risks presented in such filings will be consistent with those that would be required for a public administrative and other support functions in order to operate as a stand-alone company. company in its SEC filings, including with respect to the business and securities of Eve and Zanite and the Business • Eve may have received better terms from unaffiliated third parties than the terms it has received in the services Combination, and may differ significantly from, and be more extensive than, those presented below. agreements with Embraer S.A. • Eve will rely on supplier and service partners to transport the aircraft to the final customer and to supply other critical Risks Related to Eve's Business, Industry, Financial Condition, and Results of Operations services and systems necessary for Eve's operations, including to provide aerial ridesharing services and to make the • The market for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) has not been established with precision, is still emerging and may not achieve the necessary changes to, and operate, vertiports using Eve's aircrafts, which exposes Eve to risks and uncertainties outside its growth potential Eve expects, or may grow more slowly than expected. control. Eve's agreements with such supplier and service partners are all non-binding. If Eve does not enter into definitive • There may be reluctance by consumers to adopt this new form of mobility, or unwillingness to pay Eve's projected prices. agreements with such supplier and service partners, or the conditions to any such agreements (if any) are not met, or if • There may be rejection of eVTOL operation in certain localities due to a perceived risk of safety or burden on local such agreements (if any) are cancelled, modified or delayed, or if such third party customers and commercial partners do communities from eVTOL operations. not otherwise make the services sufficiently convenient to drive customer adoption, Eve's prospects, results of operations, • Eve may be unable to obtain relevant regulatory approvals for the commercialization of its aircraft, including Type liquidity and cash flow will be harmed. Certification, Production Certification, Operating Certification, approvals for permitting new infrastructure or access • Changes in government regulation imposing additional requirements and restrictions on Eve's operations could increase its existing infrastructure or otherwise. operating costs and result in service delays and disruptions. • Eve will be subject to rapidly changing and increasingly stringent laws, regulations, industry standards, and other • The UAM Business is subject to stringent U.S. export and import control laws and regulations. Unfavorable changes in obligations relating to privacy, data protection, and data security. The restrictions and costs imposed by these these laws and regulations or U.S. government licensing policies, Eve's failure to secure timely U.S. government requirements, or its actual or perceived failure to comply with them, could harm its business. authorizations under these laws and regulations, or Eve's failure to comply with these laws and regulations could have a • If current airspace regulations are not modified to increase air traffic capacity, or new regulations are introduced that material adverse effect on Eve's business, financial condition and results of operations. restrict air traffic, Eve's business could be adversely affected. • The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft industry may not continue to develop, eVTOL aircraft may not be • Eve may not be able to launch its eVTOL and related services on the timeline projected and may not be able to produce adopted by the market or Eve's independent third-party aircraft operators, eVTOL aircraft may not be certified by aircraft in the volumes and on the timeline projected. transportation authorities or eVTOL aircraft may not deliver the expected reduction in operating costs, any of which could • Eve's competitors may commercialize their technology before Eve does, either in general or in specific markets. adversely affect Eve's prospects, business, financial condition and results of operations. • Eve's customers' perception of Eve and Eve's reputation may be impacted by the broader industry, and customers may not • Urban Air Traffic Management (UATM) may not be able to provide adequate situational awareness and equitable airspace differentiate Eve's services from its competitors. access to eVTOLs or may not allow industrial scalability. • Eve’s aircraft may require maintenance at frequencies or at costs which are unexpected and could adversely impact its • The regulatory environment for third-party service and technology providers (which UATM could be labeled as) may not be business and operations. specific enough to support Eve's UATM solution, or may delay its adoption. • Eve's prospects and operations may be adversely affected by changes in consumer preferences, discretionary spending • Eve's UATM solution may underperform if it has a defect or it is not delivered on the projected timeline. and other economic conditions that affect demand for UAM services, including changes resulting from the COVID-19 • Eve is an early stage company with a history of losses, and it expects to incur significant losses for the foreseeable future pandemic. and it may not be able to achieve or maintain profitability. • Neither Eve nor Embraer has yet manufactured or delivered to customers any eVTOL aircraft, which makes evaluating Eve's • Eve may not be able to secure adequate insurance policies, or secure insurance policies at reasonable prices. business and future prospects difficult and increases the risk of investment. • Eve may be unable to manage its future growth effectively, which could make it difficult to execute its business strategy. • Eve's eVTOL aircraft may not perform at the level it expects, and may have potential defects, such as higher than expected • Eve's available capital resources may not be sufficient to meet its requirements for additional capital. noise profile, lower payload than initially estimated, shorter range, higher unit cost, higher cost of operation, perceived • Eve may in the future invest significant resources in developing new offerings and exploring the application of Eve's discomfort during transition phase and/or shorter useful lives than Eve anticipates. proprietary technologies for other uses and those opportunities may never materialize. • Crashes, accidents or incidents of eVTOL aircraft or involving UATM solutions, lithium batteries involving Eve or its • Eve may be unable to make certain advances in technology such as autonomous flying technologies, or such technologies competitors could have a material adverse effect on Eve's business, financial condition, and results of operations. may not mature or be commercially available at the rates projected by Eve, which could adversely affect Eve's business, • Unsatisfactory safety performance of Eve's aircraft could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial financial condition and results of operations. condition, and results of operation. 48


