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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended December 31, 2021

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                                to

Commission File No. 001-38247

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AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

(www.aytubio.com)

Delaware

   

47-0883144

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

373 Inverness Parkway, Suite 206

Englewood, Colorado 80112

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(720) 437-6580

(Registrants telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class

   

Trading Symbol(s)

   

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

AYTU

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

 

 

Emerging growth company

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  No ☒

As of February 7, 2022, there were 30,318,168 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

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AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC. FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021

INDEX

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Page

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2021 (unaudited) and June 30, 2021

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

5

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

7

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

8

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

33

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

47

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

47

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

48

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

48

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

48

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

48

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

48

 

Item 5. Other Information

48

 

Item 6. Exhibits

49

 

SIGNATURES

50

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report, including statements regarding our anticipated future clinical and regulatory events, future financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are generally written in the future tense and/or are preceded by words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “forecast,” “could,” “expect,” “suggest,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” or similar words, or the negatives of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: the planned expanded commercialization of our products and the potential future commercialization of our product candidates; our planned product candidate development strategy; our anticipated future cash position; our plan to acquire additional assets; our anticipated future growth rates; anticipated sales increases; anticipated net revenue increases; amounts of certain future expenses and costs of goods sold; anticipated increases to operating expenses, research and development expenses, and selling, general, and administrative expenses; and future events under our current and potential future collaborations.

These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including without limitation the risks described in “Risk Factors” in Part II Item 1A of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10- K, and in the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks are not exhaustive. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as predictions of future events. We can provide no assurance that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements, except as may be required under applicable law.

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refers to trademarks, such as Adzenys, Aytu, Aytu BioPharma, Apeaz, Cotempla, Diabasens, FlutiCare, Innovus Pharma, Neos, OmepraCare, Poly-Vi-Flor, Regoxidine, Tri-Vi-Flor, Tuzistra, Urivarx, Zestra, and ZolpiMist which are protected under applicable intellectual property laws and are our property or the property of our subsidiaries. This Form 10-Q also contains trademarks, service marks, copyrights and trade names of other companies which are the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, our trademarks and tradenames referred to in this Form 10-Q may appear without the ® or ™ symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate in any way that we will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights to these trademarks and tradenames.

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AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except shares and per-share)

(Unaudited)

December 31, 

June 30, 

    

2021

    

2021

Assets

Current assets

  

    

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

35,277

$

49,649

Restricted cash

 

 

252

Accounts receivable, net

 

22,989

 

28,176

Inventory, net

 

16,558

 

16,339

Prepaid expenses

 

11,298

 

9,780

Other current assets

 

1,418

 

1,038

Total current assets

 

87,540

 

105,234

Property and equipment, net

 

4,294

 

5,140

Operating lease right-of-use asset

 

3,845

 

3,563

Intangible assets, net

81,339

85,464

Goodwill

 

46,349

 

65,802

Other non-current assets

457

465

Total non-current assets

 

136,284

 

160,434

Total assets

$

223,824

$

265,668

Liabilities

Current liabilities

  

    

  

Accounts payable and other

$

15,604

$

19,255

Accrued liabilities

 

50,685

 

51,295

Accrued compensation

 

5,041

 

5,939

Short-term line of credit

7,209

7,934

Current portion of debt

 

16,343

 

16,668

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

1,173

 

940

Current portion of fixed payment arrangements

 

3,310

 

3,134

Current portion of CVR liabilities

 

 

218

Current portion of contingent consideration

 

1,206

 

4,055

Total current liabilities

 

100,571

 

109,438

Debt, net of current portion

129

180

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

2,716

 

2,624

Fixed payment arrangements, net of current portion

 

4,623

 

6,324

CVR liabilities, net of current portion

 

1,392

 

1,177

Contingent consideration, net of current portion

8,297

8,002

Other non-current liabilities

560

355

Total liabilities

 

118,288

 

128,100

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)

 

  

 

  

Stockholders’ equity

 

  

 

  

Preferred Stock, par value $.0001; 50,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021

 

 

Common Stock, par value $.0001; 200,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding 30,010,468 and 27,490,412, respectively, as of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021

 

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Additional paid-in capital

 

323,231

 

315,864

Accumulated deficit

 

(217,698)

 

(178,299)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

105,536

 

137,568

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

223,824

$

265,668

See the accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except shares and per-share)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

December 31, 

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

2020

Product revenue, net

$

23,125

$

15,147

$

45,022

$

28,667

Cost of sales

 

10,826

6,251

 

20,267

10,314

Gross profit

12,299

8,896

24,755

18,353

Operating expenses

Research and development

 

4,920

286

 

7,016

469

Selling and marketing

9,660

5,705

18,957

11,531

General and administrative

7,953

5,584

16,169

11,004

Acquisition related costs

1,312

1,312

Impairment of goodwill

 

 

19,453

Amortization of intangible assets

 

1,060

1,584

 

2,153

3,169

Total operating expenses

 

23,593

 

14,471

 

63,748

 

27,485

Loss from operations

 

(11,294)

 

(5,575)

 

(38,993)

 

(9,132)

Other income (expense)

 

  

  

 

  

 

  

Other income/(expense), net

 

20

(379)

 

(20)

(1,130)

Loss from contingent consideration

(277)

(3,313)

(496)

(3,311)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(258)

(258)

Total other expense

 

(257)

 

(3,950)

 

(516)

 

(4,699)

Loss before income tax

 

(11,551)

 

(9,525)

 

(39,509)

 

(13,831)

Income tax benefit

 

(3)

 

(110)

Net loss

$

(11,548)

$

(9,525)

$

(39,399)

$

(13,831)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

26,412,473

13,281,904

 

26,003,026

 

12,717,180

Basic and diluted net loss per common share

$

(0.44)

$

(0.72)

$

(1.52)

$

(1.09)

See the accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In thousands, except shares)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended December 31, 

2021

    

2020

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Shares

    

Amount

Preferred Stock

Balance beginning of period

$

$

Balance end of period

Common Stock

Balance beginning of period

27,771,912

3

12,583,736

1

Stock-based compensation

76,972

Issuance of common stock, net of issuance cost

2,161,584

5,169,076

1

Issuance of common stock related to debt conversion

130,081

Balance end of period

30,010,468

3

17,882,893

2

Additional Paid-In Capital

Balance beginning of period

317,647

215,378

Stock-based compensation

1,229

508

Issuance of common stock, net of issuance cost

4,355

29,588

Issuance of common stock related to debt conversion

1,058

Balance end of period

323,231

246,532

Accumulated Deficit

Balance beginning of period

(206,150)

(124,316)

Net loss

(11,548)

(9,525)

Balance end of period

(217,698)

(133,841)

Total stockholders' equity

30,010,468

$

105,536

17,882,893

$

112,693

Six Months Ended December 31, 

2021

    

2020

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Shares

    

Amount

Preferred Stock

Balance beginning of period

$

$

Balance end of period

Common Stock

Balance beginning of period

27,490,412

3

12,583,736

1

Stock-based compensation

296,972

Issuance of common stock, net of issuance cost

2,223,084

5,169,076

1

Issuance of common stock related to debt conversion

130,081

Balance end of period

30,010,468

3

17,882,893

2

Additional Paid-In Capital

Balance beginning of period

315,864

215,024

Stock-based compensation

2,748

963

Issuance of common stock, net of issuance cost

4,625

29,487

Issuance of common stock related to debt conversion

1,058

Tax withholding for stock-based compensation

(6)

Balance end of period

323,231

246,532

Accumulated Deficit

Balance beginning of period

(178,299)

(120,010)

Net loss

(39,399)

(13,831)

Balance end of period

(217,698)

(133,841)

Total stockholders' equity

30,010,468

$

105,536

17,882,893

$

112,693

See the accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

    

Six Months Ended

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

Operating Activities

  

 

  

Net loss

$

(39,399)

$

(13,831)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:

 

  

 

  

Depreciation, amortization and accretion

 

5,352

 

3,905

Impairment of goodwill

19,453

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

2,748

 

963

Loss from contingent considerations

 

496

 

3,311

Amortization of senior debt (premium) discount

(326)

132

(Gain) loss on sale of equipment

(50)

112

Gain on termination of lease

(343)

Loss on debt extinguishment

258

Inventory write-down

349

99

Other noncash adjustments

 

(86)

 

148

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

 

5,186

 

(1,973)

Inventory

 

(568)

 

(3,616)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

(1,896)

 

1,817

Accounts payable and other

 

(3,307)

 

(3,136)

Accrued liabilities

 

(616)

 

1,271

Other operating assets and liabilities, net

51

(24)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(12,613)

 

(10,907)

Investing Activities

 

  

 

  

Contingent consideration payment

 

(3,109)

 

(43)

Other investing activities

 

(28)

 

4

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(3,137)

 

(39)

Financing Activities

 

  

 

  

Proceeds from issuance of stock

 

4,825

 

32,250

Payment of stock issuance costs

 

(172)

 

(4,293)

Payment made to fixed payment arrangement

(2,746)

(2,786)

Payments made to borrowings

 

(89,632)

 

(273)

Proceeds from borrowings

88,857

Other financing activities

(6)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

1,126

 

24,898

Net change in cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents

(14,624)

13,952

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

49,901

48,333

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

35,277

$

62,285

Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the consolidated balance sheets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

35,277

$

62,033

Restricted cash

252

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

35,277

$

62,285

Supplemental cash flow data

Cash paid for interest

$

2,356

$

307

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

Fixed payment arrangements included in accrued liabilities

$

$

1,050

Issuance of common stock for note conversion

$

$

1,058

Other noncash investing and financing activities

$

29

$

43

Warrants issued

$

$

356

See the accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Nature of Business, Financial Condition, Basis of Presentation

Aytu BioPharma, Inc. (“Aytu”, the “Company” or “we”), is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on commercializing novel therapeutics and consumer healthcare products. The Company currently operates the Aytu BioPharma business, consisting of the Company’s prescription pharmaceutical products (the “Rx Portfolio”), and the Aytu consumer healthcare products business (the “Consumer Health Portfolio”). The core Rx Portfolio commercial products consists primarily of prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ("ADHD"), allergies and vitamin and fluoride deficiency. The Aytu consumer health business is focused on commercializing consumer healthcare products. The Company was incorporated as Rosewind Corporation on August 9, 2002 in the State of Colorado and was re-incorporated in the state of Delaware on June 8, 2015.

The Rx Portfolio consists of (i) Adzenys XR-ODT (amphetamine) extended-release orally disintegrating tablets, Cotempla XR-ODT (methylphenidate) extended-release orally disintegrating tablets and Adzenys ER (amphetamine) extended-release oral suspension for the treatment of ADHD, (ii) Poly-Vi-Flor and Tri-Vi-Flor, two complementary prescription fluoride-based supplement product lines containing combinations of fluoride and vitamins in various formulations for infants and children with fluoride deficiency, (iii) Karbinal ER, an extended-release carbinoxamine (antihistamine) suspension indicated to treat numerous allergic conditions, (iv) ZolpiMist, the only U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved oral spray prescription sleep aid, (v) Tuzistra XR, the only FDA-approved 12-hour codeine-based antitussive syrup and (vi) a generic Tussionex (hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine) (“generic Tussionex”), extended-release oral suspension for the treatment of cough and upper respiratory symptoms of a cold. Adzenys ER was discontinued as of September 30, 2021.

The Consumer Health Portfolio consists of over twenty consumer health products competing in large healthcare categories, including diabetes management, pain management, digestive health, sexual and urological health and general wellness, commercialized through direct-to-consumer marketing channels utilizing the Company's proprietary Beyond Human marketing and sales platform and on e-commerce platforms.

The Company’s strategy is to continue building its portfolio of revenue-generating products, leveraging its commercial team’s expertise to build leading brands within large therapeutic markets, while also developing a late-stage pipeline focused on pediatric-onset conditions and difficult-to-treat diseases.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company had approximately $35.3 million of cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s operations have historically consumed cash and are expected to continue to consume cash. The Company incurred a net loss of approximately $11.5 million and $9.5 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $39.4 million and $13.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company had an accumulated deficit of approximately $217.7 million and $178.3 million as of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, respectively. Cash used in operations was approximately $12.6 million and $10.9 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Management plans to focus on executing on its business plan or otherwise reducing its expenses, renegotiating its debt facilities, or raising additional capital in order to meet its obligations. Management believes that the Company has access to capital resources through possible public or private equity offerings, debt financings, or other means; however, the Company cannot provide any assurance that it will be able to raise additional capital or obtain new financing on commercially acceptable terms. If the Company is unable to secure additional capital, it may be required to curtail its operations or delay the execution of its business plan.

As of the date of this Report, the Company expects its costs for operations to increase as the Company integrates the Neos acquisition, invests in new product development, and continues to focus on revenue growth through increasing product sales and making additional acquisitions. The Company’s current assets totaling approximately $87.5 million as of December 31, 2021 and the proceeds expected from ongoing product sales will be used to fund existing

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operations. The Company may continue to access the capital markets from time-to-time. The timing and amount of capital that may be raised is dependent on the terms and conditions upon which investors would require to provide such capital. There is no guarantee that capital will be available on terms favorable to the Company and its stockholders, or at all.

The Company believes it has sufficient cash on-hand as of December 31, 2021 to cover potential net cash outflows for at least the twelve months following the filing date of this Quarterly Report.

If the Company is unable to raise adequate capital in the future when it is required, the Company's management can adjust its operating plans to reduce the magnitude of the Company's capital need under its existing operating plan. Some of the adjustments that could be made include delays of and reductions to commercial programs, reductions in headcount, narrowing the scope of the Company’s commercial plans or reductions or delays to its research and development programs, or monetization of certain Company assets. Without sufficient operating capital, the Company could be required to relinquish rights to products or renegotiate to maintain such rights on less favorable terms than it would otherwise choose. This may lead to impairment or other charges, which could materially affect the Company’s balance sheet and operating results.

Basis of Presentation. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this report represent the financial statements of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Aytu Therapeutics, LLC and Neos Therapeutics, Inc. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021, which included all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company and the results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the period ended December 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of expected operating results for the full year. The information presented throughout this report, as of December 31, 2021 and for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021, and 2020, is unaudited.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In the accompanying consolidated financial statements, estimates are used for, but not limited to, stock-based compensation, revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, determination of variable consideration for accruals of chargebacks, administrative fees and rebates, government rebates, returns and other allowances, allowance for inventory obsolescence, valuation of financial instruments and intangible assets, accruals for contingent liabilities, fair value of long-lived assets, goodwill impairment, income tax provision, deferred taxes and valuation allowance, determination of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, purchase price allocations, and the depreciable lives of long-lived assets. Because of the uncertainties inherent in such estimates, actual results may differ from those estimates. Management periodically evaluates estimates used in the preparation of the financial statements for reasonableness.

Prior Period Reclassification

Certain prior year amounts in the consolidated balance sheets, statements of earnings and statements of cashflows have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation, including a reclassification made in the presentation of FDA fees for commercialized product. This was previously included in general and administrative expenses and now is recorded as a component of cost of sales on the consolidated statements of earnings. These reclassifications did not affect operating earnings or other consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

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Income Taxes

The Company calculates its quarterly income tax provision based on estimated annual effective tax rates applied to ordinary income (or loss) and other known items computed and recognized when they occur. There have been no changes in tax law affecting the tax provision during the six months ended December 31, 2021. The impairment of the Aytu BioPharma segment book goodwill changed the net deferred tax liability of $0.2 million recorded as of June 30, 2021 fiscal year end into a net deferred tax liability of $0.1 million as of December 31, 2021. As a result, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $0.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021. There was no income tax expense or benefit during the three and six months ended December 31, 2020.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Financial Instruments  Credit Losses (ASU 2016-13). In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses” to require the measurement of expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable forecasts. The main objective of this ASU is to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. The standard was effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. However, in October 2019, the FASB approved deferral of the adoption date for smaller reporting companies for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2022. Accordingly, the Company’s fiscal year of adoption will be the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The Company is assessing the impact that ASU 2016-13 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

For a complete set of the Company’s significant accounting policies, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. There have been no significant changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies during the six months ended December 31, 2021.

3. Acquisitions

Neos Merger

On March 19, 2021, the Company acquired Neos Therapeutics, Inc. (“Neos”), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company developing and manufacturing central nervous system-focused products (the “Neos Merger”) after approval by the stockholders of Neos on March 18, 2021 and the approval of the consideration to be delivered by the Company in connection with the merger by the shareholders of Aytu, also on March 18, 2021. Upon the effectiveness of the Neos Merger, a subsidiary of the Company merged with and into Neos, and all outstanding Neos common stock was exchanged for approximately 5,472,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company pursued the acquisition of Neos in order to gain scale in the industry, expand its product portfolio and as an opportunity to potentially accelerate the pathway to breakeven. The Company incurred in relation to the Neos Merger (i) approximately $2.9 million of acquisition related costs, recognized as part of operating expense, and (ii) $0.1 million of issuance costs, recognized as a component of stockholders’ equity.

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The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. These are preliminary, pending final evaluation of certain assets and liabilities, and therefore, are subject to revisions that may result in adjustments to the values presented below;

    

March 19, 2021

(In thousands, except share and per-share)

Considerations:

Fair Value of Aytu Common Stock

Total shares issued at close

 

5,471,804

Estimated fair value per share of Aytu common stock

 

$

9.73

Estimated fair value of equity consideration transferred

 

$

53,241

Cash

15,383

Estimated fair value of replacement equity awards

432

Total consideration transferred

 

$

69,056

March 19, 2021

(In thousands)

Total consideration transferred

 

$

69,056

Recognized amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

15,722

Accounts receivable

24,696

Inventory

10,984

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

2,929

Operating leases right-to-use assets

3,515

Property, plant and equipment

5,519

Intangible assets

56,530

Other long-term assets

149

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

(56,718)

Short-term line of credit

(10,707)

Long-term debt, including current portion

(17,678)

Operating lease liabilities

(3,515)

Other long-term liabilities

(82)

Total identifiable net assets

 

31,344

Goodwill

 

$

37,712

The fair values of intangible assets were determined using variations of the cost approach, excess earnings method and the relief-from-royalties method. The fair value of Neos trade name, in-process R&D and developed product technology, which is the proprietary technology for the development of Adzenys XR-ODT, Adzenys ER, Cotempla XR-ODT and generic Tussionex, were determined using the relief from royalty method. The fair value of developed technology right, which is a proprietary modified-release drug delivery technology, was determined using multi-period excess earnings method. The fair value of RxConnect, which is a developed technology for the Neos-sponsored patient support program that offers affordable and predictable copays to all commercially insured patients, was determined using cost to recreate method. The finite-lived intangible assets are being amortized over a range of between 1 to 18 years.

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The fair value of the identifiable intangible assets acquired were as follows:

March 19, 2021

(In thousands)

Identified intangible assets acquired:

Developed technology right

 

$

30,200

Developed products technology

22,700

In-process R&D

2,600

RxConnect

630

Trade name

400

Total intangible assets acquired

 

$

56,530

Unaudited Pro Forma Information

The following supplemental unaudited proforma financial information presents the Company’s results as if the Neos acquisition had occurred on July 1, 2020.

The unaudited pro forma results have been prepared based on estimates and assumptions, which management believes are reasonable; however, the results are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated results of operations had the acquisition occurred on July 1, 2020, or of future results of operations:

    

Six Months Ended

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

Pro forma

Unaudited

 

Unaudited

(In thousands)

Total revenues, net

$

45,022

$

52,331

Net loss

$

(39,399)

$

(23,037)

Rumpus Acquisition

On April 12, 2021, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with Rumpus VEDS, LLC, Rumpus Therapeutics, LLC, Rumpus Vascular, LLC (together with Rumpus VEDS, LLC and Rumpus Therapeutics LLC, “Rumpus”) pursuant to which the Company acquired certain rights and other assets, including key commercial global licenses, relating primarily to the pediatric-onset rare disease development asset enzastaurin (now referred to as AR101), which is a pivotal study-ready therapeutic being studied for the treatment of vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (“VEDS”). This asset was acquired for an up-front fee of $1.5 million in cash and payment of aggregated fees of $0.6 million. Upon the achievement of certain regulatory and commercial milestones, up to $67.5 million in earn-out payments, which are payable in cash or shares of common stock, generally at the Company’s option, are payable to Rumpus. AR101 (enzastaurin) is an orally available investigational first-in-class small molecule, serine/threonine kinase inhibitor of the PKC beta, PI3K and AKT pathways (see Note 12 and Note 17).

4. Revenue Recognition

Contract Balances. Contract assets primarily relate to the Company’s right to consideration in exchange for products transferred to a customer in which that right to consideration is dependent upon the customer selling these products. There was no contract asset as of December 31, 2021. As of June 30, 2021, contract assets of $21,000 was included in other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Contract liabilities primarily relate to advances or deposits received from the Company’s customers before revenue is recognized. As of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, contract liabilities of $0.2 million were included in accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

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The Company disaggregated its revenue into three product portfolios. The primary care portfolio is composed of ZolpiMist and Tuzistra. The pediatric portfolio is composed of Adzenys XR-ODT, Cotempla XR-ODT Poly-Vi-Flor, Tri-Vi-Flor, Karbinal ER and a generic Tussionex. The Consumer Health portfolio is composed of consists of over twenty consumer health products competing in large healthcare categories.

Revenues by Product Portfolio. Net revenue disaggregated by significant product portfolio for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

December 31, 

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

(In thousands)

Primary care portfolio

 

$

192

 

$

4,097

 

$

617

 

$

7,130

Pediatric portfolio

14,451

3,115

27,909

5,834

Consumer Health portfolio

8,482

7,935

16,496

15,703

Consolidated revenue

 

$

23,125

 

$

15,147

 

$

45,022

 

$

28,667

Revenues by Geographic location. The following table reflects the Company’s product revenues by geographic location as determined by the billing address of customers:

    

Three Months Ended

    

Six Months Ended

December 31, 

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

(In thousands)

U.S.

$

22,547

$

13,757

$

43,653

$

25,901

International

 

578

 

1,390

 

1,369

 

2,766

Total net revenue

$

23,125

$

15,147

$

45,022

$

28,667

5. Inventories

Inventories consist of raw materials, work in process and finished goods and are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined on a first-in, first-out basis. The Company periodically reviews the composition of its inventories to identify obsolete, slow-moving or otherwise unsaleable items. In the event that such items are identified and there are no alternate uses for the inventory, the Company will record a write-down to net realizable value in the period that the impairment is first recognized. The Company wrote down $0.1 million of inventory during the three months ended December 31, 2021, and $0.3 million and $0.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. There was no inventory write-down during the three months ended December 31, 2020.

Inventory balances consist of the following:

December 31, 

June 30, 

2021

2021

(In thousands)

Raw materials

 

$

2,427

    

$

2,269

Work in process

2,173

3,346

Finished goods

 

11,958

 

10,724

Inventory, net

$

16,558

$

16,339

6. Property and Equipment

Properties and equipment are recorded at cost to place into service and once placed in service, are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated economic life or related lease term.

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Property and equipment consist of the following:

    

December 31, 

June 30, 

2021

2021

(In thousands)

Manufacturing equipment

$

3,076

    

$

3,070

Leasehold improvements

 

 

999

 

959

Office equipment, furniture and other

 

 

1,099

 

1,093

Lab equipment

 

 

832

 

832

Assets under construction

 

 

128

 

198

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

(1,840)

(1,012)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

4,294

$

5,140

Depreciation and amortization expense was $0.4 million and $18,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $0.8 million and $0.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized a gain of $0.1 million on sale of equipment. There was no disposal of property and equipment during the three months ended December 31, 2020. During the six months ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized a loss of $0.1 million on sale of equipment due to termination of leases.

7. Leases

The Company has entered into various operating lease agreements for certain of its offices, manufacturing facilities and equipment, and finance lease agreements for certain equipment. These leases have original lease periods expiring between 2022 and 2024. Most leases include one or more options to renew and the exercise of a lease renewal option typically occurs at the discretion of both parties. Certain leases also include options to purchase the leased property. For purposes of calculating operating lease liabilities, lease terms are deemed not to include options to extend the lease until it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. The Company’s lease agreements generally do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

Upon the closing of the Neos Merger on March 19, 2021, Neos recognized operating lease ROU asset and lease liability of $3.5 million, which represented the present value of the remaining lease payments as of the acquisition date, for its office space and manufacturing facilities at Grand Prairie, Texas. As the lease agreement does not provide an implicit rate, Neos used its estimated borrowing rate of 6.7% to determine the present value of future lease payments. The finance leases are related to Neos equipment finance leases with fixed contract terms and an implicit interest rate of approximately 5.9%.

In May 2021, the Company entered into a commercial lease agreement for 6,352 square feet of office in Berwyn, Pennsylvania that was to commence on December 1, 2021 and end on January 31, 2025. On July 19, 2021, the Company and the lessor amended the agreement to move the commencement date from December 1, 2021 to September 1, 2021. The Company recorded an operating lease ROU asset and lease liabilities of $0.5 million in the consolidated balance sheet representing the present value of minimum lease payments using Neos’ estimated borrowing rate of 6.25%.

In October 2021, the Company’s Innovus subsidiary entered into a commercial lease agreement for 6,580 square feet of warehouse in Oceanside, California that commenced on December 1, 2021 and ends on December 31, 2026. The Company recorded an operating lease ROU asset and lease liabilities of $0.3 million in the consolidated balance sheet representing the present value of minimum lease payments using Innovus’ estimated borrowing rate of 18.0%.

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The components of lease expenses are as follows:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

December 31, 

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

    

Statement of Operations Classification

(In thousands)

Lease cost:

Operating lease cost

$

330

$

30

$

626

$

125

 

Operating expenses

Short-term lease cost

 

 

26

 

2

 

65

 

5

 

Operating expenses

Finance lease cost:

 

 

 

Amortization of leased assets

 

 

19

 

 

37

 

 

Cost of sales

Interest on lease liabilities

4

8

Other (expense), net

Total net lease cost

 

$

379

$

32

$

736

$

130

 

  

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:

    

December 31, 

June 30, 

    

Balance Sheet Classification

2021

2021

(In thousands)

Assets:

Operating lease assets

$

3,845

$

3,563

 

Operating lease right-of-use asset

Finance lease assets

292

 

329

 

Property and equipment, net, net

Total leased assets

$

4,137

$

3,892

 

Liabilities:

 

Current:

Operating leases

$

1,173

$

940

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

Finance leases

103

102

Current portion of debt

Non-current

Operating leases

2,716

2,624

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

Finance leases

129

180

Debt, net of current portion

Total lease liabilities

$

4,121

$

3,846

Remaining lease term and discount rate used are as follows:

    

December 31, 

June 30, 

 

2021

2021

Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (years)

Operating lease assets

 

3.09

3.42

Finance lease assets

 

2.23

2.72

Weighted-Average Discount Rate

 

Operating lease assets

 

7.39

%

6.62

%

Finance lease assets

6.43

%

6.41

%

Supplemental cash flow information related to lease is as follows:

Six Months Ended

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

(In thousands)

Cash flow classification of lease payments:

Operating cash flows from operating leases

$

585

$

125

Operating cash flows from finance leases

$

8

$

Financing cash flows from finance leases

$

50

$

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As of December 31, 2021, the maturities of the Company’s future minimum lease payments were as follows:

    

Operating

    

Finance

(In thousands)

2022 (remaining 6 months)

$

708

$

59

2023

1,436

104

2024

1,379

87

2025

749

2026

90

2027

46

Total lease payments

4,408

250

Less: Imputed interest

(519)

(18)

Lease liabilities

$

3,889

$

232

8. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Since the June 30, 2021 annual goodwill impairment assessment, the Company’s stock price has continued to decline. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, the continued decline was considered a qualitative factor that led Management to reassess as to whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of one or more of the Company’s reporting units is greater than its carrying value. Management’s evaluation of the first step indicated that its Aytu BioPharma segment’s goodwill was potentially impaired. The Company then performed a quantitative impairment test by calculating the fair value of the segment and comparing it to its carrying value. Significant assumptions inherent in the valuation methodologies include, but were not limited to prospective financial information, growth rates, terminal value, discount rates and comparable multiples from publicly traded companies in our industry. Due to the decline in stock price this was an indicator of increased risk primarily increasing the discount rates in the valuation models. The Company determined the fair value of the reporting segment utilizing the discounted cash flow model. As a result of the continued decline in its stock price, the Company risk adjusted its cost of equity, which increased the over-all discount rate. As of September 30, 2021, utilizing the risk adjusted weighted-average discount rate, the fair value of Aytu BioPharma segment was less than its carrying value. As a result, the Company recognized an impairment loss of $19.5 million related to the Aytu BioPharma segment. The quantitative test indicated there was no impairment to the Aytu Consumer Health segment as it resulted in an implied fair value of $5.9 million compared with the $0.5 million carrying value. There was no such impairment during the three months ended December 31, 2021.

The Aytu Consumer Health segment, which has $8.6 million goodwill from the March 2020 Innovus merger, reported $1.5 million negative carrying value as of December 31, 2021.

The change in carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment is as follows:

    

Aytu BioPharma

    

Aytu Consumer Health

    

Consolidated

(In thousands)

Balance as of June 30, 2021

$

57,165

$

8,637

$

65,802

Goodwill impairment

 

(19,453)

 

 

(19,453)

Balance as of December 31, 2021

$

37,712

$

8,637

$

46,349

The Company currently holds the following intangible asset portfolios as of December 31, 2021: (i) Licensed asset, which consists of pharmaceutical product assets that were acquired prior to July 1, 2020; (ii) Product technology rights, acquired from the November 1, 2019 acquisition of a line of prescription pediatric products (“Pediatric Portfolio”) from Cerecor, Inc. and the Neos Merger on March 19, 2021; (iii) Proprietary modified-release drug delivery technology right as a result of the Neos Merger; (iv) Acquired product distribution rights and commercial technology consisting of RxConnect and trade names as a result of the Neos Merger, and patents, trade names and the acquired customer lists from the acquisition of Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Innovus Merger”); (v) Acquired in-process R&D from the Neos Merger related to the NT0502 product candidate for the treatment of sialorrhea.

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The following table provides the summary of the Company’s intangible assets as of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, respectively.

December 31, 2021

Weighted-

Average

Gross

Net

Remaining

Carrying

Accumulated

Carrying

Life (in

    

Amount

    

Amortization

    

Amount

    

years)

(In thousands)

Licensed assets

$

3,246

$

(1,662)

$

1,584

3.42

Acquired product technology right

 

45,400

 

(5,963)

 

39,437

 

12.44

Acquired technology right

30,200

(1,390)

28,810

16.25

Acquired product distribution rights

 

11,354

 

(2,827)

 

8,527

 

8.09

Acquired in-process R&D

2,600

2,600

Indefinite-lived

Acquired commercial technology

630

(493)

137

0.25

Acquired trade name

400

(156)

244

1.25

Acquired customer lists

 

390

 

(390)

 

 

Total

$

94,220

$

(12,881)

$

81,339

 

13.13

June 30, 2021

Weighted-

Average

Gross

Remaining

Carrying

Accumulated

    

Net Carrying

Life (in

    

Amount

    

Amortization

    

Amount

    

years)

(In thousands)

Licensed assets

$

3,246

$

(1,430)

$

1,816

3.92

Acquired product technology right

45,400

(4,160)

41,240

12.88

Acquired technology right

30,200

(501)

29,699

16.75

Acquired product distribution rights

11,354

(2,073)

9,281

8.57

Acquired in-process R&D

 

2,600

 

 

2,600

Indefinite-lived

Acquired commercial technology

630

(178)

452

0.75

Acquired trade name

400

(56)

344

1.75

Acquired customer lists

390

(358)

32

0.01

Total

$

94,220

$

(8,756)

$

85,464

13.47

The following table summarizes the estimated future amortization expense to be recognized over the next five years and periods thereafter:

     

December 31, 

(In thousands)

2022 (remaining 6 months)

$

3,914

2023

7,489

2024

7,333

2025

7,099

2026

6,331

2027

6,301

Thereafter

40,272

Total future amortization expense

$

78,739

Certain of the Company’s amortizable intangible assets include renewal options, extending the expected life of the asset. The renewal periods range between approximately 1 to 20 years depending on the license, patent or other agreement. Renewals are accounted for when they are reasonably assured. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives. Amortization expense of intangible assets was $2.0 million and

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$1.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $4.1 million and $3.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

9. Accrued liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following:

December 31, 

June 30, 

2021

2021

(In thousands)

Accrued program liabilities

$

10,515

$

8,689

Accrued product-related fees

 

1,637

 

2,501

Accrued savings offers

17,995

20,148

Accrued distributor fees

3,156

2,710

Accrued liabilities for trade partners

 

4,120

 

5,421

Accrued option exercise and milestone fees

3,050

600

Medicaid liabilities

 

1,258

 

1,714

Return reserve

 

5,781

 

6,367

Other accrued liabilities*

 

3,173

 

3,145

Total accrued liabilities

$

50,685

$

51,295

*Other accrued liabilities consist of credit card liabilities, taxes payable, accounting fee, samples expense and consultants’ fees, none of which individually represent greater than five percent of total current liabilities.

10. Debt

The Neos Revolving Loan. On October 2, 2019, Neos entered into a senior secured credit agreement with Eclipse Business Capital LLC (f/k/a Encina Business Credit, LLC) (“Eclipse”) as agent for the lenders (the “Loan Agreement”). Under the Loan Agreement, Eclipse will extend up to $25.0 million in secured revolving loans to Neos (the “Revolving Loans”), of which up to $2.5 million may be available for short-term swingline loans, against 85% of eligible accounts receivable. The Revolving Loans bear variable interest through maturity at the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), plus 4.50%. In addition, Neos is required to pay an unused line fee of 0.50% of the average unused portion of the maximum revolving facility amount during the immediately preceding month. Interest is payable monthly in arrears. The maturity date under the Loan Agreement is May 11, 2022.

In the event that, for any reason, all or any portion of the lender’s commitment to make revolving loans is terminated prior to the scheduled maturity date, in addition to the payment of the principal amount and all unpaid accrued interest and other amounts due thereon, Neos is required to pay to the lender a prepayment fee equal to 0.5% of the revolving loan commitment if such event occurs prior to May 11, 2022. Neos may permanently terminate the revolving loan facility with at least five business days prior notice.

The Agreement contains customary affirmative covenants, negative covenants and events of default, as defined in the Loan Agreement, including covenants and restrictions that, among other things, require Neos to satisfy certain capital expenditure and other financial covenants, and restrict Neos’ ability to incur liens, incur additional indebtedness, engage in mergers and acquisitions or make asset sales without the prior written consent of the Lenders. A failure to comply with these covenants could permit the Lenders to declare Neos’ obligations under the Loan Agreement, together with accrued interest and fees, to be immediately due and payable, plus any applicable additional amounts relating to a prepayment or termination, as described above.

In connection with the closing of the Neos Merger, Neos and Eclipse entered into a Consent, Waiver and First Amendment to the Loan Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2021 (the “Eclipse Consent, Waiver and Amendment”). Pursuant to the Consent, Waiver and First Amendment, Eclipse (i) irrevocably waives the right to impose the default rate of interest solely to the extent resulting from the inclusion of a "going concern" qualification in the audited financial statements of Neos on a consolidated basis for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020 (the “Specified Default), (ii) the

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right to impose the Default Rate of interest under Section 3.1 of the Loan Agreement, or to collect interest accruing at such Default Rate that Lenders had a lawful right to collect or apply with respect to any such Specified Default, and (iii) makes certain other modifications to the Eclipse Loan Agreement to reflect the consummation of the Neos Merger and the status of Neos as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aytu, in each case subject to the terms and conditions of the Eclipse Consent, Waiver and Amendment.

The interest expense was $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021, respectively. As of December 31, 2021 $7.2 million borrowing was outstanding under the Revolving Loan and Neos was in compliance with the covenants under the Loan Agreement as amended.

The Neos Senior Secured Credit Facility. On May 11, 2016, Neos entered into a $60.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “Facility”) with Deerfield Private Design Fund III, L.P. (66 2/3% of Facility) and Deerfield Partners, L.P. (33 1/3% of Facility) (collectively, “Deerfield”). As of March 19, 2021, the date of the Neos Merger, the remaining principal on the Facility was $15.6 million, with $0.6 million due on April 11, 2021 and with a final payment of principal, interest and all other obligations under the Facility due May 11, 2022. In addition, upon the payment in full of the Obligations (whether voluntarily, in the connection with a Change of Control or an Event of Default and whether before, at the time of or after the Maturity Date), the Company shall pay to Deerfield a non-refundable exit fee in the amount of approximately $1.0 million, which shall be due and payable in cash. Interest is due quarterly beginning in June 2021, at a rate of 12.95% per year. Borrowings under the Facility are collateralized by substantially all of Neos’ assets, except assets under finance lease. If all or any of the principal are prepaid or required to be prepaid prior to December 31, 2021, then the Company shall pay, in addition to such prepayment and accrued interest thereon, a prepayment premium equal to 6.25% of the amount of principal prepaid. The terms of the Facility require the Company to maintain cash on deposit of not less than $5.0 million.

Long-term debt consists of the following;

    

December 31, 

    

June 30, 

2021

2021

(In thousands)

Neos senior secured credit facility, due on May 11, 2022

$

15,000

$

15,000

Exit fee

1,000

1,000

Unamortized premium

240

566

Financing leases, maturing through May 2024

232

282

Total debt

16,472

16,848

Less: current portion

(16,343)

(16,668)

Non-current portion of debt

$

129

$

180

In connection with the Neos Merger, Neos and Deerfield entered into a Consent, Waiver and Sixth Amendment to the Facility, dated as of March 19, 2021 (the “Deerfield Consent, Waiver and Amendment”). Pursuant to the Consent, Waiver and Sixth Amendment, Deerfield (i) consented to certain amendments to the Eclipse loan documents, (ii) irrevocably waive the Going Concern Conditions as described in the Deerfield Consent, Waiver and Amendment and their right to impose the default rate of interest as provided for in the Facility as of May 11, 2016, or to collect interest accruing at such default rate of interest, that the Lenders had a lawful right to collect or apply with respect to any such Event of Default for failure to satisfy such Going Concern Condition, (iii) subject the Company and its subsidiaries to certain restrictive covenants including limitations on the incurrence of debt, granting of liens and transfers of assets of the Company and its subsidiaries and (iv) makes certain other modifications to the Facility to reflect the consummation of the Neos Merger and the status of Neos as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Such modifications also include the prepayment of $15.0 million by the Company of the principal of the loan that was otherwise due on May 11, 2021 plus any accrued interest thereon through March 19, 2021, plus a make-whole payment equal to the interest that would otherwise have been due on that $15.0 million for the period beginning March 19, 2021 through May 11, 2021. The Sixth Amendment also eliminated the right of Deerfield to convert outstanding amounts of the loans into conversion shares and the right of Neos to make payments to Deerfield in the form of shares of common stock. The Company is a guarantor under the Facility.

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Pursuant to the terms of the Facility, as amended, the $15.0 million principal prepayment was paid in cash on March 19, 2021, and the carrying amount of the remaining outstanding debt was $16.6 million. As the Neos Merger was accounted for as a business combination, Neos evaluated and determined that the fair value of the remaining outstanding debt was $17.4 million as of March 20, 2021. Accordingly, Neos recorded a premium of $0.8 million, which is the difference between carrying amount and the fair value of the debt and is being amortized into interest expense using the effective interest method over the remaining term of the debt. As of December 31, 2021, the Company was in compliance with the covenants under the Facility as amended. Total interest expense on the Facility, net of premium amortization, was $0.4 million and $0.7 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021, respectively.

Future principal payments of long-term debt, including financing leases, are as follows:

    

December 31, 

(In thousands)

2022

$

16,104

2023

89

2024

39

Future principal payments

16,232

Add unamortized premium

240

Less current portion

(16,343)

Non-current portion of debt

$

129

11. Fair Value Considerations

The Company’s asset and liability classified financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, warrant derivative liability and contingent consideration. The carrying amounts of financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value due to their short maturities. The fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration is based on Monte-Carlo models. The valuation policies are determined by management, and the Company’s Board of Directors is informed of any policy change.

Authoritative guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The guidance establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on reliability of the inputs as follows:

Level 1: Inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible to Aytu for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2: Inputs that include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active or inactive markets or that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity.

The Company’s assets and liabilities which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to their fair value measurement. The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and/or out of fair value hierarchy as of the date in which the event or change in circumstances caused the transfer. The Company has consistently applied the valuation techniques discussed below in all periods presented.

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Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, by level within the fair value hierarchy.

    

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2021

Quoted

Priced in

Active

Markets

Significant

for

Other

Significant

Identical

Observable

Unobservable

    

Fair Value at December 31, 

    

Assets

    

Inputs

    

Inputs

2021

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

(In thousands)

Assets:

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

35,277

$

35,277

$

$

Total

$

35,277

 

$

35,277

 

$

$

Liabilities:

Contingent consideration

 

$

9,503

 

$

 

$

 

$

9,503

CVR liability

 

1,392

 

 

 

1,392

Total

$

10,895

 

$

 

$

$

10,895

    

Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2021

Quoted

Priced in

Active

Markets

Significant

for

Other

Significant

Identical

Observable

Unobservable

    

Fair Value at June 30, 

    

Assets

    

Inputs

    

Inputs

2021

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

(In thousands)

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

49,649

$

49,649

$

$

Total

$

49,649

 

$

49,649

 

$

$

Liabilities:

Contingent consideration

$

12,057

 

$

 

$

 

$

12,057

CVR liability

1,395

 

 

 

1,395

Total

$

13,452

 

$

 

$

$

13,452

Contingent Consideration. The Company classifies its contingent consideration liability in connection with the acquisition of Tuzistra XR, ZolpiMist and Innovus, within Level 3 as factors used to develop the estimated fair value are unobservable inputs that are not supported by market activity.

Tuzistra XR. At the acquisition date on November 2, 2018, the contingent consideration related to Tuzistra XR, was valued at $8.8 million using a Monte Carlo simulation. As of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, the contingent consideration was revalued at $8.5 million and $11.0 million, respectively, using the Scenario-Based model. During the three months ended December 31, 2021, the Company paid $3.0 million in cash upon the satisfaction of the time-based milestone. As of December 31, 2021, none of the remaining milestones had been achieved.

ZolpiMist. At the acquisition date on June 11, 2018, the contingent consideration related to the ZolpiMist royalty payments was valued at $2.6 million using a Monte Carlo simulation. As of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, the contingent consideration was revalued at $0.7 million, using the Monte Carlo model. As of December 31, 2021, none of the milestones had been achieved, and therefore, no milestone payment was made.

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On February 14, 2020, the Company recognized approximately $0.2 million in product related contingent consideration as a result of the February 14, 2020 Innovus Merger. The fair value was based on a discounted value of the future contingent payment using a 30% discount rate based on the estimated risk that the milestones are achieved. As of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, the contingent consideration was $0.3 million.

In June 2017, Innovus entered into Exclusive License Agreement (“the UIRD Agreement”) with University of Iowa Research Foundation (“UIRD”) for the use of patent and technology know-how. Pursuant to the agreement, Innovus will pay to UIRD a total milestone payment of $50,000 every other year beginning on July 1, 2021 for a total payment of $0.2 million. The fair value was based on a discounted value of the future contingent payment using a 26% discount rate based on the estimated risk that the milestones would be achieved. The discounted value as of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, was approximately $48,000 and $0.1 million, respectively.

During the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized a net loss of $0.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations from changes in fair values of these contingent considerations. During the six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized a net loss of $0.5 million and $2.4 million, respectively in the consolidated statements of operations from changes in fair values of these contingent considerations. The total accretion expense included in the consolidated statements of operations related to these contingent considerations was approximately $22,000, and $0.3 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $0.1 million and $0.3 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Contingent value rights. Contingent value rights (“CVRs”) represent contingent additional consideration of up to $16.0 million payable to satisfy future performance milestones related to the Innovus Merger. Consideration can be satisfied in up to 470,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, or cash either upon the option of the Company or in the event there are insufficient shares available to satisfy such obligations. The fair value of the contingent value rights was based on a Monte Carlo model which takes into account current interest rates and expected sales potential. On March 31, 2020, the Company paid the CVR holders approximately 123,820 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy the first $2.0 million milestone, which relates to the Innovus achievement of $24.0 million in revenues during the 2019 calendar year. On March 20, 2021, the Company paid the CVR holders approximately 103,190 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy one of two $1.0 million 2020 milestones, which relates to the Innovus achievement of $30.0 million in revenues during the 2020 calendar year. The $1.0 million 2020 milestone for achieving profitability was not met. The $1.0 million 2021 milestones, which relate to the Innovus achievement of $40.0 million in revenues during the 2021 calendar year and $1.0 million for achieving profitability were not met. As of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, the CVRs were revalued at $1.4 million, using the same Monte Carlo model. During the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized a loss of $44,000 and $0.1 million, respectively, and a loss of $0.9 million during the six months ended December 31, 2020 in the consolidated statements of operations from changes in fair values of CVRs. The net gain during the six months ended December 31, 2021 was negligible.

Summary of Level 3 Input Changes

The following table sets forth a summary of changes to those fair value measures using Level 3 inputs for the three months ended December 31, 2021:

    

CVR

    

Contingent

Liability

Consideration

(In thousands)

Balance as of June 30, 2021

 

$

1,395

$

12,057

Included in earnings

 

(3)

555

Purchases, issues, sales and settlements:

 

 

Settlements

 

 

 

(3,109)

Balance as of December 31, 2021

 

$

1,392

$

9,503

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Significant Assumptions

Significant assumptions used in valuing the contingent consideration were as follows:

    

December 31, 

2021

Tuzistra

 

  

 

Valuation model

Scenario-Based

Leveraged Beta

 

0.66

 

Market risk premium

 

6.00

%  

Risk-free interest rate

 

1.80

%  

Discount

 

14.30

%  

Company specific discount

 

15.00

%  

    

December 31, 

2021

ZolpiMist

 

  

 

Valuation method

Monte Carlo

Leveraged Beta

 

1.08

 

Market risk premium

 

6.00

%  

Risk-free interest rate

 

1.90

%  

Discount

 

11.50

%  

Company specific discount

 

15.00

%  

Significant assumptions used in valuing the CVRs were as follows:

December 31, 

    

2021

Contingent Value Rights

 

  

Valuation method

Monte Carlo

Leveraged Beta

 

0.85

Market risk premium

6.00

%

Risk-free interest rate

0.73

%

Discount

18.00

%

Company specific discount

 

10.00

%

12. Commitments and Contingencies

Prescription Database

In May 2016, the Company entered into an agreement with a vendor to provide prescription database information. The Company agreed to pay approximately $1.6 million over three years for access to the database of prescriptions for certain products. In January 2020, the Company amended the agreement and agreed to pay an additional $0.6 million to add access to the database of prescriptions written for the Pediatric Portfolio. The agreement was further amended to include all prescriptions written for the Rx Portfolio.

Pediatric Portfolio Fixed Payments and Product Milestone

The Company has two fixed, periodic payment obligations to an investor (the “Fixed Obligation”). Under the first fixed obligation, the Company was to pay monthly payment of $86,400 beginning November 1, 2019 through January 2021, with a balloon payment of $15.0 million that was to be due in January 2021 (“Balloon Payment Obligation”). A second fixed obligation requires the Company pay a minimum of $100,000 monthly through February 2026, except for $210,767 paid in January 2020.

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On May 29, 2020, the Company entered into an Early Payment Agreement and Escrow Instruction (the “Early Payment Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company agreed to pay $15.0 million to the investor in early satisfaction of the Balloon Payment Obligation. The parties to the Early Payment Agreement acknowledged and agreed that the remaining fixed payments other than the Balloon Payment Obligation remained due and payable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, and that nothing in the Early Payment Agreement alters, amends, or waives any provisions or obligations in the Waiver or the Investor agreement other than as expressly set forth therein. The first fixed obligation was fully paid as of January 2021.

On June 21, 2021, the Company entered into a Waiver, Release and Consent pursuant to which the Company paid $2.8 million to the investor in early satisfaction of the second fixed obligation. The Company agreed to pay the remaining fixed obligation of $3.0 million in six equal quarterly payments of $0.5 million over the next six quarters commencing September 30, 2021.

In addition, the Company acquired a Supply and Distribution Agreement with Tris (the “Karbinal Agreement”), under which the Company is granted the exclusive right to distribute and sell the product in the United States. The initial term of the Karbinal Agreement was 20 years. The Company will pay Tris a royalty equal to 23.5% of net sales.

The Karbinal Agreement also contains minimum unit sales commitments, which is based on a commercial year that spans from August 1 through July 31, of 70,000 units annually through 2025. The Company is required to pay Tris a royalty make whole payment of $30 for each unit under the 70,000-unit annual minimum sales commitment through 2025. The Karbinal Agreement make-whole payment is capped at $2.1 million each year. The annual payment is due in August of each year. The Karbinal Agreement also has multiple commercial milestone obligations that aggregate up to $3.0 million based on cumulative net sales, the first of which is triggered at $40.0 million of net revenues.

Inventory Purchase Commitment

On May 1, 2020, the Company’s Innovus subsidiary entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release (the “Settlement Agreement”) with Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (“Hikma”). Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Innovus has agreed to purchase and Hikma has agreed to manufacture a minimum amount of our branded fluticasone propionate nasal spray USP, 50 mcg per spray (FlutiCare®), under Hikma’s FDA approved ANDA No. 207957 in the U.S. The commitment requires Innovus to purchase three batches of product through fiscal year 2022. The Company has completed the purchase of the first two batches and fully paid the amount under the agreement. The remaining $0.7 million for the batch three purchase is expected to be paid in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022.

CVR Liability

Upon closing the Innovus Merger, the Company entered into a CVR Agreement. Each CVR entitles its holder to receive its pro rata share, payable in cash or stock, at the option of the Company, of certain payment amounts if the targets are met. If any of the payment amounts are earned, they are to be paid by the end of the first quarter of the calendar year following the year in which they are earned. Multiple revenue milestones can be earned in one year.

On March 20, 2021, the Company issued to the CVR holders 103,190 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy one of two $1.0 million 2020 milestones, which relates to the Innovus achievement of $30.0 million in revenues during the 2020 calendar year. The $1.0 million 2020 milestone for achieving profitability was not met. The $1.0 million 2021 milestones, which relates to the Innovus achievement of $40.0 million in revenues during the 2021 calendar year and $1.0 million for achieving profitability were not met.

Product Contingent Liability

In February 2015, Innovus acquired Novalere, which included the rights associated with distributing FlutiCare. As part of the Merger, Innovus is obligated to make five additional payments of $0.5 million each when certain levels of FlutiCare sales are achieved. The discounted value as of December 31, 2021, is approximately $0.3 million.

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Pursuant to the University of Iowa Research Foundation (the “UIRD”) Agreement, Innovus will pay to UIRD a total milestone payment of $50,000 every other year beginning on July 1, 2021 for a total payment of $0.2 million. The discounted value as of December 31, 2021, is approximately $48,000. The first milestone cash payment of $50,000 was made in July 2021.

Rumpus Earn Out Payments

On April 12, 2021, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Rumpus, pursuant to which the Company acquired certain rights and other assets, including key commercial global licenses with Denovo Biopharma LLC (“Denovo”) and Johns Hopkins University (“JHU”), relating to AR101, which is a pivotal study-ready therapeutic being studied for the treatment of VEDS. This asset was acquired for an up-front fee of $1.5 million in cash and payment of aggregated fees of $0.6 million to Denovo and JHU. Upon the achievement of certain regulatory and commercial milestones, up to $67.5 million in earn-out payments, which are payable in cash or shares of common stock, generally at the Company’s option, are payable to Rumpus. Under the license agreement with Denovo, the Company assumed the responsibility for paying annual maintenance fees of $25,000, a license option fee of $0.6 million payable in April 2022, and upon the achievement of certain regulatory and commercial milestones, up to $101.7 million, and escalating royalties based on net product sales ranging in percentage from the low teens to the high teens. Finally, under the license agreement with JHU, the Company assumed the responsibility for paying minimum annual royalties escalating from $5,000 to $20,000 beginning in calendar year 2022, royalties of 3.0% of net product sales, and upon the achievement of certain regulatory and commercial milestones, up to $1.6 million.

On December 7, 2021, upon receiving Orphan Drug Designation (“ODD”) from the FDA for AR101, a milestone payment of $2.5 million is due and payable to Rumpus in cash or in shares of the Company’s common stock. The $2.5 million milestone payment is included in our accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2021.

13. Capital Structure

The Company has 200 million shares of common stock authorized with a par value of $0.0001 per share and 50 million shares of preferred stock authorized with a par value of $0.0001 per share. As of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, the Company had 30,010,468 and 27,490,412 common shares outstanding, respectively, and zero preferred shares outstanding, respectively.

Included in the common stock outstanding are 2,163,040 shares of restricted stock issued to executives, directors and employees.

On June 8, 2020, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which was declared effective by the SEC on June 17, 2020. This shelf registration statement covered the offering, issuance and sale by the Company of up to an aggregate of $100.0 million of its common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, rights and units (the “2020 Shelf”). As of December 31, 2021, approximately $43.3 million remains available under the 2020 Shelf.

On September 28, 2021, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which was declared effective by the SEC on October 7, 2021. This shelf registration statement covered the offering, issuance and sale by the Company of up to an aggregate of $100.0 million of its common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, rights and units (the “2021 Shelf”). As of December 31, 2021, the Company has not issued any common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, rights or units under the 2021 Shelf.

On June 4, 2021, the Company entered into a sales agreement with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., as sales agent, to provide for the offering, issuance and sale by the Company of up to $30.0 million of its common stock from time to time in “at-the-market” offerings under the 2020 Shelf (the “Cantor ATM”). In July 2021, the Company issued 61,500 shares of common stock under the Cantor ATM, with total gross proceeds of approximately $0.3 million before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and other offering expenses. During the three months ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued an additional 2,161,584 shares of common stock under the Cantor ATM, with total gross proceeds

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of approximately $4.5 million before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and other offering expenses of $0.2 million. As of December 31, 2021, approximately $12.5 million of the Company’s common stock remained available to be sold pursuant to the Cantor ATM.

14. Equity Incentive Plans

Aytu 2015 Plan. On June 1, 2015, the Company’s stockholders approved the Aytu BioPharma 2015 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “Aytu 2015 Plan”), which, as amended in July 2017, provides for the award of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and other equity awards for up to an aggregate of 3.0 million shares of common stock. The shares of common stock underlying any awards that are forfeited, canceled, reacquired by Aytu prior to vesting, satisfied without any issuance of stock, expire or are otherwise terminated (other than by exercise) under the 2015 Plan will be added back to the shares of common stock available for issuance under the Aytu 2015 Plan. On February 13, 2020, the Company’s stockholders approved an increase to 5.0 million total shares of common stock in the Aytu 2015 Plan. Stock options granted under this plan have contractual terms of 10 years from the grant date and a vesting period ranging from 3 to 4 years. The restricted stock awards have a vesting period ranging from 4 to 10 years, whereas the restricted stock units have a vesting period of 4 years. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had 2,603,044 shares available for grant under the Aytu 2015 Plan.

Neos 2015 Plan. Pursuant to the Neos Merger, the Company assumed 69,721 stock options and 35,728 restricted stock units (RSUs) previously granted under Neos plan. Accordingly, on April 19, 2021, the Company registered 105,449 shares of its common stock under the Neos Therapeutics, Inc. 2015 Stock Options and Incentive Plan (the "Neos 2015 Plan") with the SEC. The terms and conditions of the assumed equity securities will stay the same as they were under the previous Neos plan. In addition to the 105,449 registered shares to cover the assumed awards, the remaining 1,255,310 shares available under the legacy Neos plan was added back to the new Neos 2015 Plan. The Company allocated costs of the replacement awards attributable to pre- and post-combination service periods. The pre-combination service costs were included in the considerations transferred. The remaining costs attributable to the post-combination service period are being recognized as stock-based compensation expense over the remaining terms of the replacement awards. Stock options granted under this plan have contractual terms of 10 years from the grant date and a vesting period ranging from 1 to 4 years. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had 1,218,997 shares available for grant under the Neos 2015 Plan.

Stock Options

Stock option activity is as follows:

    

    

    

    

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Remaining

Number of

Average

Contractual

Options

Exercise Price

Life in Years

Outstanding June 30, 2021

 

109,588

$

14.52

 

8.07

Forfeited/Cancelled

 

(9,355)

6.35

 

  

Expired

 

(9,502)

8.10

 

  

Outstanding at December 31, 2021

 

90,731

$

16.03

 

8.22

Exercisable at December 31, 2021

 

47,838

$

22.99

 

8.17

As of December 31, 2021, there was $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation costs adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to non-vested stock options granted under the Company’s equity incentive plans. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2 years.

Restricted Stock

On August 2, 2021, the Company granted 220,000 shares of restricted stock, with certain accelerated vesting conditions, to a member of its management pursuant to the Aytu 2015 Plan, of which 1/3 vest on August 2, 2022 and 1/12 on

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the first day of each quarter thereafter, subject to continuing employment with the Company through each vesting date until August 2, 2024. These restricted stocks grants have a grant date fair value of $4.02 per-share.

On October 11, 2021, the Company granted 75,000 shares of restricted stock to a member of its management pursuant to the Neos 2015 Plan, of which 1/3 vest on October 11, 2022 and 1/12 each quarter thereafter, subject to continuing employment with the Company through each vesting date until October 11, 2024. These restricted stocks grants have a grant date fair value of $2.65 per-share.

Restricted stock activity is as follows:

Weighted

Average Grant

Number of

Date Fair

Shares

Value

Unvested at June 30, 2021

 

1,955,268

$

7.83

Granted

 

295,000

3.67

Vested

 

(90,836)

7.97

Unvested at December 31, 2021

 

2,159,432

$

7.26

As of December 31, 2021, there was $11.9 million of total unrecognized compensation costs adjusted for estimated forfeitures, related to non-vested restricted stock granted under the Company’s equity incentive plan. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.1 years.

The Company previously issued 158 shares of restricted stock outside the Aytu 2015 Plan, which vest in July 2026. The unrecognized expense related to these shares was $0.9 million as of December 31, 2021 and is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of 4.52 years.

Restricted Stock Unit

On December 1, 2021, the Company granted 20,000 shares of restricted stock units, to a member of its management pursuant to the Aytu 2015 Plan, of which 1/3 vest on December 1, 2022 and 1/12 on the first day of each quarter thereafter, subject to continuing employment with the Company through each vesting date until December 1, 2024. These restricted stocks grants have a grant date fair value of $1.86 per-share.

Restricted stock unit activity is as follows:

    

    

    

Weighted

Average Grant

Number of

Date Fair

Shares

Value

Unvested at June 30, 2021

 

78,318

$

7.20

Granted

20,000

1.86

Vested

 

(1,972)

6.04

Forfeited

(62,922)

7.44

Unvested at December 31, 2021

 

33,424

$

3.61

As of December 31, 2021, there was $0.1 million of total unrecognized compensation costs adjusted for any estimated forfeitures, related to non-vested RSUs granted under the Company’s equity incentive plans. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.

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Stock-based compensation expense related to the fair value of stock options and restricted stock and RSUs was included in the statements of operations as set forth in the below table:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

December 31, 

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

2021

    

2020

(In thousands)

Cost of sales

$

8

$

$

17

$

Research and development

75

394

Selling and marketing

19

28

General and Administrative

 

1,127

 

508

 

2,309

 

963

Total stock-based compensation expense

$

1,229

$

508

$

2,748

$

963

The stock-based compensation expense included in the table above attributable to stock options was $22,000 and $0.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $45,000 and $0.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The stock-based compensation expense included in the table above attributable to restricted stock was $1.2 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $2.7 million and 0.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

15. Warrants

On July 1, 2020, 92,302 warrants previously issued to a placement agent with a weighted average exercise price of $15.99 per warrant expired. In addition, during July 2021, 2,205 various other warrants with a weighted average exercise price of $582.50 per warrant to purchase the Company’s shares of common stock expired.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company had 24,105 liability warrants outstanding with a weighted-average exercise price of $720.0. These warrants expire on August 25, 2022.

A summary of equity-based warrants is as follows:

    

    

    

Weighted

Average

Weighted

Remaining

Number of

Average

Contractual

Warrants

Exercise Price

Life in Years

Outstanding June 30, 2021

 

1,254,952

$

35.85

 

2.83

Warrants expired

 

(95,670)

 

114.33

 

Outstanding December 31, 2021

 

1,159,282

$

29.51

 

2.72

16. Net Loss per Common Share

Basic income (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing the net income (loss) available to the common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during that period. Diluted net loss per share reflects the potential of securities that could share in the net loss of the Company. For all periods presented, there is no difference in the number of shares used to compute basic and diluted shares outstanding due to the Company’s net loss position. Restricted stock is considered legally issued and outstanding on the grant date, while RSUs are not considered legally issued and outstanding until the RSUs vest. Once the RSUs vest, equivalent common shares will be issued or issuable to the grantee and therefore the RSUs are not considered for inclusion in total common shares issued and outstanding until vested.

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The following table sets-forth securities that could be potentially dilutive, but for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are anti-dilutive, and therefore excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

December 31, 

    

    

2021

    

2020

Warrants to purchase common stock - liability classified

 

(Note 15)

24,105

 

24,105

Warrant to purchase common stock - equity classified

 

(Note 15)

1,159,282

 

2,379,918

Employee stock options

 

(Note 14)

90,731

 

76,594

Employee unvested restricted stock

 

(Note 14)

2,159,432

 

381,686

Employee unvested restricted stock units

(Note 14)

33,424

Total

3,466,974

 

2,862,303

17. License Agreements

Rumpus (AR101)

In April 2021, the Company acquired substantially all the assets of Rumpus. Through this transaction the Company secured exclusive global rights to AR101 from Denovo in the fields of rare genetic pediatric onset or congenital disorders outside of oncology. AR101 is a pivotal study-ready therapeutic candidate initially targeting the treatment of VEDS.

Under the terms of the transaction, the Company paid an upfront fee of $1.5 million and aggregated fees of $0.6 million to Denovo and JHU. Upon the achievement of certain regulatory and commercial milestones, the Company will pay Rumpus up to $67.5 million in earn-out payments, which are payable in cash or shares of common stock, generally at the Company’s option. In addition, the Company received assignments of third-party licenses from Denovo and JHU and took over royalty obligations and performance-based milestones under these licenses.

On December 7, 2021 the FDA granted ODD to AR101 for the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which includes the treatment of VEDS. As a result of this designation, a milestone payment of $2.5 million is due and payable to Rumpus in cash or in shares of the Company’s common stock. The $2.5 million milestone payment is included in our accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2021. In addition, on December 13, 2021 the FDA has cleared the IND application for AR101, enabling the Company to proceed with initiating a pivotal clinical trial for AR101 in VEDS. The PREVEnt Trial will assess the safety and efficacy of enzastaurin in COL3A1-confirmed VEDS patients.

