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): July 1, 2021

 

Isos Acquisition Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Cayman Islands   001-40142   N/A
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

55 Post Road West, Suite 200

Westport, CT 06880

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 554-5641

 

Not Applicable
(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 ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share, and one-third of one Redeemable Warrant   ISOS.U   The New York Stock Exchange
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share   ISOS   The New York Stock Exchange
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share   ISOS WS   The New York Stock Exchange

 

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 July 1, 2021, Isos Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (which shall transfer by way of continuation to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation, “Isos”), entered into a business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”) by and between Isos and Bowlero Corp. (“Bowlero”). The Business Combination Agreement provides, among other things, that on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, Bowlero will merge with and into Isos, with Isos surviving (the “Merger” and such surviving entity, the “Surviving Company”) upon the closing of the Business Combination (the “Closing”). The date on which the Closing actually occurs is hereinafter referred to as the “Closing Date.”

 

The Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement are hereinafter referred to as the “Business Combination.”

 

The Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby were approved by the boards of directors of each of Isos and Bowlero.

 

Consideration and Structure

 

In accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”):

 

(a) Each share of Bowlero’s preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Bowlero Preferred Stock”), issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (excluding shares owned by Bowlero as treasury stock, shares owned by Isos or dissenting shares) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash, without interest, equal to the Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration. The “Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration” is an amount in cash equal to the Series A Per Share Liquidation Preference as of the Effective Time. The “Series A Per Share Liquidation Preference” is defined in the certificate of incorporation of Bowlero.

 

(b) Each share Bowlero’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Bowlero Common Shares”), issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (excluding shares owned by Bowlero as treasury stock, shares owned by Isos or dissenting shares) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive:

 

(i) the contingent right to receive a number of Earnout Shares (as defined below);

 

(ii) (A) if the holder of such share of Bowlero Common Shares makes a proper and timely election in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement to receive cash (a “Cash Election”) with respect to such share of Bowlero Common Shares, which election has not been revoked pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement (each such share, a “Cash Electing Share”), an amount in cash for such Cash Electing Share, without interest, equal to the Per Share Merger Consideration Value (the “Per Share Cash Election Consideration”); provided, however, that if (w) the sum of the aggregate number of dissenting shares and the aggregate number of Cash Electing Shares, multiplied by (x) the Per Share Cash Election Consideration (such product, the “Aggregate Cash Election Amount”) exceeds the Cash Election Consideration Cap, the amount of cash payable in respect of each Cash Electing Share shall be proportionally reduced and the holder of such Cash Electing Share will receive shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to the value of such reduced amount in lieu of cash; and

 

(B) if the holder of such share makes a proper election to receive shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock (a “Stock Election”) with respect to such share of Bowlero Common Shares, which election has not been revoked pursuant to Business Combination Agreement, or the holder of such share fails to make a Cash Election or Stock Election with respect to such share in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Business Combination Agreement, the Per Share Stock Consideration; and

 

(iii) the Per Share Forfeited Share Consideration.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, certain shares of Bowlero Common Shares held by A-B Parent LLC (“Atairos”) shall be converted, in the aggregate, into the right to receive a number of shares of Series A convertible preferred stock (the “Acquiror Preferred Stock”) having an aggregate initial liquidation preference equal to $105,000,000.

 

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Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock” is (i) with respect to Thomas F. Shannon and TS and its Affiliates, Surviving Company Class B Common Stock, and (ii) with respect to all other holders of Bowlero Common Shares, Surviving Company Class A Common Stock.

 

Cash Election Consideration Cap” is the sum of (a) $289,000,000, plus (b) the amount, if any, by which (i) the Option Election Consideration Cap (as defined below) exceeds (ii) the aggregate Option Spread (as defined below) of the Cash Electing Options, minus (c) the product of (i) 95% multiplied by (ii) the Redemption Amount as such sum may be adjusted for any election made by Bowlero pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement.

 

Company Outstanding Shares” is the total number of issued and outstanding shares of Bowlero Common Shares as of immediately prior to the Closing, plus the total number of shares of Bowlero Common Shares issuable upon the exercise of all Participating Company Options (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) using the treasury method of accounting.

 

Equity Value” is $1,601,053,751.89.

 

Per Share Forfeited Share Consideration” is (a) with respect to each share of Bowlero Common Shares owned by Atairos as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, a number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to (i) 50% multiplied by the number Forfeited Shares (as defined in the Sponsor Support Agreement) divided by (ii) the total number of shares of Bowlero Common Shares owned by Atairos, (b) with respect to each share of Bowlero Common Shares held by TS or Thomas F. Shannon as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, a number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to (i) 50% multiplied by the number Forfeited Shares (as defined in the Sponsor Support Agreement) divided by (ii) the total number of shares of Bowlero Common Shares held by TS or Thomas F. Shannon as of immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (c) with respect to each share of Bowlero Common Shares held by any other Person, 0.

 

Per Share Merger Consideration Value” is (a) the Equity Value divided by (b) the Company Outstanding Shares.

 

Per Share Stock Consideration” is a number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to (i) the Per Share Merger Consideration Value divided by (ii) ten (10).

 

Redemption Amount” is an amount determined by Bowlero up to the amount, if any, by which the Closing Acquiror Cash (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) is less than $600,000,000

 

Surviving Company Class A Common Stock” is the common stock of the Surviving Company, $0.0001 par value per share, designated as Class A Common Stock in the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation.

 

Surviving Company Class B Common Stock” is the common stock of the Surviving Company, $0.0001 par value per share, designated as Class B Common Stock in the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation.

 

TS” is Cobalt Recreation LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

(c) Each share of Bowlero Preferred Stock and Bowlero Common Shares held in the treasury of Bowlero and each share of Bowlero Common Shares held by Isos will be cancelled without any conversion thereof and no payment or distribution will be made with respect thereto.

 

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(d) Each Participating Company Option shall have the opportunity to elect whether to receive cash or Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock in exchange for such Participating Company Option or whether to have the Surviving Company assume such Participating Company Option. At the Effective Time, each Participating Company Option that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time and that will not be assumed by the Surviving Company pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement (each a “Cancelled Option”) shall be cancelled in exchange for the right to receive (i) the contingent right to receive a number of Earnout Shares following the Closing and (ii) either (A) if the holder of the Cancelled Option elects to receive Cash (an “Option Cash Election” with respect to such Cancelled Option (each such Cancelled Option, a “Cash Electing Option”), an amount in cash for such Cash Electing Option, without interest, equal to the Option Spread with respect to such Cash Electing Option, except that if the aggregate Option Spread with respect to all Cash Electing Options exceeds the Option Election Consideration Cap, then the amount of cash payable with respect to such Cash Electing Option shall be reduced on a prorated basis, and the amount of such Option Spread that is not payable in cash due to such reduction shall be paid to such holder in a number of validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to (x) such amount that is not payable in cash divided by (y) $10; or (B) if the holder of the Cancelled Option elects to receive Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock (an “Option Stock Election”) with respect to such Participating Company Option, or the holder thereof fails to make an Option Cash Election or Option Stock Election with respect to such Cancelled Option, a number of validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to (x) the Option Spread with respect to such Cancelled Option divided by (y) $10. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the Effective Time, certain Company Options (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) held by management of Bowlero will be cancelled without payment to the holder thereof.

 

Option Election Consideration Cap” is (a) $20,000,000.00 minus (b) the product of (i) 5% multiplied by (ii) the Redemption Amount, as adjusted for any election made by Bowlero pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement; provided that if any Participating Company Options are exercised prior to the Closing, the dollar amount set forth in clause (a) shall be reduced in proportion to the total number of Bowlero Common Shares underlying such exercised Participating Company Options (calculated using the treasury method of accounting) relative to the total number of Bowlero Common Shares underlying all Participating Company Options outstanding on the date of the Business Combination Agreement (calculated using the treasury method of accounting), and the dollar amount set forth in clause (a) of the Cash Election Consideration Cap shall be increased by a corresponding dollar amount.

 

Option Spread” is with respect to a Participating Company Option, the product of (a) the number of Bowlero Common Shares subject to such Participating Company Option immediately before the Effective Time multiplied by (b) the excess of (i) the Per Share Merger Consideration Value over (ii) the per share exercise price of such Participating Company Option.

 

(e) Each Participating Company Option that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time for which the holder has elected to have assumed by the Surviving Company, shall be assumed by the Surviving Company and converted into an option to purchase shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock and the contingent right to receive a number of Earnout Shares following the Closing (with the number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock subject to the converted option and the per share exercise of the converted option adjusted in a manner that is intended to preserve the Option Spread of the Participating Company Option).

 

(f) Each share of Class A common stock of Isos issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall remain outstanding as an issued and outstanding share of the Surviving Company Class A Common Stock and each share of Acquiror Preferred Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall remain outstanding as an issued and outstanding share of Preferred Stock of the Surviving Company. 

 

In addition to the foregoing consideration, Bowlero stockholders and holders of Participating Company Options shall be entitled to receive, as additional consideration, and without any action on behalf of Isos or its stockholders, additional Company New Shares (the “Earnout Shares”), to be issued as follows during the period from and after the Closing until the fifth anniversary of the Closing (the “Earnout Period”): (a) 10,375,000 Earnout Shares, if the closing share price of Surviving Company Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $15.00 per share for any 10 trading days within any consecutive 20-trading day period that occurs after the Closing Date and (b) 10,375,000 Earnout Shares, if the closing share price of Surviving Company Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $17.50 per share for any 10 trading days within any consecutive 20-trading day period. During the Earnout Period, if the Surviving Company experiences an Acceleration Event (as defined as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), then any Earnout Shares that have not been previously issued by the Surviving Company (whether or not previously earned) to the Bowlero stockholders or holders of Participating Company Options will be deemed earned and issued by the Surviving Company as of immediately prior to the Acceleration Event, unless, in the case of an Acceleration Event that is a Change of Control (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), the value of the consideration to be received by the holders of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock in such Change of Control transaction is less than the applicable stock price thresholds described above. If the consideration received in such Acceleration Event is not solely cash, the Board of the Surviving Company will determine the treatment of the Earnout Shares.

 

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The Business Combination is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021, following the receipt of the required approval by the Isos’s stockholders and the fulfilment of other customary closing conditions.

 

Representations and Warranties; Covenants

 

The parties to the Business Combination Agreement have agreed to customary representations and warranties for transactions of this type. In addition, the parties to the Business Combination Agreement agreed to be bound by certain customary covenants for transactions of this type, including, among others, covenants with respect to the conduct of ISOS, Bowlero and its subsidiaries during the period between execution of the Business Combination Agreement and Closing and covenants with respect to not soliciting or engaging in discussions with respect to alternative transactions. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants of the parties set forth in the Business Combination Agreement will terminate at Closing, except for those covenants and agreements contained therein 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 and Article XI of the Business Combination Agreement. Each of the parties to the Business Combination Agreement has agreed to use its reasonable best efforts to take or cause to be taken all actions and things necessary to consummate the Business Combination. Each of the parties to the Business Combination Agreement has agreed to cooperate to prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), a registration statement on Form S-4, which shall also contain a proxy statement. Isos has agreed to take all necessary actions to domesticate as a Delaware corporation effective immediately prior to Closing. Isos has agreed to use its reasonable best efforts to cause all shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

 

Conditions to Closing

 

Under the Business Combination Agreement, the obligations of each of Bowlero and Isos to consummate the Business Combination are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain customary closing conditions of the respective parties, including, among others: (i) the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder relating to the Business Combination having been expired or been terminated; (ii) no order or law or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement being in effect; (iii) Isos having completed, in accordance with the terms of the Business Combination Agreement and the Proxy Statement (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), an offer to shareholders of Isos to have their Class A Common Stock in Isos redeemed for consideration, (iv) after giving effect to the transaction contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, the Company having net tangible assets of at least $5,000,001 (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a5-1(g)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) upon consummation of the Business Combination, (v) the approval and adoption of the Business Combination Agreement and transactions contemplated thereby by Isos’s Stockholders (the “Required Isos Stockholder Vote”), (vi) the approval and adoption of the Business Combination Agreement and transactions contemplated thereby by Bowlero’s stockholders (the “Required Bowlero Stockholder Vote”), (vii) the registration statement/proxy statement to be filed by Isos relating to the Business Combination Agreement and the Business Combination becoming effective in accordance with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), no stop order being issued by the SEC and remaining in effect with respect to the registration statement/proxy statement to be filed by Isos relating to the Business Combination Agreement and the Business Combination, and no proceeding seeking such a stop order being threatened or initiated by the SEC and remaining pending; (viii) Isos’s initial listing application with the New York Stock Exchange in connection with the Business Combination having been approved (subject to notice of issuance and the requirement to have a sufficient number of round lot holders); (ix) the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation, shall have been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, and Isos shall have adopted the Acquiror Bylaws (each as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), (x) the Preferred COD (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) shall have been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware and (xi) Bowlero and Isos shall have received the Tax Opinion (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement).

 

The obligation of Isos to consummate the Business Combination is also subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain other closing conditions, including (i) the representations and warranties of Bowlero being true and correct to the standards applicable to such representations and warranties, (ii) each of the covenants of Bowlero having been performed or complied with in all material respects, (iii) the absence of a Company Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) and (iv) the delivery of customary closing certificates.

 

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In addition, the obligation of Bowlero to consummate the Business Combination is also subject to the satisfaction or waiver of other closing conditions, including, but not limited to, (i) the representations and warranties of Isos being true and correct to the standards applicable to such representations and warranties, (ii) each of the covenants of Isos having been performed or complied with in all material respects, (iii) the delivery of customary closing certificates, (iv) Isos’s compliance with certain requirements of the Existing First Lien Credit Agreement (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) in connection with the Business Combination, (v) the absence of an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), (vi) receipt of resignations of certain directors and officers of Isos, (vii) the Closing Acquiror Cash (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) being equal to or exceeding $520,000,000 and (viii) the composition of the post-Business Combination board of directors and officers.

 

Termination

 

The Business Combination Agreement may be terminated under certain customary and limited circumstances at any time prior to the Closing, including, but not limited to, (i) by the mutual written consent of Isos and Bowlero; (ii) by Isos, (A) subject to certain exceptions, if any of the representations or warranties made by Bowlero are not true and correct or if Bowlero fails to perform any of its covenants or agreements under the Business Combination Agreement (including an obligation to consummate the Closing) such that the conditions to the obligations of Isos would not be satisfied and the breach (or breaches) of such representations or warranties or failure (or failures) to perform such covenants or agreements is (or are) not cured or cannot be cured within the earlier of (1) thirty (30) days after written notice thereof, and (2) February 1, 2022 (the “Termination Date”), (B) the Unaudited Interim Financial Statements (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) shall not have been delivered to Isos by Bowlero on or before November 1, 2021, (C) if the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement are not consummated on or prior to the Termination Date, unless the breach of any covenants or obligations under the Business Combination Agreement by the party seeking to terminate primarily caused the failure to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, and (D) if any governmental entity shall have issued an order or taken any other action permanently enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and such order or other action shall have become final and nonappealable; (iii) by Bowlero, (A) subject to certain exceptions, if any of the representations or warranties made by Isos are not true and correct or if Isos fails to perform any of its covenants or agreements under the Business Combination Agreement (including an obligation to consummate the Closing) such that the conditions to the obligations of Bowlero would not be satisfied and the breach (or breaches) of such representations or warranties or failure (or failures) to perform such covenants or agreements is (or are) not cured or cannot be cured within the earlier of (1) thirty (30) days after written notice thereof, and (2) the Termination Date, (B) if the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement are not consummated on or prior to the Termination Date, unless the breach of any covenants or obligations under the Business Combination Agreement by the party seeking to terminate primarily caused the failure to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, and (C) if any governmental entity shall have issued an order or taken any other action permanently enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and such order or other action shall have become final and nonappealable; (iv) by either Isos or Bowlero, if the Required Isos Stockholder Vote is not obtained; (v) by Isos, if Bowlero does not deliver, or cause to be delivered to Isos, the Bowlero stockholder written consent when required under the Business Combination Agreement; and (vi) by Bowlero, in the event of an Acquiror Change of Recommendation.

 

If the Business Combination Agreement is validly terminated, none of the parties to the Business Combination Agreement will have any liability with respect to the other party to the Business Combination Agreement or any further obligation under the Business Combination Agreement, other than customary confidentiality obligations, except in the case of Willful Breach or Fraud (each, as defined in the Business Combination Agreement).

 

The Business Combination Agreement is filed as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and the foregoing description thereof is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Business Combination Agreement. The Business Combination Agreement provides investors with information regarding its terms and is not intended to provide any other factual information about the parties. In particular, the assertions embodied in the representations and warranties contained in the Business Combination Agreement were made as of the execution date of the Business Combination Agreement only and are qualified by information in confidential disclosure schedules provided by the parties to each other in connection with the signing of the Business Combination Agreement. These disclosure schedules contain information that modifies, qualifies, and creates exceptions to the representations and warranties set forth in the Business Combination Agreement. Moreover, certain representations and warranties in the Business Combination Agreement may have been used for the purpose of allocating risk between the parties rather than establishing matters of fact. Accordingly, you should not rely on the representations and warranties in the Business Combination Agreement as characterizations of the actual statements of fact about the parties.

 

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Common and Preferred PIPE Offerings

 

Contemporaneously with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, Isos entered into separate subscription agreements (each, a “Common Subscription Agreement”) with a number of subscribers (each a “Common Subscriber”), including Isos’s Co-Chief Executive Officers, George Barrios and Michelle Wilson, and LionTree Partners LLC (“LionTree”), pursuant to which, substantially concurrent with the Closing of the Merger, the Common Subscribers agreed to purchase, and Isos agreed to sell to the Common Subscribers, an aggregate of 15 million shares of Class A common stock (the “Common PIPE Shares”), for a purchase price of $10.00 per share and an aggregate purchase price of $150.0 million (the “Common PIPE Offering”), with the Common Subscription Agreements of George Barrios, Michelle Wilson and LionTree accounting for an aggregate of $5.0 million of the Common PIPE Offering.

 

In addition, Isos also contemporaneously entered into separate subscription agreements (each, a “Preferred Subscription Agreement” and together with the Common Subscription Agreements, the “Subscription Agreements”) with a number of subscribers (each, a “Preferred Subscriber”), pursuant to which, substantially concurrent with the Closing of the Merger, the Preferred Subscribers agreed to purchase, and Isos agreed to sell to the Preferred Subscribers, an aggregate of 95,000 shares of Acquiror Preferred Stock (the “Preferred PIPE Shares”), for a purchase price of $1,000.00 per share and an aggregate purchase price of $95.0 million (the “Preferred PIPE Offering” and together with the Common PIPE Offering, the “PIPE Offerings”).

 

The closings of the PIPE Offerings pursuant to the Subscription Agreements are contingent upon, among other customary closing conditions, the substantially concurrent Closing.

 

Pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, Isos agreed that, within 30 calendar days after the Closing, Isos will file with the SEC (at Isos’s sole cost and expense) a registration statement registering the resale of the Common PIPE Shares and the Class A common stock underlying the Preferred PIPE Shares, and Isos will use its reasonable best efforts to have such registration statement declared effective as soon as practicable after the filing thereof, but no later than the earlier of (i) the 60th calendar day (or 90th calendar day if the SEC notifies Isos that it will “review” the registration statement) following the Closing and (ii) the second business day after the date Isos 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.

 

Forms of the Common Subscription Agreement and Preferred Subscription Agreement, respectively, are filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and the foregoing descriptions thereof are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Common Subscription Agreement or the Preferred Subscription Agreement, respectively.

 

Designation of Acquiror Preferred Stock

 

The Acquiror Preferred Stock will rank senior to the Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock with respect to dividends and distributions on liquidation, winding-up and dissolution. Upon a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, each share of Acquiror Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive an amount per share equal to the greater of (i) the purchase price paid by the purchaser (the “Liquidation Preference”), plus all accrued and unpaid dividends and (ii) the amount that the holder of Acquiror Preferred Stock (each, a “Holder” and collectively, the “Holders”) would have been entitled to receive at such time if the Acquiror Preferred Stock were converted into Surviving Company Class A Common Stock.

 

The Holders will be entitled to dividends on the Liquidation Preference at the rate of 5.5% per annum, which will be accreted into the Liquidation Preference on a semi-annual basis. The Holders are also entitled to participate in dividends declared or paid on the Surviving Company Class A Common Stock on an as-converted basis.

 

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Each Holder will have the right, at its option, to convert its Acquiror Preferred Stock, in whole or in part, into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Surviving Company Class A Common Stock at a conversion price equal to approximately $13.00 per share. The conversion price will be subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, including in the event of any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or similar events. The Company has the right to settle any conversion at the request of a Holder in cash.

 

At any time on or following the second anniversary of the issuance of the Acquiror Preferred Stock, subject to certain conditions, the Company may, at its option, require conversion of all of the outstanding shares of Acquiror Preferred Stock to Surviving Company Class A Common Stock if, for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date the Company notifies the Holders of the election to convert, the closing price of the Surviving Company Class A Common Stock is at least 130% of the conversion price.

 

The Holders generally will be entitled to vote with the holders of the shares of Surviving Company Class A Common Stock on all matters submitted for a vote of holders of shares of Surviving Company Class A Common Stock (voting together with the holders of shares of Surviving Company Class A Common Stock as one class) on an as-converted basis. Additionally, certain matters will require the approval of the majority of the outstanding Acquiror Preferred Stock, voting as a separate class, including (i) the authorization, creation, increase in the authorized amount of, or issuance of any class or series of senior or parity equity securities or any security convertible into, or exchangeable or exercisable for, shares of senior or parity equity securities, (ii) amendments, modifications or repeal of any provision of the Surviving Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or of the Certificate of Designations that would adversely affect the rights, preferences or voting powers of the Acquiror Preferred Stock, (iii) certain business combinations and binding or statutory share exchanges or reclassification involving the Acquiror Preferred Stock unless such events do not adversely affect the rights, preferences or voting powers of the Acquiror Preferred Stock and (iv) certain transactions with affiliates.

 

If the Company undergoes a Fundamental Change (as defined in the Certificate of Designations), the Company will be required to offer to repurchase all of its then-outstanding shares of Acquiror Preferred Stock for cash consideration equal to the Liquidation Preference plus accumulated and unpaid dividends; provided that, in respect of any Fundamental Change for which the effective date occurs prior to October 4, 2024, the related repurchase date shall not occur prior to the business day immediately succeeding the latest termination date of Bowlero’s existing credit facilities.

 

If a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Certificate of Designations) occurs, the Company will in certain circumstances increase the Conversion Rate for a specified period of time. The amount of such increase will be based on the effective date of the applicable Make-Whole Fundamental Change and the Stock Price (as defined in the Certificate of Designations) at the time of the applicable Make-Whole Fundamental Change. The maximum Conversion Rate in connection with a Make-Whole Fundamental Change is 100.000 shares of Surviving Company Class A Common Stock per $1,000 Liquidation Preference (assuming no other adjustments to the Conversion Rate).

 

The foregoing summary of the terms of the Acquiror Preferred Stock is qualified in its entirety by reference to the form of Certificate of Designations, which is attached hereto as Exhibit C to the Business Combination Agreement that is filed as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Amended and Restated Forward Purchase Contract

 

Contemporaneously with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, Isos entered into an Amended and Restated Forward Purchase Contract with the subscribers named therein which amended and restated the Forward Purchase Contract dated March 2, 2021, pursuant to which, among other things the subscribers agreed to increase the number of Isos units they are required to purchase on closing of Isos’s initial business combination to ten million units (for an aggregate purchase price of $100.0 million), and in connection with which Isos agreed to pay to certain subscribers a fee equal to an aggregate of $3.0 million, payable upon Closing.

 

The Amended and Restated Forward Purchase Contract is filed as Exhibit 10.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and the foregoing description thereof is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amended and Restated Forward Purchase Contract.

 

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Stockholder Support Agreement

 

Following the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, Bowlero and Isos entered into a Stockholder Support Agreement with Atairos and TS (together, the “Supporting Stockholders”), pursuant to which (i) Atairos agreed to execute and deliver a written consent to Bowlero, no later than the third business day following the date that Isos’ registration statement on Form S-4 becomes effective, in respect of all shares of Bowlero owned by Atairos in favor of the Merger and approving the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, and voting against any Company Acquisition Proposal (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) and any other action that would reasonably be expected to materially impede or delay the Merger or the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, and (ii) the Supporting Stockholders agreed to waive any rights of appraisal and dissenters’ rights relating to the Merger. The Stockholder Support Agreement also contains restrictions on transfers of the shares of Bowlero held by the Supporting Stockholders and provides that TS will make a Stock Election (as defined in the Business Combination) with respect to all shares of Bowlero common stock held by it and that Atairos will make a Cash Election (as defined in the Business Combination) for its shares of Bowlero common stock up to 100% of the Cash Election Consideration Cap (as defined in the Business Combination) and a Stock Election with respect to its remaining shares of Bowlero common stock.

 

The form of Stockholder Support Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.4 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and the foregoing description thereof is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Stockholder Support Agreement.

 

Sponsor Support Agreement

 

Contemporaneously with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, Isos entered into a Sponsor Support Agreement with the Sponsor, LionTree and Bowlero, pursuant to which, among other things the Sponsor and LionTree each agreed: (i) to vote any shares of Isos in favor of the Transactions, (ii) not to redeem any shares of Isos in connection with the stockholder redemption, (iii) to waive its anti-dilution rights with respect to its Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share under Isos’s memorandum & articles of association, (iv) to comply with its obligations under the letter agreement dated as of March 2, 2021 (the “Insider Letter”), by and among Isos, the Sponsor and LionTree, (v) to be subject to a lock-up period of twelve months following the Closing, as further provided in the Sponsor Support Agreement, and (vi) to forgive certain indebtedness owing by Isos to the Sponsor or LionTree at the Closing in excess of $1.5 million, in the aggregate.

 

In addition, pursuant to the Sponsor Support Agreement, the Sponsor and LionTree will forfeit for cancellation certain of their Class B ordinary shares upon Closing, and certain of their Class B ordinary shares and private placement warrants will unvest at Closing and will revest only to the extent the closing price of Class A common stock exceeds the triggers set forth in the Sponsor Support Agreement prior to the fifth anniversary of the Closing (with any shares and/or warrants unvested as of such date being forfeited and cancelled, which triggers are the sae as apply to Earnout Shares).

 

The form of Sponsor Support Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.5 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and the foregoing description thereof is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Sponsor Support Agreement.

 

Lock-Up Agreement

 

Contemporaneously with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, Isos and Bowlero entered into Lock-Up Agreements (each a “Lock-Up Agreement”) with Bowlero’s existing stockholders, pursuant to which the securities of the Surviving Company held by such stockholders following Closing will be locked-up and subject to transfer restrictions, subject to certain exceptions. The securities held by such stockholders will be locked-up until the earlier of: (i) the 180 day anniversary of the Closing, (ii) the date on which the closing price of the Surviving Company’s common stock equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like), for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period following the Closing; provided that if such condition is satisfied prior to the 90 day anniversary of the Closing, such condition shall only be deemed to be satisfied on the 90 day anniversary of the Closing, and (iii) the date on which the Surviving Company consummates a liquidation, merger, share exchange, reorganization, tender offer or other similar transaction after the Closing which results in all of Isos’s stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of common stock of the Surviving Company for cash, securities or other property.

 

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A form of the Lock-Up Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.6 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and the foregoing description thereof is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Lock-Up Agreement.

 

Registration Rights Agreement

 

Contemporaneously with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, the Company entered into an amended and restated registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with certain securityholders of Bowlero, including the Supporting Stockholders, and certain of its stockholders (the “Registration Rights Holders”) that will be effective upon the Closing.

 

Following the Closing, subject to several exceptions, including the Company’s right to defer a demand registration, shelf registration or underwritten offering under certain circumstances, the Registration Rights Holders may require that the Company register for public resale under the Securities Act all shares of Class A common stock that they request to be registered at any time, subject to the restrictions in the Lock-Up Agreements, so long as the securities being registered in each registration statement or sold in any underwritten offering are reasonably expected to produce aggregate proceeds of at least $50.0 million.

 

If the Company becomes eligible to register the sale of its securities on Form S-3 under the Securities Act, the Registration Rights Holders have the right to require the Company to register the sale of the Common Stock held by them on Form S-3, subject to offering size and other restrictions. The Registration Rights Holders also have the right to request marketed and non-marketed underwritten offerings using a shelf registration statement.

 

If the Company proposes to file certain types of registration statements under the Securities Act with respect to an offering of equity securities (including for sale by the Company or at the request of the Registration Rights Holders), the Company will be required to use its reasonable best efforts to offer the parties to the Registration Rights Agreement the opportunity to register the sale of all or part of their shares on the terms and conditions set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement (customarily known as “piggyback rights”).

 

All expenses of registration under the Registration Rights Agreement, including the legal fees of counsel chosen by stockholders participating in a registration, will be paid by the Company.

 

The registration rights granted in the Registration Rights Agreement are subject to customary restrictions including blackout periods and, if a registration is underwritten, any limitations on the number of shares to be included in the underwritten offering as reasonably advised by the managing underwriter or underwriters. The Registration Rights Agreement also contains customary indemnification and contribution provisions.

 

A form of the Registration Rights Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.7 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and the foregoing description thereof is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Registration Rights Agreement.

 

Item 3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

 

The disclosure set forth above under the headings “Common and Preferred PIPE Offerings” and “Amended and Restated Forward Purchase Contract” in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K are incorporated by reference into this Item 3.02. The shares of Class A common stock to be issued pursuant to the Common Subscription Agreements and the Series A convertible preferred stock to be issued pursuant to the Preferred Subscription Agreements and the units (or other securities) to be issued pursuant to the Amended and Restated Forward Purchase Contract are not to be registered under 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 July 1, 2021, Isos and Bowlero issued a joint press release announcing the execution of the Business Combination Agreement described in Item 1.01 above. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference. Notwithstanding the foregoing, information contained on the websites of Isos, Bowlero or any of their affiliates referenced in Exhibit 99.1 or linked therein or otherwise connected thereto does not constitute part of nor is it incorporated by reference into this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

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Attached as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference herein is the investor presentation that will be used by Isos and Bowlero with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.

 

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, 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 Isos 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 of the information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2.

 

Important Information and Where to Find It

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K relates to a proposed transaction between Isos and Bowlero. This Current Report on Form 8-K does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. In connection with the transaction described herein, Isos intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a registration statement on Form S-4, which will include a proxy statement/prospectus. The proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to all stockholders of Isos. Isos also will file other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and security holders of Isos are urged to read the registration statement, the proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction as they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction.

 

Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by Isos through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov as well as online at www.isosacquisitioncorp.com/investor-relations.

 

Participants in the Solicitation

 

Isos and Bowlero and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Isos’s stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about Isos’s directors and executive officers and their ownership of Isos’s securities is set forth in Isos’s filings with the SEC. Additional information regarding the interests of those persons and other persons who may be deemed participants in the proposed transaction may be obtained by reading the proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described in the preceding paragraph.

 

Non-Solicitation

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential transaction and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Isos or Bowlero, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the proposed transactions and Isos. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the closing of the combination and the expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, plans, prospects or strategies regarding the business combination, and future business plans of the Bowlero and Isos management teams, including Bowlero’s offerings, revenue growth and financial performance, facilities, product expansion and services. Forward-looking statements are sometimes accompanied by words such as “believe,” “continue,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “predict,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this Current Report on Form 8-K. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by an 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 will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Isos and Bowlero. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ from the forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including but not limited to: (i) the risk that the transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of Isos’s securities, (ii) the risk that the transaction may not be completed by Isos’s business combination deadline and the potential failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline if sought by Isos, (iii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction, including the approval by the stockholders of Isos, the satisfaction of the minimum trust account amount following any redemptions by Isos’s public stockholders and the receipt of certain governmental and regulatory approvals, (iv) the lack of a third-party valuation in determining whether or not to pursue the transaction, (v) the inability to complete the PIPE Offerings, (vi) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement, (vii) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transaction on Bowlero’s business relationships, operating results, and business generally, (viii) the unprecedented impact of the coronavirus on our business and operations and the related impact on our ability to access other funding sources; (ix) the duration of government-mandated and voluntary shutdowns and restrictions; (x) the speed with which our bowling centers safely can be reopened and the level of customer demand following reopening; (xi) the economic impact of the coronavirus and related disruptions on the communities we serve; (xii) our overall level of indebtedness; (xiii) general business and economic conditions, including as a result of the coronavirus; (xiv) the impact of competition; (xv) the seasonality of Bowlero’s business; (xv) adverse weather conditions; (xvi) guest and employee complaints and litigation; (xvii) labor costs and availability; (xvii) changes in consumer and corporate spending, including as a result of the coronavirus; (xviii) changes in demographic trends; and (xix) changes in governmental regulations. These risks and uncertainties may be amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused significant economic uncertainty, particularly in Bowlero’s industry. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Isos’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, the registration statement that will include a proxy statement/prospectus on Form S-4 (when filed) and other documents filed by Isos from time to time with the SEC (including Isos’s quarterly filings). These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Bowlero and Isos assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Neither Bowlero nor Isos gives any assurance that either Bowlero or Isos will achieve its expectations.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

2.1*   Business Combination Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2021, by and among Isos Acquisition Corporation and Bowlero Corp.
10.1   Form of Common Subscription Agreement.
10.2   Form of Preferred Subscription Agreement
10.3   Amended and Restated Forward Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2021, by and among Isos Acquisition Corporation and the subscribers named therein.
10.4   Form of Stockholder Support Agreement.
10.5   Form of Sponsor Support Agreement.
10.6   Form of Lock-Up Agreement.
10.7   Form of Registration Rights Agreement.
99.1   Joint Press Release, dated July 1, 2021.
99.2   Form of Investor Presentation.

 

* Certain exhibits and the schedules to this Exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(2). Isos agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted exhibit or schedule to the SEC upon its request; however, the Registrant may request confidential treatment of omitted items.

 

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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.

 

  ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION
   
  By: /s/ George Barrios
    Name: George Barrios
    Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer

 

   
  By: /s/ Michelle Wilson
    Name: Michelle Wilson
    Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer

 

Dated: July 1, 2021

 

 

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Exhibit 2.1

 

Execution Version

 

BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT*

 

dated as of

 

July 1, 2021

 

by and between

 

ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION

 

and

 

BOWLERO CORP.

 

 

* Certain exhibits and the schedules to this Exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(a)(5). The registrant agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted exhibit or schedule to the SEC upon its request, however the registrant may request confidential treatment of omitted items.

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
Article I  
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS 3
     
1.01 Definitions 3
     
1.02 Terms Defined Elsewhere in This Agreement 26
     
1.03 Construction 29
     
1.04 Knowledge 29
     
Article II  
DOMESTICATION; THE MERGER; CLOSING 30
     
2.01 Domestication 30
     
2.02 The Merger 30
     
2.03 Effects of the Merger 30
     
2.04 Closing 31
     
2.05 Governing Documents 31
     
2.06 Directors and Officers of the Surviving Company 31
     
Article III  
CONVERSION OF SECURITIES; EXCHANGE OF COMPANY SECURITIES 32
     
3.01 Conversion of Securities 32
     
3.02 Consideration Election Procedure 35
     
3.03 Exchange of Company Securities 37
     
3.04 Stock Transfer Books 40
     
3.05 Payment of Expenses 40
     
3.06 Appraisal Rights 41
     
3.07 Earnout Shares 41
     
Article IV  
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY 42
     
4.01 Corporate Organization of the Company; Subsidiaries 42
     
4.02 Due Authorization 43
     
4.03 No Conflict 44
     
4.04 Governmental Authorities; Consents 44
     
4.05 Capitalization 44
     
4.06 Financial Statements 46
     
4.07 Undisclosed Liabilities 47

 

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4.08 Litigation and Proceedings 47
     
4.09 Compliance with Laws 48
     
4.10 Intellectual Property and Data Security 49
     
4.11 Contracts; No Defaults 52
     
4.12 Employees; Company Benefit Plans 55
     
4.13 Taxes 57
     
4.14 Brokers’ Fees 58
     
4.15 Insurance 58
     
4.16 Real Property; Assets 59
     
4.17 Environmental Matters 60
     
4.18 Absence of Changes 61
     
4.19 Affiliate Agreements 61
     
4.20 Information Supplied 62
     
4.21 Takeover Statutes and Charter Provisions 62
     
4.22 No Outside Reliance 62
     
4.23 No Additional Representations and Warranties 63
     
Article V  
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ACQUIROR 63
     
5.01 Corporate Organization 63
     
5.02 Due Authorization 64
     
5.03 No Conflict 65
     
5.04 Litigation and Proceedings 65
     
5.05 Compliance with Laws 65
     
5.06 Employee Benefit Plans 66
     
5.07 Governmental Authorities; Consents 66
     
5.08 Financial Ability; Trust Account 66
     
5.09 Taxes 67
     
5.10 Brokers’ Fees 68
     
5.11 Acquiror SEC Reports; Financial Statements; Sarbanes-Oxley Act 68
     
5.12 Business Activities; Absence of Changes 69
     
5.13 Registration Statement 70
     
5.14 No Outside Reliance 70
     
5.15 Capitalization 71

 

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5.16 NYSE Stock Market Quotation 72
     
5.17 Contracts; No Defaults 72
     
5.18 Title to Property 73
     
5.19 Investment Company Act 73
     
5.20 Affiliate Agreements 73
     
5.21 Takeover Statutes and Charter Provisions 73
     
5.22 Forward Purchase Contract; PIPE Investment Amount; Preferred Investment Amount; Subscription Agreements 74
     
5.23 No Additional Representation or Warranties 75
     
Article VI  
COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY 75
     
6.01 Conduct of Business 75
     
6.02 No Claim Against the Trust Account 79
     
6.03 Requisite Approval 80
     
6.04 Anti-Takeover Matters 80
     
6.05 No Trading 80
     
6.06 Exclusivity 80
     
6.07 Cash Election Consideration Cap Increase 81
     
Article VII  
COVENANTS OF ACQUIROR 81
     
7.01 Indemnification and Insurance 81
     
7.02 Conduct of Acquiror During the Interim Period 82
     
7.03 Trust Account; Proceeds and Related Available Equity 85
     
7.04 Acquiror NYSE Listing 85
     
7.05 Acquiror Public Filings 86
     
7.06 Financing 86
     
7.07 Section 16 Matters 86
     
7.08 Director and Officer Indemnity 87
     
7.09 Exclusivity 87
     
7.10 Acquiror Warrants 87
     
7.11 Termination of Certain Agreements 87
     
7.12 Employment Agreements 87
     
7.13 Preferred COD 87

 

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Article VIII  
JOINT COVENANTS 88
     
8.01 HSR Act and Regulatory Approvals 88
     
8.02 Support of Transaction 90
     
8.03 Preparation of Registration Statement; Special Meeting 90
     
8.04 Tax Matters 93
     
8.05 Confidentiality; Publicity 94
     
8.06 Post-Closing Cooperation; Further Assurances 94
     
8.07 Inspection 94
     
8.08 Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan. 95
     
8.09 Stockholder Litigation. 95
     
Article IX  
CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS 96
     
9.01 Conditions to Obligations of All Parties 96
     
9.02 Additional Conditions to Obligations of Acquiror 97
     
9.03 Additional Conditions to the Obligations of the Company 98
     
Article X  
TERMINATION/EFFECTIVENESS 99
     
10.01 Termination 99
     
10.02 Effect of Termination 100
     
Article XI  
MISCELLANEOUS 101
     
11.01 Waiver 101
     
11.02 Notices 101
     
11.03 Assignment 102
     
11.04 Rights of Third Parties 102
     
11.05 Governing Law 102
     
11.06 Captions; Counterparts 103
     
11.07 Schedules and Exhibits 103
     
11.08 Entire Agreement 103
     
11.09 Amendments 103
     
11.10 Severability 103
     
11.11 Jurisdiction; WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY 103
     
11.12 Enforcement 104
     
11.13 Non-Recourse 104
     
11.14 Nonsurvival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants 105
     
11.15 Acknowledgements 105
     
11.16 Conflicts and Privilege 106

 

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Exhibits

 

Exhibit A Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation
Exhibit B Acquiror Bylaws
Exhibit C Preferred COD
Exhibit D-1 Form of Common Subscription Agreement
Exhibit D-2 Form of Preferred Subscription Agreement
Exhibit E Form of Sponsor Support Agreement
Exhibit F Form of Registration Rights Agreement
Exhibit G Form of Stockholders’ Agreement
Exhibit H Form of Lock-Up Agreement
Exhibit I Form of Stockholder Support Agreement
Exhibit J Form of Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan
Exhibit K Form of Acquiror Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

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BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT

 

This Business Combination Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of July 1, 2021, is entered into by and between ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION, a Cayman Islands exempted company (which shall transfer by way of continuation to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance herewith, “Acquiror”), and BOWLERO CORP., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”). Except as otherwise indicated, capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in Article I of this Agreement.

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, Acquiror is a blank check company incorporated to acquire one or more operating businesses through a Business Combination;

 

WHEREAS, immediately prior to the Closing, on the Closing Date, (a) Acquiror will transfer by way of continuation to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with Section 388 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) and Part XII of the Cayman Islands Companies Act (As Revised) (the “Domestication”) and (b) in connection with such Domestication, the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and the Acquiror Bylaws in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B will become the governing documents of Acquiror;

 

WHEREAS, in connection with the Domestication, Acquiror Class B Common Stock shall automatically convert into shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock;

 

WHEREAS, immediately following the completion of the Domestication, Acquiror shall file the Preferred COD in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit C with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware for the designation and creation of the Acquiror Preferred Stock;

 

WHEREAS, as of the date of this Agreement, Cobalt Recreation LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“TS”), and A-B Parent LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Atairos”), own 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company;

 

WHEREAS, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, and in accordance with the DGCL, Acquiror and the Company will enter into a business combination transaction pursuant to which the Company will merge with and into Acquiror (the “Merger”), with Acquiror surviving the Merger (the “Surviving Company”);

 

WHEREAS, the respective board of directors of each of Acquiror and the Company have approved, declared advisable and resolved to recommend to their shareholders and stockholders respectively the Transactions upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement and, in the case of the Company, in accordance with the DGCL;

 

WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Acquiror and the FP Investors entered into the Forward Purchase Contract, pursuant to which the FP Investors, upon the terms and conditions set forth therein, are required to purchase an aggregate of 10,000,000 “Units”, at a price of $10.00 per Unit, which Units are comprised of 10,000,000 shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock and 3,333,333 Acquiror Warrants (to be addressed in accordance with Section 7.10), for an aggregate purchase price of $100,000,000, in a private placement to be consummated concurrently with the Closing;

 

 

 

WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, in connection with the Transactions, (a) Acquiror and each of the parties subscribing for Acquiror Class A Common Stock thereunder (the “Common Subscribers”) have entered into certain subscription agreements, dated as of the date hereof (the “Common Subscription Agreements”), each substantially in the form set forth on Exhibit D-1, pursuant to which the Common Subscribers, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, shall purchase shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock at no less than $10.00 per share in a private placement or placements of Acquiror Class A Common Stock, and (b) Acquiror and each of the parties subscribing for Acquiror Preferred Stock thereunder (the “Preferred Subscribers” and together with the Common Subscribers and Atairos, the “Subscribers”) have entered into certain subscription agreements, dated as of the date hereof (the “Preferred Subscription Agreements” and together with the Common Subscription Agreements, the “Subscription Agreements”), each substantially in the form set forth on Exhibit D-2, pursuant to which Preferred Subscribers, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, shall purchase shares of Acquiror Preferred Stock at no less than $1,000 per share in a private placement or placements of Acquiror Preferred Stock, in each case, to be consummated concurrently with the Closing and for which the Company is an express third party beneficiary;

 

WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, in connection with the Transactions, the Company, Acquiror and Sponsor have entered into a Sponsor Support Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (the “Sponsor Support Agreement”), substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E, providing that, among other things, Sponsor will vote its Acquiror Class B Common Stock in favor of this Agreement and the Transactions;

 

WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, in connection with the Transactions, Acquiror, the Company, and certain Company Stockholders have entered into that certain Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), in the form set forth on Exhibit F to be effective upon the Closing;

 

WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, in connection with the Transactions, Acquiror, Sponsor, TS and Atairos have entered into that certain Stockholders’ Agreement (the “Stockholders’ Agreement”) in the form set forth on Exhibit G, to be effective upon the Closing;

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Acquiror Governing Documents, Acquiror shall provide an opportunity to its shareholders to have their Acquiror Class A Common Stock redeemed for the consideration, and on the terms and subject to the conditions and limitations, set forth in this Agreement, the Acquiror Governing Documents, the Trust Agreement, and the Proxy Statement in conjunction with, inter alia, obtaining approval from the shareholders of Acquiror for the Merger (the “Offer”);

 

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WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Acquiror, Sponsor and certain Company Stockholders (including TS and Atairos) have entered into Lock-Up Agreements (the “Lock-Up Agreements”) in the form set forth on Exhibit H, to be effective upon the Closing;

 

WHEREAS, following the execution and delivery of this Agreement, in connection with the Transactions, Acquiror and the Requisite Stockholders will enter into Stockholder Support Agreements (the “Stockholder Support Agreements”), substantially in the form set forth on Exhibit I, pursuant to which, among other things, certain Requisite Stockholders will vote their Company Shares in favor of this Agreement, the Merger and the other Transactions;

 

WHEREAS, prior to the consummation of the Transactions, Acquiror shall, subject to obtaining the Acquiror Stockholder Approval, adopt an omnibus incentive plan (the “Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan”) and an employee stock purchase plan (the “Acquiror Employee Stock Purchase Plan”), substantially in the form set forth on Exhibit J and Exhibit K, respectively;

 

WHEREAS, each of the parties intends that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, (i) this Agreement shall constitute a “plan of reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, (ii) the Domestication shall constitute a transaction treated as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(F) of the Code and (iii) the Merger shall constitute a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code (collectively, the “Intended Tax Treatment”), and this Agreement is hereby adopted as a “plan of reorganization” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.368-2(g).

 

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, Acquiror and the Company agree as follows:

 

Article I

CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

 

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

 

Acquiror Benefit Plan” means each Benefit Plan that is (a) maintained or contributed to by Acquiror for the benefit of any employee, director or individual independent contractor of Acquiror or (b) for which Acquiror has any Liability.

 

Acquiror Board” means the board of directors of Acquiror.

 

Acquiror Business Combination Proposal” shall mean any inquiry, proposal, offer or indication of interest, written or oral, from any Person (other than the Company or any of its Affiliates) concerning a Business Combination.

 

Acquiror Bylaws” means the bylaws of Acquiror following the Domestication in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.

 

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Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation” means the certificate of incorporation of Acquiror following the Domestication in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.

 

Acquiror Class A Common Stock” means (i) prior to the Domestication, the Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of Acquiror, and (ii) following the Domestication, the Class A Common Stock of Acquiror, par value $0.0001 per share, authorized pursuant to the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation.

 

Acquiror Class B Common Stock” means (i) prior to the Domestication, the Class B ordinary shares of Acquiror, par value $0.0001 per share, and (ii) following the Domestication, the Class A Common Stock of Acquiror, par value $0.0001 per share, authorized pursuant to the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation.

 

Acquiror Domestication Documents” means the documents required to be filed with the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands under Part XII of the Cayman Islands Companies Act (As Revised) in connection with the Domestication.

 

Acquiror Governing Documents” means, at any time prior to the Domestication, the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of Acquiror, and at any time following the Domestication, the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation and the Acquiror Bylaws, in each case as in effect at such time and as may be amended from time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

Acquiror Material Adverse Effect” means any Effect that has a material adverse effect on (i) the assets, business, liabilities, results of operations or financial condition of Acquiror; provided, however, that in no event would any of the following (or the effect of any of the following), alone or in combination, be deemed to constitute, or be taken into account in determining whether there has been or will be, an “Acquiror Material Adverse Effect” (except in the case of clauses (a), (b), (d), (f) and (g), in each case, to the extent that such change disproportionately affects Acquiror as compared to other similarly situated Persons operating in the industries in which Acquiror operates (in which case solely the incremental disproportionate impact or impacts may be taken into account in determining whether there has been an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect)): (a) any change or development in applicable Laws or GAAP or any official interpretation thereof, (b) any change or development in interest rates or economic, political, legislative, regulatory, business, financial, commodity, currency or market conditions generally affecting the economy or the industry in which Acquiror operates, (c) the announcement or the execution of this Agreement, the pendency or consummation of the Merger or the performance of this Agreement, including the impact thereof on relationships, contractual or otherwise, with the Acquiror’s customers, suppliers, licensors, distributors, partners, providers and employees (provided that the exceptions in this clause (c) shall not be deemed to apply to references to “Acquiror Material Adverse Effect” in the representations and warranties set forth in Section 5.03, 5.07, and 5.17(b), and, to the extent related thereto, the condition in Section 9.03(a)), (d) any change generally affecting any of the industries or markets in which Acquiror operates or the economy as a whole, (e) the taking of any action required to be taken by this Agreement, or failure to take any action prohibited by this Agreement (other than Section 7.02, unless consented to by the Company) (provided that the exception in this clause (e) shall not be deemed to apply to references to “Acquiror Material Adverse Effect” in the representations and warranties set forth in Section 5.03, 5.07, and 5.17(b), and, to the extent related thereto, the condition in Section 9.03(a)), (f) any earthquake, hurricane, tsunami, tornado, flood, mudslide, wild fire or other natural disaster, epidemic, disease outbreak, pandemic (including COVID-19), public health emergencies, government required shutdowns, weather condition, explosion fire, act of God or other force majeure event, (g) any national or international political or social conditions (including any escalation thereof), including (i) large scale civil unrest, (ii) the engagement by the United States or such other countries in hostilities, whether or not pursuant to the declaration of a national emergency or war, or (iii) the occurrence of any military or terrorist attack (including any internet or “cyber” attack or hacking) upon the United States or such other country, or any territories, possessions, or diplomatic or consular offices of the United States or such other countries or upon any United States or such other country military installation, equipment or personnel, and (h) any failure of Acquiror to meet any projections, forecasts or budgets; provided that this clause (h) shall not prevent or otherwise affect a determination that any Effect underlying such failure to meet projections or forecasts has resulted in, or contributed to, or would reasonably be expected to result in or contribute to, an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect (to the extent such change or effect is not otherwise excluded from this definition of Acquiror Material Adverse Effect), or (ii) the ability of Acquiror to timely perform its obligations under this Agreement or the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party or to consummate the Transactions.

 

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Acquiror Ordinary Resolution” means an ordinary resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by the Acquiror Stockholders who attend and vote at the Special Meeting.

 

Acquiror Preferred Stock” means the series of preferred stock of Acquiror titled “Series A Convertible Preferred Stock”, par value $0.0001 per share, the terms of which are in the Preferred COD.

 

Acquiror Related Parties” means any of Acquiror’s or Sponsor’s former, current or future general or limited partners, shareholders, stockholders, Controlling Persons, direct or indirect equityholders, managers, members, directors, officers, employees, Affiliates, affiliated (or commonly advised) funds, representatives, agents or any their respective assignees or successors or any former, current or future general or limited partner, stockholder, Controlling Person, direct or indirect equityholder, manager, member, director, officer, employee, Affiliate, affiliated (or commonly advised) fund, representative, agent, assignee or successor of any of the foregoing.

 

Acquiror Representations” means the representations and warranties of Acquiror set forth in Article V of this Agreement, as qualified by the Acquiror Schedules in accordance with (and subject to) Section 11.07. For the avoidance of doubt, the Acquiror Representations are solely made by Acquiror.

 

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Acquiror Schedules” means sections of the disclosure letter of Acquiror.

 

Acquiror Special Resolution” means a special resolution under Cayman Islands law, being the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the votes cast by the Acquiror Stockholders who attend and vote at the Special Meeting.

 

Acquiror Stockholder” means a holder of Acquiror Class A Common Stock or Acquiror Class B Common Stock.

 

Acquiror Warrant” means a warrant entitling the holder to purchase one share of Acquiror Class A Common Stock per warrant.

 

Action” means any lawsuit, claim, action, cause of action, demand, judgment, suit, assessment, arbitration, complaint, citation, summons, subpoena, litigation or proceeding (whether civil, criminal, administrative or judicial, whether formal or informal, whether public or private), at law or in equity, in each case that is commenced, brought, conducted or heard by or before any Governmental Authority.

 

Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any Person that, directly or indirectly, Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, such specified Person, through one or more intermediaries or otherwise; provided, that (other than for purposes of Section 8.05(b), Section 8.07 Article X and Section 11.13) in no event shall the Company or any of its Subsidiaries be considered an Affiliate of any portfolio company or investment entity, fund or equivalent affiliated with Atairos Group, Inc. nor shall any portfolio company or investment entity, fund or equivalent affiliated with Atairos Group, Inc., be considered to be an Affiliate of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

Aggregate Closing Common Stock Consideration” means the aggregate number of shares of Surviving Company Class A Common Stock and Surviving Company Class B Common Stock into which Company Common Stock is converted pursuant to Section 3.01(b) (other than Earnout Shares) or Section 3.01(d)(i)(2).

 

Anti-Corruption Laws” means any applicable Laws relating to anti-bribery or anti-corruption (governmental or commercial), including Laws that prohibit the corrupt payment, offer, promise, or authorization of the payment or transfer of anything of value (including gifts or entertainment), directly or indirectly, to any representative of a foreign or domestic Governmental Authority or commercial entity to obtain a business advantage, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and all national and international Laws enacted to implement the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Officials in International Business Transactions.

 

Anti-Money Laundering Laws” means all applicable U.S. laws that: (A) limit the use of and/or seek the forfeiture of proceeds from illegal transactions; (B) regulate commercial transactions with comprehensively sanctioned countries or sanctioned individuals identified by the U.S. Treasury Department as being terrorists, narcotics dealers or otherwise engaged in activities contrary to the interests of the United States; (C) require identification and documentation of the parties with whom a financial institution conducts business; or (D) are designed to disrupt the flow of funds through financial institutions to terrorist organizations.

 

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Antitrust Law” means the HSR Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Sherman Act, the Clayton Act and any applicable foreign antitrust Laws and all other applicable Laws that are designed or intended to prohibit, restrict or regulate actions having the purpose or effect of monopolization or restraint of trade or lessening of competition through merger or acquisition.

 

Apollo Fee Letter” means that certain letter agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Acquiror, Apollo SPAC Fund I, L.P., Apollo Atlas Master Fund, LLC and Apollo A-N Credit Fund (Delaware), L.P.

 

Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock” means (i) with respect to Thomas F. Shannon and TS and its Affiliates, Surviving Company Class B Common Stock, and (ii) with respect to all other holders of Company Common Stock (including Atairos and its Affiliates), Surviving Company Class A Common Stock.

 

Atairos Preferred Exchange Shares” means a number of shares of Company Common Stock held by Atairos with an aggregate value (based on the Per Share Merger Consideration Value) equal to the Preferred Exchange Amount.

 

Benefit Plan” means each (i) “employee benefit plan” (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, whether or not subject to ERISA), (ii) any other employee benefit plan, agreement, arrangement, program, policy or practice, including without limitation each bonus, retirement, deferred compensation, equity or equity-based compensation (including without limitation stock option, stock purchase, stock award, stock appreciation, phantom stock, restricted stock or restricted stock unit), severance, pension, savings, profit sharing, incentive compensation, retention, change-in-control, vacation, paid time off, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, death benefit, cafeteria, flexible spending, dependent care, fringe benefit, disability, sick pay, workers compensation, unemployment, employee loan or educational assistance plan, agreement, arrangement, program, policy or practice and (iii) any employment, consulting or other individual services agreement.

 

Business” means the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries as conducted as of the date of this Agreement.

 

Business Combination” means “business combination” as such term is defined in the Acquiror Governing Documents as of the date of this Agreement.

 

Business Data” means all data and information that is (a) Personal Information or (b) confidential, proprietary, sensitive or non-public Proprietary Information.

 

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

 

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Cardholder Data” means all data considered as “cardholder data” or “Sensitive Authentication Data” by the PCI Security Standards Council.

 

Cash Election Consideration Cap” means the sum of (a) $289,000,000, plus (b) the amount, if any, by which (i) the Option Election Consideration Cap exceeds (ii) the aggregate Option Spread of the Cash Electing Options, minus (c) the product of (i) 95% multiplied by (ii) the Redemption Amount as such sum may be adjusted for any election made by the Company pursuant to Section 9.03(g).

 

Closing Acquiror Cash” means, without duplication, an amount equal to (a) the funds contained in the Trust Account as of immediately prior to the Effective Time; minus (b) the aggregate amount of cash proceeds that will be required to satisfy the redemption of any shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock pursuant to the Offer (to the extent not already paid); plus (c) the amount actually received by Acquiror pursuant to the Forward Purchase Contract prior to or substantially concurrently with the Closing; plus (d) the amount of the PIPE Investment Amount actually received by Acquiror prior to or substantially concurrently with the Closing (including amounts received pursuant to Section 7.03(b)); plus (e) the amount of the Preferred Investment Amount actually received by Acquiror prior to or substantially concurrently with the Closing.

 

Company Acquisition Proposal” shall mean any inquiry, proposal, offer or indication of interest, written or oral, from any Person (other than Acquiror or any of its Affiliates) concerning (a) any acquisition or purchase, direct or indirect, of (i) 20% or more of the consolidated assets of the Group Companies or (ii) 20% or more of any class of equity or voting securities of (A) the Company or (B) one or more Subsidiaries of the Company holding assets constituting, individually or in the aggregate, 20% or more of the consolidated assets of the Group Companies; (b) any tender offer (including a self-tender offer) or exchange offer that, if consummated, would result in any Person beneficially owning 20% 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, 20% or more of the consolidated assets of the Group Companies; or (c) a merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination, sale of substantially all the assets, reorganization, recapitalization, liquidation, dissolution or other similar transaction involving (i) the Company or (ii) one or more Subsidiaries of the Company holding assets constituting, individually or in the aggregate, 20% or more of the consolidated assets of the Group Companies, in each case, except as permitted in Section 6.01.

 

Company Affiliated Person” shall mean (a) any former or present director, manager, trustee or officer of any of the Group Companies, (b) beneficial owner (within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) of 5% or more of the capital stock or equity interests of any of the Group Companies or (c) Affiliate, “associate” or member of the “immediate family” (as such terms are respectively defined in Rules 12b-2 and 16a-1 of the Exchange Act) of any of the foregoing.

 

Company Benefit Plan” means each Benefit Plan (a) that is sponsored, maintained or contributed to by the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their Affiliates, or to which the Company, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their Affiliates is required to contribute or is a party to, for the benefit of any Company Employee or any current or former employee, director or individual independent contractor of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or their spouses, beneficiaries or dependents or (b) for which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries has any Liability.

 

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

 

Company Charter” means the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and as in effect as of the date of this Agreement.

 

Company Common Stock” means the common stock of the Company, $0.0001 par value per share.

 

Company Employee” means an employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

Company IP” means, collectively, all Owned IP and Licensed IP.

 

Company IT Systems” means all IT Systems owned, controlled, held, licensed, used or leased by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

Company Material Adverse Effect” means any Effect that has a material adverse effect on (i) the assets, business, liabilities, results of operations or financial condition of the Group Companies, taken as a whole; provided, however, that in no event would any of the following (or the effect of any of the following), alone or in combination, be deemed to constitute, or be taken into account in determining whether there has been or will be, a “Company Material Adverse Effect” (except in the case of clauses (a), (b), (d), (f) and (g), in each case, to the extent that such change disproportionately affects the Group Companies, taken as a whole, as compared to other similarly situated Persons operating in the indoor family entertainment center industry (in which case solely the incremental disproportionate impact or impacts may be taken into account in determining whether there has been a Company Material Adverse Effect)): (a) any change or development in applicable Laws or GAAP or any official interpretation thereof, (b) any change or development in interest rates or economic, political, legislative, regulatory, business, financial, commodity, currency or market conditions generally affecting the economy or the industry in which the Company operates, (c)  the announcement or the execution of this Agreement, the pendency or consummation of the Merger or the performance of this Agreement, including the impact thereof on relationships, contractual or otherwise, with the Company’s customers, suppliers, licensors, distributors, partners, providers and employees (provided that the exceptions in this clause (c) shall not be deemed to apply to references to “Company Material Adverse Effect” in the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4.03, 4.04 or 4.11(b), and, to the extent related thereto, the condition in Section 9.02(a)), (d) any change generally affecting any of the industries or markets in which the Company or its Subsidiaries operate or the economy as a whole, (e)  the taking of any action required to be taken by this Agreement, or failure to take any action prohibited by this Agreement (other than Section 6.01 or with the prior written consent of Acquiror) (provided that the exceptions in this clause (e) shall not be deemed to apply to references to “Company Material Adverse Effect” in the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4.03, 4.04 or 4.11(b), and, to the extent related thereto, the condition in Section 9.02(a)), (f) any earthquake, hurricane, tsunami, tornado, flood, mudslide, wild fire or other natural disaster, epidemic, disease outbreak, pandemic (including COVID-19), public health emergencies, government required shutdowns, weather condition, explosion fire, act of God or other force majeure event, (g) any national or international political or social conditions (including any escalation thereof), including (i) large scale civil unrest, (ii) the engagement by the United States or such other countries in hostilities, whether or not pursuant to the declaration of a national emergency or war, or (iii) the occurrence of any military or terrorist attack (including any internet or “cyber” attack or hacking) upon the United States or such other country, or any territories, possessions, or diplomatic or consular offices of the United States or such other countries or upon any United States or such other country military installation, equipment or personnel, and (h) any failure of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to meet any projections, forecasts or budgets; provided that this clause (h) shall not prevent or otherwise affect a determination that any Effect underlying such failure to meet projections or forecasts has resulted in, or contributed to, or would reasonably be expected to result in or contribute to, a Company Material Adverse Effect (to the extent such Effect is not otherwise excluded from this definition of Company Material Adverse Effect), or (ii) the ability of TS, Atairos or any of the Group Companies to timely perform their obligations under this Agreement or the other Transaction Documents to which such Person is a party or to consummate the Transactions.

 

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Company Option Plan” means the 2017 Bowlmor AMF Corp. Stock Incentive Plan.

 

Company Options” means all options (whether or not vested or exercisable) to purchase Company Common Stock from the Company outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time under the Company Option Plan.

 

Company Outstanding Shares” means the total number of issued and outstanding shares of Company Common Stock as of immediately prior to the Closing, plus the total number of shares of Company Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of all Participating Company Options using the treasury method of accounting. For the avoidance of doubt, “Company Outstanding Shares” shall not include any shares of Company Common Stock issuable (but not issued) upon the conversion of any Company Preferred Stock.

 

Company Preferred Stock” means the preferred stock of the Company, $0.0001 par value per share, including the Company Series A Preferred Stock.

 

Company Privacy Policies” means, collectively, (a) all of the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ data privacy and security policies, notices, terms, agreements, commitments and statements regarding the Processing of Protected Information or otherwise relating to the privacy of any Person, whether applicable internally, or linked to, available from or published on any websites, applications or platforms, in connection with the distribution, licensing, or sale of any products or services, or otherwise made available by or on behalf of Company or any Subsidiary to any Person and (b) all public statements, notices and representations (including on any websites, applications or platforms or in connection with the distribution, licensing, or sale of any products or services) or other policies, notices, terms, agreements, statements or commitments adopted by or applicable to Company or any Subsidiary pertaining to data privacy or any Processing of Protected Information.

 

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Company Related Parties” means the Company, its Subsidiaries and any of their respective former, current or future general or limited partners, stockholders, Controlling Persons, managers, members, directors, officers, employees, Affiliates, representatives, agents or any of their respective assignees or successors or any former, current or future general or limited partner, stockholder, Controlling Person, manager, member, director, officer, employee, Affiliate, representative, agent, assignee or successor of any of the foregoing.

 

Company Representations” means the representations and warranties of the Company and its Subsidiaries set forth in Article IV of this Agreement, as qualified by the Schedules in accordance with (and subject to) Section 11.07. For the avoidance of doubt, the Company Representations are solely made by the Company.

 

Company’s Required Funds” means five hundred and twenty million dollars ($520,000,000).

 

Company Securities” means the Company Common Stock, the Company Preferred Stock and the Company Options.

 

Company Series A Preferred Stock” means the shares of the Company Preferred Stock designated as Series A Preferred Stock in the Company Charter.

 

Company Shares” means the shares of the Company Common Stock and the Company Preferred Stock.

 

Company Source Code” means any Software included in the Owned IP, in form other than object code form, including related programmer comments and annotations, help text, data and data structures, instructions and procedural, object-oriented and other code comprising such Software.

 

Company Stockholder” means the holder of a share of Company Common Stock or Company Preferred Stock.

 

Company Stockholder Approval” means the approval and adoption of the Merger, this Agreement and the Transactions by the requisite affirmative vote or written consent of the Company Stockholders in accordance with the DGCL and the Company Charter.

 

Company Suppliers” means any of the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ respective contractors, vendors, processors, service providers, manufacturers, distributors, assemblers, retailers, re-sellers, agents, independent contractors or other direct or indirect providers of any products or services.

 

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Confidentiality Agreement” means that certain letter agreement, dated March 17, 2021, by and between Acquiror and the Company.

 

Contracts” means any contracts, agreements, subcontracts, licenses, instruments, documents, indentures, notes, bonds, leases, mortgages, undertakings, obligations (contingent or otherwise), in each case, including any extension, renewal, amendment or other modification thereof and whether written or oral.

 

Control” (including the terms “Controls”, “Controlled by”, “Controlling” and “under common Control with”) 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 (including proxies or powers of attorney) or otherwise.

 

COVID-19” shall mean SARS-CoV-2, coronavirus or COVID-19, and any evolutions, variations or mutations thereof or related or associated health conditions, epidemics, pandemic or disease outbreaks.

 

COVID-19 Measures” means any quarantine, “shelter in place,” “non-essential business order,” “stay at home,” workforce reduction, social distancing, shut down, closure, sequester or any other Law, decree, judgment, injunction or other order, directive, guidelines or recommendations by any Governmental Authority or industry group in connection with or in response to COVID-19, including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES).

 

Data Processing Agreement” means any Contract to which any of the Group Companies is a party involving any collection, use, disclosure or other Processing of Protected Information or Proprietary Information.

 

Data Requirements” means all (a) Privacy and Security Laws, (b) Company Privacy Policies, (c) IT and Security Policies, (d) Data Processing Agreements and (e) Contracts to which any of the Group Companies is a party or by which any of the Group Companies or any of their respective properties are bound with any Company Suppliers, customers, clients, users, licensees or other Persons that are applicable to or otherwise implicate any Processing of Protected Information.

 

Data Security Incident” means any actual or reasonably suspected (a) breaches of security or other unauthorized access to, or use of, or other compromise to, the integrity or availability of any IT Systems (including any Company IT Systems), (b) unauthorized access to, or unauthorized acquisition, modification, loss, theft, corruption, or other Processing of, any Protected Information or (c) compromise, intrusion, misuse, interference or unauthorized access to any Company IT Systems or any unauthorized Processing of any Protected Information or other business information hosted, stored on or accessed therefrom, including any ransomware attack, distributed denial-of-service attack or any other similar incident, in each instance, regardless of whether any such an incident or breach triggers any notice or reporting obligations under applicable Laws.

 

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Earnout Pro Rata Portion” means the Stockholder Earnout Pro Rata Portion and the Non-Stockholder Earnout Pro Rata Portion, as applicable.

 

Earnout Shares” means the shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to Section 3.07 and Annex I.

 

Effect” means any event, change, circumstance, development, occurrence, state of facts, condition or effect.

 

Environmental Claim” means any written claim, proceeding, complaint or notice of violation alleging violation of, or Liability under, any Environmental Laws.

 

Environmental Laws” means all foreign federal, state or local Laws, arising out of or relating to: (a) emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of any Hazardous Material into the environment (including ambient air, surface water, ground water, land surface or subsurface strata); and (b) the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, generation, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of any Hazardous Material.

 

Environmental Permits” means the Permits required under Environmental Laws.

 

Equity Value” means $1,601,053,751.89.

 

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

 

ERISA Affiliate” means any Person, trade or business which is considered a single employer with the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company under Section 4001 of ERISA or Section 414 of the Code.

 

Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Existing Credit Agreements” means the Existing First Lien Credit Agreement and the Existing Incremental Liquidity Facility Credit Agreement.

 

Existing First Lien Credit Agreement” means that certain First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2017, by and among the Company, Kingpin Intermediate Holdings LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and lenders from time to time party thereto, as amended by (i) that certain First Incremental Amendment, dated as of March 28, 2018 (ii) that certain Second Amendment, dated as of July 5, 2018, (iii) that certain Third Incremental Amendment, dated as of November 20, 2019, (iv) that certain Fourth Amendment, dated as of June 10, 2020, and (v) that certain Fifth Amendment, dated as of September 25, 2020 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time).

 

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Existing Incremental Liquidity Facility Credit Agreement” means that certain First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of September 25, 2020, by and among the Company, Kingpin Intermediate Holdings LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and the lenders from time to time party thereto (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time).

 

Existing Stockholders’ Agreement” means that certain Stockholders’ Agreement, dated as of June 6, 2017, by and among the Company, TS, Atairos, Thomas F. Shannon and Atairos Group, Inc.

 

Forward Purchase Contract” means that certain Amended and Restated Forward Purchase Contract, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Acquiror and the FP Investors.

 

FP Investors” means Apollo Credit Strategies Master Fund Ltd., Apollo PPF Credit Strategies, LLC, Apollo Atlas Master Fund, LLC, Apollo A-N Credit Fund (Delaware), L.P. and Apollo SPAC Fund I, L.P.

 

Fraud” means intentional common law fraud (and not constructive fraud or negligent or reckless misrepresentation or omission) under Delaware law with respect to the making by the applicable party of the representations in Article IV or Article V of this Agreement or any certificate delivered in accordance with Section 9.02(c) or Section 9.03(c) of this Agreement (as applicable).

 

GAAP” means United States generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied.

 

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

 

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, arbitrator, court or tribunal.

 

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

 

Group Companies” means the Company and its Subsidiaries, and “Group Company” means any of them.

 

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Hazardous Materials” means any solid, liquid or gaseous material, alone or in combination, mixture or solution, which is now or hereafter listed, defined, identified or regulated as “hazardous”, “toxic”, a “pollutant”, a “contaminant” or words of similar meaning pursuant to any Environmental Law, including petroleum, petroleum products, by-products or derivatives, asbestos, and polychlorinated biphenyls, urea formaldehyde and radon.

 

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

 

Indebtedness” means, with respect to any Person, without duplication, any obligations (whether or not contingent) consisting of (a) the outstanding principal amount of and accrued and unpaid interest on, and other payment obligations for, borrowed money, or payment obligations issued or incurred in substitution or exchange for payment obligations for borrowed money, (b) payment obligations evidenced by any promissory note, bond, debenture, mortgage or other debt instrument or debt security or similar instruments, (c) contingent reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit, bankers’ acceptance or similar facilities (in each case to the extent drawn), (d) 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), (e) with respect to each of the foregoing, any unpaid interest, breakage costs, termination, prepayment or redemption penalties or premiums, or other unpaid fees or obligations and (f) all Indebtedness of third parties that are not Affiliates of the Group Companies referred to in clauses (a) through (e) above guaranteed directly or indirectly, jointly or severally. For the avoidance of doubt, Indebtedness shall not include Taxes.

 

Information or Document Request” means any request or demand for the production, delivery or disclosure of documents or other evidence, or any request or demand for the production of witnesses for interviews or depositions or other oral or written testimony, by any Regulatory Consent Authority relating to the Transactions or by any third party challenging the Transactions, including any so called “second request” for additional information or documentary material or any civil investigative demand made or issued by the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice or the United States Federal Trade Commission or any subpoena, interrogatory or deposition.

 

Intellectual Property” means any and all of the following as may exist, be created, or recognized, in any jurisdiction throughout the world: (a) all patents, patent applications, patent disclosures and rights in inventions, utility models, utility model applications, statutory invention registrations, certificates of invention, rights in designs, design registrations and applications, and all other governmental grants for the protection of any inventions and industrial designs, and any and all reissues, divisions, renewals, extensions, provisionals, non-provisionals, reexaminations, restorations, continuations and continuations in part of any of the foregoing, (b) all Proprietary Information, (c) all Trademarks, (d) all Internet domain names, including all rights therein and all registrations thereof, (e) all copyrights, copyrightable subject matter, works of authorship, mask works, rights of publicity and all other rights in any works of authorship and all derivative works, translations, adaptations and combinations of any of the foregoing, all applications and registrations and applications therefor, and renewals, extensions and reversions thereof, (f) all moral and economic rights of authors and inventors, however denominated, (g) all rights in databases and data collections, (h) all other intellectual property and proprietary rights in all forms and media, and all goodwill associated therewith, now known or hereafter recognized in any jurisdiction worldwide, (i) any similar or equivalent rights to any of the foregoing, including those arising under international treaties and convention rights, (j) all rights and powers to assert, defend and recover title to any of the foregoing, (k) all rights to assert, defend, sue, and recover damages for any past, present and future infringement, misuse, misappropriation, impairment, unauthorized use or other violation of any rights in or to any of the foregoing, (l) all proceeds, income, royalties, damages and payments now or hereafter due and payable under or in respect of all of the foregoing (including with respect to past, present or future infringement, misuse, misappropriation, impairment, unauthorized use or other violation thereof) and (m) all administrative rights arising from the foregoing, including the right to prosecute applications and oppose, interfere with or challenge the applications of others, the rights to obtain renewals, continuations, divisions, reversions, restorations and extensions of legal protection pertaining to any of the foregoing.

 

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Intervening Event” means any Effect occurring or arising after the date of this Agreement that is material to the Acquiror and (a) was not known and was not reasonably foreseeable by any member of the Acquiror Board as of or prior to the execution of this Agreement (or the consequences (or magnitude) of which were not known and were not reasonably foreseeable by the Acquiror Board), which becomes known to the Acquiror Board prior to the time the Acquiror Stockholder Approval is obtained and (b) does not in any way involve or relate to (i) an Acquiror Business Combination Proposal, (ii) any actions taken, or not taken (due to prohibition), pursuant to this Agreement, including clearance of the Transactions under the HSR Act or any other applicable Laws and any action in connection therewith taken pursuant to or required to be taken pursuant to Section 8.01, (iii) any changes in the market price or trading volume of Acquiror Class A Common Stock or Acquiror Class B Common Stock or the major stock indexes in the U.S. market, (iv) any changes in Acquiror’s credit ratings, (v) the PIPE Investment Amount, the Preferred Investment Amount, the Subscription Agreements or the Forward Purchase Contract, (vi) any redemptions of Acquiror Class A Common Stock or (vii) any Effect that may not be taken into account in determining whether a Company Material Adverse Effect has occurred or would reasonably be expected to occur (it being understood that with respect to each of the foregoing clauses (iii) through (vi), the Effect giving rise or contributing to such excluded change or event may be taken into account when determining whether an Intervening Event has occurred to the extent not otherwise excluded from this definition).

 

IRS“ means the United States Internal Revenue Service.

 

IT and Security Policies” mean any and all policies, programs, standards, controls, terms, commitments, requirements and procedures established, implemented or maintained by, or otherwise applicable to, Company or any of its Subsidiaries relating to IT Systems (e.g., acceptable use policies, access terms, terms of service, etc.), data protection, data privacy, data security, cybersecurity, incident response, breach notification, business interruption, disaster recovery or business continuity.

 

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IT Systems” means information technology systems, resources, Software, hardware, devices, networks, equipment, including all servers, workstations, routers, hubs, switches, data lines, dashboards, portals, storage, databases, mail servers and firewalls.

 

Law” means any statute, law, ordinance, treaty, code, rule, regulation or Governmental Order, in each case, of any Governmental Authority.

 

Liability” shall mean any liability, debt, loss, damage, claim, cost, expense or obligation of any nature (including costs of investigation and defense and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses), in each case, whether direct or indirect, known or unknown, accrued or unaccrued, fixed or contingent or liquidated or unliquidated.

 

Licensed IP” means all Intellectual Property licensed or otherwise made available to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (in whole or in part) by any Person.

 

Lien” means any lien, mortgage, charge, deed of trust, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrances, easement, right of way, purchase option, right of first refusal, covenant, restriction, security interest, collateral assignments, title defect, title retention devices (including the interest of a seller having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing), encroachment or other survey defect, or other lien, claims or encumbrance of any kind whether consensual, statutory or otherwise, and whether filed, recorded or perfected under applicable Law (including any restriction on the voting of any security, any restriction on the transfer of any security or other asset, any restriction on the receipt of any income derived from any asset, any restriction on the use of any asset and any restriction on the possession, exercise or transfer of any other attribute of ownership of any asset), except for (a) any restrictions arising under any applicable Securities Laws, and (b) any Taxes not yet due or payable.

 

Malicious Code” means any program routine, device, code or instructions or other undisclosed feature, including any time bomb, virus, software lock, self-destruction, drop-device, malicious logic, “denial of service” or phishing attacks, worm, Trojan horse, trap door, “disabling”, “lock out”, “metering” device, undocumented code, or any malicious code that is code that is able to delete, damage, disable, corrupt, deactivate, interfere with or otherwise harm any IT Systems with which same interacts.

 

Milestone” means each of the $15.00 Share Price Milestone and the $17.50 Share Price Milestone.

 

Non-Scheduled Licenses” means any (a) license for “shrink-wrap,” “click-through” or other “off-the-shelf” software that is not customized and commercially available to the public generally with annual license, maintenance, support and other fees of less than $20,000 in the aggregate, (b) licenses entered into in the ordinary course of business, (c) licensing relating to Open Source Software and (d) website, software or “app” terms of service, terms of use, end user license agreement or similar terms located on third party, social networking or similar publicly available platforms involving the royalty-free license or access without charge to non-customized and commercially available software.

 

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Non-Stockholder Earnout Holder” means a Person entitled to a Non-Stockholder Earnout Pro Rata Portion of the Earnout Shares as of the Effective Time.

 

Non-Stockholder Earnout Pro Rata Portion” means, with respect to:

 

(a) each holder (other than TS, Atairos and Brett I. Parker and their respective Permitted Transferees (as defined in the Stockholders’ Agreement, and in the case of Brett I. Parker, applying such definition of Permitted Transferee to Brett I. Parker on a mutatis mutandis basis relative to Thomas F. Shannon)) of outstanding shares of Company Common Stock (or of Cancelled Options) as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, a fraction expressed as a percentage equal to (i) the number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock into which such holder’s shares of Company Common Stock may be converted in accordance with Section 3.01(b) (or in consideration for which such Cancelled Options may be cancelled pursuant to Section 3.01(d) assuming that all holders of Cancelled Options had made the Option Stock Election) divided by (ii) the sum of (x) the total number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock into which all outstanding shares of Company Common Stock may be converted in accordance with Section 3.01(b) (calculated as if (A) the Preferred Exchange Amount were zero and (B) each holder of Company Common Stock made a Stock Election with respect to each share of Company Common Stock held by such holder) (or in consideration for which such Company Options may be cancelled pursuant to Section 3.01(d) assuming that all holders of Cancelled Options had made the Option Stock Election), plus (y) the total number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock that would have been issued at the Effective Time in respect of each Converted Option assuming that the holder of such Converted Option had elected to have the provisions of Section 3.01(d)(i)(2) apply; and

 

(b) each holder (other than Thomas F. Shannon and Brett I. Parker and their Permitted Transferees (as defined in the Stockholders’ Agreement, and in the case of Brett I. Parker, applying such definition of Permitted Transferee to Brett I. Parker on a mutatis mutandis basis relative to Thomas F. Shannon)) of outstanding Company Options as of immediately prior to the Effective Time that are converted into Converted Options pursuant to Section 3.01(e), a fraction expressed as a percentage equal to (i) the number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock that would have been issued at the Effective Time in respect of each Converted Option assuming that the holder of such Converted Option had elected to have the provisions of Section 3.01(d)(i)(2) apply, divided by (ii) the sum of (x) the total number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock into which all outstanding shares of Company Common Stock may be converted in accordance with Section 3.01(b) (calculated as if (A) the Preferred Exchange Amount were zero and (B) each holder of Company Common Stock made a Stock Election with respect to each share of Company Common Stock held by such holder) (or in consideration for which Company Options may be cancelled pursuant to Section 3.01(d) assuming that all holders of Cancelled Options had made the Option Stock Election)plus (y) the total number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock that would have been issued at the Effective Time in respect of each Converted Option assuming that the holder of such Converted Option had elected to have the provisions of Section 3.01(d)(i)(2) apply. For purposes of clauses (a)(ii)(x) and (b)(ii)(x) of this definition, “outstanding shares of Company Common Stock” shall be deemed to include all shares of Company Common Stock that would be outstanding at the time of measurement if the “Mandatory Conversion Time” (as such term is defined in the Company Charter) had occurred as of immediately prior to the time of measurement and that the “price per share of the Common Stock sold in such public offering” contemplated by the Company Charter were the Per Share Merger Consideration Value

 

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NYSE” means the New York Stock Exchange, or any other substantially equivalent national securities exchange registered under Section 6 of the Exchange Act (such as NASDAQ).

 

Open Source Software” means all Software and other materials that are distributed as “free software”, “open source software,” “shareware” or under a similar licensing or distribution model (including the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL), MIT License (MIT), Apache License, Artistic License, BSD Licenses and any other license for Software that meets the “Open Source Definition” promulgated by the Open Source Initiative or that includes similar terms).

 

Option Election Consideration Cap” means (a) $20,000,000.00 minus (b) the product of (i) 5% multiplied by (ii) the Redemption Amount, as adjusted for any election made by the Company pursuant to Section 9.03(g); provided that if any Participating Company Options are exercised prior to the Closing, the dollar amount set forth in clause (a) of this definition shall be reduced in proportion to the total number of shares of Company Common Stock underlying such exercised Participating Company Options (calculated using the treasury method of accounting) relative to the total number of shares of Company Common Stock underlying all Participating Company Options outstanding on the date hereof (calculated using the treasury method of accounting), and the dollar amount set forth in clause (a) of the Cash Election Consideration Cap shall be increased by a corresponding dollar amount.

 

Option Spread” means, with respect to a Company Option, the product of (a) the number of shares of Company Common Stock subject to such Company Option immediately before the Effective Time multiplied by (b) the excess of (i) the Per Share Merger Consideration Value over (ii) the per share exercise price of such Company Option.

 

Owned IP” means all Intellectual Property owned or purported to be owned (in whole or in part) by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

PCAOB” means the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and any division or subdivision thereof.

 

PCI Requirements” means the standards and binding guidelines established by the Payment Card Industry (“PCI”), including the PCI Data Security Standard (“PCI-DSS”) and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (“PA-DSS”).

 

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Per Share Forfeited Share Consideration” means, (a) with respect to each share of Company Common Stock owned by Atairos as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, a number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to (i) 50% multiplied by the number Forfeited Shares (as defined in the Sponsor Support Agreement) divided by (ii) the total number of shares of Company Common Stock owned by Atairos, (b) with respect to each share of Company Common Stock held by TS or Thomas F. Shannon as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, a number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to (i) 50% multiplied by the number Forfeited Shares (as defined in the Sponsor Support Agreement) divided by (ii) the total number of shares of Company Common Stock held by TS or Thomas F. Shannon as of immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (c) with respect to each share of Company Common Stock held by any other Person, 0.

 

Per Share Merger Consideration Value” means (a) the Equity Value divided by (b) the Company Outstanding Shares.

 

Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration” means an amount in cash equal to the Series A Per Share Liquidation Preference as of the Effective Time.

 

Per Share Stock Consideration” means a number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to (i) the Per Share Merger Consideration Value divided by (ii) ten (10).

 

Permits” means all permits, licenses, certificates of authority, authorizations, approvals, registrations and other similar consents issued by or obtained from a Governmental Authority.

 

Permitted Liens” means (i) statutory or common law Liens of mechanics, materialmen, warehousemen, landlords, carriers, repairmen, construction contractors and other similar Liens (A) that relate to amounts not yet delinquent or (B) that are being contested in good faith through appropriate Actions and appropriate reserves for the amount being contested have been established in accordance with GAAP, (ii) Liens arising under original purchase price conditional sales contracts and equipment leases with third parties entered into in the ordinary course of business, (iii) Liens for Taxes not yet due and payable or which are being contested in good faith through appropriate Actions, and in each case for which appropriate reserves have been established in accordance with GAAP, (iv) non-monetary Liens, encumbrances and restrictions on real property (including, without limitation, easements, covenants, rights of way and similar restrictions of record) that do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially interfere with the present uses of such real property, (v) non-exclusive licenses of Intellectual Property entered into in the ordinary course of business, (vi) requirements and restrictions of zoning, building and other applicable Laws and municipal bylaws, and development, site plan, subdivision or other agreements with municipalities, which are not violated in any material respect by the current use or occupancy of any Real Property, (viii) statutory Liens of landlords securing unpaid rent, (ix) Liens securing Indebtedness outstanding under any Existing Credit Agreement, (x) in the case of the Leased Real Property, any Lien to which fee simple interest (or any superior leasehold interest) is subject; (xi) any Lien arising under the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement, (xi) such imperfections of title, easements, encumbrances, Liens or restrictions that do not materially impair or interfere with the current use of the Group Companies’ assets that are subject thereto and (xii) Liens described on Schedule 1.01(c).

 

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

 

Personal Information” means all (a) data and information that identifies, relates to, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with an identifiable natural person or household, (b) data and information considered “personal information,” “personally identifiable information”, “individually identifiable health information,” “protected health information”, “user data”, “customer data”, “sensitive data”, “individual data”, “personal financial information” or “personal data” (or similar term or terminology), under any Privacy and Security Laws, (c) Cardholder Data or (d) data and information protected by, covered by or subject to any Laws.

 

Preferred COD” means the Certificate of Designations of the Company for the designation and creation of the Acquiror Preferred Stock in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit C.

 

Preferred Exchange Amount” means $105,000,000.

 

Preferred Stock Cash Consideration” means an amount in cash equal to the Series A Per Share Liquidation Preference multiplied by the number of shares of Company Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.

 

Privacy and Security Laws” means any and all (a) Laws and binding industry self-regulatory principles applicable to or otherwise concerning data privacy, data secrecy, data protection, information security, data disposal, data transfers, data breaches (including incident reporting and breach notification), behavioral advertising, digital advertising, cross-device tracking, direct marketing, e-mails, text messages, telemarketing or consumer protection, (b) Laws applicable to collecting, accessing, using, disclosing, electronically transmitting, securing, sharing, transferring, storing and/or otherwise Processing Protected Information, (c) PCI Requirements or (d) binding guidance issued by a Governmental Authority that pertains to one of the Laws, rules or standards referenced in clause (a) or (b).

 

Process” or “Processing” means, with respect to data, the use, collection, creation, processing, receipt, storage, hosting, recording, organization, structuring, licensing, aggregation, anonymizing, monitoring, alteration, transfer, transmission, retrieval, disclosure, dissemination, inspection, analysis, disposal, erasure or destruction of such data.

 

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Proprietary Information” means all trade secrets, confidential or proprietary information, inventions (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice), know-how, methodologies, processes, techniques, ideas, discoveries, research and reports, specifications, algorithms, programming code, plans, proposals, invention disclosures, improvements, models, devices, prototypes, data analysis, schematics, tools, sketches, drawings, samples, data compilations, databases, data maps, data extracts, data annotations, build instructions, current and anticipated customer and product requirements, technology and system data, metadata, methods, network configurations, analyses and architectures, programs, protocols, product and service specifications, plans and roadmaps, financial, technical, marketing and business data and information, sales, pricing, projection and cost information, customer, client, employee, individual data, Personal Information, personnel, vendor, supplier, partner and other information and lists.

 

Protected Information” means all data and information that (a) is Business Data or (b) is subject to any Data Requirements or any confidentiality, non-disclosure or similar obligation applicable to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

Proxy Statement” means the proxy statement filed by Acquiror on Schedule 14A as part of the Registration Statement with respect to the Special Meeting for the purpose of soliciting proxies from Acquiror Stockholders to approve the Proposals (which shall also provide the Acquiror Stockholders with the opportunity to redeem their shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock in conjunction with a stockholder vote on the Merger).

 

Redeeming Stockholder” means an Acquiror Stockholder who demands that Acquiror redeem its Acquiror Class A Common Stock for cash in connection with the Transactions and in accordance with the Acquiror Governing Documents.

 

Redemption Amount” means an amount determined by the Company up to the amount, if any, by which the Closing Acquiror Cash is less than $600,000,000.

 

Regulatory Consent Authorities” means the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice, the United States Federal Trade Commission or any other Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over enforcement of any applicable Antitrust Law, as applicable.

 

Related Party” means a Company Related Party or an Acquiror Related Party, as applicable.

 

Remedial Action” means all action required under applicable Environmental Laws: (x) to cleanup, remove, treat or in any other way remediate any chemical, Hazardous Material or waste containing any chemical or Hazardous Material in the environment; (y) to prevent the release of any chemical, Hazardous Material or waste containing any chemical or Hazardous Material so that they do not endanger or otherwise adversely affect the environment or public health or welfare; or (z) to perform pre-remedial studies, investigations or monitoring, in or under any real property, assets or facilities.

 

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Representative” means, as to any Person, any of the officers, directors, managers, employees, counsel, accountants, financial advisors, lenders, debt financing sources and consultants of such Person.

 

Requisite Stockholders” means the persons or entities listed on Schedule 1.01(d).

 

Sanctioned Person” means at any time any Person (a) listed on any sanctions-related list of designated or blocked persons; (b) resident in or organized under the laws of a country or territory that is the subject of comprehensive restrictive Sanctions from time to time (which includes, as of the date of this Agreement, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and the Crimea region); or (c) majority-owned or controlled by any of the foregoing.

 

Sanctions” means those trade, economic and financial sanctions laws, regulations, embargoes, and restrictive measures (in each case having the force of law) administered, enacted or enforced from time to time by (a) the United States (including without limitation the Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control), (b) the European Union and enforced by its member states, (c) the United Nations, (d) Her Majesty’s Treasury, or (e) other similar Governmental Authority from time to time.

 

Schedules” means sections of the disclosure letter of the Company and its Subsidiaries.

 

SEC” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933.

 

Securities Laws” means the securities laws of any state, federal or foreign entity and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

Series A Per Share Liquidation Preference” has the meaning set forth in the Company Charter.

 

Significant Capital Lease” means any lease to which any of the Group Companies is a party that is required by GAAP (as in effect on the dated of this agreement) to be recorded as a capitalized lease and which has an outstanding principal balance as of the date of this Agreement of at least $25,000,000;

 

Software” means all computer software, programs, applications, scripts, middleware, firmware, interfaces, tools, operating systems, systems, specifications, network tools, data, databases, firmware, designs and documentation thereto, software code of any nature (including all source code, object code, interpreted code, data files, rules, definitions and methodology derived from the foregoing) and any derivations, updates, enhancements and customization of any of the foregoing, together with all processes, technical data, algorithms, APIs, subroutines, operating procedures, report formats, development tools, templates and user interfaces.

 

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Special Meeting” means an extraordinary general meeting of the Acquiror to be held for the purpose of approving the Proposals.

 

Sponsor” means Isos Acquisition Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

Sponsor Shares” means (i) prior to the Domestication, Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, of Acquiror, and (ii) following the Domestication, the Class A Common Stock of Acquiror, par value $0.0001 per share, authorized pursuant to the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation.

 

Stockholder Earnout Holder” means a Person entitled to a Stockholder Earnout Pro Rata Portion of the Earnout Shares as of the Effective Time.

 

Stockholder Earnout Pro Rata Portion” means, with respect to (i) TS and Thomas F. Shannon, collectively, (A) 47.59% multiplied by (B) 100% minus the aggregate Non-Stockholder Earnout Pro Rata Portion, (ii) Atairos, (A) 47.59% multiplied by (B) 100% minus the aggregate Non-Stockholder Earnout Pro Rata Portion and (iii) Brett I. Parker (A) 4.82% multiplied by (B) 100% minus the aggregate Non-Stockholder Earnout Pro Rata Portion. The Stockholder Earnout Pro Rata Portion attributable to TS and Thomas F. Shannon shall be allocated among such Persons on a pro rata basis based on their relative ownership of shares of Company Common Stock (calculated as if Thomas F. Shannon made an Option Stock Election with respect to each Company Option held by him).

 

Subsidiary” means, with respect to a Person, (a) solely for purposes of Section 4.03(b), Section 4.06, Section 4.07, Section 4.08, Section 4.09, Section 4.18(a), Section 4.20 and Section 6.01, any Affiliate directly or indirectly Controlled by such Person that is a concession company, (b) any corporation or other organization (including a limited liability company or a partnership), whether incorporated or unincorporated, of which such Person directly or indirectly owns or controls a majority of the securities or other interests having by their terms ordinary voting power to elect a majority of the board of directors or others performing similar functions with respect to such corporation or other organization or (c) any organization of which such Person or any of its Subsidiaries is, directly or indirectly, a general partner or managing member.

 

Surviving Company Class A Common Stock” means the common stock of the Surviving Company, $0.0001 par value per share, designated as Class A Common Stock in the Surviving Company Certificate of Incorporation.

 

Surviving Company Class B Common Stock” means the common stock of the Surviving Company, $0.0001 par value per share, designated as Class B Common Stock in the Surviving Company Certificate of Incorporation.

 

Surviving Company Preferred Stock” means the series of preferred stock of the Surviving Company titled “Series A Convertible Preferred Stock”, par value $0.0001 per share.

 

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Tax” means any federal, state, provincial, territorial, local, foreign and other net income, alternative or add-on minimum, franchise, gross income, adjusted gross income or gross receipts, employment, unemployment, compensation, utility, social security (or similar), withholding, payroll, ad valorem, transfer, windfall profits, franchise, license, branch, excise, severance, production, stamp, occupation, premium, personal property, real property, capital stock, profits, disability, registration, value added, capital gains, goods and services, estimated, customs duties, sales, use, or other tax, governmental fee or other like assessment, together with any interest, penalty, fine, levy, impost, duty, charge, addition to tax or additional amount imposed with respect thereto by a Governmental Authority.

 

Tax Opinion” means an opinion of Tax Opinion Counsel, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company and Acquiror, dated as of the Closing Date, substantially to the effect that, on the basis of facts, representations and assumptions set forth in such opinion, the Merger will qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code.

 

Tax Opinion Counsel” means Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (or if Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is unable to or prior to the Closing does not deliver the Tax Opinion, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP ).

 

Tax Return” means any return, report, statement, refund, claim, disclosure, declaration, information report or return, estimate or other document filed or required to be filed with a Governmental Authority with respect to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto and including any amendments thereof.

 

Trademarks” means all trademarks, service marks, trade names, business names, corporate names and other source or business identifiers, trade dress, look and feel, product and service names, logos, brand names, designs, slogans, common law trademarks and service marks and other distinctive identification and/or indicia of origin and/or source, whether or not registered, including all common law rights thereto, and all applications, renewals, extensions and registrations therefor, and all goodwill associated with or related to any of the foregoing or the business connected with the use of and symbolized by the foregoing.

 

Tranche 2 Options” means, collectively, the Company Options described on Schedule 1.01(e).

 

Transaction Documents” means, collectively, this Agreement, the Confidentiality Agreement, the Stockholders’ Agreement, the Forward Purchase Contract, the Subscription Agreements, the Sponsor Support Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreement, the Stockholder Support Agreements, the Lock-Up Agreements and any other document contemplated thereby or any document or instrument delivered in connection hereunder or thereunder.

 

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Transactions” means, collectively, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents.

 

Treasury Regulations” means the regulations promulgated under the Code.

 

Warrant Agreement” means that certain Warrant Agreement, dated as of March 2, 2021, between Acquiror and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as warrant agent.

 

Willful Breach” means, with respect to any agreement, a party’s knowing and intentional material breach of any of its representations or warranties as set forth in such agreement, or such party’s material breach of any of its covenants or other agreements set forth in such agreement, which material breach constitutes, or is a consequence of, a purposeful act or failure to act by such party with the knowledge that the taking of such act or failure to take such act would cause a material breach of such agreement.

 

1.02 Terms Defined Elsewhere in This Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have meanings set forth in the sections indicated:

 

Term   Section
$15.00 Earnout Shares   Annex I
$15.00 Share Price Milestone   Annex I
$15.00 Share Price Milestone Date   Annex I
$17.50 Earnout Shares   Annex I
$17.50 Share Price Milestone   Annex I
$17.50 Share Price Milestone Date   Annex I
Acceleration Event   Annex I
Acquiror   Preamble
Acquiror Adjournment Proposal   8.03(d)
Acquiror Affiliate Agreement   5.20
Acquiror Board Recommendation   8.03(g)
Acquiror Change in Recommendation   8.03(g)
Acquiror Change in Recommendation Notice   8.03(g)
Acquiror Change in Recommendation Notice Period   8.03(g)
Acquiror Cure Period   10.01(c)
Acquiror Debt Limit   7.02(a)(viii)
Acquiror Employee Stock Purchase Plan   Recitals
Acquiror Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal   8.03(d)
Acquiror Parties   11.16(a)
Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan   Recitals
Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan Proposal   8.03(d)
Acquiror Public Stockholders   6.02
Acquiror SEC Reports   5.11(a)
Acquiror Stockholder Approval   5.02(b)
Additional Proposal   8.03(d)
Agreement   Preamble

 

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Term   Section
Aggregate Cash Election Amount   3.01(b)(i)
Atairos   Recitals
Audited Financial Statements   4.06(a)
Cancelled Option   3.01(d)(i)
Cancelled Shares   3.01(c)
Cash Electing Option   3.01(d)(i)(1)
Cash Electing Share   3.01(b)(i)
Cash Election   3.01(b)(i)
Cash Fraction   3.01(b)(i)
Certificate of Merger   2.02
Change of Control   Annex I
Closing   2.04
Closing Date   2.04
Closing Preferred Stock Consideration   3.01(b)(ii)
Code   Recitals
Common Subscribers   Recitals
Common Subscription Agreements   Recitals
Company   Preamble
Company Affiliate Agreement   4.19
Company Board Recommendation   6.03
Company Cure Period   10.01(b)
Company Parties   11.16(b)
Company Registered IP   4.10(d)
Company Stockholders Meeting   6.03
Converted Option   3.01(e)(i)
Davis Polk   11.16(b)
Defending Party   8.09
DGCL   Recitals
Dissenting Shares   3.06(a)
Domestication   Recitals
Domestication Proposal   8.03(d)
Earnout Shares   Annex I
Effective Time   2.02
Election Date   3.02(c)
Exchange Agent   3.03(a)
Exchange Fund   3.03(a)
Financial Statements   4.06(a)
Form of Election   3.02(b)
Governing Document Proposal   8.03(d)
HHR   11.16(a)
Insurance Policies   4.15
Intended Tax Treatment   Recitals
Interim Period   6.01
Last Audited Balance Sheet Date   4.06(a)
Last Unaudited Balance Sheet Date   4.06(a)

 

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Term   Section
Leased Real Property   4.16(c)
Letter of Transmittal   3.03(b)
Lock-Up Agreements   Recitals
Material Contracts   4.11(a)
Material Lease   4.16(c)
Merger   Recitals
NYSE Proposal   8.03(d)
Offer   Recitals
Option Cash Election   3.01(d)(i)(1)
Option Stock Election   3.01(d)(i)(2)
Outstanding Acquiror Expenses   3.05(b)
Outstanding Company Expenses   3.05(a)
Owned Real Property   4.17
Per Share Cash Election Consideration   3.01(b)(i)
PIPE Investment Amount   5.22
Preferred Investment Amount   5.22
Preferred Subscribers   Recitals
Preferred Subscription Agreements   Recitals
Proposals   8.03(d)
PWRW&G   11.16(b)
Real Property   4.17
Registration Rights Agreement   Recitals
Registration Statement   1.01(a)
Released Claims   6.02
Stock Election   3.01(b)(ii)
Stockholders’ Agreement   Recitals
Stockholder Support Agreement   Recitals
Subscribers   Recitals
Subscription Agreements   Recitals
Sponsor Support Agreement   Recitals
Surviving Company   Recitals
Surviving Company Board   2.06
Surviving Company Bylaws   2.05(b)
Surviving Company Certificate of Incorporation   2.05(a)
Surviving Provisions   10.02
Terminating Acquiror Breach   10.01(c)
Terminating Company Breach   10.01(b)
Termination Date   10.01(b)
Transaction Proposal   8.03(d)
Trust Account   5.08
Trust Agreement   5.08
Trustee   5.08
TS   Recitals
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements   1.01(a)
Unaudited Financial Statements   4.06(a)
Written Consent   6.03

 

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1.03 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” and derivative or similar words refer to this entire Agreement, (iv) the terms “Article,” “Section,” “Schedule,” “Exhibit” and “Annex” refer to the specified Article, Section, Schedule, Exhibit or Annex of or to this Agreement unless otherwise specified, (v) the word “including” shall mean “including without limitation” and (vi) the word “or” shall be disjunctive but not exclusive.

 

(b) Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires, references to agreements and other documents shall be deemed to include all subsequent amendments and other modifications thereto.

 

(c) Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires, 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.

 

(d) The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent and no rule of strict construction shall be applied against any party.

 

(e) Whenever this Agreement refers to a number of days, such number shall refer to calendar days unless Business Days are specified. If any action is to be taken or given on or by a particular calendar day, and such calendar day is not a Business Day, then such action may be deferred until the next Business Day.

 

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

 

(g) The phrases “delivered,” “provided to,” “furnished to,” “made available” and phrases of similar import when used herein, unless the context otherwise requires, mean that a copy of the information or material referred to has been provided no later than one calendar day prior to the date of this Agreement to the party to which such information or material is to be provided or furnished (i) in the virtual “data room” set up by the Company in connection with this Agreement or (ii) by delivery to such party or its legal counsel via electronic mail or hard copy form.

 

(h) With respect to any Person acquired by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries after the date of this Agreement and disclosed on Schedule 6.01(h), (i) no representations and warranties (including those set forth in Article IV) are made with respect to any such Person, (ii) for purposes of determining whether the conditions set forth in Section 9.02(a) and Section 9.02(b) have been satisfied, any such Person shall be excluded, and (iii) any such Person shall be the subject of any covenant contained in this Agreement only from and after the closing of such acquisition.

 

1.04 Knowledge

 

. As used herein, the phrase “to the knowledge” shall mean the actual knowledge of, in the case of the Company, the persons set forth on Schedule 1.04(a), and in the case of Acquiror, the persons set forth on Acquiror Schedule 1.04(b), in each case, after reasonable inquiry.

 

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Article II

DOMESTICATION; THE MERGER; CLOSING

 

2.01 Domestication. Subject to receipt of the Acquiror Stockholder Approval, prior to the Closing, Acquiror shall cause the Domestication to become effective in accordance with Section 388 of the DGCL and Part XII of the Cayman Islands Companies Act (As Revised), including by (a) filing with the Delaware Secretary of State a Certificate of Domestication with respect to the Domestication, together with the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, in each case, in accordance with the provisions thereof and the DGCL, (b) completing and making and procuring all those filings required to be made with the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands under Part XII of the Cayman Islands Companies Act (As Revised) in connection with the Domestication and (c) obtaining a certificate of de-registration from the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands. In accordance with applicable Law, the Domestication shall provide that at the effective time of the Domestication, by virtue of the Domestication, and without any action on the part of any Acquiror Stockholder, (i) each Class A ordinary share of Acquiror outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Domestication shall be converted into one (1) share of Acquiror Class A Common Stock, (ii) each Class B ordinary share of Acquiror outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Domestication shall be converted into one (1) share of Acquiror Class A Common Stock and (iii) the Governing Documents of the Acquiror shall be the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation and the Acquiror Bylaws. For the avoidance of doubt, prior to Closing, Acquiror shall cause the Acquiror Bylaws to be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B until thereafter amended in accordance with the provisions thereof, the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation and the DGCL. The Company will reasonably cooperate with Acquiror with respect to the Domestication. Immediately following the completion of the Domestication, Acquiror shall file the Preferred COD in accordance with the DGCL with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.

 

2.02 The Merger. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, following the Domestication and in accordance with the DGCL, at the Effective Time, the Company shall be merged with and into Acquiror. As a result of the Merger, the separate corporate existence of the Company shall cease and Acquiror shall continue as the Surviving Company. At the Closing and following the Domestication, Acquiror shall file a certificate of merger with respect to the Merger in accordance with this Agreement and the DGCL (the “Certificate of Merger”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The Merger shall become effective immediately upon filing of the Certificate of Merger (the “Effective Time”).

 

2.03 Effects of the Merger. At the Effective Time, the effect of the Merger shall be as provided in this Agreement and the applicable provisions of the DGCL. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, at the Effective Time, all of the property, rights, privileges, immunities, powers, franchises, licenses and authority of the Company shall vest in the Surviving Company, and all of the debts, liabilities, obligations, restrictions, disabilities and duties of the Company shall become the debts, liabilities, obligations, restrictions, disabilities and duties of the Surviving Company.

 

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2.04 Closing. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the closing of the Merger and the other Transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to be effected at or immediately prior to or immediately following the Effective Time or otherwise on the date of the Merger (the “Closing”) shall take place electronically through the exchange of documents via email or facsimile on the date which is five (5) Business Days after the date on which all conditions set forth in Article IX 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 Acquiror and the Company may mutually agree in writing. The date on which the Closing actually occurs is referred to in this Agreement as the “Closing Date.” Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of all of the conditions set forth in Article IX of this Agreement, and provided this Agreement has not theretofore been terminated pursuant to its terms, on the Closing Date, Acquiror shall cause the Certificate of Merger to be executed, acknowledged and filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware as provided in Sections 251 and 103 of the DGCL.

 

2.05 Governing Documents. At the Effective Time:

 

(a) the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation shall become the certificate of incorporation of the Surviving Company until thereafter supplemented or amended in accordance with its terms and the DGCL, except that references to the name of Acquiror shall be replaced with references to the name of the Company (the “Surviving Company Certificate of Incorporation”); and

 

(b) the Acquiror Bylaws shall become the bylaws of the Surviving Company until thereafter supplemented or amended in accordance with its terms, the Surviving Company Certificate of Incorporation and the DGCL (subject to Section 7.01), except that references to the name of Acquiror shall be replaced with references to the name of the Company (the “Surviving Company Bylaws”).

 

2.06 Directors and Officers of the Surviving Company. Except as otherwise agreed in writing by the Company and Acquiror prior to the Closing, Acquiror shall take all actions necessary or appropriate to cause the individuals set forth on Schedule 2.06 (the “Designated Individuals”) to be members of the board of directors of the Surviving Company (the “Surviving Company Board”), and the officers of the Surviving Company as of immediately following the Effective Time to be comprised of the individuals set forth on Schedule 2.06 effective as of the Closing, each to hold office in accordance with the DGCL and the Surviving Company Certificate of Incorporation, the Surviving Company Bylaws and the Stockholders’ Agreement and until their respective successors are, in the case of the directors, duly elected or appointed and qualified and, in the case of the officers, duly appointed; provided that, in each case, (a) there are no material changes after the date of this Agreement with respect to a Designated Individual such that such Designated Individual is ineligible to serve on the Surviving Company Board or as an officer of the Surviving Company, as applicable, under applicable Laws and listing requirements and (b) such Designated Individual remains willing to serve on the Surviving Company Board or as an officer of the Surviving Company, as applicable. If the Company wishes to designate any individual, other than a Designated Individual, to be a member of the Surviving Company Board or an officer of the Surviving Company, in each case, as of immediately following the Effective Time, Acquiror shall take all actions necessary or appropriate to cause such individual to be a member of the Surviving Company Board or an officer of the Surviving Company up to the maximum number specified in the Surviving Company Certificate of Incorporation and Surviving Company Bylaws if so specified; provided that (x) such individual is not ineligible to serve on the Surviving Company Board or as an officer of the Surviving Company, as applicable, under applicable Laws and listing requirements, (y) such individual is willing to serve on the Surviving Company Board or as an officer of the Surviving Company, as applicable, and (z) in the case of an individual designated to be a member of the Surviving Company Board, such designation complies with the terms of the Stockholders’ Agreement, which compliance will be determined by delivery by the Company of a certificate to that fact.