Risk Factors (cont.) • Eve's operating and financial results forecast relies in large part upon assumptions and analyses that Eve has developed. If these assumptions or analyses prove to be incorrect, Eve's actual operating and financial results may be significantly Risks Related to Eve's Intellectual Property and Cybersecurity below its forecasts. • Data loss, errors, or corruption due to failures in Eve's systems may damage Eve's reputation and relationships with • If relations between Eve and its strategic partners were to deteriorate or terminate, Eve's business could be adversely existing customers, which could have a negative impact on its business, operations, and financial performance. affected or such third parties could act in a manner adverse to Eve. • Eve's business is subject to online security risks, and if Eve is unable to safeguard the security and privacy of confidential • Eve is subject to risks associated with climate change, including the potential increased impacts of severe weather events data, it may face significant liabilities and its reputation and business will be harmed. on its operations and infrastructure. • If Eve is unable to obtain, maintain and enforce intellectual property protection for Eve's technology and products or if the • Eve’s aircraft utilization may be lower than expected and our aircraft may be limited in its performance during certain scope of its intellectual property protection is not sufficiently broad, others may be able to develop and commercialize weather conditions. technology and products substantially similar to Eve's, and Eve' ability to successfully commercialize its technology and • Eve has been, and may in the future be, adversely affected by health epidemics and pandemics, including the ongoing products may be adversely affected. global COVID-19 pandemic, the duration and economic, governmental and social impact of which is difficult to predict, • Third parties may initiate legal proceedings alleging that Eve is infringing or otherwise violating their intellectual property which may significantly harm our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results. rights, the outcome of which would be uncertain and could have a material adverse effect on Eve's business, financial • Eve is or may be subject to risks associated with strategic alliances or acquisitions and may not be able to identify condition, and results of operations. adequate strategic relationship opportunities, or form strategic relationships, in the future. • Any restrictions on Eve's use of, or ability to license, data, or Eve's failure to license data and integrate third-party • UAM Business’ historical financial results and combined financial statements may not be representative of Eve's results as technologies, could have a material adverse effect on Eve's business, operations, and financial performance. a separate company. • If Eve's trademarks and trade names are not adequately protected, Eve may not be able to build name recognition in its • If Eve or Embraer S.A. experience harm to their reputation and brand, Eve’s business, financial condition and results of markets of interest and its business may be adversely affected. operations could be adversely affected. • If Eve is unable to protect the confidentiality of Eve's trade secrets, know-how, and other proprietary information, the value • Eve is subject to many hazards and operational risks that could disrupt its business, including interruptions or disruptions of its technology and products could be adversely affected. in service at our facilities, which could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations. Risks Related to Eve's Tax, Financial and Accounting Matters • Brazilian political and economic conditions have a direct impact on Eve's business, and political instability in Brazil could • As a public reporting company, Eve will be subject to rules and regulations established by the SEC and the NYSE regarding have a material adverse effect on Eve's business, financial condition and results of operations and the price of its common Eve's internal control over financial reporting. Eve may not complete needed improvements to its internal control over stock. financial reporting in a timely manner, or these internal controls may not be determined to be effective, which may • Any further downgrading of Brazil’s credit rating could adversely affect the market price of shares Eve’s common stock. adversely affect investor confidence in Eve's company and, as a result, the value of Eve's stock and your investment. • Any decrease in Brazilian government-sponsored customer financing, or increases in government-sponsored financing that • The failure to successfully implement and maintain accounting systems could materially adversely impact Eve's business, benefits Eve’s competitors, may decrease the competitiveness of its aircraft. results of operations, and financial condition. • Inflation and government efforts to combat inflation may contribute significantly to economic uncertainty in Brazil and to • Following the Business Combination, Eve's failure to timely and effectively implement controls and procedures required by heightened volatility in the Brazilian securities markets and, consequently, may adversely affect the Eve's business, Section 404(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that will be applicable to it after the Business Combination is consummated financial condition and results of operations. could have a material adverse effect on its business. • Developments and the perception of risk in Brazil and other countries, especially in other emerging markets, may adversely • Changes in tax laws may adversely affect Eve, and the Internal Revenue Service or a court may disagree with tax positions affect Eve’s common stock. taken by Eve. • Political instability, including as a result of ongoing corruption investigations, may adversely affect Eve’s business and results of operations. Risks Related to Zanite and the Business Combination • Infrastructure and workforce deficiency in Brazil may impact economic growth and have a material adverse effect on Eve. • There are material risks to unaffiliated investors presented by taking Eve public through a business combination rather • Exchange rate volatility may adversely affect Eve. than through an underwritten offering. • Directors of Zanite have potential conflicts of interest in recommending that its stockholders vote in favor of approval of Risks Related to Eve's People the Business Combination. • The loss of one or more of Eve's executive officers, key employees, or an inability to attract and retain highly skilled • Zanite's initial stockholders, officers and directors may agree to vote in favor of the Business Combination, regardless of employees could adversely affect Eve's business. how its public stockholders vote. • Eve's management team has limited experience managing a public company. • Zanite's sponsors, directors, officers, advisors, and their affiliates may enter into certain transactions, including purchasing • Claims for indemnification by Eve's directors and officers may reduce Eve's available funds to satisfy successful third- shares or warrants from public stockholders, which may influence a vote on the Business Combination and reduce the party claims against Eve and may reduce the amount of money available to Eve. public float of its securities. • Eve's business may be adversely affected by union activities. 49


