UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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)  November 5, 2014


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SOCIAL REALITY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware

000-54996

42-2925231

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)


456 Seaton Street, Los Angeles, CA   90013

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code :   (323) 283-8505


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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):


o

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


o

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


o

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


o

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

 

 






Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.


On November 5, 2014 the board of directors of Social Reality, Inc. appointed Carrie McQueen as our Chief Financial Officer.


Since January 2013, Ms. McQueen, 44, has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Forest Home Foundation, a Redland, CA-based not for profit foundation. She served as Chief Financial Officer of LifeVantage Corporation (NASDAQ: LVFN) from June 2009 until August 2012. From July 2007 through June 2008, Ms. McQueen served as an interim Chief Financial Officer for two privately-held companies, QThink, an IC engineering services company, and Genelux, a development-stage biotechnology company. From November 2004 until November 2006, she served as Chief Financial Officer for Mast Therapeutics, Inc. (formerly ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.), a publicly traded clinical-stage biotechnology company, and from December 2003 to December 2004, Ms. McQueen served in a consulting capacity as Chief Financial Officer of Singlefin, Inc., an email/internet security software company, and as Chief Financial Officer of SofLinx, Inc., a wireless sensor network and software company. From December 2002 until June 2004, Ms. McQueen was Vice President Finance for xAd Inc. (formerly V-Enable, Inc.), a software company specializing in multimodal software for wireless devices. From December 1996 until May 2000, Ms. McQueen was employed by Websense Inc., then a Nasdaq-traded company which provided web filtering and security, data loss prevention, and email anti-spam and security solutions, serving first as Director of Finance and Human Resources, and then as Vice President, Finance and Administration. Ms. McQueen has an MBA from San Diego State University and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California at San Diego.


In conjunction with our appointment of Ms. McQueen as our Chief Financial Officer, on November 5, 2014 we entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with her. The initial term of the agreement is for two years and may be extended by us in our discretion for additional one year terms upon notice to Ms. McQueen. Under the terms of the agreement, we will pay her an annual base salary of $114,000 and she will be entitled to receive discretionary bonuses as may be awarded by our board of directors. As additional compensation, we awarded her a restricted stock grant for 45,455 shares of our Class A common stock which vest on November 5, 2015, and granted her options to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of our Class A common stock at an exercise price of $1.10 per share which vest one third in arrears, subject to her continued employment. Ms. McQueen is entitled to participate in all benefit programs we make available to our executive and/or salaried employees, paid vacation and reimbursement for business expenses.


The agreement may be terminated by us upon her death or disability and with or without cause, and Ms. McQueen may voluntarily terminate the agreement. If we terminate Ms. McQueen’s employment upon her death or disability during the first year of the term of the agreement, she or her estate is entitled to receive her base salary for a period of 30 days following termination. If we terminate Ms. McQueen’s employment upon her death or disability during the remaining term of the agreement, she or her estate is entitled to receive her base salary for a period of 60 days following termination. If Ms. McQueen’s employment is terminated for cause, or if she voluntarily terminates her employment, she is not entitled to any compensation or benefits following such termination. If we terminate her employment without cause, we are obligated to provide her 30 days notice.


The Executive Employment Agreement contains customary non-solicitation and non-disclosure provisions. We also entered into an Indemnification Agreement with Ms. McQueen pursuant to which we agreed to indemnify her (in excess of statutory indemnification) and provide for advancement of expenses in connection with any action brought, or threatened to be brought, against her in connection with her service or in her capacity as a officer of our company or our subsidiaries.


The foregoing description of the material terms and conditions of the Executive Employment Agreement and Indemnification Agreement are qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the agreements, copies of which are filed as Exhibits 10.31 and 10.32 to this report and incorporated herein by such reference.




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Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.


On November 10, 2014 Social Reality, Inc. issued a press release announcing the appointment of Carrie McQueen as our Chief Financial Officer.  A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.


Pursuant to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 of Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise be subject to the liabilities of that section, nor is it incorporated by reference into any filing of Social Reality, Inc. under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.


Item 8.01

Other Events.


On November 5, 2014 our board of directors approved the adoption of our 2014 Equity Compensation Plan (the “ 2014 Plan ”) and reserved 3,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock for grants under this plan. The purpose of the 2014 Plan is attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, to provide additional incentive to our employees, directors and consultants and to promote the success of our company’s business. The 2014 Plan is administered by our board of directors. Plan options may either be:


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incentive stock options (ISOs),

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non-qualified options (NSOs),

·

awards of our Class A common stock,

·

stock appreciation rights (SARs),

·

restricted stock units (RSUs),

·

performance units,

·

performance shares, and

·

other stock-based awards.


Any option granted under the 2014 Plan must provide for an exercise price of not less than 100% of the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of grant, but the exercise price of any ISO granted to an eligible employee owning more than 10% of our outstanding Class A common stock must not be less than 110% of fair market value on the date of the grant. The plan further provides that with respect to ISOs the aggregate fair market value of the Class A common stock underlying the options which are exercisable by any option holder during any calendar year cannot exceed $100,000. The exercise price of any NSO granted under the 2014 Plan is determined by the Board at the time of grant, but must be at least equal to fair market value on the date of grant. The term of each plan option and the manner in which it may be exercised is determined by the board of directors or the compensation committee, provided that no option may be exercisable more than 10 years after the date of its grant and, in the case of an incentive option granted to an eligible employee owning more than 10% of the Class A common stock, no more than five years after the date of the grant. The terms of grants of any other type of award under the 2014 Plan is determined by the Board at the time of grant. Subject to the limitation on the aggregate number of shares issuable under the plan, there is no maximum or minimum number of shares as to which a stock grant or plan option may be granted to any person.


The foregoing description of the material terms and conditions of the 2014 Plan is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the 2014 Plan, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.33 to this report and incorporated herein by such reference.




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Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(d)

Exhibits .


No.

 

Description

10.31

 

Executive Agreement dated November 5, 2014 by and between Social Reality, Inc. and Carrie McQueen

10.32

 

Indemnification Agreement dated November 5, 2014 by and between Social Reality, Inc. and Carrie McQueen

10.33

 

2014 Equity Compensation Plan

99.1

 

Press Release dated November 10, 2014








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SIGNATURES

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.

 

SOCIAL REALITY, INC.

 

 

 

Date: November 10, 2014

By:

/s/ Chris Miglino

 

 

Chris Miglino, Chief Executive Officer









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Exhibit Index


No.

 

Description

10.31

 

Executive Agreement dated November 5, 2014 by and between Social Reality, Inc. and Carrie McQueen

10.32

 

Indemnification Agreement dated November 5, 2014 by and between Social Reality, Inc. and Carrie McQueen

10.33

 

2014 Equity Compensation Plan

99.1

 

Press Release dated November 10, 2014




Exhibit 10.31


EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this " Agreement ") is made and entered this 5th day of November, 2014 (the “ Effective Date ”) between SOCIAL REALITY, INC ., a Delaware corporation whose principal place of business is 456 Seaton Street, Los Angeles, CA  90013 (the " Corporation ") and CARRIE MCQUEEN , an individual whose address is _____________________ (the " Executive ").


RECITALS


WHEREAS , the Corporation has developed technology that allows brands to launch and manage digital advertising campaigns and that enables website publishers to sell their media inventory to a number of digital adverting buyers.


WHEREAS , the Corporation desires to employ the Executive and the Executive desires to be employed by the Corporation.


WHEREAS , the Executive, by virtue of the Executive's employment with the Corporation, will become familiar with and possessed with the manner, methods, trade secrets and other confidential information pertaining to the Corporation's business.


NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual agreements herein made, the Corporation and the Executive do hereby agree as follows:


1.

Recitals .  The above recitals are true, correct, and are herein incorporated by reference.


2.

Employment .  The Corporation hereby employs the Executive, and the Executive hereby accepts employment, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.


3.

Authority and Power During Employment Period.


a.

Duties and Responsibilities .  During the term of this Agreement, the Executive will serve as the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer.  In this capacity, the Executive will perform such duties and exercise such supervision with regard to the business of the Corporation as are associated with such position, including such duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.  The Executive shall report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.  


b.

Time Devoted .  Throughout the term of the Agreement, the Executive shall devote substantially all of the Executive's business time and attention to the business and affairs of the Corporation consistent with the Executive's senior executive position with the Corporation, except for reasonable vacations and except for illness or incapacity, but nothing in the Agreement shall preclude the Executive from engaging in personal business, including as a member of the Board of Directors of affiliated companies, charitable and community affairs,






provided that such activities do not interfere with the regular performance of the Executive's duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.  


4.

Term .  The term (“ Term ”) of employment hereunder will commence on the Effective Date and end on the second annual anniversary of the Effective Date and may be extended for additional one (1) year periods (each a " Renewal Term ") by written notice given by the Corporation to the Executive at least 60 days before the expiration of the Term or the Renewal Term, as the case may be, unless this Agreement shall have been terminated pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.


5.

Compensation and Benefits .


a.

Salary .  The Executive shall be paid a base salary (“ Base Salary ”), payable in accordance with the Corporation's policies from time to time for senior executives, at an annual rate One Hundred Fourteen Thousand dollars ($114,000.00).


b.

Discretionary Bonus.  The Executive may be awarded a bonus from time to time and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Directors of the Corporation in their sole discretion.


c.

Equity Compensation .  The Executive shall be granted the following awards under the Corporation’s 2012 Equity Compensation Plan (the “ Plan ”), all such awards to be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan:


i.

Stock Award .  The Executive is hereby granted a restricted stock award (the “ RSU ”) of 45,455 shares of the Corporation’s Class A common stock, which such RSU shall vest on the one (1) year anniversary of the Effective Date; and


ii.

Options .  The Executive is hereby granted options (the “ Options ”) to purchase 500,000 shares of the Corporation’s Class A common stock at an exercise price of $1.10 per share.  The Options, which shall be exercisable for a period of three (3) years from the vesting date, shall vest, subject to the Executive’s continued employment, as follows:


No. of Shares Underlying Option

Type of Option

Vesting Date

 

 

 

66,666

ISO

November 5, 2015

100,000

NSO

November 5, 2015

166,667

NSO

November 5, 2016

166,667

NSO

November 5, 2017


d.

Executive Benefits .  The Executive shall be entitled to participate in all benefit programs of the Corporation currently existing or hereafter made available to executive and/or salaried employees including, but not limited to, stock option plans, pension and other retirement plans, group life insurance, hospitalization, surgical and major medical coverage, sick leave, salary continuation, vacation and holidays, long-term disability, and other fringe benefits.



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e.

Vacation .  During each fiscal year of the Corporation, the Executive shall be entitled to such amount of vacation consistent with the Executive's position and length of service to the Corporation.  


f.

Business Expense Reimbursement .  During the Term of employment, the Executive shall be entitled to receive proper reimbursement for all reasonable, out of-pocket expenses incurred by the Executive (in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Corporation) in performing services hereunder, provided the Executive properly accounts therefor.


6.

Termination .


a.

Death .  This Agreement will terminate upon the death of the Executive; however, the Executive's Base Salary shall be paid to the Executive's designated beneficiary, or, in the absence of such designation, to the estate or other legal representative of the Executive, for a period of thirty (30) days during the first year of the Term of this Agreement and thereafter for a period of sixty (60) days until the expiration of the Term of this Agreement after the date of death at the annual rate in effect immediately prior to her death in addition to any discretionary bonus which shall have been earned at the time of the death of the Executive. Other death benefits will be determined in accordance with the terms of the Corporation's benefit programs and plans.


b.

Disability .


(1)

The Executive's employment will terminate in the event of her disability, upon the first day of the month following the determination of disability as provided below. Following such a termination, the Executive shall be entitled to compensation in accordance with the Corporation's disability compensation practice for senior executives, including any separate arrangement or policy covering the Executive, but in all events the Executive shall continue to receive her Base Salary, at the annual rate in effect immediately prior to the commencement of disability, for a period of thirty (30) days during the first year of the Term of this Agreement and thereafter for a period of sixty (60) days during the remaining Term of this Agreement after the termination. Any amounts provided for in this Section 6b shall not be offset by other long-term disability benefits provided to the Executive by the Corporation or Social Security.


(2)

" Disability ," for the purposes of this Agreement, shall be deemed to have occurred if (A) the Executive is unable, by reason of a physical or mental condition, to perform her duties under this Agreement for an aggregate of sixty (60) days in any 12-month period or (B) the Executive has a guardian of the person or estate appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction.


Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, if, following a termination of employment due to disability, the Executive becomes re-employed, whether as an executive or a consultant, any compensation, annual incentive payments or other benefits earned by the



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Executive from such employment shall be offset against any compensation continuation due to the Executive hereunder.


c.

Termination by the Corporation For Cause .