 

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Article III

CONVERSION OF SECURITIES; EXCHANGE OF COMPANY SECURITIES

 

3.01 Conversion of Securities.

 

(a) Conversion of Company Preferred Stock. At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of Acquiror, the Company or Company Stockholders, each share of Company Preferred Stock that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the Dissenting Shares and the Cancelled Shares) shall be converted into the right to receive an amount in cash, without interest, equal to the Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration. All of the shares of Company Preferred Stock converted into the right to receive consideration as described in this Section 3.01(a) shall no longer be outstanding and shall cease to exist, and each holder of shares of Company Preferred Stock shall thereafter cease to have any rights with respect to such securities, except the right to receive the Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration into which such share of Company Preferred Stock shall have been converted.

 

(b) Conversion of Company Common Stock. At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of Acquiror, the Company or Company Stockholders, each share of Company Common Stock (other than Treasury Stock or shares of Company Common Stock held by Acquiror) that is issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the Dissenting Shares and the Cancelled Shares) shall be converted into the right to receive (A) subject to the provisions of Annex I, the contingent right to receive a number of Earnout Shares following the Closing in accordance with Section 3.07 and Annex I, (B) the following:

 

(i) if the holder of such share of Company Common Stock makes a proper and timely election in accordance with Section 3.02 to receive cash (a “Cash Election”) with respect to such share of Company Common Stock, which election has not been revoked pursuant to Section 3.02 (each such share, a “Cash Electing Share”), an amount in cash for such Cash Electing Share, without interest, equal to the Per Share Merger Consideration Value (the ”Per Share Cash Election Consideration”); provided, however, that if (A) the sum of the aggregate number of Dissenting Shares and the aggregate number of Cash Electing Shares, multiplied by (B) the Per Share Cash Election Consideration (such product, the “Aggregate Cash Election Amount”) exceeds the Cash Election Consideration Cap, then each Cash Electing Share shall be converted into the right to receive (1) an amount in cash, without interest, equal to the product of (aa) the Per Share Cash Election Consideration and (bb) a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the Cash Election Consideration Cap and the denominator of which shall be the Aggregate Cash Election Amount (such fraction, the “Cash Fraction”) and (2) a number of validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to the product of (x) the Per Share Stock Consideration and (y) one (1) minus the Cash Fraction; and

 

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(ii) if the holder of such share makes a proper election to receive shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock (a “Stock Election”) with respect to such share of Company Common Stock, which election has not been revoked pursuant to Section 3.02, or the holder of such share fails to make a Cash Election or Stock Election with respect to such share in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 3.02, the Per Share Stock Consideration; and

 

(C) the Per Share Forfeited Share Consideration.

 

All of the shares of Company Common Stock converted into the right to receive consideration as described in this Section 3.01(b) shall no longer be outstanding and shall cease to exist, and each holder of shares of Company Common Stock shall thereafter cease to have any rights with respect to such securities, except the right to receive the applicable consideration described in this Section 3.01(b) into which such share of Company Common Stock shall have been converted. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Atairos Preferred Exchange Shares shall be converted, in the aggregate, into the right to receive a number of shares of Acquiror Preferred Stock having an aggregate initial liquidation preference equal to the Preferred Exchange Amount (the “Closing Preferred Stock Consideration”).

 

(c) Treasury Stock and Company Common Stock held by Acquiror. At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of any holder thereof, (i) each share of Company Common Stock and each share of Company Preferred Stock held in the treasury of the Company and (ii) each share of Company Common Stock held by Acquiror shall, in each case, be canceled without any conversion thereof and no payment or distribution shall be made with respect thereto (such Company Shares, the “Cancelled Shares”).

 

(d) Cancellation of Company Options.

 

(i) Prior to the Effective Time, the Company shall provide each holder of Company Options (other than the Tranche 2 Options) (each a “Participating Company Option”) with the opportunity to elect, pursuant to such procedures as the Company shall reasonably determine, (i) whether to have the provisions of Section 3.01(d)(i)(1) apply, (ii) whether to have the provisions of Section 3.01(d)(i)(2) apply or (iii) whether to have the provisions of Section 3.01(e) apply. To the extent a holder of a Participating Company Option does not make an election, then Section 3.01(d)(i)(2) shall apply to such Participating Company Option. At the Effective Time, each Participating Company Option that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time for which the holder of such Participating Company Option has elected to have the provisions of this Section 3.01(d)(i)(1) or Section 3.01(d)(i)(2) apply, or for which such holder does not make an election, shall be cancelled (each, a “Cancelled Option”) in consideration for the right to receive (A) subject to the provisions of Annex I, the contingent right to receive a number of Earnout Shares following the Closing in accordance with Section 3.07 and Annex I and (B) the following:

 

(1) if the holder of such Cancelled Option elects to have the provisions of Section 3.01(d)(i)(1) apply (an “Option Cash Election”) with respect to such Cancelled Option (each such Cancelled Option, a “Cash Electing Option”), an amount in cash for such Cash Electing Option, without interest, equal to the Option Spread with respect to such Cash Electing Option, except that if the aggregate Option Spread with respect to all Cash Electing Options exceeds the Option Election Consideration Cap, then the amount of cash payable with respect to such Cash Electing Option shall be reduced on a prorated basis, and the amount of such Option Spread that is not payable in cash due to such reduction shall be paid to such holder in a number of validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to (x) such amount that is not payable in cash divided by (y) $10; and

 

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(2) if the holder of such Cancelled Option elects to have the provisions of Section 3.01(d)(i)(2) apply (an “Option Stock Election”) with respect to such Company Option, or the holder of such Cancelled Option fails to make an Option Cash Election or Option Stock Election with respect to such Cancelled Option, a number of validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to (x) the Option Spread with respect to such Cancelled Option divided by (y) $10.

 

(ii) At the Effective Time, each Tranche 2 Option that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be cancelled without payment to the holder thereof.

 

(iii) Prior to the Effective Time, the Company shall take all actions reasonably necessary to effect the transactions anticipated by this Section 3.01(d) under the Company Option Plan and any Contract applicable to any Company Option (whether written or oral, formal or informal), including delivering all required notices, obtaining all necessary approvals and consents, and delivering evidence reasonably satisfactory to Acquiror that all necessary determinations by the Company Board or applicable committee thereof to cancel Company Options in accordance with this Section 3.01(d) have been made.

 

(e) Assumption of Company Options.

 

(i) At the Effective Time, each Participating Company Option that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time for which the holder of such Participating Company Option has elected to have the provisions of this Section 3.01(e) apply shall be assumed by the Surviving Company and converted into (A) an option to purchase shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock (each, a “Converted Option”) and (B) the contingent right to receive a number of Earnout Shares following the Closing in accordance with Section 3.07 and Annex I.

 

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(ii) Each Converted Option will be issued under the Company Option Plan and will have and be subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable to the applicable Participating Company Option immediately before the Effective Time, except that (A) from the Effective Time, each Converted Option will be fully vested and immediately exercisable for that number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to the product (rounded down to the nearest whole number) of (x) the number of shares of Company Common Stock subject to the Company Option immediately before the Effective Time and (y) the Per Share Stock Consideration; and (B) the per share exercise price for each share of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Converted Option will be equal to the quotient (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) obtained by dividing (x) the exercise price per share of Company Common Stock of such Company Option immediately before the Effective Time by (y) the Per Share Stock Consideration; provided, however, that the exercise price and the number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock purchasable under each Converted Option will be determined in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

(iii) In connection with the assumption of the Converted Options pursuant to this Section 3.01(e), the Company and Acquiror shall cause the Surviving Company to assume the Company Option Plan as of the Effective Time. Prior to the Effective Time, the Company shall take all actions reasonably necessary to effect the transactions anticipated by this Section 3.01(e) under the Company Option Plan and any Contract applicable to any Company Option (whether written or oral, formal or informal), including delivering all required notices, obtaining all necessary approvals and consents, and delivering evidence reasonably satisfactory to Acquiror that all necessary determinations by the Company Board or applicable committee thereof to assume and convert Company Options in accordance with this Section 3.01(e) have been made.

 

(f) Treatment of Acquiror Class A Common Stock. At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of any holder thereof, each share of Acquiror Class A Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall remain outstanding as an issued and outstanding share of the Surviving Company Class A Common Stock and each share of Acquiror Preferred Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall remain outstanding as an issued and outstanding share of the Surviving Company Preferred Stock. For the avoidance of doubt, immediately prior to the Effective Time (after effectiveness of the Domestication), there shall be no outstanding Acquiror Class B Common Stock.

 

3.02 Consideration Election Procedure.

 

(a) On or prior to the Election Date, each Company Stockholder entitled to receive consideration pursuant to Section 3.01(b) shall be entitled to specify the number of such holder’s shares of Company Common Stock (other than Atairos Preferred Exchange Shares) with respect to which such holder makes a Cash Election or a Stock Election by complying with the procedures set forth in this Section 3.02.

 

(b) Acquiror shall prepare and file as an exhibit to the Registration Statement, a form of election (the “Form of Election”) in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company. Acquiror shall cause the Exchange Agent to mail or otherwise deliver the Form of Election to each holder of record (as of such mailing) of Company Common Stock no later than the earlier of: (i) five (5) days following the effectiveness of the Registration Statement and (ii) twenty (20) days prior to the Election Date. Each Company Stockholder entitled to receive consideration pursuant to Section 3.01(b) may use the Form of Election to make a Cash Election or a Stock Election. In the event that any such Company Stockholder fails to make a Cash Election or a Stock Election with respect to any or all Company Common Stock held or beneficially owned by such holder (other than Atairos Preferred Exchange Shares), then such holder shall be automatically deemed to have made a Stock Election with respect to those shares.

 

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(c) Any applicable Company Stockholder’s election pursuant to the Form of Election will be deemed properly made only if the Exchange Agent has received at its designated office, by 5:00 p.m. (New York time) on the Business Day that is two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing or such other date as Acquiror and the Company will, prior to the Closing, mutually agree (the “Election Date”), a Form of Election properly completed and signed in accordance with the instructions therein and any other properly completed and executed documents required to be delivered by such Company Stockholder pursuant to this Agreement. Acquiror and the Company shall publicly announce the anticipated Election Date at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the anticipated Election Date. If the Closing Date is delayed to a subsequent date, the Election Date shall be similarly delayed to a subsequent date, and Acquiror and the Company shall promptly announce any such delay and, when determined, the rescheduled Election Date; provided, that such subsequent announcement may be made five (5) Business Days prior to the Election Date.

 

(d) Any Form of Election may be revoked or changed by the person submitting it, by written notice received by the Exchange Agent prior to the Election Date. In the event a Form of Election is validly revoked prior to the Election Date, the holders of the shares of Company Common Stock represented by such Form of Election shall be deemed to have made a Stock Election with respect to those shares, except to the extent a subsequent election is properly made prior to the Election Date. Any Cash Election or Stock Election as of the Election Date is final and irrevocable, unless (i) otherwise consented to in writing by the Company (which such consent may, in the Company’s sole discretion, be provided or denied), or (ii) this Agreement is validly terminated in accordance with Article X, in which case all Cash Elections and Stock Elections shall automatically be revoked concurrently with the termination of this Agreement. Without limiting the application of any other transfer restrictions that may otherwise exist, after a Cash Election or a Stock Election is validly made or deemed to be made with respect to any shares of Company Common Stock, no further registration of transfers of such shares shall be made on the stock transfer books of the Company until the Closing, unless and until such Cash Election or Stock Election is validly revoked in accordance with this Section 3.02.

 

(e) The Company shall have sole discretion to determine if a Cash Election or a Stock Election is not properly made, changed or revoked with respect to any shares of Company Common Stock (none of the Company, Acquiror, or the Exchange Agent being under any duty to notify any holder of Company Common Stock of any applicable defect). In the event the Company makes a reasonable determination that a Cash Election or a Stock Election was not properly made (including as a result of the Exchange Agent not receiving a Form of Election by the Election Deadline), such Cash Election or Stock Election shall be deemed to be ineffective, and the shares of Company Common Stock covered by such Cash Election or Stock Election shall, for purposes hereof, be deemed to have made a Stock Election.

 

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3.03 Exchange of Company Securities.

 

(a) Exchange Agent. Prior to the Effective Time, Acquiror shall enter into an agreement (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company) with a bank or trust company that shall be designated by the Company and is reasonably satisfactory to Acquiror (the “Exchange Agent”) to act as exchange agent for the payment of consideration to each Company Stockholder entitled to receive such consideration pursuant to Section 3.01(b). On or prior to the Closing Date, Acquiror shall provide notice to the Exchange Agent, for the benefit of the holders of Company Common Stock, of the aggregate exchange of such holders’ Company Common Stock in accordance with this Article III for all of the Aggregate Closing Common Stock Consideration and for the Closing Preferred Stock Consideration, and shall deposit or cause to be deposited an amount in cash payable by Acquiror pursuant to Section 3.01(a), Section 3.01(b) and Section 3.03(h) and all of the Aggregate Closing Common Stock Consideration (such amount of cash and such shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock hereinafter referred to as the “Exchange Fund”). Acquiror shall cause the Exchange Agent, pursuant to irrevocable instructions, to pay the amount in cash payable by Acquiror pursuant to Section 3.01(a), Section 3.01(b) and Section 3.03(h) or the Per Share Stock Consideration or Closing Preferred Stock Consideration, as applicable, out of the Exchange Fund in accordance with the applicable provisions contained in this Agreement. The Exchange Fund shall not be used for any other purpose. The cash portion of the Exchange Fund shall be invested by the Exchange Agent as directed by Acquiror; provided that such investments shall be in obligations of or guaranteed by the United States of America in commercial paper obligations rated A-1 or P-1 or better by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Corporation, respectively, in certificates of deposit, bank repurchase agreements or banker’s acceptances of commercial banks with capital exceeding $1 billion, or in money market funds having a rating in the highest investment category granted by a recognized credit rating agency at the time of acquisition or a combination of the foregoing and, in any such case, no such instrument shall have a maturity exceeding three (3) months. To the extent such fund increases for any reason above the level required to make prompt payment of any outstanding Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration to be paid pursuant to Section 3.01(a) or Per Share Cash Election Consideration to be paid in pursuant to Section 3.01(b)(i), the Surviving Company shall, following such prompt payment, be the sole owner of any amounts left over in such Exchange Fund.

 

(b) Exchange Procedures. Concurrently with the mailing or other delivery of the Form of Election, Acquiror shall direct the Exchange Agent to mail to each holder of Company Common Stock or Company Preferred Stock entitled to receive the Per Share Stock Consideration, the Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration, the Per Share Cash Election Consideration or the Closing Preferred Stock Consideration, as applicable, pursuant to Section 3.01, a letter of transmittal and instructions (which shall specify that the delivery shall be effected, and the risk of loss and title shall pass, only upon proper transfer of each share to the Exchange Agent, and which letter of transmittal will be in customary form and have such other provisions as mutually agreed to by the Company and Acquiror) for use in such exchange (each, a “Letter of Transmittal”). Each holder of shares of Company Common Stock and Company Preferred Stock that have been converted into the right to receive the Per Share Stock Consideration, the Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration, the Per Share Cash Election Consideration or the Closing Preferred Stock Consideration, as applicable, pursuant to Section 3.01, shall be entitled to receive such Per Share Stock Consideration, the Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration, the Per Share Cash Election Consideration or the Closing Preferred Stock Consideration, as applicable, upon receipt of a duly completed and validly executed Letter of Transmittal and such other documents as may reasonably be requested by the Exchange Agent. If a Company Stockholder has delivered to the Exchange Agent a properly completed and executed Form of Election and Letter of Transmittal in accordance with Section 3.02 and this Section 3.03 prior to the Closing Date, Acquiror shall cause the Exchange Agent to deliver to such Company Stockholder on the Closing Date the Per Share Stock Consideration, the Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration, the Per Share Cash Election Consideration or the Closing Preferred Stock Consideration, as applicable, into which such Company Stockholder’s Company Common Stock and Company Preferred Stock have been converted into the right to receive pursuant to Section 3.01. No interest shall be paid or accrued upon the transfer of any share.

 

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(c) No Further Rights in Company Common Stock or Company Preferred Stock. The Per Share Stock Consideration, the Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration, the Per Share Cash Election Consideration, the shares of Acquiror Preferred Stock and the Closing Preferred Stock Consideration, as applicable, payable upon conversion of the Company Shares in accordance with the terms hereof shall be deemed to have been paid and issued in full satisfaction of all rights pertaining to such Company Shares.

 

(d) Adjustments to Per Share Consideration. The Per Share Stock Consideration, the Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration, the Per Share Cash Election Consideration or the Closing Preferred Stock Consideration shall be equitably adjusted to reflect appropriately the effect of any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, subdivision, reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, combination, exchange of shares or other like change with respect to shares of Company Common Stock, Company Preferred Stock, Acquiror Class A Common Stock, Acquiror Class B Common Stock or the Acquiror Preferred Stock occurring on or after the date hereof and prior to the Effective Time (including any of the foregoing in connection with the Domestication); provided, however, that this Section 3.03(d) shall not be construed to permit Acquiror or the Company to take any action with respect to their respective securities that is prohibited by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

(e) Termination of Exchange Fund. Any portion of the Exchange Fund that remains undistributed to the holders of Company Common Stock for one-year after the Effective Time shall be delivered to the Surviving Company, upon demand, and any holders of Company Shares who have not theretofore complied with this Section 3.03 shall thereafter look only to the Surviving Company for the Per Share Stock Consideration, the Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration, the Per Share Cash Election Consideration or the Closing Preferred Stock Consideration, as applicable. Any portion of the Exchange Fund remaining unclaimed by holders of Company Shares as of a date which is immediately prior to such time as such amounts would otherwise escheat to or become property of any Governmental Authority shall, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, become the property of the Surviving Company free and clear of any claims or interest of any person previously entitled thereto.

 

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(f) No Liability. Neither the Exchange Agent nor the Surviving Company shall be liable to any holder of Company Shares for any such Company Shares (or dividends or distributions with respect thereto) or cash delivered to a public official pursuant to any abandoned property, escheat or similar Law in accordance with this Section 3.03.

 

(g) Withholding Rights. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, each of the Surviving Company, the Company and the Exchange Agent shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from amounts (including shares, options or other property) otherwise payable, issuable or transferable pursuant to this Agreement to any holder of Company Options or Company Shares such amounts as it is required to deduct and withhold with respect to such payment, issuance or transfer under the Code or any provision of state, local or non U.S. Tax Law; provided, however, that, except as a result of a failure to deliver the IRS Form W-9 required under Section 8.04(d), before making any deduction or withholding pursuant to this Section 3.03(g), the Surviving Company and the Exchange Agent, as applicable, shall give the Company at least five (5) days prior written notice of any anticipated deduction or withholding (together with any legal basis therefor) to provide the Company with sufficient opportunity to provide any forms or other documentation or take such other steps in order to avoid such deduction or withholding and shall reasonably consult and cooperate with the Company in good faith to attempt to reduce or eliminate any amounts that would otherwise be deducted or withheld pursuant to this Section 3.03(g). To the extent that amounts are so deducted or withheld and timely paid to the applicable Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable Law, such deducted or withheld amounts shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid, issued or transferred to the holder of the Company Securities (or intended recipients of compensatory payments) in respect of which such deduction and withholding was made. In the case of any such payment payable to employees of the Company or its Affiliates in connection with the Merger treated as compensation, the parties shall cooperate to pay such amounts through the Company’s or its Subsidiary’s payroll to facilitate applicable withholding. To the extent that any withholding is required to be made with respect to consideration consisting of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Stock, the Surviving Company may take reasonable steps to satisfy its withholding obligation, including holding back shares and selling them in order to make required tax payments or alternatively conditioning delivery of such shares on the recipient paying sufficient cash to the Surviving Company to enable it to make the required tax payments.

 

(h) Fractional Shares. No certificates or scrip or shares representing fractional shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock shall be issued upon the exchange of Company Common Stock and such fractional share interests will not entitle the owner thereof to vote or to have any rights of a stockholder of the Surviving Company or a holder of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock. Each holder of Company Common Stock who would otherwise have been entitled to receive a fraction of a share of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock (after aggregating all fractional shares that would otherwise be received by such holders into whole shares) shall receive, in lieu thereof, an amount in cash equal to such fractional amount multiplied by the average weighted price per share of Acquiror Class A Common Stock on the NYSE (as reported by Bloomberg, L.P. or, if not reported by Bloomberg, L.P., in another authoritative source mutually selected by Acquiror and the Company) on each of the five (5) consecutive trading days ending with the last complete trading day prior to the Closing Date.

 

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3.04 Stock Transfer Books. At the Effective Time, the stock transfer books of the Company shall be closed and there shall be no further registration of transfers of Company Shares thereafter on the records of the Company. From and after the Effective Time, the holders of Company Shares outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall cease to have any rights with respect to such Company Common Stock or Company Preferred Stock, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or by Law.

 

3.05 Payment of Expenses.

 

(a) No sooner than five (5) nor later than two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, the Company shall provide to Acquiror a written report setting forth a list of all of the following fees, costs, expenses and disbursements incurred by or on behalf of the Company in connection with or relating to the preparation, negotiation and execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the Transactions (together with the invoices and wire transfer instructions for the payment thereof), solely to the extent such fees and expenses are incurred and expected to remain unpaid as of the close of business on the Business Day immediately preceding the Closing Date: (i) the fees and disbursement of outside counsel incurred in connection with the Transactions, (ii) the fees and expenses of any other agents, advisors, accountants, consultants, experts, financial advisors and other service providers engaged by the Company in connection with the Transactions and (iii) transaction bonuses to the persons and in the amounts set forth on Schedule 3.05 (collectively, the “Outstanding Company Expenses”). On the Closing Date, following the Closing, the Surviving Company shall pay or cause to be paid, by wire transfer of immediately available funds, all such Outstanding Company Expenses.

 

(b) No sooner than five (5) nor later than two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Acquiror shall provide to the Company a written report setting forth a list of all fees, costs, expenses and disbursements incurred by or on behalf of Acquiror or Sponsor for outside counsel, agents, advisors, accountants, consultants, experts, financial advisors and other service providers engaged by or on behalf of Acquiror or Sponsor incurred in connection with or relating to the preparation, negotiation and execution of this Agreement and the consummation of the Transactions (together with written invoices and wire transfer instructions for the payment thereof) (collectively, the “Outstanding Acquiror Expenses”). On the Closing Date, the Surviving Company shall pay or cause to be paid, by wire transfer of immediately available funds, all such Outstanding Acquiror Expenses. On the Closing Date, the Surviving Company shall repay in full the outstanding amount, without interest, due under all loans (if any) made by the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates to Acquiror that are incurred as expressly permitted by Section 7.02(a)(viii), by payment to the payee designated by the Sponsor by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the account designated by the Sponsor, and Acquiror shall cause all other loans, whether or not made by the Sponsor or its Affiliates, made to Acquiror to be forgiven in full effective as of Closing.

 

(c) Except as set forth in this Section 3.05 or elsewhere in this Agreement, all expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the Transactions shall be paid by the party incurring such expenses, whether or not the Merger or any other Transaction is consummated.

 

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3.06 Appraisal Rights.

 

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary and to the extent available under the DGCL, Company Shares that are outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time and that are held by Company Stockholders who shall have neither voted in favor of the Merger nor consented thereto in writing and who shall have demanded properly in writing appraisal for such Company Shares in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL and otherwise complied with all of the provisions of the DGCL relevant to the exercise and perfection of dissenters’ rights (such Company Shares, the “Dissenting Shares”) shall not be converted into, and such stockholders shall have no right to receive, the Per Share Stock Consideration, the Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration, the Per Share Cash Election Consideration or the Closing Preferred Stock Consideration, as applicable, unless and until such stockholder fails to perfect or withdraws or otherwise loses his, her or its right to appraisal and payment under the DGCL. Any stockholder of the Company who fails to perfect or who effectively withdraws or otherwise loses his, her or its rights to appraisal of his, her or its Dissenting Shares under Section 262 of the DGCL shall thereupon be deemed to have been converted into, and to have become exchangeable for, as of the Effective Time, the right to receive, (i) in the case of any Dissenting Shares which are Company Common Stock, the Per Share Stock Consideration, and (ii) in the case of any Dissenting Shares which are Company Preferred Stock, the Per Share Preferred Stock Cash Consideration, in each case, without any interest thereon.

 

(b) Prior to the Closing, the Company shall give Acquiror (i) prompt notice of any demands for appraisal received by the Company and any withdrawals of such demands, and (ii) the opportunity to participate in all negotiations and proceedings with respect to demands for appraisal under the DGCL. The Company shall not, except with the prior written consent of Acquiror (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), make any payment with respect to any demands for appraisal or offer to settle or settle any such demands.

 

3.07 Earnout Shares. The Surviving Company will issue within five (5) Business Days following the occurrence of the $15.00 Share Price Milestone and/or the $17.50 Share Price Milestone, as applicable, to each holder of Company Common Stock that had immediately prior to the Effective Time an Earnout Pro Rata Portion exceeding zero (0) a number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock in accordance with Annex I hereto. In accordance with Annex I hereto, within five (5) Business Days following the Closing Date, the Surviving Company will issue under the Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan to each holder of Company Options (other than Thomas F. Shannon and his Permitted Transferees (as defined in the Stockholders’ Agreement)) that had immediately prior to the Effective Time an Earnout Pro Rata Portion exceeding zero (0) a number of Earnout Shares assuming the achievement of the $15.00 Share Price Milestone and the $17.50 Share Price Milestone, and based on the holder’s Earnout Pro Rata Portion, which Earnout Shares shall be subject to forfeiture to the extent the $15.00 Share Price Milestone and the $17.50 Share Price Milestone, as applicable, are not achieved within the timeframe set forth in Annex I. The issuance of the Earnout Shares or vesting of Earnout Shares, as applicable, shall be subject to withholding pursuant to Section 3.03(g). Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, except as otherwise agreed in writing by the Company or determined by the Surviving Company Board, (a) if any Non-Stockholder Earnout Holder is not employed by a Group Company on the $15.00 Share Price Milestone Date then such Non-Stockholder Earnout Holder’s Earnout Shares shall be forfeited prior to vesting and shall be reallocated to the Stockholder Earnout Holders in accordance with their respective Stockholder Earnout Pro Rata Portion (and such additional Earnout Shares shall be deemed to be part of such Stockholder Earnout Holders’ respective Earnout Pro Rata Portion for purposes of Annex I) and (b) if any Non-Stockholder Earnout Holder is not employed by a Group Company on the $17.50 Share Price Milestone Date then such Non-Stockholder Earnout Holder’s $17.50 Earnout Shares shall be forfeited prior to vesting and shall be reallocated to the Stockholder Earnout Holders in accordance with their respective Stockholder Earnout Pro Rata Portion (and such additional Earnout Shares shall be deemed to be part of such Stockholder Earnout Holders’ respective Earnout Pro Rata Portion for purposes of Annex I). The parties intend that none of the rights to receive the Earnout Shares and any interest therein shall be deemed to be a “security” for purposes of any securities Law of any jurisdiction. The right to receive the Earnout Shares are deemed contractual rights in connection with the Merger and the parties do not view the right to receive the Earnout Shares as an investment by the holders thereof. The right to receive the Earnout Shares will not be represented by any physical certificate or similar instrument. The right to receive the Earnout Shares does not represent an equity or ownership interest in any entity. No interest in the right to receive the Earnout Shares may be sold, transferred assigned, pledged, hypothecated, encumbered or otherwise disposed of, except by operation of law, and any attempt to do so shall be null and void. For the avoidance of doubt, once issued, the Earnout Shares shall be considered a “security” for purposes of any securities Law of any jurisidiction and the restrictions set forth in the foregoing sentence shall not apply to such issued Earnout Shares.

 

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Article IV

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY

 

Except as qualified by the Schedules in accordance with (and subject to) Section 11.07, the Company represents and warrants to Acquiror as follows:

 

4.01 Corporate Organization of the Company; Subsidiaries.

 

(a) The Company is duly incorporated, is validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of Delaware. The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease or operate all of its assets and properties and to conduct its business as it is now being conducted, except, in each case, as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect. The Governing Documents of the Company, as previously delivered by the Company to Acquiror, are true, correct and complete and are in effect as of the date of this Agreement. The Company is, and at all times has been, in compliance in all material respects with all restrictions, covenants, terms and provisions set forth in its Governing Documents. The Company is duly licensed or qualified and in good standing as a foreign corporation 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 has not had and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

(b) A complete list of each Subsidiary of the Company and its jurisdiction of incorporation, formation or organization, as applicable, as of the date hereof is set forth on Schedule 4.01(b). The Subsidiaries of the Company have been duly formed or organized and are validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of their jurisdiction of formation or organization and have the requisite power and authority to own, lease or operate all of their respective assets and properties and to conduct their respective businesses as they are now being conducted, except, in each case, as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect. True, correct and complete copies of the Governing Documents of the Company’s Subsidiaries, have been previously made available to Acquiror by the Company, and are in effect as of the date of this Agreement. Each Subsidiary of the Company is, and at all times have been, in compliance in all material respects with all restrictions, covenants, terms and provisions set forth in their respective Governing Documents. Each Subsidiary of the Company is duly licensed or qualified as a foreign corporation (or other entity, if applicable) 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, except where the failure to be so licensed or qualified has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

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4.02 Due Authorization.

 

(a) The Company has all requisite corporate and entity power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party and to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder, as applicable, and to consummate the Transactions. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and such Transaction Document by the Company and the consummation of the Transactions has been duly and validly authorized and approved by the Company Board and, except for the Company Stockholder Approval, no other company or corporate proceeding on the part of the Company is or will be necessary to authorize this Agreement and each Transaction Document to which the Company is or will be a party and the Transactions. The Company Stockholder Approval is the only vote or approval of the holders of any class or series of capital stock of the Company necessary to adopt this Agreement and any Transaction Document and to approve the Transactions. This Agreement has been, and each Transaction Document to which the Company is or will be a party has been or will be on or prior to Closing, duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company and, assuming due authorization and execution by each other party hereto and/or thereto, as applicable, constitutes, or on or prior to Closing, as applicable, will constitute a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company 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 Company Board has duly adopted resolutions (i) determining that this Agreement and/or the other Transaction Documents to which the Company is or will be a party and the Transactions are advisable and fair to, and in the best interests of, the Company and its stockholders and (ii) authorizing and approving the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of each such Transaction Document and the consummation of the Transactions.

 

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4.03 No Conflict. Subject to the receipt of the Company Stockholder Approval and the consents, approvals, authorizations and other requirements set forth in Section 4.04 or on Schedule 4.03, the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Transaction Document to which a Group Company is a party and the consummation of the Transactions do not and will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of, or result in the breach of, the certificate of formation, bylaws or other Governing Documents of such Group Company, (b) conflict with or result in any violation of any provision of any Law, Permit or Governmental Order applicable to such Group Company, or any of its properties or assets, (c) violate, conflict with, result in a breach of any provision of or the loss of any benefit under, constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default) under, or result in the termination or acceleration of, or a right of termination, cancellation, modification, acceleration or amendment under, accelerate the performance required by, or result in the acceleration or trigger of any payment, posting of collateral (or right to require the posting of collateral), time of payment, vesting or increase in the amount of any compensation or benefit payable pursuant to, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any Contract, or any Real Property document to which such Group Company is a party or by which any of its assets or properties may be bound or affected or (d) result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the properties, equity interests or assets of such Group Company, except (in the case of clauses (b), (c) or (d) above) for such violations, conflicts, breaches or defaults which has not had and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

4.04 Governmental Authorities; Consents. No consent, approval or authorization of, or designation, declaration or filing with, any Governmental Authority or notice, approval, consent waiver or authorization from any Governmental Authority is required on the part of the Group Companies with respect to any Group Company’s execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party or the consummation of the Transactions, except for (a) the filing of the Certificate of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, (b) applicable requirements of the HSR Act and any other applicable Antitrust Law and (c) any consents, approvals, authorizations, designations, declarations, waivers or filings, the absence of which has not had and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

4.05 Capitalization.

 

(a) The entire authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 20,000,000 shares of Company Common Stock, 5,911,428 shares of which are issued and outstanding as of the date of this Agreement, and 200,000 shares of Company Preferred Stock, of which 150,000 shares are designated as Company Series A Preferred Stock and of which 106,378 shares are issued and outstanding as of the date of this Agreement. All of the issued and outstanding shares of Company Common Stock and Company Series A Preferred Stock (i) have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable, (ii) were issued in compliance in all material respects with applicable Securities Laws, (iii) were not issued in breach or violation of any preemptive rights or Contract and (iv) are fully vested (to the extent such concept is applicable).

 

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(b) Schedule 4.05(b) lists as of the date of this Agreement (i) each outstanding Company Option, including grant date, number of shares of Company Common Stock subject to the Company Option and exercise price. Other than the Company Options and the Company Preferred Stock, there are (x) no subscriptions, calls, options, warrants, rights or other securities (including debt securities) convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for shares of Company Common Stock or the equity interests of the Company, or any other Contracts to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound, or any other commitment, calls, conversion rights, rights of exchange or other agreements of any character to which the Company is bound providing for the issuance or sale of any shares of capital stock of, other equity interests in, the Company, or the value of which is determined by reference to shares of capital stock, other equity interest in, the Company, and, except as set forth on Schedule 4.05(b), there are no voting trusts, proxies or agreements of any kind which may obligate the Company to issue, purchase, register for sale, redeem or otherwise acquire any shares of capital stock, other equity interest in or debt securities of, the Company and (y) no equity equivalents, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock ownership interests or similar rights in the Company. As of the date hereof, there are no outstanding contractual obligations of the Company to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any securities or equity interests of the Company. There are no outstanding bonds, debentures, notes or other indebtedness of the Company having the right to vote (or convertible into, or exchangeable for, securities having the right to vote) on any matter for which the Company’s stockholders may vote.

 

(c) As of the date hereof, the outstanding shares of capital stock or other equity interests of the Company’s Subsidiaries (i) have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable, (ii) were duly issued in compliance in all material respects with applicable Securities Laws, (iii) were not issued in breach or violation of any preemptive rights or Contract and (iv) are fully vested. There are (A) no subscriptions, options, warrants, calls, rights or other securities (including debt securities) convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for the equity interests of the Company’s Subsidiaries, or any other commitments, calls, conversion rights, rights of exchange other agreement of any character to which any of the Company’s Subsidiaries is bound providing for the issuance or sale any shares of capital stock of, other equity interests in or debt securities of, such Subsidiaries or the value of which is determined by reference to shares or other equity interest of such Subsidiaries, and, except as set forth on Schedule 4.05(c), there are no voting trusts, proxies or agreements of any kind which may obligate any Subsidiary of the Company to issue, purchase, register for sale, redeem or otherwise acquire any of its capital stock, and (B) no equity equivalents, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock ownership interests or similar rights in the Company’s Subsidiaries. As of the date hereof, there are no outstanding contractual obligations of the Company’s Subsidiaries to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any securities or equity interests of the Company’s Subsidiaries. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.05(c), there are no outstanding bonds, debentures, notes or other indebtedness of the Company’s Subsidiaries having the right to vote (or convertible into, or exchangeable for, securities having the right to vote) on any matter for which the such Subsidiaries’ stockholders may vote. Except as forth on Schedule 4.05(c), the Company’s Subsidiaries are not party to any stockholders agreement, voting agreement or registration rights agreement relating to the equity interests of the Company’s Subsidiaries.

 

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(d) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.05(d), the Company is the direct or indirect owner of, and has good and marketable direct or indirect title to, all the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock or equity interests of its Subsidiaries free and clear of any Liens other than Permitted Liens. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.05(d), there are no options or warrants convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for the equity interests of the Company’s Subsidiaries.

 

(e) The Company has reserved 2,036,158 shares of Company Common Stock for issuance under the Company Option Plan.

 

(f) The Company Common Stock and the Company Series A Preferred Stock have the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions set forth in the Governing Documents.

 

4.06 Financial Statements.

 

(a) Attached as Schedule 4.06 are (a) (i) true and complete copies of the audited consolidated balance sheets of the Group Companies as of June 30, 2019 and as of June 28, 2020 (the “Last Audited Balance Sheet Date”) and the audited consolidated statements of operations, statements of comprehensive loss, statements of cash flows and statements of stockholders’ equity of the Group Companies for the same period, together with the auditor’s reports thereon and (ii) the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of June 30, 2019 and June 28, 2020, and the related audited consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, cash flows, redeemable convertible preferred stock, redeemable common stock and stockholders’ equity of the Company and for the years then ended, in each case, prepared in accordance with GAAP and Regulation S-X and audited in accordance with the auditing standards of the PCAOB (collectively, the “Audited Financial Statements”) and (b) true and complete copies of the unaudited consolidated balance sheets of the Group Companies as of March 28, 2021 (the “Last Unaudited Balance Sheet Date”) and of the unaudited consolidated statement of operations and statement of cash flows of the Group Companies as of March 28, 2021 (the “Unaudited Financial Statements” and, together with the Audited Financial Statements, the “Financial Statements”). The Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis for the periods involved and fairly present, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position, results of operations, income (loss), changes in equity and cash flows of the Group Companies as of the dates and for the periods indicated in such Financial Statements (except, in the case of the Unaudited Financial Statements, for the absence of footnotes and other presentation items and subject to normal and recurring year-end adjustments) and were derived from, and accurately reflect in all material respects, the books and records of the Group Companies. The Unaudited Interim Financial Statements when delivered by the Group Companies for inclusion in the Proxy Statement for filing with the SEC following the date of this Agreement in accordance with Section 8.03(a), will 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 applicable to a registrant, in effect as of the respective dates thereof.

 

(b) For the last three years, the books and records of each of the Group Companies have been, and are being, maintained in all material respects in accordance with applicable legal and accounting requirements. To the knowledge of the Company, the books of account and other financial records of the Group Companies for the last three years: (i) reflect all material items of income and expense and all material assets and liabilities required to be reflected therein in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis; (ii) are in all material respects true, correct and complete; and (iii) do not contain or reflect any material inaccuracies or discrepancies.

 

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(c) The Group Companies’ system of internal controls over financial reporting is sufficient to provide reasonable assurance in all material respects that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. The accounting controls of the Group Companies are sufficient to provide reasonable assurances in all material respects that (A) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization, (B) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit the accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, (C) access to the general ledger of the Group Companies is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations, (D) in the past two years, to the knowledge of the Company, there has not been any significant deficiency or material weakness in the accounting controls used by the Group Companies and (E) to the knowledge of the Company, in the past two years, there has not been any fraud or wrongdoing by any employee of the Group Companies who has or had a material role in the preparation of financial statements or the internal accounting controls used by the Group Companies. Since June 28, 2020, to the Company’s knowledge, none of the Group Companies has received or otherwise had or obtained any complaint, allegation, assertion or claim, whether written or oral, regarding the accounting or auditing practices, procedures, methodologies or methods of the Group Companies or their respective internal accounting controls that would reasonably be expected to, individually or in the aggregate, have a Company Material Adverse Effect. No attorney representing any of the Group Companies, whether or not employed by any of the Group Companies, has reported evidence of a violation of securities laws, breach of fiduciary duty or similar violation by any of the Group Companies or any of their respective representatives to the Company Board or any committee thereof or to any director or officer of the Company that has had or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

4.07 Undisclosed Liabilities. There is no Liability of any of the Group Companies, except for Liabilities (a) reflected or reserved for on the Financial Statements or disclosed in the notes thereto, (b) that have arisen since the date of the most recent balance sheet included in the Unaudited Financial Statements in the ordinary course of business of the Group Companies, (c) that are Outstanding Company Expenses, (d) that arise under any Contract that relate to obligations that have not yet been performed, and are not yet required to be performed, (e) arising under this Agreement or the performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder, (f) that have not had and would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect or (g) disclosed in Schedule 4.07.

 

4.08 Litigation and Proceedings. As of the date hereof, there are no pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened, Actions and, to the knowledge of the Company, there are no pending or threatened investigations or inquiries, in each case, against any of the Group Companies, or otherwise affecting any of the Group Companies or their assets, including any condemnation or similar proceedings, that has had or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect. As of the date hereof, neither the Group Companies nor any property, asset or business of any the Group Companies is subject to or bound by any Governmental Order, or, to the knowledge of the Company, any continuing investigation by, any Governmental Authority, in each case that would, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect. As of the date hereof, there is no unsatisfied judgment or any open injunction binding upon a Group Company that has had or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

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4.09 Compliance with Laws.

 

(a) The Group Companies are and, since the Last Audited Balance Sheet Date, have been in compliance with and not in conflict with, or in default or violation of, the Laws applicable to each of the Group Companies, including Anti-Corruption Laws, in each case except to the extent that the failure to comply therewith has not had or would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect. For the past three (3) years, none of the Group Companies has received any written notices of violation or non-compliance with respect to any Laws applicable to it, other than as has not had or would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

(b) In the last five (5) years, none of the Group Companies nor any of their respective officers, nor to the knowledge of the Company, any employees, agents, representatives, consultants, partners, licensors and subcontractors or any other Person acting on their behalf, has, directly or indirectly, (i) made, promised, offered or authorized (A) any unlawful payment or the unlawful transfer of anything of value, directly or indirectly, to any government official, employee or agent, political party or any official of such party, or political candidate or (B) any unlawful bribe, rebate, influence payment, kickback or similar unlawful payment or (ii) violated any Anti-Corruption Law applicable to the any of the Group Companies, and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving the Group Companies with respect to the Anti-Corruption Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened or being investigated.

 

(c) In the last three (3) years, except as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect, none of the Group Companies nor any of their respective officers, nor to the knowledge of the Company, any employees, agents, representatives, consultants, partners, licensors and subcontractors or any other Person acting on their behalf, has violated any applicable Anti-Money Laundering Law, and no action, investigation, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving the Group Companies with respect to the Anti-Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened.

 

(d) None of the Group Companies nor any of their respective officers or employees, nor to the knowledge of Company, any agents, representatives, consultants, partners, licensors and subcontractors or any other Person acting on their behalf is currently, or has been in the past five (5) years, (i) a Sanctioned Person, (ii) knowingly transacting any business directly or indirectly with any Sanctioned Person in violation of Sanctions or (iii) taking any action that would cause a Group Company to violate any Sanctions. No action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving a Group Company with respect to Sanctions is pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened or being investigated. The Group Companies have all Permits necessary for the lawful conduct of their respective businesses as presently conducted or to own, lease and operate their respective properties or assets, except where the failure to have any such Permits has not had and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect. Since the Last Audited Balance Sheet Date, none of the Group Companies has received any written notice from any Governmental Authority regarding (i) any actual or possible material violation of any Permit, or any failure to comply in any respect with any term or requirement of any Permit or (ii) any actual or possible revocation, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation, termination or adverse modification of any Permit, in each case other than as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect. The Group Companies comply with the terms of all Permits, and no revocation, withdrawal, suspension, cancellation or adverse modification of any Permit is pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened and none of the Group Companies has received any notice from any Governmental Authority threatening to revoke, withdraw, suspend, cancel or modify in an adverse manner any Permit, except, in each case, as has not had and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect. Each Permit is in full force and effect, except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

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4.10 Intellectual Property and Data Security.

 

(a) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, the Group Companies (i) exclusively own all right, title and interest in and to all Owned IP, free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Liens) and (ii) possess legally sufficient and enforceable rights to use all other Intellectual Property used in connection with the conduct of the Business, including the Licensed IP.

 

(b) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, the Company IP constitutes all Intellectual Property required or necessary for the conduct of the Business as currently conducted. Each item of Company IP will be owned or available for use by the Surviving Company and its Subsidiaries immediately following the Closing Date on substantially identical terms and conditions as it was available for use by the Company and its Subsidiaries prior to the Closing Date.

 

(c) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, neither the Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has granted or transferred (or is obligated to grant or transfer) to any Person, or has permitted (or is obligated to permit) any Person to retain, an ownership interest (including a joint-ownership interest) or any exclusive license or other exclusive rights in or to any Intellectual Property that is or was Company IP (except pursuant to Contracts otherwise disclosed in the Schedules).

 

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(d) Schedule 4.10(d) sets forth an accurate and complete list of all Owned IP issued by, registered, recorded or filed with, renewed by or the subject of a pending application or filing before any Governmental Authority, Internet domain name registrar or other similar authority, including, for each item, relevant identifying information (the “Company Registered IP”). Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, to the knowledge of the Company, all issuance, renewal, maintenance and other payments that are or have become due with respect to the Company Registered IP have been timely paid by or on behalf of the Group Companies and no registrations or applications for Company Registered IP have expired, lapsed, been cancelled, invalidated, challenged, revoked, withdrawn or abandoned.

 

(e) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, to the knowledge of the Company, the conduct of the Business, including any use or exploitation of the Company Offering, has not and is not currently infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating any Intellectual Property of any other Person, and no Group Company has received any written charge, complaint, claim, demand or notice alleging any such infringement, violation or misappropriation (including any offer or demand to license any Intellectual Property of any Person (e.g., as a means to avoid or settle alleged or actual infringement, violation or misappropriation). To the knowledge of the Company, no such written charge, complaint, claim, demand or notice, nor any Action, has been made, threatened or is pending (A) alleging any such infringement, misappropriation or violation or (B) challenging the validity, enforceability, registrability, use or ownership of any Owned IP, or challenging the Group Companies’ rights in or use of any Licensed IP.

 

(f) No Group Company has instituted or threatened in writing to institute any Actions, charges, complaints, demands, proceedings or claims against any Person alleging such Person is infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating any Intellectual Property and, to the knowledge of the Company, no Person has violated, infringed upon or misappropriated any Owned IP in any material respect.

 

(g) The Owned IP is subsisting, and to the knowledge of the Company, valid and enforceable. The Group Companies have at all times taken commercially reasonable steps to protect the rights of the Group Companies in the material Owned IP.

 

(h) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, each former and current Company Employee and each current and former independent contractor of any Group Company who provides or provided services to any Group Company, in each instance, that was or is involved in the development of any Owned IP has executed a written agreement assigning to a Group Company all right, title and interest in and to such Intellectual Property developed during the course of their work for or provision of services to such Group Company, and has waived all moral rights therein to the extent legally permissible.

 

(i) To the knowledge of the Company, the Company IT Systems (i) are sufficient in all material respects for the current and contemplated operations of the Business, (ii) operate properly without any material defect, malfunction, unavailability or error, (iii) are reasonably secure against unauthorized access, intrusion, tampering, impairment, disruption, interference and malfunction and (iv) perform in all material respects in accordance with their documentation and otherwise as required by the Group Companies. To the knowledge of the Company, except as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect, no Company IT Systems contain any Malicious Code as of the date hereof.

 

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(j) To the knowledge of the Company, no Group Company has utilized Open Source Software in connection with any Owned IP that is distributed or licensed to any third party in a manner that creates restrictions or obligations for such Group Company with respect to any Owned IP or that requires, as a condition of such use, distribution, modification or other exploitation, that other Software linked to, combined with, incorporated into, derived from or distributed with such Open Source Software be (x) publicly disclosed, distributed or otherwise made available, including in source code form, (y) contributed to the public domain or licensed for the purpose of making derivative works or reverse engineering, or (z) redistributable at no back charge or minimal charge. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ use of Open Source Software has at all times complied with all Open Source Software licenses in all material respects, including any applicable notice, attribution, disclosure or other requirement.

 

(k) Neither the Group Companies nor, to the knowledge of the Company, any other Person, has licensed or disclosed any material Company Source Code to any Person except under appropriate non-disclosure agreements, and the Group Companies have taken commercially reasonable technical, physical and organizational security measures and actions to prevent any unauthorized access, use or disclosure of same. To the knowledge of the Company, no event has occurred and no circumstance or condition exists, that (with or without notice or lapse of time, or both) will or would reasonably be expected to, nor will the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or any Transaction Document nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, result in any disclosure, delivery, availability, license or release of any material Company Source Code to any third party, whether by the Group Companies, their respective escrow agent(s) or any other Person.

 

(l) The Group Companies have, since January 1, 2018, established, maintained and implemented commercially reasonable IT and Security Policies designed to (i) identify and address internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality, integrity, availability and privacy of the Company IT Systems and the Protected Information, (ii) implement, monitor and improve technical, physical and organizational security measures, technologies and systems to mitigate such risks, (iii) maintain incident response, reporting and notification procedures with respect to security breaches and other incidents and (iv) implement and maintain disaster recovery, data backup and recovery and business continuity plans, procedures and facilities, in each instance above, in compliance with the Data Requirements and in a manner appropriate to the risks and requirements applicable to or represented by the Business.

 

(m) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, the Company and its Subsidiaries have at all times (a) made available, posted and published, as and where required by (and in compliance with) all Privacy and Security Laws and the Data Requirements, as applicable, internal and external privacy policies, disclosures and other Company Privacy Policies on their websites, portals, applications and Company Offerings and (b) complied with all Company Privacy Policies (including current and former versions thereof) and all other Data Requirements. Other than as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, the Group Companies have since January 1, 2018 complied with all Data Requirements, and neither the Company Privacy Policies nor any of the disclosures made or contained therein or in any Contracts involving any Processing of Protected Information have been inaccurate, misleading, or deceptive or in violation of any applicable Laws.

 

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(n) The Group Companies have, in all material respects since January 1, 2018 to the extent required by Privacy and Security Laws, required by written contract that each Person that Processes Protected Information by or on behalf of the Group Companies, including Company Suppliers, (i) comply with all Privacy and Security Laws and other applicable Data Requirements, and (ii) take commercially reasonable measures to ensure the security, confidentiality, integrity, availability and privacy of any Protected Information, including as required by applicable Privacy and Security Law.

 

(o) Other than as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, (i) there have been no Data Security Incidents and no circumstance has arisen in which any Privacy and Security Laws or Data Requirements would require the Group Companies to report to or notify a Governmental Authority, data subject, employee, customer, user or any other Person and (b) to the knowledge of the Company, no third parties that have Processed any Protected Information on the Company’s behalf have (A) suffered any Data Security Incident, (B) breached any Contracts with the Group Companies involving or relating to the security, confidentiality, integrity, privacy or Processing of Protected Information or (C) violated any Data Requirements.

 

(p) No Group Company has received written notice of, and, to the knowledge of the Company, there is no circumstance (including any circumstance arising as the result of an audit or inspection carried out by any Governmental Authority or dispute with any Person) that would reasonably be expected to give rise to, any material Action, Governmental Order, notice, complaint, claim or investigation, from a Governmental Authority or any other Person (including any data subject) alleging any non-compliance with or violation of any Data Requirements or Privacy and Security Laws.

 

(q) Neither the execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document nor the consummation of the Transactions will cause, constitute, or result in a material breach or violation of any Data Requirement or require the delivery of any notice to or consent from any Person to transfer, or prohibit the unqualified transfer of, the Protected Information pursuant to this Agreement.

 

4.11 Contracts; No Defaults.

 

(a) Schedule 4.11(a) contains a listing of all Contracts (other than purchase orders) described in the clauses below to which, as of the date of this Agreement, any Group Company is a party or by which they or any of their respective assets are bound (such Contracts, the “Material Contracts”). True, correct and complete copies of the Contracts listed on Schedule 4.11(a) have been made available to Acquiror or its agents or representatives prior to the date of this Agreement.

 

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(i) any Contract which restricts in any material respect or contains any material limitations on the ability of any of the Group Companies to compete in any line of business or in any geographic territory, to develop, market or sell products or services, or to compete with any Person;

 

(ii) any Contract, including leases, rental or occupancy agreements, licenses, installment and conditional sales and other similar arrangements, that provides for the ownership of, leasing of, title to, use of, or any leasehold or other interest in any real property or any personal property involving aggregate payments in excess of $1,000,000 per annum;

 

(iii) any Contract not disclosed pursuant to any other clause under this Section 4.11 and which either (A) resulted in revenue or required expenditures in excess of $1,000,000 per annum in the calendar year ended December 31, 2020 or (B) is a contract that either (i) expressly contemplates guaranteed payments to, or required expenditures of, the Group Companies in excess of $1,000,000 during the calendar year ending December 31, 2021 or (ii) has resulted in, during the calendar year ending December 31, 2021 but prior to the date of this Agreement, revenue or required expenditures in excess of $1,000,000;

 

(iv) any material Contract relating to the licensing of any Intellectual Property (1) by any of the Group Companies to any third party or (2) by any third party to any of the Group Companies (but excluding in each case Non-Scheduled Licenses);

 

(v) any Contract relating to the creation, incurrence, assumption or guarantee of any Indebtedness, including any agreement or commitment for future loans, credit or financing, but excluding (1) any Contract for Indebtedness involving less than $25,000,000, (2) any Contract for intercompany Indebtedness between the Company and any of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries or among any of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries and (3) any capitalized lease relating to the use of equipment having an outstanding principal amount less than $25,000,000;

 

(vi) any Contract under which any Group Company, directly or indirectly, has agreed to make any advance, loan, extension of credit or capital contribution to, or other investment in, any Person (other than the Company or any of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries), in any such case which, individually, is in excess of $5,000,000;

 

(vii) other than any non-disclosure or confidentiality agreement, any Contract entered into from and after July 1, 2018 pursuant to which any of the Group Companies has acquired or disposed of or agreed to acquire or dispose of, directly or indirectly, by merger or otherwise, a business or entity, or assets of a business or entity, whether by way of merger, consolidation, purchase of stock or other equity interests or assets that contains currently active, material continuing rights or obligations of the Group Companies, including any indemnification, guarantee, “earn-out” or other contingent payment obligations, but excluding customary buy-side indemnification obligations and confidentiality obligations;

 

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(viii) any Contract (A) establishing any partnership, joint venture, limited liability company or other similar equity investment agreements with any Person (other than any Subsidiary of the Company), or (B) with any material concession company affiliated with the Company;

 

(ix) any Contract (A) granting to any Person (other than the Group Companies) (x) a right of first refusal, first offer or similar preferential right to purchase or acquire equity interests or material assets in any Group Company, (y) rights of exclusivity or similar rights, or (z) “most favored nation” status, or (B) involving the obligation of a Group Company to sell to any Person or Persons (or pursuant to which such sale was made, if there are any ongoing obligations) any capital stock;

 

(x) any Contract that is a settlement, conciliation or similar Contract with any Governmental Authority (x) with ongoing Liability in excess of $3,000,000 or (y) that includes any obligation (other than the payment of money) to be performed (other than any non-disclosure or confidentiality obligations) or the admission of wrongdoing by any of the Group Companies or any of their respective officers or directors; and

 

(xi) any Contract that is a Company Affiliate Agreement that will not be terminated at or prior to the Closing.

 

(b) Except as, individually or in the aggregate, have not had and would not reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect and except for any Material Contract that has terminated or will terminate upon the expiration of the stated term thereof prior to the Closing Date (i) all Material Contracts and Significant Capital Leases to which any of the Group Companies is a party or by which they are bound are in full force and effect and represent the legal, valid and binding obligations of Group Companies party thereto and, to the knowledge of the Company, represent the legal, valid and binding obligations of the other parties thereto, and, to the knowledge of the Company, are enforceable by the Company or its Subsidiaries to the extent a party thereto in accordance with their terms, subject in all respects to the effects of bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally and general equitable principles (whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law), (ii) none of the Company, its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of the Company, as of the date of this Agreement, any other party thereto is in breach of or default (or would be in breach, violation or default but for the existence of a cure period) under any such Material Contract or Significant Capital Lease, (iii) since the Last Audited Balance Sheet Date through the date of this Agreement, none of the Group Companies have received any written or, to the knowledge of the Company, oral claim or notice of breach of or default under any such Material Contract or Significant Capital Lease, (iv) 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 Material Contract or Significant Capital Lease by the Group Companies or, to the knowledge of the Company, any other party thereto (in each case, with or without notice or lapse of time or both), and (v) since the Last Audited Balance Sheet Date through the date hereof, neither the Company nor its Subsidiaries have received written notice from any other party to any such Material Contract or Significant Capital Lease that such party intends to terminate or not renew any such Material Contract or Significant Capital Lease.

 

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4.12 Employees; Company Benefit Plans.

 

(a) Schedule 4.12(a) sets forth a list of all material Company Benefit Plans (other than offer letters and similar agreements that are terminable “at will” or for convenience and without the payment of severance or other material obligations).

 

(b) With respect to each material Company Benefit Plan (whether or not listed on Schedule 4.12(a)), the Company has made available to Acquiror, copies of each plan document (or a written summary of any such unwritten Company Benefit Plan), as currently in effect, and to the extent applicable, (i) the most recent annual report (Form 5500 series) with any required schedules, accountant’s reports and other attachments filed with the IRS with respect to such Company Benefit Plan, (ii) the most recent actuarial report or other financial statement relating to such Company Benefit Plan, (iii) the most recent determination or opinion letter, if any, issued by the IRS with respect to such Company Benefit Plan and any pending application for an IRS determination or opinion letter and any correspondence with the IRS related thereto, (iv) the summary plan description, (v) any trust agreement, insurance contract or other funding agreement, and (vi) any administrative services, recordkeeping, investment advisory, investment management or other service agreement.

 

(c) The Group Companies are in compliance with all applicable Laws relating to the employment of labor, including, without limitation, those relating to, equal opportunity, wages and hours, immigration, discrimination, labor relations, layoffs or plant closings, the payment and withholding of Taxes and other sums, the maintenance and handling of personnel records and occupational health and safety with respect to all employees and individual independent contractors who have performed services for any Group Company, in each case, except to the extent that the failure to comply therewith has not had or would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

(d) Except as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect, no Company Employees are, or within the last three years have been, covered by a collective bargaining agreement or represented by a union or other labor organization or bargaining agent and to the knowledge of the Company, no union organizing efforts are being, or within the last three years have been, conducted with respect to any Company Employees. Except as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect, within the last three years, there has been no strike, work slowdown, work stoppage or other labor dispute involving Company Employees, nor to the knowledge of the Company is any such strike, work slowdown, work stoppage or other labor dispute threatened. No Group Company is involved in, nor, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened with, any Action or investigation relating to labor or employment matters involving Company Employees, in each case, that would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

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(e) The Group Companies have properly classified for all purposes (including for Tax purposes and for purposes of determining eligibility to participate in any Company Benefit Plan) all employees and individual independent contractors who have performed services for any Group Company and have properly withheld and paid all applicable Taxes and made all required filings in connection with services provided by such Persons to any Group Company in accordance with such classifications, in each case, except to the extent that the failure to properly classify, withhold, pay or make a filing has not had or would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

(f) Each Company Benefit Plan has been operated, administered and maintained in compliance with its terms and applicable Law, including ERISA and the Code, in each case, except to the extent that the failure to comply therewith has not had or would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect. Except as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect, each Company Benefit Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination or opinion letter from the IRS and, to the knowledge of the Company, nothing has occurred since the date of such favorable determination or opinion letter which would adversely affect the qualified status of such plan. There are no pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened Actions or investigations involving any Company Benefit Plan (other than routine claims for benefits) and the Company has no knowledge of any facts which could give rise to any such Actions or investigations (other than routine claims for benefits), in each case, that would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect. No Company Benefit Plan is currently under investigation or audit by any Governmental Authority and, to the knowledge of the Company, no such investigation or audit is contemplated or under consideration, in each case, that would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect. All contributions and premium payments required to have been paid under or with respect to any Company Benefit Plan have been timely paid in accordance with the terms of such Company Benefit Plan and applicable Law, except to the extent that the failure to timely make such payment has not had or would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

(g) Except as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect, no Company Benefit Plan provides health, life insurance or other welfare benefits to retired or other terminated employees, individual independent contractors, or directors of a Group Company (or any spouse, beneficiary or dependent thereof), other than “COBRA” continuation coverage required by Section 4980B of the Code or Sections 601-608 of ERISA or similar state Law.

 

(h) Except as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect, no Company Benefit Plan is a “defined benefit plan” within the meaning of Section 3(35) of ERISA or a “multiemployer plan” within the meaning of Section 3(37) or 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, and no Group Company has any Liability, contingent or otherwise, with respect to any such plan.

 

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(i) Except as contemplated by this Agreement, neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the consummation of the Transactions will (either alone or in combination with another event) (i) materially increase the amount of compensation or benefits otherwise payable under any Company Benefit Plan, (ii) entitle any Company Employee or current or former employee, director or individual independent contractor of a Group Company to any material payment or benefit or accelerate the time of payment or vesting of any material compensation or benefits, or (iii) give rise to the payment of any “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Code Section 280G.

 

(j) Each Company Benefit Plan that is a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Section 409A of the Code has been maintained and administered in operational and documentary compliance with Section 409A of the Code and all regulations and other applicable regulatory guidance issued thereunder, in each case, except to the extent that the failure to comply therewith has not had or would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

(k) Except as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect, no Group Company has any obligation to gross up, indemnify or otherwise reimburse any current or former employee, individual independent contractor, or director of a Group Company for any Taxes, interest or penalties incurred in connection with any Company Benefit Plan (including without limitation any Taxes, interest or penalties incurred pursuant to Section 409A or 4999 of the Code).

 

4.13 Taxes. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect:

 

(a) (i) the Group Companies have timely filed, taking into account any extensions, all Tax Returns required to be filed by them and all such Tax Returns are true, complete and accurate, (ii) the Group Companies have paid all Taxes required to be paid by them other than Taxes that are not yet due or that are being contested in good faith in appropriate Actions, (iii) there are no Liens for Taxes on any assets of a Group Company other than Permitted Liens, (iv) no deficiency for any Tax has been asserted or assessed by a taxing authority against a Group Company which deficiency has not been paid or is not being contested in good faith in appropriate Actions, (v)  no Group Company is a party to or is bound by any Tax sharing, allocation or indemnification agreement or arrangement (other than such an agreement or arrangement exclusively between or among the Company and its Subsidiaries or any agreement entered into in the ordinary course of business not primarily related to Taxes), (vi) no Group Company (x) has been a member of any affiliated group (within the meaning of Section 1504(a) of the Code) filing a consolidated federal income Tax Return (other than a group the common parent of which is the Company or any predecessor thereof) or (y) has any Liability for the Taxes of any Person other than the Group Companies pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 (or any similar provision of state, local or foreign law), as a transferee or successor or by contract and (vii) no Group Company has failed to withhold, collect or timely remit all amounts required to have been withheld, collected and remitted in respect of Taxes with respect to any payments to a vendor, employee, independent contractor, creditor, stockholder or any other Person.

 

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(b) There are no outstanding agreements extending or waiving the statutory period of limitations applicable to any claim for, or the period for the collection, assessment or reassessment of, Taxes due from a Group Company for any taxable period and no request for any such waiver or extension is currently pending.

 

(c) No audits or other examinations with regard to any Taxes of a Group Company are presently in progress or have been asserted or proposed in writing. Since January 1, 2016, no written claim has been made by a Governmental Authority in a jurisdiction where a Group Company does not file Tax Returns that such Group Company is or may be subject to any Taxes in that jurisdiction.

 

(d) Within the past two (2) years, no Group Company has been a “distributing corporation” or a “controlled corporation” in a distribution intended to qualify for tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code.

 

(e) No Group Company has been a party to a transaction that, as of the date hereof, constitutes a “listed transaction” for purposes of Section 6011 of the Code and applicable Treasury Regulations thereunder (or a similar provision of state Law).

 

(f) The Group Companies are not subject to any private letter ruling of the IRS or comparable ruling of any Governmental Authority, and, as of the date hereof, no closing agreement pursuant to Section 7121 of the Code (or any similar provision of any state, local or foreign Law) has been entered into by or with respect to a Group Company in respect of any taxable year for which the statute of limitations has not yet expired.

 

(g) To the knowledge of the Company, there are no facts, circumstances or plans that, either alone or in combination, could reasonably be expected to prevent the Merger or the Domestication from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment.

 

(h) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the representations in Section 4.12 (to the extent a representation relates to Taxes) and this Section 4.13 are the sole representations of the Group Companies with respect to Tax matters. For clarity, nothing in this Section 4.13 or otherwise in this Agreement shall be construed to provide any representation or warranty as to the amount, condition or availability for use in any taxable period after the Closing Date of any net operating loss, capital loss or Tax credit carryforward or other similar Tax attribute of a Group Company.

 

4.14 Brokers’ Fees. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.14, 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 any of the Group Companies or any of their Affiliates for which any of the Group Companies has any obligation.

 

4.15 Insurance. The Company has made available to Acquiror, all material insurance policies and fidelity bonds covering the assets, business, equipment, properties, operations and employees of the Group Companies (collectively, the “Insurance Policies”). Except as would not reasonably expected have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect, (a) each of the Insurance Policies or renewals thereof are in full force and effect, (b) the Group Companies maintain insurance coverage in such amounts and against such risks as are adequate and customary in the industry for the operation of their respective businesses, (c) the Group Companies are in material compliance with the terms of such Insurance Policies, (d) the Insurance Policies are sufficient for compliance with all applicable Laws and material Contracts to which the Group Companies are a party or by which they are bound and (e) since the last Audited Balance Sheet Date until the date of this Agreement, none of the Group Companies has received any written notice of cancellation of, material premium increase with respect to, or alteration of coverage under, any Insurance Policy other than in the ordinary course of business. As of the date hereof, there is no claim by any of the Group Companies pending under any Insurance Policies that has been denied or disputed by the insurer, or in respect of which there is an outstanding reservation of rights, except as have not had or would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

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4.16 Real Property; Assets.

 

(a) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, the Group Companies have good and marketable title to each parcel of real property owned in fee by the Group Companies (the “Owned Real Property”) (the Owned Real Property, together with the Leased Real Property, shall be referred to as the “Real Property”). A true and correct list of each Owned Real Property and its address is set forth on Schedule 4.16(a).

 

(b) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, the Owned Real Property is free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens. No Group Company has leased, subleased, licensed, sublicensed or granted to any Person the right to use or occupy any portion of the Owned Real Property (other than leases or grants of use or occupancy rights whereby the Company received annual base rent or fee of $1,000,000 or less during the year ended December 31, 2020).

 

(c) The Company has made available to Acquiror true, correct and complete copies of all existing leases, subleases, licenses, sublicenses and other agreements existing as of the date hereof pursuant to which any Group Company uses or occupies, or has the right to occupy, now or in the future, any real property with annual base rent payable during the 2021 calendar year in excess of $1,000,000 (such properties, the “Leased Real Property” and each such lease, sublease, license, sublicense or other occupancy or use agreement, a “Material Lease”), including all modifications, amendments, assignments, guaranties, supplements renewals, extensions, side letters, deferred rent agreements, rent abatement agreements and similar agreements thereto. A list of such Material Leases are set forth on Schedule 4.16(c).

 

(d) As of the date of this Agreement, each Material Lease is in full force and effect and is binding upon the applicable Group Company, as applicable. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, the Group Companies have a valid leasehold interest in the Leased Real Property, free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens. No Group Company has leased or granted to any Person the right to use or occupy any portion of the Leased Real Property.

 

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(e) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, no Group Company is in default under the Material Leases, and to the knowledge of the Company, there are no defaults by any lessor under the Material Leases. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, no Group Company has received written notice within the twelve (12) months preceding the date hereof of any default under any Material Lease.

 

(f) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, all buildings, structures, improvements, fixtures, building systems and equipment, and all components thereof, included in the Real Property are in reasonable operating condition and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, the Real Properties and their condition are suitable for their current use by the Group Companies.

 

(g) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, the Group Companies enjoy peaceful and undisturbed possession of each Real Property.

 

(h) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, to the knowledge of the Company, there are no pending condemnation, eminent domain, or any other taking by public authority with or without payment of consideration therefor or similar actions with respect to any of the Real Properties. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, no written notice of such a proposed condemnation has been received by the Group Companies.

 

(i) Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, the assets, properties and rights owned, used or held for use by the Group Companies directly, by Contract or otherwise, and that are related to the Business are sufficient for the Surviving Company to conduct the Business following the Closing substantially as the Business has been conducted on the date of this Agreement.

 

4.17 Environmental Matters.

 

Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect:

 

(a) the Group Companies are and since the Last Audited Balance Sheet Date have been in compliance with all Environmental Laws, including the possession of, and the compliance with, all Environmental Permits required under Environmental Laws;

 

(b) neither the Group Companies nor any of their respective predecessors is subject to any order, decree or judgment that requires a Group Company to undertake any Remedial Action;

 

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(c) there has not been any use, storage, handling, transport, disposal or release of any Hazardous Material by the Group Companies at the Real Property or at any other location and to the knowledge of the Company, no Hazardous Materials have been Released at the Real Property, in each case, in a manner that would reasonably be expected to give rise to a Liability to the Group Companies under any Environmental Laws;

 

(d) no Group Company has received any unresolved Environmental Claim, and to the knowledge of the Company, there are no Environmental Claims threatened in writing against a Group Company;

 

(e) the Owned Real Property and to the knowledge of the Company, the Leased Real Property is not subject to any Lien securing the costs of any Remedial Action arising under Environmental Laws; and

 

(f) the Company has made available to Acquiror copies of all material reports, studies or evaluations in the possession or reasonable control of the Group Companies prepared since the Last Audited Balance Sheet Date pertaining to the generation, storage, use, handling, transportation, treatment, emission, spillage, disposal, release or removal of Hazardous Materials at, in, on or under the Real Property.

 

4.18 Absence of Changes.

 

(a) Since the Last Audited Balance Sheet Date, there has not been any Effect relating to any of the Group Companies which has had, or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

(b) From the Last Audited Balance Sheet Date through the date of this Agreement, excluding any deviations from the ordinary course of business of the Group Companies or any actions, activities or conduct of any Group Company taken (or not taken) to mitigate, remedy, respond to or otherwise address the effects or impact of COVID-19 on the Group Companies’ business, including the COVID-19 Measures, which shall be deemed to be taken in the “ordinary course of business” for purposes of this Section 4.18(b), the Group Companies have, in all material respects, conducted their business and operated their properties in the ordinary course of business and, except as required or contemplated by this Agreement, there has not been any action or activity taken by any of the Group Companies that would have been prohibited by Section 6.01 (other than clauses (c), (i) and (o) of Section 6.01) if such action or activity occurred during the Interim Period.

 

4.19 Affiliate Agreements. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.19, no Group Company is a party to (a) any Contract between any Group Company, on the one hand, and a Company Affiliated Person (other than employment agreements entered into with any director, manager, officer or employee of a Group Company in the ordinary course of business or any Company Benefit Plans), on the other hand, and (b) any other material business arrangement or relationship between such Group Company and any Company Affiliated Person (other than in the case of any director, manager, officer or employee of a Group Company, employment or consultancy relationships in the ordinary course of business) (each of the foregoing in clauses (a) and (b), a “Company Affiliate Agreement”).

 

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4.20 Information Supplied. None of the information supplied or to be supplied by any Group Company, or by any other Person acting on behalf of any Group Company, in writing specifically for inclusion or incorporation by reference: (a) in any current report on Form 8-K, and any exhibits thereto or any other report, form, registration or other filing made with any Governmental Authority or stock exchange with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Transaction Document; (b) in the Proxy Statement (or any amendment or supplement thereto); (c) in the Registration Statement; or (d) in the mailings or other distributions to the Acquiror’s stockholders and/or prospective investors with respect to the consummation of the Transactions or in any amendment to any of documents identified in (a) through (d), will, when first filed, made available, mailed or distributed, as the case may be, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided, however, notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 4.20, no representation or warranty is made by the Company with respect to information or statements made or incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement that were not supplied by or on behalf of the Company for use therein.

 

4.21 Takeover Statutes and Charter Provisions. The Company Board has taken all action necessary so that the restrictions on a “business combination” (as such term is used in Section 203 of the DGCL) contained in Section 203 of the DGCL or any similar restrictions under any foreign Laws will be inapplicable to this Agreement and the Transactions, including the Merger. As of the date of this Agreement, no “fair price,” “moratorium,” “control share acquisition” or other anti-takeover statute or similar domestic or foreign Law applies with respect to any Group Company in connection with this Agreement, the Merger or any of the other Transactions. As of the date of this Agreement, there is no stockholder rights plan, “poison pill” or similar anti-takeover agreement or plan in effect to which any Group Company is subject, party or otherwise bound.

 

4.22 No Outside Reliance. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Article IV or any other provision hereof, the Group Companies and their Affiliates and any of their respective directors, officers, employees, stockholders, partners, members or representatives, acknowledge and agree that the Group Companies have made their own investigation of the Acquiror and that neither the Acquiror nor any of its Affiliates or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, stockholders, partners, members, agents or representatives is making any representation or warranty whatsoever, express or implied, beyond those given by the Acquiror in Article V, any certificate delivered in accordance with Section 9.03(c) and the other Transaction Documents to which any such Person is a party, 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 Acquiror. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is understood that, except to the extent covered by Section 5.13, any cost estimates, financial or other projections or other predictions that may be contained or referred to in the Schedules 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 the Company or its representatives) or reviewed by the Company pursuant to the Confidentiality Agreement) or management presentations that have been or shall hereafter be provided to the Company or any of its Affiliates, agents or representatives are not and will not be deemed to be representations or warranties of Acquiror, and no representation or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the foregoing except as set forth in Article V of this Agreement or any certificate delivered in accordance with Section 9.02(b).

 

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4.23 No Additional Representations and Warranties. Except as otherwise provided in this Article IV (as modified by the applicable Schedules in accordance with (and subject to) Section 11.07) or any certificate delivered in accordance with Section 9.02(b), the Company expressly disclaims any representations or warranties of any kind or nature, express or implied, as to the condition, value or quality of the Company or the Company’s assets, and the Company specifically disclaims any representation or warranty of merchantability, usage, suitability or fitness for any particular purpose with respect to the Company’s assets, or as to the workmanship thereof, or the absence of any defects therein, whether latent or patent, it being understood that such subject assets are being acquired “as is, where is” on the Closing Date, and in their present condition, and Acquiror shall rely on their own examination and investigation thereof. None of the Company’s Affiliates nor any of their respective directors, officers, employees, stockholders, partners, members or Representatives has made, or is making, any representation or warranty whatsoever to Acquiror or its Affiliates, and no such Related Party shall be liable in respect of the accuracy or completeness of any information provided to Acquiror or its Affiliates.

 

Article V

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

OF ACQUIROR

 

Except as qualified by the Acquiror Schedules in accordance with (and subject to) Section 11.07, or as set forth in the Acquiror SEC Reports filed or furnished by Acquiror on or after December 29, 2020 (excluding (x) any disclosures in such Acquiror SEC Reports under the headings “Risk Factors,” “Forward-Looking Statements” and other disclosures that are predictive, cautionary or forward looking in nature and (y) any exhibits or other documents appended thereto), Acquiror represents and warrants to the Company as follows:

 

5.01 Corporate Organization. Acquiror is duly incorporated and is validly existing as an exempted company in good standing under the Laws of the Cayman Islands. From and after the Domestication and as of the Closing, Acquiror will be a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware. Acquiror has the requisite corporate power and authority to own, lease or operate all of its assets and properties and to conduct its business as it is now being conducted, except, in each case, as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect. The copies of the Acquiror Governing Documents, as previously delivered by Acquiror to the Company are true, correct and complete and are in effect as of the date of this Agreement. Acquiror is, and at all times has been, in compliance in all material respects with all restrictions, covenants, terms and provisions set forth in the Acquiror Governing Documents. Acquiror is duly licensed or qualified and in good standing as a foreign entity 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 has not had and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect. Acquiror has no Subsidiaries or any equity or other interests in any Person.

 

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5.02 Due Authorization.

 

(a) Acquiror has all requisite exempted company, corporate or entity power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Transaction Document to which it is a party and (subject to the approvals described in Section 5.07), upon receipt of the Acquiror Stockholder Approval, to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the Transactions. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each Transaction Document by Acquiror and the consummation of the Transactions have been duly and validly authorized and approved by all requisite action and, except for the Acquiror Stockholder Approval, no other corporate or equivalent proceeding on the part of Acquiror is or will be necessary to authorize this Agreement or such Transaction Documents or Acquiror’s performance hereunder or thereunder. This Agreement has been, and each such Transaction Document has been or will be on or prior to Closing, duly and validly executed and delivered by Acquiror and, assuming due authorization and execution by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, and each such Transaction Document constitutes or will constitute, on or prior to Closing, a legal, valid and binding obligation of each of Acquiror, enforceable against Acquiror 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) At the Special Meeting, assuming that a quorum is present, (i) only an Acquiror Ordinary Resolution shall be required to approve the Transaction Proposal, the NYSE Proposal, the Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan Proposal, the Acquiror Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Acquiror Adjournment Proposal, (ii) only an Acquiror Special Resolution shall be required to approve the Domestication Proposal and the Governing Document Proposal and (iii) with respect to any Additional Proposals proposed to the Acquiror Shareholders, only the requisite approval required under the Acquiror Governing Documents, the Companies Act or other applicable law (the approval by Acquiror Shareholders of all of the foregoing, collectively, the “Acquiror Stockholder Approval”). The Acquiror Stockholder Approval is the only vote of any of Acquiror’s capital stock necessary to adopt this Agreement and any Transaction Document and to approve the Transactions (including the filing of the Preferred COD with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware).

 

(c) At a meeting duly called and held, the Acquiror Board has unanimously (i) determined that this Agreement and the Transactions are in the best interests of Acquiror and its shareholders; (ii) determined that the fair market value of the Company is equal to at least 80% of the amount held in the Trust Account (less any deferred underwriting commissions and taxes payable on interest earned) as of the date hereof; (iii) approved the Transactions as a Business Combination; and (iv) resolved to recommend to the shareholders of Acquiror approval of each of the matters requiring the Acquiror Stockholder Approval.

 

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5.03 No Conflict. Subject to the receipt of Acquiror Stockholder Approval and the consents, approvals, authorizations and other requirements set forth in Section 5.07, the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents by each of Acquiror and (in the case of Acquiror), upon receipt of the Acquiror Stockholder Approval, the consummation of the Transactions do not and will not (a) conflict with or violate any provision of, or result in the breach of, the Acquiror Governing Documents, (b) conflict with or result in any violation of any provision of any Law, Permit or Governmental Order applicable to Acquiror or any of its properties or assets, (c) violate, conflict with, result in a breach of any provision of or the loss of any benefit under, constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, or result in the termination or acceleration of, or a right of termination, cancellation, modification, acceleration or amendment under, accelerate the performance required by, or result in the acceleration or trigger of any payment, posting of collateral (or right to require the posting of collateral), time of payment, vesting or increase in the amount of any compensation or benefit payable pursuant to, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any Contract to which Acquiror is a party or by which any of their respective assets or properties may be bound or affected or (d) result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the properties, equity interests or assets of Acquiror, except (in the case of clauses (b), (c) or (d) above) for such violations, conflicts, breaches or defaults which has not had or would not reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect.

 

5.04 Litigation and Proceedings. As of the date of this Agreement, there are no pending or, to the knowledge of Acquiror, threatened, Actions and there are no pending or, to the knowledge of Acquiror, threatened investigations, in each case, against Acquiror, or otherwise affecting Acquiror or its assets, including any condemnation or similar proceedings, which, if determined adversely, would reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to have an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect. As of the date of this Agreement, there is no unsatisfied judgment or any open injunction binding upon Acquiror which could, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect.

 

5.05 Compliance with Laws.

 

(a) Except where the failure to be, or to have been, in compliance with such Laws has not had or would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect, Acquiror is, and since December 29, 2020 has been, in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws. Acquiror has not received any written notice from any Governmental Authority of a violation of any applicable Law by Acquiror at any time since December 29, 2020, which violation would reasonably be expected to have an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect.

 

(b) Since December 29, 2020, and except where the failure to be, or to have been, in compliance with such Laws has not had or would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect, (i) there has been no action taken by Acquiror or, to the knowledge of Acquiror, any officer, director, manager, employee, agent or representative of Acquiror, in each case, acting on behalf of Acquiror, in violation of any applicable Anti-Corruption Law, (ii) Acquiror has not 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, (iii) Acquiror has not 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 Law and (iv) Acquiror has not received any written notice or citation from a Governmental Authority for any actual or potential noncompliance with any applicable Anti-Corruption Law.

 

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5.06 Employee Benefit Plans. Except as may be contemplated by the Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan Proposal or the Acquiror Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal, there are no Acquiror Benefit Plans. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the Transactions will not (a) entitle any employee or individual independent contractor of Acquiror to any material payment or benefit or accelerate the time of payment or vesting of any material compensation or benefits, in either case under any Acquiror Benefit Plan, or (b) give rise to the payment of any “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Code Section 280G.

 

5.07 Governmental Authorities; Consents. No consent, approval or authorization of, or designation, declaration or filing with, any Governmental Authority or notice, approval, consent, waiver or authorization from any Governmental Authority is required on the part of Acquiror with respect to Acquiror’s execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the Transactions, except for (a) the filing of the Certificate of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, (b) applicable requirements of the HSR Act and any other applicable Antitrust Laws, Securities Laws and NYSE, (c) the filing and effectiveness of the Acquiror Domestication Documents, and (d) any consents, approvals, authorizations, designations, declarations, waivers or filings, the absence of which has not had and would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect.

 

5.08 Financial Ability; Trust Account

 

(a) . As of the date hereof, there is at least two-hundred and forty-six million dollars ($246,000,000) invested in a trust account at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “Trust Account”), maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, acting as trustee (the “Trustee”), pursuant to the Investment Management Trust Agreement, dated March 2, 2021, by and between Acquiror and the Trustee (the “Trust Agreement”). The Trust Agreement is in full force and effect and is a legal, valid and binding obligation of Acquiror and, to the knowledge of Acquiror, the Trustee, enforceable 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. The Trust Agreement has not been terminated, repudiated, rescinded, amended or supplemented or modified, in any respect, and, to the knowledge of Acquiror, no such termination, repudiation, rescission, amendment, supplement or modification is contemplated. To the knowledge of Acquiror, there are no side letters and there are no agreements, Contracts, arrangements or understandings, whether written or oral, with the Trustee or any other Person that would (i) cause the description of the Trust Agreement in the Acquiror SEC Reports to be inaccurate or (ii) entitle any Person (other than any Acquiror Stockholder who is a Redeeming Stockholder) 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 except in accordance with the Trust Agreement, Acquiror Governing Documents and Acquiror’s final prospectus dated as of March 2, 2021. Amounts in the Trust Account are invested in United States Government securities or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Acquiror has performed all material obligations required to be performed by it to date under, and is not in material 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. There are no Actions or investigations pending or, to the knowledge of Acquiror, threatened with respect to the Trust Account. Since December 29, 2020, Acquiror has not released any money from the Trust Account (other than interest income earned on the principal held in the Trust Account as permitted by the Trust Agreement). The Acquiror has not taken any actions to dissolve or liquidate pursuant to the Acquiror Organizational Documents or to dissolve and liquidate all of the assets of Acquiror.

 

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5.09 Taxes. Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect:

 

(a) (i) Acquiror has timely filed, taking into account any extensions, all Tax Returns required to be filed by it and all such Tax Returns are true, complete and accurate, (ii) Acquiror has paid all Taxes required to be paid by it other than Taxes that are not yet due or that are being contested in good faith in appropriate Actions, (iii) there are no Liens for Taxes on any assets of Acquiror other than Permitted Liens, (iv) no deficiency for any Tax has been asserted or assessed by a taxing authority against Acquiror which deficiency has not been paid or is not being contested in good faith in appropriate Actions, (v) Acquiror is not a party to or is bound by any Tax sharing, allocation or indemnification agreement or arrangement, (vi) Acquiror (x) has not been a member of any affiliated group (within the meaning of Section 1504(a) of the Code) filing a consolidated federal income Tax Return or (y) does not have any Liability for the Taxes of any Person other than Acquiror pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 (or any similar provision of state, local or foreign law) as a transferee or successor or by contract and (vii) Acquiror has not failed to withhold, collect or timely remit all amounts required to have been withheld, collected and remitted in respect of Taxes with respect to any payments to a vendor, employee, independent contractor, creditor, stockholder or any other Person.

 

(b) There are no outstanding agreements extending or waiving the statutory period of limitations applicable to any claim for, or the period for the collection, assessment or reassessment of, Taxes due from Acquiror for any taxable period and no request for any such waiver or extension is currently pending.

 

(c) No audits or other examinations with regard to any Taxes of Acquiror are presently in progress or have been asserted or proposed in writing. No written claim has been made by a Governmental Authority in a jurisdiction where Acquiror does not file Tax Returns that Acquiror is or may be subject to any Taxes in that jurisdiction.

 

(d) Within the past two (2) years, Acquiror has not been a “distributing corporation” or a “controlled corporation” in a distribution intended to qualify for tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code.

 

(e) Acquiror has not been a party to a transaction that, as of the date hereof, constitutes a “listed transaction” for purposes of Section 6011 of the Code and applicable Treasury Regulations thereunder (or a similar provision of state Law).

 

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(f) Acquiror is not subject to any private letter ruling of the IRS or comparable ruling of any Governmental Authority, and, as of the date hereof, no closing agreement pursuant to Section 7121 of the Code (or any similar provision of any state, local or foreign Law) has been entered into by or with respect to Acquiror in respect of any taxable year for which the statute of limitations has not yet expired.

 

(g) To the knowledge of Acquiror, there are no facts, circumstances or plans that, either alone or in combination, could reasonably be expected to prevent the Merger or the Domestication from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment.

 

(h) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the representations in Section 5.06 (to the extent a representation relates to Taxes) and this Section 5.09 are the sole representations of Acquiror with respect to Tax matters. For clarity, nothing in this Section 5.09 or otherwise in this Agreement shall be construed to provide any representation or warranty as to the amount, condition or availability for use in any taxable period after the Closing Date of any net operating loss, capital loss or Tax credit carryforward or other similar Tax attribute of Acquiror.

 

5.10 Brokers’ Fees. Except as set forth on Acquiror Schedule 5.10, 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 Acquiror or any of its Affiliates.

 

5.11 Acquiror SEC Reports; Financial Statements; Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

 

(a) Except as set forth on Acquiror Schedule 5.11(a), Acquiror has filed or furnished in a timely manner all required proxy statements, reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the SEC since December 29, 2020 (collectively, as they have been amended since the time of their filing and including all exhibits thereto, the “Acquiror SEC Reports”). None of the Acquiror SEC Reports, as of their respective dates (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), 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 made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The audited financial statements and unaudited interim financial statements (including, in each case, the notes and schedules thereto) included in the Acquiror SEC Reports complied as to form in all material respects with the published rules and regulations of the SEC with respect thereto, were prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (except as may be indicated therein or in the notes thereto and except with respect to unaudited statements as permitted by Form 10-Q of the SEC), and fairly present (subject, in the case of the unaudited interim financial statements included therein, to normal year-end adjustments and the absence of complete footnotes) in all material respects the financial position of Acquiror as of the respective dates thereof and the results of their operations and cash flows for the respective periods then ended.

 

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(b) Acquiror 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 Acquiror and other material information required to be disclosed by Acquiror in the reports and other documents that it files or furnishes under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that all such material information is accumulated and communicated to Acquiror’s principal executive officer and its principal financial officer as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and to make the certifications required pursuant to Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Such disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting Acquiror’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer to material information required to be included in Acquiror’s periodic reports required under the Exchange Act.

 

(c) Acquiror has established and maintained a system of internal controls. Such internal controls are sufficient to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of Acquiror’s financial reporting and the preparation of Acquiror’s financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP.

 

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

 

(e) Neither Acquiror (including any employee thereof) nor Acquiror’s 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 Acquiror, (ii) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves Acquiror’s management or other employees who have a role in the preparation of financial statements or the internal accounting controls utilized by Acquiror or (iii) any claim or allegation regarding any of the foregoing.

 

(f) To the knowledge of Acquiror, as of the date hereof, there are no outstanding SEC comments from the SEC with respect to the Acquiror SEC Reports. To the knowledge of Acquiror, none of the Acquiror SEC Reports filed on or prior to the date hereof is subject to ongoing SEC review or investigation as of the date hereof.

 

5.12 Business Activities; Absence of Changes.

 

(a) Since its incorporation, Acquiror has not conducted any business activities other than activities related to its initial public offering or directed toward the accomplishment of a Business Combination. Except as set forth in the Acquiror Governing Documents, there is no agreement, commitment or Governmental Order binding upon Acquiror or to which Acquiror is a party which has had or would reasonably be expected to have the effect of prohibiting or impairing any business practice of Acquiror or any acquisition of property by Acquiror or the conduct of business by Acquiror as currently conducted or as contemplated to be conducted as of the Closing other than such effects, which have not had or would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect.

 

(b) Acquiror 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 Transactions, Acquiror has no 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 a Business Combination.

 

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(c) There is no Liability of Acquiror, except for Liabilities (i) reflected or reserved for on Acquiror’s consolidated balance sheet for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 or disclosed in the notes thereto (other than any such liabilities not reflected, reserved or disclosed as are not and would not be, in the aggregate, material to Acquiror), (ii) that have arisen since the date of Acquiror’s consolidated balance sheet for the quarterly period March 31, 2021in the ordinary course of business of Acquiror, (iii) that are Outstanding Acquiror Expenses, (iv) arising under this Agreement or the performance by Acquiror of its obligations hereunder, (v) that have not been and would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to be material to Acquiror or (vi) disclosed in Acquiror Schedule 5.12(c).

 

(d) (i) Since the date of Acquiror’s formation, there has not been any Effect relating to Acquiror which has had, or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect and (ii) from December 29, 2020 through the date of this Agreement, Acquiror has not taken any action that would require the consent of the Company pursuant to Section 7.02 if such action had been taken after the date hereof.

 

5.13 Registration Statement. None of the information relating to Acquiror supplied by Acquiror, or by any other Person acting on behalf of Acquiror, in writing specifically for inclusion or incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement will, as of the date the Proxy Statement (or any amendment or supplement thereto) is first mailed to the Acquiror Stockholders, contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided, however, notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 5.13, no representation or warranty is made by Acquiror with respect to information or statements made or incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement that were not supplied by or on behalf of Acquiror for use therein.

 

5.14 No Outside Reliance. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Article V or any other provision hereof, Acquiror and its Affiliates and any of its and their respective directors, officers, employees, stockholders, partners, members or representatives, acknowledge and agree that Acquiror has made its own investigation of the Company and that neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, stockholders, partners, members, agents or representatives is making any representation or warranty whatsoever, express or implied, beyond those given by the Company in Article IV, any certificate delivered in accordance with Section 9.02(b) and the other Transaction Documents to which any such Person is a party, 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 Company or its Subsidiaries. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except to the extent covered by Section 4.20, it is understood that any cost estimates, financial or other projections or other predictions that may be contained or referred to in the Schedules 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 Acquiror or its representatives) or reviewed by Acquiror pursuant to the Confidentiality Agreement) or management presentations that have been or shall hereafter be provided to Acquiror or any of its Affiliates, agents or representatives are not and will not be deemed to be representations or warranties of the Company, and no representation or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the foregoing except as set forth in Article IV of this Agreement or any certificate delivered in accordance with Section 9.02(c). Except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement, Acquiror understands and agrees that any assets, properties and business of the Group Companies are furnished “as is,” “where is” and subject to and except as otherwise provided in the representations and warranties contained in Article IV or any other certificate delivered in accordance with Section 9.02(c), with all faults and without any other representation or warranty of any nature whatsoever.

 

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5.15 Capitalization

 

(a) The authorized share capital of Acquiror consists of (i) 1,000,000 preference shares of a par value US$0.0001 each, of which none are issued and outstanding as of the date of this Agreement, (ii) 300,000,000 class A ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0001 each, of which 25,483,700 are issued and outstanding as of the date of this Agreement; and (iii) 20,000,000 Class B ordinary shares of a par value of US$0.0001 each, of which 6,370,925 are issued and outstanding as of the date of this Agreement. As of the date of this Agreement, 13,892,394 Acquiror Warrants are issued and outstanding. All of the issued and outstanding Acquiror Class A Common Stock, Acquiror Class B Common Stock and Acquiror Warrants (i) have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable, (ii) were issued in compliance in all material respects with applicable Law and (iii) were not issued in breach or violation of any preemptive rights or Contract, except as disclosed in the Acquiror SEC Reports with respect to certain Acquiror Class B Common Stock held by the Sponsor.

 

(b) Except for this Agreement, the Acquiror Warrants, the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements, as of the date hereof, there are (i) no subscriptions, calls, options, warrants, rights or other securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for Acquiror Class A Common Stock, Acquiror Class B Common Stock or the equity interests of Acquiror, or any other Contracts to which Acquiror is a party or by which Acquiror is bound obligating Acquiror to issue or sell any shares of capital stock of, other equity interests in or debt securities of, Acquiror, and (ii) no equity equivalents, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock ownership interests or similar rights in Acquiror. Except as disclosed in the Acquiror SEC Reports or the Acquiror Governing Documents, there are no outstanding contractual obligations of Acquiror to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any securities or equity interests of Acquiror. There are no outstanding bonds, debentures, notes or other indebtedness of Acquiror having the right to vote (or convertible into, or exchangeable for, securities having the right to vote) on any matter for which the Acquiror Stockholders may vote. Except as disclosed in the Acquiror SEC Reports, Acquiror is not a party to any stockholders agreement, voting agreement or registration rights agreement relating to Acquiror Class A Common Stock, Acquiror Class B Common Stock or any other equity interests of Acquiror. Acquiror does not own any capital stock or any other equity interests in any other Person or have any right, option, warrant, conversion right, stock appreciation right, redemption right, repurchase right, agreement, arrangement or commitment of any character under which a Person is or may become obligated to issue or sell, or give any right to subscribe for or acquire, or in any way dispose of, any shares of the capital stock or other equity interests, or any securities or obligations exercisable or exchangeable for or convertible into any shares of the capital stock or other equity interests, of such Person. There are no securities or instruments issued by or to which Acquiror is a party containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered by the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Forward Purchase Contract or the Subscription Agreements that have not been or will not be waived on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

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(c) Subject to approval of the Proposals, the shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock to be issued by Acquiror in connection with the Transactions, upon issuance in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and will not be subject to any preemptive rights of any other stockholder of Acquiror and will be free and clear of all Liens (other than Liens arising pursuant to applicable securities Laws or under the Transaction Documents).

 

(d) Except (i) for the Registration Rights Agreement entered into on March 2, 2021 by and among the Acquiror and certain stockholders of Acquiror, (ii) as set forth in the Acquiror Governing Documents and (iii) in connection with the Transactions (including under the Subscription Agreements and Forward Purchase Contract), there are no registration rights, and there is no voting trust, proxy, rights plan, anti-takeover plan or other agreements or understandings to which Acquiror is a party or by which Acquiror is bound with respect to any ownership interests of Acquiror.

 

5.16 NYSE Stock Market Quotation. The issued and outstanding shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and are listed for trading on the NYSE under the symbol “ISOS”. Acquiror is in compliance in all material respects with the rules of the NYSE and there is no action or proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of Acquiror, threatened against Acquiror by the NYSE, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority or the SEC with respect to any intention by such entity to deregister the Acquiror Class A Common Stock or terminate the listing of Acquiror Class A Common Stock on the NYSE. None of Acquiror or its Affiliates has taken any action in an attempt to terminate the registration of the Acquiror Class A Common Stock or Acquiror Warrants under the Exchange Act except as contemplated by this Agreement.

 

5.17 Contracts; No Defaults.

 

(a) Acquiror Schedule 5.17(a) contains a listing of every “material contract” (as such term is defined in Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K of the SEC) (other than confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, this Agreement, the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements) to which, as of the date of this Agreement, Acquiror is a party or by which any of their respective assets are bound. True, correct and complete copies of the Contracts listed on Acquiror Schedule 5.17(a) have been delivered to or made available to the Company or its agents or representatives.

 

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(b) Except for any Contract that has terminated or will terminate upon the expiration of the stated term thereof prior to the Closing Date, with respect to any Contract of the type described in Section 5.17(a), whether or not set forth on Acquiror Schedule 5.17(a), (i) such Contracts are in full force and effect and represent the legal, valid and binding obligations of Acquiror and, to the knowledge of Acquiror, represent the legal, valid and binding obligations of the other parties thereto, and are enforceable by Acquiror in accordance with their terms, subject in all respects to the effects of bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally and general equitable principles (whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law), (ii) none of Acquiror or, to the knowledge of Acquiror, as of the date of this Agreement, any other party thereto is in material breach of or material default (or would be in material breach, violation or default but for the existence of a cure period) under any such Contract, (iii) since December 29, 2020, Acquiror has not received any written or, to the knowledge of Acquiror, oral claim or notice of material breach of or material default under any such Contract, (iv) to the knowledge of Acquiror, no event has occurred which, individually or together with other events, would reasonably be expected to result in a material breach of or a material default under any such Contract by Acquiror or, to the knowledge of Acquiror, any other party thereto (in each case, with or without notice or lapse of time or both) and (v) since December 29, 2020 through the date hereof, Acquiror has not received written notice from any other party to any such Contract that such party intends to terminate or not renew any such Contract.

 

5.18 Title to Property. Except as set forth on Acquiror Schedule 5.18, Acquiror (a) does not own or lease any real or personal property or (b) is not a party to any agreement or option to purchase any real property, personal property or other material interest therein.

 

5.19 Investment Company Act. Acquiror 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 of 1940. Acquiror constitutes an “emerging growth company” within the meaning of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012.

 

5.20 Affiliate Agreements. Except as set forth on Acquiror Schedule 5.20, Acquiror is not a party to any Contract with any (i) present or former executive officer or director of any of Acquiror, (ii) beneficial owner (within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) of 5% or more of the capital stock or equity interests of Acquiror or (iii) Affiliate, “associate” or member of the “immediate family” (as such terms are respectively defined in Rules 12b-2 and 16a-1 of the Exchange Act) of any of the foregoing (each of the foregoing in clauses (i)-(iii), an “Acquiror Affiliate Agreement”).

 

5.21 Takeover Statutes and Charter Provisions. The Acquiror Board has taken all action necessary so that the restrictions on a “business combination” (as such term is used in Section 203 of the DGCL) contained in Section 203 of the DGCL or any similar restrictions under any foreign Laws will be inapplicable to this Agreement and the Transactions, including the Merger and the issuance of the Aggregate Closing Common Stock Consideration and the Closing Preferred Stock Consideration. As of the date of this Agreement, no “fair price,” “moratorium,” “control share acquisition” or other anti-takeover statute or similar domestic or foreign Law applies with respect to Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with this Agreement, the Merger, the issuance of the Aggregate Closing Common Stock Consideration or the Closing Preferred Stock Consideration or any of the other Transactions. As of the date of this Agreement, there is no stockholder rights plan, “poison pill” or similar anti-takeover agreement or plan in effect to which Acquiror or any of its Subsidiaries is subject, party or otherwise bound.

 

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5.22 Forward Purchase Contract; PIPE Investment Amount; Preferred Investment Amount; Subscription Agreements. Acquiror has delivered to the Company true, correct and complete copies of (i) the Forward Purchase Contract, (ii) each of the Common Subscription Agreements, pursuant to which the Common Subscribers party thereto have committed, subject to the terms and conditions therein, to purchase shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock for an aggregate amount equal to one hundred fifty million dollars ($150,000,000) (such amount, the “PIPE Investment Amount”) and (iii) each of the Preferred Subscription Agreements, pursuant to which the Preferred Subscribers party thereto have committed, subject to the terms and conditions therein, to purchase shares of Acquiror Preferred Stock for an aggregate amount equal to ninety-five million dollars ($95,000,000) (such amount, the “Preferred Investment Amount”). The Forward Purchase Contract and each of the Subscription Agreements are each in full force and effect and are legal, valid and binding upon Acquiror and, to the knowledge of the Acquiror, the FP Investors or the Subscribers party thereto, as applicable, enforceable in accordance with their terms, subject in all respects to the effects of bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium and other laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights generally and general equitable principles (whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law). The Forward Purchase Agreement has not been, and none of the Subscription Agreements have been, withdrawn, terminated, amended or modified since the date of delivery hereunder and prior to the execution of this Agreement, and, to the knowledge of Acquiror, no Subscribers has delivered notice of its intention to withdraw, terminate, amend or modify the Forward Purchase Agreement or any of the Subscription Agreements, and to the knowledge of the Acquiror, the commitments contained in the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements have not been withdrawn, terminated or rescinded by the Subscribers party thereto in any respect. There are no side letters or Contracts to which Acquiror is a party related to the provision or funding, as applicable, of the purchases contemplated by the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements or the Transactions other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement, the Forward Purchase Contract, the Subscription Agreements or any other agreement entered into (or to be entered into) in connection with the Transactions delivered to the Company. Acquiror has fully paid any and all commitment fees or other fees required in connection with the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements that are payable on or prior to the date hereof and will pay any and all such fees when and as the same become due and payable after the date hereof pursuant to the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements. Acquiror has, and to the knowledge of Acquiror, the FP Investors that have executed the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscribers that have executed Subscription Agreements have, complied in all material respects with all of its obligations under the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements. To the knowledge of the Acquiror, there are no conditions precedent or other contingencies related to the consummation of the purchases set forth in the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements, other than as expressly set forth in the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements. To the knowledge of Acquiror, no event has occurred which, with or without notice, lapse of time or both, would or would reasonably be expected to (i) constitute a default or breach on the part of Acquiror or the FP Investors party to the Forward Purchase Contract or (ii) constitute a default or breach on the part of Acquiror or the Subscribers party to Subscription Agreements. As of the date hereof, Acquiror is not aware of the existence of any fact or event that would or would reasonably be expected to cause any condition to the consummation of the purchase under the Forward Purchase Contract not to be satisfied.

 

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5.23 No Additional Representation or Warranties. Except as otherwise provided in this Article V (as modified by the applicable Acquiror Schedules in accordance with (and subject to) Section 11.07) or any certificate delivered in accordance with Section 9.03(c), the Acquiror expressly disclaims any representations or warranties of any kind or nature, express or implied, as to the condition, value or quality of the Acquiror or the Acquiror’s assets. Except as set forth in (or pursuant to) the Transaction Documents, (a) none of the Acquiror’s Affiliates nor any of their respective directors, officers, employees, stockholders, partners, members or Representatives has made, or is making, any representation or warranty whatsoever to the Company or its Affiliates, and (b) no such Related Party shall be liable in respect of the accuracy or completeness of any information provided to the Company or its Affiliates.

 

Article VI

COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY

 

6.01 Conduct of Business. From the date of this Agreement until the earlier of the Closing Date or the termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms (the “Interim Period”), the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, except (w) as set forth on Schedule 6.01, (x) as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement, (y) as consented to by Acquiror in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably conditioned, withheld, delayed or denied), or (z) as required by Law (including COVID-19 Measures), (i) use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct and operate its business in the ordinary course, (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact the current business organization and ongoing businesses of the Company and its Subsidiaries and maintain the existing relations and goodwill of the Company and its Subsidiaries with customers, suppliers, joint venture partners, distributors and creditors of the Company and its Subsidiaries, (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to keep available the services of their present officers, and (iv) use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain all insurance policies of the Company and its Subsidiaries or substitutes therefor; provided that in the case of each of the preceding clauses (i)-(iv), the Company may, in connection with COVID-19 or any COVID-19 Measures, take such actions as are reasonably necessary (A) to protect the health and safety of the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ employees and other individuals having business dealings with the Company or its Subsidiaries or to preserve its business or (B) to respond to third-party supply or service disruptions caused by COVID-19, including the COVID-19 Measures, and any such actions taken (or not taken) as a result of, in response to, or otherwise related to COVID-19 shall be deemed to be taken in the “ordinary course of business” for all purposes of this Section 6.01 and not be considered a breach of this Section 6.01. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, except (w) as set forth on Schedule 6.01, (x) as expressly contemplated by this Agreement, (y) as consented to by Acquiror in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably conditioned, withheld, delayed or denied), or (z) required by Law (including COVID-19 Measures), the Company shall not, and the Company shall cause its Subsidiaries not to, during the Interim Period:

 

(a) change or amend the certificate of incorporation, bylaws or other Governing Documents of any Group Company in any material respect;

 

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(b) (i) make, declare or pay any dividend or distribution (whether in cash, stock or property) to any of the stockholders or member, as applicable, of any of the Group Companies or make any other distribution in respect of any of the Group Companies’ capital stock or other equity interests, except dividends and distributions by a wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Company to the Company or another wholly-owned Subsidiary, (ii) effect any recapitalization, reclassification, combination, split or otherwise amend the terms of any shares or series of the Group Companies’ capital stock or equity interest, or effect other change in the capitalization of any of the Group Companies, (iii) authorize for issuance, issue, sell, transfer, pledge, encumber, dispose of or deliver any additional shares of its capital stock or other equity interest or securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of its capital stock or other equity interest, or issue, sell, transfer, pledge, encumber or grant any right, option, restricted stock unit, stock appreciation right or other commitment for the issuance of shares of its capital stock or other equity interest, or split, combine or reclassify any shares of its capital stock or other equity interest, other than (A) the issuance of shares upon the exercise of options outstanding as of the date of this Agreement and (B) transactions among the Company and its wholly-owned Subsidiaries or (iv) except pursuant to the Company Option Plan, purchase, repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire, or offer to purchase, repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire, any shares of the capital stock or other equity interests of any of the Group Companies;

 

(c) amend or modify any material term of (in a manner materially adverse to the Group Companies), terminate (excluding any expiration in accordance with its terms), renew or fail to exercise any renewal rights, or waive or release any material rights, claims or benefits under, any Contract of a type required to be listed on Schedule 4.11(a)(i) (or any Contract, that if existing on the date hereof, would have been required to be listed on Schedule 4.11(a)(i)), or under any Material Lease or Significant Capital Lease other than entry into, amendments of, modifications of, terminations of, or waivers or releases under, such agreements in the ordinary course of business;

 

(d) sell, transfer, lease, pledge or otherwise encumber or subject to any Lien, abandon, cancel, let lapse or convey or dispose of any material assets, properties or business of the Group Companies, taken as a whole (including Company IP), except for (i) transactions solely among the Company and its wholly-owned Subsidiaries or among the wholly-owned Subsidiaries of the Company, (ii) dispositions of obsolete or worthless assets, (iii) sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business, (iv) transactions pursuant to any Contract existing as of the date of this Agreement, (v) sales, abandonment, lapses of assets or items or materials (in each case other than Company IP) in an amount not in excess of $10,000,000 individually and $50,000,000 in the aggregate, (vi) Permitted Liens, and (vii) pledges, non-exclusive licenses and encumbrances on property and assets in the ordinary course of business and that would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to be material to the Group Companies, taken as a whole;

 

(e) with respect to Owned IP, and notwithstanding Section 6.01(d), in any transaction or series of transactions, distribute, pledge, assign, sell, lease, transfer, exclusively license, waive, grant immunities, transfer, convey, abandon (including by means of failing to maintain, protect, renew or enforce, or failing to pay applicable maintenance, renewal, registration, license, usage or other fees or other dues), permit to lapse, or expire or otherwise dispose of any Owned IP or any portion thereof, except in the ordinary course of business;

 

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(f) adopt or enter into a plan of, or enter into effect a, complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation, restructuring, recapitalization or other reorganization of any of the Group Companies (other than the Transactions);

 

(g) sell, assign, transfer, convey, lease or otherwise dispose of any tangible assets or properties of the Group Companies that have a fair market value of greater than $10,000,000 individually or $50,000,000 in the aggregate, including the Real Property, except for (i) dispositions of obsolete or worthless equipment in the ordinary course of business, (ii) transactions among the Group Companies and their wholly-owned Subsidiaries or among their wholly-owned Subsidiaries, (iii) sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business or (iv) pursuant to Contracts in effect as of the date hereof;

 

(h) 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;

 

(i) (i) limit the right of any Group Company 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, (ii) grant any exclusive or similar rights to any Person, or (iii) enter into, renew, amend, modify, terminate (excluding any expiration in accordance with its terms) or extend any other Contract of the type described in Section 4.11(a) to which any Group Company is or would be a party or by which any Group Company may be bound, except, in each case, to the extent such action (A) is taken in the ordinary course of business or (B) is not materially adverse to any of the Group Companies;

 

(j) (i) make (other than on an originally filed Tax Return), change or rescind any material Tax election, (ii) change any annual Tax accounting period or any material method of Tax accounting, (iii) file any amended material Tax Return that could materially increase the Taxes payable by the Company or its Subsidiaries, (iv) settle, compromise, or abandon any claim, investigation, audit or controversy relating to a material amount of Taxes, or (v) enter into a closing agreement with respect to any material amount of Tax;

 

(k) take any action, or knowingly fail to take any action, which action or failure to act would reasonably be expected to prevent or impede the Transactions from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment;

 

(l) enter into, renew or amend in any material respect any Company Affiliate Agreement (or any Contract that, if existing on the date hereof, would constitute a Company Affiliate Agreement);

 

(m) waive, release, compromise, settle or satisfy any pending or threatened material investigation, claim (which shall include, but not be limited to, any pending or threatened Action) or compromise or settle any Liability, other than in the ordinary course of business or that otherwise do not exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate in amounts payable by any of the Group Companies in settlement or satisfaction thereof, after contribution from available insurance proceeds;

 

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(n) incur, create, assume, refinance, guarantee or otherwise become liable for (whether directly, contingently or otherwise) any Indebtedness in excess of $25,000,000 other than (x) solely between the Company and any of its wholly-owned Subsidiaries or between any of such wholly-owned Subsidiaries, (y) amounts available in accordance with the terms of the revolving credit facility under the Existing First Lien Credit Agreement as of the date of this Agreement, and any refinancing thereof, or (z) capital leases in the ordinary course of business, provided that, in no event shall any such Indebtedness be subject to any material prepayment fee or penalty or similar arrangement or amend, restate or modify in a manner materially adverse to any of the Group Companies the terms of or any agreement with respect to any such outstanding Indebtedness; provided, further, that any action permitted under this Section 6.01(n) shall be deemed not to violate Section 6.01(b) or Section 6.01(c);

 

(o) except as required pursuant to the terms of any Company Benefit Plan in effect as of the date of this Agreement or in the ordinary course of business with respect to individuals with annual base compensation of less than $250,000: (A) increase the compensation of any current or former employee, officer, individual independent contractor or director of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (B) increase the benefits payable to any current or former employee, officer, individual independent contractor, or director of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (C) grant, award or provide any bonus, severance, retention, change-in-control, equity or equity-based compensation, or similar benefit to any current or former employee, officer, individual independent contractor, or director of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (D) accelerate the payment or vesting of any compensation or benefit payable to any current or former employee, officer, individual independent contractor, or director of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; (E) terminate (other than for cause) or hire (other than to replace an employee who has resigned or been fired for cause) any employee, officer or independent contractor (that is an individual) of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries with annual base compensation equal to or greater than $250,000; or (F) establish, adopt, enter into, terminate or materially amend any Benefit Plan (other than offer letters and similar agreements that are terminable “at will” or for convenience and without the payment of severance or other material obligations); and

 

(p) enter into any binding agreement to do any action prohibited under this Section 6.01.Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 6.01, the Group Companies’ failure to take any action prohibited by this Section 6.01 will not be a breach of the first sentence of this Section 6.01. In addition, the parties acknowledge and agree that an e-mail from an officer or director of Acquiror (or such other individuals as Acquiror may specify by notice to the Company) referencing this Section 6.01 and granting consent shall constitute valid form of consent of Acquiror for all purposes under this Section 6.01.