Risk Factors (cont.) • Zanite's warrants and the additional private placement warrants it may be obligated to issue to its sponsor are accounted accordingly, it will depend on distributions from Eve to pay taxes and expenses. for as derivative liabilities and the changes in value of Zanite's derivative liabilities could have a material effect on Zanite's • Zanite and Eve will be subject to business uncertainties and contractual restrictions while the Business Combination is financial results. pending, and such uncertainty could have a material adverse effect on Zanite's and Eve's business, financial condition, and • Zanite has identified a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting. This material weakness could results of operations. continue to adversely affect Zanite's ability to report its results of operations and financial condition accurately and in a • If Zanite is deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act, it may be required to institute timely manner. burdensome compliance requirements and its activities may be restricted, which may make it difficult to complete the • Zanite and, following the Business Combination, Eve, may face litigation and other risks as a result of any material Business Combination. weaknesses that may be identified in Zanite's internal control over financial reporting. • Zanite does not have a specified maximum redemption threshold. The absence of such a redemption threshold may make • The combined company may invest or spend the proceeds of the Business Combination and private placement in ways it possible for Zanite to complete its initial business combination with which a substantial majority of its stockholders or with which the investors may not agree or in ways which may not yield a return. warrant holders do not agree. • Each of Zanite and Eve have incurred and will incur substantial costs in connection with the Business Combination, private placement and related transactions, such as legal, accounting, consulting, and financial advisory fees, which will be paid Risks Related to Eve' Securities Following Consummation of the Business Combination out of the proceeds of the Business Combination and the private placement. • If the benefits of the Business Combination do not meet the expectations of investors or securities analysts, the market • The ability of Zanite's public stockholders to exercise redemption rights with respect to a large number of shares could price of Eve's common stock may decline. deplete Zanite's trust account prior to the Business Combination and thereby diminish the amount of working capital of the • An active trading market for Eve's shares of common stock may not be available on a consistent basis to provide combined company. stockholders with adequate liquidity. The stock price may be volatile, and stockholders could lose a significant part of their • Subsequent to the consummation of the Business Combination, the combined company may be required to take write- investment. downs or write-offs, restructuring and impairment or other charges that could have a significant negative effect on its • There can be no assurance that the common stock issued in connection with the Business Combination will be approved financial condition, results of operations and share price, which could cause you to lose some or all of your investment. for listing on the NYSE following the closing, or that the combined company will be able to comply with the continued • Uncertainty about the effect of the Business Combination may affect Eve's ability to retain key employees and integrate listing standards of the NYSE. management structures and may materially impact the management, strategy, and results of its operation as a combined • Because Eve has no current plans to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future, you may not receive any return on company. investment unless you sell your shares for a price greater than that which you paid for them. • Neither the Zanite board of directors nor any committee thereof obtained a third-party valuation in determining whether or • If, following the Business Combination, securities or industry analysts do not publish or cease publishing research or not to pursue the Business Combination. reports about Eve, its business, or its market, or if they change their recommendations regarding Eve's securities adversely, • Zanite is an emerging growth company subject to reduced disclosure requirements, and there is a risk that availing itself of the price and trading volume of Eve's securities could decline. such reduced disclosure requirements will make its common stock less attractive to investors. • Future sales and issuances of Eve's common stock or rights to purchase Eve's common stock, including pursuant to Eve's • The consummation of the Business Combination is subject to a number of conditions and if those conditions are not equity incentive plans, or other equity securities or securities convertible into Eve's common stock, could result in satisfied or waived, the Business Combination agreement may be terminated in accordance with its terms and the additional dilution of the percentage ownership of Eve's stockholders and could cause the stock price of Eve's common Business Combination may not be completed. stock to decline. • Legal proceedings in connection with the Business Combination, the outcomes of which are uncertain, could delay or • Warrants will become exercisable for the combined company's common stock, which would increase the number of shares prevent the completion of the Business Combination. eligible for future resale in the public market and result in dilution to the combined company's stockholders. • Changes to the proposed structure of the Business Combination may be required as a result of applicable laws or • Investors in this offering will experience immediate and substantial dilution. regulations. • The combined company may issue shares of preferred stock in the future, which could make it difficult for another • Following the Business Combination, anti-takeover provisions contained in Eve's certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as company to acquire it or could otherwise adversely affect holders of its common stock. well as provisions of Delaware law, could impair a takeover attempt. • Stockholders will experience immediate dilution as a consequence of the issuance of common stock as consideration in • Following the Business Combination, Eve's certificate of incorporation and bylaws will provide for an exclusive forum in the the Business Combination. Having a minority share position may reduce the influence that stockholders have on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware for certain disputes between Eve and its stockholders, and that the federal management of the Company. district courts of the United States will be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action under the Securities Act of 1933, which could discourage claims or limit stockholders' ability to make a claim against Eve, its directors, officers, other employees or stockholders. • Eve will incur significant expenses as a result of being a public company, which could materially adversely affect Eve's business, results of operations, and financial condition. • The only principal asset of the combined company following the Business Combination will be its interest in Eve and 50