Healight

In April 2020, the Company entered into a licensing agreement with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to secure worldwide rights to various potential esophageal and nasopharyngeal uses of Healight, an investigational medical device platform technology. Healight has demonstrated safety and efficacy in a proof-of-concept clinical study in SARS-CoV-2 patients, and the Company plans to advance this technology to further assess its safety and efficacy in additional randomized, controlled human studies, initially focused on SARS-CoV-2 patients.

The agreement with Cedars-Sinai grants the Company a license to all patent and development related technology rights for the intra-corporeal therapeutic use of ultraviolet light in the field of endotracheal and nasopharyngeal applications. The term of the agreement is on a country-by-country basis and will expire on the latest of the date upon which the last to expire valid claim shall expire, ten years after the first bona fide commercial sale of such licensed product in a country, or the expiration of any market exclusivity period granted by a regulatory agency. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company paid an initial $0.3 million license fee and approximately $0.1 million in earlier patent prosecution fees.

On November 23, 2021 the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) issued a U.S. patent for the Healight ultraviolet-A light-based respiratory catheter to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The U.S. Patent Number

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11,179,575, titled “Internal Ultraviolet Therapy,” is the first issued patent protecting the Healight investigational device and covers methods of treating a patient for an infectious condition inside the patient's body through the insertion of a UV-light-emitting delivery tube inside a respiratory cavity of the patient at specific UV-A light wavelengths. The term of this patent extends to August of 2040.

NeuRx

In October 2018, Neos entered into an Exclusive License Agreement (“NeuRx License”) with NeuRx Pharmaceuticals LLC (“NeuRx”), pursuant to which NeuRx granted Neos an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-bearing license to research, develop, manufacture, and commercialize certain pharmaceutical products containing NeuRx’s proprietary compound designated as NRX-101, referred to by Neos as NT0502. NT0502 is a new chemical entity that is being developed by Neos for the treatment of sialorrhea, which is excessive salivation or drooling. Under the NeuRx License, Neos made an upfront payment of $0.2 million to NeuRx upon the execution of the agreement. Neos made a payment of $0.2 million following receipt of notice of allowance of the first Licensed Patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), as defined in the NeuRx License. Such Licensed Patent subsequently was issued by the USPTO. In April 2020, Neos met the completion of the first Pilot PK Study milestone, as defined in the NeuRx License, triggering the cash payment of $0.3 million. Neos may in the future be required to make certain development and milestone payments and royalties based on annual net sales, as defined in the NeuRx License. Royalties are to be paid on a country-by-country and licensed product-by-licensed product basis, during the period of time beginning on the first commercial sale of such licensed product in such country and continuing until the later of: (i) the expiration of the last-to-expire valid claim in any licensed patent in such country that covers such licensed product in such country; and/or (ii) expiration of regulatory exclusivity of such licensed product in such country.

Teva

On October 31, 2017, Neos received a paragraph IV certification from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (“Teva”) advising Neos that Teva has filed an Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) with the FDA for a generic version of Cotempla XR-ODT, in connection with seeking to market its product prior to the expiration of patents covering Cotempla XR-ODT. On December 13, 2017, Neos filed a patent infringement lawsuit in federal district court in the District of Delaware against Teva alleging that Teva infringed Neos’ Cotempla XR-ODT patents. On December 21, 2018, Neos and Teva entered into a Settlement Agreement (the “Teva Settlement Agreement”) and a Licensing Agreement (the “Teva Licensing Agreement” and collectively with the Teva Settlement Agreement, the “Teva Agreement”) that resolved all ongoing litigation involving Neos’ Cotempla XR-ODT patents and Teva’s ANDA. Under the Teva Licensing Agreement, Neos granted Teva a non-exclusive license to certain patents owned by Neos by which Teva has the right to manufacture and market its generic version of Cotempla XR-ODT under its ANDA beginning on July 1, 2026, or earlier under certain circumstances. The Teva Licensing Agreement has been submitted to the applicable governmental agencies.

Actavis

On July 25, 2016, Neos received a paragraph IV certification from Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc. (“Actavis”) advising Neos that Actavis had filed an ANDA with the FDA for a generic version of Adzenys XR-ODT. On September 1, 2016, Neos filed a patent infringement lawsuit in federal district court against Actavis alleging that Actavis infringed Neos’ Adzenys XR-ODT patents. On October 17, 2017, Neos entered into a Settlement Agreement (the “Actavis Settlement Agreement”) and a Licensing Agreement (the “Actavis Licensing Agreement” and collectively with the Actavis Settlement Agreement, the “Actavis Agreement”) with Actavis that resolved all ongoing litigation involving Neos’ Adzenys XR-ODT patents and Actavis’s ANDA. Under the Actavis Licensing Agreement, Neos granted Actavis a non-exclusive license to certain patents owned by Neos by which Actavis has the right to manufacture and market its generic version of Adzenys XR-ODT under its ANDA beginning on September 1, 2025, or earlier under certain circumstances. The Actavis Licensing Agreement has been submitted to the applicable governmental agencies.

Shire

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In July 2014, Neos entered into a Settlement Agreement and an associated License Agreement (the “2014 License Agreement”) with Shire LLC (“Shire”) for a non-exclusive license to certain patents for certain activities with respect to Neos’ New Drug Application (the “NDA”) No. 204326 for an extended-release orally disintegrating amphetamine polistirex tablet. In accordance with the terms of the 2014 License Agreement, following the receipt of the approval from the FDA for Adzenys XR-ODT, Neos paid an up-front, non-refundable license fee of an amount less than $1.0 million in February 2016. Neos is paying a single digit royalty on net sales of Adzenys XR-ODT during the life of the patents.

In March 2017, Neos entered into a License Agreement (the “2017 License Agreement”) with Shire, pursuant to which Shire granted Neos a non-exclusive license to certain patents owned by Shire for certain activities with respect to Neos’ NDA No. 204325 for an extended-release amphetamine oral suspension. In accordance with the terms of the 2017 License Agreement, following the receipt of the approval from the FDA for Adzenys ER, Neos paid an up-front, non-refundable license fee of an amount less than $1.0 million in October 2017. Neos is paying a single digit royalty on net sales of Adzenys ER during the life of the patents. Adzenys ER was discontinued as of September 30, 2021.

The royalties are recorded as cost of goods sold in the same period as the net sales upon which they are calculated.

Additionally, each of the 2014 and 2017 License Agreements contains a covenant from Shire not to file a patent infringement suit against Neos alleging that Adzenys XR-ODT or Adzenys ER, respectively, infringes the Shire patents.

18. Segment reporting

The Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), who is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, allocates resources and assesses performance based on financial information of the Company. The CODM reviews financial information presented for each reportable segment for purposes of making operating decisions and assessing financial performance.

The Company manages and aggregates its operational and financial information in accordance with two reportable segments: Aytu BioPharma and Aytu Consumer Health. The Aytu BioPharma segment consists of the Company’s prescription products. The Aytu Consumer Health segment contains the Company’s consumer healthcare products.

Select financial information for these segments is as follows:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

December 31, 

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

2021

    

2020

(In thousands)

(In thousands)

Consolidated revenue:

  

 

  

  

 

  

Aytu BioPharma

$

14,643

$

7,212

$

28,526

$

12,964

Aytu Consumer Health

 

8,482

 

7,935

 

16,496

 

15,703

Consolidated revenue

$

23,125

$

15,147

$

45,022

$

28,667

Consolidated net loss:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Aytu BioPharma

$

(9,591)

$

(8,268)

$

(36,048)

$

(11,218)

Aytu Consumer Health

 

(1,957)

 

(1,257)

 

(3,351)

 

(2,613)

Consolidated net loss

$

(11,548)

$

(9,525)

$

(39,399)

$

(13,831)

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December 31, 

June 30, 

2021

2021

(In thousands)

Total assets:

Aytu BioPharma

$

194,419

$

236,449

Aytu Consumer Health

 

29,405

 

29,219

Consolidated assets

$

223,824

$

265,668

19. Subsequent Events

On January 26, 2022, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Avenue Capital Agreement”) with Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund II, L.P., Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund II, L.P. and Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. (collectively, “Avenue Capital”). Pursuant to the Avenue Capital Agreement, Avenue Capital (i) provided a term loan (the “Avenue Capital Loan”) in the principal amount of $15.0 million, at an interest rate of the greater of prime and 3.25%, plus 7.4%, with a three-year term, consisting of 18 monthly payments of interest only followed by equal monthly payments of principal and accrued interest (with the interest-only period being extended up to 36 months contingent upon the Obligors achieving certain milestones) and (ii) permitted the Avenue Capital Loan proceeds to be used towards the full repayment of the Neos Senior Secured Credit Facility with Deerfield.

As consideration for entering into the Avenue Capital Agreement, Aytu issued warrants to the Avenue Capital Lenders valued at $1,050,000, and exercisable to shares of the Company’s common stock at per share exercise price equal to $1.21 (subject to adjustment) (the “Warrants”). The Warrants are immediately exercisable and expire on January 31, 2027.

In connection with the Avenue Capital Agreement, the Company entered into a Consent, Waiver and Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of January 26, 2022 (the “Eclipse Consent, Waiver and Second Amendment”). The Eclipse Consent, Waiver and Second Amendment, among other modifications, extends the maturity date of the Loan Agreement with Eclipse to January 26, 2025 and reduces the availability under the Loan Agreement from $25.0 million to $12.5 million.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

This discussion should be read in conjunction with Aytu BioPharma, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021, filed on September 28, 2021. The following discussion and analysis contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For additional information regarding these risks and uncertainties, please see the risk factors included in Aytu’s Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2021 and November 15, 2021 respectively .

Objective

The purpose of the Management Discussion and Analysis (the “MD&A”) is to present information that management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of our results of operations and cash flows for the three and six months ended December 31, 2021 and our financial condition as of December 31, 2021. The MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our financial statements and notes. The MD&A is organized in the following sections:

Overview
Significant Developments. We discuss (i) impact of COVID-19 on our operations, (ii) regulatory developments and (iii) material divestitures.
Results of Operations. We discuss changes in our statements of operations line items, including the major drivers of these changes for three and six months ended December 31, 2021, as compared with the three and six months ended December 31, 2020.
Liquidity and Capital Resources. We discuss (i) sources of our liquidity, (ii) cash flows, (iii) obligations due on our debt obligations and (iv) expected payments under contractual obligations, commitments and contingencies.
Critical Accounting Estimates. We discuss the critical accounting policies and estimates that require significant management judgment.

Overview

We are commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on commercializing novel therapeutics and consumer healthcare products. We operate through two business segments (i) Aytu BioPharma segment, consisting of various prescription pharmaceutical products sold through third party wholesalers, and (ii) Aytu Consumer Health segment, which consists of various consumer health products sold directly to consumers. We generate revenue by selling our products through third party intermediaries in our marketing channels as well as directly to our customers. We develop and manufacture our ADHD products at our manufacturing facilities and use third party manufacturers for our other prescription and consumer health products.

We have incurred significant losses in each year since inception. Our net losses were $11.5 million and $9.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $39.4 million and $13.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. As of December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $217.7 million and $178.3 million, respectively. We expect to continue to incur significant expenses in connection with our ongoing activities, including the integration of our acquisitions and development of our product pipeline.

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Significant Developments

COVID-19

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global economy and create economic uncertainties during fiscal years 2020 and 2021. The federal government and states-imposed restrictions on travel and business operations and placed limitations on the size of public and private gatherings. However, beginning the third quarter of fiscal 2021, with the introduction of vaccines under emergency use authorizations, these restrictions began to wind down and business operating environments have improved.

We believe COVID-19 has negatively impacted the overall market for prescription products. The extent to which COVID-19 continues to negatively impact our business in the future will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the duration of the outbreak, new information that may emerge concerning the severity of the new variants of coronavirus, the actions taken to contain the coronavirus or treat its impact, and the continued impact of each of these items on the economies and financial markets in the United States and abroad. While states and jurisdictions have rolled back stay-at-home and quarantine orders and reopened in phases, it is difficult to predict what the lasting impact of the pandemic will be, and if we or any of the third parties with whom we engage were to experience additional shutdowns or other prolonged business disruptions, our ability to conduct our business in the manner and on the timelines presently planned could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operation and financial condition. In addition, a recurrence or impact from new strains of COVID-19 cases could cause other widespread or more severe impacts depending on where infection rates are highest. We will continue to monitor developments as we deal with the disruptions and uncertainties relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Orphan Drug Designation and FDA clearance of IND application for AR101

On December 7, we were notified by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) that AR101/Enzastaurin received Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The treatment of vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (“VEDS”) is captured within this designation. The FDA grants Orphan Drug designation status to drugs and biologics that are intended for the safe and effective treatment, diagnosis or prevention of rare diseases, or conditions that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. Orphan Drug designation affords us certain financial incentives to support clinical development and the potential for up to seven years of market exclusivity in the U.S. upon regulatory approval. Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement among Aytu BioPharma and Rumpus VEDS LLC, Rumpus Therapeutics LLC and Rumpus Vascular (together with various of their affiliated persons, “Rumpus”), this achievement of an earn-out milestone for achieving Orphan Drug designation resulted in our obligation to pay $2.5 million to Rumpus in cash or in shares of our common stock. The $2.5 million milestone payment is included in our accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2021. We have agreed with Rumpus that the payment will be made on the earlier to occur of ten business following our next financing or April 1, 2022.

On December 13, 2021 the FDA has cleared the Investigational New Drug (“IND”) application for AR101, enabling us to proceed with initiating a pivotal clinical trial for AR101 in VEDS. We plan to initiate the PREVEnt Trial in VEDS in the first half of calendar year 2022. The PREVEnt Trial will assess the safety and efficacy of enzastaurin in COL3A1-confirmed VEDS patients. There are currently no FDA-approved therapies for VEDS.

AR101 is an orally available investigational first-in-class small molecule, serine/threonine kinase inhibitor of the PKC beta, PI3K and AKT pathways. AR101 has been studied in more than 3,300 patients across a range of solid and hematological tumor types in trials previously conducted by Eli Lilly & Company. Dr. Hal Dietz developed the first preclinical model that mimics the human condition and recapitulates VEDS, and this model serves as the basis for the plausible clinical benefit and rationale for conducting a clinical trial with AR101 in VEDS.

First U.S. patent for Healight™

On November 23, 2021 the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) issued a U.S. patent for the Healight™ ultraviolet-A light-based respiratory catheter. U.S. Patent Number 11,179,575, titled “Internal Ultraviolet Therapy,” is the first issued patent protecting the Healight investigational device and covers methods of treating a patient

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for an infectious condition inside the patient's body through the insertion of a UV-light-emitting delivery tube inside a respiratory cavity of the patient at specific UV-A light wavelengths. The term of this patent extends to August of 2040.

Healight is an investigational medical device technology employing proprietary methods of administering intermittent ultraviolet (UV)-A light via a novel respiratory medical device. This patent was issued to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, from which we have an exclusive worldwide license for all respiratory applications of the UV-A light-based technology. Proof of concept clinical findings demonstrated significant reductions in SARS-CoV-2 viral load and improvement in clinical outcomes in a small number of mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients.

Divestiture of MiOXSYS

On July 1, 2021 we signed an Asset Purchase Agreement with UAB “Caerus Biotechnologies” (“UAB”). Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the agreement, UAB has acquired all existing intellectual property rights, technical information and know-how related to MiOXSYS as well as all existing inventory and all rights attached and related to the product and manufacturing thereof. As consideration, UAB agreed to pay us approximately $0.5 million and make royalty payments to us of five percent of global net revenue of the MiOXSYS product for five years from the closing date of the transactions contemplated in the Asset Purchase Agreement.

On September 29, 2021, we and UAB entered into an amendment to the UAB APA, pursuant to which, (i) September 30, 2021 was established as the closing date, (ii) UAB was provided with termination rights in the event that the Company is unable to complete the transfer of intellectual property assets to UAB by May 31, 2022 (“Termination Rights”), provided that the delay is not due to IP offices, foreign or domestic and (iii) the Company is required to pay 5% of the deal purchase price in the event UAB terminates the agreement as provided in the Termination Rights.

As of December 31, 2021, we received $0.1 million payments from the agreed upon consideration of $0.5 million. We deferred the $0.1 million received from UAB as income until it satisfies the provisions in the Termination Rights, which was included in accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three months ended December 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2020

    

Three Months Ended

 

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

%

 

(In thousands)

Product revenue, net

$

23,125

$

15,147

$

7,978

 

53

%

Cost of sales

10,826

6,251

4,575

73

%

Gross profit

12,299

8,896

3,403

38

%

Operating expenses

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Research and development

 

4,920

 

286

 

4,634

 

1,620

%

Advertising and direct marketing

4,985

4,621

364

 

8

%

Other selling and marketing

4,675

1,084

3,591

331

%

General and administrative

7,953

5,584

2,369

42

%

Acquisition related costs

 

1,312

(1,312)

(100)

%

Amortization of intangible assets

 

1,060

 

1,584

 

(524)

 

(33)

%

Total operating expenses

 

23,593

 

14,471

 

9,122

 

63

%

Loss from operations

 

(11,294)

 

(5,575)

 

(5,719)

 

103

%

Other income (expense)

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Other income/(expense), net

20

(379)

399

(105)

%

Loss from contingent consideration

 

(277)

(3,313)

3,036

 

(92)

%

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(258)

258

(100)

%

Total other expense

 

(257)

 

(3,950)

 

3,693

 

(93)

%

Loss before income tax

 

(11,551)

 

(9,525)

 

(2,026)

 

21

%

Income tax benefit

 

(3)

 

(3)

 

Net loss

$

(11,548)

$

(9,525)

$

(2,023)

 

21

%

Product revenue. Total net product revenue was $23.1 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of approximately $8.0 million, or 53%, compared to $15.1 million during the three months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by the $11.1 million net revenue generated from the ADHD product portfolio of Neos, which we acquired in March 2021 and $0.5 million increase in year-over-year revenue of our consumer health products, partially offset by the $3.4 million decrease in revenue from sale of COVID-19 test kits, $0.2 million decrease in revenue resulting from the divesture of our Natesto prescription product in the third fiscal quarter of 2021 and $0.2 million decrease in revenue from the divestiture of MiOXSYS on July 1, 2021.

Cost of sales. Total cost of sales was $10.8 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $4.5 million, or 73%, compared to $6.3 million during the three months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by the $5.5 million costs incurred for the production and sale of the ADHD product portfolio of Neos, which we acquired in March 2021 and $1.3 million increase in cost of sales of our consumer health products, partially offset by the $2.3 million decrease in costs for COVID-19 test kits. Neos manufactures the ADHD products at its Grand Prairie, Texas facilities, and as such, allocates a significant portion of its intangible assets amortization and fixed assets depreciation into cost of sales. During the three months ended December 31, 2021, $0.7 million of depreciation and amortization expenses were included in cost of sales.

Research and development. Total research and development expense was $4.9 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $4.6 million, compared to $0.3 million during the three months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was due primarily to $4.0 million expenses related to AR101, which was acquired in April 2021, including a $2.5 milestone payment upon receiving ODD, and $0.6 million regulatory and medical monitoring costs associated with ADHD product portfolio that was acquired in March 2021.

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Three Months Ended

 

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

%

 

(In thousands)

Research and development:

AR101

$

4,008

$

$

4,008

 

100

%

Healight

196

193

3

 

2

%

ADHD

620

620

100

%

Others

96

93

3

3

%

Total Research and development

$

4,920

$

286

$

4,634

 

1,620

%

Advertising and direct marketing. Advertising and direct marketing expenses include direct-to-consumer marketing, advertising, sales and customer support and processing fees related to our consumer health segment. Total advertising and direct marketing expense were $5.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $0.4 million, or 8%, compared to $4.6 million during the three months ended December 31, 2020.

Other selling and marketing. Total other selling and marketing expense was $4.7 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $3.6 million, or 331%, compared to $1.1 million during the three months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by the $4.5 million expenses associated with the commercialization of our ADHD product portfolio, which was acquired in March 2021, partially offset by the $0.2 million decrease in selling and marketing expenses resulting from the divesture of our Natesto prescription product in the third fiscal quarter of 2021.

General and administrative. Total general and administrative expense was $8.0 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $2.4 million, or 42%, compared to $5.6 million during the three months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by the $2.5 million general and administrative expenses of Neos, which was acquired in March 2021.

Acquisition related costs. Acquisition related costs was $1.3 million during the three months ended December 31, 2020, primarily related to the Neos Merger, which was closed on March 19, 2021. Such costs include legal fees, due diligence expenses and financial advisory fees. There was no such cost during the three months ended December 31, 2021.

Amortization of intangible assets. Total amortization expense of intangible assets, excluding amounts included in cost of sales, was $1.1 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of $0.5 million, or 33%, compared to $1.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020. The decrease was due primarily to licensed intangible assets that were being amortized during the three months December 31, 2020 but which have subsequently been divested or written-off.

Other income/(expense), net. Total other income, net during the three months ended December 31, 2021 was approximately $20,000, an increase of $0.4 million, or 105%, compared to other expense, net of $0.4 million during the three months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily due to an increase in other income of $0.8 million from partial proceeds from the Natesto divestiture, partially offset by an increase in interest expense from the debt assumed from the Neos Merger in March 2021.

Loss from contingent consideration. Net loss from contingent considerations during the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $0.3 million compared to $3.3 million loss during the three months ended December 31, 2020 (see Note 10 – Fair Value Considerations).

Loss on debt extinguishment. During the three months ended December 31, 2020, we recognized $0.3 million loss from conversion of outstanding debt to our shares of common stock. There was no such loss during the three months ended December 31, 2021.

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Six months ended December 31, 2021 compared to the six months ended December 31, 2020

    

Six Months Ended

 

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

%

 

(In thousands)

Product revenue, net

$

45,022

$

28,667

$

16,355

 

57

%

Cost of sales

20,267

10,314

9,953

96

%

Gross profit

24,755

18,353

6,402

35

%

Operating expenses

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Research and development

 

7,016

 

469

 

6,547

 

1,396

%

Advertising and direct marketing

9,530

9,383

147

 

2

%

Other selling and marketing

9,427

2,148

7,279

339

%

General and administrative

16,169

11,004

5,165

47

%

Acquisition related costs

 

1,312

(1,312)

(100)

%

Impairment of intangible assets

 

19,453

 

 

19,453

 

N/A

Amortization of intangible assets

 

2,153

 

3,169

 

(1,016)

 

(32)

%

Total operating expenses

 

63,748

 

27,485

 

36,263

 

132

%

Loss from operations

 

(38,993)

 

(9,132)

 

(29,861)

 

327

%

Other income (expense)

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Other income/(expense), net

(20)

(1,130)

1,110

(98)

%

Loss from contingent consideration

 

(496)

(3,311)

2,815

 

(85)

%

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(258)

258

(100)

%

Total other expense

 

(516)

 

(4,699)

 

4,183

 

(89)

%

Loss before income tax

 

(39,509)

 

(13,831)

 

(25,678)

 

186

%

Income tax benefit

 

(110)

 

 

(110)

 

Net loss

$

(39,399)

$

(13,831)

$

(25,568)

 

185

%

Product revenue. Total net product revenue was $45.0 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of approximately $16.3 million, or 57%, compared to $28.7 million during the six months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by the $20.8 million net revenue generated from the ADHD product portfolio of Neos, which we acquired in March 2021, $2.2 million increase in net revenue from Karbinal and Poly-Vi-Flor, our other products within the Pediatric portfolio and $0.8 million increase in year-over-year revenue of our consumer health products, partially offset by the $5.4 million decrease in revenue from sale of COVID-19 test kits, $0.9 million decrease in revenue resulting from the divesture of our Natesto prescription product in the third fiscal quarter of 2021 and $0.4 million decrease in revenue from the divestiture of MiOXSYS on July 1, 2021.

Cost of sales. Total cost of sales was $20.3 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $10.0 million, or 96%, compared to $10.3 million during the six months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by the $10.4 million costs incurred for the production and sale of the ADHD product portfolio of Neos, which we acquired in March 2021 and $2.2 million increase in cost of sales of our consumer health products, partially offset by the $2.9 million decrease in costs for COVID-19 test kits. Neos manufactures the ADHD products at its Grand Prairie, Texas facilities, and as such, allocates a significant portion of its intangible assets amortization and fixed assets depreciation into cost of sales. During the six months ended December 31, 2021, $1.3 million of depreciation and amortization expenses were included in cost of sales.

Research and development. Total research and development expense was $7.0 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $6.5 million, compared to $0.5 million during the six months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was due primarily to $5.1 million expenses related to AR101, which was acquired in April 2021, including a $2.5 milestone payment upon receiving ODD, $0.3 million increase in costs associated with our Healight Platform product candidate as well as $1.2 million regulatory and medical monitoring costs associated with ADHD product portfolio that we acquired in March 2021.

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Six Months Ended

 

December 31, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

%

 

(In thousands)

Research and development:

AR101

$

5,069

$

$

5,069

 

100

%

Healight

569

293

276

 

94

%

ADHD

1,211

1,211

100

%

Others

167

176

(9)

(5)

%

Total Research and development

$

7,016

$

469

$

6,547

 

1,396

%

Advertising and direct marketing. Advertising and direct marketing expenses include direct-to-consumer marketing, advertising, sales and customer support and processing fees related to our consumer health segment. Total advertising and direct marketing expense were $9.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $0.1 million, or 2%, compared to $9.4 million during the six months ended December 31, 2020.

Other selling and marketing. Total other selling and marketing expense was $9.4 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $7.3 million, or 339%, compared to $2.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by $9.0 million costs associated with the commercialization of our ADHD product portfolio, which was acquired in March 2021, partially offset by $0.5 million decrease in selling and marketing expenses from the divesture of our Natesto prescription product in the third fiscal quarter of 2021.

General and administrative. Total general and administrative expense was $16.2 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $5.2 million, or 47%, compared to $11.0 million during the six months ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by $5.0 million general and administrative expenses of Neos which we acquired in March 2021.

Acquisition related costs. Acquisition related costs was $1.3 million during the six months ended December 31, 2020, primarily related to the Neos Merger, which was closed on March 19, 2021. Such costs include legal fees, due diligence expenses and financial advisory fees. There was no such cost during the six months ended December 31, 2021.

Impairment of goodwill. Since the June 30, 2021 annual goodwill impairment assessment, our stock price has continued to decline. As of September 30, 2021, our market capitalization was below the carrying value of our assets, which led Management to consider whether those assets should be revalued for impairment at an interim reporting date. Pursuant to the guidance under Topic ASC 350, Management conducted impairment testing at each reporting unit level to determine the recoverability of goodwill. Based on the evaluation, during the six months ended December 31, 2021, we recognized an impairment loss of $19.5 million related to the Aytu BioPharma segment. There was no such impairment expense during the six months ended December 31, 2020 (see Note 8 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets).

Amortization of intangible assets. Total amortization expense of intangible assets, excluding amounts included in cost of sales, was $2.2 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 32%, compared to $3.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2020. The decrease was due primarily to licensed intangible assets that were being amortized during the six months December 31, 2020 but which have subsequently been divested or written-off.

Other income/(expense), net. Total other expense, net of other income during the three months ended December 31, 2021 was approximately $20,000, a decrease of $1.1 million, or 98%, compared to $1.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2020. The decrease was primarily due to an increase in other income of $1.5 million from partial proceeds from the Natesto divestiture and $0.5 million decrease in interest expense from fixed payment obligations, partially offset by $0.9 million increase in interest expense from the debt assumed from the Neos Merger in March 2021.

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Loss from contingent consideration. Net loss from contingent considerations during the three months ended December 31, 2021 was $0.5 million compared to $3.3 million loss during the six months ended December 31, 2020 (see Note 10 – Fair Value Considerations).

Loss on debt extinguishment. During the six months ended December 31, 2020, we recognized $0.3 million loss from conversion of outstanding debt to our shares of common stock. There was no such loss during the six months ended December 31, 2021.

Income tax benefit. The impairment of the Aytu BioPharma segment book goodwill changed the net deferred tax liability of $0.2 million recorded as of June 30, 2021 fiscal year end into a net deferred tax liability of $0.1 million as of December 31, 2021. As a result, we recognized an income tax benefit of $0.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021. There was no income tax expense or benefit during the six months ended December 31, 2020.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources of Liquidity

We finance our operations through a combination of sales of our common stock and warrants, borrowings under our line of credit facility and cash generated from operations.

Shelf Registrations

On September 28, 2021, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which was declared effective by the SEC on October 7, 2021. This shelf registration statement covered the offering, issuance and sale by the Company of up to an aggregate of $100.0 million of its common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, rights and units (the “2021 Shelf”). As of December 31, 2021, the Company has not issued any common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, rights or units under the 2021 Shelf.

On June 8, 2020, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which was declared effective by the SEC on June 17, 2020. This shelf registration statement covered the offering, issuance and sale by the Company of up to an aggregate of $100.0 million of its common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, rights and units (the “2020 Shelf”). As of December 31, 2021, approximately $43.3 million remains available under the 2020 Shelf.

In June 2020, we initiated an at-the-market offering program ("ATM"), which allow us to sell and issue shares of our common stock from time-to-time. Since initiated in June 2020 through December 31, 2021, we issued a total of 5,316,623 shares of common stock for aggregate proceeds of $28.0 million before estimated offering costs of $2.8 million. On June 2, 2021, we terminated our “at-the-market” sales agreement with Jefferies LLC. On June 4, 2021, we entered into a Controlled Equity OfferingSM Sales Agreement (the “Cantor Sales Agreement”) with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. (“Cantor”), pursuant to which we agreed to sell up to $30.0 million of our common stock from time to time in “at-the-market” offerings. As of December 31, 2021, approximately $12.5 million of our common stock remained available to be sold pursuant to the Cantor ATM.

Underwriting Agreement

On December 10, 2020, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“Wainwright”) (as amended and restated, the “Underwriting Agreement”). Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the Company agreed to sell, in an upsized firm commitment offering, 4,166,667 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), to Wainwright at an offering price to the public of $6.00 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions. In addition, pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the Company granted Wainwright a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 625,000 shares of Common Stock at the same offering price to the public, less underwriting discounts and commissions. Wainwright exercised their over-allotment option in full, purchasing a total of 4,791,667 shares of Common Stock. The Company raised gross proceeds of $28.8 million through this offering. Offering costs totaled $2.6 million resulting in net cash proceeds of $26.2 million. In connection with the offering, the Company issued 311,458 underwriter warrants to

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purchase up to 311,458 shares of Common Stock. The exercise price per share of the underwriter warrants is $7.50 (equal to 125% of the public offering price per share for the shares of common stock sold in the offering) and the underwriter warrants have a term of five years from the date of effectiveness of the offering. The underwriter warrants are exercisable immediately. These warrants have a fair value of approximately $1.3 million and are classified with the stockholders' equity. Effective June 2, 2021, the Company terminated the Underwriting Agreement with Wainwright; pursuant to such termination, there will be no future sales of the Company’s Common Stock under the Underwriting Agreement.

Revolver Loan Agreement

In October 2019, our Neos subsidiary entered into a senior secured credit agreement with Eclipse Business Capital LLC (f/k/a Encina Business Credit, LLC) (“Eclipse”) as agent for the lenders (the “Loan Agreement”). Under the Loan Agreement, Eclipse will extend up to $25.0 million in secured revolving loans to us (the “Revolving Loans”), of which up to $2.5 million may be available for short-term swingline loans, against 85% of eligible accounts receivable (see Note 10 and Note 19).

Cash Flows

The following table shows cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:

Six Months Ended December 31, 

Increase

    

2021

    

2020

    

(Decrease)

(In thousands)

Net cash used in operating activities

$

(12,613)

$

(10,907)

$

(1,706)

Net cash used in investing activities

$

(3,137)

$

(39)

$

(3,098)

Net cash provided by financing activities

$

1,126

$

24,898

$

(23,772)

Net Cash Used in Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities during these periods primarily reflected our net losses, partially offset by changes in working capital and non-cash charges including inventory write-down, changes in fair values of various liabilities, stock-based compensation expense, depreciation, amortization and accretion and other charges.

During the six months ended December 31, 2021, net cash used in operating activities totaled $12.6 million. The use of cash was approximately $26.7 million less than the net loss due primarily to non-cash charges of goodwill impairment, depreciation, amortization and accretion, stock-based compensation, inventory write-down and loss from change in fair values of contingent consideration. These non-cash charges were partially offset by non-cash amortization of debt premium and non-cash gain from change in fair values of contingent value rights. In addition, our use of cash decreased due to changes in working capital including decreases in accounts receivable and prepaid expense and other current assets, increase in accrued liabilities, offset by a decrease in accounts payable.

During the six-months ended December 31, 2020, net cash used in operating activities totaled $10.9 million. The use of cash was approximately $13.8 million less than the net loss due primarily to the non-cash depreciation, amortization and accretion, stock-based compensation, and loss from change in fair value of contingent consideration and CVR, a decrease in inventory and an increase in accrued liabilities. These charges were offset by increases in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and other current assets and decreases in accounts payables and accrued compensation.

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities of $3.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021 was primarily due to $3.1 million payment of contingent consideration to Tris.

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Net cash used in investing activities of approximately $39,000 during the six months ended December 31, 2020 was primarily due to payment of contingent consideration.

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities of $1.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2021 was primarily from $4.6 million net proceeds from issuance of our common stock under the ATM, partially offset by $2.7 million in payments of fixed payment arrangements and $0.8 million net reduction in our revolving loan.

Net cash provided by financing activities in the six months ended December 31, 2020, was $24.9 million. This was primarily related to the December 2020 offering for gross proceeds cost of $28.8 million offset by the offering cost of $2.6 million. We also completed the ATM offering with gross proceeds of $3.5 million, which was offset by the offering cost of $1.7 million, driven by a one-time payment in July 2020 of approximately $1.5 million. We paid approximately $2.8 million related to fixed payment obligation and $0.3 million of debt.

Capital Resources

We have obligations related to our loan and credit facilities, contingent considerations related to our acquisitions, milestone payments and purchase commitments.

Loan and Credit

Upon closing of the Neos Merger, we assumed $15.6 million principal and approximately $1.0 million in exit fee obligation under Neos’ credit facility with Deerfield. As of December 31, 2021, $16.0 million was outstanding under the Deerfield facility, including the exit fee. Interest is due quarterly at a rate of 12.95% per year. Payment on the Deerfield facility, including the exit fee and any unpaid interest, is due on May 11, 2022. If all or any of the principal is prepaid or required to be prepaid prior to December 31, 2021, then we shall pay, in addition to such prepayment and accrued interest thereon, a prepayment premium equal to 6.25% of the amount of principal prepaid.

Our Neos subsidiary’s Loan Agreement with Eclipse, provide us with up to $25.0 million in Revolving Loans, of which up to $2.5 million may be available for short-term swingline loans, against 85% of eligible accounts receivable. The Revolving Loans bear variable interest through maturity at the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate, plus 4.50%. In addition, we are required to pay an unused line fee of 0.50% of the average unused portion of the maximum revolving facility amount during the immediately preceding month. Interest is payable monthly in arrears. The maturity date under the Loan Agreement is May 11, 2022.

We may permanently terminate the Loan Agreement with at least five business days prior notice and the payment of a prepayment fee equal to 0.5% of the aggregate principal amount prepaid if such prepayment occurs prior to May 11, 2022.

Contractual Obligations, Commitments and Contingencies

As a result of our acquisitions and licensing agreements, we are contractually and contingently obliged to pay, when due, various fixed and contingent milestone payments (see Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies for additional information).

Upon closing of the Pediatric Portfolio acquisition from Cerecor, Inc. in October 2019, we assumed payment obligations that required us to make a payment of up to $9.5 million.

In February 2020, upon closing of our Innovus Merger, all of Innovus shares were converted to our common stock and CVRs, which represents contingent additional consideration of up to $16.0 million payable to satisfy future performance milestones. Depending on satisfaction of these conditions, we may be required to pay up to $10 million.

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Our Innovus subsidiary is also contractually obligated for inventory purchase commitments, for which we are expected to pay approximately $0.7 million during the fiscal year 2022.

Assumed with our acquisition of Innovus, we are required to make five payments of $0.5 million, between fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2033 to Novalere, when certain levels of FlutiCare sales are achieved.

In connection with our acquisition of the Rumpus assets, upon satisfaction of the milestones, we may be required to pay up to $67.5 million in earn-out payments to Rumpus. Under the licensing agreement with Denovo, we are required to make a payment of $0.6 for an option license fee in April 2022 and upon achievement of regulatory and commercial milestones, up to $101.7 million is payable to Denovo. Under the licensing agreement with JHU, upon achievement of regulatory and commercial milestone, we may be required to pay up to $1.6 million to JHU. Furthermore, as discussed above under “Significant Developments” the ODD ear-out milestone payment of $2.5 million is due and payable to Rumpus.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of our financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of any contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as reported revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments. We base our estimates on our historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates and assumptions form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Our actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

While our significant accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2 to the notes to our audited financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we believe the following accounting policies to be critical to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue recognition

We generate revenue from product sales through our Aytu BioPharma segment and Aytu Consumer Health Segment. We recognize revenue when all of the following criteria are satisfied: (i) identification of the promised goods or services in the contract; (ii) determination of whether the promised goods or services are performance obligations, including whether they are distinct in the context of the contract; (iii) measurement of the transaction price, including the constraint on variable consideration; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v) as each performance obligation is individually satisfied.

Revenue from our Aytu BioPharma segment involves significant judgment and estimates of the net sales price, including estimates of variable consideration (e.g., savings offers, prompt payment discounts, product returns, wholesaler (distributor) fees, wholesaler chargebacks and estimated rebates) to be incurred on the respective product sales (known as “Gross to Net” adjustments), and we recognize the estimated net amount as revenue when control of the product is transferred to our customers (e.g., upon delivery). Variable consideration is determined using either an expected value or a most likely amount method. The estimate of variable consideration is also subject to a constraint such that some or all of the estimated amount of variable consideration will only be included in the transaction price to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue (in the context of the contract) will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Estimating variable consideration and the related constraint requires the use of significant management judgment and other market data. We provide for prompt payment discounts, wholesaler fees and wholesaler chargebacks based on customer contractual stipulations. We analyze recent product return history to determine a reliable return rate. Additionally, management analyzes historical savings offers and rebate payments based on patient prescriptions and information obtained from third party providers to determine these respective variable considerations.

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Savings offers

We offer savings programs for our patients covered under commercial payor plans in which the cost of a prescription to such patients is discounted. The amount of redeemed savings offers is recorded based on information from third-party providers against the estimated discount recorded as accrued expenses. The estimated discount is recorded as a gross to net sales adjustment at the time revenue is recognized. Historical trends of savings offers will be regularly monitored, which may result in adjustments to such estimates in the future.

Prompt payment discounts

Prompt payment discounts are based on standard programs with wholesalers and are recorded as a discount allowance against accounts receivable and as a gross to net sales adjustment at the time revenue is recognized.

Wholesale distribution fees

Wholesale distribution fees are based on definitive contractual agreements for the management of our products by wholesalers and are recorded as accrued expenses and as a gross to net sales adjustment at the time revenue is recognized.

Rebates

The Rx Portfolio products are subject to commercial managed care and government managed Medicare and Medicaid programs whereby discounts and rebates are provided to participating managed care organizations and federal and/or state governments. Calculations related to rebate accruals are estimated based on information from third-party providers. Estimated rebates are recorded as accrued expenses and as a gross to net sales adjustment at the time revenue is recognized. Historical trends of estimated rebates will be regularly monitored, which may result in adjustments to such estimates in the future.

Returns

Wholesalers’ contractual return rights are limited to defective product, product that was shipped in error, product ordered by customer in error, product returned due to overstock, product returned due to dating or product returned due to recall or other changes in regulatory guidelines. The return policy for expired product allows the wholesaler to return such product starting six months prior to expiry date to twelve months post expiry date. Estimated returns are recorded as accrued expenses and as a gross to net sales adjustments at the time revenue is recognized. We analyzed return data available from sales since inception date to determine a reliable return rate.

Wholesaler chargebacks

The Rx Portfolio products are subject to certain programs with wholesalers whereby pricing on products is discounted below wholesaler list price to participating entities. These entities purchase products through wholesalers at the discounted price, and the wholesalers charge the difference between their acquisition cost and the discounted price back to us. Estimated chargebacks are recorded as a discount allowance against accounts receivable and as a gross to net sales adjustment at the time revenue is recognized based on information provided by third parties.

Inventories

Inventories consist of raw materials, work in process and finished goods and are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost determined on a first-in, first-out basis. Until objective and persuasive evidence exists that regulatory approval has been received and future economic benefit is probable, pre-launch inventories are expensed into research and development. Post-FDA approval, manufacturing costs for the production of our products are being capitalized into inventory. We periodically review the composition of our inventories in order to identify obsolete, slow-moving, excess or otherwise unsaleable items. Unsaleable items will be written down to net realizable value in the period identified.

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Stock-based compensation expense

Stock-based compensation awards, including stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units are recognized in the statement of operations based on their fair values on the date of grant. Stock option grants are valued on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and compensation costs are recognized ratably over the period of service using the graded method. Restricted stock and restricted stock unit grants are valued based on the estimated grant date fair value of the Company’s common stock and recognized ratably over the requisite service period. Forfeitures are adjusted for as they occur.

We calculated the fair value of options using the Black Scholes option pricing model. Restricted stock and restricted stock unit grants are valued based on the estimated grant date fair value of our common stock. The Black Scholes option pricing model requires the input of subjective assumptions, including stock price volatility and the expected life of stock options. The application of this valuation model involves assumptions that are highly subjective, judgmental and sensitive in the determination of compensation cost. We have not paid and do not anticipate paying cash dividends. Therefore, the expected dividend rate is assumed to be 0%. The expected stock price volatility for stock option awards is based on our stock price volatility in the valuation model. The risk-free rate was based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect commensurate with the expected life assumption. The average expected life of stock options was determined according to the “simplified method” as described in SAB Topic 110, which is the midpoint between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term. The risk-free interest rate was determined by reference to implied yields available from U.S. Treasury securities with a remaining term equal to the expected life assumed at the date of grant. Forfeitures are adjusted for as they occur.

There is a high degree of subjectivity involved when using option pricing models to estimate stock-based compensation. There is currently no market-based mechanism or other practical application to verify the reliability and accuracy of the estimates stemming from these valuation models, nor is there a means to compare and adjust the estimates to actual values. Although the fair value of employee stock-based awards is determined using an option pricing model, such a model value may not be indicative of the fair value that would be observed in a market transaction between a willing buyer and willing seller. If factors change and we employ different assumptions when valuing our options, the compensation expense that we record in the future may differ significantly from what we have historically reported.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

We assess impairment of long-lived assets annually and when events or changes in circumstances indicates that their carrying value amount may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets consist of property and equipment, net and goodwill and other intangible assets, net. Circumstances which could trigger a review include but are not limited to: (i) significant decreases in the market price of the asset; (ii) significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal or regulatory factors; (iii) or expectations that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed of significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. If the estimated future undiscounted cash flows, excluding interest charges, from the use of an asset are less than the carrying value, a write-down would be recorded to reduce the related asset to its estimated fair value.

Goodwill

Goodwill is recorded as the difference between the fair value of the purchase consideration and the fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an intangible asset may not be recoverable. We typically complete our annual impairment test for goodwill using an assessment date in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. Pursuant to the guidance under ASC350, we first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of one or more of our reporting units is greater than its carrying amount. If, after assessing events or circumstances, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, there is no need to perform any further testing. However, if we conclude otherwise, then we perform a quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with the carrying value. We also have the option to bypass the

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qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The fair value of the reporting unit is determined using a combination of a market multiple and a discounted cash flow approach. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit requires the use of estimates, assumptions and judgment. The principal estimates and assumptions that we use include prospective financial information (revenue growth, operating margins and capital expenditures), future market conditions, weighted average costs of capital, a terminal growth rate, comparable multiples of publicly traded companies in our industry, and the earnings metrics and multiples utilized. We believe that the estimates and assumptions used in impairment assessments are reasonable. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount, an impairment charge is recorded in the amount of the difference. We have determined that we have two reporting units that require periodic review for goodwill impairment, the Aytu BioPharma segment and the Aytu Consumer Health segment.

Due to the decline in stock price during the three months ended September 30, 2021, we determined that this was an indicator of increased risk primarily increasing the discount rates in the valuation models. We determined the fair value of our reporting segments utilizing the discounted cash flow model. As a result of the continued decline in its stock price, we risk adjusted our cost of equity, which increased the over-all discount rate. As a result, we determined that the fair value of the Aytu BioPharma segment was less than its carrying value, resulting in an impairment loss of $19.5 million. The quantitative test indicated there was no impairment to the Aytu Consumer Health segment as it resulted in an implied fair value of $5.9 million compared with the $0.5 million carrying value. There was no such impairment loss during the three months ended December 31, 2020.

The Aytu Consumer Health segment, which has $8.6 million goodwill from the March 2020 Innovus merger, reported $1.4 million negative carrying value as of December 31, 2021.

Contingent considerations

We classify contingent consideration liabilities related to business acquisitions within Level 3 as factors used to develop the estimated fair value are unobservable inputs that are not supported by market activity. We estimate the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities based on projected payment dates, discount rates, probabilities of payment, and projected revenues. Projected contingent payment amounts are discounted back to the current period using a discounted cash flow methodology.

The fair value of the contingent value rights was based on a model in which each individual payout was deemed either (a) more likely than not to be paid out or (b) less likely than not to be paid out. From there, each obligation was then discounted at a 30% discount rate to reflect the overall risk to the contingent future payouts pursuant to the CVRs. This value is then re-measured for future expected payout as well as the increase in fair value due to the time value of money. These gains or losses, if any, are included as a component of operating cash flows.

Fixed payment arrangements are comprised of minimum product payment obligations relating to either make whole payments or fixed minimum royalties arising from a business acquisition. The fixed payment arrangements were recognized at their amortized cost basis using a market appropriate discount rate and are accreted up to their ultimate face value over time. The liabilities related to fixed payment arrangements are not re-measured at each reporting period, unless we determine the circumstances have changed such that the fair value of these fixed payment obligations would have changed due to changes in company specific circumstances or interest rate environments.

Warrants

Equity classified warrants are valued using a Black-Scholes model . Liability classified warrants are accounted for by recording the fair value of each instrument in its entirety and recording the fair value of the warrant derivative liability. The fair value of liability classified derivative financial instruments were calculated using a lattice valuation model. Changes in the fair value of liability classified derivative financial instruments in subsequent periods are recorded as derivative income or expense for the warrants and reported as a component of cash flows from operations.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide information under this item.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out by our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. Based on such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and are operating in an effective manner.

In connection with the preparation of our financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2021, we concluded that we had a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to our analysis for the accounting of goodwill and other intangibles and accounting for the impairment of long-lived assets. As a result, our management concluded that, as of June 30, 2021, our internal control over financial reporting is not effective (whereas we previously indicated in our Form 10-K that it is effective as of that date). In connection with the material weakness, we sought and received technical guidance from a third-party provider. This deficiency did not result in a revision of any of our previously issued financial statements. However, the deficiency may have resulted in a material misstatement in the future. In response, we have taken a number of steps, including incorporating the third-party provider review and expertise in our analysis, and we believe that our controls are now designed properly and operating effectively.

Such measures were implemented as of the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report and management believes that the enhanced controls are operating effectively and the deficiencies that contributed to the material weakness have been remediated. We expect to continue our efforts to maintain and improve our control processes, though there can be no assurance that we will avoid potential future material weaknesses.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Other than the material weakness discussed above, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting, known to the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer that occurred during the period covered by this Report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Our assessment over changes in our internal controls over financial reporting excluded those processes or controls that exist at our Neos subsidiary, which we acquired from the March 19, 2021 Neos Merger. Neos’ last annual report for the year ended December 31, 2020 has been audited without any qualifications. Since the merger, there has been no significant change to its internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

There have not been any material changes to our legal proceedings from those reported in our fiscal year 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 28, 2021.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Our business faces significant risks and uncertainties, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Certain important factors may have a material adverse effect on our business prospects, financial condition, and results of operations, and you should carefully consider them. There have not been any material changes to our risk factors from those reported in our fiscal year 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on September 28, 2021 and November 15, 2021 respectively.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds.

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not Applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

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Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit No.

    

Description

    

Registrants
Form

    

Date Filed

    

Exhibit
Number

    

Filed
Herewith

10.1

Employment Agreement between Aytu BioPharma, Inc. and Mark Oki, effective January 17, 2022.

X

10.2

Restricted Stock Award Agreement between Aytu BioPharma, Inc. and Mark Oki, effective January 17, 2022.

X

10.3&

Loan and Security Agreement dated January 26, 2022 between the registrant and the Avenue Capital Lenders and Avenue Capital Agent.

X

10.4&

Consent, Joinder and Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated January 26, 2022 between the registrant and Eclipse Business Capital LLC.

X

10.5

Registration Rights Agreement dated January 26, 2022 between Aytu and each of the warrant holders.

X

10.6&

Form of Warrants.

X

31.1

Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Aytu BioPharma, Inc. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

X

31.2

Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Aytu BioPharma, Inc. pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

X

32.1

Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of Aytu BioPharma, Inc. pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

X

101

XBRL (extensible Business Reporting Language). The following materials from Aytu BioPharma, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheet, (ii) the Consolidated Statement of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit), (iv) the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, and (v) the Consolidated Notes to the Financial Statements.

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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101.

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Indicates is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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Pursuant to Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K, portions of this exhibit (indicated by asterisks) have been omitted as the registrant has determined that (1) the omitted information is not material and (2) the omitted information would likely cause competitive harm to the registrant if publicly disclosed.

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Table of Contents

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.

AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

 

 

Date:  February 14, 2022

By:

/s/ Joshua R. Disbrow

 

Joshua R. Disbrow

 

Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 10.1

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Employment Agreement (the "Agreement"), is effective as of January 17, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), between Aytu BioPharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered at 373 Inverness Parkway, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112 USA, hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), and Mark Oki (“Executive").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Company is a duly organized Delaware corporation, with its principal place of business within the State of Colorado, and is in the business of developing and marketing pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare products; and

WHEREAS, the Company desires Executive’s experience, skills, abilities, background and knowledge, and is willing to engage Executive’s services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Executive desires to be in the employ of the Company, and is willing to accept such employment on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1.Employment.

(a)Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof (the “Term”).

(b)Position and Duties. During the Term, the Executive shall serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and shall have supervision and control over and responsibility for the day-to-day business and affairs of the Company and shall have such other powers and duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company, provided that such duties are consistent with the Executive’s position or other positions that he may hold from time to time. The Executive shall devote his full working time and efforts to the business and affairs of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive may serve on other boards of directors, with the approval of the CEO, or engage in religious, charitable or other community activities as long as such services and activities are disclosed to the Board and do not interfere with the Executive’s performance of his duties to the Company as provided in this Agreement. During the Term, Executive agrees not to acquire, assume or participate in, directly or indirectly, any position, investment or interest known by the Executive to be adverse or antagonistic to the Company, its business or prospects, its financial position, or otherwise or in any company, person or entity that is, directly or indirectly, in competition with the business of the Company or any of its affiliates. This provision shall encompass any advisory boards of which Executive is or becomes a member of


during the term hereof. Executive shall provide written disclosure to the Compensation Committee (“Compensation Committee”) of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) as to all advisory boards on which Executive sits, and will provide the Company with written notice within 10 business days of Executive agreeing to sit on any additional advisory boards. On termination of Executive’s employment, regardless of the reason for such termination, Executive shall immediately (and with contemporaneous effect) resign any directorships, offices or other positions that Executive may hold in the Company or any affiliate, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties.

2.Compensation and Related Matters.

(a)Base Salary. During the Term, the Executive’s initial annual base salary shall be four hundred fifteen thousand dollars ($415,000.00), less applicable deductions and withholdings. The Executive’s base salary shall be reviewed at least annually by the Compensation Committee or a majority of the independent members of the Board, and the base salary may be increased only by the Compensation Committee or a majority of the independent members of the Board. The base salary in effect at any given time is referred to herein as “Base Salary.” The Base Salary shall be payable in a manner that is consistent with the Company’s usual payroll practices for senior executives.

(b)Bonus Compensation. The Executive shall be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus (hereinafter referred to as the “Bonus”) with a target amount of forty percent (40%) of the Base Salary, subject to standard deductions and withholdings, based on the Compensation Committee’s determination, in good faith, and based upon the Executive’s individual achievement and company performance objectives as set by the Board or the Compensation Committee, of whether the Executive has met such performance milestones as are established for the Executive by the Board or the Compensation Committee, in good faith, in consultation with the Executive (hereinafter referred to as the “Performance Milestones”). The Performance Milestones will be based on certain factors including, but not limited to, the Executive’s performance and the Company’s financial and operational performance. The Executive’s Bonus target will be reviewed annually and may be adjusted by the Board or the Compensation Committee in its discretion, provided however, that the Bonus target may only be reduced upon Executive’s written consent. The Executive must be employed on the date the Bonus is awarded to be eligible for the Bonus, subject to the termination provisions hereof. Bonuses shall be paid during the calendar quarter following the calendar quarter for which such Bonus was earned when Performance Milestones are met during a calendar quarter. Fourth quarter Bonuses and Bonuses calculated on the basis of partial Performance Milestone satisfaction shall be paid within 75 days of fiscal year-end.

(c)Signing Bonus. The Executive shall receive a bonus upon signing this agreement in the amount of fifty thousand dollars and zero cents ($50,000.00) less applicable deductions and withholdings (hereinafter referred to as the “Signing Bonus”).

(d)Stock Grant. The Company shall grant to Executive a stock grant of 100,000 shares, which will vest over a (3) year period of employment with the Company beginning with one third (1/3) of the stock vesting on the one-year anniversary of the Effective

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Date of this Agreement, and the remaining stock vesting in equal quarterly tranches for two years.

(e)Expenses. The Executive shall be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement for all reasonable expenses incurred by him during the Term in performing services hereunder, in accordance with the policies and procedures then in effect and established by the Company for its senior executive officers.

(f)Relocation Expenses. The Executive shall be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement for all reasonable expenses associated with relocating to the Denver, Colorado area inclusive of travel, hotel and other lodging, expenses associated with travel to and from Denver for home searches and moving and packing of household items.

(g)Other Benefits. During the Term, the Executive shall be eligible to participate in or receive benefits under the Company’s employee benefit plans in effect from time to time, subject to the terms of such plans.

(h)Vacations. For the term of this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to paid time off at the rate of twenty-one (21) days per annum. In accordance with Company policy, unused paid time off may not be carried over from year to year. The Executive shall also be entitled to all paid holidays given by the Company to its executives.

3.Termination. During the Term, the Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated without any breach of this Agreement under the following circumstances:

(a)Death. The Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate upon his death.

(b)Disability. The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment if he is disabled and unable to perform the essential functions of the Executive’s then existing position or positions under this Agreement with or without reasonable accommodation for a period of 180 days (which need not be consecutive) in any 12-month period. If any question shall arise as to whether during any period the Executive is disabled so as to be unable to perform the essential functions of the Executive’s then existing position or positions with or without reasonable accommodation, the Executive may, and at the request of the Company shall, submit to the Company a certification in reasonable detail by a physician selected by the Company to whom the Executive or the Executive’s guardian has no reasonable objection as to whether the Executive is so disabled or how long such disability is expected to continue, and such certification shall for the purposes of this Agreement be conclusive of the issue. The Executive shall cooperate with any reasonable request of the physician in connection with such certification. If such question shall arise and the Executive shall fail to submit such certification, the Company’s determination of such issue shall be binding on the Executive. Nothing in this Section 3(b) shall be construed to waive the Executive’s rights, if any, under existing law including, without limitation, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, 29 U.S.C. §2601 et seq. and the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.

(c)Termination by Company for Cause. The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment hereunder for Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” shall

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mean any of the following: (i) the Executive’s material breach of any agreement with the Company, including the Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Agreement, dated March 31, 2021 (the “Confidentiality Agreement”), the provisions of Section 8 of this Agreement, the Code of Conduct or any other material policy that may result in material injury to the Company; (ii) the Executive’s conviction of a felony or any other crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, moral turpitude, or physical harm to any person (including the Company or any of its employees); (iii) the Executive’s act of fraud or intentional misrepresentation in connection with the Executive’s duties or otherwise in connection with the business of the Company, that may result in material injury to the Company; (iv) the Executive’s material and repeated breach in the performance of duties under this Agreement, including insubordination or failure to implement or follow a lawful policy or directive of the Company, provided that if such failure is curable, it is not cured within 20 days following written notice thereof from the Board; or (v) the Executive’s commission of an act or omission of gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of the Executive’s duties that may, in the reasonable determination of the Company, result in material injury to the Company.

(d)Termination Without Cause. The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment hereunder at any time without Cause. Any termination by the Company of the Executive’s employment under this Agreement which does not constitute a termination for Cause under Section 3(c) and does not result from the death or disability of the Executive under Section 3(a) or (b) shall be deemed a termination without Cause.

(e)Termination by the Executive. The Executive may terminate his employment hereunder at any time for any reason, including but not limited to Good Reason. For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean, without the Executive’s consent, the occurrence of any of the following: (i) the Company materially breaches any term of this Agreement, and such breach causes or is likely to cause material harm to the Executive; (ii) there is a change in the Executive’s responsibilities that represents a material and adverse change from the Executive’s overall responsibilities, taken as a whole; (iii) there is a Change in Control that results in a change in the Executive’s responsibilities that represents a material and adverse change from the Executive’s overall responsibilities, taken as a whole; (iv) the Executive’s Base Salary is substantially reduced or diminished; or (v) the Executive’s place of employment is relocated by the Company more than a 50-mile radius from Englewood, CO (it being understood and agreed that the Executive may be required to travel in connection with Company business and none of such travel shall constitute or give rise to “Good Reason”). The Executive’s voluntary termination shall be deemed to have occurred for Good Reason for purposes of this Agreement only if (x) the Executive provides written notice to the Company within 30 days after the Executive becomes aware of circumstances giving rise to Good Reason, (y) the Company fails to correct the circumstances giving rise to Good Reason within 30 days following the receipt of such notice (the “Cure Period”) and (z) the Executive resigns within 30 days following the end of the Cure Period. If the Company cures the Good Reason condition during the Cure Period, Good Reason shall be deemed not to have occurred.

(g)Notice of Termination. Except for termination as specified in Section 3(a), any termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company or any such termination by the Executive shall be communicated by written Notice of Termination to the

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other party hereto. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a notice which shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon.

(h)Date of Termination. “Date of Termination” shall mean: (i) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by his death, the date of his death; (ii) if the Executive’s employment is terminated on account of disability under Section 3(b) or by the Company for Cause under Section 3(c), the date on which Notice of Termination is given; (iii) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company under Section 3(d), the date on which a Notice of Termination is given; (iv) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Executive under Section 3(e) without Good Reason, 30 days after the date on which a Notice of Termination is given, (v) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Executive under Section 3(e) with Good Reason, the date on which a Notice of Termination is given after the end of the Cure Period, and (vi) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by Executive for a Bona Fide Retirement, 30 days after the date on which a Notice of Termination is given. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Executive gives a Notice of Termination to the Company, the Company may unilaterally accelerate the Date of Termination and such acceleration shall not result in a termination by the Company for purposes of this Agreement.

4.Compensation Upon Termination.

(a)Termination Generally. If the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for any reason, the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive (or to his authorized representative or estate) (i) any Base Salary earned through the Date of Termination, unpaid expense reimbursements (subject to, and in accordance with, Section 2(c) of this Agreement) and unused vacation that accrued through the Date of Termination on or before the time required by law but in no event more than 30 days after the Executive’s Date of Termination; and (ii) any vested benefits the Executive may have under any employee benefit plan of the Company through the Date of Termination, which vested benefits shall be paid and/or provided in accordance with the terms of such employee benefit plans (collectively, the “Accrued Benefit”).

(b)Termination by the Company Without Cause, by the Executive with Good Reason. During the Term, if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause as provided in Section 3(d), or the Executive terminates his employment for Good Reason as provided in Section 3(e), then the Company shall pay the Executive his Accrued Benefit. In addition, subject to the Executive signing a separation agreement containing, among other provisions, a general release of claims in favor of the Company and related persons and entities, confidentiality, return of property and non-disparagement, in a form and manner satisfactory to the Company (the “Separation Agreement and Release”) and the Separation Agreement and Release becoming fully effective, all within the time frame set forth in the Separation Agreement and Release:

(i)the Company shall pay the Executive an amount equal to the Executive’s annual Base Salary plus any pro-rated incentive compensation earned (as determined by the Board or the Compensation Committee) but unpaid as of the Date of Termination (the “Severance Amount”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Executive

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breaches any of the provisions of the Confidentiality Agreement or Section 8 of this Agreement, all payments of the Severance Amount shall immediately cease; and

(ii)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the applicable stock-based award agreement, the underlying shares of the stock-based award will immediately vest following the expiration of the revocation period as set forth in Separation Agreement and Release; and

(iii)if the Executive was participating in the Company’s group health plan immediately prior to the Date of Termination and elects COBRA health continuation, then the Company shall pay to the Executive a monthly cash payment for 12 months or the Executive’s COBRA health continuation period, whichever ends earlier, in an amount equal to the monthly employer contribution that the Company would have made to provide health insurance to the Executive if the Executive had remained employed by the Company; and

(iv)the amounts payable under this Section 4(b) shall be paid out in substantially equal installments in accordance with the Company’s payroll practice over 12 months commencing within 60 days after the Date of Termination; provided, however, that if the 60-day period begins in one calendar year and ends in a second calendar year, the Severance Amount shall begin to be paid in the second calendar year by the last day of such 60-day period; provided, further, that the initial payment shall include a catch-up payment to cover amounts retroactive to the day immediately following the Date of Termination. Each payment pursuant to this Agreement is intended to constitute a separate payment for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2); and

5.Change in Control Payment. The provisions of this Section 5 set forth certain terms of an agreement reached between the Executive and the Company regarding the Executive’s rights and obligations upon the occurrence of a Change in Control of the Company. These provisions are intended to assure and encourage in advance the Executive’s continued attention and dedication to his assigned duties and his objectivity during the pendency and after the occurrence of any such event. These provisions shall apply in lieu of, and expressly supersede, the provisions of Section 4(b) regarding severance pay and benefits upon a termination of employment, if such termination of employment occurs within 12 months after the occurrence of the first event constituting a Change in Control. These provisions shall terminate and be of no further force or effect beginning 12 months after the occurrence of a Change in Control.