(1)

Nothing herein shall prevent the Corporation from terminating Executive for Cause, as hereinafter defined.  The Executive shall continue to receive compensation only for the period ending with the date of such termination as provided in this Section 6c. Any rights and benefits the Executive may have in respect of any other compensation shall be determined in accordance with the terms of such other compensation arrangements or such plans or programs.


(2)

" Cause " shall mean (A) committing or participating in an injurious act of fraud, gross neglect, misrepresentation, embezzlement or dishonesty against the Corporation; (B) committing or participating in any other injurious act or omission wantonly, willfully, recklessly or in a manner which was grossly negligent against the Corporation; (C) engaging in a criminal enterprise; (D) conviction for a felony under the laws of the United States or any state thereof; (E) breach of any term of Executive’s employment in any material respect (other than any such failure resulting from Executive’s Disability), which results or could reasonably be expected to result in harm to the Corporation’s Business or reputation; (F) continued willful failure to substantially perform Executive’s duties under this Agreement; or (G) any assignment of this Agreement in violation of Section 15 of this Agreement.


(3)

Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Agreement, this Agreement will not be deemed to have been terminated for Cause unless and until there shall have been delivered to the Executive a notice of termination stating that the Executive committed one of the types of conduct set forth in Section 6c(2) of this Agreement and specifying the particulars thereof and the Executive shall be given a ten (10) day period to cure such conduct set forth in Section 6c(2).


d.

Termination by the Corporation Other Than For Cause .  The foregoing notwithstanding, the Corporation may terminate the Executive's employment for whatever reason it deems appropriate; provided, however , that in the event such termination is not based on Cause, as provided in Section 6c above, the Corporation may terminate this Agreement upon giving the Executive thirty (30) days' prior written notice. During such thirty (30) day period, the Executive shall continue to perform the Executive's duties pursuant to this Agreement.


e.

Voluntary Termination .  If the Executive terminates the Executive's employment on the Executive's own volition prior to the expiration of the Term of this Agreement, including any renewals thereof, such termination shall constitute a voluntary termination and in such event the Executive shall be limited to the same rights and benefits as provided in connection with a termination for Cause as provided in Section 6c.



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f.

Additional Termination Provisions .


(1)

Payment Delay .  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, to the extent any payments to Executive pursuant to this Agreement are non-qualified deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “ Code ”), then (i) to the extent required by Section 409A of the Code, no amount shall be payable unless Executive’s termination of employment constitutes a Separation from Service (as defined below), and (ii) if Executive is deemed at the time of her Separation from Service to be a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, then to the extent delayed commencement of any portion of the benefits to which Executive is entitled under this Agreement is required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such portion of Executive’s termination benefits shall not be provided to Executive prior to the earlier of (A) the expiration of the six (6) month period measured from the date of Executive’s Separation from Service or (B) the date of Executive’s death.  Upon the earlier of such dates, all payments deferred pursuant to this Section 6(f) shall be paid in a lump sum to Executive.  The determination of whether Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code as of the time of her Separation from Service shall made by the Corporation in accordance with the terms of Section 409A of the Code and applicable guidance thereunder (including without limitation Treas. Reg. Section 1.409A-1(i) and any successor provision thereto).  For purposes of this Agreement, a “ Separation from Service ” shall mean Executive’s “separation from service” with the Corporation as such term is defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h) and any successor provision thereto.


(2)

Exceptions to Payment Delay . Notwithstanding Section 6(f), to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, amounts payable to Executive pursuant to this Agreement shall be made in reliance upon Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9) (with respect to separation pay plans) or Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) (with respect to short-term deferrals).


7.

Covenant Not To Compete and Non-Disclosure of Information .


a.

Covenant Not To Compete .  The Executive acknowledges and recognizes the highly competitive nature of the Corporation's business and the goodwill, continued patronage, and the names and addresses of the Corporation's customers and suppliers or vendors with whom the Corporation has done or is endeavoring to do business with constitute a substantial asset of the Corporation having been acquired through considerable time, money and effort. Accordingly, in consideration of the execution of this Agreement, and as except as may specifically otherwise approved by the Corporation’s Board of Directors, the Executive agrees to the following:


(1)

That during the Restricted Period, the Executive will not, directly or indirectly, compete with the Corporation by soliciting, inducing or influencing any of the Corporation's customers, suppliers or vendors which have a business relationship with the



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Corporation at the time during the Restricted Period to discontinue or reduce the extent of such relationship with the Corporation; and


(2)

That during the Restricted Period, the Executive will not (A) directly or indirectly recruit, solicit or otherwise influence any employee or agent of the Corporation to discontinue such employment or agency relationship with the Corporation, or (B) employ or seek to employ, or cause or permit any business which competes directly or indirectly with the Business Activities of the Corporation (the " Competitive Business ") to employ or seek to employ for any Competitive Business any person who is then (or was at any time within two (2) years prior to the date Executive or the Competitive Business employs or seeks to employ such person) employed by the Corporation.


b.

Non-Disclosure of Information . The Executive acknowledges that the Corporation's trade secrets, any financial information or any secret, proprietary, or confidential information relating to the Corporation's programs, customers, customers' information, sales or business of the Corporation, or any sensitive personal information learned or obtained about the Corporation's officers, stockholders and/or employees in the course and scope of the Executive’s employment with the Corporation (the " Proprietary Information ") are valuable, special and unique assets of the Corporation, access to and knowledge of which are essential to the performance of the Executive’s duties hereunder. In light of the highly competitive nature of the industry in which the Corporation's business is conducted, the Executive agrees that all Proprietary Information, heretofore or in the future obtained by the Executive as a result of the Executive's association with the Corporation, shall be considered confidential.


In recognition of this fact, the Executive agrees that the Executive, during the Restricted Period, will not use or disclose any of such Proprietary Information for the Executive's own purposes or for the benefit of any person or other entity or organization (except the Corporation) under any circumstances unless such Proprietary Information has been publicly disclosed generally or, unless upon written advice of legal counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Corporation, the Executive is legally required to disclose such Proprietary Information. Documents (as hereinafter defined) prepared by the Executive or that come into the Executive's possession during the Executive's association with the Corporation are and remain the property of the Corporation, and when this Agreement terminates, such Documents shall be returned to the Corporation at the Corporation's principal place of business, as provided in the Notice provision (Section 11) of this Agreement.


c.

Documents . " Documents " shall mean all original written, recorded, or graphic matters whatsoever, and any and all copies thereof, including, but not limited to: papers; books; records; tangible things; correspondence; communications; telex messages; memoranda; work-papers; reports; affidavits; statements; summaries; analyses; evaluations; client records and information; agreements; agendas; advertisements; instructions; charges; manuals; brochures; publications; directories; industry lists; schedules; price lists; client lists; statistical records; training manuals; computer printouts; books of account, records and invoices reflecting business operations; all things similar to any of the foregoing however denominated. In all cases where originals are not available, the term "Documents" shall also mean identical copies of original Documents or non-identical copies thereof.



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d.

Restrictive Period . The "Restrictive Period" shall be deemed to be one (1) year following termination of this Agreement.


e.

Business Activities . " Business Activities " shall be deemed to any business activities concerning digital advertising and any additional activities which the Corporation or any of its affiliates may engage in during any portion of the 12 months prior to the termination of Executive's employment.  


f.

Covenants as Essential Elements of this Agreement . It is understood by and between the parties hereto that the foregoing covenants contained in Sections 7a and b are essential elements of this Agreement, and that but for the agreement by the Executive to comply with such covenants, the Corporation would not have agreed to enter into this Agreement. Such covenants by the Executive shall be construed to be agreements independent of any other provisions of this Agreement. The existence of any other claim or cause of action, whether predicated on any other provision in this Agreement, or otherwise, as a result of the relationship between the parties shall not constitute a defense to the enforcement of such covenants against the Executive. To the extent that the covenants contained in this Section 7 may later be deemed by a court to be too broad to be enforced with respect to their duration or with respect to any particular activity or geographic area, the court making such determination shall have the power to reduce the duration or scope of the provision, and to add or delete specific words or phrases to or from the provision.  The provision as modified shall then be enforced.


g.

Survival After Termination of Agreement . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the covenants in Sections 7a and b shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the Executive's employment with the Corporation.


h.

Remedies .


(1)

The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Corporation's remedy at law for a breach or threatened breach of any of the provisions of Section 7a or b herein would be inadequate and the breach shall be per se deemed as causing irreparable harm to the Corporation. In recognition of this fact, in the event of a breach by the Executive of any of the provisions of Section 7a or b, the Executive agrees that, in addition to any remedy at law available to the Corporation, including, but not limited to monetary damages, all rights of the Executive to payment or otherwise under this Agreement and all amounts then or thereafter due to the Executive from the Corporation under this Agreement may be terminated and the Corporation, without posting any bond, shall be entitled to obtain, and the Executive agrees not to oppose the Corporation's request for equitable relief in the form of specific performance, temporary restraining order, temporary or permanent injunction or any other equitable remedy which may then be available to the Corporation.


(2)

The Executive acknowledges that the granting of a temporary injunction, temporary restraining order or permanent injunction merely prohibiting the use of Proprietary Information would not be an adequate remedy upon breach or threatened breach of Section 7a or b and consequently agrees, upon proof of any such breach, to the



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granting of injunctive relief prohibiting any form of competition with the Corporation. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as prohibiting the Corporation from pursuing any other remedies available to it for such breach or threatened breach.


8.

Computer Systems .  The Executive acknowledges that Executive’s access to and permission to use the Corporation’s computer systems, networks, and equipment, and all the Corporation information contained therein, is restricted to legitimate business purposes on behalf of the Corporation and reasonable personal use in accordance with the Corporation’s applicable policies and procedures. Any other access to or use of such systems, networks, equipment, and information is without authorization and is prohibited. The restrictions contained in this Section 8 extend to any personal computers or other electronic devices of Executive that are used for business purposes relating to the Corporation. The Executive shall not transfer any Corporation information to any personal computer or other electronic device that is not otherwise used for any business purpose relating to the Corporation. Upon a termination of Executive’s employment, the Executive’s authorization to access and permission to use the Corporation’s computer systems, networks, and equipment, and any Corporation information contained therein, shall cease, and the Executive shall delete any Corporation information from Executive’s personal computer or other electronic device.


9.

Indemnification . The Executive shall be covered by the Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Corporation, together with a separate indemnification agreement to be entered into between the Corporation and the Executive following the Effective Date in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporate herein by such reference (the “ Indemnification Agreement ”), with respect to matters occurring on or prior to the date of termination of the Executive's employment with the Corporation, subject to all the provisions of Delaware and Federal law, the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation and the By-Laws of the Corporation then in effect.  Such reasonable expenses, including attorneys' fees, that may be covered by the these indemnification provisions shall be paid by the Corporation on a current basis in accordance with such provision, the Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation, By-Laws, the Indemnification Agreement and Delaware law. To the extent that any such payments by the Corporation pursuant to these provisions may be subject to repayment by the Executive pursuant to the provisions of the Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation, By-Laws and/or Indemnification Agreement, or pursuant to Delaware or Federal law, such repayment shall be due and payable by the Executive to the Corporation within twelve (12) months after the termination of all proceedings, if any, which relate to such repayment and to the Corporation's affairs for the period prior to the date of termination of the Executive's employment with the Corporation and as to which Executive has been covered by such applicable provisions.


10.

Withholding . Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, all payments required to be made by the Corporation hereunder to the Executive or the Executive's estate or beneficiaries shall be subject to the withholding of such amounts, if any, relating to tax and other payroll deductions as the Corporation may reasonably determine it should withhold pursuant to any applicable law or regulation. In lieu of withholding such amounts, the Corporation may accept other arrangements pursuant to which it is satisfied that such tax and other payroll obligations will be satisfied in a manner complying with applicable law or regulation.




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11.

Notices . Any notice required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be sufficient if in writing and if sent postage prepaid by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; by overnight delivery; by courier; or by confirmed telecopy, in the case of the Executive to the Executive's last place of business or residence as shown on the records of the Corporation, or in the case of the Corporation to its principal office as set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement, or at such other place as it may designate.


12.

Waiver . Unless agreed in writing, the failure of either party, at any time, to require performance by the other of any provisions hereunder shall not affect its right thereafter to enforce the same, nor shall a waiver by either party of any breach of any provision hereof be taken or held to be a waiver of any other preceding or succeeding breach of any term or provision of this Agreement. No extension of time for the performance of any obligation or act shall be deemed to be an extension of time for the performance of any other obligation or act hereunder.


13.

Completeness and Modification . This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto superseding all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings among the parties hereto concerning the Agreement. This Agreement may be amended, modified, superseded or canceled, and any of the terms, covenants, representations, warranties or conditions hereof may be waived, only by a written instrument executed by the parties or, in the case of a waiver, by the party to be charged.