 

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6.02 No Claim Against the Trust Account. Reference is made to the final prospectus of Acquiror, dated as of March 2, 2021 and filed with the SEC (File Nos. 333-252283 and 333-253811) on March 4, 2021. The Company hereby understands and acknowledges that Acquiror has established the Trust Account containing the proceeds of its initial public offering and the overallotment securities acquired by its underwriters and from certain private placements occurring simultaneously with such initial public offering (including interest accrued from time to time thereon) for the benefit of Acquiror’s public stockholders (including Acquiror’s underwriters to the extent they have acquired overallotment shares, the “Acquiror Public Stockholders”) and that disbursements from the Trust Account are available only in certain limited circumstances in accordance with the Trust Agreement. Accordingly, for and in consideration of Acquiror entering into this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company (on behalf of itself and its Affiliates) hereby agrees that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, neither the Company nor any of its Affiliates do now or shall at any time hereafter have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies in the Trust Account or distributions therefrom, or make any claim against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom), regardless of whether such claim arises as a result of, in connection with or relating to, this Agreement or any other Transaction Document, any proposed or actual business relationship between Acquiror or its Representatives, on the one hand, and the Company or its Representatives, on the other hand, or any other matter, and regardless of whether such claim arises based on contract, tort, equity or any other theory of legal liability (collectively, the “Released Claims”). The Company (on behalf of itself and its Affiliates) hereby irrevocably waives any Released Claims that the Company or any of its Affiliates may have against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) now or in the future as a result of, or arising out of, any negotiations, contracts or agreements with Acquiror or its Representatives and will not seek recourse against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) for any reason whatsoever (including for an alleged breach of this Agreement). The Company agrees and acknowledges that such irrevocable waiver is material to this Agreement and specifically relied upon by Acquiror and its affiliates to induce Acquiror to enter into this Agreement, and the Company further intends and understands such waiver to be valid, binding and enforceable against the Company and each of its Affiliates under applicable Law. To the extent the Company or any of its Affiliates commences any action or proceeding based upon, in connection with, relating to or arising out of any matter relating to Acquiror or its Representatives, which proceeding seeks, in whole or in part, monetary relief against Acquiror or its Representatives, the Company hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Company’s and its Affiliates’ sole remedy for monetary damages shall be against funds held outside of the Trust Account and that such claim shall not permit the Company or its Affiliates to have any claim against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) or any amounts contained therein. In the event the Company or any of its Affiliates commences any action or proceeding based upon, in connection with, relating to or arising out of a Released Claim, which proceeding seeks, in whole or in part, relief against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) or the Acquiror Public Stockholders (solely in such capacity), whether in the form of money damages or injunctive relief, Acquiror and its Representatives, as applicable, shall be entitled to recover from the Company and its Affiliates the associated legal fees and costs in connection with any such action, in the event Acquiror or its Representatives, as applicable, prevails in such action or proceeding. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Section 6.02, (i) references to distributions from the Trust Account (including “distributions therefrom”) means distributions to the Acquiror Public Stockholders and (ii) “Released Claims” do not include, and the release contained herein shall not apply to, any claim (A) that arises as a result of, in connection with or relating to a written agreement entered into following execution of this Agreement (except as set forth in such written agreement) (B) against monies released to the Company or Acquiror or any of its Affiliates in connection with a Business Combination or (C) claims by any person in a capacity as an Acquiror Public Stockholder.

 

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6.03 Requisite Approval. Upon the terms set forth in this Agreement, the Company shall (a) seek the written consent, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Acquiror, of the Company Stockholders constituting the Company Stockholder Approval in favor of the approval and adoption of this Agreement and the Merger and all other transactions contemplated by this Agreement via written consent (the “Written Consent”) as soon as reasonably practicable after the Registration Statement becomes effective, and in any event within three (3) Business Days after the Registration Statement becomes effective and (b) in the event the Company determines it is not able to obtain the Written Consent, the Company shall call and hold a meeting of holders of Company Shares for the purpose of voting solely upon the Company Stockholder Approval (the “Company Stockholders Meeting”) as soon as reasonably practicable after the Registration Statement becomes effective, and in any event within twenty-five (25) days after the Registration Statement becomes effective. In connection therewith, the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to, as promptly as practicable, (i) establish the record date (which record date shall be mutually agreed with Acquiror) for determining the Company Stockholders entitled to provide such written consent and (ii) solicit written consents from the Company Stockholders to give the Company Stockholder Approval. The Company Board shall recommend to the Company Stockholders that they approve and adopt this Agreement and approve the Merger and all other Transactions (the “Company Board Recommendation”). Neither the Company Board nor any committee thereof shall withhold, withdraw or modify, or publicly propose or resolve to withhold, withdraw or modify in a manner adverse to Acquiror the Company Board Recommendation.

 

6.04 Anti-Takeover Matters. The Company shall not adopt any stockholder rights plan, “poison pill” or similar anti-takeover instrument or plan in effect to which any Group Company would be or become subject, party or otherwise bound.

 

6.05 No Trading. The Company acknowledges and agrees that it is aware, and that its Subsidiaries, directors and officers have been made aware, of the restrictions imposed by U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder or otherwise and other applicable foreign and domestic Laws on a Person possessing material nonpublic information about a publicly traded company. The Company hereby agrees that it shall not, and it shall cause its Subsidiaries not to, purchase or sell any securities of Acquiror in violation of such Laws, or cause or encourage any Person to do the foregoing.

 

6.06 Exclusivity. During the Interim Period, the Company shall not take, and shall direct its Affiliates and Representatives not to take, whether directly or indirectly, any action to solicit, initiate, continue or engage in discussions or negotiations with, or enter into any agreement, letter of intent, memorandum of understanding or agreement in principle with, or encourage, respond, provide information to or commence due diligence with respect to, any Person (other than the Acquiror, its stockholders or any of their Affiliates or Representatives), concerning, relating to or which is intended or is reasonably likely to give rise to or result in, any Company Acquisition Proposal. The Company shall, and shall direct its Affiliates and Representatives to, immediately cease any and all existing discussions or negotiations with any Person conducted prior to the date hereof with respect to, or which is reasonably likely to give rise to or result in, a Company Acquisition Proposal. To the extent any action is taken by any of the Company’s Affiliates or Representatives in breach of this Section 6.06, the Company shall be responsible for such breach as if such action was taken by the Company directly and as if such Affiliate or Representative was a party to this Agreement. The Company agrees that the rights and remedies for noncompliance with this Section 6.06 shall include having such provision specifically enforced by any court having equity jurisdiction, it being acknowledged and agreed that any such breach or threatened breach shall cause irreparable injury to Acquiror and that money damages would not provide an adequate remedy to Acquiror.

 

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6.07 Cash Election Consideration Cap Increase. At or prior to the Closing, at the election of the Company, the dollar amount set forth in clause (a) of the Cash Election Consideration Cap shall be increased by an amount specified by the Company not to exceed $30,000,000 with the prior written consent of (a) Acquiror (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) and (b) Atairos.  The increase described in this Section 6.07 shall be in addition to, and not in limitation of, any increase in such amount contemplated by the definition of Option Election Consideration Cap.

 

Article VII

COVENANTS OF ACQUIROR

 

7.01 Indemnification and Insurance.

 

(a) From and after the Effective Time, the Surviving Company shall indemnify and hold harmless each present and former director and officer of Acquiror, the Company and each of its Subsidiaries against any costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines, losses, claims, damages or liabilities incurred in connection with any Action, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, arising out of or pertaining to matters existing or occurring at or prior to the Effective Time, whether asserted or claimed prior to, at or after the Effective Time, to the fullest extent that Acquiror, the Company or its Subsidiaries, as the case may be, would have been permitted under applicable Law and its certificate of incorporation, bylaws or other Governing Documents in effect on the date of this Agreement to indemnify such Person (including the advancing of expenses as incurred to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Law). Without limiting the foregoing, the Surviving Company shall (i) maintain for a period of not less than six (6) years from the Effective Time provisions in its certificate of incorporation (if applicable), bylaws and other Governing Documents concerning the indemnification and exoneration (including provisions relating to expense advancement) of officers and directors that are no less favorable to those Persons than the provisions of such certificates of incorporation (if applicable), bylaws, memorandum and articles of association and other Governing Documents 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 Law. The Surviving Company shall assume, and be liable for and honor each of the covenants in this Section 7.01.

 

(b) For a period of six (6) years from the Effective Time, the Surviving Company shall maintain in effect directors’ and officers’ liability insurance covering (i) those Persons who are currently covered by the Company’s or its Subsidiaries’ directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies (true, correct and complete copies of which have been heretofore made available to Acquiror or its agents or representatives) and (ii) those Persons who are currently covered by the Acquiror’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies (true, correct and complete copies of which have been heretofore made available to the Company or its agents or representatives), in each case, on terms not less favorable than the better of (A) the terms of the current directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies in place for the Company’s and its Subsidiaries’ directors and officers, (B) the terms of the current directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies in place for the Acquiror’s directors and officers, and (C) the terms of a typical directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy for a company whose equity is listed on NYSE which policy has a scope and amount of coverage that is reasonably appropriate for a company of similar characteristics (including the line of business and revenues) as the Surviving Company (including the Company and its Subsidiaries); provided, that in no event shall the Surviving Company be required to pay an annual premium for such insurance in excess of the greater of 300% of the aggregate annual premium payable by the Company and its Subsidiaries or Acquiror for such applicable insurance policy for the year ended December 31, 2020; provided, however, that (i) the Surviving Company may cause coverage to be extended under the current directors’ and officers’ liability insurance by obtaining a six-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 Effective Time and (ii) if any claim is asserted or made within such six-year period, any insurance required to be maintained under this Section 7.01 shall be continued in respect of such claim until the final disposition thereof.

 

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(c) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, this Section 7.01 shall survive the consummation of the Merger indefinitely and shall be binding on the Surviving Company and all successors and assigns of the Surviving Company. In the event that the Surviving Company 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 the Surviving Company shall ensure that proper provision shall be made so that the successors and assigns of the Surviving Company shall succeed to the obligations set forth in this Section 7.01. The obligations of the Surviving Company under this Section 7.01 shall not be terminated or modified in such a manner as to materially and adversely affect any present or former director or officer of Acquiror, the Company or each of its Subsidiaries to whom this Section 7.01 applies without the consent of the affected Person.

 

7.02 Conduct of Acquiror During the Interim Period.

  

(a) During the Interim Period, except as (w) set forth on Acquiror Schedule 7.02, (x) as expressly contemplated or permitted by this Agreement (including the Domestication and the Merger), (y) as consented to by the Company in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed), or as (z) required by Law, Acquiror shall not:

 

(i) seek any approval from the Acquiror Stockholders to change, modify or amend the Trust Agreement or the Acquiror Governing Documents or change, modify or amend the Trust Agreement or the Acquiror Governing Documents;

 

(ii) (A) make, declare, set aside or pay any dividends on, or make any other distribution (whether in cash, stock or property) in respect of any of its outstanding capital stock or other equity interests; (B)  split, combine, reclassify or otherwise change any of its capital stock or other equity interests; or (C) other than the redemption of any Acquiror Class A Common Stock required by the Offer or as otherwise required by Acquiror’s Governing Documents in order to consummate the Transactions, repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire, or offer to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire, any capital stock of, or other equity interests in, Acquiror;

 

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(iii) (A) make (other than on an originally filed Tax Return), change or rescind any material Tax election, (B) change any annual Tax accounting period or any material method of Tax accounting, (C) file any amended material Tax Return that could materially increase the Taxes payable by Acquiror, (D) settle, compromise, or abandon any claim, investigation, audit or controversy relating to a material amount of Taxes, or (E) enter into a closing agreement with respect to any material amount of Tax;

 

(iv) take any action, or knowingly fail to take any action, which action or failure to act would reasonably be expected to prevent or impede the Transactions from qualifying for the Intended Tax Treatment;

 

(v) enter into, renew or amend in any material respect, any Acquiror Affiliate Agreement (or any Contract, that if existing on the date hereof, would constitute an Acquiror Affiliate Agreement) other than as contemplated by clause (viii)(B) below;

 

(vi) enter into any material Contract or amend or modify any term of, terminate prior to its scheduled expiration date, or otherwise compromise in any way, any material Contract to which Acquiror is a party (including placement agent agreements);

 

(vii) waive, release, compromise, settle or satisfy any pending or threatened claim (which shall include, but not be limited to any pending or threatened Action);

 

(viii) incur, create, assume, refinance, guarantee or otherwise become liable for (whether directly, contingently or otherwise) any Indebtedness, other than Indebtedness that satisfies each of the following: (A) used solely for Acquiror’s (1) ordinary course administrative costs and expenses and transaction expenses incurred in connection with the Transactions (including performance under any Transaction Documents) in compliance with this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which Acquiror is a party or (2) following consultation with the Company, non-ordinary course costs and expenses and transaction expenses, in each case, incurred in connection with the Transactions (including performance under any Transaction Documents) in compliance with (and not in breach of) this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which Acquiror is a party; and (B) such Indebtedness is a loan made by the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates to Acquiror without interest or other fees, costs or expenses of Acquiror; provided that, any such Indebtedness, in the aggregate, does not to exceed $1,500,000 (the “Acquiror Debt Limit”) and to the extent that such Indebtedness does exceed the Acquiror Debt Limit, the Sponsor shall, or shall cause its Affiliates to, forgive any such amount in excess of the Acquiror Debt Limit;

 

(ix) (A) offer, issue, deliver, grant or sell, or authorize or propose to offer, issue, deliver, grant or sell, any capital stock of, or other equity interests in, Acquiror or any securities convertible into, or any rights, warrants or options to acquire, any such capital stock or equity interests, other than (i) in connection with the exercise of any Acquiror Warrants outstanding on the date hereof or (ii) the Transactions (including the transactions contemplated by the Forward Purchase Contract or the Subscription Agreements) or (B) amend, modify or waive any of the terms or rights set forth in, any Acquiror Warrant or the Warrant Agreement, including any amendment, modification or reduction of the warrant price set forth therein, other than pursuant to the Sponsor Agreement;

 

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(x) except as contemplated by the Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan, (A) adopt or amend any Acquiror Benefit Plan, or enter into any employment contract or collective bargaining agreement or (B) hire any employee or any other individual to provide services to Acquiror or its Subsidiaries following Closing;

 

(xi) (A) fail to maintain its existence or acquire by merger or consolidation with, or merge or consolidate with, or purchase a material portion of the assets or equity of, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture or other business organization or division thereof; or (B) adopt or enter into a plan of complete or partial liquidation, dissolution, merger, consolidation, restructuring, recapitalization or other reorganization of Acquiror (other than the Transactions);

 

(xii) make any capital expenditures;

 

(xiii) make any loans, advances or capital contributions to, or investments in, any other Person (including to any of its officers, directors, agents or consultants), make any change in its existing borrowing or lending arrangements for or on behalf of such Persons, or enter into any “keep well” or similar agreement to maintain the financial condition of any other Person;

 

(xiv) enter into any new line of business outside of the business currently conducted by Acquiror as of the date of this Agreement;

 

(xv) make any material change in financial accounting methods, principles or practices, except insofar as may have been required by a change in GAAP (including pursuant to standards, guidelines and interpretations of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or any similar organization) or applicable Law;

 

(xvi) voluntarily fail to maintain, cancel or materially change coverage under any insurance policy in form and amount equivalent in all material respects to the insurance coverage currently maintained with respect to Acquiror and its assets and properties;

 

(xvii) form any Subsidiary; or

 

(xviii) enter into any agreement or undertaking to do any action prohibited under this Section 7.02.

 

(b) During the Interim Period, Acquiror shall comply in all material respects with, and continue performing under, as applicable, the Acquiror Governing Documents, the Trust Agreement and all other material Contracts to which Acquiror may be a party.

 

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7.03 Trust Account; Proceeds and Related Available Equity.

 

(a) Prior to or at the Closing (subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Article IX), Acquiror shall make appropriate arrangements to cause the funds in the Trust Account to be disbursed at Closing in accordance with the Trust Agreement for the following: (i) the redemption of any shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock in connection with the Offer; (ii) the payment of the Outstanding Company Expenses, Outstanding Acquiror Expenses and any loans made by the Sponsor or any of its Affiliates to Acquiror without interest (if any) pursuant to Section 3.05(a) and the payment of the cash in lieu of the issuance of any fractional shares pursuant to Section 3.03(h); and (iii) the balance of the assets in the Trust Account, if any, after payment of the amounts required under the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), to be disbursed to Acquiror or at its direction in accordance with this Agreement.

 

(b) If the Closing Acquiror Cash as of the anticipated Closing (assuming satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Article IX) is reasonably expected to be less than the Company’s Required Funds, then the Acquiror and its Representatives, in cooperation with the Company and its Representatives, shall be entitled to solicit and arrange for and enter into a subscription agreement for the purchase by third Persons of, additional shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock on the terms of the applicable Common Subscription Agreement (and at a subscription price of no less than $10 per share) in an aggregate amount such that the Closing Acquiror Cash is, at or immediately prior to the Closing, equal to the Company’s Required Funds (or such greater amount as agreed to by the Company in its sole discretion) after giving effect to such subscriptions, and such subscriptions made pursuant to this sentence shall be added to the definition and amount of Closing Acquiror Cash including for purposes of Section 9.03(g) (without duplication). Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the Acquiror shall not sell or issue more than 5,000,000 additional shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock pursuant to this Section 7.03(b) without the prior written consent of the Company, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed and (ii) in any event, the Acquiror may not sell or issue shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock to the Persons set forth on Acquiror Schedule 7.03(b) or any of their Affiliates without the prior written consent of the Company as exercised in its sole discretion.

 

7.04 Acquiror NYSE Listing.

 

(a) From the date hereof through the Closing, Acquiror shall use reasonable best efforts to ensure Acquiror remains listed as a public company on, and for shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock to be listed on, the NYSE.

 

(b) Acquiror shall use reasonable best efforts to cause the Surviving Company Class A Common Stock to be issued in connection with the Transactions (including any shares of Surviving Company Class A Common Stock to be issued to holders of Converted Options in connection with an exercise of such Converted Options) to be approved for listing on the NYSE as promptly as practicable following the issuance thereof, subject to official notice of issuance, prior to the Closing Date.

 

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7.05 Acquiror Public Filings. From the date hereof through the Closing, Acquiror will keep current and timely file all reports required to be filed or furnished with the SEC and otherwise comply in all material respects with its reporting obligations under applicable Securities Laws.

 

7.06 Financing. Acquiror shall use commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, as promptly as practicable after the date hereof, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary (including enforcing its rights under the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements), on or prior to the Closing Date, to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements on the terms and conditions described or contemplated therein, including using commercially reasonable efforts to (a) comply with its obligations under the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements, (b) maintain in effect the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof, (c) satisfy on a timely basis all conditions and covenants applicable to Acquiror set forth in the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements, (d) deliver notices to the counterparties to the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements sufficiently in advance of the Closing to cause them to fund their obligations as far in advance of the Closing as permitted by the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements, (e) enforce its rights under the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements to cause the FP Investors or a Subscriber, as applicable, to pay to (or as directed by) Acquiror the applicable purchase price (or other consideration) under the Forward Purchase Contract or such Subscriber’s applicable Subscription Agreement in accordance with its terms, and (f) in the event that all conditions in the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements (other than conditions that Acquiror or any of its Affiliates control the satisfaction of and other than those conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the Closing) have been satisfied, consummate the transactions contemplated by the Forward Purchase Contract and the Subscription Agreements at or prior to the Closing. The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with Acquiror in Acquiror’s performance and satisfaction of the foregoing obligations. Acquiror shall not amend the terms or conditions of, or waive any provision or remedy (in whole or in part) under, or replace or terminate, the Forward Purchase Contract, the Apollo Fee Letter or any Subscription Agreement in any manner without the Company’s prior written consent. Acquiror shall give the Company prompt written notice upon having actual knowledge of (i) any breach or default (or any event or circumstance that, with or without notice, lapse of time or both, would reasonably be expected to give rise to any breach or default) by any party to the Forward Purchase Contract or any of the Subscription Agreements, (ii) the receipt of any written notice or other written communication from any party to the Forward Purchase Contract or any Subscription Agreement with respect to any actual, potential or claimed expiration, lapse, withdrawal, breach, default, termination or repudiation by any party to the Forward Purchase Contract or any Subscription Agreement of any provisions of the Forward Purchase Contract or any Subscription Agreement, and (iii) any expected or actual underfunding of any amount under the Forward Purchase Contract or any Subscription Agreement.

 

7.07 Section 16 Matters. Prior to the Closing, the board of directors of Acquiror, or an appropriate committee of “non-employee directors” (as defined in Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act) thereof, shall adopt a resolution consistent with the interpretive guidance of the SEC so that the acquisition of equity securities of the Surviving Company pursuant to this Agreement and the other agreements contemplated hereby, by any person owning securities of the Company who is expected to become a director or officer (as defined under Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) of the Surviving Company following the Closing shall be an exempt transaction for purposes of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act pursuant to Rule 16b-3 thereunder.

 

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7.08 Director and Officer Indemnity. On the Closing Date, the Surviving Company shall enter into customary indemnification agreements reasonably satisfactory to the Company with the individuals set forth on Acquiror Schedule 7.08, which indemnification agreements shall continue to be effective following the Closing.

 

7.09 Exclusivity. During the Interim Period, Acquiror shall not take, nor shall it permit any of its Affiliates or Representatives to take, whether directly or indirectly, any action to solicit, initiate, continue or engage in discussions or negotiations with, or enter into any agreement, letter of intent, memorandum of understanding or agreement in principle with, or encourage, respond, provide information to or commence due diligence with respect to, any Person (other than the Company, its stockholders or any of their Affiliates or Representatives), concerning, relating to or which is intended or is reasonably likely to give rise to or result in, any Acquiror Business Combination Proposal. Acquiror shall, and shall cause its Affiliates and Representatives to, immediately cease any and all existing discussions or negotiations with any Person conducted prior to the date hereof with respect to, or which is reasonably likely to give rise to or result in, an Acquiror Business Combination Proposal. Acquiror agrees that the rights and remedies for noncompliance with this Section 7.09 shall include having such provision specifically enforced by any court having equity jurisdiction, it being acknowledged and agreed that any such breach or threatened breach shall cause irreparable injury to the Company and that money damages would not provide an adequate remedy to the Company.

 

7.10 Acquiror Warrants. By virtue of the Domestication and without any action on the part of any holder of Acquiror Warrants, subject to the terms of the Sponsor Support Agreement, each Acquiror Warrant that is outstanding immediately prior to the consummation of the Domestication shall, pursuant to and in accordance with Section 4.4 of the Warrant Agreement, automatically and irrevocably be modified to provide that such Acquiror Warrant shall entitle the holder thereof to acquire one share of Acquiror Class A Common Stock (after giving effect to the Domestication) at an exercise price of eleven dollars and fifty cents ($11.50), subject to adjustment as set forth in Section 4 of the Warrant Agreement.

 

7.11 Termination of Certain Agreements. On and as of the Closing, Acquiror shall (i) take all actions necessary to cause the Contracts listed on Acquiror Schedule 7.11 to be terminated without any further force and effect and without any cost or other Liability to Acquiror or the Surviving Company and its Subsidiaries, and there shall be no further obligations of any of the relevant parties thereunder following the Closing, (ii) waive, and caused to be waived, any anti-dilution or similar protections in favor of Acquiror or any of its stockholders (including those set forth in Section 17 of the Acquiror Governing Documents) and (iii) waive, and cause to be waived, any right in favor of Acquiror or any of its stockholders to convert any working capital loans into Acquiror Warrants.

 

7.12 Employment Agreements. Acquiror shall use commercially reasonable efforts to enter into employment agreements with each individual listed on Acquiror Schedule 7.12(a) in the form to be provided to Acquiror by the Company and each such individual, which employment agreements shall be in substantially the form of the individual’s current employment agreement, but with such additions, variations and changes as contemplated by Acquiror Schedule 7.12(b), and with such other additions, variations and changes that are not inconsistent with the terms and conditions described on Acquiror Schedule 7.12(b) as the Company and each such individual shall, in consultation with Acquiror, mutually agree. The Company shall consider in good faith any comments or suggestions from Acquiror regarding the terms of such employment agreements, and the Company shall keep Acquiror apprised of any recommendations that the Company shall receive from any third-party compensation consultant engaged to advise on the terms thereof.

 

7.13 Preferred COD. Acquiror shall take all action to cause the Acquiror Board to adopt and approve the Preferred COD and authorize the filing of the Preferred COD with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.

 

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Article VIII

JOINT COVENANTS

 

8.01 HSR Act and Regulatory Approvals.

 

(a) In connection with the Transactions, the parties shall comply promptly but in no event later than ten (10) Business Days after the date hereof with the notification and reporting requirements of the HSR Act. The parties shall use their reasonable best efforts to submit, as soon as practicable, any other required applications or filings pursuant to any Antitrust Laws and furnish to the other party as promptly as reasonably practicable all information required for any application or other filing required to be made by such party pursuant to any Antitrust Law. The parties shall substantially comply with any Information or Document Requests.

 

(b) The parties shall request early termination of any waiting period under the HSR Act (to the extent permitted by applicable Law) and exercise their reasonable best efforts to (i) obtain termination or expiration of the waiting period under the HSR Act and consents or approvals pursuant to any other applicable Antitrust Laws, (ii) prevent the entry in any Action brought by a Regulatory Consent Authority or any other Person of any Governmental Order which would prohibit, make unlawful or delay the consummation of the Transactions and (iii) if any such Governmental Order is issued in any such Action, cause such Governmental Order to be lifted.

 

(c) The parties shall cooperate in good faith with the Regulatory Consent Authorities and exercise their reasonable best efforts to undertake promptly any and all action required to complete lawfully the Transactions as soon as practicable (but in any event prior to the Termination Date) and any and all action necessary or advisable to avoid, prevent, eliminate or remove any impediment under Antitrust Law or the actual or threatened commencement of any proceeding in any forum by or on behalf of any Regulatory Consent Authority or the issuance of any Governmental Order that would delay, enjoin, prevent, restrain or otherwise prohibit the consummation of the Merger; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 8.01 or any other provision of this Agreement shall require or obligate the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates to, and Acquiror and its Affiliates shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company, agree or otherwise be required to, take any action with respect to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, including selling, divesting, or otherwise disposing of, licensing, holding separate, or taking or committing to take any action that limits in any respect its freedom of action with respect to, or its ability to retain, any business, products, rights, services, licenses, assets or properties of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, or any interest therein.

 

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(d) Each party shall promptly notify the other party of any substantive communication with, and furnish to such party copies of any notices or written communications received by, the party or any of its Affiliates and any third party or Governmental Authority with respect to the Transactions, and such party shall permit counsel to the other party an opportunity to review in advance, and such party shall consider in good faith the views of such counsel in connection with, any proposed communications by such party or its Affiliates to any Governmental Authority concerning the Transactions; provided that such party shall not extend any waiting period or comparable period under the HSR Act or enter into any agreement with any Governmental Authority to delay the consummation of the Transactions without the written consent of the other party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). Each party agrees to provide the other party and its counsel the opportunity, on reasonable advance notice, to participate in any substantive meetings or discussions, either in person or by telephone, between such party or any of its Affiliates, agents or advisors, on the one hand, and any Governmental Authority, on the other hand, concerning or in connection with the Transactions. Any materials exchanged in connection with this Section 8.01 may be redacted or withheld as necessary to address reasonable privilege or confidentiality concerns of legal counsel of such party, and to remove references concerning the valuation of the Company or other competitively sensitive material; provided that each party may, as it deems advisable and necessary, designate any materials provided to the other party under this Section 8.01 as “outside counsel only.”

 

(e) Acquiror and the Company shall each be responsible for the payment of fifty percent (50%) of any filing fees payable to the Regulatory Consent Authorities or any other Governmental Authorities (including the SEC) in connection with the Transactions.

 

(f) Each party shall not, and shall cause its Subsidiaries not to, acquire or agree to acquire, by merging with or into or consolidating with, or by purchasing a portion of the assets of or equity in, or by any other manner, any business or any corporation, partnership, association or other business organization or division thereof, or otherwise acquire or agree to acquire any assets, or take any other action, if the entering into of a definitive agreement relating to, or the consummation of, such acquisition, merger or consolidation, or the taking of any other action, would reasonably be expected to (i) impose any material delay in the obtaining of, or materially increase the risk of not obtaining, any authorizations, consents, orders or declarations of any Regulatory Consent Authorities or the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period; (ii) materially increase the risk of any Governmental Authority entering an order prohibiting the consummation of the Transaction; (iii) materially increase the risk of not being able to remove any such order on appeal or otherwise; or (iv) materially delay or prevent the consummation of the Transactions.

 

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8.02 Support of Transaction. Without limiting any covenant contained in Article VI or Article VII, including the obligations of the Company and Acquiror with respect to the notifications, filings, reaffirmations and applications described in Section 8.01, which obligations shall control to the extent of any conflict with the succeeding provisions of this Section 8.02, Acquiror and the Company shall each, and shall each cause their respective Subsidiaries to: (a) use reasonable best efforts to assemble, prepare and file any information (and, as needed, to supplement such information) as may be reasonably necessary to obtain as promptly as practicable all governmental and regulatory consents required to be obtained in connection with the Transactions; (b) use reasonable best efforts to obtain all material consents and approvals of third parties that any of Acquiror, the Company, or their respective Affiliates are required to obtain in order to consummate the Transactions, including any required approvals of parties to material Contracts with the Company or its Subsidiaries; and (c) take such other action as may reasonably be necessary or as another party may reasonably request to satisfy the conditions of Article IX or otherwise to comply with this Agreement and to consummate the Transactions as soon as practicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Acquiror, the Company or its Subsidiaries be obligated to bear any expense or pay any fee (other than ordinary course legal fees and expenses or payments to a Governmental Authority) or, except for Acquiror and the Company in accordance with Section 8.01(e), grant any concession to a third party in connection with obtaining any consents, authorizations or approvals pursuant to the terms of any Contract to which the Company or its Subsidiaries is a party or otherwise in connection with the consummation of the Transactions.

 

8.03 Preparation of Registration Statement; Special Meeting.

 

(a) The Company agrees to use its reasonable best efforts to provide Acquiror with all information regarding the results of operations, management and business of the Company and its Subsidiaries required by Acquiror to be included in the Registration Statement, including unaudited financial statements, including consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholder equity, and cash flows, of the Company as at and for the nine months ended March 28, 2021, in each case, prepared in accordance with GAAP and Regulation S-X (the “Unaudited Interim Financial Statements”). The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts, and the Company shall cause its Subsidiaries to use their reasonable best efforts, to cause their officers and employees to, in each case, during normal business hours and upon reasonable advanced notice, reasonably cooperate with Acquiror and its counsel in connection with (i) the drafting of the Registration Statement and (ii) responding in a timely manner to comments on the Registration Statement from the SEC. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to reasonably cooperate with Acquiror in connection with Acquiror’s preparation for inclusion in the Registration Statement of pro forma financial statements that comply with the requirements of Regulation S-X under the rules and regulations of the SEC (as interpreted by the staff of the SEC) to the extent such pro forma financial statements are required by Schedule 14A (it being understood that the obligation to prepare such financial statements shall be the obligation of Acquiror).

 

(b) As promptly as practicable following the execution and delivery of this Agreement (and in any event on or prior to the fifth (5th) Business Day following the delivery of the Unaudited Interim Financial Statements which fifth (5th) Business Day shall in no event be earlier than the twentieth (20th) day following the date of this Agreement), Acquiror and the Company shall prepare and mutually agree on (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), and Acquiror shall file with the SEC, a registration statement on Form S-4 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, and including the Proxy Statement contained therein, the “Registration Statement”) in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of the Surviving Company Class A Common Stock (including the Surviving Company Class A Common Stock into which shares of Surviving Company Class B Common Stock are convertible) to be issued under this Agreement, which Registration Statement will also contain the Proxy Statement. The Registration Statement shall include for registration all shares of Surviving Company Class A Common Stock (including the Surviving Company Class A Common Stock into which shares of Surviving Company Class B Common Stock or Surviving Company Preferred Stock are convertible, to the extent eligible for registration on the Registration Statement) to be issued under this Agreement, including the Earnout Shares.

 

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(c) Each of Acquiror and the Company shall cooperate and mutually agree upon (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), any response to comments of the SEC or its staff with respect to the Registration Statement and any amendment to the Registration Statement filed in response thereto. If Acquiror or the Company becomes aware that any information contained in the Registration Statement shall have become false or misleading in any material respect or that the Registration Statement is required to be amended in order to comply with applicable Law, then (i) such party shall promptly inform the other parties and (ii) Acquiror, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand, shall cooperate and mutually agree upon (such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) an amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement. Acquiror and the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to cause the Registration Statement as so amended or supplemented, to be filed with the SEC and to be disseminated to the Acquiror Stockholders in each case pursuant to applicable Law and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Acquiror Governing Documents. Each of the Company and Acquiror shall provide the other parties with copies of any written comments, and shall inform such other parties of any oral comments, that Acquiror receives from the SEC or its staff with respect to the Registration Statement promptly after the receipt of such comments and shall give the other parties a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on any proposed written or oral responses to such comments prior to responding to the SEC or its staff.

 

(d) Acquiror agrees to include provisions in the Proxy Statement and to take reasonable action related thereto, with respect to (i) the adoption and approval of the Business Combination (as defined in the Acquiror Governing Documents) and this Agreement (the “Transaction Proposal”), (ii) the adoption and approval of the Domestication (the “Domestication Proposal”), (iii) the adoption and approval of the governing documents of Acquiror contemplated by the Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation (the “Governing Document Proposal”), (iv) to the extent required by the NYSE listing rules, the adoption and approval of the issuance of the Aggregate Closing Common Stock Consideration (together with the Earnout Shares), the Acquiror Class A Common Stock and the Acquiror Preferred Stock (including the underlying shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock) pursuant to the Forward Purchase Contract, the Subscription Agreements or pursuant to Section 7.03(b) (the “NYSE Proposal”), (v) the adoption and approval of the Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan Proposal”), (vi) the adoption and approval of the Acquiror Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Acquiror Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal”), (vii) adjournment of the Special Meeting, if necessary, for up to 15 days to permit further solicitation of proxies because there are not sufficient votes to approve and adopt any of the foregoing proposals (the “Acquiror Adjournment Proposal”) and (viii) the adoption and approval of any other proposals reasonably agreed by Acquiror and the Company to be necessary or appropriate in connection with the Transaction (the “Additional Proposal” and together with the Transaction Proposal, the Domestication Proposal, the Governing Document Proposal, the NYSE Proposal, the Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan Proposal, the Acquiror Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal and the Acquiror Adjournment Proposal, the “Proposals”). The Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan Proposal shall provide that an aggregate number of shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock equal to the percentage set forth on Schedule 8.03(d) of the outstanding shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock as of Closing shall be reserved for issuance pursuant to the Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan, subject to annual increases as provided therein, and the Acquiror Employee Stock Purchase Plan Proposal shall provide that an aggregate number of shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock equal to the percentage set forth on Schedule 8.03(d) of the outstanding shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock as of Closing shall be reserved for issuance pursuant to the Acquiror Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to annual increases as provided therein. Without the prior written consent of the Company, the Proposals shall be the only matters (other than procedural matters) which Acquiror shall propose to be acted on by the Acquiror Stockholders at the Special Meeting.

 

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(e) Acquiror and the Company each shall use their reasonable best efforts to (i) cause the Registration Statement when filed with the SEC to comply in all material respects with all legal requirements applicable thereto, (ii) respond as promptly as reasonably practicable to and resolve all comments received from the SEC concerning the Registration Statement, (iii) cause the Registration Statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act as promptly as practicable and (iv) to keep the Registration Statement effective as long as is necessary to consummate the Transactions. As promptly as practicable after the Registration Statement becomes effective, Acquiror shall cause the Proxy Statement to be mailed to the Acquiror Stockholders. Each of Acquiror and the Company shall promptly furnish all information concerning it as may reasonably be requested by the other party in connection with such actions and the preparation of the Registration Statement.

 

(f) Except as required by applicable Law, no filing of, or amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement will be made by Acquiror or the Company without the approval of the other party (such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).  Acquiror and the Company each will advise the other, promptly after they receive notice thereof, of the time when the Registration Statement has become effective or any supplement or amendment thereto has been filed, of the issuance of any stop order, of the suspension of the qualification of the Surviving Company Class A Common Stock to be issued or issuable to the stockholders of the Company in connection with this Agreement for offering or sale in any jurisdiction, or of any request by the SEC for amendment of the Registration Statement or comments thereon and responses thereto or requests by the SEC for additional information. 

 

(g) Acquiror shall (A) as promptly as practicable following the effectiveness of the Registration Statement (and in no event later than the date the Proxy Statement is required to be mailed in accordance with clause (B) below) establish the record date (which record date shall be mutually agreed with the Company) for, duly call, give notice of, convene and hold the Special Meeting (which Special Meeting shall be held not more than 25 days after the date on which Acquiror commences the mailing of the Proxy Statement to its stockholders of record in accordance with clause (B) below), (B) cause the Proxy Statement to be mailed to its stockholders of record, as of the record date, as promptly as practicable (but in no event later than three (3) Business Days except as otherwise required by applicable Law) following the earlier to occur of: (x) in the event the preliminary Proxy Statement is not reviewed by the SEC, the expiration of the waiting period in Rule 14a-6(a) under the Exchange Act; or (y) in the event the preliminary Proxy Statement is reviewed by the SEC, receipt of oral or written notification of the completion of the review by the SEC, and (C) thereafter, solicit proxies from the Acquiror Stockholders to vote in accordance with the recommendation of the Acquiror Board with respect to each of the Proposals. Acquiror shall, through the Acquiror Board, recommend to its stockholders that they approve the Proposals (the “Acquiror Board Recommendation”) and shall include the Acquiror Board Recommendation in the Proxy Statement, unless the Acquiror Board shall have changed the recommendation in accordance with this Section 8.03(g). The Acquiror Board shall not (and no committee or subgroup thereof shall) change, withdraw, withhold, qualify or modify, or publicly propose to change, withdraw, withhold, qualify or modify, the Acquiror Board Recommendation (an “Acquiror Change in Recommendation”); provided that if, at any time prior to obtaining the Acquiror Stockholder Approval, the Acquiror Board determines in good faith following receipt of a legal opinion from outside legal counsel that the failure to effect an Acquiror Change in Recommendation with respect to such Intervening Event would breach the Acquiror Board’s fiduciary duties under applicable Law then, in each case, Acquiror or the Acquiror Board may, prior to obtaining the Acquiror Stockholder Approval, make an Acquiror Change in Recommendation; providedfurther, that Acquiror will not be entitled to make, or agree or resolve to make, an Acquiror Change in Recommendation unless (i) Acquiror delivers to the Company a written notice (an “Acquiror Change in Recommendation Notice”) advising the Company that the Acquiror Board proposes to take such action and containing a reasonable description of the Intervening Event that is the basis of the proposed action of the Acquiror Board, together with a copy of the aforementioned legal opinion from outside legal counsel (it being acknowledged that such Acquiror Change in Recommendation Notice shall not itself constitute a breach of this Agreement), and (ii) at or after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the tenth (10th) Business Day immediately following the day on which Acquiror delivered the Acquiror Change in Recommendation Notice (such period from the time the Acquiror Change in Recommendation Notice is provided until 5:00 p.m. New York City time on the tenth (10th) Business Day immediately following the day on which Acquiror delivered the Acquiror Change in Recommendation Notice, the “Acquiror Change in Recommendation Notice Period”), the Acquiror Board reaffirms in good faith following the receipt of a legal opinion from outside legal counsel that the failure to make an Acquiror Change in Recommendation would breach the Acquiror Board’s fiduciary duties under applicable Law.  If requested by the Company, Acquiror will and will use its reasonable best efforts to cause its Representatives to, during the Acquiror Change in Recommendation Notice Period, engage in good faith negotiations with the Company and its Representatives to make such adjustments in the terms and conditions of this Agreement so as to obviate the need for an Acquiror Change in Recommendation. Acquiror’s obligations under this Section 8.03 to call and hold the Special Meeting with respect to all Proposals shall not be affected by any Acquiror Change in Recommendation.

 

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8.04 Tax Matters.

 

(a) Tax Treatment. Acquiror and the Company intend that the Transactions shall qualify for the Intended Tax Treatment. None of the parties or their respective Affiliates shall take or cause to be taken, or knowingly fail to take or knowingly cause to be failed to be taken, any action that would reasonably be expected to prevent the Transactions from qualifying for such Intended Tax Treatment. Each party shall, unless otherwise required by a final determination within the meaning of Section 1313(a) of the Code (or any similar state, local or non-U.S. final determination), cause all Tax Returns to be filed on a basis consistent with the Intended Tax Treatment. Each of the parties agrees to use reasonable best efforts to promptly notify all other parties of any challenge to the Intended Tax Treatment by any Governmental Authority.

 

(b) The Company and Acquiror hereby adopt this Agreement as a “plan of reorganization” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Sections 1.368-2(g) and 1.368-3(a).

 

(c) Each of Acquiror and the Company shall use their respective reasonable best efforts and cooperate with one another and Tax Opinion Counsel in order for (i) the Company to obtain the Tax Opinion and (ii) any Tax opinions required to be filed with the SEC in connection with the Registration Statement to be obtained. Each of Acquiror and the Company shall use reasonable best efforts to deliver to Tax Opinion Counsel customary representation letters, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Tax Opinion Counsel, dated as of the Closing Date or such time or times as may be reasonably requested by Tax Opinion Counsel. The Company shall reasonably promptly notify Acquiror if the Company becomes aware of any fact or circumstance indicating that Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP will not deliver the Tax Opinion. If Tax Opinion Counsel will not deliver the Tax Opinion, the Company and Acquiror shall cooperate and use good faith efforts to consider and negotiate such amendments to this Agreement as may be reasonably required in order for Tax Opinion Counsel to deliver the Tax Opinion (it being understood that no party shall be required to agree to any such amendment which, in the good faith judgment of such party, would subject it to any material economic, legal, regulatory, reputational or other cost or detriment).

 

(d) At the Closing, the Company shall deliver to Acquiror a certificate and notice to the Internal Revenue Service that complies with Sections 897 and 1445 of the Code and the applicable Treasury Regulations certifying that interests in the Company are not U.S. real property interests within the meaning of Section 897 of the Code.

 

(e) Following the Closing, the Surviving Company shall provide former shareholders of Acquiror with any information required to file IRS Form 8621 (including any information necessary to make a qualified electing fund election) and/or IRS Form 5471 with respect to the period prior to the Domestication.

 

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8.05 Confidentiality; Publicity.

 

(a) Each party hereto acknowledges that the information being provided to it in connection with this Agreement and the consummation of the Transactions is subject to the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

(b) None of Acquiror, the Company or any of their respective Affiliates shall make, and the Company shall cause its Subsidiaries not to make and Acquiror shall direct the Sponsor not to make (and shall be liable for any breach of this Section 8.05(b) by the Sponsor as if Sponsor was a party to this Agreement) any public announcement or issue any public communication regarding this Agreement or the Transactions or any matter related to the foregoing, without first obtaining the prior consent of the Company or Acquiror, as applicable (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), except to the extent such announcement or other communication is required by applicable Law or legal process (including pursuant to the Securities Law or the rules of any national securities exchange), in which case Acquiror or the Company, as applicable, shall use their reasonable best efforts to coordinate such announcement or communication with the other party, prior to announcement or issuance and allow the other party a reasonable opportunity to comment thereon (which shall be considered by Acquiror or the Company, as applicable, in good faith); provided, however, that, notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, (i) each party and its Affiliates may make customary disclosures of summarized information regarding this Agreement and the Transactions to their respective owners, their Affiliates, and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, managers, advisors, direct and indirect investors and prospective investors without the consent of any other party hereto and (ii) the Company and its Affiliates, without consulting with Acquiror, may provide ordinary course communications regarding this Agreement, any of the other Transaction Documents and the Transactions to existing or prospective general and limited partners, equity holders, members, managers and investors of any Affiliates of such Person, in each case of clauses (i) and (ii), who are subject to customary confidentiality restrictions; provided, further, that subject to Section 8.07 and this Section 8.05, the foregoing shall not prohibit any party hereto from communicating with third parties to the extent necessary for the purpose of seeking any third party consent.

 

8.06 Post-Closing Cooperation; Further Assurances. Following the Closing, each party shall, on the request of any other party, execute such further documents, and perform such further acts, as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to give full effect to the allocation of rights, benefits, obligations and liabilities contemplated by this Agreement and the Transactions.

 

8.07 Inspection.

 

(a) Subject to confidentiality obligations and similar restrictions that may be applicable to information furnished to the Group Companies by third parties that may be in the Group Companies’ possession from time to time, and except for any information which (x) relates to interactions with prospective buyers of the Company or the negotiation of this Agreement and the Transactions or (y) in the judgment of legal counsel of the Company would result in the loss of attorney-client privilege or other privilege or similar protection from disclosure or would conflict with any applicable Law or confidentiality obligations to which the Group Companies are bound, the Company shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, afford to Acquiror and its Representatives reasonable access during the Interim Period, during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, in such manner as to not interfere with the normal operation of the Group Companies, to all of their respective properties, books, projections, plans, systems, Contracts, commitments, Tax Returns, records, commitments, analyses and appropriate officers and employees of the Group Companies, and shall furnish such Representatives with all financial and operating data and other information concerning the affairs of the Group Companies that are in the possession of the Group Companies as such Representatives may reasonably request; provided that such access shall not include any unreasonably invasive or intrusive investigations or other testing, sampling or analysis of any properties, facilities or equipment of the Group Companies without the prior written consent of the Company. The parties shall use reasonable best efforts to make alternative arrangements for such disclosure where the restrictions in the preceding sentence apply. All information obtained by Acquiror and its Representatives under this Agreement shall be subject to the Confidentiality Agreement prior to the Effective Time.

 

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(b) Subject to confidentiality obligations and similar restrictions that may be applicable to information furnished to Acquiror by third parties that may be in Acquiror’s possession from time to time, and except for any information which (x) relates to the negotiation of this Agreement and the Transactions or (y) in the judgment of legal counsel of Acquiror would result in the loss of attorney-client privilege or other privilege or similar protection from disclosure or would conflict with any applicable Law or confidentiality obligations to which Acquiror is bound, Acquiror shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, afford the Company and its Representatives reasonable access during the Interim Period, during normal business hours and with reasonable advance notice, in such manner as to not interfere with the normal operation of Acquiror, to all of their respective properties, books, projections, plans, systems, Contracts, commitments, Tax Returns, records, commitments, analyses and appropriate officers and employees of Acquiror, and shall furnish such Representatives with all financial and operating data and other information concerning the affairs of Acquiror that are in the possession of the Acquiror as such Representatives may reasonably request; provided that such access shall not include any unreasonably invasive or intrusive investigations or other testing, sampling or analysis of any properties, facilities or equipment of Acquiror without the prior written consent of the Acquiror. The parties shall use reasonable best efforts to make alternative arrangements for such disclosure where the restrictions in the preceding sentence apply. All information obtained by the Company under this Agreement shall be subject to the Confidentiality Agreement prior to the Effective Time,

 

8.08 Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan.Acquiror shall, prior to the Effective Time, (i) adopt and approve the Acquiror Omnibus Incentive Plan to be effective in connection with the Closing, in the form set forth on Exhibit J and (ii) adopt and approve the Acquiror Employee Stock Purchase Plan, to be effective in connection with the Closing, in the form set forth on Exhibit K.

 

8.09 Stockholder Litigation.The Company shall promptly advise Acquiror, and Acquiror shall promptly advise the Company, as the case may be, of any Action commenced (or to the knowledge of the Company or the knowledge of Acquiror (as applicable), threatened) after the date of this Agreement against such party, any of its Subsidiaries or any of its directors (any such party, as applicable, a “Defending Party”) by any Company Stockholder or any Acquiror Stockholder relating to this Agreement, the Merger or any of the other Transactions, and the Defending Party shall keep the other party reasonably informed regarding any such litigation. The Defending Party shall control the defense of any such Action, provided that the Defending Party (a) shall give the other party a reasonable opportunity to participate (at its own expense) in the defense of (or any settlement discussions with respect to) any such Action against the Company or Acquiror or any of their respective directors, (b) shall keep the other party informed as to the status thereof and (c) shall not settle, compromise, come to an arrangement regarding or cease defending against (or agree or consent to any of the foregoing with respect to) any such Action against the Company or Acquiror or any of its directors without the prior written consent of the other party (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

 

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Article IX

CONDITIONS TO OBLIGATIONS

 

9.01 Conditions to Obligations of All Parties. The obligations of the parties hereto to consummate, or cause to be consummated, the Merger are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions, any one or more of which may be waived (if legally permitted) in writing by all of such parties:

 

(a) Antitrust Law Approval. All applicable waiting periods (and any extensions thereof) under the HSR Act in respect of the Transactions shall have expired or been terminated.

 

(b) No Prohibition. There shall not have been entered, enacted or promulgated any Law following the date of this Agreement enjoining or prohibiting the consummation of the Transactions.

 

(c) Offer Completion. The Offer shall have been completed in accordance with the terms hereof and the Proxy Statement.

 

(d) Net Tangible Assets. Acquiror shall have at least five million one dollars ($5,000,001) of net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Exchange Act) remaining after the Offer.

 

(e) Acquiror Stockholder Approval. The Acquiror Stockholder Approval shall have been obtained.

 

(f) Company Stockholder Approval. The Company Stockholder Approval shall have been obtained.

 

(g) Registration Statement. The Registration Statement shall have been declared effective under the Securities Act, no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement shall be in effect and no proceedings for purposes of suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement shall have been initiated or be threatened by the SEC and not withdrawn.

 

(h) NYSE. The Surviving Company Class A Common Stock (i) to be issued in connection with the Transactions (including the Earnout Shares) and (ii) into which shares of Surviving Company Preferred Stock are convertible, in each case, shall have been approved for listing on NYSE, subject only to official notice of issuance thereof and the requirement to have a sufficient number of round lot holders.

 

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(i) Acquiror Governing Documents. The Acquiror Certificate of Incorporation shall have been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, and Acquiror shall have adopted the Acquiror Bylaws, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.

 

(j) Preferred COD. The Preferred COD shall have been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.

 

(k) Tax Opinion. The Company and Acquiror shall have received the Tax Opinion.

 

9.02 Additional Conditions to Obligations of Acquiror. The obligation of Acquiror to consummate, or cause to be consummated, the Merger is subject to the satisfaction of the following additional conditions, any one or more of which may be waived in writing by Acquiror:

 

(a) Representations and Warranties.

 

(i) Each of the representations and warranties of the Company contained in Section 4.01(a) (Corporate Organization of the Company), Section 4.02 (Due Authorization) and Section 4.14 (Brokers’ Fees), in each case, shall be true and correct (without giving any effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “Company Material Adverse Effect” or any similar limitation set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, as if made anew at and as of that time.

 

(ii) The representations and warranties of the Company contained in Section 4.18(a) (Absence of Changes) shall be true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date, as if made anew at and as of that time.

 

(iii) The representations and warranties of the Company contained in Section 4.05(a) and (b) (Capitalization) shall be true and correct, other than de minimis inaccuracies, as of the Closing Date, as if made anew at and as of that time.

 

(iv) Each of the representations and warranties of the Company contained in this Agreement (other than the representations and warranties of the Company described in Sections 9.02(a)(i), (ii) and (iii)) shall be true and correct (without giving any effect to any limitation as to “materiality” or “Company Material Adverse Effect” or any similar limitation set forth therein) as of the Closing Date as though then made (except to the extent such representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date, and in such case, shall be true and correct on and as of such earlier date), except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be so true and correct, individually or in the aggregate, has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to result in, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

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(b) Agreements and Covenants. The covenants of the Company to be performed or complied with as of or prior to the Closing shall have been performed or complied with in all material respects.

 

(c) Officer’s Certificate. The Company shall have delivered to Acquiror a certificate signed by an officer of the Company, dated the Closing Date, certifying that, to the knowledge and belief of such officer, the conditions specified in Section 9.02(a) and Section 9.02(b) have been fulfilled.

 

(d) Material Adverse Effect. No Effect shall have occurred between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date that has had or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect.

 

9.03 Additional Conditions to the Obligations of the Company. The obligation of the Company to consummate the Merger is subject to the satisfaction of the following additional conditions, any one or more of which may be waived in writing by the Company:

 

(a) Representations and Warranties.

 

(i) Each of the representations and warranties of Acquiror contained in Section 5.01 (Corporate Organization), Section 5.02 (Due Authorization) and Section 5.12(d)(i) (Business Activities; Absence of Changes), in each case shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to “materiality,” “Acquiror Material Adverse Effect” or any similar limitation set forth therein) in all material respects as of the Closing Date, as if made anew at and as of that time.

 

(ii) The representations and warranties of Acquiror contained in Section 5.15(a) and (b)(Capitalization) shall be true and correct, other than de minimis inaccuracies, as of the Closing Date, as if made anew at and as of that time.

 

(iii) Each of the representations and warranties of Acquiror contained in this Agreement (other than the representations and warranties of Acquiror described in Section 9.03(a)(i) and (ii)) shall be true and correct (without giving effect to any limitation as to “materiality,” “Acquiror Material Adverse Effect” or any similar limitation set forth therein) as of the Closing Date, as if made anew at and as of that time, except where the failure of such representations and warranties to be so true and correct, individually or in the aggregate, has not had, and would not reasonably be expected to result in, an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect.

 

(b) Agreements and Covenants. The covenants of Acquiror to be performed or complied with as of or prior to the Closing shall have been performed or complied with in all material respects.

 

(c) Officer’s Certificate. Acquiror shall have delivered to the Company a certificate signed by an officer of Acquiror, dated the Closing Date, certifying that, to the knowledge and belief of such officer, the conditions specified in Section 9.03(a) and Section 9.03(b) have been fulfilled.

 

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(d) Existing Credit Agreements. Acquiror shall, in respect of the Existing First Lien Credit Agreement, comply with the requirements of clause (b) of the definition of “Holdings Reorganization Transaction” (as set forth in the Existing First Lien Credit Agreement) in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the Company; provided that delivery of a letter in substantially in the form previously provided to Acquiror, will be deemed reasonably satisfactory to the Company.

 

(e) Material Adverse Effect. No Effect shall have occurred between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date that has had or would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Acquiror Material Adverse Effect.

 

(f) Resignations. The Company shall have received written copies of irrevocable resignations from all of the directors and executive officers of Acquiror (other than any director who will become a member of the Surviving Company Board or any executive officer who will be an executive officer of the Surviving Company in accordance with the express terms of this Agreement), in each case effective as of the Effective Time.

 

(g) Company’s Required Funds. The Closing Acquiror Cash shall equal or exceed the Company’s Required Funds; provided, however, that in the event the Closing Acquiror Cash is less than the Company’s Required Funds, the Company shall have the right to elect to (i) waive the condition set forth in this Section 9.03(g) and (ii) reduce the Cash Election Consideration Cap by up to 100% of such shortfall. If the Cash Election Consideration Cap is reduced in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence, the Option Election Consideration Cap shall be reduced by the same percentage by which the Cash Election Consideration Cap is reduced.

 

(h) Election of Directors and Appointment of Officers. The Company shall have received written evidence from Acquiror of the election of the individuals set forth on Schedule 2.06 to the Surviving Company Board in accordance with Section 2.06 and the appointment of the individuals set forth on Schedule 2.06 as the officers of the Surviving Company, in each case solely to the extent consistent with the requirements of Section 2.06.

 

Article X

TERMINATION/EFFECTIVENESS

 

10.01 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated and the Transactions abandoned:

 

(a) by written consent of the Company and Acquiror;

 

(b) prior to the Closing, by written notice to the Company from Acquiror if (i) there is any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of the Company set forth in this Agreement, such that any of the conditions specified in Section 9.02(a) or Section 9.02(b) would not be satisfied at the Closing (a “Terminating Company Breach”), except that, if such Terminating Company Breach is curable by the Company through the exercise of its reasonable best efforts, then, for a period of up to 30 days (or any shorter period of the time that remains between the date Acquiror provides written notice of such violation or breach and the Termination Date) after receipt by the Company of notice from Acquiror of such breach, but only as long as the Company continues to use its reasonable best efforts to cure such Terminating Company Breach (the “Company Cure Period”), such termination shall not be effective, and such termination shall become effective only if the Terminating Company Breach is not cured within the Company Cure Period, (ii) the Unaudited Interim Financial Statements shall not have been delivered to Acquiror by the Company on or before November 1, 2021, (iii) the Closing has not occurred on or before February 1, 2022 (the “Termination Date”)), or (iv) the consummation of the Merger is permanently enjoined or prohibited by the terms of a final, non-appealable Governmental Order or other Law; provided, that the right to terminate this Agreement under Section 10.01(b)(ii) shall not be available if Acquiror’s failure to fulfill any obligation under this Agreement has been the primary cause of, or primarily resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date; provided, further, that the right to terminate this Agreement under Section 10.01(b)(ii) shall not be available if Acquiror is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement on such date;

 

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(c) prior to the Closing, by written notice to Acquiror from the Company if (i) there is any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement on the part of Acquiror set forth in this Agreement, such that any of the conditions specified in Section 9.03(a) or Section 9.03(b) would not be satisfied at the Closing (a “Terminating Acquiror Breach”), except that, if any such Terminating Acquiror Breach is curable by Acquiror through the exercise of its reasonable best efforts, then, for a period of up to 30 days (or any shorter period of the time that remains between the date the Company provides written notice of such violation or breach and the Termination Date) after receipt by Acquiror of notice from the Company of such breach, but only as long as Acquiror continues to exercise such reasonable best efforts to cure such Terminating Acquiror Breach (the “Acquiror Cure Period”), such termination shall not be effective, and such termination shall become effective only if the Terminating Acquiror Breach is not cured within the Acquiror Cure Period, (ii) the Closing has not occurred on or before the Termination Date, or (iii) the consummation of the Merger is permanently enjoined or prohibited by the terms of a final, non-appealable Governmental Order or other Law; provided, that the right to terminate this Agreement under Section 10.01(c)(ii) shall not be available if the Company’s failure to fulfill any obligations under this Agreement has been the primary cause of, or primarily resulted in, the failure of the Closing to occur on or before such date; provided, further, that the right to terminate this Agreement under Section 10.01(c)(ii) shall not be available if the Company is in material breach of its obligations under this Agreement on such date;

 

(d) by written notice from either the Company or Acquiror to the other if the Acquiror Stockholder Approval is not obtained at the Special Meeting (subject to any adjournment or recess of the meeting);

 

(e) by written notice from Acquiror to the Company at any time prior to the delivery of the Written Consent if the Company does not deliver the Written Consent within five Business Days of the effectiveness of the Registration Statement; or

 

(f) by written notice from the Company to Acquiror, in the event of an Acquiror Change in Recommendation.

 

10.02 Effect of Termination. Except as otherwise set forth in this Section 10.02, in the event of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 10.01, this Agreement shall forthwith become void and have no effect, without any Liability on the part of any party hereto or its respective direct or indirect equityholders, controlling persons, partners, members, managers, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, Affiliates, agents or other representatives of such party hereto or such party hereto’ s Affiliates or its or any of the foregoing’s successors or assigns, other than Liability of any party hereto for any Willful Breach of this Agreement or Fraud by such party occurring prior to such termination subject to Section 6.02. The provisions of Sections 6.02, 8.05, 10.02 and Article XI (collectively, the “Surviving Provisions”) and the Confidentiality Agreement, and any other Section or Article of this Agreement referenced in the Surviving Provisions, which are required to survive in order to give appropriate effect to the Surviving Provisions, shall in each case survive any termination of this Agreement.

 

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Article XI

MISCELLANEOUS

 

11.01 Waiver. Any party to this Agreement may, at any time prior to the Closing, by action taken by its board of directors, or officers thereunto duly authorized, waive any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, or agree to an amendment or modification to this Agreement in the manner contemplated by Section 11.09 and by an agreement in writing executed in the same manner (but not necessarily by the same Persons) as this Agreement.

 

11.02 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 emailed during normal business hours (and otherwise as of the immediately following Business Day), addressed as follows:

 

  (a) If to Acquiror, to:

 

Isos Acquisition Corporation

55 Post Road W, Suite 200

Westport, CT 06880 

  Attn: Winston Meade
  Email: wmeade@isoscap.com

 

with a copy to:

 

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

 

One Battery Park Plaza

New York NY 10004

  Attn: Anson B. Frelinghuysen
  Email: anson.frelinghuysen@hugheshubard.com

 

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  (b) If to the Company to:

 

Bowlero Corp.

222 West 44th Street

New York, NY 10036

  Attn: Brett I. Parker
  Email: bparker@bowlmor.com

 

with a copy to:

 

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

1285 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10019

  Attn: Jeffrey D. Marell
    Michael Vogel
  Email: jmarell@paulweiss.com
    mvogel@paulweiss.com

 

or to such other address or addresses as the parties may from time to time designate in writing.

 

11.03 Assignment. No party hereto shall assign this Agreement or any part hereof without the prior written consent of the other parties. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns. Any attempted assignment in violation of the terms of this Section 11.03 shall be null and void, ab initio.

 

11.04 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 hereto, any right or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement; provided, however, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Closing occurs, (a) the present and former officers and directors of each of the Company, its Subsidiaries and Acquiror (and their successors, heirs and representatives) are intended third-party beneficiaries of, and may enforce, Section 7.01, (b) the past, present and future directors, officers, employees, incorporators, members, partners, stockholders, Affiliates, agents, attorneys, advisors and 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, Sections 10.0211.13 and 11.15, (c) the Company’s existing stockholders, and any of their respective Affiliates (and their successors, heirs and representatives), are intended third-party beneficiaries of, and may enforce, Section 3.07 and Annex I and (d) the Acquiror Parties, HHR, the Company Parties, PWRW&G and Davis Polk are intended third-party beneficiaries of, and may enforce, Section 11.16.

 

11.05 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.

 

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11.06 Captions; Counterparts. The captions 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 (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

11.07 Schedules and Exhibits. The Schedules, Acquiror Schedules and Exhibits referenced herein are a part of this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. All references herein to Schedules, Acquiror Schedules and Exhibits shall be deemed references to such parts of this Agreement, unless the context shall otherwise require. Any disclosure made by a party in the Schedules or Acquiror Schedules with reference to any section or schedule of this Agreement shall be deemed to be a disclosure with respect to all other sections or schedules to which such disclosure may apply solely to the extent the relevance of such disclosure is reasonably apparent on the face of the disclosure in such Schedule or Acquiror Schedule. Certain information set forth in the Schedules and Acquiror Schedules is included solely for informational purposes.

 

11.08 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with the Schedules, Acquiror Schedules and Exhibits to this Agreement), the other Transaction Documents and the Confidentiality Agreement constitute the entire agreement among the parties 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 hereto or any of their respective Subsidiaries relating to the Transactions. No representations, warranties, covenants, understandings, agreements, oral or otherwise, relating to the Transactions exist between the parties except as expressly set forth or referenced in this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents and the Confidentiality Agreement.

 

11.09 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. The approval of this Agreement by the stockholders of any of the parties shall not restrict the ability of the board of directors of any of the parties to terminate this Agreement in accordance with Section 10.01 or to cause such party to enter into an amendment to this Agreement pursuant to this Section 11.09.

 

11.10 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.

 

11.11 Jurisdiction; WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY. Any Action based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement, or the Transactions, shall be brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if such court declines to exercise jurisdiction, any federal court located in the District of Delaware, and each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such Action, waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to personal jurisdiction, venue or to convenience of forum, agrees that all claims in respect of the Action shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and agrees not to bring any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Transactions in any other court. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties may enforce the decision of such courts in any court of competent jurisdiction. 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 brought pursuant to this Section 11.11. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS.

 

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11.12 Enforcement. The parties agree that irreparable damage for which monetary damages, even if available, would not be an adequate remedy, would occur in the event that the parties do not perform their obligations under the provisions of this Agreement (including failing to take such actions as are required of them hereunder to consummate this Agreement) in accordance with its specified terms or otherwise breach such provisions. The parties acknowledge and agree that (a) the parties shall be entitled to an injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief, to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, without proof of damages, prior to the valid termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 10.01, this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled under this Agreement, and (b) the right of specific enforcement is an integral part of the Transactions and without that right, none of the parties would have entered into this Agreement. Each party agrees that it will not oppose the granting of specific performance and other equitable relief on the basis that the other parties have an adequate remedy at Law or that an award of specific performance is not an appropriate remedy for any reason at Law or equity. The parties acknowledge and agree that any party seeking an injunction to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in accordance with this Section 11.12 shall not be required to provide any bond or other security in connection with any such injunction.

 

11.13 Non-Recourse. Each party to this Agreement agrees, on behalf of itself and its Related Parties, that all Actions (whether in Contract or in tort, in Law or in equity or otherwise, or granted by statute or otherwise, whether by or through attempted piercing of the corporate, limited partnership or limited liability company veil or any other theory or doctrine, including alter ego or otherwise) that may be based upon, in respect of, arise under, out or by reason of, be connected with, or relate in any manner to: (a) this Agreement, any of the other Transaction Documents or any of the Transactions; (b) the negotiation, execution or performance of this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents (including any representation or warranty made in connection with, or as an inducement to, this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents); (c) any breach or violation of this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents; and (d) any failure of any of the Transactions to be consummated, in each case, may be made only against (and are those solely of) the Persons that are, in the case of this Agreement, expressly identified as parties to this Agreement, and in the case of the other Transaction Documents, Persons expressly identified as parties to such Transaction Documents and in accordance with, and subject to the terms and conditions of, this Agreement or such Transaction Documents, as applicable. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents to the contrary, each party to this Agreement agrees, on behalf of itself and its Related Parties, that no recourse under this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents or in connection with any of the Transactions or under any other Transaction Document will be sought or had against any other Person, including any Related Party, and no other Person, including any Related Party, will have any Liabilities (whether in Contract or in tort, in Law or in equity or otherwise, or granted by statute or otherwise, whether by or through attempted piercing of the corporate, limited partnership or limited liability company veil or any other theory or doctrine, including alter ego or otherwise), for any claims, causes of action or Liabilities arising under, out of, in connection with or related in any manner to the items in the immediately preceding clauses (a) through (d), it being expressly agreed and acknowledged that no personal Liability or losses whatsoever will attach to, be imposed on or otherwise be incurred by any of the aforementioned, as such, arising under, out of, in connection with or related in any manner to the items in the immediately preceding clauses (a) through (d), in each case, except for claims that the Company or Acquiror, as applicable, may assert (i) against any Person that is party to, and solely pursuant to the terms and conditions of, the Confidentiality Agreement, (ii) against the Company or Acquiror solely in accordance with, and pursuant to the terms and conditions of, this Agreement or (iii) against any Person expressly identified as a party to, and solely pursuant to the terms and conditions of, such Transaction Documents. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents, no Related Party will be responsible or liable for any multiple, consequential, indirect, special, statutory, exemplary or punitive damages that may be alleged as a result of this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents or any of the Transactions, or the termination or abandonment of any of the foregoing.

 

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11.14 Nonsurvival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants. 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 Effective Time (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 and (b) this Article XI.

 

11.15 Acknowledgements. Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees (on its own behalf and on behalf of its respective Affiliates and its and their respective Representatives) that: (i) it has conducted its own independent investigation of the financial condition, results of operations, assets, liabilities, properties and projected operations of the other parties (and their respective Subsidiaries) and has been afforded satisfactory access to the books and records, facilities and personnel of the other parties (and their respective Subsidiaries) for purposes of conducting such investigation; (ii) the Company Representations constitute the sole and exclusive representations and warranties of the Company in connection with the Transactions; (iii) the Acquiror Representations constitute the sole and exclusive representations and warranties of Acquiror; (iv) except for the Company Representations by the Company, the Acquiror Representations by Acquiror and the other representations expressly made by Persons in the Transaction Documents, none of the parties hereto or any other Person makes, or has made, any other express or implied representation or warranty with respect to any party hereto (or any party’s Affiliates) or the Transactions and all other representations and warranties of any kind or nature expressed or implied (including, except to the extent covered by Section 4.20 and Section 5.13, (x) regarding the completeness or accuracy of, or any omission to state or to disclose, any information, including in the estimates, projections or forecasts or any other information, document or material provided to or made available to any party hereto or their respective Affiliates or Representatives in certain “data rooms,” management presentations or in any other form in expectation of the Transactions, including meetings, calls or correspondence with management of any party hereto (or any party’s Subsidiaries), and (y) any relating to the future or historical business, condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, prospects, assets or liabilities of any party hereto (or its Subsidiaries), or the quality, quantity or condition of any party’s or its Subsidiaries’ assets) are specifically disclaimed by all parties hereto and their respective Subsidiaries and all other Persons (including the Representatives and Affiliates of any party hereto or its Subsidiaries); and (v) each party hereto and its respective Affiliates are not relying on any representations and warranties in connection with the Transactions except the Company Representations by the Company, the Acquiror Representations by Acquiror and the other representations expressly made by Persons in the Transaction Documents.

 

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11.16 Conflicts and Privilege.

  

(a) The Company and Acquiror, each on behalf of their respective successors and assigns, hereby agree that, in the event a dispute with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby arises after the Closing between or among (i) Sponsor, the shareholders or holders of other equity interests of Acquiror or Sponsor or any of their respective directors, members, partners, officers, employees or Affiliates (other than the Surviving Company) (collectively, the “Acquiror Parties”), on the one hand, and (ii) the Surviving Company or any member of the Company Parties, on the other hand, any legal counsel, including Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP (“HHR”), that represented Acquiror or Sponsor prior to the Closing may represent Sponsor or any other member of the Acquiror Parties, in such dispute even though the interests of such Persons may be directly adverse to the Surviving Company, and even though such counsel may have represented Acquiror in a matter substantially related to such dispute, or may be handling ongoing matters for the Surviving Company or Sponsor. The Company and Acquiror, each on behalf of their respective successors and assigns (including, after the Closing, the Surviving Company), further agree that, as to all legally privileged 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 Transaction Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby) between or among Acquiror, Sponsor or any other member of the Acquiror Parties, on the one hand, and HHR, on the other hand, the attorney/client privilege and the expectation of client confidence shall survive the Merger and belong to the Acquiror Parties after the Closing, and shall not pass to or be claimed or controlled by the Surviving Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any privileged communications or information shared by the Company prior to the Closing with Acquiror or Sponsor under a common interest agreement shall remain the privileged communications or information of the Surviving Company.

 

(b) The Company and Acquiror, each on behalf of their respective successors and assigns, hereby agree that, in the event a dispute with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby arises after the Closing between or among (x) the shareholders or holders of other equity interests of the Company or any of their respective directors, members, partners, officers, employees or Affiliates (other than the Surviving Company) (collectively, the “Company Parties”), on the one hand, and (y) the Surviving Company or any member of the Acquiror Parties, on the other hand, any legal counsel, including Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (“PWRW&G”) and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (“Davis Polk”), that represented the Company prior to the Closing may represent any member of the Company Parties in such dispute even though the interests of such Persons may be directly adverse to the Surviving Company, and even though such counsel may have represented the Company in a matter substantially related to such dispute, or may be handling ongoing matters for the Surviving Company. The Company and Acquiror, each on behalf of their respective successors and assigns (including, after the Closing, the Surviving Company), further agree that, as to all legally privileged 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 Transaction Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby) between or among the Company or any member of the Company Parties, on the one hand, and PWRW&G or Davis Polk, on the other hand, the attorney/client privilege and the expectation of client confidence shall survive the Merger and belong to the Company Parties after the Closing, and shall not pass to or be claimed or controlled by the Surviving Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any privileged communications or information shared by Acquiror or Sponsor prior to the Closing with the Company under a common interest agreement shall remain the privileged communications or information of the Surviving Company.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Acquiror and the Company have caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

 

  ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION
   
  By: /s/ George Barrios
    Name:   George Barrios
    Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer
       
  By: /s/ Michelle Wilson
    Name:  Michelle Wilson
    Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer

 

  BOWLERO CORP.
   
  By: /s/ Thomas F. Shannon
    Name:   Thomas F. Shannon
    Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

[Signature Page to Business Combination Agreement]

 

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Annex I

 

Earnout Merger Consideration

 

This Annex I sets forth the terms for the calculation of the number (if any) of $15.00 Earnout Shares and $17.50 Earnout Shares, as applicable.  Terms used but not defined in this Annex I shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the other parts of this Agreement to which this Annex I is a part. This Annex I shall be subject to Section 3.07 in all respects.

 

1. $15.00 Share Price Milestone. If the closing share price of Surviving Company Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $15.00 per share for any 10 trading days within any consecutive 20-trading day period that occurs after the Closing Date and on or prior to the 5-year anniversary of the Closing Date (the first occurrence of the foregoing is referred to herein as the “$15.00 Share Price Milestone”, and such date is referred to as the “$15.00 Share Price Milestone Date”), then the Surviving Company shall issue, as promptly as practicable, to each holder of Company Common Stock that as of immediately prior to the Effective Time had an Earnout Pro Rata Portion exceeding zero (0), and Earnout Shares issued to holders of Company Options pursuant to the second sentence of Section 3.07 shall vest to the extent of, a number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to such holder’s Earnout Pro Rata Portion of 10,375,000 shares (such number of shares being referred to as the “$15.00 Earnout Shares”).

 

2. $17.50 Share Price Milestone. If the closing share price of Surviving Company Class A Common Stock equals or exceeds $17.50 per share for any 10 trading days within any consecutive 20-trading day period that occurs after the Closing Date and on or prior to the 5-year anniversary of the Closing Date (the first occurrence of the foregoing is referred to herein as the “$17.50 Share Price Milestone”, and such date is referred to as the “$17.50 Share Price Milestone Date”), then the Surviving Company shall issue, as promptly as practicable, to each holder of Company Common Stock that as of immediately prior to the Effective Time had an Earnout Pro Rata Portion exceeding zero (0), and Earnout Shares issued to holders of Company Options pursuant to the second sentence of Section 3.07 shall vest to the extent of, a number of shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock equal to such holder’s Earnout Pro Rata Portion of 10,375,000 shares (such number of shares being referred to as the “$17.50 Earnout Shares” and, together with the $15.00 Earnout Shares, the “Earnout Shares”).

 

3. For the avoidance of doubt, Earnout Shares in respect of each Milestone will be issued and/or earned only once and the aggregate Earnout Shares issued shall in no event exceed 20,750,000 shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock.

 

4. If, prior to the 5-year anniversary of the Closing Date, the $15.00 Share Price Milestone and/or the $17.50 Share Price Milestone have not occurred, none of the Earnout Shares in respect of the $15.00 Share Price Milestone and/or the $17.50 Share Price Milestone, as applicable, shall be issued and any applicable Earnout Shares that have been issued in respect of Company Options shall be forfeited.

 

5. No Person shall have the rights of a stockholder in respect of any Earnout Shares until such shares are issued to such Person. Subject to the limitations contemplated herein, each Person entitled to receive Earnout Shares when the applicable Milestones are achieved pursuant to this Annex I shall have the right to receive dividends and/or distributions equivalents, and each Person who holds Earnout Shares that will vest upon the achievement of the applicable Milestones pursuant to this Annex I shall have the right to receive dividends and/or distributions, made to the holders of Surviving Company A Common Stock and Surviving Company Class B Common Stock; provided, however, that any dividends or other distributions or their equivalents payable with respect to Earnout Shares or the right to receive Earnout Shares in respect of which the applicable Milestone has not yet been achieved shall be set aside by the Surviving Company and shall be paid to such Persons upon the achievement of the applicable Milestone and the issuance or, in the case of Earnout Shares issued to holders of Company Options pursuant to the second sentence of Section 3.07, vesting of the corresponding Earnout Shares (if at all).

 

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6. In the event that after the Closing and prior the 5-year anniversary of the Closing Date, (i) there is a Change of Control (or a definitive agreement providing for a Change of Control has been entered into prior to the 5-year anniversary of the Closing Date and such Change of Control is ultimately consummated, even if such consummation occurs after the 5-year anniversary of the Closing Date), (ii) any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Surviving Company (whether voluntary of involuntary) is initiated, (iii) any bankruptcy, reorganization, debt arrangement or similar proceeding under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, or any dissolution or liquidation proceeding, is instituted by or against the Surviving Company, or a receiver is appointed for the Surviving Company or a substantial part of its assets or properties or (iv) the Surviving Company makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or petitions or applies to any Governmental Authority for, or consents or acquiesces to, the appointment of a custodian, receiver or trustee for all or substantially all of its assets or properties (each of clauses (i) through (iv), an “Acceleration Event”), then any Earnout Shares that have not been previously issued by the Surviving Company (whether or not previously earned) and any Earnout Share previously issued to holders of Company Options shall be deemed earned and issued by the Surviving Company to the holders of Company Securities as of immediately prior to the Acceleration Event upon such Acceleration Event pursuant to Section 3.01 and Section 3.07 unless, in the case of an Acceleration Event that is a Change of Control, the value of the consideration to be received by the holders of the Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock in such Change of Control transaction is less than the stock price threshold applicable to the $15.00 Share Price Milestone and/or the $17.50 Share Price Milestone, as applicable; provided, that the determinations of such consideration and value shall be determined in good faith by the disinterested members of the Surviving Company Board; and provided, further that such Earnout Shares that are not deemed earned as of such Change of Control transaction shall be cancelled to the extent that such Change of Control transaction consists of a sale of the Surviving Company by merger, business combination or otherwise in which the stockholders of the Surviving Company receive only cash consideration for their shares. In the case of a Change of Control transaction consisting of a sale of the Surviving Company by merger, business combination or otherwise in which the stockholders of the Surviving Company receive other than only cash consideration for their shares, the board of directors of the Surviving Company shall determine the treatment of the Earnout Shares in their sole discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, each holder of Company Common Stock and Earnout Shares issued in respect of Company Options, in each case as of immediately prior to the Effective Time that has a positive Earnout Pro Rata Portion shall be entitled to such holder’s full Earnout Pro Rata Portion of the Earnout Shares regardless of whether such holder has, following the Effective Time, sold or otherwise transferred any Surviving Company Class A Common Stock, Surviving Company Class B Common Stock or Surviving Company Preferred Stock that such holder received in the Merger.

 

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7. For purposes hereof, a “Change of Control” means the occurrence in a single transaction or as a result of a series of related transactions, of one or more of the following events:

 

a. any person or any group of persons acting together which would constitute a “group” for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act or any successor provisions thereto (excluding (i) TS (and its Permitted Transferees (as defined in the Stockholders’ Agreement), Atairos and their respective Affiliates, successors and assigns, or (ii) a corporation or other entity owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Surviving Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Surviving Company) (x) is or becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Surviving Company representing more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the Surviving Company’s then outstanding voting securities or (y) has or acquires control of the Surviving Company Board;

 

b. a merger, consolidation, reorganization or similar business combination transaction involving the Surviving Company, and, immediately after the consummation of such transaction or series of transactions, either (x) the Surviving Company 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 the Surviving Company immediately prior to such merger or consolidation do not continue to represent or are not converted into more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the person resulting from such transaction or series of transactions or, if the surviving company is a Subsidiary, the ultimate parent thereof; or

 

c. the sale, lease or other disposition, directly or indirectly, by the Surviving Company of all or substantially all of the assets of the Surviving Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, other than such sale or other disposition by the Surviving Company of all or substantially all of the assets of the Surviving Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to an entity at least a majority of the combined voting power of the voting securities of which are owned by stockholders of the Surviving Company.

 

d. If the Surviving Company shall, at any time or from time to time, after the date hereof effect a subdivision, stock split, stock dividend, reorganization, combination, recapitalization or similar transaction affecting the outstanding shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock, the number of Earnout Shares issuable pursuant to, and the stock price targets set forth in, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Annex I, shall be equitably adjusted for such subdivision, stock split, stock dividend, reorganization, combination, recapitalization or similar transaction.  Any adjustment under this paragraph shall become effective at the close of business on the date the subdivision or combination becomes effective (which shall be the “ex” date, if any, with respect to any such event).

 

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Exhibit A

 

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

FINAL FORM

 

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

 

OF

 

ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION

 

ARTICLE I
NAME

 

The name of the corporation is Isos Acquisition Corporation.

 

ARTICLE II
REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT

 

The address of the Corporation’s registered office in the State of Delaware is Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, State of Delaware 19801, and the name of its registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.

 

ARTICLE III
PURPOSE

 

The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the DGCL as it now exists or may hereafter be amended and supplemented.

 

ARTICLE IV
CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Corporation is authorized to issue three classes of stock to be designated, respectively, “Class A Common Stock”, “Class B Common Stock” (together with the Class A Common Stock, the “Common Stock”) and “Preferred Stock.” The total number of shares of capital stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 2,400,000,000, divided into: (a) 2,000,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, having a par value of $0.0001 per share, (b) 200,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, having a par value of $0.0001 per share, and (c) 200,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, having a par value of $0.0001 per share.

 

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. DEFINITIONS.

 

1. “Atairos” shall mean A-B Parent LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

2. “Bowlero Legacy Stockholders” shall mean TS and Atairos.

 

3. “Business Combination Agreement” shall mean that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2021 (as such agreement may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), by and between the Corporation and Bowlero Corp., a Delaware corporation.

 

 

 

 

4. “Cause” shall mean, in the case of the Founder, “Cause” as such term (or a term of substantively similar meaning) is defined in the written employment agreement between the Founder and the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries in effect at the applicable time or, if the Founder does not have an employment agreement in effect with the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries as of such time, the written employment agreement most recently in effect between the Founder and the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries.

 

5. “Disability” shall mean a permanent and total disability such that the Founder is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which would reasonably be expected to result in death within twelve (12) months or which has lasted or would reasonably be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months as determined by a licensed medical practitioner.

 

6. “Effective Time” shall have the meaning set forth in the Business Combination Agreement.

 

7. “Family Member” shall mean any spouse, registered domestic partner, descendant (including any adopted descendant), parent, parent of the spouse or domestic partner of a natural person or any lineal descendants of any of the foregoing (including any adopted descendant).

 

8. “Founder” shall mean Thomas F. Shannon, a natural person.

 

9. Independent Directors” shall mean members of the Board of Directors who are not the Founder, a Permitted Transferee, an affiliate of the Founder, an officer or other employee of the Corporation or its subsidiaries (provided, that a director shall not be considered an officer or employee of the Corporation solely due to such director’s position as a member of the Board of Directors or the board of directors or similar governing body of one or more subsidiaries of the Corporation) or any director nominated by TS pursuant to the Stockholders’ Agreement.

 

10. “Permitted Transferee” means collectively:

 

a. the Founder;

 

b. TS so long as the Founder continues to retain sole dispositive control and exclusive Voting Control over the shares of Class B Common Stock held by TS;

 

c. any trust of which such the Founder and/or any one or more Family Members of the Founder and/or any organization that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (but no other persons) are the only current beneficiaries, in each case, so long as the Founder continues to retain exclusive Voting Control over the shares of Class B Common Stock held by such trust; and

 

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d. an entity in which all of the beneficial and economic interests are held, directly or indirectly, by any one or more of the Founder and any one or more Family Members (but no other persons), so long as the Founder continues to retain sole dispositive control and exclusive Voting Control over the shares of Class B Common Stock held by such entity.

 

11. “Stockholders’ Agreement” shall mean that certain Stockholders’ Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (as such agreement may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), by and among the Corporation, TS, Atairos, Founder and Atairos Group, Inc.

 

12. “Transfer” shall mean (i) the direct or indirect sale, transfer, pledge, assignment, gift, contribution, grant of a lien, or other disposal of any share of Class B Common Stock or any legal or any beneficial interest in such share, whether or not for value and whether voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law, whether directly or indirectly, including by merger, consolidation or otherwise or (ii) the deposit of any share of Class B Common Stock into a voting trust or entry into a voting agreement or arrangement with respect to any share of Class B Common Stock or the granting of any proxy or power of attorney with respect thereto. A “Transfer” will also be deemed to have occurred with respect to any share of Class B Common Stock beneficially held by an entity or trust if there is a transaction or other event such that the entity or trust ceases to constitute a Permitted Transferee, including the Founder ceasing to retain sole dispositive control (other than in the case of a trust referred to in clause A.10.b of the definition of Permitted Transferee) and exclusive Voting Control over the shares of Class B Common Stock held by such entity or trust. Notwithstanding the foregoing none of the following shall be considered a Transfer:

 

a. the granting of a revocable proxy to an officer or director of the Corporation at the request of the Board of Directors and approved by the Independent Directors in connection with actions to be taken at an annual or special meeting of stockholders;

 

b. the pledge of shares of Class B Common Stock or granting a lien with respect thereto by a stockholder that creates a security interest in such shares pursuant to a bona fide loan or indebtedness transaction with a bona fide financial institution for so long as such stockholder continues to exercise sole dispositive control and exclusive Voting Control over such shares; providedhowever, that a foreclosure on such shares or other similar action by the pledgee shall constitute a Transfer;

 

c. the entering into, or reaching an agreement, arrangement or understanding regarding, a support, voting, tender or similar agreement or arrangement (with or without a proxy) in connection with a merger, asset transfer, asset acquisition or similar transaction approved by the Board of Directors;

 

d. the entering into a trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), with a broker or other nominee pursuant to which the holder entering into the plan retains exclusive Voting Control over the shares; provided, however, that a Transfer of such shares of Class B Common Stock by such broker or other nominee shall constitute a “Transfer” at the time of such Transfer; and

 

e. the entry into any legally binding contract or other arrangement providing for the Transfer of any share of Class B Common Stock during the period between (i) the entry into such contract or other arrangement and (ii) the settlement of such Transfer; provided that (x) the Founder continues to retain sole dispositive control and exclusive Voting Control over such shares of Class B Common Stock prior to the settlement and (y)  the settlement shall constitute a “Transfer” at the time of such settlement.

 

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13. “TS” shall mean Cobalt Recreation LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

 

14. “Voting Control” shall mean the power to vote or direct the voting of the applicable voting security by proxy, voting agreement or otherwise.

 

B. 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 and outstanding from time to time. Except as may otherwise be provided in this Certificate of Incorporation or by applicable law, each share of Class A Common Stock and each share of Class B Common Stock shall have identical powers, preferences and rights.

 

2. Voting. Except as otherwise provided in this Certificate of Incorporation or expressly required by applicable law, (a) each holder of Class A Common Stock, as such, shall be entitled to vote on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders and shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each share of Class A Common Stock held of record by such holder as of the record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote on such matter, and (b) each holder of Class B Common Stock, as such, shall be entitled to vote on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders and shall be entitled to ten (10) votes for each share of Class B 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 provided in this Certificate of Incorporation or required by applicable law, the Class A Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock shall vote together as a single class. Except as otherwise required by law, holders of Common Stock, as such, shall not be entitled to vote on any amendment to this 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 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 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 Class A Common Stock or Class B 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.

 

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3. Conversion of Class B Common Stock.

 

a. Right to Convert. At any time, any holder of shares of Class B Common Stock, at the option of such holder, may convert any share of Class B Common Stock held by such holder at any time after the date of issuance of such share, at the office of the Corporation or any transfer agent for such stock, into one (1) share of Class A Common Stock.

 

b. Automatic Conversion. Each outstanding share of Class B Common Stock shall automatically convert into one (1) share of Class A Common Stock upon the earliest to occur of (i) the Founder ceasing to beneficially own (including by or through an entity), at or following the Effective Time, at least ten percent (10%) of the number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding at such time, (ii) the death or Disability of the Founder, (iii) the Founder’s employment as Chief Executive Officer being terminated for Cause (as determined by final, non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction) (or the cessation of the Founder’s employment as Chief Executive Officer for any reason, and following such cessation, circumstances existed when the Founder was employed as Chief Executive Officer that would have entitled the Founder to be terminated for Cause (as determined by final, non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction)) and (iv) the fifteen (15) year anniversary of the Effective Time (the earliest such date, the “Class B Mandatory Conversion Time”).

 

c. Transfers. Any share of Class B Common Stock shall automatically convert into one (1) share of Class A Common Stock upon the Transfer of such share of Class B Common Stock other than to a Permitted Transferee.

 

d. Mechanics of Conversion.

 

i. In the event of an optional conversion pursuant to Section B.3.a of this Article IV, before any holder of Class B Common Stock shall be entitled voluntarily to convert the same into shares of Class A Common Stock, such holder shall surrender the certificate or certificates therefor (if any), duly endorsed, at the office of the Corporation or any transfer agent for the Class B Common Stock, and shall give written notice to the Corporation at such office that such holder elects to convert the same and shall state therein the number of shares of Class B Common Stock being converted. Such conversion shall be deemed to have been made immediately prior to the close of business on the date of such surrender of the certificate or certificates representing the shares of Class B Common Stock to be converted, or, if the shares are uncertificated, immediately prior to the close of business on the date that the holder delivers notice of such conversion to the Corporation’s transfer agent, and the person entitled to receive the shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon such conversion shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder of such shares of Class A Common Stock on such date.

 

ii. If the conversion is in connection with the automatic conversion provisions set forth in Section B.3.b or Section B.3.c of this Article IV, such conversion shall be deemed to have been made (i) in the case of Section B.3.b of this Article IV, at the Class B Mandatory Conversion Time, and (ii) in the case of Section B.3.c of this Article IV, on the applicable date of Transfer, and the persons entitled to receive shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon such conversion shall be treated for all purposes as the record holders of such shares of Class A Common Stock as of the applicable date, and, until presented for transfer, certificates (if any) previously evidencing shares of Class B Common Stock shall represent the number of shares of Class A Common Stock into which such shares were automatically converted. Shares of Class B Common Stock converted pursuant to Section B.3.a, Section B.3.b or Section B.3.c of this Article IV shall be automatically retired and cancelled and may not be reissued, and the Corporation may thereafter take such appropriate action (without the need for stockholder action) as may be necessary to reduce the authorized number of shares of Class B Common Stock accordingly.

 

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e. Policies and Procedures. The Board of Directors, or a committee thereof, may, from time to time, establish such policies and procedures, not in violation of applicable law or this Certificate of Incorporation, relating to the conversion of shares of Class B Common Stock into shares of Class A Common Stock as it may reasonably deem necessary or advisable. The Corporation may, from time to time, require that a holder of shares of Class B Common Stock furnish affidavits or other proof to the Corporation as it deems necessary to verify the ownership of shares of Class B Common Stock and to confirm that a conversion to shares of Class A Common Stock has not occurred. A determination by the Board of Directors (or such committee of the Board of Directors), acting reasonably and in good faith, that shares of Class B Common Stock have been converted into shares of Class A Common Stock pursuant to this Article IV shall be conclusive.

 

f. No Further Issuance. Except for the issuance of shares of Class B Common Stock issuable to TS or the Founder at the Effective Time, a dividend payable in accordance with Section 4 of Article Fourth, or a reclassification, subdivision or combination in accordance with Section 6 of Article Fourth, the Corporation shall not at any time after the Effective Time issue any additional shares of Class B Common Stock.

 

4. 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 of cash, property or shares of capital stock of the Corporation on the Common Stock when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors in accordance with applicable law. Shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock shall be treated equally, identically and ratably, on a per share basis, with respect to any dividends or distributions as may be declared and paid from time to time by the Board of Directors out of any assets of the Corporation legally available therefor; provided, however, that in the event a dividend is paid in the form of shares of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock (or rights to acquire such shares), then holders of Class A Common Stock shall receive shares of Class A Common Stock (or rights to acquire such shares, as the case may be) and holders of Class B Common Stock shall receive shares of Class B Common Stock (or rights to acquire such shares, as the case may be), with holders of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock receiving, on a per share basis, an identical number of shares of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as applicable.

 

5. 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.

 

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6. If the Corporation shall in any manner subdivide or combine the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, the outstanding shares of the other such class of stock shall be proportionately subdivided or combined in the same manner and on the same basis as the outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as applicable, have been subdivided or combined.

 

C. 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 in this Certificate of Incorporation and in the resolution or resolutions providing for the creation and issuance of such series adopted by the Board of Directors as hereinafter provided.

 

Authority is hereby expressly granted to the Board of Directors from time to time to issue the Preferred Stock in one or more series, and in connection with the creation of any such series, 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 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 of such series, 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 applicable law and this Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation). Except as otherwise required by applicable law or as shall expressly be granted by this Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation), holders of any series of Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to any voting power in respect of such Preferred Stock.

 

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.

 

ARTICLE V
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

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, this Certificate of Incorporation or the Stockholders Agreement, the business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors.

 

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B. Each director shall hold office until his or her successor is duly elected or designated and qualified or until his or her earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal. No decrease in the number of directors shall shorten the term of any incumbent director.

 

C. Subject to the Stockholders Agreement, and the special rights of the holders of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock to elect directors, the Board of Directors or any individual director may be removed from office at any time, with or without cause, but only by the Required Vote.

 

D. Subject to the Stockholders Agreement and the special rights of the holders of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock to elect directors, except as otherwise provided by applicable 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 though 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. Subject to the Stockholders Agreement, any director appointed in accordance with the preceding sentence shall hold office until the expiration of the term to which such director shall have been appointed or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified 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 Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article V, 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 A of this Article V, 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 forthwith 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 of the Corporation (as amended and/or restated from time to time, the “Bylaws”). 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 Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation) or the Bylaws, the adoption, amendment or repeal of the Bylaws by the stockholders of the Corporation shall require the Required Vote.

 

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

 

H. The name and mailing address of each person who is to serve as an initial director of the Corporation until the first annual meeting of stockholders following the effectiveness of the filing of this Certificate of Incorporation or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified, are set forth below:

 

Name

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ARTICLE VI
STOCKHOLDERS

 

A. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the Corporation must be effected at an annual or special meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation, and shall not be taken by written consent in lieu of a meeting; provided, that prior to the Voting Threshold Time, 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 signed by the holders of the 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 books in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are recorded. Delivery made to the Corporation’s registered office shall be made by hand, overnight courier or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. 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.

 

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B. Subject to the special rights of the holders of one or more series of Preferred Stock, the Secretary shall call special meetings of the stockholders of the Corporation, for any purpose or purposes, only upon request of the Board of Directors, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer or the President, and shall not be called by or upon the request of any other person or persons; provided, that prior to the Voting Threshold Time, the Secretary shall call a special meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation upon the request of stockholders of the Corporation collectively holding a majority in voting power of the shares of capital stock of the Corporation that would then be entitled to vote in the election of directors at an annual meeting of stockholders. Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to matters relating to the purpose or purposes stated in the notice of 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.

 

D. “Required Vote” means: (a) prior to the Voting Threshold Time, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of all of the then outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in an election of directors and (b) from and after the Voting Threshold Time, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (66 and 2/3%) of the voting power of all of the then outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in an election of directors.

 

E. “Voting Threshold Time” means the first time on which the issued and outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock represent less than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power of the then outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation that would then be entitled to vote in the election of directors at an annual meeting of stockholders.

 

ARTICLE VII
INDEMNIFICATION

 

The Corporation shall have the power to provide rights to indemnification and advancement of expenses to its current and former officers, directors, employees and agents and to any person who is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise.

 

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ARTICLE VIII
OPPORTUNITIES

 

A. In recognition and anticipation that (i) certain directors, officers, principals, partners, members, managers, employees, agents and/or other representatives of Atairos and its Related Parties may serve as directors of the Corporation and its Related Parties, and (ii) Atairos and its Related Parties 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 and its Related Parties, directly or indirectly, may engage and/or other business activities that overlap with or compete with those in which the Corporation and its Related Parties, directly or indirectly, may engage, the provisions of this Article VIII are set forth to regulate and define the conduct of certain affairs of the Corporation and its Related Parties with respect to certain classes or categories of business opportunities as they may involve (x) Atairos and its Related Parties and (y) any person or entity who, while a stockholder or director of the Corporation or any of its Related Parties, is a director, officer, principal, partner, member, manager, employee, agent and/or other representative of Atairos and its Related Parties (each of the persons identified in the foregoing clauses (x) and (y), an “Identified Person”), on the one hand, and the powers, rights, duties and liabilities of the Corporation and its Related Parties and its and their respective stockholders, directors, officers, and agents in connection therewith, on the other. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law (including, without limitation, the DGCL), and notwithstanding any other duty (contractual, fiduciary or otherwise, whether at law or in equity), each Identified Person (i) shall have the right to, and shall have no duty (contractual, fiduciary or otherwise, whether at law or in equity) not to, directly or indirectly engage in and possess interests in other business ventures of every type and description, including those engaged in the same or similar business activities or lines of business as the Corporation or any of its Related Parties or deemed to be competing with the Corporation or any of its Related Parties, on its own account, or in partnership with, or as a direct or indirect equity holder, controlling person, stockholder, director, officer, employee, agent, Related Party (including any portfolio company), member, financing source, investor, director or indirect manager, general or limited partner or assignee of any other person or entity with no obligation to offer to the Corporation or its subsidiaries or other Related Parties the right to participate therein and (ii) shall have the right to invest in, or provide services to, any person that is engaged in the same or similar business activities as the Corporation or its Related Parties or directly or indirectly competes with the Corporation or any of its Related Parties.

 

B. In the event that any Identified Person acquires knowledge of a potential transaction or matter which may be an investment, corporate or business opportunity or prospective economic or competitive advantage in which the Corporation or its Related Parties could have an interest or expectancy (contractual, equitable or otherwise) (a “Competitive Opportunity”) or otherwise is then exploiting any Competitive Opportunity, to the fullest extent permitted under the DGCL and notwithstanding any other duty existing at law or in equity, the Corporation and its Related Parties will have no interest in, and no expectation (contractual, equitable or otherwise) that such Competitive Opportunity be offered to it. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any such interest or expectation (contractual, equitable or otherwise) is hereby renounced so that such Identified Person shall (i) have no duty to communicate or present such Competitive Opportunity to the Corporation or its Related Parties, (ii) have the right to either hold any such Competitive Opportunity for such Identified Person’s own account and benefit or the account of the former, current or future direct or indirect equity holders, controlling persons, stockholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, Related Parties, members, financing sources, investors, direct or indirect managers, general or limited partners or assignees of any Identified Person or to direct, recommend, assign or otherwise transfer such Competitive Opportunity to persons or entities other than the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries, Related Parties or direct or indirect equity holders and (iii) notwithstanding any provision in this Certificate of Incorporation to the contrary, not be obligated or liable to the Corporation, any stockholder, director or officer of the Corporation or any other person or entity by reason of the fact that such Identified Person, directly or indirectly, took any of the actions noted in the immediately preceding clause (ii), pursued or acquired such Competitive Opportunity for itself or any other person or entity or failed to communicate or present such Competitive Opportunity to the Corporation or its Related Parties.

 

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C. In the event of a conflict or other inconsistency between this Article VIII and any other Article or provision of this Certificate of Incorporation, this Article VIII shall prevail under all circumstances. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Incorporation, (i) the provisions of this Article VIII shall apply only to (or result in or be deemed to result in a limitation or elimination of any duty (contractual, fiduciary or otherwise, whether at law or in equity) owed by) any non-employee director of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries, irrespective of whether such non-employee director otherwise would be an Identified Person, and any Competitive Opportunity waived or renounced by any person or entity pursuant to such other provisions of this Article VIII shall be expressly reserved and maintained by such person or entity, as applicable (and shall not be waived or renounced) and (ii) the provisions of this Article VIII (other than this paragraph C of this Article VIII) shall not apply to, and shall not result in the renunciation by the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries of any interest or expectancy in a Competitive Opportunity with respect to, an Identified Person who (a) first identified the applicable Competitive Opportunity through the disclosure of the Corporation’s or any of its subsidiaries’ confidential information in circumstances in which the Corporation had a reasonable expectation that such information would be held in confidence or (b) who is first offered the applicable Competitive Opportunity (including any opportunity in respect of any Competitive Business) that is expressly offered to him or her in writing in his or her capacity as a director of the Corporation. “Competitive Business” shall mean the business of owning, leasing and operating retail bowling centers anywhere in the United States or any other country in which the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries operates.

 

D. For the avoidance of doubt, subject to paragraph C of this Article VIII, this Article VIII is intended to constitute, with respect to the Identified Persons, a disclaimer and renunciation, to the fullest extent permitted under Section 122(17) of the DGCL, of any right of the Corporation or any of its Related Parties with respect to the matters set forth in this Article VIII, and this Article VIII shall be construed to effect such disclaimer and renunciation to the fullest extent permitted under the DGCL.

 

E. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Incorporation, solely for purposes of this Article VIII, “Related Party” shall mean (a) with respect to Atairos, any person or entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, is controlled by, controls or is under common control with Atairos, but excluding (x) the Corporation, and (y) any entity that is controlled by the Corporation (including its direct and indirect subsidiaries), and (b) in respect of the Corporation, any person or entity that, directly or indirectly, is controlled by the Corporation.

 

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ARTICLE IX
DIRECTOR LIABILITY

 

To the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as it now exists or may hereafter be amended, a director of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty owed to the Corporation or its stockholders. Any repeal or amendment or modification of this Article IX (including by changes in applicable law), or the adoption of any provision of this Certificate of Incorporation inconsistent with this Article IX, shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, be prospective only (except to the extent such amendment or change in applicable law permits the Corporation to provide a broader limitation on a retroactive basis than permitted prior thereto), and shall not adversely affect any limitation on the personal liability of any director of the Corporation with respect to acts or omissions occurring prior to the time of such repeal or amendment or modification or adoption of such inconsistent provision. If any provision of the DGCL is amended to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of directors shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as so amended.

 

ARTICLE X
FORUM SELECTION

 

Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, and subject to applicable jurisdictional requirements, the sole and exclusive forum for (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Corporation, (b) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer or stockholder of the Corporation to the Corporation or the Corporation’s stockholders, (c) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL, this Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designation) or the Bylaws, or (d) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine shall be the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware lacks jurisdiction over such action or proceeding, then another court of the State of Delaware or, if no court of the State of Delaware has jurisdiction, then the United States District Court for the District of Delaware). 

 

Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the United States of America shall be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

ARTICLE XI
DGCL SECTION 203

 

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

 

B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Corporation shall not engage in any business combination, at any point in time at which the Class A Common Stock is registered under Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Exchange Act, with any interested stockholder for a period of three (3) years following the time that such stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless:

 

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1. prior to such time, the Board of Directors approved either the business combination or the transaction which resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder;

 

2. upon consummation of the transaction which resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the Corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding for purposes of determining the voting stock outstanding (but not the outstanding voting stock owned by the interested stockholder) those shares owned by: (i) persons who are directors and also officers; or (ii) employee stock plans in which employee participants do not have the right to determine confidentially whether shares held subject to the plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange offer; or

 

3. at or subsequent to such time, the business combination is approved by the Board of Directors and authorized at an annual or special meeting of stockholders, and not by written consent, by the affirmative vote of at least 66 2/3% of the outstanding voting stock of the Corporation which is not owned by the interested stockholder.

 

C. The restrictions contained in this Article XI shall not apply if:

 

1. a stockholder becomes an interested stockholder inadvertently and (i) as soon as practicable divests itself of ownership of sufficient shares so that the stockholder ceases to be an interested stockholder; and (ii) would not, at any time within the three-year period immediately prior to a business combination between the Corporation and such stockholder, have been an interested stockholder but for the inadvertent acquisition of ownership; or

 

2. the business combination is proposed prior to the consummation or abandonment of and subsequent to the earlier of the public announcement or the notice required hereunder of a proposed transaction which (i) constitutes one of the transactions described in the following sentence of this Section C.2 of this Article XI; (ii) is with or by a person who either was not an interested stockholder during the previous three years or who became an interested stockholder with the approval of the Board of Directors; and (iii) is approved or not opposed by a majority of the members of the Board of Directors then in office (but not less than one) who were directors prior to any person becoming an interested stockholder during the previous three years or were recommended for election or elected to succeed such directors by a majority of such directors. The proposed transactions referred to in the preceding sentence are limited to (x) a merger or consolidation of the Corporation (except for a merger in respect of which, pursuant to Section 251(f) of the DGCL, no vote of the stockholders of the Corporation is required); (y) a sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other disposition (in one transaction or a series of transactions), whether as part of a dissolution or otherwise, of assets of the Corporation or of any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Corporation (other than to any direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary or to the Corporation) having an aggregate market value equal to 50% or more of either that aggregate market value of all of the assets of the Corporation determined on a consolidated basis or the aggregate market value of all the outstanding stock of the Corporation; or (z) a proposed tender or exchange offer for 50% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the Corporation. The Corporation shall give not less than 20 days’ notice to all interested stockholders prior to the consummation of any of the transactions described in clause (x) or (y) of the prior sentence of this Section C.2 of this Article XI.

 

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D. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Incorporation, solely for purposes of this Article XI, the term:

 

1. Affiliate” shall mean, with respect to any person, any other person or entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, is controlled by, controls or is under common control with such person; provided, however, that “Affiliates” of Atairos shall be limited to A-B Parent LLC and its Permitted Transferees (as such term is defined in the Stockholders Agreement).

 

2. associate”, when used to indicate a relationship with any person, shall mean: (i) any corporation, partnership, unincorporated association or other entity of which such person is a director, officer or partner or is, directly or indirectly, the owner of 20% or more of any class of voting stock; (ii) any trust or other estate in which such person has at least a 20% beneficial interest or as to which such person serves as trustee or in a similar fiduciary capacity; and (iii) any relative or spouse of such person, or any relative of such spouse, who has the same residence as such person.