(a)Change in Control. During the Term, if within 12 months after a Change in Control, the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause as provided in Section 3(d) or the Executive terminates his employment for Good Reason as provided in Section 3(e), then, subject to the signing of the Separation Agreement and Release by the Executive and the Separation Agreement and Release effective all within the time frame set forth in the Separation Agreement and Release,

(i)the Company shall pay the Executive a lump sum in cash in an amount equal to one times the sum of (A) the Executive’s then current Base Salary (or

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the Executive’s Base Salary in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control, if higher) plus (B) the Executive’s target annual incentive compensation for the then- current year; and

(ii)notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any applicable option agreement or stock-based award agreement, all stock options and other stock-based awards held by the Executive and granted after the Effective Date shall immediately accelerate and become fully exercisable or nonforfeitable as of the Date of Termination; and

(iii)if the Executive was participating in the Company’s group health plan immediately prior to the Date of Termination and elects COBRA health continuation, then the Company shall pay to the Executive a monthly cash payment for 12 months or the Executive’s COBRA health continuation period, whichever ends earlier, in an amount equal to the monthly employer contribution that the Company would have made to provide health insurance to the Executive if the Executive had remained employed by the Company; and

(iv)The amounts payable under this Section 5(a) shall be paid or commence to be paid within 60 days after the Date of Termination; provided, however, that if the 60-day period begins in one calendar year and ends in a second calendar year, such payment shall be paid or commence to be paid in the second calendar year by the last day of such 60-day period.

For the avoidance of doubt, all stock options and other stock-based awards held by the Executive as of the Effective Date shall be treated as indicated in the applicable award agreements.

(b)Additional Limitation.

(i)Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that the amount of any compensation, payment or distribution by the Company to or for the benefit of the Executive, whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise, calculated in a manner consistent with Section 280G of the Code and the applicable regulations thereunder (the “Aggregate Payments”), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Aggregate Payments shall be reduced (but not below zero) so that the sum of all of the Aggregate Payments shall be $1.00 less than the amount at which the Executive becomes subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code; provided that such reduction shall only occur if it would result in the Executive receiving a higher After Tax Amount (as defined below) than the Executive would receive if the Aggregate Payments were not subject to such reduction. In such event, the Aggregate Payments shall be reduced in the following order, in each case, in reverse chronological order beginning with the Aggregate Payments that are to be paid the furthest in time from consummation of the transaction that is subject to Section 280G of the Code: (1) cash payments not subject to Section 409A of the Code; (2) cash payments subject to Section 409A of the Code; (3) equity-based payments and acceleration; and (4) non-cash

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forms of benefits; provided that in the case of all the foregoing Aggregate Payments all amounts or payments that are not subject to calculation under Treas. Reg. §1.280G-1, Q&A-24(b) or (c) shall be reduced before any amounts that are subject to calculation under Treas. Reg. §1.280G-1, Q&A-24(b) or (c).

(ii)For purposes of this Section 5(b), the “After Tax Amount” means the amount of the Aggregate Payments less all federal, state, and local income, excise and employment taxes imposed on the Executive as a result of the Executive’s receipt of the Aggregate Payments. For purposes of determining the After Tax Amount, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation applicable to individuals for the calendar year in which the determination is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rates of individual taxation in each applicable state and locality, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.

(iii)The determination as to whether a reduction in the Aggregate Payments shall be made pursuant to Section 5(b)(i) shall be made by a nationally recognized accounting firm selected by the Company (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and the Executive within 15 business days of the Date of Termination, if applicable, or at such earlier time as is reasonably requested by the Company or the Executive. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and the Executive.

(c)Definitions. For purposes of this Section 5, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

“Change in Control” shall mean the consummation of any of the following:

(i)A sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company on a consolidated basis to an unrelated person or entity; or

(ii)A merger, reorganization or consolidation in which the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company are converted into or exchanged for shares of the successor entity and the holders of the Company’s outstanding voting power immediately prior to such transaction do not own at least a majority of the outstanding voting power of the surviving entity immediately upon the completion of such transaction; or

(iii)The sale of all or a majority of the common stock of the Company to an unrelated person or entity; or

(iv)Any other transaction in which the holders of the Company’s outstanding voting power immediately prior to such transaction do not own at least a majority of the outstanding voting power of the surviving entity in the transaction immediately upon the completion of such transaction.

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6.Section 409A.

(a)Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, if at the time of the Executive’s separation from service within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, the Company determines that the Executive is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, then to the extent any payment or benefit that the Executive becomes entitled to under this Agreement on account of the Executive’s separation from service would be considered deferred compensation otherwise subject to the 20 percent additional tax imposed pursuant to Section 409A(a) of the Code as a result of the application of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such payment shall not be payable and such benefit shall not be provided until the date that is the earlier of (A) six months and one day after the Executive’s separation from service, or (B) the Executive’s death. If any such delayed cash payment is otherwise payable on an installment basis, the first payment shall include a catch-up payment covering amounts that would otherwise have been paid during the six-month period but for the application of this provision, and the balance of the installments shall be payable in accordance with their original schedule.

(b)All in-kind benefits provided and expenses eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement shall be provided by the Company or incurred by the Executive during the time periods set forth in this Agreement. All reimbursements shall be paid as soon as administratively practicable, but in no event shall any reimbursement be paid after the last day of the taxable year following the taxable year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of in-kind benefits provided or reimbursable expenses incurred in one taxable year shall not affect the in-kind benefits to be provided or the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year (except for any lifetime or other aggregate limitation applicable to medical expenses). Such right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits is not subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

(c)To the extent that any payment or benefit described in this Agreement constitutes “non-qualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A of the Code, and to the extent that such payment or benefit is payable upon the Executive’s termination of employment, then such payments or benefits shall be payable only upon the Executive’s “separation from service.” The determination of whether and when a separation from service has occurred shall be made in accordance with the presumptions set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h).

(d)The parties intend that this Agreement will be administered in accordance with Section 409A of the Code. To the extent that any provision of this Agreement is ambiguous as to its compliance with Section 409A of the Code, the provision shall be read in such a manner so that all payments hereunder comply with Section 409A of the Code. Each payment pursuant to this Agreement is intended to constitute a separate payment for purposes of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2). The parties agree that this Agreement may be amended, as reasonably requested by either party, and as may be necessary to fully comply with Section 409A of the Code and all related rules and regulations in order to preserve the payments and benefits provided hereunder without additional cost to either party.

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(e)The Company makes no representation or warranty and shall have no liability to the Executive or any other person if any provisions of this Agreement are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code but do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, such Section.

7.Intellectual Property. The Executive acknowledges that all discoveries, concepts, ideas, inventions, innovations, improvements, developments, methods, designs, analyses, drawings, reports, patent applications, copyrightable work and mask work (whether or not including any confidential information) and all registrations or applications related thereto, all other proprietary information and all similar or related information (whether or not patentable) which relate to the Company’s or any of its affiliates’ actual or anticipated business, research and development or existing or future products or services and which are conceived, developed or made by the Executive (whether alone or jointly with others) while employed by the Company and its affiliates, whether before or after the date of this Agreement (collectively referred to as “Work Product”), are the property of the Company or such affiliated companies. The Executive shall promptly disclose such Work Product to the Board and, at the Company’s expense, perform all actions reasonably requested by the Board (whether during or after the period of employment) to establish and confirm such ownership (including, without limitation, executing and delivering assignments, consents, powers of attorney and other instruments). The Executive acknowledges that all Work Product shall be deemed to constitute “works made for hire” under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, as amended.

8.Confidential Information, Noncompetition and Cooperation. The Executive agrees that he continues to be bound by the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement.

(a)The Executive agrees that all property (including, without limitation, all equipment, tangible proprietary information, documents, records, notes, contracts and computer- generated materials) furnished to or created or prepared by the Executive incident to the Executive’s employment belongs to the Company and shall be promptly returned to the Company upon termination of the Executive’s employment.

(b)Upon termination of the Executive’s employment, the Executive shall be deemed to have resigned from any and all offices and directorships then held with the Company and its affiliates. Following any termination of employment, the Executive shall reasonably cooperate with the Company (i) in the winding up of pending work on behalf of the Company and the orderly transfer of work to other employees, and (ii) in the defense of any action brought by any third party against the Company that relates to the Executive’s employment by the Company; provided, that in each case the Company shall reimburse the Executive for any reasonable and documented out-of-pocket fees and expenses incurred by the Executive in connection with such cooperation.

(c)The Executive acknowledges that in the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive will become familiar with the Company’s and its affiliates’ trade secrets and with other confidential and proprietary information and that the Executive’s services will be of special, unique and extraordinary value to the Company and its affiliates. Therefore, the Executive agrees that the Executive shall not, during the Term and for a period of one (1) year thereafter, directly or indirectly, either for himself or for any other person

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or entity or otherwise, (i) participate in any business or enterprise (including, without limitation, any division, group or franchise of a larger organization), engaged, anywhere within North America at the time of termination (the “Restricted Territory”), in the business of developing or commercializing controlled release, ion exchange resin based pharmaceutical products or any therapeutic agent being studied for or approved for the treatment of vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS) or an associated connective tissue disorder, or any other business in which the Executive would be required to employ, reveal or otherwise utilize trade secrets of the Company and its affiliates used prior to termination that may result in a material injury to the Company (with it being understood that the term “participate in” shall include, without limitation, having any direct or indirect interest in any person or entity, whether as a sole proprietor, owner, stockholder, partner, joint venturer, creditor or otherwise, or rendering any direct or indirect service or assistance to any person or entity -whether as a director, officer, manager, supervisor, employee, agent, consultant, advisor or otherwise); provided that, nothing herein shall prohibit the Executive from being a passive owner of not more than two percent (2%) of the outstanding stock of any class of an entity which is publicly traded so long as the Executive has no active participation in the business of such corporation; (ii) induce or attempt to induce any customer, supplier, licensee or other business relation of the Company or any of its subsidiaries to cease doing business with the Company or any such subsidiary or in any way interfere with the relationship between any such customer, supplier, licensee or business relation and the Company and any such subsidiary; or (iii) induce or attempt to induce any employee of the Company or its affiliates to leave the employ of the Company or any such affiliated company, or in any way interfere with the relationship between the Company and any of its affiliates and any employee thereof, or hire or otherwise engage any person who was an employee of the Company or any of its affiliated companies within one year before any such hiring would take place.

(d)The Executive agrees that he will not directly or indirectly, individually or in concert with others, make any statement calculated or likely to have the effect of undermining or disparaging the business or the business reputation of the Company or its affiliates or their respective employees, officers, directors, customers, suppliers, successors and assigns, including, without limitation, negative comments about any such person or company, its management methods, policies and/or practices. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit the Executive from responding accurately and fully to any question, inquiry or request made in connection with any governmental inquiry, investigation, review, audit or proceeding, any legal proceeding or claim (whether in court, arbitration or otherwise) of any nature, or as otherwise required by law.

(e)If, at the time of enforcement of this Section 8, a court holds that the restrictions stated herein are unreasonable under circumstances then existing, the parties hereto agree that the maximum duration, scope or geographical area reasonable under such circumstances shall be substituted for the stated period, scope or area and that the court shall be allowed to revise the restrictions contained herein to cover the maximum duration, scope and area permitted by law. Because the Executive’s services are unique and because the Executive has access to confidential and proprietary information of the Company and its business, the parties hereto agree that money damages would not be an adequate remedy for any breach of Section 8 of this Agreement. Therefore, in the event of a breach or threatened breach of Section 8 of this Agreement, the Company or its successors or assigns may, in addition to other

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rights and remedies existing in their favor and notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for specific performance and/or injunctive or other equitable relief in order to enforce or prevent any violations of, the provisions hereof (without posting a bond or other security).

(f)The Executive acknowledges that the provisions of this Section 8 are in consideration of the Executive’s employment with the Company and additional good and valuable consideration as set forth in this Agreement. The Executive agrees and acknowledges that the restrictions contained in Section 8 do not preclude the Executive from earning a livelihood, nor do they unreasonably impose limitations on the Executive’s ability to earn a living. The Executive acknowledges (i) that the business of the Company and its affiliates will be conducted throughout the Restricted Territory, (ii) notwithstanding the state of formation or principal office of the Company and its affiliates, or any of their respective executives or employees (including the Executive), it is expected that the Company will have business activities and have valuable business relationships within its industry throughout the Restricted Territory, and (iii) as part of the Executive’s responsibilities, the Executive may be traveling throughout the Restricted Territory in furtherance of the Company’s and its affiliates’ business and its relationships. The Executive acknowledges that the potential harm to the Company of the non-enforcement of Section 8 outweighs any potential harm to the Executive of its enforcement by injunction or otherwise. The Executive acknowledges that the Executive has carefully read this Agreement and has given careful consideration to the restraints imposed upon the Executive by this Agreement and is in full accord as to their necessity for the reasonable and proper protection of confidential and proprietary information of the Company and its subsidiaries now existing or to be developed in the future. The Executive acknowledges that each and every restraint imposed by this Agreement is reasonable with respect to scope, duration, and geographical area.

9.Arbitration of Disputes. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof or otherwise arising out of the Executive’s employment or the termination of that employment (including, without limitation, any claims of unlawful employment discrimination whether based on age or otherwise) shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be settled by arbitration in any forum and form agreed upon by the parties or, in the absence of such an agreement, under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with the Employment Dispute Resolution Rules of the AAA, including, but not limited to, the rules and procedures applicable to the selection of arbitrators. In the event that any person or entity other than the Executive or the Company may be a party with regard to any such controversy or claim, such controversy or claim shall be submitted to arbitration subject to such other person or entity’s agreement. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. This Section 8 shall be specifically enforceable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 8 shall not preclude either party from pursuing a court action for the sole purpose of obtaining a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction in circumstances in which such relief is appropriate; provided that any other relief shall be pursued through an arbitration proceeding pursuant to this Section 9.

10.Consent to Jurisdiction. To the extent that any court action is permitted consistent with or to enforce Section 9 of this Agreement, the parties hereby consent to the jurisdiction of the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado and the United States District Court for the

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District of Colorado. Accordingly, with respect to any such court action, the Executive (a) submits to the personal jurisdiction of such courts; (b) consents to service of process; and (c) waives any other requirement (whether imposed by statute, rule of court, or otherwise) with respect to personal jurisdiction or service of process.

11.Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties concerning such subject matter, provided that the Confidentiality Agreement remains in full force and effect.

12.Withholding. All payments made by the Company to the Executive under this Agreement shall be net of any tax or other amounts required to be withheld by the Company under applicable law.

13.Successor to the Executive. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Executive’s personal representatives, executors, administrators, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees. In the event of the Executive’s death after his termination of employment but prior to the completion by the Company of all payments due him under this Agreement, the Company shall continue such payments to the Executive’s beneficiary designated in writing to the Company prior to his death (or to his estate, if the Executive fails to make such designation).

14.Enforceability. If any portion or provision of this Agreement (including, without limitation, any portion or provision of any section of this Agreement) shall to any extent be declared illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such portion or provision in circumstances other than those as to which it is so declared illegal or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each portion and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

15.Survival. The provisions of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement and/or the termination of the Executive’s employment to the extent necessary to effectuate the terms contained herein.

16.Waiver. No waiver of any provision hereof shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving party. The failure of any party to require the performance of any term or obligation of this Agreement, or the waiver by any party of any breach of this Agreement, shall not prevent any subsequent enforcement of such term or obligation or be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.

17.Notices. Any notice to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally or sent by overnight courier or registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the party concerned at the address indicated below, or to such other address of which such party subsequently may give notice in writing:

(a)If to Executive: To the address specified in the payroll records of the Company.

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(b)If to the Company:

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

373 Inverness Parkway

Suite 206

Englewood, Colorado 80112

Any notice delivered personally or by overnight courier shall be deemed given on the date delivered and any notice sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, shall be deemed given on the date mailed.

18.Amendment. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by the Executive and by a duly authorized representative of the Company.

19.Governing Law. This is a Colorado contract and shall be construed under and be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Colorado, without giving effect to the conflict of laws principles of such State. With respect to any disputes concerning federal law, such disputes shall be determined in accordance with the law as it would be interpreted and applied by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Colorado.

20.Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be taken to be an original; but such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same document.

21.Successor to Company. The Company shall require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform it if no succession had taken place. Failure of the Company to obtain an assumption of this Agreement at or prior to the effectiveness of any succession shall be a material breach of this Agreement.

22.Gender Neutral. Wherever used herein, a pronoun in the masculine gender shall be considered as including the feminine gender unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement effective on the date and year first above written.

AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

By:

Its:

Executive

Mark Oki


Exhibit 10.2

RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT

This RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of January 17, 2022, (the “Grant Date”), by and between Aytu BioPharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Mark Oki (the “Grantee”).

WHEREAS, in order to induce the Grantee to be employed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, the Company’s Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) has determined to issue 100,000 Restricted Shares of the Company’s common stock to the Grantee, subject to the terms of this Agreement and the Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Company and the Grantee agree as follows.

1.Grant of Restricted Stock.  Pursuant to Section 7 of the Plan, the Company hereby agrees to issue to the Grantee on the Grant Date a Restricted Stock Award consisting of, in the aggregate, 100,000 Restricted Shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Restricted Shares”), on the terms and conditions and subject to the restrictions set forth in this Agreement and the Plan, including but not limited to a risk of forfeiture.  Capitalized terms that are used but not defined herein have the meaning ascribed to them in the Plan.

2.Consideration.  The grant of the Restricted Shares is made in consideration of the services to be rendered by the Grantee to the Company.

3.Vesting of the Restricted Shares.  The Grantee’s interest in the Restricted Shares shall vest and become non-forfeitable on each of the vesting dates or events set forth on Exhibit A hereto (each a “Vesting Date”) if the Grantee remains in the continuous employ (or other service relationship) with the Company or a Related Entity (as defined below) from the Grant Date through each applicable Vesting Date.  If the Grantee’s employment (or service relationship) with the Company or a Related Entity is terminated prior to a Vesting Date, any Restricted Shares that remain unvested as of the date of such termination shall be forfeited.  The Grantee’s employment or service relationship will be deemed to have terminated either upon an actual termination of employment or service or upon the entity for which the Grantee provides services ceasing to be a Related Entity.  Employment will not be considered interrupted in the case of any approved leave of absence or a transfer between the Company and any Related Entity.  The term “Related Entity” means any “parent corporation” of the Company, whether now or hereafter existing, within the meaning of Section 424(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and any Subsidiary (as defined in the Plan) of the Company, whether now or hereafter existing, within the meaning of Section 424(f) of the Code.

4.Restriction on Transfer.  Except for a transfer for no value to a “Permitted Transferee” (as defined below), none of the unvested Restricted Shares or any beneficial interest therein will be transferred, pledged, hypothecated, encumbered or otherwise disposed of in any way.  For purposes of this Agreement, “Permitted Transferee” will mean any of the Grantee’s spouse, the lineal descendant(s) (natural or adopted) of the Grantee’s parents, the spouse(s) of such descendants, or a trust for the sole benefit of such persons or any of them.  All transferees of


Restricted Shares or any interest therein (including Permitted Transferees) will receive and hold such Restricted Shares or interest subject to the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, and will agree in writing to take such Restricted Shares or interest therein subject to all the terms of this Agreement and the Plan, including restrictions on further transfer.  Any sale or transfer of the Company’s Restricted Shares will be void unless the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan are met.

5.Ownership Rights.

(a)Pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Plan, upon the grant of the Restricted Stock Award and payment of any applicable purchase price, the Grantee, as beneficial owner of the Restricted Shares, shall have full voting rights with respect to the Restricted Shares during and after the vesting period.  The Grantee will be entitled to receive dividends with respect to unvested Restricted Shares prior to the vesting of such Restricted Shares as follows: (a) any regular cash dividends paid with respect to an unvested Restricted Share will be retained by the Company and will be paid to the Grantee, without interest, within thirty (30) days after the associated Restricted Share vests as provided in this Agreement, and will be forfeited if and when the associated Restricted Share is forfeited, and (b) any property (other than cash) distributed with respect to an unvested Restricted Share (including without limitation a distribution of stock by reason of a stock dividend, stock split, or otherwise, or a distribution of other securities with respect to an associated Share) will be subject to the restrictions of this Agreement and the Plan in the same manner and for so long as the associated Share remains subject to those restrictions, and will be forfeited if and when the associated Share is forfeited or will vest if and when the associated Restricted Share vests.  If any Restricted Shares are forfeited, then, on the date of such forfeiture, the Grantee will no longer have any rights as a stockholder with respect to such forfeited Restricted Shares.

(b)The Grantee understands and agrees that neither the Company nor any agent of the Company will be under any obligation to recognize and transfer any of the Restricted Shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such transfer would result in violation of Section 4 above or a violation by the Company of any federal or state law with respect to the offering, issuance or sale of securities.  The Grantee understands and agrees that, in order to ensure compliance with the restrictions referred to herein, the Company may issue appropriate “stop transfer” instructions to its transfer agent, if any, and that, if the Company transfers its own securities, it may make appropriate notations to the same effect in its own records.

(c)Any Restricted Shares may be evidenced in such manner as the Company may deem appropriate, including book entry registration or issuance of a stock certificate or certificates, which certificate or certificates shall be held by the Company or held in the nominee’s name by the stock transfer agent or brokerage service selected by the Company to provide such services for the Plan.  Vested Restricted Shares that are no longer subject to restrictions shall be delivered (including by updating the book entry registration) to the Grantee promptly after the applicable restrictions lapse or are waived.

6.Adjustment for Stock Splits and the Like.  All references to the number of Restricted Shares will be appropriately and equitably adjusted as set forth in Section 3(c) of the Plan to reflect any change to the outstanding shares of common stock or the capital structure of the Company including but not limited to as a result of a stock split, stock dividend or other change

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in the Company’s capitalization that may be made by the Company after the date of this Agreement.

7.Tax Matters.

(a)The Grantee has reviewed with the Grantee’s own tax advisors the federal, state, local and foreign (if applicable) tax consequences of the grant of the Restricted Shares and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Plan.  The Grantee is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents.  The Grantee (and not the Company) will be responsible for the Grantee’s own tax liability that may arise as a result of this investment or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Plan.

(b)The Grantee understands that Section 83 of the Code taxes as ordinary income the difference between the amount paid for the Restricted Shares and the fair market value of the Restricted Shares as of the date any restrictions on the Restricted Shares lapse.  The Grantee understands that he/she may elect to be taxed at the time the Restricted Shares are received rather than when vested by filing an election under Section 83(b) of the Code with the I.R.S. within 30 days from the date of transfer to the Grantee.  If the Grantee makes any tax election relating to the treatment of the Restricted Shares under the Code, at the time of such election the Grantee will notify the Company of such election.

(c)THE GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS THE GRANTEE’S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY, AND NOT THE COMPANY’S, TO FILE TIMELY THE ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b), EVEN IF THE GRANTEE REQUESTS THE COMPANY OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES TO MAKE THIS FILING ON THE GRANTEE’S BEHALF.

(d)The Grantee understands that, at the time that the Restricted Shares are granted, or at the time of vesting, the Grantee may incur tax obligations under federal, state, local, and/or foreign law, and the Company may be required to withhold amounts from the Grantee’s compensation or otherwise collect from the Grantee related to such obligations.  The Grantee agrees that the Company (or a Related Entity) may satisfy such withholding obligations relating to the Restricted Shares by any of the following means or by a combination of such means, in the Company’s discretion:  (i) withholding from any compensation otherwise payable to the Grantee by the Company; (ii) causing the Grantee to tender a cash payment; or (iii) withholding Restricted Shares with a fair market value (measured as of the date the tax withholding obligations are to be determined) equal to the amount of such tax withholding obligations from the Restricted Shares otherwise issuable to the Grantee; provided, however, that the number of such Restricted Shares so withheld will not exceed the amount necessary to satisfy the Company’s required tax withholding obligations using the minimum statutory withholding rates for federal, state, local and foreign tax purposes, including payroll taxes, that are applicable to supplemental taxable income (or such other amount as may be necessary to avoid classification of the Restricted Shares as a liability for financial accounting purposes).  The Grantee understands that all matters with respect to the total amount of taxes to be withheld in respect of such compensation income will be determined by the Company in its reasonable discretion.  The Grantee further understands that, although the Company will pay withheld amounts to the applicable taxing authorities, the Grantee

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remains responsible for payment of all taxes due as a result of income arising under this Agreement and the Plan.

8.General Provisions.

(a)This Agreement and the Plan will be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the choice of law rules of any jurisdiction.

(b)Any notice, demand or request required or permitted to be given pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and the Plan will be in writing and will be deemed given when delivered personally, one day after deposit with a recognized international delivery service (such as FedEx), or three days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first class, certified or registered, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid, in each case addressed to the parties at the addresses of the parties set forth at the end of this Agreement and the Plan or such other address as a party may designate by notifying the other in writing.

(c)The rights and obligations of the Company and the Grantee hereunder will be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be enforceable against their respective successors and assigns, legal representatives and heirs.  In addition, the rights and obligations of the Company under Section 3 of this Agreement and as provided under the Plan will be transferable to any one or more persons or entities as set forth therein.

(d)Either party’s failure to enforce any provision or provisions of this Agreement or the Plan will not in any way be construed as a waiver of any such provision or provisions, nor prevent the party thereafter from enforcing each and every other provision of this Agreement and of the Plan.  The rights granted the parties herein are cumulative and will not constitute a waiver of any party’s right to assert all other legal remedies available to it under the circumstances.

(e)The Grantee agrees, upon request, to execute any further documents or instruments necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes or intent of this Agreement.

(f)This Agreement is not employment or service contract, and nothing in this Agreement or in the Plan creates or will be deemed to create in any way whatsoever any obligation on the part of the Company to continue the Grantee’s service.

(g)This Agreement, which shall be construed in conjunction with the Plan, expresses the entire understanding with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and terminates any prior oral or written agreements with respect to the subject matter hereof.  This Agreement may only be amended by a writing signed by both the Grantee and the Company.

[Signature Page Follows]

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IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Restricted Stock Award Agreement as of the day and year first set forth above.

COMPANY:

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

By:

Name:

Joshua R. Disbrow

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Address:

373 Inverness Parkway, Suite 206

Englewood, Colorado 80112

GRANTEE:

Mark Oki

Address:

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EXHIBIT A

VESTING

A.Vesting.  One third (1/3) of the Restricted Shares shall vest on the one year anniversary of the Grant Date, and one twelfth (1/12th) of the Restricted Shares shall vest quarterly thereafter, until all shares are vested on the three (3) year anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to the Grantee’s continued employment or service with the Company or a Related Entity through each such date.  Immediately upon such vesting, the transfer restrictions on the Restricted Shares in Section 4 will lapse.

B.Accelerated Vesting.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, vesting will be accelerated and the Restricted Shares will be released from the transfer restrictions in Section 4 in accordance with the Grantee’s Employment Agreement.

CCessation of Vesting.  To the extent vesting does not occur at the time of the termination of the Grantee’s employment as described in B.2., B.3., or B.4. above, vesting will cease upon such termination.

D.Definitions.  As used herein, the following terms have the definitions provided below.

Sale Event” means the occurrence of any of the following:

(i)the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company on a consolidated basis to an unrelated person or entity; or

(ii)a merger, reorganization or consolidation pursuant to which the holders of the Company’s outstanding voting power and outstanding stock immediately prior to such transaction do not own a majority of the outstanding voting power and outstanding stock or other equity interests of the resulting or successor entity (or its ultimate parent, if applicable) immediately upon completion of such transaction; or

(iii)the sale of all of the Stock of the Company to an unrelated person, entity or group thereof acting in concert; or

(iv)any other transaction in which the owners of the Company’s outstanding voting power immediately prior to such transaction do not own at least a majority of the outstanding voting power of the Company or any successor entity immediately upon completion of the transaction other than as a result of a the acquisition of securities directly from the Company.

Cause” means, unless otherwise provided in an employment agreement between the Company or a Related Entity and the Grantee, a determination by the Board (excluding the Grantee for such purposes if the Grantee is then a Board member) that the Grantee’s employment with the Company

Exhibit A to Restricted Stock Award Agreement

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or a Related Entity should be terminated as a result of (i) any material breach by the Grantee of any agreement between the Grantee and the Company; (ii) the conviction of or plea of nolo contendere by the Grantee to a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; (iii) any material misconduct or willful and deliberate non-performance (other than by reason of Disability) by the Grantee of the Grantee’s duties to the Company; (iv) the Grantee’s fraud, embezzlement, or act(s) of dishonesty relating to the Company or any Related Entity, or (v) the Grantee’s failure to follow the lawful instructions of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (or the Board if the Grantee is the Chief Executive Officer).

Disability” means (i) the Grantee’s incapacity due to a physical or mental condition and, if reasonable accommodation is required by law, after any reasonable accommodation, that results in the Grantee being substantially unable to perform his duties as an employee of the Company or a Related Entity for six consecutive months (or for six months out of any nine-month period); or (ii) a qualified independent physician mutually acceptable to the Company and the Grantee determines that the Grantee is incapacitated due to a physical or mental condition and, if reasonable accommodation is required by law, after any reasonable accommodation, so as to be unable to regularly perform his duties as an employee of the Company or a Related Entity and such condition is expected to be of a permanent or near-permanent duration.

Good Reason” means any of the following, occurring without the Grantee’s written consent: (i) there is a material reduction of the level of the Grantee’s compensation (excluding any bonuses) (except where there is a general reduction applicable to the similarly-situated employees generally), (ii) there is a material reduction in the Grantee’s overall responsibilities or authority, or scope of duties; or (iii) there is a material change in the principal geographic location at which the Grantee must perform his services (it being understood that the relocation of the Grantee to a facility or a location within forty (40) miles of the Grantee’s principal workplace as of the Grant Date shall not be deemed material for purposes of this Agreement).  No event shall be deemed to be “Good Reason” if the Company has cured the event (if susceptible to cure) within 30 days of receipt of written notice from the Grantee specifying the event or events which, absent cure, would constitute “Good Reason.”

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Exhibit 10.3

“INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK “[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]” IS CONFIDENTIAL AND HAS BEEN EXCLUDED PURSUANT TO ITEM 601(B)(10)(IV) OF REGULATION S-K BECAUSE IT (I) IS NOT MATERIAL AND (II) WOULD LIKELY CAUSE COMPETITIVE HARM TO THE REGISTRANT IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED”

LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

Dated as of January 26, 2022

among

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.,

a Delaware corporation,

Parent

and, together with each other party executing a signature page here to as such,

individually and collectively, jointly and severally,

Borrower”,

and

AVENUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT II, L.P.,

a Delaware limited partnership

(as administrative agent and collateral agent (in such capacity “Agent”)

and

AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND II, L.P.,

a Delaware limited partnership (“Avenue 2“),

as a lender

and

AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND, L.P.,

a Delaware limited partnership (“Avenue“)

as a lender (in such capacity, together with Avenue 2, each a “Lender” and collectively, the “Lenders”)


LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

Borrower, Lenders and Agent have entered or anticipate entering into one or more transactions pursuant to which each Lender agrees to make available to Borrower a loan facility governed by the terms and conditions set forth in this document and one or more Supplements executed by Borrower, Lenders and Agent which incorporate this document by reference.  Each Supplement constitutes a supplement to and forms part of this document, and will be read and construed as one with this document, so that this document and the Supplement constitute a single agreement between the parties (collectively referred to as this Agreement).

Accordingly, the parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1 - INTERPRETATION

1.1Definitions.  The terms defined in Article 10 and in the Supplement will have the meanings therein specified for purposes of this Agreement.

1.2Inconsistency.  In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of any Supplement and this document, the provisions of the Supplement will be controlling for the purpose of all relevant transactions.

ARTICLE 2 - THE COMMITMENT AND LOANS

2.1The Commitment.  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Lender agrees to make term loans to Parent from time to time on the Closing Date in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding the Commitment.  The Commitment is not a revolving credit commitment, and Borrower does not have the right to repay and reborrow hereunder.  Each Loan requested by Parent to be made on a single Business Day shall be for a minimum principal amount set forth in the Supplement, except to the extent the remaining Commitment is a lesser amount.

2.2Notes Evidencing Loans; Repayment.  Each Loan shall be evidenced by a separate Note payable to the order of each Lender, in the total principal amount of the Loan.  Principal and interest of each Loan shall be payable at the times and in the manner set forth in the Note and regularly scheduled payments thereof shall be effected by automatic debit of the appropriate funds from Parent’s or any Borrower’s Primary Operating Account as specified in the Supplement hereto.  Repayment of the Loans and payment of all other amounts owed to each Lender will be paid by Borrower in the currency in which the same has been provided (i.e., United States Dollars).

2.3Procedures for Borrowing.

(a)Except with respect to the Loan made on the Closing Date, at least one Business Days prior to a proposed Borrowing Date (or such lesser period of time as may be agreed upon by each Lender in its sole discretion), Lender shall have received from Parent a written request for a borrowing hereunder (a Borrowing Request).  Each Borrowing Request shall be in substantially the form of Exhibit “B” to the Supplement, shall be executed by a responsible executive or financial officer of Parent, and shall state how much is requested, and shall be accompanied by such other information and documentation as Lender may reasonably request, including the executed Note(s) for the Loan(s) covered by the Borrowing Request.

(b)No later than 1:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on the Borrowing Date, if Borrower has satisfied the conditions precedent in Article 4 by 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on such Borrowing Date, each Lender shall make the Loan available to Parent in immediately available funds.

2.4Interest.  Except as otherwise specified in the applicable Note and/or Supplement, Basic Interest on the outstanding principal balance of each Loan shall accrue daily at the Designated Rate from the Borrowing Date.  If the outstanding principal balance of such Loan is not paid at maturity, interest shall accrue at the Default Rate until paid in full, as further set forth herein.

2.5Intentionally Omitted.

2.6Interest Rate Calculation.  Basic Interest, along with charges and fees under this Agreement and any Loan Document, shall be calculated for actual days elapsed on the basis of a 360-day year, which results in higher interest, charge or fee payments than if a 365-day year were used.  In no event shall Borrower be obligated to pay Lender interest, charges or fees at a

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rate in excess of the highest rate permitted by applicable law from time to time in effect.

2.7Default Interest.  Any unpaid payments in respect of the Obligations shall bear interest from their respective maturities, whether scheduled or accelerated, at the Default Rate, compounded monthly.  Borrower shall pay such interest on demand.

2.8Late Charges. If Borrower is late in making any scheduled payment in respect of the Obligations by more than five (5) days, then Borrower agrees to pay a late charge of five percent (5%) of the payment due, but not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) for any one such delinquent payment. This late charge may be charged by Lender for the purpose of defraying the expenses incidental to the handling of such delinquent amounts.  Borrower acknowledges that such late charge represents a reasonable sum considering all of the circumstances existing on the date of this Agreement and represents a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs that will be sustained by Lender due to the failure of Borrower to make timely payments.  Borrower further agrees that proof of actual damages would be costly and inconvenient.  Such late charge shall be paid without prejudice to the right of Lender and Agent to collect any other amounts provided to be paid or to declare a default under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents or from exercising any other rights and remedies of Agent Lender.

2.9Lender’s Records.  Principal, Basic Interest and all other sums owed under any Loan Document shall be evidenced by entries in records maintained by each Lender for such purpose.  Each payment on and any other credits with respect to principal, Basic Interest and all other sums outstanding under any Loan Document shall be evidenced by entries in such records.  Absent manifest error, Lender’s records shall be conclusive evidence thereof.

2.10Grant of Security Interests; Filing of Financing Statements.

(a)To secure the timely payment and performance of all of Borrower’s Obligations, Borrower hereby grants to Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, continuing security interests in all of the Collateral.  In connection with the foregoing, Borrower authorizes Agent to prepare and file any financing statements describing the Collateral without otherwise obtaining Borrower’s signature or consent with respect to the filing of such financing statements.  Such financing statements may indicate the Collateral as “all assets of the Debtor” or words of similar effect.

(b)In furtherance of Borrower’s grant of the security interests in the Collateral pursuant to Section 2.10(a) above, Borrower hereby pledges and grants to Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, a security interest in all the Shares, together with all proceeds and substitutions thereof, all cash, stock and other moneys and property paid thereon, all rights to subscribe for securities declared or granted in connection therewith, and all other cash and noncash proceeds of the foregoing, as security for the performance of the Obligations.  On the Closing Date or at any time thereafter following Agent’s request, the certificate or certificates for the Shares will be delivered to the Agent, accompanied by an instrument of assignment duly executed in blank by Borrower, unless such Shares have not been certificated.  To the extent required by the terms and conditions governing the Shares, Borrower shall cause the books of each entity whose Shares are part of the Collateral and any transfer agent to reflect the pledge of the Shares.  Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default hereunder, Agent may, upon notice to Borrower, effect the transfer of any securities included in the Collateral (including but not limited to the Shares) into the name of Agent and cause new certificates representing such securities to be issued in the name of Agent or its transferee(s).  Borrower will execute and deliver such documents, and take or cause to be taken such actions, as Agent may reasonably request to perfect or continue the perfection of Agent’s security interest in the Shares.  Except as provided in the following sentence, Borrower shall be entitled to exercise any voting rights with respect to the Shares and to give consents, waivers and ratifications in respect thereof, provided that no vote shall be cast or consent, waiver or ratification given or action taken which would constitute a violation of any of the terms of this Agreement.  All such rights to vote and give consents, waivers and ratifications shall terminate upon the occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default and Agent’s written notice to Borrower of Agent’s intent to exercise its rights and remedies under this Agreement, including this Section 2.10(b).

(c)Borrower is and shall remain absolutely and unconditionally liable for the performance of its Obligations, including, without limitation, any deficiency by reason of the failure of the Collateral to satisfy all amounts due to each Lender under any of the Loan Documents.

(d)All Collateral pledged by Borrower under this Agreement and any Supplement shall secure the timely payment and performance of all Obligations.  Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, no Collateral pledged under this Agreement or any

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Supplement shall be released until such time as all Obligations have been satisfied and paid in full (other than inchoate indemnity obligations).

ARTICLE 3 - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Borrower represents and warrants that, except as set forth in the Supplement or the Schedule of Exceptions hereto, if any, as of the Closing Date and each Borrowing Date:

3.1Due Organization.  Borrower is a corporation duly organized and validly existing in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, and is duly qualified to conduct business and is in good standing in each other jurisdiction in which its business is conducted or its properties are located, except where the failure to be so qualified would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

3.2Authorization, Validity and Enforceability.  The execution, delivery and performance of all Loan Documents executed by Borrower are within Borrower’s powers, have been duly authorized, and are not in conflict with Borrower’s certificate of incorporation or by-laws, or the terms of any charter or other organizational document of Borrower, as amended from time to time; and all such Loan Documents constitute valid and binding obligations of Borrower, enforceable in accordance with their terms (except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency and similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights in general, and subject to general principles of equity).

3.3Compliance with Applicable Laws.  Borrower has complied with all licensing, permit and fictitious name requirements necessary to lawfully conduct the business in which it is engaged, and to any sales, leases or the furnishing of services by Borrower, including without limitation those requiring consumer or other disclosures, the noncompliance with which would have a Material Adverse Effect.

3.4No Conflict.  The execution, delivery, and performance by Borrower of all Loan Documents are not in conflict with any law, rule, regulation, order or directive, or any indenture, agreement, or undertaking to which Borrower is a party or by which Borrower may be bound or affected.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the issuance of the Warrant and the grant of registration rights in connection therewith do not violate any agreement or instrument by which Borrower is bound or require the consent of any holders of Borrower’s securities other than consents which have been obtained prior to the Closing Date.

3.5No Litigation, Claims or Proceedings.  There is no litigation, tax claim, proceeding or written dispute pending, or, to the knowledge of Borrower, threatened in writing against or affecting Borrower, its property or the conduct of its business which if adversely determined could reasonably be expected to result in liability or damages in excess of the Threshold Amount.

3.6Correctness of Financial Statements.  Borrower’s financial statements which have been delivered to Lender fairly and accurately, in all material respects, reflect Borrower’s financial condition in accordance with GAAP as of the latest date of such financial statements; and, since that date there has been no Material Adverse Change.

3.7No Subsidiaries.  As of the Closing Date, Borrower is not a majority owner of or in a control relationship with any other business entity, except as set forth in the Schedule hereto.

3.8Environmental Matters.  To its knowledge after reasonable inquiry, Borrower has concluded that Borrower is in compliance with Environmental Laws, except to the extent a failure to be in such compliance would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

3.9No Event of Default.  No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

3.10Full Disclosure.  None of the representations or warranties made by Borrower in the Loan Documents as of the date such representations and warranties are made or deemed made, and none of the written statements contained in any exhibit, report, statement or certificate furnished by or on behalf of Borrower in connection with the Loan Documents (including disclosure materials delivered by or on behalf of Borrower to Lender prior to the Closing Date or pursuant to Section 5.2 hereof), taken as a whole, contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading as of the time when made or delivered.

3.11Specific Representations Regarding Collateral.

(a)Title.  Except for the security interests created by this Agreement and Permitted Liens, (i)

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Borrower is and will be the unconditional legal and beneficial owner of the Collateral, and (ii) the Collateral is genuine and subject to no Liens.  There exist no prior assignments or encumbrances of record that remain currently in effect and with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or U.S. Copyright Office affecting any Collateral in favor of any third party, other than Permitted Liens.

(b)Rights to Payment.  The names of the obligors, amount owing to Borrower, due dates and all other information with respect to the Rights to Payment are and will be correctly stated in all material respects in all Records relating to the Rights to Payment.  Borrower further represents and warrants, to its knowledge, that each Person appearing to be obligated on a Right to Payment has authority and capacity to contract and is bound as it appears to be.

(c)Location of Collateral.  As of the Closing Date, Borrower’s chief executive office, Inventory, Records, Equipment, and any other offices or places of business are located at the address(es) shown on the Supplement.

(d)Business Names.  Other than its full corporate name, Borrower has not conducted business using any trade names or fictitious business names except as shown on the Supplement.

3.12Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks and Licenses.

(a)Borrower owns or is licensed or otherwise has the right to use all of the patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, contractual franchises, authorizations and other similar rights that are reasonably necessary for the operation of its business, without known conflict with the rights of any other Person.

(b)To Borrower’s knowledge, no slogan or other advertising device, product, process, method, substance, part or other material now employed, or now contemplated to be employed, by Borrower infringes upon any rights held by any other Person.

(c)No claim or litigation regarding any of the foregoing is pending or, to Borrower’s knowledge, threatened, and, to Borrower’s knowledge, no patent, invention, device, application, principle or any statute, law, rule, regulation, standard or code is pending or proposed which, in either case, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

3.13Regulatory Compliance. Borrower has met the minimum funding requirements of ERISA with respect to any employee benefit plans subject to ERISA.  No event has occurred resulting from Borrower’s failure to comply with ERISA that is reasonably likely to result in Borrower’s incurring any liability that could have a Material Adverse Effect.  Borrower is not required to be registered as an “investment company” or a company “controlled” by an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940.  Borrower is not engaged principally, or as one of its important activities, in the business of extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stock (within the meaning of Regulations T and U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System).  Borrower has complied in all material respects with all the provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

3.14Shares.  Borrower has full power and authority to create a first priority Lien on the Shares and no disability or contractual obligation exists that would prohibit Borrower from pledging the Shares pursuant to this Agreement.  To Borrower’s knowledge, there are no subscriptions, warrants, rights of first refusal or other restrictions on transfer relative to, or options exercisable with respect to the Shares.  The Shares have been and will be duly authorized and validly issued, and are fully paid and non-assessable.  To Borrower’s knowledge, the Shares are not the subject of any present or threatened suit, action, arbitration, administrative or other proceeding, and Borrower knows of no reasonable grounds for the institution of any such proceedings.

3.15Compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws.  Borrower has not taken any action that would cause a violation of any anti-corruption law, including but not limited to, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and all other applicable anti-corruption laws.  Borrower, its employees, agents and representatives have not, directly or indirectly, offered, paid, given, promised or authorized the payment of any money, gift or anything of value to any person acting in an official capacity for any government department, agency or instrumentality, including state-owned or controlled companies or entities, and public international organizations, as well as a political party or official thereof or candidate for political office.  None of Borrower’s principals or staff are officers, employees or representatives of governments, government agencies, or government-owned or controlled enterprises.

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3.16Survival. The representations and warranties of Borrower as set forth in this Agreement survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 4 - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

4.1Conditions to First Loan.  The obligation of each Lender to make its first Loan hereunder is, in addition to the conditions precedent specified in Section 4.2 and in any Supplement, subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions and to the receipt by Lender of the documents described below, duly executed and in form and substance satisfactory to each Lender and its counsel:

(a)Resolutions.  A certified copy of the resolutions of the Board of Directors (or applicable governing body) of Borrower authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of the Loan Documents.

(b)Incumbency and Signatures.  A certificate of the secretary of Borrower certifying the names of the officer or officers of Borrower authorized to sign the Loan Documents, together with a sample of the true signature of each such officer.

(c)Legal Opinion.  The opinion of legal counsel for Borrower as to such matters as Agent may reasonably request, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent.

(d)Charter Documents.  Copies of the organizational and charter documents of Borrower (e.g., Articles or Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws), as amended through the Closing Date, certified by an officer of Borrower as being true, correct and complete.

(e)This Agreement.  Counterparts of this Agreement and the initial Supplement, with all schedules completed and attached thereto, and disclosing such information as is acceptable to Lender.

(f)Financing Statements.  Filing copies (or other evidence of filing satisfactory to Agent and its counsel) of such UCC financing statements, collateral assignments, account control agreements, and termination statements, with respect to the Collateral as Agent shall request.

(g)Intellectual Property Security Agreement.  An Intellectual Property Security Agreement executed by Borrower in form and substance satisfactory to Agent.

(h)Lien Searches. UCC lien, judgment, bankruptcy and tax lien searches of Borrower from such jurisdictions or offices as Lender may reasonably request, all as of a date reasonably satisfactory to Agent and its counsel.

(i)Good Standing Certificate.  A certificate of status or good standing of Borrower as of a date acceptable to Lender from the jurisdiction of Borrower’s organization and any foreign jurisdictions where Borrower is qualified to do business.

(j)Warrant.  The Warrant issued by Parent to each Lender exercisable for such number, type and class of shares of Parent’s capital stock, and for an initial exercise price as is specified therein.

(k)Insurance Certificates. Insurance certificates showing Agent as loss payee or additional insured.

(l)Other Documents. Such other documents and instruments as Agent or Lenders may reasonably request to effectuate the intents and purposes of this Agreement.

4.2Conditions to All Loans.  The obligation of each Lender to make its initial Loan and each subsequent Loan is subject to the following further conditions precedent that:

(a)No Default.  No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or will result from the making of any such Loan, and the representations and warranties of Borrower contained in Article 3 of this Agreement and Part 3 of the Supplement are true and correct in all material respects as of the Borrowing Date of such Loan.

(b)No Material Adverse Change.  No event has occurred that has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Change.

(c)Borrowing Request.  Borrower shall have delivered to each Lender a Borrowing Request for such Loan.

(d)Note.  Borrower shall have delivered an executed Note evidencing such Loan, substantially in the form attached to the Supplement as an exhibit.

(e)Supplemental Lien Filings.  Borrower shall have executed and delivered such amendments or supplements to this Agreement and additional Security Documents,  financing statements and third party

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waivers as Agent may reasonably request in connection with the proposed Loan, in order to create, protect or perfect or to maintain the perfection of Agent’s Liens on the Collateral.

(f)VCOC Limitation.  Lender shall not be obligated to make any Loan under its Commitment if at the time of or after giving effect to the proposed Loan Lender would no longer qualify as:  (i) a “venture capital operating company” under U.S. Department of Labor Regulations Section 2510.3-101(d), Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as amended; and (ii) a “business development company” under the provisions of federal Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; and (iii) a “regulated investment company” under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(g)Financial Projections.  Borrower shall have delivered to Lender Borrower’s business plan and/or financial projections or forecasts as most recently approved by Borrower’s Board of Directors (or applicable governing body).

ARTICLE 5 - AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS

During the term of this Agreement and until its performance of all Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations), Parent will:

5.1Notice to Lenders.  Promptly give written notice to Lenders of:

(a)Any litigation or administrative or regulatory proceeding affecting Borrower where the amount claimed against Borrower is at the Threshold Amount or more, or where the granting of the relief requested could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or of the acquisition by Borrower of any commercial tort claim with an expected recovery value of over Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), including brief details of such claim and such other information as Agent may reasonably request to enable Agent to better perfect its Lien in such commercial tort claim as Collateral.

(b)Any dispute which may exist between Borrower and any governmental or regulatory authority which, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

(c)The occurrence of any Default or any Event of Default.

(d)Any change in the location of any of Borrower’s places of business or where Collateral in the aggregate amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) for each such location is located  (and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for all such locations) at least thirty (30) days in advance of such change, or of the establishment of any new, or the discontinuance of any existing, place of business.

(e)Any dispute or default by Borrower or any other party under any joint venture, partnering, distribution, cross-licensing, strategic alliance, collaborative research or manufacturing, license or similar agreement which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(f)Any other matter which has resulted or might reasonably result in a Material Adverse Change.

(g)Any Subsidiary Borrower intends to acquire or create.

5.2Financial Statements.  Deliver to Lender or cause to be delivered to Lender, in form and detail satisfactory to Lender the following financial and other information, which Borrower warrants shall be accurate and complete in all material respects:

(a)Monthly Financial Statements.  As soon as available but no later than thirty (30) days after the end of each month, Borrower’s unaudited balance sheet as of the end of such period, and Borrower’s unaudited income statement and cash flow statement for such period and for that portion of Borrower’s financial reporting year ending with such period, prepared on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP (subject to normal year-end adjustments) and attested by a responsible financial officer of Borrower as being complete and correct in all material respects and fairly presenting Borrower’s financial condition and the results of Borrower’s operations as of the date(s) and for the period(s) covered thereby.  Documents required to be delivered pursuant to this Section may be delivered electronically and if so delivered shall be deemed to have been delivered to the Lender on the date on which such documents are filed for public availability on the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Retrieval System.

(b)Year-End Financial Statements. As soon as available but no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the end of each financial reporting year, a complete copy of Borrower’s audit report, which shall include balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for such year, prepared in accordance with GAAP and certified

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by an independent certified public accountant selected by Parent and satisfactory to Lender (the Accountant), it is hereby agreed that Plante & Moran, PLLC is satisfactory to Lender.  The Accountant’s certification shall not be qualified or limited due to a restricted or limited examination by the Accountant of any material portion of Borrower’s records.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Borrower’s Board of Directors does not require Borrower’s financial statements to be audited for a particular reporting year, then Borrower shall deliver to Lender unaudited financial statements for such year, including the items described in, and in the timeframe specified in, this Section 5.2(b) (other than the Accountant’s certification).  Documents required to be delivered pursuant to this Section may be delivered electronically and if so delivered shall be deemed to have been delivered to the Lender on the date on which such documents are filed for public availability on the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Retrieval System.

(c)Compliance Certificates.  Simultaneously with the delivery of each set of financial statements referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) above, a certificate of the chief financial officer or chief executive officer of Parent (or other executive officer) substantially in the form of Exhibit “C” to the Supplement (a Compliance Certificate) stating, among other things, to their knowledge whether any Default or Event of Default exists on the date of such certificate, and if so, setting forth the details thereof and the action which Borrower is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto.  If requested by Lender, a Compliance Certificate also shall be delivered to Lender on the Closing Date.

(d)Government Required Reports.  Promptly after sending, issuing, making available, or filing, copies of all reports, proxy statements, and financial statements that Borrower sends or makes available generally to its stockholders, and, not later than five (5) days after actual filing or the date such filing was first due, all registration statements and reports that Borrower files or is required to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any other governmental or regulatory authority having similar authority. Documents required to be delivered pursuant to this Section may be delivered electronically and if so delivered shall be deemed to have been delivered to the Lender on the date on which such documents are filed for public availability on the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Retrieval System.

(e)Other Information.  Such other statements, lists of property and accounts, budgets (as updated), sales projections, forecasts, reports, 409A valuation reports (as updated), operating plans, financial exhibits, capitalization tables (as updated) and information relating to equity and debt financings consummated after the Closing Date (including post-closing capitalization table(s)), or other information as Lender may from time to time reasonably request.

(f)Board Packages.  In addition to the information described in Section 5.2(e), Parent will promptly provide Lender (or Lender’s or Agent’s counsel) with copies of all notices, minutes, consents and other materials, financial or otherwise, which Parent provides to its Board of Directors (collectively, Board Packages); provided, however, that Parent need not provide Lender with copies of routine Board actions, such as option and stock grants under Parent’s equity incentive plan in the normal course of business; and provided, further, however, that such Board Packages may be redacted to the extent that (i) based on the advice of counsel, Parent’s Board of Directors determines such redaction is reasonably necessary to preserve the attorney-client privilege, to protect highly confidential proprietary information, or for other similar reasons or (ii) such redacted material relates to Lender (or Parent’s strategy regarding the Loans or Lender).

5.3Managerial Assistance from Lenders.  Permit Lenders to substantially participate in, and substantially influence the conduct of management of Parent through the exercise of “management rights,” as that term is defined in 29 C.F.R. § 2510.3-101(d), including without limitation the following rights:

(a)Parent agrees that (i) it will make its officers, directors, employees and affiliates available at such times as Lenders may reasonably request for Lenders to consult with and advise as to the conduct of Parent’s business, its equipment and financing plans, and its financial condition and prospects, (ii) Lenders shall have the right to inspect Borrower’s books, records, facilities and properties at reasonable times during normal business hours on reasonable advance notice, and (iii) Lenders shall be entitled to recommend prospective candidates for election or nomination for election to Parent’s Board of Directors and Parent shall give due consideration to (but shall not be bound by) such recommendations, it being the intention of the parties that Lenders shall be entitled through such rights, inter alia, to furnish “significant managerial assistance”, as defined in Section 2(a)(47) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, to Borrower.

(b)Without limiting the generality of (a) above, if any Lender reasonably believes that financial or other developments affecting Borrower have impaired or are

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likely to impair Borrower’s ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement, permit Lenders reasonable access to Borrower’s management and/or Board of Directors and opportunity to present Lenders’ views with respect to such developments.

Lenders shall cooperate with Parent to ensure that the exercise of Lender’s rights shall not disrupt the business of Parent.  The rights enumerated above shall not be construed as giving any Lender or Agent control over Borrower’s management or policies.

The rights granted in this Section 5.3 are inapplicable or otherwise shall terminate in the event that or upon the earliest to occur of (a) Parent becoming subject to the periodic reporting requirements of Section 12(g) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (b) consummation of a sale of Parent’s securities pursuant to a registration statement filed by Borrower under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with a firm commitment underwritten public offering of Parent’s securities, or a SPAC Transaction, (c) the repayment in full of all of the Obligations and the termination of the Loan Documents or (d) such time as Lender and its affiliates do not own any of the following that were issued by Parent pursuant to this Agreement:  (i) the Notes; (ii) the Warrants; and (iii) the shares acquired pursuant to such Warrant, and (d) the consummation of a merger or consolidation of Parent that is effected (i) for independent business reasons unrelated to extinguishing such rights and (ii) for purposes other than (A) the reincorporation of Parent in a different state or (B) the formation of a holding company that will be owned exclusively by Parent’s stockholders and will hold all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of Parent’s successor.

5.4Existence.  Maintain and preserve Borrower’s existence, present form of business, and all rights and privileges necessary in the normal course of its business; and keep all Borrower’s property in good working order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted except as otherwise permitted under this Agreement.

5.5Insurance.  Obtain and keep in force insurance in such amounts and types as is usual in the type of business conducted by Borrower, with insurance carriers having a policyholder rating of not less than “A” and financial category rating of Class VII in “Best’s Insurance Guide,” unless otherwise approved by Lender.  Such insurance policies must be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender, and shall list Agent as an additional insured or loss payee, as applicable, on endorsement(s) in form reasonably acceptable to Agent (subject to Section 6.17 hereof).  Borrower shall furnish to Agent such endorsements, and upon Agent’s or any Lender’s request, copies of any or all such policies.

5.6Accounting Records.  Maintain adequate books, accounts and records, and prepare all financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and in compliance with the regulations of any governmental or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over Borrower or Borrower’s business; and permit employees or agents of Agent at such reasonable times as Agent may request, at Borrower’s expense (not to exceed $2,500.00 in any 12-month period unless an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing), to inspect Borrower’s properties, and to examine, review and audit, and make copies and memoranda of Borrower’s books, accounts and records.

5.7Compliance with Laws.  Comply with all laws (including Environmental Laws), rules, regulations applicable to, and all orders and directives of any governmental or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over, Borrower or Borrower’s business, and with all material agreements to which Borrower is a party, except where the failure to so comply would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

5.8Taxes and Other Liabilities.  Pay all Borrower’s Indebtedness when due unless otherwise subject to a good faith dispute and for which adequate reserves are maintained; pay all income taxes and other material governmental or regulatory assessments before delinquency or before any penalty attaches thereto, except as may be contested in good faith by the appropriate procedures and for which Borrower shall maintain appropriate reserves; and timely file all required tax returns (subject to any applicable extensions).

5.9Special Collateral Covenants.

(a)Maintenance of Collateral; Inspection.  Do all things reasonably necessary to maintain, preserve, protect and keep all Collateral in good working order and salable condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, deal with the Collateral in all commercially reasonable ways as are considered good practice by owners of like property, and use the Collateral lawfully and, to the extent applicable, only as permitted by Borrower’s insurance policies.  Maintain, or cause to be maintained, complete and accurate Records, in all material respects, relating to the Collateral.  Upon reasonable prior notice at reasonable times during normal business hours, Borrower hereby authorizes Agent’s and each Lender’s officers,

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employees, representatives and agents to inspect the Collateral and to discuss the Collateral and the Records relating thereto with Borrower’s officers and employees, and, in the case of any Right to Payment, after consultation with Borrower, with any Person which is or may be obligated thereon.

(b)Documents of Title.  Not sign or authorize the signing of any financing statement or other document naming Borrower as debtor or obligor, or acquiesce or cooperate in the issuance of any bill of lading, warehouse receipt or other document or instrument of title with respect to any Collateral, except those negotiated to Agent, or those naming Agent as secured party, or if solely to create, perfect or maintain a Permitted Lien.

(c)Change in Location or Name.  Without at least 30 days’ prior written notice to Agent and Lenders:  (a) not relocate any Collateral, the value of which exceeds One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the aggregate for each such location (and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for all such locations), or Records, its chief executive office, or establish a place of business at a location other than as specified in the Supplement; and (b) not change its name, mailing address, location of Collateral, the value of which exceeds One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the aggregate for each such location (and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for all such locations), jurisdiction of incorporation or its legal structure.

(d)Reserved.

(e)Agreement with Persons in Possession of Collateral.  Subject to Section 6.17 hereof, use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain and maintain such acknowledgments, consents, waivers and agreements (each a Waiver) from the owner, operator, lienholder, landlord or any Person in possession of tangible Collateral in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) per location as Agent may require, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent.  In addition, and subject to Section 6.17 hereof, Agent shall have the right to require Borrower to use its commercially reasonable efforts to provide Agent with a Waiver for any Collateral that is located in a jurisdiction that provides for statutory landlord’s Liens and for any location at which the Person in possession of such Collateral has a Lien thereon.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 5.9(e), Borrower, Agent and Lenders acknowledge and agree that all material Intellectual Property and Records that are maintained on items of Collateral for which Borrower is unable to provide a Waiver also shall be maintained or backed up in a manner sufficient that Agent shall be able to have access to such Intellectual Property and Records in accordance with the exercise of Agent’s rights hereunder.

(f)Certain Agreements on Rights to Payment.  Other than in the ordinary course of business, not make any material discount, credit, rebate or other reduction in the original amount owing on a Right to Payment or accept in satisfaction of a Right to Payment less than the original amount thereof.

5.10Authorization for Automated Clearinghouse Funds Transfer.  (i) Authorize each Lender to initiate debit entries to Borrower’s Primary Operating Account, specified in the Supplement hereto, through Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) transfers, in order to satisfy the regularly scheduled payments of principal and interest; (ii) provide each Lender at least thirty (30) days’ notice of any change in Borrower’s Primary Operating Account; and (iii) grant each Lender any additional authorizations necessary to begin ACH debits from a new account which becomes the Primary Operating Account.

5.11Anti-Corruption Laws.  Provide true, accurate and complete information, in all material respects, in all product orders, reimbursement requests and other communications relating to Borrower and its products.

ARTICLE 6 - NEGATIVE COVENANTS

During the term of this Agreement and until the performance of all Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations), Borrower will not:

6.1Indebtedness.  Be indebted for borrowed money, the deferred purchase price of property, or leases which would be capitalized in accordance with GAAP; or become liable as a surety, guarantor, accommodation party or otherwise for or upon the obligation of any other Person, except for Permitted Indebtedness.

6.2Liens.  Create, incur, assume or permit to exist any Lien, or grant any other Person a negative pledge, on any of Borrower’s property, except Permitted Liens and any negative pledge in respect of any asset subject to a Lien permitted by clause (c) of the definition of Permitted Liens. Borrower, Agent and each Lender agree that this covenant is not intended to constitute a lien, deed of trust, equitable mortgage, or security interest of any kind on any of Borrower’s real property, and this Agreement shall not be recorded or

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recordable.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, violation of this covenant by Borrower shall constitute an Event of Default.

6.3Dividends.  Pay any dividends or purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire or make any other distribution with respect to any of Borrower’s capital stock, except Permitted Distributions.

6.4Fundamental Changes.  (a) Liquidate or dissolve; (b) enter into, or permit any of Borrower’s Subsidiaries to enter into, any Change of Control; or (c) acquire, or permit any of Borrower’s Subsidiaries to acquire, all or substantially all of the capital stock or all or substantially all of the property of another Person.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 6.4, Borrower may enter into a transaction that will constitute a Change of Control so long as:  (i) the Person that results from such Change of Control (the Surviving Entity) shall have executed and delivered to Agent and Lenders an agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent and Lenders, containing an assumption by the Surviving Entity of the due and punctual payment and performance of all Obligations and performance and observance of each covenant and condition of Borrower in the Loan Documents; (ii) all such obligations of the Surviving Entity to Lenders shall be guaranteed by any Person that directly or indirectly owns or controls 50% or more of the voting stock of the Surviving Entity; (iii) immediately after giving effect to such Change of Control, no Event of Default or, event which with the lapse of time or giving of notice or both, would result in an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and (iv) the credit risk to Lenders, in each Lender’s sole discretion, with respect to the Obligations and the Collateral shall not be increased.  In determining whether the proposed Change of Control would result in an increased credit risk, Lenders may consider, among other things, changes in Borrower’s management team, employee base, access to equity markets, venture capital support, financial position and/or disposition of intellectual property rights which may reasonably be anticipated as a result of the Change of Control.  In addition, (i) a Subsidiary may merge or consolidate into another Subsidiary, (ii) Borrower may consolidate or merge with any of Borrower’s Subsidiaries provided that Borrower is the continuing or surviving Person and (iii) Borrower may perform Permitted Acquisitions.