14.

Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute but one agreement.


15.

Binding Effect/Assignment . This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns. This Agreement shall not be assignable by the Executive but shall be assignable by the Corporation in connection with the sale, transfer or other disposition of its business or to any of the Corporation's affiliates controlled by or under common control with the Corporation.


16.

Governing Law; Venue .  This Agreement shall become valid when executed and accepted by Corporation.  The parties agree that it shall be deemed made and entered into in the State of California and shall be governed and construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of California.  Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, the Executive shall conduct the Executive's business in a lawful manner and faithfully comply with applicable laws or regulations of the state, city or other political subdivision in which the Executive is located.  Each of the parties hereto expressly and irrevocably (1) agree that any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be instituted exclusively in either the California State Supreme Court, County of Los Angeles, or in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, (2) waive any objection they may have now or hereafter to the venue of any such suit, action or proceeding, and (3) consent to the in personam jurisdiction of either the California State Supreme Court, County of Los Angeles, or the United States District Court for the Central District of California in any such suit, action or proceeding.  Each of the parties hereto further agrees to accept and acknowledge service of any and all process which may be served in any such suit, action or proceeding in



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either the California State Supreme Court, County of Los Angeles, or in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and agree that service of process upon it mailed by certified mail to its address will be deemed in every respect effective service of process upon it, in any such suit, action or proceeding.   THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE TO WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.  THE PARTY PREVAILING THEREIN SHALL BE ENTITLED TO PAYMENT FROM THE OTHER PARTY HERETO OF ALL OF ITS REASONABLE COUNSEL FEES AND DISBURSEMENTS.


17.

Further Assurances . All parties hereto shall execute and deliver such other instruments and do such other acts as may be necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement.


18.

Headings . The headings of the sections are for convenience only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction or limit the scope or intent of any of the provisions of this Agreement.


19.

Survival . Any termination of this Agreement shall not, however, affect the ongoing provisions of this Agreement which shall survive such termination in accordance with their terms.


20.

Severability . The invalidity or unenforceability, in whole or in part, of any covenant, promise or undertaking, or any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word or of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions thereof.


21.

Enforcement . Should it become necessary for any party to institute legal action to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the successful party will be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees at all trial and appellate levels, expenses and costs.


22.

Construction. This Agreement shall be construed within the fair meaning of each of its terms and not against the party drafting the document.


23.

Role of Counsel .  The Executive acknowledges her understanding that this Agreement was prepared at the request of the Corporation by Pearlman Schneider, LLP, its counsel, and that such firm did not represent the Executive in conjunction with this Agreement or any of the related transactions.  The Executive, as further evidenced by her signature below, acknowledges that she has had the opportunity to obtain the advice of independent counsel of her choosing prior to her execution of this Agreement and that she has availed herself of this opportunity to the extent she deemed necessary and advisable.  


THE EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE EXECUTIVE HAS READ ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTANDS THE AGREEMENT, AND AGREES TO ABIDE BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS.



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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties have executed this Agreement as of date set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.


Witness:

 

THE CORPORATION :

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL REALITY, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Christopher Miglino

 

 

 

Christopher Miglino,

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Witness:

 

THE EXECUTIVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Carrie McQueen

 

 

CARRIE MCQUEEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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Exhibit A


INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT


THIS AGREEMENT is entered into, effective as of November 5, 2014, by and between Social Reality, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), and Carrie McQueen (“ Indemnitee ”).


WHEREAS , it is essential to the Company to retain and attract as directors and officers the most capable persons available;


WHEREAS , Indemnitee is a director and/or officer of the Company;


WHEREAS , both the Company and Indemnitee recognize the increased risk of litigation and other claims currently being asserted against directors and officers of corporations;


WHEREAS , the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company require the Company to indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law; and


WHEREAS , in recognition of Indemnitee’s need for: (i) substantial protection against personal liability based on Indemnitee’s reliance on the aforesaid Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws; (ii) specific contractual assurance that the protection promised by the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws will be available to Indemnitee (regardless of, among other things, any amendment to or revocation of the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws or any change in the composition of the Company’s Board of Directors or acquisition transaction relating to the Company); and (iii) an inducement to provide effective services to the Company as a director and/or officer, the Company wishes to provide in this Agreement for the indemnification of and the advancing of expenses to Indemnitee to the fullest extent (whether partial or complete) permitted under Delaware law and as set forth in this Agreement, and, to the extent insurance is maintained, to provide for the continued coverage of Indemnitee under the Company’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies.


NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the above premises and of Indemnitee continuing to serve the Company directly or, at its request, with another enterprise, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:


1.

Certain Definitions :


(a)

Board : shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company.


(b)

Affiliate : shall mean any corporation or other person or entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or is under common control with, the person specified, including, without limitation, with respect to the Company, any direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company.


(c)

Change in Control : shall be deemed to have occurred if: (i) any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ Exchange Act ”)) (other than a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or a corporation owned directly or indirectly by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company, and other than any person holding shares of the Company on the date that the Company first registers under the Act or any transferee of such individual if such transferee is a spouse or lineal descendant of the transferee or a trust for the benefit of the individual, his spouse or lineal descendants), is or becomes the “beneficial owner”



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(as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 30% or more of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding Voting Securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board and any new director whose election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Board; or (iii) the stockholders of the Company approve a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity, other than a merger or consolidation that would result in the Voting Securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into Voting Securities of the surviving entity) at least 80% of the total voting power represented by the Voting Securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation; or (iv) the stockholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company (in one transaction or a series of transactions) of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets.


(d)

Expenses : shall mean any expense, liability, or loss, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes and penalties, amounts paid or to be paid in settlement, any interest, assessments, or other charges imposed thereon, any federal, state, local, or foreign taxes imposed as a result of the actual or deemed receipt of any payments under this Agreement, and all other costs and obligations, paid or incurred in connection with investigating, defending, being a witness in, participating in (including on appeal), or preparing for any of the foregoing in, any Proceeding relating to any Indemnifiable Event.


(e)

Indemnifiable Event : shall mean any event or occurrence that takes place either prior to or after the execution of this Agreement, related to the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director or officer of the Company or an Affiliate of the Company, or while a director or officer is or was serving at the request of the Company or an Affiliate of the Company as a director, officer, employee, trustee, agent, or fiduciary of another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, employee benefit plan, trust, or other enterprise, or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of a foreign or domestic corporation that was a predecessor corporation of the Company or of another enterprise at the request of such predecessor corporation, or related to anything done or not done by Indemnitee in any such capacity, whether or not the basis of the Proceeding is alleged action in an official capacity as a director, officer, employee, or agent or in any other capacity while serving as a director, officer, employee, or agent of the Company or an Affiliate of the Company, as described above.


(f)

Independent Counsel : shall mean the person or body appointed in connection with Section 3 .


(g)

Proceeding : shall mean any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, or proceeding or any alternative dispute resolution mechanism (including an action by or in the right of the Company or an Affiliate of the Company), or any inquiry, hearing, or investigation, whether conducted by the Company or an Affiliate of the Company or any other party, that Indemnitee in good faith believes might lead to the institution of any such action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative, or other.


(h)

Reviewing Party : shall mean the person or body appointed in accordance with Section 3 .


(i)

Voting Securities : shall mean any securities of the Company that vote generally in the election of directors.



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2.

Agreement to Indemnify .


(a)

General Agreement .  In the event Indemnitee was, is, or becomes a party to or witness or other participant in, or is threatened to be made a party to or witness or other participant in, a Proceeding by reason of (or arising in part out of) an Indemnifiable Event, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee from and against any and all Expenses to the fullest extent permitted by law, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended or interpreted (but in the case of any such amendment or interpretation, only to the extent that such amendment or interpretation permits the Company to provide broader indemnification rights than were permitted prior thereto). The parties hereto intend that this Agreement shall provide for indemnification in excess of that expressly permitted by statute, including, without limitation, any indemnification provided by the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, its Bylaws, vote of its stockholders or disinterested directors, or applicable law.


(b)

Initiation of Proceeding .  Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Indemnitee shall not be entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement in connection with any Proceeding initiated by Indemnitee against the Company or any director or officer of the Company unless (i) the Company has joined in or the Board has consented to the initiation of such Proceeding; (ii) the Proceeding is one to enforce Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement, or any other agreement or insurance policy or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws to indemnification or advancement of expenses; (iii) as otherwise required under Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law or (iv) the Proceeding is instituted after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control) and Independent Counsel has approved its initiation.


(c)

Expense Advances .  If so requested by Indemnitee, the Company shall advance (within ten business days of such request) any and all Expenses to Indemnitee (an “ Expense Advance ”). The Indemnitee shall qualify for such Expense Advances upon the execution and delivery to the Company of this Agreement which shall constitute an undertaking providing that the Indemnitee undertakes to repay such Expense Advances if and to the extent that it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final judgment, not subject to appeal, that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company. Indemnitee’s obligation to reimburse the Company for Expense Advances shall be unsecured and no interest shall be charged thereon.   This Section 2(c) shall not apply to any claim made by Indemnitee for which indemnity is excluded pursuant to Section 2(b) or Section 2(f) .


(d)

Mandatory Indemnification .  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any Proceeding relating in whole or in part to an Indemnifiable Event or in defense of any issue or matter therein, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses incurred in connection therewith.


(e)

Partial Indemnification .  If Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of Expenses, but not, however, for the total amount thereof, the Company shall nevertheless indemnify Indemnitee for the portion thereof to which Indemnitee is entitled.


(f)

Prohibited Indemnification .  No indemnification pursuant to this Agreement shall be paid by the Company on account of any Proceeding in which judgment is rendered against Indemnitee for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by Indemnitee of securities of the Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, or similar provisions of any federal, state, or local laws or for which payment is prohibited by law.




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3.

Reviewing Party .  Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel refereed to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change of Control for which Independent Counsel shall become be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.


4. Indemnification Process and Appeal .


(a)

Indemnification Payment .  Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification of Expenses, and shall receive payment thereof, from the Company in accordance with this Agreement as soon as practicable after Indemnitee has made written demand on the Company for indemnification, unless the Reviewing Party has given a written opinion to the Company that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under applicable law.


(b)

Suit to Enforce Rights .  Regardless of any action by the Reviewing Party, if Indemnitee has not received full indemnification within thirty (30) days after making a demand in accordance with Section 4(a) , Indemnitee shall have the right to enforce its indemnification rights under this Agreement by commencing litigation in any court in the State of Delaware having subject matter jurisdiction thereof seeking an initial determination by the court or challenging any determination by the Reviewing Party or any aspect thereof. The Company hereby consents to service of process and to appear in any such proceeding. Any determination by the Reviewing Party not challenged by Indemnitee shall be binding on the Company and Indemnitee. The remedy provided for in this Section 4 shall be in addition to any other remedies available to Indemnitee at law or in equity.


(c)

Defense to Indemnification, Burden of Proof, and Presumptions .  It shall be a defense to any action brought by Indemnitee against the Company to enforce this Agreement (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for Expenses incurred in defending a Proceeding in advance of its final disposition) that it is not permissible under applicable law for the Company to indemnify Indemnitee for the amount claimed. In connection with any such action or any determination by the Reviewing Party or otherwise as to whether Indemnitee is entitled to be indemnified hereunder, the burden of proving such a defense or determination shall be on the Company. Neither the failure of the Reviewing Party or the Company (including its Board, independent legal counsel, or its stockholders) to have made a



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determination prior to the commencement of such action by Indemnitee that indemnification of the claimant is proper under the circumstances because Indemnitee has met the standard of conduct set forth in applicable law, nor an actual determination by the Reviewing Party or Company (including its Board, independent legal counsel, or its stockholders) that Indemnitee had not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct. For purposes of this Agreement, the termination of any claim, action, suit, or proceeding, by judgment, order, settlement (whether with or without court approval), conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere, or its equivalent, shall not create a presumption that Indemnitee did not meet any particular standard of conduct or have any particular belief or that a court has determined that indemnification is not permitted by applicable law.


5.

Indemnification for Expenses Incurred in Enforcing Rights .  The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against any and all Expenses that are incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any action brought by Indemnitee for:


(i)

indemnification or advance payment of Expenses by the Company under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events; and/or


(ii)

recovery under directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the Company, but only in the event that Indemnitee ultimately is determined to be entitled to such indemnification or insurance recovery, as the case may be.


In addition, the Company shall, if so requested by Indemnitee, advance the foregoing Expenses to Indemnitee, subject to and in accordance with Section 2(c) .


6.

Notification and Defense of Proceeding .


(a)

Notice .  Promptly after receipt by Indemnitee of notice of the commencement of any Proceeding, Indemnitee shall, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against the Company under this Agreement, notify the Company of the commencement thereof; but the omission so to notify the Company will not relieve the Company from any liability that it may have to Indemnitee, except as provided in Section 6(c) .