 

3. business combination”, when used in reference to the Corporation and any interested stockholder of the Corporation, shall mean:

 

a. any merger or consolidation of the Corporation (other than a merger effected pursuant to Sections 253 or 267 the DGCL) or any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Corporation: (i) with the interested stockholder; or (ii) with any other corporation, partnership, unincorporated association or other entity if the merger or consolidation is caused by the interested stockholder and as a result of such merger or consolidation Section B of this Article XI is not applicable to the surviving entity;

 

b. any sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other disposition (in one transaction or a series of transactions), except proportionately as a stockholder of the Corporation, to or with the interested stockholder, whether as part of a dissolution or otherwise, of assets of the Corporation or of any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Corporation which assets have an aggregate market value equal to 10% or more of either the aggregate market value of all the assets of the Corporation determined on a consolidated basis or the aggregate market value of all the outstanding stock of the Corporation;

 

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c. any transaction which results in the issuance or transfer by the Corporation or by any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Corporation of any stock of the Corporation or of such subsidiary to the interested stockholder, except: (i) pursuant to the exercise, exchange or conversion of securities exercisable for, exchangeable for or convertible into stock of the Corporation or any such subsidiary which securities were outstanding prior to the time that the interested stockholder became such; (ii) pursuant to a merger under Section 251(g), Section 253 or Section 267 of the DGCL; (iii) pursuant to a dividend or distribution paid or made, or the exercise, exchange or conversion of securities exercisable for, exchangeable for or convertible into stock of the Corporation or any such subsidiary which security is distributed, pro rata to all holders of a class or series of stock of the Corporation subsequent to the time the interested stockholder became such; (iv) pursuant to an exchange offer by the Corporation to purchase stock made on the same terms to all holders of said stock; or (v) any issuance or transfer of stock by the Corporation; providedhowever, that in no case under items (iii) – (v) of this subsection (c) shall there be an increase in the interested stockholder’s proportionate share of the stock of any class or series of the Corporation or of the voting stock of the Corporation (except as a result of immaterial changes due to fractional share adjustments);

 

d. any transaction involving the Corporation or any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Corporation which has the effect, directly or indirectly, of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of any class or series, or securities convertible into the stock of any class or series, of the Corporation or of any such subsidiary which is owned by the interested stockholder, except as a result of immaterial changes due to fractional share adjustments or as a result of any purchase or redemption of any shares of stock not caused, directly or indirectly, by the interested stockholder; or

 

e. any receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit, directly or indirectly (except proportionately as a stockholder of the Corporation), of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges, or other financial benefits (other than those expressly permitted in subsections (a)-(d) above) provided by or through the Corporation or any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary.

 

4. control”, including the terms “controlling”, “controlled by” and “under common control with”, 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 stock, by contract, or otherwise. A person who is the owner of 20% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the Corporation, partnership, unincorporated association or other entity shall be presumed to have control of such entity, in the absence of proof by a preponderance of the evidence to the contrary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a presumption of control shall not apply where such person holds voting stock, in good faith and not for the purpose of circumventing this Article XI, as an agent, bank, broker, nominee, custodian or trustee for one or more owners who do not individually or as a group have control of such entity.

 

5. interested stockholder” means any person (other than the Corporation or any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of the Corporation) that: (i) is the owner of 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the Corporation; or (ii) is an Affiliate or associate of the Corporation and was the owner of 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the Corporation at any time within the three (3) year period immediately prior to the date on which it is sought to be determined whether such person is an interested stockholder; or (iii) an Affiliate or associate of any such person described in clauses (i) and (ii); providedhowever, that the term “interested stockholder” shall not include: (1) (A) each Bowlero Legacy Stockholder, (B) each of their respective Affiliates and successors and (C) any “group”, and any member of any such group, to which any such persons described in clauses (A) or (B) are a party under Rule 13d-5 of the Exchange Act or (2) any person whose ownership of shares in excess of the 15% limitation set forth herein is the result of any action taken solely by the Corporation, provided that, for purposes of this clause (2), such person shall be an interested stockholder if thereafter such person acquires additional shares of voting stock of the Corporation, except as a result of further corporate action not caused, directly or indirectly, by such person. For the purpose of determining whether a person is an interested stockholder, the voting stock of the Corporation deemed to be outstanding shall include stock deemed to be owned by the person through application of the definition of “owner” below but shall not include any other unissued stock of the Corporation which may be issuable pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding, or upon exercise of conversion rights, warrants or options, or otherwise.

 

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6. owner”, including the terms “own” and “owned”, when used with respect to any stock, means a person that individually or with or through any of its Affiliates or associates:

 

a. beneficially owns such stock, directly or indirectly; or

 

b. has: (i) the right to acquire such stock (whether such right is exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time) pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding, or upon the exercise of conversion rights, exchange rights, warrants or options, or otherwise; provided, however, that a person shall not be deemed the owner of stock tendered pursuant to a tender or exchange offer made by such person or any of such person’s Affiliates or associates until such tendered stock is accepted for purchase or exchange; or (ii) the right to vote such stock pursuant to any agreement, arrangement or understanding; providedhowever, that a person shall not be deemed the owner of any stock because of such person’s right to vote such stock if the agreement, arrangement or understanding to vote such stock arises solely from a revocable proxy or consent given in response to a proxy or consent solicitation made to ten (10) or more persons; or

 

c. has any agreement, arrangement or understanding for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting (except voting pursuant to a revocable proxy or consent as described in item (ii) of subsection (b) above), or disposing of such stock with any other person that beneficially owns, or whose Affiliates or associates beneficially own, directly or indirectly, such stock.

 

7. person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, unincorporated association or other entity.

 

8. stock” means, with respect to any corporation, capital stock and, with respect to any other entity, any equity interest.

 

9. voting stock” means stock of any class or series entitled to vote generally in the election of directors. Every reference to an owner’s percentage of voting stock in this Article XI shall refer to the percentage of the total voting power of all outstanding stock (or all outstanding voting stock of the relevant class) to which such owner is entitled.

 

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ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS

 

A. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Certificate of Incorporation to the contrary, in addition to any vote required by applicable law and subject to the Stockholders Agreement, the following provisions in this 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 (66 and 2/3%) 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: Section B of Article IV, Article V, Article VI, Article VII, Article VIII, Article IX, Article X, Article XI and this Article XII.

 

B. If any provision or provisions of this 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 Certificate of Incorporation (including, without limitation, each portion of any paragraph of this 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 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 Certificate of Incorporation (including, without limitation, each such portion of any paragraph of this 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 applicable law.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of Incorporation this ___ day of _________, 2021.

  

   
  Name
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[Signature Page to Certificate of Incorporation]

 

 

 

 

Exhibit B

 

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

Final Form

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bylaws of

 

Isos Acquisition Corporation

 

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Table of Contents

 

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Article I. Corporate Offices 1
         
Section 1.01 Registered Office 1
Section 1.02 Other Offices 1
         
Article II. Meetings of Stockholders 1
         
Section 2.01 Place of Meetings 1
Section 2.02 Annual Meeting 1
Section 2.03 Special Meeting 1
Section 2.04 Notice of Business to be Brought before a Meeting 2
Section 2.05 Notice of Nominations for Election to the Board 6
Section 2.06 Notice of Stockholders’ Meetings 10
Section 2.07 Quorum 10
Section 2.08 Adjourned Meeting; Notice 10
Section 2.09 Conduct of Business 11
Section 2.10 Voting 11
Section 2.11 Record Date for Stockholder Meetings and Other Purposes 12
Section 2.12 Proxies 13
Section 2.13 List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote 13
Section 2.14 Inspectors of Election 13
Section 2.15 Action Without a Meeting 14
Section 2.16 Delivery to the Corporation 14
         
Article III. Directors 15
         
Section 3.01 Powers 15
Section 3.02 Number of Directors 15
Section 3.03 Election, Qualification and Term of Office of Directors 15
Section 3.04 Resignation and Vacancies 15
Section 3.05 Place of Meetings; Meetings by Telephone 16
Section 3.06 Regular Meetings 16
Section 3.07 Special Meetings; Notice 16
Section 3.08 Quorum; Action by Majority Vote 17
Section 3.09 Adjourned Meetings 17
Section 3.10 Notice Procedure 17
Section 3.11 Waiver of Notice 17
Section 3.12 Organization 18
Section 3.13 Board Action without a Meeting 18
Section 3.14 Fees and Compensation of Directors 18
         
Article IV. Committees 18
         
Section 4.01 Committees of Directors 18
Section 4.02 Meetings and Actions of Committees 19
Section 4.03 Subcommittees 19

 

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Article V. Officers 19
         
Section 5.01 Officers 19
Section 5.02 Appointment of Officers; Term of Office; Remuneration 20
Section 5.03 Subordinate Officers 20
Section 5.04 Removal and Resignation of Officers 20
Section 5.05 Vacancies in Offices 20
Section 5.06 Representation of Shares of Other Entities 20
Section 5.07 Authority and Duties of Officers 21
Section 5.08 Compensation 22
         
Article VI. Records 22
         
Article VII. General Matters 23
         
Section 7.01 Execution of Corporate Contracts and Instruments 23
Section 7.02 Stock Certificates 23
Section 7.03 Special Designation of Certificates 23
Section 7.04 Lost Certificates 24
Section 7.05 Construction; Definitions 24
Section 7.06 Dividends 24
Section 7.07 Fiscal Year 24
Section 7.08 Seal 24
Section 7.09 Transfer of Stock 24
Section 7.10 Stock Transfer Agreements 25
Section 7.11 Registered Stockholders 25
Section 7.12 Waiver of Notice 25
Section 7.13 Time Periods 25
Section 7.14 Conflict with Applicable Law or Certificate of Incorporation 25
         
Article VIII. Notice 26
         
Article IX. Amendments 27
         
Article X. Indemnification 27
         
Section 10.01 Right to Indemnification 27
Section 10.02 Prepayment of Expenses 27
Section 10.03 Claims 27
Section 10.04 Nonexclusivity of Rights 28
Section 10.05 Other Sources 28
Section 10.06 Amendment or Repeal 28
Section 10.07 Other Indemnification and Prepayment Expenses 28
         
Article XI. Definitions 28

 

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Bylaws of

Isos Acquisition Corporation

 

 

 

Article I.  Corporate Offices

 

Section 1.01  Registered Office.

 

The address of the registered office of 1209 Orange Street, Corporation Trust Center, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 (the “Corporation”) in the State of Delaware, and the name of its registered agent at such address, shall be as set forth in the Corporation’s certificate of incorporation, as the same may be amended and/or restated from time to time (the “Certificate of Incorporation”).

 

Section 1.02  Other Offices.

 

The Corporation may have additional offices at any place or places, within or outside the State of Delaware, as the Corporation’s board of directors (the “Board”) may from time to time establish or as the business of the Corporation may require.

 

Article II.  Meetings of Stockholders

 

Section 2.01  Place of Meetings.

 

Meetings of stockholders shall be held at any place, within or outside the State of Delaware, designated by the Board. The Board may, in its sole discretion, determine that a meeting of stockholders shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication as authorized by Section 211(a)(2) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”). In the absence of any such designation or determination, stockholders’ meetings shall be held at the Corporation’s principal executive office.

 

Section 2.02  Annual Meeting.

 

The Board shall designate the date and time of the annual meeting. At the annual meeting, directors shall be elected and other proper business properly brought before the meeting in accordance with Section 2.04 may be transacted. The Board may postpone, reschedule or cancel any previously scheduled annual meeting of stockholders.

 

Section 2.03  Special Meeting.

 

Special meetings of the stockholders may be called only by such persons and only in such manner as set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation.

 

No business may be transacted at any special meeting of stockholders other than the business specified in the notice of such meeting. The Board may postpone, reschedule or cancel any previously scheduled special meeting of stockholders.

 

 

 

 

Section 2.04  Notice of Business to be Brought before a Meeting.

 

(a)  At an annual meeting of the stockholders, only such business shall be conducted as shall have been properly brought before the meeting in accordance with this Section 2.04. To be properly brought before an annual meeting, business must be (i) specified in a notice of meeting given by or at the direction of the Board or any committee thereof, (ii) if not specified in a notice of meeting, otherwise brought before the meeting by the Board or any committee thereof or the Chairperson of the Board or (iii) otherwise properly brought before the meeting by a stockholder present in person who (A) was a record owner of shares of the Corporation both at the time of giving the notice provided for in this Section 2.04 and at the time of the meeting, (B) is entitled to vote at the meeting and (C) has complied with this Section 2.04 in all applicable respects. Except with respect to the nomination or election of directors (which are governed by Section 2.05), the immediately foregoing clause (iii) shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to propose business to be brought before an annual meeting of the stockholders. Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the Corporation’s notice of meeting. Any business brought before a meeting in accordance with Section 2.04(a)(iii) is referred to as “Stockholder Business”. Stockholders seeking to nominate persons for election to the Board must comply with Section 2.05, and this Section 2.04 shall not be applicable to nominations except as expressly provided in Section 2.05.

 

(b)  Subject to Section 2.04(h), for business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder, the stockholder must (i) provide Timely Notice (as defined below) thereof in writing and in proper form to the Secretary of the Corporation and (ii) provide any updates or supplements to such notice at the times and in the forms required by this Section 2.04. To be timely, a stockholder’s notice must be delivered to, or 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 one-year anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting of the stockholders; provided, that if (A) the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than sixty (60) days after such anniversary date or (B) no annual meeting was held during the prior year, to be timely, a stockholder’s notice must be so delivered, or mailed and received, not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth (90th) day prior to such annual meeting and the tenth (10th) day following the day on which Public Disclosure of the date of such annual meeting was first made by the Corporation; provided, further, that for purposes of the Corporation’s first annual meeting of stockholders after the closing of the Corporation’s business combination transaction with Bowlero Corp., a Delaware corporation, pursuant to that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2021, the date of the prior year’s annual meeting of stockholders shall be deemed to be July 1, 2021 (such notice within such time periods, “Timely Notice”). In no event shall any adjournment, postponement or deferral of an annual meeting or the Public Disclosure thereof commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of Timely Notice as described above.

 

(c)  For business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder, it must be in proper form. To be in proper form for purposes of this Section 2.04, the notice to the Secretary of the Corporation shall set forth:

 

(i)  the name and address of each stockholder proposing Stockholder Business (each, a “Proponent”) as they appear on the Corporation’s books and records;

 

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(ii)  the name and address of any Stockholder Associated Person;

 

(iii)  as to each Proponent and any Stockholder Associated Person:

 

(A)  the class or series and number of shares of the Corporation that are, directly or indirectly, owned of record or beneficially owned (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (as so amended and inclusive of such rules and regulations, the “Exchange Act”)) by each such Proponent or Stockholder Associated Person and the date such shares were acquired;

 

(B)  a description of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, direct or indirect, with respect to such Stockholder Business between or among any Proponent, any Stockholder Associated Person or any others (including their names) acting in concert with any of the foregoing;

 

(C)  any rights to dividends on the shares of any class or series of shares of the Corporation owned beneficially by any Proponent or any Stockholder Associated Person that are separated or separable from the underlying shares of the Corporation;

 

(D)  a description of any agreement, arrangement or understanding (including any derivative or short positions, profit interests, options, hedging transactions and borrowed or loaned shares) that has been entered into, directly or indirectly, by, or on behalf of, any Proponent or any Stockholder Associated Person and that remains in effect, the effect or intent of which is to mitigate loss to, manage risk or benefit of share price changes for, or increase or decrease the voting power of any Proponent or any Stockholder Associated Person with respect to shares of stock of the Corporation (a “Derivative”);

 

(E)  a description in reasonable detail of any proxy (including revocable proxies), agreement, arrangement, understanding or other relationship pursuant to which any Proponent or any Stockholder Associated Person has a right to vote any shares of stock of the Corporation;

 

(F)  any performance-related fees (other than an asset-based fee) that any Proponent or any Stockholder Associated Person is entitled to be based on any increase or decrease in the value of stock of the Corporation or Derivatives thereof, if any, as of the date of such notice;

 

(G)  any material pending or threatened legal proceeding in which any Proponent or any Stockholder Associated Person is a party or material participant involving the Corporation or any of its affiliates, officers or directors;

 

(H)  any other material relationship between any Proponent or any Stockholder Associated Person, on the one hand, and the Corporation or any affiliate of the Corporation, on the other hand; and

 

(I)  any direct or indirect material interest in any material contract or agreement of any Proponent or any Stockholder Associated Person with the Corporation or any affiliate of the Corporation (including, in any such case, any employment agreement, collective bargaining agreement or consulting agreement) (the disclosures made pursuant to Section 2.04(c)(i) through (iii) are referred to as “Stockholder Information”);

 

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(iv)  as to each item of Stockholder Business that the stockholder proposes to bring before the annual meeting, (A) a brief description of such Stockholder Business and any material interest in such Stockholder Business of each Proponent and any Stockholder Associated Person, (B) the text of the proposal or Stockholder Business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration and in the event that such Stockholder Business includes a proposal to amend these bylaws, the language of the proposed amendment) and (C) the reasons for conducting such Stockholder Business at the meeting;

 

(v)  a representation that each Proponent is a holder of record of stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at the meeting and intends to appear in person or by a qualified representative at the meeting to propose such Stockholder Business;

 

(vi)  a representation as to whether any Proponent intends or is part of a group that intends to (A) deliver a proxy statement and form of proxy to holders of at least the percentage of the Corporation’s outstanding capital stock required to approve or adopt such Stockholder Business or (B) otherwise solicit proxies from stockholders in support of such Stockholder Business;

 

(vii)  any other information relating to any Proponent or Stockholder Associated Person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filing required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies or consents by such Proponent or any Stockholder Associated Person in support of the business proposed to be brought before the meeting pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act; and

 

(viii)  a representation that each Proponent shall provide all other information and affirmations, updates and supplements required pursuant to these bylaws.

 

(d)  Each Proponent shall also provide any other information reasonably requested by the Corporation within ten (10) business days after each such request.

 

(e)  Each Proponent shall affirm as true and correct the information provided to the Corporation in the notice provided pursuant to Section 2.04(c) or at the Corporation’s request pursuant to Section 2.04(d) (and shall update and supplement such information, if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such notice shall be true and correct) as of (i) the record date for stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting and (ii) the date that is ten (10) business days prior to the meeting and, if applicable, before reconvening any adjournment or postponement thereof. Such affirmation, update and/or supplement shall be delivered to, or mailed and received by, the Secretary of the Corporation at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than (A) five (5) business days after the record date for stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting (in the case of the affirmation, update and/or supplement required to be made as of such record date) and (B) seven (7) business days prior to the date for the meeting (in the case of the affirmation, update and/or supplement required to be made as of ten (10) business days before the meeting or reconvening any adjournment or postponement thereof). For the avoidance of doubt, the obligation to update and supplement as set forth in this paragraph or any other Section of these bylaws shall not limit the Corporation’s rights with respect to any deficiencies in any notice provided by a stockholder, extend any applicable deadlines hereunder or enable or be deemed to permit a stockholder who has previously submitted notice hereunder to amend or update any proposal or to submit any new proposal, including by changing or adding matters, business or resolutions proposed to be brought before a meeting of the stockholders.

 

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(f)  Notwithstanding anything in these bylaws to the contrary, no business shall be conducted at an annual meeting that is not properly brought before the meeting in accordance with this Section 2.04. Except to the extent otherwise determined by the Board, the presiding officer of the meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine that the business was not properly brought before the meeting in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 2.04, and if he or she should so determine, he or she shall so declare to the meeting and any such business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted.

 

(g)  Except to the extent otherwise determined by the Board, if a Proponent (or a qualified representative of such Proponent) does not appear at the meeting of stockholders to present the Stockholder Business, such business shall not be transacted, notwithstanding that proxies in respect of such vote may have been received by the Corporation.

 

(h)  This Section 2.04 is expressly intended to apply to any business proposed to be brought before an annual meeting of stockholders other than any proposal made in accordance with Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act and included in the Corporation’s proxy statement. Nothing in this Section 2.04 shall be deemed to affect the rights of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals in the Corporation’s proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act. In addition to the requirements of this Section 2.04 with respect to any business proposed to be brought before an annual meeting, each Proponent shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act with respect to any such business.

 

(i)  For purposes of these bylaws, “present in person” shall mean that the stockholder proposing that the business be brought before a meeting of the Corporation, or a qualified representative of such proposing stockholder, appear at such meeting.

 

(j)  For purposes of these bylaws, “Public Disclosure” shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News Services, Associated Press or a comparable U.S. national news service or in a document publicly filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Sections 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

 

(k)  For purposes of these bylaws, a “qualified representative” of such proposing stockholder shall be a duly authorized officer, manager or partner of such stockholder or any other person authorized by a writing executed by such stockholder or an electronic transmission delivered by such stockholder to act for such stockholder as proxy at the meeting of stockholders and such person must produce such writing or electronic transmission, or a reliable reproduction of the writing or electronic transmission, at the meeting of stockholders.

 

(l)  For purposes of these bylaws, “Stockholder Associated Person” means with respect to any stockholder, (i) any other beneficial owner of stock of the Corporation that is owned by such stockholder and (ii) any person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, the stockholder or such beneficial owner.

 

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Section 2.05  Notice of Nominations for Election to the Board. 

 

(a)  Nominations of any person for election to the Board at an annual meeting or at a special meeting (but only if the election of directors is a matter specified in the Corporation’s notice of meeting) may be made at such meeting only (i) as provided in that certain Stockholders Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2021, by and among the Corporation and certain stockholders of the Corporation (as such agreement may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Stockholders Agreement”),] (ii) by or at the direction of the Board, including by any committee or persons authorized to do so by the Board or these bylaws, or (iii) by a stockholder present in person (A) who was a record owner of shares of the Corporation both at the time of giving the notice provided for in this Section 2.05 and at the time of the meeting, (B) is entitled to vote at the meeting, and (C) has complied with this Section 2.05 as to such notice and nomination. Persons nominated in accordance with Section 2.05(a)(iii) are referred to as “Stockholder Nominees”. A stockholder nominating persons for election to the Board is referred to as the “Nominating Stockholder”. Subject to Section 2.05(n), other than as provided in the Stockholders Agreement, the foregoing clause (iii) shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to make any nomination of a person or persons for election to the Board at an annual meeting or special meeting.

 

(b)  Subject to Section 2.05(n), all nominations of Stockholder Nominees may only be made by timely written notice in proper form given by, or on behalf of, a stockholder of record of the Corporation. To be timely, such notice must be delivered to, or mailed and received at, the principal executive offices of the Corporation, by the following dates:

 

(i)  in the case of the nomination of a Stockholder Nominee for election to the Board at an annual meeting of Stockholders at which directors are to be elected, the Nominating Stockholder must provide Timely Notice (as defined in Section 2.04) thereof in writing, in proper form and in accordance with this Section 2.05 to the Secretary of the Corporation at the principal executive offices of the Corporation; and

 

(ii)  in the case of the nomination of a Stockholder Nominee for election to the Board at a special meeting of Stockholders, the Nominating Stockholder must provide notice thereof in writing, in proper form and in accordance with this Section 2.05 to the Secretary of the Corporation at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such special meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth (90th) day prior to such special meeting and the tenth (10th) day following the day on which Public Disclosure of the date of such special meeting was first made by the Corporation.

 

(c)  In no event shall any adjournment, postponement or deferral, of an annual meeting or special meeting or the Public Disclosure thereof commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a Nominating Stockholder’s notice as described above.

 

(d)  In no event may a Nominating Stockholder provide timely notice with respect to a greater number of director candidates than are subject to election by stockholders at the applicable meeting. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, if the number of directors to be elected to the Board at a meeting of stockholders is increased and there is no Public Disclosure by the Corporation naming the nominees for the additional directorships at least one hundred (100) days before the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (in the case of an annual meeting) or before such special meeting (in the case of a special meeting), such notice shall also be considered timely, but only with respect to nominees for the additional directorships, if it shall be delivered personally and received at the principal executive offices of the Corporation, addressed to the attention of the Secretary of the Corporation, no later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the day on which such Public Disclosure is first made by the Corporation.

 

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(e)  To be in proper form for purposes of this Section 2.05, a Nominating Stockholder’s notice to the Secretary of the Corporation shall set forth:

 

(i)  as to each Nominating Stockholder and Stockholder Associated Person, the Stockholder Information (as defined in Section 2.04(c)(iii), except that for purposes of this Section 2.05, the term “Nominating Stockholder” shall be substituted for the term “Proponent” in all places it appears in Section 2.04(c)(iii) and the disclosure required by Section 2.04(c)(iii)(B) may be omitted for purposes of this Section 2.05(e)(i));

 

(ii)  as to each Stockholder Nominee and Stockholder Associated Person, (A) all information relating to such Stockholder Nominee and Stockholder Associated Person that is 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 in a contested election pursuant to Section 14 under the Exchange Act (including such Stockholder Nominee’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected), (B) a description of all direct and indirect compensation and other material monetary agreements, arrangements and understandings during the past three years, and any other material relationships, between or among such Nominating Stockholder, Stockholder Associated Person or their respective associates, or others acting in concert therewith, including all information that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 404 promulgated under Regulation S-K if such Nominating Stockholder, Stockholder Associated Person or any person acting in concert therewith were the “registrant” for purposes of such rule and such Stockholder Nominee were a director or executive officer of such registrant and (C) a completed and signed questionnaire, representation and agreement as provided in Section 2.05(i);

 

(iii)  a representation that each Nominating Stockholder is a holder of record of stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at the meeting and intends to appear in person or by a qualified representative at the meeting to propose such nomination;

 

(iv)  a representation as to whether the Nominating Stockholders intend (A) to deliver a proxy statement and form of proxy to holders of at least the percentage of the Corporation’s outstanding capital stock required to approve the nomination or (B) otherwise to solicit proxies from stockholders in support of such nomination; and

 

(v)  a representation that the Nominating Stockholders shall provide all other information and affirmations, updates and supplements required pursuant to these Bylaws.

 

(f)  The Nominating Stockholders shall also provide any other information reasonably requested from time to time by the Corporation within ten (10) business days after each such request.

 

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(g)  A Nominating Stockholder shall affirm as true and correct the information provided to the Corporation in the notice provided pursuant to Section 2.05(e) or at the Corporation’s request pursuant to Section 2.05(f) and shall update and supplement such information, if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such notice shall be true and correct as of (i) the record date for stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting and (ii) the date that is ten (10) business days prior to the meeting and, if applicable, before reconvening any adjournment or postponement thereof. Such affirmation, update and/or supplement shall be delivered to, or mailed and received by, the Secretary of the Corporation at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later than (A) five (5) business days after the record date for stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting (in the case of the affirmation, update and/or supplement required to be made as of such record date) and (B) seven (7) business days prior to the date for the meeting (in the case of the affirmation, update and/or supplement required to be made as of ten (10) business days before the meeting or reconvening any adjournment or postponement thereof). For the avoidance of doubt, the obligation to update and supplement as set forth in this paragraph or any other Section of these bylaws shall not limit the Corporation’s rights with respect to any deficiencies in any notice provided by a Nominating Stockholder, extend any applicable deadlines hereunder or enable or be deemed to permit a Nominating Stockholder who has previously submitted notice hereunder to amend or update any nomination or to submit any new nomination.

 

(h)  In addition to the requirements of this Section 2.05 with respect to any nomination proposed to be made at a meeting, each Nominating Stockholder shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act with respect to any such nominations.

 

(i)  To be qualified to be a candidate for election or reelection as a director of the Corporation at an annual or special meeting, a candidate must be nominated in the manner prescribed in this Section 2.05 and the candidate for election must deliver (in the case of a Stockholder Nominee, in accordance with the time period prescribed for delivery of a notice of nomination under Section 2.05(b), and in the case of a person nominated by or at the direction of the Board or any committee thereof, upon request of the Secretary of the Corporation from time to time) to the Secretary of the Corporation at the principal executive offices of the Corporation:

 

(i)  a completed and signed written questionnaire (in a form provided by the Secretary of the Corporation) with respect to the background, qualifications, stock ownership and independence of such person and the background of any other person or entity on whose behalf the nomination is being made;

 

(ii)  information as necessary to permit the Board to determine if such nominee (A) is independent under, and satisfies the audit, compensation or other board committee independence requirements under, the applicable rules and listing standards of the principal national securities exchanges upon which the stock of the Corporation is listed or traded, any applicable rules of the SEC or any other regulatory body with jurisdiction over the Corporation, or any publicly disclosed standards used by the Board in determining and disclosing the independence of the Directors and Board committee members, (B) is not or has not been, within the past three years, an officer or director of a competitor, as defined in Section 8 of the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914, as amended from time to time, or (C) is not a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses) or has been convicted in a criminal proceeding within the past 10 years ((A) through (C) collectively, the “Independence Standards”);

 

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(iii)  a written representation and agreement (in a form provided by the Secretary of the Corporation) that such candidate for nomination (A) is not and will not become a party to (1) any agreement, arrangement or understanding with, and has not given and will not give any commitment or assurance to, any person or entity as to how such proposed nominee, if elected as a director of the Corporation, will act or vote on any issue or question (a “Voting Commitment”) that has not been disclosed to the Corporation or (2) any Voting Commitment that could limit or interfere with such proposed nominee’s ability to comply with such proposed nominee’s fiduciary duties as a director under applicable law, (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 that has not been disclosed to the Corporation, (C) will comply with all applicable publicly disclosed corporate governance, conflict of interest, confidentiality, and stock ownership and trading and other policies and guidelines of the Corporation applicable to directors and in effect during such person’s term in office as a director and (D) currently intends to serve as a director for the full term for which he or she is standing for election; and

 

(iv)  such candidate’s written consent to being named as a nominee for election as a director and to serving as a director if elected.

 

The Secretary of the Corporation shall provide any stockholder the forms of the written questionnaire and written representation and agreement referred to in this Section 2.05(i) following written request therefor.

 

(j)  The Board may also require any proposed candidate for election as a director to furnish such other information as may reasonably be requested by the Board in writing prior to the meeting of stockholders at which such candidate’s nomination is to be acted upon in order for the Board to determine the eligibility of such candidate to be an independent director of the Corporation in accordance with the Corporation’s corporate governance guidelines if elected.

 

(k)  No Stockholder Nominee shall be eligible for election as a director of the Corporation unless such Stockholder Nominee and the Nominating Stockholder seeking to place such Stockholder Nominee’s name in nomination has complied with this Section 2.05. The presiding officer at the meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine that a nomination was not properly made in accordance with Section 2.05, and if he or she should so determine, he or she shall so declare such determination to the meeting, the defective nomination shall be disregarded and any ballots cast for the Stockholder Nominee in question (but in the case of any form of ballot listing other qualified nominees, only the ballots cast for the Stockholder Nominee in question) shall be void and of no force or effect.

 

(l)  Notwithstanding anything in these bylaws to the contrary, no candidate for election shall be eligible to be seated as a director of the Corporation unless nominated and elected in accordance with Section 2.05.

 

(m)  If the Nominating Stockholder (or a qualified representative of the Nominating Stockholder) does not appear at the applicable stockholder meeting to nominate the Stockholder Nominee, such nomination shall be disregarded and such Stockholder Nominee shall not be qualified for election as a director, notwithstanding that proxies in respect of such vote may have been received by the Corporation.

 

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(n)  Nothing in this Section 2.05 shall be deemed to affect any rights of the holders of any series of preferred stock of the Corporation pursuant to any applicable provision of the Certificate of Incorporation.

 

Section 2.06  Notice of Stockholders’ Meetings.

 

Whenever under the provisions of applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws stockholders are required or permitted to take any action at a meeting, a notice of the meeting, whether annual or special, in the form of a writing or electronic transmission shall be given stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, the Notice Record Date (as defined below) and the Voting Record Date (as defined below), if such date is different from the Notice Record Date, and, in the case of a special meeting, the purposes for which the meeting is called. Unless otherwise provided by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws, the notice of any meeting of stockholders shall be sent or otherwise given to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting as of the Notice Record Date in accordance with Article VIII not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting.

 

Section 2.07  Quorum.

 

Unless otherwise provided by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws, the holders of a majority in voting power of the stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at all meetings of the stockholders, except that when specified business is to be voted on by one or more classes or series of stock voting as a separate class, the holders of a majority of the voting power of the shares of such classes or series shall constitute a quorum of such separate class for the transaction of such business. A quorum, once established at a meeting, shall not be broken by the withdrawal of enough votes to leave less than a quorum. If, however, a quorum is not present in person or represented by proxy at any meeting of the stockholders, then either (i) the person presiding over the meeting or (ii) in the absence of such person, a majority in voting power of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, present in person or represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time in the manner provided in Section 2.08 until a quorum is present or represented. At any adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present, any business may be transacted that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally noticed.

 

Section 2.08  Adjourned Meeting; Notice.

 

If a meeting is adjourned to another time or place, notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time and place, if any, thereof, and the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such adjourned meeting are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. Any business that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally called may be transacted at the adjourned meeting. If, however, the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new Notice Record Date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at the meeting. If after the adjournment a new Voting Record Date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, the Board shall fix a new Notice Record Date in accordance with Section 2.11(c) and shall give notice of such adjourned meeting to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting as of the Notice Record Date.

 

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Section 2.09  Conduct of Business.

 

Unless otherwise provided by the Board, the date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the stockholders will vote at a meeting shall be determined by the person presiding at the meeting and shall be announced at the meeting. The Board may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board, the person presiding over any meeting of stockholders shall have the right and authority to convene and (for any or no reason) to recess and/or adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures (which need not be in writing) and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board or prescribed by the person presiding over the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (a) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (b) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present (including, without limitation, rules and procedures for removal of disruptive persons from the meeting); (c) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the person presiding over the meeting shall determine; and (d) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. Subject to any prior, contrary determination by the Board, the presiding person at any meeting of stockholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting (including, without limitation, determinations with respect to the administration and/or interpretation of any of the rules, regulations or procedures of the meeting, whether adopted by the Board or prescribed by the person presiding over the meeting), shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter of business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure. Unless otherwise designated by the Board, the Chief Executive Officer shall preside over the meeting and the Secretary or, in his or her absence, one of the Assistant Secretaries, shall act as secretary of the meeting. If none of the officers above designated to act as the person presiding over the meeting or as secretary of the meeting shall be present, a person presiding over the meeting or a secretary of the meeting, as the case may be, shall be designated by the Board and, if the Board has not so acted, in the case of the designation of a person to act as secretary of the meeting, designated by the person presiding over the meeting.

 

Section 2.10  Voting.

 

At any meeting of stockholders, all matters other than the election of directors, and except as otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation, these bylaws or any applicable law, shall be decided by the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power of shares of stock present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote thereon. At all meetings of stockholders for the election of directors, each director shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast with respect to the director.

 

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Section 2.11  Record Date for Stockholder Meetings and Other Purposes.

 

(a)  For the purpose of determining the Stockholders entitled to notice of any meeting of Stockholders or any adjournment thereof, unless otherwise required by the Certificate of Incorporation or applicable law, the Board may fix a record date (the “Notice Record Date”), which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board, and which record date shall, unless otherwise required by law, not be more than sixty (60) days nor less than ten (10) days before the date of such meeting. The Notice Record Date shall also be the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting unless the Board determines, at the time it fixes such Notice Record Date, that a later date on or before the date of the meeting shall be the date for making such determination (the “Voting Record Date”). Subject to Section 2.15, for the purposes of determining the stockholders entitled to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, unless otherwise required by the Certificate of Incorporation or applicable law, the Board may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date on which the resolution fixing the record date was adopted by the Board and shall not be more than 10 days after the date on which the record date was fixed by the Board. For the purposes of determining the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights, exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock or take any other lawful action, unless otherwise required by the Certificate of Incorporation or applicable law, the Board may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date on which the resolution fixing the record date was adopted by the Board and shall not be more than sixty (60) days prior to such action.

 

(b)  Subject to Section 2.15, if no such record date is fixed by the Board:

 

(i)  the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be the close of business on the next day preceding the day on which notice is first given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held;

 

(ii)  the record date for determining stockholders entitled to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting (unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation), when no prior action by the Board is required by applicable law, shall be the first day on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with applicable law; and when prior action by the Board is required by applicable law, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to express consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the date on which the Board takes such prior action; and

 

(iii)  the record date for the purposes of determining the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights, exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock or take any other lawful action shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating thereto.

 

(c)  A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however, that the Board may fix a new Voting Record Date for the adjourned meeting, in which case the Board shall also fix such Voting Record Date or a date earlier than such date as the new Notice Record Date for the adjourned meeting.

 

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Section 2.12  Proxies.

 

Each stockholder entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders may authorize another person or persons to act for such stockholder by proxy authorized by an instrument in writing or by a transmission permitted by law filed in accordance with the procedure established for the meeting, but no such proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three (3) years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. The revocability of a proxy that states on its face that it is irrevocable shall be governed by the provisions of Section 212 of the DGCL. A proxy may be in the form of an electronic transmission which sets forth or is submitted with information from which it can be determined that the transmission was authorized by the stockholder.

 

Section 2.13  List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote.

 

The Secretary of the Corporation shall prepare and make, at least ten (10) days before every meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting (provided, however, that if the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to vote is less than ten (10) days before the date of the meeting, the list shall reflect the stockholders entitled to vote as of the tenth (10th) day before the meeting date), arranged in alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. 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, at the stockholder’s expense, for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting: (a) on a reasonably accessible electronic network or other electronic means as permitted by applicable law, or (b) during ordinary business hours, at the Corporation’s principal executive office. 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 the list shall be produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during the whole time thereof, and may be inspected 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. Except as otherwise provided by law, the stock ledger shall be the only evidence as to who are the stockholders entitled to examine the list of stockholders required by this Section 2.13 or to vote in person or by proxy at any meeting of stockholders.

 

Section 2.14  Inspectors of Election.

 

Before any meeting of stockholders, the Board shall appoint an inspector or inspectors of election, who may be employees of the Corporation, to act at the meeting or its adjournment and make a written report thereof. The Board may designate one or more persons as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If any person appointed as inspector or any alternate fails to appear or fails or refuses to act, then the person presiding over the meeting shall appoint a person to fill that vacancy.

 

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Such inspectors shall:

 

(a)  ascertain the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each;

 

(b)  determine the shares represented at the meeting and the validity of proxies and ballots;

 

(c)  count all votes and ballots;

 

(d)  determine and retain for a reasonable period a record of the disposition of any challenges made to any determination by the inspectors; and

 

(e)  certify their determination of the number of shares represented at the meeting and their count of all votes and ballots.

 

Each inspector, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of inspector, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspection with strict impartiality and according to the best of such inspector’s ability. Any report or certificate made by the inspectors of election is prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein. The inspectors of election may appoint such persons to assist them in performing their duties as they determine. In determining the validity and counting of proxies and ballots cast at any meeting of stockholders, the inspectors may consider such information as is permitted by applicable law. No person who is a candidate for office at an election may serve as an inspector at such election.

 

Section 2.15  Action Without a Meeting.

 

If, and only if, the Certificate of Incorporation permits action to be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, then a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action to be so taken, shall be signed 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 (by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested) 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 stockholders are recorded. No written consent shall be effective to take the corporate action referred to therein unless, within sixty (60) days of the first date on which a written consent is delivered to the Corporation in the manner required by this Section 2.15, written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take action are delivered to the Corporation as aforesaid. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall, to the extent required by applicable law, 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 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.

 

Section 2.16  Delivery to the Corporation.

 

Whenever this Article II requires one or more persons (including a record or beneficial owner of stock) to deliver a document or information to the Corporation or any officer, employee or agent thereof (including any notice, request, questionnaire, revocation, representation or other document or agreement), such document or information shall be in writing exclusively (and not in an electronic transmission) and shall be delivered exclusively by hand (including, without limitation, overnight courier service) or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, and the Corporation shall not be required to accept delivery of any document not in such written form or so delivered. For the avoidance of doubt, the Corporation expressly opts out of Section 116 of the DGCL with respect to the delivery of information and documents to the Corporation required by this Article II.

 

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Article III. Directors

 

Section 3.01 Powers.

 

Except as otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation or the DGCL, the business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board. The Board may adopt such rules and procedures, not inconsistent with the Certificate of Incorporation, these bylaws or applicable law, as it may deem proper for the conduct of its meetings and the management of the Corporation.

 

Section 3.02 Number of Directors.

 

Subject to the Certificate of Incorporation, the total number of directors constituting the Board shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board. No reduction of the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director before that director’s term of office expires.

 

Section 3.03 Election, Qualification and Term of Office of Directors.

 

Except as provided in Section 3.04, and subject to the Certificate of Incorporation and the Stockholders Agreement, each director, including a director elected to fill a vacancy or newly created directorship, shall hold office until the expiration of the term of the class, if any, for which elected and until such director’s successor is duly elected and qualified or until such director’s earlier death, resignation, disqualification or removal. Directors need not be stockholders, citizens of the United States or residents of the State of Delaware. The Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws may prescribe qualifications for directors.

 

Section 3.04 Resignation and Vacancies.

 

Any director may resign at any time upon notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the Board, the Chairperson or the Secretary of the Corporation. The resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or upon the happening of an event specified therein, and if no time or event is specified, at the time of its receipt. Subject to the Stockholders Agreement, when one or more directors so resigns and the resignation is effective at a future date or upon the happening of an event to occur on a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office as provided in Section 3.03.

 

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Subject to the Stockholders Agreement, and unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws, vacancies resulting from the death, resignation, disqualification or removal of any director, and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors shall be filled only by a majority of the directors then in office, although less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director.

 

Section 3.05 Place of Meetings; Meetings by Telephone.

 

The Board may hold meetings, both regular and special, either within or outside the State of Delaware.

 

Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws, members of the Board, or any committee designated by the Board, may participate in a meeting of the Board, or any committee, by means of conference telephone or other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and such participation in a meeting pursuant to this bylaw shall constitute presence in person at the meeting.

 

Section 3.06 Regular Meetings.

 

Regular meetings of the Board may be held within or outside the State of Delaware and at such time and at such place as which has been designated by the Board and publicized among all directors, either orally or in writing, by telephone, including a voice-messaging system or other system designed to record and communicate messages, facsimile, or by electronic mail or other means of electronic transmission. No further notice shall be required for regular meetings of the Board.

 

Section 3.07 Special Meetings; Notice.

 

Special meetings of the Board for any purpose or purposes may be called at any time by the chairperson of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or the Secretary of the Corporation or a majority of the total number of directors constituting the Board.

 

Notice of the time and place of special meetings shall be:

 

(a) delivered personally by hand, by courier or by telephone;

 

(b) sent by United States first-class mail, postage prepaid;

 

(c) sent by facsimile or electronic mail; or

 

(d) sent by other means of electronic transmission,

 

directed to each director at that director’s address, telephone number, facsimile number or electronic mail address, or other address for electronic transmission, as the case may be, as shown on the Corporation’s records.

 

If the notice is (i) delivered personally by hand, by courier or by telephone, (ii) sent by facsimile or electronic mail, or (iii) sent by other means of electronic transmission, it shall be delivered or sent at least twenty-four (24) hours before the time of the holding of the meeting. If the notice is sent by U.S. mail, it shall be deposited in the U.S. mail at least four (4) days before the time of the holding of the meeting. The notice need not specify the place of the meeting (if the meeting is to be held at the Corporation’s principal executive office) nor the purpose of the meeting.

 

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Section 3.08 Quorum; Action by Majority Vote.

 

At all meetings of the Board, unless otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation, a majority of the directors then in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; provided, that a quorum shall not be less than one third of the total number of directors assuming there were no vacancies. The vote of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws.

 

Section 3.09 Adjourned Meetings.

 

A majority of the directors present at any meeting of the Board, including an adjourned meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn and reconvene such meeting to another time and place. At least 24 hours’ notice of any adjourned meeting of the Board shall be given to each director whether or not present at the time of the adjournment; provided, however, that notice of the adjourned meeting need not be given if (a) the adjournment is for 24 hours or less and (b) the time, place, if any, and means of remote communication, if any, are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. Any business may be transacted at an adjourned meeting that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally called.

 

Section 3.10 Notice Procedure.

 

Subject to Section 3.09 and Section 3.11, whenever notice is required to be given to any director by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws, such notice shall be deemed given effectively if given in person or by telephone, mail addressed to such director at such director’s address as it appears on the records of the Corporation, telecopy or by electronic mail or other means of electronic transmission. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the Board need be specified in the notice of such meeting.

 

Section 3.11 Waiver of Notice.

 

Whenever the giving of any notice to directors is required by applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws, a written waiver signed by the director, or a waiver by electronic transmission by such director, whether before or after such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance by a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting except when the director attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting was not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special Board or committee meeting need be specified in any waiver of notice.

 

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Section 3.12 Organization.

 

At each meeting of the Board, the Chairperson or, in his or her absence, another director selected by the Board shall preside. The Secretary of the Corporation shall act as secretary at each meeting of the Board. If the Secretary of the Corporation is absent from any meeting of the Board, the person presiding at the meeting may appoint any person to act as secretary of the meeting.

 

Section 3.13 Board Action without a Meeting.

 

Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board, or of any committee thereof, may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board or committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission. After an action is taken, the consent or consents relating thereto shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board, or the committee thereof, in the same paper or electronic form as the minutes are maintained. Such action by written consent or consent by electronic transmission shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote of the Board.

 

Section 3.14 Fees and Compensation of Directors.

 

Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws, the Board shall have the authority to fix the compensation, including fees and reimbursement of expenses, of directors for services to the Corporation in any capacity.

 

Article IV. Committees

 

Section 4.01 Committees of Directors.

 

The Board may designate one (1) or more committees in accordance with Section 141(c) of the DGCL, each committee to consist, of one (1) or more of the directors of the Corporation. The Board may designate one (1) or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, 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 member of the Board to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board or in these bylaws, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board 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 that may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority to (i) approve or 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 bylaw of the Corporation.

 

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Section 4.02 Meetings and Actions of Committees.

 

Unless the Board provides otherwise, at all meetings of a committee, a majority of the then authorized number of members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the vote of a majority of the members of the committee present at any meeting of such committee at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the committee. Meetings and actions of committees shall be governed by, and held and taken in accordance with, the provisions of:

 

(a) Section 3.05 (Place of Meetings; Meetings by Telephone);

 

(b) Section 3.06 (Regular Meetings);

 

(c) Section 3.07 (Special Meetings; Notice);

 

(d) Section 3.13 (Board Action without a Meeting); and

 

(e) Section 7.12 (Waiver of Notice),

 

with such changes in the context of those bylaws as are necessary to substitute the committee and its members for the Board and its members; provided, however, that:

 

(i) the time of regular meetings of committees may be determined either by resolution of the Board or by resolution of the committee;

 

(ii) special meetings of committees may also be called by resolution of the Board or the chairperson of the applicable committee; and

 

(iii) the Board may adopt rules for the governance of any committee to override the provisions that would otherwise apply to the committee pursuant to this Section 4.02, provided that such rules do not violate the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation or applicable law.

 

Section 4.03 Subcommittees.

 

Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, these bylaws or the resolutions of the Board designating the committee, a committee may create one (1) or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one (1) or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

 

Article V. Officers

 

Section 5.01 Officers.

 

The officers of the Corporation shall include a Chief Executive Officer, a President and a Secretary. The Corporation may also have, at the discretion of the Board, a Chairperson of the Board, a Vice Chairperson of the Board, a Chief Financial Officer, a Treasurer, one (1) or more Vice Presidents, one (1) or more Assistant Vice Presidents, one (1) or more Assistant Treasurers, one (1) or more Assistant Secretaries, and any such other officers as may be appointed in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws. Any number of offices may be held by the same person. No officer need be a stockholder or director of the Corporation, except that only directors shall be eligible to be Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of the Board.

 

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Section 5.02 Appointment of Officers; Term of Office; Remuneration.

 

The Board shall elect the officers of the Corporation, except such officers as may be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.03. Subject to Section 5.05, each officer once elected shall hold office until such officer’s successor has been elected and qualified or until such officer’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

Section 5.03 Subordinate Officers.

 

The Board may appoint, or empower the Chief Executive Officer or, in the absence of a Chief Executive Officer, the President, to appoint, such other officers and agents as the business of the Corporation may require. Each of such officers and agents shall hold office for such period, have such authority, and perform such duties as are provided in these bylaws or as the Board may from time to time determine.

 

Section 5.04 Removal and Resignation of Officers.

 

Subject to the rights, if any, of an officer under any contract of employment, any officer may be removed, either with or without cause, by the Board or, except in the case of an officer chosen by the Board, by any officer upon whom such power of removal may be conferred by the Board.

 

Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Corporation. The resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein or upon the happening of an event specified therein, and if no time or event is specified, at the time of its receipt. Any resignation is without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the Corporation under any contract to which the officer is a party.

 

Section 5.05 Vacancies in Offices.

 

Any vacancy occurring in any office of the Corporation shall be filled by the Board or as provided in Section 5.03.

 

Section 5.06 Representation of Shares of Other Entities. 

 

The Chairperson of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, or the President of this Corporation, or any other person authorized by the Board, the Chief Executive Officer or the President, is authorized to vote (including by written consent), represent and exercise on behalf of the Corporation all rights incident to any and all shares or voting securities of any other entities owned or held by the Corporation for itself, or for other parties in any capacity. The authority granted herein may be exercised either by such person directly or by any other person authorized to do so by proxy or power of attorney duly executed by such person having the authority.

 

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Section 5.07 Authority and Duties of Officers.

 

(a) Chairperson. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board and shall exercise such powers and perform such other duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board. Only Directors shall be eligible to be the Chairperson.

 

(b) Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer shall have general supervision over, and direction of, the business and affairs of the Corporation, subject, however, to the control of the Board and of any duly authorized committee of the Board. The Chief Executive Officer shall preside at all meetings of the stockholders and at all meetings of the Board at which the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson (if there be one) are not present. The Chief Executive Officer may sign and execute in the name of the Corporation deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts and other instruments, except in cases in which the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by resolution of the Board or by these bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation, or shall be required by applicable law otherwise to be signed or executed and, in general, the Chief Executive Officer shall perform all duties incident to the office of Chief Executive Officer of a corporation and such other duties as may be determined from time to time by the Board. Unless there shall have been elected one or more Presidents of the Corporation, the Chief Executive Officer shall be the President of the Corporation.

 

(c) President. Each President shall have such general powers and duties of supervision over the business of the Corporation and other duties incident to the office of President, and any other duties as may from time to time be assigned to the President by the Board and subject to the control of the Board in each case. The President may sign and execute in the name of the Corporation deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts and other instruments, except in cases in which the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board or by these bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation, or shall be required by applicable law otherwise to be signed or executed.

 

(d) Vice Presidents. Vice Presidents shall have the duties incident to the office of Vice President and any other duties that may from time to time be assigned to the Vice President by the President or the Board. Any Vice President may sign and execute in the name of the Corporation deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts and other instruments, except in cases in which the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board or by these bylaws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation, or shall be required by applicable law otherwise to be signed or executed.

 

(e) Secretary. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the Board and of the stockholders, record all the proceedings of the meetings of the Board and of the stockholders in a book to be kept for that purpose and perform like duties for committees of the Board, when required. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all special meetings of the Board and of the stockholders and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board, the Chief Executive Officer or the President. The Secretary shall have custody of the corporate seal of the Corporation, and the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, shall have authority to affix the same on any instrument that may require it, and when so affixed, the seal may be attested by the signature of the Secretary or by the signature of such Assistant Secretary. The Board may give general authority to any other officer to affix the seal of the Corporation and to attest the same by such officer’s signature. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by the Chief Executive Officer, President or any Vice President. The Secretary shall have charge of all the books, records and papers of the Corporation relating to its organization and management, see that the reports, statements and other documents required by applicable law are properly kept and filed and, in general, perform all duties incident to the office of secretary of a corporation and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to the Secretary by the Board, the Chief Executive Officer or the President.

 

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(f) Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of, and be responsible for, all funds, securities and notes of the Corporation, receive and give receipts for moneys due and payable to the Corporation from any sources whatsoever; deposit all such moneys and valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in such depositaries as may be designated by the Board, against proper vouchers, cause such funds to be disbursed by checks or drafts on the authorized depositaries of the Corporation signed in such manner as shall be determined by the Board and be responsible for the accuracy of the amounts of all moneys so disbursed, regularly enter or cause to be entered in books or other records maintained for the purpose full and adequate account of all moneys received or paid for the account of the Corporation, have the right to require from time to time reports or statements giving such information as the Treasurer may desire with respect to any and all financial transactions of the Corporation from the officers or agents transacting the same, render to the Chief Executive Officer, President or the Board, whenever the Chief Executive Officer, President or the Board shall require the Treasurer so to do, an account of the financial condition of the Corporation and of all financial transactions of the Corporation, disburse the funds of the Corporation as ordered by the Board and, in general, perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer of a corporation and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to the Treasurer by the Board, the Chief Executive Officer or the President.

 

(g) Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers shall perform such duties as shall be assigned to them by the Secretary or by the Treasurer, respectively, or by the Board, the Chief Executive Officer or the President.

 

Section 5.08 Compensation.

 

The compensation of the officers of the Corporation for their services as such shall be fixed from time to time by or at the direction of the Board. An officer of the Corporation shall not be prevented from receiving compensation by reason of the fact that he or she is also a director of the Corporation.

 

Article VI. Records

 

A stock ledger consisting of one or more records 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 transfers of stock of the corporation are recorded in accordance with Section 224 of the DGCL shall be administered by or on behalf of the Corporation. Any records administered by or on behalf of the Corporation in the regular course of its business, including its stock ledger, books of account, and minute books, may be kept on, or by means of, or be in the form of, any information storage device, or method, or one or more electronic networks or databases (including one or more distributed electronic networks or databases), provided that the records so kept can be converted into clearly legible paper form within a reasonable time and, with respect to the stock ledger, that the records so kept (a) can be used to prepare the list of stockholders specified in Sections 219 and 220 of the DGCL, (b) record the information specified in Sections 156, 159, 217(a) and 218 of the DGCL, and (c) record transfers of stock as governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the State of Delaware.

 

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Article VII. General Matters

 

Section 7.01 Execution of Corporate Contracts and Instruments.

 

The Board, except as otherwise provided in these bylaws, may authorize any officer or officers, or agent or agents, to enter into any contract or execute any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation; such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.

 

Section 7.02 Stock Certificates.

 

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board may provide by resolution or resolutions that some or all of any or all classes or series of its stock shall be uncertificated shares. Certificates for the shares of stock, if any, shall be in such form as is consistent with the Certificate of Incorporation and applicable law. Every holder of stock represented by a certificate shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by, or in the name of the Corporation by, any two officers authorized to sign stock certificates representing the number of shares registered in certificate form. Any or all of the signatures on the 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 has 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 he or she were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

 

Section 7.03 Special Designation of Certificates.

 

If the Corporation is authorized to issue more than one class of stock or more than one series of any class, then the powers, the designations, the preferences and the relative, participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights shall be set forth in full or summarized on the face or on the back of the certificate that the Corporation shall issue to represent such class or series of stock (or, in the case of uncertificated shares, set forth in a notice provided pursuant to Section 151 of the DGCL); provided, however, that except as otherwise provided in Section 202 of the DGCL, in lieu of the foregoing requirements, there may be set forth on the face of back of the certificate that the Corporation shall issue to represent such class or series of stock (or, in the case of any uncertificated shares, included in the aforementioned notice) a statement that the Corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests the powers, the designations, the preferences and the relative, participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights.

 

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Section 7.04 Lost Certificates.

 

Except as provided in this Section 7.04, no new certificates for shares shall be issued to replace a previously issued certificate unless the latter is surrendered to the Corporation and cancelled at the same time. The Corporation may issue a new certificate of stock or uncertificated shares in the place of any certificate theretofore issued by it, alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, and the Corporation may require the owner of the lost, stolen or destroyed certificate, or such owner’s legal representative, to give the Corporation a bond sufficient to indemnify it against any claim that may be made against it on account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of any such certificate or the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

 

Section 7.05 Construction; Definitions.

 

Unless the context requires otherwise, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions in the DGCL shall govern the construction of these bylaws. Without limiting the generality of this provision, the singular number includes the plural and the plural number includes the singular.

 

Section 7.06 Dividends.

 

The Board, subject to any restrictions contained in either (i) the DGCL or (ii) the Certificate of Incorporation, may declare and pay dividends upon the shares of its capital stock. Dividends may be paid in cash, in property or in shares of the Corporation’s capital stock.

 

The Board may set apart out of any of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve. Such purposes shall include but not be limited to equalizing dividends, repairing or maintaining any property of the Corporation, and meeting contingencies.

 

Section 7.07 Fiscal Year.

 

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board and may be changed by the Board.

 

Section 7.08 Seal.

 

The Corporation may adopt a corporate seal, which shall be adopted and which may be altered by the Board. The Corporation may use the corporate seal by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or in any other manner reproduced.

 

Section 7.09 Transfer of Stock.

 

Shares of the stock of the Corporation shall be transferable in the manner prescribed by law and in these bylaws. Shares of stock of the Corporation shall be transferred on the books of the Corporation only by the holder of record thereof or by such holder’s attorney duly authorized in writing, upon surrender to the Corporation of the certificate or certificates representing such shares endorsed by the appropriate person or persons (or by delivery of duly executed instructions with respect to uncertificated shares), with such evidence of the authenticity of such endorsement or execution, transfer, authorization and other matters as the Corporation may reasonably require, and accompanied by all necessary stock transfer stamps. 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 the names of the persons from and to whom it was transferred.

 

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Section 7.10 Stock Transfer Agreements.

 

The Corporation shall have power to enter into and perform any agreement with any number of stockholders of any one or more classes or series of stock of the Corporation to restrict the transfer of shares of stock of the Corporation of any one or more classes owned by such stockholders in any manner not prohibited by the DGCL.

 

Section 7.11 Registered Stockholders.

 

The Corporation:

 

(a) 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

 

(b) shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of another person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

Section 7.12 Waiver of Notice.

 

Whenever notice is required to be given under any provision of applicable law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws, a written waiver, signed by the stockholder entitled to notice, or a waiver by electronic transmission by the stockholder entitled to notice, whether before or after the time of the event for which notice is to be given, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a stockholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except when the person attends a 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 regular or special meeting of the stockholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice or any waiver by electronic transmission unless so required by the Certificate of Incorporation or these bylaws.

 

Section 7.13 Time Periods.

 

In applying any provision of these bylaws which require that an act be done or not done a specified number of days prior to an event or that an act be done during a period of a specified number of days prior to an event, calendar days shall be used unless otherwise specified, the day of the doing of the act shall be excluded, and the day of the event shall be included.

 

Section 7.14 Conflict with Applicable Law or Certificate of Incorporation.

 

These bylaws are adopted subject to any applicable law and the Certificate of Incorporation. Whenever these bylaws may conflict with any applicable law or the Certificate of Incorporation, such conflict shall be resolved in favor of such law or the Certificate of Incorporation.

 

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Article VIII. Notice

 

Without limiting the manner by which notice otherwise may be given effectively to stockholders, any notice to stockholders given by the Corporation under any provisions of the DGCL, the Certificate of Incorporation or by electronic transmission directed to the stockholder’s electronic mail address, as applicable) as it appears on the records of the Corporation and shall be given (1) if mailed, when the notice is deposited in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, (2) if delivered by courier service, the earlier of when the notice is received or left at such stockholder’s address or (3) if given by electronic mail, when directed to such stockholder’s electronic mail address unless the stockholder has notified the Corporation in writing or by electronic transmission of an objection to receiving notice by electronic mail. A notice by electronic mail must include a prominent legend that the communication is an important notice regarding the Corporation.

 

Without limiting the manner by which notice otherwise may be given effectively to stockholders, any notice to stockholders given by the Corporation under any provision of the DGCL, 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. Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, the Corporation may give a notice by electronic mail in accordance with the first paragraph of this section without obtaining the consent required by this paragraph.

 

Any notice given pursuant to the preceding paragraph shall be deemed given:

 

(a) if by facsimile telecommunication, when directed to a number at which the stockholder has consented to receive notice;

 

(b) 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

 

(c) 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 (A) the Corporation is unable to deliver by such electronic transmission two (2) consecutive notices given by the Corporation and (B) 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, that the inadvertent failure to discover such inability shall not invalidate any meeting or other action.

 

An affidavit of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Corporation or of the transfer agent or other agent of the Corporation that the notice has been given shall, in the absence of fraud, be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.

 

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Article IX. Amendments

 

The Board is expressly empowered to adopt, amend or repeal the bylaws of the Corporation. The stockholders also shall have power to adopt, amend or repeal the bylaws of the Corporation; provided, however, that such action by stockholders shall require, in addition to any other vote required by the Certificate of Incorporation or applicable law, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the voting power of all the then-outstanding shares of voting stock of the Corporation with the power to vote generally in an election of directors, voting together as a single class.

 

Article X. Indemnification

 

Section 10.01 Right to Indemnification.

 

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered 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 (a “Proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he or she, or a person for whom he or she is the legal representative, 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 entity or enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement (except for judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement in any action or suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor) actually and reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 10.03, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a Proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such Proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board.

 

Section 10.02 Prepayment of Expenses.

 

To the extent not prohibited by applicable law, the Corporation shall pay the expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending 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 the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article X or otherwise.

 

Section 10.03 Claims.

 

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article X is not paid in full within thirty (30) days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

 

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Section 10.04 Nonexclusivity of Rights.

 

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article X shall not be exclusive of any other rights that such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of these bylaws, the Certificate of Incorporation, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.

 

Section 10.05 Other Sources.

 

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another entity or enterprise shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other entity or enterprise.

 

Section 10.06 Amendment or Repeal.

 

Any amendment or repeal of the foregoing provisions of this Article X shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such amendment or repeal.

 

Section 10.07 Other Indemnification and Prepayment Expenses.

 

This Article X shall not limit the right of the Corporation, to the extent and in the manner permitted by applicable law, to indemnify and to advance expenses to persons other than Covered Persons when and as authorized by appropriate corporate action.

 

Article XI. Definitions

 

As used in these bylaws, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

An “electronic transmission” means any form of communication, not directly involving the physical transmission of paper, including the use of, or participation in, one or more electronic networks or databases (including one or more distributed electronic networks or databases), that creates a record that may be retained, retrieved and reviewed by a recipient thereof, and that may be directly reproduced in paper form by such a recipient through an automated process.

 

An “electronic mail” means an electronic transmission directed to a unique electronic mail address (which electronic mail shall be deemed to include any files attached thereto and any information hyperlinked to a website if such electronic mail includes the contact information of an officer or agent of the Corporation who is available to assist with accessing such files and information).

 

An “electronic mail address” means a destination, commonly expressed as a string of characters, consisting of a unique user name or mailbox (commonly referred to as the “local part” of the address) and a reference to an internet domain (commonly referred to as the “domain part” of the address), whether or not displayed, to which electronic mail can be sent or delivered.

 

The term “person” means any individual, general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, corporation, trust, business trust, joint stock company, joint venture, unincorporated association, cooperative or association or any other legal entity or organization of whatever nature, and shall include any successor (by merger or otherwise) of such entity.

 

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Exhibit C

 

[BOWLERO CORP.]

 

Certificate of Designations

 

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

 

[●], 2021

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

    Page
     
Section 1. Definitions 1
Section 2. Rules of Construction 11
Section 3. The Convertible Preferred Stock 12
(a) Designation; Par Value 12
(b) Number of Authorized Shares 12
(c) Form, Dating and Denominations 12
(d) Method of Payment; Delay When Payment Date is Not a Business Day 13
(e) Transfer Agent; Register 13
(f) Legends 13
(g) Transfers and Exchanges; Transfer Taxes; Certain Transfer Restrictions 14
(h) Exchange and Cancellation of Convertible Preferred Stock to Be Converted or Repurchased 15
(i) Status of Retired Shares 16
(j) Replacement Certificates 16
(k) Registered Holders 17
(l) Cancellation 17
(m) Shares Held by the Company or its Subsidiaries 17
(n) Outstanding Shares 17
(o) Repurchases by the Company and its Subsidiaries 17
(p) Notations and Exchanges 18
(q) CUSIP and ISIN Numbers 18
Section 4. Ranking 18
Section 5. Dividends 18
(a) Generally 18
(b) Participating Dividends 19
(c) Treatment of Dividends Upon Repurchase or Conversion 20
Section 6. Rights Upon Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding Up 20
(a) Generally 20
(b) Certain Business Combination Transactions Deemed Not to Be a Liquidation 21
Section 7. Repurchase of the Convertible Preferred Stock Upon a Fundamental Change 21
(a) Right of Holders to Require the Company to Repurchase Convertible Preferred Stock Upon a Fundamental Change 21
(b) Funds Legally Available for Payment of Fundamental Change Repurchase Price. 21
(c) Fundamental Change Repurchase Date 22

 

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(d) Fundamental Change Repurchase Price 22
(e) Fundamental Change Notice 22
(f) Procedures to Exercise the Fundamental Change Repurchase Right 23
(g) Payment of the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price 24
(h) Repurchase by Third Parties 24
(i) No Requirement to Conduct an Offer to Repurchase Convertible Preferred Stock if the Fundamental Change Results in the Convertible Preferred Stock Becoming Convertible into an Amount of Cash Exceeding the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price 24
(j) Compliance with Applicable Securities Laws 24
Section 8. Covenants 24
(a) Certain Information 24
Section 9. Voting Rights 25
(a) Voting and Consent Rights with Respect to Specified Matters 25
(b) Right to Vote with Holders of Common Stock on an As-Converted Basis 27
(c) Procedures for Voting and Consents. 27
Section 10. Conversion 28
(a) Generally 28
(b) Conversion at the Option of the Holders 28
(c) Mandatory Conversion at the Company’s Election 29
(d) Conversion Procedures 30
(e) Settlement upon Conversion 31
(f) Conversion Rate Adjustments 32
(g) Voluntary Conversion Rate Increases 36
(h) [Reserved] 36
(i) Effect of Common Stock Change Event 36
(j) Adjustments to the Conversion Rate in Connection with a Make-Whole Fundamental Change. 38
Section 11. Certain Provisions Relating to the Issuance of Common Stock 39
(a) Equitable Adjustments to Prices 39
(b) Reservation of Shares of Common Stock 39
(c) Status of Shares of Common Stock 39
(d) Taxes Upon Issuance of Common Stock 39
Section 12. Calculations 39
(a) Responsibility; Schedule of Calculations 39
(b) Calculations Aggregated for Each Holder 39
Section 13. Tax Treatment 39
Section 14. Notices 39
Section 15. No Other Rights 39

 

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Exhibits

 

Exhibit A: Form of Preferred Stock Certificate A-1
Exhibit B: Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice B-1
Exhibit C: Optional Conversion Notice C-1
Exhibit D: Form of Restricted Stock Legend D-1

 

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Certificate of Designations

 

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

 

On [●], 2021, the Board of Directors of [BOWLERO CORP.], a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), adopted the following resolution designating and creating, out of the authorized and unissued shares of preferred stock of the Company, two hundred thousand (200,000) authorized shares of a series of preferred stock of the Company titled the “Series A Convertible Preferred Stock”:

 

RESOLVED that, pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation, the Bylaws and applicable law, a series of preferred stock of the Company titled the “Series A Convertible Preferred Stock,” and having a par value of $0.0001 per share and an initial number of authorized shares equal to two hundred thousand (200,000), is hereby designated and created out of the authorized and unissued shares of preferred stock of the Company, which series has the rights, designations, preferences, voting powers and other provisions set forth below:

 

Section 1. Definitions.

 

Additional Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(j)(i).

 

Affiliate” of any Person means any Person, directly or indirectly, Controlling, Controlled by or under common Control with such Person.

 

Board of Directors” means the Company’s board of directors or a committee of such board duly authorized to act on behalf of such board.

 

Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or any day on which the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is authorized or required by law or executive order to close or be closed.

 

Bylaws” means the Bylaws of the Company, as the same may be further amended, supplemented or restated.

 

Capital Stock” of any Person means any and all shares of, interests in, rights to purchase, warrants or options for, participations in, or other equivalents of, in each case however designated, the equity of such Person, but excluding any debt securities convertible into such equity.

 

Certificate” means any Physical Certificate or Electronic Certificate.

 

Certificate of Designations” means this Certificate of Designations, as amended or supplemented from time to time.

 

Certificate of Incorporation” means the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as the same may be further amended, supplemented or restated.

 

Close of Business” means 5:00 p.m., New York City time.

 

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Code” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

Common Stock” means the Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, of the Company, subject to Section 10(i).

 

Common Stock Change Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(i)(i).

 

Common Stock Liquidity Conditions” will be satisfied with respect to a Mandatory Conversion if:

 

(a) either (i) each share of Common Stock to be issued upon such Mandatory Conversion of any share of Convertible Preferred Stock would be eligible to be offered, sold or otherwise transferred by the Holder of such share of Convertible Preferred Stock pursuant to Rule 144, without any requirements as to volume, manner of sale, availability of current public information (whether or not then satisfied) or notice; or (ii) the offer and sale of such share of Common Stock by such Holder are registered pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and such registration statement is reasonably expected by the Company to remain effective and usable, by the Holder to sell such share of Common Stock, continuously during the period from, and including, the date the related Mandatory Conversion Notice is sent to, and including, the thirtieth (30th) calendar day after the date such share of Common Stock is issued; provided that each Holder will supply all information reasonably requested by the Company for inclusion, and required to be included, in any registration statement or prospectus supplement related to the resale of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Preferred Stock pursuant to this clause (a)(ii); provided further that if a Holder fails to provide such information to the Company within fifteen (15) calendar days following any such request, then this clause (a)(ii) and clause (b) will automatically be deemed to be satisfied with respect to such Holder; and

 

(b) each share of Common Stock referred to in clause (a) above (i) will, when issued (or, in the case of clause (a)(ii), when sold or otherwise transferred pursuant to the registration statement referred to in such clause) (1) be admitted for book-entry settlement through the Depositary with an “unrestricted” CUSIP number; and (2) not be represented by any Certificate that bears a legend referring to transfer restrictions under the Securities Act or other securities laws; and (ii) will, when issued, be listed and admitted for trading, without suspension or material limitation on trading, on any of The New York Stock Exchange, The Nasdaq Global Market or The Nasdaq Global Select Market (or any of their respective successors).

 

Common Stock Participating Dividends” has the meaning set forth in Section 5(b)(i).

 

Company” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

 

Control” (including its correlative meanings “under common Control with” and “Controlled by”) means, with respect to any Person, the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through ownership of securities or partnership or other interests, by contract or otherwise. 

 

Conversion Consideration” means, with respect to the conversion of any Convertible Preferred Stock, the type and amount of consideration payable to settle such conversion, determined in accordance with Section 10.

 

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Conversion Date” means an Optional Conversion Date or a Mandatory Conversion Date.

 

Conversion Price” means, as of any time, an amount equal to (A) one thousand dollars ($1,000) divided by (B) the Conversion Rate in effect at such time.

 

Conversion Rate” initially means 76.9231 shares of Common Stock per $1,000 Liquidation Preference of Convertible Preferred Stock; providedhowever, that the Conversion Rate is subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 10providedfurther, that whenever this Certificate of Designations refers to the Conversion Rate as of a particular date without setting forth a particular time on such date, such reference will be deemed to be to the Conversion Rate as of the Close of Business on such date.

 

Conversion Share” means any share of Common Stock issued or issuable upon conversion of any Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

Convertible Preferred Stock” has the meaning set forth in Section 3(a).

 

Credit Facilities” means (i) that certain First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of September 25, 2020 among Kingpin Intermediate Holdings LLC, the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (as amended, restated, amended and restated, extended, supplemented, replaced or otherwise modified from time to time, the “2020 Credit Agreement”) and (ii) the First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2017, among Kingpin Intermediate Holdings LLC, the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (as amended, restated, amended and restated, extended, supplemented, replaced or otherwise modified from time to time, the “2017 Credit Agreement”).

 

Depositary” means The Depository Trust Company or its successor.

 

Dividend” means any Regular Dividend or Participating Dividend.

 

Dividend Junior Stock” means any class or series of the Company’s stock whose terms do not expressly provide that such class or series will rank senior to, or equally with, the Convertible Preferred Stock with respect to the payment of dividends (without regard to whether or not dividends accumulate cumulatively). Dividend Junior Stock includes the Common Stock. For the avoidance of doubt, Dividend Junior Stock will not include any securities of the Company’s Subsidiaries.

 

Dividend Parity Stock” means any class or series of the Company’s stock (other than the Convertible Preferred Stock) whose terms expressly provide that such class or series will rank equally with the Convertible Preferred Stock with respect to the payment of dividends (without regard to whether or not dividends accumulate cumulatively). For the avoidance of doubt, Dividend Parity Stock will not include any securities of the Company’s Subsidiaries.

 

Dividend Payment Date” means each Regular Dividend Payment Date with respect to a Regular Dividend and each date on which any declared Participating Dividend is scheduled to be paid on the Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

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Dividend Senior Stock” means any class or series of the Company’s stock whose terms expressly provide that such class or series will rank senior to the Convertible Preferred Stock with respect to the payment of dividends (without regard to whether or not dividends accumulate cumulatively). For the avoidance of doubt, Dividend Senior Stock will not include any securities of the Company’s Subsidiaries.

 

Electronic Certificate” means any electronic book-entry maintained by the Transfer Agent that represents any share(s) of Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

Equity-Linked Securities” means any rights, options or warrants to purchase or otherwise acquire (whether immediately, during specified times, upon the satisfaction of any conditions or otherwise) any shares of Common Stock.

 

Ex-Dividend Date” means, with respect to an issuance, dividend or distribution on the Common Stock, the first date on which shares of Common Stock trade on the applicable exchange or in the applicable market, regular way, without the right to receive such issuance, dividend or distribution (including pursuant to due bills or similar arrangements required by the relevant stock exchange). For the avoidance of doubt, any alternative trading convention on the applicable exchange or market in respect of the Common Stock under a separate ticker symbol or CUSIP number will not be considered “regular way” for this purpose.

 

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

 

Expiration Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(f)(i)(2).

 

Expiration Time” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(f)(i)(2).

 

Fundamental Change” means any of the following events:

 

(a) a “person” or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), other than the Company, its Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, the employee benefit plans of the Company and its Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, or a Permitted Holder, files any report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission indicating that such person or group has become the direct or indirect “beneficial owner” (as defined below) of shares of the Company’s common equity representing more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of all of the Company’s then-outstanding common equity;

 

(b) the consummation of (i) any sale, lease or other transfer, in one transaction or a series of transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any Person other than solely to the Company or one or more of the Company’s Wholly Owned Subsidiaries; or (ii) any transaction or series of related transactions in connection with which (whether by means of merger, consolidation, share exchange, combination, reclassification, recapitalization, acquisition, liquidation or otherwise) all of the Common Stock is exchanged for, converted into, acquired for, or constitutes solely the right to receive, other securities, cash or other property; provided, however, that any merger, consolidation, share exchange or combination of the Company pursuant to which the Persons that directly or indirectly “beneficially owned” (as defined below) all classes of the Company’s common equity immediately before such transaction directly or indirectly “beneficially own,” immediately after such transaction, more than fifty percent (50%) of all classes of common equity of the surviving, continuing or acquiring company or other transferee, as applicable, or the parent thereof, in substantially the same proportions vis-à-vis each other as immediately before such transaction will be deemed not to be a Fundamental Change pursuant to this clause (b)(ii);

 

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(c)  the Company’s stockholders approve any plan or proposal for the liquidation or dissolution of the Company; or

 

(d) the Common Stock ceases to be listed on any of The New York Stock Exchange, The Nasdaq Global Market or The Nasdaq Global Select Market (or any of their respective successors);

 

providedhowever, that a transaction or event described in clause (a) or (b) above will not constitute a Fundamental Change if at least ninety percent (90%) of the consideration received or to be received by the holders of Common Stock (excluding cash payments for fractional shares or pursuant to dissenters rights), in connection with such transaction or event, consists of shares of common stock listed (or depositary receipts representing shares of common stock, which depositary receipts are listed) on any of The New York Stock Exchange, The Nasdaq Global Market or The Nasdaq Global Select Market (or any of their respective successors), or that will be so listed when issued or exchanged in connection with such transaction or event, and such transaction or event constitutes a Common Stock Change Event whose Reference Property consists of such consideration.

 

 For the purposes of this definition, (x) any transaction or event described in both clause (a) and in clause (b)(i) or (ii) above (without regard to the proviso in clause (b)(ii)) will be deemed to occur solely pursuant to clause (b) above (subject to such proviso); and (y) whether a Person is a “beneficial owner” and whether shares are “beneficially owned” will be determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act.

 

Fundamental Change Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 7(e).

 

Fundamental Change Repurchase Date” means the date fixed for the repurchase of any shares of Convertible Preferred Stock by the Company pursuant to a Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change.

 

Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice” means a notice (including a notice substantially in the form of the “Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice” set forth in Exhibit B) containing the information, or otherwise complying with the requirements, set forth in Section 7(f)(i) and  Section 7(f)(ii).

 

Fundamental Change Repurchase Price” means the cash price payable by the Company to repurchase any share of Convertible Preferred Stock upon its Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change, calculated pursuant to Section 7(d).

 

Holder” means a person in whose name any Convertible Preferred Stock is registered in the Register.

 

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Incurrence Breach” means the Company’s breach of Section 8(b) and such breach is not cured within 60 days of the Company’s receipt of written notice of such failure.

 

Indebtedness” has the meaning set forth in the 2020 Credit Agreement.

 

Initial Issue Date” means [●], 2021.

 

Initial Liquidation Preference” means one thousand dollars ($1,000) per share of Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

Last Reported Sale Price” of the Common Stock for any Trading Day means the closing sale price per share (or, if no closing sale price is reported, the average of the last bid price and the last ask price per share or, if more than one in either case, the average of the average last bid prices and the average last ask prices per share) of the Common Stock on such Trading Day as reported in composite transactions for the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed. If the Common Stock is not listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange on such Trading Day, then the Last Reported Sale Price will be the last quoted bid price per share of Common Stock on such Trading Day in the over-the-counter market as reported by OTC Markets Group Inc. or a similar organization. If the Common Stock is not so quoted on such Trading Day, then the Last Reported Sale Price will be the average of the mid-point of the last bid price and the last ask price per share of Common Stock on such Trading Day from each of at least three nationally recognized independent investment banking firms the Company selects in good faith.

 

Liquidation Junior Stock” means any class or series of the Company’s stock whose terms do not expressly provide that such class or series will rank senior to, or equally with, the Convertible Preferred Stock with respect to the distribution of assets upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up. Liquidation Junior Stock includes the Common Stock. For the avoidance of doubt, Liquidation Junior Stock will not include any securities of the Company’s Subsidiaries.

 

Liquidation Parity Stock” means any class or series of the Company’s stock (other than the Convertible Preferred Stock) whose terms expressly provide that such class or series will rank equally with the Convertible Preferred Stock with respect to the distribution of assets upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up. For the avoidance of doubt, Liquidation Parity Stock will not include any securities of the Company’s Subsidiaries.

 

Liquidation Preference” means, with respect to the Convertible Preferred Stock, an amount initially equal to the Initial Liquidation Preference per share of Convertible Preferred Stock; provided, however, that the Liquidation Preference is subject to adjustment pursuant to Sections 5(a)(ii)(1).

 

Liquidation Senior Stock” means any class or series of the Company’s stock whose terms expressly provide that such class or series will rank senior to the Convertible Preferred Stock with respect to the distribution of assets upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up. For the avoidance of doubt, Liquidation Senior Stock will not include any securities of the Company’s Subsidiaries.

 

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Make-Whole Fundamental Change” means (A) a Fundamental Change (determined after giving effect to the proviso immediately after clause (d) of the definition thereof, but without regard to the proviso in clause (b)(ii) of such definition) or (B) the sending of a Mandatory Conversion Notice pursuant to Section 10(c); provided that the sending of a Mandatory Conversion Notice will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change only with respect to the shares of Convertible Preferred Stock subject to Mandatory Conversion pursuant to such Mandatory Conversion Notice and not with respect to any other shares of Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

Make-Whole Fundamental Change Conversion Period” means, in respect of any Make-Whole Fundamental Change, the period from, and including, the Make-Whole Fundamental Change Effective Date of such Make-Whole Fundamental Change to, and including, the thirty fifth (35th) Trading Day after such Make-Whole Fundamental Change Effective Date (or, if such Make-Whole Fundamental Change also constitutes a Fundamental Change (other than an Exempted Fundamental Change), to, but excluding, the related Fundamental Change Repurchase Date).

 

Make-Whole Fundamental Change Effective Date” means (A) in respect of any Make-Whole Fundamental Change pursuant to clause (A) of the definition thereof, the date on which such Make-Whole Fundamental Change occurs or becomes effective, and (B) in respect of any Make-Whole Fundamental Change pursuant to clause (B) of the definition thereof, the applicable Mandatory Conversion Notice Date.

 

Mandatory Conversion” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(c)(i).

 

Mandatory Conversion Date” means a Conversion Date designated with respect to any Convertible Preferred Stock pursuant to Section 10(c)(i) and 10(c)(iii).

 

Mandatory Conversion Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(c)(iv).

 

Mandatory Conversion Notice Date” means, with respect to a Mandatory Conversion, the date on which the Company sends the Mandatory Conversion Notice for such Mandatory Conversion pursuant to Section 10(c)(iv).

 

Mandatory Conversion Right” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(c)(i).

 

Market Disruption Event” means, with respect to any date, the occurrence or existence, during the one-half hour period ending at the scheduled close of trading on such date on the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange or other market on which the Common Stock is listed for trading or trades, of any material suspension or limitation imposed on trading (by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by the relevant exchange or otherwise) in the Common Stock or in any options contracts or futures contracts relating to the Common Stock.

 

Officer” means the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Controller, the Secretary, or any Vice-President of the Company.

 

Open of Business” means 9:00 a.m., New York City time.

 

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Optional Conversion” means the conversion of any Convertible Preferred Stock other than a Mandatory Conversion.

 

Optional Conversion Date” means, with respect to the Optional Conversion of any Convertible Preferred Stock, the first Business Day on which the requirements set forth in Section 10(d)(ii) for such conversion are satisfied.

 

Optional Conversion Notice” means a notice substantially in the form of the “Optional Conversion Notice” set forth in Exhibit C.

 

Participating Dividend” has the meaning set forth in Section 5(b)(i).

 

Permitted Holders” means each of (a) A-B Parent LLC and its Permitted Transferees, (b) Cobalt Recreation LLC and its Permitted Transferees and (c) any group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act (or any successor provision)) the members of which include any of the Permitted Holders specified in clause (a) or (b) above (a “Permitted Holder Group”); provided that, in the case of any Permitted Holder Group, no Person or other group (other than the Permitted Holders specified in clause (a) or (b) above) owns, directly or indirectly, Capital Stock having more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of all of the Company’s then-outstanding common equity held by such Permitted Holder Group.

 

Permitted Indebtedness” means Indebtedness incurred by the Company or its subsidiaries that is permitted or not prohibited under the Credit Facilities.

 

Permitted Transferee” has the meaning assigned to such term in the certain Stockholders’ Agreement dated as of the date hereof (as such agreement may be amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time), by and among the Company, Cobalt Recreation LLC, A-B Parent LLC, Thomas F. Shannon and Atairos Group, Inc.

 

Person” or “person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or other agency or political subdivision thereof. Any division or series of a limited liability company, limited partnership or trust will constitute a separate “person” under this Certificate of Designations.

 

Physical Certificate” means any certificate (other than an Electronic Certificate) representing any share(s) of Convertible Preferred Stock, which certificate is substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit A, registered in the name of the Holder of such share(s) and duly executed by the Company and countersigned by the Transfer Agent.

 

Record Date” means, with respect to any dividend or distribution on, or issuance to holders of, Convertible Preferred Stock or Common Stock, the date fixed (whether by law, contract or the Board of Directors or otherwise) to determine the Holders or the holders of Common Stock, as applicable, that are entitled to such dividend, distribution or issuance.

 

Reference Property” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(i)(i).

 

Reference Property Unit” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(i)(i).

 

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Register” has the meaning set forth in Section 3(e).

 

Regular Dividend Payment Date” means, with respect to any share of Convertible Preferred Stock, each June 30th and December 31st of each year, beginning on [●], 2021 (or beginning on such other date specified in the Certificate representing such share).

 

Regular Dividend Period” means each period from, and including, a Regular Dividend Payment Date (or, in the case of the first Regular Dividend Period, from, and including, the Initial Issue Date) to, but excluding, the next Regular Dividend Payment Date.

 

Regular Dividend Rate” means five and one-half percent (5.5%) per annum; provided, that for any period of time during which an Incurrence Breach has occurred and is continuing, the Regular Dividend Rate shall be increased by 200 basis points (provided, that under no circumstances shall the Regular Divided Rate be increased by more than 200 basis points).

 

Regular Dividend Record Date” has the following meaning: (a) June 15th, in the case of a Regular Dividend Payment Date occurring on June 30th; and (b) December 15th, in the case of a Regular Dividend Payment Date occurring on December 31st.

 

Regular Dividends” has the meaning set forth in Section 5(a)(i).

 

Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change” means the repurchase of any share of Convertible Preferred Stock by the Company pursuant to Section 7.

 

Restricted Stock Legend” means a legend substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit D.

 

Rule 144” means Rule 144 under the Securities Act (or any successor rule thereto), as the same may be amended from time to time.

 

Securities Act” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Security” means any Convertible Preferred Stock or Conversion Share.

 

Stock Price” has the following meaning for any Make-Whole Fundamental Change: (A) if the holders of Common Stock receive only cash in consideration for their shares of Common Stock in a Make-Whole Fundamental Change and such Make-Whole Fundamental Change is pursuant to clause (b) of the definition of “Fundamental Change,” then the Stock Price is the amount of cash paid per share of Common Stock in such Make-Whole Fundamental Change; and (B) in all other cases, the Stock Price is the average of the Last Reported Sale Prices per share of Common Stock for the five (5) consecutive Trading Days ending on, and including, the Trading Day immediately before the Make-Whole Fundamental Change Effective Date of such Make-Whole Fundamental Change.

 

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Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, (a) any corporation, association or other business entity (other than a partnership or limited liability company) of which more than 50% of the total voting power of the Capital Stock entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency, but after giving effect to any voting agreement or stockholders’ agreement that effectively transfers voting power) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees, as applicable, of such corporation, association or other business entity is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person; and (b) any partnership or limited liability company where (x) more than fifty percent (50%) of the capital accounts, distribution rights, equity and voting interests, or of the general and limited partnership interests, as applicable, of such partnership or limited liability company are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person, whether in the form of membership, general, special or limited partnership or limited liability company interests or otherwise; and (y) such Person or any one or more of the other Subsidiaries of such Person is a controlling general partner of, or otherwise controls, such partnership or limited liability company.

 

Successor Person” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(i)(iii).

 

Tender/Exchange Offer Valuation Period” has the meaning set forth in Section 10(f)(i)(2).

 

Termination Date” means each “Termination Date” under, and as defined in, each Credit Facility, in each case as in effect as of the date hereof.

 

Total Leverage Ratio” means, on any date of calculation, the “Total Net Leverage Ratio” as defined in the 2020 Credit Agreement, as applied to the Company and its Subsidiaries as of the applicable calculation date mutatis mutandis, which shall be calculated giving effect to pro forma and other financial definition and calculation principles set forth in the 2020 Credit Agreement; provided, that, for any applicable calculation date prior to January 1, 2022 for which any period includes the fiscal quarters ended (i) March 29, 2020 or March 28, 2021, (ii) June 28, 2020 or June 27, 2021, (iii) September 27, 2020 or September 26, 2021 or (iv) December 27, 2020 or December 26, 2021, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the 2020 Credit Agreement) for such fiscal quarter shall be deemed to be no less than (i) $75,475,000, (ii) $32,356,000, (iii) $31,830,000 and (iv) $58,184,000, respectively, in each case before giving effect to pro forma and other financial definition and calculation principles set forth in the 2020 Credit Agreement.

 

Trading Day” means any day on which (a) trading in the Common Stock generally occurs on the principal U.S. national or regional securities exchange on which the Common Stock is then listed or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a U.S. national or regional securities exchange, on the principal other market on which the Common Stock is then traded; and (b) there is no Market Disruption Event. If the Common Stock is not so listed or traded, then “Trading Day” means a Business Day.

 

Transfer Agent” means the Company or its successor.

 

Transfer-Restricted Security” means any Security that constitutes a “restricted security” (as defined in Rule 144); provided, however, that such Security will cease to be a Transfer-Restricted Security upon the earliest to occur of the following events:

 

(a) such Security is sold or otherwise transferred to a Person (other than the Company or an Affiliate of the Company) pursuant to a registration statement that was effective under the Securities Act at the time of such sale or transfer;

 

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(b) such Security is sold or otherwise transferred to a Person (other than the Company or an Affiliate of the Company) pursuant to an available exemption (including Rule 144) from the registration and prospectus-delivery requirements of, or in a transaction not subject to, the Securities Act and, immediately after such sale or transfer, such Security ceases to constitute a “restricted security” (as defined in Rule 144); and

 

(c) (i) such Security is eligible for resale, by a Person that is not an Affiliate of the Company and that has not been an Affiliate of the Company during the immediately preceding three (3) months, pursuant to Rule 144 without any limitations thereunder as to volume, manner of sale, availability of current public information or notice; and (ii) the Company has received such certificates or other documentation or evidence as the Company may reasonably require to determine that the security is eligible for resale pursuant to clause (i) and the Holder, holder or beneficial owner of such Security is not, and has not been during the immediately preceding three (3) months, an Affiliate of the Company.

 

Treasury Regulations” means the Treasury regulations promulgated under the Code, as amended.

 

Wholly Owned Subsidiary” of a Person means any Subsidiary of such Person all of the outstanding Capital Stock or other ownership interests of which (other than directors’ qualifying shares) are owned by such Person or one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of such Person.

 

Section 2. Rules of Construction. For purposes of this Certificate of Designations:

 

(a) “or” is not exclusive;

 

(b) “including” means “including without limitation”;

 

(c) “will” expresses a command;

 

(d) the “average” of a set of numerical values refers to the arithmetic average of such numerical values;

 

(e) a merger involving, or a transfer of assets by, a limited liability company, limited partnership or trust will be deemed to include any division of or by, or an allocation of assets to a series of, such limited liability company, limited partnership or trust, or any unwinding of any such division or allocation;

 

(f) words in the singular include the plural and in the plural include the singular, unless the context requires otherwise;

 

(g) “herein,” “hereof” and other words of similar import refer to this Certificate of Designations as a whole and not to any particular Section or other subdivision of this Certificate of Designations, unless the context requires otherwise;

 

(h) references to currency mean the lawful currency of the United States of America, unless the context requires otherwise; and

 

(i) the exhibits, schedules and other attachments to this Certificate of Designations are deemed to form part of this Certificate of Designations.

 

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Section 3. The Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

(a) Designation; Par Value. A series of stock of the Company titled the “Series A Convertible Preferred Stock” (the “Convertible Preferred Stock”) is hereby designated and created out of the authorized and unissued shares of preferred stock of the Company. The par value of the Convertible Preferred Stock is $0.0001 per share.

 

(b) Number of Authorized Shares. The total authorized number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock is Two Hundred Thousand (200,000); provided, however that, by resolution of the Board of Directors, the total number of authorized shares of Convertible Preferred Stock may hereafter be reduced to a number that is not less than the number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock then outstanding.

 

(c) Form, Dating and Denominations.

 

(i) Form and Date of Certificates Representing Convertible Preferred Stock. Each Certificate representing any Convertible Preferred Stock will bear the legends required by Section 3(f) and may bear notations, legends or endorsements required by law, stock exchange rule or usage or the Depositary.

 

(ii) Certificates.

 

(1) Generally. The Convertible Preferred Stock will be originally issued initially in the form of one or more Electronic Certificates. Electronic Certificates may be exchanged for Physical Certificates, and Physical Certificates may be exchanged for Electronic Certificates upon request by the Holder thereof pursuant to customary procedures.

 

(2) Electronic Certificates; Interpretation. For purposes of this Certificate of Designations, (A) each Electronic Certificate will be deemed to include the text of the stock certificate set forth in Exhibit A; (B) any legend or other notation that is required to be included on a Certificate will be deemed to be included in any Electronic Certificate notwithstanding that such Electronic Certificate may be in a form that does not permit affixing legends thereto; (C) any reference in this Certificate of Designations to the “delivery” of any Electronic Certificate will be deemed to be satisfied upon the registration of the electronic book-entry representing such Electronic Certificate in the name of the applicable Holder; and (D) upon satisfaction of any applicable requirements of the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Company, and any related requirements of the Transfer Agent, in each case for the issuance of Convertible Preferred Stock in the form of one or more Electronic Certificates, such Electronic Certificates will be deemed to be executed by the Company and countersigned by the Transfer Agent.

 

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(iii) No Bearer Certificates; Denominations. The Convertible Preferred Stock will be issued only in registered form and only in whole numbers of shares.

 

(iv) Registration Numbers. Each Certificate representing any Convertible Preferred Stock will bear a unique registration number that is not affixed to any other Certificate representing any other outstanding share of Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

(d) Method of Payment; Delay When Payment Date is Not a Business Day.

 

(i) Method of Payment. The Company will pay all cash amounts due on any Convertible Preferred Stock by check issued in the name of the Holder thereof; provided, however, that if such Holder has delivered to the Company, no later than the time set forth in the next sentence, a written request to receive payment by wire transfer to an account of such Holder within the United States, then the Company will pay all such cash amounts by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account. To be timely, such written request must be delivered no later than the Close of Business on the following date: (x) with respect to the payment of any declared cash Dividend due on a Dividend Payment Date for the Convertible Preferred Stock, the related Record Date; and (y) with respect to any other payment, the date that is fifteen (15) calendar days immediately before the date such payment is due.

 

(ii) Delay of Payment when Payment Date is Not a Business Day. If the due date for a payment on any Convertible Preferred Stock as provided in this Certificate of Designations is not a Business Day, then, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Designations, such payment may be made on the immediately following Business Day and no interest, dividend or other amount will accrue or accumulate on such payment as a result of the related delay. Solely for purposes of the immediately preceding sentence, a day on which the applicable place of payment is authorized or required by law or executive order to close or be closed will be deemed not to be a “Business Day.”

 

(e) Transfer Agent; Register. The Company or any of its Subsidiaries may act as the Transfer Agent. The Company will, or will retain another Person (who may be the Transfer Agent) to act as registrar who will, keep a record (the “Register”) of the names and addresses of the Holders, the number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock held by each Holder and the transfer, exchange, repurchase and conversion of the Convertible Preferred Stock. Absent manifest error, the entries in the Register will be conclusive and the Company and the Transfer Agent may treat each Person whose name is recorded as a Holder in the Register as a Holder for all purposes. The Register will be in written form or in any form capable of being converted into written form reasonably promptly. The Company will promptly provide a copy of the Register to any Holder upon its request.

 

(f) Legends.

 

(i) Restricted Stock Legend.

 

(1) Each Certificate representing any share of Convertible Preferred Stock that is a Transfer-Restricted Security will bear the Restricted Stock Legend.

 

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(2) If any share of Convertible Preferred Stock is issued in exchange for, in substitution of, or to effect a partial conversion of, any other share(s) of Convertible Preferred Stock (such other share(s) being referred to as the “old share(s)” for purposes of this Section 3(f)(i)(2)), including pursuant to Section 3(h) or 3(j), then the Certificate representing such share will bear the Restricted Stock Legend if the Certificate representing such old share(s) bore the Restricted Stock Legend at the time of such exchange or substitution, or on the related Conversion Date with respect to such conversion, as applicable; provided, however, that the Certificate representing such share need not bear the Restricted Stock Legend if such share does not constitute a Transfer-Restricted Security immediately after such exchange or substitution, or as of such Conversion Date, as applicable.

 

(ii) Other Legends. The Certificate representing any Convertible Preferred Stock may bear any other legend or text, not inconsistent with this Certificate of Designations, as may be required by applicable law or by any securities exchange or automated quotation system on which such Convertible Preferred Stock is traded or quoted or as may be otherwise reasonably determined by the Company to be appropriate.

 

(iii) Acknowledgement and Agreement by the Holders. A Holder’s acceptance of any Convertible Preferred Stock represented by a Certificate bearing any legend required by this Section 3(f) will constitute such Holder’s acknowledgement of, and agreement to comply with, the restrictions set forth in such legend.

 

(iv) Legends on Conversion Shares.

 

(1) Each Conversion Share will bear a legend substantially to the same effect as the Restricted Stock Legend if the Convertible Preferred Stock upon the conversion of which such Conversion Share was issued was (or would have been had it not been converted) a Transfer-Restricted Security at the time such Conversion Share was issued; provided, however, that such Conversion Share need not bear such a legend if the Company determines, in its reasonable discretion, that such Conversion Share need not bear such a legend.

 

(2) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 3(f)(iv)(1), a Conversion Share need not bear a legend pursuant to Section 3(f)(iv)(1) if such Conversion Share is issued in an uncertificated form that does not permit affixing legends thereto, provided the Company takes measures (including the assignment thereto of a “restricted” CUSIP number) that it reasonably deems appropriate to enforce the transfer restrictions referred to in such legend.

 

(g) Transfers and Exchanges; Transfer Taxes; Certain Transfer Restrictions.

 

(i) Provisions Applicable to All Transfers and Exchanges.

 

(1) Generally. Subject to this Section 3(g), Convertible Preferred Stock represented by any Certificate, may be transferred or exchanged from time to time, and the Company will cause each such transfer or exchange to be recorded in the Register.

 

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(2) No Services Charge; Transfer Taxes. The Company will not impose any service charge on any Holder for any transfer, exchange or conversion of any Convertible Preferred Stock, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any transfer tax or similar governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any transfer or exchange of Convertible Preferred Stock, other than exchanges pursuant to Section 3(h) or Section 3(p) not involving any transfer.

 

(3) No Transfers or Exchanges of Fractional Shares. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Designations, all transfers or exchanges of Convertible Preferred Stock must be in an amount representing a whole number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, and no fractional share of Convertible Preferred Stock may be transferred or exchanged.

 

(4) Legends. Each Certificate representing any share of Convertible Preferred Stock that is issued upon transfer of, or in exchange for, another share of Convertible Preferred Stock will bear each legend, if any, required by Section 3(f).

 

(5) Settlement of Transfers and Exchanges. Upon satisfaction of the requirements of this Certificate of Designations to effect a transfer or exchange of any Convertible Preferred Stock as well as the delivery of all documentation reasonably required by the Transfer Agent or the Company in order to effect any transfer or exchange, the Company will cause such transfer or exchange to be effected as soon as reasonably practicable but in no event later than the second (2nd) Business Day after the date of such satisfaction.

 

(ii) Transfers of Shares Subject to Repurchase or Conversion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Designations, the Company will not be required to register the transfer of or exchange any share of Convertible Preferred Stock:

 

(1) that has been surrendered for conversion; or

 

(2) that has been delivered for repurchase pursuant to a Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice.

 

(h) Exchange and Cancellation of Convertible Preferred Stock to Be Converted or Repurchased.

 

(i) Partial Conversions or Repurchases of Certificates. If only a portion of a Holder’s Convertible Preferred Stock represented by a Certificate (such Certificate being referred to as the “old Certificate” for purposes of this Section 3(h)(i)) is to be converted pursuant to Section 10 or repurchased pursuant to Section 7, then, as soon as reasonably practicable after such Certificate is surrendered for such conversion or repurchase, as applicable, the Company will cause such Certificate to be exchanged for (1) one or more Certificates that each represent a whole number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock and, in the aggregate, represent a total number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock equal to the number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock represented by such old Certificate that are not to be so converted or repurchased, as applicable, and deliver such Certificate(s) to such Holder; and (2) a Certificate representing a whole number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock equal to the number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock represented by such old Certificate that are to be so converted or repurchased, as applicable, which Certificate will be converted or repurchased, as applicable, pursuant to the terms of this Certificate of Designations; provided, however, that the Certificate referred to in this clause (2) need not be issued at any time after which such shares subject to such conversion or repurchase, as applicable, are deemed to cease to be outstanding pursuant to Section 3(n).

 

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(ii) Cancellation of Convertible Preferred Stock that Is Converted or Repurchased. If a Holder’s Convertible Preferred Stock represented by a Certificate (or any portion thereof that has not theretofore been exchanged pursuant to Section 3(h)(i)) (such Certificate being referred to as the “old Certificate” for purposes of this Section 3(h)(ii)) is to be converted pursuant to Section 10 or pursuant to Section 7, then, promptly after the later of the time such Convertible Preferred Stock is deemed to cease to be outstanding pursuant to Section 3(n) and the time such Certificate is surrendered for such conversion or repurchase, as applicable, (A) such Certificate will be cancelled pursuant to Section 3(l); and (B) in the case of a partial conversion or repurchase, the Company will issue, execute and deliver to such Holder, and cause the Transfer Agent to countersign one or more Certificates that (x) each represent a whole number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock and, in the aggregate, represent a total number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock equal to the number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock represented by such old Certificate that are not to be so converted or repurchased, as applicable; (y) are registered in the name of such Holder; and (z) bear each legend, if any, required by Section 3(f).

 

(i) Status of Retired Shares. Upon any share of Convertible Preferred Stock ceasing to be outstanding, such share will be deemed to be retired and to resume the status of an authorized and unissued share of preferred stock of the Company, and such share cannot thereafter be reissued as Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

(j) Replacement Certificates. If a Holder of any Convertible Preferred Stock claims that the Certificate(s) representing such Convertible Preferred Stock have been mutilated, lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken, then the Company will issue, execute and deliver, and cause the Transfer Agent to countersign, in each case in accordance with Section 3(c), a replacement Certificate representing such Convertible Preferred Stock upon surrender to the Company or the Transfer Agent of such mutilated Certificate, or upon delivery to the Company or the Transfer Agent of evidence of such loss, destruction or wrongful taking reasonably satisfactory to the Transfer Agent and the Company. In the case of a lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken Certificate representing any Convertible Preferred Stock, the Company and the Transfer Agent may require the Holder thereof to provide such security or indemnity that is reasonably satisfactory to the Company and the Transfer Agent to protect the Company and the Transfer Agent from any loss that any of them may suffer if such Certificate is replaced. Every replacement Convertible Preferred Stock issued pursuant to this Section 3(j) will, upon such replacement, be deemed to be outstanding Convertible Preferred Stock, entitled to all of the benefits of this Certificate of Designations equally and ratably with all other Convertible Preferred Stock then outstanding.

 

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(k) Registered Holders. Only the Holder of any Convertible Preferred Stock will have rights under this Certificate of Designations as the owner of such Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

(l) Cancellation. The Company may at any time deliver Convertible Preferred Stock to the Transfer Agent for cancellation. The Company will cause the Transfer Agent to promptly cancel all shares of Convertible Preferred Stock so surrendered to it in accordance with its customary procedures.

 

(m) Shares Held by the Company or its Subsidiaries. Without limiting the generality of Sections 3(o) and 3(n), in determining whether the Holders of the required number of outstanding shares of Convertible Preferred Stock have concurred in any direction, waiver or consent, shares of Convertible Preferred Stock owned by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries will be deemed not to be outstanding.

 

(n) Outstanding Shares.

 

(i) Generally. The shares of Convertible Preferred Stock that are outstanding at any time will be deemed to be those shares of Convertible Preferred Stock that, at such time, have been duly executed by the Company and countersigned by the Transfer Agent, excluding those shares of Convertible Preferred Stock that have theretofore been (1) cancelled by the Transfer Agent or delivered to the Transfer Agent for cancellation in accordance with Section 3(l); (2) paid in full upon their conversion or repurchase in accordance with this Certificate of Designations; or (3) deemed to cease to be outstanding to the extent provided in, and subject to, clause (ii) or (iii) of this Section 3(n).

 

(ii) Replaced Shares. If any Certificate representing any share of Convertible Preferred Stock is replaced pursuant to Section 3(j), then such share will cease to be outstanding at the time of such replacement, unless the Transfer Agent and the Company receive proof reasonably satisfactory to them that such share is held by a “bona fide purchaser” under applicable law.

 

(iii) Shares to Be Converted. If any Convertible Preferred Stock is to be converted, then, at the Close of Business on the Conversion Date for such conversion (unless there occurs a default in the delivery of the Conversion Consideration due pursuant to Section 10 upon such conversion): (1) such Convertible Preferred Stock will be deemed to cease to be outstanding (without limiting the Company’s obligations pursuant to Section 5(c)); (2) Regular Dividends will cease to accumulate on such Convertible Preferred Stock from and after such Conversion Date; and (3) the rights of the Holders of such Convertible Preferred Stock, as such, will terminate with respect to such Convertible Preferred Stock, other than the right to receive such Conversion Consideration as provided in Section 10 (and, if applicable, declared Dividends as provided in Section 5(c)).

 

(o) Repurchases by the Company and its Subsidiaries. Without limiting the generality of Section 3(l) and the next sentence, the Company may, from time to time, repurchase Convertible Preferred Stock in open market purchases or in negotiated transactions without delivering prior notice to Holders. The Company will promptly deliver to the Transfer Agent for cancellation all Convertible Preferred Stock that the Company or any of its Subsidiaries have purchased or otherwise acquired.

 

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(p) Notations and Exchanges. Without limiting any rights of Holders pursuant to Section 9, if any amendment, supplement or waiver to the Certificate of Incorporation or this Certificate of Designations changes the terms of any Convertible Preferred Stock, then the Company may, in its discretion, require the Holder of the Certificate representing such Convertible Preferred Stock to deliver such Certificate to the Transfer Agent so that the Transfer Agent may place an appropriate notation prepared by the Company on such Certificate and return such Certificate to such Holder. Alternatively, at its discretion, the Company may, in exchange for such Convertible Preferred Stock, issue, execute and deliver, and cause the Transfer Agent to countersign, in each case in accordance with Section 3(c), a new Certificate representing such Convertible Preferred Stock that reflects the changed terms. The failure to make any appropriate notation or issue a new Certificate representing any Convertible Preferred Stock pursuant to this Section 3(p) will not impair or affect the validity of such amendment, supplement or waiver.

 

(q) CUSIP and ISIN Numbers. The Company may use one or more CUSIP or ISIN numbers to identify any of the Convertible Preferred Stock, and, if so, the Company will use such CUSIP or ISIN number(s) in notices to Holders; provided, however, that the effectiveness of any such notice will not be affected by any defect in, or omission of, any such CUSIP or ISIN number.

 

Section 4. Ranking.  The Convertible Preferred Stock will rank (a) senior to (i) Dividend Junior Stock with respect to the payment of dividends; and (ii) Liquidation Junior Stock with respect to the distribution of assets upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up; (b) equally with (i) Dividend Parity Stock with respect to the payment of dividends; and (ii) Liquidation Parity Stock with respect to the distribution of assets upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up; and (c) junior to (i) Dividend Senior Stock with respect to the payment of dividends; and (ii) Liquidation Senior Stock with respect to the distribution of assets upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up.

 

Section 5. Dividends.

 

(a) Generally.

 

(i)  Regular Dividends.

 

(1) Accumulation and Payment of Regular Dividends. The Convertible Preferred Stock will accumulate cumulative dividends at a rate per annum equal to the Regular Dividend Rate on the Liquidation Preference thereof (calculated in accordance with Section 5(a)(i)(2)), regardless of whether or not declared or funds are legally available for their payment (such dividends that accumulate on the Convertible Preferred Stock pursuant to this sentence, “Regular Dividends”). Subject to the other provisions of this Section 5 (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Section 5(a)(ii)(1)), such Regular Dividends will be payable when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors, out of funds legally available for their payment to the extent paid in cash, semi-annually in arrears on each Regular Dividend Payment Date, to the Holders as of the Close of Business on the immediately preceding Regular Dividend Record Date. Regular Dividends on the Convertible Preferred Stock will accumulate from, and including, the last date to which Regular Dividends have been paid (or, if no Regular Dividends have been paid, from, and including, the Initial Issue Date) to, but excluding, the next Regular Dividend Payment Date.