6.5Sales of Assets. Sell, transfer, lease, license or otherwise dispose of (a Transfer) any of Borrower’s assets except (i) non-exclusive licenses of Intellectual Property in the ordinary course of business consistent with industry practice, provided that such licenses of Intellectual Property neither result in a legal transfer of title of the licensed Intellectual Property nor have the same effect as a sale of such Intellectual Property; (ii) Transfers of worn-out, obsolete or surplus property (each as determined by Borrower in its reasonable judgment); (iii) Transfers of Inventory in the ordinary course of business; (iv) Transfers constituting Permitted Liens; (v) Transfers permitted in Section 6.3, 6.4, 6.6 or 6.7 hereunder; (vi) Transfers of assets (other than Intellectual Property) for fair consideration and in the ordinary course of its business; (vii) expiration, forfeiture, invalidation, cancellation, abandonment or lapse (including, without limitation, the narrowing of claims) of Intellectual Property  that is, in the reasonable good faith judgment of Borrower, no longer useful in the conduct of the business of Borrower or any of their Subsidiaries; (viii) Permitted Licenses; (ix) Transfers by any Borrower to another Borrower, and transfers by any Subsidiary of a Borrower to a Borrower; (x) sales, forgiveness or discounting, on a non-recourse basis and in the ordinary course of business, of past due Accounts in connection with the settlement of delinquent Accounts or in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of suppliers or customers in accordance with the applicable terms of this Agreement; (xi)to the extent constituting a Transfer, the disposition of cash and cash equivalents to make Permitted Investments; (xii) dispositions consisting of the use or payment of cash or cash equivalents in the ordinary course of business and in a manner that is not prohibited by the terms of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents; (xiii) involuntary dispositions resulting from any casualty or other insured damage to, or any taking under power of eminent domain or by condemnation or similar proceeding of, any property or asset of (i) a Borrower or any Subsidiary of a Borrower or (ii) a customer or other Person being held by a Borrower or any Subsidiary of a Borrower; (xix) [reserved]; (xx) the Tussionex Disposition; (xxi) the Grand Prairie Facility Closure; (xxii) transfer of MiOXSYS Analyzer, MiOXSYS Sensors as well as all Intellectual Property related thereto, know-how, copyrights, technical information and similar rights pertaining to MiOXSYS Analyzer and or MiOXSYS Sensors, in each case, pursuant to the terms of that certain Asset Purchase Agreement between Aytu BioPharma, Inc. and UAB Caerus Biotechnologies dated July 2, 2021; (xxiii) leases or subleases of real property or equipment in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (xxiv) other dispositions approved by Agent in writing from time to time in its sole discretion; and (xxv) Transfers of inventory or products required in connection with the manufacturing of such inventory or products or the performance of clinical studies in respect thereof, in

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each case, in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business in accordance with past practices.

6.6Loans/Investments.  Make or suffer to exist any loans, guaranties, advances, or investments (Investments), except for Permitted Investments.

6.7Transactions with Related Persons.  Directly or indirectly enter into any transaction with or for the benefit of a Related Person on terms more favorable to the Related Person than would have been obtainable in an “arms’ length” dealing, except (a) sales of equity securities by Borrower and incurrence of Subordinated Debt for capital raising purposes, and (b) Investments permitted under clauses (d), (f), (i) or (m) of Section 6.6.

6.8Other Business.  Engage in any material line of business other than the business Borrower conducts as of the Closing Date and any business substantially similar or related or incidental thereto.

6.9Financing Statements and Other Actions.  Fail to execute and deliver to Agent all financing statements, notices and other documents (including, without limitation, any filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office) from time to time reasonably requested by Agent to maintain a perfected first priority security interest in the Collateral (subject to the Intercreditor Agreement) in favor of Agent, subject to Permitted Liens and excluding Excluded Perfection Assets; perform such other acts, and execute and deliver to Agent such additional conveyances, assignments, agreements and instruments, as Agent may at any time reasonably request in connection with the administration and enforcement of this Agreement or Agent’s rights, powers and remedies hereunder.

6.10Compliance.  Become required to be registered as an “investment company” or controlled by an “investment company,” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, or become principally engaged in, or undertake as one of its important activities, the business of extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stock, or use the proceeds of any Loan for such purpose.  Fail to meet the minimum funding requirements of ERISA, permit a Reportable Event or Prohibited Transaction, as defined in ERISA, to occur, fail to comply with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act or violate any law or regulation, which violation could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or a material adverse effect on the Collateral or the priority of Agent’s Lien on the Collateral, or permit any of its subsidiaries to do any of the foregoing.

6.11Other Deposit and Securities Accounts.  Maintain any Deposit Accounts or accounts holding securities owned by Borrower except (i) Deposit Accounts and investment/securities accounts as set forth in the Supplement, and (ii) other Deposit Accounts and securities/investment accounts, in each case and subject to Section 6.17, with respect to which Borrower and Agent shall have taken such action as Agent reasonably deems necessary to obtain a perfected first priority (subject to the Intercreditor Agreement)  security  interest therein, subject to Permitted Liens and excluding Excluded Perfection Assets.  The provisions of the previous sentence shall not apply to Deposit Accounts exclusively used for payroll, payroll taxes and other employee wage and benefit payments to or for the benefit of Borrower’s employees and identified to Agent as such.

6.12Prepayment of Indebtedness. Prepay, redeem or otherwise satisfy in any manner prior to the scheduled repayment thereof any Indebtedness (other than the Loans and Indebtedness permitted by Section 6.1 hereof).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Agent and each Lender agrees that the conversion or exchange into Borrower’s equity securities of any Indebtedness (other than the Loans) shall not be prohibited by this Section 6.12 nor shall any payments made on account of the AR Facility as permitted under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Intercreditor Agreement.

6.13Repayment of Subordinated Debt. Repay, prepay, redeem or otherwise satisfy in any manner any Subordinated Debt, except in accordance with the terms of any subordination agreement among Borrower, Agent and the holder(s) of such Subordinated Debt.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Lender agrees that the conversion or exchange into Borrower’s equity securities of any Subordinated Debt and the payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares shall not be prohibited by this Section 6.13.

6.14Subsidiaries.

(a)Acquire or create any Subsidiary, unless such Subsidiary becomes, at Agent and each Lender’s option, either a co-borrower hereunder or executes and delivers to Agent one or more agreements, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent, containing a guaranty of the Obligations that is secured by first priority Liens (subject to the Intercreditor Agreement) on such Person’s assets, subject to Permitted Liens.  For clarity, the parties acknowledge and agree that Agent and Lenders shall have the exclusive right to determine whether any such Person will be made a co-borrower hereunder or a guarantor of the Obligations.  Prior to

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the acquisition or creation of any such Subsidiary, Borrower shall notify Agent and Lenders thereof in writing, which notice shall contain the jurisdiction of such Person’s formation and include a description of such Person’s fully diluted capitalization and Borrower’s purpose for its acquisition or creation of such Subsidiary.

(b)Sell, transfer, encumber or otherwise dispose of Borrower’s ownership interest in any Subsidiary other than Permitted Liens.

(c)Cause or permit a Subsidiary to do any of the following:  (i) grant Liens on such Subsidiary’s assets, except for Liens that would constitute Permitted Liens if incurred by Borrower and Liens on any property held or acquired by such Subsidiary in the ordinary course of its business securing Indebtedness incurred or assumed for the purpose of financing all or any part of the cost of acquiring such property; provided, that such Lien attaches solely to the property acquired with such Indebtedness and that the principal amount of such Indebtedness does not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of such property; and (ii) issue any additional Shares, except to Borrower or a wholly owned Subsidiary of Borrower.

6.15Leases. Create, incur, assume, or suffer to exist any obligation as lessee for the rental or hire of any personal property (“Personal Property Leases”), except for (i) Personal Property Leases of Equipment in the ordinary course of business that do not in the aggregate require Borrower to make payments (including taxes, insurance, maintenance and similar expenses which Borrower is required to pay under the terms of any such lease) in any calendar year in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in aggregate amount and (ii) operating leases in the ordinary course of business.  For the avoidance of doubt, this Section 6.15 will not be applicable to clause (f) of the definition of “Permitted Indebtedness.”

6.16Anti-Corruption Laws.

(a)Take any action that would cause a violation of any anti-corruption law, including but not limited to, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and all other applicable anti-corruption laws.

(b)Directly or indirectly, offer, pay, give, promise or authorize the payment of any money, gift, or anything of value to any person acting in an official capacity for any government department, agency, or instrumentality, including state-owned or controlled companies or entities, and public international organizations, as well as a political party or official thereof or candidates for political office, except in compliance with applicable law.

6.17Post-Closing Obligations.

Borrower shall take, or cause to be taken, the actions set forth below within the timeframes set forth below (or such longer period(s) of time as may be granted by the Agent in its sole discretion) with respect to such actions.

(a)Borrower will, within 30 days after the Closing Date, obtain collateral access agreements, in favor of and in form and content reasonably acceptable to Agent, in respect of Borrower’s headquarters location and other leased (or otherwise occupied) locations with assets of a value in excess of the Threshold Amount, and shall execute and deliver the same to the Agent.

(b) Within 10 days after the Closing Date, Borrower shall furnish to the Agent evidence that Borrower has obtained endorsements in favor of Agent with respect to the insurance required hereunder.

ARTICLE 7 - EVENTS OF DEFAULT

7.1Events of Default; Acceleration.  Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default, the obligation of each Lender to make any additional Loan shall be suspended.  The occurrence and continuation of any of the following (each, an Event of Default) shall at the option of Agent, at the direction of Lenders (1) make all sums of Basic Interest and principal, as well as any other Obligations and amounts owing under any Loan Documents, immediately due and payable without notice of default, presentment or demand for payment, protest or notice of nonpayment or dishonor or any other notices or demands, and (2) give Agent the right, subject to the Intercreditor Agreement,  to exercise any other right or remedy provided by contract or applicable law:

(a)Borrower shall fail to pay any principal or interest under this Agreement or any Note, or fail to pay any fees or other charges when due under any Loan Document, and such failure continues for three (3) Business Days or more after the same first becomes due; or an Event of Default as defined in any other Loan Document shall have occurred.

(b)Any representation or warranty made, or financial statement, certificate or other document provided, by Borrower under any Loan Document shall

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prove to have been false or misleading in any material respect when made or deemed made herein.

(c)If there occurs any circumstance or circumstances that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(d)(i) Borrower shall fail to pay its debts generally as they become due; or (ii) Borrower shall commence any Insolvency Proceeding with respect to itself, an involuntary Insolvency Proceeding shall be filed against Borrower, or a custodian, receiver, trustee, assignee for the benefit of creditors, or other similar official, shall be appointed to take possession, custody or control of the properties of Borrower, and such involuntary Insolvency Proceeding, petition or appointment is acquiesced to by Borrower or is not dismissed within forty five (45) days; or (iii) the dissolution, winding up, or termination of the business or cessation of operations of Borrower (including any transaction or series of related transactions deemed to be a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Borrower pursuant to the provisions of Borrower’s charter documents); or (iv) Borrower shall take any corporate action for the purpose of effecting, approving, or consenting to any of the foregoing.

(e)Borrower shall be in default beyond any applicable period of grace or cure under any other agreement involving the borrowing of money, the advance of credit or any other monetary liability of any kind to any Lender or to any other Person in an amount in excess of the Threshold Amount; provided, however, that the Event of Default under this Section 7.1(e) caused by the occurrence of a breach or default under such other agreement shall be cured or waived for purposes of this Agreement upon Agent receiving written notice from the party asserting such breach or default of such cure or waiver of the breach or default under such other agreement, if at the time of such cure or waiver under such other agreement (x) Agent has not declared an Event of Default under this Agreement and/or exercised any rights with respect thereto; (y) any such cure or waiver does not result in an Event of Default under any other provision of this Agreement or any Loan Document; and (z) in connection with any such cure or waiver under such other agreement, the terms of any agreement with such third party are not modified or amended in any manner which could in the good faith business judgment of Agent be materially less advantageous to Borrower.

(f)Any governmental or regulatory authority shall take any judicial or administrative action, or any defined benefit pension plan maintained by Borrower shall have any unfunded liabilities, any of which, in the reasonable judgment of Agent and each Lender, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

(g)Any sale, transfer or other disposition of all or a substantial or material part of the assets of Borrower, including without limitation to any trust or similar entity, shall occur.

(h)Any judgment(s) singly or in the aggregate in excess of the Threshold Amount (not fully covered or paid by insurance maintained in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement and as to which the relevant insurance company has acknowledged coverage) shall be entered against Borrower which remain unsatisfied, unvacated or unstayed pending appeal for twenty (20) or more days after entry thereof.

(i)Borrower shall fail to perform or observe any covenant contained in Article 6 of this Agreement.

(j)Borrower shall fail to perform or observe any covenant contained in Article 5 or elsewhere in this Agreement or any other Loan Document (other than a covenant which is dealt with specifically elsewhere in this Article 7) and, if capable of being cured, the breach of such covenant is not cured within ten (10) days after the sooner to occur of Borrower’s receipt of written notice of such breach from Agent or the date on which such breach first becomes known to any officer of Borrower (the “Notice Date”); provided, however that if such breach is not capable of being cured within such 10-day period and Borrower timely notifies Agent and each Lender of such fact and Borrower diligently pursues such cure, then the cure period shall be extended to the date requested in Borrower’s notice but in no event more than 30 days from the Notice Date; provided, further, that such 30-day opportunity to cure shall not apply in the case of any failure to perform or observe any covenant which has been the subject of a prior failure within the preceding 180 days or which is a willful and knowing breach by Borrower.

7.2Remedies upon Default. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Agent shall be entitled to, at its option, but subject to the Intercreditor Agreement, exercise any or all of the rights and remedies available to a secured party under the UCC or any other applicable law, and exercise any or all of its rights and remedies provided for in this Agreement and in any other Loan Document.  The obligations of Borrower under this Agreement shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of any Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be returned by Agent or any Lender upon, on account of, or in

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connection with, the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of Borrower or otherwise, all as though such payment had not been made.

7.3Sale of Collateral.  Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Agent may, at the direction of Lenders, sell all or any part of the Collateral, at public or private sales, to itself, a wholesaler, retailer or investor, for cash, upon credit or for future delivery, and at such price or prices as Agent or Lenders may deem commercially reasonable.  To the extent permitted by law, Borrower hereby specifically waives all rights of redemption and any rights of stay or appraisal which it has or may have under any applicable law in effect from time to time.  Any such public or private sales shall be held at such times and at such place(s) as Agent or Lenders may determine.  In case of the sale of all or any part of the Collateral on credit or for future delivery, the Collateral so sold may be retained by Agent until the selling price is paid by the purchaser, but neither Agent nor any Lender shall incur any liability in case of the failure of such purchaser to pay for the Collateral and, in case of any such failure, such Collateral may be resold.  Agent may, at the direction of Lenders, instead of exercising its power of sale, proceed to enforce its security interest in the Collateral by seeking a judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if an Event of Default is in existence,

(1)Subject to the rights of any third parties, Agent may license, or sublicense, whether general, special or otherwise, and whether on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis, any Copyrights, Patents or Trademarks included in the Collateral throughout the world for such term or terms, on such conditions and in such manner as Lenders shall in their sole discretion determine;

(2)Agent may (without assuming any obligations or liability thereunder), at any time and from time to time, enforce (and shall have the exclusive right to enforce) against any licensee or sublicensee all rights and remedies of Borrower in, to and under any Copyright Licenses, Patent Licenses or Trademark Licenses and take or refrain from taking any action under any thereof, and Borrower hereby releases Agent and each Lender from, and agrees to hold Agent and each Lender free and harmless from and against any claims arising out of, any lawful action so taken or omitted to be taken with respect thereto other than claims arising out of Agent’s or any Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct; and

(3)Upon request by Agent, Borrower will execute and deliver to Agent a power of attorney, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent for the implementation of any lease, assignment, license, sublicense, grant of option, sale or other disposition of a Copyright, Patent or Trademark.  In the event of any such disposition pursuant to this clause 3, Borrower shall supply its know-how and expertise relating to the products or services made or rendered in connection with Patents, the manufacture and sale of the products bearing Trademarks, and its customer lists and other records relating to such Copyrights, Patents or Trademarks and to the distribution of said products, to Agent.

(4)If, at any time when Agent or Lenders shall determine to exercise its right to sell the whole or any part of the Shares hereunder, such Shares or the part thereof to be sold shall not, for any reason whatsoever, be effectively registered under the Securities Act (or any similar statute), then Agent may, in its discretion (subject only to applicable requirements of law), sell such Shares or part thereof by private sale in such manner and under such circumstances as Agent or Lenders may deem necessary or advisable, but subject to the other requirements of this Article 7, and shall not be required to effect such registration or to cause the same to be effected.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in any such event, Lender may, at the direction of Lenders in their sole discretion (i) in accordance with applicable securities laws proceed to make such private sale notwithstanding that a registration statement for the purpose of registering such Shares or part thereof could be or shall have been filed under the Securities Act (or similar statute), (ii) approach and negotiate with a single possible purchaser to effect such sale, and (iii) restrict such sale to a purchaser who is an accredited investor under the Securities Act and who will represent and agree that such purchaser is purchasing for its own account, for investment and not with a view to the distribution or sale of such Shares or any part thereof.  In addition to a private sale as provided above in this Article 7, if any of the Shares shall not be freely distributable to the public without registration under the Securities Act (or similar statute) at the time of any proposed sale pursuant to this Article 7, then Agent shall not be required to effect such registration or cause the same to be effected but, in its discretion (subject only to applicable requirements of law), may require that any sale hereunder (including a sale at auction) be conducted subject to restrictions:

(A)as to the financial sophistication and ability of any Person permitted to bid or purchase at any such sale;

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(B)as to the content of legends to be placed upon any certificates representing the Shares sold in such sale, including restrictions on future transfer thereof;

(C)as to the representations required to be made by each Person bidding or purchasing at such sale relating to such Person’s access to financial information about Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and such Person’s intentions as to the holding of the Shares so sold for investment for its own account and not with a view to the distribution thereof; and

(D)as to such other matters as Agent may, in its discretion, deem necessary or appropriate in order that such sale (notwithstanding any failure so to register) may be effected in compliance with the Bankruptcy Code and other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights and the Securities Act and all applicable state securities laws.

(5)Borrower recognizes that Agent may be unable to effect a public sale of any or all the Shares and may be compelled to resort to one or more private sales thereof in accordance with clause (4) above.  Borrower also acknowledges that any such private sale may result in prices and other terms less favorable to the seller than if such sale were a public sale and, notwithstanding such circumstances, agrees that any such private sale shall not be deemed to have been made in a commercially unreasonable manner solely by virtue of such sale being private.  Agent shall be under no obligation to delay a sale of any of the Shares for the period of time necessary to permit the applicable Subsidiary to register such securities for public sale under the Securities Act, or under applicable state securities laws, even if Borrower and/or the Subsidiary would agree to do so.

7.4Borrower’s Obligations upon Default.  Upon the request of Agent, at the direction of Lenders, after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Borrower will:

(a)Assemble and make available to Agent the Collateral at such place(s) as Agent shall reasonably designate, segregating all Collateral so that each item is capable of identification; and

(b)Subject to the rights of any lessor, permit Agent, by Agent’s officers, employees, agents and representatives, to enter any premises where any Collateral is located, to take possession of the Collateral, to complete the processing, manufacture or repair of any Collateral, and to remove the Collateral, or to conduct any public or private sale of the Collateral, all without any liability of Agent or any Lender for rent or other compensation for the use of Borrower’s premises.

ARTICLE 8 - SPECIAL COLLATERAL PROVISIONS

8.1Compromise and Collection.  Borrower and Agent recognize that setoffs, counterclaims, defenses and other claims may be asserted by obligors with respect to certain of the Rights to Payment; that certain of the Rights to Payment may be or become uncollectible in whole or in part; and that the expense and probability of success of litigating a disputed Right to Payment may exceed the amount that reasonably may be expected to be recovered with respect to such Right to Payment.  Borrower hereby authorizes Agent, after and during the continuance of an Event of Default, to compromise with the obligor, accept in full payment of any Right to Payment such amount as Agent shall negotiate with the obligor, or abandon any Right to Payment.  Any such action by Agent shall be considered commercially reasonable so long as Lenders have made the determination in good faith based on information known to them at the time Agent takes any such action.

8.2Performance of Borrower’s Obligations.  Without having any obligation to do so, upon reasonable prior notice to Borrower, Agent may, at the direction of Lenders, perform or pay any obligation which Borrower has agreed to perform or pay under this Agreement, including, without limitation, the payment or discharge of taxes or Liens levied or placed on or threatened against the Collateral.  In so performing or paying, Agent and Lenders shall determine the action to be taken and the amount necessary to discharge such obligations.  Borrower shall reimburse Agent on demand for any amounts paid by Agent and each Lender pursuant to this Section, which amounts shall constitute Obligations secured by the Collateral and shall bear interest from the date of demand at the Default Rate.

8.3Power of Attorney.  For the purpose of protecting and preserving the Collateral and Agent’s rights under this Agreement, Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints Agent, with full power of substitution, as its attorney-in-fact with full power and authority, after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, to do any act which Borrower is obligated to do hereunder; to exercise such rights with respect to the Collateral as Borrower might

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exercise; to use such Inventory, Equipment, Fixtures or other property as Borrower might use; to enter Borrower’s premises; to give notice of Agent’s security interest in, and to collect the Collateral; and before or after Default, to execute and file in Borrower’s name any financing statements, amendments and continuation statements, account control agreements or other Security Documents necessary or desirable to create, maintain, perfect or continue the perfection of Agent’s security interests in the Collateral.  Borrower hereby ratifies all that Agent shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this appointment.

8.4Authorization for Agent to Take Certain Action.  The power of attorney created in Section 8.3 is a power coupled with an interest and shall be irrevocable.  The powers conferred on Agent hereunder are solely to protect its interests in the Collateral and shall not impose any duty upon Agent to exercise such powers.  Agent shall be accountable only for amounts that it actually receives as a result of the exercise of such powers and in no event shall Agent or any of its directors, officers, employees, agents or representatives be responsible to Borrower for any act or failure to act, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct.  After the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Agent may exercise this power of attorney without notice to or assent of Borrower, in the name of Borrower, or in Agent’s own name, from time to time in Agent’s sole discretion and at Borrower’s expense.  To further carry out the terms of this Agreement, after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Agent may, at the direction of Lenders:

(a)Execute any statements or documents or take possession of, and endorse and collect and receive delivery or payment of, any checks, drafts, notes, acceptances or other instruments and documents constituting Collateral, or constituting the payment of amounts due and to become due or any performance to be rendered with respect to the Collateral.

(b)Sign and endorse any invoices, freight or express bills, bills of lading, storage or warehouse receipts; drafts, certificates and statements under any commercial or standby letter of credit relating to Collateral; assignments, verifications and notices in connection with Accounts; or any other documents relating to the Collateral, including without limitation the Records.

(c)Use or operate Collateral or any other property of Borrower for the purpose of preserving or liquidating Collateral.

(d)File any claim or take any other action or proceeding in any court of law or equity or as otherwise deemed appropriate by Agent for the purpose of collecting any and all monies due or securing any performance to be rendered with respect to the Collateral.

(e)Commence, prosecute or defend any suits, actions or proceedings or as otherwise deemed appropriate by Agent for the purpose of protecting or collecting the Collateral.  In furtherance of this right, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, Agent may apply for the appointment of a receiver or similar official to operate Borrower’s business.

(f)Prepare, adjust, execute, deliver and receive payment under insurance claims, and collect and receive payment of and endorse any instrument in payment of loss or returned premiums or any other insurance refund or return, and apply such amounts at Agent’s sole discretion, toward repayment of the Obligations or replacement of the Collateral.

8.5Application of Proceeds.  Any Proceeds and other monies or property received by Agent pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any Loan Document may be applied as follows:

(a)First, to Agent, the aggregate amount of all costs, expenses, indemnities and other amounts required to be reimbursed to Agent, in its capacity as such, until paid in full;

(b)Second, to Agent, for the ratable benefit of Lenders (in accordance with the portion funded by each Lender), the aggregate amount of all Obligations arising on account of payments made by Agent in accordance with Section 8.2, until repaid in full;

(c)Third, to Lenders, ratably in accordance with principal amount of the Loans held by each Lender, an amount equal to the aggregate costs, expenses, indemnities or other amounts then required to be reimbursed to such Lender, until paid in full;

(d)Fourth, to Lenders, ratably in accordance with aggregate amount of any fees, premiums or similar payments due to each Lender in respect of the Loans held by such Lender, an amount equal to the aggregate fees, premiums or other similar such payments due to such Lender in respect of the Loans, until paid in full;

(e)Fifth, to Lenders, ratably in accordance with accrued and unpaid interest in respect of the Loans and the other Obligations due to each Lender, an amount

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equal to the aggregate accrued and unpaid interest on the Loans and other Obligations then due, until paid in full;

(f)Sixth, to Lenders, ratably in accordance outstanding principal due to each Lender in respect of the Loans, an amount equal to the aggregate principal outstanding in respect of the Loans then due, until paid in full;

(g)Seventh, to Agent and each Lender, ratably in accordance with the any other Obligations due to such Lender, an amount equal to all other Obligations due and payable to Agent and each Lender, until paid in full; and

(h)Last, the balance, if any, to Borrower or as otherwise required by applicable law.

8.6Deficiency.  If the Proceeds of any disposition of the Collateral are insufficient to cover all costs and expenses of such sale and the payment in full of all the Obligations, plus all other sums required to be expended or distributed by Lender, then Borrower shall be liable for any such deficiency.

8.7Agent Transfer.  Upon the transfer of all or any part of the Obligations, Agent may transfer all or part of the Collateral and shall be fully discharged thereafter from all liability and responsibility with respect to such Collateral so transferred, and the transferee shall be vested with all the rights and powers of Agent hereunder with respect to such Collateral so transferred, but with respect to any Collateral not so transferred, Agent shall retain all rights and powers hereby given.

8.8Agent’s Duties.

(a)Agent shall use reasonable care in the custody and preservation of any Collateral in its possession.  Without limitation on other conduct which may be considered the exercise of reasonable care, Agent shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and preservation of such Collateral if such Collateral is accorded treatment substantially equal to that which Agent accords its own property, it being understood that Agent shall not have any responsibility for ascertaining or taking action with respect to calls, conversions, exchanges, maturities, declining value, tenders or other matters relative to any Collateral, regardless of whether Agent has or is deemed to have knowledge of such matters; or taking any necessary steps to preserve any rights against any Person with respect to any Collateral.  Under no circumstances shall Agent be responsible for any injury or loss to the Collateral, or any part thereof, arising from any cause beyond the reasonable control of Agent.

(b)Agent may at any time deliver the Collateral or any part thereof to Borrower and the receipt of Borrower shall be a complete and full acquittance for the Collateral so delivered, and Agent shall thereafter be discharged from any liability or responsibility therefor.

(c)Neither Agent, nor any of its directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys or any other person affiliated with or representing Agent shall be liable for any claims, demands, losses or damages, of any kind whatsoever, made, claimed, incurred or suffered by Borrower or any other party through the ordinary negligence of Agent, or any of its directors, officers, employees, agents, attorneys or any other person affiliated with or representing Agent.

8.9Termination of Security Interests and Loan Documents.   Upon the payment in full of the Obligations (other than inchoate indemnity obligations) and satisfaction of all Borrower’s obligations under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and if Lenders have no further obligations under its Commitment, the security interest granted hereby shall terminate, all rights to the Collateral shall revert to Borrower and this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall terminate; provided that (i) those obligations, liabilities, covenants and terms that are expressly specified herein and in any other Loan Document as surviving that respective agreement’s termination, including without limitation, Borrower’s indemnity obligations set forth in this Agreement, shall continue to survive notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, and (ii) nothing set forth herein shall affect or be deemed to affect those obligations, liabilities, covenants and terms set forth in any warrant instrument issued to a Lender’s parent company or set forth in any other equity securities or convertible debt securities of Borrower acquired by any Lender in connection with this Agreement.  Upon any such termination, Agent shall return all Collateral in its possession or control to Borrower and, at Borrower’s expense, execute and deliver to Borrower such documents as Borrower shall reasonably request to evidence such termination.  In connection therewith, Borrower agrees to provide each Lender with such information as may be reasonably requested by such Lender as to whether the securities issuable upon the exercise of any Warrant issued in connection with this Agreement constitute “qualified small business stock” for purposes of Section 1202(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 18152.5 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.

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ARTICLE 9 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1Notices.  Any notice given by any party under any Loan Document shall be in writing and personally delivered, sent by overnight courier, or United States mail, postage prepaid, or sent by facsimile, or other authenticated message, charges prepaid, to the other party’s or parties’ addresses shown on the Supplement.  Each party may change the address or facsimile number to which notices, requests and other communications are to be sent by giving written notice of such change to each other party.  Notice given by hand delivery shall be deemed received on the date delivered; if sent by overnight courier, on the next Business Day after delivery to the courier service; if by first class mail, on the third Business Day after deposit in the U.S. Mail; and if by facsimile, on the date of transmission.

9.2Binding Effect.  The Loan Documents shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Borrower, Lenders, Agent and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that Borrower may not assign or transfer Borrower’s rights or obligations under any Loan Document.  Each Lender reserves the right to sell, assign, transfer, negotiate or grant participations in all or any part of, or any interest in, such Lender’s rights and obligations under the Loan Documents provided that, so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, neither Lender shall not assign any of such rights or obligations to any competitor of Borrower.  In connection with any of the foregoing, Lenders and Agent may disclose all documents and information which Lenders and Agent now or hereafter may have relating to the Loans, Borrower, or its business, provided that any Person who receives such information shall have agreed in writing in advance to maintain the confidentiality of such information on terms no less favorable to Borrower than are set forth in Section 9.13 hereof.

9.3No Waiver.  Any waiver, consent or approval by Agent and Lenders of any Event of Default or breach of any provision, condition, or covenant of any Loan Document must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent set forth in writing.  No waiver of any breach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any later breach or default of the same or any other provision of any Loan Document.  No failure or delay on the part of Agent or any Lender in exercising any power, right, or privilege under any Loan Document shall operate as a waiver thereof, and no single or partial exercise of any such power, right, or privilege shall preclude any further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other power, right or privilege.  Agent and each Lender has the right at its sole option to continue to accept interest and/or principal payments due under the Loan Documents after default, and such acceptance shall not constitute a waiver of said default or an extension of the maturity of any Loan unless Lenders agree otherwise in writing.

9.4Rights Cumulative.  All rights and remedies existing under the Loan Documents are cumulative to, and not exclusive of, any other rights or remedies available under contract or applicable law.

9.5Unenforceable Provisions.  Any provision of any Loan Document executed by Borrower which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, shall be so only as to such jurisdiction and only to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability, but all the remaining provisions of any such Loan Document shall remain valid and enforceable.

9.6Accounting Terms.  Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, accounting terms and financial covenants and information shall be determined and prepared in accordance with GAAP.

9.7Indemnification; Exculpation.  Borrower shall pay and protect, defend and indemnify each Lender, Agent and each Lender’s and Agent’s employees, officers, directors, shareholders, affiliates, correspondents, agents and representatives (other than Lender, collectively “Agents”) against, and hold each Lender, Agent and each of such Agents harmless from, all claims, actions, proceedings, liabilities, damages, losses, expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and costs) and other amounts incurred by each Lender, Agent and each of such Agents, arising from (i) the matters contemplated by this Agreement or any other Loan Documents, (ii) any dispute between Borrower and a third party,  or (iii) any contention that Borrower has failed to comply with any law, rule, regulation, order or directive applicable to Borrower’s business; provided, however, that this indemnification shall not apply to any of the foregoing to the extent incurred as the result of any Lender’s, Agent’s or any of such Agents’ gross negligence or willful misconduct.  This indemnification shall survive the payment and satisfaction of all of Borrower’s Obligations to Lenders.

9.8Reimbursement.  Borrower shall reimburse each Lender and Agent for all documented and out of pocket costs and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements expended or incurred by each Lender and Agent in any arbitration, mediation, judicial reference, legal action or otherwise in connection with (a) the preparation and negotiation of the Loan Documents, (b) the amendment

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and enforcement of the Loan Documents, including without limitation during any workout, attempted workout, and/or in connection with the rendering of legal advice as to each Lender’s and Agent’s rights, remedies and obligations under the Loan Documents, (c) collecting any sum which becomes due to each Lender under any Loan Document, (d) any proceeding for declaratory relief, any counterclaim to any proceeding, or any appeal, or (e) the protection, preservation or enforcement of any rights of Lenders or Agent under the Loan Documents.  For the purposes of this section, attorneys’ fees shall include, without limitation, fees incurred in connection with the following:  (1) contempt proceedings; (2) discovery; (3) any motion, proceeding or other activity of any kind in connection with an Insolvency Proceeding; (4) garnishment, levy, and debtor and third party examinations; and (5) post-judgment motions and proceedings of any kind, including without limitation any activity taken to collect or enforce any judgment.  All of the foregoing costs and expenses shall be payable upon demand by any Lender or Agent, and if not paid within forty-five (45) days of presentation of invoices shall bear interest at the Default Rate.

9.9Execution in Counterparts; Electronic Signatures.  This Agreement and the other Loan Documents may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement.  This Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents may be executed by electronic signatures.  Borrower, Agent and Lenders expressly agree to conduct the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents by electronic means (including, without limitation, with respect to the execution, delivery, storage and transfer of this Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents by electronic means and to the enforceability of electronic Loan Documents).  Delivery of an executed signature page to this Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents by facsimile or other electronic mail transmission (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart hereof and thereof, as applicable. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature” and words of like import herein shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity and enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping systems, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including, without limitation, any state law based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

9.10Entire Agreement.  The Loan Documents are intended by the parties as the final expression of their agreement and therefore contain the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior understandings or agreements concerning the subject matter hereof.  This Agreement may be amended only in a writing signed by Borrower, Agent and each Lender.

9.11Governing Law and Jurisdiction.

(a)THIS AGREEMENT AND THE LOAN DOCUMENTS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

(b)ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT MAY BE BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OR OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, AND BY EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT, EACH OF BORROWER, AGENT AND EACH LENDER CONSENTS, FOR ITSELF AND IN RESPECT OF ITS PROPERTY, TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS. EACH OF BORROWER, AGENT AND EACH LENDER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION, INCLUDING ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OR BASED ON THE GROUNDS OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS, WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE BRINGING OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN SUCH JURISDICTION IN RESPECT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY DOCUMENT RELATED HERETO.  BORROWER, AGENT AND EACH LENDER EACH WAIVE PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY SUMMONS, COMPLAINT OR OTHER PROCESS, WHICH MAY BE MADE BY ANY OTHER MEANS PERMITTED BY CALIFORNIA LAW.

9.12Waiver of Jury Trial.  TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER, AGENT AND EACH LENDER EACH WAIVES ITS RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR THE TRANSACTIONS

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CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR OTHER LITIGATION OF ANY TYPE BROUGHT BY ANY OF THE PARTIES AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY OR ANY PARTICIPANT OR ASSIGNEE, WHETHER WITH RESPECT TO CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS, OR OTHERWISE.  BORROWER, AGENT AND EACH LENDER EACH AGREES THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE TRIED BY A COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY.  WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IS WAIVED BY OPERATION OF THIS SECTION AS TO ANY ACTION, COUNTERCLAIM OR OTHER PROCEEDING WHICH SEEMS, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, TO CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS OR ANY PROVISION HEREOF OR THEREOF.  THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS.

9.13Confidentiality.  Agent and each Lender agrees to hold in confidence all confidential information that it receives from Borrower pursuant to the Loan Documents, except for disclosure as shall be reasonably required: (a) to legal counsel and accountants for Agent and each Lender; (b) to other professional advisors to Agent and each Lender; (c) to regulatory officials having jurisdiction over Lender to the extent required by law; (d) to Agent’s and each Lender’s investors and prospective investors (subject to the same confidentiality obligation set forth herein), and in Agent’s and each Lender’s SEC filings as required by law; (e) as required by law or legal process or in connection with any legal proceeding to which Agent, any Lender and Borrower are adverse parties; (f) in connection with a disposition or proposed disposition of any or all of Agent’s and any Lender’s rights hereunder to any assignee or participant (subject to the same confidentiality obligation set forth herein); (g) to Agent’s and each Lender’s subsidiaries or Affiliates in connection with their business with Borrower (subject to the same confidentiality obligation set forth herein); (h) as required by valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction, administrative agency or governmental body, or by any applicable law, rule, regulation, subpoena, or any other administrative or legal process, or by applicable regulatory or professional standards,  including in connection with any judicial or other proceeding involving Agent or any Lender relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby; and (i) as required in connection with Agent’s and any Lender’s examination or audit.  For purposes of this section, Agent, each Lender and Borrower agree that “confidential information” shall mean any information regarding or relating to Borrower other than: (i) information which is or becomes generally available to the public other than as result of a disclosure by Agent or any Lender in violation of this section, (ii) information which becomes available to Agent or any Lender from any other source (other than Borrower) which neither Agent nor the relevant Lender knows is bound by a confidentiality agreement with respect to the information made available, and (iii) information that Agent or such Lender knows on a non-confidential basis prior to Borrower disclosing it to Agent or such Lender.  In addition, Borrower agrees that Agent and each Lender may use Borrower’s name, logo and/or trademark in connection with certain promotional materials that Agent and any Lender may disseminate to the public, including, but are not limited to, brochures, internet website, press releases and any other materials relating to the fact that Agent and each Lender has a financing relationship with Borrower.

9.14Borrower Liability. Each Borrower hereunder, and any Person joined to this Agreement as a Borrower:  shall be jointly and severally obligated to repay all Loans made hereunder, regardless of which Borrower actually receives said Loan, as if each Borrower hereunder directly received all Loans. Each Borrower waives (a) any suretyship defenses available to it under the UCC or any other applicable law, and (b) any right to require Agent to: (i) proceed against any Borrower or any other person; (ii) proceed against or exhaust any security; or (iii) pursue any other remedy. Agent may exercise or not exercise any right or remedy it has against any Borrower or any security it holds (including the right to foreclose by judicial or non-judicial sale) without affecting any Borrower’s liability. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or other related document, each Borrower irrevocably waives all rights that it may have at law or in equity (including, without limitation, any law subrogating Borrower to the rights of Agent under this Agreement) to seek contribution, indemnification or any other form of reimbursement from any other Borrower, or any other Person now or hereafter primarily or secondarily liable for any of the Obligations, for any payment made by such Borrower with respect to the Obligations in connection with this Agreement or otherwise and all rights that it might have to benefit from, or to participate in, any security for the Obligations as a result of any payment made by Borrower with respect to the Obligations in connection with this Agreement or otherwise. Any agreement

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providing for indemnification, reimbursement or any other arrangement prohibited under this Section shall be null and void. If any payment is made to a Borrower in contravention of this Section, such Borrower shall hold such payment in trust for Lenders and such payment shall be promptly delivered to Agent, for the ratable benefit of Lenders, for application to the Obligations, whether matured or unmatured.

ARTICLE 10 - AGENCY.

10.1Appointment. Each Lender hereby irrevocably appoints Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. to act on its behalf as the administrative agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents and authorizes the Agent to take such actions on its behalf and to exercise such powers as are delegated to the Agent by the terms hereof or thereof, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto.

10.2Indemnity. Each Lender  agrees to indemnify the Agent in its capacity as such (to the extent not reimbursed by Borrowers and without limiting the obligation of Borrowers to do so), according to its respective Commitment percentage in effect on the date on which indemnification is sought under this Section 10.2, from and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements of any kind whatsoever that may at any time be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against the Agent in any way relating to or arising out of, this Agreement, a Supplement, any of the other Loan Documents or any documents contemplated by or referred to herein or therein or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or any action taken or omitted by the Agent under or in connection with any of the foregoing; The agreements in this Section shall survive the payment of each Loan and all other amounts payable hereunder. Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it (i) with the consent or at the request of any Lender or as Agent shall believe in good faith shall be necessary, under the circumstances or (ii) in the absence of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct.

10.3Duties.  Agent shall not be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into (i) any statement, warranty or representation made in or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) the contents of any certificate, report or other document delivered hereunder or thereunder or in connection herewith or therewith, (iii) the performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth herein or therein or the occurrence of any default or Event of Default, (iv) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any other agreement, instrument or document or (v) the satisfaction of any condition set forth in Section 4 or elsewhere herein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to the Agent.

10.4Reliance by Agent.  Agent may rely, and shall be fully protected in acting, or refraining to act, upon, any resolution, statement, certificate, instrument, opinion, report, notice, request, consent, order, bond or other paper or document that it has no reason to believe to be other than genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties or, in the case of cables, telecopies and telexes, to have been sent by the proper party or parties.  In the absence of its gross negligence or willful misconduct, Agent may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon any certificates or opinions furnished to Agent and conforming to the requirements of the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents.  Agent may consult with counsel, and any opinion or legal advice of such counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, not taken or suffered by Agent hereunder or under any Loan Documents in accordance therewith.  Agent shall have the right at any time to seek instructions concerning the administration of the Collateral from any court of competent jurisdiction.  Agent shall not be under any obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers granted to Agent by this Agreement, the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents at the request or direction of Lenders unless Agent shall have been provided by Lenders with adequate security and indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities that may be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction.

10.5Collateral Agent.  The Agent shall also act as the “collateral agent” under the Loan Documents, and each of the Lenders hereby irrevocably appoints and authorizes the Agent to act as the agent of such Lender for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing any and all Liens on Collateral granted by Borrowers to secure any of the Obligations.  Each Lender hereby authorizes Agent, on behalf of and for the ratable benefit of Lenders, in its capacity as collateral agent, to enter into any of the Loan Documents as secured party for purposes of acquiring, holding and enforcing all Liens on Collateral (and any other collateral from time to time securing the Obligations), and as Agent for and representative of Lender thereunder, and each Lender agrees to be bound by the terms of each such document.  All powers, rights and remedies under the Loan Documents may be exercised solely by Agent for the benefit of Lenders and Agent in accordance with the terms thereof. In the event of a foreclosure on any of the

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Collateral pursuant to a public or private sale, either Agent or any Lender may be the purchaser of any or all of such Collateral at any such sale and Agent, as agent for and representative of Lenders (but not any Lender or Lenders in its or their respective individual capacities unless Required Lenders shall otherwise agree in writing) shall be entitled (subject to the proviso at the end of this sentence), for the purpose of bidding and making settlement or payment of the purchase price for all or any portion of the Collateral sold at any such public sale, to use and apply any of the Obligations as a credit on account of the purchase price for any Collateral payable by Agent at such sale; provided however, that neither Agent nor any Lender shall “credit bid” at any foreclosure and/or other public or private sale absent the consent of the Required Lenders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Agent is hereby expressly authorized to execute any and all documents (including releases) that bind Lenders with respect to (i) the Collateral and the rights of Lenders with respect thereto, as contemplated by and in accordance with the provisions of the Loan Documents, and (ii) any other subordination agreement with respect to any Subordinated Debt.

10.6Successor Agents. Agent may resign upon thirty (30) days’ notice to the Lenders and Borrowers. If Agent shall resign in its capacity under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, then the Required Lenders shall appoint a successor agent, whereupon such successor agent shall succeed to the rights, powers and duties of Agent in its capacity, and the term “Agent” shall mean such successor agent effective upon such appointment and approval, and the former Agent’s rights, powers and duties as Agent in its capacity shall be terminated, without any other or further act or deed on the part of such former Agent or any of the parties to this Agreement or any Lender. If no applicable successor agent has accepted appointment as such Agent in its capacity by the date that is twenty (20) days following such retiring Agent’s notice of resignation, such retiring Agent’s resignation shall nevertheless thereupon become effective and the Lenders shall assume and perform all of the duties of such Agent hereunder until such time, if any, as the Required Lenders appoint a successor agent as provided for above. After any retiring Agent’s resignation as Agent, the provisions of this Section 10 shall inure to its benefit as to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was an Agent under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

ARTICLE 11 - DEFINITIONS.

The definitions appearing in this Agreement or any Supplement shall be applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the defined terms:

Accountmeans any “account,” as such term is defined in the UCC, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest and, in any event, shall include, without limitation, all accounts receivable, book debts and other forms of obligations (other than forms of obligations evidenced by Chattel Paper, Documents or Instruments) now owned or hereafter received or acquired by or belonging or owing to Borrower (including, without limitation, under any trade name, style or division thereof) whether arising out of goods sold or services rendered by Borrower or from any other transaction, whether or not the same involves the sale of goods or services by Borrower (including, without limitation, any such obligation that may be characterized as an account or contract right under the UCC) and all of Borrower’s rights in, to and under all purchase orders or receipts now owned or hereafter acquired by it for goods or services, and all of Borrower’s rights to any goods represented by any of the foregoing (including, without limitation, unpaid seller’s rights of rescission, replevin, reclamation and stoppage in transit and rights to returned, reclaimed or repossessed goods), and all monies due or to become due to Borrower under all purchase orders and contracts for the sale of goods or the performance of services or both by Borrower or in connection with any other transaction (whether or not yet earned by performance on the part of Borrower), now in existence or hereafter occurring, including, without limitation, the right to receive the proceeds of said purchase orders and contracts, and all collateral security and guarantees of any kind given by any Person with respect to any of the foregoing.

Affiliate means any Person which directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Borrower.  “Control,” “controlled by” and “under common control with” mean direct or indirect possession of the power to direct or cause the direction of management or policies (whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise); provided, that control shall be conclusively presumed when any Person or affiliated group directly or indirectly owns ten percent (10%) or more of the securities having ordinary voting power for the election of directors of a corporation.

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Agreement means this Loan and Security Agreement and each Supplement thereto, as each may be amended or supplemented from time to time.

AR Facility means that certain credit facility provided pursuant to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of October 2, 2019, by and among Neos Therapeutics, Inc. and the other borrowers party thereto from time to time, Eclipse Business Capital LLC (f/k/a Encina Business Credit, LLC), as agent, and the lenders party thereto from time to time (as amended, restated, refinanced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "AR Credit Agreement") provided that (i) the Indebtedness and other obligations evidenced thereby does not at any time exceed Twelve Million Five Hundred Dollars ($12,500,000.00) inclusive of the Excess Availability (as defined therein) provided such Excess Availability shall not be less than Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00); (ii) at no time shall the principal amount of Indebtedness thereunder exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00); and (iii) the same is subject to the Intercreditor Agreement.

Bankruptcy Code means the Federal Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 (11 U.S.C. §101, et seq.), as amended.

Basic Interest means the rate of interest payable on the outstanding balance of each Loan at the applicable Designated Rate.

Borrowing Date means the Business Day on which the proceeds of a Loan are disbursed by any Lender.

Borrowing Request means a written request from Borrower in substantially the form of Exhibit “B” to the Supplement, requesting the funding of one or more Loans on a particular Borrowing Date.

Business Day means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York City or San Francisco are authorized or required by law to close.

Change of Control means:  (a) any sale, license, or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Borrower to a Person other than Borrower; (b) any reorganization, consolidation, merger or other similar transaction involving Borrower pursuant to which Borrower is not the survivor thereof; or (c) any transaction or series of related transactions in which any Person or two or more Persons acting in concert shall have acquired by contract or otherwise, the power to control the management of Borrower, or to control the equity interests of Borrower entitled to vote for members of the Board of Directors or equivalent governing body of Borrower on a fully-diluted basis (and taking into account all such securities that such Person or Persons have the right to acquire pursuant to any option right) representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of such securities (other than in connection with a Qualified Public Offering or a sale to recognized venture capital investors in a transaction or series of transactions effected by Borrower for financing purposes, so long as Borrower identifies to Agent and each Lender the venture capital investors prior to the closing of the transaction and provides Agent and each Lender with a description of the material terms of such transaction).

Chattel Paper means any “chattel paper,” as such term is defined in the UCC, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

Closing Date means the date of this Agreement.

Collateralmeans all of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to the following property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired and wherever located: (a) all Receivables; (b) all Equipment; (c) all Fixtures; (d) all General Intangibles; (e) all Inventory; (f) all Investment Property; (g) all Deposit Accounts; (h) all Shares; (i) all other Goods and personal property of Borrower, whether tangible or intangible and whether now or hereafter owned or existing, leased, consigned by or to, or acquired by, Borrower and wherever located; (j) all Records; and (k) all Proceeds of each of the foregoing and all accessions to, substitutions and replacements for, and rents, profits and products of each of the foregoing.

Notwithstanding the foregoing the term “Collateral” shall not include:  (i) more than sixty-five percent (65%) of the issued and outstanding capital stock, membership units or other securities entitled to vote owned or held of record by Borrower in any Subsidiary that is a controlled foreign corporation (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code), provided that the Collateral shall include one hundred percent (100%) of the issued and outstanding non-voting capital stock of such Subsidiary; (ii) “intent-to-use” trademarks at all times prior to the first use thereof, whether by the actual use thereof in commerce, the recording of a statement of use with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or otherwise, but only to the extent the granting of a security interest in such “intent to use” trademarks would be contrary to applicable law; or (iii) any contract, Instrument or Chattel Paper in which Borrower has any right, title or interest if and to the extent such contract, Instrument or Chattel Paper

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includes a provision containing a restriction on assignment such that the creation of a security interest in the right, title or interest of Borrower therein would be prohibited and would, in and of itself, cause or result in a default thereunder enabling another person party to such contract, Instrument or Chattel Paper to enforce any remedy with respect thereto; provided, however, that the foregoing exclusion shall not apply if (A) such prohibition has been waived or such other person has otherwise consented to the creation hereunder of a security interest in such contract, Instrument or Chattel Paper, or (B) such prohibition would be rendered ineffective pursuant to Sections 9-407(a) or 9-408(a) of the UCC, as applicable and as then in effect in any relevant jurisdiction, or any other applicable law (including the Bankruptcy Code or principles of equity); provided, further, that immediately upon the ineffectiveness, lapse or termination of any such provision, the term “Collateral” shall include, and Borrower shall be deemed to have granted a security interest in, all its rights, title and interests in and to such contract, Instrument or Chattel Paper as if such provision had never been in effect; and provided further that the foregoing exclusion shall in no way be construed so as to limit, impair or otherwise affect Agent’s unconditional continuing security interest in and to all rights, title and interests of Borrower in or to any payment obligations or other rights to receive monies due or to become due under any such contract, Instrument or Chattel Paper and in any such monies and other proceeds of such contract, Instrument or Chattel Paper.

Commitment means the obligation of each Lender to make Loans to Borrower up to the aggregate principal amount set forth in the Supplement.

Copyright Licensemeans any written agreement granting any right to use any Copyright or Copyright registration now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

Copyrights means all of the following now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest:  (i) all copyrights, whether registered or unregistered, held pursuant to the laws of the United States, any State thereof or of any other country; (ii) all registrations, applications and recordings in the United States Copyright Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States, any State thereof or any other country; (iii) all continuations, renewals or extensions thereof; and (iv) any registrations to be issued under any pending applications.

Default means an event which with the giving of notice, passage of time, or both would constitute an Event of Default.

Default Rate means the applicable Designated Rate plus five percent (5%) per annum.

Deposit Accountsmeans any “deposit accounts,” as such term is defined in the UCC, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

Designated Rate means the rate of interest per annum described in the Supplement as being applicable to an outstanding Loan from time to time.

Documents means any “documents,” as such term is defined in the UCC, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

Dollars or $ means lawful currency of the United States.

Environmental Laws means all federal, state or local laws, statutes, common law duties, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes, together with all administrative orders, directed duties, requests, licenses, authorizations and permits of, and agreements with, any governmental authorities, in each case relating to environmental, health, or safety matters.

Enzastaurin Purchase Agreementmeans, collectively, that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 12, 2021, by and among Aytu BioPharma, as Buyer, Rumpus VEDS LLC, Rumpus Therapeutics, LLC and Rumpus Vascular, as the Sellers, Christopher Brooke and Nathaniel Massari, as in effect on the Closing Date, together with that certain [Option Agreement between Rumpus VEDS, LLC and Denovo Biopharma LLC dated December 21, 2019] and Exclusive License Agreement between Johns Hopkins University and Rumpus VEDS, LLC, in each case, as in effect on the Closing Date.

Equipmentmeans any “equipment,” as such term is defined in the UCC, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest and any and all additions, substitutions and replacements of any of the foregoing, wherever located, together with all attachments, components, parts, equipment and accessories installed thereon or affixed thereto.

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Event of Default means any event described in Section 7.1.

Excluded Accountsmeans Deposit Accounts exclusively used for payroll, payroll taxes and other employee wage and benefit payments to or for the benefit of Borrower’ employees and identified to Agent by Borrower in writing as such, and (b) segregated Deposit Accounts that secure obligations in respect of credit cards and other obligations which are permitted by the definition of Permitted Indebtedness (and subject to the cap set forth therein) and identified as such in writing to Agent.

Excluded Perfection Assetsmeans, (a) any fee-owned real property (other than real property, and any leasehold interests in real property (without limiting the obligation of Borrower to obtain bailee waivers, estoppels, landlord lien waivers or collateral access letters in accordance with the terms of this Agreement) in each case exceeding a fair market value equal to the Threshold Amount, and (b) Excluded Accounts.

Fixturesmeans any “fixtures,” as such term is defined in the UCC, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

GAAP means generally accepted accounting principles and practices consistent with those principles and practices promulgated or adopted by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, their respective predecessors and successors.  Each accounting term used but not otherwise expressly defined herein shall have the meaning given it by GAAP.

General Intangiblesmeans any “general intangibles,” as such term is defined in the UCC, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest and, in any event, shall include, without limitation, all right, title and interest that Borrower may now or hereafter have in or under any contract, all customer lists, Copyrights, Trademarks, Patents, websites, domain names, and all applications therefor and reissues, extensions, or renewals thereof, other items of, and rights to, Intellectual Property, interests in partnerships, joint ventures and other business associations, Licenses, permits, trade secrets, proprietary or confidential information, inventions (whether or not patented or patentable), technical information, procedures, designs, knowledge, know-how, software, data bases, data, skill, expertise, recipes, experience, processes, models, drawings, materials and records, goodwill (including, without limitation, the goodwill associated with any Trademark, Trademark registration or Trademark licensed under any Trademark License), claims in or under insurance policies, including unearned premiums, uncertificated securities, money, cash or cash equivalents, deposit, checking and other bank accounts, rights to sue for past, present and future infringement of Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents, rights to receive tax refunds and other payments and rights of indemnification.

Goodsmeans any “goods,” as such term is defined in the UCC, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

Grand Prairie Facility Closuremeans the cessation of operations of Borrower at the Grand Prairie, Texas location and transfer of substantially all assets located therein or associated exclusively therewith, including the transfer of related manufacturing equipment and non-exclusive licensing of related Intellectual Property to Halo Pharmaceutical, Inc. (dba Cambrex Whippany) and the subleasing of the lease thereof prior to the natural expiration specified therein.

Indebtedness of any Person means at any date, without duplication and without regard to whether matured or unmatured, absolute or contingent:  (i) all obligations of such Person for borrowed money; (ii) all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes, or other similar instruments; (iii) all obligations of such Person to pay the deferred purchase price of property or services, except trade accounts payable arising in the ordinary course of business; (iv) all obligations of such Person as lessee under capital leases; (v) all obligations of such Person to reimburse or prepay any bank or other Person in respect of amounts paid under a letter of credit, banker’s acceptance, or similar instrument, whether drawn or undrawn; (vi) all obligations of such Person to purchase securities which arise out of or in connection with the sale of the same or substantially similar securities; (vii) all obligations of such Person to purchase, redeem, exchange, convert or otherwise acquire for value any capital stock of such Person or any warrants, rights or options to acquire such capital stock, now or hereafter outstanding, except to the extent that such obligations remain performable solely at the option of such Person; (viii) all obligations to repurchase assets previously sold (including any obligation to repurchase any accounts or chattel paper under any factoring, receivables purchase, or similar arrangement); (ix) obligations of such Person under interest rate swap, cap, collar or similar hedging arrangements; and (x) all obligations of others of any type described in clause (i) through clause (ix) above guaranteed by such Person.

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Insolvency Proceedingmeans with respect to a Person (a) any case, action or proceeding before any court or other governmental authority relating to bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, liquidation, receivership, dissolution, winding-up or relief of debtors with respect to such Person, or (b) any general assignment for the benefit of creditors, composition, marshalling of assets for creditors, or other, similar arrangement in respect of such Person’s creditors generally or any substantial portion of its creditors, undertaken under U.S. Federal, state or foreign law, including the Bankruptcy Code, but in each case, excluding any avoidance or similar action against such Person commenced by an assignee for the benefit of creditors, bankruptcy trustee, debtor in possession, or other representative of another Person or such other Person’s estate.

Instruments means any “instrument,” as such term is defined in the UCC, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

Intellectual Propertymeans all of Borrower’s Copyrights, Trademarks, Patents, Licenses, trade secrets, source codes, customer lists, proprietary or confidential information, inventions (whether or not patented or patentable), technical information, procedures, designs, knowledge, know-how, software, data bases, skill, expertise, experience, processes, models, drawings, materials, records and goodwill associated with the foregoing.

Intellectual Property Security Agreement means any Intellectual Property Security Agreement executed and delivered by Borrower in favor of Agent, as the same may be amended, supplemented, or restated from time to time.

Intercreditor Agreementmeans the Intercreditor Agreement to be entered into by and among the agent under the AR Facility, the Agent, and Borrower, as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

Inventorymeans any “inventory,” as such term is defined in the UCC, wherever located, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest, and, in any event, shall include, without limitation, all inventory, goods and other personal property that are held by or on behalf of Borrower for sale or lease or are furnished or are to be furnished under a contract of service or that constitute raw materials, work in process or materials used or consumed or to be used or consumed in Borrower’s business, or the processing, packaging, promotion, delivery or shipping of the same, and all finished goods, whether or not the same is in transit or in the constructive, actual or exclusive possession of Borrower or is held by others for Borrower’s account, including, without limitation, all goods covered by purchase orders and contracts with suppliers and all goods billed and held by suppliers and all such property that may be in the possession or custody of any carriers, forwarding agents, truckers, warehousemen, vendors, selling agents or other Persons.

Investment Propertymeans any “investment property,” as such term is defined in the UCC, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

Letter of Credit Rights means any “letter of credit rights,” as such term is defined in the UCC, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest, including any right to payment under any letter of credit.

License means any Copyright License, Patent License, Trademark License or other license of rights or interests now held or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest and any renewals or extensions thereof.

Lienmeans any mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, hypothecation, assignment for security, security interest, encumbrance, levy, lien or charge of any kind, whether voluntarily incurred or arising by operation of law or otherwise, against any property, any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any lease in the nature of a security interest, and the filing of any financing statement (other than a precautionary financing statement with respect to a lease that is not in the nature of a security interest) under the UCC or comparable law of any jurisdiction.

Loan means an extension of credit by each Lender under this Agreement.

Loan Documents means, individually and collectively, this Loan and Security Agreement, each Supplement, each Note, the Intellectual Property Security Agreement, and any other security or pledge agreement(s), any Warrant issued by Borrower in connection with this Agreement, and all other contracts, instruments, addenda and documents executed in connection with this Agreement or the extensions of credit which are the subject of this Agreement.

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material adverse effect upon, the operations, business, properties, or condition (financial or otherwise) of Parent, or Parent and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole; (b) a material impairment of the ability of Borrower to perform under any Loan Document; or (c) a material adverse effect upon the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability against Borrower of any Loan Document.

Note means a promissory note substantially in the form attached to the Supplement as Exhibit “A”, executed by Borrower evidencing each Loan.

Obligationsmeans all debts, obligations and liabilities of Borrower to each Lender or Agent now or hereafter made, incurred or created under, pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document (other than the Warrant), whether voluntary or involuntary and however arising or evidenced, whether direct or acquired by such Lender or Agent by assignment or succession, whether due or not due, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, determined or undetermined, and whether Borrower may be liable individually or jointly, or whether recovery upon such debt may be or become barred by any statute of limitations or otherwise unenforceable; and all renewals, extensions and modifications thereof; and all attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by each Lender and Agent in connection with the collection and enforcement thereof as provided for in any such Loan Document.

Patent Licensemeans any written agreement granting any right with respect to any invention on which a Patent is in existence now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

Patentsmeans all of the following property now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest: (a) all letters patent of, or rights corresponding thereto in, the United States or any other country, all registrations and recordings thereof, and all applications for letters patent of, or rights corresponding thereto in, the United States or any other country, including, without limitation, registrations, recordings and applications in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States, any State thereof or any other country; (b) all reissues, continuations, continuations-in-part or extensions thereof; (c) all petty patents, divisionals, and patents of addition; and (d) all patents to be issued under any such applications.

Permitted Acquisitionmeans any acquisition of fifty percent (50.00%) or more of the capital stock or other equity interests, or all or substantially all of the assets of a Person, by Borrower (each, an “Acquisition”), in each case, to the extent that each of the following conditions shall have been satisfied:

(a)Borrower shall have delivered to Agent at least ten (10) Business Days (or such shorter period as may be agreed by Agent) prior to the closing of the proposed Acquisition: (i) a description of the proposed Acquisition; (ii) to the extent available, a due diligence package (including, to the extent available, a quality of earnings report); and (iii) copies of the respective agreements, documents or instruments pursuant to which such Acquisition is to be consummated (or substantially final drafts thereof), any schedules to such agreements, documents or instruments and all other material ancillary agreements, instruments and documents to be executed or delivered in connection therewith, and, to the extent required to be completed prior to the closing of such Acquisition under the related acquisition agreement and reasonably requested by Agent, all material regulatory and third party approvals and copies of any environmental assessments, if applicable;

(b)Borrower (including any new Subsidiary) shall execute and deliver the agreements, instruments and other documents to the extent required the terms of this Agreement, including such agreements, instruments and other documents necessary to ensure that Agent receives a first priority perfected Lien (other than Excluded Perfection Assets) in all entities and assets acquired in connection with the Acquisition to the extent required by this Agreement;

(c)at the time of such Acquisition and after giving effect thereto, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;

(d)the Acquisition would not result in a Change in Control and each Borrower remains a surviving legal entity after such Acquisition;

(e)with respect to any Acquisition involving an in-license to Borrower, all such in-licenses or agreements related thereto shall constitute “Collateral” and Agent to have the ability in the event of a liquidation of any Collateral to dispose of such Collateral in accordance with Agent’s rights and remedies under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents;

(f)all transactions in connection with such Acquisition shall be consummated in all material respects in accordance with applicable laws;

(g)the assets acquired in such Acquisition are for use in the same, similar, related or complementary lines of business as Borrower are currently engaged or a

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similar, related or complementary line of business reasonably related, ancillary or supplemental thereto or incidental thereto or reasonably expansive thereof;

(h)if required, such Acquisition shall have been approved by the board of directors (or other similar body) and/or the stockholders or other equity holders of any Person being acquired in such Acquisition and, in any event, such Acquisition shall be a non-hostile transaction;

(i)no Indebtedness or Liens are assumed or created (other than Permitted Liens and Permitted Indebtedness) in connection with such Acquisition;

(j)unless Agent shall otherwise consent in writing (in its sole discretion), (x) if the Acquisition is an equity purchase or merger, the target and its Subsidiaries must have as their jurisdiction of formation a state within the United States or the District of Columbia, and (y) if the Acquisition is an asset purchase, not less than ninety percent (90.00%) of the fair market value of all of the tangible assets so acquired shall be located within the United States or, in the case of registered Intellectual Property, registered in the United States;

(k)the consideration payable by Borrower and their Subsidiaries in connection with such Acquisition shall consist solely of (x) noncash equity interests (in Aytu BioPharma and/or (y) cash and cash equivalents not to exceed in the aggregate the cap set forth in clause (l) below;

(l)the sum of all cash amounts (including cash equivalents) paid or payable in connection with all Permitted Acquisitions (including all Indebtedness, liabilities and Contingent Obligations (in each case to the extent otherwise permitted hereunder) incurred or assumed (excluding any royalties, earn-outs or comparable payment obligations in connection therewith), regardless of when due or payable to the extent such obligations are required to be reflected on a consolidated balance sheet of Borrowers in accordance with GAAP) (all such consideration, the “Acquisition Consideration”) shall not exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in the aggregate during the term of this Agreement or such greater amount as to which Agent may otherwise consent in writing (in its sole discretion); and

(m)Agent has received, prior to the consummation of such Acquisition, updated financial projections, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent, for the immediately succeeding four calendar quarters following the proposed consummation of the Acquisition beginning with the calendar quarter during which the Acquisition is to be consummated.