Exhibit 99.3

 

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Eve Business Combination with Zanite Acquisition Corp.

Investor Conference Call Script

December 21, 2021

Operator

Welcome to the Eve and Zanite Acquisition Corp. Transaction Conference Call.

I would like to first remind everyone that this call may contain forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, Eve and Zanite Acquisition Corp.’s expectations or predictions of financial and business performance and conditions, expectations or assumptions as to product development and performance (including but not limited to the timing of development milestones), competitive and industry outlook and the timing and completion of the transaction. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and they are no guarantee of performance. I encourage you to read the press release issued today, the accompanying presentation and Zanite Acquisition Corp.’s filings with the SEC for a discussion of the risks that can affect the business combination, Eve’s business and the business of the combined company after completion of the proposed business combination.

On today’s call, we will have four members of the management team of Eve, including:

 

   

Mr. Gerard DeMuro and Mr. Andre Stein, both co-CEOs of the Company;

 

   

Mr. Eduardo Couto, CFO; and

 

   

Mr. Luiz Valentini, CTO.

From Embraer, we are joined by:

 

   

Mr. Luis Carlos Affonso, SVP, Engineering, Technology and Strategy; and

 

   

Mr. Michael Amalfitano, CEO of Embraer Executive Aircraft.

And representing Zanite is:

 

   

Mr. Kenneth Ricci, Co-CEO of Zanite Acquisition Corp.

The slides referenced on today’s call, as well as a webcast and transcript of today’s call, will be posted on the Zanite investor page at zaniteacquisition.com. Lastly, we remind investors that today’s call will not include a question and answer session.

I will now turn the call over to Mr. Affonso. Please go ahead, sir.

Mr. Luis Carlos Affonso, SVP, Engineering, Technology and Strategy, Embraer

Thank you. It’s great to have this opportunity to speak with you today.

On slide 4, we highlight the carve out rationale and Embraer’s support to Eve.

First, why did we spin out Eve into a separate company?

By doing so, we are providing Eve with the best of both worlds – the focus and agility of a technology disruptor, with the experience, scale and resources of a global aviation leader.

As an independent company, Eve is free to swiftly pursue new business models, partnerships and investors that would not be possible as a business unit of Embraer.

Embraer is making a long-term commitment to support Eve every step of the way. We will be rolling 100% of our equity with a three-year lock-up and will be investing $175 million of capital into the PIPE. Eve is a major strategic priority for the Executive Management team and for the Shareholder Board of Embraer.

 

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So, what does that support look like? We are contributing our Urban Air Mobility assets and intellectual property to Eve. We are also providing Eve with a royalty-free license to Embraer’s background IP for use in the UAM market.

In addition, we have signed commitments to provide Eve with priority access to our global resources spanning engineering, certification, production and service and support footprint. This includes 5,000 Embraer employees that will be available to ensure the success of this business.

Finally, while we will continue to be a majority shareholder, Eve is an independent company. We are here to support the business any way we can.

With that, I would like to invite Kenn Ricci, Co-CEO of Zanite Acquisition Corp. to share his perspectives about this transaction. Thank you.

Kenneth Ricci – Co-CEO, Zanite Acquisition Corp.

Well thank you, Luis and on behalf of the Zanite team, we’re thrilled to announce our business combination with Eve and our partnership with Embraer. We completed our IPO a little over a year ago, and our vision was always to find the most attractive opportunities in the future of aviation. And to that end, we put together a world-class team of directors and advisors that are listed on slide 5.We then conducted an extensive search for potential targets in the aviation industry. We looked at hundreds of ideas and participated in many management presentations and we selected Eve, well we proudly selected Eve, for four primary reasons:

 

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First, Eve’s vehicle is based on a simple design that is more straightforward to certify and more efficient to operate than any of the other options like tilt rotor aircraft. I might mention that in addition to the complexities of the flight control systems and higher production and maintenance costs related to tilt rotors, that there has never been a civilian certification of a tilt rotor to date.