(b)

Defense .  With respect to any Proceeding as to which Indemnitee notifies the Company of the commencement thereof, the Company will be entitled to participate in the Proceeding at its own expense and except as otherwise provided below, to the extent the Company so wishes, it may assume the defense thereof with counsel reasonably satisfactory to Indemnitee. After notice from the Company to Indemnitee of its election to assume the defense of any Proceeding, the Company shall not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise for any Expenses subsequently incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the defense of such Proceeding other than reasonable costs of investigation or as otherwise provided below. Indemnitee shall have the right to employ legal counsel in such Proceeding, but all Expenses related thereto incurred after notice from the Company of its assumption of the defense shall be at Indemnitee’s expense unless: (i) the employment of legal counsel by Indemnitee has been authorized by the Company, (ii) Indemnitee has reasonably determined that there may be a conflict of interest between Indemnitee and the Company in the defense of the Proceeding, (iii) after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control), the employment of counsel by Indemnitee has been approved by the Independent Counsel, or (iv) the Company shall not in fact have employed counsel to assume the defense of such Proceeding or shall not continue to retain counsel to defend such Proceeding, in each of which cases all Expenses of the Proceeding shall be borne by the



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Company. The Company shall not be entitled to assume the defense of any Proceeding brought by or on behalf of the Company or as to which Indemnitee shall have made the determination provided for in (ii), (iii) and (iv) above.


(c)

Settlement of Claims .  The Company shall not be liable to indemnify Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise for any amounts paid in settlement of any Proceeding effected without the Company’s written consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that if a Change in Control has occurred (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control), the Company shall be liable for indemnification of Indemnitee for amounts paid in settlement if the Independent Counsel has approved the settlement. The Company shall not settle any Proceeding in any manner that would impose any penalty or limitation on Indemnitee without Indemnitee’s prior written consent. The Company shall not be liable to indemnify Indemnitee under this Agreement with regard to any judicial award if the Company was not given a reasonable and timely opportunity, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such action; the Company’s liability hereunder shall not be excused if participation in the Proceeding by the Company was barred by this Agreement.


7.

Establishment of Trust .  In the event of a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control) the Company shall, upon written request by Indemnitee, create a Trust for the benefit of Indemnitee and from time to time upon written request of Indemnitee shall fund the Trust in an amount sufficient to satisfy any and all Expenses reasonably anticipated at the time of each such request to be incurred in connection with investigating, preparing for, participating in, and/or defending any Proceeding relating to an Indemnifiable Event. The amount or amounts to be deposited in the Trust pursuant to the foregoing funding obligation shall be determined by the Independent Counsel. The terms of the Trust shall provide that (i) the Trust shall not be revoked or the principal thereof invaded without the written consent of Indemnitee, (ii) the Trustee shall advance, within ten business days of a request by Indemnitee, any and all Expenses to Indemnitee (and Indemnitee hereby agrees to reimburse the Trust under the same circumstances for which Indemnitee would be required to reimburse the Company under Section 2(c) of this Agreement), (iii) the Trust shall continue to be funded by the Company in accordance with the funding obligation set forth above, (iv) the Trustee shall promptly pay to Indemnitee all amounts for which Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise, and (v) all unexpended funds in the Trust shall revert to the Company upon a final determination by the Independent Counsel or a court of competent jurisdiction, as the case may be, that Indemnitee has been fully indemnified under the terms of this Agreement. The Trustee shall be chosen by Indemnitee. Nothing in this Section 7 shall relieve the Company of any of its obligations under this Agreement. All income earned on the assets held in the Trust shall be reported as income by the Company for federal, state, local, and foreign tax purposes. The Company shall pay all costs of establishing and maintaining the Trust and shall indemnify the Trustee against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the establishment and maintenance of the Trust.


8.

Non-Exclusivity .  The rights of Indemnitee hereunder shall be in addition to any other rights Indemnitee may have under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, any agreement, any vote of stockholders or directors, applicable law, or otherwise. To the extent that a change in applicable law (whether by statute or judicial decision) permits greater indemnification than would be afforded currently under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, applicable law, or this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties that Indemnitee enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change.

 



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9.

Liability Insurance .  To the extent the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing general and/or directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, Indemnitee shall be covered by such policy or policies, in accordance with its or their terms, to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any Company director or officer.  


10.

Period of Limitations .  No legal action shall be brought and no cause of action shall be asserted by or on behalf of the Company or any Affiliate of the Company against Indemnitee, Indemnitee’s spouse, heirs, executors, or personal or legal representatives after the expiration of two years from the date of accrual of such cause of action, or such longer period as may be required by state law under the circumstances. Any claim or cause of action of the Company or its Affiliate shall be extinguished and deemed released unless asserted by the timely filing and notice of a legal action within such period; provided, however, that if any shorter period of limitations is otherwise applicable to any such cause of action, the shorter period shall govern.


11.

Amendment of this Agreement .  No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both of the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding unless in the form of a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the waiver is sought, and no such waiver shall operate as a waiver of any other provisions hereof (whether or not similar), nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver. Except as specifically provided herein, no failure to exercise or any delay in exercising any right or remedy hereunder shall constitute a waiver thereof.


12.

Subrogation .  In the event of payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee, who shall execute all papers required and shall do everything that may be necessary to secure such rights, including the execution of such documents necessary to enable the Company effectively to bring suit to enforce such rights.


13.

No Duplication of Payments .  The Company shall not be liable under this Agreement to make any payment in connection with any claim made against Indemnitee to the extent Indemnitee has otherwise actually received payment (under any insurance policy, Bylaw, or otherwise) of the amounts otherwise indemnifiable hereunder.


14.  

Duration of Agreement .  This Agreement shall continue and terminate upon the later of (a) ten (10) years after the date that Indemnitee shall have ceased to serve as a director or officer of the Company or (b) one (1) year after the final termination of any Proceeding, including any appeal, then pending in respect of which Indemnitee is granted rights of indemnification or advancement of Expenses hereunder an or any proceeding commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 4(b) of this Agreement relating thereto.


15.  

Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors (including any direct or indirect successor by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company), assigns, spouses, heirs, and personal and legal representatives. The Company shall require and cause any successor (whether direct or indirect by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all, substantially all, or a substantial part, of the business and/or assets of the Company, by written agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Indemnitee, expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place. The indemnification provided under this Agreement shall continue as to Indemnitee for any action taken or not taken while serving in an indemnified capacity



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pertaining to an Indemnifiable Event even though Indemnitee may have ceased to serve in such capacity at the time of any Proceeding.


16.

Severability .  If any provision (or portion thereof) of this Agreement shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or otherwise unenforceable, (a) the remaining provisions shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law, (b) such provision or provisions shall be deemed reformed to the extent necessary to conform to applicable law and give the maximum effect to the intent of the parties hereto; and (c) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of this Agreement containing any provision held to be invalid, void, or otherwise unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, void, or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested by the provision held invalid, void, or unenforceable.


17.

Governing Law .  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts made and to be performed in such State without giving effect to its principles of conflicts of laws.  The Company and Indemnitee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement may be brought in the Delaware Court of Chancery, (ii) consent to submit to the jurisdiction of the Delaware Court of Chancery for purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, (iii) waive any objection to the laying of venue or any such action or proceeding in the Delaware Court of Chancery and (iv) waive, and agree not to please or to make, any claim that any such action or proceeding brought in the Delaware Court of Chancery had been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum.


18.

Notices . All notices and other communications given or made pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) when sent, if sent by electronic mail or facsimile during normal business hours of the recipient, and if not sent during normal business hours, then on the recipient’s next business day but only if sent concurrently in the manner set forth in clause (d) below, (c) five (5) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (d) one (1) business day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, freight prepaid, specifying next business day delivery, with written verification of receipt.  All communications shall be sent:  


(a) To Indemnitee at the address set forth below Indemnitee’s signature hereto.


(b) To the Company at:

Social Reality, Inc.

456 Seaton Street

Los Angeles, CA 90013

Attention: Christopher Miglino

Telephone: (323) 283-8505

Email: chris@socialreality.com


Notice of change of address shall be effective only when given in accordance with this Section 18 .


19.

Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in one 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 page follows.]




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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the day specified above.

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL REALITY, INC.

 

 

 

By:

 

 

 

 

Name: Christopher Miglino

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

INDEMNITEE

 

 

Carrie McQueen


Address: ___________

___________

 





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Exhibit 10.32


INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT


THIS AGREEMENT is entered into, effective as of November 5, 2014, by and between Social Reality, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), and Carrie McQueen (“ Indemnitee ”).


WHEREAS , it is essential to the Company to retain and attract as directors and officers the most capable persons available;


WHEREAS , Indemnitee is a director and/or officer of the Company;


WHEREAS , both the Company and Indemnitee recognize the increased risk of litigation and other claims currently being asserted against directors and officers of corporations;


WHEREAS , the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Company require the Company to indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law; and


WHEREAS , in recognition of Indemnitee’s need for: (i) substantial protection against personal liability based on Indemnitee’s reliance on the aforesaid Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws; (ii) specific contractual assurance that the protection promised by the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws will be available to Indemnitee (regardless of, among other things, any amendment to or revocation of the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws or any change in the composition of the Company’s Board of Directors or acquisition transaction relating to the Company); and (iii) an inducement to provide effective services to the Company as a director and/or officer, the Company wishes to provide in this Agreement for the indemnification of and the advancing of expenses to Indemnitee to the fullest extent (whether partial or complete) permitted under Delaware law and as set forth in this Agreement, and, to the extent insurance is maintained, to provide for the continued coverage of Indemnitee under the Company’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies.


NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the above premises and of Indemnitee continuing to serve the Company directly or, at its request, with another enterprise, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:


1.

Certain Definitions :


(a)

Board : shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company.


(b)

Affiliate : shall mean any corporation or other person or entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or is under common control with, the person specified, including, without limitation, with respect to the Company, any direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company.


(c)

Change in Control : shall be deemed to have occurred if: (i) any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ Exchange Act ”)) (other than a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or a corporation owned directly or indirectly by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company, and other than any person holding shares of the Company on the date that the Company first registers under the Act or any transferee of such individual if such transferee is a spouse or lineal descendant of the transferee or a trust for the benefit of the individual, his spouse or lineal descendants), is or becomes the “beneficial owner”



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(as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 30% or more of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding Voting Securities; or (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board and any new director whose election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Board; or (iii) the stockholders of the Company approve a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity, other than a merger or consolidation that would result in the Voting Securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into Voting Securities of the surviving entity) at least 80% of the total voting power represented by the Voting Securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation; or (iv) the stockholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company (in one transaction or a series of transactions) of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets.


(d)

Expenses : shall mean any expense, liability, or loss, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes and penalties, amounts paid or to be paid in settlement, any interest, assessments, or other charges imposed thereon, any federal, state, local, or foreign taxes imposed as a result of the actual or deemed receipt of any payments under this Agreement, and all other costs and obligations, paid or incurred in connection with investigating, defending, being a witness in, participating in (including on appeal), or preparing for any of the foregoing in, any Proceeding relating to any Indemnifiable Event.


(e)

Indemnifiable Event : shall mean any event or occurrence that takes place either prior to or after the execution of this Agreement, related to the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director or officer of the Company or an Affiliate of the Company, or while a director or officer is or was serving at the request of the Company or an Affiliate of the Company as a director, officer, employee, trustee, agent, or fiduciary of another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership, joint venture, employee benefit plan, trust, or other enterprise, or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of a foreign or domestic corporation that was a predecessor corporation of the Company or of another enterprise at the request of such predecessor corporation, or related to anything done or not done by Indemnitee in any such capacity, whether or not the basis of the Proceeding is alleged action in an official capacity as a director, officer, employee, or agent or in any other capacity while serving as a director, officer, employee, or agent of the Company or an Affiliate of the Company, as described above.


(f)

Independent Counsel : shall mean the person or body appointed in connection with Section 3 .


(g)

Proceeding : shall mean any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, or proceeding or any alternative dispute resolution mechanism (including an action by or in the right of the Company or an Affiliate of the Company), or any inquiry, hearing, or investigation, whether conducted by the Company or an Affiliate of the Company or any other party, that Indemnitee in good faith believes might lead to the institution of any such action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative, or other.


(h)

Reviewing Party : shall mean the person or body appointed in accordance with Section 3 .


(i)

Voting Securities : shall mean any securities of the Company that vote generally in the election of directors.



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2.

Agreement to Indemnify .