Permitted Contingent Obligationsmeans

(a)contingent obligations arising in respect of the Indebtedness under the Loan Documents;

(b)contingent obligations resulting from endorsements for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business;

(c)contingent obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business with respect to surety and appeal bonds, performance bonds and other similar obligations not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) in the aggregate at any time outstanding;

(d)reserved;

(e)contingent obligations arising with respect to customary indemnification obligations in favor of (i) purchasers in connection with dispositions of personal property assets permitted under Section 5.6 or in connection with any other commercial agreement entered into by a Borrower or a Subsidiary thereof in the ordinary course of business and (ii) researchers and their institutions in the ordinary course of R&D clinical activities;

(f)so long as there exists no Event of Default both immediately before and immediately after giving effect to any such transaction, contingent obligations existing or arising under any swap contract, provided, however, that such obligations are (or were) entered into by a Borrower in the ordinary course of business for the purpose of directly mitigating risks associated with liabilities, commitments, investments, assets, or property held or reasonably anticipated by such Person and not for purposes of speculation;

(g)contingent obligations existing or arising in connection with any letter of credit for the primary purpose of securing a lease of real property in the ordinary course of business, provided that the aggregate amount of all such letter of credit reimbursement obligations does not at any time exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) outstanding;

(h)unsecured contingent obligations incurred under the Enzastaurin Purchase Agreement, to the extent the payment of such contingent obligations is required under the terms and conditions of the Enzastaurin Purchase Agreement, as in effect on the Closing Date; provided that no Borrower or any of their Subsidiaries

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shall prepay any such contingent obligations or make or permit any payment (or set aside any funds for payment) on or in respect of such contingent obligations until such contingent obligations are due and owing pursuant to the terms of the Enzastaurin Purchase Agreement;

(i)unsecured contingent obligations arising with respect to customary indemnification obligations, adjustment of purchase price or similar obligations of any Borrower (and not, for the avoidance of doubt, including any milestones, earnouts, royalties or similar obligations), to the extent such contingent obligations arise in connection with a Permitted Acquisition and do not cause the Borrowers or their Subsidiaries to exceed the cap on Acquisition Consideration set forth in the definition of Permitted Acquisition;

(j)unsecured earn-out obligations, royalties and other similar contingent purchase price obligations incurred in connection with a Permitted Acquisition (and not including any seller notes or other non-contingent Indebtedness unless otherwise constituting Permitted Indebtedness), in an amount not to exceed the cap, if any, set forth in the definition of Permitted Acquisitions, in respect of such items, as of any date of determination, after taking into account all amounts paid or payable by Borrower in respect of such items during the term of this Agreement; provided that no payment shall be made in respect of such obligations if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from such payment; and

(k)contingent obligations of Borrower in the form of a guarantee of the obligations of any other Borrower to the extent the obligations evidenced thereby are permitted hereunder and, to the extent applicable, such guarantees are subordinated to the Obligations in the same manner as are the underlying obligations that are being guaranteed.

Permitted Distributionsmeans the following Distributions:

(a)Distributions by any Subsidiary of a Borrower to a Borrower;

(b)dividends payable solely in capital stock or other equity interests so long as such dividends do not result in a Change in Control;

(c)payments in lieu of fractional shares of equity securities arising out of stock dividends, splits, combinations or conversions;

(d)the conversion of Borrower’s convertible securities into other securities pursuant to the terms of such convertible securities or otherwise in exchange thereof, and the purchase, redemption or other acquisition of shares of Borrower’s capital stock with the proceeds received from a substantially concurrent issue of new shares of its capital stock;

(e)the issuance of its capital stock or other equity interests upon the exercise of warrants or options to purchase equity interests of Aytu BioPharma; provided that no cash payments are made in connection therewith except for de minimis cash payable in lieu of fractional shares;

(f)repurchases of stock of current or former employees, directors or consultants pursuant to stock purchase agreements so long as an Event of Default does not exist at the time of such repurchase and would not exist after giving effect to such repurchase, provided, however, that such repurchases do not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the aggregate per fiscal year; and

(g)repurchases of stock of current employees or directors on account of such Person’s tax obligations so long as an Event of Default does not exist at the time of such repurchase and would not exist after giving effect to such repurchase; provided, however, that such repurchases do not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) in the aggregate per fiscal year.

Permitted Indebtedness means:

(a)Indebtedness incurred for the acquisition of supplies, inventory or other property or services on normal trade credit;

(b)Indebtedness incurred pursuant to one or more transactions permitted under Section 6.4;

(c)Indebtedness of Borrower under this Agreement;

(d)Subordinated Debt;

(e)any Indebtedness approved by Agent and each Lender prior to the Closing Date as shown on Schedule 6.1;

(f)Indebtedness secured by a lien described in clause (c) of the defined term “Permitted Liens” not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in the aggregate at any time (whether in the form of a loan or a lease);

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(g)Indebtedness, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) at any time outstanding, in respect of credit cards, credit card processing services, debit cards, stored value cards, purchase cards (including so-called “procurement cards” or “P-cards”) or other similar cash management or merchant services, in each case, incurred in the ordinary course of business;

(h)guaranties and similar surety obligations in respect of Indebtedness otherwise constituting Permitted Indebtedness including Permitted Contingent Obligations;

(i)so long as there exists no Event of Default both immediately before and immediately after giving effect to any such transaction, Indebtedness existing or arising under any swap contract, provided, however, that such obligations are (or were) entered into by a Borrower in the ordinary course of business for the purpose of directly mitigating risks associated with liabilities, commitments, investments, assets, or property held or reasonably anticipated by such Person and not for purposes of speculation;

(j)Indebtedness incurred as a result of endorsing negotiable instruments received in the ordinary course of business;

(k)Indebtedness owed to any Person providing property, casualty, liability, or other insurance to Borrower, including to finance insurance premiums, so long as the amount of such Indebtedness is not in excess of the amount of the unpaid cost of, and shall be incurred only to defer the cost of, such insurance for the policy year in which such Indebtedness is incurred and such Indebtedness is outstanding only during such policy year;

(l)the AR Facility;

(m)without duplication, unsecured Indebtedness arising under operating leases in the ordinary course of business;

(n)To the extent also constituting Indebtedness (without duplication), Permitted Contingent Obligations;

(o)Indebtedness consisting of unsecured intercompany loans and advances incurred by (1) any Borrower owing to any other Borrower, (2) any Subsidiary owing to any other Subsidiary, (3) a Subsidiary that is not a Borrower owing to any Borrower, so long as such Indebtedness constitutes a Permitted Investment of the applicable Borrower pursuant to clause the definition of Permitted Investments; provided that (A) any such Indebtedness owed by a Borrower shall, at the request of Agent, be subordinated to the payment in full of the Obligations pursuant to documentation in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent and (B) upon the request of Agent at any time, any such Indebtedness shall be evidenced by promissory notes having terms reasonably satisfactory to Agent, the sole originally executed counterparts of which shall be pledged and delivered to Agent, for the benefit of Agent and Agents, as security for the Obligations;

(p)other unsecured Indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) at any one time outstanding; and

(q)extensions, refinancings and renewals of any of the foregoing; provided that the principal amount thereof is not increased.

Permitted Investment means:

(a)accounts receivable in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business;

(b)Investments in domestic certificates of deposit issued by, and other domestic investments with, financial institutions organized under the laws of the United States or a state thereof, having at least One Hundred Million Dollars ($100,000,000.00) in capital and a rating of at least “investment grade” or “A” by Moody’s or any successor rating agency;

(c)Investments in marketable obligations of the United States of America and in open market commercial paper given the highest credit rating by a national credit agency and maturing not more than one year from the creation thereof;

(d)temporary advances to cover incidental expenses to be incurred in the ordinary course of business;

(e)Investments in joint ventures, strategic alliances, licensing and similar arrangements customary in Borrower’s industry and which do not require Borrower to assume or otherwise become liable for the obligations of any third party not directly related to or arising out of such arrangement or, without the prior written consent of Agent and each Lender, require Borrower to transfer ownership of non-cash assets to such joint venture or other entity;

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(f)Investments in (i) one or more wholly-owned domestic Subsidiaries of Borrower, so long as in accordance with Section 6.14(a) of this Agreement, each such Person has been made a co-borrower hereunder or has executed and delivered to Agent an agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent, containing a guaranty of the Obligations, and (ii) one or more wholly-owned foreign Subsidiaries of Borrower with the prior written consent of Agent and each Lender;

(g)Investments approved by Agent and each Lender prior to the Closing Date as shown on Schedule 6.6;

(h)Investments accepted in connection with Transfers permitted by Section 6.5;

(i)non-cash loans approved by Borrower’s Board of Directors to employees, officers or directors relating to the purchase of equity securities of Borrower pursuant to employee stock purchase plans or agreements approved by Borrower’s Board of Directors, limited to an aggregate total of $100,000 at any time outstanding;

(j)Investments (including debt obligations) received in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of customers or suppliers and in settlement of delinquent obligations of, and other disputes with, customers or suppliers arising in the ordinary course of Borrower’s business;

(k)Investments permitted under Section 6.11;

(l)Investments consisting of notes receivable of, or prepaid royalties and other credit extensions to, customers and suppliers in the ordinary course of business;

(m)Investments by wholly owned Subsidiaries in other wholly owned Subsidiaries or in Borrower;

(n)to the extent constituting an Investment, the holding by a Person of cash and cash equivalents owned by such Person;

(o)Investments consisting of the endorsement of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection or similar transactions in the ordinary course of business;

(p)Investments consisting of (i) travel advances and employee relocation loans and other employee loans and advances in the ordinary course of business, and (ii) loans to employees, officers or directors relating to the purchase of equity securities of Borrowers or their Subsidiaries pursuant to employee stock purchase plans or agreements approved by Borrowers’ Board of Directors (or other governing body), but the aggregate of all such loans and advances outstanding pursuant to this clause (d) may not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) at any time;

(q) (i) Investments by any Borrower in any other Borrower, and (ii) investments of cash and cash equivalents in any Subsidiary of a Borrower; provided, that the aggregate amount of Investments by Borrower in Subsidiaries that are not Borrower (together with outstanding intercompany loans permitted under clause (i) below of this definition) shall not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) at any time outstanding);

(r)unsecured loans or advances of cash made by any Borrower to any Subsidiary and made by any Subsidiary to a Borrower or any other Subsidiary; provided, that the principal amount of all such loans and advances made by Borrower to Subsidiaries that are not Borrower (together with outstanding investments permitted by clause (h) above of this definition) shall not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) at any time outstanding and; provided, further, that any (A) any such loan or advance owed by a Borrower shall, at the request of Agent, be subordinated to the payment in full of the Obligations pursuant to documentation in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent and (B) upon the request of Agent at any time, any such loan or advance owing to a Borrower shall be evidenced by promissory notes having terms reasonably satisfactory to Agent, the sole originally executed counterparts of which shall be pledged and delivered to Agent, for the benefit of Agent and Agents, as security for the Obligations;

(s)to the extent constituting investments, guaranties constituting Permitted Indebtedness or Permitted Contingent Obligations;

(t)Investments constituting Permitted Acquisitions;

(u)reserved;

(v)so long as no Event of Default exists or results therefrom, the granting of Permitted Licenses; and

(w)so long as no Event of Default exists at the time of such Investment or after giving effect to such Investment, other Investments of cash and cash

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equivalents in an amount not exceeding Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) in the aggregate at any time outstanding.

Permitted Licensemeans (i) any license of the Tussionex patent in connection with the Tussionex Disposition, (ii) licenses and sublicenses as reflected in the Paragraph IV Settlements (Actavis & Teva) as in effect on the Closing Date, (iii) [reserved], (iv) license agreement in respect of Natesto pursuant to that Termination and Transition Agreement by and among Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Aytu BioPharma, Inc. dated March 31, 2021 and (v) any non-exclusive license or sublicense of rights to discrete Intellectual Property of Borrower or their Subsidiaries so long as all such licenses or sublicenses (a) are granted in the ordinary course of business, (b) do not result in a legal transfer of title to the licensed property, and (c) have been granted in exchange for fair consideration and on commercially reasonable terms; provided that no such licenses may be granted if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or could result from the granting thereof.

Permitted Lien means:

(a)involuntary Liens which, in the aggregate, would not have a Material Adverse Effect and which in any event would not exceed, in the aggregate, the Threshold Amount;

(b)Liens for current taxes or other governmental or regulatory assessments which are not delinquent, or which are contested in good faith by the appropriate procedures and for which appropriate reserves are maintained;

(c)security interests on any property held or acquired by Borrower in the ordinary course of business securing Indebtedness incurred or assumed for the purpose of financing all or any part of the cost of acquiring such property; provided, that such Lien attaches solely to the property acquired with such Indebtedness and that the principal amount of such Indebtedness does not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of such property;

(d)Liens in favor of Agent;

(e)Liens securing the AR Facility;

(f)bankers’ liens, rights of setoff and similar Liens incurred on deposits made in the ordinary course of business as long as an account control agreement  (or equivalent) for each account in which such deposits are held in a form acceptable to Agent has been executed and delivered to Agent to the extent required under Section 6.11;

(g)materialmen’s, mechanics’, repairmen’s, warehousemen’s, carriers’, landlord’s (subject to Section 5.9(e) hereof), employees’ or other like Liens arising in the ordinary course of business and which are not delinquent for more than 45 days or are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings;

(h)any judgment, attachment or similar Lien, unless the judgment it secures exceeds the Threshold Amount and has not been discharged or execution thereof effectively stayed and bonded against pending appeal within 30 days of the entry thereof;

(i)licenses or sublicenses of Intellectual Property in accordance with the terms of Section 6.5 hereof;

(j)Liens securing Subordinated Debt;

(k)Liens which have been approved by Agent and each Lender in writing prior to the Closing Date, as shown on Schedule 6.2 hereto;

(l)the interests of licensors under inbound licenses to Borrower;

(m)the interests of leases or sub-lessees of real property;

(n)Liens to secure payment of workers’ compensation, employment insurance, old-age pensions, social security and other like obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business (other than Liens imposed by ERISA);

(o)Liens granted in the ordinary course of business on the unearned portion of insurance premiums securing the financing of insurance premiums to the extent the financing is permitted under the definition of Permitted Indebtedness;

(p)purported Liens evidenced by the filing of precautionary UCC financing statements relating solely to operating leases or consignments of personal property entered into the ordinary course of business;

(q)Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of Law to secure payment of customs duties in connection with the importation of goods in the ordinary course of business;

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(r)deposits to secure the performance of bids, trade contracts (other than for Indebtedness), leases (other than capital lease obligations), statutory obligations, surety and appeal bonds, performance bonds and other obligations of a like nature arising as a matter of law and incurred in the ordinary course of business;

(s)zoning restrictions, easements, rights of way, restrictions on use of real property and other similar encumbrances incurred in the ordinary course of business which, in the aggregate, are not substantial in amount and do not materially detract from the value of the property subject thereto or interfere with the ordinary conduct of the business of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries; and

(t)Liens (other than Liens arising under ERISA or Liens to secure obligations in respect of Indebtedness for borrowed money) not otherwise permitted pursuant to clauses (a)-(r), which secure obligations permitted under this Agreement not exceeding Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the aggregate at any time outstanding.

Personmeans any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, trust, unincorporated organization, association, corporation, limited liability company, institution, public benefit corporation, other entity or government (whether federal, state, county, city, municipal, local, foreign, or otherwise, including any instrumentality, division, agency, body or department thereof).

Proceeds means “proceeds,” as such term is defined in the UCC and, in any event, shall include, without limitation, (a) any and all Accounts, Chattel Paper, Instruments, cash or other forms of money or currency or other proceeds payable to Borrower from time to time in respect of the Collateral, (b) any and all proceeds of any insurance, indemnity, warranty or guaranty payable to Borrower from time to time with respect to any of the Collateral, (c) any and all payments (in any form whatsoever) made or due and payable to Borrower from time to time in connection with any requisition, confiscation, condemnation, seizure or forfeiture of all or any part of the Collateral by any governmental authority (or any Person acting under color of governmental authority), (d) any claim of Borrower against third parties (i) for past, present or future infringement of any Copyright, Patent or Patent License or (ii) for past, present or future infringement or dilution of any Trademark or Trademark License or for injury to the goodwill associated with any Trademark, Trademark registration or Trademark licensed under any Trademark License and (e) any and all other amounts from time to time paid or payable under or in connection with any of the Collateral.

Qualified Public Offeringmeans the closing of a direct listing of Borrower’s common stock, an underwritten public offering of Borrower’s common stock or SPAC Transaction, in each case, with aggregate gross proceeds of not less than $50,000,000 (prior to underwriting expenses and commissions).

Receivables means all of Borrower’s Accounts, Instruments, Documents, Chattel Paper, Supporting Obligations, and letters of credit and Letter of Credit Rights.

Records means all Borrower’s computer programs, software, hardware, source codes and data processing information, all written documents, books, invoices, ledger sheets, financial information and statements, and all other writings concerning Borrower’s business.

Related Person means any Affiliate of Borrower, or any officer, employee, director or equity security holder of Borrower or any Affiliate.

Rights to Payment means all Borrower’s accounts, instruments, contract rights, documents, chattel paper and all other rights to payment, including, without limitation, the Accounts, all negotiable certificates of deposit and all rights to payment under any Patent License, any Trademark License, or any commercial or standby letter of credit.

Security Documents means this Loan and Security Agreement, the Supplement hereto, the Intellectual Property Security Agreement, and any and all account control agreements, collateral assignments, chattel mortgages, financing statements, amendments to any of the foregoing and other documents from time to time executed or filed to create, perfect or maintain the perfection of Agent’s Liens on the Collateral.

Sharesmeans: (a) one hundred percent (100%) of the issued and outstanding capital stock, membership units or other securities owned or held of record by Borrower in any Subsidiary that is not a controlled foreign corporation (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code), and (b) 65% of the issued and outstanding capital stock, membership units or other securities entitled to vote owned or held of record by Borrower in any Subsidiary that is a controlled foreign corporation (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code).

SPAC Transaction shall have the meaning set forth in the Supplement.

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Subordinated Debt means Indebtedness (i) approved by Agent and each Lender; and (ii) where the holder’s right to payment of such Indebtedness, the priority of any Lien securing the same, and the rights of the holder thereof to enforce remedies against Borrower following default have been made subordinate to the Liens of Agent and to the prior payment to each Lender of the Obligations, either (A) pursuant to a written subordination agreement approved by Agent and each Lender in its sole but reasonable discretion or (B) on terms otherwise approved by Agent and each Lender in its sole but reasonable discretion.

Subsidiarymeans any Person a majority of the equity ownership or voting stock of which is directly or indirectly now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or by one or more other Subsidiaries.

Supplement means that certain supplement to the Loan and Security Agreement, as the same may be amended or restated from time to time, and any other supplements entered into between Borrower, Agent and each Lender, as the same may be amended or restated from time to time.

Supporting Obligations means any “supporting obligations,” as such term is defined in the UCC, now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

Threshold Amount has the meaning specified in the Supplement.

Trademark Licensemeans any written agreement granting any right to use any Trademark or Trademark registration now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest.

Trademarksmeans all of the following property now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or in which Borrower now holds or hereafter acquires any interest: (a) all trademarks, tradenames, corporate names, business names, trade styles, service marks, logos, other source or business identifiers, prints and labels on which any of the foregoing have appeared or appear, designs and general intangibles of like nature, now existing or hereafter adopted or acquired, all registrations and recordings thereof, and any applications in connection therewith, including, without limitation, registrations, recordings and applications in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States, any State thereof or any other country or any political subdivision thereof and (b) reissues, extensions or renewals thereof.

Tussionex Dispositionmeans the disposition or transfer of the Tussionex product line (including all inventory, Intellectual Property (including know-how necessary for the manufacture of Tussionex), labeler code and related equipment and customer agreements to the extent, in each case, such assets are related solely to the Tussionex product line) sold for fair value to third parties, as determined by the Borrowers in good faith.

UCCmeans the Uniform Commercial Code as the same may, from time to time, be in effect in the State of California; provided, that in the event that, by reason of mandatory provisions of law, any or all of the attachment, perfection or priority of, or remedies with respect to, Agent’s Lien on any Collateral is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted and in effect in a jurisdiction other than the State of California, the term “UCC” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as enacted and in effect in such other jurisdiction solely for purposes of the provisions thereof relating to such attachment, perfection, priority or remedies and for purposes of definitions related to such provisions.  Unless otherwise defined herein, terms that are defined in the UCC and used herein shall have the meanings given to them in the UCC.

Warrant has the meaning specified in the Supplement.

ARTICLE 12 - INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT

Each Lender party hereto, whether on the Closing Date or by subsequent assignment, agrees to be bound by the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement.  In addition, each Lender authorizes the Agent to enter into and take any and all actions as it may deem appropriate, or to refrain from taking any and all actions as it may deem appropriate, under or as contemplated by the Intercreditor Agreement and the Loan Documents.  Further, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each of (i) the Obligations of the Borrowers under this Agreement, (ii) the Lien and security interest granted to Agent for the benefit of the Lenders pursuant to this Agreement (including priority thereof) and (iii) the release of Collateral from the Lien granted and created hereby, in each case, subject to the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement.  In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement and this Agreement, the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement shall control.

[Signature page follows]

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[Signature page to Loan and Security Agreement]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

BORROWERS:

    

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

Novalere, Inc.

By:

By:

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Supplement Hunt, Inc.

By:

By:

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Semprae Laboratories, Inc.

Delta Prime Savings Club, Inc.

By:

By:

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Aytu Therapeutics, LLC

Neos Therapeutics Commercial, LLC

By:

By:

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Neos Therapeutics, Inc.

Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC

By:

By:

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Neos Therapeutics, LP

PharmaFab Texas, LLC

By:

By:

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

Title:

Chief Executive Officer


AGENT:

AVENUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT II, L.P.

By:

Avenue Capital Management II GenPar, LLC

Its:

General Partner

By:

Name:

Sonia Gardner

Title:

Member

LENDERS:

AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND, L.P.

By:

Avenue Venture Opportunities Partners, LLC

Its:

General Partner

By:

Name:

Sonia Gardner

Title:

Authorized Signatory

AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND II, L.P.

By:

Avenue Venture Opportunities Partners II, LLC

Its:

General Partner

By:

Name:

Sonia Gardner

Title:

Authorized Signatory

[Schedules to Loan and Security Agreement follow]


INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK “[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]” IS CONFIDENTIAL AND HAS BEEN EXCLUDED PURSUANT TO ITEM 601(B)(10)(IV) OF REGULATION S-K BECAUSE IT (I) IS NOT MATERIAL AND (II) WOULD LIKELY CAUSE COMPETITIVE HARM TO THE REGISTRANT IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED.

Schedules to

Loan and Security Agreement

dated as of January 26, 2022

among

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

and

Avenue Capital Management II, L.P., as Agent

and

the Lenders from time to time party thereto

Schedule of Exceptions

3.1

·

None.

3.2

·

None.

3.3

·

None.

3.4

·

None.

3.5

·

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

3.6

·

None.

3.7

·

None.

3.8

·

None.

3.9

·

None.

3.10

·

Not Applicable.

3.11(a)(i)

·

None.

3.11(a)(ii)

Schedule of Exceptions-3


·

None.

3.11(b)

Schedule of Exceptions-4


·

None.

3.11(c)

·

None.

3.11(d)

·

None.

3.12(a)

·

None.

3.12(b)

·

None.

3.12(c)

·

None.

3.13

·

None.

3.14

·

None.

3.15

·

None.

3.16

·

Not Applicable.

Schedule of Exceptions-5


Schedule 6.1. Permitted Indebtedness

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

Sch. 6.1-1


Schedule 6.2.Permitted Liens

Name of Holder of
Lien/Encumbrance

Description of Property Encumbered

Company/Subsidiary

NJ Malin- Raymond Leasing Corporation (Lessor)

Forklift

Neos Therapeutics, Inc.  

DeLange Landen Financial Services

Lab equipment

Neos Therapeutics, Inc.      

AFS IBEX Premium Financing

2021/2022 D&O insurance

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

Thermo Fisher Financial Services Inc.

Centrifuges

Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc,

Ricoh USA, Inc.

Copier

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

Zeno Digital Solutions

Copiers

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

In addition, the Conditional Security Interest discussed in the footnote to Schedule 6.1 is incorporated herein by reference.

Sch. 6.2


Schedule 6.6.Permitted Investments

Aytu’s ownership interests in the other Borrowers and the Subsidiaries evidenced on Section 3.7 of the Schedule of Exceptions.

Applicable Indebtedness evidenced on Schedule 6.1 hereto.


INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK “[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]” IS CONFIDENTIAL AND HAS BEEN EXCLUDED PURSUANT TO ITEM 601(B)(10)(IV) OF REGULATION S-K BECAUSE IT (I) IS NOT MATERIAL AND (II) WOULD LIKELY CAUSE COMPETITIVE HARM TO THE REGISTRANT IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED.

SUPPLEMENT

to the

Loan and Security Agreement

dated as of January 26, 2022

among

Aytu BioPharma, Inc. (“Parent”
and, together with each other party executing a signature page here to as such,
individually and collectively, jointly and severally, “Borrower”)

and

AVENUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT II, L.P.,

a Delaware limited partnership,

as administrative agent and collateral agent (in such capacity “Agent”)

and

Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund, L.P. II, a Delaware limited partnership (“Avenue 2”), as a lender

and

Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Avenue” and, in its capacity as a lender, together with Avenue 2, each a “Lender” and collectively, “Lenders”)

​ ​

​ ​

This is a Supplement identified in the document entitled Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of January 26, 2022 (as amended, restated, supplemented and modified from time to time, the Loan and Security Agreement), by and among Borrower, Lenders and Agent.  All capitalized terms used in this Supplement and not otherwise defined in this Supplement have the meanings ascribed to them in Article 10 of the Loan and Security Agreement, which is incorporated in its entirety into this Supplement.  In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of the Loan and Security Agreement and this Supplement, this Supplement is controlling.

In addition to the provisions of the Loan and Security Agreement, the parties agree as follows:

Part 1 - Additional Definitions:

“Amortization Period” means the period commencing on the first day of the first full calendar month following the Interest-only Period and continuing until the Maturity Date.

“Commitment” means, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Loan and Security Agreement and this Supplement, Lenders’ commitment to make Growth Capital Loans to Borrower up to the aggregate original principal amount of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000.00), with Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000.00) funded by Avenue and Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000.00) funded by Avenue 2 on the Closing Date.

“Designated Rate” means, for each Growth Capital Loan, a variable rate of interest per annum equal to the sum of (i) the greater of (A) the Prime Rate and (B) three and one-quarters percent (3.25%), plus (ii) seven and four-tenths percent (7.40%).  Changes to the Designated Rate based on changes to the Prime Rate shall be effective as of the next scheduled interest payment date immediately following such change.

“Final Payment” means a payment (in addition to and not a substitution for the regular monthly payments of principal plus accrued interest) equal to [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED].

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“Growth Capital Loan” means any Loan requested by Parent and funded by a Lender under its Commitment for general corporate purposes of Borrower, including, without limitation, the repayment of certain Indebtedness of Borrower to Deerfield Private Design Fund III, L.P. and Deerfield Partners, L.P. (collectively, “Deerfield”).

“Interest-only Milestone 1” means, Parent has received, prior to June 15, 2023, net proceeds of at [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED] from the sale and issuance after the Closing Date of Parent’s equity securities; based upon written evidence thereof provided to, and in form and content reasonably acceptable to, and reviewed and approved by Agent in its reasonable discretion.

“Interest-only Milestone 2” means Borrower has achieved, prior to December 31, 2023, (i) Interest-only Milestone 1 and (ii) trailing twelve (12) month Revenue, as of any date of determination, of at [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]; all based upon written evidence thereof provided to, and in form and content reasonably acceptable to, and reviewed and approved by Agent in its reasonable discretion.

“Interest-only Period” means the period commencing on the Closing Date and continuing until the eighteenth (18th) month anniversary of the Closing Date; provided, however, that such period shall be extended automatically without any action by any party for six (6) months if as of the last day of the Interest-only Period then in effect Borrower has achieved Interest-only Milestone 1; provided, further, that such period shall be extended automatically without any action by any party for twelve (12) months if as of the last day of the Interest-only Period then in effect, Borrower has achieved Interest-only Milestone 2; provided, further, however, that the Interest-only Period shall not exceed thirty-six (36) months.

“Loan” or “Loans” mean, as the context may require, individually a Growth Capital Loan, and collectively, the Growth Capital Loans.

“Loan Commencement Date” means, with respect to each Growth Capital Loan: (a) the first day of the first full calendar month following the Borrowing Date of such Loan if such Borrowing Date is not the first day of a month; or (b) the same day as the Borrowing Date if the Borrowing Date is the first day of a month.

“Maturity Date” means January 26, 2025.

“Prepayment Fee” means, with respect to any prepayment of the Loans:

(i)if the prepayment occurs during the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on (but including) the one-year anniversary of the Closing Date, an amount equal to the principal amount of the Loans prepaid multiplied by three percent (3.00%);

(ii)if the prepayment occurs during the period commencing on the day immediately following the one-year anniversary of the Closing Date and ending on (but including) the two-year anniversary of the Closing Date, an amount equal to the principal amount of the Loans prepaid multiplied by two percent (2.00%);  and

(iii)if the prepayment occurs during the period commencing on the date immediately following the two-year anniversary of the Closing Date and ending on (but including) the three-year anniversary of the Closing Date, an amount equal to the principal amount of the Loans prepaid multiplied by one percent (1.00%).

“Prime Rate” is the rate of interest per annum from time to time published in the money rates section of The Wall Street Journal or any successor publication thereto as the “prime rate” then in effect; provided that, in the event such rate of interest is less than zero, such rate shall be deemed to be zero for purposes of this Supplement; and provided further that if such rate of interest, as set forth from time to time in the money rates section of The Wall Street Journal, becomes unavailable for any reason as determined by Agent, the “Prime Rate” shall mean the rate of interest per annum announced by Silicon Valley Bank as its prime rate in effect at its principal office in the State of California (such announced Prime Rate not being intended to be the lowest rate of interest charged by such institution in connection with extensions of credit to debtors); provided that, in the event such rate of interest is less than zero, such rate shall be deemed to be zero for purposes of this Supplement.

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“Revenue” means, as of any date of determination, Borrower’s consolidated revenue determined in accordance with GAAP.

“SPAC Transaction” means any transaction involving Parent and any special purpose acquisition company, whether merger, acquisition, public (or other) offering, sale, transfer or other exchange, of equity securities, or otherwise.

“Threshold Amount” means Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000).

“Warrant” is defined in Part 2, Section 3(a) hereof.

Part 2 - Additional Covenants and Conditions:
1.Growth Capital Loan Facility.  Subject to satisfaction of the conditions precedent specified in Sections 4.1 and Section 4.2 of the Loan and Security Agreement and this Supplement, each Lender agrees to make Growth Capital Loans to Borrower under such Lender’s Commitment on the Closing Date in an aggregate, original principal amount up to, but not exceeding, such Lender’s Commitment.
(a)Repayment of Growth Capital Loans.  Principal of, and interest on, each Growth Capital Loan shall be payable as set forth in a Note evidencing such Growth Capital Loan (substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A”), which Note shall provide substantially as follows:  principal shall be fully amortized over the Amortization Period in equal, monthly principal installments plus, in each case, unpaid interest thereon at the Designated Rate, commencing after the Interest-only Period of interest-only installments at the Designated Rate.  In particular, on the Borrowing Date applicable to such Growth Capital Loan, Borrower shall pay to Agent (i) if the Borrowing Date is earlier than the Loan Commencement Date, interest only at the Designated Rate, in advance, on the outstanding principal balance of the Growth Capital Loan for the period from the Borrowing Date through the last day of the calendar month in which such Borrowing Date occurs (it being understood that this clause (i) shall not apply in the case the Borrowing Date is on the same date as the Loan Commencement Date), and (ii) the first (1st) interest-only installment at the Designated Rate, in advance, on the outstanding principal balance of the Note evidencing such Loan for the ensuing month.  Commencing on the first day of the second full month after the Borrowing Date and continuing on the first day of each month during the Interest-only Period thereafter, Borrower shall pay to Agent interest only at the Designated Rate, in advance, on the outstanding principal balance of the Loan evidenced by such Note for the ensuing month.  Commencing on the first day of the first full month after the end of the Interest-only Period, and continuing on the first day of each consecutive calendar month thereafter, Borrower shall pay to Agent equal consecutive monthly principal installments in advance in an amount sufficient to fully amortize the Loan evidenced by such Note over the Amortization Period, plus interest at the Designated Rate for such month.  On the Maturity Date, all principal and accrued interest then remaining unpaid and the Final Payment shall be due and payable.
2.Prepayment.  The Growth Capital Loans may be prepaid as provided in this Section 2 only. Borrower may prepay all, but not less than all, outstanding Growth Capital Loans in whole, but not in part, at any time upon no less than five (5) Business Days’ prior written notice to the Lenders, by tendering to each Lender a cash payment in respect of such Loans in an amount determined by such Lender equal to the sum of: (i) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of such Loans; (ii) the accrued and unpaid interest on such Loans as of the date of prepayment; (iii) the Prepayment Fee; and (iv) the Final Payment.
3.Issuance of Warrant and Right to Invest.
(a)Warrant.  As additional consideration for the making of its Commitment, each Lender has earned and is entitled to receive immediately upon the execution of the Loan and Security Agreement and this Supplement, a warrant instrument issued by Borrower (the “Warrant”).
(b)Warrant General.  The Warrant shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the applicable Lender.

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(c)Right to Invest.  Lenders shall have the right, in its discretion, but not the obligation, to invest up to One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in the aggregate in equity securities of Borrower on the same terms, conditions, and pricing offered by Borrower to any investor (excluding any underwriter thereof) in connection with any offering of Borrower’s equity securities after the Closing Date and on or before the eighteen (18) month anniversary thereof; provided, however, such terms shall exclude a seat on the Borrower’s Board of Directors, which may be offered to other investors at Borrower’s discretion.  
4.Commitment Fee.  Borrower shall pay to each Lender, pro-rata in accordance with each Lender’s respective Commitment, a commitment fee in the amount of [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED] of the Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000.00) Commitment, due and payable on the Closing Date, of which Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) has been paid by Borrower to Avenue as an advance deposit prior to the date hereof.  As an additional condition precedent under Section 4.1 of the Loan and Security Agreement, each Lender shall have completed to its satisfaction its due diligence review of Borrower’s business and financial condition and prospects, and such Lender’s pro rata share of the Commitment shall have been approved.  If this condition is not satisfied, the Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000,000.00) advance deposit previously paid by Borrower shall be refunded.  Except as set forth in this Section 4, the Commitment Fee is not refundable.
5.Documentation Fee Payment.  On the Closing Date, Borrower shall reimburse each Lender and Agent pursuant to Section 9.8(a) of the Loan and Security Agreement for (i) its documented and out of pocket reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and negotiation of the Loan Documents and (ii) such Lender’s and Agent’s costs and filing fees related to perfection of its Liens in the Collateral in any jurisdiction in which the same is located, recording a copy of the Intellectual Property Security Agreement with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the United States Copyright Office, as applicable, and confirming the priority of such Liens.
6.Borrower’s Primary Operating Account and Wire Transfer Instructions:

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

7.Debits to Account for ACH Transfers.  For purposes of Sections 2.2 and 5.10 of the Loan and Security Agreement, the Primary Operating Account shall be the bank account set forth in Section 6 above, unless and until such account is changed in accordance with Section 5.10 of the Loan and Security Agreement.  Borrower hereby agrees that the Growth Capital Loans will be advanced to the account specified above and regularly scheduled payments of principal, interest and fees due to each Lender will be automatically debited by each Lender from the same account.  Borrower hereby confirms that the bank at which the Primary Operating Account is maintained uses that same ABA Number for incoming wires transfers to the Primary Operating Account and outgoing ACH transfers from the Primary Operating Account.
Part 3 - Additional Representations:1

Borrower represents and warrants that as of the Closing Date and, subject to any written updates of the information set forth below by Borrower to each Lender and Agent, each Borrowing Date:

a) Its chief executive office is located at:
1.373 Inverness Parkway, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112 (Aytu Biopharma, Inc.; Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Aytu Therapeutics, LLC)
2.3531 S. Logan Street, Unit D- 225, Englewood, CO 80013 (Semprae Laboratories, Inc.)

1 Company: Please complete.

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3.2940 N. Hwy, 360, Suites 100, 200 and 400, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (Neos Therapeutics, Inc.; Neos Therapeutics, LP; Neos Therapeutics Commercial, LLC; Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC; PharmaFab Texas, LLC)
b) Its Equipment is located at:  
1.373 Inverness Parkway, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112 (Aytu Biopharma, Inc.; Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Aytu Therapeutics, LLC)
2.3531 S. Logan Street, Unit D- 225, Englewood, CO 80013 (Semprae Laboratories, Inc.)
3.2940 N. Hwy, 360, Suites 100, 200 and 400, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (Neos Therapeutics, Inc.; Neos Therapeutics, LP; Neos Therapeutics Commercial, LLC; Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC; PharmaFab Texas, LLC)
4.1205 Westlakes Drive, Suite 240, Berwyn, PA 19312 (Aytu Biopharma, Inc., Neos Therapeutics, Inc., and Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC)
5.10855 Lear Boulevard, Suite 105, Reno, NV 89506 (Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
6.121 Mill Street, Auburn, ME 04210 (Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
7.64 Bakersfield Street, Ontario, Canada M3J2W7 (Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
8.2101 Las Palmas Dr. #B, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
9.2101 Las Palmas Dr. #E, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
10.15 Ingram Boulevard, La Vergne, TN 37086 (Neos Therapeutics, LP)
11.4040 Calle Platino, Suites 121, 122, and 123, Oceanside, CA 92056 (Novalere, Inc., Supplement Hunt, Inc., Delta Prime Savings Club, Inc.)
c) Its Inventory is located at:  the responsive information to disclosure (b) above is incorporated by reference as a disclosure herein.
d) Its Records are located at:
1.373 Inverness Parkway, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112 (Aytu Biopharma, Inc.; Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Aytu Therapeutics, LLC)
2.3531 S. Logan Street, Unit D- 225, Englewood, CO 80013 (Semprae Laboratories, Inc.)
3.2940 N. Hwy, 360, Suites 100, 200 and 400, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (Neos Therapeutics, Inc.; Neos Therapeutics, LP; Neos Therapeutics Commercial, LLC; Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC; PharmaFab Texas, LLC)
e) In addition to its chief executive office, Borrower maintains offices or operates its business at the following locations:  

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1.1205 Westlakes Drive, Suite 240, Berwyn, PA (Aytu Biopharma, Inc., Neos Therapeutics, Inc., and Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC)
f) Other than its full corporate name, Borrower has conducted business using the following trade names or fictitious business names:
1.“Aytu BioScience, Inc.” (Aytu Biopharma, Inc.)
2.“Innovus Pharma” and “Aytu Consumer Health” (Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
3.“Neos Therapeutics, Inc.”
4.“Neos Brands, LLC”

g) Its state corporation identification numbers and U.S. federal tax identification numbers are:  

Name

Jurisdiction of Formation or Incorporation

Fed. Employer ID No.

Organizational. ID No.

Aytu Biopharma, Inc.

DE

47-0883144

5759344

Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NV

90-0814124

E0525932007-6

Aytu Therapeutics, LLC

DE

84-3455067

7645638

Neos Therapeutics, Inc.

DE

27-0395455

4698824

Semprae Laboratories, Inc.

DE

26-3202616

4569185

Neos Therapeutics, LP

TX

75-2822938

12158510

Novalere, Inc.

DE

46-1692730

5686588

Supplement Hunt, Inc.

NV

83-2908169

E0576012018-0

Delta Prime Savings Club, Inc.

NV

83-2899615

E0576072018-6

Neos Therapeutics Commercial, LLC

DE

37-1793424

5826332

Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC

DE

35-2542235

5826333

PharmaFab Texas, LLC

TX

75-2822937

0705103722

h) Including Borrower’s Primary Operating Account identified in Section 6 above, Borrower maintains the following Deposit Accounts and investment accounts:

Section 4(f) of the Perfection Certificate is incorporated herein by reference.

Part 4 - Additional Loan Documents:

Form of Promissory NoteExhibit “A”

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Form of Borrowing Request Exhibit “B”

Form of Compliance CertificateExhibit “C”

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[Signature page to Supplement to Loan and Security Agreement]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Supplement as of the date first above written.

BORROWERS:

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

By:________________________

Name:Joshua Disbrow

Title:Chief Executive Officer

Aytu Therapeutics, LLC

By:________________________

Name:Joshua Disbrow

Title:Chief Executive Officer

Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

By: ________________________

Name:Joshua Disbrow

Title:Chief Executive Officer


Semprae Laboratories, Inc.

By: ________________________

Name:Joshua Disbrow

Title:Chief Executive Officer


Novalere, Inc.

By: ________________________

Name:Joshua Disbrow

Title:Chief Executive Officer

Supplement Hunt, Inc.

By: ________________________

Name: Joshua Disbrow

Title: Chief Executive Officer


Delta Prime Savings Club, Inc.

By: ________________________

Name:Joshua Disbrow

Title:Chief Executive Officer

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Neos Therapeutics, Inc.

By: ________________________

Name:Joshua Disbrow

Title:Chief Executive Officer


Neos Therapeutics, LP

By: ________________________

Name:Joshua Disbrow

Title:Chief Executive Officer

Neos Therapeutics Commercial, LLC

By: ________________________

Name:Joshua Disbrow

Title:Chief Executive Officer

Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC

By: ________________________

Name:Joshua Disbrow

Title:Chief Executive Officer

PharmaFab Texas, LLC

By: ________________________

Name:Joshua Disbrow

Title:Chief Executive Officer

Address for Notices (c/o):373 Inverness Parkway, Suite 206
Englewood, CO 80012

Attn: Mark Oki, CFO

Fax # ___-___-____

Phone # ___-___-____

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AGENT:

AVENUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT II, L.P.

By: Avenue Capital Management II GenPar, LLC

Its: General Partner

By: ​ ​​ ​​ ​

Name: Sonia Gardner

Title:Member

Address for Notices:11 West 42nd Street, 9th Floor

New York, New York 10036

Attn: Todd Greenbarg, Senior Managing Director

Email: tgreenbarg@avenuecapital.com

Phone # 212-878-3523

LENDERS:

AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND, L.P.

By: Avenue Venture Opportunities Partners, LLC

Its:General Partner

By:________________________

Name:Sonia Gardner

Title:Authorized Signatory

Address for Notices:11 West 42nd Street, 9th Floor

New York, New York 10036

Attn: Todd Greenbarg, Senior Managing Director

Email: tgreenbarg@avenuecapital.com

Phone # 212-878-3523

AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND II, L.P.

By: Avenue Venture Opportunities Partners II, LLC

Its:General Partner

By:________________________

Name:Sonia Gardner

Title:Authorized Signatory

Address for Notices:11 West 42nd Street, 9th Floor

New York, New York 10036

Attn: Todd Greenbarg, Senior Managing Director

Email: tgreenbarg@avenuecapital.com

Phone # 212-878-3523

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EXHIBIT “A”

FORM OF PROMISSORY NOTE

Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the liens and security interests securing the obligations evidenced by this promissory note, and certain of the rights of the holder hereof are subject to the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement dated as of January 26, 2022, (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Intercreditor Agreement"), by and between Eclipse Business Capital LLC, as ABL Agent, and Avenue Capital Management II, L.P., as Term Loan Agent, with respect to the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement.  In the event of any conflict between the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement and this promissory note, the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement shall govern and control.

[Note No. X-XXX]

$____________________January __, 2022

The undersigned (individually and collectively, jointly and severally, “Borrower”) promises to pay to [AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND, L.P.][AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND II, L.P.], a Delaware limited partnership (“Lender”), at such place as Lender may designate in writing, in lawful money of the United States of America, the principal sum of ______________________________ Dollars ($__________), with interest thereon from the date hereof until maturity, whether scheduled or accelerated, at a variable rate per annum equal to the sum of (i) the greater of (A) the Prime Rate and (B) three and one-quarters percent (3.25%), plus (ii) seven and four-tenths percent (7.40%) (the “Designated Rate”), according to the payment schedule described herein, except as otherwise provided herein.  In addition, on the Maturity Date, the Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender (i) all principal and accrued interest then remaining unpaid and (ii) the Final Payment (as defined in the Loan Agreement (as defined herein)).

This Note is one of the Notes referred to in, and is entitled to all the benefits of, a Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of January __, 2022, among Borrower, Lender, the other lender party thereto and Agent (as the same has been and may be amended, restated or supplemented from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”).  Each capitalized term not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Loan Agreement.  The Loan Agreement contains provisions for the acceleration of the maturity of this Note upon the happening of certain stated events.

Principal of and interest on this Note shall be payable as provided under Section 2 of Part 2 of the Supplement to the Loan Agreement.

This Note may be prepaid only as permitted under Section 2 of Part 2 of the Supplement to the Loan Agreement.

Any unpaid payments of principal or interest on this Note shall bear interest from their respective maturities, whether scheduled or accelerated, at a rate per annum equal to the Default Rate, compounded monthly.  Borrower shall pay such interest on demand.

Interest, charges and fees shall be calculated for actual days elapsed on the basis of a 360-day year, which results in higher interest, charge or fee payments than if a 365-day year were used.  In no event shall Borrower be obligated to pay interest, charges or fees at a rate in excess of the highest rate permitted by applicable law from time to time in effect.

[Signature page to Promissory Note]

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This Note shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California, excluding those laws that direct the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.

Borrower’s execution and delivery of this Note via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) shall constitute effective execution and delivery of this Note and agreement to and acceptance of the terms hereof for all purposes.  The fact that this Note is executed, signed, stored or delivered electronically shall not prevent the assignment or transfer by Lender of this Note pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement or the enforcement of the terms hereof.  Physical possession of the original of this Note or any paper copy thereof shall confer no special status to the bearer thereof.  In no event shall an original ink-signed paper copy of this Note be required for any exercise of Lender’s rights hereunder.

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

By:________________________

Name:________________________

Its:________________________

Aytu Therapeutics, LLC

By:________________________

Name:________________________

Its:________________________

Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

By: ________________________

Name: ​ ​​ ​_________

Title: ________________________

Semprae Laboratories, Inc.

By: ________________________

Name: ​ ​​ ​_________

Title: ________________________

Novalere, Inc.

By: ________________________

Name: ​ ​​ ​__________

Title: ________________________

Supplement Hunt, Inc.

By: ________________________

Name: ​ ​​ ​__________

Title: ________________________

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Delta Prime Savings Club, Inc.

By: ________________________

Name: ​ ​​ ​__________

Title: ________________________

Neos Therapeutics, Inc.

By: ________________________

Name: ​ ​​ ​_________

Title: ________________________

Neos Therapeutics, LP

By: ________________________

Name: ​ ​​ ​__________

Title: ________________________

Neos Therapeutics Commercial, LLC

By: ________________________

Name: ​ ​​ ​__________

Title: ________________________

Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC

By: ________________________

Name: ​ ​​ ​_________

Title: ________________________

PharmaFab Texas, LLC

By: ________________________

Name: ​ ​​ ​__________

Title: ________________________

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EXHIBIT “B”

FORM OF BORROWING REQUEST

January __, 2022

Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund, L.P.

11 West 42nd Street, 9th Floor

New York, New York 10036

Re:Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Reference is made to the Loan and Security Agreement, January 26, 2022 (as amended, restated or supplemented from time to time, the “Loan Agreement”; the capitalized terms used herein as defined therein), among Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. (“Agent”), as administrative agent and collateral agent (in such capacity, “Agent”), Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund, L.P., as a lender (“Avenue”), Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund II, L.P. (“Avenue 2” and together with Avenue, collectively, “Lenders”, and each a “Lender”), and Aytu BioPharma, Inc. (“Parent” and, together with each other party executing a signature page to the Loan Agreement as such, individually and collectively, jointly and severally, “Borrower”)

The undersigned is the ____________________ of Parent and hereby requests on behalf of Borrower a Loan under the Loan Agreement, and in that connection certifies as follows:

1.The amount of the proposed Loan is _______________________ Dollars ($_________________).  The Borrowing Date of the proposed Loan is ___________________ (the “Borrowing Date”).

(a)On the Borrowing Date,

(i) Avenue will wire $[_________] less fees and expenses to be deducted on the Borrowing Date of (a) [$___] in respect to the Commitment Fee, of which $​ ​ has been paid to Avenue prior to the date hereof, (b) $[_________] in respect to the interest fee, and (c) $[_________] in respect to the legal fees for net proceeds of $[___________], and

(ii) Avenue 2 will wire $[_________] less fees and expenses to be deducted on the Borrowing Date of (a) [$___] in respect to the Commitment Fee, of which [$___] has been paid to Avenue 2 prior to the date hereof, (b) $[_________] in respect to the interest fee, and (c) $[_________] in respect to the legal fees for net proceeds of $[___________],

to Parent pursuant to the following wire instructions:

Institution Name:

Address:

ABA No.:

Contact Name:

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Phone No.:

E-mail:

Account Title:

Account No.:

[(b)On the Borrowing Date, in connection with the payoff, i) Avenue will wire $[__________], and (ii) Avenue 2 will wire $[__________] to [[payoff lender] pursuant to the following wire instructions:

Institution Name:

Address:

ABA No.:

Contact Name:

Phone No.:

E-mail:

Account Title:

Account No.:

[(c)On the Borrowing Date, i) Avenue will wire $[__________], and (ii) Avenue 2 will wire $[__________] to Barnes & Thornburg LLP for fees and expenses pursuant to the following wire instructions:]2

Institution Name:

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

ABA No.:

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

Account Title:

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

Account No.:

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

Reference:

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

Confirm remittance:

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

2.As of this date, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, or will result from the making of the proposed Loan, the representations and warranties of Borrower contained in Article 3 of the Loan Agreement and Part 3 of the Supplement are true and correct in all material respects other than those representations and warranties expressly referring to a specific date which are true and correct in all material respects as of such date, and the conditions precedent described in Sections 4.1 and/or 4.2 of the Loan Agreement and Part 2 of the Supplement, as applicable, have been met.

3.No event has occurred that has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Change.

4.Parent’s most recent consolidated financial statements, financial projections or business plan dated ____________, as reviewed by Parent’s Board of Directors, are enclosed herewith in the event such financial statements, financial projections or business plan have not been previously provided to Agent.

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2 To be included in the Borrowing Request on the Closing Date.  The executed Borrowing Request must be delivered 2 Business Days prior to the Closing Date.

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[Signature page to Borrowing Request]

Parent shall notify you promptly before the funding of the Loan if any of the matters to which I have certified above shall not be true and correct on the Borrowing Date.

Very truly yours,

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.,

On behalf of all Borrowers

By:​ ​

Name:​ ​

Title:*​ ​

* Must be executed by Borrower’s Chief Financial Officer or other executive officer.


EXHIBIT “C”

FORM OF

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund, L.P.

11 West 42nd Street, 9th Floor

New York, New York 10036

Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund II, L.P.

11 West 42nd Street, 9th Floor

New York, New York 10036

Re:Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Reference is made to the Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of January 26, 2022 (as the same has been and may be supplemented, amended and modified from time to time, the “Loan Agreement,” the capitalized terms used herein as defined therein), among Avenue Capital Management II, L.P. (“Agent”), as administrative agent and collateral agent (in such capacity, “Agent”), Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund, L.P., as a lender (“Avenue”), Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund II, L.P. (“Avenue 2” and together with Avenue, collectively, “Lenders”, and each a “Lender”), and Aytu BioPharma, Inc. (“Parent” and, together with each other party executing a signature page to the Loan Agreement as such, individually and collectively, jointly and severally, “Borrower”).

The undersigned authorized representative of Parent hereby certifies in such capacity that in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement, (i) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, except as noted below, and (ii) Borrower is in compliance for the financial reporting period ending ____________________________ with all required financial reporting under the Loan Agreement, except as noted below.  Attached herewith are the required documents supporting the foregoing certification.  The undersigned authorized representative of Parent further certifies in such capacity that: (a) the accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Borrower’s past practices applied on a consistent basis, or in such manner as otherwise disclosed in writing to Agent, throughout the periods indicated; and (b) the financial statements fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and operating results of Parent and its Subsidiaries, if any, as of the dates, and for the periods, indicated therein, subject to the absence of footnotes and normal year-end audit adjustments (in the case of interim monthly financial statements), except as explained below.

Please provide the following requested information and

indicate compliance status by circling (or otherwise indicating) Yes/No under “Included/Complies”:

REPORTING REQUIREMENTREQUIREDINCLUDED/COMPLIES

Balance Sheet, Income Statement &Monthly, within 30 daysYES / NO / N/A

Cash Flow Statement

Operating Budgets, 409(A) Valuations &

Updated Capitalization TablesAs modifiedYES / NO / N/A

Annual Financial Statements Annually, within 180 day of fiscal year-endYES / NO / N/A

Board PackagesAs modifiedYES / NO / N/A

Date of most recent Board-approved

budget/plan ________________

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Any change in budget/plan since version most recently

delivered to AgentYES / NO / N/A

If Yes, please attach

EQUITY & CONVERTIBLE NOTE FINANCINGS

Please provide the following information (if applicable) regarding Parent’s most-recent equity and/or convertible note financing each time this Certificate is delivered to Agent

Date of Last Round Raised: _____________

Has there been any new financing since the last Compliance Certificate submitted?YES / NO

If “YES” please attach a copy of the Capitalization Table

Date Closed: ______________ Series: _________Per Share Price: $_________________

Amount Raised: _______________Post Money Valuation: _____________

Any stock splits since date of last report? YES / NO

If yes, please provide any information on stock splits which would affect valuation:

​ ​

Any dividends since date of last report? YES / NO

If yes, please provide any information on dividends which would affect valuation:

​ ​

Any unusual terms? (i.e., Anti-dilution, multiple preference, etc.) YES / NO

If yes, please explain:

​ ​

ACCOUNT CONTROL AGREEMENTS

Pursuant to Section 6.11 of the Loan Agreement, Borrower represents and warrants that: (i) as of the date hereof, it maintains only those deposit and investment accounts set forth below; and (ii) to the extent required by Section 6.11 of the Loan Agreement, a control agreement has been executed and delivered to Agent with respect to each such account [Note: If Borrower has established any new account(s) since the date of the last compliance certificate, please so indicate].

Deposit Accounts3

Name of Institution

Account Number

Control Agt.

In place?  

Complies

New

Account

1.)

[_______]

[_______]

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

2.)

________________________

_______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

3 Company: Please complete with existing accounts.

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Investment Accounts

Name of Institution

Account Number

Control Agt.

In place?  

Complies

New

Account

1.)

None

______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

2.)

_______________________

_______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

3.)

_______________________

_______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

4.)

________________________

_______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

AGREEMENTS WITH PERSONS IN POSSESSION OF TANGIBLE COLLATERAL

Pursuant to Section 5.9(e) of the Loan Agreement, Borrower represents and warrants that: (i) as of the date hereof, tangible Collateral with an aggregate value at each such location in excess of $50,000 is located at the addresses set forth below; and (ii) to the extent required by Section 5.9(e) of the Loan Agreement, a Waiver has been executed and delivered to Agent, or such Waiver has been waived by Agent, [Note: If Borrower has located Collateral at any new location since the date of the last compliance certificate, please so indicate].

Location of Collateral

Value of Collateral at such

Locations

Waiver

In place?  

Complies?

New

Location?

1.)

_______________________

$______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

2.)

_______________________

$_______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

3.)

_______________________

$_______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

4.)

________________________

$_______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

SUBSIDIARIES AND OTHER PERSONS

Pursuant to Section 6.14(a) of the Loan Agreement, Borrower represents and warrants that: (i) as of the date hereof, it has directly or indirectly acquired or created, or it intends to directly or indirectly acquire or create, each Subsidiary or other Person described below; and (ii) such Subsidiary or Person has been made a co-borrower under the Loan Agreement or a guarantor of the Obligations [Note: If Borrower has acquired or created any Subsidiary since the date of the last compliance certificate, please so indicate].

Name:

Jurisdiction of

formation or organization:4

Co-borrower

or guarantor?  

Complies?

New

Subsidiary

or Person?

1.)

_______________________

______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

2.)

_______________________

_______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

3.)

_______________________

_______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

4.)

________________________

_______________________

YES / NO

YES / NO

YES / NO

4 Under the “Explanations” heading (see below) please include a description of such Subsidiary’s or Person’s fully diluted capitalization and Borrower’s purpose for its acquisition or creation of such Subsidiary if such information has not been previously furnished to Agent.

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EXPLANATIONS

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[Signature page to Compliance Certificate]

Very truly yours,

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.,

On behalf of all Borrowers

By:​ ​

Name:​ ​

Title:*​ ​

* Must be executed by Borrower’s Chief Financial Officer or other executive officer.


Exhibit 10.4

“INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK “[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]” IS CONFIDENTIAL AND HAS BEEN EXCLUDED PURSUANT TO ITEM 601(B)(10)(IV) OF REGULATION S-K BECAUSE IT (I) IS NOT MATERIAL AND (II) WOULD LIKELY CAUSE COMPETITIVE HARM TO THE REGISTRANT IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED.”

CONSENT, JOINDER AND AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO

LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

This CONSENT, JOINDER AND AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (this "Amendment") is dated as of January 26, 2022 by and among NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Company"), NEOS THERAPEUTICS BRANDS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("NT Brands"), NEOS THERAPEUTICS, LP, a Texas limited partnership ("NT LP"; together with Company and NT Brands, each, a "Borrower" and collectively, the "Borrowers"), each other Loan Party Obligor party hereto, the Lenders party hereto, and ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC (f/k/a ENCINA BUSINESS CREDIT, LLC), as agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, "Agent").

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, Borrowers, certain other Loan Party Obligors, Agent and Lenders are parties to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of October 2, 2019 (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Loan Agreement"; capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein have the definitions provided therefore in the Loan Agreement);

WHEREAS, Borrowers and the other Loan Party Obligors (after giving effect to this Amendment) intend to enter into that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of the date hereof, with Avenue Capital Management II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as "Agent" and the other "Lenders" party thereto from time to time (collectively, the "Term Loan Lenders"), pursuant to which the Term Loan Lenders will make certain term loans in an amount equal to $15,000,000 (the "Closing Date Term Loans") (such Loan and Security Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, the "Replacement Term Loan Facility");

WHEREAS, upon closing of the Replacement Term Loan Facility, Borrowers desire to make a prepayment of the "Existing Term Loan Debt" (as defined in the Loan Agreement, as amended hereby) in order to repay, in full, in cash, the Existing Term Loan Debt on the date hereof (collectively, the "Existing Term Loan Repayment");

WHEREAS, Borrowers have requested that Agent and Lenders (a) consent to (i) the Replacement Term Loan Facility, and (ii) the making of the Existing Term Loan Repayment (collectively, the "Requested Consents") and (b) amend the Loan Agreement in certain respects; and

WHEREAS, Agent and Lenders are willing to consent to the Requested Consents, and amend the Loan Agreement as set forth herein, in each case subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual conditions and agreements set forth in the Loan Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

1.Consent under Loan Agreement.  Subject to the satisfaction of the conditions


set forth in Section 5 below and in reliance on the representations set forth in Section 4 below, Agent and the Lenders party hereto hereby consent to the Requested Consents).  Except as expressly set forth herein, the foregoing consent is a limited consent and shall not constitute (i) a modification or alteration of the terms, conditions or covenants of the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document or (ii) a waiver, release or limitation upon the exercise by Agent and/or Lenders of any of their respective rights, legal or equitable thereunder.

2.Joinder under Loan and Security Agreement.  Each of Aytu BioPharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Aytu Therapeutics, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Nevada corporation, Semprae Laboratories, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Novalere, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Supplement Hunt, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and Delta Prime Savings Club, Inc., a Nevada corporation (collectively, the "New Obligors") hereby acknowledges, agrees and confirms that, by its execution of this Amendment, each will be deemed to be an "Obligor" under the Loan Agreement and shall have all obligations of an Obligor thereunder as if it had executed the Loan Agreement.  Each of the other parties to this Amendment acknowledges, agrees and confirms, that each New Obligor will be a Obligor under the Loan Agreement.  Each New Obligor agrees to be bound by all of the terms, provisions and conditions contained in the Loan Agreement to the extent that the same apply to an "Obligor", including, without limitation (a) the grant of security and related collateral provisions contained in the Loan Agreement, including, without limitation, Section 5 of the Loan Agreement, (b) all of the representations and warranties of a Loan Party Obligor set forth in Section 7 of the Credit Agreement (which are hereby made by each New Obligor), (c) all of the covenants set forth in Sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Loan Agreement and (d) the guaranty and related provisions set forth in Section 12 of the Credit Agreement.  Each New Obligor and each other Loan Party Obligor, hereby agrees that with respect to the New Obligors, all representations and warranties made by any Loan Party Obligor in the Credit Agreement and each other Loan Document, which are made as of the Closing Date or any other date prior to the date hereof, shall be deemed made as of the date hereof.  In furtherance of the foregoing, each New Obligor hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders, a continuing security interest in, lien and mortgage in and to, right of setoff against and collateral assignment of all of such New Obligor's right, title and interest in and to its personal and real property and all rights to such personal and real property, in each case, whether now owned or existing or hereafter acquired or arising and regardless of where located to secure the Obligations, but in any event excluding "Excluded Property" (as defined in the Loan Agreement).  In furtherance of its obligations under each of the Loan Agreement, each New Obligor authorizes Agent to file against such New Obligor appropriately completed UCC financing statements naming such New Obligor as debtor and Agent as secured party, and describing as collateral, all of the assets of such New Obligor.