 

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(2) Computation of Accumulated Regular Dividends. Accumulated Regular Dividends will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months. Regular Dividends on each share of Convertible Preferred Stock will accrue on the Liquidation Preference of such share as of immediately before the Close of Business on the preceding Regular Dividend Payment Date (or, if there is no preceding Regular Dividend Payment Date, on the Initial Liquidation Preference of such share).

 

(ii) Method of Payment; Payments in Kind.

 

(1) Generally. Subject to the next sentence, each declared Regular Dividend on the Convertible Preferred Stock will be paid in cash. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Designations, if as of the Close of Business on any Regular Dividend Payment Date, the Company has not paid all or any portion of the full amount of the Regular Dividends (regardless of whether or not declared) that have accumulated on the Convertible Preferred Stock in respect of the Regular Dividend Period ending on, but excluding, such Regular Dividend Payment Date, then, the dollar amount (expressed as an amount per share of Convertible Preferred Stock) of such Regular Dividend (or, if applicable, portion thereof) not paid in cash will (without duplication) be added, effective immediately before the Close of Business on the related Regular Dividend Payment Date, to the Liquidation Preference of each share of Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding as of such time.

 

(2) Construction. Any Regular Dividends the amount of which is added to the Liquidation Preference thereof pursuant to Section 5(a)(ii)(1) will be deemed to be “declared” and “paid” on the Convertible Preferred Stock for all purposes of this Certificate of Designations.

 

(b) Participating Dividends.

 

(i) Generally. Subject to Section 5(b)(ii), no dividend or other distribution on the Common Stock (whether in cash, securities or other property, or any combination of the foregoing) will be declared or paid on the Common Stock unless, at the time of such declaration and payment, an equivalent dividend or distribution is declared and paid, respectively, on the Convertible Preferred Stock (such a dividend or distribution on the Convertible Preferred Stock, a “Participating Dividend,” and such corresponding dividend or distribution on the Common Stock, the “Common Stock Participating Dividend”), such that (1) the Record Date and the payment date for such Participating Dividend occur on the same dates as the Record Date and payment date, respectively, for such Common Stock Participating Dividend; and (2) the kind and amount of consideration payable per share of Convertible Preferred Stock in such Participating Dividend is the same kind and amount of consideration that would be payable in the Common Stock Participating Dividend in respect of a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of shares of Common Stock that would be issuable (determined in accordance with Section 10 but without regard to Section 10(e)(ii) and Section 10(e)(iii)) in respect of one (1) share of Convertible Preferred Stock that is converted with a Conversion Date occurring on such Record Date (subject to the same arrangements, if any, in such Common Stock Participating Dividend not to issue or deliver a fractional portion of any security or other property, but with such arrangement applying separately to each Holder and computed based on the total number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock held by such Holder on such Record Date).

 

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(ii) Common Stock Change Events and Stock Splits, Dividends and Combinations. Section 5(b)(i) will not apply to, and no Participating Dividend will be required to be declared or paid in respect of, a Common Stock Change Event, or an event for which an adjustment to the Conversion Rate is required (or would be required without regard to Section 10(f)(iii)) pursuant to Section 10(f)(i)(1), as to which Section 10(i) or Section 10(f)(i)(1), respectively, will apply.

 

(c) Treatment of Dividends Upon Repurchase or Conversion. If the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date or Conversion Date of any share of Convertible Preferred Stock is after a Record Date for a declared Dividend on the Convertible Preferred Stock and on or before the next Dividend Payment Date, then the Holder of such share at the Close of Business on such Record Date will be entitled, notwithstanding the related repurchase or conversion, as applicable, to receive, on or, at the Company’s election, before such Dividend Payment Date, such declared Dividend on such share. Solely for purposes of the preceding sentence, and not for any other purpose, a Regular Dividend will be deemed to be declared only to the extent that it is declared for payment in cash. Except as provided in this Section 5(c) or Section 7(d), Regular Dividends on any share of Convertible Preferred Stock will cease to accumulate from and after the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date or Conversion Date, as applicable, for such share, unless the Company defaults in the payment of the related Fundamental Change Repurchase Price or Conversion Consideration, as applicable.

 

Section 6. Rights Upon Liquidation, Dissolution or Winding Up.

 

(a) Generally. If the Company liquidates, dissolves or winds up, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, then, subject to the rights of any of the Company’s creditors or holders of any outstanding Liquidation Senior Stock, each share of Convertible Preferred Stock will entitle the Holder thereof to receive payment for the greater of the amounts set forth in clause (i) and (ii) below out of the Company’s assets or funds legally available for distribution to the Company’s stockholders, before any such assets or funds are distributed to, or set aside for the benefit of, any Liquidation Junior Stock:

 

(i) the sum of:

 

(1) the Liquidation Preference per share of Convertible Preferred Stock; and

 

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(2) all unpaid Regular Dividends that will have accumulated on such share to, but excluding, the date of such payment; and

 

(ii) the amount such Holder would have received in respect of the number of shares of Common Stock that would be issuable (determined in accordance with Section 10 but without regard to Section 10(e)(ii) and Section 10(e)(iii)) upon conversion of such share of Convertible Preferred Stock assuming the Conversion Date of such conversion occurs on the date of such payment.

 

Upon payment of such amount in full on the outstanding Convertible Preferred Stock, Holders of the Convertible Preferred Stock will have no rights to the Company’s remaining assets or funds, if any. If such assets or funds are insufficient to fully pay such amount on all outstanding shares of Convertible Preferred Stock and the corresponding amounts payable in respect of all outstanding shares of Liquidation Parity Stock, if any, then, subject to the rights of any of the Company’s creditors or holders of any outstanding Liquidation Senior Stock, such assets or funds will be distributed ratably on the outstanding shares of Convertible Preferred Stock and Liquidation Parity Stock in proportion to the full respective distributions to which such shares would otherwise be entitled.

 

(b) Certain Business Combination Transactions Deemed Not to Be a Liquidation. For purposes of Section 6(a), the Company’s consolidation or combination with, or merger with or into, or the sale, lease or other transfer of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets (other than a sale, lease or other transfer in connection with the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up) to, another Person will not, in itself, constitute the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up, even if, in connection therewith, the Convertible Preferred Stock is converted into, or is exchanged for, or represents solely the right to receive, other securities, cash or other property, or any combination of the foregoing.

 

Section 7. Repurchase of the Convertible Preferred Stock Upon a Fundamental Change.

 

(a) Right of Holders to Require the Company to Repurchase Convertible Preferred Stock Upon a Fundamental Change. Subject to the other terms of this Section 7, if a Fundamental Change occurs, then each Holder will have the right (the “Fundamental Change Repurchase Right”) to require the Company to repurchase such Holder’s shares (or any portion thereof) on the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date for such Fundamental Change for a cash purchase price equal to the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price.

 

(b) Funds Legally Available for Payment of Fundamental Change Repurchase Price. The Company will not voluntarily take any action, or voluntarily engage in any transaction, that would result in a Fundamental Change unless the Company will have on the date of payment sufficient funds legally available to fully pay the maximum aggregate Fundamental Change Repurchase Price that would be payable in respect of such Fundamental Change on all shares of Convertible Preferred Stock then outstanding.

 

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(c) Fundamental Change Repurchase Date. The Fundamental Change Repurchase Date for any Fundamental Change will be a Business Day of the Company’s choosing that is no more than thirty-five (35), nor less than twenty (20), Business Days after the date the Company sends the related Fundamental Change Notice pursuant to Section 7(e); provided that, in respect of any Fundamental Change for which the effective date occurs prior to October 4, 2024, the related Fundamental Change Repurchase Date shall not occur prior to the Business Day immediately succeeding the latest Termination Date.

 

(d) Fundamental Change Repurchase Price. The Fundamental Change Repurchase Price for any share of Convertible Preferred Stock to be repurchased pursuant to a Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change following a Fundamental Change is an amount in cash equal to (I) the Liquidation Preference of such share at the Close of Business on the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date plus (II) accumulated and unpaid Regular Dividends on such share to, but excluding, such Fundamental Change Repurchase Date (to the extent such accumulated and unpaid Regular Dividends are not included in such Liquidation Preference); provided, however, that if such Fundamental Change Repurchase Date is after a Regular Dividend Record Date for a Regular Dividend on the Convertible Preferred Stock that has been declared for payment in cash and on or before the next Regular Dividend Payment Date, then (1) pursuant to Section 5(c), the Holder of such share at the Close of Business on such Regular Dividend Record Date will be entitled, notwithstanding such Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change, to receive, on or, at the Company’s election, before such Regular Dividend Payment Date, such declared cash Regular Dividend on such share; and (2) the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price will not include such declared cash Regular Dividend on such share (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any portion of the full Regular Dividend scheduled to be paid on such Regular Dividend Payment Date that is not declared and paid in cash and is added to the Liquidation Preference of such share pursuant to Section 5(a)(ii)(1) will be included in the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price).

 

(e) Fundamental Change Notice. On or before the twentieth (20th) calendar day after the occurrence of a Fundamental Change, the Company will send to each Holder a notice of such Fundamental Change (a “Fundamental Change Notice”).

 

Such Fundamental Change Notice must state:

 

(i) briefly, the events causing such Fundamental Change;

 

(ii) the effective date of such Fundamental Change;

 

(iii) the procedures that a Holder must follow to require the Company to repurchase its shares of Convertible Preferred Stock pursuant to this Section 7, including the deadline for exercising the Fundamental Change Repurchase Right and the procedures for submitting and withdrawing a Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice;

 

(iv) the Fundamental Change Repurchase Date for such Fundamental Change;

 

(v) the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price for such Fundamental Change (and, if such Fundamental Change Repurchase Date is after a Regular Record Date and on or before the next Regular Dividend Payment Date, the amount, manner and timing of the Regular Dividend payable pursuant to the proviso to Section 7(d));

 

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(vi) the Conversion Rate in effect on the date of such Fundamental Change Notice and a description and quantification of any adjustments to the Conversion Rate that may result from such Fundamental Change (including pursuant to Section 10(j));

 

(vii) that shares of Convertible Preferred Stock for which a Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice has been duly tendered and not duly withdrawn must be delivered to the Company for the Holder thereof to be entitled to receive the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price; and

 

(viii) that shares of Convertible Preferred Stock that are subject to a Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice that has been duly tendered may be converted only if such Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice is withdrawn in accordance with this Certificate of Designations.

 

(f) Procedures to Exercise the Fundamental Change Repurchase Right.

 

(i) Delivery of Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice and Shares to Be Repurchased. To exercise its Fundamental Change Repurchase Right for shares of Convertible Preferred Stock following a Fundamental Change, the Holder thereof must deliver to the Company:

 

(1) before the Close of Business on the Business Day immediately before the related Fundamental Change Repurchase Date (or such later time as may be required by law), a duly completed, written Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice with respect to such shares; and

 

(2) such shares, duly endorsed for transfer.

 

(ii) Contents of Fundamental Change Repurchase Notices. Each Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice with respect to shares of Convertible Preferred Stock must state the number of such shares to be repurchased and that such Holder is exercising its Fundamental Change Repurchase Right with respect to such number of shares.

 

(iii) Withdrawal of Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice. A Holder that has delivered a Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice with respect to any shares of Convertible Preferred Stock may withdraw such Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice by delivering a written notice of withdrawal to the Company at any time before the Close of Business on the Business Day immediately before the related Fundamental Change Repurchase Date. Such withdrawal notice must state the number of such shares to be withdrawn and the number of shares, if any, that remains subject to such Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice.

 

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(g) Payment of the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price. The Company will cause the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price for any share of Convertible Preferred Stock to be repurchased pursuant to a Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change to be paid to the Holder thereof on or before the later of the applicable Fundamental Change Repurchase Date and the date such share is tendered to the Transfer Agent or the Company.

 

(h) Repurchase by Third Parties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 7, the Company will be deemed to satisfy its obligations under this Section 7 if one or more third parties conduct any Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change and related offer to repurchase shares of Convertible Preferred Stock otherwise required by this Section 7 in a manner and time that would have satisfied the requirements of this Section 7 if conducted directly by the Company.

 

(i) No Requirement to Conduct an Offer to Repurchase Convertible Preferred Stock if the Fundamental Change Results in the Convertible Preferred Stock Becoming Convertible into an Amount of Cash Exceeding the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 7, the Company will not be required to send a Fundamental Change Notice pursuant to Section 7(e), or offer to repurchase or repurchase any shares pursuant to this Section 7, in connection with a Fundamental Change occurring pursuant to clause (b)(ii) (or pursuant to clause (a) that also constitutes a Fundamental Change occurring pursuant to clause (b)(ii)) of the definition thereof, if (i) such Fundamental Change constitutes a Common Stock Change Event whose Reference Property consists entirely of cash in U.S. dollars; (ii) immediately after such Fundamental Change, the shares of Convertible Preferred Stock become convertible into consideration that consists solely of U.S. dollars in an amount per share that equals or exceeds the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price per share (calculated assuming that the same includes the maximum amount of accumulated and unpaid Regular Dividends payable as part of the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price for such Fundamental Change); and (iii) the Company timely sends the notices required by Section 10(i)(iv) and, if applicable, Section 10(j)(iii).

 

(j) Compliance with Applicable Securities Laws. To the extent applicable, the Company will comply with all U.S. federal and state securities laws in connection with a Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change (including complying with Rules 13e-4 and 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and filing any required Schedule TO, to the extent applicable) so as to permit effecting such Repurchase Upon Fundamental Change in the manner set forth in this Certificate of Designations; provided, however, that, to the extent that the Company’s obligations pursuant to this Section 7 conflict with any law or regulation that is applicable to the Company and enacted after the Initial Issue Date, the Company’s compliance with such law or regulation will not be considered to be a breach of such obligations.

 

Section 8. Covenants.

 

(a) Certain Information. At any time the Company is not subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Company shall, so long as any of the Convertible Preferred Stock or any Conversion Shares shall, at such time, constitute “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144(a)(3) under the Securities Act, promptly provide to the Transfer Agent and, upon written request, any Holder, beneficial owner or prospective purchaser of such Convertible Preferred Stock or any Conversion Shares, the information required to be delivered pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act to facilitate the resale of such Convertible Preferred Stock or Conversion Shares pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The Company shall take such further action as any Holder or beneficial owner of such Convertible Preferred Stock or such Conversion Shares may reasonably request to the extent from time to time required to enable such Holder or beneficial owner to sell such Convertible Preferred Stock or Conversion Shares in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time.

 

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(b) Limitation on certain incurrences of indebtedness. The Company shall not, and shall not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become directly or indirectly liable, contingently or otherwise (collectively, “incur” and collectively, an “incurrence”) with respect to any Indebtedness (other than Permitted Indebtedness); provided, however, that the Company may incur Indebtedness, and any of its Subsidiaries may incur Indebtedness, if the Total Leverage Ratio for the most recently completed four consecutive fiscal quarters of the Company immediately preceding the applicable calculation date for which internal financial statements are available would have been equal to or less than 5.00 to 1.00.

 

Section 9. Voting Rights. The Convertible Preferred Stock will have no voting rights except as set forth in this Section 9 or as provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or required by the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

(a) Voting and Consent Rights with Respect to Specified Matters.

 

(i) Generally. Subject to the other provisions of this Section 9(a), while any Convertible Preferred Stock is outstanding, each following event will require, and cannot be effected (and shall be void ab initio) without, the affirmative vote or consent of at least two Holders not Affiliated with each other, representing a majority of the outstanding shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, if any:

 

(1) any amendment or modification of the Certificate of Incorporation to authorize or create, or to increase the authorized number of shares of, any class or series of, or Equity-Linked Security or other equity interest convertible into, Dividend Parity Stock, Liquidation Parity Stock, Dividend Senior Stock or Liquidation Senior Stock;

 

(2) any amendment, modification or repeal of any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws or this Certificate of Designations that adversely affects the rights, preferences or voting powers of the Convertible Preferred Stock (other than an amendment, modification or repeal permitted by Section 9(a)(ii));

 

(3) any amendment, alteration, repeal or change to the rights, preferences or privileges of the Convertible Preferred Stock;

 

(4) [Reserved];

 

(5) except to the extent any of the following would constitute a Fundamental Change (in which case the provisions of Section 7 shall apply), the Company’s consolidation or combination with, or merger with or into, another Person, or any binding or statutory share exchange or reclassification involving the Convertible Preferred Stock, in each case unless:

 

(A) the Convertible Preferred Stock either (x) remains outstanding after such consolidation, combination, merger, share exchange or reclassification; or (y) is converted or reclassified into, or is exchanged for, or represents solely the right to receive, preference securities of the continuing, resulting or surviving Person of such consolidation, combination, merger, share exchange or reclassification, or the parent thereof;

 

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(B) the Convertible Preferred Stock that remains outstanding or such preference securities, as applicable, have rights, preferences and voting powers that, taken as a whole, are not materially less favorable (as determined by the Board of Directors in good faith) to the Holders or the holders thereof, as applicable, than the rights, preferences and voting powers, taken as a whole, of the Convertible Preferred Stock immediately before the consummation of such consolidation, combination, merger, share exchange or reclassification; and

 

(C) the issuer of the Convertible Preferred Stock that remains outstanding or such preference securities, as applicable, is a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia that, if not the Company, will succeed to the Company under this Certificate of Designations and the Convertible Preferred Stock; or

 

(6) agree or consent to any of the actions prohibited by this Section 9(a)(i);

 

provided, however, that (x) a consolidation, combination, merger, share exchange or reclassification that satisfies the requirements of clauses (A), (B) and (C) of Section 9(a)(i)(5) will not require any vote or consent pursuant to Section 9(a)(i)(1), 9(a)(i)(2), Section 9(a)(i)(3) or Section 9(a)(i)(6); and (y) each of the following will be deemed, without limitation, not to adversely affect the rights, preferences or voting powers of the Convertible Preferred Stock (or cause any of the rights, preferences or voting powers of any such preference securities to be “materially less favorable” for purposes of Section 9(a)(i)(5)(B)) and will not require any vote or consent pursuant to Section 9(a)(i)(1), 9(a)(i)(2), Section 9(a)(i)(3), 9(a)(i)(5) or Section 9(a)(i)(6):

 

(I) any increase in the number of the authorized but unissued shares of the Company’s undesignated preferred stock;

 

(II) the creation and issuance, or increase in the authorized or issued number, of any class or series of stock that constitutes both Dividend Junior Stock and Liquidation Junior Stock; and

 

(III) the application of Section 10(i), including the execution and delivery of any supplemental instruments pursuant to Section 10(i)(iii) solely to give effect to such provision.

 

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(ii) Certain Amendments Permitted Without Consent. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 9(a)(i)(2) or Section 9(a)(i)(3), the Company may amend, modify or repeal any of the terms of the Convertible Preferred Stock without the vote or consent of any Holder to:

 

(1) cure any ambiguity or correct any omission, defect or inconsistency in this Certificate of Designations or the Certificates representing the Convertible Preferred Stock, including the filing of a certificate of correction, or a corrected instrument, pursuant to Section 103(f) of the Delaware General Corporation Law in connection therewith; or

 

(2) make any other change to the Certificate of Incorporation, this Certificate of Designations or the Certificates representing the Convertible Preferred Stock that does not, individually or in the aggregate with all other such changes, adversely affect the rights of any Holder (other than any Holders that have consented to such change), as such (as determined by the Board of Directors in good faith).

 

(b) Right to Vote with Holders of Common Stock on an As-Converted Basis. Subject to the other provisions of, and without limiting the other voting rights provided in, this Section 9, and except as provided in the Certificate of Incorporation or required by the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Holders will have the right to vote together as a single class with the holders of the Common Stock on each matter submitted for a vote or consent by the holders of the Common Stock, and, for these purposes, (i) the Convertible Preferred Stock of each Holder will entitle such Holder to be treated as if such Holder were the holder of record, as of the record or other relevant date for such matter, of a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the number of shares of Common Stock that would be issuable (determined in accordance with Section 10(e), including Section 10(e)(ii), but without regarding to Section 10(e)(iii)) upon conversion of such Convertible Preferred Stock assuming such Convertible Preferred Stock were converted with a Conversion Date occurring on such record or other relevant date; and (ii) the Holders will be entitled to notice of all stockholder meetings or proposed actions by written consent in accordance with the Certificate of Incorporation, the Bylaws of the Company, and the Delaware General Corporation Law as if the Holders were holders of Common Stock.

 

(c) Procedures for Voting and Consents.

 

(i) Rules and Procedures Governing Votes and Consents. If any vote or consent of the Holders will be held or solicited, including at a regular annual meeting or a special meeting of stockholders, then (1) the Board of Directors will adopt customary rules and procedures at its discretion to govern such vote or consent, subject to the other provisions of this Section 9; and (2) such rules and procedures may include fixing a record date to determine the Holders that are entitled to vote or provide consent, as applicable, rules governing the solicitation and use of proxies or written consents.

 

(ii) Voting Power of the Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share of Convertible Preferred Stock will be entitled to one vote on each matter on which the Holders of the Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to vote separately as a class and not together with the holders of any other class or series of stock.

 

(iii) Written Consent in Lieu of Stockholder Meeting. A consent or affirmative vote of the Holders pursuant to Section 9(a) may be given or obtained either in writing without a meeting or in person or by proxy at a regular annual meeting or a special meeting of stockholders.

 

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Section 10. Conversion.

 

(a) Generally.Subject to the provisions of this Section 10, the Convertible Preferred Stock may be converted only pursuant to a Mandatory Conversion or an Optional Conversion.

 

(b) Conversion at the Option of the Holders.

 

(i) Conversion Right; When Shares May Be Submitted for Optional Conversion. Holders will have the right to submit all, or any whole number of shares that is less than all, of their shares of Convertible Preferred Stock pursuant to an Optional Conversion at any time; provided, however, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Designations,

 

(1) if a Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice is validly delivered pursuant to Section 7(f) with respect to any share of Convertible Preferred Stock, then such share may not be submitted for Optional Conversion, except to the extent (A) such share is not subject to such notice; (B) such notice is withdrawn in accordance with Section 7(f); or (C) the Company fails to pay the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price for such share in accordance with this Certificate of Designations; and

 

(2) shares of Convertible Preferred Stock that are subject to Mandatory Conversion may not be submitted for Optional Conversion after the Close of Business on the Business Day immediately before the related Mandatory Conversion Date.

 

(ii) Conversions of Fractional Shares Not Permitted. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Designations, in no event will any Holder be entitled to convert a number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock that is not a whole number.

 

(iii) Contingent Conversion Notice. A Holder delivering an Optional Conversion Notice hereunder may specify in such Optional Conversion Notice that its election to effect such conversion is contingent upon the consummation of a Fundamental Change, in which case such Optional Conversion shall not occur until such time as such Fundamental Change has been consummated, and if such Fundamental Change is terminated or cancelled, such Optional Conversion Notice shall be deemed to be withdrawn. For the avoidance of doubt, any such contingent Optional Conversion shall occur prior to the Repurchase Upon a Fundamental Change that would have otherwise been effected in connection with such Fundamental Change and shall be deemed to occur during any related Make-Whole Fundamental Change Conversion Period.

 

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(c) Mandatory Conversion at the Company’s Election.

 

(i) Mandatory Conversion Right. Subject to the provisions of this Section 10, the Company has the right (the “Mandatory Conversion Right”), exercisable at its election, to designate any Business Day after the second (2nd) year anniversary of the Initial Issue Date as a Conversion Date for the conversion (such a conversion, a “Mandatory Conversion”) of all, or any portion that is a whole number, of the outstanding shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, but only if the Last Reported Sale Price per share of Common Stock exceeds one hundred and thirty percent (130%) of the Conversion Price on (1) each of at least twenty (20) Trading Days (whether or not consecutive) during the thirty (30) consecutive Trading Days ending on, and including, the Trading Day immediately before the Mandatory Conversion Notice Date for such Mandatory Conversion and (2) the Trading Day immediately before the Mandatory Conversion Notice Date for such Mandatory Conversion. For the avoidance of doubt, the Mandatory Conversion of any shares of Convertible Preferred Stock will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to such shares of Convertible Preferred Stock pursuant to clause (B) of the definition thereof.

 

(ii) Mandatory Conversion Prohibited in Certain Circumstances. The Company will not exercise its Mandatory Conversion Right, or otherwise send a Mandatory Conversion Notice, with respect to any Convertible Preferred Stock pursuant to this Section 10(c) unless the Common Stock Liquidity Conditions are satisfied with respect to the Mandatory Conversion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 10(c), the Company’s exercise of its Mandatory Conversion Right, and any related Mandatory Conversion Notice, will not apply to any share of Convertible Preferred Stock as to which a Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice has been duly delivered, and not withdrawn, pursuant to Section 7(f).

 

(iii) Mandatory Conversion Date. The Mandatory Conversion Date for any Mandatory Conversion will be a Business Day of the Company’s choosing that is no more than twenty (20), nor less than ten (10), Business Days after the Mandatory Conversion Notice Date for such Mandatory Conversion.

 

(iv) Mandatory Conversion Notice. To exercise its Mandatory Conversion Right with respect to any shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, the Company must (x) send to each Holder of such shares a written notice of such exercise (a “Mandatory Conversion Notice”) and (y) substantially contemporaneously therewith, issue a press release through such national newswire service as the Company then uses (or publish the same through such other widely disseminated public medium as the Company then uses, including its website) containing the information set forth in the Mandatory Conversion Notice. Such Mandatory Conversion Notice must state:

 

(1) that the Company has exercised its Mandatory Conversion Right to cause the Mandatory Conversion of the shares, briefly describing the Company’s Mandatory Conversion Right under this Certificate of Designations;

 

(2) the Mandatory Conversion Date for such Mandatory Conversion and the date scheduled for the settlement of such Mandatory Conversion;

 

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(3) that shares of Convertible Preferred Stock subject to Mandatory Conversion may be converted earlier at the option of the Holders thereof pursuant to an Optional Conversion at any time before the Close of Business on the Business Day immediately before the Mandatory Conversion Date;

 

(4) the Conversion Rate in effect on the Mandatory Conversion Notice Date for such Mandatory Conversion; and

 

(5) the CUSIP and ISIN numbers, if any, of the Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

(v) Selection and Optional Conversion of Convertible Preferred Stock Subject to Partial Mandatory Conversion. If less than all shares of Convertible Preferred Stock then outstanding are subject to Mandatory Conversion, then:

 

(1) the shares of Convertible Preferred Stock to be subject to such Mandatory Conversion will be selected by the Company pro rata; and

 

(2) if only a portion of the Convertible Preferred Stock is subject to Mandatory Conversion and a portion of such Convertible Preferred Stock is subject to Optional Conversion, then the converted portion of such Convertible Preferred Stock will be deemed to be from the portion of such Convertible Preferred Stock that was subject to Mandatory Conversion.

 

(d) Conversion Procedures.

 

(i) Mandatory Conversion. If the Company duly exercises, in accordance with Section 10(c), its Mandatory Conversion Right with respect to any share of Convertible Preferred Stock, then (1) the Mandatory Conversion of such share will occur automatically and without the need for any action on the part of the Holder(s) thereof; and (2) the shares of Common Stock due upon such Mandatory Conversion will be registered in the name of, and, if applicable, the cash due upon such Mandatory Conversion will be delivered to, the Holder(s) of such share of Convertible Preferred Stock as of the Close of Business on the related Mandatory Conversion Date.

 

(ii) Requirements for Holders to Exercise Optional Conversion Right.

 

(1) Generally. To convert any share of Convertible Preferred Stock pursuant to an Optional Conversion, the Holder of such share must (w) complete, manually sign and deliver to the Company an Optional Conversion Notice; (x) deliver any Physical Certificate(s) representing such Convertible Preferred Stock to the Company (at which time such Optional Conversion will become irrevocable); (y) furnish any endorsements and transfer documents that the Company may require; and (z) if applicable, pay any documentary or other taxes.

 

(2) Optional Conversion Permitted only During Business Hours. Convertible Preferred Stock may be surrendered for Optional Conversion only after the Open of Business and before the Close of Business on a day that is a Business Day.

 

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(iii) Treatment of Accumulated Regular Dividends upon Conversion.

 

(1) No Adjustments for Accumulated Regular Dividends. Without limiting the operation of Sections 5(a)(ii)(1) and 10(e)(i), the Conversion Rate will not be adjusted to account for any accumulated and unpaid Regular Dividends on any Convertible Preferred Stock being converted.

 

(2) Conversions Between A Record Date and a Dividend Payment Date. If the Conversion Date of any share of Convertible Preferred Stock to be converted is after a Record Date for a declared Dividend on the Convertible Preferred Stock and on or before the next Dividend Payment Date, then such Dividend will be paid pursuant to Section 5(c) notwithstanding such conversion.

 

(iv) When Holders Become Stockholders of Record of the Shares of Common Stock Issuable Upon Conversion. The Person in whose name any share of Common Stock is issuable upon conversion of any Convertible Preferred Stock will be deemed to become the holder of record of such share as of the Close of Business on the Conversion Date for such conversion.

 

(e) Settlement upon Conversion.

 

(i) Generally. Subject to Section 5(c), Section 10(e)(ii), Section 10(j) and Section 12(b), the consideration due upon settlement of the conversion of each share of Convertible Preferred Stock will consist of a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (I) the sum of (x) the Liquidation Preference of such share of Convertible Preferred Stock immediately before the Close of Business on the Conversion Date for such conversion; and (y) an amount equal to accumulated and unpaid Regular Dividends on such share of Convertible Preferred Stock to, but excluding, such Conversion Date (but only to the extent such accumulated and unpaid Regular Dividends are not included in the Liquidation Preference referred to in the preceding clause (x)); by (II) the Conversion Price in effect immediately before the Close of Business on such Conversion Date.

 

(ii) Payment of Cash in Lieu of any Fractional Share of Common Stock. Subject to Section 12(b), in lieu of delivering any fractional share of Common Stock otherwise due upon conversion of any Convertible Preferred Stock, the Company will, to the extent it is legally able to do so and permitted under the terms of its indebtedness for borrowed money, pay cash based on the Last Reported Sale Price per share of Common Stock on the Conversion Date for such conversion (or, if such Conversion Date is not a Trading Day, the immediately preceding Trading Day).

 

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(iii) Company’s Right to Settle Optional Conversion in Cash. If any Convertible Preferred Stock is to be converted pursuant to an Optional Conversion, then the Company will have the right to settle such Optional Conversion of such Convertible Preferred Stock (or any portion thereof that represents a whole number of shares) solely in cash in an amount equal to the product of (1) the number of shares of Common Stock that would be issuable upon such Optional Conversion of such Convertible Preferred Stock (or such portion thereof), determined in accordance with this Section 10 (but without regard to Section 10(e)(ii) or this Section 10(e)(iii)); and (2) the Last Reported Sale Price per share of Common Stock on the Conversion Date for such Optional Conversion. Such right can be exercised by the Company solely by providing written notice to the Holder of such Convertible Preferred Stock no later than the Business Day after such Conversion Date, which notice states (x) that the Company has elected to cash settle such Optional Conversion; and (y) the number of shares of such Convertible Preferred Stock as to which such election is made. Once such written notice is so provided exercising such right, such exercise will be irrevocable with respect to such Optional Conversion (without affecting the Company’s right to exercise or not exercise such right with respect to any other Optional Conversion). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 10(e)(iii), the Company will not be entitled to exercise its right to settle any Optional Conversion of Convertible Preferred Stock in cash pursuant to this Section 10(e)(iii) unless the Company has sufficient funds legally available, and is permitted under the terms of its indebtedness for borrowed money, to fully pay the cash amounts that would be payable in respect of such election.

 

(iv) Delivery of Conversion Consideration. Except as provided in Sections 10(f)(i)(2) and 10(i), the Company will pay or deliver, as applicable, the Conversion Consideration due upon conversion of any Convertible Preferred Stock on or before the second (2nd) Business Day immediately after the Conversion Date for such conversion.

 

(f) Conversion Rate Adjustments.

 

(i) Events Requiring an Adjustment to the Conversion Rate. The Conversion Rate will be adjusted from time to time as follows:

 

(1) Stock Dividends, Splits and Combinations. If the Company issues solely shares of Common Stock as a dividend or distribution on all or substantially all shares of the Common Stock, or if the Company effects a stock split or a stock combination of the Common Stock (in each case excluding an issuance solely pursuant to a Common Stock Change Event, as to which Section 10(i) will apply), then the Conversion Rate will be adjusted based on the following formula:

 

CR1 = CR0 ´ OS1
OS0

 

where:

 

CR0 = the Conversion Rate in effect immediately before the Close of Business on the Record Date for such dividend or distribution, or immediately before the Open of Business on the effective date of such stock split or stock combination, as applicable;

 

CR1 = the Conversion Rate in effect immediately after the Close of Business on such Record Date or immediately after the Open of Business on such effective date, as applicable;

 

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OS0 = the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately before the Close of Business on such Record Date or immediately before the Open of Business on such effective date, as applicable, without giving effect to such dividend, distribution, stock split or stock combination; and

 

OS1 = the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such dividend, distribution, stock split or stock combination.

 

If any dividend, distribution, stock split or stock combination of the type described in this Section 10(f)(i)(1) is declared or announced, but not so paid or made, then the Conversion Rate will be readjusted, effective as of the date the Board of Directors, or any Officer acting pursuant to authority conferred by the Board of Directors, determines not to pay such dividend or distribution or to effect such stock split or stock combination, to the Conversion Rate that would then be in effect had such dividend, distribution, stock split or stock combination not been declared or announced.

 

(2) Tender Offers or Exchange Offers. If the Company or any of its Subsidiaries makes a payment in respect of a tender offer or exchange offer for shares of Common Stock (other than solely pursuant to an odd-lot tender offer pursuant to Rule 13e-4(h)(5) under the Exchange Act), and the value (determined as of the Expiration Time by the Board of Directors) of the cash and other consideration paid per share of Common Stock in such tender or exchange offer exceeds the Last Reported Sale Price per share of Common Stock on the Trading Day immediately after the last date (the “Expiration Date”) on which tenders or exchanges may be made pursuant to such tender or exchange offer (as it may be amended), then the Conversion Rate will be increased based on the following formula:

 

CR1 = CR0 ´   AC + (SP ´ OS1)
SP ´ OS0

 

where:

 

CR0 = the Conversion Rate in effect immediately before the time (the “Expiration Time”) such tender or exchange offer expires;

 

CR1 = the Conversion Rate in effect immediately after the Expiration Time;

 

SP = the average of the Last Reported Sale Prices per share of Common Stock over the ten (10) consecutive Trading Day period (the “Tender/Exchange Offer Valuation Period”) beginning on, and including, the Trading Day immediately after the Expiration Date;

 

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OS0 = the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately before the Expiration Time (including all shares of Common Stock accepted for purchase or exchange in such tender or exchange offer);

 

AC = the aggregate value (determined as of the Expiration Time by the Board of Directors) of all cash and other consideration paid for shares of Common Stock purchased or exchanged in such tender or exchange offer; and

 

OS1 = the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after the Expiration Time (excluding all shares of Common Stock accepted for purchase or exchange in such tender or exchange offer);

 

provided, however, that the Conversion Rate will in no event be adjusted down pursuant to this Section 10(f)(i)(2), except to the extent provided in the immediately following paragraph. The adjustment to the Conversion Rate pursuant to this Section 10(f)(i)(2) will be calculated as of the Close of Business on the last Trading Day of the Tender/Exchange Offer Valuation Period but will be given effect immediately after the Expiration Time, with retroactive effect. If the Conversion Date for any share of Convertible Preferred Stock to be converted occurs on the Expiration Date or during the Tender/Exchange Offer Valuation Period, then, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Designations, the Company will, if necessary, delay the settlement of such conversion until the second (2nd) Business Day after the last Trading Day of the Tender/Exchange Offer Valuation Period.

 

To the extent such tender or exchange offer is announced but not consummated (including as a result of being precluded from consummating such tender or exchange offer under applicable law), or any purchases or exchanges of shares of Common Stock in such tender or exchange offer are rescinded, the Conversion Rate will be readjusted to the Conversion Rate that would then be in effect had the adjustment been made on the basis of only the purchases or exchanges of shares of Common Stock, if any, actually made, and not rescinded, in such tender or exchange offer.

 

(ii) No Adjustments in Certain Cases.

 

(1) Certain Events. Without limiting the operation of Sections 5(a)(ii)(1) and 10(e)(i), the Company will not be required to adjust the Conversion Rate except pursuant to Section 10(f)(i). Without limiting the foregoing, the Company will not be required to adjust the Conversion Rate on account of:

 

(A) except as otherwise provided in Section 10(f)(i), the sale of shares of Common Stock for a purchase price that is less than the market price per share of Common Stock or less than the Conversion Price;

 

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(B) the issuance of any shares of Common Stock pursuant to any present or future plan providing for the reinvestment of dividends or interest payable on the Company’s securities and the investment of additional optional amounts in shares of Common Stock under any such plan;

 

(C) the issuance of any shares of Common Stock or options or rights to purchase shares of Common Stock pursuant to any present or future employee, director or consultant benefit plan or program of, or assumed by, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries;

 

(D) the issuance of any shares of Common Stock pursuant to any option, warrant, right or convertible or exchangeable security of the Company outstanding as of the Initial Issue Date; or

 

(E) solely a change in the par value of the Common Stock.

 

(iii) Adjustment Deferral. If an adjustment to the Conversion Rate otherwise required by this Certificate of Designations would result in a change of less than one percent (1%) to the Conversion Rate, then the Company may, at its election, defer such adjustment, except that all such deferred adjustments must be given effect immediately upon the earliest of the following: (1) when all such deferred adjustments would result in a change of at least one percent (1%) to the Conversion Rate; (2) the Conversion Date of any share of Convertible Preferred Stock; (3) the effective date of any Fundamental Change and/or any Make-Whole Fundamental Change Effective Date; and (4) the occurrence of any vote of the stockholders of the Company.

 

(iv) Stockholder Rights Plans. If any shares of Common Stock are to be issued upon conversion of any Convertible Preferred Stock and, at the time of such conversion, the Company has in effect any stockholder rights plan, then the Holder of such Convertible Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive, in addition to, and concurrently with the delivery of, the consideration otherwise due upon such conversion, the rights set forth in such stockholder rights plan.

 

(v) Determination of the Number of Outstanding Shares of Common Stock. For purposes of Section 10(f)(i), the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at any time will (1) include shares issuable in respect of scrip certificates issued in lieu of fractions of shares of Common Stock; and (2) exclude shares of Common Stock held in the Company’s treasury (unless the Company pays any dividend or makes any distribution on shares of Common Stock held in its treasury).

 

(vi) Calculations. All calculations with respect to the Conversion Rate and adjustments thereto will be made to the nearest 1/10,000th of a share of Common Stock (with 5/100,000ths rounded upward).

 

(vii) Notice of Conversion Rate Adjustments. Upon the effectiveness of any adjustment to the Conversion Rate pursuant to Section 10(f)(i), the Company will, as soon as reasonably practicable an no later than ten (10) Business Days after the date of such effectiveness, send notice to the Holders containing (1) a brief description of the transaction or other event on account of which such adjustment was made; (2) the Conversion Rate in effect immediately after such adjustment; and (3) the effective time of such adjustment.

 

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(g) Voluntary Conversion Rate Increases

 

(i) Generally. To the extent permitted by law and applicable stock exchange rules, the Company, from time to time, may (but is not required to) increase the Conversion Rate by any amount if (1) the Board of Directors determines that such increase is in the Company’s best interest or that such increase is advisable to avoid or diminish any income tax imposed on holders of Common Stock or rights to purchase Common Stock as a result of any dividend or distribution of shares (or rights to acquire shares) of Common Stock or any similar event; (2) such increase is in effect for a period of at least twenty (20) Business Days; and (3) such increase is irrevocable during such period; provided, however, that any such increase that would reasonably be expected to result in any income tax imposed on holders of Convertible Preferred Stock shall require the affirmative vote or consent of at least two Holders not Affiliated with each other representing a majority of the outstanding shares of Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

(ii) Notice of Voluntary Increase. If the Board of Directors determines to increase the Conversion Rate pursuant to Section 10(g)(i), then, no later than the first Business Day of the related twenty (20) Business Day period referred to in Section 10(g)(i), the Company will send notice to each Holder of such increase to the Conversion Rate, the amount thereof and the period during which such increase will be in effect.

 

(h) [Reserved]

 

(i) Effect of Common Stock Change Event

 

(i) Generally. If there occurs any:

 

(1) recapitalization, reclassification or change of the Common Stock, other than (x) changes solely resulting from a subdivision or combination of the Common Stock, (y) a change only in par value or from par value to no par value or no par value to par value or (z) stock splits and stock combinations that do not involve the issuance of any other series or class of securities;

 

(2) consolidation, merger, combination or binding or statutory share exchange involving the Company;

 

(3) sale, lease or other transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any Person; or

 

(4) other similar event,

 

and, as a result of which, the Common Stock is converted into, or is exchanged for, or represents solely the right to receive, other securities, cash or other property, or any combination of the foregoing (such an event, a “Common Stock Change Event,” and such other securities, cash or property, the “Reference Property,” and the amount and kind of Reference Property that a holder of one (1) share of Common Stock would be entitled to receive on account of such Common Stock Change Event (without giving effect to any arrangement not to issue or deliver a fractional portion of any security or other property), a “Reference Property Unit”), then, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Designations,

 

(A) from and after the effective time of such Common Stock Change Event, (I) the consideration due upon conversion of any Convertible Preferred Stock will be determined in the same manner as if each reference to any number of shares of Common Stock in this Section 10 or in Section 11, or in any related definitions, were instead a reference to the same number of Reference Property Units; (II) for purposes of Section 7 and Section 10(c), each reference to any number of shares of Common Stock in such Sections (or in any related definitions) will instead be deemed to be a reference to the same number of Reference Property Units; and (III) for purposes of the definition of “Fundamental Change,” the terms “Common Stock” and “common equity” will be deemed to mean the common equity (including depositary receipts representing common equity), if any, forming part of such Reference Property; and

 

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(B) for these purposes, the Last Reported Sale Price of any Reference Property Unit or portion thereof that does not consist of a class of securities, will be the fair value of such Reference Property Unit or portion thereof, as applicable, determined in good faith by the Company (or, in the case of cash denominated in U.S. dollars, the face amount thereof).

 

If the Reference Property consists of more than a single type of consideration to be determined based in part upon any form of stockholder election, then the composition of the Reference Property Unit will be deemed to be the weighted average of the types and amounts of consideration actually received, per share of Common Stock, by the holders of Common Stock. The Company will notify the Holders of such weighted average as soon as practicable after such determination is made.

 

(ii) Compliance Covenant. The Company will not become a party to any Common Stock Change Event unless its terms are consistent with this Section 10(i).

 

(iii) Execution of Supplemental Instruments. On or before the date the Common Stock Change Event becomes effective, the Company and, if applicable, the resulting, surviving or transferee Person (if not the Company) of such Common Stock Change Event (the “Successor Person”) will execute and deliver such supplemental instruments, if any, as the Company reasonably determines are necessary or desirable to (1) provide for subsequent adjustments to the Conversion Rate pursuant to Section 10(f)(i) in a manner consistent with this Section 10(i); and (2) give effect to such other provisions, if any, as the Company reasonably determines are appropriate to preserve the economic interests of the Holders and to give effect to Section 10(i)(i). If the Reference Property includes shares of stock or other securities or assets of a Person other than the Successor Person, then such other Person will also execute such supplemental instrument(s) and such supplemental instrument(s) will contain such additional provisions, if any, that the Company reasonably determines are appropriate to preserve the economic interests of Holders, including the provisions providing for the repurchase rights set forth in Section 7.

 

(iv) Notice of Common Stock Change Event. The Company will provide notice of each Common Stock Change Event to Holders no later than the second (2nd) Business Day after the effective date of the Common Stock Change Event.

 

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(j) Adjustments to the Conversion Rate in Connection with a Make-Whole Fundamental Change.

 

(i)  Generally. If a Make-Whole Fundamental Change occurs and the Conversion Date for the conversion of a share of Convertible Preferred Stock occurs during the related Make-Whole Fundamental Change Conversion Period or in respect of the related Mandatory Conversion, as applicable, then, subject to this Section 10(j), the Conversion Rate applicable to such conversion will be increased by a number of shares (the “Additional Shares”) set forth in the table below corresponding (after interpolation as provided in, and subject to, the provisions below) to the Make-Whole Fundamental Change Effective Date and the Stock Price of such Make-Whole Fundamental Change:

 

    $10.000     $11.000     $12.000     $13.000     $14.000     $15.000     $16.000     $16.900     $18.000     $20.000     $22.500     $25.000     $30.000  
[Year 0]     23.0769       20.1355       16.9675       14.3915       12.2764       10.5260       9.0669       7.9550       6.8083       5.1825       3.7400       2.7316       1.4787  
[Year 1]     23.0769       18.4300       15.1600       12.4885       10.2950       8.4907       7.0063       5.9006       4.7956       3.3320       2.1809       1.4748       0.7150  
[Year 2 and thereafter]     23.0769       17.2655       13.8650       11.0108       8.5843       6.4973       4.6856       0.0000       0.0000       0.0000       0.0000       0.0000       0.0000  

 

If such Make-Whole Fundamental Change Effective Date or Stock Price is not set forth in the table above, then:

 

(1)  if such Stock Price is between two Stock Prices in the table above or the Make-Whole Fundamental Change Effective Date is between two dates in the table above, then the number of Additional Shares will be determined by straight-line interpolation between the numbers of Additional Shares set forth for the higher and lower Stock Prices in the table above or the earlier and later dates in the table above, based on a three hundred sixty five (365) or three hundred sixty six (366)-day year, as applicable; and

 

(2)  if the Stock Price is greater than $30.00 (subject to adjustment in the same manner as the Stock Prices set forth in the column headings of the table above are adjusted pursuant to Section 10(j)(ii)), or less than $10.00 (subject to adjustment in the same manner), per share, then no Additional Shares will be added to the Conversion Rate.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Designations, in no event will the Conversion Rate be increased to an amount that exceeds 100.0000 shares of Common Stock per $1,000 Liquidation Preference of Convertible Preferred Stock, which amount is subject to adjustment in the same manner as, and at the same time and for the same events for which, the Conversion Rate is required to be adjusted pursuant to Section 10(f).

 

For the avoidance of doubt, (x) the sending of a Mandatory Conversion Notice will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change only with respect to the shares subject to Mandatory Conversion pursuant to such Mandatory Conversion Notice, and not with respect to any other shares; and (y) the Conversion Rate applicable to the shares not subject to such Mandatory Conversion will not be subject to increase pursuant to this Section 10(j) on account of such Mandatory Conversion Notice.

 

(ii)  Adjustment of Stock Prices and Additional Shares. The Stock Prices in the first row (i.e., the column headers) of the table set forth in Section 10(j)(i) will be adjusted in the same manner as, and at the same time and for the same events for which, the Conversion Price is adjusted as a result of the operation of Section 10(f). The numbers of Additional Shares in the table set forth in Section 10(j)(i) will be adjusted in the same manner as, and at the same time and for the same events for which, the Conversion Rate is adjusted pursuant to Section 10(f).

 

(iii)  Notice of the Occurrence of a Make-Whole Fundamental Change. If a Make-Whole Fundamental Change occurs pursuant to clause (A) of the definition thereof, then, in no event later than the Business Day immediately after the Make-Whole Fundamental Change Effective Date of such Make-Whole Fundamental Change, the Company will notify the Holders and the Transfer Agent of the Make-Whole Fundamental Change Effective Date of such Make-Whole Fundamental Change, briefly stating the circumstances under which the Conversion Rate will be increased pursuant to this Section 10(j) in connection with such Make-Whole Fundamental Change. The Company will notify the Holders and the Transfer Agent of each Make-Whole Fundamental Change occurring pursuant to clause (B) of the definition thereof in accordance with Section 10(c).

 

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Section 11. Certain Provisions Relating to the Issuance of Common Stock.

 

(b)  Equitable Adjustments to Prices. Whenever this Certificate of Designations requires the Company to calculate the average of the Last Reported Sale Prices, or any function thereof, over a period of multiple days (including to calculate an adjustment to the Conversion Rate), the Company will make appropriate adjustments, if any, to those calculations to account for any adjustment to the Conversion Rate pursuant to Section 10(f)(i) that becomes effective, or any event requiring such an adjustment to the Conversion Rate where the Ex-Dividend Date, effective date or Expiration Date, as applicable, of such event occurs, at any time during such period.

 

(c)  Reservation of Shares of Common Stock. The Company will reserve, out of its authorized, unreserved and not outstanding shares of Common Stock, for delivery upon conversion of the Convertible Preferred Stock, a number of shares of Common Stock that would be sufficient to settle the conversion of all shares of Convertible Preferred Stock then outstanding, if any. To the extent the Company delivers shares of Common Stock held in the Company’s treasury in settlement of any obligation under this Certificate of Designations to deliver shares of Common Stock, each reference in this Certificate of Designations to the issuance of shares of Common Stock in connection therewith will be deemed to include such delivery.

 

(d)  Status of Shares of Common Stock. Each share of Common Stock delivered upon conversion of the Convertible Preferred Stock of any Holder will be a newly issued or treasury share and will be duly and validly issued, fully paid, non-assessable, free from preemptive rights and free of any lien or adverse claim (except to the extent of any lien or adverse claim created by the action or inaction of such Holder or the Person to whom such share of Common Stock will be delivered). If the Common Stock is then listed on any securities exchange, or quoted on any inter-dealer quotation system, then the Company will cause each such share of Common Stock, when so delivered, to be admitted for listing on such exchange or quotation on such system.

 

(e)  Taxes Upon Issuance of Common Stock. The Company will pay any documentary, stamp or similar issue or transfer tax or duty due on the issue of any shares of Common Stock upon conversion of the Convertible Preferred Stock of any Holder, except any tax or duty that is due because such Holder requests those shares to be registered in a name other than such Holder’s name.

 

Section 12. Calculations.

 

(a)  Responsibility; Schedule of Calculations. Except as otherwise provided in this Certificate of Designations, the Company will be responsible for making all calculations called for under this Certificate of Designations or the Convertible Preferred Stock, including determinations of the Conversion Rate, the Last Reported Sale Prices and accumulated Regular Dividends on the Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company will make all calculations in good faith, and, absent manifest error, its calculations will be final and binding on all Holders. The Company will provide a schedule of such calculations to any Holder upon written request.

 

(b)  Calculations Aggregated for Each Holder. The composition of the Conversion Consideration due upon conversion of the Convertible Preferred Stock of any Holder will be computed based on the total number of shares of Convertible Preferred Stock of such Holder being converted with the same Conversion Date. For these purposes, any cash amounts due to such Holder in respect thereof will be rounded to the nearest cent.

 

Section 13. Tax Treatment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Certificate of Designations, for U.S. federal and other applicable state and local income tax purposes, it is intended that the Convertible Preferred Stock will not be treated as “preferred stock” within the meaning of Section 305(b)(4) of Code and Treasury Regulations Section 1.305-5(a). The Company will, and will cause its Subsidiaries and agents to, report consistently with, and take no positions or actions inconsistent with, the foregoing treatment unless otherwise required by a determination within the meaning of Section 1313(a) of the Code.

 

Section 14. Notices. The Company will send all notices or communications to Holders pursuant to this Certificate of Designations in writing and delivered personally, by facsimile or e-mail (with confirmation of receipt from the recipient, in the case of e-mail), or sent by nationally recognized overnight courier service to the Holder’s respective addresses shown on the Register. Notwithstanding anything in the Certificate of Designations to the contrary, any defect in the delivery of any such notice or communication will not impair or affect the validity of such notice or communication and the failure to give any such notice or communication to all the Holders will not impair or affect the validity of such notice or communication to whom such notice is sent.

 

Section 15. No Other Rights. The Convertible Preferred Stock will have no rights, preferences or voting powers except as provided in this Certificate of Designations or the Certificate of Incorporation or as required by applicable law.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Certificate of Designations to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

  [BOWLERO CORP.]
   
  By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  

 

[Signature Page to Certificate of Designations]

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

FORM OF CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK

 

[Bowlero Corp.]

 

Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock

 

[Certificate No.: [___]]    No. Shares[*] [___]]

 

[Bowlero Corp.], a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), certifies that [_______] is the registered owner of [___] shares of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Convertible Preferred Stock”) represented by this certificate (this “Certificate”). The special rights, preferences and voting powers of the Convertible Preferred Stock are set forth in the Certificate of Designations of the Company establishing the Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designations”). Capitalized terms used in this Certificate without definition have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Certificate of Designations.

 

Additional terms of this Certificate are set forth on the other side of this Certificate.

 

[The Remainder of This Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Page Follows]

 

 

* Insert number of shares for Physical Certificate only.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, [Bowlero Corp.] has caused this instrument to be duly executed as of the date set forth below.

 

      [BOWLERO CORP.]
       
Date:     By:  
        Name:  
        Title:  
           
Date:     By:  
        Name:  
        Title:  

 

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TRANSFER AGENT’S COUNTERSIGNATURE

 

[legal name of Transfer Agent], as Transfer Agent, certifies that this Certificate represents shares of Convertible Preferred Stock referred to in the within-mentioned Certificate of Designations.

 

Date:     By:  

Authorized Signatory

 

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REVERSE OF SECURITY

 

[Bowlero Corp.]

 

The Company will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests, a summary of the powers, designations and preferences, or other special rights of each class of stock of the Company and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and rights, and the variations in rights, preferences and limitations determined for each series, which are fixed by the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended, and the Resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company, and the authority of the Board of Directors to determine variations for future series. Such request may be made to the office of the Secretary of the Company or to the Transfer Agent. The Board of Directors may require the owner of a lost or destroyed stock certificate, or his legal representatives to give the Company a bond to indemnify it and its transfer agents and registrars against any claim that may be made against them on account of the alleged loss or destruction of any such certificate.

 

This security has not been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or the securities commission of any State in reliance upon an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and, accordingly, may not be offered or sold except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act or pursuant to an available exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in accordance with applicable federal, state and foreign securities laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the securities may be pledged in connection with a bona fide margin account or other loan or financing arrangement secured by the securities.

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED,   hereby sell, assign and transfer unto
 
 
(Insert assignee’s social security or tax identification number)
 
 
(Insert address and zip code of assignee)
 
Shares of the Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock represented by the within Certificate, and do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint
 
 
 
 
agent to transfer the said shares of Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock evidenced hereby on the books of the within-named Company with full power of substitution in the premises.

  

Date:      
     
Signature:    

(Sign exactly as your name appears on the other side of this Series A Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock)

 

Signature Guarantee:  * 

 

 
* Signature must be guaranteed by an “eligible guarantor institution” that is a bank, stockbroker, savings and loan association or credit union reasonably acceptable to the Company or meeting the requirements of any transfer agent appointed by the Company from time to time, which requirements include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Agents Medallion Program (“STAMP”) or such other “signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Transfer Agent in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

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EXHIBIT B

 

FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE REPURCHASE NOTICE

 

[Bowlero Corp.]

 

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

 

Subject to the terms of the Certificate of Designations, by executing and delivering this Fundamental Change Repurchase Notice, the undersigned Holder of the Convertible Preferred Stock identified below directs the Company to repurchase (check one):

 

all of the shares of Convertible Preferred Stock

 

 ____________* shares of Convertible Preferred Stock

 

identified by CUSIP No.    _________ and Certificate No.    _____________.

 

The undersigned acknowledges that the Convertible Preferred Stock, duly endorsed for transfer, must be delivered to the Transfer Agent before the Fundamental Change Repurchase Price will be paid.

 

Date:      
      (Legal Name of Holder)

 

  By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  

 

  Signature Guaranteed:  
   
  Participant in a Recognized Signature
  Guarantee Medallion Program

 

  By:  
    Authorized Signatory

 

 
* Must be a whole number.

 

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EXHIBIT C

 

OPTIONAL CONVERSION NOTICE

 

[Bowlero Corp.]

 

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

 

Subject to the terms of the Certificate of Designations, by executing and delivering this Optional Conversion Notice, the undersigned Holder of the Convertible Preferred Stock identified below directs the Company to convert (check one):

 

all of the shares of Convertible Preferred Stock

 

 ____________* shares of Convertible Preferred Stock

 

identified by CUSIP No.  ____________ and Certificate No. _____________.

 

Date:      
      (Legal Name of Holder)

 

  By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  

 

  Signature Guaranteed:  
   
  Participant in a Recognized Signature
  Guarantee Medallion Program

 

  By:  
    Authorized Signatory

 

 
* Must be a whole number.

 

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EXHIBIT D

 

FORM OF RESTRICTED STOCK LEGEND

 

The offer and sale of this security and the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of this security have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and this security and such shares may not be offered, sold or otherwise transferred except (a) pursuant to a Registration Statement that is effective under the Securities Act; or (b) pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

 

D-1

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

 

July 1, 2021

 

ISOS Acquisition Corporation

55 Post Road W, Suite 200

Westport, CT 06880

 

Bowlero Corp.

222 W 44th Street

New York, NY 10036

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

This Subscription Agreement (this “Subscription Agreement”) is entered into this 1st day of July, 2021, by and among ISOS Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (including any successor thereto pursuant to the terms of the Transaction Agreement (as defined hereafter), the “Issuer”), and the undersigned (the “Subscriber”).

 

The Issuer has entered into a Business Combination Agreement dated as of the date hereof (the “Transaction Agreement” and the transactions contemplated thereby, the “Transactions”), by and between the Issuer and Bowlero Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to which, among other things the Company will merge with and into the Issuer (the “Merger”), with the Issuer surviving the Merger.

 

In connection with the Transaction Agreement, the Issuer is seeking commitments to purchase shares of the Issuer’s Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, or shares of common stock of the Issuer into which such Class A ordinary shares are converted in connection with the domestication (the “Domestication”) of the Issuer to Delaware (the “Shares”), for a purchase price of $10.00 per share (the “Purchase Price”), in a private placement to be conducted by the Issuer (the “Offering”).

 

On even date herewith, the Issuer is entering into subscription agreements substantially similar to this Subscription Agreement (the “Other Subscription Agreements” and together with this Subscription Agreement, the “Subscription Agreements”) with certain other subscribers (the “Other Subscribers”), pursuant to which the Other Subscribers, severally and not jointly, have agreed to purchase in the Offering, effective on the closing date of the Transactions, inclusive of the Shares to be purchased by the undersigned, an aggregate of 15,000,000 Shares, at the Purchase Price. In connection therewith, the undersigned subscriber (“Subscriber”) and the Issuer agree as follows:

 

1. Subscription. Subscriber hereby subscribes for and agrees to purchase from the Issuer, and the Issuer agrees to issue and sell to Subscriber, such number of Shares as is set forth on the signature page of this Subscription Agreement (the “Subscriber Shares”) at the Purchase Price per Subscriber Share and on the terms provided for herein.

 

2. Closing; Delivery of the Subscriber Shares.

 

(a) The closing of the sale of the Subscriber Shares contemplated hereby (the “Closing”, and the date that the Closing actually occurs, the “Closing Date”) is contingent upon the substantially concurrent consummation of the Transactions (the “Transaction Closing”). The Closing shall occur on the date of but immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger (it being understood that the sale of the Subscriber Shares shall occur immediately after the Domestication).

 

 

 

 

(b) At least five (5) Business Days (as defined below) before the anticipated Closing Date, the Issuer shall deliver written notice to the Subscriber (the “Closing Notice”) specifying (i) the anticipated Closing Date and (ii) the wire instructions for delivery of the Purchase Price to the Issuer. No later than two (2) Business Days after delivery of the Closing Notice, the Subscriber shall deliver to the Issuer such information as is reasonably requested in the Closing Notice in order for the Issuer to issue the Subscriber Shares to the Subscriber. No later than noon (Eastern time) two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Subscriber shall deliver 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, such funds to be held by the Issuer in escrow until the Closing. The Issuer shall deliver to Subscriber (i) at the Closing, the Subscriber Shares in book entry form, free and clear of any liens or other restrictions (other than those arising under state or federal securities laws), in the name of the Subscriber (or its nominee in accordance with its delivery instructions) or to a custodian designated by the Subscriber, as applicable, and (ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after the Closing, evidence from the Issuer’s transfer agent of the issuance to Subscriber of the Subscriber Shares (in book entry form) on and as of the Closing Date. In the event that the consummation of the Merger does not occur within two (2) Business Days after the anticipated Closing Date specified in the Closing Notice, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Issuer and the Subscriber, the Issuer shall promptly (but in no event later than three (3) Business Days after the anticipated Closing Date specified in the Closing Notice) return the Purchase Price so delivered by Subscriber to the Issuer by wire transfer in immediately available funds to the account specified in writing 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 7 herein and subject to the satisfaction of the closing conditions set forth in Section 3 herein, Subscriber shall remain obligated (A) to redeliver funds to the Issuer in escrow following the Issuer’s delivery to Subscriber of a new Closing Notice and (B) to consummate the Closing immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger. For the avoidance of doubt, if any termination hereof occurs after the delivery by Subscriber of the Purchase Price for the Subscriber Shares, the Issuer shall promptly (but not later than three (3) Business Days thereafter) return the Purchase Price to Subscriber without any deduction for or on account of any tax, withholding, charges or set-off.

 

3. Closing Conditions. In addition to the conditions set forth in Section 2:

 

(a) General Conditions. The Closing is also subject to the satisfaction or valid waiver in writing by each party of the conditions that, on the Closing Date: 

 

(i) no suspension of the qualification of the Subscriber Shares for offering or sale or trading in any jurisdiction, or initiation or threatening of any proceedings for any of such purposes, shall have occurred;

 

(ii) no applicable governmental authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any judgment, order, law, rule or regulation (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) which is then in effect and has the effect of making consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement illegal or otherwise preventing or prohibiting consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement; and

 

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(iii) all conditions precedent to each party’s obligation to effect the Transactions set forth in the Transaction Agreement, including all necessary approvals of the Issuer’s stockholders and regulatory approvals, if any, shall have been satisfied or waived (as determined by the parties to the Transaction Agreement and other than those conditions that, by their nature, (x) may only be satisfied at the Transaction Closing (including to the extent that any such condition is dependent upon the consummation of the purchase and sale of Shares pursuant to this Subscription Agreement and the Other Subscription Agreements), but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions as of the Transaction Closing, or (y) will be satisfied by the Closing and the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Other Subscription Agreements), and the Merger shall be scheduled to occur immediately following the Closing.

 

(b) Issuer Conditions. The obligations of the Issuer to consummate the Closing are also subject to the satisfaction or valid waiver by the Issuer of the additional conditions that, on the Closing Date:

 

(i) all representations and warranties of the Subscriber contained in this Subscription Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) at and as of the Closing Date (except for representations and warranties made as of a specific date, which shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) as of such date), and consummation of the Closing, shall constitute a reaffirmation by the Subscriber of each of the representations, warranties and agreements of the Subscriber contained in this Subscription Agreement as of the Closing Date or as of such specific date, as applicable; and

 

(ii) the Subscriber shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Subscription Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by it at or prior to Closing.

 

(c) Subscriber Conditions. The obligations of the Subscriber to consummate the Closing are also subject to the satisfaction or valid waiver by the Subscriber of the additional conditions that, on the Closing Date:

 

(i) all representations and warranties of the Issuer contained in this Subscription Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality or an Issuer MAE (as defined herein), which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) at and as of the Closing Date (except for representations and warranties made as of a specific date, which shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality or Issuer MAE, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) as of such date), and consummation of the Closing, shall constitute a reaffirmation by the Issuer of its representations, warranties and agreements contained in this Subscription Agreement as of the Closing Date or as of such specific date, as applicable;

 

(ii) the Issuer shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Subscription Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by it at or prior to Closing;

 

(iii) no amendment to, or modification or waiver of, the Transaction Agreement (as the same exists on the date hereof as provided to the Subscriber) shall have occurred that would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the economic benefits that the Subscriber would reasonably expect to receive under this Subscription Agreement;

 

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(iv) the Shares shall be approved for listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) or the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), as applicable, subject to official notice of issuance; and

 

(v) the Issuer shall not have entered into any Other Subscription Agreement with a lower purchase price than $10.00 per Share or other terms (economic or otherwise) substantially more favorable to such Other Subscriber than as set forth in this Subscription Agreement.

 

4. Issuer Representations and Warranties. The Issuer represents and warrants to the Subscriber that:

 

(a) Organization and Qualification. Prior to the Domestication, the Issuer is an exempted company limited by shares incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Issuer has the 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. As of the Closing Date, following the Domestication, the Issuer will be duly incorporated, validly existing as a corporation and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

(b) Authorization; Enforcement. This Subscription Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Issuer, constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Issuer and is enforceable against the Issuer in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited or otherwise affected by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, 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) Issuance. As of the Closing Date, the Subscriber Shares will be duly authorized and, when issued and delivered to the Subscriber against full payment therefor in accordance with the terms of this Subscription Agreement, the Subscriber Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, free and clear of any liens or other encumbrances (other than those arising under applicable securities laws) 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 (as in effect at such time of issuance), by contract, or under the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

(d) No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance by the Issuer of this Subscription Agreement (including the issuance and sale of the Subscriber Shares by the Issuer), and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, will not (i) conflict with or result in a material breach or material violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a material 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 or any of its subsidiaries pursuant to the terms of any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, license, lease or any other agreement or instrument to which the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries is a party or by which the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries is bound or to which any of the property or assets of the Issuer is subject, which would have a material adverse effect on (A) the business, properties, assets, liabilities, operations, condition (including financial condition), stockholders’ equity or results of operations of the Issuer or the combined company after giving effect to Transactions, (B) the validity of the Subscriber Shares, or (C) the legal authority or ability of the Issuer to timely comply, in all material respects, with its obligations under the Transaction Agreement, this Subscription Agreement or the Other Subscription Agreements, including the issuance and sale of the Subscriber Shares (an “Issuer MAE”), (ii) result in any violation of the provisions of the organizational documents of the Issuer; or (iii) result in any violation of any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Issuer or any of its properties that would have an Issuer MAE.

 

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(e) Filings, Consents and Approvals. Assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Subscriber, the Issuer is not required to obtain any consent, waiver, authorization, approval 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 (including, without limitation, the issuance of the Subscriber Shares), other than (i) the filing with the Commission of a registration statement pursuant to Section 8, (ii) the filings required by applicable state or federal securities laws, (iii) the filings required in accordance with Section 6(c), (iv) any filings or notices required by the NYSE, (v) those required to consummate the Transactions as provided under the Transaction Agreement, (vi) the filing of notification under HSR, if applicable, and (vii) any consent, waiver, authorization or order of, notice to, or filing or registration, the failure of which to obtain would not be reasonably expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Issuer MAE.

 

(f) Capitalization. As of the date of this Subscription Agreement, the authorized capital stock of the Issuer consists of (i) 300,000,000 Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, (ii) 20,000,000 Class B ordinary shares, par value of $0.0001 per share, and (iii) 1,000,000 preferred shares, par value $0.0001 per share. As of the date of this Subscription Agreement, (A) 25,483,700 Class A ordinary shares are issued and outstanding, (B) 6,370,925 Class B ordinary shares are issued and outstanding, (C) 8,494,566 redeemable public warrants to purchase Class A ordinary shares are issued and outstanding, (D) 5,397,828 private placement warrants to purchase Class A ordinary shares are issued and outstanding, and (E) no preferred shares are issued or outstanding. All (1) issued and outstanding Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and are non-assessable and are not subject to preemptive rights and (2) outstanding warrants have been duly authorized and validly issued and are not subject to preemptive rights. Except as set forth above and pursuant to the Transaction Agreement and the other agreements and arrangements referred to therein or in the SEC Reports (as defined below), as of the date hereof, there are no outstanding options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for, purchase or acquire from the Issuer any Shares or other equity interests in the Issuer, or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for such equity interests. As of the date hereof, the Issuer has no subsidiaries, and does not own, directly or indirectly, interests or investments (whether equity or debt) in any person, whether incorporated or unincorporated. There are no shareholder agreements, voting trusts or other agreements or understandings to which the Issuer is a party or by which it is bound relating to the voting of any securities of the Issuer, other than (1) as set forth in the SEC Reports and (2) as contemplated by the Transaction Agreement. There are no securities or instruments by or to which the Issuer is a party containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered by the issuance of the Subscriber Shares or any Shares issued pursuant to the Other Subscription Agreements, in each case, that have not been or will not be validly waived on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(g) Registration of Common Stock. As of the date of this Agreement, the issued and outstanding Class A ordinary shares of the Issuer are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and are listed for trading on the NYSE under the symbol “ISOS.” Following the Domestication, the Shares are expected to be registered under the Exchange Act. There is no suit, action, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of the Issuer, threatened against the Issuer by the NYSE or the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) with respect to any intention by such entity to deregister the Shares or prohibit or terminate the listing of the Shares on the NYSE.

 

(h) Regulatory Actions. Except for such matters as have not had and would not be reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Issuer MAE, there is no (i) 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 entity outstanding against the Issuer.

 

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(i) Compliance. The Issuer is in compliance with all applicable laws, except where such non-compliance would not reasonably be expected to have an Issuer MAE. The Issuer 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, be reasonably expected to have an Issuer MAE. 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, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, lease or other agreement, permit, franchise or license to which the Issuer is now 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 or 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 MAE.

 

(j) Broker Fees. The Issuer has not entered into any agreement or arrangement entitling any agent, broker, investment banker, financial advisor or other person to any broker’s or finder’s fee or any other commission or similar fee in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement for which the Subscriber could become liable. Other than compensation to be paid to the Placement Agents (as defined below), the Issuer is not aware of any person that has been or will be paid (directly or indirectly) remuneration for solicitation of the Subscriber in connection with the sale of any Shares in the Offering.

 

(k) SEC Reports; Financial Statements. As of their respective dates, all forms, reports, statements, schedules, proxies, registration statements and other documents filed by the Issuer with the Commission prior to the date of this Subscription Agreement (the “SEC Reports”) complied in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder, and none of the SEC Reports, when filed, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The financial statements of the Issuer included in the SEC Reports comply in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the rules and regulations of the Commission with respect thereto as in effect at the time of filing 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. Except for the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Issuer has timely filed each report, statement, schedule, prospectus, and registration statement that the Issuer was required to file with the Commission since its initial registration of the Class A ordinary shares with the Commission. A copy of each SEC Report is available to the Subscriber via the Commission’s EDGAR system. There are no 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. Notwithstanding anything in this Subscription Agreement to the contrary, no representation or warranty is made as to the accounting treatment of the Issuer’s issued and outstanding warrants, or as to any deficiencies in disclosure (including with respect to internal control over financial reporting or disclosure controls and procedures). Furthermore, Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that (i) the Staff of the SEC issued the Staff Statement on Accounting and Reporting Considerations for Warrants Issued by Special Purpose Acquisition Companies on April 12, 2021 (the “Statement”), (ii) the Issuer continues to review the Statement and its implications, including on the financial statements and other information included in its SEC Reports and (iii) any restatement, revision or other modification of the SEC Reports or any statements or information included therein in connection with such a review of the Statement or any subsequent related agreements or other guidance from the Staff of the SEC related thereto shall be deemed not to be material for purposes of this Subscription Agreement.

 

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(l) Investment Company. The Issuer is not, and immediately after receipt of payment for the Shares being sold in the Offering, will not be, an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 

(m) Private Placement. Assuming the accuracy of the Subscriber’s representations and warranties set forth in Section 5, in connection with the offer, sale and delivery of the Subscriber Shares in the manner contemplated by this Subscription Agreement, it is not necessary to register the Subscriber Shares under the Securities Act. The Subscriber 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.

 

(n) No Side Letters. Other than the Other Subscription Agreements, the Transaction Agreement, and other agreements and arrangements referred to therein (including the subscription agreements pursuant to which convertible preferred equity will be issued substantially concurrently with the issuance of the Shares in this Offering), the Issuer has not entered into any subscription agreement, side letter or similar agreement with any Other Subscriber in connection with such Other Subscriber’s investment in the Issuer through the Offering, except for side letters required to comply with an Other Subscriber’s policies and procedures, or rules and regulations applicable to the Other Subscriber. No Other Subscription Agreement includes terms and conditions that are materially more advantageous to any such Other Subscriber than the Subscriber hereunder (other than terms particular to the regulatory requirements of such subscriber or its affiliates or related funds), and such Other Subscription Agreements have not been amended or modified in any material respect following the date of this Subscription Agreement to include any such terms and conditions. The Issuer has not entered into any side letter with any Public Stockholder in connection with their ownership of Class A Common Shares purchased in connection with the Issuer’s initial public offering pursuant to which such Public Stockholder has been granted redemption rights not granted to all Public Stockholders.

 

(o) No Bankruptcy. Neither the Issuer nor any of its subsidiaries, if any, has not 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 its debts when due, nor does the Issuer or any subsidiary (if any), 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.

 

(p) Anti-Money Laundering Laws. The operations of the Issuer and its subsidiaries are and have been conducted at all times in material compliance with all applicable financial recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including those of the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, as amended, the applicable anti-money laundering statutes of all jurisdictions where the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries conduct business, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines issued, administered or enforced by any governmental agency (collectively, the “Anti-Money Laundering Laws”); and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries with respect to the Anti-Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of the Issuer, threatened.

 

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(q) Sanctions. Neither the Issuer nor any of its subsidiaries nor, to the knowledge of the Issuer, any director, officer, agent, employee or affiliate of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries is an individual or entity (a “Person”) that is, or is owned or controlled by a Person that is, currently the subject or target of any sanctions administered or enforced by the United States government (including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department (“OFAC”) or the U.S. Department of State and including, without limitation, the designation as a “specifically designated national” or “blocked person”, the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, Her Majesty’s Treasury, or other relevant sanctions authority (collectively, “Sanctions”), nor is the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject or the target of Sanctions, including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria (each, a “Sanctioned Country”). Since the Issuer’s inception, the Issuer and its subsidiaries have not knowingly engaged in and are not now knowingly engaged in any dealings or transaction is or was the subject or the target of Sanctions or with any Sanctioned Country.

 

5. Subscriber Representations, Warranties and Covenants. The Subscriber represents and warrants to the Issuer that:

 

(a) Subscriber Status. At the time the Subscriber was offered the Subscriber Shares, it was, and as of the date hereof, the Subscriber is (i) an “accredited investor” (within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act) (an “Accredited Investor”) or a Qualified Institutional Buyer (as defined in 144A of the Securities Act) (a “QIB”), as indicated in the questionnaire attached as Exhibit A hereto (an “Investor Questionnaire”), (ii) an “institutional account”, as defined in FINRA Rule 4512(c) (an “Institutional Account”), (iii) a sophisticated institutional investor, experienced in investing in private equity transactions and capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with regard to all transactions and investment strategies involving a security or securities, including its participation in the Transactions and (iv) acquiring the Subscriber Shares only for its own account and not for the account of others, and not on behalf of any other account or person or with a view to, or for offer or sale in connection with, any distribution thereof in violation of the Securities Act. The Subscriber is not an entity formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Subscriber Shares. 

 

(b) Nature of Investment. The Subscriber understands that the Subscriber Shares are being offered in a transaction not involving any public offering within the meaning of the Securities Act and that the Subscriber Shares delivered at the Closing have not been registered under the Securities Act. The Subscriber understands that the Subscriber Shares may not be resold, transferred, pledged or otherwise disposed of by the Subscriber 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 of cases (i) and (iii) in accordance with any applicable securities laws of the states and other jurisdictions of the United States, and that any certificates (if any) or any book-entry shares representing the Subscriber Shares delivered at the Closing shall contain a legend or restrictive notation to such effect, and as a result of such restrictions, the Subscriber may not be able to readily resell the Subscriber Shares and may be required to bear the financial risk of an investment in the Subscriber Shares for an indefinite period of time. The Subscriber acknowledges that the Subscriber Shares will not be eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act. The Subscriber understands that it has been advised to consult legal counsel prior to making any offer, resale, pledge or transfer of any of the Subscriber Shares.

 

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(c) Authorization and Enforcement. The execution, delivery and performance by the Subscriber of this Subscription Agreement are within the powers of the Subscriber, have been duly authorized and will not constitute or result in a breach or default under or conflict with any federal or state statute, rule or regulation applicable to the Subscriber, any order, ruling or regulation of any court or other tribunal or of any governmental commission or agency, or any agreement or other undertaking, to which the Subscriber is a party or by which the Subscriber is bound which would reasonably be expected to have an adverse effect on the legal authority of the Subscriber to enter into and perform its obligations under this Subscription Agreement, and will not violate any provisions of the Subscriber’s charter documents, including its incorporation or formation papers, bylaws, indenture of trust or partnership or operating agreement, as may be applicable. The signature on this Subscription Agreement is genuine, and the signatory has been duly authorized to execute the same, and this Subscription Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Subscriber, enforceable against the Subscriber in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited or otherwise affected by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally, and (ii) principles of equity, whether considered at law or equity. The Subscriber has been duly formed or incorporated and is validly existing in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation.

 

(d) Other Representations. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the Subscriber is purchasing the Subscriber Shares directly from the Issuer. The Subscriber further acknowledges that there have been no representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made to the Subscriber by or on behalf of the Issuer, the Company, the Placement Agents, or any of their respective officers or directors, expressly (other than those representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made by the Issuer in this Subscription Agreement) or by implication, other than the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements herein. 

 

(e) Tax Treatment. The Subscriber’s acquisition and holding of the Subscriber 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, Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any applicable similar law.

 

(f) Receipt of Disclosure. The Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the Subscriber has received such information as the Subscriber deems necessary in order to make an investment decision with respect to the Subscriber Shares. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Subscriber acknowledges that it has received (or in the case of documents filed with the Commission, had access to) the following items (collectively, the “Disclosure Documents”): (i) the final prospectus of the Issuer, dated as of March 4, 2021 and filed with the Commission (File No. 333-252283) on March 4, 2021 (the “SPAC Prospectus”), (ii) each filing made by the Issuer with the Commission following the filing of the SPAC Prospectus through the date of this Subscription Agreement, (iii) the Transaction Agreement, a copy of which will be filed by the Issuer with the Commission and (iv) the investor presentation by the Issuer and the Company, a copy of which will be furnished by the Issuer to the Commission. The Subscriber represents and agrees that the Subscriber and the Subscriber’s professional advisor(s), if any, have had the opportunity to ask the Issuer’s management questions, receive such answers and obtain such information as the Subscriber and such Subscriber’s professional advisor(s), if any, have deemed necessary to make an investment decision with respect to the Subscriber Shares.

 

(g) No General Solicitation. The Subscriber became aware of this Offering of the Subscriber Shares solely by means of direct contact between the Subscriber and the Issuer, the Company, a Placement Agent or a representative of any of the foregoing, and the Subscriber Shares were offered to the Subscriber solely by direct contact between the Subscriber and the Issuer, the Company, a Placement Agent or a representative of any of the foregoing. The Subscriber acknowledges that the Issuer represents and warrants that the Subscriber Shares (i) were not offered to the Subscriber 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) Investment Risks. The Subscriber acknowledges that it is aware that there are substantial risks incident to the purchase and ownership of the Subscriber Shares, including risks similar to those set forth in the Disclosure Documents and in the Issuer’s filings with the Commission. The Subscriber is a sophisticated institutional investor and is able to fend for itself in the transactions contemplated herein and has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Subscriber Shares, and the Subscriber has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as the Subscriber has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision. Alone, or together with any professional advisor(s), the Subscriber has adequately analyzed and fully considered the risks of an investment in the Subscriber Shares and determined that the Subscriber Shares are a fit, proper and suitable investment for the Subscriber, notwithstanding the substantial risks inherent in investing in or holding the Subscriber Shares. The Subscriber is able at this time and in the foreseeable future to bear the economic risk of a total loss of the Subscriber’s investment in the Issuer. The Subscriber acknowledges specifically that a possibility of total loss exists. 

 

(i) Compliance. The Subscriber understands and agrees that no federal or state agency has passed upon or endorsed the merits of this Offering of the Subscriber Shares or made any findings or determination as to the fairness of this investment or the accuracy or adequacy of the Issuer’s reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by the Issuer under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, including pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) thereof.

 

(j) OFAC/Patriot Act. The Subscriber is not (i) a person or entity named on the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) or in any Executive Order issued by the President of the United States and administered by OFAC (“OFAC List”), or a person or entity prohibited by any OFAC sanctions program, (ii) a Designated National as defined in the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515, or (iii) a non-U.S. shell bank or providing banking services indirectly to a non-U.S. shell bank. The Subscriber agrees to provide law enforcement agencies, if requested thereby, such records as required by applicable law, provided that the Subscriber is permitted to do so under applicable law. If the Subscriber is a financial institution subject to the Bank Secrecy Act (31 U.S.C. Section 5311 et seq.), as amended by the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, and its implementing regulations (collectively, the “BSA/PATRIOT Act”), the Subscriber maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to comply with applicable obligations under the BSA/PATRIOT Act. To the extent required, it maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed for the screening of its investors against the OFAC sanctions programs, including the OFAC List. To the extent required, it maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure that the funds held by the Subscriber and used to purchase the Subscriber Shares were legally derived.

 

(k) No Reliance on Any Placement Agent. In making its decision to purchase the Subscriber Shares, the Subscriber has relied solely upon independent investigation made by the Subscriber, the investor presentation provided to Subscriber and the representations and warranties of the Issuer set forth herein. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Subscriber has not relied on any statements or other information provided by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (“JPM”) or LionTree Advisors LLC (“LionTree” and together with JPM, the “Placement Agents”) concerning the Issuer, the Company, or the Subscriber Shares, or the offer and sale of the Subscriber Shares. No disclosure or offering document has been provided by any Placement Agent in connection with the offer and sale of the Subscriber Shares. The Placement Agents and each of its respective members, directors, officers, employees, representatives and controlling persons have made no independent investigation with respect to the Issuer, the Company or the Subscriber Shares or the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of any information supplied to the Subscriber by the Issuer. In connection with the issue and purchase of the Subscriber Shares, no Placement Agent has made any recommendations regarding an investment in the Issuer or the Subscriber Shares. The Subscriber agrees and acknowledges that the Placement Agents are acting as the Issuer’s placement agents in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement and has not acted as the Subscriber’s financial advisor or fiduciary.

 

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(l) Due Diligence. The Subscriber has (i) received, reviewed and understood the offering materials made available to it in connection with the Transactions, (ii) had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Issuer directly and (iii) conducted and completed its own independent due diligence with respect to the Transactions. Based on such information as the Subscriber has deemed appropriate and without reliance upon the Placement Agents, the Subscriber has independently made its own analysis and decision to enter into the Transactions. Except for the representations, warranties and agreements of the Issuer expressly set forth in this Agreement, the Subscriber is relying exclusively on its own sources of information, investment analysis and due diligence (including professional advice it deems appropriate) with respect to the Transactions, the securities and the business, condition (financial and otherwise), management, operations, properties and prospects of the Issuer or the Company, including but not limited to all business, legal, regulatory, accounting, credit and tax matters.

 

(m) Sufficient Funds. The Subscriber will have sufficient immediately available funds to pay the Purchase Price pursuant to Section 2(b) on the date the Purchase Price would be required to be funded pursuant to Section 2(b).

 

(n) Placement Agent. The Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that (a) each of JPM and LionTree is acting solely as the Issuer’s placement agent in connection with the Transactions and is not acting as an underwriter or in any other capacity and is not and shall not be construed as a fiduciary for the Subscriber, the Issuer or any other person or entity in connection with the Transactions, (b) each of JPM and LionTree has not made and will not make any representation or warranty, whether express or implied, of any kind or character and has not provided any advice or recommendation in connection with the Transactions, (c) each of JPM and LionTree will have no responsibility with respect to (i) any representations, warranties or agreements made by any person or entity under or in connection with the Transactions or any of the documents furnished pursuant thereto or in connection therewith, or the execution, legality, validity or enforceability (with respect to any person) or any thereof, or (ii) the business, affairs, financial condition, operations, properties or prospects of, or any other matter concerning the Issuer or the Transactions, and (d) each of JPM and LionTree shall have no liability or obligation (including without limitation, for or with respect to any losses, claims, damages, obligations, penalties, judgments, awards, liabilities, costs, expenses or disbursements incurred by the Subscriber, the Issuer or any other person or entity), whether in contract, tort or otherwise, to the Subscriber, or to any person claiming through the Subscriber, in respect of the Transactions.

 

(o) JPM as Advisor to Company and Issuer. The Subscriber (for itself and for each account for which it is acquiring the Shares) acknowledges that it is aware that JPM is acting (i) as one of the Issuer’s placement agents, (ii) as financial advisor to the Company in connection with the Merger and (iii) as capital markets advisor to the Issuer in connection with this Offering.

 

The Subscriber understands that the foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed material to and have been relied upon by the Issuer.

 

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6. Additional Covenants

 

(a) Transfer Restrictions.

 

The Subscriber Shares may only be resold, transferred, pledged or otherwise disposed of in compliance with state and federal securities laws. The Issuer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the removal of all restrictive legends from all Subscriber Shares upon the receipt of a representation by the holder that the Subscriber Shares are being sold pursuant in compliance with federal and state securities laws without the necessity of the holder to produce a separate third party legal opinion. Additionally, the Issuer shall cause the removal of all restrictive legends from all Subscriber Shares once the Subscriber Shares are registered under the Registration Statement upon the receipt of a representation by the holder that it will only sell such shares pursuant to (i) the Registration Statement or another an effective resale registration statement covering the holder’s resale of the Subscriber Shares, which includes a prospectus that is current, and in the manner contemplated by such registration statement, including the “Plan of Distribution” contained therein, and that the holder will not sell such Subscriber Shares pursuant to such registration statement if it has received oral or written notice from the Company that use of the prospectus is suspended or that the prospectus otherwise may not be used for transfers of the Shares or (ii) the requirements of Rule 144 under the Securities Act or otherwise in accordance with the Securities Act.

 

(i) The Issuer acknowledges and agrees that the Subscriber may from time to time after the Closing pledge pursuant to a bona fide margin agreement with a registered broker-dealer or grant a security interest in some or all of the Subscriber Shares to a financial institution that is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act and, if required under the terms of such arrangement, the Subscriber may transfer pledged or secured Subscriber Shares to the pledgees or secured parties. Such a pledge or transfer would not be subject to approval of the Issuer and no legal opinion of legal counsel of the pledgee, secured party or pledgor shall be required in connection therewith; further, no notice shall be required of such pledge; provided that the Subscriber and its pledgee shall be required to comply with other provisions of this Section 6 in order to effect a sale, transfer or assignment of Subscriber Shares to such pledgee. At the Subscriber’s expense, the Issuer will execute and deliver such reasonable documentation as a pledgee or secured party of the Subscriber Shares may reasonably request in connection with a pledge or transfer of the Subscriber Shares.

 

(ii) The Subscriber agrees to the imprinting, so long as is required by this Section 6(a), of a legend on any of the Subscriber Shares in the following form:

 

THIS SECURITY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND, ACCORDINGLY, MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND FOREIGN SECURITIES LAWS. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.

 

(iii) Subject to Section 6(a) hereof, the Subscriber agrees with the Issuer that the Subscriber will only sell Subscriber Shares pursuant to either the registration requirements of the Securities Act, including any applicable prospectus delivery requirements, or an exemption therefrom, and that, if Subscriber Shares are sold pursuant to a registration statement, they will be sold in compliance with the plan of distribution set forth therein, and acknowledges that the removal of the restrictive legend from instruments representing Subscriber Shares as set forth in this Section 6 is predicated upon the Issuer’s reliance upon this understanding.

 

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(b) Furnishing of Information; Public Information. Until the second (2nd) anniversary of the Closing Date, the Issuer covenants to maintain the registration of the Shares under Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Exchange Act and to timely file (or obtain extensions in respect thereof and file within the applicable grace period) all reports required to be filed by the Issuer after the effective date of registration of the Shares pursuant to the Exchange Act.

 

(c) Public Disclosure. The Issuer shall (a) by 9:30 a.m. ET on the first Business Day following the date hereof, issue a press release disclosing the material terms of the transactions contemplated hereby (“Disclosure Time”), and (b) file a Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Transaction Agreement and the investor presentation provided to Subscriber, or the material non-public information contained therein, as exhibits thereto, with the Commission within the time required by the Exchange Act. From and after the issuance of such press release, the Issuer represents to the Subscriber that it shall have publicly disclosed all material, non-public information delivered to the Subscriber by or on behalf of the Issuer, the Company or any of their respective officers, directors, employees or agents (including the Placement Agents) in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement. The Subscriber shall not issue any press release or make any other similar public statement with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby without the prior written consent of the Issuer (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed). Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Issuer nor the Subscriber shall publicly disclose the name of any other party to this Agreement, or include the name of any other party in any filing with the Commission, any regulatory agency the NYSE or Nasdaq, as applicable, without the prior written consent of the party being disclosed, except to the extent such disclosure is required by applicable law, Commission, the NYSE or Nasdaq, as applicable, regulations or at the request of any governmental or regulatory agency or as required by legal process, in which case (to the extent legally permissible) written notice of such disclosure permitted under this clause shall be made to the other party prior to or as soon as reasonably practicable following such disclosure.

 

(d) Non-Public Information. Following the Disclosure Time or otherwise as required by applicable law, the Issuer covenants and agrees that neither it, nor any other person acting on its behalf, will provide the Subscriber with any information that constitutes, material non-public information, unless prior thereto the Subscriber shall have consented in writing to the receipt of such information and agreed with the Issuer, as applicable, to keep such information confidential. The Issuer each understands and confirms that the Subscriber shall be relying on the foregoing covenant in effecting transactions in securities of the Issuer; provided, that each Subscriber shall be solely responsible for its compliance with federal, state and foreign securities laws.

 

(e) Other Subscription Agreements. No Other Subscription Agreements will be amended in any material respect following the date of this Subscription Agreement, and each Other Subscription Agreement will reflect the same Purchase Price per Share and terms that are not materially more favorable to such Other Subscriber thereunder than the terms of this Subscription Agreement.

 

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(f) Certain Transactions and Confidentiality. The Subscriber covenants that neither it, nor any affiliate acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with it, has executed or will execute any purchases or sales of any of the Issuer’s securities during the period that commenced at the time that the Subscriber first learned of the transactions contemplated hereunder and ending at such time that the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are first publicly announced pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 6(c). The Subscriber covenants that until such time as the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are publicly disclosed by the Issuer pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 6(c), the Subscriber will maintain the confidentiality of the existence and terms of the Transactions and the transactions contemplated hereby. Notwithstanding the foregoing and notwithstanding anything contained in this Subscription Agreement to the contrary, the Issuer expressly acknowledges and agrees that (i) the Subscriber makes no representation, warranty or covenant hereby that it will not engage in effecting transactions in any securities of the Issuer after the time that the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are first publicly announced pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 6(c), and (ii) the Subscriber shall not be restricted or prohibited from effecting any transactions in any securities of the Issuer in accordance with applicable securities laws from and after the time that the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are first publicly announced pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 6(c). Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) in the case that the Subscriber is a multi-managed investment vehicle whereby separate portfolio managers manage separate portions of the Subscriber’s assets, this Section 6(f) shall only apply with respect to the portfolio manager that made the investment decision to purchase the Shares covered by this Subscription Agreement and any other portfolio manager that has direct knowledge of this investment and (ii) the representations set forth in this Section 6(f) shall not apply to any other entity, affiliate or client under common management with the Subscriber that have no knowledge of this Subscription Agreement or of the Subscriber’s participation in the Transactions (including the Subscriber’s controlled affiliates and/or affiliates).

 

(g) Information Undertaking. The Issuer may request from the Subscriber such additional information as the Issuer may deem reasonably necessary to evaluate the eligibility of the Subscriber to acquire the Subscriber Shares, and the Subscriber shall provide such information to the Issuer upon such request, and provided that the Issuer agrees to keep confidential any such information provided by the Subscriber.

 

7. Termination. This Subscription Agreement shall terminate and be void and of no further force and effect, and all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate without any further liability on the part of any party in respect thereof, upon the earlier to occur of: (a) the mutual written agreement of each of the parties hereto to terminate this Subscription Agreement; (b) such date and time as the Transaction Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms (without amendment thereto); (c) the event that any conditions contained in Section 3 herein are not satisfied or waived on or prior to the Closing and, as a result thereof, the Subscription and the other transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are not or will not be consummated at the Closing; or (d) written notice by the Issuer to the Subscriber, or the Subscriber to the Issuer, to terminate this Subscription Agreement if the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are not consummated on or prior to the “Agreement End Date” as defined in the Transaction Agreement, as it may be amended pursuant to the Transaction Agreement; provided that (i) nothing herein will relieve any party from liability for any willful breach hereof prior to the time of termination, and (ii) 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 notify the Subscriber of the termination of the Transaction Agreement promptly after the termination of such agreement and the provisions of this Section 7 and Sections 9 and 10 will survive any termination of this Subscription Agreement and continue indefinitely.

 

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8. Registration Rights.

 

(a) The Issuer agrees that, within 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 Subscriber Shares (the initial registration statement and any other registration statement that may be filed by the Issuer under this Section 8, the “Registration Statement”), and the Issuer shall use its reasonable best 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 60th calendar day (or 90th calendar day if the Commission notifies the Issuer that it will “review” the Registration Statement) following the Transaction Closing and (ii) the 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 (such earlier date, the “Effectiveness Date”); provided that if such day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or other day that the Commission is closed, the Effectiveness Date shall be extended to the next Business Day on which the Commission is open for business. The Issuer agrees that the Issuer will cause such Registration Statement or another registration statement (which may be a “shelf” registration statement) to remain effective until the earlier of (i) two (2) years from the issuance of the Subscriber Shares, (ii) the date on which the Subscriber ceases to hold the Subscriber Shares covered by such Registration Statement, or (iii) the first date on which the Subscriber can sell all of its Subscriber Shares under Rule 144 of the Securities Act without restriction, including without limitation, any volume or manner of sale restrictions and without the requirement for the Issuer to be in compliance with the current public information required under Rule 144(c)(1) (or Rule 144(i)(2), if applicable). The Issuer’s obligations to include the Subscriber Shares in the Registration Statement are contingent upon the Subscriber furnishing in writing to the Issuer such information regarding the Subscriber, the securities of the Issuer held by the Subscriber and the intended method of disposition of the Subscriber Shares as shall be reasonably requested by the Issuer to effect the registration of the Subscriber Shares (including disclosure of its beneficial ownership of the Subscriber Shares, as determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act), and 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, 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 Subscriber Shares. Any failure by the Issuer to file the Registration Statement by the Filing Date or for the Registration Statement to be declared effective by the Effectiveness Date shall not otherwise relieve the Issuer of its obligations to file or effect the Registration Statement as set forth in this Section 8. In no event shall the Subscriber be identified as a statutory underwriter in the Registration Statement unless requested by the Commission; provided, that if the Commission requests that the Subscriber be identified as a statutory underwriter in the Registration Statement, the Subscriber will have the option, in its sole and absolute discretion, to either (i) have an opportunity to withdraw from the Registration Statement, in which case the Issuer’s obligation to register the Subscriber Shares will be deemed satisfied, or (ii) be included as such in 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 Shares by the applicable stockholders or otherwise, such Registration Statement shall register for resale such number Shares which is equal to the maximum number of Shares as is permitted by the Commission. In such event, the number of Shares to be registered for each selling stockholder named in the Registration Statement (including the number of Subscriber Shares to be registered for the Subscriber) shall be reduced pro rata among all such selling stockholders and as promptly as practicable after being permitted to register additional Shares under Rule 415 under the Securities Act, the Issuer shall amend the Registration Statement or file a new Registration Statement to register such additional Shares (including the applicable Subscriber Shares) and cause such amendment or Registration Statement to become effective as promptly as practicable. For purposes of this Section 8, “Shares” and “Subscriber Shares” shall mean, as of any date of determination, the Shares or Subscriber Shares, as applicable, and any other equity security of the Issuer issued or issuable with respect to such Shares or Subscriber Shares by way of share split, dividend, distribution, recapitalization, merger, exchange, replacement or similar event or otherwise.

 

(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;

 

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(ii) advise Subscriber within three (3) Business Days:

 

(A) of any request by the Commission for amendments or supplements to the Registration Statement or the prospectus included therein or for additional information;

 

(B) when any amendment requested in (A) above has been filed with the Commission and when such amendment thereto has become effective,

 

(C) 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;

 

(D) of the receipt by the Issuer of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification of the Subscriber Shares included therein for sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose; and

 

(E) 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 (in the case of a prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the Issuer shall not, when so advising Subscriber of such events listed above, 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 (A) through (C) above constitutes 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 above, 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 Subscriber 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 Subscriber Shares to be listed on each securities exchange or market, if any, on which Shares have been listed; and

 

(vi) use its commercially reasonable efforts to take all other steps necessary to effect the registration of the Subscriber Shares contemplated hereby.

 

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(c) The Issuer may delay filing or suspend the use of any such registration statement (x) if it determines, upon advice of legal counsel, that in order for the registration statement to not contain a material misstatement or omission, an amendment thereto would be needed, (y) as may be necessary in connection with the preparation and filing of a post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement following the filing of the Issuer’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its first completed fiscal year, or (z) if the Issuer’s Board of Directors, upon advice of legal counsel, reasonably believes that such filing or use would materially affect a bona fide business or financing transaction of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, or would require premature disclosure of information that could materially adversely affect the Issuer (each such circumstance, a “Suspension Event”); provided, however, that the Issuer may not delay filing or suspend use of any registration statement on more than two occasions or for more than sixty (60) consecutive calendar days or more than ninety (90) total calendar days, in each case in any 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, the Subscriber agrees that it will (i) immediately discontinue offers and sales of the Subscriber Shares under the Registration Statement until the Subscriber receives (A) (x) copies of a supplemental or amended prospectus that corrects the misstatement(s) or omission(s) referred to above and (y) notice that any post-effective amendment has become effective or (B) notice from the Issuer that it may resume such offers and sales, and (ii) maintain the confidentiality of any information included in such written notice delivered by the Issuer unless otherwise required by applicable law. If so directed by the Issuer, the Subscriber will deliver to the Issuer or, in Subscriber’s sole discretion, destroy all copies of the prospectus covering the Subscriber Shares in the Subscriber’s possession; provided, however, that this obligation to deliver or destroy all copies of the prospectus covering the Subscriber Shares shall not apply to (i) the extent the 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) copies stored electronically on archival servers as a result of automatic data back-up. In addition to the removal of restrictive legends at the Subscriber’s request contemplated by Section 6(a)(iv), during any periods that a Registration Statement registering the resale of the Subscriber Shares is effective, the Issuer shall, at its expense, cause the Issuer’s transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends on any Subscriber Shares sold by the Subscriber within two (2) Business Days of the date that (i) such Subscriber Shares are sold, (ii) the Subscriber notifies the Issuer of such sale and (iii) the Subscriber provides the Issuer with any customary representations in connection therewith. In connection therewith, if required by the Issuer’s transfer agent, the Issuer will promptly cause an opinion of counsel to be delivered to and maintained with its transfer agent, together with any other authorizations, certificates and directions required by the transfer agent that authorize and direct the transfer agent to issue such Subscriber Shares without any such legend.

 

(d) From and after the Closing, the Issuer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Subscriber (to the extent a seller under the Registration Statement), and the officers, employees, affiliates, directors, partners, members, managers, investment advisors, attorneys and agents of the Subscriber, and each person, if any, who controls the Subscriber (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) (the Subscriber and each of the foregoing, a “Subscriber Indemnified Party”), from and against any losses, judgments, claims, damages, liabilities or reasonable costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) (collectively, “Losses”), that arise out of or are based upon (i) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Registration Statement, any prospectus included in the Registration Statement or any form of prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any prospectus or form of prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading or (ii) any violation or alleged violation by the Issuer of the Securities Act, Exchange Act or any state securities law or any rule or regulation thereunder, in connection with the performance of its obligations under this Section 8, except to the extent that such untrue or alleged untrue statements or omissions or alleged omissions are based solely upon information furnished in writing to the Issuer by a Subscriber Indemnified Party expressly for use therein. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the Issuer’s indemnification obligations shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Losses if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Issuer (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned).

 

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(e) From and after the Closing, the Subscriber shall, severally and not jointly with any Other Subscriber, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Issuer, and the officers, employees, affiliates, directors, partners, members, managers, attorneys and agents of the Issuer, and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act), from and against any Losses, that arise out of or are based upon any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Registration Statement, any prospectus included in the Registration Statement or any form of prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any prospectus or form of prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, to the extent that such untrue or alleged untrue statements or omissions or alleged omissions are based solely upon information regarding Subscriber furnished in writing to the Issuer by a Subscriber Indemnified Party expressly for use therein. In no event shall the liability of the Subscriber be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by the Subscriber upon the sale of the Subscriber Shares giving rise to such indemnification obligation. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the Subscriber’s indemnification obligations shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Losses if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Subscriber (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned).

 

(f) If the indemnification provided under this Section 8 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 or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact, was made by, or relates to information supplied by, 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 subject to the limitations set forth in this Section 8 and deemed to include 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 8(f) from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. Each indemnifying party’s obligation to make a contribution pursuant to this Section 8(f) shall be individual, not joint, and in no event shall the liability of the Subscriber under this Section 8(f) be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by the Subscriber upon the sale of the Subscriber Shares giving rise to such indemnification obligation.

 

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(g) 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 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 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.

 

(h) The indemnification provided for 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 Subscriber Shares purchased pursuant to this Subscription Agreement.

 

9. Trust Account Waiver. The Subscriber hereby represents and warrants that it has had the opportunity to read the SPAC Prospectus and understands that the Issuer has established a trust account (the “Trust Account”) containing the proceeds of its initial public offering (the “IPO”) and the overallotment shares acquired by its underwriters and from certain private placements occurring simultaneously with the IPO (including interest accrued from time to time thereon) for the benefit of the Issuer’s public stockholders (including overallotment shares acquired by the Issuer’s underwriters, the “Public Stockholders”), and that, except as otherwise described in the SPAC Prospectus, the Issuer may disburse monies from the Trust Account only: (a) to the Public Stockholders in the event they elect to redeem their Shares in connection with the consummation of the Issuer’s initial business combination (as such term is used in the SPAC Prospectus) (the “Business Combination”) or in connection with an extension of its deadline to consummate a Business Combination, (b) to the Public Stockholders if the Issuer fails to consummate a Business Combination within 24 months after the closing of the IPO (as may be extended), (c) with respect to any interest earned on the amounts held in the Trust Account, amounts necessary to pay for any taxes and up to $100,000 in dissolution expenses, or (d) to the Issuer after or concurrently with the consummation of a Business Combination. For and in consideration of the Issuer entering into this Subscription Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Subscriber hereby agrees that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Subscription Agreement, Subscriber does not now and shall not at any time hereafter have, and waives any and all right, title and interest, or any claims of any kind it has or may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, this Subscription Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or the Subscriber Shares, in or to any monies held in the Trust Account (or any distributions therefrom directly or indirectly to Public Stockholders (“Public Distributions”), and agrees not to seek recourse or make or bring any action, suit, claim or other proceeding against the Trust Account or Public Distributions as a result of, or arising out of, this Subscription Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or the Subscriber Shares, regardless of whether such claim arises based on contract, tort, equity or any other theory of legal liability. To the extent the Subscriber commences any action or proceeding based upon, in connection with, as a result of or arising out of, this Subscription Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or the Subscriber Shares, which proceeding seeks, in whole or in part, monetary relief against the Issuer or its Representatives, the Subscriber hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Subscriber’s sole remedy shall be against funds held outside of the Trust Account (other than Public Distributions) and that such claim shall not permit the Subscriber (or any person claiming on its behalf or in lieu of any of it) to have any claim against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) or any amounts contained therein. Notwithstanding anything else in this Section 9 to the contrary, nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the Subscriber’s right, title, interest or claim to the Trust Account by virtue of the Subscriber’s record or beneficial ownership of Shares other than pursuant to this Subscription Agreement, including but not limited to any redemption right with respect to any such securities of the Issuer. For purposes of this Subscription Agreement, “Representatives” with respect to any person shall mean such person’s affiliates and its and its affiliate’s respective directors, officers, employees, consultants, advisors, agents and other representatives.

 

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10. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) Transferability. Neither this Subscription Agreement nor any rights that may accrue to the Subscriber hereunder (other than the Subscriber Shares acquired hereunder, if any, subject to applicable securities laws) may be transferred or assigned by the Subscriber without the prior written consent of the Issuer, and any purported transfer or assignment without such consent shall be null and void ab initio. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the Closing the Subscriber may assign all of its rights and obligations under this Subscription Agreement to an affiliate of the Subscriber, or to any fund or account managed by the same investment manager as Subscriber, that is an Accredited Investor or a QIB and is also an Institutional Account, so long as the Subscriber provides the Issuer with at least three (3) Business Days’ prior written notice of such assignment and a completed Investor Questionnaire duly executed by such assignee; provided, further that (i) such assignee will be deemed to have made to the Issuer each of the representations, warranties and covenants of the Subscriber set forth in Section 5 as of the date of such assignment and as of the Closing Date, and (ii) no such assignment by the Subscriber will relieve the Subscriber of its obligations under this Subscription Agreement, and the Subscriber will remain secondarily liable under this Subscription Agreement for the obligations of the assignee hereunder. 

 

(b) Reliance. The Subscriber acknowledges that the Issuer, the Placement Agents and the Company will rely on the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties of the Subscriber contained in this Subscription Agreement, provided, however, that the Closing may only be enforced against the Subscriber by the Issuer. Prior to the Closing, the Subscriber agrees to promptly notify the Issuer if any of the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties set forth herein are no longer accurate in any material respect and which would cause any of the conditions to Closing in Sections 3(a) or 3(b) to not be satisfied. The Issuer 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. The Issuer acknowledges that the Subscriber will rely on the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties of the Issuer contained in this Subscription Agreement. Prior to the Closing, the Issuer agrees that it will promptly notify the Subscriber if any of its acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties set forth herein are no longer accurate in any material respect and which would cause any of the conditions to Closing in Sections 3(a) or 3(c) to not be satisfied. The Subscriber 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.

 

(c) Survival. All the agreements, representations and warranties made by each party hereto in this Subscription Agreement shall survive the Closing.

 

(d) Amendments and Waivers. This Subscription Agreement may not be amended, modified or waived except by an instrument in writing, signed by the party against whom enforcement of such amendment, modification or waiver is sought. Section 4, Section 5 this Section 10(d), Section 10(o) and Section 11 may not be amended, modified, terminated or waived in any manner that is material and adverse to a Placement Agent without the written consent of such Placement Agent. 

 

(e) Entire Agreement. This Subscription Agreement 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 (other than any confidentiality agreement entered into by the or the Issuer and the Subscriber in connection with the Offering).

 

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(f) Successors and Assigns. 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. 

 

(g) Severability. 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. The parties will endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s) with a valid provision(s), the effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s).

 

(h) Counterparts. This Subscription Agreement may be executed and delivered in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile, electronic mail or in .pdf (including any electronic signature covered by the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, the Electronic Signatures and Records Act or other applicable law, e.g., www.docusign.com)) and by different parties in separate counterparts, with the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same document. All counterparts so executed and delivered shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same agreement.

 

(i) Specific Performance. 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 equitable relief, including 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. Each party hereto further agrees that none of the parties hereto or the Placement Agent or the Company shall be required to obtain, furnish or post any bond or similar instrument in connection with or as a condition to obtaining any remedy referred to in this Section 10(i), and each party hereto irrevocably waives any right it may have to require the obtaining, furnishing or posting of any such bond or similar instrument. 

 

(j) GOVERNING LAW AND JURY TRIAL. THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE REQUIRE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAW OF ANY OTHER STATE. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN CONNECTION WITH ANY LITIGATION PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

(k) Venue. Each party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consents to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or, if there is no federal jurisdiction, in the state courts sitting in New York County in the State of New York (the “Chosen Court”) for any actions, suits or proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (and each party agrees not to commence any action, suit or proceeding relating thereto except in such courts). Each party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of venue of any action, suit or proceeding arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, in the Chosen Court, and hereby further irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or claim in any such court that any such action, suit or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. To the extent it has or hereafter may acquire any immunity from jurisdiction of any court or from any legal process (whether through service or notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution, execution or otherwise) with respect to itself or its property, the Subscriber hereby irrevocably waives such immunity in respect of its obligations with respect to this Agreement.