 

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Secondly, we avoided any of those companies where their vision was to both build and operate the vehicle. We felt the additional capital demands as well as the idea of competing with potential customers was a less attractive business model than a pure production model. And while Eve will participate in supporting fleet operations markets all over the world, Eve is not an airline and will not carry aircraft on its books or compete with its potential customers.

 

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Third, the likelihood of not only certification but to bring the aircraft into production and thus begin a revenue stream. We weren’t interested in just finding a “cool” design, we were also focused on the ability to bring a vehicle to a revenue producing business model. We saw a lot of focus on type certification throughout this process, but the really difficult aspect is achieving production certification. Here, unlike other opportunities, Embraer has excelled by far. They have had tremendous success in bringing aircraft to production certification. I would note that as all of these vehicles get in line at the FAA for certification, Eve’s path to certification will have the premium position through ANAC which is the primary certification authority in Brazil and works bilaterally with others such as the FAA and EASA.

 

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And finally, many of the prime markets for Urban Air Mobility will be located outside the US, in fact the early demand and adopters are likely to be outside of North America. Only Embraer has the infrastructure in sales, service and support to allow Eve to have a worldwide presence, and this will give Eve a significant competitive advantage.

Like I said, we conducted extensive due diligence on this opportunity involving a host of industry experts and outside advisors. The result of this work was validated in our thesis that Eve presents public investors with the very best way to participate in the emerging Urban Air Mobility market.

Turning next to the transaction summary on slide 6. The implied pro forma enterprise value of the transaction is $2.4 billion. I would note this valuation is less than half of the $5.2 billion order pipeline that Eve has built to-date, via letters of intent, which we believe provides investors with a highly attractive entry point.

 

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We have raised a committed PIPE of $305 million, which includes: $175 million from Embraer; $25 million from the sponsors of Zanite; $105 million anchored by leading financial and strategic investors including, Azorra, BAE Systems, Banco Bradesco, Falko, Republic Airways, Rolls-Royce and SkyWest. The investment from these world-class strategic partners provides a significant endorsement of the business model and growth potential for Eve.

On a pro forma basis, and assuming no redemptions from Zanite public shareholders, Eve will have approximately $512 million of cash on its balance sheet. This, along with anticipated working capital commitments, provides a substantial funding position to support the development, certification and commercialization of Eve’s solutions.

Post-closing, we expect Embraer will have approximately 82% ownership on a pro forma basis (including its additional PIPE investment). Embraer will just simply have ordinary 1:1 voting rights and 4 of the 7 members of the board will be independent.

I will now turn things over to Jerry DeMuro, Eve’s Co-CEO for more information on this exciting opportunity.

Gerard DeMuro – Co-CEO, Eve

Thank you Kenn. Prior to joining Eve, I served on the Zanite board and participated in its due diligence process, and I share the perspective that Urban Air Mobility is a transformational event in aviation and a generational opportunity to disrupt the ground transportation and helicopter sectors. Importantly, UAM also addresses the global imperative to reduce carbon emissions.

Slide 7 summarizes the business case and supports the compelling reasons why I joined Eve. It has very solid business fundamentals, with the most efficient and certifiable vehicle design, the most capital efficient business model and, in my opinion, the most experienced and capable team in the industry.

Eve also has significant execution advantages, most notably the strategic backing of Embraer, one of the most successful aviation companies in the world, we have a list of high-caliber strategic partners that span the entire UAM ecosystem and an order pipeline of $5.2 billion, via letters of intent. Simply put, Eve is ideally positioned to be a winner in this new global market. With that as an introduction, I would like to now review the elements of Eve’s solution.

As shown on slide 8, our solution addresses each of the four key pillars of the UAM ecosystem that will be required in this new market:

 

   

The design, certification and production of eVTOLs;

 

   

The maintenance and support of our vehicles as well as third-party vehicles leveraging Embraer’s existing worldwide network;

 

   

The operation of eVTOL fleets, in collaboration with experienced and established partners; and

 

   

The development of an entirely new system for air traffic control in dense urban airspace.

Eve and its team of partners has unique and substantial competencies that we believe will enable our business to achieve market leadership. Our breadth of capabilities is unmatched in this space and provides the experience, resources and footprint to cost-effectively scale this solution into high volume production on a global basis. Now let’s take a deeper look at our vehicle design on slide 9.

Obviously, a great vehicle design is the foundation of our plan, as you might expect from a company established by Embraer. When we set out to design our vehicle, we started by looking at the requirements that were needed to address the sweet spot of the market – true urban mobility within cities and metro regions. Our journey has not been about flying models or rushing products to market – it’s been about bringing the right product to market. Our design choices have been driven by a singular focus on executing the intended mission with the greatest efficiency and best-in-class operational costs. For example, our targeted range will allow us to address 99% of intra-metro missions, based on a study we conducted with MIT. We certainly could have designed for greater range or speed, but that added performance would come at a price in terms of complexity, energy consumption, vehicle weight and operational cost. In aviation design, there are no free lunches.