3.Amendments to Loan Agreement.  Subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 5 below and in reliance on the representations set forth in Section 4 below:

(a)Each of the Loan Agreement, Annexes I, II and III, and Exhibits A, B, C, D, E, F and G are hereby amended to delete the stricken text (indicated textually in the same manner as the following example: <stricken text>) and to add the underlined text (indicated textually in the same manner as the following example: underlined text) as reflected in the modifications identified in the document attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Amended Loan Agreement").

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4.Representations and Warranties.  To induce Agent and Lenders to enter into this Amendment, Borrowers and the other Loan Party Obligors party hereto represent and warrant to Agent and Lenders that:

(a)the execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment has been duly authorized by all requisite action on the part of Borrowers and each such Loan Party Obligor party hereto and thereto, and that this Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by Borrowers and each such Loan Party Obligor signatory hereto;

(b)immediately before and after giving effect to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Amendment, each of the representations and warranties set forth in the Loan Agreement and in the other Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects (without duplication of any materiality provision or qualifier contained therein) as of the date hereof (or, to the extent any representations or warranties are expressly made solely as of an earlier date, such representations and warranties are true and correct in all material respects (without duplication of any materiality provision or qualifier contained therein) as of such earlier date);

(c)immediately before and after giving effect to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Amendment, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing (or would be directly caused thereby); and

(d)this Amendment constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Borrowers and each such Loan Party Obligor party hereto and is enforceable against Borrowers and each such Loan Party Obligor party hereto in accordance with its respective terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency and similar laws affecting the enforceability of creditors' rights generally and to general principles of equity.

5.Conditions to Effectiveness. The effectiveness of this Amendment is subject to the following conditions precedent (unless specifically waived in writing by Agent), each to be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent:

(a)Agent shall have received a fully executed copy of this Amendment executed by all Borrowers and each other Loan Party Obligor;

(b)Agent shall have received duly authorized and executed copies of each of the documents listed on the Closing Checklist attached hereto as Exhibit B;

(c)Agent shall have received all fees and other amounts payable on or prior to the closing date of this Amendment, including all attorneys', consultants' and other professionals' fees and expenses incurred by Agent; and

(d)Agent shall have received the Second Amendment Fee, in immediately available funds.

6.Reaffirmation.  Each Borrower and each other Loan Party Obligor hereby reaffirms its obligations under each Loan Document to which it is a party, as each may have been

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amended on or prior to the date hereof (the "Reaffirmed Agreements").  Each Borrower and each other Loan Party Obligor hereby further agrees that each Reaffirmed Agreement to which it is a party shall remain in full force and effect following the execution and delivery of this Amendment and that all references in any of the Reaffirmed Agreements to which it is a party to the "Loan Agreement" shall be deemed to refer to the Loan Agreement, as modified by this Amendment and as amended or modified from time to time hereafter.  Except as expressly set forth herein, each of the Reaffirmed Agreements shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect.

7.Cost and Expenses.  Borrowers acknowledge that Section 15.7 of the Loan Agreement applies to this Amendment.

8.Post-Closing Covenants.

(a)Within thirty (30) days of the date hereof (or such later date as may be agree to by Agent in its sole discretion), the Loan Parties shall deliver to Agent completed Perfection Certificates for each of the New Obligors.

(b)Within thirty (30) days of the date hereof (or such later date as may be agree to by Agent in its sole discretion), the Loan Parties shall deliver to Agent insurance certificates of the New Obligors evidencing liability and property insurance of such New Obligors, together with additional insured and lender's loss payable endorsements, as applicable, in each case in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 7.14 of the Loan Agreement.

9.Severability.  If any provision of this Amendment is held invalid or unenforceable, either in its entirety or by virtue of its scope or application to given circumstances, such provision shall thereupon be deemed modified only to the extent necessary to render same valid, or not applicable to given circumstances, or excised from this Amendment, as the situation may require, and this Amendment shall be construed and enforced as if such provision had been included herein as so modified in scope or application, or had not been included herein.

10.References.  Any reference to the Loan Agreement contained in any document, instrument or agreement executed in connection with the Loan Agreement shall be deemed to be a reference to the Loan Agreement as modified by this Amendment.

11.Counterparts.  This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement.  This Amendment may be executed by facsimile, email delivery or electronic signature, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures hereto and thereto were upon the same instrument.  Signatures by facsimile, email delivery or electronic signature or other electronic communication to this Amendment or any other Loan Document shall bind the parties to the same extent as would a manually executed counterpart.  The words "execution,"  "signed,"  "signature,"  "delivery,"  and words of like import in or relating to any document to be signed in connection with this letter agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be deemed to include electronic signatures, deliveries or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature, physical

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delivery thereof or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

12.Release/Covenant Not to Sue.  Each Borrower and each other Loan Party Obligor on behalf of itself and its successors, assigns, heirs and other legal representatives, hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably releases, remises and forever discharges the Released Parties of and from any and all liability, including all actual or potential claims, demands or causes of action of any kind, nature or description whatsoever, whether arising in law or equity or under contract or tort or under any state or federal law or otherwise, which any Borrower or any Loan Party or any of their successors, assigns or other legal representatives has had, now has or has made claim to have against any of the Released Parties for or by reason of any act, omission, matter, cause or thing whatsoever, including any liability arising from acts or omissions pertaining to the transactions contemplated by this Amendment and the other Loan Documents, whether based on errors of judgment or mistake of law or fact, from the beginning of time to and including the date hereof, whether such claims, demands and causes of action are matured or known or unknown.  Notwithstanding any provision in the Loan Agreement to the contrary, this Section shall remain operative even after the Termination Date and shall survive the payment in full of all of the Loans.

13.Ratification.  The terms and provisions set forth in this Amendment shall modify and supersede all inconsistent terms and provisions of the Loan Agreement and shall not be deemed to be a consent to the modification or waiver of any other term or condition of the Loan Agreement.

14.Governing Law.  THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED THEREIN WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES.  FURTHER, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL APPLY TO ALL DISPUTES OR CONTROVERSIES ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED TO OR WITH THIS AMENDMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES.

[Signature Pages Follow]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed and delivered by their respective duly authorized officers on the date first written above.

BORROWERS:

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC.

By:

Name:

Title:

NEOS THERAPEUTICS BRANDS, LLC

By:

Name:

Title:

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, LP

By: PHARMAFAB TEXAS, LLC, its general partner

By:

Name:

Title:

Signature Page to Consent, Joinder and Amendment No. 2 to Loan and Security Agreement


LOAN PARTY OBLIGORS:

NEOS THERAPEUTICS COMMERCIAL, LLC

PHARMAFAB TEXAS, LLC

AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

INNOVUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

SEMPRAE LABORATORIES, INC.

AYTU THERAPEUTICS LLC

NOVALERE, INC.

SUPPLEMENT HUNT, INC.

NEOS THERAPEUTICS COMMERCIAL, LLC

By:

Name:

Title:

Signature Page to Consent, Joinder and Amendment No. 2 to Loan and Security Agreement


AGENT:

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC (f/k/a ENCINA BUSINESS CREDIT, LLC),

as Agent

By:

Name:

Title:

LENDERS:

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITALSPV, LLC (f/k/a ENCINA BUSINESS CREDIT SPV, LLC), as

the sole Lender

By:

Name:

Title:

Signature Page to Consent, Joinder and Amendment No. 2 to Loan and Security Agreement


Exhibit A

Amended Loan Agreement

[See attached.]


Exhibit B

Closing Checklist

[See attached.]


Exhibit A to Consent, Joinder and Amendment No. 2 to Loan and Security Agreement

“INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK “[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]” IS CONFIDENTIAL AND HAS BEEN EXCLUDED PURSUANT TO ITEM 601(B)(10)(IV) OF REGULATION S-K BECAUSE IT (I) IS NOT MATERIAL AND (II) WOULD LIKELY CAUSE COMPETITIVE HARM TO THE REGISTRANT IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED.”

LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

Dated as of October 2, 2019

by and among

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC.

NEOS THERAPEUTICS BRANDS, LLC, and

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, LP,

as Borrowers,

NEOS THERAPEUTICS COMMERCIAL, LLC,

PHARMAFAB TEXAS, LLC,

AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.,

AYTU THERAPEUTICS, LLC

INNOVUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

SEMPRAE LABORATORIES, INC.

NOVALERE, INC.

SUPPLEMENT HUNT, INC.

DELTA PRIME SAVINGS CLUB, INC.

as Loan Party Obligors,

the Lenders from time to time party hereto,

and

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC (F/K/A ENCINA BUSINESS CREDIT, LLC),

as Agent


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1.

DEFINITIONS.

1

1.1.

Certain Defined Terms.

1

1.2.

Accounting Terms and Determinations.

29

1.3.

Other Definitional Provisions and References.

30

1.4.

Rates. The interest rate on LIBOR Loans and Base Rate Loans (when determined by reference to clause (b) of the definition of Base Rate) may be determined by reference to the LIBOR Rate, which is derived from the London interbank offered rate. The London interbank offered rate is intended to represent the rate at which contributing banks may obtain short-term borrowings from each other in the London interbank market. On March 5, 2021, ICE Benchmark Administration ("IBA"), the administrator of the London interbank offered rate, and the Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA"), the regulatory supervisor of IBA, announced in public statements (the "Announcements") that the final publication or representativeness date for the London interbank offered rate for Dollars for: (a) 1-week and 2-month tenor settings will be December 31, 2021 and (b) overnight, 1-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month tenor settings will be June 30, 2023. No successor administrator for IBA was identified in such Announcements. As a result, it is possible that immediately after such dates, the London interbank offered rate for such tenors may no longer be available or may no longer be deemed a representative reference rate upon which to determine the interest rate on LIBOR Loans or Base Rate Loans (when determined by reference to clause (b) of the definition of Base Rate). There is no assurance that the dates set forth in the Announcements will not change or that IBA or the FCA will not take further action that could impact the availability, composition or characteristics of any London interbank offered rate. Public and private sector industry initiatives have been and continue, as of the date hereof, to be underway to implement new or alternative reference rates to be used in place of the London interbank offered rate. In the event that the London interbank offered rate or any other then-current Benchmark is no longer available or in certain other circumstances set forth in Section 3.6, such Section 3.6 provides a mechanism for determining an alternative rate of interest. Agent will notify Borrower Representative, pursuant to Section 3.6, of any change to the reference rate upon which the interest rate on LIBOR Loans and Base Rate Loans (when determined by reference to clause (b) of the definition of Base Rate) is based. However, Agent does not warrant or accept any responsibility for, and shall not have any liability with respect to, (i) the administration of, submission of, calculation of or any other matter related to the London interbank offered rate or other rates in the definition of "LIBOR Rate" or with respect to any alternative, successor, or replacement rate thereto (including any then-current Benchmark or any Benchmark Replacement), including whether the composition or characteristics of any such alternative, successor or replacement rate (including any Benchmark Replacement), as it may or may not be adjusted pursuant to Section 3.6, will be similar to, or produce the same value or economic equivalence of, the LIBOR Rate or any other Benchmark, or have the same volume or liquidity as did the London interbank offered rate or any other Benchmark prior to its discontinuance or unavailability, or (ii) the effect, implementation or composition of any Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes. Agent and its Affiliates or other related entities may engage in transactions that affect the calculation of a Benchmark, any alternative, successor or replacement rate (including any Benchmark Replacement) or any relevant adjustments thereto and such transactions may be adverse to Borrowers and Loan Parties. Agent may select information sources or services in its discretion to ascertain any Benchmark, any component definition thereof or rates referenced in the definition thereof, in each case pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and shall have no liability

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to any Borrower, Loan Party, any Lender or any other person or entity for damages of any kind, including direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, costs, losses or expenses (whether in tort, contract or otherwise and whether at law or in equity), for any error or calculation of any such rate (or component thereof) provided by any such information source or service.

30

2.

LOANS.

31

2.1.

Amount of Loans

31

2.2.

Protective Advances; Overadvances

32

2.3.

Notice of Borrowing; Manner of Revolving Loan Borrowing

32

2.4.

Swingline Loans

33

2.5.

Repayments

34

2.6.

Voluntary Termination of Loan Facilities

34

2.7.

Obligations Unconditional

34

2.8.

Reversal of Payments

35

2.9.

Notes

35

2.10.

Defaulting Lenders

35

2.11.

Appointment of Borrower Representative.

36

2.12.

Joint and Several Liability

37

3.

INTEREST AND FEES; LOAN ACCOUNT.

39

3.1.

Interest

39

3.2.

Fees

39

3.3.

Computation of Interest and Fees

40

3.4.

Loan Account; Monthly Accountings

40

3.5.

Further Obligations; Maximum Lawful Rate

40

3.6.

Certain Provisions Regarding LIBOR Loans; Replacement of Lenders.

41

4.

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT.

43

4.1.

Conditions to Initial Loans

43

4.2.

Conditions to all Loans

44

5.

COLLATERAL.

44

5.1.

Grant of Security Interest

44

5.2.

Possessory Collateral

45

5.3.

Further Assurances

45

5.4.

UCC Financing Statements

45

6.

CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING ACCOUNTS, INVENTORY, COLLECTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF PAYMENTS.

46

6.1.

Lock Boxes and Blocked Accounts

46

6.2.

Application of Payments

46

6.3.

Notification; Verification

47

6.4.

Power of Attorney.

47

6.5.

Disputes

48

6.6.

Invoices

49

6.7.

Inventory.

49

7.

REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.

49

7.1.

Existence and Authority

49

7.2.

Names; Trade Names and Styles

50

7.3.

Title to Collateral; Third Party Locations; Permitted Liens

50

7.4.

Accounts and Chattel Paper

51

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7.5.

Electronic Chattel Paper

51

7.6.

Capitalization; Investment Property

51

7.7.

Commercial Tort Claims

52

7.8.

Jurisdiction of Organization; Location of Collateral

52

7.9.

Financial Statements and Reports; Solvency

53

7.10.

Tax Returns and Payments; Pension Contributions

53

7.11.

Compliance with Laws; Intellectual Property; Licenses; Compliance with Health Care Laws; Health Care Permits.

54

7.12.

Litigation

55

7.13.

Use of Proceeds

55

7.14.

Insurance

55

7.15.

Financial, Collateral and Other Reporting / Notices

56

7.16.

Litigation Cooperation

58

7.17.

Maintenance of Collateral, Etc

58

7.18.

Material Contracts

58

7.19.

No Default

59

7.20.

No Material Adverse Change

59

7.21.

Full Disclosure

59

7.22.

Sensitive Payments

59

7.23.

Replacement Term Loan Debt.

59

7.24.

Access to Collateral, Books and Records

60

7.25.

Intentionally Omitted

60

7.26.

Lender Meetings

60

7.27.

Interrelated Business

60

7.28.

Post-Closing Matters

61

8.

NEGATIVE COVENANTS

61

8.1.

Fundamental Changes

61

8.2.

Asset Sales

61

8.3.

Investments and Loans

62

8.4.

Indebtedness

62

8.5.

Liens

62

8.6.

Restricted Payments

62

8.7.

Business

62

8.8.

Payments on Certain Indebtedness

62

8.9.

Transactions With Affiliates

63

8.10.

Modifications to Governing Documents

63

8.11.

Burdensome Restrictions

63

8.12.

Modifications to Replacement Term Loan Documents

63

8.13.

Funds Maintained in Revolving Loan Funding Account

63

8.14.

Transfers from Neos Loan Parties to Aytu Loan Parties

63

9.

FINANCIAL COVENANTS

64

9.1.

[Reserved]

64

9.2.

Capital Expenditure Limitation

64

10.

RELEASE, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY.

64

10.1.

Release

64

10.2.

Limitation of Liability

64

10.3.

Indemnity

64

11.

EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.

65

11.1.

Events of Default

65

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11.2.

Remedies with Respect to Lending Commitments/Acceleration, Etc.

68

11.3.

Remedies with Respect to Collateral

68

12.

LOAN GUARANTY.

74

12.1.

Guaranty

74

12.2.

Guaranty of Payment

74

12.3.

No Discharge or Diminishment of Loan Guaranty.

74

12.4.

Defenses Waived

75

12.5.

Rights of Subrogation

75

12.6.

Reinstatement; Stay of Acceleration

75

12.7.

Information

75

12.8.

Termination

75

12.9.

Maximum Liability

76

12.10.

Contribution

76

12.11.

Liability Cumulative

77

13.

PAYMENTS FREE OF TAXES; OBLIGATION TO WITHHOLD; PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF TAXES.

77

14.

AGENT

78

14.1.

Appointment

78

14.2.

Rights as a Lender

79

14.3.

Duties and Obligations

79

14.4.

Reliance

80

14.5.

Actions through Sub-Agents

80

14.6.

Resignation

80

14.7.

Non-Reliance

81

14.8.

Not Partners or Co-Venturers; Agent as Representative of the Secured Parties

82

14.9.

Credit Bidding

83

14.10.

Certain Collateral Matters

83

14.11.

Restriction on Actions by Lenders

83

14.12.

Expenses

84

14.13.

Notice of Default or Event of Default

84

14.14.

Liability of Agent

84

15.

GENERAL PROVISIONS.

84

15.1.

Notices.

84

15.2.

Severability

86

15.3.

Integration

86

15.4.

Waivers

86

15.5.

Amendments

87

15.6.

Time of Essence

87

15.7.

Expenses, Fee and Costs Reimbursement

87

15.8.

Benefit of Agreement; Assignability

88

15.9.

Assignments

88

15.10.

Participations

89

15.11.

Headings; Construction

90

15.12.

USA PATRIOT Act Notification

90

15.13.

Counterparts; Fax/Email Signatures

90

15.14.

GOVERNING LAW

90

15.15.

CONSENT TO JURISDICTION; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL; CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS

90

15.16.

Publication

91

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15.17.

Confidentiality

91

15.18.

Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement

92

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Perfection Certificate

Annex I

Description of Certain Terms

Annex II

Reporting

Annex III

Commitment Schedule

Exhibit A

Form of Notice of Borrowing

Exhibit B

Closing Checklist

Exhibit C

Client User Form

Exhibit D

Authorized Accounts Form

Exhibit E

Form of Account Debtor Notification

Exhibit F

Form of Compliance Certificate

Exhibit G

Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement

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Loan and Security Agreement

This Loan and Security Agreement (as it may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, this "Agreement") is entered into on October 2, 2019, by and among NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Company"), NEOS THERAPEUTICS BRANDS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("NT Brands"), NEOS THERAPEUTICS, LP, a Texas limited partnership ("NT LP"; together with Company, NT Brands and each other Person who joins this Agreement as a borrower from time to time, each a "Borrower" and collectively the "Borrowers"), NEOS THERAPEUTICS COMMERCIAL, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("NT Commercial"), and PHARMAFAB TEXAS, LLC, a Texas limited liability company ("NT PharmaFab"), as Loan Party Obligors (as defined herein), the Lenders party hereto from time to time and ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC (F/K/A ENCINA BUSINESS CREDIT, LLC), as agent for the Lenders (in such capacity, "Agent").  The Schedules and Exhibits to this Agreement are an integral part of this Agreement and are incorporated herein by reference.

1.

DEFINITIONS.

1.1.

Certain Defined Terms.

Unless otherwise defined herein, the following terms are used herein as defined in the UCC:  Accounts, Account Debtor, As-Extracted Collateral, Certificated Security, Chattel Paper, Commercial Tort Claims, Debtor, Deposit Accounts, Documents, Electronic Chattel Paper, Equipment, Farm Products, Financing Statement, Fixtures, General Intangibles, Goods, Health-Care-Insurance Receivables, Instruments, Inventory, Letter-of-Credit Rights, Money, Payment Intangible, Proceeds, Secured Party, Securities Accounts, Security Agreement, Supporting Obligations and Tangible Chattel Paper.

As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:

"ABLSoft" means the electronic and/or internet-based system approved by Agent for the purpose of making notices, requests, deliveries, communications and for the other purposes contemplated in this Agreement or otherwise approved by Agent, whether such system is owned, operated or hosted by Agent, any of its Affiliates or any other Person.

"ABL Priority Collateral" means "ABL Priority Collateral" as defined in the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement.

"Accounts Advance Rate" means the percentage set forth in Section 1(b)(i) of Annex I.

"Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any other Person in control of, controlled by, or under common control with the first Person, and any other Person who has a substantial interest, direct or indirect, in the first Person or any of its Affiliates, including, any officer or director of the first Person or any of its Affiliates (and if that Person is an individual, any member of the immediate family (including parents, siblings, spouse, children, stepchildren, nephews, nieces and grandchildren) of such individual and any trust whose principal beneficiary is such individual or one or more members of such immediate family and any Person who is controlled by any such member or trust); provided, that neither Agent, any Lender nor any of their respective Affiliates shall be deemed an "Affiliate" of Borrower for any purposes of this Agreement.  For the purpose of this definition, a "substantial interest" shall mean the direct or indirect legal or beneficial ownership of more than ten (10%) percent of any class of equity or similar interest.

"Agent" means Eclipse in its capacity as agent for the Lenders hereunder, and any successor agent.

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"Agent Fee Letter" means that certain fee letter agreement dated as of the Closing Date between Agent and Borrowers.

"Agent-Related Persons" means Agent, together with its Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, members, managers, attorneys, and agents.

"Agent Professionals" means attorneys, accountants, appraisers, auditors, business valuation experts, liquidation agents, collection agencies, auctioneers, environmental engineers or consultants, turnaround consultants, and other professionals and experts retained by Agent.

"Agreement" and "this Agreement" has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

"Amendment No. 2" means that certain Consent, Joinder and Amendment No. 2 to Loan and Security Agreement dated as of the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date, by and among the Loan Parties, Agent and the Lenders party thereto.

"Amendment No. 2 Effective Date" means January 26, 2022.

"Announcements" has the meaning assigned thereto in Section 1.4 of the Agreement.

"Approved Electronic Communication" means each notice, demand, communication, information, document and other material transmitted, posted or otherwise made or communicated by e-mail, facsimile, ABLSoft or any other equivalent electronic service, whether owned, operated or hosted by Agent, any of its Affiliates or any other Person, that any party is obligated to, or otherwise chooses to, provide to Agent pursuant to this Agreement or any other Loan Document, including any financial statement, financial and other report, notice, request, certificate and other information or material; provided, that Approved Electronic Communications shall not include any notice, demand, communication, information, document or other material that Agent specifically instructs a Person to deliver in physical form.

"Assignment of Claims Act", means the Assignment of Claims Act of 1940, as amended, currently codified at 31 U.S.C. 3727 and 41 U.S.C. 6305, and includes the prior historically referenced Federal Anti-Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727) and the Federal Anti-Assignment Act (41 U.S.C. 6305).

"Approved Fund" means any Person (other than a natural person) that is (or will be) engaged in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans and similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course of business, in each case that is administered, managed, advised or underwritten by (a) a Lender, (b) an Affiliate of a Lender or (c) an entity or an Affiliate of an entity that administers or manages a Lender.

"Assignee" has the meaning set forth in Section 15.9(a).

"Assignment and Assumption" means an assignment and assumption agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit G.

"Availability Block" means $3,500,000.

"Aytu" shall mean Aytu BioPharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (f/k/a Aytu Bioscience, Inc.).

"Aytu Loan Party" and "Aytu Loan Parties" means, individually or collectively as required by the context, each Loan Party other than the Neos Loan Parties.

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"Bankruptcy Code" means the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.).

"Base Rate" means, for any day, the greatest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus ½%, (b) the LIBOR Rate (which rate shall be calculated based upon a one (1) month period and shall be determined on a daily basis), (c) one percent (1.0%), and (d) the rate of interest announced, from time to time, within Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. at its principal office in San Francisco as its "prime rate", with the understanding that the "prime rate" is one of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.’s base rates (not necessarily the lowest of such rates) and serves as the basis upon which effective rates of interest are calculated for those loans making reference thereto and is evidenced by the recording thereof after its announcement in such internal publications as Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. may designate (or, if such rate ceases to be so published, as quoted from such other generally available and recognizable source as Agent may select).

"Base Rate Loan" means any Loan which bears interest at or by reference to the Base Rate.

"Benchmark" means, initially, USD LIBOR; provided that if a Benchmark Transition Event, a Term SOFR Transition Event, or an Early Opt-in Election, as applicable, and its related Benchmark Replacement Date have occurred with respect to USD LIBOR or the then-current Benchmark, then "Benchmark" means the applicable Benchmark Replacement to the extent that such Benchmark Replacement has replaced such prior benchmark rate pursuant to Section 3.6(d).

"Benchmark Replacement" means,

(a)with respect to any Benchmark Transition Event or Early Opt-in Election, the first alternative set forth in the order below that can be determined by Agent for the applicable Benchmark Replacement Date:

(i)the sum of: (A) Term SOFR and (B) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment;

(ii)the sum of: (A) SOFR Average and (B) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment;

(iii)the sum of: (A) the alternate benchmark rate that has been selected by Agent and Borrower Representative as the replacement for the then-current Benchmark giving due consideration to (i) any selection or recommendation of a replacement benchmark rate or the mechanism for determining such a rate by the Relevant Governmental Body or (ii) any evolving or then-prevailing market convention for determining a benchmark rate as a replacement for the then-current Benchmark for Dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities at such time and (B) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment; or

(b)with respect to any Term SOFR Transition Event, the sum of (i) Term SOFR and (ii) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment;

provided, that, (x) in the case of clause (a)(i), if Agent decides that Term SOFR is not administratively feasible for Agent, then Term SOFR will be deemed unable to be determined for purposes of this definition and (y) in the case of clause (a)(i) or clause (b) of this definition, the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement is displayed on a screen or other information service that publishes such rate from time to time as selected by Agent in its Permitted Discretion. If the Benchmark Replacement as determined pursuant to clause (a)(i), (a)(ii) or (a)(iii) or clause (b) of this definition would be less than the Floor, the Benchmark Replacement will be deemed to be the Floor for the purposes of the Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

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"Benchmark Replacement Adjustment" means, with respect to any replacement of the then-current Benchmark with an Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement for any setting of such Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement:

(a)

for purposes of clauses (a)(i), (a)(ii), and (b) of the definition of "Benchmark Replacement," an amount equal to 0.11448% (11.448 basis points), and

(b)

for purposes of clause (a)(iii) of the definition of "Benchmark Replacement," the spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment (which may be a positive or negative value or zero) that has been selected by Agent and Borrower Representative giving due consideration to (i) any selection or recommendation of a spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, for the replacement of such Benchmark with the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement by the Relevant Governmental Body on the applicable Benchmark Replacement Date or (ii) any evolving or then-prevailing market convention for determining a spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, for the replacement of such Benchmark with the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement for Dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities.

"Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes" means, with respect to any Benchmark Replacement, any technical, administrative or operational changes (including changes to the definition of "Base Rate," the definition of "Business Day," the definition of "Interest Period," timing and frequency of determining rates and making payments of interest, timing of borrowing requests or prepayment notices, length of lookback periods, and other technical, administrative or operational matters) that Agent decides may be appropriate to reflect the adoption and implementation of such Benchmark Replacement and to permit the administration thereof by Agent in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if Agent decides that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if Agent determines that no market practice for the administration of such Benchmark Replacement exists, in such other manner of administration as Agent decides is reasonably necessary in connection with the administration of the Agreement and the other Loan Documents).

"Benchmark Replacement Date" means the earliest to occur of the following events with respect to the then-current Benchmark:

(a)in the case of clause (a) or (b) of the definition of "Benchmark Transition Event," the later of (i) the date of the public statement or publication of information referenced therein and (ii) the date on which the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) permanently or indefinitely ceases to provide such Benchmark (or such component thereof);

(b)in the case of clause (c) of the definition of "Benchmark Transition Event," the date of the public statement or publication of information referenced therein;

(c)in the case of a Term SOFR Transition Event, the date that is thirty (30) days after Agent has provided the Term SOFR Notice to the Lenders and Borrower pursuant to Section 3.6(d)(i) (B); or

(d)in the case of an Early Opt-in Election, the sixth (6th) Business Day after the date notice of such Early Opt-in Election is provided to the Lenders, so long as Agent has not received, by 5:00 p.m. on the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date notice of such Early Opt-in Election is provided

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to the Lenders, written notice of objection to such Early Opt-in Election from Lenders comprising the Required Lenders.

For the avoidance of doubt, if the event giving rise to the Benchmark Replacement Date occurs on the same day as, but earlier than, the Reference Time in respect of any determination, the Benchmark Replacement Date will be deemed to have occurred prior to the Reference Time for such determination

"Benchmark Transition Event" means the occurrence of one or more of the following events with respect to the then-current Benchmark:

(a)a public statement or publication of information by or on behalf of the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) announcing that such administrator has ceased or will cease to provide such Benchmark (or such component thereof), permanently or indefinitely, provided that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that will continue to provide such Benchmark (or such component thereof);

(b)a public statement or publication of information by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof), the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, an insolvency official with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark (or such component), a resolution authority with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark (or such component) or a court or an entity with similar insolvency or resolution authority over the administrator for such Benchmark (or such component), which states that the administrator of such Benchmark (or such component) has ceased or will cease to provide such Benchmark (or such component thereof) permanently or indefinitely, provided that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that will continue to provide such Benchmark (or such component thereof); or

(c)a public statement or publication of information by the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) announcing that such Benchmark (or such component thereof) is no longer representative.

"Benchmark Unavailability Period" means the period (if any) (x) beginning at the time that a Benchmark Replacement Date pursuant to clauses (a) or (b) of that definition has occurred if, at such time, no Benchmark Replacement has replaced the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in accordance with Section 3.6(d) and (y) ending at the time that a Benchmark Replacement has replaced the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in accordance with Section 3.6(d).

"Blocked Account" has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.

"Borrower" and "Borrowers" has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

"Borrower Representative" means Company, in such capacity pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.11, or any permitted successor Borrower Representative selected by Borrowers and approved by Lender.

"Borrowing Base" means, as of any date of determination, the Dollar Equivalent Amount as of such date of determination of (a) the aggregate amount of Eligible Accounts multiplied by the Accounts Advance Rate, minus (b) all Reserves which Agent has established pursuant to Section 2.1(b) (including those to be established in connection with any requested Revolving Loan).

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"Borrowing Base Certificate" means the detailed calculation of the Borrowing Base (delivered electronically in an acceptable format) from time to time delivered in accordance with Annex II.

"Business Day" means a day other than a Saturday or Sunday or any other day on which Agent or banks in New York are authorized to close and, in the case of a Business Day which relates to a LIBOR Loan, any day on which dealings are carried on in the London Interbank Eurodollar market.

"Capital Expenditures" means all expenditures which, in accordance with GAAP, would be required to be capitalized and shown on the consolidated balance sheet of Borrowers, but excluding (a) expenditures made in connection with the acquisition, replacement, substitution or restoration of assets to the extent financed (i) from insurance proceeds (or other similar recoveries) paid on account of the loss of or damage to the assets being replaced or restored or (ii) with cash awards of compensation arising from the taking by eminent domain or condemnation of the assets being replaced, (b) leasehold improvement expenditures for which any Loan Party is actually reimbursed by the lessor, sublessor or sublessee, (c) transaction fees and expenses incurred with any issuance of debt or equity (including any initial public offering) to the extent capitalized, and (d) expenditures incurred under operating leases that are required to be capitalized in accordance with GAAP (which are often referred to as "right to use assets").

"Closing Date" means October 2, 2019.

"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

"Collateral" means all property and interests in property in or upon which a security interest, mortgage, pledge or other Lien is granted pursuant to this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, including all of the property of each Loan Party Obligor described in Section 5.1, but excluding any Excluded Property.

"Collections" has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.

"Commitment" and "Commitments" means, individually or collectively as required by the context, the Revolving Loan Commitment.

"Commitment Schedule" means the Commitment Schedule attached hereto as Annex III.

"Company" has the meaning set forth in the Preamble to this Agreement.

"Compliance Certificate" means a compliance certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit F hereto to be signed by the Chief Financial Officer or President of Borrower Representative.

"Confidential Information" means confidential information that any Loan Party furnishes to the Agent pursuant to any Loan Document concerning any Loan Party's business, but does not include any such information once such information has become, or if such information is, generally available to the public or available to the Agent (or other applicable Person) from a source other than the Loan Parties which is not, to the Agent's knowledge, bound by any confidentiality agreement in respect thereof.

"Default" means any event or circumstance which with notice or passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

"Default Rate" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.

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"Defaulting Lender" means any Lender that (a) has failed, within one Business Day of the date required to be funded or paid, to (i) fund any portion of its Loans or (ii) pay over to Agent or any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder, (b) has notified Borrower Representative or Agent in writing, or it or its parent has made a public statement, to the effect that it does not intend or expect to comply with any of its funding obligations under this Agreement or generally under other agreements in which it or its parent commits to extend credit, (c) has failed, within two Business Days after request by Agent, acting in good faith, to provide a certification in writing from an authorized officer of such Lender that it will comply with its obligations (and is financially able to meet such obligations) to fund prospective Loans under this Agreement, provided that such Lender shall cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause (c) upon Agent's receipt of such certification in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, (d) had an involuntary proceeding commenced or an involuntary petition filed seeking (i) liquidation, reorganization or other relief in respect of such Lender or its parent or its or its parent’s debts, or of a substantial part of its or its parent’s assets, under any federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar Law now or hereafter in effect or (ii) the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, sequestrator, conservator or similar official for such Lender or its parent or for a substantial part of its or its parent’s assets, or (e) shall have or whose parent shall have (i) voluntarily commenced any proceeding or filed any petition seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief under any federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar Law now or hereafter in effect, (ii) consented to the institution of, or fail to contest in a timely and appropriate manner, any proceeding or petition described in clause (d) of this definition, (iii) applied for or consented to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, sequestrator, conservator or similar official for it or a substantial part of its assets, (iv) filed an answer admitting the material allegations of a petition filed against it in any such proceeding, (v) made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or (vi) taken any action for the purpose of effecting any of the foregoing.

"Dilution" means, as of any date of determination, a percentage, based upon the experience of the immediately prior twelve (12) months, that is the result of dividing the Dollar Equivalent Amount of (a) bad debt write-downs, discounts, advertising allowances, credits, or other dilutive items with respect to a Borrower's Accounts during such period by (b) such  Borrower's billings with respect to Accounts during such period.

"Dilution Ineligibles" means, as of any date of determination, an amount in respect of "program dilution" to account for wholesale and/or similar distributor service agreement fees, customer chargebacks, cash discounts and other similar items which are accrued as liabilities on the books and records of the Company and its Subsidiaries on a monthly basis.

"Dilution Reserve" has the meaning set forth in Section 1(b)(i) of Annex I.

"Division" in reference to any Person which is an entity, means the division of such Person into two (2) or more separate Persons, with the dividing Person either continuing or terminating its existence as part of such division, including as contemplated under Section 18-217 of the Delaware Limited Liability Act for limited liability companies formed under Delaware law,  or any analogous action taken pursuant to any other applicable law with respect to any corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other entity.  The word "Divide" when capitalized, shall have a correlative meaning.

"Dollar Equivalent Amount" means, at any time, (a) as to any amount denominated in Dollars, the amount hereof at such time, and (b) as to any amount denominated in a currency other than Dollars, the equivalent amount in Dollars as determined by Agent at such time that such amount could be converted into Dollars by Agent according to prevailing exchange rates selected by Agent.

"Dollars" or "$" means United States Dollars.

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"E-Signature" means the process of attaching to or logically associating with an Approved Electronic Communication an electronic symbol, encryption, digital signature or process (including the name or an abbreviation of the name of the party transmitting the Approved Electronic Communication) with the intent to sign, authenticate or accept such Approved Electronic Communication.

"Early Opt-in Election" means, if the then-current Benchmark is USD LIBOR, the occurrence of:

(a)a notification by Agent to (or the request by the Borrower Representative to Agent to notify) each of the other parties hereto that at least five currently outstanding Dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities at such time contain (as a result of amendment or as originally executed) a SOFR-based rate (including SOFR, a term SOFR or any other rate based upon SOFR) as a benchmark rate (and such syndicated credit facilities are identified in such notice and are publicly available for review), and

(b)the joint election by Agent and Borrower Representative to trigger a fallback from USD LIBOR and the provision by Agent of written notice of such election to the Lenders.

"Early Payment/Termination Premium" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2(b).

"EBITDA" means, for the applicable period, for the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis, the sum of (a) Net Income, plus (b) Interest Expense deducted in the calculation of such Net Income, plus (c) taxes on income, whether paid, payable or accrued, deducted in the calculation of such Net Income, plus (d) depreciation expense deducted in the calculation of such Net Income, plus (e) amortization expense deducted in the calculation of such Net Income, plus (f) any other non-cash charges that have been deducted in the calculation of such Net Income, plus (g) transaction fees and expenses incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, minus (h) any other non-cash gains that have been added in the calculation of such Net Income.

"Eclipse" means Eclipse Business Capital LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (f/k/a Encina Business Credit, LLC).

"Eligible Account" means, at any time of determination and subject to the criteria below, an Account of a Borrower, which was generated and billed by a Borrower in the Ordinary Course of Business, and which Agent, in its Permitted Discretion, deems to be an Eligible Account.   The net amount of an Eligible Account (or Eligible Accounts in the aggregate) at any time shall be the face amount of such Eligible Account(s) as originally billed minus all customer deposits, unapplied cash collections and other Proceeds of such Account(s) received from or on behalf of the Account Debtor(s) thereunder as of such date and any and all returns, rebates, discounts (which may, at Agent's option, be calculated on shortest terms), credits, allowances or excise taxes of any nature at any time issued, owing, claimed by Account Debtor(s), granted, outstanding or payable in connection with such Account(s) at such time, including without limitation Dilution Ineligibles. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following Accounts shall not be Eligible Accounts without Agent's prior approval:

(i)the Account Debtor or any of its Affiliates is an Affiliate of any Loan Party;

(ii)it remains unpaid longer than the earlier to occur of (A) the number of days after the original invoice date set forth in Section 4(a) of Annex I or (B) the number of days after the original invoice due date set forth in Section 4(b) of Annex I;

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(iii)the Account Debtor or its Affiliates are past any of the applicable dates referenced in clause (ii) above on other Accounts owing to a Borrower comprising more than twenty-five (25%) percent of all of the Accounts owing to a Borrower by such Account Debtor or its Affiliates;

(iv)all Accounts owing by the Account Debtor or its Affiliates which represent more than (A) 55% of all otherwise Eligible Accounts with respect to Accounts owing by Amerisource Bergen Corp., (B) 40% of all otherwise Eligible Accounts with respect to Accounts owing by each of McKesson Corp. and Cardinal Health, Inc. or (C) 10% of all otherwise Eligible Accounts with respect to Accounts owing by any other Account Debtor; provided, that Accounts which are deemed to be ineligible solely by reason of this clause (iv) shall be considered Eligible Accounts to the extent of the amount thereof which does not exceed the applicable percentage set forth above of all otherwise Eligible Accounts;

(v) a covenant, representation or warranty contained in this Agreement or any other Loan Document with respect to such Account (including any of the representations set forth in Section 7.4) has been breached and such breach continues uncured;

(vi)the Account is subject to any contra relationship, counterclaim, dispute or set-off; provided, that Accounts which are deemed to be ineligible by reason of this clause (vi) shall be considered ineligible only to the extent of such applicable contra relationship, counterclaim, dispute or set-off;

(vii)the Account Debtor's chief executive office or principal place of business is located outside of the United States;

(viii)it is payable in a currency other than Dollars;

(ix)it (a) is not absolutely owing to a Borrower or (b) arises from a sale on a bill-and-hold, guarantied sale, sale-or-return, sale-on-approval, consignment, retainage or any other repurchase or return basis or (c) consist of progress billings or other advance billings that are due prior to the completion of performance by a Borrower of the subject contract for goods or services;

(x)the Account Debtor is the United States of America or any state or political subdivision (or any department, agency or instrumentality thereof), unless such Borrower has complied with the Assignment of Claims Act or other applicable similar state or local law in a manner reasonably satisfactory to Agent;

(xi)it is not at all times subject to Agent's duly perfected, first-priority security interest or is subject to any other Lien that is not a Permitted Lien, or the goods giving rise to such Account were, at the time of sale, subject to any Lien that is not a Permitted Liens;

(xii)it is evidenced by Chattel Paper or an Instrument of any kind (unless such Chattel Paper or Instrument is delivered to Agent in accordance with Section 5.2) or has been reduced to judgment;

(xiii)the Account Debtor's total indebtedness to Borrowers exceeds the amount of any credit limit established by Borrowers or Agent or the Account Debtor is otherwise deemed not to be creditworthy by Agent in its Permitted Discretion; provided, that Accounts which are deemed to be ineligible solely by reason of this clause (xiii) shall be considered Eligible Accounts to the extent the amount of such Accounts does not exceed the lower of such credit limits;

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(xiv)there are facts or circumstances existing, or which could reasonably be anticipated to occur, which could result in a material adverse change in the Account Debtor's financial condition or impair or delay the collectability of all or any portion of such Account;

(xv)Agent has not been furnished with all documents and other information pertaining to such Account which Agent has reasonably requested, or which any Borrower is obligated to deliver to Agent, pursuant to this Agreement;

(xvi)Any Borrower has made an agreement with the Account Debtor to extend the time of payment thereof beyond the time periods set forth in clause (ii) above;

(xvii)Any Borrower has posted a surety or other bond in respect of the contract or transaction under which such Account arose;

(xviii)the Account Debtor is subject to any proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to it or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar applicable law;

(xix)the sale giving rise to such Account is on cash in advance or cash on delivery terms;

(xx)the goods giving rise to such Account have been sold by a Borrower to the Account Debtor outside such Borrower’s Ordinary Course of Business or the services giving rise to such Account have been performed by Borrower outside such Borrower’s Ordinary Course of Business;

(xxi)Accounts with respect to which (i) the goods giving rise to such Account have not been shipped and billed to the Account Debtor, or (ii) the services giving rise to such Account have not been performed and billed to the Account Debtor;  or

(xxii)the Account Debtor on such Accounts is located in any jurisdiction which adopts a statute or other requirement that any Person that obtains business from within such jurisdiction or is otherwise subject to such jurisdiction’s tax law must file a "Business Activity Report" (or other applicable report) or make any required filings in a timely manner in order to enforce its claims in such jurisdiction’s courts or arising under such jurisdiction’s laws; provided, however, that such Accounts shall nonetheless be Eligible Accounts if such Borrower has filed a "Business Activity Report" (or other applicable report or required filing).

"Enforcement Action" means any action to enforce any Obligations or Loan Documents or to exercise any rights or remedies relating to any Collateral, whether by judicial action, self­help, notification of Account Debtors, setoff or recoupment, credit bid, deed in lieu of foreclosure, action in any proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to it or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar applicable law or otherwise.

"Enzastaurin Purchase Agreement" means, collectively, that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 12, 2021, by and among Holdings, as Buyer, Rumpus VEDS LLC, Rumpus Therapeutics, LLC and Rumpus Vascular, as the Sellers, Christopher Brooke and Nathaniel Massari, as in effect on the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date, together with that certain Option Agreement between Rumpus VEDS, LLC and Denovo Biopharma LLC dated December 21, 2019 and Exclusive License Agreement between Johns Hopkins University and Rumpus VEDS, LLC, in each case, as in effect on the Closing Date.

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"ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and all rules, regulations and orders promulgated thereunder.

"ERISA Affiliate" means any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) under common control with a Loan Party within the meaning of Section 414(b) or (c) of the Code (and Sections 414(m) and (o) of the Code for purposes of provisions relating to Section 412 of the Code and Section 302 of ERISA).

"ERISA Event" means: (a) a Reportable Event with respect to a Pension Plan; (b) the withdrawal of any Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate from a Pension Plan subject to Section 4063 of ERISA during a plan year in which such entity was a "substantial employer" as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA or a cessation of operations that is treated as such a withdrawal under Section 4062(e) of ERISA; (c) a complete or partial withdrawal by a Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate from a Multiemployer Plan or notification that a Multiemployer Plan is in reorganization; (d) the filing of a notice of intent to terminate, the treatment of a Pension Plan amendment as a termination under Section 4041 or 4041A of ERISA; (e) the institution by the PBGC of proceedings to terminate a Pension Plan; (f) any event or condition which constitutes grounds under Section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Pension Plan; (g) the determination that any Pension Plan is considered an at-risk plan or a plan in endangered or critical status within the meaning of Sections 430, 431 and 432 of the Code or Sections 303, 304 and 305 of ERISA; or (h) the imposition of any liability under Title IV of ERISA, other than for PBGC premiums due but not delinquent under Section 4007 of ERISA, upon a Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate.

"Event of Default" has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.

"Excess Availability" means the amount, as determined by Agent, calculated at any date, equal to (a) the lesser of (i) the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount, minus the Availability Block, minus Reserves, and (ii) the Borrowing Base, minus the Availability Block, minus (b) the sum of (i)  the outstanding balance of all Revolving Loans plus (ii) fees and expenses which are due and payable by any Borrower under this Agreement but which have not been paid or charged to the Loan Account.

"Excluded Property" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.

"Excluded Taxes" means any of the following Taxes imposed on or with respect to a Recipient  or required to be withheld or deducted from a payment to a Recipient: (a) Taxes imposed on or measured by net income (however denominated), franchise Taxes, and branch profits Taxes, in each case, imposed as a result of such Recipient being organized under the laws of, or having its principal office or, in the case of Agent or any Lender, its Lending Office located in, the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (or any political subdivision thereof); (b) in the case of a Non-U.S. Recipient (as defined in Section 13(e)), U.S. federal withholding Taxes imposed on amounts payable to or for the account of such Non-U.S. Recipient with respect to an applicable interest in a Loan or Commitment pursuant to a law in effect on the date on which Non-U.S. Recipient becomes a party to this Agreement or acquires a participation, except in each case to the extent that, pursuant to Section 13 amounts with respect to such Taxes were payable to such Non-U.S. Recipient assignor (or Lender granting such participation) immediately before such assignment or grant of participation; (c) United States federal withholding Taxes that would not have been imposed but for such Recipient's failure to comply with Section 13(e) (except where the failure to comply with Section 13(e) was the result of a change in law, ruling, regulation, treaty, directive, or interpretation thereof by a Governmental Authority after the date the Recipient became a party to this Agreement or a Participant) and (d) any U.S. federal withholding Taxes imposed pursuant to FATCA.

"Existing Term Loan Facility Agreement" means that certain Facility Agreement, dated as of May 11, 2016, among Borrower, Deerfield Private Design Fund III, L.P. and Deerfield

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Special Situations Fund, L.P., as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time.

"Existing Term Loan Debt" means Indebtedness outstanding under the Term Loan Documents.  As of the Closing Date, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan Debt is $45,000,000, which amount is being repaid in its entirety on the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date.

"Existing Term Loan Debt Documents" means the Term Loan Facility Agreement and the other "Loan Documents" as defined in the Term Loan Facility Agreement, which documents are being terminated on the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date.

"Existing Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement" means that certain Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of the Closing Date, by and among Agent, Deerfield Private Design Fund III, L.P., Deerfield Special Situations Fund, L.P., and Deerfield Mgmt, L.P., and acknowledged by the Loan Parties.

"Existing Term Loan Notes" means the "Notes" as defined in the Term Loan Facility Agreement.

"FATCA" means Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code, as of the date of this Agreement (or any amended or successor version that is substantively comparable and not materially more onerous to comply with) and any current or future regulations or official interpretations thereof.

"FCA" has the meaning assigned thereto in Section 1.4.

"FDA" means the US Food and Drug Administration.

"Federal Reserve Board" means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States.

"Financing Lease" means any financing lease which is or should be capitalized on the balance sheet of the lessee thereunder in accordance with GAAP.

"FIRREA" means the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989, as amended.

"Fiscal Year" means the fiscal year of Holdings and its Subsidiaries which ends on June 30 of each year.

"Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio" means the ratio, determined in a manner acceptable to Agent in its Permitted Discretion, of (a) EBITDA for the most recently ended twelve-month period for which financial statements have been delivered under Section 7.15(b), minus unfinanced Capital Expenditures of the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis for such period, to (b) Fixed Charges for such period.

"Fixed Charges" means, for the period in question, on a consolidated basis, the sum of (a) all principal payments scheduled or required to be made during or with respect to such period in respect of Indebtedness of the Loan Parties, plus (b) all Interest Expense of the Loan Parties for such period paid or required to be paid in cash attributable to such period, plus (c) all taxes of the Loan Parties paid or required to be paid for such period and plus (d) all cash distributions, dividends, redemptions and other cash payments made or required to be made during such period with respect to equity securities or subordinated debt issued by any Loan Party.

"Floor" means a per annum rate equal to 1.50%.

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"Foreign Subsidiary" means a Subsidiary that is a "controlled foreign corporation" under Section 957 of the Code, such that a guaranty by such Subsidiary of the Obligations or a Lien on the assets of such Subsidiary or a pledge of more than 65% of the voting equity of such Subsidiary, in each case to secure the Obligations, would result in material tax liability to Borrowers.

"FRB" means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or any successor thereto.

"GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles set forth from time to time in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (or agencies with similar functions of comparable stature and authority within the United States accounting profession) which are applicable to the circumstances as of the date of determination, in each case consistently applied.

"Governing Documents" means, with respect to any Person, the certificate of incorporation, articles of incorporation, certificate of formation, certificate of limited partnership, by-laws, operating agreement, limited liability company agreement, limited partnership agreement or other similar governance document of such Person.

"Governmental Authority" means the government of the United States of America or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank) and having jurisdiction over this account.

"Grand Prairie Facility Closure" means the cessation of operations of the Loan Parties at the Grand Prairie, Texas location and transfer of substantially all assets located therein or associated exclusively therewith, including the transfer of related manufacturing equipment and non-exclusive licensing of related Intellectual Property to Halo Pharmaceutical, Inc. (dba Cambrex Whippany) and the subleasing of the lease thereof prior to the natural expiration specified therein.

"Guaranty" or "Guarantied", as applied to any Indebtedness, liability or other obligation, means (a) a guaranty, directly or indirectly, in any manner, including by way of endorsement (other than endorsements of negotiable instruments for collection in the Ordinary Course of Business), of any part or all of such Indebtedness, liability or obligation and (b) an agreement, contingent or otherwise, and whether or not constituting a guaranty, assuring, or intended to assure, the payment or performance (or payment of damages in the event of non-performance) of any part or all of such Indebtedness, liability or obligation by any means (including the purchase of securities or obligations, the purchase or sale of property or services or the supplying of funds).

"Health Care Laws" means all laws relating to the provision and/or administration of, and/or payment for, healthcare products or services, including, without limitation, applicable laws with respect to (in each case, to the extent applicable): (a) health care fraud and abuse (including without limitation the following statutes, as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time and any successor statutes thereto and regulations promulgated from time to time thereunder: the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)); the Stark Law (42 U.S.C. § 1395nn); the civil False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq.); 42 U.S.C. §§ 1320a-7, 1320a-7b; the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (Pub. L. No. 108-173)); and any state, commonwealth or local laws similar to any of the foregoing; (b) Medicare, Medicaid or other programs which are sponsored or maintained by a governmental payor; (c) quality, safety certification and accreditation standards and requirements; (d) HIPAA; (e) prescription drug, medical device or controlled substances

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registration, approval, importation, sale, use, distribution, compounding, dispensing, transporting, purchasing, storage, tracking, marketing and security, including state pharmacy and controlled substance laws, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Controlled Substances Act, the Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987, and Food and Drug Administration rules and regulation; (f) the provision of free or discounted care or services; and (g) the conditions of participation or enrollment as a provider/supplier in and Laws governing health programs administered by or paid for, in whole or in part by, governmental payors.

"Health Care Permits" means any and all Permits issued or required under applicable Health Care Laws.

"HIPAA" means the (a) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; (b) the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (Title XIII of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009); and (c) any state, commonwealth and local laws regulating the privacy and/or security of individually identifiable health information, including state laws providing for notification of breach of privacy or security of individually identifiable health information, in each case with respect to the laws described in clauses (a), (b) and (c) of this definition, as the same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, any successor statutes thereto, any and all rules or regulations promulgated from time to time thereunder.

"Holdings" means Aytu.

"IBA" has the meaning assigned thereto in Section 1.4.

"Indebtedness" means (without duplication), with respect to any Person, (a) all obligations or liabilities, contingent or otherwise, for borrowed money, (b) all obligations represented by promissory notes, bonds, debentures or the like, or on which interest charges are customarily paid, (c) all liabilities secured by any Lien on property owned or acquired, whether or not such liability shall have been assumed, (d) all obligations of such Person under conditional sale or other title-retention agreements relating to property or assets purchased by such Person, (e) all obligations of such Person issued or assumed as the deferred purchase price of property or services (excluding trade payables which are not one-hundred twenty (120) days past the invoice date incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business, but including the maximum potential amount payable under any earn-out or similar obligations), (f) all Financing Leases of such Person, (g) all obligations (contingent or otherwise) of such Person as an account party or applicant in respect of letters of credit and bankers' acceptances or in respect of financial or other hedging obligations, (h) all equity interests issued by such Person subject to repurchase or redemption at any time on or prior to the Scheduled Maturity Date, other than voluntary repurchases or redemptions that are at the sole option of such Person, (i) all principal outstanding under any synthetic lease, off-balance sheet loan or similar financing product and (j) all Guaranties, endorsements (other than for collection in the Ordinary Course of Business) and other contingent obligations in respect of the obligations of others.

"Indemnified Taxes" means (a) Taxes, other than Excluded Taxes, imposed on or with respect to any payment made by or on account of any obligation of any Loan Party under any Loan Document and (b) to the extent not otherwise described in clause (a), Other Taxes.

"Intellectual Property" means the collective reference to all rights, priorities and privileges relating to intellectual property, whether arising under United States, multinational or foreign laws or otherwise, including copyrights, copyright licenses, patents, patent licenses, trademarks and trademark licenses and all rights to sue at law or in equity for any infringement or other impairment thereof, including the right to receive all proceeds and damages therefrom.

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"Interest Expense" means, for the applicable period, for the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis, total interest expense (including interest attributable to Financing Leases in accordance with GAAP) and fees with respect to outstanding Indebtedness.

"Investment Property" means the collective reference to (a) all "investment property" as such term is defined in Section 9-102 of the UCC, (b) all "financial assets" as such term is defined in Section 8-102(a)(9) of the UCC and (c) whether or not constituting "investment property" as so defined, all Pledged Equity.

"Issuers" means the collective reference to each issuer of Investment Property.

"Lender" means each Person listed on the Commitment Schedule and any other Person that shall have become a Lender hereunder pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption, other than any such Person that ceases to be a Lender hereunder pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption.  Unless the context expressly provides otherwise, "Lender" shall include the Swingline Lender.

"LIBOR Loan" means any Loan which bears interest at a rate determined by reference to the LIBOR Rate.

"LIBOR Rate" means, for any calendar month, the rate (expressed as a percentage  per  annum  and rounded upward, if necessary, to the next nearest 1/100 of 1%) that is the greater of (a) the Floor or (b) the rate per annum, as published by ICE Benchmark Administration Limited (or any successor page or other commercially available source as Agent may designate from time to time), for Dollars for a one-month period as of 11:00 a.m., London time, two Business Days prior to the commencement of such calendar month (and, if any such published rate is below zero, then the rate determined pursuant to this clause (b) shall be deemed to be zero).  Each determination of the LIBOR Rate shall be made by Agent and shall be conclusive in the absence of manifest error. For the sake of clarity, the LIBOR Rate shall be adjusted monthly on the first day of each month.

"Lien" means any mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, charge, deposit arrangement, encumbrance, easement, lien (statutory or other), security interest or other security arrangement and any other preference, priority, or preferential arrangement in the nature of a security interest of any kind or nature whatsoever, including any conditional sale contract or other title-retention agreement, the interest of a lessor under a Financing Lease and any synthetic or other financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing.

"Loan Account" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4.

"Loan Documents" means, collectively, this Agreement (including the Perfection Certificate(s) and all other attachments, annexes and exhibits hereto) and all notes, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, certificates, pledge agreements, landlord's agreements, Lock Box and Blocked Account agreements, the Existing Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement, the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor, and all other agreements, documents and instruments now or hereafter executed or delivered by any Borrower, any Loan Party, or any Other Obligor in connection with, or to evidence the transactions contemplated by, this Agreement.

"Loan Guaranty" means the obligations of Obligors pursuant to Section 12.

"Loan Party" means, individually, Holdings, each Borrower and each direct and indirect Subsidiary of Holdings and each Borrower; and "Loan Parties" means, collectively, Holdings each Borrower and each direct and indirect Subsidiary of Holdings and each Borrower.

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"Loan Party Obligor" means, individually, each Borrower, or any Obligor that is a Loan Party and each Person identified in the Preamble as a Loan Party Obligor; and "Loan Party Obligors" means, collectively, each Borrower, and each Loan Party Obligor.

"Loans" means, collectively, the Revolving Loans (including any Protective Advances and Overadvances) and the Swingline Loans.

"Lock Box" has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.

"Material Adverse Effect" means any event, act, omission, condition or circumstance which, which individually or in the aggregate, has or could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on (a) the business, operations, properties, assets or financial condition of the Holdings and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, (b) the ability of any Loan Party or any Other Obligor, as applicable, to perform any of its obligations under any of the Loan Documents, (c) the validity or enforceability of, or Lender's rights and remedies under, any of the Loan Documents, (d) the ability of Agent and Lenders realize upon Collateral in which Agent has previously perfected a Lien or (e) the existence, perfection or priority of any security interest granted in any Loan Document and covering Collateral in which Agent has previously perfected a Lien.

"Material Contract" means has the meaning set forth in Section 7.18.

"Maturity Date" means the earlier of (i) Scheduled Maturity Date, (ii) the Termination Date, or (iii) such earlier date as the Obligations may be accelerated by Agent in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (including pursuant to Section 11.2).

"Maximum Lawful Rate" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.

"Maximum Liability" has the meaning set forth in Section 12.9.

"Maximum Revolving Facility Amount" means the amount set forth in Section 1(a) of Annex I.

"Medicaid" means, collectively, the health care assistance program established by Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.) and any statutes succeeding thereto, and all laws pertaining to such program, including (a) all federal statutes affecting such program; (b) all state and commonwealth statutes and plans for medical assistance enacted in connection with such program and federal rules and regulations promulgated in connection with such program; and (c) all applicable provisions of all rules, regulations and legally binding manuals, orders and administrative and reimbursement requirements of all Governmental Authorities promulgated in connection with such program, in each case as the same may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

"Medicare" means, collectively, the health insurance program for the aged and disabled established by Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1395 et seq.) and any statutes succeeding thereto, and all laws pertaining to such program including (a) all federal statutes (whether set forth in Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1395 et seq.) or elsewhere) affecting such program; and (b) all applicable provisions of all rules, regulations and legally binding manuals, orders, administrative and reimbursement requirements of all Governmental Authorities promulgated in connection with such program, in each case as the same may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

"Multiemployer Plan" means any employee benefit plan of the type described in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, to which a Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate makes or is obligated to

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make contributions, or during the preceding five plan years, has made or been obligated to make contributions.

"Neos Loan Party" and "Neos Loan Parties" means, individually or collectively as required by the context, each Borrower, NT Commercial and NT Pharmafab.

"Net Income" means, for the applicable period, for Borrowers individually or for the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis, as applicable, the net income (or loss) of Borrowers individually or of the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis, as applicable, for such period, excluding any gains or non-cash losses from dispositions, any extraordinary gains or extraordinary non-cash losses and any gains or non-cash losses from discontinued operations, in each case of Borrowers individually or of the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis, as applicable, for such period.

"Non-Consenting Lender" has the meaning set forth in Section 15.5(b).

"Non-Paying Guarantor" has the meaning set forth in Section 12.10.

"Non-U.S. Recipient" has the meaning set forth in Section 13(e)(ii).

"Notice of Borrowing" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3.

"NT Brands" has the meaning set forth in the Preamble to this Agreement.

"NT Commercial" has the meaning set forth in the Preamble to this Agreement.

"NT LP" has the meaning set forth in the Preamble to this Agreement.

"NT PharmaFab" has the meaning set forth in the Preamble to this Agreement.

"Obligations" means all present and future Loans, advances, debts, liabilities, fees, expenses, obligations, guaranties, covenants, duties and indebtedness at any time owing by any Borrower or any Loan Party Obligor to Agent and Lenders, whether evidenced by this Agreement, any other Loan Document or otherwise, whether arising from an extension of credit, guaranty, indemnification or otherwise, whether direct or indirect (including those acquired by assignment and any participation by any Lender in any Borrower's indebtedness owing to others), whether absolute or contingent, whether due or to become due and whether arising before or after the commencement of a proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code or any similar statute.

"Obligor" means any guarantor, endorser, acceptor, surety or other Person liable on, or with respect to, any of the Obligations or who is the owner of any property which is security for any of the Obligations, other than Borrower.

"Ordinary Course of Business" means, in respect of any transaction involving any Person, the ordinary course of business of such Person, as conducted by such Person as of the Closing Date and any practices that are utilized to improve past practices or to conform with customary operating procedures for a similar business, as reasonably determined by such Person.

"Other Obligor" means any Obligor other than any Loan Party Obligor.

"Other Taxes" means all present or future stamp, court or documentary, property, excise, intangible, recording, filing or similar Taxes that arise from any payment made under, from the execution, delivery, performance, enforcement or registration of, from the receipt or perfection of a security interest under, or otherwise with respect to, any Loan Document.

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"Overadvances" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(b).

"Participant" has the meaning set forth in Section 15.10(b).

"Paying Guarantor" has the meaning set forth in Section 12.10.

"Payment Conditions" means, as to the making of any payment or distribution of any dividends or other distributions on Holdings' stock or other equity interest, satisfaction as of the making of each such payment or distribution, and after giving pro forma effect thereto, of each of the following conditions: (a) no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, (b) the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, calculated for the twelve consecutive calendar months most recently ended for which the monthly financial statements of Borrowers and the related Compliance Certificate are required to have been delivered to Agent pursuant to Section 7.15, is greater than 1.1:1.0, and (c) Excess Availability is greater than $2,500,000.

"PBGC" means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

"Pension Act" means the Pension Protection Act of 2006.

"Pension Funding Rules" means the rules of the Code and ERISA regarding minimum required contributions (including any installment payment thereof) to Pension Plans and Multiemployer Plans and set forth in, with respect to plan years ending prior to the effective date of the Pension Act, Section 412 of the Code and Section 302 of ERISA, each as in effect prior to the Pension Act and, thereafter, Section 412, 430, 431, 432 and 436 of the Code and Sections 302, 303, 304 and 305 of ERISA, and any sections of the Code or ERISA related thereto that are enacted after the date of this Agreement.