 

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(l) Notices. All notices, consents, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (i) when delivered in person, (ii) when delivered by facsimile or email, with affirmative confirmation of receipt, (iii) one (1) Business Day after being sent, if sent by reputable, internationally recognized overnight courier service or (iv) three (3) Business Days after being mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, prepaid and return receipt requested, in each case to the applicable party at the addresses set forth on the applicable signature pages hereto.

 

(m) Headings and Certain Defined Terms. The headings set forth in this Subscription Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not be used in interpreting this Subscription Agreement. In this Subscription Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires: (i) whenever required by the context, any pronoun used in this Subscription Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa; (ii) “including” (and with correlative meaning “include”) means including without limiting the generality of any description preceding or succeeding such term and shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation”; and (iii) the words “herein”, “hereto” and “hereby” and other words of similar import in this Subscription Agreement shall be deemed in each case to refer to this Subscription Agreement as a whole and not to any particular portion of this Subscription Agreement, and references to any Section or Subsection shall refer to the numbered and lettered Sections and Subsections of this Agreement. As used in this Subscription Agreement, the term: (x) “Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday on which commercial banking institutions in New York, New York are authorized to close for business (excluding as a result of “stay at home”, “shelter-in-place”, “non-essential employee” or any other similar orders or restrictions or the closure of any physical branch locations at the direction of any governmental authority so long as the electronic funds transfer systems, including for wire transfers, of commercially banking institutions in New York, New York are generally open for use by customers on such day); (y) “person” shall refer to any individual, corporation, partnership, trust, limited liability company or other entity or association, including any governmental or regulatory body, whether acting in an individual, fiduciary or any other capacity; and (z) “affiliate” shall mean, with respect to any specified person, any other person or group of persons acting together that, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such specified person (where the term “control” (and any correlative terms) means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise). For the avoidance of doubt, any reference in this Subscription Agreement to an affiliate of the Issuer will include the Issuer’s sponsor, ISOS Acquisition Sponsor LLC.

 

(n) Further Assurances. At Closing, the parties hereto shall execute and deliver such additional documents and take such additional actions as the parties may reasonably deem necessary in order to consummate the Offering as contemplated by this Subscription Agreement.

 

(o) Third Party Beneficiaries. The parties hereto agree that (a) the Placement Agents are express third-party beneficiary of the representations, warranties and covenants of the Issuer contained in Section 4 and the representations, warranties and convents of the Subscriber contained in Section 5, and its express rights set forth in Section 10(d), this Section 10(o) and Section 11 and (b) the Company shall be, after the Closing, an express third-party beneficiary of this Agreement. Except for the foregoing, this Subscription Agreement shall not confer any rights or remedies upon any person other than the parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns.

 

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11. Non-Reliance and Exculpation. The Subscriber acknowledges that it is not relying upon, and has not relied upon, any statement, representation or warranty made by any person other than the statements, representations and warranties contained in this Subscription Agreement in making its investment or decision to invest in the Issuer. The Subscriber agrees that neither (i) any Other Subscriber pursuant to the Other Subscription Agreements (including the controlling persons, members, officers, directors, partners, agents, or employees of any such Other Subscriber) nor (ii) the Placement Agent, its affiliates or any of its or its affiliates’ respective control persons, officers, directors or employees, shall be liable to the Subscriber pursuant to this Subscription Agreement for any action heretofore or hereafter taken or omitted to be taken by any of them in connection with the purchase of the Subscriber Shares.

 

12. Several not Joint. The obligations of Subscriber under this Subscription Agreement are several and not joint with the obligations of any Other Subscriber or any other investor 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 Agreement or any other investor under the Other Subscription Agreements. Nothing contained herein or in any Other Subscription Agreement, and no action taken by Subscriber or any Other Subscriber or other investor pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute Subscriber and any Other Subscribers or other investors as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that Subscriber and any Other Subscribers or other investors are in any way acting in concert or as a “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) 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 Subscriber Shares or enforcing its rights under this Subscription Agreement.

 

 

{SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW}

 

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

 

  ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION
   
  By:  
    Name:  
Title:  

 

Address for Notice:

 

Isos Acquisition Corporation

55 Post Road W, Suite 200

Westport, CT 06880

Attention: Winston Meade

Email: wmeade@isoscap.com

 

Copy to:

 

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

One Battery Park Plaza

New York, New York 10004

Attention: Anson Frelinghuysen

Email: anson.frelinghuysen@hugheshubbard.com

 

 

[Signature Page to PIPE Subscription Agreement]

 

 

 

 

{SUBSCRIBER SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT}

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Subscription Agreement to be duly executed by its authorized signatory as of the date first indicated above.

 

Name(s) of Subscriber:  
   
Signature of Authorized Signatory of Subscriber:  
   
Name of Authorized Signatory:  
   
Title of Authorized Signatory:  

 

Address for Notice to Subscriber:

 

   
     
     
     
     
     
  Attention:  
     
  Email:  
     
  Facsimile No.:  
     
  Telephone No.:  

 

 

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

 

 
   
   
   
   

 

Subscription Amount: $  
     
Number of Subscriber Shares:    
     
EIN Number:    

 

Jurisdiction of Organization of Subscriber (country and/or state):  
   
Name of Account Nominee (if different than Name of Subscriber):  

 

 

[Signature Page to PIPE Subscription Agreement]

 

 

 

 

Exhibit A

Accredited Investor Questionnaire

 

Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Exhibit A shall have the meanings given in the Subscription Agreement to which this Exhibit A is attached.

 

The undersigned represents and warrants that the undersigned is an “institutional account” as such term is defined in FINRA Rule 4512(c).

 

The undersigned represents and warrants that the undersigned is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501(a) (1), (2), (3), (7) or (9) of Regulation D under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), for one or more of the reasons specified below (please check all boxes that apply):

 

_______ (i) A 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;

 

_______ (ii) A broker or dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”);

 

_______ (iii) An investment adviser registered pursuant to section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Investment Advisers Act”) or registered pursuant to the laws of a state, or an investment adviser relying on the exemption from registering with the Commission under the section 203(l) or (m) of the Investment Advisers Act;

 

_______ (iv) An insurance company as defined in section 2(13) of the Exchange Act;

 

_______ (v) An investment company registered under the Investment Company Act or a business development company as defined in Section 2(a)(48) of that Act;

 

_______ (vi) A 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;

 

_______ (vii) A 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;

 

_______ (viii) An 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;

 

_______ (ix) A private business development company as defined in Section 202(a)(22) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940;

 

_______ (x) An organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a corporation, business trust, partnership, or limited liability company, or any other entity not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000;

 

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_______ (xi) A trust, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person who has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that such person is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investing in the Issuer;

 

_______ (xii) an entity in which all of the equity owners are “accredited investors”;

 

_______ (xiii) An entity, of a type not listed in any of the foregoing paragraphs, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities and owning investments in excess of $5,000,000; and/or

 

_______ (xiv) The Subscriber does not qualify under any of the investor categories set forth in (i) through (xiii) above.

 

 

2.1 Type of the Subscriber. Indicate the form of entity of the Subscriber:

 

Limited Partnership Corporation
  General Partnership Revocable Trust
  Other Type of Trust (indicate type):      
  Other (indicate form of organization):      

 

 

Subscriber:  
     
  Subscriber Name:  

 

  By:           
  Signatory Name:
  Signatory Title:

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

 

July 1, 2021

 

ISOS Acquisition Corporation

55 Post Road W, Suite 200

Westport, CT 06880

 

Bowlero Corp.

222 W 44th Street

New York, NY 10036

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

This Subscription Agreement (this “Subscription Agreement”) is entered into this 1st day of July, 2021, by and among ISOS Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (including any successor thereto pursuant to the terms of the Transaction Agreement (as defined hereafter), the “Issuer”), and the undersigned (the “Subscriber”).

 

The Issuer has entered into a Business Combination Agreement dated as of the date hereof (the “Transaction Agreement” and the transactions contemplated thereby, the “Transactions”), by and between the Issuer and Bowlero Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to which, among other things the Company will merge with and into the Issuer (the “Merger”), with the Issuer surviving the Merger.

 

In connection with the Transaction Agreement, the Issuer is seeking commitments to purchase Series A convertible preferred stock of the Issuer, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Preferred Shares”), with the terms set forth in the certificate of designations attached hereto as Exhibit A, for a purchase price of $1,000.00 per share (the “Purchase Price”), in a private placement to be conducted by the Issuer (the “Offering”).

 

On even date herewith, the Issuer is entering into subscription agreements substantially similar to this Subscription Agreement (the “Other Subscription Agreements” and together with this Subscription Agreement, the “Subscription Agreements”) with certain other subscribers (the “Other Subscribers”), pursuant to which the Other Subscribers, severally and not jointly, have agreed to purchase in the Offering, effective on the closing date of the Transactions, inclusive of the Preferred Shares to be purchased by the undersigned, an aggregate of 95,000 Preferred Shares, at the Purchase Price. In connection therewith, the undersigned subscriber (“Subscriber”) and the Issuer agree as follows:

 

1. Subscription. Subscriber hereby subscribes for and agrees to purchase from the Issuer, and the Issuer agrees to issue and sell to Subscriber, such number of Preferred Shares as is set forth on the signature page of this Subscription Agreement (the “Subscriber Preferred Shares” and the Class A Common Shares (as hereafter defined) into which such Subscriber Preferred Shares are convertible, the “Underlying Common Shares”) at the Purchase Price per Subscriber Preferred Share and on the terms provided for herein.

 

2. Closing; Delivery of the Subscriber Preferred Shares.

 

(a) The closing of the sale of the Subscriber Preferred Shares contemplated hereby (the “Closing”, and the date that the Closing actually occurs, the “Closing Date”) is contingent upon the substantially concurrent consummation of the Transactions (the “Transaction Closing”). The Closing shall occur on the date of but immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger (it being understood that the sale of the Subscriber Preferred Shares shall occur immediately after the Domestication).

 

 

 

 

(b) At least five (5) Business Days (as defined below) before the anticipated Closing Date, the Issuer shall deliver written notice to the Subscriber (the “Closing Notice”) specifying (i) the anticipated Closing Date and (ii) the wire instructions for delivery of the Purchase Price to the Issuer. No later than two (2) Business Days after delivery of the Closing Notice, the Subscriber shall deliver to the Issuer such information as is reasonably requested in the Closing Notice in order for the Issuer to issue the Subscriber Preferred Shares to the Subscriber. No later than noon (Eastern time) two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Subscriber shall deliver 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, such funds to be held by the Issuer in escrow until the Closing. The Issuer shall deliver to Subscriber (i) at the Closing, the Subscriber Preferred Shares in book entry form, free and clear of any liens or other restrictions (other than those arising under state or federal securities laws), in the name of the Subscriber (or its nominee in accordance with its delivery instructions) or to a custodian designated by the Subscriber, as applicable, and (ii) as promptly as reasonably practicable after the Closing, evidence from the Issuer’s transfer agent of the issuance to Subscriber of the Subscriber Preferred Shares (in book entry form) on and as of the Closing Date. In the event that the consummation of the Merger does not occur within two (2) Business Days after the anticipated Closing Date specified in the Closing Notice, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Issuer and the Subscriber, the Issuer shall promptly (but in no event later than three (3) Business Days after the anticipated Closing Date specified in the Closing Notice) return the Purchase Price so delivered by Subscriber to the Issuer by wire transfer in immediately available funds to the account specified in writing 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 7 herein and subject to the satisfaction of the closing conditions set forth in Section 3 herein, Subscriber shall remain obligated (A) to redeliver funds to the Issuer in escrow following the Issuer’s delivery to Subscriber of a new Closing Notice and (B) to consummate the Closing immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger. For the avoidance of doubt, if any termination hereof occurs after the delivery by Subscriber of the Purchase Price for the Subscriber Preferred Shares, the Issuer shall promptly (but not later than three (3) Business Days thereafter) return the Purchase Price to Subscriber without any deduction for or on account of any tax, withholding, charges or set-off.

 

3. Closing Conditions. In addition to the conditions set forth in Section 2:

 

(a) General Conditions. The Closing is also subject to the satisfaction or valid waiver in writing by each party of the conditions that, on the Closing Date: 

 

(i) no suspension of the qualification of the Common Shares for offering or sale or trading in any jurisdiction, or initiation or threatening of any proceedings for any of such purposes, shall have occurred;

 

(ii) no applicable governmental authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any judgment, order, law, rule or regulation (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) which is then in effect and has the effect of making consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement illegal or otherwise preventing or prohibiting consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement; and

 

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(iii) all conditions precedent to each party’s obligation to effect the Transactions set forth in the Transaction Agreement, including all necessary approvals of the Issuer’s stockholders and regulatory approvals, if any, shall have been satisfied or waived (as determined by the parties to the Transaction Agreement and other than those conditions that, by their nature, (x) may only be satisfied at the Transaction Closing (including to the extent that any such condition is dependent upon the consummation of the purchase and sale of Preferred Shares pursuant to this Subscription Agreement and the Other Subscription Agreements), but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions as of the Transaction Closing, or (y) will be satisfied by the Closing and the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Other Subscription Agreements), and the Merger shall be scheduled to occur immediately following the Closing.

 

(b) Issuer Conditions. The obligations of the Issuer to consummate the Closing are also subject to the satisfaction or valid waiver by the Issuer of the additional conditions that, on the Closing Date:

 

(i) all representations and warranties of the Subscriber contained in this Subscription Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) at and as of the Closing Date (except for representations and warranties made as of a specific date, which shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) as of such date), and consummation of the Closing, shall constitute a reaffirmation by the Subscriber of each of the representations, warranties and agreements of the Subscriber contained in this Subscription Agreement as of the Closing Date or as of such specific date, as applicable; and

 

(ii) the Subscriber shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Subscription Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by it at or prior to Closing.

 

(c) Subscriber Conditions. The obligations of the Subscriber to consummate the Closing are also subject to the satisfaction or valid waiver by the Subscriber of the additional conditions that, on the Closing Date:

 

(i) all representations and warranties of the Issuer contained in this Subscription Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality or an Issuer MAE (as defined herein), which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) at and as of the Closing Date (except for representations and warranties made as of a specific date, which shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than representations and warranties that are qualified as to materiality or Issuer MAE, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all respects) as of such date), and consummation of the Closing, shall constitute a reaffirmation by the Issuer of its representations, warranties and agreements contained in this Subscription Agreement as of the Closing Date or as of such specific date, as applicable;

 

(ii) the Issuer shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Subscription Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by it at or prior to Closing;

 

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(iii) no amendment to, or modification or waiver of, the Transaction Agreement (as the same exists on the date hereof as provided to the Subscriber) shall have occurred that would reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the economic benefits that the Subscriber would reasonably expect to receive under this Subscription Agreement; and

 

(iv) the Underlying Common Shares shall be approved for listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) or the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), as applicable, subject to official notice of issuance; and

 

(v) the Issuer shall not have entered into any Other Subscription Agreement with a lower purchase price than $1,000 per Preferred Share or other terms (economic or otherwise) substantially more favorable to such Other Subscriber than as set forth in this Subscription Agreement.

 

4. Issuer Representations and Warranties. The Issuer represents and warrants to the Subscriber that:

 

(a) Organization and Qualification. Prior to the Domestication, the Issuer is an exempted company limited by shares incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Issuer has the 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. As of the Closing Date, following the Domestication, the Issuer will be duly incorporated, validly existing as a corporation and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

(b) Authorization; Enforcement. This Subscription Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Issuer, constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Issuer and is enforceable against the Issuer in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited or otherwise affected by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, 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) Issuance. As of the Closing Date, the Subscriber Preferred Shares will be duly authorized and, when issued and delivered to the Subscriber against full payment therefor in accordance with the terms of this Subscription Agreement, the Subscriber Preferred Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, free and clear of any liens or other encumbrances (other than those arising under applicable securities laws) 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 (as in effect at such time of issuance), by contract, or under the Delaware General Corporation Law. The Underlying Common Shares issuable upon conversion of the Subscriber Preferred Shares, when issued in accordance with the terms of the Preferred Shares, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, free and clear of any liens or other encumbrances (other than those arising under applicable securities laws) 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 (as in effect at such time of issuance), by contract, or under the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

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(d) No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance by the Issuer of this Subscription Agreement (including the issuance and sale of the Subscriber Preferred Shares by the Issuer), and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, will not (i) conflict with or result in a material breach or material violation of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a material 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 or any of its subsidiaries pursuant to the terms of any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, license, lease or any other agreement or instrument to which the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries is a party or by which the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries is bound or to which any of the property or assets of the Issuer is subject, which would have a material adverse effect on (A) the business, properties, assets, liabilities, operations, condition (including financial condition), stockholders’ equity or results of operations of the Issuer or the combined company after giving effect to Transactions, (B) the validity of the Subscriber Shares, or (C) the legal authority or ability of the Issuer to timely comply, in all material respects, with its obligations under the Transaction Agreement, this Subscription Agreement or the Other Subscription Agreements, including the issuance and sale of the Subscriber Shares (an “Issuer MAE”), (ii) result in any violation of the provisions of the organizational documents of the Issuer; or (iii) result in any violation of any statute or any judgment, order, rule or regulation of any court or governmental agency or body, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Issuer or any of its properties that would have an Issuer MAE.

 

(e) Filings, Consents and Approvals. Assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Subscriber, the Issuer is not required to obtain any consent, waiver, authorization, approval 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 (including, without limitation, the issuance of the Subscriber Preferred Shares), other than (i) the filing with the Commission of a registration statement pursuant to Section 8, (ii) the filings required by applicable state or federal securities laws, (iii) the filings required in accordance with Section 6(c), (iv) any filings or notices required by the NYSE, (v) those required to consummate the Transactions as provided under the Transaction Agreement, (vi) the filing of notification under HSR, if applicable, and (vii) any consent, waiver, authorization or order of, notice to, or filing or registration, the failure of which to obtain would not be reasonably expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Issuer MAE.

 

(f) Capitalization. As of the date of this Subscription Agreement, the authorized capital stock of the Issuer consists of (i) 300,000,000 Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (such Class A ordinary shares, and the Class A common stock into which such shares will be converted in connection with the Domestication, the “Class A Common Shares”), (ii) 20,000,000 Class B ordinary shares, par value of $0.0001 per share (such Class B ordinary shares, and the Class B common stock into which such shares will be converted in connection with the Domestication “Class B Common Shares” and together with the Class A Common Shares, the “Common Shares”), and (iii) 1,000,000 preferred shares, par value $0.0001 per share. As of the date of this Subscription Agreement, (A) 25,483,700 Class A ordinary shares are issued and outstanding, (B) 6,370,925 Class B ordinary shares are issued and outstanding, (C) 8,494,566 redeemable public warrants to purchase Class A ordinary shares are issued and outstanding, (D) 5,397,828 private placement warrants to purchase Class A ordinary shares are issued and outstanding, and (E) no preferred shares are issued or outstanding. All (1) issued and outstanding Class A Common Shares and Class B Common Shares have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and are non-assessable and are not subject to preemptive rights and (2) outstanding warrants have been duly authorized and validly issued and are not subject to preemptive rights. Except as set forth above and pursuant to the Transaction Agreement and the other agreements and arrangements referred to therein or in the SEC Reports (as defined below), as of the date hereof, there are no outstanding options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for, purchase or acquire from the Issuer any Preferred Shares or other equity interests in the Issuer, or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for such equity interests. As of the date hereof, the Issuer has no subsidiaries, and does not own, directly or indirectly, interests or investments (whether equity or debt) in any person, whether incorporated or unincorporated. There are no shareholder agreements, voting trusts or other agreements or understandings to which the Issuer is a party or by which it is bound relating to the voting of any securities of the Issuer, other than (1) as set forth in the SEC Reports and (2) as contemplated by the Transaction Agreement. There are no securities or instruments by or to which the Issuer is a party containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered by the issuance of the Subscriber Preferred Shares or any Preferred Shares issued pursuant to the Other Subscription Agreements, in each case, that have not been or will not be validly waived on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

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(g) Registration of Common Stock. As of the date of this Agreement, the issued and outstanding Class A Common Shares of the Issuer are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and are listed for trading on the NYSE under the symbol “ISOS.” Following the Domestication, the Class A Common Shares are expected to be registered under the Exchange Act. There is no suit, action, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of the Issuer, threatened against the Issuer by the NYSE or the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) with respect to any intention by such entity to deregister the Class A Common Shares or prohibit or terminate the listing of the Class A Common Shares on the NYSE.

 

(h) Regulatory Actions. Except for such matters as have not had and would not be reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, an Issuer MAE, there is no (i) 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 entity outstanding against the Issuer.

 

(i) Compliance. The Issuer is in compliance with all applicable laws, except where such non-compliance would not reasonably be expected to have an Issuer MAE. The Issuer 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, be reasonably expected to have an Issuer MAE. 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, note, bond, mortgage, indenture, lease or other agreement, permit, franchise or license to which the Issuer is now 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 or 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 MAE.

 

(j) Broker Fees. The Issuer has not entered into any agreement or arrangement entitling any agent, broker, investment banker, financial advisor or other person to any broker’s or finder’s fee or any other commission or similar fee in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement for which the Subscriber could become liable. Other than compensation to be paid to the Placement Agents (as defined below), the Issuer is not aware of any person that has been or will be paid (directly or indirectly) remuneration for solicitation of the Subscriber in connection with the sale of any Preferred Shares in the Offering.

 

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(k) SEC Reports; Financial Statements. As of their respective dates, all forms, reports, statements, schedules, proxies, registration statements and other documents filed by the Issuer with the Commission prior to the date of this Subscription Agreement (the “SEC Reports”) complied in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder, and none of the SEC Reports, when filed, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The financial statements of the Issuer included in the SEC Reports comply in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the rules and regulations of the Commission with respect thereto as in effect at the time of filing 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. Except for the Issuer’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Issuer has timely filed each report, statement, schedule, prospectus, and registration statement that the Issuer was required to file with the Commission since its initial registration of the Class A Common Shares with the Commission. A copy of each SEC Report is available to the Subscriber via the Commission’s EDGAR system. There are no 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. Notwithstanding anything in this Subscription Agreement to the contrary, no representation or warranty is made as to the accounting treatment of the Issuer’s issued and outstanding warrants, or as to any deficiencies in disclosure (including with respect to internal control over financial reporting or disclosure controls and procedures). Furthermore, Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that (i) the Staff of the SEC issued the Staff Statement on Accounting and Reporting Considerations for Warrants Issued by Special Purpose Acquisition Companies on April 12, 2021 (the “Statement”), (ii) the Issuer continues to review the Statement and its implications, including on the financial statements and other information included in its SEC Reports and (iii) any restatement, revision or other modification of the SEC Reports or any statements or information included therein in connection with such a review of the Statement or any subsequent related agreements or other guidance from the Staff of the SEC related thereto shall be deemed not to be material for purposes of this Subscription Agreement.

 

(l) Investment Company. The Issuer is not, and immediately after receipt of payment for the Preferred Shares being sold in the Offering, will not be, an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 

(m) Private Placement. Assuming the accuracy of the Subscriber’s representations and warranties set forth in Section 5, in connection with the offer, sale and delivery of the Subscriber Preferred Shares in the manner contemplated by this Subscription Agreement, it is not necessary to register the Subscriber Preferred Shares under the Securities Act. The Subscriber Preferred 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.

 

(n) No Side Letters. Other than the Other Subscription Agreements and the Transaction Agreement, the Issuer has not entered into any subscription agreement, side letter or similar agreement with any Other Subscriber in connection with such Other Subscriber’s investment in the Issuer through the Offering, except for side letters required to comply with an Other Subscriber’s policies and procedures, or rules and regulations applicable to the Other Subscriber. No Other Subscription Agreement includes terms and conditions that are materially more advantageous to any such Other Subscriber than the Subscriber hereunder (other than terms particular to the regulatory requirements of such subscriber or its affiliates or related funds), and such Other Subscription Agreements have not been amended or modified in any material respect following the date of this Subscription Agreement to include any such terms and conditions. The Issuer has not entered into any side letter with any Public Stockholder in connection with their ownership of Class A Common Shares purchased in connection with the Issuer’s initial public offering pursuant to which such Public Stockholder has been granted redemption rights not granted to all Public Stockholders.

 

(o) No Bankruptcy. Neither the Issuer nor any of its subsidiaries, if any, has not 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 its debts when due, nor does the Issuer or any subsidiary (if any), 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.

 

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(p) Anti-Money Laundering Laws. The operations of the Issuer and its subsidiaries are and have been conducted at all times in material compliance with all applicable financial recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including those of the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, as amended, the applicable anti-money laundering statutes of all jurisdictions where the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries conduct business, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines issued, administered or enforced by any governmental agency (collectively, the “Anti-Money Laundering Laws”); and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any court or governmental agency, authority or body or any arbitrator involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries with respect to the Anti-Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of the Issuer, threatened.

 

(q) Sanctions. Neither the Issuer nor any of its subsidiaries nor, to the knowledge of the Issuer, any director, officer, agent, employee or affiliate of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries is an individual or entity (a “Person”) that is, or is owned or controlled by a Person that is, currently the subject or target of any sanctions administered or enforced by the United States government (including, without limitation, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department (“OFAC”) or the U.S. Department of State and including, without limitation, the designation as a “specifically designated national” or “blocked person”, the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, Her Majesty’s Treasury, or other relevant sanctions authority (collectively, “Sanctions”), nor is the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject or the target of Sanctions, including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria (each, a “Sanctioned Country”). Since the Issuer’s inception, the Issuer and its subsidiaries have not knowingly engaged in and are not now knowingly engaged in any dealings or transaction is or was the subject or the target of Sanctions or with any Sanctioned Country.

 

5. Subscriber Representations, Warranties and Covenants. The Subscriber represents and warrants to the Issuer that:

 

(a) Subscriber Status. At the time the Subscriber was offered the Subscriber Preferred Shares, it was, and as of the date hereof, the Subscriber is (i) an “accredited investor” (within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act) (an “Accredited Investor”) or a Qualified Institutional Buyer (as defined in 144A of the Securities Act) (a “QIB”), as indicated in the questionnaire attached as Exhibit B hereto (an “Investor Questionnaire”), (ii) an “institutional account”, as defined in FINRA Rule 4512(c) (an “Institutional Account”), (iii) a sophisticated institutional investor, experienced in investing in private equity transactions and capable of evaluating investment risks independently, both in general and with regard to all transactions and investment strategies involving a security or securities, including its participation in the Transactions and (iv) acquiring the Subscriber Preferred Shares only for its own account and not for the account of others, and not on behalf of any other account or person or with a view to, or for offer or sale in connection with, any distribution thereof in violation of the Securities Act. The Subscriber is not an entity formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the Subscriber Preferred Shares. 

 

(b) Nature of Investment. The Subscriber understands that the Subscriber Preferred Shares are being offered in a transaction not involving any public offering within the meaning of the Securities Act and that the Subscriber Preferred Shares delivered at the Closing have not been registered under the Securities Act. The Subscriber understands that the Subscriber Preferred Shares may not be resold, transferred, pledged or otherwise disposed of by the Subscriber 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 of cases (i) and (iii) in accordance with any applicable securities laws of the states and other jurisdictions of the United States, and that any certificates (if any) or any book-entry shares representing the Subscriber Preferred Shares delivered at the Closing shall contain a legend or restrictive notation to such effect, and as a result of such restrictions, the Subscriber may not be able to readily resell the Subscriber Preferred Shares and may be required to bear the financial risk of an investment in the Subscriber Preferred Shares for an indefinite period of time. The Subscriber acknowledges that the Subscriber Preferred Shares will not be eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act. The Subscriber understands that it has been advised to consult legal counsel prior to making any offer, resale, pledge or transfer of any of the Subscriber Preferred Shares.

 

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(c) Authorization and Enforcement. The execution, delivery and performance by the Subscriber of this Subscription Agreement are within the powers of the Subscriber, have been duly authorized and will not constitute or result in a breach or default under or conflict with any federal or state statute, rule or regulation applicable to the Subscriber, any order, ruling or regulation of any court or other tribunal or of any governmental commission or agency, or any agreement or other undertaking, to which the Subscriber is a party or by which the Subscriber is bound which would reasonably be expected to have an adverse effect on the legal authority of the Subscriber to enter into and perform its obligations under this Subscription Agreement, and will not violate any provisions of the Subscriber’s charter documents, including its incorporation or formation papers, bylaws, indenture of trust or partnership or operating agreement, as may be applicable. The signature on this Subscription Agreement is genuine, and the signatory has been duly authorized to execute the same, and this Subscription Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Subscriber, enforceable against the Subscriber in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited or otherwise affected by (i) bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors generally, and (ii) principles of equity, whether considered at law or equity. The Subscriber has been duly formed or incorporated and is validly existing in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation.

 

(d) Other Representations. The Subscriber understands and agrees that the Subscriber is purchasing the Subscriber Preferred Shares directly from the Issuer. The Subscriber further acknowledges that there have been no representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made to the Subscriber by or on behalf of the Issuer, the Company, the Placement Agents, or any of their respective officers or directors, expressly (other than those representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made by the Issuer in this Subscription Agreement) or by implication, other than the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements herein. 

 

(e) Tax Treatment. The Subscriber’s acquisition and holding of the Subscriber Preferred 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, Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any applicable similar law.

 

(f) Receipt of Disclosure. The Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that the Subscriber has received such information as the Subscriber deems necessary in order to make an investment decision with respect to the Subscriber Preferred Shares. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Subscriber acknowledges that it has received (or in the case of documents filed with the Commission, had access to) the following items (collectively, the “Disclosure Documents”): (i) the final prospectus of the Issuer, dated as of March 4, 2021 and filed with the Commission (File No. 333-252283) on March 4, 2021 (the “SPAC Prospectus”), (ii) each filing made by the Issuer with the Commission following the filing of the SPAC Prospectus through the date of this Subscription Agreement, (iii) the Transaction Agreement, a copy of which will be filed by the Issuer with the Commission and (iv) the investor presentation by the Issuer and the Company, a copy of which will be furnished by the Issuer to the Commission. The Subscriber represents and agrees that the Subscriber and the Subscriber’s professional advisor(s), if any, have had the opportunity to ask the Issuer’s management questions, receive such answers and obtain such information as the Subscriber and such Subscriber’s professional advisor(s), if any, have deemed necessary to make an investment decision with respect to the Subscriber Preferred Shares.

 

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(g) No General Solicitation. The Subscriber became aware of this Offering of the Subscriber Preferred Shares solely by means of direct contact between the Subscriber and the Issuer, the Company, a Placement Agent or a representative of any of the foregoing, and the Subscriber Preferred Shares were offered to the Subscriber solely by direct contact between the Subscriber and the Issuer, the Company, a Placement Agent or a representative of any of the foregoing. The Subscriber acknowledges that the Issuer represents and warrants that the Subscriber Preferred Shares (i) were not offered to the Subscriber 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.

 

(h) Investment Risks. The Subscriber acknowledges that it is aware that there are substantial risks incident to the purchase and ownership of the Subscriber Preferred Shares, including risks similar to those set forth in the Disclosure Documents and in the Issuer’s filings with the Commission. The Subscriber is a sophisticated institutional investor and is able to fend for itself in the transactions contemplated herein and has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Subscriber Preferred Shares, and the Subscriber has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as the Subscriber has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision. Alone, or together with any professional advisor(s), the Subscriber has adequately analyzed and fully considered the risks of an investment in the Subscriber Preferred Shares and determined that the Subscriber Preferred Shares are a fit, proper and suitable investment for the Subscriber, notwithstanding the substantial risks inherent in investing in or holding the Subscriber Preferred Shares. The Subscriber is able at this time and in the foreseeable future to bear the economic risk of a total loss of the Subscriber’s investment in the Issuer. The Subscriber acknowledges specifically that a possibility of total loss exists.

 

(i) Compliance. The Subscriber understands and agrees that no federal or state agency has passed upon or endorsed the merits of this Offering of the Subscriber Preferred Shares or made any findings or determination as to the fairness of this investment or the accuracy or adequacy of the Issuer’s reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by the Issuer under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, including pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) thereof.

 

(j) OFAC/Patriot Act. The Subscriber is not (i) a person or entity named on the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) or in any Executive Order issued by the President of the United States and administered by OFAC (“OFAC List”), or a person or entity prohibited by any OFAC sanctions program, (ii) a Designated National as defined in the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515, or (iii) a non-U.S. shell bank or providing banking services indirectly to a non-U.S. shell bank. The Subscriber agrees to provide law enforcement agencies, if requested thereby, such records as required by applicable law, provided that the Subscriber is permitted to do so under applicable law. If the Subscriber is a financial institution subject to the Bank Secrecy Act (31 U.S.C. Section 5311 et seq.), as amended by the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, and its implementing regulations (collectively, the “BSA/PATRIOT Act”), the Subscriber maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to comply with applicable obligations under the BSA/PATRIOT Act. To the extent required, it maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed for the screening of its investors against the OFAC sanctions programs, including the OFAC List. To the extent required, it maintains policies and procedures reasonably designed to ensure that the funds held by the Subscriber and used to purchase the Subscriber Preferred Shares were legally derived.

 

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(k) No Reliance on Any Placement Agent. In making its decision to purchase the Subscriber Preferred Shares, the Subscriber has relied solely upon independent investigation made by the Subscriber, the investor presentation provided to Subscriber and the representations and warranties of the Issuer set forth herein. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Subscriber has not relied on any statements or other information provided by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (“JPM”) or LionTree Advisors LLC (“LionTree” and together with JPM, the “Placement Agents”) concerning the Issuer, the Company, or the Subscriber Preferred Shares, or the offer and sale of the Subscriber Preferred Shares. No disclosure or offering document has been provided by any Placement Agent in connection with the offer and sale of the Subscriber Preferred Shares. The Placement Agents and each of its respective members, directors, officers, employees, representatives and controlling persons have made no independent investigation with respect to the Issuer, the Company or the Subscriber Preferred Shares or the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of any information supplied to the Subscriber by the Issuer. In connection with the issue and purchase of the Subscriber Preferred Shares, no Placement Agent has made any recommendations regarding an investment in the Issuer or the Subscriber Preferred Shares. The Subscriber agrees and acknowledges that the Placement Agents are acting as the Issuer’s placement agents in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement and has not acted as the Subscriber’s financial advisor or fiduciary.

 

(l) Due Diligence. The Subscriber has (i) received, reviewed and understood the offering materials made available to it in connection with the Transactions, (ii) had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Issuer directly and (iii) conducted and completed its own independent due diligence with respect to the Transactions. Based on such information as the Subscriber has deemed appropriate and without reliance upon the Placement Agents, the Subscriber has independently made its own analysis and decision to enter into the Transactions. Except for the representations, warranties and agreements of the Issuer expressly set forth in this Agreement, the Subscriber is relying exclusively on its own sources of information, investment analysis and due diligence (including professional advice it deems appropriate) with respect to the Transactions, the securities and the business, condition (financial and otherwise), management, operations, properties and prospects of the Issuer or the Company, including but not limited to all business, legal, regulatory, accounting, credit and tax matters.

 

(m) Sufficient Funds. The Subscriber will have sufficient immediately available funds to pay the Purchase Price pursuant to Section 2(b) on the date the Purchase Price would be required to be funded pursuant to Section 2(b).

 

(n) Placement Agent. The Subscriber acknowledges and agrees that (a) each of JPM and LionTree is acting solely as the Issuer’s placement agent in connection with the Transactions and is not acting as an underwriter or in any other capacity and is not and shall not be construed as a fiduciary for the Subscriber, the Issuer or any other person or entity in connection with the Transactions, (b) each of JPM and LionTree has not made and will not make any representation or warranty, whether express or implied, of any kind or character and has not provided any advice or recommendation in connection with the Transactions, (c) each of JPM and LionTree will have no responsibility with respect to (i) any representations, warranties or agreements made by any person or entity under or in connection with the Transactions or any of the documents furnished pursuant thereto or in connection therewith, or the execution, legality, validity or enforceability (with respect to any person) or any thereof, or (ii) the business, affairs, financial condition, operations, properties or prospects of, or any other matter concerning the Issuer or the Transactions, and (d) each of JPM and LionTree shall have no liability or obligation (including without limitation, for or with respect to any losses, claims, damages, obligations, penalties, judgments, awards, liabilities, costs, expenses or disbursements incurred by the Subscriber, the Issuer or any other person or entity), whether in contract, tort or otherwise, to the Subscriber, or to any person claiming through the Subscriber, in respect of the Transactions.

 

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(o) JPM as Advisor to Company and Issuer. The Subscriber (for itself and for each account for which it is acquiring the Subscriber Preferred Shares) acknowledges that it is aware that JPM is acting (i) as one of the Issuer’s placement agents, (ii) as financial advisor to the Company in connection with the Merger and (iii) as capital markets advisor to the Issuer in connection with this Offering.

 

The Subscriber understands that the foregoing representations and warranties shall be deemed material to and have been relied upon by the Issuer.

 

6. Additional Covenants

 

(a) Transfer Restrictions.

 

The Subscriber Preferred Shares (and the Underlying Common Shares) may only be resold, transferred, pledged or otherwise disposed of in compliance with state and federal securities laws. The Issuer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the removal of all restrictive legends from all Preferred Shares upon the receipt of a representation by the holder that the Preferred Shares are being sold pursuant in compliance with federal and state securities laws without the necessity of the holder to produce a separate third party legal opinion. Additionally, the Issuer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the removal of all restrictive legends from all Underlying Common Shares once the Underlying Common Shares are registered under the Registration Statement upon the receipt of a representation by the holder that it will only sell such shares pursuant to (i) the Registration Statement or another an effective resale registration statement covering the holder’s resale of the Underlying Common Shares, which includes a prospectus that is current, and in the manner contemplated by such registration statement, including the “Plan of Distribution” contained therein, and that the holder will not sell such Underlying Common Shares pursuant to such registration statement if it has received oral or written notice from the Company that use of the prospectus is suspended or that the prospectus otherwise may not be used for transfers of the Shares or (ii) the requirements of Rule 144 under the Securities Act or otherwise in accordance with the Securities Act.

 

(i) The Issuer acknowledges and agrees that the Subscriber may from time to time after the Closing pledge pursuant to a bona fide margin agreement with a registered broker-dealer or grant a security interest in some or all of the Subscriber Preferred Shares (or the Underlying Common Shares) to a financial institution that is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act and, if required under the terms of such arrangement, the Subscriber may transfer pledged or secured Subscriber Preferred Shares (or, following conversion, Underlying Common Shares) to the pledgees or secured parties. Such a pledge or transfer would not be subject to approval of the Issuer and no legal opinion of legal counsel of the pledgee, secured party or pledgor shall be required in connection therewith; further, no notice shall be required of such pledge; provided that the Subscriber and its pledgee shall be required to comply with other provisions of this Section 6 in order to effect a sale, transfer or assignment of Subscriber Preferred Shares (or Underlying Common Shares) to such pledgee. At the Subscriber’s expense, the Issuer will execute and deliver such reasonable documentation as a pledgee or secured party of the Subscriber Preferred Shares may reasonably request in connection with a pledge or transfer of the Subscriber Preferred Shares (or Underlying Common Shares).

 

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(ii) The Subscriber agrees to the imprinting, so long as is required by this Section 6(a), of a legend on any of the Subscriber Preferred Shares (and any Underlying Common Shares) in the following form:

 

THIS SECURITY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE IN RELIANCE UPON AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), AND, ACCORDINGLY, MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND FOREIGN SECURITIES LAWS. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT OR OTHER LOAN OR FINANCING ARRANGEMENT SECURED BY THE SECURITIES.

 

(iii) Subject to Section 6(a) hereof, the Subscriber agrees with the Issuer that the Subscriber will only sell Subscriber Preferred Shares (and any Underlying Common Shares) pursuant to either the registration requirements of the Securities Act, including any applicable prospectus delivery requirements, or an exemption therefrom, and that, if Subscriber Preferred Shares (or Underlying Common Shares) are sold pursuant to a registration statement, they will be sold in compliance with the plan of distribution set forth therein, and acknowledges that the removal of the restrictive legend from instruments representing Subscriber Preferred Shares (or Underlying Common Shares) as set forth in this Section 6 is predicated upon the Issuer’s reliance upon this understanding.

 

(b) Furnishing of Information; Public Information. Until the second (2nd) anniversary of the Closing Date, the Issuer covenants to maintain the registration of the Common Shares under Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the Exchange Act and to timely file (or obtain extensions in respect thereof and file within the applicable grace period) all reports required to be filed by the Issuer after the effective date of registration of the Common Shares pursuant to the Exchange Act.

 

(c) Public Disclosure. The Issuer shall (a) by 9:30 a.m. ET on the first Business Day following the date hereof, issue a press release disclosing the material terms of the transactions contemplated hereby (“Disclosure Time”), and (b) file a Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Transaction Agreement and the investor presentation provided to Subscriber, or the material non-public information contained therein, as exhibits thereto, with the Commission within the time required by the Exchange Act. From and after the issuance of such press release, the Issuer represents to the Subscriber that it shall have publicly disclosed all material, non-public information delivered to the Subscriber by or on behalf of the Issuer, the Company or any of their respective officers, directors, employees or agents (including the Placement Agents) in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement. The Subscriber shall not issue any press release or make any other similar public statement with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby without the prior written consent of the Issuer (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed). Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Issuer nor the Subscriber shall publicly disclose the name of any other party to this Agreement, or include the name of any other party in any filing with the Commission, any regulatory agency the NYSE or Nasdaq, as applicable, without the prior written consent of the party being disclosed, except to the extent such disclosure is required by applicable law, Commission, the NYSE or Nasdaq, as applicable, regulations or at the request of any governmental or regulatory agency or as required by legal process, in which case (to the extent legally permissible) written notice of such disclosure permitted under this clause shall be made to the other party prior to or as soon as reasonably practicable following such disclosure.

 

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(d) Non-Public Information. Following the Disclosure Time or otherwise as required by applicable law, the Issuer covenants and agrees that neither it, nor any other person acting on its behalf, will provide the Subscriber with any information that constitutes material non-public information, unless prior thereto the Subscriber shall have consented in writing to the receipt of such information and agreed with the Issuer, as applicable, to keep such information confidential. The Issuer each understands and confirms that the Subscriber shall be relying on the foregoing covenant in effecting transactions in securities of the Issuer; provided, that each Subscriber shall be solely responsible for its compliance with federal, state and foreign securities laws.

 

(e) Other Subscription Agreements. No Other Subscription Agreements will be amended in any material respect following the date of this Subscription Agreement, and each Other Subscription Agreement will reflect the same Purchase Price per Preferred Share and terms that are not materially more favorable to such Other Subscriber thereunder than the terms of this Subscription Agreement.

 

(f) Certain Transactions and Confidentiality. The Subscriber covenants that neither it, nor any affiliate acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with it, has executed or will execute any purchases or sales of any of the Issuer’s securities during the period that commenced at the time that the Subscriber first learned of the transactions contemplated hereunder and ending at such time that the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are first publicly announced pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 6(c). The Subscriber covenants that until such time as the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are publicly disclosed by the Issuer pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 6(c), the Subscriber will maintain the confidentiality of the existence and terms of the Transactions and the transactions contemplated hereby. Notwithstanding the foregoing and notwithstanding anything contained in this Subscription Agreement to the contrary, the Issuer expressly acknowledges and agrees that (i) the Subscriber makes no representation, warranty or covenant hereby that it will not engage in effecting transactions in any securities of the Issuer after the time that the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are first publicly announced pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 6(c), and (ii) the Subscriber shall not be restricted or prohibited from effecting any transactions in any securities of the Issuer in accordance with applicable securities laws from and after the time that the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are first publicly announced pursuant to the initial press release as described in Section 6(c). Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) in the case that the Subscriber is a multi-managed investment vehicle whereby separate portfolio managers manage separate portions of the Subscriber’s assets, this Section 6(f) shall only apply with respect to the portfolio manager that made the investment decision to purchase the Preferred Shares covered by this Subscription Agreement and any other portfolio manager that has direct knowledge of this investment and (ii) the representations set forth in this Section 6(f) shall not apply to any other entity, affiliate or client under common management with the Subscriber that have no knowledge of this Subscription Agreement or of the Subscriber’s participation in the Transactions (including the Subscriber’s controlled affiliates and/or affiliates).

 

(g) Information Undertaking. The Issuer may request from the Subscriber such additional information as the Issuer may deem reasonably necessary to evaluate the eligibility of the Subscriber to acquire the Subscriber Preferred Shares, and the Subscriber shall provide such information to the Issuer upon such request, and provided that the Issuer agrees to keep confidential any such information provided by the Subscriber.

 

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(h) No Short Sales. The Subscriber hereby agrees that, from the date of this Agreement until the Closing Date, neither Subscriber nor any person or entity acting on behalf of Subscriber or pursuant to any understanding with Subscriber will engage in any Short Sales with respect to securities of the Issuer. For purposes of this Section 6(h), “Short Sales” shall include, without limitation, all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 promulgated under Regulation SHO under the Exchange Act, and all types of direct and indirect stock pledges (other than pledges in the ordinary course of business as part of prime brokerage arrangements), forward sale contracts, options, puts, calls, swaps and similar arrangements (including on a total return basis), and sales and other transactions through non-U.S. broker dealers or foreign regulated brokers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) nothing herein shall prohibit other entities under common management with Subscriber that have no knowledge of this Subscription Agreement or of Subscriber’s participation in the Transaction (including Subscriber’s controlled affiliates and/or affiliates) from entering into any Short Sales and (ii) in the case of a Subscriber that is a multi-managed investment vehicle whereby separate portfolio managers manage separate portions of such Subscriber’s assets and the portfolio managers have no knowledge of the investment decisions made by the portfolio managers managing other portions of such Subscriber’s assets, the representation set forth above shall only apply with respect to the portion of assets managed by the portfolio manager that made the investment decision to purchase the Subscriber Preferred Shares.

 

7. Termination. This Subscription Agreement shall terminate and be void and of no further force and effect, and all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate without any further liability on the part of any party in respect thereof, upon the earlier to occur of: (a) the mutual written agreement of each of the parties hereto to terminate this Subscription Agreement; (b) such date and time as the Transaction Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms (without amendment thereto); c) the event that any conditions contained in Section 3 herein are not satisfied or waived on or prior to the Closing and, as a result thereof, the Subscription and the other transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are not or will not be consummated at the Closing; or (d) written notice by the Issuer to the Subscriber, or the Subscriber to the Issuer, to terminate this Subscription Agreement if the transactions contemplated by this Subscription Agreement are not consummated on or prior to the “Agreement End Date” as defined in the Transaction Agreement, as it may be amended pursuant to the Transaction Agreement; provided that (i) nothing herein will relieve any party from liability for any willful breach hereof prior to the time of termination, and (ii) 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 notify the Subscriber of the termination of the Transaction Agreement promptly after the termination of such agreement and the provisions of this Section 7 and Sections 9 and 10 will survive any termination of this Subscription Agreement and continue indefinitely.

 

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8. Registration Rights.

 

(a) The Issuer agrees that, within 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 Underlying Common Shares (the initial registration statement and any other registration statement that may be filed by the Issuer under this Section 8, the “Registration Statement”), and the Issuer shall use its reasonable best 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 60th calendar day (or 90th calendar day if the Commission notifies the Issuer that it will “review” the Registration Statement) following the Transaction Closing and (ii) the 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 (such earlier date, the “Effectiveness Date”); provided that if such day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or other day that the Commission is closed, the Effectiveness Date shall be extended to the next Business Day on which the Commission is open for business. The Issuer agrees that the Issuer will cause such Registration Statement or another registration statement (which may be a “shelf” registration statement) to remain effective until the earlier of (i) two (2) years from the issuance of the Subscriber Preferred Shares, (ii) the date on which the Subscriber ceases to hold the Subscriber Preferred Shares (or the Underlying Common Shares), the applicable Underlying Common Shares of which are covered by such Registration Statement, or (iii) the first date on which the Subscriber can sell all of its Subscriber Preferred Shares (or Underlying Common Shares) under Rule 144 of the Securities Act without restriction, including without limitation, any volume or manner of sale restrictions and without the requirement for the Issuer to be in compliance with the current public information required under Rule 144(c)(1) (or Rule 144(i)(2), if applicable). The Issuer’s obligations to include the Underlying Common Shares in the Registration Statement are contingent upon the Subscriber furnishing in writing to the Issuer such information regarding the Subscriber, the securities of the Issuer held by the Subscriber and the intended method of disposition of the Underlying Common Shares as shall be reasonably requested by the Issuer to effect the registration of the Underlying Common Shares (including disclosure of its beneficial ownership of the Subscriber Preferred Shares or the Underlying Common Shares, as determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act), and 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, 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 Subscriber Preferred Shares or the Underlying Common Shares. Any failure by the Issuer to file the Registration Statement by the Filing Date or for the Registration Statement to be declared effective by the Effectiveness Date shall not otherwise relieve the Issuer of its obligations to file or effect the Registration Statement as set forth in this Section 8. In no event shall the Subscriber be identified as a statutory underwriter in the Registration Statement unless requested by the Commission; provided, that if the Commission requests that the Subscriber be identified as a statutory underwriter in the Registration Statement, the Subscriber will have the option, in its sole and absolute discretion, to either (i) have an opportunity to withdraw from the Registration Statement, in which case the Issuer’s obligation to register the Underlying Common Shares will be deemed satisfied, or (ii) be included as such in the Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Commission prevents the Issuer from including any or all of the Common 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 Common Shares by the applicable stockholders or otherwise, such Registration Statement shall register for resale such number of Common Shares which is equal to the maximum number of Common Shares as is permitted by the Commission. In such event, the number of Common Shares to be registered for each selling stockholder named in the Registration Statement (including the number of Underlying Common Shares to be registered for the Subscriber) shall be reduced pro rata among all such selling stockholders and as promptly as practicable after being permitted to register additional Common Shares under Rule 415 under the Securities Act, the Issuer shall amend the Registration Statement or file a new Registration Statement to register such additional Common Shares (including the applicable Underlying Common Shares) and cause such amendment or Registration Statement to become effective as promptly as practicable. For purposes of this Section 8, “Common Shares” and “Underlying Common Shares” shall mean, as of any date of determination, the Common Shares or Underlying Common Shares, as applicable, and any other equity security of the Issuer issued or issuable with respect to such Common Shares or Underlying Common Shares by way of share split, dividend, distribution, recapitalization, merger, exchange, replacement or similar event or otherwise.

 

(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;

 

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(ii) advise Subscriber within three (3) Business Days:

 

(A) of any request by the Commission for amendments or supplements to the Registration Statement or the prospectus included therein or for additional information;

 

(B) when any amendment requested in (A) above has been filed with the Commission and when such amendment thereto has become effective,

 

(C) 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;

 

(D) of the receipt by the Issuer of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification of the Underlying Common Shares included therein for sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose; and

 

(E) 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 (in the case of a prospectus, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the Issuer shall not, when so advising Subscriber of such events listed above, 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 (A) through (C) above constitutes 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 above, 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 Underlying Common 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 Underlying Common Shares to be listed on each securities exchange or market, if any, on which the Class A Common Shares have been listed; and

 

(vi) use its commercially reasonable efforts to take all other steps necessary to effect the registration of the Underlying Common Shares contemplated hereby.

 

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(c) The Issuer may delay filing or suspend the use of any such registration statement (x) if it determines, upon advice of legal counsel, that in order for the registration statement to not contain a material misstatement or omission, an amendment thereto would be needed, (y) as may be necessary in connection with the preparation and filing of a post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement following the filing of the Issuer’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its first completed fiscal year, or (z) if the Issuer’s Board of Directors, upon advice of legal counsel, reasonably believes that such filing or use would materially affect a bona fide business or financing transaction of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries, or would require premature disclosure of information that could materially adversely affect the Issuer (each such circumstance, a “Suspension Event”); provided, however, that the Issuer may not delay filing or suspend use of any registration statement on more than two occasions or for more than sixty (60) consecutive calendar days or more than ninety (90) total calendar days, in each case in any 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, the Subscriber agrees that it will (i) immediately discontinue offers and sales of the Underlying Common Shares under the Registration Statement until the Subscriber receives (A) (x) copies of a supplemental or amended prospectus that corrects the misstatement(s) or omission(s) referred to above and (y) notice that any post-effective amendment has become effective or (B) notice from the Issuer that it may resume such offers and sales, and (ii) maintain the confidentiality of any information included in such written notice delivered by the Issuer unless otherwise required by applicable law. If so directed by the Issuer, the Subscriber will deliver to the Issuer or, in Subscriber’s sole discretion, destroy all copies of the prospectus covering the Underlying Common Shares in the Subscriber’s possession; provided, however, that this obligation to deliver or destroy all copies of the prospectus covering the Underlying Common Shares shall not apply to (i) the extent the 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) copies stored electronically on archival servers as a result of automatic data back-up. In addition to the removal of restrictive legends at the Subscriber’s request contemplated by Section 6(a)(iv), during any periods that a Registration Statement registering the resale of the Underlying Common Shares is effective, the Issuer shall, at its expense, cause the Issuer’s transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends on any Underlying Common Shares sold by the Subscriber within two (2) Business Days of the date that (i) such Underlying Common Shares are sold, (ii) the Subscriber notifies the Issuer of such sale and (iii) the Subscriber provides the Issuer with any customary representations in connection therewith. In connection therewith, if required by the Issuer’s transfer agent, the Issuer will promptly cause an opinion of counsel to be delivered to and maintained with its transfer agent, together with any other authorizations, certificates and directions required by the transfer agent that authorize and direct the transfer agent to issue such Underlying Common Shares without any such legend.

 

(d) From and after the Closing, the Issuer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Subscriber (to the extent a seller under the Registration Statement), and the officers, employees, affiliates, directors, partners, members, managers, investment advisors, attorneys and agents of the Subscriber, and each person, if any, who controls the Subscriber (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) (the Subscriber and each of the foregoing, a “Subscriber Indemnified Party”), from and against any losses, judgments, claims, damages, liabilities or reasonable costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) (collectively, “Losses”), that arise out of or are based upon (i) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Registration Statement, any prospectus included in the Registration Statement or any form of prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any prospectus or form of prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading or (ii) any violation or alleged violation by the Issuer of the Securities Act, Exchange Act or any state securities law or any rule or regulation thereunder, in connection with the performance of its obligations under this Section 8, except to the extent that such untrue or alleged untrue statements or omissions or alleged omissions are based solely upon information furnished in writing to the Issuer by a Subscriber Indemnified Party expressly for use therein. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the Issuer’s indemnification obligations shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Losses if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Issuer (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned).

 

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(e) From and after the Closing, the Subscriber shall, severally and not jointly with any Other Subscriber, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Issuer, and the officers, employees, affiliates, directors, partners, members, managers, attorneys and agents of the Issuer, and each person, if any, who controls the Issuer (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act), from and against any Losses, that arise out of or are based upon any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Registration Statement, any prospectus included in the Registration Statement or any form of prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any prospectus or form of prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, to the extent that such untrue or alleged untrue statements or omissions or alleged omissions are based solely upon information regarding Subscriber furnished in writing to the Issuer by a Subscriber Indemnified Party expressly for use therein. In no event shall the liability of the Subscriber be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by the Subscriber upon the sale of the Underlying Common Shares giving rise to such indemnification obligation. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the Subscriber’s indemnification obligations shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Losses if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Subscriber (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned).

 

(f) If the indemnification provided under this Section 8 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 or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact, was made by, or relates to information supplied by, 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 subject to the limitations set forth in this Section 8 and deemed to include 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 8(f) from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. Each indemnifying party’s obligation to make a contribution pursuant to this Section 8(f) shall be individual, not joint, and in no event shall the liability of the Subscriber under this Section 8(f) be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by the Subscriber upon the sale of the Underlying Common Shares giving rise to such indemnification obligation.

 

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(g) 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 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 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.

 

(h) The indemnification provided for 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 Subscriber Preferred Shares (or Underlying Common Shares) purchased pursuant to this Subscription Agreement.

 

9. Trust Account Waiver. The Subscriber hereby represents and warrants that it has had the opportunity to read the SPAC Prospectus and understands that the Issuer has established a trust account (the “Trust Account”) containing the proceeds of its initial public offering (the “IPO”) and the overallotment shares acquired by its underwriters and from certain private placements occurring simultaneously with the IPO (including interest accrued from time to time thereon) for the benefit of the Issuer’s public stockholders (including overallotment shares acquired by the Issuer’s underwriters, the “Public Stockholders”), and that, except as otherwise described in the SPAC Prospectus, the Issuer may disburse monies from the Trust Account only: (a) to the Public Stockholders in the event they elect to redeem their Class A Common Shares in connection with the consummation of the Issuer’s initial business combination (as such term is used in the SPAC Prospectus) (the “Business Combination”) or in connection with an extension of its deadline to consummate a Business Combination, (b) to the Public Stockholders if the Issuer fails to consummate a Business Combination within 24 months after the closing of the IPO (as may be extended), (c) with respect to any interest earned on the amounts held in the Trust Account, amounts necessary to pay for any taxes and up to $100,000 in dissolution expenses, or (d) to the Issuer after or concurrently with the consummation of a Business Combination. For and in consideration of the Issuer entering into this Subscription Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Subscriber hereby agrees that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Subscription Agreement, Subscriber does not now and shall not at any time hereafter have, and waives any and all right, title and interest, or any claims of any kind it has or may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, this Subscription Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or the Subscriber Preferred Shares (or any Underlying Common Shares), in or to any monies held in the Trust Account (or any distributions therefrom directly or indirectly to Public Stockholders (“Public Distributions”), and agrees not to seek recourse or make or bring any action, suit, claim or other proceeding against the Trust Account or Public Distributions as a result of, or arising out of, this Subscription Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or the Subscriber Preferred Shares (or the Common Shares into which such Subscriber Preferred Shares are convertible), regardless of whether such claim arises based on contract, tort, equity or any other theory of legal liability. To the extent the Subscriber commences any action or proceeding based upon, in connection with, as a result of or arising out of, this Subscription Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or the Subscriber Preferred Shares (or the Common Shares into which such Subscriber Preferred Shares are convertible), which proceeding seeks, in whole or in part, monetary relief against the Issuer or its Representatives, the Subscriber hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Subscriber’s sole remedy shall be against funds held outside of the Trust Account (other than Public Distributions) and that such claim shall not permit the Subscriber (or any person claiming on its behalf or in lieu of any of it) to have any claim against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) or any amounts contained therein. Notwithstanding anything else in this Section 9 to the contrary, nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the Subscriber’s right, title, interest or claim to the Trust Account by virtue of the Subscriber’s record or beneficial ownership of Class A Common Shares by any means other than pursuant to this Subscription Agreement, including but not limited to any redemption right with respect to any such securities of the Issuer. For purposes of this Subscription Agreement, “Representatives” with respect to any person shall mean such person’s affiliates and its and its affiliate’s respective directors, officers, employees, consultants, advisors, agents and other representatives.

 

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10. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) Transferability. Neither this Subscription Agreement nor any rights that may accrue to the Subscriber hereunder (other than the Subscriber Preferred Shares acquired hereunder, if any, subject to applicable securities laws) may be transferred or assigned by the Subscriber without the prior written consent of the Issuer, and any purported transfer or assignment without such consent shall be null and void ab initio. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the Closing the Subscriber may assign all of its rights and obligations under this Subscription Agreement to an affiliate of the Subscriber, or to any fund or account managed by the same investment manager as Subscriber, that is an Accredited Investor or a QIB and is also an Institutional Account, so long as the Subscriber provides the Issuer with at least three (3) Business Days’ prior written notice of such assignment and a completed Investor Questionnaire duly executed by such assignee; provided, further that (i) such assignee will be deemed to have made to the Issuer each of the representations, warranties and covenants of the Subscriber set forth in Section 5 as of the date of such assignment and as of the Closing Date, and (ii) no such assignment by the Subscriber will relieve the Subscriber of its obligations under this Subscription Agreement, and the Subscriber will remain secondarily liable under this Subscription Agreement for the obligations of the assignee hereunder. 

 

(b) Reliance. The Subscriber acknowledges that the Issuer, the Placement Agents and the Company will rely on the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties of the Subscriber contained in this Subscription Agreement, provided, however, that the Closing may only be enforced against the Subscriber by the Issuer. Prior to the Closing, the Subscriber agrees to promptly notify the Issuer if any of the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties set forth herein are no longer accurate in any material respect and which would cause any of the conditions to Closing in Sections 3(a) or 3(b) to not be satisfied. The Issuer 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. The Issuer acknowledges that the Subscriber will rely on the acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties of the Issuer contained in this Subscription Agreement. Prior to the Closing, the Issuer agrees that it will promptly notify the Subscriber if any of its acknowledgments, understandings, agreements, representations and warranties set forth herein are no longer accurate in any material respect and which would cause any of the conditions to Closing in Sections 3(a) or 3(c) to not be satisfied. The Subscriber 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.

 

(c) Survival. All the agreements, representations and warranties made by each party hereto in this Subscription Agreement shall survive the Closing.

 

(d) Amendments and Waivers. This Subscription Agreement may not be amended, modified or waived except by an instrument in writing, signed by the party against whom enforcement of such amendment, modification or waiver is sought. Section 4, Section 5 this Section 10(d), Section 10(o) and Section 11 may not be amended, modified, terminated or waived in any manner that is material and adverse to a Placement Agent without the written consent of such Placement Agent. 

 

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(e) Entire Agreement. This Subscription Agreement 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 (other than any confidentiality agreement entered into by the or the Issuer and the Subscriber in connection with the Offering).

 

(f) Successors and Assigns. 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. 

 

(g) Severability. 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. The parties will endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s) with a valid provision(s), the effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the prohibited, invalid or unenforceable provision(s).

 

(h) Counterparts. This Subscription Agreement may be executed and delivered in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile, electronic mail or in .pdf (including any electronic signature covered by the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, the Electronic Signatures and Records Act or other applicable law, e.g., www.docusign.com)) and by different parties in separate counterparts, with the same effect as if all parties hereto had signed the same document. All counterparts so executed and delivered shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same agreement.

 

(i) Specific Performance. 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 equitable relief, including 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. Each party hereto further agrees that none of the parties hereto or the Placement Agent or the Company shall be required to obtain, furnish or post any bond or similar instrument in connection with or as a condition to obtaining any remedy referred to in this Section 10(i), and each party hereto irrevocably waives any right it may have to require the obtaining, furnishing or posting of any such bond or similar instrument. 

 

(j) GOVERNING LAW AND JURY TRIAL. THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAWS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE REQUIRE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAW OF ANY OTHER STATE. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL IN CONNECTION WITH ANY LITIGATION PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

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(k) Venue. Each party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally consents to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or, if there is no federal jurisdiction, in the state courts sitting in New York County in the State of New York (the “Chosen Court”) for any actions, suits or proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (and each party agrees not to commence any action, suit or proceeding relating thereto except in such courts). Each party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives any objection to the laying of venue of any action, suit or proceeding arising out of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, in the Chosen Court, and hereby further irrevocably and unconditionally waives and agrees not to plead or claim in any such court that any such action, suit or proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. To the extent it has or hereafter may acquire any immunity from jurisdiction of any court or from any legal process (whether through service or notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution, execution or otherwise) with respect to itself or its property, the Subscriber hereby irrevocably waives such immunity in respect of its obligations with respect to this Agreement.

 

(l) Notices. All notices, consents, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (i) when delivered in person, (ii) when delivered by facsimile or email, with affirmative confirmation of receipt, (iii) one (1) Business Day after being sent, if sent by reputable, internationally recognized overnight courier service or (iv) three (3) Business Days after being mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, prepaid and return receipt requested, in each case to the applicable party at the addresses set forth on the applicable signature pages hereto.

 

(m) Headings and Certain Defined Terms. The headings set forth in this Subscription Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not be used in interpreting this Subscription Agreement. In this Subscription Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires: (i) whenever required by the context, any pronoun used in this Subscription Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa; (ii) “including” (and with correlative meaning “include”) means including without limiting the generality of any description preceding or succeeding such term and shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation”; and (iii) the words “herein”, “hereto” and “hereby” and other words of similar import in this Subscription Agreement shall be deemed in each case to refer to this Subscription Agreement as a whole and not to any particular portion of this Subscription Agreement, and references to any Section or Subsection shall refer to the numbered and lettered Sections and Subsections of this Agreement. As used in this Subscription Agreement, the term: (x) “Business Day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday on which commercial banking institutions in New York, New York are authorized to close for business (excluding as a result of “stay at home”, “shelter-in-place”, “non-essential employee” or any other similar orders or restrictions or the closure of any physical branch locations at the direction of any governmental authority so long as the electronic funds transfer systems, including for wire transfers, of commercially banking institutions in New York, New York are generally open for use by customers on such day); (y) “person” shall refer to any individual, corporation, partnership, trust, limited liability company or other entity or association, including any governmental or regulatory body, whether acting in an individual, fiduciary or any other capacity; and (z) “affiliate” shall mean, with respect to any specified person, any other person or group of persons acting together that, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such specified person (where the term “control” (and any correlative terms) means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise). For the avoidance of doubt, any reference in this Subscription Agreement to an affiliate of the Issuer will include the Issuer’s sponsor, ISOS Acquisition Sponsor LLC.

 

(n) Further Assurances. At Closing, the parties hereto shall execute and deliver such additional documents and take such additional actions as the parties may reasonably deem necessary in order to consummate the Offering as contemplated by this Subscription Agreement.

 

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(o) Third Party Beneficiaries. The parties hereto agree that (a) the Placement Agents are express third-party beneficiary of the representations, warranties and covenants of the Issuer contained in Section 4 and the representations, warranties and convents of the Subscriber contained in Section 5, and its express rights set forth in Section 10(d), this Section 10(o) and Section 11 and (b) the Company shall be, after the Closing, an express third-party beneficiary of this Agreement. Except for the foregoing, this Subscription Agreement shall not confer any rights or remedies upon any person other than the parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns.

 

11. Non-Reliance and Exculpation. The Subscriber acknowledges that it is not relying upon, and has not relied upon, any statement, representation or warranty made by any person other than the statements, representations and warranties contained in this Subscription Agreement in making its investment or decision to invest in the Issuer. The Subscriber agrees that neither (i) any Other Subscriber pursuant to the Other Subscription Agreements (including the controlling persons, members, officers, directors, partners, agents, or employees of any such Other Subscriber) nor (ii) the Placement Agent, its affiliates or any of its or its affiliates’ respective control persons, officers, directors or employees, shall be liable to the Subscriber pursuant to this Subscription Agreement for any action heretofore or hereafter taken or omitted to be taken by any of them in connection with the purchase of the Subscriber Preferred Shares.

 

12. Several not Joint. The obligations of Subscriber under this Subscription Agreement are several and not joint with the obligations of any Other Subscriber or any other investor 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 Agreement or any other investor under the Other Subscription Agreements. Nothing contained herein or in any Other Subscription Agreement, and no action taken by Subscriber or any Other Subscriber or other investor pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute Subscriber and any Other Subscribers or other investors as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that Subscriber and any Other Subscribers or other investors are in any way acting in concert or as a “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) 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 Subscriber Preferred Shares or enforcing its rights under this Subscription Agreement.

 

 

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

 

  ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION
       
  By:    
    Name:  
    Title:  

 

Address for Notice:

 

Isos Acquisition Corporation
55 Post Road W, Suite 200

Westport, CT 06880

Attention: Winston Meade

Email: wmeade@isoscap.com

 

Copy to:

 

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
One Battery Park Plaza
New York, New York 10004
Attention: Anson Frelinghuysen

Email: anson.frelinghuysen@hugheshubbard.com

 

 

[Signature Page to Convertible Preferred PIPE Subscription Agreement]

 

 

 

 

{SUBSCRIBER SIGNATURE PAGE TO THE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT}

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Subscription Agreement to be duly executed by its authorized signatory as of the date first indicated above.

 

Name(s) of Subscriber:  
   
Signature of Authorized Signatory of Subscriber:  
   
Name of Authorized Signatory:  
   
Title of Authorized Signatory:  

 

Address for Notice to Subscriber:

 

   
     
     
     
     
     
  Attention:  
     
  Email:  
     
  Facsimile No.:  
     
  Telephone No.:  

 

 

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

 

 
   
   
   
   

 

Subscription Amount: $   
     
Number of Subscriber Preferred Shares:    
     
EIN Number:    

 

Jurisdiction of Organization of Subscriber (country and/or state):  
   
Name of Account Nominee (if different than Name of Subscriber):  

 

 

[Signature Page to Convertible Preferred PIPE Subscription Agreement]

 

 

 

 

Exhibit A

Certificate of Designations

 

[See attached]

 

A-1

 

 

Exhibit B

Accredited Investor Questionnaire

 

Capitalized terms used and not defined in this Exhibit B shall have the meanings given in the Subscription Agreement to which this Exhibit B is attached.

 

The undersigned represents and warrants that the undersigned is an “institutional account” as such term is defined in FINRA Rule 4512(c).

 

The undersigned represents and warrants that the undersigned is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501(a) (1), (2), (3), (7) or (9) of Regulation D under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), for one or more of the reasons specified below (please check all boxes that apply):

 

_______ (i) A 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;

 

_______ (ii) A broker or dealer registered pursuant to Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”);

 

_______ (iii) An investment adviser registered pursuant to section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Investment Advisers Act”) or registered pursuant to the laws of a state, or an investment adviser relying on the exemption from registering with the Commission under the section 203(l) or (m) of the Investment Advisers Act;

 

_______ (iv) An insurance company as defined in section 2(13) of the Exchange Act;

 

_______ (v) An investment company registered under the Investment Company Act or a business development company as defined in Section 2(a)(48) of that Act;

 

_______ (vi) A 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;

 

_______ (vii) A 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;

 

_______ (viii) An 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;

 

_______ (ix) A private business development company as defined in Section 202(a)(22) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940;

 

_______ (x) An organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a corporation, business trust, partnership, or limited liability company, or any other entity not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000;

 

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_______ (xi) A trust, with total assets in excess of $5,000,000, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person who has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that such person is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investing in the Issuer;

 

_______ (xii) an entity in which all of the equity owners are “accredited investors”;

 

_______ (xiii) An entity, of a type not listed in any of the foregoing paragraphs, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the securities and owning investments in excess of $5,000,000; and/or

 

_______ (xiv) The Subscriber does not qualify under any of the investor categories set forth in (i) through (xiii) above.

 

 

2.1 Type of the Subscriber. Indicate the form of entity of the Subscriber:

 

Limited Partnership Corporation
  General Partnership Revocable Trust
  Other Type of Trust (indicate type):    
  Other (indicate form of organization):    
           

 

Subscriber:  
     
  Subscriber Name:  

 

  By:            
  Signatory Name:
Signatory Title:

 

B-2

Exhibit 10.3

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED FORWARD PURCHASE CONTRACT

 

This Amended and Restated Forward Purchase Contract (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of July 1, 2021, among Isos Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), and each of the undersigned subscribers (each individually, a “Subscriber” or “you”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Company and each of the Subscribers is party to a Forward Purchase Contract dated March 2, 2021 (the “Existing FPC”);

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Existing FPC, certain of the Subscribers (the “Original Subscribers”) agreed to purchase Units of the Company in an aggregate amount equal to Twenty-Five Percent (25%) of the Units sold in the Company’s IPO (subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Existing FPC and allocated to the Original Subscribers as described in the Existing FPC);

 

WHEREAS, the Subscribers and the Company wish to amend and restate the Existing FPC in its entirety to, among things, provide for the purchase of additional Units from the Company by new Subscribers (the “New Subscribers”) on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein;

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, representations, warranties and mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

AGREEMENT

 

1. Certain Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

1.1. “Business Combination” means the Company’s proposed initial merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities;

 

1.2. “Business Combination Agreement” means the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2021, by and between the Company and Bowlero Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Target”), as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

 

1.3. “Class A Common Stock” or “Shares” means shares of Class A common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share;

 

1.4. “Commission” means the Securities and Exchange Commission;

 

1.5. “IPO” means the Company’s initial public offering of Units which closed on March 5, 2021;

 

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1.6. “Net Redemptions” means an amount equal to (i) the aggregate amount of cash proceeds that will be required to satisfy the redemption of any shares of Acquiror Class A Common Stock pursuant to the Offer (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), minus, to the extent applicable (ii) the aggregate amount of proceeds from Additional PIPEs actually received by Acquiror prior to or substantially concurrently with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (but in no event less than zero).

 

1.7. “NYSE” means the New York Stock Exchange;

 

1.8. “Securities” means the Units and the securities underlying the Units and, in respect of a Subscriber, the Securities purchased by such Subscriber hereunder;

 

1.9. “Securities Act” means the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder;

 

1.10. “SPAC Prospectus” means the final prospectus of the Company dated as of March 2, 2021, filed with the Commission (File No. 333-252283) on March 4, 2021;

 

1.11. “Sponsor” means Isos Acquisition Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and sponsor of the Company;

 

1.12. “Units” means units of the Company comprised of one Share and one-third of one Warrant; and

 

1.13. “Warrants” means warrants of the Company, each of which is exercisable to purchase one Share at an exercise price of $11.50 per Share during the period commencing on the later of (i) twelve (12) months from the date of the closing of the IPO, and (ii) thirty (30) days following the consummation of the Company’s Business Combination, and expiring on the five year anniversary of the consummation of the Business Combination.

 

2. Purchase of the Securities.

 

2.1. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Company agrees to sell the number of Units to each Subscriber set forth opposite its name under the heading “Total Units” on Schedule I, and each Subscriber hereby agrees to purchase the number of Units from the Company set forth opposite its name under the heading “Total Units” on Schedule I, in a private placement at a purchase price of $10.00 per Unit. The Subscribers obligations hereunder are several and not joint obligations and no Subscriber shall have any liability to any person for the performance or non-performance of any obligation by any other Subscriber hereunder.

 

2.2. The Warrants included in the Units to be purchased pursuant hereto shall, so long as such Warrants are held by the Subscribers, be identical to the private placement warrants purchased by the Sponsor in a private placement concurrent with the IPO (that is, the Warrants will not be redeemable and will be exercisable on a cashless basis).

 

2.3. The parties hereby agree and acknowledge that, at the closing of the Business Combination, the Company may deliver to each Subscriber the number of Shares and Warrants that would have been included in the Units to be purchased by such Subscriber pursuant hereto, in lieu of delivering such Units.

 

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3. Representations, Warranties and Agreements.

 

3.1. Subscriber’s Representations, Warranties and Agreements. To induce the Company to issue the Securities to the Subscribers, each Subscriber hereby represents and warrants to the Company and agrees with the Company as follows with respect to itself only and not any other Subscriber:

 

3.1.1 No Government Recommendation or Approval. Such Subscriber understands that no federal or state agency has passed upon or made any recommendation or endorsement of the offering of the Securities.

 

3.1.2 No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation by such Subscriber of the transactions contemplated hereby do not violate, conflict with or constitute a default under (i) the formation and governing documents of such Subscriber, (ii) any agreement, indenture or instrument to which such Subscriber is a party, (iii) any law, statute, rule or regulation to which such Subscriber is subject, or (iv) any agreement, order, judgment or decree to which such Subscriber is subject.

 

3.1.3 Organization and Authority. Such Subscriber possesses all requisite power and authority necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Upon execution and delivery by such Subscriber, this Agreement is a legal, valid and binding agreement of such Subscriber, enforceable against such Subscriber in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).

 

3.1.4 Experience, Financial Capability and Suitability. Such Subscriber is: (i) sophisticated in financial matters and is able to evaluate the risks and benefits of the investment in the Securities and protect its own interests and (ii) able to bear the economic risk of its investment in the Securities for an indefinite period of time because the Securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and therefore cannot be sold by such Subscriber unless subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available. Such Subscriber is able to afford a complete loss of its investment in the Securities.

 

3.1.5 Access to Information; Independent Investigation. Prior to the execution of this Agreement, such Subscriber has had the opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from representatives of the Company concerning an investment in the Company, as well as the finances, operations, business and prospects of the Company, and the opportunity to obtain additional information to verify the accuracy of all information so obtained. In determining whether to make this investment, such Subscriber has relied solely on its own knowledge and understanding of the Company and its business based upon its own due diligence investigation and the information furnished pursuant to this paragraph. Such Subscriber understands that no person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations which were not furnished pursuant to this Agreement and such Subscriber has not relied on any other representations or information in making its investment decision, whether written or oral, relating to the Company, its operations and/or its prospects.

 

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3.1.6 Regulation D Offering. Such Subscriber represents that it is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act and acknowledges the sale contemplated hereby is being made in reliance on a private placement exemption to “accredited investors” within the meaning of Section 501(a) of Regulation D under the Securities Act or similar exemptions under federal or state law.

 

3.1.7 Investment Purposes. Such Subscriber is purchasing the Securities solely for investment purposes and not with a view towards the further distribution thereof. The Subscriber did not decide to enter into this Agreement as a result of any general solicitation or general advertising within the meaning of Rule 502 under the Securities Act.

 

3.1.8 Restrictions on Transfer; Shell Company. Such Subscriber understands the Securities are being offered in a transaction not involving a public offering within the meaning of the Securities Act. Such Subscriber understands the Securities will be “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144(a)(3) under the Securities Act and such Subscriber understands that any certificates representing the Securities will contain a legend in respect of such restrictions. If in the future such Subscriber decides to offer, resell, pledge or otherwise transfer the Securities, such securities may be offered, resold, pledged or otherwise transferred only pursuant to: (i) registration under the Securities Act, or (ii) an available exemption from registration. Such Subscriber agrees that if any transfer of its Securities or any interest therein is proposed to be made, as a condition precedent to any such transfer, such Subscriber may be required to deliver to the Company an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Company with respect to compliance with the foregoing sentence. Absent registration or an exemption, such Subscriber agrees not to resell the Securities. Such Subscriber further acknowledges that because the Company is a shell company, Rule 144 may not be available to such Subscriber for the resale of the Securities until one (1) year following consummation of the Business Combination, despite technical compliance with the requirements of Rule 144.

 

3.1.9 No Governmental Consents. No governmental, administrative or other third party consents or approvals are required, necessary or appropriate on the part of such Subscriber in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

3.1.10 Sufficient Funds. Such Subscriber will have sufficient immediately available funds at the Closing to pay the purchase price for the number of Units set forth opposite its name under the heading “Total Units” on Schedule I.

 

3.2. Company’s Representations, Warranties and Agreements. To induce the Subscribers to purchase the Securities, the Company hereby represents and warrants to each Subscriber and agrees with each Subscriber as follows:

 

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3.2.1 Organization and Corporate Power. The Company is a Cayman Islands exempted company (and following the Domestication (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), the Company will be a Delaware corporation). The Company possesses all requisite corporate power and authority necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Upon execution and delivery by the Company of this Agreement, the Agreement will constitute a legal, valid and binding agreement of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).

 

3.2.2 No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby do not violate, conflict with or constitute a default under (i) the Memorandum & Articles of Association of the Company (the “Charter”), (ii) any agreement, indenture or instrument to which the Company is a party or (iii) any law, statute, rule or regulation to which the Company is subject, or (iv) any agreement, order, judgment or decree to which the Company is subject.

 

3.2.3 Title to Securities. Upon issuance in accordance with, and payment pursuant to, the terms hereof, the Securities will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. Upon issuance in accordance with, and payment pursuant to, the terms hereof each Subscriber will have or receive good title to the Securities, free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances of any kind, other than (a) transfer restrictions under federal and state securities laws, and (b) liens, claims or encumbrances imposed due to the actions of the Subscriber.

 

3.2.4 No Adverse Actions. There are no actions, suits, investigations or proceedings pending, threatened against or affecting the Company which: (i) seek to restrain, enjoin, prevent the consummation of or otherwise affect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or (ii) question the validity or legality of any transactions or seeks to recover damages or to obtain other relief in connection with any transactions.

 

3.2.5 No Governmental Consents. No governmental, administrative or other third party consents or approvals are required, necessary or appropriate on the part of the Company in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, other than (i) the filing of a Form D with the Commission and such state Blue Sky, FINRA and consents and approvals of the NYSE as may be required, (ii) the filing with the Commission of the Registration Statement, (iii) the filings required by applicable state or federal securities laws, (iv) those required to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement as provided under the Business Combination Agreement, (v) the filing of notification under HSR Act (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), if applicable, and (vi) any consent, waiver, authorization or order of, notice to, or filing or registration, the failure of which to obtain would not be reasonably expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Company Material Adverse Effect (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement).

 

3.2.6 No General Solicitation. No form of general solicitation or general advertising within the meaning of Regulation D of the Securities Act (including, but not limited to, advertisements, articles, notices or other communications published in any newspaper, magazine or similar medium or broadcast over television or radio, or any seminar or meeting whose attendees have been invited by any general solicitation or general advertising) was used by the Company or any of its representatives in connection with the offer and sale of the Securities.

 

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3.2.7 No Brokers. No broker, finder or similar intermediary has acted for or on behalf of the Company or any of its affiliates in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby and no broker, finder, agent or similar intermediary is entitled to any broker’s, finder’s or similar fee or other commission in connection therewith, in each case, for which any Subscriber could become liable.

 

3.2.8 Arms-Length. The purchase and sale of the Securities contemplated by this Agreement is an arms-length transaction between the Subscribers and the Company.

 

3.2.9 PIPE Investments. The Company has entered into subscription agreements (the “PIPE Subscription Agreements”), pursuant to which the subscribers party thereto have committed, subject to the terms and conditions therein, to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price equal to $150.0 million. As of the date hereof, each of the PIPE Subscription Agreements is in full force and effect and is legal, valid and binding upon the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, the subscribers party thereto, enforceable in accordance with it 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. As of the date hereof, none of the PIPE Subscription Agreements have been withdrawn, terminated, amended or modified, and, to the knowledge of the Company, no such withdrawal, termination, amendment or modification is contemplated, and the commitments contained in the PIPE Subscription Agreements have not been withdrawn, terminated or rescinded by the subscribers party thereto in any respect.

 

3.2.10 Preferred Investment. The Company has entered into subscription agreements (the “Preferred Subscription Agreements”), pursuant to which subscribers party thereto have committed, subject to the terms and conditions therein, to purchase Series A convertible preferred shares of the Company for an aggregate purchase price equal to $95.0 million. As of the date hereof, each of Preferred Subscription Agreements is in full force and effect and is legal, valid and binding upon the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, the subscribers party thereto, enforceable in accordance with it 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. As of the date hereof, none of the Preferred Subscription Agreements has been withdrawn, terminated, amended or modified, and, to the knowledge of the Company, no such withdrawal, termination, amendment or modification is contemplated, and the commitments contained in the Preferred Subscription Agreements have not been withdrawn, terminated or rescinded by the subscriber party thereto in any respect.

 

4. Settlement Date and Delivery.

 

4.1. Closing of Purchase of Securities. The consummation and settlement of the forward purchase contract for the purchase and sale of the Securities hereunder (the “Closing”) shall be held at the same date and immediately prior to the closing of the Business Combination contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (the date of the Closing being referred to as the “Closing Date”). No later than two business days prior to the Closing Date, each Subscriber shall deliver the purchase price for the Units purchased by such Subscriber hereunder in cash via wire transfer to an account specified in writing by the Company to such Subscriber at least five business days prior to the Closing Date. Upon the Closing, the Company will issue to each Subscriber the Units being purchased hereunder by such Subscriber, each registered in the name of such Subscriber, against delivery of the purchase price by such Subscriber.

 

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4.2. Conditions to Closing of the Company.

 

The Company’s obligations to sell and issue the Securities at the Closing are subject to the fulfillment (or waiver by the Company) of the following conditions:

 

4.2.1 Representations and Warranties Correct. The representations and warranties made by each Subscriber in Section 3 hereof shall be true and correct in all material respects when made and shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date (unless they specifically speak as of another date in which case they shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such date) with the same force and effect as if they had been made on and as of said date.

 

4.2.2 Covenants. All covenants, agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement to be performed by the Subscribers on or prior to the Closing shall have been performed or complied with in all material respects.

 

4.2.3 Blue Sky. The Company shall have obtained all necessary Blue Sky law permits and qualifications, or secured an exemption therefrom, required by any state for the offer and sale of the Securities.

 

4.3. Conditions to Closing of the Subscribers.

 

Each Subscriber’s obligation to purchase the Securities at the Closing is subject to the fulfillment (or waiver by such Subscriber) on or prior to the Closing Date of each of the following conditions:

 

4.3.1 Representations and Warranties Correct. The representations and warranties made by the Company in Section 3 hereof shall be true and correct in all material respects when made and shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Closing Date (unless they specifically speak as of another date in which case they shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such date), with the same force and effect as if they had been made on and as of said date.

 

4.3.2 Covenants. All covenants, agreements and conditions contained in this Agreement to be performed by the Company on or prior to the Closing shall have been performed or complied with in all material respects.

 

4.3.3 Blue Sky. The Company shall have obtained all necessary Blue Sky law permits and qualifications, or secured an exemption therefrom, required by any state for the offer and sale of the Securities.

 

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4.3.4 Approvals. The Business Combination contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including all necessary approvals of the Company’s stockholders and regulatory approvals, if any, shall have been satisfied or waived (as determined by the parties to the Business Combination Agreement) and other than those conditions that, by their nature, may only be satisfied at the closing of the Business Combination under the Business Combination Agreement (including to the extent that any such condition is dependent upon the consummation of the purchase and sale of shares pursuant to this Agreement, the PIPE Subscription Agreements and the Preferred Subscription Agreements), but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions as of the closing of the Business Combination under the Business Combination Agreement.

 

4.3.5 Listing. The Shares and the Warrants shall have been approved for listing on the NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance.

 

In addition, each New Subscriber’s obligation to purchase the number of Units set forth opposite such New Subscriber’s name under the heading “Total Units” on Schedule I at the Closing is subject to the fulfillment (or waiver by such New Subscriber) on or prior to the Closing Date of the following condition (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that each Original Subscriber’s obligation to purchase the number of Units set forth opposite such Original Subscriber’s name under the heading “Total Units” on Schedule I at the Closing shall not be subject to the fulfillment on or prior to the Closing Date of the following condition):

 

4.3.6 Net Redemptions. Net Redemptions shall not exceed $165.75 million.

 

5. Restrictions on Transfer. Each Subscriber hereby agrees not to sell, transfer, pledge, hypothecate or otherwise dispose of all or any part of the Securities unless, prior thereto (a) a registration statement on the appropriate form under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws with respect to the Securities proposed to be transferred shall then be effective or (b) the Company has received an opinion of counsel for the Company that such registration is not required because such transaction is exempt from registration under the Securities Act and the rules promulgated by the Commission thereunder and under all applicable state securities laws. All certificates representing the Securities shall have endorsed thereon a legend substantially as follows:

 

“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND NEITHER THE SECURITIES NOR ANY INTEREST THEREIN MAY BE OFFERED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SUCH ACT OR SUCH LAWS OR AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT AND SUCH LAWS WHICH, IN THE OPINION OF COUNSEL, IS AVAILABLE.”

 

The Company agrees to cause its counsel to deliver an opinion to the Company’s transfer agent directing the removal of the foregoing legends once able to do so pursuant to applicable securities laws.

 

Other than the restrictions on transfer pursuant to the Securities Act and set forth in this Section 5, the Subscribers shall not be required to execute any lock-up or similar agreement or otherwise be subject to any contractual restriction on the ability to offer, sell, pledge, contract to sell, sell any option, engage in hedging activities or execute any “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to the Securities.

 

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6. Registration Rights.

 

6.1. The Company agrees that the Company will file with the Commission (at the Company’s sole cost and expense) a registration statement registering the resale of the Shares and Warrants (comprising a Unit) (the “Registration Statement”) as soon as practicable but in any event no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the Closing Date and shall have the Registration Statement declared effective as soon as practicable thereafter but in any event no later than the earlier of (i) the 60th calendar day (or 90th calendar day if the Commission notifies the Company that it will “review” the 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 Commission that the Registration Statement will not be “reviewed” or will not be subject to further review (such earlier date, the “Effectiveness Date”); provided that if such day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or other day that the Commission is closed, the Effectiveness Date shall be extended to the next Business Day on which the Commission is open for business. The Company’s obligations to include the Subscriber and Shares and Warrants in the Registration Statement are contingent upon each Subscriber furnishing in writing to the Company such information regarding such Subscriber, the securities of the Company held by such Subscriber and the intended method of disposition of the Shares and Warrants as shall be reasonably requested by the Company to effect the registration of the Shares and Warrants, and shall execute such documents in connection with such registration as the Company may reasonably request that are customary of a selling stockholder in similar situations (other than lock-up or similar agreements).

 

7. Other Agreements.

 

7.1. Equity Issuances. Prior to Closing, the Company shall not offer, issue, deliver, grant or sell, or authorize or propose to offer, issue, deliver, grant or sell, any capital stock of, or other equity interests in, the Company or any securities convertible into, or any rights, warrants or options to acquire, any such capital stock or equity interests, other than (i) in connection with the exercise of any Warrants outstanding on the date hereof, (ii) in connection with this Agreement, the PIPE Subscription Agreements and the Preferred Subscription Agreements, (iii) in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, or (iv) additional shares of Class A Common Stock issued in a private placement (the “Additional PIPE”) on terms that are substantially similar to the terms of the PIPE Subscription Agreements; provided in the case of clause (iv) that such issuance is at a purchase price equal to or greater than $10.00 per share;

 

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7.2. No More Favorable Terms. After the date of this Agreement and prior to the closing of the Business Combination contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, the Company shall not amend any of the PIPE Subscription Agreements or Preferred Subscription Agreements, or enter into any future agreements relating to the subscription or purchase of Securities with future investors, or amend any existing agreements relating to the subscription or purchase of Securities with any existing investors (including the Sponsor), but excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, the Business Combination Agreement, that have the effect of establishing rights or obligations in a manner more favorable in any material respect to such investor or prospective investor than the rights and obligations established in this Agreement (to the extent applicable), or waive any analogous rights or obligations binding any existing or future investors unless, in any such case and only to the extent applicable, the Subscribers have also been provided with such rights and obligations; provided that it is understood and agreed that the entry into of an agreement relating to the subscription or purchase subscription agreement with respect to an Additional PIPE on terms that are substantially similar to the terms of the PIPE Subscription Agreements (and at a subscription price of no less than $10.00 per share) shall not be deemed to be more favorable in any material respect to such investor or prospective investor.

 

7.3. Net Redemptions. If Net Redemptions exceed $10,000,000, any such excess shall reduce, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, the cash consideration payable in respect of the Company Common Stock and Company Common Options (in each case, as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) at the closing of the Business Combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement.

 

7.4. Warrants. At any time prior to Closing, the Company shall have outstanding a maximum of 17,225,728 Warrants (subject to any share splits, conversions, etc.), of which 3,333,333 Warrants shall be issued to the Subscribers pursuant to this Agreement.

 

7.5. Further Assurances. Each of the Company and the Subscribers agree to execute such further instruments and to take such further action as may reasonably be necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement.

 

7.6. Notices. All notices, statements or other documents which are required or contemplated by this Agreement shall be: (i) in writing and delivered personally or sent by first class registered or certified mail or overnight courier service, (ii) by facsimile and (iii) by electronic mail, in each case to the address, facsimile number or email address as set forth on the signature page hereto. Any notice or other communication so transmitted shall be deemed to have been given on the day of delivery, if delivered personally, on the business day following receipt of written confirmation, if sent by facsimile or electronic transmission, one (1) business day after delivery to an overnight courier service or five (5) days after mailing if sent by mail.

 

7.7. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Registration Rights Agreement, embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the Subscribers and the Company with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof. No statement, representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of any kind not expressly set forth in this Agreement shall affect, or be used to interpret, change or restrict, the express terms and provisions of this Agreement.

 

7.8. Modifications and Amendments. The terms and provisions of this Agreement may be modified or amended only by written agreement executed by all parties hereto.

 

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7.9. Waivers and Consents. The terms and provisions of this Agreement may be waived, or consent for the departure therefrom granted, only by written document executed by all parties hereto. No such waiver or consent shall be deemed to be or shall constitute a waiver or consent with respect to any other terms or provisions of this Agreement, whether or not similar. Each such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the purpose for which it was given, and shall not constitute a continuing waiver or consent.

 

7.10. Assignment. The rights and obligations under this Agreement may not be assigned by any of the parties hereto without the prior written consent of the other parties; provided that each Subscriber may assign its rights and obligations to an affiliate without the prior consent of the other parties; and such affiliate shall be joined to this Agreement as an Original Subscriber (in the case of an Original Subscriber assignment) or as a New Subscriber (in the case of a New Subscriber assignment); provided, further, that no such assignment by such Subscriber will relieve such Subscriber of its obligations under this Agreement.

 

7.11. Benefit. All statements, representations, warranties, covenants and agreements in this Agreement shall be binding on the parties hereto and shall inure to the benefit of the respective successors and permitted assigns of each party hereto. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create any rights or obligations except among the parties hereto, and no person or entity shall be regarded as a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement; provided that the Target is an express third-party beneficiary of this Agreement and shall be entitled to enforce the terms hereof, including an injunction, temporary restraining order or other equitable relief pursuant to Section 12, to prevent breaches of this Agreement by the parties hereto, in addition to any other remedy at law or equity.

 

7.12. Governing Law. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of New York applicable to contracts wholly performed within the borders of such state, without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof.

 

7.13. Severability. In the event that any court of competent jurisdiction shall determine that any provision, or any portion thereof, contained in this Agreement shall be unreasonable or unenforceable in any respect, then such provision shall be deemed limited to the extent that such court deems it reasonable and enforceable, and as so limited shall remain in full force and effect. In the event that such court shall deem any such provision, or portion thereof, wholly unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect.

 

7.14. No Waiver of Rights, Powers and Remedies. No failure or delay by a party hereto in exercising any right, power or remedy under this Agreement, and no course of dealing between the parties hereto, shall operate as a waiver of any such right, power or remedy of such party. No single or partial exercise of any right, power or remedy under this Agreement by a party hereto, nor any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce any such right, power or remedy, shall preclude such party from any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy hereunder. The election of any remedy by a party hereto shall not constitute a waiver of the right of such party to pursue other available remedies. No notice to or demand on a party not expressly required under this Agreement shall entitle the party receiving such notice or demand to any other or further notice or demand in similar or other circumstances or constitute a waiver of the rights of the party giving such notice or demand to any other or further action in any circumstances without such notice or demand.

 

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7.15. Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations and warranties made by the parties hereto in this Agreement or in any other agreement, certificate or instrument provided for or contemplated hereby, shall survive the execution and delivery hereof and any investigations made by or on behalf of the parties.

 

7.16. Headings and Captions. The headings and captions of the various subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall in no way modify or affect the meaning or construction of any of the terms or provisions hereof.

 

7.17. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or any other form of electronic delivery, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such signature page were an original thereof.

 

7.18. Construction. The words “include,” “includes,” and “including” will be deemed to be followed by “without limitation.” Pronouns in masculine, feminine, and neuter genders will be construed to include any other gender, and words in the singular form will be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. The words “this Agreement,” “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereunder,” and words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular subdivision unless expressly so limited. The parties hereto intend that each representation, warranty, and covenant contained herein will have independent significance. If any party hereto has breached any representation, warranty, or covenant contained herein in any respect, the fact that there exists another representation, warranty or covenant relating to the same subject matter (regardless of the relative levels of specificity) which such party hereto has not breached will not detract from or mitigate the fact that such party hereto is in breach of the first representation, warranty, or covenant.

 

7.19. Mutual Drafting. This Agreement is the joint product of the Subscribers, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand, and each provision hereof has been subject to the mutual consultation, negotiation and agreement of such parties and shall not be construed for or against any party hereto.

 

8. Indemnification. The Subscribers, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand, shall indemnify the Company or the Subscribers, as applicable, against any reasonable loss, cost or damages (including reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses) incurred as a result of such party’s breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement in this Agreement, as determined by a final non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.

 

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9. Term. The Subscribers’ obligation to acquire the Securities hereunder, and the Company’s obligation to sell the Securities hereunder, shall be in effect until the earliest of (i) the liquidation of the Company in the event that the Company is unable to consummate the Business Combination within the time frame permitted by the Charter (including any extensions thereunder), (ii) the mutual written agreement of each of the parties hereto to terminate this Agreement, (iii) such date and time as the Business Combination Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, or (iv) written notice by the Company to the Subscriber, or the Subscriber to the Company, to terminate this Agreement if the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are not consummated prior to the earlier of (x) the “Agreement End Date” as defined in the Business Combination Agreement, as it may be amended pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement and (y) March 1, 2022; provided that (i) nothing herein will relieve any party from liability for any willful breach hereof prior to the time of termination, and (ii) each party will be entitled to any remedies at law or in equity to recover losses, liabilities or damages arising from such breach. The Company shall notify the Subscriber of the termination of the Business Combination Agreement promptly after the termination of such agreement and the provisions of Sections 7, 9 and 11 survive any termination of this Forward Purchase Agreement and continue indefinitely.

 

10. Disclosure. The Subscribers hereby acknowledge that (i) the terms of this Agreement will be publicly disclosed in a Registration Statement on Form S-4 to be filed by the Company with the Commission in connection with the Business Combination, and (ii) this Agreement will be described in and filed with a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by the Company with the Commission. The Subscribers shall have a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the proposed disclosure prior to such filings.

 

11. Trust Account Waiver. Each Subscriber hereby represents and warrants that it has had the opportunity to read the SPAC Prospectus and understands that the Company has established the Trust Account containing the proceeds of the IPO and the overallotment shares acquired by its underwriters and from certain private placements occurring simultaneously with the IPO (including interest accrued from time to time thereon) for the benefit of the Company’s public stockholders (including overallotment shares acquired by the Company’s underwriters, the “Public Stockholders”), and that, except as otherwise described in the SPAC Prospectus, the Company may disburse monies from the Trust Account only: (a) to the Public Stockholders in the event they elect to redeem their Shares in connection with the consummation of the Issuer’s initial Business Combination or in connection with an extension of its deadline to consummate a Business Combination, (b) to the Public Stockholders if the Company fails to consummate a Business Combination within the time frame permitted by the Charter (including any extensions thereunder), and (c) with respect to any interest earned on the amounts held in the Trust Account, amounts necessary to pay for any taxes and up to $100,000 in dissolution expenses, or (d) to the Company after or concurrently with the consummation of a Business Combination. For and in consideration of the Company entering into this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, each Subscriber hereby agrees that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, such Subscriber does not now and shall not at any time hereafter have, and waives any and all right, title and interest, or any claims of any kind it has or may have in the future as a result of, or arising out of, this Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or the Securities to be issued to such Subscriber hereunder, in or to any monies held in the Trust Account (or any distributions therefrom directly or indirectly to Public Stockholders (“Public Distributions”), and agrees not to seek recourse or make or bring any action, suit, claim or other proceeding against the Trust Account or Public Distributions as a result of, or arising out of, this Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or such Securities, regardless of whether such claim arises based on contract, tort, equity or any other theory of legal liability. To the extent a Subscriber commences any action or proceeding based upon, in connection with, as a result of or arising out of, this Agreement, the transactions contemplated hereby or any Securities, which proceeding seeks, in whole or in part, monetary relief against the Company or its Representatives, such Subscriber hereby acknowledges and agrees that such Subscriber’s sole remedy shall be against funds held outside of the Trust Account (other than Public Distributions) and that such claim shall not permit such Subscriber (or any person claiming on its behalf or in lieu of any of it) to have any claim against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) or any amounts contained therein. Notwithstanding anything else in this Section 11 to the contrary, nothing herein shall be deemed to limit a Subscriber’s right, title, interest or claim to the Trust Account by virtue of such Subscriber’s record or beneficial ownership of Shares other than pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to any redemption right with respect to any such securities of the Company. For purposes of this Agreement, “Representatives” with respect to any person shall mean such person’s affiliates and its and its affiliate’s respective directors, officers, employees, consultants, advisors, agents and other representatives.

 

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12. Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would 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 equitable relief, including an injunction or injunctions, to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this 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. Each party hereto further agrees that none of the parties hereto shall be required to obtain, furnish or post any bond or similar instrument in connection with or as a condition to obtaining any remedy referred to in this Section 12, and each party hereto irrevocably waives any right it may have to require the obtaining, furnishing or posting of any such bond or similar instrument.

 

 

[Signature Page Follows]

 

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If the foregoing accurately sets forth our understanding and agreement, please sign the enclosed copy of this Agreement and return it to us.

 

The parties hereto have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the date first set forth above.

 

ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION  
     
By: /s/ George Barrios  
Name: George Barrios  
Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer  
Address:   55 Post Road West, Suite 200
Westport, CT 06880
 
Email: xxxxxx  

 

By: /s/ Michelle Wilson  
Name: Michelle Wilson  
Title: Co-Chief Executive Officer  
Address:   55 Post Road West, Suite 200
Westport, CT 06880
 
Email: xxxxxx  

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APOLLO CREDIT STRATEGIES MASTER FUND LTD.
By: Apollo ST Fund Management LLC, its investment manager

 
     
By: /s/ Joseph D. Glatt  
Name: Joseph D. Glatt  
Title: Vice President  
     
     
APOLLO PPF CREDIT STRATEGIES, LLC
By: Apollo Credit Strategies Master Fund Ltd.,
its member
By: Apollo ST Fund Management LLC,
its investment manager
 

 

By: /s/ Joseph D. Glatt  
Name: Joseph D. Glatt  
Title: Vice President  
     
     
APOLLO ATLAS MASTER FUND, LLC
By: Apollo Atlas Management, LLC,
its investment manager
 
   

 

By: /s/ Joseph D. Glatt  
Name: Joseph D. Glatt  
Title: Vice President  
     
     
APOLLO A-N CREDIT FUND (DELAWARE), L.P.
By: Apollo A-N Credit Management, LLC,
its investment manager
 
   

 

By: /s/ Joseph D. Glatt  
Name: Joseph D. Glatt  
Title: Vice President  
     
     
APOLLO SPAC FUND I, L.P..
By:
 

 

By: /s/ Joseph D. Glatt  
Name:  
Title:    

 

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Schedule 1

 

Original Subscriber Total Units
Apollo Credit Strategies Master Fund Ltd. 4,924,754
Apollo PPF Credit Strategies, LLC 634,723
Apollo Atlas Master Fund, LLC 324,073
Apollo A-N Credit Fund (Delaware), L.P. 487,375
Total: 6,370,925

 

 

New Subscriber Total Units
Apollo SPAC Fund I, L.P. 1,200,000
Apollo Atlas Master Fund, LLC 629,385
Apollo A-N Credit Fund (Delaware), L.P. 1,799,690
Total: 3,629,075

 

Sch. 1-1

Exhibit 10.4

 

Execution Version

 

STOCKHOLDER SUPPORT AGREEMENT

 

This Stockholder Support Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of July 1, 2021, is entered into by and among ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Acquiror”), Cobalt Recreation LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Shannon Stockholder”), A-B Parent LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Atairos Stockholder” and collectively with the Shannon Stockholder, the “Stockholders”) and, solely with respect to Section 26 and Section 27, Bowlero Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”). Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Company and Acquiror entered into a Business Combination Agreement (as amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), pursuant to which, inter alia, the Company will be merged with and into the Acquiror (the “Merger”) with Acquiror continuing as the Surviving Company on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement (the Merger, together with the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, the “Transactions”);

 

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Shannon Stockholder is the record and “beneficial owner” (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Exchange Act”)) of and is entitled to dispose of and vote 2,069,000 shares of Company Common Stock (the “Shannon Owned Shares”; the Shannon Owned Shares and any additional Company Shares (or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Company Shares) in which the Shannon Stockholder acquires record and beneficial ownership after the date hereof, including by purchase, as a result of a stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization, combination, reclassification, exchange or change of such shares, or upon exercise or conversion of any securities, the “Shannon Covered Shares”);

 

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Atairos Stockholder is the record and “beneficial owner” (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of and is entitled to dispose of and vote 106,378 shares of Company Preferred Stock and 3,842,428 shares of Company Common Stock (the “Atairos Owned Shares” and collectively with the Shannon Owned Shares, the “Owned Shares”; the Atairos Owned Shares and any additional Company Shares (or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Company Shares) in which the Atairos Stockholder acquires record and beneficial ownership after the date hereof, including by purchase, as a result of a stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization, combination, reclassification, exchange or change of such shares, or upon exercise or conversion of any securities, the “Atairos Covered Shares” and collectively with the Shannon Covered Shares, the “Covered Shares”); and

 

 

 

 

WHEREAS, as a condition and inducement to the willingness of Acquiror to enter into the Business Combination Agreement, Acquiror and the Stockholders are entering into this Agreement.

 

AGREEMENT

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Acquiror and each Stockholder hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Agreement to Vote. Subject to the earlier termination of this Agreement in accordance with Section 5, the Atairos Stockholder, solely in its capacity as a stockholder of the Company, irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that it shall, and shall cause any other holder of record of any of the Atairos Covered Shares to, validly execute and deliver to the Company, no later than the third (3rd) Business Day following the date that the Registration Statement becomes effective, a written consent in favor of adopting the Business Combination Agreement in respect of all of the Atairos Covered Shares. In addition, prior to its Termination Date (as defined herein), the Atairos Stockholder, in its capacity as a stockholder of the Company, irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that, at any other meeting of the stockholders of the Company (whether annual or special and whether or not an adjourned or postponed meeting, however called and including any adjournment or postponement thereof) and in connection with any written consent of stockholders of the Company, the Atairos Stockholder shall, and shall cause any other holder of record of any of the Atairos Covered Shares, to:

 

(a) if and when such meeting is held, appear at such meeting or otherwise cause the Atairos Covered Shares, to be counted as present thereat for the purpose of establishing a quorum;

 

(b) vote (or execute and return an action by written consent), or cause to be voted at such meeting (or validly execute and return and cause such consent to be granted with respect to), all of the Atairos Covered Shares, owned as of the record date for such meeting (or the date that any written consent is executed by the Atairos Stockholder) in favor of the Merger and the adoption of the Business Combination Agreement and any other matters necessary or reasonably requested by the Company or the Acquiror for consummation of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement; and

 

(c) vote (or execute and return an action by written consent), or cause to be voted at such meeting, or validly execute and return and cause such consent to be granted with respect to, all of the Atairos Covered Shares, against (i) any Company Acquisition Proposal or any proposal relating to a Company Acquisition Proposal (in each case, other than the Transactions), (ii) any merger agreement or merger, consolidation, combination, sale of substantial assets, reorganization, recapitalization, dissolution, liquidation or winding up of or by Company (other than the Business Combination Agreement and the Transactions), and (iii) any other action that would reasonably be expected to materially impede, interfere with, delay, postpone or adversely affect the Merger or any of the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement or result in a breach of any covenant, representation or warranty or other obligation or agreement of the Company under the Business Combination Agreement that would result in the failure of any condition set forth in Section 9.01, Section 9.02 or Section 9.03 of the Business Combination Agreement to be satisfied or result in a breach of any covenant, representation or warranty or other obligation or agreement of the Atairos Stockholder contained in this Agreement.

 

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2. Waiver of Appraisal and Dissenters’ Rights. The Stockholders, solely in their capacities as stockholders of the Company, hereby (a) irrevocably and unconditionally waive, and agree to cause to be waived and to prevent the exercise of, any rights of appraisal and dissenters’ rights and any similar rights (including any notice requirements related thereto) relating to the Merger or any of the other Transactions that the Stockholders or any other holder of record of any of the Shannon Covered Shares or Atairos Covered Shares, as applicable, may have by virtue of, or with respect to, ownership of the Shannon Covered Shares or Atairos Covered Shares, as applicable, (including any and all such rights under Section 262 of the DGCL) and (b) withdraw all written objections to the Merger, demands for appraisal and/or exercises of dissenter’s rights, if any, with respect to the Shannon Covered Shares or Atairos Covered Shares, as applicable.

 

3. Amendments. Acquiror shall not agree to amend, modify or waive the Business Combination Agreement or any other Transaction Document without the prior written consent of each Stockholder (such consent not to be unreasonably, withheld, conditioned or delayed).

 

4. No Inconsistent Agreements. Each Stockholder hereby covenants and agrees that such Stockholder shall not, at any time prior to the Termination Date, (a) enter into any voting agreement or voting trust with respect to any of such Stockholder’s Covered Shares that is inconsistent with such Stockholder’s obligations pursuant to this Agreement, (b) grant a proxy or power of attorney with respect to any of such Stockholder’s Covered Shares that is inconsistent with such Stockholder’s obligations pursuant to this Agreement, or (c) enter into any agreement or undertaking that is otherwise inconsistent with, or would interfere with, or prohibit or prevent it from satisfying, its obligations pursuant to this Agreement.