 

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Importantly, our design requires no breakthroughs in battery chemistry, power density or other technologies. We are combining the best of proven technologies perfected by Embraer over many years, along with innovations developed by Eve based on currently available components. You’ll hear more about our vehicle in a moment from our CTO.

Turning to slide 10, I would like to spend a few minutes on our timeline. We expect to achieve type certification by the end of 2025 and entry into service by early 2026. Embraer has developed and certified more aircraft in the last two decades than any other OEM, and with that heritage, we have confidence in achieving our certification and entry into service timelines.

Our plan is to build on that real-world experience and incorporate the most advanced agile and model-based engineering techniques that will ensure we can reach scaled operations in the timeframes shown here. We are employing extensive use of proof-of-concept vehicles and subscale models to allow us to rapidly iterate and test core building blocks to ensure thoroughly vetted subsystems and avoid costly and time-consuming redesign as the product matures through full scale testing, final design and flight test.

As Embraer has done successfully in the past, we are already engaging with ANAC in Brazil as the primary certification authority, with a bilateral agreement with the FAA. While the FAA will likely be processing multiple eVTOL applications and vehicle types over the next few years, we expect to benefit from undivided attention from ANAC. Our familiarity with these processes, existing design and flight test infrastructure and proven practices gives us high confidence that our projections are reasonable and that we will achieve our targets for entry into service.

As mentioned earlier, we will be collaborating with a number of partners to develop fleet operations on a partner-by-partner basis, which is very different than the plans announced by some other UAM participants. We will not be consuming precious capital by placing aircraft on our balance sheet, attempting to build a new airline from scratch or competing with our customers. Instead, we plan to align ourselves with operating partners to establish joint operations in key markets, sharing both revenue and risk.

We believe, this collaborative approach will allow us to scale very cost-effectively, rather than trying to build operations entirely on our own. We will certainly contribute a great deal of expertise in terms of the vehicle, urban operations and maintenance, while our partners come with the experience of how to scale route networks and serve as the face to the passenger.

What is really exciting is that our partners are embracing this approach. For example, we have already signed agreements with 18 operating partners around the globe, including some of the biggest names in the industry. These partners are aligned with our vision and have chosen to partner with Eve to chart a course together in this new UAM market. I will now ask our CTO, Luiz Valentini, to provide some color on our vehicle design.

Luiz Valentini – CTO, Eve

Thank you, Jerry. Turning to slide 12, as you look across the UAM competitive landscape, you see a variety of design configurations.

Configurations such as the tilt-rotor design allow for greater speed and range, but introduce complexities that make the vehicle more challenging to certify and operate reliably, increasing operating costs.

Others, like the multi-rotor designs, are the simplest to certify, but with an extremely reduced payload and range given their slow speed and battery drain.

Our lift plus cruise design strikes the best balance by avoiding complex moving parts, like tilt mechanisms or pitch control, creating a more straightforward certification path. We also leverage fixed wings to achieve an efficient and quiet flight, while minimizing maintenance and operational costs.

Turning to slide 13, we have the unique benefit of being able to leverage Embraer’s entire base of intellectual property developed over decades to design our vehicle. We are blending this proven technology with new innovations developed by Eve solely for Urban Air Mobility.

 

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For example, our vehicle employs a 5th generation fly-by-wire system developed by Embraer and proven on four previously certified aircraft families.

An example of a new innovation is our man-machine interface that is being designed from scratch by Eve. This new interface is designed to simplify piloting tasks, increase safety and reduce the training of pilots when compared to helicopters.

This hybrid design approach provides us with significant cost and time-to-market advantages, and also allows us to focus Eve’s engineering resources on high value, differentiated capabilities.

I would now like to introduce our Co-CEO, Andre Stein, to discuss some of our distinct execution advantages.

Andre Stein – Co-CEO, Eve

Thank you, Valentini, and I’ll begin on slide 14. Eve is a business born from Embraer and it is this heritage and support that gives us our key advantage. So, let me give some background on Embraer.

Embraer is the third largest commercial aircraft manufacturer in the world and a leader in executive jets, defense and security and aviation services.

Over the last half century, Embraer has established itself as a market leader in these aerospace segments, becoming number one in commercial jets up to 150 seats and light executive jets.

Urban Air Mobility is just the next logical step, and Embraer plans to access this market through Eve.

So, if you are going to bet on a company to do well in the eVTOL sector, Embraer, through Eve, would be the logical choice, and let me tell you more.

What slide 15 shows is the time to certification for the most recent commercial jet developments in the world. As you can see, the E-Jets E2, Embraer’s most recent development in that segment, was truly the best-in-class. So, what is the point here?

 

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First, certification is difficult. Some of the largest companies in the industry have struggled with certification. Just imagine how tough this would be for startups in a new sector then.

 

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Embraer has proven its ability to certify aircraft on time, on spec and on budget. In fact, Embraer has certified more than 30 aircraft models over the last 25 years – the most in the industry.