(a)

General Agreement .  In the event Indemnitee was, is, or becomes a party to or witness or other participant in, or is threatened to be made a party to or witness or other participant in, a Proceeding by reason of (or arising in part out of) an Indemnifiable Event, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee from and against any and all Expenses to the fullest extent permitted by law, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended or interpreted (but in the case of any such amendment or interpretation, only to the extent that such amendment or interpretation permits the Company to provide broader indemnification rights than were permitted prior thereto). The parties hereto intend that this Agreement shall provide for indemnification in excess of that expressly permitted by statute, including, without limitation, any indemnification provided by the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, its Bylaws, vote of its stockholders or disinterested directors, or applicable law.


(b)

Initiation of Proceeding .  Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Indemnitee shall not be entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement in connection with any Proceeding initiated by Indemnitee against the Company or any director or officer of the Company unless (i) the Company has joined in or the Board has consented to the initiation of such Proceeding; (ii) the Proceeding is one to enforce Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement, or any other agreement or insurance policy or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws to indemnification or advancement of expenses; (iii) as otherwise required under Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law or (iv) the Proceeding is instituted after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control) and Independent Counsel has approved its initiation.


(c)

Expense Advances .  If so requested by Indemnitee, the Company shall advance (within ten business days of such request) any and all Expenses to Indemnitee (an “ Expense Advance ”). The Indemnitee shall qualify for such Expense Advances upon the execution and delivery to the Company of this Agreement which shall constitute an undertaking providing that the Indemnitee undertakes to repay such Expense Advances if and to the extent that it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final judgment, not subject to appeal, that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company. Indemnitee’s obligation to reimburse the Company for Expense Advances shall be unsecured and no interest shall be charged thereon.   This Section 2(c) shall not apply to any claim made by Indemnitee for which indemnity is excluded pursuant to Section 2(b) or Section 2(f) .


(d)

Mandatory Indemnification .  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any Proceeding relating in whole or in part to an Indemnifiable Event or in defense of any issue or matter therein, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses incurred in connection therewith.


(e)

Partial Indemnification .  If Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of Expenses, but not, however, for the total amount thereof, the Company shall nevertheless indemnify Indemnitee for the portion thereof to which Indemnitee is entitled.


(f)

Prohibited Indemnification .  No indemnification pursuant to this Agreement shall be paid by the Company on account of any Proceeding in which judgment is rendered against Indemnitee for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by Indemnitee of securities of the Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, or similar provisions of any federal, state, or local laws or for which payment is prohibited by law.




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3.

Reviewing Party .  Prior to any Change in Control, the Reviewing Party shall be any appropriate person or body consisting of a member or members of the Board or any other person or body appointed by the Board who is not a party to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification; provided that if all members of the Board are parties to the particular Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification, the Independent Counsel refereed to below shall become the Reviewing Party; after a Change in Control, the Independent Counsel referred to below shall become the Reviewing Party. With respect to all matters arising before a Change of Control for which Independent Counsel shall become be the Reviewing Party and all matters arising after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control) concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnity payments and Expense Advances under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events, the Company shall seek legal advice only from Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), and who has not otherwise performed services for the Company or Indemnitee (other than in connection with indemnification matters) within the last five years. The Independent Counsel shall not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent Indemnitee should be permitted to be indemnified under applicable law. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the engagement of Independent Counsel pursuant hereto.


4. Indemnification Process and Appeal .


(a)

Indemnification Payment .  Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification of Expenses, and shall receive payment thereof, from the Company in accordance with this Agreement as soon as practicable after Indemnitee has made written demand on the Company for indemnification, unless the Reviewing Party has given a written opinion to the Company that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under applicable law.


(b)

Suit to Enforce Rights .  Regardless of any action by the Reviewing Party, if Indemnitee has not received full indemnification within thirty (30) days after making a demand in accordance with Section 4(a) , Indemnitee shall have the right to enforce its indemnification rights under this Agreement by commencing litigation in any court in the State of Delaware having subject matter jurisdiction thereof seeking an initial determination by the court or challenging any determination by the Reviewing Party or any aspect thereof. The Company hereby consents to service of process and to appear in any such proceeding. Any determination by the Reviewing Party not challenged by Indemnitee shall be binding on the Company and Indemnitee. The remedy provided for in this Section 4 shall be in addition to any other remedies available to Indemnitee at law or in equity.


(c)

Defense to Indemnification, Burden of Proof, and Presumptions .  It shall be a defense to any action brought by Indemnitee against the Company to enforce this Agreement (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for Expenses incurred in defending a Proceeding in advance of its final disposition) that it is not permissible under applicable law for the Company to indemnify Indemnitee for the amount claimed. In connection with any such action or any determination by the Reviewing Party or otherwise as to whether Indemnitee is entitled to be indemnified hereunder, the burden of proving such a defense or determination shall be on the Company. Neither the failure of the Reviewing Party or the Company (including its Board, independent legal counsel, or its stockholders) to have made a



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determination prior to the commencement of such action by Indemnitee that indemnification of the claimant is proper under the circumstances because Indemnitee has met the standard of conduct set forth in applicable law, nor an actual determination by the Reviewing Party or Company (including its Board, independent legal counsel, or its stockholders) that Indemnitee had not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct. For purposes of this Agreement, the termination of any claim, action, suit, or proceeding, by judgment, order, settlement (whether with or without court approval), conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere, or its equivalent, shall not create a presumption that Indemnitee did not meet any particular standard of conduct or have any particular belief or that a court has determined that indemnification is not permitted by applicable law.


5.

Indemnification for Expenses Incurred in Enforcing Rights .  The Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against any and all Expenses that are incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any action brought by Indemnitee for:


(i)

indemnification or advance payment of Expenses by the Company under this Agreement or any other agreement or under applicable law or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to indemnification for Indemnifiable Events; and/or


(ii)

recovery under directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the Company, but only in the event that Indemnitee ultimately is determined to be entitled to such indemnification or insurance recovery, as the case may be.


In addition, the Company shall, if so requested by Indemnitee, advance the foregoing Expenses to Indemnitee, subject to and in accordance with Section 2(c) .


6.

Notification and Defense of Proceeding .


(a)

Notice .  Promptly after receipt by Indemnitee of notice of the commencement of any Proceeding, Indemnitee shall, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against the Company under this Agreement, notify the Company of the commencement thereof; but the omission so to notify the Company will not relieve the Company from any liability that it may have to Indemnitee, except as provided in Section 6(c) .


(b)

Defense .  With respect to any Proceeding as to which Indemnitee notifies the Company of the commencement thereof, the Company will be entitled to participate in the Proceeding at its own expense and except as otherwise provided below, to the extent the Company so wishes, it may assume the defense thereof with counsel reasonably satisfactory to Indemnitee. After notice from the Company to Indemnitee of its election to assume the defense of any Proceeding, the Company shall not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise for any Expenses subsequently incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the defense of such Proceeding other than reasonable costs of investigation or as otherwise provided below. Indemnitee shall have the right to employ legal counsel in such Proceeding, but all Expenses related thereto incurred after notice from the Company of its assumption of the defense shall be at Indemnitee’s expense unless: (i) the employment of legal counsel by Indemnitee has been authorized by the Company, (ii) Indemnitee has reasonably determined that there may be a conflict of interest between Indemnitee and the Company in the defense of the Proceeding, (iii) after a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control), the employment of counsel by Indemnitee has been approved by the Independent Counsel, or (iv) the Company shall not in fact have employed counsel to assume the defense of such Proceeding or shall not continue to retain counsel to defend such Proceeding, in each of which cases all Expenses of the Proceeding shall be borne by the



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Company. The Company shall not be entitled to assume the defense of any Proceeding brought by or on behalf of the Company or as to which Indemnitee shall have made the determination provided for in (ii), (iii) and (iv) above.


(c)

Settlement of Claims .  The Company shall not be liable to indemnify Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise for any amounts paid in settlement of any Proceeding effected without the Company’s written consent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that if a Change in Control has occurred (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control), the Company shall be liable for indemnification of Indemnitee for amounts paid in settlement if the Independent Counsel has approved the settlement. The Company shall not settle any Proceeding in any manner that would impose any penalty or limitation on Indemnitee without Indemnitee’s prior written consent. The Company shall not be liable to indemnify Indemnitee under this Agreement with regard to any judicial award if the Company was not given a reasonable and timely opportunity, at its expense, to participate in the defense of such action; the Company’s liability hereunder shall not be excused if participation in the Proceeding by the Company was barred by this Agreement.


7.

Establishment of Trust .  In the event of a Change in Control (other than a Change in Control approved by a majority of the directors on the Board who were directors immediately prior to such Change in Control) the Company shall, upon written request by Indemnitee, create a Trust for the benefit of Indemnitee and from time to time upon written request of Indemnitee shall fund the Trust in an amount sufficient to satisfy any and all Expenses reasonably anticipated at the time of each such request to be incurred in connection with investigating, preparing for, participating in, and/or defending any Proceeding relating to an Indemnifiable Event. The amount or amounts to be deposited in the Trust pursuant to the foregoing funding obligation shall be determined by the Independent Counsel. The terms of the Trust shall provide that (i) the Trust shall not be revoked or the principal thereof invaded without the written consent of Indemnitee, (ii) the Trustee shall advance, within ten business days of a request by Indemnitee, any and all Expenses to Indemnitee (and Indemnitee hereby agrees to reimburse the Trust under the same circumstances for which Indemnitee would be required to reimburse the Company under Section 2(c) of this Agreement), (iii) the Trust shall continue to be funded by the Company in accordance with the funding obligation set forth above, (iv) the Trustee shall promptly pay to Indemnitee all amounts for which Indemnitee shall be entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise, and (v) all unexpended funds in the Trust shall revert to the Company upon a final determination by the Independent Counsel or a court of competent jurisdiction, as the case may be, that Indemnitee has been fully indemnified under the terms of this Agreement. The Trustee shall be chosen by Indemnitee. Nothing in this Section 7 shall relieve the Company of any of its obligations under this Agreement. All income earned on the assets held in the Trust shall be reported as income by the Company for federal, state, local, and foreign tax purposes. The Company shall pay all costs of establishing and maintaining the Trust and shall indemnify the Trustee against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities, loss, and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the establishment and maintenance of the Trust.


8.

Non-Exclusivity .  The rights of Indemnitee hereunder shall be in addition to any other rights Indemnitee may have under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, any agreement, any vote of stockholders or directors, applicable law, or otherwise. To the extent that a change in applicable law (whether by statute or judicial decision) permits greater indemnification than would be afforded currently under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, applicable law, or this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties that Indemnitee enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change.

 



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9.

Liability Insurance .  To the extent the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing general and/or directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, Indemnitee shall be covered by such policy or policies, in accordance with its or their terms, to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any Company director or officer.  


10.

Period of Limitations .  No legal action shall be brought and no cause of action shall be asserted by or on behalf of the Company or any Affiliate of the Company against Indemnitee, Indemnitee’s spouse, heirs, executors, or personal or legal representatives after the expiration of two years from the date of accrual of such cause of action, or such longer period as may be required by state law under the circumstances. Any claim or cause of action of the Company or its Affiliate shall be extinguished and deemed released unless asserted by the timely filing and notice of a legal action within such period; provided, however, that if any shorter period of limitations is otherwise applicable to any such cause of action, the shorter period shall govern.


11.

Amendment of this Agreement .  No supplement, modification, or amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both of the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding unless in the form of a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the waiver is sought, and no such waiver shall operate as a waiver of any other provisions hereof (whether or not similar), nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver. Except as specifically provided herein, no failure to exercise or any delay in exercising any right or remedy hereunder shall constitute a waiver thereof.


12.

Subrogation .  In the event of payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee, who shall execute all papers required and shall do everything that may be necessary to secure such rights, including the execution of such documents necessary to enable the Company effectively to bring suit to enforce such rights.


13.

No Duplication of Payments .  The Company shall not be liable under this Agreement to make any payment in connection with any claim made against Indemnitee to the extent Indemnitee has otherwise actually received payment (under any insurance policy, Bylaw, or otherwise) of the amounts otherwise indemnifiable hereunder.


14.  

Duration of Agreement .  This Agreement shall continue and terminate upon the later of (a) ten (10) years after the date that Indemnitee shall have ceased to serve as a director or officer of the Company or (b) one (1) year after the final termination of any Proceeding, including any appeal, then pending in respect of which Indemnitee is granted rights of indemnification or advancement of Expenses hereunder an or any proceeding commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 4(b) of this Agreement relating thereto.


15.  

Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors (including any direct or indirect successor by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company), assigns, spouses, heirs, and personal and legal representatives. The Company shall require and cause any successor (whether direct or indirect by purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise) to all, substantially all, or a substantial part, of the business and/or assets of the Company, by written agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Indemnitee, expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place. The indemnification provided under this Agreement shall continue as to Indemnitee for any action taken or not taken while serving in an indemnified capacity



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pertaining to an Indemnifiable Event even though Indemnitee may have ceased to serve in such capacity at the time of any Proceeding.