"Pension Plan" means any employee pension benefit plan (including a Multiemployer Plan) that is maintained or is contributed to by a Loan Party and any ERISA Affiliate and is either covered by Title IV of ERISA or is subject to the minimum funding standards under Section 412 of the Code.

"Perfection Certificate" means the Perfection Certificate completed by Borrowers and Obligors and attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and any supplements or updates thereto delivered to Lender in accordance herewith.

"Permitted Acquisitions" means any acquisition by any Aytu Loan Party (it being expressly understood that no Neos Loan Party may make any Permitted Acquisition) of fifty percent (50.00%) or more of the capital stock or other equity interests, or all or substantially all of the assets of a Person, by a Loan Party (each, an "Acquisition"), in each case, to the extent that each of the following conditions shall have been satisfied:

(a)the Loan Parties shall have delivered to Agent at least ten (10) Business Days (or such shorter period as may be agreed by Agent) prior to the closing of the proposed Acquisition: (i) a description of the proposed Acquisition; (ii) to the extent available, a due diligence package (including, to the extent available, a quality of earnings report); and (iii) copies of the respective agreements, documents or instruments pursuant to which such Acquisition is to be consummated (or substantially final drafts thereof), any schedules to such agreements, documents or instruments and all other material ancillary agreements, instruments and documents to be executed or delivered in connection therewith, and, to the extent required to be completed prior to the closing of such Acquisition under the related acquisition agreement and reasonably requested by Agent, all material regulatory and third party approvals and copies of any environmental assessments, if applicable;

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(b)the Loan Parties (including any new Subsidiary) shall execute and deliver the agreements, instruments and other documents to the extent required by the terms of this Agreement, including such agreements, instruments and other documents necessary to ensure that Agent receives a first priority perfected Lien (other than Permitted Liens) in all entities and assets acquired in connection with the Acquisition to the extent required by this Agreement;

(c)at the time of such Acquisition and after giving effect thereto, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;

(d)the Acquisition would not result in a Change in Control and the applicable Loan Party remains a surviving legal entity after such Acquisition;

(e)with respect to any Acquisition involving an in-license to a Loan Party, all such in-licenses or agreements related thereto shall constitute “Collateral" and Agent to have the ability in the event of a liquidation of any Collateral to dispose of such Collateral in accordance with Agent’s rights and remedies under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents;

(f)all transactions in connection with such Acquisition shall be consummated in all material respects in accordance with applicable laws;

(g)the assets acquired in such Acquisition are for use in the same, similar, related or complementary lines of business as the Loan Parties are currently engaged or a similar, related or complementary line of business reasonably related, ancillary or supplemental thereto or incidental thereto or reasonably expansive thereof;

(h)if required, such Acquisition shall have been approved by the board of directors (or other similar body) and/or the stockholders or other equity holders of any Person being acquired in such Acquisition and, in any event, such Acquisition shall be a non-hostile transaction;

(i)no Indebtedness or Liens are assumed or created (other than Permitted Liens and Permitted Indebtedness) in connection with such Acquisition;

(j)unless Agent shall otherwise consent in writing (in its sole discretion), (x) if the Acquisition is an equity purchase or merger, the target and its Subsidiaries must have as their jurisdiction of formation a state within the United States or the District of Columbia, and (y) if the Acquisition is an asset purchase, not less than ninety percent (90.00%) of the fair market value of all of the tangible assets so acquired shall be located within the United States or, in the case of registered Intellectual Property, registered in the United States;

(k)the consideration payable by the Loan Parties in connection with such Acquisition shall consist solely of (x) noncash equity interests in Holdings and/or (y) cash and cash equivalents not to exceed in the aggregate the cap set forth in clause (l) below;

(l)the sum of all cash amounts (including cash equivalents) paid or payable in connection with all Permitted Acquisitions (including all Indebtedness, liabilities and contingent obligations (in each case to the extent otherwise permitted hereunder) incurred or assumed (excluding any royalties, earn-outs or comparable payment obligations in connection therewith), regardless of when due or payable to the extent such obligations are required to be reflected on a consolidated balance sheet of the Loan Parties in accordance with GAAP) (all such consideration, the "Acquisition Consideration") shall not exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in the aggregate during the term of this Agreement or such greater amount as to which Agent may otherwise consent in writing (in its sole discretion); and

(m)Agent has received, prior to the consummation of such Acquisition, updated financial projections, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent, for the immediately

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succeeding four calendar quarters following the proposed consummation of the Acquisition beginning with the calendar quarter during which the Acquisition is to be consummated.

For the avoidance of doubt, no assets being acquired in any proposed Acquisition shall be included in the Borrowing Base unless and until Agent has received a field examination of such assets in form and substance acceptable to Agent in its Permitted Discretion.

"Permitted Contingent Obligations" means:

(a)contingent obligations arising in respect of the Indebtedness under the Loan Documents;

(b)contingent obligations resulting from endorsements for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business;

(c)contingent obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business with respect to surety and appeal bonds, performance bonds and other similar obligations not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) in the aggregate at any time outstanding;

(e)contingent obligations arising with respect to customary indemnification obligations in favor of (i) purchasers in connection with dispositions of personal property assets permitted hereunder or in connection with any other commercial agreement entered into by a Loan Party in the ordinary course of business and (ii) researchers and their institutions in the ordinary course of R&D clinical activities;

(f)so long as there exists no Event of Default both immediately before and immediately after giving effect to any such transaction, contingent obligations existing or arising under any swap contract, provided, however, that such obligations are (or were) entered into by a the Loan Parties in the Ordinary Course of Business for the purpose of directly mitigating risks associated with liabilities, commitments, investments, assets, or property held or reasonably anticipated by such Person and not for purposes of speculation;

(g)contingent obligations existing or arising in connection with any letter of credit for the primary purpose of securing a lease of real property in the Ordinary Course of Business, provided that the aggregate amount of all such letter of credit reimbursement obligations does not at any time exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) outstanding;

(h)unsecured contingent obligations incurred under the Enzastaurin Purchase Agreement, to the extent the payment of such contingent obligations is required under the terms and conditions of the Enzastaurin Purchase Agreement, as in effect on the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date; provided that no Loan Party shall prepay any such contingent obligations or make or permit any payment (or set aside any funds for payment) on or in respect of such contingent obligations until such contingent obligations are due and owing pursuant to the terms of the Enzastaurin Purchase Agreement;

(i)unsecured contingent obligations arising with respect to customary indemnification obligations, adjustment of purchase price or similar obligations of any Borrower (and not, for the avoidance of doubt, including any milestones, earnouts, royalties or similar obligations), to the extent such contingent obligations arise in connection with a Permitted Acquisition and do not cause the Borrowers or their Subsidiaries to exceed the cap on Acquisition Consideration set forth in the definition of Permitted Acquisition;

(j)unsecured earn-out obligations, royalties and other similar contingent purchase price obligations incurred by any Aytu Loan Party in connection with a Permitted Acquisition (and not including any seller notes or other non-contingent Indebtedness unless otherwise constituting Permitted

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Indebtedness), in an amount not to exceed the cap, if any, set forth in the definition of Permitted Acquisitions, in respect of such items, as of any date of determination, after taking into account all amounts paid or payable by a Loan Party during the term of this Agreement; provided that no payment shall be made in respect of such obligations if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result from such payment; and

(k)contingent obligations of any Loan Party in the form of a guarantee of the obligations of any other Borrower to the extent the obligations evidenced thereby are permitted hereunder and, to the extent applicable, such guarantees are subordinated to the Obligations in the same manner as are the underlying obligations that are being guaranteed.

"Permitted Discretion" means a determination made by Agent in good faith and in the exercise of reasonable (from the perspective of an asset-based secured lender) business judgment.

"Permitted Indebtedness" means:

(a) the Obligations;

(b) the Indebtedness existing on the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date described in Section 7 of the Perfection Certificate (as the Perfection Certificate may be amended or otherwise supplemented in accordance with Section 8(a) of Amendment No. 2); in each case along with extensions, refinancings, modifications, amendments and restatements thereof; provided, that (i) the principal amount thereof is not increased, (ii) if secured by a Permitted Lien, no additional collateral beyond that existing as of the Closing Date is granted to secure such Indebtedness; (iii) if such Indebtedness is subordinated to any or all of the Obligations, the applicable subordination terms shall not be modified without the prior written consent of Agent and (iv) the terms thereof are not modified to impose more burdensome terms upon any Loan Party;

(c) Financing Leases and purchase-money Indebtedness secured by Permitted Liens in an aggregate amount not exceeding $8,000,000 at any time outstanding;

(d)Indebtedness arising under operating leases in the Ordinary Course of Business;

(e) Indebtedness incurred as a result of endorsing negotiable instruments received in the Ordinary Course of Business;

(f) the Replacement Term Loan Debt to the extent subject to, and permitted by, the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement;

(g)to the extent constituting Indebtedness, Indebtedness incurred in connection with the financing of insurance premiums;

(h) Indebtedness incurred for the acquisition of supplies, inventory or other property or services on normal trade credit in the Ordinary Course of Business;

(i)Indebtedness, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) at any time outstanding, in respect of credit cards, credit card processing services, debit cards, stored value cards, purchase cards (including so-called "procurement cards" or "P-cards") or other similar cash management or merchant services, in each case, incurred in the ordinary course of business;

(j)so long as there exists no Event of Default both immediately before and immediately after giving effect to any such transaction, Indebtedness existing or arising under any swap contract, provided, however, that such obligations are (or were) entered into by a Borrower in the

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ordinary course of business for the purpose of directly mitigating risks associated with liabilities, commitments, investments, assets, or property held or reasonably anticipated by such Person and not for purposes of speculation;

(k)Indebtedness constituting Permitted Contingent Obligations;

(l) other unsecured Indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $250,000 at any time outstanding; and

(m)Indebtedness consisting of unsecured intercompany loans and advances incurred by (1) any Loan Party owing to any other Loan Party, (2) any Subsidiary owing to any other Subsidiary, (3) a Subsidiary that is not a Loan Party owing to any Loan Party, so long as such Indebtedness constitutes a Permitted Investment of the applicable Loan Party pursuant to clause (c) of the definition of Permitted Investments; provided that (A) any such Indebtedness owed by a Loan Party shall, at the request of Agent, be subordinated to the payment in full of the Obligations pursuant to documentation in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent and (B) upon the request of Agent at any time, any such Indebtedness shall be evidenced by promissory notes having terms reasonably satisfactory to Agent, the sole originally executed counterparts of which shall be pledged and delivered to Agent, for the benefit of Agent and Agents, as security for the Obligations.

"Permitted Investments" means:

(a)investments outstanding on the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date described in Section 1 of the Perfection Certificate (as the Perfection Certificate may be amended or otherwise supplemented in accordance with Section 8(a) of Amendment No. 2);

(b)investments by any Loan Party in any other Loan Party or any Subsidiary of a Loan Party in equity interests; provided, that (A) any such equity interests held by a Loan Party Obligor shall be pledged as required pursuant to this Agreement and B) the aggregate amount of investments by Loan Parties in Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties (together with outstanding intercompany loans permitted under clause (c) below and outstanding Guaranties permitted under clause (d) below) shall not exceed $500,000 at any time outstanding);

(c)loans or advances made by any Loan Party to any Subsidiary and made by any Subsidiary to a Loan Party or any other Subsidiary; provided, that (A) any such loans and advances made by a Loan Party and evidenced by a promissory note shall be pledged pursuant to this Agreement and (B) the principal amount of such loans and advances made by Loan Parties to Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties (together with outstanding investments permitted by clause (b) above and outstanding Guaranties permitted under clause (d) below) shall not exceed $500,000 at any time outstanding);

(d)Guaranties constituting Indebtedness permitted by Section 8.4; provided, that the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness of Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties that is guaranteed by any Loan Party (together with outstanding investments permitted under clause (b) above and outstanding intercompany loans permitted under clause (c) above) shall not exceed $500,000 at any time outstanding);

(e)loans and advances to directors, employees and officers of any Loan Party Obligor and its Subsidiaries for bona fide business purposes in the Ordinary Course of Business, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $250,000 at any time outstanding;

(f)Permitted Acquisitions;

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(g)Investments in domestic certificates of deposit issued by, and other domestic investments with, financial institutions organized under the laws of the United States or a state thereof, having at least One Hundred Million Dollars ($100,000,000.00) in capital and a rating of at least "investment grade" or "A" by Moody’s or any successor rating agency;

(h)Investments in marketable obligations of the United States of America and in open market commercial paper given the highest credit rating by a national credit agency and maturing not more than one year from the creation thereof;

(i)temporary advances to cover incidental expenses to be incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business;

(j)Investments in joint ventures, strategic alliances, licensing and similar arrangements customary in a Loan Party’s industry and which do not require any Loan Party to assume or otherwise become liable for the obligations of any third party not directly related to or arising out of such arrangement or, without the prior written consent of Agent and each Lender, require a Loan Party to transfer ownership of non-cash assets to such joint venture or other entity; provided, that the aggregate amount of Investments under this clause (j) made in cash or cash equivalents shall not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) in the aggregate at any time outstanding;

(k)Investments (including debt obligations) received in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of customers or suppliers and in settlement of delinquent obligations of, and other disputes with, customers or suppliers arising in the Ordinary Course of Business;

(l)Investments consisting of notes receivable of, or prepaid royalties and other credit extensions to, customers and suppliers in the ordinary course of business;

(m)to the extent constituting an Investment, the holding by a Person of cash and cash equivalents owned by such Person;

(n)Investments consisting of the endorsement of negotiable instruments for deposit or collection or similar transactions in the ordinary course of business;

(o)to the extent constituting investments, guaranties constituting Permitted Indebtedness or Permitted Contingent Obligations;

(p)so long as no Event of Default exists or results therefrom, the granting of Permitted Licenses;

(q)so long as no Event of Default exists at the time of such Investment or after giving effect to such Investment, other Investments of cash and cash equivalents in an amount not exceeding Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) in the aggregate at any time outstanding;

(r)leases of real or personal property in the Ordinary Course of Business and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and

(s)investments constituting deposits described in Permitted Liens.

"Permitted License" means (i) any license of the Tussionex patent in connection with the Tussionex Disposition so long as, at the time of consummation thereof, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, (ii) licenses and sublicenses as reflected in the Paragraph IV Settlements (Actavis & Teva) as in effect on the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date, (iii) [reserved], (iv) license agreement in respect of Natesto pursuant to that Termination and Transition Agreement by and

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among Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Holdings dated March 31, 2021 and (v) any non-exclusive license or non-exclusive sublicense of rights to discrete Intellectual Property of any Loan Party so long as all such licenses or sublicenses (a) are granted in the Ordinary Course of Business, (b) do not result in a legal transfer of title to the licensed property, and (c) have been granted in exchange for fair consideration and on commercially reasonable terms; provided that no such licenses may be granted if an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or could result from the granting thereof.

"Permitted Liens" means:

(a) purchase-money security interests in specific items of Equipment securing Permitted Indebtedness described under clause (c) of the definition of Permitted Indebtedness;

(b) liens for taxes, fees, assessments, or other governmental charges or levies, either not delinquent or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings (which proceedings have the effect of preventing the enforcement of such lien) for which adequate reserves in accordance with GAAP are being maintained provided the same have no priority over any of Agent's security interests;

(c) liens of materialmen, mechanics, carriers, or other similar liens arising in the Ordinary Course of Business and securing obligations which are not delinquent or are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings (which proceedings have the effect of preventing the enforcement of such lien) for which adequate reserves in accordance with GAAP are being maintained;

(d) liens which constitute banker's liens, rights of set-off, or similar rights as to deposit accounts or other funds maintained with a bank or other financial institution (but only to the extent such banker's liens, rights of set-off or other rights are in respect of customary service charges relative to such deposit accounts and other funds, and not in respect of any loans or other extensions of credit by such bank or other financial institution to any Loan Party);

(e) cash deposits or pledges of an aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000 to secure the payment of worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, or other social security benefits or obligations, public or statutory obligations, surety or appeal bonds, bid or performance bonds, or other obligations of a like nature incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business;

(f) judgment Liens in respect of judgments that do not constitute an Event of Default;

(g)easements, zoning restrictions, rights-of-way and similar encumbrances on real property imposed by law or arising in the Ordinary Course of Business that do not secure any monetary obligations and do not materially detract from the value of the affected property or interfere with the ordinary conduct of business of Holdings or any Subsidiary;

(h)any Lien in existence on the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date and described in Section 7 of the Perfection Certificate (as the Perfection Certificate may be amended or otherwise supplemented in accordance with Section 8(a) of Amendment No. 2) and any Lien granted as a replacement or substitute therefor; provided, that any such replacement or substitute Lien (i) does not secure an aggregate amount of Indebtedness, if any, greater than that secured on the Closing Date and (ii) does not encumber any property other than the property subject thereto on the Closing Date;

(i) Liens on the assets of the Loan Parties securing the Replacement Term Loan Debt to the extent such Liens are subject to, and permitted by, the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement;

(j)Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of law to secure payment of customs duties in connection with the importation of goods;

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(k)involuntary Liens which, in the aggregate, would not have a Material Adverse Effect and which in any event would not exceed, in the aggregate, $250,000;

(l)licenses or sublicenses of Intellectual Property in accordance with the terms of hereof;

(m)the interests of licensors under inbound licenses to a Loan Party;

(n)the interests of leases or sub-lessees of real property;

(o)Liens granted in the Ordinary Course of Business on the unearned portion of insurance premiums securing the financing of insurance premiums to the extent the financing is permitted under the definition of Permitted Indebtedness;

(p)purported Liens evidenced by the filing of precautionary UCC financing statements relating solely to operating leases or consignments of personal property entered into the ordinary course of business; and

(q)other Liens securing obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000 at any time outstanding.

"Permitted Transfer" means: (i) non-exclusive licenses of Intellectual Property in the Ordinary Course of Business  consistent with industry practice, provided that such licenses of Intellectual Property neither result in a legal transfer of title of the licensed Intellectual Property nor have the same effect as a sale of such Intellectual Property; (ii) transfers constituting Permitted Liens; (iii) Transfers permitted in Section 8.1 or 8.6 hereunder; (iv) transfers of assets (other than Intellectual Property) for fair consideration and in the Ordinary Course of its Business; (v) expiration, forfeiture, invalidation, cancellation, abandonment or lapse (including, without limitation, the narrowing of claims) of Intellectual Property  that is, in the reasonable good faith judgment of the Loan Parties, no longer useful in the conduct of the business of the Loan Parties; (vi) transfers by any Loan Party to another Loan Party, and transfers by any Subsidiary of a Loan Party to a Loan Party; (vii) sales, forgiveness or discounting, on a non-recourse basis and in the Ordinary Course of Business, of past due accounts in connection with the settlement of delinquent accounts or in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of suppliers or customers in accordance with the applicable terms of this Agreement; (viii) dispositions consisting of the use or payment of cash or cash equivalents in the Ordinary Course of Business and in a manner that is not prohibited by the terms of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents; (ix) the Tussionex Disposition so long as, at the time of consummation thereof, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; (x) the Grand Prairie Facility Closure; (xi) transfer of MiOXSYS Analyzer, MiOXSYS Sensors as well as all Intellectual Property related thereto, know-how, copyrights, technical information and similar rights pertaining to MiOXSYS Analyzer and or MiOXSYS Sensors, in each case, pursuant to the terms of that certain Asset Purchase Agreement between Holdings and UAB Caerus Biotechnologies dated July 2, 2021; (xii) leases or subleases of real property or equipment in the Ordinary Course of Business and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (xiii) other dispositions approved by Agent in writing from time to time in its sole discretion; and (xiv) transfer of inventory or products required in connection with the manufacturing of such inventory or products or the performance of clinical studies in respect thereof, in each case, in the Ordinary Course of the Loan Parties’ business in accordance with past practices.

"Permits" means all permits, licenses, registrations, certificates, qualifications, accreditations, approvals or similar rights required to be obtained, from any Governmental Authority.

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"Person" means any individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust, unincorporated organization, association, corporation, government or any agency or political division thereof, or any other entity.

"Plan" means any employee benefit plan within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA (including a Pension Plan) maintained for employees of any Loan Party or any such plan to which any Loan Party (or with respect to any plan subject to Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 or Title IV of ERISA, any ERISA Affiliate) is required to contribute on behalf of any of its employees.

"Pledged Equity" means the equity interests listed on Sections 1(f) and 1(g) of the Perfection Certificate, together with any other equity interests, certificates, options, or rights or instruments of any nature whatsoever in respect of the equity interests of any Person that may be issued or granted to, or held by, any Loan Party Obligor while this Agreement is in effect, and including, to the extent attributable to, or otherwise related to, such pledged equity interests, all of such Loan Party Obligor's (a) interests in the profits and losses of each Issuer, (b) rights and interests to receive distributions of each Issuer's assets and properties and (c) rights and interests, if any, to participate in the management of each Issuer related to such pledged equity interests.

"Pro Rata Share" means with respect to all matters relating to any Lender the percentage obtained by dividing (i) the Loan Commitment of that Lender by (ii) the aggregate Loan Commitments of all Lenders, in each case as any such percentages may be adjusted by assignments pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption

"Protective Advances" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(a).

"Recipient" means any Agent, any Lender, any Participant, or any other recipient of any payment to be made by or on account of any Obligation of any Loan Party under this Agreement or any other Loan Document, as applicable.

"Reference Time" with respect to any setting of the then-current Benchmark means (1) if such Benchmark is USD LIBOR, 11:00 a.m. (London time) on the day that is two (2) London Banking Days preceding the date of such setting, and (2) if such Benchmark is not USD LIBOR, the time determined by Agent in its Permitted Discretion.

"Register" has the meaning set forth in Section 15.9(c).

"Released Parties" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.

"Relevant Governmental Body" means the Federal Reserve Board or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or a committee officially endorsed or convened by the Federal Reserve Board or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or any successor thereto.

"Replacement Lender" has the meaning set forth in Section 3(c).

"Replacement Term Loan Facility Agent" means Avenue Capital Management II, L.P., in its capacity as administrative agent and collateral agent.

"Replacement Term Loan Facility Agreement" means that certain Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date, among Aytu, as Borrower, Replacement Term Loan Facility Agent and the "Lenders" from time to time party thereto, together with the Supplement to Loan and Security Agreement attached thereto, in each case as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time.

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"Replacement Term Loan Debt" means Indebtedness outstanding under the Term Loan Documents.  As of the Closing Date, the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan Debt is $15,000,000.

"Replacement Term Loan Debt Documents" means the Term Loan Facility Agreement and the other "Loan Documents" as defined in the Term Loan Facility Agreement.

"Replacement Existing Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement" means that certain Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date, by and among Agent and Replacement Term Loan Facility Agent, and acknowledged by the Loan Parties.

"Replacement Term Loan Notes" means the "Notes" as defined in the Replacement Term Loan Facility Agreement.

"Reportable Event" means any of the events set forth in Section 4043(c) of ERISA, other than events for which the thirty-day notice period has been waived.

"Required Lenders" means at any time Lenders (other than Defaulting Lenders) then holding at least fifty-one (51%) percent of the sum of the aggregate Loan Commitment then in effect; provided, that if there are two or more Lenders, then Required Lenders shall include at least two Lenders (Lenders that are Affiliates or Approved Funds of one another being considered as one Lender for purposes of this proviso).

"Reserves" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(b).

"Restricted Accounts" means Deposit Accounts (a) established and used (and at all times will be used) solely for the purpose of paying current payroll obligations of Loan Parties (and which do not (and will not at any time) contain any deposits other than those necessary to fund current payroll), in each case in the Ordinary Course of Business, or (b) maintained (and at all times will be maintained) solely in connection with an employee benefit plan, but solely to the extent that all funds on deposit therein are solely held for the benefit of, and owned by, employees (and will continue to be so held and owned) pursuant to such plan.

"Restricted Payment" means any payment, dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, securities or other property) with respect to any equity interests in Company, any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party, or any payment, dividend or other distribution (whether in cash, securities or other property), including any sinking fund or similar deposit, on account of the purchase, redemption, retirement, acquisition, cancellation or termination of any such equity interests in any of Company, any Loan Party or any Subsidiary or any option, warrant or other right to acquire any such equity interests in any of Company, any Loan Party or any Subsidiary of any Loan Party.

"Revolving Loan Commitment" means (a) as to any Lender, the aggregate commitment of such Lender to make Revolving Loans as set forth in the Commitment Schedule or in the most recent Assignment and Assumption to which it is a party (as adjusted to reflect any assignments as permitted hereunder) and (b) as to all Lenders, the aggregate commitment of all Lenders to make Revolving Loans, which aggregate commitment shall be in an amount equal to the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount.

"Revolving Loans" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(a).

"Revolving Loan Funding Account" shall mean account number xxxx8472 maintained by Company at First Republic Bank, or such other replacement account acceptable to Agent and designated as the "Revolving Loan Funding Account" for purposes of this Agreement, which shall be subject to a first-priority security interest in favor of Agent and shall be the account into which all disbursements of Revolving Loan proceeds shall be funded.

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"Scheduled Maturity Date" means the date set forth in Section 6 of Annex I.

"Securities Act" means the Securities of Act of 1933, as amended.

"Settlement" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(c).

"Settlement Date" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(c).

"SOFR" means, with respect to any Business Day means a rate per annum equal to the secured overnight financing rate for such Business Day published by the SOFR Administrator on the SOFR Administrator’s Website on the immediately succeeding Business Day.

"SOFR Administrator" means the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or a successor administrator of the secured overnight financing rate).

"SOFR Administrator’s Website" means the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, currently at http://www.newyorkfed.org, or any successor source for the secured overnight financing rate identified as such by the SOFR Administrator from time to time.

"SOFR Average" means the compounded average of SOFR over a rolling calendar day period of thirty (30) days published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or a successor administrator of the SOFR Average).

"SPS" means Specialty Pharmaceutical Services, a subsidiary of Cardinal Health.

"Stated Rate" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.5.

"Subsidiary" means any corporation or other entity of which a Person owns, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, more than 50% of the capital stock or other equity interest at the time of determination.  Unless the context indicates otherwise, references to a Subsidiary shall be deemed to refer to a Subsidiary of Borrower.

"Swingline Lender" means Eclipse Business Capital SPV, LLC (f/k/a Encina Business Credit SPV, LLC), in its capacity as lender of Swingline Loans hereunder.

"Swingline Loans" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(a).

"Taxes" means all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings (including backup withholding), assessments, fees or other charges imposed by any Governmental Authority, including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto.

"Term SOFR" means the forward-looking term rate with a tenor of approximately one (1) month based on SOFR that has been selected or recommended by the Relevant Governmental Body.

"Term SOFR Notice" means a notification by Agent to the Lenders and Borrower of the occurrence of a Term SOFR Transition Event.

"Term SOFR Transition Event" means the determination by Agent that (a) Term SOFR has been recommended for use by the Relevant Governmental Body, (b) the administration of Term SOFR is administratively feasible for Agent and (c) a Benchmark Transition Event or an Early Opt-in Election, as applicable, has previously occurred resulting in the replacement of the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in accordance with Section 3.6(d) with a Benchmark Replacement the Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement component of which is not Term SOFR.

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"Termination Date" means the date on which all of the Obligations have been paid in full in cash and all of Agent and Lenders' lending commitments under this Agreement and under each of the other Loan Documents have been terminated.

"Term Loan Priority Collateral" means "Term Loan Priority Collateral" as defined in the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement.

"Tussionex Disposition" means the disposition or transfer of the Tussionex product line (including all inventory, Intellectual Property (including know-how necessary for the manufacture of Tussionex), labeler code and related equipment and customer agreements to the extent, in each case, such assets are related solely to the Tussionex product line) sold for fair value to third parties, as determined by the Loan Parties in good faith.

"UCC" means, at any given time, the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted and in effect at such time in the State of Illinois or other applicable jurisdiction.

"Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement" means the applicable Benchmark Replacement excluding the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment.

"USD LIBOR" means the London interbank offered rate for Dollars with a tenor of one (1) month.

1.2.

Accounting Terms and Determinations.

Unless otherwise specified herein, all accounting terms used herein shall be interpreted, all accounting determinations hereunder (including determinations made pursuant to the exhibits hereto) shall be made, and all financial statements required to be delivered hereunder shall be prepared on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP consistently applied.  If at any time any change in GAAP would affect the computation of any financial ratio or financial requirement set forth in any Loan Document, and either Borrower Representative or Agent shall so request, Required Lenders and Borrower Representative shall negotiate in good faith to amend such ratio or requirement to preserve the original intent thereof in light of such change in GAAP; provided that, until so amended, (a) such ratio or requirement shall continue to be computed in accordance with GAAP prior to such change therein and (b) Borrower Representative shall provide to Agent and Lenders financial statements and other documents required under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents which include a reconciliation between calculations of such ratio or requirement made before and after giving effect to such change in GAAP.  Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, all terms of an accounting or financial nature used herein shall be construed, and all computations of amounts and ratios referred to herein shall be made, without giving effect to any election under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 159 (Codification of Accounting Standards 825-10) to value any Indebtedness or other liabilities of any Loan Party at "fair value", as defined therein.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the paragraph above or the definitions of Capital Expenditures or Financing Leases, in the event of a change in GAAP after the Closing Date requiring all leases to be capitalized, only those leases (assuming for purposes of this paragraph that they were in existence on the Closing Date) that would constitute Financing Leases on the Closing Date shall be considered Financing Leases (and all other such leases shall constitute operating leases) and all calculations and deliverables under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents shall be made in accordance therewith (other than the financial statements delivered pursuant to this Agreement; provided that all such financial statements delivered to Agent and Lenders in accordance with the terms of this Agreement after the date of such change in GAAP shall contain a schedule showing the adjustments necessary to reconcile such financial statements with GAAP as in effect immediately prior to such change).

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1.3.

Other Definitional Provisions and References.

References in this Agreement to "Articles", "Sections", "Annexes", "Exhibits" or "Schedules" shall be to Articles, Sections, Annexes, Exhibits or Schedules of or to this Agreement unless otherwise specifically provided.  Any term defined herein may be used in the singular or plural.  "Include", "includes" and "including" shall be deemed to be followed by "without limitation".  "Or" shall be construed to mean "and/or".  Except as otherwise specified or limited herein, references to any Person include the successors and assigns of such Person.  References "from" or "through" any date mean, unless otherwise specified, "from and including" or "through and including", respectively.  No provision of any Loan Documents shall be construed against any party by reason of such party having, or being deemed to have, drafted the provision. Unless otherwise specified herein, the settlement of all payments and fundings hereunder between or among the parties hereto shall be made in lawful money of the United States and in immediately available funds.  Time is of the essence for each performance obligation of the Loan Parties under this Agreement and each Loan Document.  All amounts used for purposes of financial calculations required to be made herein shall be without duplication.  References to any statute or act shall include all related current regulations and all amendments and any successor statutes, acts and regulations.  References to any agreement, instrument or document (a) shall include all schedules, exhibits, annexes and other attachments thereto and (b) shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, amended and restated, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, restatements, supplements or modifications set forth herein or in any other Loan Document).  The words "asset" and "property" shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, including cash, securities, accounts and contract rights.  Unless otherwise specified herein Dollar ($) baskets set forth in the representations and warranty, covenants and event of default provisions of this Agreement (and other similar baskets) are calculated as of each date of measurement by the Dollar Equivalent Amount thereof as of such date of measurement. Reference to a Loan Party’s "knowledge" or similar concept means actual knowledge of a senior officer, or knowledge that a senior officer would have obtained if he or she had engaged in good faith and diligent performance of his or her duties, including reasonably specific inquiries of employees or agents and a good faith attempt to ascertain the matter.

1.4.Rates.The interest rate on LIBOR Loans and Base Rate Loans (when determined by reference to clause (b) of the definition of Base Rate) may be determined by reference to the LIBOR Rate, which is derived from the London interbank offered rate.  The London interbank offered rate is intended to represent the rate at which contributing banks may obtain short-term borrowings from each other in the London interbank market.  On March 5, 2021, ICE Benchmark Administration ("IBA"), the administrator of the London interbank offered rate, and the Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA"), the regulatory supervisor of IBA, announced in public statements (the "Announcements") that the final publication or representativeness date for the London interbank offered rate for Dollars for: (a) 1-week and 2-month tenor settings will be December 31, 2021 and (b) overnight, 1-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month tenor settings will be June 30, 2023. No successor administrator for IBA was identified in such Announcements.  As a result, it is possible that immediately after such dates, the London interbank offered rate for such tenors may no longer be available or may no longer be deemed a representative reference rate upon which to determine the interest rate on LIBOR Loans or Base Rate Loans (when determined by reference to clause (b) of the definition of Base Rate). There is no assurance that the dates set forth in the Announcements will not change or that IBA or the FCA will not take further action that could impact the availability, composition or characteristics of any London interbank offered rate. Public and private sector industry initiatives have been and continue, as of the date hereof, to be underway to implement new or alternative reference rates to be used in place of the London interbank offered rate.  In the event that the London interbank offered rate or any other then-current Benchmark is no longer available or in certain other circumstances set forth in Section 3.6, such Section 3.6 provides a mechanism for determining an alternative rate of interest. Agent will notify Borrower Representative, pursuant to Section 3.6, of any change to the reference rate upon which the interest rate on LIBOR Loans and Base Rate Loans (when determined by

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reference to clause (b) of the definition of Base Rate) is based.  However, Agent does not warrant or accept any responsibility for, and shall not have any liability with respect to, (i) the administration of, submission of, calculation of or any other matter related to the London interbank offered rate or other rates in the definition of "LIBOR Rate" or with respect to any alternative, successor, or replacement rate thereto (including any then-current Benchmark or any Benchmark Replacement), including whether the composition or characteristics of any such alternative, successor or replacement rate (including any Benchmark Replacement), as it may or may not be adjusted pursuant to Section 3.6, will be similar to, or produce the same value or economic equivalence of, the LIBOR Rate or any other Benchmark, or have the same volume or liquidity as did the London interbank offered rate or any other Benchmark prior to its discontinuance or unavailability, or (ii) the effect, implementation or composition of any Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes.  Agent and its Affiliates or other related entities may engage in transactions that affect the calculation of a Benchmark, any alternative, successor or replacement rate (including any Benchmark Replacement) or any relevant adjustments thereto and such transactions may be adverse to Borrowers and Loan Parties.  Agent may select information sources or services in its discretion to ascertain any Benchmark, any component definition thereof or rates referenced in the definition thereof, in each case pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and shall have no liability to any Borrower, Loan Party, any Lender or any other person or entity for damages of any kind, including direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, costs, losses or expenses (whether in tort, contract or otherwise and whether at law or in equity), for any error or calculation of any such rate (or component thereof) provided by any such information source or service.

2.LOANS.

2.1.

Amount of Loans .

(a)Revolving Loans.  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Lender with a Revolving Loan Commitment will severally (and not jointly), from time to time prior to the Maturity Date, at Borrower Representative's request, make revolving loans to Borrowers ("Revolving Loans"); provided, that after giving effect to each such Revolving Loan, (A)  the outstanding balance of all Revolving Loans will not exceed the lesser of (x) the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount, minus the amount of Reserves established against the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount in accordance with Section 2.1(b), minus the Availability Block, and (y) the Borrowing Base minus the Availability Block, and (B) the sum of each Lender's outstanding balance of Revolving Loans will not exceed such Lender's Revolving Loan Commitment.  All Revolving Loans shall be made in and repayable in Dollars.

(b)Reserves.  Agent may, with notice to Borrower Representative, from time to time establish and revise reserves against the Borrowing Base and the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount in such amounts and of such types as Agent deems appropriate in its Permitted Discretion ("Reserves") to reflect (i) events, conditions, contingencies or risks which affect or could reasonably be expected to materially adversely affect (A) the Collateral or its value, or the enforceability, perfection or priority of the security interests and other rights of Agent in the Collateral or (B) the assets and business of any Borrower or any Loan Party Obligor (including the Dilution Reserve), (ii) Agent's good faith belief that any Collateral report or financial information furnished by or on behalf of any Borrower or any Loan Party Obligor to Agent is or may have been incomplete, inaccurate or misleading in any material respect, (iii) any fact or circumstance which Agent determines in good faith constitutes, or could reasonably be expected to constitute, a Default or Event of Default, or (iv) past due Taxes, or (v) any other similar events or circumstances which Agent determines in good faith make the establishment or revision of a Reserve prudent.  In no event shall the establishment of a Reserve in respect of a particular actual or contingent liability obligate Agent to make advances to pay such liability or otherwise obligate Agent with respect thereto.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is agreed and understood that Agent shall establish a Reserve in an amount equal to two (2) months of servicing fees payable to SPS (or any similar third party logistics provider utilized by the Loan Parties).

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2.2.

Protective Advances; Overadvances.

(a)Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, at any time (i) after the occurrence and during the continuance of a Default or Event of Default or (ii) that any of the other applicable conditions precedent set forth in Section 4 or otherwise are not satisfied, Agent is authorized by each Borrower and each Lender, from time to time, in Agent's sole discretion, to make such Revolving Loans to, or for the benefit of, any Borrower, as Agent in its sole discretion deems necessary or desirable (1) to preserve or protect the Collateral, or any portion thereof, or (2) to enhance the likelihood of repayment of the Obligations (the Revolving Loans described in this Section 2.2 shall be referred to as "Protective Advances").  Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, Agent may disburse the proceeds of any Protective Advance to any Borrower or to such other Person(s) as Agent determines in its sole discretion.  All Protective Advances shall be payable immediately upon demand.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) the aggregate amount of all Protective Advances outstanding at any time shall not exceed an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount and (ii) after giving effect to any such Protective Advances, the outstanding balance of all Revolving Loans will not exceed the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount.

(b)Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this this Agreement, at the request of Borrower Representative, Agent may in its sole discretion (but with absolutely no obligation), make Revolving Loans to any Borrower, on behalf of the Lenders with a Revolving Loan Commitment, in amounts that exceed Excess Availability (any such excess Revolving Loans are herein referred to herein, collectively, as "Overadvances"); provided, that, no Overadvance shall result in a Default due to any Borrower's failure to comply with Section 2.1(a) for so long as such Overadvance remains outstanding in accordance with the terms of this paragraph, but solely with respect to the amount of such Overadvance.  Overadvances may be made even if the conditions precedent set forth in Section 4.2 have not been satisfied.  The authority of Agent to make Overadvances is limited to an aggregate amount not to exceed an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount at any time.  No Overadvance may remain outstanding for more than thirty (30) days and no Overadvance shall cause any Lender's outstanding balance of Revolving Loans to exceed its Revolving Commitment.  Required Lenders may, at any time, revoke Agent's authorization to make Overadvances, provided that any such revocation must be in writing and shall become effective prospectively upon Agent's receipt thereof.

(c)Upon the making of any Protective Advance or Overadvance (whether before or after the occurrence of a Default), each Lender with a Revolving Loan Commitment shall be deemed, without further action by any party hereto, to have unconditionally and irrevocably purchased from Agent, without recourse or warranty, an undivided interest and participation in such Protective Advance or Overadvance, as applicable, in proportion to its Pro Rata Share of the Revolving Loan Commitment.  Agent may, at any time, require the applicable Lenders to fund their participations.  From and after the date, if any, on which any Lender is required to fund its participation in any Protective Advance or Overadvance, as applicable, purchased hereunder, Agent shall promptly distribute to such Lender, such Lender's Pro Rata Share of all payments of principal and interest and all proceeds of Collateral received by such Agent in respect of such Loan.  Each Lender acknowledges and agrees that (i) Agent may elect to fund a Protective Advance or Overadvance through one or more of its Affiliates (including, without limitation, Eclipse Business Capital SPV, LLC) on behalf of Agent for administrative convenience and (ii) any such funding shall constitute a Protective Advance or Overadvance, as applicable, as if made by Agent subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2.3.

Notice of Borrowing; Manner of Revolving Loan Borrowing.

(a)Borrower Representative shall request each Revolving Loan by submitting such request by ABLSoft (or, if requested by Agent, by delivering, in writing or by an Approved Electronic Communication, a Notice of Borrowing substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto) (each such request a "Notice of Borrowing").  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Agent shall, except as

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provided in Section 2.2, deliver the amount of the Revolving Loan requested in the Notice of Borrowing for credit to the Revolving Loan Funding Account by wire transfer of immediately available funds (i) on the same day if the Notice of Borrowing is received by Agent on or before 10:00 a.m. Central Time on a Business Day or (ii) on the immediately following Business Day if the Notice of Borrowing is received by Agent after 10:00 a.m. Central Time on a Business Day or on a day that is not a Business Day.  Agent shall charge to the Revolving Loan Agent's usual and customary fees for the wire transfer of each Loan.

(b)Promptly following receipt of a Notice of Borrowing in accordance with this Section, Agent shall advise each Lender of the details thereof and of the amount of such Lender's Revolving Loan to be made as part of the requested borrowing.  Each Lender shall make each Revolving Loan to be made by such Lender hereunder on the proposed date thereof by wire transfer of immediately available funds by 12:00 p.m., Central Time, to the account of Agent most recently designated by it for such purpose by notice to the Lenders in an amount equal to such Lender's Pro Rata Share.  Unless Agent shall have received notice from a Lender prior to the proposed date of any borrowing that such Lender will not make available to Agent such Lender's share of such borrowing, Agent may assume that such Lender has made (or will make) such share available on such date in accordance with this Section and may, in reliance upon such assumption, make available to Borrowers a corresponding amount.  In such event, if a Lender has not in fact made its share of the applicable borrowing available to Agent, then the applicable Lender and Borrowers severally agree to pay to Agent forthwith on demand such corresponding amount with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is made available to Borrowers to but excluding the date of payment to Agent, at the interest rate applicable to such Revolving Loans.  If such Lender pays such amount to Agent, then such amount shall constitute such Lender's Revolving Loan included in such borrowing.

2.4.

Swingline Loans.

(a)Agent, Swingline Lender and the Lenders agree that in order to facilitate the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, promptly after Borrower Representative requests a Revolving Loan, the Swingline Lender may elect to have the terms of this Section 2.4 apply to such borrowing request by advancing, on behalf of the Lenders with a Revolving Loan Commitment and in the amount requested, same day funds to Borrowers (each such Loan made solely by the Swingline Lender pursuant to this Section 2.4 is referred to in this Agreement as a "Swingline Loan"), with settlement among them as to the Swingline Loans to take place on a periodic basis as set forth in Section 2.4(c).  Each Borrower hereby authorizes the Swingline Lender to, and Swingline Lender shall, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein (but without any further written notice required), deliver the amount of the Swingline Loan requested to the applicable Funding Account (i) on the same day if the Notice of Borrowing is received by Agent on or before 10:00 a.m. Central Time on a Business Day or (ii) on the immediately following Business Day if the Notice of Borrowing is received by Agent after 10:00 a.m. Central Time on a Business Day or on a day that is not a Business Day.  The aggregate amount of Swingline Loans outstanding at any time shall not exceed an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount.  Swingline Lender shall not make any Swingline Loan if the requested Swingline Loan exceeds Excess Availability (before giving effect to such Swingline Loan).

(b)Upon the making of a Swingline Loan (whether before or after the occurrence of a Default and regardless of whether a Settlement has been requested with respect to such Swingline Loan), each Lender with a Revolving Commitment shall be deemed, without further action by any party hereto, to have unconditionally and irrevocably purchased from the Swingline Lender, without recourse or warranty, an undivided interest and participation in such Swingline Loan in proportion to its Pro Rata Share of the Revolving Commitment.  The Swingline Lender may, at any time, require the applicable Lenders to fund their participations.  From and after the date, if any, on which any Lender is required to fund its participation in any Swingline Loan purchased hereunder, Agent shall promptly distribute to such Lender, such Lender's Pro Rata Share of all payments of principal and interest and all proceeds of Collateral received by such Agent in respect of such Loan.

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(c)Agent, on behalf of Swingline Lender, shall request settlement (a "Settlement") with respect to Swingline Loans with the Lenders holding a Revolving Commitment on at least a weekly basis or on any date that Agent elects, by notifying the applicable Lenders of such requested Settlement by facsimile, telephone, or e-mail no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time on the date of such requested Settlement (the "Settlement Date").  Each applicable Lender (other than the Swingline Lender) shall transfer the amount of such Lender's Pro Rata Share of the outstanding principal amount of the Swingline Loan with respect to which Settlement is requested to Agent, to such account of Agent as Agent may designate, not later than 2:00 p.m., Central Time, on such Settlement Date.  Settlements may occur during the existence of an event of Default and whether or not the applicable conditions precedent set forth in Section 4.2 have then been satisfied.  Such amounts transferred to Agent shall be applied against the amounts of the Swingline Lender's Swingline Loans and, together with such Swingline Lender's Pro Rata Share of such Swingline Loan, shall constitute Revolving Loans of such Lenders, respectively.  If any such amount is not transferred to Agent by any applicable Lender on such Settlement Date, the Swingline Lender shall be entitled to recover such amount on demand from such Lender together with interest thereon.

2.5.

Repayments.

(a)Revolving Loans.  If at any time for any reason whatsoever (including as a result of currency fluctuations) the outstanding balance of all Revolving Loans exceeds the lesser of (i) the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount, minus the amount of Reserves established against the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount in accordance with Section 2.1(b), minus the Availability Block, and (ii) the Borrowing Base minus the Availability Block, then, Borrowers will immediately pay to Agent such amounts as shall cause Borrowers to eliminate such excess.

(b)Maturity Date Payments.  All remaining outstanding monetary Obligations (including, all accrued and unpaid fees described in Section 3.2) shall be payable in full on the Maturity Date.

2.6.

Voluntary Termination of Loan Facilities.

Borrower Representative may, on at least five (5) Business Days prior written notice received by Agent, permanently terminate the Loan facilities by repaying all of the outstanding Obligations, including all principal, interest and fees with respect to the Revolving Loans, and an Early Payment/Termination Premium in the amount specified in Section 3.2(b).  From and after such date of termination, Agent shall have no obligation whatsoever to extend any additional Loans, and all of its lending commitments hereunder shall be terminated.

2.7.

Obligations Unconditional.

(a)The payment and performance of all Obligations shall constitute the absolute and unconditional obligations of each Loan Party Obligor, and shall be independent of any defense or right of set-off, recoupment or counterclaim that any Loan Party Obligor or any other Person might otherwise have against Agent, any Lender or any other Person.  All payments required by this Agreement or the other Loan Documents shall be made in Dollars (unless payment in a different currency is expressly provided otherwise in the applicable Loan Document) and paid free of any deductions or withholdings for any taxes or other amounts and without abatement, diminution or set-off.  If any Loan Party Obligor is required by applicable law to make such a deduction or withholding from a payment under this Agreement or under any other Loan Document, such Loan Party Obligor shall pay to Agent such additional amount as shall be necessary to ensure that, after the making of such deduction or withholding, Agent receives (free from any liability in respect of any such deduction or withholding) a net sum equal to the sum which it would have received and so retained had no such deduction or withholding been made or required to be made.  Each Loan Party Obligor shall (a) pay the full amount of any deduction or withholding that it is required to make by law, to the relevant authority within the payment period set by applicable law and (b) promptly after any such

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payment, deliver to Agent an original (or certified copy) official receipt issued by the relevant authority in respect of the amount withheld or deducted or, if the relevant authority does not issue such official receipts, such other evidence of payment of the amount withheld or deducted as is reasonably acceptable to Agent.

(b)If, at any time and from time to time after the Closing Date (or at any time before or after the Closing Date with respect to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, regulations, guidelines or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith), (a) any change in any existing law, regulation, treaty or directive or in the interpretation or application thereof, (b) any new law, regulation, treaty or directive enacted or application thereof or (c) compliance by Agent with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any Governmental Authority, central bank or comparable agency (i) subjects Agent or any Lender to any tax, levy, impost, deduction, assessment, charge or withholding of any kind whatsoever with respect to any Loan Document, or changes the basis of taxation of payments to Agent or any Lender of any amount payable thereunder (except for net income taxes, or franchise taxes imposed in lieu of net income taxes, imposed generally by federal, state, local or other taxing authorities with respect to interest or fees payable hereunder or under any other Loan Document or changes in the rate of tax on the overall net income of Agent, any Lender or their respective members) or (ii) imposes, modifies or deems applicable any reserve (including any reserve imposed by the FRB, but excluding any reserve included in the determination of the LIBOR Rate), special deposit or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended by Agent or any Lender or imposes on Agent or any Lender any other condition affecting its LIBOR Loans or its obligation to make LIBOR Loans, the result of which is to increase the cost to (or to impose a cost on) Agent or any Lender of making or maintaining any LIBOR Loan or (iii) imposes on Agent or any Lender any other condition or increased cost in connection with the transactions contemplated thereby or participations therein, and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to Agent or any Lender of making or continuing any Loan or to reduce any amount receivable hereunder or under any other Loan Documents, then, in each such case, Borrowers shall promptly pay to Agent or such Lender, when notified to do so by Agent or such Lender, any additional amounts necessary to compensate Agent or such Lender, on an after-tax basis, for such additional cost or reduced amount as determined by Agent or such Lender.  Each such notice of additional amounts payable pursuant to this Section 2.7(b) submitted by Agent or any Lender, as applicable, to Borrower Representative shall, absent manifest error, be final, conclusive and binding for all purposes.

(c)This Section 2.7 shall remain operative even after the Termination Date and shall survive the payment in full of all of the Loans.

2.8.Reversal of Payments.  To the extent that any payment or payments made to or received by Agent or any Lender pursuant to this Agreement or any other Loan Document are subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required to be repaid to any trustee, receiver or other Person under any state, federal or other bankruptcy or other such applicable law, then, to the extent thereof, such amounts (and all Liens, rights and remedies relating thereto) shall be revived as Obligations (secured by all such Liens) and continue in full force and effect under this Agreement and under the other Loan Documents as if such payment or payments had not been received by Agent or such Lender.  This Section 2.8 shall remain operative even after the Termination Date and shall survive the payment in full of all of the Loans.

2.9.Notes.  The Loans and Commitments shall, at the request of any Lender, be evidenced by one or more promissory notes in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to such Lender.  However, if such Loans are not so evidenced, such Loans may be evidenced solely by entries upon the books and records maintained by Agent.

2.10.Defaulting Lenders.  Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, the following provisions shall apply for so long as such Lender is a Defaulting Lender:

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(a)Unused Line Fees pursuant to Section 3.2(a) shall cease to accrue on the unfunded portion of the Revolving Commitment of such Defaulting Lender;

(b)Any amount payable to a Defaulting Lender hereunder (whether on account of principal, interest, fees or otherwise) shall, in lieu of being distributed to such Defaulting Lender, be retained by Agent in a segregated account and, subject to any applicable requirements of law, be applied at such time or times as may be determined by Agent (i) first, to the payment of any amounts owing by such Defaulting Lender to Agent hereunder, (ii) second, to the funding of any Revolving Loan in respect of which such Defaulting Lender has failed to fund its portion thereof as required by this Agreement, as determined by Agent, (iii) third, if so determined by Agent and Borrowers, held in such account as cash collateral for future funding obligations of the Defaulting Lender under this Agreement, (iv) fourth, pro rata, to the payment of any amounts owing to Borrowers or the Lenders as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by Borrowers or any Lender against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender's breach of its obligations under this Agreement, and (v) fifth, to such Defaulting Lender or as otherwise directed by a court of competent jurisdiction; provided, that if such payment is made at a time when the conditions set forth in Section 4.2 are satisfied, such payment shall be applied solely to prepay the Loans of all Revolving Lenders that are not Defaulting Lenders pro rata prior to being applied to the prepayment of any Loans, or reimbursement obligations owed to, any Defaulting Lender.

(c)No Defaulting Lender shall have any right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver, consent or any other action the Lenders or the Required Lenders have taken or may take hereunder, provided that any waiver, amendment or modification requiring the consent of all Lenders or each directly affected Lender which affects such Defaulting Lender differently than other affected Lenders shall require the consent of such Defaulting Lender.

2.11.

Appointment of Borrower Representative.

(a)Each Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints and constitutes Borrower Representative as its agent and attorney-in-fact to request and receive Loans in the name or on behalf of such Borrower and any other Borrowers, deliver Notices of Borrowing, and Borrowing Base Certificates, give instructions with respect to  the disbursement of the proceeds of the Loans, giving and receiving all other notices and consents hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents and taking all other actions (including in respect of compliance with covenants) in the name or on behalf of any Borrower or Borrowers pursuant to this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Lender may disburse the Loans to such bank account of Borrower Representative or a Borrower or otherwise make such Loans to a Borrower, in each case as Borrower Representative may designate or direct, without notice to any other Borrower. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Lender may at any time and from time to time require that Loans to or for the account of any Borrower be disbursed directly to an operating account of such Borrower.

(b)Borrower Representative hereby accepts the appointment by Borrowers to act as the agent and attorney-in-fact of Borrowers pursuant to this Section 2.11. Borrower Representative shall ensure that the disbursement of any Loans that are at any time requested by or to be remitted to or for the account of a Borrower requested on behalf of a Borrower hereunder, shall be remitted or issued to or for the account of such Borrower.

(c)Each Borrower hereby irrevocably appoints and constitutes Borrower Representative as its agent to receive statements on account and all other notices from Lender with respect to the Obligations or otherwise under or in connection with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

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have been made or delivered by such Borrower, as the case may be, and shall be binding upon and enforceable against such Borrower to the same extent as if made or delivered directly by such Borrower.

(e)No resignation by or termination of the appointment of Borrower Representative as agent and attorney-in-fact as aforesaid shall be effective, except after ten (10) Business Days’ prior written notice to Lender. If the Borrower Representative resigns under this Agreement, Borrowers shall be entitled to appoint a successor Borrower Representative (which shall be a Borrower and shall be reasonably acceptable to Lender as such successor). Upon the acceptance of its appointment as successor Borrower Representative hereunder, such successor Borrower Representative shall succeed to all the rights, powers and duties of the retiring Borrower Representative and the term "Borrower Representative" shall mean such successor Borrower Representative for all purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and the retiring or terminated Borrower Representative’s appointment, powers and duties as Borrower Representative shall be thereupon terminated.

2.12.Joint and Several Liability

(b)Joint and Several.  Each Borrower hereby agrees that such Borrower is jointly and severally liable for the full and prompt payment (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) and performance of, all Obligations owed or hereafter owing to Agent and Lenders by each other Borrower.  Each Borrower agrees that its obligation hereunder shall not be discharged until payment and performance, in full, of the Obligations has occurred, and that its obligations under this Section 2.12 shall be absolute and unconditional, irrespective of, and unaffected by,

(i)the genuineness, validity, regularity, enforceability or any future amendment of, or change in, this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any other agreement, document or instrument to which any Borrower is or may become a party;

(ii)the absence of any action to enforce this Agreement (including this Section 2.12) or any other Loan Document or the waiver or consent by Agent or any Lender with respect to any of the provisions thereof;

(iii)the existence, value or condition of, or failure to perfect Agent's Lien against, any security for the Obligations or any action, or the absence of any action, by Agent in respect thereof (including the release of any such security);

(iv)the insolvency of any Loan Party or Other Obligor; or

(v)any other action or circumstances that might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a surety or guarantor.

(c)Waivers by Borrowers.  To the extent permitted by applicable laws, each Borrower expressly waives all rights it may have now or in the future under any statute, or at common law, or at law or in equity, or otherwise, to compel Agent to marshal assets or to proceed in respect of the Obligations against any other Loan Party or Other Obligor, any other party or against any security for the payment and performance of the Obligations before proceeding against, or as a condition to proceeding against, such Borrower.  It is agreed among each Borrower, Agent and Lenders that the foregoing waivers are of the essence of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and that, but for the provisions of this Section 2.12 and such waivers, Agent and Lenders would decline to enter into this Agreement.

(d)Benefit of Joint and Several Obligations.  Each Borrower agrees that the provisions of this Section 2.12 are for the benefit of Agent and Lenders and their successors, transferees, endorsees

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and assigns, and nothing herein contained shall impair, as between any other Borrower, Agent and any Lender, the obligations of such other Borrower under the Loan Documents.

(e)Subordination of Subrogation, Etc.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document, each Borrower hereby expressly and irrevocably subordinates to payment of the Obligations any and all rights at law or in equity to subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution, indemnification or set off and any and all defenses available to a surety, guarantor or accommodation co-obligor with respect to any other Loan Party or any Other Obligor until the Obligations are indefeasibly paid in full in cash.  Each Borrower acknowledges and agrees that this subordination is intended to benefit Agent and Lenders and shall not limit or otherwise affect such Borrower's liability hereunder or the enforceability of this Section 2.12, and that Agent and Lenders and their successors and assigns are intended third party beneficiaries of the waivers and agreements set forth in this Section 2.12(d).

(f)Election of Remedies.  If Agent may, under applicable law, proceed to realize its benefits under any of the Loan Documents giving Agent a Lien upon any Collateral, whether owned by any Borrower or by any other Person, either by judicial foreclosure or by non-judicial sale or enforcement, Agent may, at its sole option, determine which of its remedies or rights it may pursue without affecting any of its rights and remedies under this Section 2.12.  If, in the exercise of any of its rights and remedies, Agent shall forfeit any of its rights or remedies, including its right to enter a deficiency judgment against any Borrower or any other Person, whether because of any applicable laws pertaining to "election of remedies" or the like, each Borrower hereby consents to such action by Agent and waives any claim based upon such action, even if such action by Agent shall result in a full or partial loss of any rights of subrogation that each Borrower might otherwise have had but for such action by Agent.

(g)Contribution with Respect to Guaranty Obligations.

(i)To the extent that any Borrower shall make a payment under this Section 2.12 of all or any of the Obligations (other than Loans made to that Borrower for which it is primarily liable) (a "Guarantor Payment") that, taking into account all other Guarantor Payments then previously or concurrently made by any other Borrower, exceeds the amount that such Borrower would otherwise have paid if each Borrower had paid the aggregate Obligations satisfied by such Guarantor Payment in the same proportion that such Borrower's "Allocable Amount" (as defined below) (as determined immediately prior to such Guarantor Payment) bore to the aggregate Allocable Amounts of each of the Borrowers as determined immediately prior to the making of such Guarantor Payment, then, following indefeasible payment in full in cash of the Obligations and termination of the Commitments, such Borrower shall be entitled to receive contribution and indemnification payments from, and be reimbursed by, each other Borrower for the amount of such excess, pro rata based upon their respective Allocable Amounts in effect immediately prior to such Guarantor Payment.

(ii)As of any date of determination, the "Allocable Amount" of any Borrower shall be equal to the maximum amount of the claim that could then be recovered from such Borrower under this Section 2.12 without rendering such claim voidable or avoidable under Section 548 of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code or under any applicable state Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act or similar statute or common law.

(iii)This Section 2.12(f) is intended only to define the relative rights of Borrowers and nothing set forth in this Section 2.12(f) is intended to or shall impair the obligations of Borrowers, jointly and severally, to pay any amounts as and when the same shall become due and payable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including Section 2.12(a).  Nothing contained in this Section 2.12(f) shall limit the liability of any Borrower to pay the Loans made

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directly or indirectly to that Borrower and accrued interest, fees and expenses with respect thereto for which such Borrower shall be primarily liable.

(iv)The parties hereto acknowledge that the rights of contribution and indemnification hereunder shall constitute assets of each Borrower to which such contribution and indemnification is owing.

(v)The rights of the indemnifying Borrowers against other Loan Parties under this Section 2.12(f) shall be exercisable upon the full and indefeasible payment of the Obligations and the termination of the Commitments.

(h)Liability Cumulative.  The liability of Borrowers under this Section 2.12 is in addition to and shall be cumulative with all liabilities of each Borrower to Agent and Lenders under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which such Borrower is a party or in respect of any Obligations or obligation of the other Borrower, without any limitation as to amount, unless the instrument or agreement evidencing or creating such other liability specifically provides to the contrary.

3.

INTEREST AND FEES; LOAN ACCOUNT.

3.1.Interest.  All Loans and other monetary Obligations shall bear interest at the interest rate(s) set forth in Section 3 of Annex I, and accrued interest shall be payable (a) on the first day of each month in arrears, (b) upon a prepayment of Loan in accordance with Section 2.6, and (c) on the Maturity Date; provided, that after the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default, all Loans and other monetary Obligations shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to two (2) percentage points (2.00%) in excess of the rate otherwise applicable thereto (the "Default Rate"), and all such interest shall be payable on demand.  Changes in the interest rate shall be effective as of the first day of each month based on  the LIBOR Rate or Base Rate, as applicable, in effect on such date.  Subject to Section 3.6 and so long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, all Loans shall constitute LIBOR Loans.  Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, at the election of Agent or Required Lenders, all Loans shall constitute Base Rate Loans.  Anything to the contrary contained herein notwithstanding, neither Agent, nor any Lender, nor any of their Participants, is required actually to acquire Eurodollar deposits to fund or otherwise match fund any Obligations as to which interest accrues based on the Libor Rate.

3.2.Fees.  Borrowers shall pay Agent the following fees on the dates provided therefor, which fees are in addition to all fees and other sums payable by Borrowers or any other Person to Agent under this Agreement or under any other Loan Document and, in each case, are not refundable once paid:

(a)Unused Line Fee.  An unused line fee (the "Unused Line Fee"), for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, equal to one half of one percent (0.50%) per annum of the amount by which (i) the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount, calculated without giving effect to any Reserves applied to the Maximum Revolving Facility Amount, exceeds (ii) the average daily outstanding principal balance of the Revolving Loans during the immediately preceding month (or part thereof), which fee shall be deemed to be fully earned and payable, in arrears, on the first day of each month until the Termination Date.

(b)Early Payment/Termination Premium.  In the event that, for any reason (including as a result of any voluntary or mandatory prepayment of the Loans, any acceleration of the Loans resulting from an Event of Default, any foreclosure and sale of Collateral, or any sale of Collateral in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding), all or any portion of the Lenders' commitment to make Revolving Loans is terminated prior to the Scheduled Maturity Date, in each case pursuant to Section 2.6, Section 11.2 or otherwise, then in each such case, in addition to the payment of the principal amount and all unpaid

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accrued interest and other amounts due thereon, Borrowers immediately shall be required to pay to Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, a premium (each, an "Early Payment/Termination Premium") (as liquidated damages and compensation for the cost of the Lenders being prepared to make funds available under this Agreement with respect to such Loans during the scheduled term of this Agreement) in an amount equal to the Applicable Percentage (as defined below) of the amount of any such Revolving Loan commitment termination, as applicable.  In each such case, the "Applicable Percentage" shall be (A) two percent (2.0%), if such event occurs on or before the date that is twelve months following the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date, (B) one percent (1.0%) if such event occurs after the date that is twelve months following the Closing Date, but on or before the date that is twenty-four months following the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date, and (C) one-half of one percent (0.5%) if such event occurs after the date that is twenty four months following the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date, but on or before the Scheduled Maturity Date.  Each Borrower acknowledges and agrees that (x) the provisions of this paragraph shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any rescission by Agent of an acceleration with respect to all or any portion of the Obligations pursuant to Section 11.2 or otherwise, (y) payment of any Early Payment/Termination Premium under this paragraph constitutes liquidated damages and not a penalty and (z) the actual amount of damages to Lenders or profits lost by Lenders as a result of such early payment or termination would be impracticable and extremely difficult to ascertain, and the Early Payment/Termination Premium under this paragraph is provided by mutual agreement of Borrowers and Lenders as a reasonable estimation and calculation of such lost profits or damages of Borrowers and Lenders.