 

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Eve will benefit from this track record. We will leverage the same methodologies, and the expertise inside Embraer every step of the way to entry into service.

Next, let’s talk about the resource setup for Eve on slide 16.

First, we have the core team at Eve, leading the project management, the high value engineering and overall business development. But Eve will have access to a tremendous amount of resources from Embraer, through signed contractual commitments, including around 1,600 engineers and up to 5,000 employees in total. A few points to emphasize about this arrangement:

 

   

These resources will be available to Eve on a first priority basis. There will be no internal competition for resources.

 

   

Eve can flex-up and down resource utilization on a very cost-effective basis.

 

   

These are some of the most talented and experienced aeronautical engineers in the world.

On top of that, Eve has access to Embraer’s background IP and all existing infrastructure, including one of the most complete flight test complexes in the world.

 

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Turning to slide 17, as you have heard throughout the presentation, we believe collaboration is a key to success and scaling in this market. We certainly bring great strengths to the market, but we are not proposing to do it alone. So we have been building a network of strategic partners across the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem. I would make a few observations about our partner network:

First, it’s how wide the network is. You can see dozens of partners pictured here that encompass all the critical aspects of the Urban Air Mobility industry, including fixed wing and helicopter operators, ride sharing platforms, energy providers, aircraft lessors and vertiport operators, among others.

Next, our partner network is global – spanning the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

And last but not least, the quality of these partners is outstanding. Our network includes some of the leading companies in their respective industries that have chosen to align themselves with Eve. The logos really speak for themselves.

I will now pass the call over to our CFO, Eduardo Couto, to review the financial details of this transaction.

Eduardo Couto – CFO, Eve

Thank you, Stein. First, I would like to review our financial forecast, how we support this forecast and why we believe our assumptions are reasonable. Starting on slide 18 with a tops-down view of the total addressable market on the left. Industry analysts expect this market to be three quarters of a trillion dollars in revenues through 2040. By 2030, Urban Air Mobility annual revenues are expected to reach $31 billion. If you compare that market size to our 2030 revenue forecast, it implies just 15% market penetration.

We believe this is a conservative assumption as Embraer demonstrated an ability to capture 2x that share in other relevant aviation segments. For example, in the regional and light business jet markets, Embraer has achieved around 30% market share as you can see on the right side of the slide. We plan to use a similar game plan to establish Eve as a market leader in Urban Air Mobility.

Now let’s look at the bottoms-up support for our forecast on slide 19. As we sit here today, we have a current order pipeline of over 1,700 eVTOLs, via letters of intent, valued at $5.2B. We believe this is the largest pipeline in the UAM industry in number of units.

As is common in the aviation industry, those launch orders start as non-binding and we expect them to transition to firm orders in the coming years as we advance our vehicle development.

I would highlight three points with respect to our order pipeline. First is the breadth – our pipeline includes launch orders from 17 different customers. We believe this number is 2x more than any other player. Second is the quality – our pipeline includes some of the biggest names in the industry. Third is the commitment – four of our launch customers have also committed to participate in the PIPE, so they have real skin in the game.

Finally, if you compare our current order pipeline to our vehicle delivery forecast, we clearly have a good level of visibility through the first several years of our projections.

Next is our long-term financial forecast as shown on slide 20. There are a few points I would like to highlight. First, we believe we have clear opex and capex advantages versus our UAM competitors. The benchmarking that we have performed indicates that our operating expenses are significantly lower than our peers. Our lower opex comes from the use of existing resources of Embraer (including engineering teams and flight test infrastructure, for instance). We also benefit from lower engineering labor costs in Brazil versus the US and Europe, as well as our superior production experience.

Next, I want to underscore that our gross and EBITDA margins are based on sound and reasonable assumptions, backed by our experience in competitive aircraft markets. Some of our UAM peers have communicated margins that are unprecedented in the industry. We obviously can’t speak to their plans, we can only model our own business in a credible manner based on our real-world experience.

 

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From a capex standpoint, we will not put aircraft on our own balance sheet. The capex you see here is primarily for manufacturing – so it’s an investment to scale the business based on customer orders. We expect to finance this manufacturing with working capital facilities, much like we have done at Embraer successfully over many programs.

I would now like to discuss our ability to execute.

First, we believe our pipeline is the largest in the eVTOL sector in terms of number of vehicles and the most diverse in terms of launch customers. And our pro forma enterprise value is less than half our $5.2B order pipeline.

Next, we believe we have the most scalable business model in the industry. This includes a highly efficient vehicle design, a capital efficient approach to fleet operations, where we grow efficiently partner-by-partner, and proven capabilities in service and support and Urban Air Traffic Management – two critical ingredients to scale in this industry.

Finally, we have the full backing of a global leader in aviation. We expect Embraer to be by our side, every step of the way throughout this journey. We have also received strong endorsements from leading strategic partners who have committed to invest in our transaction – more strategic investors than any other UAM player. I will now ask Jerry to offer his concluding remarks.