16.

Severability .  If any provision (or portion thereof) of this Agreement shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or otherwise unenforceable, (a) the remaining provisions shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law, (b) such provision or provisions shall be deemed reformed to the extent necessary to conform to applicable law and give the maximum effect to the intent of the parties hereto; and (c) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of this Agreement containing any provision held to be invalid, void, or otherwise unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, void, or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested by the provision held invalid, void, or unenforceable.


17.

Governing Law .  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to contracts made and to be performed in such State without giving effect to its principles of conflicts of laws.  The Company and Indemnitee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement may be brought in the Delaware Court of Chancery, (ii) consent to submit to the jurisdiction of the Delaware Court of Chancery for purposes of any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, (iii) waive any objection to the laying of venue or any such action or proceeding in the Delaware Court of Chancery and (iv) waive, and agree not to please or to make, any claim that any such action or proceeding brought in the Delaware Court of Chancery had been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum.


18.

Notices . All notices and other communications given or made pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) when sent, if sent by electronic mail or facsimile during normal business hours of the recipient, and if not sent during normal business hours, then on the recipient’s next business day but only if sent concurrently in the manner set forth in clause (d) below, (c) five (5) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (d) one (1) business day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, freight prepaid, specifying next business day delivery, with written verification of receipt.  All communications shall be sent:  


(a) To Indemnitee at the address set forth below Indemnitee’s signature hereto.


(b) To the Company at:

Social Reality, Inc.

456 Seaton Street

Los Angeles, CA 90013

Attention: Christopher Miglino

Telephone: (323) 283-8505

Email: chris@socialreality.com


Notice of change of address shall be effective only when given in accordance with this Section 18 .


19.

Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the day specified above.

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL REALITY, INC.

 

By:

/s/ Christoper Miglino

 

 

Name: Christopher Miglino

Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

INDEMNITEE

 

 /s/ Carrie McQueen

Carrie McQueen


Address: ___________

___________

 






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Exhibit 10.33


SOCIAL REALITY, INC.


2014 EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN


1.

Purposes of the Plan .  The purposes of this Plan are:


·

to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility,


·

to provide additional incentive to Employees, Directors and Consultants, and


·

to promote the success of the Company s business.


The Plan permits the grant of Incentive Stock Options, Nonstatutory Stock Options, Restricted Stock, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Units, Performance Shares and Other Stock Based Awards.


2.

Definitions .  As used herein, the following definitions will apply:


(a)

Administrator ” means the Board or any of its Committees as will be administering the Plan, in accordance with Section 4 of the Plan.


(b)

Applicable Laws ” means the requirements relating to the administration of equity-based awards or equity compensation plans under U.S. state corporate laws, U.S. federal and state securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the applicable laws of any foreign country or jurisdiction where Awards are, or will be, granted under the Plan.


(c)

Award ” means, individually or collectively, a grant under the Plan of Options, SARs, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Units, Performance Shares or Other Stock Based Awards.


(d)

Award Agreement ” means the written or electronic agreement setting forth the terms and provisions applicable to each Award granted under the Plan. The Award Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.


(e)

Awarded Stock ” means the Common Stock subject to an Award.


(f)

Board ” means the Board of Directors of the Company.


(g)

Change in Control ” means the occurrence of any of the following events:


(i)

Any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting securities and within three (3) years from the date of such acquisition, a merger or consolidation of the Company with or into the person (or affiliate thereof) holding such beneficial ownership of securities of the Company is consummated; or





(ii)

The consummation of the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets;


(iii)

A change in the composition of the Board occurring within a two-year period, as a result of which fewer than a majority of the directors are Incumbent Directors. “ Incumbent Directors ” means directors who either (A) are Directors as of the effective date of the Plan, or (B) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the Incumbent Directors at the time of such election or nomination (but will not include an individual whose election or nomination is in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest relating to the election of directors to the Company); or


(iv)

The consummation of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or its parent) at least fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity or its parent outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation.


For purposes of this Section, “ affiliate ” will mean, with respect to any specified person, any other person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such specified person (“control,” “controlled by” and “under common control with” will mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contact or credit arrangement, as trustee or executor, or otherwise).


(h)

Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Any reference to a section of the Code herein will be a reference to any successor or amended section of the Code.


(i)

Committee ” means a committee of Directors or other individuals satisfying Applicable Laws appointed by the Board in accordance with Section 4 of the Plan.


(j)

Common Stock ” means the Class A Common Stock of the Company, or in the case of Performance Units and certain Other Stock Based Awards, the cash equivalent thereof.


(k)

Company ” means Social Reality, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or any successor thereto.


(l)

Consultant ” means any person, including an advisor, engaged by the Company or a Parent or Subsidiary to render services to such entity.


(m)

Director ” means a member of the Board.


(n)

Disability ” means total and permanent disability as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code, provided that in the case of Awards other than Incentive Stock Options, the Administrator in its discretion may determine whether a permanent and total disability exists in accordance with uniform and non-discriminatory standards adopted by the Administrator from time to time.


(o)

Dividend Equivalent ” means a credit, made at the discretion of the Administrator, to the account of a Participant in an amount equal to the cash dividends paid on one Share for each Share represented by an Award held by such Participant.




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(p)

Employee ” means any person, including Officers and Directors, employed by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company. Neither service as a Director nor payment of a director’s fee by the Company will be sufficient to constitute “employment” by the Company.


(q)

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


(r)

Exchange Program ” means a program under which (i) outstanding Awards are surrendered or cancelled in exchange for Awards of the same type (which may have lower exercise prices and different terms), Awards of a different type, and/or cash, and/or (ii) the exercise price of an outstanding Award is reduced. The terms and conditions of any Exchange Program will be determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion.


(s)

Fair Market Value ” means, as of any date and unless the Administrator determines otherwise, the value of Common Stock determined as follows:

 

(i)

If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market system, its Fair Market Value will be the closing sales price for such stock (or the closing bid, if no sales were reported) as quoted on such exchange or system for the day of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable;

 

(ii)

If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized securities dealer but selling prices are not reported, the Fair Market Value of a Share of Common Stock will be the mean between the high bid and low asked prices for the Common Stock for the day of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable; or


(iii)

In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, the Fair Market Value will be determined in good faith by the Administrator.


(iv)

Notwithstanding the preceding, for federal, state, and local income tax reporting purposes and for such other purposes as the Administrator deems appropriate, the Fair Market Value shall be determined by the Administrator in accordance with uniform and nondiscriminatory standards adopted by it from time to time.


(t)

Incentive Stock Option ” means an Option intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.


(u)

Individual Objectives ” means as to a Participant, the objective and measurable goals set by a “management by objectives” process and approved by the Committee (in its discretion).


(v)

Nonstatutory Stock Option ” means an Option that by its terms does not qualify or is not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.


(w)

Officer ” means a person who is an officer of the Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.


(x)

Option ” means a stock option granted pursuant to the Plan.


(y)

Other Stock Based Awards ” means any other awards not specifically described in the Plan that are valued in whole or in part by reference to, or are otherwise based on, Shares and are created by the Administrator pursuant to Section 12.




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(z)

Outside Director ” means a Director who is not an Employee.


(aa)

Parent ” means a “parent corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.


(bb)

Participant ” means the holder of an outstanding Award granted under the Plan.


(cc)

Performance Goals ” means the goal(s) (or combined goal(s)) determined by the Committee (in its discretion) to be applicable to a Participant with respect to an Award. The Performance Goals may differ from Participant to Participant and from Award to Award. Any criteria used may be measured, as applicable, in absolute or relative terms (including passage of time and/or against another company or companies), on a per share basis, against the performance of the Company as a whole or any segment of the Company, and on a pre-tax or after-tax basis.


(dd)

Performance Share ” means an Award granted to a Service Provider pursuant to Section 10 of the Plan.


(ee)

Performance Unit ” means an Award granted to a Service Provider pursuant to Section 10 of the Plan.


(ff)

Period of Restriction ” means the period during which the transfer of Shares of Restricted Stock are subject to restrictions and therefore, the Shares are subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture. Such restrictions may be based on the passage of time, the achievement of target levels of performance, or the occurrence of other events as determined by the Administrator.


(gg)

Plan ” means this 2014 Equity Compensation Plan.


(hh)

Restricted Stock ” means shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to a Restricted Stock award under Section 8, Section 11 or Section 12 of the Plan or issued pursuant to the early exercise of an Option.


(ii)

Restricted Stock Unit ” means an Award that the Administrator permits to be paid in installments or on a deferred basis pursuant to Section 11 of the Plan.


(jj)

Rule 16b-3 ” means Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act or any successor to Rule 16b-3, as in effect when discretion is being exercised with respect to the Plan.


(kk)

Section 16(b) ” means Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.


(ll)

Service Provider ” means an Employee, Director or Consultant.


(mm)

Share ” means a share of the Class A Common Stock, as adjusted in accordance with Section 15 of the Plan.


(nn)

Stock Appreciation Right ” or “ SAR ” means an Award, granted alone or in connection with an Option, that pursuant to Section 9 of the Plan is designated as a SAR.


(oo)

Subsidiary ” means a “subsidiary corporation”, whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.




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(pp)

Unvested Awards ” means Options or Restricted Stock that (i) were granted to an individual in connection with such individual’s position as a Service Provider and (ii) are still subject to vesting or lapsing of Company repurchase rights or similar restrictions.


3.

Stock Subject to the Plan .


(a)

Stock Subject to the Plan . The maximum number of Shares that may be issued under the Plan is three million (3,000,000). The Shares may be authorized, but unissued, or reacquired Common Stock. Shares shall not be deemed to have been issued pursuant to the Plan (i) with respect to any portion of an Award that is settled in cash, or (ii) to the extent such Shares are withheld in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations. Upon payment in Shares pursuant to the exercise of an Award, the number of Shares available for issuance under the Plan shall be reduced only by the number of Shares actually issued in such payment. If a Participant pays the exercise price (or purchase price, if applicable) of an Award through the tender of Shares, the number of Shares so tendered shall again be available for issuance pursuant to future Awards under the Plan. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan, or any Award Agreement to the contrary, Shares attributable to Awards transferred under any Award Transfer Program shall not be again available for grant under the Plan.


(b)

Lapsed Awards . If any outstanding Award expires or is terminated or canceled without having been exercised or settled in full, or if Shares acquired pursuant to an Award subject to forfeiture or repurchase are forfeited or repurchased by the Company, the Shares allocable to the terminated portion of such Award or such forfeited or repurchased Shares shall again be available for grant under the Plan.


4.

Administration of the Plan .


(a)

Procedure .


(i)

Section 162(m) . To the extent that the Administrator determines it to be desirable and necessary to qualify Awards granted hereunder as “performance-based compensation” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, the Plan will be administered by a Committee of two or more “outside directors” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code.


(ii)

Rule 16b-3 . To the extent desirable to qualify transactions hereunder as exempt under Rule 16b-3, the transactions contemplated hereunder will be structured to satisfy the requirements for exemption under Rule 16b-3.


(iii)

Other Administration . Other than as provided above, the Plan will be administered by (A) the Board or (B) a Committee, which committee will be constituted to satisfy Applicable Laws.


(iv)

Delegation of Authority for Day-to-Day Administration . Except to the extent prohibited by Applicable Law, the Administrator may delegate to one or more individuals the day-to-day administration of the Plan and any of the functions assigned to it in this Plan. Such delegation may be revoked at any time.