 

5. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate, and no party shall have any further obligations or liabilities under this Agreement, upon the earliest of (a) the Effective Time, (b) the termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with its terms and (c) the time this Agreement is terminated upon the mutual written agreement of Acquiror and the Stockholders. (the earliest such date under clause (a), (b) or (c), the “Termination Date”). Notwithstanding any such termination, (x) the provisions set forth in Sections 12 to 26 shall survive the termination of this Agreement and (y) the termination of this Agreement shall not relieve any party hereto from any liability for any Willful Breach of, or Fraud in connection with, this Agreement prior to such termination.

 

6. Representations and Warranties of each Stockholder. Each Stockholder hereby represents and warrants to Acquiror as to itself (and not to any other Stockholder) as follows:

 

(a) Such Stockholder is the only record and a beneficial owner (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of, and has good, valid and marketable title to, such Stockholder’s Covered Shares, free and clear of Liens other than as created by this Agreement, the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement and restrictions on Transfer arising under generally applicable Securities Laws or under the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement. As of the date hereof, other than such Stockholder’s Owned Shares, such Stockholder does not own beneficially or of record any shares of capital stock of the Company (or any securities convertible into shares of capital stock of the Company).

 

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(b) Such Stockholder (i) except as provided in this Agreement, has full voting power, full power of disposition and full power to issue instructions with respect to the matters set forth herein, in each case, with respect to such Stockholder’s Covered Shares, (ii) has not entered into any voting agreement or voting trust with respect to any of such Stockholder’s Covered Shares (other than under the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement), (iii) has not granted a proxy or power of attorney with respect to any of such Stockholder’s Covered Shares (other than under the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement) and (iv) has not entered into any agreement or undertaking that is otherwise inconsistent with, or would interfere with, or prohibit or prevent it from satisfying, its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, other than the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement.

 

(c) Such Stockholder (i) is a limited liability company, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of Delaware, and (ii) has the limited liability company power and authority to own, lease or operate its assets and properties and to conduct its business as it is now being conducted and to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Transaction Document to which it is a party and to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder. This Agreement has been, and each applicable Transaction Document will be, duly and validly executed and delivered by such Stockholder and, assuming due authorization and execution by each other party hereto and thereto, this Agreement constitutes, and each applicable Transaction Document will constitute, a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Stockholder, enforceable against such Stockholder 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.

 

(d) Other than the filings, notices and reports pursuant to, in compliance with or required to be made under the Exchange Act, no filings, notices, reports, consents, registrations, approvals, permits, waivers, expirations of waiting periods or authorizations are required to be obtained by such Stockholder from, or to be given by such Stockholder to, or be made by such Stockholder with, any Governmental Authority in connection with the execution, delivery and performance by such Stockholder of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.

 

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(e) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by such Stockholder does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement does not and will not, (i) conflict with or violate any provision of, or result in the breach of, the certificate of formation, the limited liability company agreement or other organizational documents of such Stockholder, (ii) violate, conflict with, result in a breach of any provision of or the loss of any benefit under, constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default) under, or result in the termination or acceleration of, or a right of termination, cancellation, modification, acceleration or amendment under, accelerate the performance required by, or result in the acceleration or trigger of any payment, posting of collateral (or right to require the posting of collateral), time of payment, vesting or increase in the amount of any compensation or benefit payable pursuant to, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any Contract to which such Stockholder is a party or by which any of their respective assets or properties may be bound or affected, (iii) assuming (solely with respect to performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby) compliance with the matters referred to in Section 6(d), conflict with or result in any violation of any provision of any Law, Permit or Governmental Order applicable to such Stockholder or any of its properties or assets or (iv) result in the creation of any Lien upon any of the properties, equity interests or assets of such Stockholder, except, in the case of clause (ii), (iii) or (iv) above, for such violations, conflicts, breaches or defaults that would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to prevent or materially delay or impair such Stockholder’s ability to perform its obligations hereunder or to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, the consummation of the Merger or the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement.

 

(f) As of the date of this Agreement, there are no pending or, to the knowledge of such Stockholder, threatened, Actions and there are no pending or, to the knowledge of such Stockholder, threatened investigations, in each case, against such Stockholder that questions the beneficial or record ownership of such Stockholder’s Owned Shares, the validity of this Agreement or the performance by such Stockholder of its obligations under this Agreement.

 

(g) No broker, finder, investment banker or other Person is entitled to any brokerage fee, finders’ fee or other commission for which Acquiror or the Company is or will be liable in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby based upon arrangements made by or, to the knowledge of such Stockholder, on behalf of such Stockholder, other than, for the avoidance of doubt, the Company’s engagement of any investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary as set forth in the Schedules.

 

(h) Such Stockholder has had the opportunity to read the Business Combination Agreement and this Agreement and has had the opportunity to consult with its tax and legal advisors.

 

7. Certain Covenants of each Stockholder. Except in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, each Stockholder hereby covenants and agrees as follows:

 

(a) During the Interim Period, such Stockholder shall not take, and shall direct its Representatives not to take, whether directly or indirectly, any action to solicit, initiate, continue or engage in discussions or negotiations with, or enter into any agreement, letter of intent, memorandum of understanding or agreement in principle with, or encourage, respond, provide information to or commence due diligence with respect to, any Person (other than Acquiror, its stockholders or any of their Affiliates or Representatives), concerning, relating to or which is intended or is reasonably likely to give rise to or result in, any Company Acquisition Proposal that would be consummated prior to Closing; provided, that nothing shall prohibit such Stockholder (or its Representatives) from contacting any Person (or such Person’s Representatives) who has made a Company Acquisition Proposal solely for the purpose of declining such Company Acquisition Proposal or notifying such Person of its obligations hereunder. Such Stockholder shall, and shall direct its Representatives to, immediately cease any and all existing discussions or negotiations with any Person conducted prior to the date hereof with respect to, or which is reasonably likely to give rise to or result in, a Company Acquisition Proposal that would be consummated prior to Closing; provided, that nothing shall prohibit such Stockholder (or its Representatives) from contacting such Person (or such Person’s Representatives) solely for the purpose of ceasing such negotiations or discussions.

 

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(b) Such Stockholder hereby agrees that it shall not, and shall cause any other holder of record of any of the Atairos Covered Shares or Shannon Covered Shares, as applicable (including any Permitted Transferee (as defined in the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement), not to, directly or indirectly, prior to its Termination Date, except in connection with the consummation of the Merger, (i) sell, offer to sell, contract, agree to sell, transfer, hypothecate, pledge, grant any option to purchase, encumber, assign, hedge, swap, convert or otherwise dispose of (including by merger (including by conversion into securities or other consideration), by tendering into any tender or exchange offer, by testamentary disposition, by operation of Law or otherwise), either voluntarily or involuntarily or enter into any Contract or option with respect to the Transfer of any of such Stockholder’s Covered Shares, (ii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any Atairos Covered Shares or Shannon Covered Shares, as applicable, (iii) publicly announce any intention to effect any transaction specified in clauses (i) or (ii) (collectively, “Transfer”), or (iv) take any action that would make any representation or warranty of such Stockholder contained herein untrue or incorrect or have the effect of preventing or disabling such Stockholder from performing its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing herein shall prohibit a Transfer to a Permitted Transferee of such Stockholder (as defined in the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement) or exercising Company Options. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit any direct or indirect transfer of equity or other interests in any Stockholder. Such Stockholder hereby authorizes the Company to maintain a copy of this Agreement at either the executive office or the registered office of the Company.

 

(c) The Shannon Stockholder hereby agrees to (i) make a proper and timely Stock Election with respect to Shannon Covered Shares in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement to exchange all of the Shannon Covered Shares for shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock and (ii) make a proper and timely Option Stock Election with respect to any Company Option held by the Shannon Stockholder that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time.

 

(d) The Atairos Stockholder hereby agrees to make a proper and timely Cash Election and Stock Election with respect to Atairos Covered Shares that are Company Common Stock in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement to exchange Atairos Covered Shares for 100% of the Cash Election Consideration Cap at the Closing and the remainder for shares of Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock.

 

8. No Trading. Each Stockholder acknowledges and agrees that it is aware, and that its directors and officers, if applicable, have been made aware, of the restrictions imposed by U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder or otherwise and other applicable foreign and domestic Laws on a Person possessing material nonpublic information about a publicly traded company (including the Acquiror).

 

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9. Disclosure. Each Stockholder hereby authorizes the Company and Acquiror to publish and disclose in any announcement or disclosure required by the SEC such Stockholder’s identity and ownership of such Stockholder’s Covered Shares and the nature of such Stockholder’s obligations under this Agreement; provided, that prior to any such publication or disclosure the Company and Acquiror have provided such Stockholder with a reasonable opportunity to review and comment upon such announcement or disclosure, which comments the Company and Acquiror will consider in good faith.

 

10. Irrevocable Proxy. The Atairos Stockholder hereby revokes any proxies that it has heretofore granted with respect to its Atairos Owned Shares, hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints Acquiror as attorney-in-fact and proxy in accordance with the DGCL for and on its behalf, for and in the Atairos Stockholder’s name, place and stead, solely in the event that the Atairos fails to comply in any material respect with its obligations hereunder in a timely manner, to vote the Atairos Owned Shares of the Atairos Stockholder and grant all written consents thereto, in each case in accordance with the provisions of Section 1 and represent and otherwise act for the Atairos Stockholder in the same manner and with the same effect as if the Atairos Stockholder were personally present at any meeting held for the purpose of voting on the foregoing. The foregoing proxy is coupled with an interest, is irrevocable and shall not be terminated by operation of Law or upon the occurrence of any other event other than following a termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 5. The Atairos Stockholder authorizes such attorney-in-fact to file this proxy and any substitution or revocation with the Secretary of the Company. The Atairos Stockholder hereby affirms that, subject to the last sentence of this Section 10, the irrevocable proxy set forth in this Section 10 is given in connection with the execution by Acquiror of the Business Combination Agreement and that such irrevocable proxy is given to secure the obligations of the Atairos Stockholder under this Agreement. The irrevocable proxy set forth in this Section 10 is executed and intended to be irrevocable, subject to the last sentence of this Section 10. The Atairos Stockholder agrees not to grant any proxy that conflicts or is inconsistent with the proxy granted to Acquiror in this Agreement. The proxy set forth in this Section 10 shall be automatically revoked upon the Termination Date.

 

11. Changes in Capital Stock. In the event of a stock split, stock dividend or distribution, or any change in the Company’s capital stock by reason of any split-up, reverse stock split, recapitalization, combination, reclassification, exchange of shares or the like, the terms “Owned Shares” and “Covered Shares” shall be deemed to refer to and include such shares as well as all such stock dividends and distributions and any securities into which or for which any or all of such shares may be changed or exchanged or which are received in such transaction.

 

12. Amendment, Waiver and Modification. This Agreement may be amended, modified or waived, in whole or in part, only by a duly authorized agreement in writing executed by the parties hereto which makes reference to this Agreement.

 

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13. 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 e-mailed during normal business hours (and otherwise as of the immediately following Business Day), addressed as follows:

 

if to the Shannon Stockholder, to it at:

 

9001 Collins Avenue

Apartment 409

Surfside, FL 33154

Attn: Thomas Shannon
E-mail: tshannon@bowlerocorp.com

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Proskauer Rose LLP

Eleven Times Square

New York, NY 10036

Attn: Ronald R. Papa
E-mail: rpapa@proskauer.com

 

if to the Atairos Stockholder, to it at:

 

c/o Atairos Management, L.P.

620 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10020

Attn: Rachael Wagner
E-mail: r.wagner@atairos.com

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

450 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10017

Attn: William J. Chudd

Harold Birnbaum

E-mail: william.chudd@davispolk.com

harold.birnbaum@davispolk.com

 

if to Acquiror, to it at:

 

Isos Acquisition Corporation

55 Post Road W, Suite 200

Westport, CT 06880

Attn: Winston Meade
E-mail: wmeade@isoscap.com

 

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with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

One Battery Park Plaza

New York, NY 10004

Attn: Anson B. Frelinghuysen
E-mail: anson.frelinghuysen@hugheshubard.com

 

14. No Ownership Interest. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to vest in Acquiror any direct or indirect ownership or incidents of ownership of or with respect to the Covered Shares of each Stockholder. All rights, ownership and economic benefits of and relating to the Covered Shares of each Stockholder shall remain vested in and belong to such Stockholder, and Acquiror shall have no authority to manage, direct, restrict, regulate, govern or administer any of the policies or operations of Company or exercise any power or authority to direct any Stockholder in the voting or disposition of any of such Stockholder’s Covered Shares, except as otherwise provided herein.

 

15. Entire Agreement; No Survival.

 

(a) This Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement and the other Transaction Documents constitute the entire agreement among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersede any other agreements, whether written or oral, that may have been made or entered into by or among any of the parties hereto or any of their respective Subsidiaries relating to the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

(b) No representations, warranties, covenants, understandings, agreements, oral or otherwise, relating to the matters contemplated by this Agreement exist between the parties except as expressly set forth in this Agreement and the Business Combination Agreement. None of the representations, warranties, covenants, obligations or other agreements in 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 Effective Time (and there shall be no Liability after the Closing in respect thereof).

 

16. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Each Stockholder hereby agrees that its representations, warranties and covenants set forth herein are solely for the benefit of Acquiror in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Agreement, and this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, confer upon any Person other than the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder, including the right to rely upon the representations and warranties set forth herein, and the parties hereto hereby further agree that this Agreement may only be enforced against, and any Action that may be based upon, arise out of or relate to this Agreement, or the negotiation, execution or performance of this Agreement may only be made against, the Persons expressly named as parties hereto.

 

17. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Trial by Jury.

 

(a) This Agreement, 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, 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.

 

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(b) Any Action based upon, arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if such court declines to exercise jurisdiction, any federal or state court located in New York County, New York, and each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any such Action, waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to personal jurisdiction, venue or to convenience of forum, agrees that all claims in respect of the Action shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and agrees not to bring any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby 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 brought pursuant to this Section 17. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.

 

18. Assignment; Successors. No party hereto shall assign this Agreement or any part hereof without the prior written consent of the other parties. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns. Any attempted assignment in violation of the terms of this Section 18 shall be null and void, ab initio.

 

19. Trust Account Waiver. Each Stockholder hereby understands and acknowledges that Acquiror has established the Trust Account containing the proceeds of its initial public offering and the overallotment securities acquired by its underwriters and from certain private placements occurring simultaneously with such initial public offering (including interest accrued from time to time thereon) for the benefit of Acquiror Public Stockholders and that disbursements from the Trust Account are available only in certain limited circumstances. Accordingly, each Stockholder (on behalf of itself and its Affiliates) hereby agrees neither such Stockholder nor any of its Affiliates do now or shall at any time hereafter have any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies in the Trust Account or distributions therefrom, or make any claim against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom), regardless of whether such claim arises as a result of, in connection with or relating to, this Agreement or any other matter, and regardless of whether such claim arises based on contract, tort, equity or any other theory of legal liability (collectively, the “Released Claims”). Each Stockholder (on behalf of itself and its Affiliates) hereby irrevocably waives any Released Claims that such Stockholder or any of its Affiliates may have against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) now or in the future as a result of, or arising out of, any negotiations, contracts or agreements with Acquiror or its Representatives and will not seek recourse against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) for any reason whatsoever (including for an alleged breach of this Agreement). Each Stockholder agrees and acknowledges that such irrevocable waiver is material to this Agreement and specifically relied upon by Acquiror and its affiliates to induce Acquiror to enter into this Agreement, and each Stockholder further intends and understands such waiver to be valid, binding and enforceable against such Stockholder and each of its Affiliates under applicable Law. To the extent any Stockholder or any of its Affiliates commences any action or proceeding based upon, in connection with, relating to or arising out of any matter relating to Acquiror or its Representatives, which proceeding seeks, in whole or in part, monetary relief against Acquiror or its Representatives, such Stockholder hereby acknowledges and agrees that such Stockholder’s and its Affiliates’ sole remedy for monetary damages shall be against funds held outside of the Trust Account and that such claim shall not permit such Stockholder or its Affiliates to have any claim against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) or any amounts contained therein. In the event any Stockholder or any of its Affiliates commences any action or proceeding based upon, in connection with, relating to or arising out of a Released Claim, which proceeding seeks, in whole or in part, relief against the Trust Account (including any distributions therefrom) or the Acquiror Public Stockholders (solely in such capacity), whether in the form of money damages or injunctive relief, Acquiror and its Representatives, as applicable, shall be entitled to recover from such Stockholder and its Affiliates the associated legal fees and costs in connection with any such action, in the event Acquiror or its Representatives, as applicable, prevails in such action or proceeding. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Section 19, (i) references to distributions from the Trust Account (including “distributions therefrom”) means distributions to the Acquiror Public Stockholders and (ii) “Released Claims” do not include, and the release contained herein shall not apply to, any claim (A) that arises as a result of, in connection with or relating to a written agreement entered into following execution of this Agreement (except as set forth in such written agreement), (B) against monies released to such Stockholder or Acquiror or any of its Affiliates in connection with a Business Combination or (C) claims by any person in a capacity as an Acquiror Public Stockholder.

 

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20. Non-Recourse. Each party to this Agreement agrees, on behalf of itself and its Related Parties, that all Actions (whether in Contract or in tort, in Law or in equity or otherwise, or granted by statute or otherwise, whether by or through attempted piercing of the corporate, limited partnership or limited liability company veil or any other theory or doctrine, including alter ego or otherwise) that may be based upon, in respect of, arise under, out or by reason of, be connected with, or relate in any manner to: (a) this Agreement or any of the Transactions; (b) the negotiation, execution or performance of this Agreement; (c) any breach or violation of this Agreement; and (d) any failure of any of the Transactions to be consummated, in each case, may be made only against (and are those solely of) the Persons that are expressly identified as parties to this Agreement and in accordance with, and subject to the terms and conditions of, this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement, each party to this Agreement agrees, on behalf of itself and its Related Parties, that no recourse under this Agreement or in connection with any of the Transactions will be sought or had against any other Person, including any Related Party, and no other Person, including any Related Party, will have any Liabilities (whether in Contract or in tort, in Law or in equity or otherwise, or granted by statute or otherwise, whether by or through attempted piercing of the corporate, limited partnership or limited liability company veil or any other theory or doctrine, including alter ego or otherwise), for any claims, causes of action or Liabilities arising under, out of, in connection with or related in any manner to the items in the immediately preceding clauses (a) through (d), it being expressly agreed and acknowledged that no personal Liability or losses whatsoever will attach to, be imposed on or otherwise be incurred by any of the aforementioned, as such, arising under, out of, in connection with or related in any manner to the items in the immediately preceding clauses (a) through (d), in each case, except for claims that any Stockholder or Acquiror, as applicable, may assert against the other Stockholder or Acquiror, as applicable, solely in accordance with, and pursuant to the terms and conditions of, this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, no Related Party will be responsible or liable for any multiple, consequential, indirect, special, statutory, exemplary or punitive damages that may be alleged as a result of this Agreement or any of the Transactions, or the termination or abandonment of any of the foregoing.

 

21. Enforcement. The parties agree that irreparable damage for which monetary damages, even if available, would not be an adequate remedy, would occur in the event that the parties do not perform their obligations under the provisions of this Agreement in accordance with its specified terms or otherwise breach such provisions. The parties acknowledge and agree that (a) the parties shall be entitled to an injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief, to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, including each Stockholder’s obligations to vote its Covered Shares as provided in this Agreement, without proof of damages, prior to the valid termination of this Agreement, this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled under this Agreement, and (b) the right of specific enforcement is an integral part of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and without that right, none of the parties would have entered into this Agreement. Each party agrees that it will not oppose the granting of specific performance and other equitable relief on the basis that the other parties have an adequate remedy at Law or that an award of specific performance is not an appropriate remedy for any reason at Law or equity. The parties acknowledge and agree that any party seeking an injunction to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Agreement in accordance with this Section 21 shall not be required to provide any bond or other security in connection with any such injunction.

 

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22. 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.

 

23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

24. Interpretation and 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” and derivative or similar words refer to this entire Agreement, (iv) the term “Section,” refers to the specified Section of this Agreement unless otherwise specified, (v) the word “including” shall mean “including without limitation” and (vi) the word “or” shall be disjunctive but not exclusive.

 

(b) Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires, references to agreements and other documents shall be deemed to include all subsequent amendments and other modifications thereto.

 

(c) Unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires, 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.

 

(d) The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent and no rule of strict construction shall be applied against any party.

 

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25. Capacity as a Stockholder. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each Stockholder signs this Agreement solely in such Stockholder’s capacity as a stockholder of the Company, and not in any other capacity and this Agreement shall not limit or otherwise affect the actions of any Affiliate, director, officer, employee or designee of such Stockholder or any of its affiliates in his or her capacity, if applicable, as an officer or director of the Company or any other Person.

 

26. Waiver; Termination of Affiliate Agreements.

 

(a) Pursuant to Section 8.5(a) of the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement, the Company and each Stockholder, by signing this Agreement, hereby expressly and irrevocably waive the applicability of Section 8.4(b) of the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement with respect to each Stockholder entering into this Agreement in connection with the Business Combination Agreement.

 

(b) Pursuant to Section 8.5(a) of the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement, the Company and each Stockholder, by signing this Agreement, hereby expressly and irrevocably waive the applicability of Section 2.12(b) of the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement with respect to each of (i) the Business Combination Agreement and (ii) the Merger and the other Transactions, including each Stockholder’s prior approval of the foregoing.

 

(c) Each Stockholder and the Company hereby irrevocably agrees that the Existing Stockholders’ Agreement shall be terminated effective as of, and contingent upon, the Closing; and

 

(d) The Atairos Stockholder agrees to cause Atairos Management L.P. to terminate that certain Expense Reimbursement Agreement, dated July 3, 2017, by and between Bowlmor AMF Corp. and Atairos Management, L.P. effective as of, and contingent upon, the Closing.

 

27. Expense Reimbursement. The Company shall reimburse the Atairos Stockholder for or pay the reasonable legal fees incurred by the Atairos Stockholder or any of its Affiliates relating to the negotiation and preparation of this Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement and the other Transaction Documents; provided, however that such reimbursement for legal fees shall not exceed $475,000.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed (where applicable, by their respective officers or other authorized Persons thereunto duly authorized) as of the date first written above.

 

  ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION
   
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

 

 

[Signature Page to Stockholder Support Agreement]

 

 

 

 

  Cobalt Recreation LLC
   
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:
   
  BOWLERO CORP., entering into this Agreement solely with respect to Section 26 and Section 27
   
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

 

 

[Signature Page to Stockholder Support Agreement]

 

 

 

 

  A-B Parent LLC
   
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

 

 

[Signature Page to Stockholder Support Agreement]

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.5

 

Execution Version

 

SPONSOR SUPPORT AGREEMENT

 

This Sponsor Support Agreement (this “Sponsor Agreement”) is dated as of July 1, 2021, by and among Isos Acquisition Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor”), LionTree Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“LionTree” and together with the Sponsor, each, a “Sponsor Vehicle”), Isos Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands corporation (the “Company”), and Bowlero Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Target”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to such terms in the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Sponsor owns 5,814,636 shares (the “Sponsor Initial Shares,” of which 4,814,636 of such shares shall be “Sponsor Subject Shares”), of Class B common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”) and 3,963,458 redeemable private placement warrants (the “Sponsor Subject Warrants”) of the Company;

 

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, LionTree owns 556,289 shares (the “LionTree Subject Shares” and together with the Sponsor Subject Shares, the “Subject Shares”) of Class B Common Stock and 1,434,370 redeemable private placement warrants (the “LionTree Subject Warrants” and together with the Sponsor Subject Warrants, the “Subject Warrants”) of the Company;

 

WHEREAS, Article 17.1 of the Company’s Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (the “Company’s M&A”) provides, among other matters, that the Class B Common Stock will automatically convert into shares of Class A common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Class A Common Stock” and together with the Class B Common Stock, the “Company Common Stock”), following consummation of a Business Combination (as defined in the Company’s M&A), subject to adjustments if, among other things, additional shares of Class A Common Stock are issued or deemed issued in excess of the amounts issued and sold in the Company’s initial public offering (the “Anti-Dilution Right”), excluding certain exempted issuances;

 

WHEREAS, contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Sponsor Agreement, the Company and the Target have entered into that certain Business Combination Agreement, dated as of the date hereof (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”); and

 

WHEREAS, as a condition and inducement to the Target’s and the Company’s willingness to enter into the Business Combination Agreement and to consummate the Transactions, the Target and the Company have required that each Sponsor Vehicle enter into this Sponsor Agreement.

 

 

 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual agreements contained herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

 

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

Section 1.1 “Applicable Portion” means a fraction, expressed as a percentage (not to exceed 100%), equal to (i) the aggregate amount of cash proceeds that will be required to satisfy the redemption of any shares of Class A Common Stock pursuant to the Offer, not to exceed $80,000,000, divided by (ii) $80,000,000.

 

Section 1.2 “$15.00 Share Price Milestone” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Business Combination Agreement.

 

Section 1.3 “$17.50 Share Price Milestone” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Business Combination Agreement.

 

Section 1.4 “Earnout Expiry Date” means the fifth (5th) anniversary of the Closing Date.

 

Section 1.5 “Earnout Period” means the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending five (5) years thereafter.

 

Section 1.6 “LionTree First Trigger Securities” means 83,444 LionTree Vesting Shares and 215,156 LionTree Vesting Warrants.

 

Section 1.7 “LionTree Second Trigger Securities” means the remaining 83,443 LionTree Vesting Shares and 215,155 LionTree Vesting Warrants.

 

Section 1.8 “Lock-up Period” means the period beginning on the Closing Date and ending on the date that is the twelve (12) month anniversary of the Closing Date.

 

Section 1.9 “Lock-up Shares” means the Subject Shares and the Subject Warrants (and any shares of Company Common Stock issuable upon exercise of any Subject Warrants).

 

Section 1.10 “Permitted Transferees” means any person or entity to whom a Sponsor Vehicle is permitted to Transfer Lock-up Shares prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period in accordance with the terms of Section 3.2.

 

Section 1.11 “Share Price Milestone” means each of the $15.00 Share Price Milestone and the $17.50 Share Price Milestone.

 

Section 1.12 “Sponsor First Trigger Securities” means 722,196 Sponsor Vesting Shares and 594,519 Sponsor Vesting Warrants.

 

Section 1.13 “Sponsor Second Trigger Securities” means the remaining 722,195 Sponsor Vesting Shares and 594,518 Sponsor Vesting Warrants.

 

Section 1.14 “Vesting Securities” means the LionTree Vesting Securities and the Sponsor Vesting Securities, collectively.

 

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ARTICLE II
SPONSOR SUPPORT AGREEMENT; COVENANTS

 

Section 2.1 New Shares. In the event that any Company Common Stock, Company warrants or other equity securities of Company are issued to a Sponsor Vehicle after the date of this Sponsor Agreement pursuant to any stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization, reclassification, combination or exchange of Subject Shares or Subject Warrants of, on or affecting the Subject Shares or Subject Warrants (such Company Common Stock, Company warrants or other equity securities of Company, collectively the “New Securities”), then such New Securities acquired by such Sponsor Vehicle shall be subject to the terms of this Sponsor Agreement to the same extent as if they constituted Subject Shares or Subject Warrants owned by such Sponsor Vehicle as of the date hereof.

 

Section 2.2 Sponsor Vehicle Agreements.

 

(a) At any meeting of the stockholders of Company, however called, or at any adjournment thereof, or in any other circumstance in which the vote, consent or other approval of the stockholders of Company is sought, each Sponsor Vehicle shall (i) appear at each such meeting or otherwise cause all of its Company Common Stock (including in the case of the Sponsor, all Sponsor Initial Shares, and in the case of LionTree, all LionTree Subject Shares) to be counted as present thereat for purposes of calculating a quorum and (ii) vote (or cause to be voted), or execute and deliver a written consent (or cause a written consent to be executed and delivered) covering, all of its Company Common Stock:

 

(1) in favor of each Proposal (including the Transaction Proposal) and any other matters necessary or reasonably requested by the Target for consummation of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement;

 

(2) against any Acquiror Business Combination Proposal or any proposal relating to an Acquiror Business Combination Proposal (in each case, other than the Transaction Proposal);

 

(3) against any merger agreement or merger, consolidation, combination, sale of substantial assets, reorganization, recapitalization, dissolution, liquidation or winding up of or by Company (other than the Business Combination Agreement and the Transactions);

 

(4) against any proposal, action or agreement that would (A) impede, interfere with, delay, postpone, frustrate, prevent or nullify any provision of this Sponsor Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement or the Transactions, or (B) result in a breach in any respect of any covenant, representation, warranty or any other obligation or agreement of the Company under the Business Combination Agreement; and

 

(5) against any change in the Board of Directors of Company (other than as provided for in the Business Combination Agreement).

 

Each Sponsor Vehicle agrees that it shall not commit or agree to take any action inconsistent with the foregoing.

 

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(b) Each Sponsor Vehicle agrees and acknowledges that it shall comply with, and fully perform all of its obligations, covenants and agreements set forth in, and shall not amend, modify or waive any provision of, that certain Letter Agreement, dated as of March 2, 2021 (the “Insider Letter”), by and among the Sponsor, LionTree and the Company. In addition to, and not in limitation of, the foregoing, each Sponsor Vehicle agrees that it shall not, and shall cause any of its respective Permitted Transferees not to, redeem any Company Common Stock owned by such Sponsor Vehicle in connection with the Transaction. Prior to any valid termination of the Business Combination Agreement, each Sponsor Vehicle shall take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things reasonably necessary under applicable Laws to consummate the Merger and each of the other Transactions on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Business Combination Agreement. The obligations of the Sponsor Vehicles specified in this Section 2.2(b) shall apply whether or not the Merger or any of the other Transactions is recommended by the Company’s board of directors or the Company’s board of directors has effected an Acquiror Change in Recommendation.

 

(c) Each Sponsor Vehicle, solely in connection with and only for the purpose of the proposed Transaction, hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, (i) the Anti-Dilution Right, and agrees that the Sponsor Initial Shares (in the case of the Sponsor) and the LionTree Subject Shares (in the case of LionTree) will convert only at the Initial Conversion Ratio (as defined in the Company’s M&A) in connection with the Transaction and (ii) any rights of the such Sponsor Vehicle and its Affiliates to convert any loans made by such person to the Company into warrants to purchase Company Common Stock. This waiver shall be void and of no force and effect upon the valid termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with its terms. All other terms related to the Sponsor Initial Shares and the LionTree Subject Shares shall remain in full force and effect, except as modified as set forth directly above, which modification shall be effective only upon the consummation of the Transaction.

 

Section 2.3 Forgiveness of Indebtedness

 

(a) Immediately prior to the Closing, to the extent the Company has incurred Indebtedness in accordance with Section 7.02(a)(viii) of the Business Combination Agreement, the Sponsor shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, forgive any such Indebtedness that remains outstanding immediately prior to the Closing in excess of the Acquiror Debt Limit, including executing any documents, and performing any further acts, as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate to give full effect to the forgiveness of such excess Indebtedness.

 

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(b) Except as disclosed in the Company’s final prospectus dated as of March 2, 2021, no Sponsor Vehicle or any Affiliate thereof, and no director or officer of the Company, shall receive from the Company any finder’s fee, reimbursement, consulting fee, monies in respect of any repayment of a loan or other compensation prior to, or in connection with any services rendered in order to effectuate the consummation of the Company’s initial Business Combination (regardless of the type of transaction that it is, but including, for the avoidance of doubt, the Merger), other than the following, none of which will be made from the proceeds held in the Trust Account prior to the completion of the initial Business Combination: (i) repayment of any Indebtedness incurred in accordance with Section 7.02(a)(viii) of the Business Combination Agreement, (ii) the option fee payable to certain of the Sponsor’s members pursuant to the Apollo Fee Letter (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), (iii) the placement agent fees payable to LionTree or an Affiliate thereof in connection with the PIPE offerings, or (iv) the financial advisory fees payable to LionTree or an Affiliate thereof in connection with the Business Combination.

 

Section 2.4 Termination of Administrative Agreement. The Sponsor shall cause the Administrative Support Agreement, dated March 2, 2021, by and between the Company and Isos Capital Management L.P. to be terminated in connection with the Closing.

 

ARTICLE III
TRANSFER rESTRICTIONS

 

Section 3.1 Lock-Up. Subject to Section 3.2, each Sponsor Vehicle agrees that it shall not, and shall cause its Permitted Transferees not to (i) sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, hypothecate, pledge, grant any option to purchase, make any short sale or otherwise dispose of or agree to dispose of, directly or indirectly, 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 Lock-up Shares owned by such Sponsor Vehicle, (ii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any shares of Lock-up Shares owned by such Sponsor Vehicle, or (iii) publicly announce any intention to effect any transaction specified in clause (i) or (ii) (clauses (i) – (iii) collectively, “Transfer”) any Lock-up Shares prior to the expiration of the Lock-up Period.

 

Section 3.2 Certain Permitted Transfers. Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in Section 3.1, each Sponsor Vehicle and its Permitted Transferees 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 or (iii) any direct or indirect partners, members or equity holders of such Sponsor Vehicle or Permitted Transferee, any affiliates of such Sponsor Vehicle or Permitted Transferee, or any related investment funds or vehicles controlled or managed by such persons 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, and the sole trustee of which is such individual; (c) by gift to a charitable organization; (d) in the case of an individual, by virtue of laws of descent and distribution upon death of the individual; (e) in the case of an individual, pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order; (f) to the Company; or (g) in connection with a liquidation, merger, stock exchange, reorganization, tender offer approved by the Board of Directors of the Company 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 Class A Common Stock for cash, securities or other property subsequent to the Closing Date; provided, however, that in the case of clauses (a) through (e) these permitted transferees must enter into a written agreement with the Company agreeing to be bound by the transfer restrictions in this Article III and the voting obligations in Section 2.2.

 

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ARTICLE IV
forfeiture and VESTING

 

Section 4.1 Forfeiture of Subject Shares. Immediately prior to, and contingent upon, the Closing, (the “Cancellation Effective Time”), (i) the Sponsor shall transfer to the Company for forfeiture and cancellation the sum of (a) 722,196 Sponsor Subject Shares, plus (b) the Applicable Portion of an additional 1,203,659 Sponsor Subject Shares, and (ii) LionTree shall transfer to the Company for forfeiture and cancellation the sum of (a) 83,443 LionTree Subject Shares, plus (b) the Applicable Portion of an additional 139,072 LionTree Sponsor Shares. For purposes of this Agreement, any Shares forfeited pursuant to this Section 4.1 shall be “Forfeited Shares.”

 

Section 4.2 Unvested Company Securities.

 

(a) The Sponsor agrees that upon the Cancellation Effective Time, (i) 1,444,391 of the Sponsor Subject Shares (such shares, the “Sponsor Vesting Shares”), and (ii) 1,189,037 of the Sponsor Subject Warrants (the “Sponsor Vesting Warrants” and together with the Sponsor Vesting Shares, the “Sponsor Vesting Securities”) shall be unvested at Closing and shall be subject to the vesting and forfeiture provisions set forth in this Article IV (with the remaining Sponsor Subject Shares (and any Sponsor Initial Shares that are not Sponsor Subject Shares) and Sponsor Subject Warrants being vested at Closing and not subject to forfeiture).

 

(b) LionTree agrees that upon the Cancellation Effective Time, (i) 166,887 of the LionTree Subject Shares (such shares, the “LionTree Vesting Shares”), and (ii) 430,311 of the LionTree Subject Warrants (the “LionTree Vesting Warrants” and together with the LionTree Vesting Shares, the “LionTree Vesting Securities”) shall be unvested at Closing and shall be subject to the vesting and forfeiture provisions set forth in this Article IV (with the remaining LionTree Subject Shares and LionTree Subject Warrants being vested at Closing and not subject to forfeiture).

 

Section 4.3 Performance Vesting.

 

(a) The Sponsor, the Company and the Target agree that of the Sponsor Vesting Securities:

 

(i) the Sponsor First Trigger Securities shall vest (and not be subject to forfeiture) upon the occurrence of the $15.00 Share Price Milestone; and

 

(ii) the Sponsor Second Trigger Securities shall vest (and not be subject to forfeiture) upon the occurrence of the $17.50 Share Price Milestone.

 

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(b) LionTree, the Company and the Target agree that of the LionTree Vesting Securities:

 

(i) the LionTree First Trigger Securities shall vest (and not be subject to forfeiture) upon the occurrence of the $15.00 Share Price Milestone; and

 

(ii) the LionTree Second Trigger Securities shall vest (and not be subject to forfeiture) upon the occurrence of the $17.50 Share Price Milestone.

 

(c) If a Share Price Milestone does not occur during the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the Earnout Expiry Date, the applicable securities that were eligible to vest as provided in this Section 4.3 shall not vest, and shall be forfeited, deemed transferred by the forfeiting holder to the Company, and shall be cancelled by the Company and cease to exist.

 

(d) To effect the forfeiture and cancellation of any Vesting Securities that have not vested in accordance with the terms of this Sponsor Agreement upon the expiry of the Earnout Period (such unvested Vesting Securities, the “Forfeited Vesting Securities”), on the Earnout Expiry Date:

 

(i) the applicable Sponsor Vehicle shall transfer the applicable Forfeited Vesting Securities to the Company for cancellation in exchange for no consideration;

 

(ii) the Company shall immediately retire and cancel all of the Forfeited Vesting Securities (and shall direct the Company’s transfer agent (or such other intermediaries as appropriate) to take any and all such actions incident thereto); and

 

(iii) the applicable Sponsor Vehicle shall take such other actions as reasonably requested by the Company (at the Company’s sole cost and expense) to cause the applicable Forfeited Vesting Securities to be retired and cancelled,

 

after which such Forfeited Vesting Securities shall no longer be issued or outstanding.

 

Section 4.4 Company Sale. In the event that an Acceleration Event (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement) occurs after the Closing but on or prior to the Earnout Expiry Date, then any Vesting Securities that have not previously vested shall be deemed vested to the holders of such Vesting Securities as of immediately prior to the Effective Time upon such Acceleration Event, unless, in the case of an Acceleration Event that is a Change of Control (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), the value of the consideration to be received by the holders of Surviving Company Common Stock in such Change of Control transaction is less than the stock price threshold applicable to the $15.00 Share Price Milestone and/or the $17.50 Share Price Milestone, as applicable; provided, that the determinations of such consideration and value shall be determined in good faith by the disinterested members of the Surviving Company Board; and provided, further that such Vesting Securities that are not deemed vested as of such Change of Control transaction shall be cancelled to the extent that such Change of Control transaction consists of a sale of the Surviving Company by merger, business combination or otherwise in which the stockholders of the Surviving Company receive only cash consideration for their shares. In the case of a Change of Control transaction consisting of a sale of the Surviving Company by merger, business combination or otherwise in which the stockholders of the Surviving Company receive other than only cash consideration for their shares, the board of directors of the Surviving Company shall determine the treatment of the Vesting Securities in their sole discretion; provided that the Vesting Securities shall be entitled to the same treatment granted to a majority of the Earnout Shares (taking into account the Earnout Shares that are already issued).

 

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Section 4.5 Rights over Unvested Securities. Subject to the limitations contemplated herein, with respect to the Vesting Securities, the applicable Sponsor Vehicle (and/or its Permitted Transferee(s)) shall have the right to receive dividends and/or distributions made to the holders of Company Common Stock and to voting rights generally granted to holders of Company Common Stock; provided, however, that any dividends or other distributions payable with respect to such unvested Vesting Securities shall be set aside by the Company and shall be paid to the applicable Sponsor Vehicle (and/or its Permitted Transferee(s)) upon the vesting of the applicable Vesting Securities (if at all); provided, further, that to the extent not yet vested, the Vesting Securities shall not entitle the holder thereof to consideration in connection with any sale or other transaction except as provided in Section 4.4 and other than for any permitted transfers pursuant to Article III, may not be offered, sold, transferred, redeemed, assigned, pledged, hypothecated, encumbered or otherwise disposed of (whether by operation of law or otherwise) by a Sponsor Vehicle (and/or its Permitted Transferee(s)), as the case may be, or be subject to execution, attachment or similar process, and shall bear a customary legend with respect to such transfer restrictions. Any attempt to so sell, transfer, assign, pledge, hypothecate, encumber or otherwise dispose of such Vesting Securities shall be null and void.

 

ARTICLE V
REPRESENTATIONS and WARRANTIES

 

Section 5.1 Each party to this Sponsor Agreement represents and warrants to the other parties hereto as follows as of the date hereof:

 

(a) Such party is an entity duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of formation and is qualified to do business in every jurisdiction in which the failure to so qualify would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, operating results or assets of such party. Such party possesses all requisite entity power and authority necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated by this Sponsor Agreement.

 

(b) The execution, delivery and performance of this Sponsor Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by such party.

 

(c) This Sponsor Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such party and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the other parties to this Sponsor Agreement, constitutes a legally 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.

 

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(d) The execution and delivery by such party of this Sponsor Agreement and the fulfillment of and compliance with the terms hereof by such party will not (i) conflict with or result in a violation of the organizational documents of such party or (ii) 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 party or, in the case of the Sponsor, the Sponsor Initial Shares and the Subject Warrants, and in the case of LionTree, the LionTree Subject Shares and the LionTree Subject Warrants), in each case, to the extent such consent, approval or other action would prevent, enjoin or materially delay the performance by such party of its obligations under this Sponsor Agreement.

 

(e) There are no Actions pending against such party or, to the knowledge of such party, threatened against such party, before (or, in the case of threatened Actions that would be before) any arbitrator or any Governmental Authority, which in any manner challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin or materially delay the performance by such party of its obligations under this Sponsor Agreement.

 

(f) 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 such party or any of its Affiliates, except, (i) in the case of the Target, as set forth on Schedule 4.14 of the Business Combination Agreement, (ii) in the case of the Company, as set forth on Acquiror Schedule 5.10 of the Business Combination Agreement, or (iii) as otherwise set forth in this Agreement.

 

(g) Such party has not entered into, and shall not enter into, any agreement that would restrict, limit or interfere with the performance of such party’s obligations hereunder.

 

Section 5.2 Each Sponsor Vehicle further represents and warrants to the Target and the Company as follows as of the date hereof:

 

(a) It has never been suspended or expelled from membership in any securities or commodities exchange or association or had a securities or commodities license or registration denied, suspended or revoked.

 

(b) It has had the opportunity to read the Business Combination Agreement and this Sponsor Agreement and has had the opportunity to consult with its tax and legal advisors.

 

Section 5.3 The Sponsor further represents and warrants to the Target and the Company as follows as of the date hereof:

 

(a) The Sponsor has good title to all Sponsor Initial Shares and Sponsor Subject Warrants, and there exist no Liens or any other limitation or restriction (including, without limitation, any restriction on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of such Sponsor Initial Shares or Sponsor Subject Warrants (other than transfer restrictions under the Securities Act)) affecting any such Sponsor Initial Shares or Sponsor Subject Warrants, other than pursuant to (i) this Sponsor Agreement, (ii) the Company’s M&A, (iii) the Business Combination Agreement, (iv) the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 2, 2021, by and among the Company, the Sponsor and the other parties thereto, (v) restrictions on transfer in the Sponsor’s limited liability company agreement, or (vi) any applicable securities laws.

 

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(b) The Sponsor Initial Shares and Sponsor Subject Warrants are the only shares of Company Common Stock and the only warrants to purchase Company Common Stock owned of record or beneficially owned by the Sponsor as of the date hereof, and none of such Sponsor Initial Shares or Sponsor Subject Warrants is subject to any proxy, voting trust or other agreement or arrangement with respect to the voting of such Sponsor Initial Shares or Sponsor Subject Warrants, except as provided in this Sponsor Agreement.

 

Section 5.4 LionTree further represents and warrants to the Target and the Company as follows as of the date hereof:

 

(a) LionTree has good title to all LionTree Subject Shares and LionTree Subject Warrants, and there exist no Liens or any other limitation or restriction (including, without limitation, any restriction on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of such LionTree Subject Shares or LionTree Subject Warrants (other than transfer restrictions under the Securities Act)) affecting any such LionTree Subject Shares or LionTree Subject Warrants, other than pursuant to (i) this Sponsor Agreement, (ii) the Company’s M&A, (iii) the Business Combination Agreement, (iv) the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 2, 2021, by and among the Company, the Sponsor and the other parties thereto, (v) restrictions on transfer in LionTree’s limited liability company agreement, or (vi) any applicable securities laws.

 

(b) The LionTree Subject Shares and LionTree Subject Warrants are the only shares of Company Common Stock and the only warrants to purchase Company Common Stock owned of record or beneficially owned by LionTree as of the date hereof, and none of such LionTree Subject Shares or LionTree Subject Warrants is subject to any proxy, voting trust or other agreement or arrangement with respect to the voting of such LionTree Subject Shares or LionTree Subject Warrants, except as provided in this Sponsor Agreement.

 

ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 6.1 Termination. This Sponsor Agreement and all of its provisions shall terminate and be of no further force or effect upon the termination of the Business Combination Agreement in accordance with Article X thereof. Upon such termination of this Sponsor Agreement, all obligations of the parties under this Sponsor Agreement will terminate, without any liability or other obligation on the part of any party hereto to any Person in respect hereof or the transactions contemplated hereby, and no party hereto shall have any claim against another (and no Person shall have any rights against such party), whether under contract, tort or otherwise, with respect to the subject matter hereof; provided, however, that the termination of this Sponsor Agreement shall not relieve any party hereto from liability arising in respect of any willful and material breach of this Sponsor Agreement prior to such termination.

 

Section 6.2 Changes in Capital Stock. If, and as often as, there are any changes in the Company or the Company Common Stock by way of stock split, stock dividend, combination or reclassification, or through merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or business combination, or by any other means, equitable adjustment shall be made to the provisions of this Sponsor Agreement as may be required so that the rights, privileges, duties and obligations hereunder shall continue with respect to the Company, the Sponsor and LionTree, the Sponsor Initial Shares, the Subject Shares, the Subject Warrants and the Vesting Securities as so changed.

 

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Section 6.3 Governing Law. This Sponsor Agreement, the rights and duties of the parties hereto, any disputes (whether in contract, tort or statute), and the legal relations between the parties arising hereunder shall be governed by and interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without reference to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof.

 

Section 6.4 Jurisdiction. Any suit, action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with, this Sponsor Agreement shall be brought against any of the parties in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware or any Delaware state court located in Wilmington, Delaware, and each of the parties hereby consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such court (and of the appropriate appellate courts) in any such suit, action or proceeding and waives any objection to venue laid therein. 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.

 

Section 6.5 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SPONSOR AGREEMENT.

 

Section 6.6 Assignment. This Sponsor Agreement and all of the provisions hereof will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns. Neither this Sponsor Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder may be assigned (including by operation of law) without the prior written consent of the parties hereto. Any attempted assignment in violation of the terms of this Section 6.6 shall be null and void, ab initio.

 

Section 6.7 Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage may occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Sponsor Agreement were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. The parties acknowledge and agree that (a) the parties shall be entitled to an injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief in the chancery court or any other state or federal court within the State of Delaware, to prevent breaches of this Sponsor Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, without proof of damages, prior to the valid termination of this Sponsor Agreement in accordance with Section 6.1, this being in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled under this Sponsor Agreement, and (b) the right of specific enforcement is an integral part of the transaction contemplated by this Sponsor Agreement and without that right, none of the parties would have entered into this Sponsor Agreement. Each party agrees that it will not oppose the granting of specific performance and other equitable relief on the basis that the other parties have an adequate remedy at Law or that an award of specific performance is not an appropriate remedy for any reason at Law or equity. The parties acknowledge and agree that any party seeking an injunction to prevent breaches of this Sponsor Agreement and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions of this Sponsor Agreement in accordance with this Section 6.7 shall not be required to provide any bond or other security in connection with any such injunction.

 

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Section 6.8 Amendment. This Sponsor Agreement may not be amended, changed, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified or terminated, except upon the execution and delivery of a written agreement executed by each of the parties hereto.

 

Section 6.9 Severability. In the event that any provision of this Sponsor Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

 

Section 6.10 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 during normal business hours, addressed as follows:

 

If to Company:

 

Isos Acquisition Corporation

55 Post Road W, Suite 200

Westport, CT 06880

Attention: Winston Meade

Email: wmeade@isoscap.com

 

with a copy to (which will not constitute notice):

 

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

One Battery Park Plaza

New York, New York 10004

Attention: Anson Frelinghuysen

Email: anson.frelinghuysen@hugheshubbard.com

 

If to Target:

 

Bowlero Corp.

222 West 44th Street

New York, NY 10036

Attn: Brett I. Parker

Email: bparker@bowlmor.com

 

with a copy to (which will not constitute notice):

 

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

1285 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10019

Attention: Jeffrey D. Marell; Michael Vogel

Email: jmarell@paulweiss.com; mvogel@paulweiss.com


 

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If to Sponsor:

 

Isos Acquisition Sponsor LLC

55 Post Road W, Suite 200

Westport, CT 06880

Attention: Winston Meade

Email: wmeade@isoscap.com

 

with a copy to (which will not constitute notice):

 

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

One Battery Park Plaza

New York, New York 10004

Attention: Anson Frelinghuysen

Email: anson.frelinghuysen@hugheshubbard.com

 

If to LionTree:

 

LionTree Partners LLC

660 Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10065

Attention: Ehren Stenzler

Email: estenzler@liontree.com

 

with a copy to (which will not constitute notice):

 

DLA Piper LLP (US)

1251 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10020

Attention: Sidney Burke

Email: sidney.burke@dlapiper.com

 

Section 6.11 No Joint Venture. Nothing contained in this Sponsor Agreement shall be deemed or construed as creating a joint venture or partnership between any of the parties hereto. No party is by virtue of this Sponsor Agreement authorized as an agent, employee or legal representative of any other party. Without in any way limiting the rights or obligations of any party hereto under this Sponsor Agreement, prior to the Effective Time, (i) no party shall have the power by virtue of this Sponsor Agreement to control the activities and operations of any other and (ii) no party shall have any power or authority by virtue of this Sponsor Agreement to bind or commit any other party. No party shall hold itself out as having any authority or relationship in contravention of this Section 6.11.

 

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Section 6.12 Construction. Unless the context of this Sponsor Agreement otherwise requires, (a) words of any gender include each other gender, (b) words using the singular or plural number also include the plural or singular number, respectively, (c) the terms “hereof,” “herein,” “hereby,” “hereto” and derivative or similar words refer to this entire Agreement, (d) the terms “Article” and “Section” refer to the specified Article or Section of this Sponsor Agreement unless otherwise specified, (e) the word “including” shall mean “including without limitation”, (f) the word “or” shall be disjunctive but not exclusive, (g) references to agreements and other documents shall be deemed to include all subsequent amendments and other modifications thereto, and (h) 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. The language used in this Sponsor Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent and no rule of strict construction shall be applied against any party. Whenever this Sponsor Agreement refers to a number of days, such number shall refer to calendar days unless Business Days are specified. If any action is to be taken or given on or by a particular calendar day, and such calendar day is not a Business Day, then such action may be deferred until the next Business Day.

 

Section 6.13 Counterparts. This Sponsor Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

 

Section 6.14 Entire Agreement. This Sponsor Agreement, together with the Business Combination Agreement and the agreements contemplated thereby, constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement among the parties, and supersedes any prior agreement or understanding among the parties, with regard to the subject matter hereof, and no party shall be liable or bound to any other party in any manner by any warranties, representations or covenants except as specifically set forth herein.

 

 

[Signature page follows]

 

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

 

  SPONSOR:
     
  Isos Acquisition Sponsor LLC
     
  By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  
     
     
  LIONTREE:
     
  LionTree Partners LLC
     
  By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  
     
     
  COMPANY:
     
  Isos Acquisition Corporation
     
  By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  

 

 

[Signature Page to Sponsor Support Agreement]

 

 

 

 

  TARGET:
     
  Bowlero Corp.
     
  By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  

 

 

[Signature Page to Sponsor Support Agreement]

 

 

Exhibit 10.6

 

Confidential

Execution Version

 

FORM OF LOCK-UP AGREEMENT

 

THIS LOCK-UP AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of July 1, 2021 by and among (i) Isos Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company corporation (which shall transfer by way of continuation to and domesticate as a Delaware corporation in accordance with the BCA, as defined below) (together with its successors, “Acquiror”), (ii) Bowlero Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and (iii) the undersigned (“Holder”). Any capitalized term used but not defined in this Agreement will have the meaning ascribed to such term in the BCA.

 

WHEREAS, on or about the date hereof, Acquiror and the Company entered into that certain Business Combination Agreement (as amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, the “BCA”), pursuant to which, among other matters, upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby (the “Closing”), Acquiror and the Company will enter into a business combination transaction pursuant to which the Company will merge with and into the Acquiror (the “Merger”), with the Acquiror surviving the Merger, and as a result of which all of the Company Preferred Stock will be converted into the right to receive an amount in cash, and all of the Company Common Stock will be converted into the right to receive Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock or cash, at the holder’s election, along with Earnout Shares, all on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the BCA;

 

WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, Holder is a holder of Company Common Stock and/or Company Options, in such amounts and classes or series as set forth underneath Holder’s name on the signature page hereto; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the BCA, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties desire to enter into this Agreement, pursuant to which the Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Earnout Shares) and/or Converted Options to be received by Holder as consideration in the Merger, including any Applicable Surviving Company Common Stock underlying the Converted Options (all such securities, together with any securities paid as dividends or distributions with respect to such securities or into which such securities are exchanged or converted, the “Restricted Securities”) shall become subject to limitations on disposition as set forth herein.

 

 

 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises set forth above, which are incorporated in this Agreement as if fully set forth below, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Lock-Up Provisions.

 

(a) Holder hereby agrees not to, without the prior written consent of the Acquiror in accordance with Section 2(h), during the period (the “Lock-Up Period”) commencing from the Closing and ending on the Lock-Up Expiry Date: (i) sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, hypothecate, pledge, grant any option to purchase or otherwise dispose of or agree to dispose of, directly or indirectly, 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, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder, with respect to any Restricted Securities owned by Holder, (ii) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Restricted Securities owned by Holder, or (iii) publicly announce any intention to effect any transaction specified in clause (i) or (ii) (any of the foregoing described in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii), a “Prohibited Transfer”); provided that any pledge, hypothecation or other grant of a security interest in Restricted Securities to one or more lending institutions as collateral or security for or in connection with any margin loan, or other loans, advances or extensions of credit entered into by Holder or any of its affiliates or any refinancings thereof and any transfers of such Restricted Securities upon foreclosure, shall not be deemed a Prohibited Transfer, so long as such lending institutions agree in writing to be bound by the restrictions set forth in this Agreement as Permitted Transferees; and provided, further, that, for the avoidance of doubt, to the extent the undersigned has demand, piggyback and/or other registration rights, the foregoing shall not prohibit the undersigned from notifying the Acquiror privately that it is or will be exercising its demand and/or piggyback registration rights following the expiration of the Lock-Up Period and requiring preparations related thereto, including confidential submission of a registration statement with the SEC. The foregoing sentence shall not apply to the transfer of any or all of the Restricted Securities owned by Holder (I) by gift, will or intestate succession upon the death of Holder, (II) to any Permitted Transferee (as defined below), (III) by operation of law or pursuant to a court order, such as a qualified domestic relations order, divorce decree or separation agreement or (IV) in connection with the Acquiror’s consummation of a liquidation, merger, share exchange, reorganization, tender offer or other similar transaction that results in all of Acquiror’s stockholders having the right to exchange their equity holdings in Acquiror for cash, securities or other property; provided, however, that in any of cases (I), (II) or (III) it shall be a condition to such transfer that the transferee executes and delivers to Acquiror and the Company an agreement, in substantially the same form of this Agreement, stating that the transferee is receiving and holding the Restricted Securities subject to the provisions of this Agreement applicable to Holder, and there shall be no further transfer of such Restricted Securities except in accordance with this Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the term “Permitted Transferee” shall mean: (A) the members of Holder’s immediate family (for purposes of this Agreement, “immediate family” shall mean with respect to any natural person, any of the following: such person’s spouse or domestic partner, the siblings of such person and his or her spouse or domestic partner, and the direct descendants and ascendants (including adopted and step children and parents) of such person and his or her spouses or domestic partners and siblings), (B) any trust for the direct or indirect benefit of Holder or the immediate family of Holder, (C) if Holder is a trust, the trustor or beneficiary of such trust or to the estate of a beneficiary of such trust, (D) if Holder is an entity, any direct or indirect partners, members or equity holders of Holder, any affiliate (as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) of Holder or any related investment funds or vehicles controlled or managed by such persons or entities or their respective affiliates and (E) in the case of TS or Atairos (each, a “Major Holder”), any Permitted Transferee of such Holder as defined in the Stockholders’ Agreement as in effect as of the Closing. Holder further agrees to execute such agreements as may be reasonably requested by Acquiror or the Company that are consistent with the foregoing or that are necessary to give further effect thereto.

 

The “Lock-Up Expiry Date” shall be the earliest to occur of (x) the date that is 180 days after the Closing Date, (y) the date after the Closing on which the Acquiror consummates a liquidation, merger, share exchange, reorganization, tender offer or other similar transaction that results in all of the Acquiror’s stockholders having the right to exchange their equity holdings in the Acquiror for cash, securities or other property, and (z) the satisfaction (or deemed satisfaction) of the Fall-Away Condition.

 

The “Fall-Away Condition” shall be satisfied if, after the Closing, the closing price of the Surviving Company Common Stock equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for share sub-divisions, share capitalizations, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like), for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period following the Closing Date, provided that if the Fall-Away Condition is satisfied prior to the 90th day following the Closing Date, the Fall-Away Condition shall only be deemed to be satisfied on the 90th day following the Closing Date.

 

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(b) If any Prohibited Transfer is made contrary to the provisions of this Agreement, such purported Prohibited Transfer shall be null and void ab initio, and Acquiror shall refuse to recognize any such purported transferee of the Restricted Securities as one of its equity holders for any purpose. In order to enforce this Section 1, Acquiror may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to the Restricted Securities of Holder (and Permitted Transferees and assigns thereof) until the end of the Lock-Up Period, except in compliance with the foregoing restrictions. If Acquiror waives or terminates any of the restrictions in this Agreement in connection with a transfer of Restricted Securities, with respect to any of the securities of any other Major Holder, then the provisions of this Agreement shall be waived or terminated as to Holder, as applicable, to the same extent and on the same terms with respect to the same pro rata percentage of Restricted Securities of Holder as the percentage of Restricted Securities being waived or terminated represent with respect to the Restricted Securities held by such other Major Holder.

 

(c) During the Lock-Up Period, each certificate evidencing any Restricted Securities shall be stamped or otherwise imprinted with a legend in substantially the following form, in addition to any other applicable legends:

 

“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER SET FORTH IN A LOCK-UP AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF JULY 1, 2021, BY AND AMONG THE ISSUER OF SUCH SECURITIES (THE “ISSUER”), THE ISSUER’S SECURITY HOLDER NAMED THEREIN AND CERTAIN OTHER PARTIES NAMED THEREIN, AS AMENDED. A COPY OF SUCH LOCK-UP AGREEMENT WILL BE FURNISHED WITHOUT CHARGE BY THE ISSUER TO THE HOLDER HEREOF UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.”

 

Promptly after the expiration of the Lock-Up Period, Acquiror will remove such legend from the certificates evidencing the Restricted Securities.

 

(d) For the avoidance of any doubt, Holder shall retain all of its rights as a stockholder of Acquiror during the Lock-Up Period, including the right to vote any Restricted Securities.

 

2. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) Termination of BCA. This Agreement shall be binding upon Holder upon Holder’s execution and delivery of this Agreement, but this Agreement shall only become effective upon the Closing. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event that the BCA is terminated in accordance with its terms prior to the Closing, this Agreement and all rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect.

 

(b) Binding Effect; Assignment. This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns. This Agreement and all obligations of Holder are personal to Holder and may not be transferred or delegated by Holder at any time without the prior written consent of Acquiror in accordance with Section 2(h). Each of Acquiror and the Company may freely assign any or all of its rights under this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any successor entity (whether by merger, consolidation, equity sale, asset sale or otherwise) without obtaining the consent or approval of Holder.

 

(c) Third Parties. Except for the rights of the Sponsor (or its assignee) as provided in Section 2(h), nothing contained in this Agreement or in any instrument or document executed by any party in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall create any rights in, or be deemed to have been executed for the benefit of, any person or entity that is not a party hereto or thereto or a successor or permitted assign of such a party.

 

(d) Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial. Sections 11.05 and 11.11 of the BCA shall apply to this Agreement mutatis mutandis.

 

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(e) Interpretation. The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires: (i) any pronoun used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa; (ii) “including” (and with correlative meaning “include”) means including without limiting the generality of any description preceding or succeeding such term and shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (iii) the words “herein,” “hereto,” and “hereby” and other words of similar import shall be deemed in each case to refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or other subdivision of this Agreement; and (iv) the term “or” means “and/or”. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. Consequently, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties hereto, 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) Notices. All notices, consents, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered (i) in person, (ii) by email during normal business hours, (iii) by FedEx or other nationally recognized overnight courier service or (iv) after posting in the United States mail having been sent registered or certified mail return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and otherwise on the next Business Day, addressed as follows (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified by like notice): 

 

   

If to Acquiror prior to the Closing, to:

With a copy (which will not constitute notice) to:

   
Isos Acquisition Corporation Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
55 Post Road W, Suite 200 One Battery Park Plaza
Westport, CT 06880 New York, New York 10004
Attention: Winston Meade Attention: Anson Frelinghuysen
Email: wmeade@isoscap.com Email: anson.frelinghuysen@hugheshubbard.com
   
   

If to the Company, to:

With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

   
Bowlero Corp. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
222 West 44th Street 1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036 New York, New York 10019
Attn: Brett I. Parker Attention: Jeffrey D. Marell; Michael Vogel
Email: bparker@bowlmor.com Email: jmarell@paulweiss.com;
  mvogel@paulweiss.com
   

 

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If to Acquiror from and after the Closing, to:

With copies (which shall not constitute notice) to:

   
Bowlero Corp. Bowlero Corp.
c/o Isos Acquisition Sponsor LLC 222 West 44th Street
55 Post Road W, Suite 200 New York, NY 10036
Westport, CT 06880 Attn: Brett I. Parker
Attention: Winston Meade Email: bparker@bowlmor.com
Email: wmeade@isoscap.com  
  and
   
  Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
  1285 Avenue of the Americas
  New York, New York 10019
  Attention: Jeffrey D. Marell; Michael Vogel
  Email: jmarell@paulweiss.com;
  mvogel@paulweiss.com
   
  and
   
  Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
  One Battery Park Plaza
  New York, New York 10004
  Attention: Anson Frelinghuysen
  Email: anson.frelinghuysen@hugheshubbard.com
   
If to Holder, to: the address set forth below Holder’s name on the signature page to this Agreement.

 

(g) Amendments and Waivers. This Agreement may be amended or modified only with the written consent of Acquiror, the Company and Holder. The observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance, and either retroactively or prospectively) only with the written consent of the party against whom enforcement of such waiver is sought. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof. No waivers of or exceptions to any term, condition, or provision of this Agreement, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be or construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such term, condition, or provision.

 

(h) Authorization on Behalf of Acquiror. The parties acknowledge and agree that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, any and all determinations, actions or other authorizations under this Agreement on behalf of Acquiror from and after the Closing, including enforcing Acquiror’s rights and remedies under this Agreement, or providing any waivers or amendments with respect to this Agreement or the provisions hereof, shall solely be made, taken and authorized by, or as directed by, Acquiror’s sponsor, Isos Acquisition Sponsor LLC (the “Sponsor”); provided, that the Sponsor may, without being required to obtain the consent of any party hereto, assign all of its rights under this Agreement to any Affiliate of the Sponsor to whom the Sponsor’s Acquiror shares are transferred after the Closing. Without limiting the foregoing, in the event that Holder or Holder’s Affiliate serves as a director, officer, employee or other authorized agent of Acquiror or any of its current or future Affiliates, Holder and/or Holder’s Affiliate shall have no authority, express or implied, to act or make any determination on behalf of Acquiror or any of its current or future Affiliates in connection with this Agreement or any dispute or Action with respect hereto.

 

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(i) Severability. In case any provision in this Agreement shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified or deleted, as to the jurisdiction involved, only to the extent necessary to render the same valid, legal and enforceable, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby nor shall the validity, legality or enforceability of such provision be affected thereby in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the parties will substitute for any invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision a suitable and equitable provision that carries out, so far as may be valid, legal and enforceable, the intent and purpose of such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision.

 

(j) Specific Performance. Holder acknowledges that its obligations under this Agreement are unique, recognizes and affirms that in the event of a breach of this Agreement by Holder, money damages will be inadequate and Acquiror and the Company will have no adequate remedy at law, and agrees that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed by Holder in accordance with their specific terms or were otherwise breached. Accordingly, each of Acquiror and the Company shall be entitled to an injunction or restraining order to prevent breaches of this Agreement by Holder and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, without the requirement to post any bond or other security or to prove that money damages would be inadequate, this being in addition to any other right or remedy to which such party may be entitled under this Agreement, at law or in equity.

 

(k) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and any other written or oral agreement relating to the subject matter hereof existing between the parties is expressly canceled; provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing shall not affect the rights and obligations of the parties under the BCA or any Ancillary Agreements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall limit any of the rights or remedies of Acquiror and the Company or any of the obligations of Holder under any other agreement between Holder and Acquiror or the Company or any certificate or instrument executed by Holder in favor of Acquiror or the Company, and nothing in any other agreement, certificate or instrument shall limit any of the rights or remedies of Acquiror or the Company or any of the obligations of Holder under this Agreement.

 

(l) Further Assurances. From time to time, at another party’s request and without further consideration (but at the requesting party’s reasonable cost and expense), each party shall execute and deliver such additional documents and take all such further action as may be reasonably necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(m) Counterparts; Facsimile. This Agreement may also be executed and delivered by facsimile signature or by email in portable document format 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.

 

 

{Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Pages Follow}

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lock-Up Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

  Acquiror:
   
  Isos Acquisition Corporation
   
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  
     
     
  The Company:
   
  Bowlero Corp.
   
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

 

[Signature Page to Lock-Up Agreement]

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Lock-Up Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

Holder:

 

Name of Holder: [_______________________________]

 

By:    
Name:    
Title:    

 

Number and Type of Company Securities:

 

Company Common Stock:    
     
Company Options:    
     

 

Address for Notice:

 

Address:    
     
     

 

 

Facsimile No.:    
Telephone No.:    
Email:    

 

 

[Signature Page to Lock-Up Agreement]

 

 

Exhibit 10.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

by and among

 

ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION,

 

and

 

THE STOCKHOLDERS THAT ARE SIGNATORIES HERETO

 

Dated as of July 1, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

  Page
   
Article 1
Certain Definitions
   
Section 1.01. Definitions 1
   
Article 2
Registration Rights
   
Section 2.01. Demand Registrations 6
Section 2.02. Piggyback Registrations 11
Section 2.03. Allocation of Securities Included in Registration Statement 12
Section 2.04. Registration Procedures 15
Section 2.05. Registration Expenses 22
Section 2.06. Certain Limitations on Registration Rights 22
Section 2.07. Limitations on Sale or Distribution of Other Securities 23
Section 2.08. No Required Sale 23
Section 2.09. Indemnification 24
Section 2.10. No Inconsistent Agreements 27
   
Article 3
Underwritten Offerings
   
Section 3.01. Requested Underwritten Offerings 28
Section 3.02. Piggyback Underwritten Offerings 28
   
Article 4
General
   
Section 4.01. Adjustments Affecting Registrable Securities 28
Section 4.02. Rule 144 29
Section 4.03. Nominees for Beneficial Owners 29
Section 4.04. Amendments and Waivers 29
Section 4.05. Notices 30
Section 4.06. Successors and Assigns 30
Section 4.07. Termination 31
Section 4.08. Entire Agreement 31
Section 4.09. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial 31
Section 4.10. Interpretation; Construction 32
Section 4.11. Counterparts 32
Section 4.12. Severability 32
Section 4.13. Specific Enforcement 32
Section 4.14. Further Assurances 33
Section 4.15. Confidentiality 33
Section 4.16. Opt-Out Requests 33
Section 4.17. Original Registration Rights Agreement 33

 

Exhibit A Joinder Agreement

 

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AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT, dated as of July 1, 2021 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, this “ Agreement”), is made and entered into by and among (i) Isos Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), (ii) the stockholders of the Company party hereto (the “Stockholders”) and (iii) any person or entity who hereafter becomes a party to this Agreement pursuant to Section 4.06 of this Agreement (each, a “Holder” and collectively with the Stockholders, the “Holders”).

 

RECITALS:

 

WHEREAS, the Company and Bowlero Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Bowlero”) have entered into a Business Combination Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2021 (as amended from time to time on or prior to the date hereof, the “Business Combination Agreement”), pursuant to which Bowlero will merge with and into the Company (the “Merger”), with the Company surviving the Merger (the “Surviving Company”);

 

WHEREAS, the Company and Isos Acquisition Sponsor LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a Stockholder (the “ Sponsor”) are parties to that certain Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement, dated as of March 2, 2021 (the “Original Registration Rights Agreement”), which shall be amended and restated by this Agreement;

 

WHEREAS, following the closing of the Merger (the “ Closing”), the Sponsor and the other Stockholders will own shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share of the Company (the “Class A Common Stock”), Class A Common Stock Equivalents (as defined herein), shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share of the Company (the “Class B Common Stock”), which are convertible on a share for share basis into shares of Class A Common Stock and/or Class B Common Stock Equivalents (as defined herein);

 

WHEREAS, in connection with the Merger, the Company has agreed to provide the registration rights set forth in this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and obligations hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

 

Article 1
Certain Definitions

 

Section 1.01. Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

Additional Piggyback Rights” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.03(a).

 

 

 

 

Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with, such Person. For the purposes of this definition “control” (including, with correlative meanings, the terms “controlling”, “controlled by” and “under common control with”), 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 such specified Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise. For the avoidance of doubt, neither the Company nor any Person controlled by the Company shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of any Holder.

 

Agreement” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Preamble.

 

Automatic shelf registration statement” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.04.

 

Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

Bowlero” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Recitals.

 

Business Combination Agreement” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Recitals.

 

Business Day” means a day, other than Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York, New York are authorized or required by law to close.

 

Claims” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.09(a).

 

Class A Common Stock” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals.

 

Class A Common Stock Equivalents” means all shares of Class B Common Stock, all Class B Common Stock Equivalents, and all options, warrants and other securities convertible into, or exchangeable or exercisable for (at any time or upon the occurrence of any event or contingency and without regard to any vesting or other conditions to which such securities may be subject), shares of Class A Common Stock (including any note or debt security convertible into or exchangeable for shares of Class A Common Stock).

 

Class B Common Stock” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the recitals.

 

Class B Common Stock Equivalents” means all options, warrants and other securities convertible into, or exchangeable or exercisable for (at any time or upon the occurrence of any event or contingency and without regard to any vesting or other conditions to which such securities may be subject), shares of Class B Common Stock (including any note or debt security convertible into or exchangeable for shares of Class B Common Stock).

 

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Common Stock” means all shares existing or hereafter authorized of the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, and any class of common stock of the Company and any and all securities of any kind whatsoever which may be issued after the date hereof in respect of, or in exchange for, such shares of common stock of the Company pursuant to a merger, consolidation, stock split, stock dividend or recapitalization of the Company or otherwise.

 

Company” has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Preamble.

 

Confidential Information” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 4.15.

 

Demand Exercise Notice” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(b)(i).

 

Demand Registration” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(b)(i).

 

Demand Registration Period” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(b)(i).

 

Demand Registration Request” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(b)(i).

 

Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the SEC issued under such Act, as they may from time to time be in effect.

 

Expenses” means any and all fees and expenses incident to the Company’s performance of or compliance with Article 2, including: (i) SEC, stock exchange, FINRA and all other registration and filing fees and all listing fees and fees with respect to the inclusion of securities on the NYSE or on any other U.S. or non-U.S. securities market on which the Registrable Securities are listed or quoted, (ii) fees and expenses of compliance with state securities or “blue sky” laws of any state or jurisdiction of the United States or compliance with the securities laws of foreign jurisdictions and in connection with the preparation of a “blue sky” survey, including reasonable fees and expenses of outside “blue sky” counsel and securities counsel in foreign jurisdictions, (iii) word processing, printing and copying expenses, (iv) messenger and delivery expenses, (v) expenses incurred in connection with any road show, (vi) fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, (vii) with respect to each registration or underwritten offering, the reasonable fees and disbursements of one counsel for the Initiating Holder and one counsel for all other Participating Holder(s) collectively (selected by the holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities held by such other Participating Holder(s)), together in each case with any local counsel, provided that expenses payable by the Company pursuant to this clause (vii) shall not exceed (1) $150,000 for the first registration pursuant to this Agreement and (2) $100,000 for each subsequent registration, (viii) fees and disbursements of all independent public accountants (including the expenses of any opinion and/or audit/review and/or “comfort” letter and updates thereof) and fees and expenses of other Persons, including special experts, retained by the Company, (ix) fees and expenses payable to a Qualified Independent Underwriter (but expressly excluding any underwriting discounts and commissions), (x) fees and expenses of any transfer agent or custodian, (xi) any other fees and disbursements of underwriters, if any, customarily paid by issuers or sellers of securities, including reasonable fees and expenses of counsel for the underwriters in connection with any filing with or review by FINRA (but expressly excluding any underwriting discounts and commissions) and (xii) rating agency fees and expenses.

 

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FINRA” means the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.

 

Initiating Holders” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(b)(i).

 

Joinder Agreement” means a writing in the form set forth in Exhibit A hereto whereby a new Holder of Registrable Securities becomes a party to, and agrees to be bound, to the same extent as its transferor, as applicable, by the terms of this Agreement.

 

Major Holders” means (i) A-B Parent LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and (ii) collectively, Cobalt Recreation LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Thomas F. Shannon.

 

Majority Participating Holders” means Participating Holders holding more than 50% of the Registrable Securities proposed to be included in any offering of Registrable Securities by such Participating Holders pursuant to Section 2.01 or Section 2.02.

 

Manager” means the lead managing underwriter of an underwritten offering.

 

Minimum Threshold” means $50.0 million.

 

Opt-Out Request” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 4.16.

 

Participating Holders” means all Holders of Registrable Securities which are proposed to be included in any offering of Registrable Securities pursuant to Section 2.01 or Section 2.02.

 

Person” means any individual, firm, corporation, company, limited liability company, partnership, trust, joint stock company, business trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, governmental authority or other legal entity of any nature whatsoever.

 

Piggyback Notice” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.02(a).

 

Piggyback Shares” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.03(a)(ii).

 

Postponement Period” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(c).

 

Qualified Independent Underwriter” means a “qualified independent underwriter” within the meaning of FINRA Rule 5121.

 

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Registrable Securities” means (a) any shares of Class A Common Stock held by the Holders at any time (including those held as a result of, or issuable upon, the conversion or exercise of Class A Common Stock Equivalents), whether now owned or acquired by the Holders at a later time, (b) any shares of Class A Common Stock issued or issuable, directly or indirectly, in exchange for or with respect to the Class A Common Stock referenced in clause (a) above by way of stock dividend, stock split or combination of shares or in connection with a reclassification, recapitalization, merger, share exchange, consolidation or other reorganization and (c) any securities other than Class B Common Stock or Class B Common Stock Equivalents issued in replacement of or exchange for any securities described in clause (a) or (b) above. For purposes of this Agreement, a Person will be deemed to be a holder of Registrable Securities whenever such Person has the right to acquire, directly or indirectly, such Registrable Securities (including upon conversion, exercise or exchange of any equity interests but disregarding any restrictions or limitations upon the exercise of such right), whether or not such acquisition has actually been effected, and such Person shall not be required to convert, exercise or exchange such equity interests (or otherwise acquire such Registrable Securities) to participate in any registered offering hereunder until the closing of such offering. As to any particular Registrable Securities, such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities when (A) a registration statement with respect to the sale of such securities shall have been declared effective under the Securities Act and such securities shall have been disposed of in accordance with such registration statement, (B) such securities shall have been disposed of in compliance with the requirements of Rule 144, (C) such securities have been sold in a public offering of securities or (D) such securities have ceased to be outstanding.

 

Rule 144” have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 4.02.

 

SEC” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or such other federal agency which at such time administers the Securities Act.

 

Section 2.03(a) Sale Number” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.03(a).

 

Section 2.03(b) Sale Number” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.03(b).

 

Section 2.03(c) Sale Number” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.03(c).

 

Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the SEC issued under such Act, as they may from time to time be in effect.

 

Shelf Registrable Securities” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(a)(ii).

 

Shelf Registration Statement” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(a)(i).

 

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Shelf Underwriting” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(a)(ii).

 

Shelf Underwriting Initiating Holders” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(a)(ii).

 

Shelf Underwriting Notice” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(a)(ii).

 

Shelf Underwriting Request” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(a)(ii).

 

Subsidiary” means any direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company on the date hereof and any direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company organized or acquired after the date hereof.

 

Underwritten Block Trade” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(a)(ii).

 

Valid Business Reason” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 2.01(c).

 

WKSI” means a “well-known seasoned issuer” (as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act).

 

Article 2
Registration Rights

 

Section 2.01. Demand Registrations. (a) (i) As soon as practicable but no later than thirty (30) calendar days following the closing of the Merger (the “Filing Date”), the Company shall prepare and file with the SEC a shelf registration statement under Rule 415 of the Securities Act (such registration statement, a “Shelf Registration Statement”) covering the resale of all the Registrable Securities (determined as of two business days prior to such 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 and no later than the earlier of (x) the ninetieth (90th) calendar day following the Filing Date if the Commission notifies the Company that it will “review” the Shelf Registration Statement and (y) the tenth (10th) business day after the date the Company is notified in writing by the SEC that such Shelf Registration Statement will not be “reviewed” or will not be subject to further review. Such Shelf Registration Statement 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 the Shelf Registration Statement in accordance with the terms hereof, and shall prepare and file with the SEC such amendments, including post-effective amendments, and supplements as may be necessary to keep a Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective, available for use to permit all 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 Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-1, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to convert such Shelf Registration Statement to a Shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 as soon as practicable after the Company is eligible to use Form S-3.

 

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(ii) Subject to Section 2.01(c) and the provisions below with respect to the Minimum Threshold, following the expiration of any applicable lock-up restrictions, each Holder (or Holders) shall have the right at any time and from time to time to elect to sell all or any part of its Registrable Securities pursuant to an underwritten offering pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement by delivering a written request therefor to the Company specifying the number of Registrable Securities to be included in such registration and the intended method of distribution thereof. The Holder or Holders shall make such election by delivering to the Company a written request (a “Shelf Underwriting Request”) for such underwritten offering specifying the number of Registrable Securities that the Holder or Holders desire to sell pursuant to such underwritten offering (the “Shelf Underwriting”). With respect to any Shelf Underwriting Request, the Holder or Holders making such demand shall be referred to as the “Shelf Underwriting Initiating Holders”. As promptly as practicable, but no later than two (2) Business Days after receipt of a Shelf Underwriting Request, the Company shall give written notice (the “Shelf Underwriting Notice”) of such Shelf Underwriting Request to the Holders of record of other Registrable Securities registered on such Shelf Registration Statement (“Shelf Registrable Securities”). The Company, subject to Sections 2.03 and 2.06, shall include in such Shelf Underwriting (x) the Registrable Securities of the Shelf Underwriting Initiating Holders and (y) the Shelf Registrable Securities of any other Holder of Shelf Registrable Securities which shall have made a written request to the Company for inclusion in such Shelf Underwriting (which request shall specify the maximum number of Shelf Registrable Securities intended to be disposed of by such Holder) within five (5) days after the receipt of the Shelf Underwriting Notice. The Company shall, as expeditiously as possible (and in any event within fifteen (15) Business Days after the receipt of a Shelf Underwriting Request), but subject to Section 2.01(b), use its reasonable best efforts to effect such Shelf Underwriting. The Company shall, at the request of any Shelf Underwriting Initiating Holder or any other Holder of Registrable Securities registered on such Shelf Registration Statement, file any prospectus supplement or, if the applicable Shelf Registration Statement is an automatic shelf registration statement, any post-effective amendments and otherwise take any action necessary to include therein all disclosure and language deemed necessary or advisable by the Shelf Underwriting Initiating Holders or any other Holder of Shelf Registrable Securities to effect such Shelf Underwriting. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 2.01(a)(ii), each Shelf Underwriting must include, in the aggregate, Registrable Securities having an aggregate market value of at least the Minimum Threshold (based on the Registrable Securities included in such Shelf Underwriting by all Participating Holders). In connection with any Shelf Underwriting (including an Underwritten Block Trade), the Shelf Underwriting Initiating Holders shall have the right to designate the Manager and each other managing underwriter in connection with any such Shelf Underwriting or Underwritten Block Trade; provided that in each case, each such underwriter is reasonably satisfactory to the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Shelf Underwriting Initiating Holder wishes to engage in an underwritten block trade or similar transaction or other transaction with a 2-day or less marketing period (collectively, “Underwritten Block Trade”) off of a Shelf Registration Statement, then notwithstanding the foregoing time periods, such Shelf Underwriting Initiating Holder only needs to notify the Company and the Major Holders of the Underwritten Block Trade three (3) Business Days prior to the day such offering is to commence and the other Holders of record of other Registrable Securities shall not be entitled to notice of such Underwritten Block Trade and shall not be entitled to participate in such Underwritten Block Trade. The Major Holders shall be entitled to, and shall have one (1) Business Day from receipt of such notice to determine whether to, participate in such Underwritten Block Trade.

 

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(b) (i) If, following the first anniversary of the Closing Date, the Shelf Registration Statement required to be filed pursuant to Section 2.01(a) is not available for use by the Holders other than pursuant to Section 2.01(c) (a “Demand Registration Period”), then, at any time and from time to time during such Demand Registration Period, each Holder (or Holders) shall have the right to require the Company to effect one or more registration statements under the Securities Act covering all or any part of its Registrable Securities by delivering a written request therefor to the Company specifying the number of Registrable Securities to be included in such registration and the intended method of distribution thereof. Any such request by any Holder or Holders pursuant to this Section 2.01(b)(i) is referred to herein as a “Demand Registration Request,” and the registration so requested is referred to herein as a “Demand Registration” (with respect to any Demand Registration, the Investor(s) making such demand for registration being referred to as the “Initiating Holders”). Subject to Section 2.01(c), the Holders shall be entitled to request (and the Company shall be required to effect) an unlimited number of Demand Registrations. The Company shall give written notice (the “Demand Exercise Notice”) of such Demand Registration Request to each of the Holders of record of Registrable Securities in accordance with Section 2.02, and, subject to Sections 2.03 and 2.06, shall include in a Demand Registration (x) the Registrable Securities of the Initiating Holders and (y) the Registrable Securities of any other Holder of Registrable Securities which shall have made a written request to the Company for inclusion in such registration pursuant to Section 2.02. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 2.01(b)(i), each Demand Registration must include, in the aggregate, Registrable Securities having an aggregate market value of at least the Minimum Threshold (based on the Registrable Securities included in such Demand Registration by all Holders participating in such Demand Registration). In connection with any Demand Registration, the Initiating Holder shall have the right to designate the Manager and each other managing underwriter in connection with any underwritten offering pursuant to such registration; provided that in each case, each such underwriter is reasonably satisfactory to the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

 

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(ii) The Company shall, as expeditiously as possible, but subject to Section 2.01(c), use its reasonable best efforts to (x) file or confidentially submit with the SEC (no later than (A) sixty (60) days from the Company’s receipt of the applicable Demand Registration Request if the Demand Registration is on Form S-1 or similar long-form registration and or (B) thirty (30) days from the Company’s receipt of the applicable Demand Registration Request if the Demand Registration is on Form S-3 or any similar short-form registration), (y) cause to be declared effective as soon as reasonably practicable such registration statement under the Securities Act that includes the Registrable Securities which the Company has been so requested to register for distribution in accordance with the intended method of distribution, and (z) if requested by the Initiating Holders, obtain acceleration of the effective date of the registration statement relating to such registration.

 

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.01(a) or Section 2.01(b), the Shelf Underwriting and Demand Registration rights granted in Section 2.01(a) and Section 2.01(b) are subject to the following limitations: (i) the Company shall not be required to file or confidentially submit a registration statement pursuant to Section 2.01(b) or cause a registration statement filed or confidentially submitted pursuant to Section 2.01(b) to be declared effective within a period of ninety (90) days after the effective date of any other registration statement of the Company filed pursuant to the Securities Act (other than a Form S-4, Form S-8 or a comparable form or an equivalent registration form then in effect); (ii) the Company shall not be required to effect more than three (3) Demand Registrations or Shelf Underwritings on Form S-1 or any similar long-form registration statement at the request of the Holders in any twelve-month period; (iii) if the Board, in its good faith judgment, determines that any registration of Registrable Securities or Shelf Underwriting should not be made or continued because it would materially and adversely interfere with any existing or potential financing, acquisition, corporate reorganization, merger, share exchange or other transaction or event involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries or would otherwise result in the public disclosure of information that the Board in good faith has a bona fide business purpose for keeping confidential (a “Valid Business Reason”), then (x) the Company may postpone filing or confidentially submitting a registration statement relating to a Demand Registration Request or a prospectus supplement relating to a Shelf Underwriting Request until five (5) Business Days after such Valid Business Reason no longer exists, but in no event for more than forty five (45) days after the date the Board determines a Valid Business Reason exists or (y) if a registration statement has been filed or confidentially submitted relating to a Demand Registration Request or a prospectus supplement has been filed relating to a Shelf Underwriting Request, if the Valid Business Reason has not resulted in whole or in part from actions taken or omitted to be taken by the Company (other than actions taken or omitted with the consent of the Initiating Holder (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed)), the Company may, to the extent determined in the good faith judgment of the Board to be reasonably necessary to avoid interference with any of the transactions described above, suspend use of or, if required by the SEC, cause such registration statement to be withdrawn and its effectiveness terminated or may postpone amending or supplementing such registration statement until five (5) Business Days after such Valid Business Reason no longer exists, but in no event for more than forty five (45) days after the date the Board determines a Valid Business Reason exists (such period of postponement or withdrawal under this clause (iv), the “Postponement Period”). The Company shall give written notice to the Initiating Holders or Shelf Underwriting Initiating Holders and any other Holders that have requested registration pursuant to Section 2.02 of its determination to postpone or suspend use of or withdraw a registration statement and of the fact that the Valid Business Reason for such postponement or suspension or withdrawal no longer exists, in each case, promptly after the occurrence thereof; provided, however, that the Company shall not be entitled to more than two (2) Postponement Periods during any twelve (12) month period.

 

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Each Holder of Registrable Securities agrees that, upon receipt of any notice from the Company that the Company has determined to suspend use of, withdraw, terminate or postpone amending or supplementing any registration statement pursuant to clause (c)(iii) above, such Holder will discontinue its disposition of Registrable Securities pursuant to such registration statement. If the Company shall have suspended use of, withdrawn or terminated a registration statement filed under Section 2.01(b)(i) (whether pursuant to clause (c)(iii) above or as a result of any stop order, injunction or other order or requirement of the SEC or any other governmental agency or court), the Company shall not be considered to have effected a Demand Registration for the purposes of this Agreement and such request shall not count as a Demand Registration Request under this Agreement until the Company shall have permitted use of such suspended registration statement or filed a new registration statement covering the Registrable Securities covered by the withdrawn or terminated registration statement and such registration statement shall have been declared effective and shall not have been withdrawn. If the Company shall give any notice of suspension, withdrawal or postponement of a registration statement, the Company shall, not later than five (5) Business Days after the Valid Business Reason that caused such suspension, withdrawal or postponement no longer exists (but, with respect to a suspension, withdrawal or postponement pursuant to clause (c)(iii) above, in no event later than forty five (45) days after the date of the suspension, postponement or withdrawal), as applicable, permit use of such suspended registration statement or use its reasonable best efforts to effect the registration under the Securities Act of the Registrable Securities covered by the withdrawn or postponed registration statement in accordance with this Section 2.01 (unless the Initiating Holders or Shelf Underwriting Initiating Holders shall have withdrawn such request, in which case the Company shall not be considered to have effected a Demand Registration for the purposes of this Agreement and such request shall not count as a Demand Registration Request under this Agreement), and following such permission or such effectiveness such registration shall no longer be deemed to be suspended, withdrawn or postponed pursuant to clause (iv) of Section 2.01(c) above.

 

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(d) No Demand Registration shall be deemed to have occurred for purposes of Section 2.01(b) (i) if the registration statement relating thereto (x) does not become effective, (y) is not maintained effective for a period of at least one hundred eighty (180) days after the effective date thereof or such shorter period during which all Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement have actually been sold (provided, however, that such period shall be extended for a period of time equal to the period any Holder of Registrable Securities refrains from selling any securities included in such Registration Statement at the request of the Company or an underwriter of the Company), or (z) is subject to a stop order, injunction, or similar order or requirement of the SEC during such period, (ii) for each Initiating Holder, if less than seventy five percent (75%) of the Registrable Securities requested by such Initiating Holder to be included in such Demand Registration are not so included pursuant to Section 2.03, (iii) if the method of disposition is a firm commitment underwritten public offering and less than seventy five percent (75%) of the applicable Registrable Securities have not been sold pursuant thereto (excluding any Registrable Securities included for sale in the underwriters’ overallotment option) or (iv) if the conditions to closing specified in any underwriting agreement, purchase agreement or similar agreement entered into in connection with the registration relating to such request are not satisfied (other than as a result of a default or breach thereunder by such Initiating Holder(s) or its Affiliates or are otherwise waived by such Initiating Holder(s)).

 

(e) Any Initiating Holder may withdraw or revoke a Demand Registration Request delivered by such Initiating Holder at any time prior to the effectiveness of such Demand Registration by giving written notice to the Company of such withdrawal or revocation and such Demand Registration shall have no further force or effect and such request shall not count as a Demand Registration Request under this Agreement.

 

Section 2.02. Piggyback Registrations. (a) If the Company proposes or is required to register any of its equity securities for its own account or for the account of any other shareholder under the Securities Act (other than pursuant to registrations on Form S-4 or Form S-8 or any similar successor forms thereto), the Company shall give written notice (the “Piggyback Notice”) of its intention to do so to each of the Holders of record of Registrable Securities, at least five (5) Business Days prior to the filing of any registration statement under the Securities Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may delay any Piggyback Notice until after filing a registration statement, so long as all recipients of such notice have five (5) days to determine whether to participate in an offering. Upon the written request of any such Holder, made within five (5) days following the receipt of any such Piggyback Notice (which request shall specify the maximum number of Registrable Securities intended to be disposed of by such Holder and the intended method of distribution thereof), the Company shall, subject to Sections 2.02(c), 2.03 and 2.06 hereof, use its reasonable best efforts to cause all such Registrable Securities, the Holders of which have so requested the registration thereof, to be registered under the Securities Act with the securities which the Company at the time proposes to register to permit the sale or other disposition by the Holders (in accordance with the intended method of distribution thereof) of the Registrable Securities to be so registered, including, if necessary, by filing with the SEC a post-effective amendment or a supplement to the registration statement filed by the Company or the prospectus related thereto. There is no limitation on the number of such piggyback registrations which the Company is obligated to effect pursuant to the preceding sentence. No registration of Registrable Securities effected under this Section 2.02(a) shall relieve the Company of its obligations to effect Demand Registrations under Section 2.01 hereof. For the avoidance of doubt, this Section 2.02 shall not apply to any Underwritten Block Trade.

 

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(b) Other than in connection with a Demand Registration or a Shelf Underwriting, at any time after giving a Piggyback Notice and prior to the effective date of the registration statement filed in connection with such registration, if the Company shall determine for any reason not to register or to delay registration of such equity securities, the Company may, at its election, give written notice of such determination to all Holders of record of Registrable Securities and (x) in the case of a determination not to register, shall be relieved of its obligation to register any Registrable Securities in connection with such abandoned registration, without prejudice, however, to the rights of Holders under Section 2.01, and (y) in the case of a determination to delay such registration of its equity securities, shall be permitted to delay the registration of such Registrable Securities for the same period as the delay in registering such other equity securities.

 

(c) Any Holder shall have the right to withdraw its request for inclusion of its Registrable Securities in any registration statement pursuant to this Section 2.02 by giving written notice to the Company of its request to withdraw; provided, however, that such request must be made in writing prior to the earlier of the execution by such Holder of the underwriting agreement or the execution by such Holder of the custody agreement with respect to such registration or as otherwise required by the underwriters.

 

Section 2.03. Allocation of Securities Included in Registration Statement. (a) If any requested registration or offering made pursuant to Section 2.01 (including a Shelf Underwriting) involves an underwritten offering and the Manager of such offering shall advise the Company in good faith that, in its view, the number of securities requested to be included in such underwritten offering by the Holders of Registrable Securities, the Company or any other Persons exercising contractual registration rights (“Additional Piggyback Rights”) exceeds the largest number of securities (the “Section 2.03(a) Sale Number”) that can be sold in an orderly manner in such underwritten offering within a price range acceptable to the Initiating Holders and the Majority Participating Holders, the Company shall include in such underwritten offering:

 

(i) first, all Registrable Securities requested to be included in such underwritten offering by the Holders thereof (including pursuant to the exercise of piggyback rights pursuant to Section 2.02); provided, however, that if the number of such Registrable Securities exceeds the Section 2.03(a) Sale Number, the number of such Registrable Securities (not to exceed the Section 2.03(a) Sale Number) to be included in such underwritten offering shall be allocated on a pro rata basis among all Holders (including each Initiating Holder) requesting that Registrable Securities be included in such underwritten offering (including pursuant to the exercise of piggyback rights pursuant to Section 2.02), based on the number of Registrable Securities then owned by each such Holder requesting inclusion in relation to the aggregate number of Registrable Securities owned by all Holders requesting inclusion; and

 

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(ii) second, to the extent that the number of Registrable Securities to be included pursuant to clause (i) of this Section 2.03(a) is less than the Section 2.03(a) Sale Number, any securities that the Company proposes to register for its own account, up to the Section 2.03(a) Sale Number; and

 

(iii) third, to the extent that the number of securities to be included pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) of this Section 2.03(a) is less than the Section 2.03(a) Sale Number, the remaining securities to be included in such underwritten offering shall be allocated on a pro rata basis among all Persons other than Holders requesting that securities be included in such underwritten offering pursuant to the exercise of Additional Piggyback Rights (“Piggyback Shares”), based on the aggregate number of Piggyback Shares then owned by each Person requesting inclusion in relation to the aggregate number of Piggyback Shares owned by all Persons requesting inclusion, up to the Section 2.03(a) Sale Number.

 

(b) If any registration or offering made pursuant to Section 2.02 involves an underwritten primary offering on behalf of the Company and the Manager shall advise the Company that, in its view, the number of securities requested to be included in such underwritten offering by the Holders of Registrable Securities, the Company or any other Persons exercising Additional Piggyback Rights exceeds the largest number of securities (the “Section 2.03(b) Sale Number”) that can be sold in an orderly manner in such underwritten offering within a price range acceptable to the Company, the Company shall include in such underwritten offering:

 

(i) first, all equity securities that the Company proposes to register for its own account; and

 

(ii) second, to the extent that the number of securities to be included pursuant to clause (i) of this Section 2.03(b) is less than the Section 2.03(b) Sale Number, the remaining Registrable Securities to be included in such underwritten offering shall be allocated on a pro rata basis among all Holders requesting that Registrable Securities be included in such underwritten offering pursuant to the exercise of piggyback rights pursuant to Section 2.02(a), based on the aggregate number of Registrable Securities then owned by each such Holder requesting inclusion in relation to the aggregate number of Registrable Securities owned by all Holders requesting inclusion, up to the Section 2.03(b) Sale Number; and (iii) third, to the extent that the number of securities to be included pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) of this Section 2.03(b) is less than the Section 2.03(b) Sale Number, the remaining securities to be included in such underwritten offering shall be allocated on a pro rata basis among all Persons requesting that Piggyback Shares be included in such underwritten offering pursuant to the exercise of Additional Piggyback Rights, based on the aggregate number of Piggyback Shares then owned by each Person requesting inclusion in relation to the aggregate number of Piggyback Shares owned by all Persons requesting inclusion, up to the Section 2.03(b) Sale Number.

 

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(c) If any registration pursuant to Section 2.02 involves an underwritten offering that was initially requested by any Person(s) (other than a Holder) to whom the Company has granted registration rights which are not inconsistent with the rights granted in, and do not otherwise conflict with the terms of, this Agreement and the Manager shall advise the Company that, in its view, the number of securities requested to be included in such underwritten offering exceeds the largest number of securities (the “Section 2.03(c) Sale Number”) that can be sold in an orderly manner in such underwritten offering within a price range acceptable to the Company, the Company shall include in such underwritten offering:

 

(i) first, the shares requested to be included in such underwritten offering shall be allocated on a pro rata basis among such Person(s) requesting the registration and all Holders requesting that Registrable Securities be included in such underwritten offering pursuant to the exercise of piggyback rights pursuant to Section 2.02(a), based on the aggregate number of securities or Registrable Securities, as applicable, then owned by each of the foregoing requesting inclusion in relation to the aggregate number of securities or Registrable Securities, as applicable, owned by all such Persons and Holders requesting inclusion, up to the Section 2.03(c) Sale Number; and

 

(ii) second, to the extent that the number of securities to be included pursuant to clause (i) of this Section 2.03(c) is less than the Section 2.03(c) Sale Number, the remaining securities to be included in such underwritten offering shall be allocated on a pro rata basis among all Persons requesting that Piggyback Shares be included in such underwritten offering pursuant to the exercise of Additional Piggyback Rights, based on the aggregate number of Piggyback Shares then owned by each Person requesting inclusion in relation to the aggregate number of Piggyback Shares owned by all Persons requesting inclusion, up to the Section 2.03(c) Sale Number; and (iii) third, to the extent that the number of securities to be included pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) of this Section 2.03(c) is less than the Section 2.03(c)Sale Number, any equity securities that the Company proposes to register for its own account, up to the Section 2.03(c) Sale Number.

 

(d) If, as a result of the proration provisions set forth in clauses (a), (b) or (c) of this Section 2.03, any Holder shall not be entitled to include all Registrable Securities in an underwritten offering that such Holder has requested be included, such Holder may elect to withdraw such Holder’s request to include Registrable Securities in the registration to which such underwritten offering relates or may reduce the number requested to be included; provided, however, that (x) such request must be made in writing prior to the earlier of such Holder’s execution of the underwriting agreement or such Holder’s execution of the custody agreement with respect to such registration and (y) such withdrawal or reduction shall be irrevocable and, after making such withdrawal or reduction, such Holder shall no longer have any right to include Registrable Securities in the registration as to which such withdrawal or reduction was made to the extent of the Registrable Securities so withdrawn or reduced.

 

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Section 2.04. Registration Procedures. If and whenever the Company is required by the provisions of this Agreement to effect or cause the registration of and/or participate in any offering or sale of any Registrable Securities under the Securities Act as provided in this Agreement (or use reasonable best efforts to accomplish the same), the Company shall, as expeditiously as possible:

 

(a) prepare and file all filings with the SEC and FINRA required for the consummation of the offering, including preparing and filing with the SEC a registration statement on an appropriate registration form of the SEC for the disposition of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended method of disposition thereof, which registration form (i) shall be selected by the Company (except as provided for in a Demand Registration Request) and (ii) shall, in the case of a shelf registration, be available for the sale of the Registrable Securities by the selling Holders thereof and such registration statement shall comply as to form in all material respects with the requirements of the applicable registration form and include all financial statements required by the SEC to be filed therewith, and the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective and remain continuously effective for such period as required by this Agreement (provided, however, that as far in advance as reasonably practicable before filing a registration statement or prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto, or comparable statements under securities or state “blue sky” laws of any jurisdiction, or any free writing prospectus related thereto, the Company will furnish to the Holders participating in the planned offering and to the Manager, if any, copies of all such documents proposed to be filed (including all exhibits thereto), which documents will be subject to their reasonable review and reasonable comment and the Company shall not file any registration statement or amendment thereto, any prospectus or supplement thereto or any free writing prospectus related thereto to which the Initiating Holders, the Majority Participating Holders or the underwriters, if any, shall reasonably object); provided, however, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the Company be required to file any document with the SEC which in the view of the Company or its counsel contains an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make any statement therein not misleading;

 

(b) (i) prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and supplements to such registration statement and the prospectus used in connection therewith and such free writing prospectuses and Exchange Act reports as may be necessary to keep such registration statement continuously effective for such period as required by this Agreement and to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the sale or other disposition of all Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement, and any prospectus so supplemented to be filed pursuant to Rule 424 under the Securities Act, in accordance with the intended methods of disposition by the seller or sellers thereof set forth in such registration statement and (ii) provide notice to such sellers of Registrable Securities and the Manager, if any, of the Company’s reasonable determination that a post-effective amendment to a registration statement would be appropriate;

 

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(c) furnish, without charge, to each Participating Holder and each underwriter, if any, of the securities covered by such registration statement such number of copies of such registration statement, each amendment and supplement thereto (in each case including all exhibits), the prospectus included in such registration statement (including each preliminary prospectus and any summary prospectus) and any other prospectus filed under Rule 424 under the Securities Act, each free writing prospectus utilized in connection therewith, in each case, in conformity with the requirements of the Securities Act, and other documents, as such seller and underwriter may reasonably request in order to facilitate the public sale or other disposition of the Registrable Securities owned by such seller (the Company hereby consenting to the use in accordance with all applicable laws of each such registration statement (or amendment or post-effective amendment thereto) and each such prospectus (or preliminary prospectus or supplement thereto) or free writing prospectus by each such Participating Holder and the underwriters, if any, in connection with the offering and sale of the Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement or prospectus);

 

(d) use its reasonable best efforts to register or qualify the Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement under such other securities or state “blue sky” laws of such jurisdictions as any sellers of Registrable Securities or any managing underwriter, if any, shall reasonably request in writing, and do any and all other acts and things which may be reasonably necessary or advisable to enable such sellers or underwriter, if any, to consummate the disposition of the Registrable Securities in such jurisdictions (including keeping such registration or qualification in effect for so long as such registration statement remains in effect), except that in no event shall the Company be required to qualify to do business as a foreign corporation in any jurisdiction where it would not, but for the requirements of this paragraph (d), be required to be so qualified, to subject itself to taxation in any such jurisdiction or to consent to general service of process in any such jurisdiction;

 

(e) promptly notify each Participating Holder and each managing underwriter, if any: (i) when the registration statement, any pre-effective amendment, the prospectus or any prospectus supplement related thereto, any post-effective amendment to the registration statement or any free writing prospectus has been filed with the SEC and, with respect to the registration statement or any post-effective amendment, when the same has become effective; (ii) of any request by the SEC or state securities authority for amendments or supplements to the registration statement or the prospectus related thereto or for additional information; (iii) of the issuance by the SEC of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the registration statement or the initiation of any proceedings for that purpose; (iv) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification of any Registrable Securities for sale under the securities or state “blue sky” laws of any jurisdiction or the initiation of any proceeding for such purpose; (v) of the existence of any fact of which the Company becomes aware which results in the registration statement or any amendment thereto, the prospectus related thereto or any supplement thereto, any document incorporated therein by reference, any free writing prospectus or the information conveyed at the time of sale to any purchaser containing an untrue statement of a material fact or omitting to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make any statement therein not misleading; and (vi) if at any time the representations and warranties contemplated by any underwriting agreement, securities sale agreement, or other similar agreement, relating to the offering shall cease to be true and correct in all material respects (unless otherwise qualified by materiality in which case such representations and warranties shall cease to be true and correct in all respects); and, if the notification relates to an event described in clause (v), unless the Company has declared that a Postponement Period exists, the Company shall promptly prepare and furnish to each such seller and each underwriter, if any, a reasonable number of copies of a prospectus supplemented or amended so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of such Registrable Securities, such prospectus shall not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein in the light of the circumstances under which they were made not misleading;

 

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(f) comply (and continue to comply) with all applicable rules and regulations of the SEC (including maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) in accordance with the Exchange Act), and make generally available to its security holders (including by way of filings with the SEC), as soon as reasonably practicable after the effective date of the registration statement, an earnings statement (which need not be audited) covering the period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months beginning with the first day of the Company’s first calendar quarter after the effective date of the registration statement, which earnings statement shall satisfy the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act and Rule 158 thereunder;

 

(g) (i) (A) use its reasonable best efforts to cause all such Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement to be listed on the principal securities exchange on which similar securities issued by the Company are then listed, if the listing of such Registrable Securities is then permitted under the rules of such exchange, or (B) if no similar securities are then so listed, use its reasonable best efforts to either cause all such Registrable Securities to be listed on a national securities exchange or to secure designation of all such Registrable Securities as a New York Stock Exchange “national market system security” within the meaning of Rule 11Aa2-1 of the Exchange Act or, failing that, secure New York Stock Exchange authorization for such shares and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, take all actions that may be required by the Company as the issuer of such Registrable Securities in order to facilitate the managing underwriter’s arranging for the registration of at least two market makers as such with respect to such shares with FINRA, and (ii) comply (and continue to comply) with the requirements of any self-regulatory organization applicable to the Company, including all corporate governance requirements;

 

(h) cause its senior management, officers and employees to participate in, and to otherwise facilitate and cooperate with the preparation of the registration statement and prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto (including participating in meetings, drafting sessions, due diligence sessions and rating agency presentations) taking into account the Company’s reasonable business needs;

 

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(i) provide and cause to be maintained a transfer agent and registrar for all such Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement not later than the effective date of such registration statement and, in the case of any secondary equity offering, provide and enter into any reasonable agreements with a custodian for the Registrable Securities;

 

(j) enter into such customary agreements (including, if applicable, an underwriting agreement) and take such other actions as the Initiating Holder or the Majority Participating Holders or the underwriters shall reasonably request in order to expedite or facilitate the disposition of such Registrable Securities (it being understood that the Holders of the Registrable Securities which are to be distributed by any underwriters shall be parties to any such underwriting agreement and may, at their option, require that the Company make for the benefit of such Holders the representations, warranties and covenants of the Company which are being made to and for the benefit of such underwriters);

 

(k) use its reasonable best efforts (i) to obtain opinions from the Company’s counsel, including local and/or regulatory counsel, and a “comfort” letter and updates thereof from the independent public accountants who have certified the financial statements of the Company (and/or any other financial statements) included or incorporated by reference in such registration statement, in each case, in customary form and covering such matters as are customarily covered by such opinions and “comfort” letters (including, in the case of such “comfort” letter, events subsequent to the date of such financial statements) delivered to underwriters in underwritten public offerings, which opinions and letters shall be dated the dates such opinions and “comfort” letters are customarily dated and otherwise reasonably satisfactory to the underwriters, if any, and (ii) furnish to each Participating Holder and to each underwriter, if any, a copy of such opinions and letters addressed to such underwriter;

 

(l) deliver promptly to counsel for the Majority Participating Holders and to each managing underwriter, if any, copies of all correspondence between the SEC and the Company, its counsel or auditors and all memoranda relating to discussions with the SEC or its staff with respect to the registration statement, and, upon receipt of such confidentiality agreements as the Company may reasonably request, make reasonably available for inspection by counsel for the Majority Participating Holders, by counsel for any underwriter participating in any disposition to be effected pursuant to such registration statement and by any attorney, accountant or other agent retained by the Majority Participating Holders or any such underwriter, during regular business hours, all pertinent financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and properties of the Company, and cause all of the Company’s officers, directors and employees to supply all information reasonably requested by any such counsel for the Majority Participating Holders, counsel for an underwriter, attorney, accountant or agent in connection with such registration statement;

 

(m) use its reasonable best efforts to prevent the issuance or obtain the prompt withdrawal of any order suspending the effectiveness of the registration statement, or the prompt lifting of any suspension of the qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, in each case, as promptly as reasonably practicable;

 

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(n) provide a CUSIP number for all Registrable Securities, not later than the effective date of the registration statement;

 

(o) use its reasonable best efforts to make available its senior management for participation in “road shows” and other marketing efforts and otherwise provide reasonable assistance to the underwriters (taking into account the Company’s reasonable business needs and the requirements of the marketing process) in the marketing of Registrable Securities in any underwritten offering;

 

(p) promptly prior to the filing of any document which is to be incorporated by reference into the registration statement or the prospectus (after the initial filing or confidential submission of such registration statement), and prior to the filing or use of any free writing prospectus, provide copies of such document to counsel for the Majority Participating Holders and to each managing underwriter, if any, and make the Company’s representatives reasonably available for discussion of such document and make such changes in such document concerning the information regarding the Participating Holders contained therein prior to the filing thereof as counsel for the Majority Participating Holders or underwriters may reasonably request (provided, however, that, notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the Company be required to file or confidentially submit any document with the SEC which in the view of the Company or its counsel contains an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make any statement therein not misleading);

 

(q) furnish to counsel for the Majority Participating Holders and to each managing underwriter, without charge, upon request, at least one conformed copy of the registration statement and any post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated therein by reference, the prospectus contained in such registration statement (including each preliminary prospectus and any summary prospectus), any other prospectus and prospectus supplement filed under Rule 424 under the Securities Act and all exhibits (including those incorporated by reference) and any free writing prospectus utilized in connection therewith;

 

(r) cooperate with the Participating Holders and the managing underwriter, if any, to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates not bearing any restrictive legends representing the Registrable Securities to be sold, and cause such Registrable Securities to be issued in such denominations and registered in such names in accordance with the underwriting agreement at least two (2) Business Days prior to any sale of Registrable Securities to the underwriters or, if not an underwritten offering, in accordance with the instructions of the Participating Holders at least two (2) Business Days prior to any sale of Registrable Securities and instruct any transfer agent and registrar of Registrable Securities to release any stop transfer orders in respect thereof (and, in the case of Registrable Securities registered on a Shelf Registration Statement, at the request of any Holder, prepare and deliver certificates representing such Registrable Securities not bearing any restrictive legends and deliver or cause to be delivered an opinion or instructions to the transfer agent in order to allow such Registrable Securities to be sold from time to time);

 

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(s) include in any prospectus or prospectus supplement if requested by any managing underwriter updated financial or business information for the Company’s most recent period or current quarterly period (including estimated results or ranges of results) if required for purposes of marketing the offering in the view of the managing underwriter;

 

(t) take no direct or indirect action prohibited by Regulation M under the Exchange Act; provided, however, that to the extent that any prohibition is applicable to the Company, the Company will use its reasonable best efforts to make any such prohibition inapplicable;

 

(u) use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Registrable Securities covered by the applicable registration statement to be registered with or approved by such other governmental agencies or authorities as may be necessary to enable the Participating Holders or the underwriters, if any, to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities;

 

(v) take all such other commercially reasonable actions as are necessary or advisable in order to expedite or facilitate the disposition of such Registrable Securities;

 

(w) take all reasonable action to ensure that any free writing prospectus utilized in connection with any registration covered by Section 2.01 or 2.02 complies in all material respects with the Securities Act, is filed in accordance with the Securities Act to the extent required thereby, is retained in accordance with the Securities Act to the extent required thereby and, when taken together with the related prospectus, prospectus supplement and related documents, will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading;

 

(x) in connection with any underwritten offering, if at any time the information conveyed to a purchaser at the time of sale includes any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, promptly file with the SEC such amendments or supplements to such information as may be necessary so that the statements as so amended or supplemented will not, in the light of the circumstances, be misleading;

 

(y) to the extent required by the rules and regulations of FINRA, retain a Qualified Independent Underwriter acceptable to the managing underwriter; and

 

(z) use reasonable best efforts to cooperate with the managing underwriters, Participating Holders, any indemnitee of the Company and their respective counsel in connection with the preparation and filing of any applications, notices, registrations and responses to requests for additional information with FINRA, NYSE, or any other national securities exchange on which the shares of Class A Common Stock are listed.