Gerard DeMuro – Co-CEO, Eve

Thank you, Edu. As we conclude, I would like to underscore a few key points:

First, UAM is expected to be transformational with a total addressable market that is huge and global. It provides a solution to urban congestion and the daunting economics of upgrading ground transportation systems. It also enables carbon neutral aviation. And we will be saving people their most precious asset – time.

Next, we believe Eve has the most complete solution, the most efficient and certifiable vehicle and the most capital efficient operating model in the industry. As you have heard, our business plan is based upon real-world experience in a competitive marketplace.

Finally, Eve has all the ingredients to be a true leader in this market. We have a great product and team, the long-term backing of Embraer, the endorsements and resources of world-class partners, a $5.2B order pipeline through letters of intent, and with this announced transaction with Zanite, the financial resources to realize our vision.

We thank you for your time and your interest in Eve, and please reach out if you would like to speak further about this compelling opportunity.

Operator

That concludes today’s conference call. Thank you, you may now disconnect.

 

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Forward Looking Statements

This call script includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target”, “may”, “intend”, “predict”, “should”, “would”, “predict”, “potential”, “seem”, “future”, “outlook” or other similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions) that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Zanite’s, Eve’s, Embraer’s and EAH’s expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the proposed business combination, the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the proposed business combination and the PIPE, the level of redemptions by Zanite’s public stockholders, the timing of the completion of the proposed business combination and the use of the cash proceeds therefrom, and the ability to successfully develop, certify, manufacture and commercialize Eve’s UAM solutions and eVTOL on a global scale. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified herein, and on the current expectations of Zanite’s, Eve’s, Embraer’s and EAH’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions, and such differences may be material. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Zanite, Eve, Embraer and EAH.

These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including: (i) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (ii) the inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the proposed business combination, including the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed business combination or that the approval of the stockholders of Zanite or Eve is not obtained and or that the proposed business combination and the private placement of common stock are not able to concurrently close; (iii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination; (iv) risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Eve; (v) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Zanite, Embraer, EAH and/or Eve following the announcement of the business combination agreement and the transactions contemplated therein; (vi) future global, regional or local economic and market conditions; (vii) the development, effects and enforcement of laws and regulations; (viii) Eve’s ability to grow and manage future growth, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its key employees; (ix) Eve’s ability to develop new products and solutions, bring them to market in a timely manner, and make enhancements to its platform; (x) the effects of competition on Eve’s future business; (xi) the amount of redemption requests made by Zanite’s public stockholders; (xii) the ability of Zanite or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the proposed business combination or in the future; (xiii) the outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; (xiv) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation, (xv) costs related to the proposed business combination, (xvi) the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic and (xvii) those factors discussed in Zanite’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, in each case, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other documents of Zanite filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither Eve nor Zanite presently know or that Eve and Zanite currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Eve’s and Zanite’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this call script. Eve and Zanite anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Eve’s and Zanite’s assessments to change. However, while Eve and Zanite may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Eve and Zanite specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Eve’s and Zanite’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this call script. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

 

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Important Information and Where to Find it

In connection with the proposed business combination, Zanite intends to file with the SEC a preliminary proxy statement relating to the proposed business combination. Zanite will mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents to its stockholders. This call script does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the proposed business combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the proposed business combination. Zanite’s stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary proxy statement and the amendments thereto and the definitive proxy statement and documents incorporated by reference therein filed in connection with Zanite’s solicitation of proxies for its special meeting of stockholders to be held to approve the proposed business combination and other matters, as these materials will contain important information about Zanite, Eve and the proposed business combination. When available, the definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials for the proposed business combination will be mailed to stockholders of Zanite as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed business combination. Stockholders of Zanite will also be able to obtain copies of the preliminary proxy statement, the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference therein, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to Zanite Acquisition Corp. at 25101 Chagrin Boulevard Suite 350, Cleveland, Ohio 44122, Attention: Steven H. Rosen, or by calling (216) 292-0200.

No Offer or Solicitation

This call script is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act, or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements thereof.

Participants in the Solicitation

Zanite and its directors and executive officers may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Zanite’s stockholders with respect to the proposed business combination. A list of the names of those directors and executive officers and a description of their interests in Zanite is contained in Zanite’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A and by Zanite’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 15, 2021, each of which was filed with the SEC and is available free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to Zanite Acquisition Corp. at 25101 Chagrin Boulevard Suite 350, Cleveland, Ohio 44122, Attention: Steven H. Rosen, or by calling (216) 292-0200.

Eve, Embraer, EAH and their respective directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Zanite in connection with the proposed business combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers and information regarding their interests in the proposed business combination will be included in the proxy statement for the proposed business combination when available.

Additional information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Zanite’s stockholders in connection with the proposed business combination, including a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in Zanite’s proxy statement for the proposed business combination when it is filed with the SEC. Stockholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the proxy statement carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. When available, these documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.

 

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