 

(b)

Powers of the Administrator . Subject to the provisions of the Plan, and in the case of a Committee, subject to the specific duties delegated by the Board to such Committee, the Administrator will have the authority, in its discretion:


(i)

to determine the Fair Market Value;



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(ii)

to select the Service Providers to whom Awards may be granted hereunder;


(iii)

to determine the number of Shares to be covered by each Award granted hereunder;


(iv)

to approve forms of agreement for use under the Plan;


(v)

to determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of any Award granted hereunder. Such terms and conditions include, but are not limited to, the exercise price, the time or times when Awards may be exercised (which may be based on performance criteria), any vesting acceleration or waiver of forfeiture or repurchase restrictions, and any restriction or limitation regarding any Award or the Shares relating thereto, based in each case on such factors as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine;


(vi)

to reduce the exercise price of any Award to the then current Fair Market Value if the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock covered by such Award shall have declined since the date the Award was granted;


(vii)

to institute an Exchange Program;


(viii)

to construe and interpret the terms of the Plan and Awards granted pursuant to the Plan;


(ix)

to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan, including rules and regulations relating to sub-plans established for the purpose of satisfying applicable foreign laws and/or qualifying for preferred tax treatment under applicable foreign tax laws;


(x)

to modify or amend each Award (subject to Section 18(c) of the Plan), including the discretionary authority to extend the post-termination exercisability period of Awards longer than is otherwise provided for in the Plan;


(xi)

to allow Participants to satisfy withholding tax obligations by electing to have the Company withhold from the Shares or cash to be issued upon exercise or vesting of an Award that number of Shares or cash having a Fair Market Value equal to the minimum amount required to be withheld. The Fair Market Value of any Shares to be withheld will be determined on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined. All elections by a Participant to have Shares or cash withheld for this purpose will be made in such form and under such conditions as the Administrator may deem necessary or advisable;


(xii)

to authorize any person to execute on behalf of the Company any instrument required to effect the grant of an Award previously granted by the Administrator;


(xiii)

to allow a Participant to defer the receipt of the payment of cash or the delivery of Shares that would otherwise be due to such Participant under an Award;


(xiv)

to determine whether Awards will be settled in Shares, cash or in any combination thereof;


(xv)

to determine whether Awards will be adjusted for Dividend Equivalents;



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(xvi)

to create Other Stock Based Awards for issuance under the Plan;


(xvii)

to establish a program whereby Service Providers designated by the Administrator can reduce compensation otherwise payable in cash in exchange for Awards under the Plan;


(xvii)

to impose such restrictions, conditions or limitations as it determines appropriate as to the timing and manner of any resales by a Participant or other subsequent transfers by the Participant of any Shares issued as a result of or under an Award, including without limitation, (A) restrictions under an insider trading policy, and (B) restrictions as to the use of a specified brokerage firm for such resales or other transfers; and


(xix)

to make all other determinations deemed necessary or advisable for administering the Plan.


(c)

Effect of Administrator’s Decision . The Administrator’s decisions, determinations and interpretations will be final and binding on all Participants and any other holders of Awards.

 

5.

Eligibility . Nonstatutory Stock Options, Restricted Stock, Stock Appreciation Rights, Performance Units, Performance Shares, Restricted Stock Units and Other Stock Based Awards may be granted to Service Providers. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees.


6.

Limitations .


(a)

ISO $100,000 Rule . Each Option will be designated in the Award Agreement as either an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option. However, notwithstanding such designation, to the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time by the Participant during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company and any Parent or Subsidiary) exceeds $100,000, such Options will be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options. For purposes of this Section 6(a), Incentive Stock Options will be taken into account in the order in which they were granted. The Fair Market Value of the Shares will be determined as of the time the Option with respect to such Shares is granted.


(b)

No Rights as a Service Provider . Neither the Plan nor any Award shall confer upon a Participant any right with respect to continuing his or her relationship as a Service Provider, nor shall they interfere in any way with the right of the Participant or the right of the Company or its Parent or Subsidiaries to terminate such relationship at any time, with or without cause.


(c)

162(m) Limitation . For purposes of qualifying Awards as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code, the Administrator, in its discretion, may set restrictions based upon the achievement of Performance Goals. The Performance Goals shall be set by the Administrator on or before the latest date permissible to enable the Award to qualify as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code. In granting Awards which are intended to qualify under Section 162(m) of the Code, the Administrator shall follow any procedures determined by it from time to time to be necessary or appropriate to ensure qualification of the Award under Section 162(m) of the Code (e.g., in determining the Performance Goals).




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7.

Stock Options .


(a)

Term of Option . The term of each Option will be stated in the Award Agreement. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option, the term will be ten (10) years from the date of grant or such shorter term as may be provided in the Award Agreement. Moreover, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to a Participant who, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted, owns stock representing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the term of the Incentive Stock Option will be five (5) years from the date of grant or such shorter term as may be provided in the Award Agreement.


(b)

Option Exercise Price and Consideration .


(i)

Exercise Price . The per Share exercise price for the Shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of an Option will be determined by the Administrator, subject to the following:


(1)

In the case of an Incentive Stock Option


(A)

granted to an Employee who, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted, owns stock representing more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the per Share exercise price will be no less than 110% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.


(B)

granted to any Employee other than an Employee described in paragraph (A) immediately above, the per Share exercise price will be no less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.


(2)

In the case of a Nonstatutory Stock Option, the per Share exercise price will be determined by the Administrator. In the case of a Nonstatutory Stock Option intended to qualify as “performance-based compensation” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, the per Share exercise price will be no less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.


(3)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Incentive Stock Options may be granted with a per Share exercise price of less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant pursuant to a merger or other corporate transaction.


(ii)

Waiting Period and Exercise Dates . At the time an Option is granted, the Administrator will fix the period within which the Option may be exercised and will determine any conditions that must be satisfied before the Option may be exercised.


(c)

Form of Consideration . The Administrator will determine the acceptable form of consideration for exercising an Option, including the method of payment. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option, the Administrator will determine the acceptable form of consideration at the time of grant. Such consideration to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws may consist entirely of:


(i)

cash;


(ii)

check;


(iii)

promissory note;



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(iv)

other Shares which meet the conditions established by the Administrator to avoid adverse accounting consequences (as determined by the Administrator);


(v)

consideration received by the Company under a cashless exercise program implemented by the Company in connection with the Plan;


(vi)

a reduction in the amount of any Company liability to the Participant, including any liability attributable to the Participant’s participation in any Company-sponsored deferred compensation program or arrangement;


(vii)

any combination of the foregoing methods of payment; or


(viii)

such other consideration and method of payment for the issuance of Shares to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.


(d)

Exercise of Option .


(i)

Procedure for Exercise; Rights as a Stockholder . Any Option granted hereunder will be exercisable according to the terms of the Plan and at such times and under such conditions as determined by the Administrator and set forth in the Award Agreement. An Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share.


An Option will be deemed exercised when the Company receives: (x) written or electronic notice of exercise (in accordance with the Award Agreement) from the person entitled to exercise the Option, and (y) full payment for the Shares with respect to which the Option is exercised. Full payment may consist of any consideration and method of payment authorized by the Administrator and permitted by the Award Agreement and the Plan. Shares issued upon exercise of an Option will be issued in the name of the Participant or, if requested by the Participant, in the name of the Participant and his or her spouse. Until the Shares are issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder will exist with respect to the Awarded Stock, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Company will issue (or cause to be issued) such Shares promptly after the Option is exercised. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the Shares are issued, except as provided in Section 15 of the Plan or the applicable Award Agreement.


Exercising an Option in any manner will decrease the number of Shares thereafter available for sale under the Option, by the number of Shares as to which the Option is exercised.


(ii)

Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider . If a Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, other than upon the Participant’s death or Disability, the Participant may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement). In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for three (3) months following the Participant’s termination. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if on the date of termination the Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will revert to the Plan on the date one (1) month following the Participant’s termination. If after termination



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the Participant does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified by the Administrator, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.


(iii)

Disability of Participant . If a Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of the Participant’s Disability, the Participant may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent the Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement). In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for twelve (12) months following the Participant’s termination. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if on the date of termination the Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will revert to the Plan on the date one (1) month following the Participant’s termination. If after termination the Participant does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified herein, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.


(iv)

Death of Participant . If a Participant dies while a Service Provider, the Option may be exercised following the Participant’s death within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of death (but in no event may the option be exercised later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement), by the Participant’s designated beneficiary, provided such beneficiary has been designated prior to Participant’s death in a form acceptable to the Administrator. If no such beneficiary has been designated by the Participant, then such Option may be exercised by the personal representative of the Participant’s estate or by the person(s) to whom the Option is transferred pursuant to the Participant’s will or in accordance with the laws of descent and distribution. In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for twelve (12) months following Participant’s death. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if at the time of death Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will immediately revert to the Plan on the date one (1) month following the Participant’s death. If the Option is not so exercised within the time specified herein, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.


(e)

Buyout Provisions . The Administrator may at any time offer to buy out for a payment in cash or Shares an Option previously granted based on such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall establish and communicate to the Participant at the time that such offer is made.


8.

Restricted Stock .


(a)

Grant of Restricted Stock . Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Administrator, at any time and from time to time, may grant Shares of Restricted Stock to Service Providers in such amounts as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. Subject to any restrictions specifically provided for in this Plan, the Administrator shall have complete discretion to determine (i) the number of Shares subject to a Restricted Stock award granted to any Participant, and (ii) the conditions, if any, that must be satisfied, which typically will be based principally or solely on continued provision of services but may include a performance-based component, upon which is conditioned the grant, vesting or issuance of Restricted Stock.


(b)

Restricted Stock Agreement . Each Award of Restricted Stock will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the Period of Restriction, the number of Shares granted, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. Unless the Administrator determines otherwise, Shares of Restricted Stock will be held by the Company as escrow agent until the restrictions on such Shares have lapsed.



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(c)

Transferability . Except as provided in this Section 8, Shares of Restricted Stock may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise


(d)

Other Restrictions . The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may impose such other restrictions on Shares of Restricted Stock as it may deem advisable or appropriate.


(e)

Removal of Restrictions . Except as otherwise provided in this Section 8, Shares of Restricted Stock covered by each Restricted Stock grant made under the Plan will be released from escrow as soon as practicable after the last day of the Period of Restriction. The Administrator, in its discretion, may accelerate the time at which any restrictions will lapse or be removed.


(f)

Voting Rights . During the Period of Restriction, Service Providers holding Shares of Restricted Stock granted hereunder may exercise full voting rights with respect to those Shares, unless the Administrator determines otherwise.


(g)

Dividends and Other Distributions . During the Period of Restriction, Service Providers holding Shares of Restricted Stock will be entitled to receive all dividends and other distributions paid with respect to such Shares unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement. If any such dividends or distributions are paid in Shares, the Shares will be subject to the same restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as the Shares of Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid.


(h)

Return of Restricted Stock to Company . On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, the Restricted Stock for which restrictions have not lapsed will revert to the Company and again will become available for grant under the Plan.


9.

Stock Appreciation Rights .


(a)

Grant of SARs . Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, a SAR may be granted to Service Providers at any time and from time to time as will be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion.


(b)

Number of Shares . Subject to Section 6(c)(i) of the Plan, the Administrator will have complete discretion to determine the number of SARs granted to any Service Provider.


(c)

Exercise Price and Other Terms . The Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Plan, will have complete discretion to determine the terms and conditions of SARs granted under the Plan.


(d)

Exercise of SARs . SARs will be exercisable on such terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.


(e)

SAR Agreement . Each SAR grant will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the exercise price, the term of the SAR, the conditions of exercise, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.


(f)

Expiration of SARs . An SAR granted under the Plan will expire upon the date determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion, and set forth in the Award Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rules of Sections 7(d)(ii), 7(d)(iii) and 7(d)(iv) also will apply to SARs.




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(g)

Payment of SAR Amount . Upon exercise of an SAR, a Participant will be entitled to receive payment from the Company in an amount determined by multiplying:


(i)

The difference between the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of exercise over the exercise price; times


(ii)

The number of Shares with respect to which the SAR is exercised.


At the discretion of the Administrator, the payment upon SAR exercise may be in cash, in Shares of equivalent value, or in some combination thereof.

 

(h)

Buyout Provisions . The Administrator may at any time offer to buy out for a payment in cash or Shares a Stock Appreciation Right previously granted based on such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall establish and communicate to the Participant at the time that such offer is made.


10.

Performance Units and Performance Shares .


(a)

Grant of Performance Units/Shares . Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, Performance Units and Performance Shares may be granted to Service Providers at any time and from time to time, as will be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion. Subject to any restrictions specifically provided for in this Plan, the Administrator will have complete discretion in determining the number of Performance Units and Performance Shares granted to each Participant.


(b)

Value of Performance Units/Shares . Each Performance Unit will have an initial value that is established by the Administrator on or before the date of grant. Each Performance Share will have an initial value equal to the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant.


(c)

Performance Objectives and Other Terms . The Administrator will set performance objectives in its discretion which, depending on the extent to which they are met, will determine the number or value of Performance Units/Shares that will be paid out to the Service Providers. The time period during which the performance objectives must be met will be called the “Performance Period.” Each Award of Performance Units/ Shares will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the Performance Period, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. The Administrator may set performance objectives based upon the achievement of Company-wide, divisional, or individual goals, applicable federal or state securities laws, or any other basis determined by the Administrator in its discretion.


(d)

Earning of Performance Units/Shares . After the applicable Performance Period has ended, the holder of Performance Units/Shares will be entitled to receive a payout of the number of Performance Units/Shares earned by the Participant over the Performance Period, to be determined as a function of the extent to which the corresponding performance objectives have been achieved. After the grant of a Performance Unit/Share, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any performance objectives for such Performance Unit/Share.