 

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To the extent the Company is a WKSI at the time any Demand Registration Request is submitted to the Company, the Company shall file an automatic shelf registration statement (as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act) (an “automatic shelf registration statement”) on Form S-3 which covers those Registrable Securities which are requested to be registered. If the Company does not pay the filing fee covering the Registrable Securities at the time the automatic shelf registration statement is filed, the Company agrees to pay such fee at such time or times as the Registrable Securities are to be sold in compliance with the SEC rules. If the automatic shelf registration statement has been outstanding for at least three (3) years, at or prior to the end of the third year the Company shall refile a new automatic shelf registration statement covering the Registrable Securities. If at any time when the Company is required to re-evaluate its WKSI status the Company determines that it is not a WKSI, the Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to refile the shelf registration statement on Form S-3 and, if such form is not available, Form S-1 and keep such registration statement effective during the period which such registration statement is required to be kept effective.

 

If the Company files any shelf registration statement for the benefit of the holders of any of its securities other than the Holders, and the Holders do not request that their Registrable Securities be included in such Shelf Registration Statement, the Company agrees that it shall include in such registration statement such disclosures as may be required by Rule 430B under the Securities Act (referring to the unnamed selling security holders in a generic manner by identifying the initial offering of the securities to the Holders) in order to ensure that the Holders may be added to such shelf registration statement at a later time through the filing of a prospectus supplement rather than a post-effective amendment.

 

The Company may require as a condition precedent to the Company’s obligations under this Section 2.04 that each Participating Holder as to which any registration is being effected (i) furnish the Company such information regarding such seller and the distribution of such securities as the Company may from time to time reasonably request (including as required under state securities laws), provided that such information is necessary for the Company to consummate such registration and shall be used only in connection with such registration and (ii) provide any underwriters participating in the distribution of such securities such information as the underwriters may request and execute and deliver any agreements, certificates or other documents as the underwriters may request.

 

Each Holder of Registrable Securities agrees that upon receipt of any notice from the Company of the happening of any event of the kind described in clause (v) of paragraph (e) of this Section 2.04, such Holder will discontinue such Holder’s disposition of Registrable Securities pursuant to the registration statement covering such Registrable Securities until such Holder’s receipt of the copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus contemplated by paragraph (e) of this Section 2.04 and, if so directed by the Company, will deliver to the Company (at the Company’s expense) all copies, other than permanent file copies, then in such Holder’s possession of the prospectus covering such Registrable Securities that was in effect at the time of receipt of such notice. In the event the Company shall give any such notice, the applicable period mentioned in paragraph (b) of this Section 2.04 shall be extended by the number of days during such period from and including the date of the giving of such notice to and including the date when each Participating Holder covered by such registration statement shall have received the copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus contemplated by paragraph (e) of this Section 2.04.

 

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The Company agrees not to file or make any amendment to any registration statement with respect to any Registrable Securities, or any amendment of or supplement to the prospectus, or any free writing prospectus, which amendment refers to any Holder covered thereby by name, or otherwise identifies such Holder, without the consent of such Holder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, unless such disclosure is required by law, in which case the Company shall provide written notice to such Holders no less than five (5) Business Days prior to the filing.

 

Section 2.05. Registration Expenses. (a) The Company shall pay all Expenses with respect to any registration or offering of Registrable Securities pursuant to Article 2, whether or not a registration statement becomes effective or the offering is consummated.

 

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) the provisions of this Section 2.05 shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to cause these expense provisions to comply with state “blue sky” laws of each state in which the offering is made and (y) in connection with any underwritten offering hereunder, each Participating Holder shall pay all underwriting discounts and commissions and any transfer taxes, if any, attributable to the sale of such Registrable Securities, pro rata with respect to payments of discounts and commissions in accordance with the number of shares sold in the offering by such Participating Holder.

 

Section 2.06. Certain Limitations on Registration Rights. In the case of any registration under Section 2.01 involving an underwritten offering, or, in the case of a registration under Section 2.02, if the Company has determined to enter into an underwriting agreement in connection therewith, all securities to be included in such underwritten offering shall be subject to such underwriting agreement and no Person may participate in such underwritten offering unless such Person (i) agrees to sell such Person’s securities on the basis provided therein and completes and executes all reasonable questionnaires, and other documents (including custody agreements and powers of attorney) which must be executed in connection therewith; provided, however, that all such documents shall be consistent with the provisions hereof and (ii) provides such other information to the Company or the underwriter as may be necessary to register such Person’s securities.

 

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Section 2.07. Limitations on Sale or Distribution of Other Securities. (a) Each Holder agrees, to the extent requested by the Manager of any underwritten public offering pursuant to a registration or offering effected pursuant to Section 2.01 (including any Shelf Underwriting pursuant to Section 2.01) or Section 2.02 (including any offering effected by the Company for its own account ), not to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of, including any sale pursuant to Rule 144, any Class A Common Stock or Class A Common Stock Equivalents (other than as part of such underwritten public offering) during the time period reasonably requested by the Manager, not to exceed the period from seven days prior to the pricing date of such offering until ninety (90) days after the pricing date of such offering or such shorter period as the Manager, the Company or any executive officer or director of the Company shall agree to and subject to customary carve-outs and exceptions.

 

(b) The Company hereby agrees that, in connection with an offering pursuant to Section 2.01 (including any Shelf Underwriting pursuant to Section 2.01(e)) or 2.02, the Company shall not sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of, any Class A Common Stock or Class A Common Stock Equivalent (other than as part of such underwritten public offering, a registration on Form S-4 or Form S-8 or any successor or similar form which is (x) then in effect or (y) shall become effective upon the conversion, exchange or exercise of any then outstanding Class A Common Stock Equivalent), until a period from seven days prior to the pricing date of such offering until ninety (90) days after the pricing date of such offering or such shorter period as the Manager, the Company or any executive officer or director of the Company shall agree to and subject to customary carve-outs and exceptions.

 

Section 2.08. No Required Sale. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to create an independent obligation on the part of any Holder to sell any Registrable Securities pursuant to any effective registration statement. A Holder is not required to include any of its Registrable Securities in any registration statement, is not required to sell any of its Registrable Securities which are included in any effective registration statement, and may sell any of its Registrable Securities in any manner in compliance with applicable law (subject to applicable lock-up restrictions) even if such shares are already included on an effective registration statement.

 

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Section 2.09. Indemnification. (a) In the event of any registration or offer and sale of any securities of the Company under the Securities Act pursuant to this Article 2, the Company will (without limitation as to time), and hereby agrees to, and hereby does, indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by law, each Participating Holder, its directors, officers, employees, stockholders, members, general and limited partners, agents, affiliates, representatives, successors and assigns (and the directors, officers, employees, stockholders, members, general and limited partners, agents, affiliates, representatives, successors and assigns thereof), each other Person who participates as a seller (and its directors, officers, employees, stockholders, members, general and limited partners, agents, affiliates, representatives, successors and assigns), underwriter or Qualified Independent Underwriter, if any, in the offering or sale of such securities, each officer, director, employee, stockholder, managing director, agent, affiliate, representative, successor, assign or partner of such underwriter or Qualified Independent Underwriter, and each other Person, if any, who controls (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) such seller or any such underwriter or Qualified Independent Underwriter and each director, officer, employee, stockholder, managing director, agent, affiliate, representative, successor, assign or partner of such controlling Person, from and against any and all losses, claims, damages or liabilities, joint or several, actions or proceedings (whether commenced or threatened) and expenses (including reasonable fees of counsel and any amounts paid in any settlement effected with the Company’s consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) to which each such indemnified party may become subject under the Securities Act or otherwise in respect thereof (collectively, “Claims”), insofar as such Claims arise out of, are based upon, relate to or are in connection with (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any registration statement under which such securities were registered under the Securities Act or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, (ii) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any preliminary, final or summary prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto, together with the documents incorporated by reference therein, or any free writing prospectus utilized in connection therewith, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein 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, or (iii) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact in the information conveyed by the Company or any underwriter to any purchaser at the time of the sale to such purchaser, or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or (iv) any violation by the Company of any federal, state or common law rule or regulation applicable to the Company and relating to any action required of or inaction by the Company in connection with any such offering of Registrable Securities, and the Company will reimburse any such indemnified party for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified party in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim as such expenses are incurred; provided, however, that the Company shall not be liable to any such indemnified party in any such case to the extent such Claim arises out of or is based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission of a material fact made in such registration statement or amendment thereof or supplement thereto or in any such prospectus or any preliminary, final or summary prospectus or free writing prospectus in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company by or on behalf of such indemnified party specifically for use therein. Such indemnity and reimbursement of expenses shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of such indemnified party and shall survive the transfer of such securities by such seller.

 

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(b) Each Participating Holder shall, severally and not jointly, indemnify and hold harmless (in the same manner and to the same extent as set forth in paragraph (a) of this Section 2.09) to the extent permitted by law the Company, its officers and its directors, each Person controlling the Company within the meaning of the Securities Act and all other prospective sellers and their directors, officers, stockholders, fiduciaries, managing directors, agents, affiliates, representatives, successors, assigns or general and limited partners and respective controlling Persons with respect to any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact in, or omission or alleged omission of any material fact from, such registration statement, any preliminary, final or summary prospectus contained therein, or any amendment or supplement thereto, or any free writing prospectus utilized in connection therewith, if such statement or alleged statement or omission or alleged omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company or its representatives by or on behalf of such Participating Holder specifically for use therein, and each such Participating Holder shall reimburse such indemnified party for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified party in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim as such expenses are incurred; provided, however, that the aggregate amount which any such Participating Holder shall be required to pay pursuant to this Section 2.09 (including pursuant to indemnity, contribution or otherwise) shall in no case be greater than the amount of the net proceeds received by such Participating Holder upon the sale of the Registrable Securities pursuant to the registration statement giving rise to such Claim; provided, further, that such Participating Holder shall not be liable in any such case to the extent that prior to the filing or confidential submission of any such registration statement or prospectus or amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or any free writing prospectus utilized in connection therewith, such Participating Holder has furnished in writing to the Company information expressly for use in such registration statement or prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or free writing prospectus which corrected or made not misleading information previously furnished to the Company. The Company and each Participating Holder hereby acknowledge and agree that, unless otherwise expressly agreed to in writing by such Participating Holders to the contrary, for all purposes of this Agreement, the only information furnished or to be furnished to the Company for use in any such registration statement, preliminary, final or summary prospectus or amendment or supplement thereto, or any free writing prospectus, are statements specifically relating to (i) the beneficial ownership of shares of Common Stock by such Participating Holder and its Affiliates and (ii) the name and address of such Participating Holder. If any additional information about such Holder or the plan of distribution (other than for an underwritten offering) is required by law to be disclosed in any such document, then such Holder shall not unreasonably withhold its agreement referred to in the immediately preceding sentence. Such indemnity and reimbursement of expenses shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of such indemnified party and shall survive the transfer of such securities by such Holder.

 

(c) Indemnification similar to that specified in the preceding paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section 2.09 (with appropriate modifications) shall be given by the Company and each Participating Holder with respect to any required registration or other qualification of securities under any applicable securities and state “blue sky” laws.

 

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(d) Any Person entitled to indemnification under this Agreement shall notify promptly the indemnifying party in writing of the commencement of any action or proceeding with respect to which a claim for indemnification may be made pursuant to this Section 2.09, but the failure of any indemnified party to provide such notice shall not relieve the indemnifying party of its obligations under the preceding paragraphs of this Section 2.09, except to the extent the indemnifying party is materially and actually prejudiced thereby and shall not relieve the indemnifying party from any liability which it may have to any indemnified party otherwise than under this Section 2.09. In case any action or proceeding is brought against an indemnified party and such indemnified party shall have notified the indemnifying party of the commencement thereof (as required above), the indemnifying party shall be entitled to participate therein and, unless in the reasonable opinion of outside counsel to the indemnified party a conflict of interest between such indemnified and indemnifying parties exists in respect of such Claim, to assume the defense thereof jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly notified, to the extent that it chooses, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to such indemnified party, and after notice from the indemnifying party to such indemnified party that it so chooses, the indemnifying party shall not be liable to such indemnified party for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such indemnified party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation; provided, however, that (i) if the indemnifying party fails to take reasonable steps necessary to defend diligently the action or proceeding within twenty (20) days after receiving notice from such indemnified party that the indemnified party believes it has failed to do so; or (ii) if such indemnified party who is a defendant in any action or proceeding which is also brought against the indemnifying party reasonably shall have concluded that there may be one or more legal or equitable defenses available to such indemnified party which are not available to the indemnifying party or which may conflict with or be different from those available to another indemnified party with respect to such Claim; or (iii) if representation of both parties by the same counsel is otherwise inappropriate under applicable standards of professional conduct, then, in any such case, the indemnified party shall have the right to assume or continue its own defense as set forth above (but with no more than one firm of counsel for all indemnified parties in each jurisdiction, except to the extent any indemnified party or parties reasonably shall have made a conclusion described in clause (ii) or (iii) above) and the indemnifying party shall be liable for any expenses therefor. No indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any proceeding effected without its written consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), but if settled with such consent or if there be a final judgment for the plaintiff, such indemnifying party agrees to indemnify each indemnified party from and against any loss, claim, damage, liability or expense by reason of such settlement or judgment. No indemnifying party shall, without the written consent of the indemnified party, effect the settlement or compromise of, or consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to, any pending or threatened action or claim in respect of which indemnification or contribution may be sought hereunder (whether or not the indemnified party is an actual or potential party to such action or claim) unless such settlement, compromise or judgment (A) includes an unconditional release of the indemnified party from all liability arising out of such action or claim and (B) does not include a statement as to or an admission of fault or culpability, by or on behalf of any indemnified party.

 

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(e) If for any reason the foregoing indemnity is unavailable, unenforceable or is insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party under Sections 2.09(a), (b) or (c), then each applicable indemnifying party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable to such indemnified party as a result of any Claim in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party, on the one hand, and the indemnified party, on the other hand, with respect to such Claim. The relative fault shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the indemnifying party or the indemnified party and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such untrue statement or omission. If, however, the allocation provided in the second preceding sentence is not permitted by applicable law, then each indemnifying party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only such relative faults but also the relative benefits of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if any contribution pursuant to this Section 2.09(e) were to be determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in the preceding sentences of this Section 2.09(e). The amount paid or payable in respect of any Claim shall be deemed to include any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified party in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim. No Person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any Person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 2.09(e) to the contrary, no indemnifying party (other than the Company) shall be required pursuant to this Section 2.09(e) to contribute any amount greater than the amount of the net proceeds received by such indemnifying party from the sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to the registration statement giving rise to such Claim, less the amount of any indemnification payment made by such indemnifying party pursuant to Sections 2.09(b) and (c). In addition, no Holder of Registrable Securities or any Affiliate thereof shall be required to pay any amount under this Section 2.09(e) unless such Person or entity would have been required to pay an amount pursuant to Section 2.09(b) if it had been applicable in accordance with its terms.

 

(f) The indemnity and contribution agreements contained herein shall be in addition to any other rights to indemnification or contribution which any indemnified party may have pursuant to law or contract and shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made or omitted by or on behalf of any indemnified party and shall survive the transfer of the Registrable Securities by any such party.

 

(g) The indemnification and contribution required by this Section 2.09 shall be made by periodic payments of the amount thereof during the course of the investigation or defense, as and when bills are received or expense, loss, damage or liability is incurred.

 

Section 2.10. No Inconsistent Agreements. The Company shall not hereafter enter into any agreement with respect to its securities that is inconsistent in any material respects with the rights granted to the Holders in this Agreement.

 

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Article 3
Underwritten Offerings

 

Section 3.01. Requested Underwritten Offerings. If requested by the underwriters for any underwritten offering pursuant to a registration requested under Section 2.01, the Company shall enter into a customary underwriting agreement with the underwriters. Such underwriting agreement shall (i) be satisfactory in form and substance to the Initiating Holders and the Majority Participating Holders, (ii) contain terms not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement and (iii) contain such representations and warranties by, and such other agreements on the part of, the Company and such other terms as are generally prevailing in agreements of that type, including indemnities and contribution agreements on substantially the same terms as those contained herein or as otherwise customary for the lead underwriter. Every Participating Holder shall be a party to such underwriting agreement. Each Participating Holder shall not be required to make any representations or warranties to or agreements with the Company or the underwriters other than customary representations of a selling shareholder, including representations, warranties or agreements regarding its ownership of and title to the Registrable Securities, any written information specifically provided by such Participating Holder for inclusion in the registration statement and its intended method of distribution; and any liability of such Participating Holder to any underwriter or other Person under such underwriting agreement for indemnity, contribution or otherwise shall in no case be greater than the amount of the net proceeds received by such Participating Holder upon the sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to such registration statement and in no event shall relate to anything other than information about such Holder specifically provided by such Holder for use in the registration statement and prospectus.

 

Section 3.02. Piggyback Underwritten Offerings. In the case of a registration pursuant to Section 2.02, if the Company shall have determined to enter into an underwriting agreement in connection therewith, all of the Participating Holders’ Registrable Securities to be included in such registration shall be subject to such underwriting agreement. Each such Participating Holder shall not be required to make any representations or warranties to or agreements with the Company or the underwriters other than customary representations of a selling shareholder, including representations, warranties or agreements regarding its ownership of and title to the Registrable Securities, any written information specifically provided by such Participating Holder for inclusion in the registration statement and its intended method of distribution; and any liability of such Participating Holder to any underwriter or other Person under such underwriting agreement shall in no case be greater than the amount of the net proceeds received by such Participating Holder upon the sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to such registration statement and in no event shall relate to anything other than information about such Holder specifically provided by such Holder for use in the registration statement and prospectus.

 

Article 4
General

 

Section 4.01. Adjustments Affecting Registrable Securities. The provisions of this Agreement shall apply, to the full extent set forth herein with respect to the Registrable Securities, to any and all shares of capital stock of the Company, any successor or assign of the Company (whether by merger, share exchange, consolidation, sale of assets or otherwise) or any Subsidiary or parent company of the Company which may be issued in respect of, in exchange for or in substitution of, Registrable Securities and shall be appropriately adjusted for any stock dividends, splits, reverse splits, combinations, recapitalizations and the like occurring after the date hereof.

 

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Section 4.02. Rule 144. The Company covenants that (i) so long as it remains subject to the reporting provisions of the Exchange Act, it will timely file the reports required to be filed by it under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act (including, but not limited to, the reports under Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act referred to in subparagraph (c)(1)(i) of Rule 144 under the Securities Act, as such Rule may be amended (“Rule 144”)) or, if the Company is not required to file such reports, it will, upon the request of any Holder, make publicly available other information so long as necessary to permit sales by such Holder under Rule 144, or any similar rules or regulations hereafter adopted by the SEC, and (ii) it will 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 Registrable Securities without registration under the Securities Act within the limitation of the exemptions provided by Rule 144, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the SEC. Upon the request of any Holder of Registrable Securities, the Company will promptly deliver to such Holder a written statement as to whether it has complied with such requirements.

 

Section 4.03. Nominees for Beneficial Owners. If Registrable Securities are held by a nominee for the beneficial owner thereof, the beneficial owner thereof may, at its option, be treated as the Holder of such Registrable Securities for purposes of any request or other action by any Holder or Holders of Registrable Securities pursuant to this Agreement (or any determination of any number or percentage of shares constituting Registrable Securities held by any Holder or Holders of Registrable Securities contemplated by this Agreement); provided, however, that the Company shall have received evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of such beneficial ownership.

 

Section 4.04. Amendments and Waivers. Except as otherwise provided herein, no modification, amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective against the Company or any Holder unless such modification, amendment or waiver is approved in writing by the Company and the Holders holding a majority of the Registrable Securities then held by all Holders; provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, any amendment hereto or waiver hereof that adversely affects one Holder, solely in its capacity as a Holder of Registrable Securities, in a manner that is materially different from the other Holders (in such capacity) shall require the consent of the Holder so affected. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof (whether or not similar). No failure or delay on the part of any party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof or of any other or future exercise of any such right, power or privilege.

 

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Section 4.05. Notices. All notices, demands and other communications to be given or delivered under or by reason of the provisions of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given (i) if personally delivered, on the date of delivery, (ii) if delivered by express courier service of national standing (with charges prepaid), on the Business Day following the date of delivery to such courier service, (iii) if deposited in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid, on the fifth (5th) Business Day following the date of such deposit, (iv) if delivered by facsimile transmission, upon confirmation of successful transmission, (x) on the date of such transmission, if such transmission is completed at or prior to 5:00 p.m., local time of the recipient party on a Business Day, and (y) on the next Business Day following the date of transmission, if such transmission is completed after 5:00 p.m., local time of the recipient party, or is transmitted on a day that is not a Business Day, or (v) if via e-mail communication, on the date of delivery. All notices, demands and other communications hereunder shall be delivered as set forth below and to any subsequent holder of Stock subject to this Agreement at such address as indicated by the Company’s records, or pursuant to such other instructions as may be designated in writing by the party to receive such notice:

 

if to the Company, to:

 

Isos Acquisition Corporation

55 Post Road W, Suite 200

Westport, CT 06880

Attn: Winston Meade

Email: wmeade@isoscap.com

 

with a copy to:

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

One Battery Park Plaza

New York NY 10004

Attn: Anson B. Frelinghuysen
Email: anson.frelinghuysen@hugheshubard.com

 

if to any Holder, to the address set forth opposite the name of such Holder on the signature pages hereto or such other address indicated in the records of the Company.

 

Section 4.06. Successors and Assigns. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto and the respective successors, permitted assigns, heirs and personal representatives of the parties hereto, whether so expressed or not. This Agreement may not be assigned by the Company without the prior written consent of the Holders. No Holder shall have the right to assign all or part of its or his rights and obligations under this Agreement to any Person without the consent of the Company (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) unless such Person duly executes and delivers to the Company a Joinder Agreement. Upon any such assignment, such assignee shall have and be able to exercise and enforce all rights of the assigning Holder which are assigned to it and, to the extent such rights are assigned, any reference to the assigning Holder shall be treated as a reference to the assignee. If any Holder shall acquire additional Registrable Securities, such Registrable Securities shall be subject to all of the terms, and entitled to all the benefits, of this Agreement. Additional Persons may become parties to this Agreement as Holders with the consent of the Company (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed), by executing and delivering to the Company the Joinder Agreement.

 

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Section 4.07. Termination. (a) The obligations of the Company and a Holder under this Agreement, in each case solely with respect to such Holder, will terminate upon the earlier of:

 

(i) the date on which such Holder no longer holds any Registrable Securities; or

 

(ii) the later of (A) the date on which such Holder no longer beneficially owns at least 1% of the then outstanding Class A Common Stock or Class A Common Stock Equivalents, and such Holder (notwithstanding any beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock or Class A Common Stock Equivalents by such Holder) is not an Affiliate of the Company and (B) the date on which such the Holder is eligible to sell its Registrable Securities pursuant to Rule 144 (without limitation as to volume or manner of sale).

 

(b) This Agreement shall terminate on the date that is ten (10) years from date hereof.

 

(c) Notwithstanding clauses (a) and (b) above, Section 2.05, Section 2.09, Section 4.09 and Section 4.13 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

 

Section 4.08. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the other documents referred to herein or delivered pursuant hereto which form part hereof constitute the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof.

 

Section 4.09. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial. (a) This Agreement will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws thereof.

 

(b) Any suit, action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with, this Agreement may be brought against any of the parties in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or any New York state court located in New York, New York, and each of the parties hereby consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such court (and of the appropriate appellate courts) in any such suit, action or proceeding and waives any objection to venue laid therein. 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. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT.

 

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Section 4.10. Interpretation; Construction. (a) The table of contents and headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, do not constitute part of this Agreement and shall not be deemed to limit or otherwise affect any of the provisions hereof. Where a reference in this Agreement is made to a Section, such reference shall be to a Section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.”

 

(b) The parties have participated jointly in negotiating and drafting this Agreement. In the event that 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.

 

Section 4.11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in any number of separate counterparts (including by facsimile or electronic mail), each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

 

Section 4.12. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions hereof. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or any circumstance, is invalid or unenforceable, (a) a suitable and equitable provision shall be substituted therefor in order to carry out, so far as may be valid and enforceable, the intent and purpose of such invalid or unenforceable provision and (b) the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected by such invalidity or unenforceability, nor shall such invalidity or unenforceability affect the validity or enforceability of such provision, or the application thereof, in any other jurisdiction.

 

Section 4.13. Specific Enforcement. It is agreed and understood that monetary damages would not adequately compensate an injured party for the breach of this Agreement by any party hereto and, accordingly, that this Agreement shall be specifically enforceable, in addition to any other remedy to which such injured party is entitled at law or in equity, and that any breach of this Agreement shall be the proper subject of a temporary or permanent injunction or restraining order. Further, each party hereto waives any claim or defense that there is an adequate remedy at law for such breach or threatened breach or an award of specific performance is not an appropriate remedy for any reason at law or equity and agrees that a party’s rights would be materially and adversely affected if the obligations of the other parties under this Agreement were not carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof. Each party further agrees that no party shall be required to obtain, furnish or post any bond or similar instrument in connection with or as a condition to obtain any remedy referred to in this Section 4.13, and each party irrevocably waives any right it may have to require the obtaining, furnishing or posting of any such bond or similar instrument.

 

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Section 4.14. Further Assurances. Each party hereto shall do and perform or cause to be done and performed all such further acts and things and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments, and documents as any other party hereto reasonably may request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

Section 4.15. Confidentiality. Each Holder agrees that any non-public information which they may receive relating to the Company and its Subsidiaries (the “Confidential Information”) will be held strictly confidential and will not be disclosed by it to any Person without the express written permission of the Company; provided, however, that the Confidential Information may be disclosed (i) in the event of any compulsory legal process or compliance with any applicable law, subpoena or other legal process, as required by an administrative requirement, order, decree or the rules of any relevant stock exchange or in connection with any filings that the Holder may be required to make with any regulatory authority; provided, however, that in the event of compulsory legal process, unless prohibited by applicable law or that process, each Holder agrees (A) to give the Company prompt notice thereof and to cooperate with the Company in securing a protective order in the event of compulsory disclosure and (B) that any disclosure made pursuant to public filings will be subject to the prior reasonable review of the Company, (ii) to any foreign or domestic governmental or quasi-governmental regulatory authority, including any stock exchange or other self-regulatory organization having jurisdiction over such party, (iii) to each Holder’s or its Affiliate’s, officers, directors, employees, partners, accountants, lawyers and other professional advisors for use relating solely to management of the investment or administrative purposes with respect to such Holder and (iv) to a proposed transferee of securities of the Company held by a Holder; provided, however, that the Holder informs the proposed transferee of the confidential nature of the information and the proposed transferee agrees in writing to comply with the restrictions in this Section 4.15 and delivers a copy of such writing to the Company.

 

Section 4.16. Opt-Out Requests. Each Holder shall have the right, at any time and from time to time (including after receiving information regarding any potential public offering), to elect to not receive any notice that the Company or any other Holders otherwise are required to deliver pursuant to this Agreement by delivering to the Company a written statement signed by such Holder that it does not want to receive any notices hereunder (an “Opt-Out Request”); in which case and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement the Company and other Holders shall not be required to, and shall not, deliver any notice or other information required to be provided to Holders hereunder to the extent that the Company or such other Holders reasonably expect would result in a Holder acquiring material non-public information within the meaning of Regulation FD promulgated under the Exchange Act. An Opt-Out Request may state a date on which it expires or, if no such date is specified, shall remain in effect indefinitely. A Holder who previously has given the Company an Opt-Out Request may revoke such request at any time, and there shall be no limit on the ability of a Holder to issue and revoke subsequent Opt-Out Requests; provided that each Holder shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize the administrative burden on the Company arising in connection with any such Opt-Out Requests.

 

Section 4.17. Original Registration Rights Agreement. The Sponsor hereby agrees that upon effectiveness of this Agreement by the Sponsor, the Original Registration Rights Agreement shall be automatically terminated and superseded in its entirety by this Agreement.

 

Section 4.18. Effectiveness; Termination of Business Combination Agreement. This Agreement shall take effect immediately, and without any further action by any Person, upon the Closing. This Agreement shall automatically terminate upon a termination of the Business Combination Agreement prior to the Closing in accordance with its terms.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

  THE COMPANY:
   
  ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION
   
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Registration Rights Agreement]

 

 

 

 

  HOLDERS
   
  A-B PARENT LLC
   
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

  COBALT RECREATION LLC
   
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

   
  Name: Brett I. Parker

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Registration Rights Agreement]

 

 

 

 

Exhibit A

 

JOINDER AGREEMENT

 

This Joinder Agreement (this “Joinder Agreement”) is made as of [          ], by [and among [            ] (the “Transferring Holder”) and] [          ] (the “New Holder”), in accordance with that certain Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2021 (as amended from time to time, the “Agreement”), by and among Isos Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”) and the other Holders party thereto.

 

WHEREAS, the Agreement requires the New Holder to become a party to the Agreement by executing this Joinder Agreement, and upon the New Holder signing this Joinder Agreement, the Agreement will be deemed to be amended to include the New Holder as a Holder thereunder;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

Section 1. Party to the Agreement. By execution of this Joinder Agreement, as of the date hereof the New Holder is hereby made a party to the Agreement as a Holder. The New Holder hereby agrees to become a party to the Agreement and to be bound by, and subject to, all of the representations, covenants, terms and conditions of the Agreement in the same manner as if the New Holder were an original signatory to the Agreement. Execution and delivery of this Joinder Agreement by the New Holder shall also constitute execution and delivery by the New Holder of the Agreement, without further action of any party.

 

Section 2. Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement unless otherwise noted.

 

Section 3. Representations and Warranties of the New Holder.

 

3.1. Authorization. The New Holder has all requisite power and authority and has taken all action necessary in order to duly and validly approve the New Holder’s execution and delivery of, and performance of its obligations under, this Joinder Agreement. This Joinder Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the New Holder and constitutes a legal, valid and binding agreement of the New Holder, enforceable against the New Holder in accordance with its terms.

 

3.2. No Conflict. The New Holder is not under any obligation or restriction, nor shall it assume any such obligation or restriction, that does or would materially interfere or conflict with the performance of its obligations under this Joinder Agreement.

 

Exhibit A-1

 

 

Section 4. Further Assurances. The parties agree to execute and deliver any further instruments or perform any acts which are or may become necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Joinder Agreement.

 

Section 5. Governing Law. This Joinder Agreement will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws thereof.

 

Section 6. Counterparts. This Joinder Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same amendatory instrument.

 

Section 7. Entire Agreement. This Joinder Agreement and the Agreement contain the entire understanding, whether oral or written, of the parties hereto with respect to the matters covered hereby. Any amendment or change in this Joinder Agreement shall not be valid unless made in writing and signed by each of the parties hereto.

 

[Signature pages follow]

 

Exhibit A-2

 

 

Exhibit A

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound hereby, the undersigned parties have executed this Joinder Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

  [TRANSFERRING HOLDER]
   
  [_____]
   
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

  NEW HOLDER
   
  [_____]
   
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

  NEW HOLDER
   
  [_____]
   
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

  Notice Address: [_____________________]
  [_____]
  [_____]
  Attn: [                   ]
  Facsimile: [       ]

 

Accepted and Agreed to as of
the date first written above:

 

COMPANY  
   
[NEW BOWLERO]  
   
By:    
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

 

Exhibit A-3

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

BOWLERO, WORLD’S LARGEST OWNER AND OPERATOR OF BOWLING CENTERS AND OWNER OF THE PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION, TO LIST ON NYSE THROUGH MERGER WITH ISOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION

 

Merger with Isos Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: ISOS.U) supports further expansion of Bowlero’s large, profitable and growing business.
Pro forma implied enterprise value of the combined company is approximately $2.6 billion.
Transaction includes $450 million PIPE anchored by institutional investors including funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc., Brigade Capital Management, Soros Fund Management LLC, The Donerail Group LP and Wells Fargo Asset Management.
Total pre-pandemic trailing twelve months (TTM) through Feb 2020 revenue and EBITDA were $746 million and $201 million, respectively.
Revenue and EBITDA for calendar year 2022 are expected to be $859 million and $275 million, respectively.

 

Bowlero’s proven growth plan includes many powerful vectors, such as upgrades and conversions of its current centers, development of greenfield locations and acquisitions.

 

Highly fragmented industry with more than 3,500 independent operators represents an attractive consolidation opportunity to drive further growth.

 

Bowlero bowling center revenue already exceeds pre-pandemic levels despite continued capacity restrictions.
Upon closing, the combined company is expected to list on NYSE under the ticker symbol “BOWL”.
Investor webcast hosted by Bowlero and Isos management is currently available at www.isosacquisitioncorp.com/investor-relations.

 

RICHMOND, VA and WESTPORT, CT – July 1, 2021 – Bowlero Corp (“Bowlero”), the world’s largest owner and operator of bowling centers as well as owner of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), and Isos Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: ISOS.U., “Isos”), today announced a definitive agreement for a business combination that would result in Bowlero becoming a publicly listed company.

 

Upon closing of the transaction, the combined company will be named “Bowlero” and its common stock and warrants are expected to trade on NYSE under the new ticker symbols “BOWL” and “BOWL WS”, respectively. The pro forma implied enterprise value of the combined company is approximately $2.6 billion. Once the transaction closes, Bowlero will continue to be led by its existing management team and is expected to have a nine-person board composed of a majority of independent directors.

 

The transaction supports the continued expansion of Bowlero’s footprint in the $4.5 billion total addressable U.S. bowling market – which has grown 50% over last decade – while becoming the dominant player in the $11 billion global bowling market and grabbing a growing piece of the $100 billion global out-of-home entertainment market. Bowlero has a significant opportunity to accelerate already robust organic growth by developing greenfield locations, acquisitions and upgrading and converting current centers. The opportunity to upgrade about 180 of Bowlero’s centers which are yet to receive significant investment provides an ample runway for continued high returns on internal investments.

 

 

 

 

Bowling is the largest participatory sport in the U.S. with approximately 70 million people bowling each year. Moreover, bowling is a highly fragmented industry with about 3,500 independent operators in the U.S. alone, which represents an attractive consolidation opportunity to drive further growth. Bowlero operates approximately 300 bowling centers in North America – nearly eight times more centers than its nearest rival - including facilities carrying the Bowlero, Bowlmor Lanes, and AMF brands. Over 26 million guests bowled on Bowlero’s more than 12,000 bowling lanes in the 12 months ending February 2020. Bowlero bowling centers’ average annual revenue is more than double the industry average.

 

“Starting with the purchase of the original Bowlmor Lanes in 1997 and its conversion into a Manhattan hotspot, we’ve been revolutionizing the bowling industry, and we’re just getting started,” said Tom Shannon, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bowlero. “With our acquisition of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and partnership with FOX Sports, we intend to continue to reenergize the PBA and bring the sport to millions of fans. This transaction will allow us to further expand the Bowlero ecosystem which covers leisure, media and gaming.”

 

Bowlero has other additional growth opportunities around the engagement and monetization of media, gamification and sports betting. With more than 70 hours per year of original first-run linear programming on Fox, the PBA had more than 23 million viewers in 2020, its largest viewing audience ever, despite Covid-related production limitations. Bowlero is adding or upgrading arcades at its centers, more than 230 of which already have them. The firm also plans to further amplify revenue through recurring tournaments powered by an exclusive technology partnership for real-time scoring across all participating Bowlero locations, app-based scoring integration to allow bowlers to make wagers and win prizes, as well as further brand integration with sportsbook partners.

 

“As the global leisure industry continues its strong rebound from last year, the strength of our brand and business model leave us extremely well-positioned to benefit. Since pandemic capacity restrictions have started to lift, location revenue has sharply rebounded to greater than pre-pandemic levels despite continued restrictions in certain locations,” said Brett Parker, Bowlero’s President and Chief Financial Officer. “We anticipate that EBITDA will grow at more than an 11% (CAGR) through 2023 from pre-pandemic levels, with normalized EBITDA margins north of 30% as we further grow the business and execute our plan.”

 

Average revenue and EBITDA per center increased 8% and 13% per year, respectively, between fiscal year 2016 and pre-pandemic TTM Feb 2020.

 

Store level margins for calendar year 2022 are projected to be 38.2%.

 

Total company EBITDA margin for calendar year 2022 is projected to be 32.6%.

 

Bowlero has bowling centers in highly attractive markets across North America with 286 in the U.S., 7 in Mexico, 2 in Canada and another 26 signed or under a letter of intent. More than 70% of the firm’s revenue is generated in the top 25 metropolitan areas of North America or adjacent areas.

 

George Barrios and Michelle Wilson, Co-CEOs of Isos Acquisition Corporation stated, “We are excited about the incredible business that Tom and Brett have expertly built. They have created a branded community poised for long-term growth driven by global demand for premium live experiences augmented by engagement opportunities across leisure, media, and gaming. We view this business combination as highly strategic with committed capital that gives Bowlero even more financial flexibility to execute on organic and inorganic growth plans. We look forward to joining the Bowlero Board and driving shareholder value with the combined experience and network of our two teams.”

 

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Transaction Overview

 

The business combination values Bowlero at an implied $2.6 billion pro forma enterprise value. A $450 million fully committed PIPE transaction consisting of convertible preferred and common stock has been secured in consideration for $345 million in cash and $105 million of Atairos’ existing equity in Bowlero, anchored by investors including funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc., Brigade Capital Management, Soros Fund Management LLC, The Donerail Group LP and Wells Fargo Asset Management. The perpetual convertible preferred stock has a 5.5% dividend and a conversion price of $13.00 and mandatorily converts into common stock after two years if the common share price is at least $16.90. The transaction will provide cash to repurchase a portion of its existing equity and leave Bowlero with adequate cash to fund its operations and growth.

 

The boards of directors of both Bowlero and Isos have approved the proposed transaction, which is expected to be completed in October 2021, subject to, among other things, the approval by Isos’ stockholders and satisfaction or waiver of the other conditions stated in the definitive documentation.

 

Additional information about the proposed transaction, 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 Isos with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be accessed at www.sec.gov as well as online at www.isosacquisitioncorp.com/investor-relations.

 

Advisors

 

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as financial advisor to Bowlero. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is acting as legal advisor to Bowlero. Davis Polk is acting as legal advisor to Atairos, a significant current holder of Bowlero’s equity. Proskauer is acting as legal advisor to management.

 

LionTree Advisors LLC is serving as financial advisor and placement agent to Isos. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is acting as lead placement agent and capital markets advisor to Isos. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal advisor to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and LionTree Advisors LLC in their capacities as placement agents. Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP is acting as legal advisor to Isos.

 

Investor Webcast Information

 

Listeners may access an investor webcast hosted by Bowlero and Isos management. The webcast is accessible in the Investor Relations section of the Isos website at www.isosacquisitioncorp.com/investor-relations.

 

About Bowlero Corp

 

Bowlero Corp is the worldwide leader in bowling entertainment, media, and events. With more than 300 bowling centers across North America, Bowlero Corp serves more than 26 million guests each year through a family of brands that includes Bowlero, Bowlmor Lanes, and AMF. In 2019, Bowlero Corp acquired the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling, which boasts thousands of members and millions of fans across the globe. For more information on Bowlero Corp, please visit BowleroCorp.com.

 

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About Isos Acquisition Corporation

 

Isos Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: ISOS.U) is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company is led by Co-Chief Executive Officers George Barrios and Michelle Wilson. For more information on Isos Acquisition Corporation, please visit www.isosacquisitioncorp.com.

 

Important Information and Where to Find It

 

This press release relates to a proposed transaction between Isos and Bowlero. Isos intends to file a registration statement (“Registration Statement”), which will include a proxy statement for the solicitation of Isos shareholder approval and a prospectus for the offer and sale of Isos securities in the transaction, and other relevant documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to be used at its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to approve the proposed transaction with Bowlero. The proxy statement will be mailed to shareholders as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed business combination. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF ISOS AND BOWLERO ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROXY STATEMENT, PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the registration statement, proxy statement, prospectus and other documents containing important information about Isos and Bowlero once such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Isos in the Investor Relations section of Isos’ website at www.isosacquisitioncorp.com/investor-relations.

 

Participants in the Solicitation

 

Isos, Bowlero and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of Isos’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Investors and securityholders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names and interests in the proposed transaction of Isos’ directors and officers in Isos’ filings with the SEC, including the forthcoming proxy/prospectus statement and Isos’ prospectus in connection with its initial public offering, which was filed with the SEC on March 4, 2021. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to Isos’ shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination will be set forth in the Registration Statement for the proposed business combination when available.

 

No Offer or Solicitation

 

This communication shall not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed transactions. This communication shall also not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdictions 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 of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

 

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Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding the proposed transactions and CF III. Isos’ and Bowlero’s actual results may differ from its expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Isos’ and Bowlero’s expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the proposed transaction.

 

These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside Isos’ and Bowlero’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the approvals, timing, and ability to complete the proposed business combination; (2) the benefits of the proposed business combination, including future financial and operating results of the combined company; (3) the impact of COVID-19 or other adverse public health developments; (4) costs related to the proposed business combination; (5) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (6) the possibility that the combined company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and (7) other risks and uncertainties that will be detailed in the proxy statement/prospectus to be filed on Form S-4 with the SEC and as indicated from time to time in Isos’ filings with the SEC. Forward looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by law, neither Isos nor Bowlero has any intention or obligation to update or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, future events or developments, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting the forward-looking statements.

 

Contacts:

 

For Media:

ICR, Inc.

Tom Vogel

Tom.Vogel@icrinc.com

 

Phil Denning

Phil.Denning@icrinc.com

 

For Investors:

ICR, Inc.

Ashley DeSimone

Ashley.desimone@icrinc.com

 

Ryan Lawrence

Ryan.Lawrence@icrinc.com

 

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

Investor Presentation July 2021

 

 

2 Disclaimer This presentation (this “Presentation”) has been prepared to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to a potential business combination between Bowlero Corp . (“Bowlero”) and Isos Acquisition Corporation (“ISOS”) and related potential investment in ISOS (together, the “Transactions”) and for no other purpose . Bowlero and ISOS reserve the right, at any time, to negotiate with one or more interested parties or to enter into a definitive agreement with respect to, or to determine not to proceed with, the Transactions, without prior notice to any other interested parties, and there can be no assurance that the Transactions will be consummated . Bowlero and ISOS reserve the right to terminate, at any time, and for any or no reason, further participation by any party, require the return of this Presentation and any other information made available in connection with the Transactions, to update, modify, complete, revise, verify, or amend this Presentation from time to time, or to modify any other procedures without assigning any reason therefor . Confidentiality The information in this Presentation is highly confidential . The distribution of this Presentation by an authorized recipient to any other person is unauthorized . Any photocopying, disclosure, reproduction or alteration of the contents of this Presentation and any forwarding of a copy of this Presentation or any portion of this Presentation to any person is prohibited . The recipient of this Presentation shall keep this Presentation and its contents confidential, shall not use this Presentation and its contents for any purpose other than evaluating the Transactions, and shall be required to return or destroy all copies of this Presentation or portions thereof in its possession promptly following request for the return or destruction of such copies . By accepting delivery of this Presentation, the recipient is deemed to agree to the foregoing confidentiality requirements . No Offer or Solicitation This Presentation is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell or purchase, nor a solicitation of an offer to sell, purchase or subscribe for, nor a recommendation or advice regarding, any securities in any jurisdiction, nor is it a solicitation of any vote or approval relating to the potential Transactions or otherwise in any jurisdiction . Any such offer or solicitation will be made pursuant to definitive subscription documentation, and any securities sold pursuant to such definitive subscription documentation will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction . Such securities will be offered and sold in reliance on exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable laws, which apply to offers and sales of securities that do not involve a public offering . SUCH SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR RECOMMENDED BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR FOREIGN SECURITIES COMMISSION OR SECURITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY OR OTHER REGULATORY BODY OR AUTHORITY, NOR HAVE ANY OF THESE BODIES OR AUTHORITIES PASSED UPON THE MERITS OF THE SECURITIES OR THE MERITS OF, OR THE ACCURACY AND ADEQUACY OF, ANY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PRESENTATION . ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE . No Representations and Warranties Bowlero and ISOS assume no obligation to update or keep current the information contained in this Presentation, to remove any outdated information or to expressly mark such information as being outdated . This Presentation does not purport to contain all of the information that may be required to evaluate the potential Transactions, and any recipient should conduct its own independent analysis of Bowlero and ISOS and the information contained or referred to in this Presentation . You should not construe the contents of this Presentation as legal, accounting, business, tax or financial advice and you should consult your own professional advisors as to the legal, accounting, business, tax, financial and other matters contained herein . No representation or warranty, express or implied, is or will be given by Bowlero or ISOS or any of their respective subsidiaries, stockholders, partners, members, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, advisers, representatives or agents or any other person as to the accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of the information in this Presentation (including as to the accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of statements, estimates, targets, projections, assumptions or judgments) or any other written, oral or other communications transmitted or otherwise made available to any party in the course of its evaluation of the potential Transactions . Accordingly, none of Bowlero, ISOS or any of their respective subsidiaries, stockholders, partners, members, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, advisers, representatives or agents or any other person shall be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential losses or damages suffered by any person as a result of or arising from the use of this Presentation, its contents or reliance on any statement in or omission from this Presentation and any such liability is expressly disclaimed . Forward - Looking Statements This Presentation contains “forward - looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 , as amended . These forward - looking statements are generally identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “strive,” “would” or words of similar meaning . These forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about forecasted future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, strategies, beliefs, expectations and intentions with respect to, among other things, future operations, products and services and planned market launches as well as statements regarding Bowlero’s industry and market size, future opportunities for Bowlero’s business, and the potential Transactions, including the anticipated timing of the Transactions, implied enterprise value, the expected post - closing ownership structure, the level of redemptions of ISOS’s public shareholders, and the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully consummate the potential Transactions . In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward - looking statements . Such forward - looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of each of Bowlero and ISOS and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and contingencies . Actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially, and potentially adversely, from any projections, forecasts and forward - looking statements and the assumptions on which these forward - looking statements are based . There can be no assurance that the information contained in this Presentation is reflective of future results, performance and/or achievements to any degree . You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward - looking statements as a predictor of future results, performance and/or achievements as projected financial information, cost savings and other information are based on estimates and assumptions, whether or not identified in this Presentation, that are inherently subject to various significant risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other factors, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of the parties . There may be additional risks and other factors that neither Bowlero nor ISOS currently know or that Bowlero and ISOS currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results, performance or achievements of Bowlero to differ from those contained in these forward - looking statements . Consequently, there can be no assurance that the actual results, performance and achievements anticipated in this Presentation will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Bowlero . Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations, Transactions and projections discussed herein can be found in ISOS’s periodic filings with the U . S . Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) . ISOS’s SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC’s website at www . sec . gov . All information set forth in this Presentation speaks only as of the date hereof or the date of such information, as applicable, and Bowlero and ISOS expressly disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward - looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this Presentation . Annualized, pro forma, projected and estimated numbers are used for illustrative purpose only, are not forecasts and may not reflect actual results .

 

 

3 D i s c l a i m e r ( c o n t ’ d ) Forecast and Illustrative Scenarios This Presentation contains information with respect to Bowlero’s projected results . This forecast is based on currently available information and Bowlero’s estimates . Bowlero’s independent auditors have not audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to this information for the purpose of its inclusion in this Presentation and, accordingly, they have not expressed an opinion or provided any other form of assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this Presentation . Bowlero does not undertake any commitment to update or revise any such information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise . The assumptions and estimates underlying the above - referenced information are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond Bowlero’s and ISOS’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in such information . The inclusion of financial projections, estimates and targets in this Presentation should not be regarded as an indication that Bowlero or ISOS or their representatives considered or consider the financial projections, estimates and targets to be a reliable prediction of future events . See “Forward - Looking Statements” above . Industry and Market Data The information in this Presentation also includes information from third - party sources . Any estimates or projections in this Presentation involve elements of subjective judgment and analysis that may or may not prove to be accurate . None of Bowlero, ISOS, their respective affiliates or any third parties that provide information to Bowlero, ISOS or their respective affiliates, such as market research firms, guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness or availability of any information or are responsible for any errors or omissions (negligent or otherwise), regardless of the cause, or the results obtained from the use of such information . Bowlero and ISOS may have supplemented this information where necessary with information from discussions with Bowlero’s customers and Bowlero’s own internal estimates, taking into account publicly available information about other industry participants and Bowlero’s management’s best view as to information that is not publicly available . None of Bowlero, ISOS or their respective affiliates give any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use, and they expressly disclaim any responsibility or liability for direct, indirect, incidental, exemplary, compensatory, punitive, special or consequential damages, costs, expenses, legal fees or losses (including lost income or profits and opportunity costs) in connection with the use of the information herein . While such information is believed to be reliable for the purposes used herein, none of Bowlero, ISOS or any of their respective subsidiaries, stockholders, partners, members, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, advisers, representatives or agents makes any representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy of such information . Financial Statements and Certain Financial Measures This Presentation includes certain non - GAAP financial measures that Bowlero’s management uses to evaluate Bowlero’s operations, measure its performance and make strategic decisions . EBITDA is a non - GAAP financial measure that measures performance by adjusting gross profit for certain operating expenses, real estate and property tax credit agreement adjustments, cost savings initiatives and other non - recurring items . Bowlero and ISOS believe that EBITDA and EBITDA - based measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating Bowlero’s operating results in the same manner as management . However, EBITDA is not a financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for net income, operating profit or any other operating performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP . Using any such financial measure to analyze Bowlero’s business would have material limitations because the calculations are based on the subjective determination of management regarding the nature and classification of events and circumstances that investors may find significant . In addition, although other companies in Bowlero’s industry may report measures titled EBITDA or similar measures, such financial measures may be calculated differently from how Bowlero calculates such financial measures, and therefore, Bowlero’s non - GAAP measures may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies . Because of these limitations, you should consider EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures and other financial results presented in accordance with applicable accounting standards . Additionally, to the extent that forward - looking non - GAAP financial measures are provided, they are presented on a non - GAAP basis without reconciliations of such forward - looking non - GAAP measures due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliations . Trademarks and Trade Names Bowlero and ISOS and their respective affiliates own or have rights to various trademarks, service marks and trade names that they use in connection with the operation of their respective businesses . This Presentation also contains trademarks, service marks and trade names of third parties, which are the property of their respective owners . The use or display of third parties’ trademarks, service marks, trade names or products in this Presentation is not intended to imply a relationship with Bowlero, ISOS or any of their respective affiliates, or an endorsement or sponsorship by or of Bowlero, ISOS or any of their respective affiliates . Solely for convenience, the trademarks, service marks and trade names referred to in this Presentation may appear without the ®, TM or SM symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that Bowlero, ISOS, their respective affiliates or any third parties whose trademarks, service marks or trade names, as the case may be, are referenced herein will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, their rights or the right of the applicable licensor in these trademarks, service marks and trade names .

 

 

Transaction summary 4 Source: Bowlero management; Public filings Note: Assumes no new debt issuance; Cash to company balance sheet includes preferred equity paydown of $139mm and remaining balance for debt paydown or cash to balance sheet; Assumes current net debt of $735mm (excluding preferred); SPAC public shares include public warrants; Sponsor shares include private placement warrants; Excludes EIP and ESPP in pro forma ownership calculation; Assumes no redemptions; Standalone balance sheet figures as of February 28, 2021 1 Assumes CY2022E EBITDA of $275mm; 2 Includes $100mm FPA in private placement; 3 Includes $39mm transaction bonus for Bowlero management ($25mm in cash, $14mm in stock), ratio subject to change; 4 Excludes dilution from warrants; 5 PF net debt and preferred of $863mm based on standalone net debt and existing preferred equity of $873mm less primary proceeds of $211mm plus $105mm exchange of common equity for convertible preferred and issuance of $95mm convertible preferred for cash; 6 Excludes FPA warrants with an exercise price of $11.50; 7 Excludes an earnout equivalent to 20.75mm shares issued to the Company shareholders triggered in two parts equally at prices of $15.00 and $17.50 per share; 8 Outright forfeiture of 0.81mm sponsor shares; 5.4mm private placement warrants not subject to forfeiture; Forfeited shares to be transferred to existing shareholders; Excludes 1.61mm sponsor shares and 1.62mm private placement warrants subject to vesting conditions where 0.81mm shares and warrants vested when share price >$15.00 and 0.81mm shares and warrants vested when share price >$17.50; Up to 1.34mm of sponsor shares are subject to forfeiture pro rata with the first $80mm of redemptions; 9 Represents stock portion of $39mm transaction bonus for Bowlero management ($14mm in stock), ratio subject to change Sources SPAC cash in trust (assuming no redemptions) $255 PIPE 250 2 Exchange common equity for convertible preferred 105 Convertible preferred issued for cash 95 Company stockholders rollover 1,195 7 Management transaction bonus (stock portion) 9 14 Total sources $1,914 Uses Equity consideration to company stockholders $1,195 7 Cash consideration to company stockholders 309 Exchange common equity for convertible preferred 105 Cash to balance sheet and debt/preferred paydown 211 Transaction expenses (incl. management transaction bonus) 94 3 Total uses $1,914 Illustrative capitalization @ $10 per share 4 Pro forma implied enterprise value $2,616 Pro forma net debt and preferred 863 5 Pro forma implied market capitalization $1,753 x $2,474mm pre - transaction enterprise value ($2,616 pro forma enterprise value) x Implies 9.5x post - money FV / CY2022E EBITDA 1 x Bowlero stockholders receive $309mm in cash x $211mm cash to balance sheet and debt/preferred paydown x $95mm issuance of convertible preferred equity for cash x Bowlero management will continue to operate the business post - closing x Transaction expected to close in Q3 2021 Pro forma ownership @ $10 per share (%) 4 (assumes no conversion of convertible preferred equity) Existing Bowlero shareholders 68.1% PIPE shares 8.6% SPAC shares 14.5% 7 Sponsor shares 8 2.3% Forward purchase agreement 5.7% 6 Management stock bonus 9 0.8%

 

 

Today’ s presenters Tom Shannon Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brett Parker Vice Chairman, President and Chief Financial Officer George Barrios Co - CEO Michelle Wilson Co - CEO 5

 

 

O v e r v i e w o f I S O S A c q u i s i t i o n C o r p Summary of ISOS IPO Backed by leading institutional investors Premier institutional support Anchor investors Underwriters (Fully committed FPA) IPO date: March 3 rd , 2021 Offering size: $255mm, including over - allotment • Upsized from initial $200mm size Units offered: 25.5mm units consisting of one Class A ordinary share and 1/3 of 1 warrant ($11.50 per share) Order book: Over 7.0x+ oversubscribed Shareholder base: 150+ high quality institutional investors 6

 

 

ISOS team overview George Barrios Co - CEO ▪ Award winning C - suite executive with proven track record of creating shareholder value in public markets ▪ Named Top 3 Media CFO by Institutional Investor in 2017 Michelle Wilson Co - CEO ▪ Forbes’ and Sports Illustrated’s 10 Most Influential and Powerful Women in Sports in 2018 and 2013 ▪ Proven track record in brand building, growth of established businesses, innovation and creation of new entities ▪ Previously WWE co - president & board member ▪ Led global license product strategy and domestic sales at the NBA Winston Meade Managing Director ▪ 20+ years of M&A experience as an investment banker ▪ Focused on TMT sector for over 10 years ▪ Advised on over $100bn of domestic and cross - border transactions 7

 

 

ISOS team has a proven history of accelerating organic growth Legacy live event operator Operational results Strong but niche brand, weak B2B perception Transactional, live event - centric model Under - monetized media assets across all platforms North America - centric business model Nascent corporate & capital allocation strategies Transformed to a global multi - platform powerhouse Brand Building Consumer Engagement Content mo n etization Globalization Oper ational excellence Expansion to Global B2C; Evolution to badge brand with investors, sponsors, business partners and media Scaled, multi - platform consumer - centric model Maximize engagement and monetization across pay TV, digital/social and direct - to - consumer Worldwide operation Sophisticated S&P 400 company 200+ New advertisers & sponsors 1.8mm Paying subs at peak 1 under a scaled hybrid / DTC model 6.5x Domestic media rights value increase from 2009 - 2019 180 Countries with DTC availability & operations across 40+ countries by 2019 ~$5bn Enterprise value creation 2 in 2013 - 2019 with broad research coverage and institutional ownership 8

 

 

9 Investment thesis Bowlero: A premium consumer experience with opportunity for significant value creation Industry leader in massive addressable market of $11bn 1 for bowling and $100bn+ 2 for out - of - home entertainment Highly profitable business model with industry leading operating metrics Multiple growth levers for expansion within existing and emerging businesses 1 GlobeNewswire 2 PWC Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2019 - 2023, IAAPA Global Theme and Amusement Park Outlook: 2019 - 2023 INDUSTRY LEADER WELL - POSITIONED Well - positioned to benefit from secular shift in consumer spending to experiential ESTABLISHED BLUEPRINT Established blueprint for in - market acquisitions and enhanced monetization EXPANSION MANAGEMENT Best in class management team to execute the plan HIGHLY PROFITABLE

 

 

1938 The original Bowlmor Lanes opens its doors in Greenwich Village, NYC 1997 Tom Shannon acquires and sets out to revolutionize Bowlmor Lanes into an upgraded bowling experience 2013 Bowlmor Lanes acquires AMF Bowling and creates Bowlmor AMF 2014 Bowlmor AMF acquires the Brunswick Corporation’s bowling center business 2018 Bowlmor AMF embraces its most dynamic brand and officially becomes Bowlero Corporation 2014 Bowlmor AMF launches its new brand Bowlero, in the Woodlands, Texas 2019 Bowlero Corp purchases the PBA. The purchase brings un p rec e dent e d innovation to the sport 2021 Lau n ched QMS tech n ol o gy initiative O U R J O U R N E Y 2020 Begin Gaming initiatives; Bowlero completes 85th center conversion from AMF/ Brunswick to experiential Bowlero/ Bowlmor brand 10

 

 

The Bowlero Ecosystem Powerful and reinforcing growth flywheel SAAS PLATFORM Proprietary Quantitative Management System poised for third party monetization LEISURE The largest owner and operator of bowling centers in the world MEDIA Owns, operates and produces all the content for the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA Tour on FOX) REAL ESTATE Significant value creation opportunity through acquisitions and go - forward optionality GAMING Pioneering in - center gaming, apps and new technology to bring gaming into and beyond the bowling center 11

 

 

Years in industry 332 Years in Bowlero 235 Thomas Shannon Founder, Chairman & CEO Rick Chung General Counsel Will Cureton VP of FP&A 25 25 21 20 Brett Parker Vice Chairman, President & CFO 18 18 Danielle Ca p estany SVP Profit 20 19 Tom Tanase ClO 7 5 7 7 11 11 Nicole Edison Chief Customer Officer 9 7 Lev Ekster SVP Business Dev e lo p ment 24 15 Joshua Silverstein SVP of Op e rat i o n s 43 27 Lawren c e Ross SVP of Operations 17 1 Ben Aune VP Construction 11 11 Maeve Halloran SVP of Sales VP of Training V P Human Resources 19 15 14 14 23 10 RVP Operations 27 15 RVP Operations 20 13 RVP Operations Seasoned and entrepreneurial management team 16 2 PBA Commissioner Media Gaming QMS 12

 

 

L e i s u r e

 

 

Bowlero at a glance Consistent organic growth Strong historical financials $203mm Feb’20A TTM run - rate Leisure EBITDA $742mm Feb’20A TTM run - rate center revenue 9% Same - store - EBITDA CAGR FY2014 - Feb’20A TTM run - rate Note: February 2020 TTM run - rate is presented on a pro forma basis including adjustments by account and location to reflect EBITDA consistent with the definition in the Credit Agreement 1 Location count, includes current, in development and under LOI Largest operator of bowling centers in the world 26mm Feb’20A TTM guests 32 1 1 Centers in North America 14 4% Same - store - sales revenue CAGR FY2014 - Feb’20A TTM run - rate

 

 

15 Bowlero brands UPSCALE BOWLING ENTERTAINMENT TRADITIONAL BOWLING IN AN UPDATED FORMAT

 

 

< 20 15 13 ~3,500 MARKET LANDSCAPE (# of centers) ~8x next largest operator 44 321 1 Indepen dent centers 16 Source: Company websites and management estimates 1 Location count, includes current, in development and under LOI World's largest owner / operator of bowling centers Industry fragmentation creates enormous consolidation opportunity

 

 

x Well positioned in highly attractive markets across North America – 286 centers in the U.S., 7 in Mexico and 2 in Canada – 26 additional centers signed or under LOI x 74%+ of revenue generated in or adjacent to top 25 MSAs x Differentiated offerings have broad appeal across attractive demographics Portfolio of assets in highly attractive markets 17

 

 

Balanced, growing and recurring revenue streams Considerable guest recurrence at events, especially during the holiday season Consistent revenue stream with huge upside potential Walk - in / recreational bowlers including families, millennials, “date nighters”, and weekend enthusiasts Largest and most diverse audience Opportunity to raise top - of - mind awareness and increase frequency of usage for group RETAIL EVENTS AMUSEMENTS Amusements are an excellent source of high margin ancillary revenue Highest ROI investment stream in the Company Drives significant incremental spend per visit Continued source of growth with significant opportunities remaining Feb. ‘20 TTM run - rate revenue ($mm): $390 $140 League bowlers remain a large and stable source of recurring revenue League revenues outperformed expectations and the industry Predictable revenue during off - peak times PBA ownership represents another driver of league growth and engagement LEAGUE $156 $56 18

 

 

19 Digital optimization strategies Periodic sales promotions through Groupon Drives engagement and brand awareness with potential to convert new customers to repeat visitors Lifetime net revenues of $30.7mm 1 Online portal saves customers time and fees Provides customers certainty and reduces time spent waiting 166k events booked to date resulting in $43.5mm of revenue 2 Since relaunching with enhanced offerings on October 5, 2020, the system has booked 38k reservations and generated $6.7mm of revenue Digital platform streamlines and automates payment capture removing friction from the booking process League managers and bowlers will be able to organize, register and pay entirely electronically Supports continued, predictable league revenue Lane - side kiosks drive food and beverage sales Installed in 37 centers 23 additional installations planned for 2021 100 centers to install through 2023 Currently testing mobile phone based ordering / payment portal League s & Socia l Clubs 1 FY2016 – February 2021 2 March 2015 – May 6, 2021

 

 

20 B o w l e r o ’ s e n v i r o n m e n t a l c o mm i t m e n t a n d o n g o i n g e x e c u t i o n Installation of Energy Management Systems that allow us to maximize efficiency Reduce use of disposables and increase usage of reusable Solar panel installation on bowling centers roofs Installation of LED lighting fixtures and lamps to minimize consumption

 

 

21 Pre - COVID bowling trends support Bowlero’s strategy …RESULTING IN REVENUE PER CENTER GROWTH FOR OPERATORS $722 $760 $795 $861 $933 $1,008 $1,026 $1,045 $1,051 $1,096 2010A 2011A 2012A 2013A 2014A 2015A 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A ($ in thousands) $3,103 $3,200 $3,228 $3,422 $3,612 $3,852 $4,035 $4,150 $4,199 $4,448 2010A 2011A 2012A 2013A 2014A 2015A 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A ($ in millions) INDUSTRY REVENUE HAS CONTINUED TO CLIMB… x Consumer spending trending towards experiences versus goods x Bowling is an enduring American pastime x Bowlero achieves ~2x revenue per center versus the industry average x Scale and strong unit economics enable Bowlero to invest in the centers and provide premium experiences x Ongoing strategy to acquire other centers and elevate their performance OBSERVATIONS Source: Kentley Insights as of January 2021

 

 

22 Organic growth significantly higher than industry peers (7 . 5%) (5 . 0%) (2 . 5%) – 2.5% 5.0% 7.5% 10.0% Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Note: Values represent quarterly same store sales as reported 1 Main Event same store sales for 1Q2016 and 2Q2016 represent FY2016 results, 3Q2016 and 4Q2016 represent 1H2017 results, 1Q2017 and 2Q2017 represent 2H2017 results, 3Q2017 and 4Q2017 represent 1H2018 results, 1Q2018 and 2Q2018 represent 2H2018 results, 3Q2018 and 4Q2018 represent 1H2019 results, 1Q2019 and 2Q2019 represent FY2019 results; 3Q2019 and 4Q2019 represent 1H2020 results 1 2018 2019 2016 2017 QUARTERLY SSS GROWTH 4 .5 % 4 .9% (4.7%) (0.4%) 2.6% 0.2% 1.0% (0.5%) 4 - yr average

 

 

Note: Bars in chart represent average of peer set as of LTM period 12/31/2019 or closest aligned FY LTM period 1 EBITDA includes the impact of run - rate and other adjustments 2 Capex net of SLB proceeds and tenant allowances 3 Average of maintenance capex from FY2016 - 2019 29% 20% 16% 11% TOP TIER PROFITABILITY CY2019 EBITDA margin 1 68% 54% 49% 40% INDUSTRY LEADING FREE CASH FLOW CONVERSION CY2019 (EBITDA – total capital expenditures) / EBITDA 1,2 23 Top tier profitability and cash flow conversion Casual dining Theatres FECs Theatres Casual dining FECs Average maintenance capex of only $10mm 3

 

 

Licensing / Global development Bowlero’s powerful brands and highly evolved operating systems are primed for monetization Ability to participate in economics of a substantial portion of the 3,500 U.S. centers that aren’t owned today and Bowlero wouldn’t seek to acquire Bowling is a fast growing sport internationally and has significant appeal in many markets such as Australia, Brazil, England, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, the Middle East, Poland and South Korea Ability to license the brand for international use by country, region and city Services include: Marketing support Involvement in Bowlero’s training curriculum Online and offline sales QMS Analytics Participate in Bowlero's purchasing programs Participation in lane talk Certify lanes for competition Certify league bowler scores With the right operating partner in place, significant economics can be earned with low/ no - investment from Bowlero Domestic and international licensing provides opportunity for stable, high - margin revenues 24 Domestic licensing International licensing

 

 

Acquisition strategies Purchase of bowling centers with land – Indicative deals: Tamarac, FL, Manteca, CA and Brentwood, CA Purchase of land that Bowlero currently leases and uses to operate bowling centers – Indicative deals: North Brunswick, NJ, Norwalk, CT, Commack, NY and San Antonio, TX Potential purchase of land with big box tenants in place – Adequate returns can be earned being the landlord – Option to build a bowling center at the location at lease maturity or if tenant vacates early 25 Go - forward optionality Form REIT to hold real property assets Sale leasebacks (SLBs) – $277mm in total SLBs executed from 2014 - 2020 Redevelop for higher and better use (potentially maintaining the bowling use as well) Bowlero’s real estate strategy creates enormous value

 

 

26 Highly attractive returns on invested capital 37% BOWLERO’S STRONG TRACK RECORD OF ROI FY2014 - FY2019 66% 31% Bowlmor / Bowlero conversions 1 New games & Amusements New centers Note: Based on financial information through week end September 30, 2019 and pro forma run rate estimates 1 Renovations and brand conversions of AMF and Brunswick centers into Bowlero branded centers 2 In some cases, Games & Amusements investment results are included within Bowlmor/Bowlero and Remodel/Upgrades results 3 Assumes EBITDA margin of 85.0% for the games & amusements business (pre - and post - investments) 4 Net of sale leaseback proceeds and tenant allowance Per center metric Number of centers invested 41 168 2 13 Avg. investment capex $2,338,219 $215,310 $3,823,048 4 Avg. incremental pro forma EBITDA $861,384 $141,760 $1,191,793 % increase vs. prior year 95% 381% 3 Avg. payback years 2.7 1.5 3.2

 

 

27 Source: Company financials Highly attractive returns on invested capital (cont’d) Illustrative case studies JUPITER, FLORIDA Former independent center acquired via new lease with owner Pre - acquisition performance of $2.4mm revenue, $600k in EBITDAR and ($152k) EBITDA net of post - acquisition rent CY2019 performance of $3.9mm revenue, $2.0mm in EBITDAR and $1.4mm in EBITDA EBITDA margin expansion of +4,297 bps BETHESDA, MARYL A ND $3.4 mm 29% 3.4 $3.4 mm 45% 2.2 $2.0 mm 56% 1.8 Net cash invested ROI Payback years Net cash invested ROI Payback years Net cash invested ROI Payback years Former Bowl America center acquired via lease Pre - acquisition performance of $830k revenue and ($30k) EBITDA Year 1 performance of $4.2mm revenue and $1mm in EBITDA EBITDA margin expansion of +2,692 bps NORTH SCOTTSDALE , ARIZONA New center construction in 10 th largest metropolitan area (Phoenix) 33,500 sq. ft. 36 lanes Opened in April 2018 Year 1 revenue of $3.7mm Year 1 EBITDA of $1.6mm

 

 

28 Significant opportunity to accelerate already robust organic growth through center upgrades SAME STORE REVENUE CAGR FY2014 – Feb 2020 SAME STORE EBITDA CAGR FY2014 – Feb 2020 4% 7% 2% Total portfolio Converted centers Low investment centers 9% 11% 7% Total portfolio Converted centers Low investment centers 182 low - investment centers provide ample runway for continued high ROI investments

 

 

$1.9 $2.0 $2.1 $2.2 $2.5 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A Feb '20 TTM run - rate $0.6 $0.6 $0.7 $0.8 $0.9 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A Feb '20 TTM run - rate 29 Note: $ in millions; FY as of 6/30 Strong track record of growth and profitability REVENUE PER CENTER EBITDA PER CENTER % margin 32% 32% 34% 35% 38% Consistent growth from organic initiatives, new builds and opportunistic acquisitions Continue to rationalize portfolio to focus on best - in - class assets while adding new high - quality centers Clear runway for continued growth through new units and investment in core growth initiatives

 

 

FY '18A FY '19A Feb '20 FY '20A FY '21E FY '22E TTM run - 30 $742 $758 $666 $614 $513 $373 $932 $888 $844 CY '22E FY '23E CY '23E Note: $ in millions; FY as of 6/30 Leisure financial projections REV E NUE rate COVID impacted period Recovered business $168 $188 $203 $163 $92 $242 $273 $289 $299 FY '18A FY '19A Feb '20 TTM run - ra t e FY '20A FY '21E FY '22E CY '22E FY '23E CY '23E EBITDA % margin 27% 28% 27% 32% 25% 32% 32% 33% 32%

 

 

31 Note: $ in millions; FY as of 6/30 1 This RBIG balance is within the above NOL totals NOLs Balance ($mm) ȗ 382 Annual Limitation, if any Notes 2004 † 382 NOLs $61.2 $6.1 10 years remaining 7/3/2017 2016 † 382 NOLs 112.5 9.3 Limited to $3.1mm for 10 years, 20 year life 7/1/2018 2017 NOL 144.9 None 20 year life, no 80% limitation 6/28/2020 2019 NOL per provision 27.1 None Unlimited life, subject to 80% usage limitation Total NOLs $345.7 Recognized built - in gain (RBIG) limitation from the Atairos transaction 7/03/2017 FYE18 $67.9 FYE19 66.8 RBIG Utilized FYE19 (49.5) FYE20 24.4 2017 RBIG available for FYE21 1 $109.6mm Significant value in tax assets

 

 

M e d i a

 

 

Strong brand equity and prestige amongst bowlers carries to centers Profitable standalone venture that effectively is hundreds of hours of "free" marketing on linear TV Existing partnership with FoxBet sportsbook with additional sports betting partners in discussion Path to incremental sponsorship revenue Lots of satellites in orbit (scale) Continuous capture Zer o marginal cost Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) ownership benefits Leisure business by creating a virtuous cycle VIEWERS Acquired the PBA in September 2019 INTEREST GUESTS 33

 

 

Media initiatives grow monetization opportunities and bowling enthusiasm PBA Acquired the PBA in September 2019 Media rights with Fox Sports Growing viewership annually 34 Sports betting Existing partnership with FoxBet sportsbook Additional sports betting partners in discussion Media projects Bowlero Elite Series on NBC Additional media projects in discussion with a prestigious development firm and Netflix Opportunities to grow sport awareness and enthusiasm

 

 

Fast growing PBA diversifies and reinforces business model Premier Sponsors Over 70 hours / year of original first - run linear programming $3mm+ dollar media rights contract with Fox Sports $550k+ in additional media rights fees from CBS Sports Network and OTT platform, FloBowling Largest viewing audience in history with over 23M in 2020 despite COVID - related production limitations (e.g., no live audience) Opportunity to expand through acquisitions in the niche sports media space Projected to achieve $5mm of EBITDA by 2023 35

 

 

CBS to launch prime - time comedy show based on professional bowler Comedian Pete Holmes will star as an aspiring Midwestern professional bowler in an untitled CBS comedy from CBS Television Studios and writer Mark Gross. One of three new pilots CBS has ordered this year, the untitled multi - camera pilot revolves around Tom Smallwood, a Michigan man who is laid off from a General Motors automotive plant and decides to pursue his dream of becoming a professional bowler. David Hollander and Brian D’Arcy James (a native of Saginaw, Mich.) will executive produce the untitled CBS Studios series along with Gross. Hollander, who recently was the showrunner on Showtime’s “Ray Donovan,” is currently serving as the writer, director, executive producer, and showrunner on a series adaptation of 1980 hit “American Gigolo” for Paramount Television Studios. James, a Drama Desk Award - winning Broadway star and musician, will next be seen starring in Steven Spielberg’s remake of “West Side Story.” Gross’ notable works include executive producing CBS sitcom starring Matt LeBlanc “Man With A Plan” and co - executive producing CBS sitcom “Mike and Molly,” starring Melissa McCarthy and Billy Gardell. Gross also executive produced the two TV movies “The Sweetest Heart” and “Bothered Up.” 36

 

 

G a m i n g

 

 

Elevated in - center gaming experiences Partnered with Bettorview, a digital signage solution with the ability to enhance in - venue promotions on screens Monetize the legal online sports betting industry via performance - based agreements with multiple sportsbook operators Expansive nationwide footprint of 237 arcades and growing Lends itself well for potential linked/progressive offerings with intra - company opportunities GAMING SPONSORSHIPS WITH BETTORVIEW REDEMPTION ARCADES International virtual tournaments in partnership with Lane Talk app Bowlers worldwide can enter the tournament remotely at their local bowling center Chance to win a portion of the $50,000 prize pool RUMBLE Developing an app that will allow bowlers to compete in skills - based challenges for real world prizes at integrated bowling centers worldwide Opportunity to add additional engagement while increasing dwell time and revenue I N - C E N T E R G A M I N G 38

 

 

Innovation in sports betting and digital gaming to drive significant upside P B A P r o Bowling 2021 Officially licensed PBA’s console game, available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Steam Includes 26 of the top pros along with in - game commentary from the TV broadcast team of Rob Stone and Hall - of - Famer Randy Pedersen P B A B o w l i n g Challenge 3D bowling mobile game available for iOS and Android Downloaded by more than 29mm people Bowl against 24 of the best PBA bowlers Based on actual statistics that track power, hook, and control STRIKE! Through partnership with Skillz, first hospitality company to brand an esports game Connects 40mm Skillz players worldwide with Bowlero’s ~300 bowling centers and 26mm annual guests nationwide Allows players to compete for cash prizes and free games at Bowlero centers, driving incremental traffic ~95k downloads since launch in Sep. 2020 39

 

 

First of its kind International bowling tournament open to bowlers of all skill levels By partnering with Lane Talk app, bowlers can enter the tournament from wherever they are globally Unique format allows for tens of thousands of bowlers to participate at bowling centers for a chance to win a portion of the $50,000 prize pool From March 1 st , 2021 to March 23 rd , 2021, ~5,200 unique bowlers entered the tournament Performed ~14,700 attempts and ~29,400 games Average of 3.4 attempts / bowler (US 3.1, Intl 4.5) Over 18,500 total hours played 40

 

 

41 Gaming prospects expected to amplify revenue In - center gaming Global tournaments Recurring tournaments powered by exclusive technology partnership in the U . S . driving real - time scoring All participating Bowlero locations 321 Bowlero centers, 600+ international bowling centers and 750+ U.S. non - Bowlero locations advertising and sponsorships Opportunity to grow brand integration with sportsbook partners Target in - center advertising and sponsorship partners include FoxBet, DraftKings and FanDuel Significant opportunity to generate recurring revenue through partnerships with growing network of sports books 1 2 3 In - center gaming and redemption Utilize app - based scoring integration, allowing bowlers all over the world to make wagers and win prizes Potential audience of 80 - 90mm Project to rapidly achieve market penetration rate of 14% 1 Forecast average total wager of $7.50 1 Industry standard betting penetration rate for population aged 21+

 

 

T e c hn o l o g y

 

 

Management SaaS platform powered by a multilayered algorithm Developed in - house to optimize the management of Company’s diverse store portfolio Utilizes data aggregation and analysis to identify areas of opportunity to drive performance improvements across the P&L Creates a culture of highly transparent, data - driven management which informs compensation and organizational decisions Proven, proprietary technology QMS enables businesses to consistently access available operating leverage and drive better, more predictable performance 43 REVENUE (Y) AND EBITDAR MARGIN (X) 15.0% 25.0% 35.0% 45.0% 55.0% 65.0% Location revenue R 2 : Bowlero: 0.58 Illustrative peer 1 : 0.44 1 Typical, well regarded location based entertainment company

 

 

Online teaching tools Revenue generation guide Revenue summary Identifies business improvement tactics to close the gap to optimal performance Facilitates the utilization of available operating leverage in a predictable fashion to maximize profitability Allows managers to seamlessly identify and utilize training and execution materials that underpin the identified tactics QMS driven efficiencies will fuel its growth As QMS aggregates more customers and data, the algorithms will become more powerful and drive higher value into the product leading to more customers 44

 

 

QMS total addressable market projections Multiple vectors to drive sustainable growth 45 Amusemen t parks : 417 Gyms: 100k businesses Travel / airlines: 309 businesses Fast food: 192k businesses Tourism: 357k businesses Accommodation & food services: 887 k busi n esses Commercial real estate: 2mm businesses Healthcare: 3mm businesses Retail: 3mm businesses $5tn $3tn $887bn $599bn $591bn $240bn $71bn $33bn $18bn ~10mm total potential client businesses Source: IBIS, Industry reports Tota l size o f industries: ~$10tn

 

 

Financial overview

 

 

$36 $31 $33 $39 $6 $7 $6 17.5% 22.0% 18.3% 23.1% $9 COST SIDE MANAGEMENT LED BY CURRENT BOWLERO EXECUTIVE TEAM Bowlmor revenue & EBITD A p erformanc e ($ in m i l l ions) Revenue EBITDA EBITDA Margin $400 $396 $382 $388 $93 $86 $77 $74 23.2% 21.8% 21.1% 20.5% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2008 2009 2010 2011 INHERENT REVENUE GENERATING RESILIENCE OF A DIVERSE BOWLING PORTFOLIO AMF revenue & EBITDA performance ($ in millions) 1 Revenue EBITDA EBITDA Margin Source: Management 1 Reflects the 262 centers that Bowlmor acquired in the merger with AMF Prior AMF management team did not manage costs effectively during the recession 47 Proven success through market dislocations 2008 vs. 2009 performance: 6% EBITDA increase Proactive cost discipline 2008 vs. 2009 performance: 1% revenue decrease Revenue dropped only 4.5% peak to trough at AMF proving resilience during a deep recession

 

 

48 COVID - 19 response enabled the Company to maintain a strong footing through the market dislocation x $33mm of permanent annualized savings through reduced costs x $145mm in temporary savings driven by reduced costs x $26mm collected in Business Interruption Insurance proceeds to date x $58mm in reduced capital expenditures x $46mm in modified leases to abate or defer rent payments ($000s) Three months ending March 28, 2021 Nine months ending March 28, 2021 Cash balances, beginning of period $149,206 $140,705 Operating activities, net 1 42,226 30,168 Business Interruption Insurance Proceeds - 20,187 Investing activities, net (9,486) (28,188) Financing activities, net (2,043) 36,840 Interest on debt (13,334) (33,143) Cash balances, March 28, 2021 $166,569 $166,569 Note: FY as of 6/30 1 Excludes Business Interruption Insurance Proceeds and Interest Payments on debt and includes effect of exchange rates on cash

 

 

$21 $19 $16 $8 $4 $6 $201 $275 Feb '20 TTM Base business New builds 1 run - rate EBITDA Center a c quis i tio ns Chain a c quis i tio ns Media bus i ness G&A C Y2022 E EBITDA Feb '20 TTM run - rate – CY2022E EBITDA bridge 49 Base Business assumes 5% growth to pre - COVID levels (which is less than current performance and the period doesn't begin for 6 months) 17 center acquisitions and 9 new builds Chain acquisition (Bowl America) that was announced on 5/28/21 and is expected to close before the end of calendar year 2021 Media segment growth driven by PBA Note: $ in millions 1 Includes 3 new builds that have already opened and 3 new builds set to open in the next 6 months

 

 

50 Strong demand following restriction easing Jan and Feb ‘21 EBITDA each $8mm+, Mar and Apr $11mm and $19mm of EBITDA, respectively 1 May 3, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020 measured as a % of 2019 revenue, Jan 1, 2021 – March 15, 2021 measured as a % of 2020 revenue, March 15, 2021 data onward measured as % of 2019 revenue 1% 24% 49% 50% Portfolio performance has recovered to above pre - pandemic levels despite remaining capacity restrictions Location performance has consistently improved and is now far outperforming pre - pandemic levels LOCATION PERFORMANCE V S . P R E - P A N D E M I C F O R A L L C E N T E R S 1 105% 113% 5/3/20 8/2/20 11/1/20 1/31/21 5/2/21 6/20/21

 

 

Attractive financial plan with upside potential 51 LEISURE Assumes 5% growth to pre - COVID levels ~30 new centers expected to be built/acquired through 2023 GAMING In - center gaming expansion and development of sports betting fuels topline growth Digital first, at - home gaming options enables broad audience reach Grow international connectivity through global tournaments TECHNOLOGY Target clients using QMS system for 6,000+ locations after 2024 Potential to achieve 25% revenue CAGR in ensuing years Expect to achieve industry average EBITDA margins of ~23% No financial benefit included in base - case forecast MEDIA Grow linear and digital media rights domestically and internationally Grow number of PBA sponsorship partners Launch new original programming to diversify and support brand Additional upside driven by ISOS expert involvement Accelerate conversions, new builds and acquisitions Real estate strategy creates significant value opportunity through acquisitions and go - forward optionality Opportunistic domestic and international licensing

 

 

run - r a t e F Y ' 1 8 A F Y ' 1 9 A F e b ' 2 0 F Y ' 2 0 A F Y ' 2 1 E F Y ' 2 2 E TTM $904 $949 $859 $746 $772 $666 $614 $518 $386 CY '22E FY '23E CY '23E 52 Consolidated long term growth forecast REV E NUE COVID impacted period Recovered business EBITDA UNLEVERED FREE CASH FLOW 1 Note: $ in millions; FY as of 6/30 1 Calculated as EBITDA – total capex; Includes real estate purchases, acquisition of centers, proceeds from sale/leaseback and proceeds from tenant allowances 2 Calculated as (EBITDA – corporate & maintenance capex) / EBITDA run - r a t e F Y ' 1 8 A F Y ' 1 9 A F e b ' 2 0 F Y ' 2 0 A F Y ' 2 1 E F Y ' 2 2 E TTM $292 $304 $275 $244 $187 $201 $167 $161 $92 CY '22E FY '23E CY '23E % conversion 49% 70% 33% 30% 52% 37% 43% 45% 46% % conversion (excluding growth capex) 2 90% 87% 88% 85% 78% 92% 91% 91% 91% % margin 27% 28% 27% 31% 24% 32% 32% 32% 32% run - r a t e F Y ' 1 8 A F Y ' 1 9 A F e b ' 2 0 F Y ' 2 0 A F Y ' 2 1 E F Y ' 2 2 E TTM $81 $131 $66 $48 $48 $91 $118 $133 $141 CY '22E FY '23E CY '23E

 

 

53 IRREPLACEABLE PORTFOLIO OF ASSETS IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE MARKETS HIP, RELEVANT, ENGAGING BRANDS OFFERING AN ELEVATED CONSUMER EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT TEAM WITH A PROVEN HISTORY OF INNOVATION PROVEN ABILITY TO GENERATE OUTSIZED INVESTOR RETURNS THROUGH MASSIVE PERFORMANCE GAINS PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGICAL INVESTMENT FUELS COST EFFICIENCIES SIGNIFICANT GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH EXPANSION OF MEDIA, GAMING INITIATIVES AND TECHNOLOGY STRONG CASH FLOW ENABLES SELF FUNDING OF GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

 

 

54 EV / CY2022E EBITDA 22.8x 22.3x 18.6x 18.0x 13.9x 13.6x 12.5x 12.0x 11.5x 11.4x 11.1x 10.9x 9.7x 9.5x 7.4x Source: Company filings, FactSet as of 06/24/21 Bowlero is attractively valued given its industry leading operating metrics and unique growth opportunities Strong operating metrics and growth trajectory should have a positive impact on trading value

 

 

A pp e n d i x

 

 

Detailed existing and pro forma cap table 56 Illustrative capitalization @ $10 per share 1 ($mm) As of February 28, 2021 Adj. Pro forma Cash $153 $72 $225 Debt 887 - 887 Existing preferred equity 139 (139) 0 Convertible preferred issued for cash 0 95 95 Exchange of common equity for convertible preferred 0 105 105 Equity 1,601 152 1,753 Existing holders 1,601 (406) 2 1,195 Management stock bonus 3 - 14 14 Founder promote 4 - 40 40 SPAC / public holders - 255 255 Forward purchase agreement - 100 100 PIPE holders - 150 150 Enterprise value $2,474 $142 $2,616 Source: Bowlero management; ISOS executed proposal; Public filings Note: Assumes no new debt issuance; Assumes current net debt of $735mm (excluding preferred); Assumes transaction expenses of $55mm (excl. transaction bonus); 1 Excludes dilution from warrants; 2 Reflects $8mm of sponsor forfeiture transferred to existing holders, secondary proceeds of $309mm and exchange of common equity to convertible preferred of $105mm; 3 Reflects $14mm of $39mm management transaction bonus paid in stock; 4 Reflects outright forfeiture of 0.81mm sponsor shares; excludes 1.61mm sponsor shares subject to vesting conditions

 

 

Bowlero compares well versus other public peer set leaders 57 Experiential Amusement O&O Dinin g & Le isure Live Events / Sports ’23E EBITD A Growth 10.2% 21.9% 7.9% 24.1% 4.5% 7.9% 17.4% 9.6% 7.7% 10.9% 5.9% NA 4.8% 9.9% 1.9% Mean: 14.6% Mean: 8.1% Mean: 11.7% Mean: 5.5% ’22E EBITD A margin 32.1% 9.0% 33.3% 12.1% 23.3% 36.3% 36.2% 16.6% 13.2% 9.4% 13.1% 24.1% 28.9% 31.1% Mean: 19.4% Mean: 13.1% Mean: 36.7% 37.7% Mean: 28.0% Source: Company filings, FactSet as of 06/24/21; all data CYE ’19A - ’22E Rev CAG R 7.7% 3.0% 7.3% 6.1% 4.0% 0.6% 2.1% 1.4% 6.6% 9.4% 8.6% 1.7% 5.5% 9.1% 7.1% Mean: 5.1% Mean: 6.6% Mean: 1.4% Mean: 7.2% ’23E Rev Growt h 10.6% 12.4% 5.8% 11.5% 8.0% 5.2% 8.4% 5.3% 6.5% 8.9% 5.7% NA 4.3% 6.1% 2.7% Mean: 9.4% Mean: 7.0% Mean: 6.3% Mean: 4.4% ’ 19 A - 22 E EBITDA CAGR 11.7% 6.5% 12.6% 14.4% 8.0% 1.4% 7.2% 3.3% 19.5% 13.3% 11.4% 13.3% 8.8% 4.8% 11.0% Mean: 10.4% Mean: 14.4% Mean: 4.0% Mean: 8.2% Note: “NA” where consensus data is unavailable

 

 

Bowlero’s valuation benchmarking to select peers 58 9.5x 22.8x 18.0x 18.6x 7.4x 12.5x 11.1x 9.7x 11.5x 13.6x 10.9x 12.0x 22.3x 13.9x 11.4x EV / CY2022E EBITDA EV / CY2023E EBITDA 8.6x 18.7x 16.7x 15.0x 7.1x 11.6x 9.4x 8.9x 10.6x 12.2x 10.3x NA 21.3x 12.6x 11.1x Experiential Amusement O&O Dinin g & Le isure Live Events / Sports Mean: 16.7x Mean: 12.0x Mean: 11.1x Mean: 15.9x Mean: 14.4x Mean: 11.1x Mean: 10.0x Mean: 15.0x Source: Company filings, FactSet as of 06/24/21 Note: “NA” where consensus data is unavailable

 

 

$575 $591 $614 $666 $742 59 Dramatic center - level outperformance versus peers CENTER - LEVEL REVENUE AVERAGE PER CENTER REVENUE Note: $ in millions; Center revenue as of FYE 6/30; Industry average revenue as of CYE Source: Kentley Insights 1 Industry average is CY2019A 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A $1.9 $2.0 $2.1 $2.5 $2.2 $1.0 $1.0 $1.1 $1.1 $1. 1 1 2017A Bowlero 2016A 2018A 2019A Feb 2020 Industry average TTM run - rate Feb 2020 TTM run - rate

 

 

60 Highly attractive returns on invested capital Case study: Bowlero St. Peters BEFORE INVESTMENT AFTER INVESTMENT

 

 

Consistent value creation through acquisitions Case study: AMF Bowlero best practices implemented in acquired AMF (2013) centers drove dramatic performance enhancements Grew revenue achieving a 5% topline CAGR (FY2013 - Feb’20 TTM run - rate) Proven discipline in cost controls as Bowlero has continually focused on optimizing performance TOTAL CENTER REVENUE TOTAL CENTER EBITDA EBITDA MARGIN $311 $308 $327 $377 $360 $399 $443 $423 2013A 2014A 2015A 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A Feb '20 TTM run - rate $81 $84 $95 $117 $137 $124 26% 27% 29% 33% 33% 34% 36% 36% $152 $162 2013A 2014A 2015A 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A Feb '20 TTM run - rate +1.045bps 61 Note: $ in millions; FY as of 6/30

 

 

Consistent value creation through acquisitions (cont’d) Case study: Brunswick Successful cost rationalization played a key role in the turnaround Grew EBITDA margins through cost rationalization while achieving a 2% topline CAGR (FY2014 - Feb’20 TTM RR) TOTAL CENTER REVENUE TOTAL CENTER EBITDA $162 $165 $163 $160 $165 $175 $184 2014A 2015A 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A Feb '20 TT M run - rate $35 $42 $48 $46 $49 $56 2014A 2015A 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A Feb '20 TT M run - rate +1,130bps 21% 25% 29% 29% 30 % 32 % 33% $60 EBITDA MARGIN 62 Note: $ in millions; FY as of 6/30

 

 

Consolidated revenue and EBITDA breakdown FY2016A FY2017A FY2018A FY2019A CY2019A Feb ’20 TTM run - rate FY2020A FY2021E FY2022E CY2022E FY2023E CY2023E Revenue Leisure Media Total revenue $575 0 $575 $591 0 $591 $614 0 $614 $666 0 $666 $685 3 $688 $742 5 $746 $513 6 $518 $373 13 $386 $758 14 $772 $844 14 $859 $888 16 $904 $932 18 $949 Realized EBITDA Leisure Media Total realized EBITDA $117 0 $117 $122 0 $122 $133 (1) $133 $153 (1) $152 $156 (1) $155 $203 (2) $201 $80 (2) $78 $55 (0) $55 $219 1 $220 $250 2 $252 $265 3 $268 $274 5 $279 Pro forma adjustments Real Estate & Property Taxes $0 $4 $19 $19 $19 $0 $20 $20 $21 $21 $21 $22 Total Cost Saving Initiative 0 3 2 3 5 0 23 5 3 3 3 3 Other Adjustments 0 0 0 1 1 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 Annualized amount for De Novo Facilities 0 0 1 6 9 0 6 5 0 0 0 0 Annualized amount for Renovated Facilities 0 11 13 6 10 0 15 7 0 0 0 0 Total pro forma adjustments $0 $19 $34 $35 $43 $0 $83 $37 $23 $24 $24 $24 Total credit agreement EBITDA $117 $141 $167 $187 $198 $201 $161 $92 $244 $275 $292 $304 Capex Center upgrades $38 $42 $68 $85 $96 $90 $83 $18 $98 $94 $91 $93 Corporate and maintenance 11 15 17 25 26 25 24 20 20 24 25 27 Other 1 1 27 0 (53) (58) 20 6 6 34 40 43 43 Total net capex $51 $84 $86 $56 $64 $134 $113 $44 $153 $157 $160 $163 Note: $ in millions; FY as of 6/30 1 Includes real estate purchases, acquisition of centers, proceeds from sale/leaseback and proceeds from tenant allowances 63

 

 

$117 $167 $141 $187 $201 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A Feb '20 2016A 2017A 2018A 2019A Feb '20 TTM run - rate TTM run - rate $66 $56 $81 $131 $66 % conversion 2 57% 40% 49% 70% 33% % conversion (excluding growth capex) 3 90% 89% 90% 87% 88% % margin 20% 24% 27% 28% 27% Note: $ in millions; FY as of 6/30 1 Calculated as EBITDA – capex; capex net of SLBs and proceeds from tenant allowance 2 Calculated as (EBITDA – total capex) / EBITDA 3 Calculated as (EBITDA – corporate & maintenance capex) / EBITDA 64 Powerful free cash flow to self - fund growth Consolidated company EBIT D A UNLEVERED FREE CASH FLOW 1

 

 

Summary P&L: Leisure FY2016A FY2017A FY2018A FY2019A CY2019A Feb ’20 TTM run - rate FY2020A FY2021E FY2022E CY2022E FY2023E CY2023E Center count 306 302 294 299 295 295 296 295 311 321 326 336 Bowling and shoe revenue $329 $332 $339 $359 $364 $390 $272 $197 $413 $457 $479 $495 Food and beverage revenue 198 206 212 231 240 263 179 136 241 271 286 306 Other revenue 48 54 63 76 81 88 62 41 83 95 101 108 Chain acquisitions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 21 22 23 Total leisure revenue $575 $591 $614 $666 $685 $742 $513 $373 $758 $844 $888 $932 % growth N/A 2.9% 3.9% 8.4% N/A N/A (23.0%) (27.2%) 103.1% 37.0% 17.1% 10.3% Food and beverage cost of sales $50 $51 $52 $56 $58 $63 $42 $32 $59 $66 $70 $75 Other cost of sales 5 5 6 6 7 7 5 4 17 19 20 22 Labor costs 145 150 152 166 171 184 134 95 168 189 199 211 Total cost of sales $200 $206 $210 $228 $235 $255 $181 $131 $244 $274 $290 $307 Leisure gross profit $374 $386 $405 $438 $449 $487 $331 $242 $514 $570 $598 $624 % margin 65.1% 65.2% 65.9% 65.7% 65.6% 65.7% 64.6% 64.9% 67.8% 67.5% 67.4% 67.0% Rent $66 $70 $72 $76 $81 $86 $83 $63 $95 $104 $109 $115 Other operating expenses 125 126 127 127 131 122 104 70 132 144 150 156 Center level EBITDAR $250 $259 $278 $310 $319 $365 $228 $173 $383 $426 $448 $468 Center level EBITDA $183 $189 $206 $234 $237 $280 $145 $110 $288 $322 $339 $353 % margin 31.9% 32.0% 33.6% 35.1% 34.6% 37.7% 28.2% 29.4% 38.0% 38.2% 38.2% 37.9% SG&A and other $66 $68 $73 $81 $81 $77 $65 $55 $69 $73 $74 $79 Pro forma adjustments 1 0 19 34 35 43 0 2 83 37 23 24 24 24 Leisure EBITDA $117 $141 $168 $188 $199 $203 $163 $92 $242 $273 $289 $299 % margin 20.4% 23.8% 27.3% 28.3% 29.1% 27.4% 31.7% 24.7% 32.0% 32.4% 32.5% 32.1% Note: $ in millions; FY as of 6/30 1 Pro forma adjustments include real estate and property tax credit agreement adjustment, cost savings initiatives, and other non - recurring items 2 Pro forma adjustments for Feb’20 TTM run - rate baked into respective line items 65

 

 

FY '18A FY '19A Feb '20 FY '20A FY '21E FY '22E TTM run - % conversion rate 49% 73% 45% 39% 59% 49% 52% 53% 53% % conversion (excluding growth capex) 3 90% 87% 88% 86% 78% 92% 91% 91% 91% FY '18A FY '19A Feb '20 FY '20A FY '21E FY '22E TTM run - $124 $111 $100 $86 $52 $38 $132 $137 $140 CY '22E FY '23E CY '23E rate COVID impacted period 66 $137 $118 $92 $82 $63 $54 $152 $159 $141 CY '22E FY '23E CY '23E Note: $ in millions; FY as of 6/30 1 Includes Total center upgrades, marketing/corporate/IT, maintenance, acquisition of centers and net of SLBs and proceeds from tenant allowance 2 Calculated as EBITDA – capex 3 Calculated as (EBITDA – corporate & maintenance capex) / EBITDA Leisure financial projections LEISURE CAPEX 1 UNLEVERED FREE CASH FLOW 2 Recovered business

 

 

Summary P&L: Media FY2021E FY2022E CY2022E FY2023E CY2023E Revenue $13 $14 $14 $16 $18 % grow t h N/A 7.5% 9.8% 18.1% 25.6% Cost of sales $11 $9 $9 $9 $9 Labor 1 1 1 1 1 Gross profit $1 $3 $4 $6 $7 % margin 6.5% 23.0% 28.8% 35.3% 40.5% Operating expenses 1 2 2 2 2 Media EBITDA ($0) $1 $2 $3 $5 % margin N/A 8.5% 14.0% 21.5% 27.5% Note: $ in millions; FY as of 6/30 67

 

 

Source: Company filings 68 Consolidated Balance Sheets June 28, 2020 and June 30, 2019 (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts) Assets 2020 ($) 2019 ($) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $140,705 $114,192 Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $197 and $51, respectively 3,758 2,161 Inventories, net 8,167 8,083 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,703 10,616 Assets held - for - sale 1,307 2,047 Total current assets 161,640 137,099 Property and equipment, net 453,331 411,939 Property and equipment under capital leases, net 285,174 296,962 Intangible assets, net 101,797 102,864 Goodwill 811,794 799,445 Investment in joint venture 1,217 1,222 Deferred income tax assets 115 2,076 Other assets 43,025 47,536 Total assets $1,858,093 $1,799,143 Liabilities, Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, Redeemable Common Stock and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable 16,954 27,553 Accrued expenses 40,712 50,205 Current maturities of long - term debt 5,260 4,437 Other current liabilities 8,449 4,401 Total current liabilities 71,375 86,596 Long - term debt, net 830,586 690,181 Long - term obligations under capital leases 356,491 348,926 Other long - term liabilities 56,121 42,201 Deferred income tax liabilities 12,846 8,096 Total liabilities 1,327,419 1,176,000 Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock: Series A Preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 106,378 shares issued and outstanding as of June 28, 2020 and June 30, 2019, respectively) 133,147 124,591 Redeemable Common Stock: Common stock ($0.0001 par value, 2,069,000 shares issued and outstanding as of June 28, 2020 and June 30, 2019, respectively) 160,601 212,093 Stockholders’ equity: Common stock ($0.0001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 5,911,428 shares issued and outstanding as of June 28, 2020 and June 30, 2019, respectively, inclusive of the 2,069,000 redeemable shares of common stock) 1 1 Additional paid - in capital 358,638 312,271 Accumulated deficit (102,701) (11,809) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (19,012) (14,004) Total stockholders’ equity 236,926 286,459 Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock, redeemable common stock and stockholders’ equity $1,858,093 $1,799,143

 

 

Source: Company filings 69 Consolidated Statements of Operations Fiscal Years Ended June 28, 2020 and June 30, 2019 (Amounts in thousands) Revenues Fiscal Year Ended June 28, 2020 ($) Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019 ($) Revenues $520,431 $672,175 Cost of revenues 443,265 515,071 Gross profit 77,166 157,104 Operating (income) expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses 84,103 97,250 Asset impairment 1,653 896 Loss on sale or disposal of assets, net 1,346 3,598 Income from joint ventures (143) (198) Management fee income (524) (721) Other expenses 959 1,972 Loss on refinance of debt 1,172 1,788 Gain on sale of short - term investments (3,388) - Business interruption insurance recoveries (6,025) - Gain on bargain purchases - (5,329) Total operating expenses, net 79,153 99,256 Operating (loss) profit (1,987) 57,848 Interest expense, net 80,642 61,129 Loss before income tax expense (82,629) (3,281) Income tax expense 8,263 1,795 Net loss ($90,892) ($5,076) Redeemable convertible preferred stock dividends (undeclared and cumulative) (8,556) (9,488) Net loss attributable to common stockholders ($99,448) ($14,564) Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and Diluted (16.82) (2.46) Weighted - average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted 5,911,428 5,911,428 Net loss ($90,892) ($5,076) Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income tax: Change in fair value of interest rate swaps (3,968) (18,001) Foreign currency translation adjustment (1,040) 162 Other comprehensive loss (5,008) (17,839) Total comprehensive loss ($95,900) ($22,915)

 

 

Source: Company filings 70 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years Ended June 28, 2020 and June 30, 2019 (Amounts in thousands) Operating activities: 2020 2019 Net loss ($90,892) ($5,076) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Asset impairment 1,653 896 Depreciation and amortization 89,234 92,011 Loss on sale or disposal of assets, net 1,346 3,598 Gain on sale of short - term investments (3,388) - Gain on bargain purchases - (5,329) Income from joint ventures (143) (198) Loss on refinance of debt 1,172 1,788 Amortization of deferred financing costs 2,898 2,666 Amortization of deferred rent incentive (1,499) (1,471) Non - cash interest expense on capital lease obligation 6,565 4,051 Amortization of deferred sale lease - back gain (1,200) (90) Deferred income taxes 7,402 2,127 Stock based compensation 3,431 3,428 Distributions from joint ventures 148 141 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions: Accounts and notes receivable (833) (210) Inventories (91) (627) Other assets 6,610 76 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (16,995) (868) Other current liabilities (198) 85 Other long - term liabilities 13,602 14,407 Net cash provided by operating activities 18,822 111,405 Investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment (119,668) (114,200) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 617 76,681 Purchases of intangible assets (43) (90) Proceeds from sale of intangible assets 21 120 Purchase of short - term investments (15,773) - Proceeds from sale of short - term investments 19,161 - Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (13,710) (37,395) Net cash used in investing activities (129,395) (74,884) Financing activities: Payments of long - term debt (5,893) (5,363) Proceeds from long - term debt 103,828 21,631 Payments of deferred financing costs (525) (894) Proceeds from revolver 39,853 - Net cash provided by financing activities 137,263 15,374 Effect of exchange rates on cash (177) 15 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 26,513 51,910 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 114,192 62,282 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $140,705 $114,192

 

 

Future media projects in production IN DEVELOPMENT WITH A LEADING STREAMING PLAYER SHOPPING CONCEPT Shiny - floor Game Show featuring challenging large scale obstacles, trivia and the chance to win lots of money Documentary exploring bowling and the life and times of professional bowlers who make the sport great Traveling, local Game Show with interactive elements for at home and in - center participation 71 IN PROCESS WITH A DEVELOPMENT PARTNER

 

 

Strike! by Bowlero is the first - ever eSports game launched by a hospitality company Features a freemium and paid entry option with over $1mm of deposits to date Winners who win freemium tournaments win real world prizes such as free bowling and arcade vouchers redeemable at all locations Also have the option to fund accounts and play for real money against other users Features Bowlero - designed centers and company’s theme music while attracting virtual players to real world brick and mortar locations through a convenient center locator 72

 

 

PBA Bowling Challenge mobile game is available for iPhone, iPad, Android Has been downloaded by more than 29mm people Continuously updated with new ball options, new venues, new competitions and in - game rewards. 73

 

 

Officially licensed PBA’s console game, available on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Steam Ability for users to bowl as their favorite PBA pros Players compete head - to - head and in tournaments online with friends or can start their PBA career in a deep single player experience Includes 26 of the top pros along with in - game commentary from the TV broadcast team of Rob Stone and hall - of - famer Randy Pedersen 74

 

 

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