(e)

Form and Timing of Payment of Performance Units/Shares . Payment of earned Performance Units/Shares will be made as soon after the expiration of the applicable Performance Period at the time determined by the Administrator. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may pay earned Performance Units/Shares in the form of cash, in Shares (which have an aggregate Fair Market Value equal to the value of the earned Performance Units/Shares at the close of the applicable Performance Period) or in a combination thereof.



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(f)

Cancellation of Performance Units/Shares . On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, all unearned or unvested Performance Units/Shares will be forfeited to the Company, and again will be available for grant under the Plan.


11.

Restricted Stock Units . Restricted Stock Units shall consist of a Restricted Stock, Performance Share or Performance Unit Award that the Administrator, in its sole discretion permits to be paid out in installments or on a deferred basis, in accordance with rules and procedures established by the Administrator.


12.

Other Stock Based Awards . Other Stock Based Awards may be granted either alone, in addition to, or in tandem with, other Awards granted under the Plan and/or cash awards made outside of the Plan. The Administrator shall have authority to determine the Service Providers to whom and the time or times at which Other Stock Based Awards shall be made, the amount of such Other Stock Based Awards, and all other conditions of the Other Stock Based Awards including any dividend and/or voting rights.


13.

Leaves of Absence . Unless the Administrator provides otherwise, vesting of Awards granted hereunder will be suspended during any unpaid leave of absence and will resume on the date the Participant returns to work on a regular schedule as determined by the Company; provided, however, that no vesting credit will be awarded for the time vesting has been suspended during such leave of absence. A Service Provider will not cease to be an Employee in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company or (ii) transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company, its Parent, or any Subsidiary. For purposes of Incentive Stock Options, no such leave may exceed ninety (90) days, unless reemployment upon expiration of such leave is guaranteed by statute or contract. If reemployment upon expiration of a leave of absence approved by the Company is not so guaranteed, then three months following the 91 st day of such leave any Incentive Stock Option held by the Participant will cease to be treated as an Incentive Stock Option and will be treated for tax purposes as a Nonstatutory Stock Option.


14.

Non-Transferability of Awards . Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, an Award may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised, during the lifetime of the Participant, only by the Participant. If the Administrator makes an Award transferable, such Award will contain such additional terms and conditions as the Administrator deems appropriate.


15.

Adjustments; Dissolution or Liquidation; Merger or Change in Control .


(a)

Adjustments . In the event that any dividend (excluding an ordinary dividend) or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, Shares, other securities, or other property), recapitalization, stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase, or exchange of Shares or other securities of the Company, or other change in the corporate structure of the Company affecting the Shares occurs, then the Administrator shall appropriately adjust the number and class of Shares which may be delivered under the Plan, the 162(m) annual share issuance limits under Section 6(c) of the Plan, and the number, class, and price of Shares subject to outstanding Awards. Notwithstanding the preceding, the number of Shares subject to any Award always shall be a whole number.


(b)

Dissolution or Liquidation . In the event that any dividend (excluding an ordinary dividend) or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, Shares, other securities, or other property), recapitalization, stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase, or exchange of Shares or other securities of the Company, or other change in the



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corporate structure of the Company affecting the Shares occurs then the Administrator shall appropriately adjust the number and class of Shares which may be delivered under the Plan, the 162(m) annual share issuance limits under Section 6(c) of the Plan, and the number, class, and price of Shares subject to outstanding Awards. Notwithstanding the preceding, the number of Shares subject to any Award always shall be a whole number.


(c)

Merger or Change in Control .

 

(i)

Stock Options and SARS . In the event of a merger or Change in Control, each outstanding Option and SAR shall be assumed or an equivalent option or SAR substituted by the successor corporation or a Parent or Subsidiary of the successor corporation. With respect to Options and SARs granted to an Outside Director that are assumed or substituted for, if immediately prior to or after the merger or Change in Control the Participant’s status as a Director or a director of the successor corporation, as applicable, is terminated other than upon a voluntary resignation by the Participant, then the Participant shall fully vest in and have the right to exercise such Options and SARs as to all of the Awarded Stock, including Shares as to which it would not otherwise be vested or exercisable. Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, in the event that the successor corporation refuses to assume or substitute for the Option or SAR, the Participant shall fully vest in and have the right to exercise the Option or SAR as to all of the Awarded Stock, including Shares as to which it would not otherwise be vested or exercisable. If an Option or SAR is not assumed or substituted in the event of a merger or Change in Control, the Administrator shall notify the Participant in writing or electronically that the Option or SAR shall be exercisable, to the extent vested, for a period of up to fifteen (15) days from the date of such notice, and the Option or SAR shall terminate upon the expiration of such period. For the purposes of this paragraph, the Option or SAR shall be considered assumed if, following the merger or Change in Control, the option or stock appreciation right confers the right to purchase or receive, for each Share of Awarded Stock subject to the Option or SAR immediately prior to the merger or Change in Control, the consideration (whether stock, cash, or other securities or property) received in the merger or Change in Control by holders of Common Stock for each Share held on the effective date of the transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares); provided, however, that if such consideration received in the merger or Change in Control is not solely common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent, the Administrator may, with the consent of the successor corporation, provide for the consideration to be received upon the exercise of the Option or SAR, for each Share of Awarded Stock subject to the Option or SAR, to be solely common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent equal in fair market value to the per share consideration received by holders of Common Stock in the merger or Change in Control. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, an Award that vests, is earned or paid-out upon the satisfaction of one or more performance goals will not be considered assumed if the Company or its successor modifies any of such performance goals without the Participant’s consent; provided, however, a modification to such performance goals only to reflect the successor corporation’s post-merger or post-Change in Control corporate structure will not be deemed to invalidate an otherwise valid Award assumption.


(ii)

Restricted Stock, Performance Shares, Performance Units, Restricted Stock Units and Other Stock Based Awards . In the event of a merger or Change in Control, each outstanding Restricted Stock, Performance Share, Performance Unit, Other Stock Based Award and Restricted Stock Unit awards shall be assumed or an equivalent Restricted Stock, Performance Share, Performance Unit, Other Stock Based Award and Restricted Stock Unit award substituted by the successor corporation or a Parent or Subsidiary of the successor corporation. With respect to Awards granted to an Outside Director that are assumed or substituted for, if immediately prior to or after the merger or Change in Control the Participant’s status as a Director or a director of the successor corporation, as applicable, is terminated other than upon a voluntary resignation by the Participant, then



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the Participant shall fully vest in such Awards, including Shares as to which it would not otherwise be vested. Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, in the event that the successor corporation refuses to assume or substitute for the Restricted Stock, Performance Share, Performance Unit, Other Stock Based Award or Restricted Stock Unit award, the Participant shall fully vest in the Restricted Stock, Performance Share, Performance Unit, Other Stock Based Award or Restricted Stock Unit including as to Shares which would not otherwise be vested. For the purposes of this paragraph, a Restricted Stock, Performance Share, Performance Unit, Other Stock Based Award and Restricted Stock Unit award shall be considered assumed if, following the merger or Change in Control, the award confers the right to purchase or receive, for each Share subject to the Award immediately prior to the merger or Change in Control, the consideration (whether stock, cash, or other securities or property) received in the merger or Change in Control by holders of Common Stock for each Share held on the effective date of the transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares); provided, however, that if such consideration received in the merger or Change in Control is not solely common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent, the Administrator may, with the consent of the successor corporation, provide for the consideration to be received, for each Share and each unit/right to acquire a Share subject to the Award, to be solely common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent equal in fair market value to the per share consideration received by holders of Common Stock in the merger or Change in Control. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, an Award that vests, is earned or paid-out upon the satisfaction of one or more performance goals will not be considered assumed if the Company or its successor modifies any of such performance goals without the Participant’s consent; provided, however, a modification to such performance goals only to reflect the successor corporation’s post-merger or post-Change in Control corporate structure will not be deemed to invalidate an otherwise valid Award assumption.


16.

Date of Grant . The date of grant of an Award will be, for all purposes, the date on which the Administrator makes the determination granting such Award, or such other later date as is determined by the Administrator. Notice of the determination will be provided to each Participant within a reasonable time after the date of such grant.


17.

Term of Plan . Subject to Section 22 of the Plan, the Plan will become effective upon its adoption by the Board. The Plan will continue in effect for a term ending 10 years after the effective date unless terminated earlier under Section 18 of the Plan.


18.

Amendment and Termination of the Plan .

 

(a)

  Amendment and Termination . The Board may at any time amend, alter, suspend or terminate the Plan.


(b)

  Stockholder Approval . The Company will obtain stockholder approval of any Plan amendment to the extent necessary and desirable to comply with Applicable Laws.


(c)

Effect of Amendment or Termination . Subject to Section 20 of the Plan, no amendment, alteration, suspension or termination of the Plan will impair the rights of any Participant, unless mutually agreed otherwise between the Participant and the Administrator, which agreement must be in writing and signed by the Participant and the Company. Termination of the Plan will not affect the Administrator’s ability to exercise the powers granted to it hereunder with respect to Awards granted under the Plan prior to the date of such termination.




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19.

Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares .


(a)

Legal Compliance . Shares will not be issued pursuant to the exercise of an Award unless the exercise of such Award and the issuance and delivery of such Shares will comply with Applicable Laws and will be further subject to the approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such compliance.


(b)

Investment Representations . As a condition to the exercise or receipt of an Award, the Company may require the person exercising or receiving such Award to represent and warrant at the time of any such exercise or receipt that the Shares are being purchased only for investment and without any present intention to sell or distribute such Shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a representation is required.


20.

Severability . Notwithstanding any contrary provision of the Plan or an Award to the contrary, if any one or more of the provisions (or any part thereof) of this Plan or the Awards shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such provision shall be modified so as to make it valid, legal and enforceable, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions (or any part thereof) of the Plan or Award, as applicable, shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.


21.

Inability to Obtain Authority . The inability of the Company to obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, which authority is deemed by the Company’s counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, will relieve the Company of any liability in respect of the failure to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite authority will not have been obtained.


22.

Stockholder Approval . The Plan will be subject to approval by the stockholders of the Company within twelve (12) months after the date the Plan is adopted. Such stockholder approval will be obtained in the manner and to the degree required under Applicable Laws.




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EXHIBIT 99.1

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Carrie McQueen Joins Social Reality as Chief Financial Officer


Los Angeles, CA. – November 10, 2014 -- Social Reality, Inc. (OTCQB: SCRI), a leader in automated digital platform technology and social management software for Internet advertising, announced today that the Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Carrie McQueen as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 5, 2014.


Ms. McQueen most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of LifeVantage Corporation (LFVN) during its impressive growth, profitability and subsequent uplisting to NASDAQ. Prior to LifeVantage, Ms. McQueen served as Chief Financial Officer for Adventrx Pharmaceuticals (MAST) through fundraising for a Phase III clinical trial, and uplisting to AMEX. She also served as Vice President Finance for V-Enable, Inc. (now xAd), and for Websense Inc. (WBSN, now private) during their fundraising and IPO successes.  Ms. McQueen has an MBA from San Diego State University and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California at San Diego.


"This is an exciting time for Social Reality and I am pleased that Carrie is joining us," said Christopher Miglino, CEO and co-founder of Social Reality. "Her repeated success in young public companies, and proven leadership in strategic planning, investor relations, corporate governance and finance, will be tremendous assets to Social Reality."


"I am excited and honored to join Social Reality.  With the acquisition of Steel Media and strong, new financial partners, the newly-combined companies have tremendous potential, and I am eager to join Christopher, Richard and the rest of the team in making Social Reality a leader in the industry.  Together we will navigate the opportunities faced by all high-growth companies, and build on their excellent technology and successes to reach our potential.  I am very eager to begin serving and joining the leadership in a young, public company with so much talent and potential," said Ms. McQueen.


About Social Reality


Founded in 2010, Los Angeles-based Social Reality, Inc. is a digital advertising company that provides tools to automate the digital advertising marketplace. The company has built technologies and leveraged partner technologies that service social media and the real-time bidding (RTB) markets.  Please visit www.socialreality.com www.srax.com www.groupad.com   www.steelmediainc.com

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Forward-Looking Statements


This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involved certain risks. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the possibility that we may not realize the expected benefits, synergies and opportunities anticipated in connection with acquisition of Steel Media, including the anticipated revenue and cost synergies, and continuing revenue growth, the challenges of integrating the Steel Media commercial team with Social Reality, our ability to raise additional capital as necessary, our ability to execute on our long-term strategic plan or to realize the expected results from our long-term strategic plan, changes to economic growth in the U.S. economy; and government policies and regulations, including, but not limited to those affecting the Internet, all as set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements, many of which are generally outside of the control of Social Reality and are difficult to predict. Social Reality assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


CONTACT:


Social Reality


Laura Knapp
Email: Laura@SocialReality.com


SOURCE: Social Reality, Inc.



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