3.3.Computation of Interest and Fees.  All interest and fees shall be calculated daily on the outstanding monetary Obligations based on the actual number of days elapsed in a year of 360 days.

3.4.Loan Account; Monthly Accountings.  Agent shall maintain a loan account for Borrowers reflecting all outstanding Loans, along with interest accrued thereon and such other items reflected therein (the "Loan Account"), and shall provide Borrower Representative with a monthly accounting reflecting the activity in the Loan Account, viewable by Borrowers on ABLSoft.  Each accounting shall be deemed correct, accurate and binding on Borrowers and an account stated (except for reverses and reapplications of payments made and corrections of errors discovered by Agent), unless Borrower Representative notifies Agent in writing to the contrary within ninety (90) days after such account is rendered, describing the nature of any alleged errors or omissions.  However, Agent's failure to maintain the Loan Account or to provide any such accounting shall not affect the legality or binding nature of any of the Obligations.  Interest, fees and other monetary Obligations due and owing under this Agreement may, in Agent's discretion, be charged to the Loan Account, and will thereafter be deemed to be Revolving Loans and will bear interest at the same rate as other Revolving Loans.

3.5.Further Obligations; Maximum Lawful Rate.  With respect to all monetary Obligations for which the interest rate is not otherwise specified herein (whether such Obligations arise hereunder or under any other Loan Document, or otherwise), such Obligations shall bear interest at the rate(s) in effect from time to time with respect to the Revolving Loans and shall be payable upon demand by Agent.  In no event shall the interest charged with respect to any Loan or any other Obligation exceed the maximum amount permitted under applicable law.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or elsewhere, if at any time the rate of interest payable or other amounts hereunder or under any other Loan Document (the "Stated Rate") would exceed the highest rate of interest or other amount permitted under any applicable law to be charged (the "Maximum Lawful Rate"), then for so long as the Maximum Lawful Rate would be so exceeded, the rate of interest and other amounts payable shall be equal to the Maximum Lawful Rate; provided, that if at any time thereafter the Stated Rate is less than the Maximum Lawful Rate, Borrowers shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, continue to pay interest and such other amounts at the Maximum Lawful Rate until such time as the total interest and other such amounts received is equal to the total interest and other such amounts which would have been received had the Stated Rate been (but for the operation of this provision) the interest rate payable or such other amounts payable.  Thereafter, the interest rate and such other amounts payable shall be the Stated Rate unless and until the Stated Rate again would exceed the Maximum Lawful Rate, in which event this provision shall again apply.  In no event shall the

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total interest or other such amounts received by Agent exceed the amount which it could lawfully have received had the interest and other such amounts been calculated for the full term hereof at the Maximum Lawful Rate. If, notwithstanding the prior sentence, Agent has received interest or other such amounts hereunder in excess of the Maximum Lawful Rate, such excess amount shall be applied to the reduction of the principal balance of the Loans or to other Obligations (other than interest) payable hereunder, and if no such principal or other Obligations are then outstanding, such excess or part thereof remaining shall be paid to Borrowers.  In computing interest payable with reference to the Maximum Lawful Rate applicable to any Lender, such interest shall be calculated at a daily rate equal to the Maximum Lawful Rate divided by the number of days in the year in which such calculation is made.

3.6.

Certain Provisions Regarding LIBOR Loans; Replacement of Lenders.

(a)Inadequate or Unfair Basis.  If Agent or any Lender reasonably determines (which determination shall be binding and conclusive on Borrowers) that, by reason of circumstances affecting the interbank Eurodollar market, adequate and reasonable means do not exist for ascertaining the applicable LIBOR Rate, then Agent or such Lender shall promptly notify Borrower Representative (and Agent, if applicable) thereof and, so long as such circumstances shall continue, (i) Agent and/or such Lender shall be under no obligation to make any LIBOR Loans and (ii) on the last day of the current calendar month, each LIBOR Loan shall, unless then repaid in full, automatically convert to a Base Rate Loan.

(b)Change in Law.  If any change in, or the adoption of any new, law, treaty or regulation, or any change in the interpretation of any applicable law or regulation by any Governmental Authority charged with the administration thereof, would make it (or in the good faith judgment of Agent or the applicable Lender cause a substantial question as to whether it is) unlawful for Agent or such Lender to make, maintain or fund LIBOR Loans, then Agent or such Lender shall promptly notify Borrower Representative and, so long as such circumstances shall continue, (i) Agent or such Lender shall have no obligation to make any LIBOR Loan and (ii) on the last day of the current calendar month for each LIBOR Loan (or, in any event, on such earlier date as may be required by the relevant law, regulation or interpretation), such LIBOR Loan shall, unless then repaid in full, automatically convert to a Base Rate Loan.

(c)If any Borrower becomes obligated to pay additional amounts to any Lender pursuant to Section 2.7(b), or any Lender gives notice of the occurrence of any circumstances described in Section 2.7(b), or if Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, Borrowers may designate another Person engaged in the making of commercial loans in the ordinary course of business which is acceptable to Agent in its sole discretion (such other Person being called a "Replacement Lender") to purchase the Loans and Commitments of such Lender and such Lender's rights hereunder, without recourse to or warranty by, or expense to, such Lender, for a purchase price equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Loans payable to such Lender plus any accrued but unpaid interest on such Loans and all accrued but unpaid fees owed to such Lender and any other amounts payable to such Lender under this Agreement, and to assume all the obligations of such Lender hereunder, and, upon such purchase and assumption (pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption), such Lender shall no longer be a party hereto or have any rights hereunder (other than rights with respect to indemnities and similar rights applicable to such Lender prior to the date of such purchase and assumption) and shall be relieved from all obligations to Borrowers hereunder, and the Replacement Lender shall succeed to the rights and obligations of such Lender hereunder.

(d)Benchmark Replacement Setting.

(i)Benchmark Replacement.

(A)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document if a Benchmark Transition Event or an Early Opt-in Election, as applicable, and its related Benchmark Replacement Date have occurred prior to the

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Reference Time in respect of any setting of the then-current Benchmark, then (x) if a Benchmark Replacement is determined in accordance with clause (a)(i) or (a)(ii) of the definition of "Benchmark Replacement" for such Benchmark Replacement Date, such Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in respect of such Benchmark setting and subsequent Benchmark settings without any amendment to, or further action or consent of any other party to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document and (y) if a Benchmark Replacement is determined in accordance with clause (a)(iii) of the definition of "Benchmark Replacement" for such Benchmark Replacement Date, such Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in respect of any Benchmark setting at or after 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date notice of such Benchmark Replacement is provided to the Lenders without any amendment to, or further action or consent of any other party to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document so long as Agent has not received, by such time, written notice of objection to such Benchmark Replacement from Lenders comprising the Required Lenders.

(B)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, if a Term SOFR Transition Event and its related Benchmark Replacement Date have occurred prior to the Reference Time in respect of any setting of the then-current Benchmark, then the applicable Benchmark Replacement will replace the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder or under any Loan Document in respect of such Benchmark setting and subsequent Benchmark settings, without any amendment to, or further action or consent of any other party to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document; provided that this clause (B) shall not be effective unless Agent has delivered to the Lenders and the Borrower a Term SOFR Notice.  For the avoidance of doubt, Agent shall not be required to deliver a Term SOFR Notice after a Term SOFR Transition Event and may elect or not elect to do so in its sole discretion.

(ii)Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes.  In connection with the implementation of a Benchmark Replacement, Agent will have the right to make Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, any amendments implementing such Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes will become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

(iii)Notices; Standards for Decisions and Determinations.   Agent will promptly notify Borrower and the Lenders of (1) any occurrence of a Benchmark Transition Event, a Term SOFR Transition Event, or an Early Opt-in Election, as applicable, and its related Benchmark Replacement Date, (2) the implementation of any Benchmark Replacement, (3) the effectiveness of any Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes, and (4) the commencement or conclusion of any Benchmark Unavailability Period.  Any determination, decision or election that may be made by Agent or, if applicable, any Lender (or group of Lenders) pursuant to this Section 3.6, including any determination with respect to a tenor, rate or adjustment or of the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event, circumstance or date and any decision to take or refrain from taking any action or any selection, will be conclusive and binding absent manifest error and may be made in its or their sole discretion and without consent from any other party to this Agreement or any other Loan Document, except, in each case, as expressly required pursuant to this Section 3.6.

(iv)Benchmark Unavailability Period.  Upon Borrower Representative’s receipt of notice of the commencement of a Benchmark Unavailability Period, Borrower Representative may revoke any request for a Borrowing based upon the LIBOR Rate or continuation of LIBOR Rate Loans to be made, converted or continued during any Benchmark Unavailability Period and, failing that, Borrower Representative will be deemed to have converted any such request into a request for a Borrowing of or conversion to Base Rate Loans. During any Benchmark Unavailability Period, the component of the Base Rate based upon the then-current Benchmark will not be used in any determination of the Base Rate.

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(v)London Interbank Offered Rate Benchmark Transition Event.  On March 5, 2021, the IBA, the administrator of the London interbank offered rate, and the FCA, the regulatory supervisor of the IBA, made the Announcements that the final publication or representativeness date for (1) 1-week and 2-month London interbank offered rate tenor settings will be December 31, 2021 and (2) overnight, 1-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month London interbank offered rate tenor settings will be June 30, 2023.  No successor administrator for the IBA was identified in such Announcements.  The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that the Announcements resulted in the occurrence of a Benchmark Transition Event with respect to the London interbank offered rate pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and that any obligation of Agent to notify any parties of such Benchmark Transition Event pursuant to Section 3.6(d)(iii) shall be deemed satisfied.

4.

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT.

4.1.

Conditions to Initial Loans.

Each Lender's obligation to fund the initial Loans under this Agreement is subject to the following conditions precedent (as well as any other conditions set forth in this Agreement or any other Loan Document), all of which must be satisfied in a manner acceptable to Agent (and as applicable, pursuant to documentation which in each case is in form and substance acceptable to Agent):

(a)each Loan Party Obligor shall have duly executed and/or delivered, or, as applicable, shall have caused such other applicable Persons to have duly executed and or delivered, to Agent such agreements, instruments, documents, proxies, financial statements, projections, lien searches, legal opinions, title insurances, assessments, appraisals, and certificates as Agent may require, including such other agreements, instruments, documents, proxies, financial statements, projections, lien searches, legal opinions, title insurance, assessments, appraisals, and certificates listed on the closing checklist attached hereto as Exhibit B;

(b)Agent shall have completed its business and legal due diligence pertaining to the Loan Parties and their respective businesses and assets, with results thereof satisfactory to Agent in its sole discretion;

(c)each Lender's obligations and commitments under this Agreement shall have been approved by such Lender's Credit Committee;

(d)after giving effect to such Loans, as well as to the payment of all trade payables older than sixty days past due and the consummation of all transactions contemplated hereby to occur on the Closing Date, closing costs and any book overdraft, Excess Availability shall be no less than $2,500,000;

(e)since December 31, 2018, no event shall have occurred which has had, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect on any Loan Party; and

(f)Borrowers shall have paid to Agent all fees due on the date hereof, and shall have paid or reimbursed Agent for all of Agent's costs, charges and expenses incurred through the Closing Date (and in connection herewith, Borrowers hereby irrevocably authorizes Agent to charge such fees, costs, charges and expenses as Revolving Loans).

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4.2.Conditions to all Loans.  No Lender shall be obligated to fund any Loans, unless the following conditions are satisfied:

(a)Borrower Representative shall have provided to Agent such information as Agent may reasonably request in order to determine the Borrowing Base (including the items set forth in Section 7.15(a), (b) and (c) (as applicable)), as of such borrowing or issue date, after giving effect to such Loans;

(b)each of the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement and in the other Loan Documents shall be true and correct in all material respects (without duplication of any materiality provision or qualifier contained therein) as of the date such Loan is made (or, to the extent any representations or warranties are expressly made solely as of an earlier date, such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects (without duplication of any materiality provision or qualifier contained therein) as of such earlier date), both before and after giving effect thereto;

(c)no Default or Event of Default shall be in existence, both before and after giving effect thereto; and

(d)no event shall have occurred or circumstance shall exist that has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Each request (or deemed request) by Borrowers for funding of a Loan shall constitute a representation by each Borrower that the foregoing conditions are satisfied on the date of such request and on the date of such funding or issuance.  As an additional condition to any funding, issuance or grant, Agent shall have received such other information, documents, instruments and agreements as it may reasonably request in connection therewith.

5.COLLATERAL.

5.1.Grant of Security Interest.  To secure the full payment and performance of all of the Obligations, each Loan Party Obligor hereby collaterally assigns to Agent and grants to Agent, for itself and on behalf of the Lenders, a continuing security interest in all property of each Loan Party Obligor, whether tangible or intangible, real or personal, now or hereafter owned, existing, acquired or arising and wherever now or hereafter located, and whether or not eligible for lending purposes, including:  (a) all Accounts (whether or not Eligible Accounts) and all Goods whose sale, lease or other disposition by any Loan Party Obligor has given rise to Accounts and have been returned to, or repossessed or stopped in transit by, any Loan Party Obligor; (b) all Chattel Paper (including Electronic Chattel Paper), Instruments, Documents, and General Intangibles (including all patents, patent applications, trademarks, trademark applications, trade names, trade secrets, goodwill, copyrights, copyright applications, registrations, licenses, software, franchises, customer lists, tax refund claims, claims against carriers and shippers, guaranty claims, contracts rights, payment intangibles, security interests, security deposits and rights to indemnification); (c) all Inventory; (d) all Goods (other than Inventory), including Equipment, Health-Care-Insurance Receivables, vehicles, and Fixtures; (e) all Investment Property, including all rights, privileges, authority, and powers of each Loan Party Obligor as an owner or as a holder of Pledged Equity, including all economic rights, all control rights, authority and powers, and all status rights of each Loan Party Obligor as a member, equity holder or shareholder, as applicable, of each Issuer and any rights related to any Loan Party Obligors' capital account within the Issuer in respect of Investment Property; (f) all Deposit Accounts, bank accounts, deposits, money and cash; (g) all Letter-of-Credit Rights; (h) all Commercial Tort Claims listed in Section 2 of the Perfection Certificate; (i) all Supporting Obligations; (j) all life insurance policies; (k) all leases; (l) [Reserved]; (m) any other property of any Loan Party Obligor now or hereafter in the possession, custody or control of Agent or any agent or any parent, Affiliate or Subsidiary of Agent, any Lender or any Participant with Lender in the Loans, for any purpose (whether for safekeeping, deposit, collection, custody, pledge, transmission or otherwise); and (n) all additions and accessions to, substitutions for, and replacements, products and Proceeds of the foregoing property, including proceeds of all insurance policies

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insuring the foregoing property (including hazard, flood and credit insurance), and all of each Loan Party Obligor's books and records relating to any of the foregoing and to any Loan Party's business.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the security interests granted under this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall not extend to (a) any permit or license issued by a Governmental Authority to any Loan Party or any agreement to which any Loan Party is a party, in each case, only to the extent and for so long as the terms of such permit, license or agreement or any requirement of applicable law, validly prohibit the creation by such Loan Party of a security interest in such permit, license or agreement in favor of the Lender (after giving effect to Sections 9-406(d), 9-407(a), 9-408(a) or 9-409 of the UCC (or any successor provision or provisions) or any other applicable law (including the Code) or principles of equity); (b) any intent-to-use trademark application, to the extent and for so long as creation by a pledgor of a security interest therein would result in the loss, termination, invalidity, cancellation, unenforceability or abandonment by such pledgor of any material rights therein; and (c) the Restricted Accounts (the forgoing, collectively, the "Excluded Property"; provided, however, that Excluded Property shall not include any Proceeds, substitutions or replacements of any Excluded Property referred to in clauses (a), (b) or (c) (unless such Proceeds, substitutions or replacements would constitute Excluded Property referred to in clauses (a), (b) or (c))).

5.2.Possessory Collateral.  Promptly, but in any event no later than five Business Days after any Loan Party Obligor's receipt of any portion of the Collateral evidenced by an agreement, Instrument or Document, including any Tangible Chattel Paper and any Investment Property consisting of certificated securities, to the extent permitted by the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement, such Loan Party Obligor shall deliver the original thereof to Agent together with an appropriate endorsement or other specific evidence of assignment thereof to Agent (in form and substance acceptable to Agent).  If an endorsement or assignment of any such items shall not be made for any reason, to the extent Agent is permitted to do so by the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement, Agent is hereby irrevocably authorized, as attorney and agent-in-fact (coupled with an interest) for each Loan Party Obligor, to endorse or assign the same on such Loan Party Obligor's behalf.

5.3.Further Assurances.  Each Loan Party Obligor shall, at its own cost and expense, promptly and duly take, execute, acknowledge and deliver (or cause each other applicable Person to take, execute, acknowledge and deliver) all such further acts, documents, agreements and instruments as Agent may from time to time reasonably request in order to (a) carry out the intent and purposes of the Loan Documents and the transactions contemplated thereby, (b) establish, create, preserve, protect and perfect a first priority lien (subject only to Permitted Liens) in favor of Agent in all the ABL Priority Collateral (wherever located) from time to time owned by the Loan Party Obligors and a second priority lien (subject only to Permitted Liens) in favor of Agent in all the Term Loan Priority Collateral (wherever located) from time to time owned by the Loan Party Obligors (including appraisals of real property in compliance with FIRREA), (c) cause Holdings and each Subsidiary of Holdings to guaranty all of the Obligations, all pursuant to documentation that is in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent and (d) facilitate the collection of the Collateral.  Without limiting the foregoing, each Loan Party Obligor shall, at its own cost and expense, promptly and duly take, execute, acknowledge and deliver (or cause each other applicable Person to take, execute, acknowledge and deliver) to Agent all promissory notes, security agreements, agreements with landlords, mortgagees and processors and other bailees, subordination and intercreditor agreements and other agreements, instruments and documents, in each case in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Agent, as Agent may reasonably request from time to time to perfect, protect and maintain Agent's security interests in the Collateral, including the required priority thereof, and to fully carry out the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents.

5.4.UCC Financing Statements.  Each Loan Party Obligor authorizes Agent to file, transmit or communicate, as applicable, from time to time, UCC Financing Statements, along with amendments and modifications thereto, in all filing offices selected by Agent, listing such Loan Party Obligor as the Debtor and Agent as the Secured Party, and describing the collateral covered thereby in such manner as Agent may

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elect, including using descriptions such as "all personal property of debtor" or "all assets of debtor," or words of similar effect, in each case without such Loan Party Obligor's signature.  Each Loan Party Obligor also hereby ratifies its authorization for Agent to have filed, in any filing office, any Financing Statements filed prior to the date hereof.

6.CERTAIN PROVISIONS REGARDING ACCOUNTS, INVENTORY, COLLECTIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF PAYMENTS.

6.1.Lock Boxes and Blocked Accounts.  Each Loan Party Obligor hereby represents and warrants that all Deposit Accounts and all other depositary and other accounts maintained by each Loan Party Obligor as of the Closing Date are described in Section 3 of the Perfection Certificate, which description includes for each such account the name of the Loan Party Obligor maintaining the account, the name of the financial institution at which the account is maintained, the account number and the purpose of the account.  After the Closing Date, no Loan Party Obligor shall open any new Deposit Account or any other depositary or other account without the prior written consent of Agent and without updating Section 3 of the Perfection Certificate to reflect such Deposit Account or other account.  No Deposit Account or other account of any Loan Party Obligor shall at any time constitute a Restricted Account other than accounts expressly indicated on Section 3 of the Perfection Certificate as being Restricted Accounts (and each Loan Party Obligor hereby represents and warrants that each such account shall at all times meet the requirements set forth in the definition of Restricted Account to qualify as a Restricted Account).  Each Loan Party Obligor will, at its expense, establish (and revise from time to time as Agent may require) procedures acceptable to Agent, in Agent's sole discretion, for the collection of checks, wire transfers and all other proceeds of all of such Loan Party Obligor's Accounts and other Collateral ("Collections"), which shall include (a) directing all Account Debtors to send all Account proceeds directly to a post office box designated by Agent either in the name of such Loan Party Obligor (but as to which Agent has exclusive access) or, at Agent's option, in the name of Agent (a "Lock Box") and (b) depositing all Collections received by such Loan Party Obligor into one or more bank accounts maintained in the name of such Loan Party Obligor (but as to which Agent has exclusive access) or, at Agent's option, in the name of Agent (each, a "Blocked Account"), under an arrangement acceptable to Agent with a depository bank acceptable to Agent, pursuant to which all funds deposited into each Blocked Account are to be transferred to Agent in such manner, and with such frequency, as Agent shall specify, and/or (c) a combination of the foregoing.  Each Loan Party Obligor agrees to execute, and to cause its depository banks and other account holders to execute, such Lock Box and Blocked Account control agreements and other documentation as Agent shall require from time to time in connection with the foregoing, all in form and substance acceptable to Agent, and in any event such arrangements and documents must be in place on the date hereof with respect to accounts in existence on the date hereof, or prior to any such account being opened with respect to any such account opened after the date hereof, in each case excluding (i) Restricted Accounts and (ii) any deposit account maintained by any Aytu Loan Party until such time as the Replacement Term Loan Debt has been paid in full.  Prior to the Closing Date, Borrowers shall deliver to Agent a complete and executed Authorized Accounts form regarding each Borrower's operating account(s) into which the proceeds of Loans are to be paid in the form of Exhibit D annexed hereto.

6.2.Application of Payments.  All amounts paid to or received by Agent in respect of monetary Obligations, from whatever source (whether from any Borrower or any other Loan Party Obligor pursuant to such other Loan Party Obligor's guaranty of the Obligations, any realization upon any Collateral or otherwise) shall be applied by Agent to the Obligations in such order as Agent may elect, and absent such election shall be applied as follows:

(i)FIRST, to reimburse Agent for all out-of-pocket costs and expenses, and all indemnified losses, incurred by Agent which are reimbursable to Agent in accordance with this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents;

(ii)SECOND, to any accrued but unpaid interest on any Protective Advances;

(iii)THIRD, to the outstanding principal of any Protective Advances;

(iv)FOURTH, to any accrued but unpaid fees owing to Agent and Lenders under this Agreement and/or any other Loan Documents;

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(v)FIFTH, to any unpaid accrued interest on the Obligations;

(vi)SIXTH, to the outstanding principal of the Loans; and

(vii)SEVENTH, to the payment of any other outstanding Obligations; and after payment in full in cash of all of the outstanding monetary Obligations, any further amounts paid to or received by Agent in respect of the Obligations (so long as no monetary Obligations are outstanding) shall be paid over to Borrowers or such other Person(s) as may be legally entitled thereto.

For purposes of determining the Borrowing Base, such amounts will be credited to the Loan Account and the Collateral balances to which they relate upon Agent's receipt of an advice from Agent's Bank (set forth in Section 5 of Annex I) that such items have been credited to Agent's account at Agent's Bank (or upon Agent's deposit thereof at Agent's Bank in the case of payments received by Agent in kind), in each case subject to final payment and collection.  However, for purposes of computing interest on the Obligations, such items shall be deemed applied by Agent three (3) Business Days after Agent 's receipt of advice of deposit thereof at Agent's Bank.

6.3.Notification; Verification.  Agent or its designee may, from time to time:  (a) in connection with any field examination or collateral audit (in consultation with the Loan Parties), or otherwise at any time during the continuance of an Event of Default, verify directly with the Account Debtors of the Loan Party Obligors (or by any manner and through any medium Agent considers advisable) the validity, amount and other matters relating to the Accounts and Chattel Paper of the Loan Party Obligors, by means of mail, telephone or otherwise, either in the name of the applicable Loan Party Obligor or Agent or such other name as Agent may choose; (b) when an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, notify Account Debtors of the Loan Party Obligors that Agent has a security interest in the Accounts of the Loan Party Obligors and direct such Account Debtors to make payment thereof directly to Agent; each such notification to be sent on the letterhead of such Loan Party Obligor and substantially in the form of Exhibit E annexed hereto; and (c) following the occurrence and during the continuance of a Default or Event of Default, demand, collect or enforce payment of any Accounts and Chattel Paper (but without any duty to do so) and, in furtherance of the foregoing, each Loan Party Obligor hereby authorizes Account Debtors to make payments directly to Agent and to rely on notice from Agent without further inquiry. Agent may on behalf of each Loan Party Obligor endorse all items of payment received by Agent that are payable to such Loan Party Obligor for the purposes described above.

6.4.

Power of Attorney.

Without limiting any of Agent's and the other Lenders' other rights under this Agreement or any other Loan Document, each Loan Party Obligor hereby grants to Agent an irrevocable power of attorney, coupled with an interest, authorizing and permitting Agent (acting through any of its officers, employees, attorneys or agents), at Agent's option but without obligation, with or without notice to such Loan Party Obligor, and at each Loan Party Obligor's expense, to do any or all of the following, in such Loan Party Obligor's name or otherwise, subject, in each case, to the terms of the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement:

(a)at any time, when an Event of Default has occurred or is continuing,  (i) execute on behalf of such Loan Party Obligor any documents that Agent may, in its sole discretion, deem advisable in order to perfect, protect and

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maintain Agent's security interests, and priority thereof, in the Collateral and to fully consummate all the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents (including such Financing Statements and continuation Financing Statements, and amendments or other modifications thereto, as Agent shall deem necessary or appropriate) and to notify Account Debtors of the Loan Party Obligors in the manner contemplated by Section 6.3, (ii) endorse such Loan Party Obligor's name on all checks and other forms of remittances received by Agent, (iii) pay any sums required on account of such Loan Party Obligor's taxes or to secure the release of any Liens therefor, (iv) pay any amounts necessary to obtain, or maintain in effect, any of the insurance described in Section 7.14, (v) receive and otherwise take control in any manner of any cash or non-cash items of payment or Proceeds of Collateral, (vi) receive, open and dispose of all mail addressed to such Loan Party Obligor at any post office box or lockbox maintained by Agent for such Loan Party Obligor or at any other business premises of Agent and (vii) endorse or assign to Agent on such Loan Party Obligor's behalf any portion of Collateral evidenced by an agreement, Instrument or Document if an endorsement or assignment of any such items is not made by such Loan Party Obligor pursuant to Section 5.2; and

(b)at any time, after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, (i) execute on behalf of such Loan Party Obligor any document exercising, transferring or assigning any option to purchase, sell or otherwise dispose of or lease (as lessor or lessee) any real or personal property which is part of the Collateral or in which Agent has an interest, (ii) execute on behalf of such Loan Party Obligor any invoices relating to any Accounts, any draft against any Account Debtor, any proof of claim in bankruptcy, any notice of Lien or claim, and any assignment or satisfaction of mechanic's, materialman's or other Lien, (iii) execute on behalf of such Loan Party Obligor any notice to any Account Debtor, (iv) pay, contest or settle any Lien, charge, encumbrance, security interest and adverse claim in or to any of the Collateral, or any judgment based thereon, or otherwise take any action to terminate or discharge the same, (v) grant extensions of time to pay, compromise claims relating to, and settle Accounts, Chattel Paper and General Intangibles for less than face value and execute all releases and other documents in connection therewith, (vi) settle and adjust, and give releases of, any insurance claim that relates to any of the Collateral and obtain payment therefor, (vii) instruct any third party having custody or control of any Collateral or books or records belonging to, or relating to, such Loan Party Obligor to give Agent the same rights of access and other rights with respect thereto as Agent has under this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (viii) change the address for delivery of such Loan Party Obligor's mail, (ix) vote any right or interest with respect to any Investment Property, and (x) instruct any Account Debtor to make all payments due to any Loan Party Obligor directly to Agent.

Any and all sums paid, and any and all costs, expenses, liabilities, obligations and reasonable attorneys' fees (internal and external counsel) of Agent with respect to the foregoing shall be added to and become part of the Obligations, shall be payable on demand, and shall bear interest at a rate equal to the highest interest rate applicable to any of the Obligations.  Each Loan Party Obligor agrees that Agent's rights under the foregoing power of attorney and any of Agent's other rights under this Agreement or the other Loan Documents shall not be construed to indicate that Agent or any Lender is in control of the business, management or properties of any Loan Party Obligor.

6.5.Disputes.  Each Loan Party Obligor shall promptly notify Agent of all disputes or claims in excess of $250,000 relating to its Accounts and Chattel Paper.  Each Loan Party Obligor agrees that it will not, without Agent's prior written consent, compromise or settle any of its Accounts or Chattel Paper for less than the full amount thereof, grant any extension of time for payment of any of its Accounts or Chattel Paper, release (in whole or in part) any Account Debtor or other person liable for the payment of any of its Accounts or Chattel Paper or grant any credits, discounts, allowances, deductions, return authorizations or the like with respect to any of its Accounts or Chattel Paper; except (unless otherwise directed by Agent during the existence of a Default or an Event of Default) such Loan Party Obligor may take any of such actions in the Ordinary Course of Business consistent with past practices, provided that Borrower Representative promptly reports the same to Agent.

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6.6.Invoices.  At Agent's request during an Event of Default, each Loan Party Obligor will cause all invoices and statements that it sends to Account Debtors or other third parties to be marked and authenticated, in a manner reasonably satisfactory to Agent, to reflect Agent's security interest therein and payment instructions (including, but not limited to, in a manner to meet the requirements of Section 9-404(a)(2) of the UCC).

6.7.

Inventory.

(a)Returns.  No Loan Party Obligor will accept returns of any Inventory from any Account Debtor except in the Ordinary Course of Business.  In the event the value of returned Inventory in any one calendar month exceeds $250,000 (collectively for all Loan Party Obligors), Borrower Representative will immediately notify Agent (which notice shall specify the value of all such returned Inventory, the reasons for such returns, and the locations and the condition of such returned Inventory).  Returned Inventory shall be segregated and not commingled with other Inventory of the Loan Party Obligors.

(b)Third Party Locations.  No Loan Party Obligor will, without Agent's prior written consent, at any time, store any Inventory valued in excess of $250,000 with any warehouseman or other third party other than as set forth in Section 1(d) of the Perfection Certificate.

(c)Sale on Return, etc.  No Loan Party Obligor will, without Agent's prior written consent, at any time, sell any Inventory on a sale-or-return, guarantied sale, consignment, or other contingent basis.

(d)Fair Labor Standards Act.  Each Loan Party Obligor represents, warrants and covenants that, at all times, all of the Inventory of each Loan Party Obligor has been, at all times will be, produced only in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and all rules, regulations and orders promulgated thereunder.

7.REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.

To induce Agent and the Lenders to enter into this Agreement, each Loan Party Obligor represents, warrants and covenants as follows (it being understood and agreed that (a) each such representation and warranty (i) will be made as of the date hereof and be deemed remade as of each date on which any Loan is made (except to the extent any such representation or warranty expressly relates only to any earlier or specified date, in which case such representation or warranty will be made as of such earlier or specified date) and (ii) shall not be affected by any knowledge of, or any investigation by, Agent or any Lender and (b) each such covenant shall continuously apply with respect to all times commencing on the date hereof and continuing until the Termination Date):

7.1.Existence and Authority.  Each Loan Party is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization (which jurisdiction is identified in Section 1(a) of the Perfection Certificate) and is qualified to do business in each jurisdiction in which the operation of its business requires that it be qualified (which each such jurisdiction is identified in Section 1(a) of the Perfection Certificate) or, if such Loan Party is not so qualified, such Loan Party may cure any such failure without losing any of its rights, incurring any liens or material penalties, or otherwise affecting Agent's rights. Each Loan Party has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties, to carry on its business as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted, to enter into the Loan Documents to which it is a party and to carry out the transactions contemplated thereby. The execution, delivery and performance by each Loan Party Obligor of this Agreement and all of the other Loan Documents to which such Loan Party Obligor is a party have been duly and validly authorized, do not violate such Loan Party Obligor's Governing Documents or any law or any material agreement or instrument or any court order which is binding upon any Loan Party or its property, do not constitute grounds for acceleration of any Indebtedness

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or obligation under any material agreement or instrument which is binding upon any Loan Party or its property, and do not require the consent of any Person. Each Loan Party Obligor shall reserve and maintain all of its leases, licenses, permits, franchises qualifications, and rights that are necessary and desirable in the Ordinary Course of Business. No Loan Party is required to obtain any government approval, consent, or authorization from, or to file any declaration or statement with, any Governmental Authority in connection with or as a condition to the execution, delivery or performance of any of the Loan Documents.  This Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents have been duly executed and delivered by, and are enforceable against, each of the Loan Party Obligors who have signed them, in accordance with their respective terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.  Section 1(f) of the Perfection Certificate sets forth the ownership of all of Holdings Subsidiaries.

7.2.Names; Trade Names and Styles.  The name of each Loan Party Obligor set forth on Section 1(b) of the Perfection Certificate is its correct and complete legal name as of the date hereof, and no Loan Party Obligor has used any other name at any time in the past five years, or at any time will use any other name, in any tax filing made in any jurisdiction.  Listed in Section 1(b) of the Perfection Certificate are all prior names used by each Loan Party Obligor at any time in the past five years and all of the present and prior trade names used by any Loan Party Obligor at any time in the past five years.  Borrower Representative shall give Agent at least thirty days' prior written notice (and will deliver an updated Section 1(b) of the Perfection Certificate to reflect the same) before it or any other Loan Party Obligor changes its legal name or does business under any other name.

7.3.Title to Collateral; Third Party Locations; Permitted Liens.  Each Loan Party Obligor has, and at all times will continue to have, good and marketable title to all of the Collateral.  The Collateral now is, and at all times will remain, free and clear of any and all Liens, except for Permitted Liens.  Upon filing of UCC-1s, Agent now has, and will at all times continue to have, a first-priority perfected and enforceable security interest in all of the ABL Priority Collateral, subject only to the Permitted Liens, and a second-priority perfected and enforceable security interest in all of the Term Loan Priority Collateral, subject only to the Permitted Liens, and each Loan Party Obligor will at all times defend Agent and the Collateral against all claims of others.  Except as otherwise disclosed in writing to Agent by Borrowers, none of the Collateral which is Equipment is, or will at any time, be affixed to any real property in such a manner, or with such intent, as to become a fixture.  Except for leases or subleases as to which Borrowers have delivered to Agent a landlord's waiver in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent (unless waived by Agent in its sole discretion; provided, that such waiver may be conditioned upon Agent establishing a rent or other similar Reserve satisfactory to Agent in its sole discretion), no Loan Party Obligor is or will be a lessee or sublessee under any real property lease or sublease.  Except for warehouses as to which Borrowers have delivered to Agent a warehouseman's waiver in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent (unless waived by Agent in its sole discretion; provided, that such waiver may be conditioned upon Agent establishing a rent or other similar Reserve satisfactory to Agent in its sole discretion), no Loan Party Obligor is or will at any time be a bailor of any Goods at any warehouse or otherwise.  Prior to causing or permitting any Collateral valued in excess of $50,000 (other than mobile equipment such as laptop computers in the possession of Borrower’s employees or agents) to at any time be located upon premises in which any third party (including any landlord, warehouseman, or otherwise) has an interest, Borrower Representative shall notify Agent and the applicable Loan Party Obligor shall cause each such third party to execute and deliver to Agent, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Agent, such waivers, collateral access agreements, and subordinations as Agent shall specify, so as to, among other things, ensure that Agent's rights in the Collateral are, and will at all times continue to be, superior to the rights of any such third party and that Agent has access to such Collateral.  Each applicable Loan Party Obligor will keep at all times in full force and effect, and will comply at all times with all the terms of, any lease of real property where any of the Collateral now or in the future may be located.

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7.4.Accounts and Chattel Paper.  As of each date reported by Borrowers, all Accounts which any Borrower has then reported to Agent as then being Eligible Accounts comply in all respects with the criteria for eligibility set forth in the definition of Eligible Accounts.  All such Accounts, and all Chattel Paper owned by any Loan Party Obligor, are genuine and in all respects what they purport to be, arise out of a completed, bona fide and unconditional and non-contingent sale and delivery of goods or rendition of services by a Borrower in the Ordinary Course of Business and in accordance with the terms and conditions of all purchase orders, contracts or other documents relating thereto, each Account Debtor thereunder had the capacity to contract at the time any contract or other document giving rise to such Accounts and Chattel Paper were executed, and the transactions giving rise to such Accounts and Chattel Paper comply with all applicable laws and governmental rules and regulations.

7.5.Electronic Chattel Paper.  To the extent that any Loan Party Obligor obtains or maintains any Electronic Chattel Paper, such Loan Party Obligor shall at all times create, store and assign the record or records comprising the Electronic Chattel Paper in such a manner that (a) a single authoritative copy of the record or records exists which is unique, identifiable and except as otherwise provided below, unalterable, (b) the authoritative copy identifies Agent as the assignee of the record or records, (c) the authoritative copy is communicated to and maintained by Agent or its designated custodian, (d) copies or revisions that add or change an identified assignee of the authoritative copy can only be made with the participation of Agent, (e) each copy of the authoritative copy and any copy of a copy is readily identifiable as a copy that is not the authoritative copy and (f) any revision of the authoritative copy is readily identifiable as an authorized or unauthorized revision.

7.6.

Capitalization; Investment Property.

(a)No Loan Party, directly or indirectly, owns, or shall at any time own, any capital stock or other equity interests of any other Person except as set forth in Sections 1(f) and 1(g) of the Perfection Certificate, which Sections list all Investment Property owned by each Loan Party Obligor.

(b)None of the Pledged Equity has been issued or otherwise transferred in violation of the Securities Act, or other applicable laws of any jurisdiction to which such issuance or transfer may be subject.  The Pledged Equity pledged by each Loan Party Obligor hereunder constitutes all of the issued and outstanding equity interests of each Issuer owned by such Loan Party Obligor.

(c)All of the Pledged Equity has been duly and validly issued and is fully paid and non-assessable, and the holders thereof are not entitled to any preemptive, first refusal or other similar rights.  There are no outstanding options, warrants or similar agreements, documents, or instruments with respect to any of the Pledged Equity.

(d)Each Loan Party Obligor has caused each Issuer to amend or otherwise modify its Governing Documents, books, records, and related agreements, documents and instruments, as applicable, to reflect the rights and interests of Agent hereunder, and to the extent required to enable and empower Agent to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder in respect of the Pledged Equity and other Investment Property.

(e)Each Loan Party Obligor will take any and all actions reasonably requested by Agent, from time to time, subject to the terms of the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement, to (i) cause Agent to obtain exclusive control of any Investment Property in a manner reasonably acceptable to Agent and (ii) obtain from any Issuers and such other Persons as Agent shall specify, for the benefit of Agent, written confirmation of Agent's exclusive control over such Investment Property and take such other actions as Agent may request to perfect Agent's security interest in any Investment Property.  For purposes of this Section 7.6, subject to the terms of the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement, Agent shall have control (on a second priority basis) of Investment Property if (A) pursuant to Section 5.2, such Investment Property consists of certificated securities and the applicable Loan Party Obligor delivers such

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certificated securities to Agent (with all appropriate endorsements), (B) such Investment Property consists of uncertificated securities and either (x) the applicable Loan Party Obligor delivers such uncertificated securities to Agent or (y) the Issuer thereof agrees, pursuant to documentation in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent, that it will comply with instructions originated by Agent without further consent by the applicable Loan Party Obligor and (C) such Investment Property consists of security entitlements and either (x) Agent becomes the entitlement holder thereof or (y) the appropriate securities intermediary agrees, pursuant to documentation in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent, that it will comply with entitlement orders originated by Agent without further consent by the applicable Loan Party Obligor.  Each Loan Party Obligor that is a limited liability company or a partnership hereby represents and warrants that it has not, and at no time will, elect pursuant to the provisions of Section 8-103 of the UCC to provide that its equity interests are securities governed by Article 8 of the UCC.

(f)No Loan Party owns, or has any present intention of acquiring, any "margin security" or any "margin stock" within the meaning of Regulations T, U or X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (herein called "margin security" and "margin stock").  None of the proceeds of the Loans will be used, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of purchasing or carrying, or for the purpose of reducing or retiring any Indebtedness which was originally incurred to purchase or carry, any margin security or margin stock or for any other purpose which might constitute the transactions contemplated hereby a "purpose credit" within the meaning of said Regulations T, U or X, or cause this Agreement to violate any other regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the Exchange Act, or any rules or regulations promulgated under such statutes.

(g)No Loan Party Obligor shall vote to enable, or take any other action to cause or to permit, any Issuer (other than Holdings) to issue any equity interests of any nature, or to issue any other securities or interests convertible into or granting the right to purchase or exchange for any equity interests of any nature of any Issuer.

(h)Subject to the terms of the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement, no Loan Party Obligor shall take, or fail to take, any action that would in any manner impair the value or the enforceability of Agent's Lien on any of the Investment Property, or any of Agent's rights or remedies under this Agreement or any other Loan Document with respect to any of the Investment Property.

(i)In the case of any Loan Party Obligor which is an Issuer, subject to the terms of the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement, such Issuer agrees that the terms of Section 11.3(g)(iii) shall apply to such Loan Party Obligor with respect to all actions that may be required of it pursuant to such Section 11.3(g)(iii) regarding the Investment Property issued by it.

(j)Each Loan Party Obligor has made all capital contributions heretofore required to be made to the respective Issuer in respect of any Investment Property constituting limited liability company interests and no additional capital contributions are required to be made in respect of the respective limited liability company interests.

7.7.Commercial Tort Claims.  No Loan Party Obligor has any Commercial Tort Claim with a value in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) pending other than those listed in Section 2 of the Perfection Certificate, and each Loan Party Obligor shall promptly (but in any case, no later than five Business Days thereafter) notify Agent in writing upon incurring or otherwise obtaining a Commercial Tort Claim after the date hereof against any third party.  Such notice shall constitute such Loan Party Obligor's authorization to amend such Section 2 to add such Commercial Tort Claim and shall automatically be deemed to amend such Section 2 to include such Commercial Tort Claim.

7.8.Jurisdiction of Organization; Location of Collateral.  Sections 1(c) and 1(d) of the Perfection Certificate set forth (a) each place of business of each Loan Party Obligor (including its chief executive office), (b) all locations where all Inventory, Equipment, and other Collateral owned by each

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Loan Party Obligor is kept and (c) whether each such Collateral location and place of business (including each Loan Party Obligor's chief executive office) is owned by a Loan Party or leased (and if leased, specifies the complete name and notice address of each lessor).  No Collateral is located outside the United States or in the possession of any lessor, bailee, warehouseman or consignee, except as expressly indicated in Sections 1(c) and 1(d) of the Perfection Certificate.  Each Loan Party Obligor will give Agent at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice before changing its jurisdiction of organization, opening any additional place of business, changing its chief executive office or the location of its books and records, or moving any of the Collateral to a location other than one of the locations set forth in Sections 1(c) and 1(d) of the Perfection Certificate, and will execute and deliver all Financing Statements, landlord waivers, collateral access agreements, mortgages, and all other agreements, instruments and documents which Agent shall require in connection therewith prior to making such change, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent.  Without the prior written consent of Agent, no Loan Party Obligor will at any time (i) change its jurisdiction of organization or (ii) allow any Collateral to be located outside of the continental United States of America.

7.9.

Financial Statements and Reports; Solvency.

(a)All financial statements delivered to Agent and Lenders by or on behalf of any Loan Party have been, and at all times will be, prepared in conformity with GAAP and fairly reflect in all material respects the financial condition of each Loan Party covered thereby, at the times and for the periods therein stated.

(b)As of the date hereof (after giving effect to the Loans to be made on the date hereof, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby), and as of each other day that any Loan is made (after giving effect thereof), (i) the fair saleable value of all of the assets and properties of each Loan Party, individually, exceeds the aggregate liabilities and Indebtedness of each such Loan Party (including contingent liabilities), (ii) each Loan Party, individually, is solvent and able to pay its debts as they come due, (iii) each Loan Party, individually, has sufficient capital to carry on its business as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted, (iv) no Loan Party is contemplating either the liquidation of all or any substantial portion of its assets or property, or the filing of any petition under any state, federal, or other bankruptcy or insolvency law and (v) no Loan Party has knowledge of any Person contemplating the filing of any such petition against any Loan Party.

7.10.Tax Returns and Payments; Pension Contributions.  Each Loan Party has timely filed all tax returns and reports required by applicable law, has timely paid all applicable federal and material state Taxes, assessments, deposits and contributions owing by such Loan Party and will timely pay all such items in the future as they became due and payable.  Each Loan Party may, however, defer payment of any contested taxes; provided, that such Loan Party (a) in good faith contests its obligation to pay such Taxes by appropriate proceedings promptly and diligently instituted and conducted, (b) notifies Agent in writing of the commencement of, and any material development in, the proceedings, (c) posts bonds or takes any other steps required to keep the contested taxes from becoming a Lien upon any of the Collateral and (d) maintains adequate reserves therefor in conformity with GAAP.  No Loan Party is aware of any claims or adjustments proposed for any prior tax years that could result in additional taxes becoming due and payable by any Loan Party.  Each Plan is in compliance in all material respects with the applicable provisions of ERISA, the Code and other applicable laws.  Each Plan that is intended to be a qualified plan under Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination letter or opinion letter from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that the form of such Plan is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code and the trust related thereto has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a) of the Code, or an application for such a letter is currently being processed by the Internal Revenue Service.  To the knowledge of each Loan Party, nothing has occurred that would prevent or cause the loss of such tax-qualified status.  There are no pending or, to the best knowledge of any Loan Party, threatened claims, actions or lawsuits, or action by any Governmental Authority, with respect to any Plan that could reasonably be expected to result in liabilities individually or

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in the aggregate in excess of $50,000 of any Loan Party.  There has been no prohibited transaction or violation of the fiduciary responsibility rules with respect to any Plan that has resulted or could reasonably be expected to result in liabilities individually or in the aggregate of any Loan Party in excess of $50,000.  No ERISA Event has occurred, and no Loan Party is aware of any fact, event or circumstance that could reasonably be expected to constitute or result in an ERISA Event with respect to any Pension Plan, in each case that could reasonably be expected to result in liabilities individually or in the aggregate in excess of $50,000. Each Loan Party and each ERISA Affiliate has met all applicable requirements under the Pension Funding Rules in respect of each Pension Plan, and no waiver of the minimum funding standards under the Pension Funding Rules has been applied for or obtained, in each case except as could not reasonably be expected to result in liabilities individually or in the aggregate to the Loan Parties in excess of $50,000.  As of the most recent valuation date for any Pension Plan, the funding target attainment percentage (as defined in Section 430(d)(2) of the Code) is sixty (60%) or higher and no Loan Party knows of any facts or circumstances that could reasonably be expected to cause the funding target attainment percentage for any such plan to drop below sixty (60%) as of the most recent valuation date.  No Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate has incurred any liability to the PBGC other than for the payment of premiums, and there are no premium payments which have become due that are unpaid, except as could not reasonably be expected to result in liabilities individually or in the aggregate to the Loan Parties in excess of $50,000.  No Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate has engaged in a transaction that could be subject to Section 4069 or Section 4212(c) of ERISA except as could not reasonably be expected to result in liabilities individually or in the aggregate to the Loan Parties in excess of $50,000.  No Pension Plan has been terminated by the plan administrator thereof or by the PBGC, and no event or circumstance has occurred or exists that could reasonably be expected to cause the PBGC to institute proceedings under Title IV of ERISA to terminate any Pension Plan, except as could not reasonably be expected to result in liabilities individually or in the aggregate to the Loan Parties in excess of $50,000.

7.11.Compliance with Laws; Intellectual Property; Licenses; Compliance with Health Care Laws; Health Care Permits.

(a)Each Loan Party has complied, and will continue at all times to comply, in all material respects with all provisions of all applicable laws and regulations, including those relating to the ownership of real or personal property, the conduct and licensing of each Loan Party's business, the payment and withholding of Taxes, ERISA and other employee matters, and safety and environmental matters.

(b)No Loan Party has received written notice of default or violation, or is in default or violation, with respect to any judgment, order, writ, injunction, decree, demand or assessment issued by any court or any federal, state, local, municipal or other Governmental Authority relating to any aspect of any Loan Party's business, affairs, properties or assets.  No Loan Party has received written notice of or been charged with, or is, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, under investigation with respect to, any violation in any material respect of any provision of any applicable law.

(c)No Loan Party Obligor owns any Intellectual Property, except as set forth in Section 4 of the Perfection Certificate.  Except as set forth in Section 4 of the Perfection Certificate, none of the Intellectual Property owned by any Loan Party Obligor is the subject of any licensing or franchise agreement pursuant to which such Loan Party Obligor is the licensor or franchisor.  Each Loan Party Obligor shall promptly (but in any event within thirty (30) days thereafter) notify Agent in writing of any additional Intellectual Property rights acquired or arising after the Closing Date and shall submit to Agent a supplement to Section 4 of the Perfection Certificate to reflect such additional rights; provided, that such Loan Party Obligor's failure to do so shall not impair Agent's security interest therein.  Each Loan Party Obligor shall execute a separate Security Agreement granting Agent a security interest in such Intellectual Property (whether owned on the Closing Date or thereafter), in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Agent and suitable for registering such security interest in such Intellectual Property with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and/or United States Copyright Office, as applicable; provided, that such Loan Party Obligor's failure to do so shall not impair Agent's security interest therein.  Each Loan

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Party owns or has, and will at all times continue to own or have, the valid right to use all material patents, trademarks, copyrights, software, computer programs, equipment designs, network designs, equipment configurations, technology and other Intellectual Property used, marketed and sold in such Loan Party's business, and each Loan Party is in compliance, and will continue at all times to comply, in all material respects with all licenses, user agreements and other such agreements regarding the use of Intellectual Property.  Except in relation with matters that have otherwise been settled, no Loan Party has any knowledge that, or has received any notice claiming that, any of such Intellectual Property infringes upon or violates the rights of any other Person.

(d)Each Loan Party has and will continue at all times to have, all federal, state, local and other licenses and permits required to be maintained in connection with such Loan Party's business operations, and all such licenses and permits are valid and in full force and effect.  Each Loan Party has, and will continue at all times to have, complied with the requirements of such licenses and permits in all material respects, and has received no written notice of any pending or threatened proceedings for the suspension, termination, revocation or limitation thereof.  No Loan Party is aware of any facts or conditions that could reasonably be expected to cause or permit any of such licenses or permits to be voided, revoked or withdrawn.

(e)Each Loan Party is in compliance in all material respects with all Health Care Laws applicable to it, its assets, business or operations.

(f)Each Loan Party holds all Health Care Permits necessary for it to own, lease, sublease or operate its assets or to conduct its business or operations as presently conducted.  All such Health Care Permits are in full force and effect and there is and has been no default under, violation of, or other noncompliance with the terms and conditions of any such Health Care Permit except as would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.  No Governmental Authority has taken, or to the knowledge of any Loan Party intends to take, action to suspend, revoke, terminate, place on probation, materially restrict or not renew any material Health Care Permit of any Loan Party.

7.12.Litigation.  Section 1(e) of the Perfection Certificate discloses all claims, proceedings, litigation or investigations pending or (to the best of each Loan Party Obligor's knowledge) threatened against any Loan Party as of the Closing Date.  There is no claim, suit, litigation, proceeding or investigation pending or (to the best of each Loan Party Obligor's knowledge) threatened by or against or affecting any Loan Party in any court or before any Governmental Authority (or any basis therefor known to any Loan Party Obligor) which could reasonably be expected to result, either separately or in the aggregate, in liability in excess of $500,000 for the Loan Parties, in any Material Adverse Effect, or in any material impairment in the ability of any Loan Party to carry on its business in substantially the same manner as it is now being conducted.

7.13.Use of Proceeds.  All proceeds of all Loans shall be used by Borrowers solely (a) to pay the fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement, the other Loan Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, (b) for Borrowers' working capital purposes and general corporate purposes and (c) for such other purposes as specifically permitted pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.  All proceeds of all Loans will be used solely for lawful business purposes.

7.14.

Insurance.

(a)Each Loan Party will at all times carry property, liability and other insurance, with insurers reasonably acceptable to Agent, in such form and amounts, and with such deductibles and other provisions, as Agent shall reasonably require, but in any event, in such amounts and against such risks as is usually carried by companies engaged in similar business and owning similar properties in the same general areas in which such Loan Party operates, and each Borrower will provide Agent with evidence reasonably satisfactory to Agent that such insurance is, at all times, in full force and effect.  A true and

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complete listing of such insurance as of the Closing Date, including issuers, coverages and deductibles, is set forth in Section 5 of the Perfection Certificate.  Each property insurance policy shall name Agent as secondary lender loss payee and mortgagee, if applicable, and shall contain a secondary lender's loss payable endorsement, and a secondary mortgage endorsement, if applicable, and each liability insurance policy shall name Agent as an additional insured, and each business interruption insurance policy shall be collaterally assigned on a second Lien basis to Agent, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent.  All policies of insurance shall provide that they may not be cancelled or changed without at least thirty (30) days' (or, with respect to nonpayment of premiums, ten (10) days’) prior written notice to Agent, and shall otherwise be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent.  Borrower Representative shall advise Agent promptly of any policy cancellation, non-renewal, reduction, or material amendment with respect to any insurance policies maintained by any Loan Party or any receipt by any Loan Party of any notice from any insurance carrier regarding any intended or threatened cancellation, non-renewal, reduction or material amendment of any of such policies, and Borrower Representative shall promptly deliver to Agent copies of all notices and related documentation received by any Loan Party in connection with the same.

(b)Borrower Representative shall deliver to Agent no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the expiration of any then current insurance policies, insurance certificates evidencing renewal of all such insurance policies required by this Section 7.14.  Borrower Representative shall deliver to Agent, upon Agent 's request, certificates evidencing such insurance coverage in such form as Agent shall specify.

(c)IF ANY LOAN PARTY AT ANY TIME OR TIMES HEREAFTER SHALL FAIL TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN ANY OF THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE REQUIRED ABOVE (AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE THEREOF TO AGENT) OR TO PAY ANY PREMIUM RELATING THERETO, THEN AGENT, WITHOUT WAIVING OR RELEASING ANY OBLIGATION OR DEFAULT BY ANY BORROWER HEREUNDER, MAY (BUT SHALL BE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO) OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SUCH POLICIES OF INSURANCE AND PAY SUCH PREMIUMS AND TAKE SUCH OTHER ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO AS AGENT DEEMS ADVISABLE UPON NOTICE TO BORROWER REPRESENTATIVE.  SUCH INSURANCE, IF OBTAINED BY AGENT, MAY, BUT NEED NOT, PROTECT ANY LOAN PARTY'S INTERESTS OR PAY ANY CLAIM MADE BY OR AGAINST ANY LOAN PARTY WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL.  SUCH INSURANCE MAY BE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE COST OF INSURANCE ANY LOAN PARTY MAY BE ABLE TO OBTAIN ON ITS OWN AND MAY BE CANCELLED ONLY UPON THE APPLICABLE LOAN PARTY PROVIDING EVIDENCE THAT IT HAS OBTAINED THE INSURANCE AS REQUIRED ABOVE.  ALL SUMS DISBURSED BY AGENT IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUCH ACTIONS, INCLUDING COURT COSTS, EXPENSES, OTHER CHARGES RELATING THERETO AND REASONABLE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ATTORNEY COSTS, SHALL CONSTITUTE LOANS HEREUNDER, SHALL BE PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY BORROWERS TO AGENT AND, UNTIL PAID, SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT THE HIGHEST RATE THEN APPLICABLE TO LOANS HEREUNDER.

7.15.Financial, Collateral and Other Reporting / Notices.  Each Loan Party has kept, and will at all times keep, adequate records and books of account with respect to its business activities and the Collateral in which proper entries are made in accordance with GAAP reflecting all its financial transactions. The information provided in the Perfection Certificate is correct and complete in all respects. Each Loan Party Obligor will cause to be prepared and furnished to Agent, in each case in a form and in such detail as is acceptable to Agent the following items (the items to be provided under this Section 7.15 shall be delivered to Agent by posting on ABLSoft or, if requested by Agent, by another form of Approved Electronic Communication or in writing):

(a)Annual Financial Statements.  Not later than ninety (90) days after the close of each Fiscal Year, unqualified, audited financial statements of the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis as of the end of

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such Fiscal Year, including balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flow for such Fiscal Year, in each case on a consolidated and consolidating basis, certified by a firm of independent certified public accountants of recognized standing selected by Borrowers but acceptable to Agent, together with a copy of any management letter issued in connection therewith. Concurrently with the delivery of such financial statements, Borrower Representative shall deliver to Agent a Compliance Certificate, indicating whether (i) Borrowers are in compliance with each of the covenants specified in Section 9, and setting forth a detailed calculation of such covenants and (ii) any Default or Event of Default is then in existence;

(b)Interim Financial Statements.  Not later than thirty (30) days after the end of each month, commencing with the month ending August 31, 2019, including the last month of each Fiscal Year, unaudited interim financial statements of the Loan Parties on a consolidated basis as of the end of such month and of the portion of such Fiscal Year then elapsed, including balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow, and results of their respective operations during such month and the then-elapsed portion of the Fiscal Year, together with comparative figures for the same periods in the immediately preceding Fiscal Year and the corresponding figures from the budget for the Fiscal Year covered by such financial statements, in each case on a consolidated and consolidating basis, certified by the principal financial officer of Borrower Representative as prepared in accordance with GAAP and fairly presenting the consolidated financial position and results of operations of each Loan Party for such month and period subject only to changes from ordinary course year-end audit adjustments and except that such statements need not contain footnotes.  Concurrently with the delivery of such financial statements, Borrower Representative shall deliver to Agent a Compliance Certificate, indicating whether (i) Borrowers are in compliance with each of the covenants specified in Section 9, and setting forth a detailed calculation of such covenants, and (ii) any Default or Event of Default is then in existence;

(c)Borrowing Base / Collateral Reports / Insurance Certificates / Perfection Certificates / Other Items.  The items described on Annex II hereto by the respective dates set forth therein.

(d)Projections, Etc.  Not later than sixty (60) days prior to the end of each Fiscal Year, monthly business projections for the following Fiscal Year for the Loan Parties on a consolidated and consolidating basis, which projections shall include for each such period Borrowing Base projections, profit and loss projections, balance sheet projections, income statement projections and cash flow projections;

(e)Shareholder Reports, Etc.  Promptly after the sending or filing thereof, as the case may be, copies of any proxy statements, financial statements or reports which each Loan Party has made available to its shareholders and copies of any regular, periodic and special reports or registration statements which any Loan Party files with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any Governmental Authority which may be substituted therefor, or any national securities exchange;

(f)ERISA Reports.  Copies of any annual report to be filed pursuant to the requirements of ERISA in connection with each plan subject thereto promptly upon request by Agent and in addition, each Loan Party shall promptly notify Agent upon having knowledge of any ERISA Event; and

(g)Intentionally Omitted.

(h)Notification of Certain Changes.  Promptly (and in no case later than the earlier of (i) three Business Days after the occurrence of any of the following and (ii) such other date that such information is required to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement or any other Loan Document) notification to Agent in writing of (A) the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default, (B) the occurrence of any event that has had, or may have, a Material Adverse Effect, (C) any change in any Loan Party's chief financial officer or chief executive officer, (D) any investigation, action, suit, proceeding or claim (or any material development with respect to any existing investigation, action, suit, proceeding or claim)

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relating to any Loan Party, any officer or director of a Loan Party, the Collateral or which may result in a Material Adverse Effect, (E) any material loss or damage to the Collateral, (F) any event or the existence of any circumstance that has resulted in, or could reasonably be expected to result in, a Material Adverse Effect, any Default, or any Event of Default, or which would make any representation or warranty previously made by any Loan Party to Agent untrue in any material respect or constitute a material breach if such representation or warranty was then being made, (G) any actual or alleged breaches of any Material Contract or termination or threat to terminate any Material Contract or any material amendment to or modification of a Material Contract, or the execution of any new Material Contract by any Loan Party and (H) any change in any Loan Party's certified independent accountant.  In the event of each such notice under this Section 7.15(h), Borrower Representative shall give notice to Agent of the action or actions that each Loan Party has taken, is taking, or proposes to take with respect to the event or events giving rise to such notice obligation.

(i)Notices of Product Recall.  Promptly (and in no case later than one Business Day after the occurrence thereof) notification to Agent in writing of the occurrence of any product recall or similar event to remove any drug or other products sold by any Loan Party from the market, together with a written statement describing such event in reasonable detail.

(j)Notices Under Material Contracts.  Promptly upon any delivery to Loan Party  or any of their Subsidiaries of any material notices under any Material Contract, a written statement describing such event, with copies of such amendments, notices or new contracts, delivered to Agent, and a description of any actions being taken pursuant thereto.

(k)Other Information.  Promptly upon request, such other data and information (financial and otherwise) as Agent, from time to time, may reasonably request, bearing upon or related to the Collateral or each Loan Party's and each Other Obligor's business or financial condition or results of operations.

7.16.Litigation Cooperation.  Should any third-party suit, regulatory action, or any other judicial, administrative, or similar proceeding be instituted by or against Agent or any Lender with respect to any Collateral or in any manner relating to any Loan Party, this Agreement, any other Loan Document or the transactions contemplated hereby, each Loan Party Obligor shall, without expense to Agent or any Lender, make available each Loan Party, such Loan Party's officers, employees and agents, and any Loan Party's books and records, without charge, to the extent that Agent or such Lender may deem them reasonably necessary in order to prosecute or defend any such suit or proceeding.

7.17.Maintenance of Collateral, Etc.  Each Loan Party Obligor will maintain all of the Collateral in good working condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and no Loan Party Obligor will use the Collateral for any unlawful purpose.

7.18.Material Contracts.  Except as expressly disclosed in Section 1(h) of the Perfection Certificate, no Loan Party is (a) a party to any contract which has had or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or (b) in default in the performance, observance or fulfillment of any of the obligations, covenants or conditions contained in (x) any contract to which it is a party or by which any of its assets or properties is bound, which default, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or result in liabilities in excess of $500,000 or (y) any Material Contract.  Except for the contracts and other agreements listed in Section 1(h) of the Perfection Certificate, no Loan Party is party, as of the Closing Date, to any (i) employment agreements covering the management of any Loan Party, (ii) collective bargaining agreements or other labor agreements covering any employees of any Loan Party, (iii) agreements for managerial, consulting or similar services to which any Loan Party is a party or by which it is bound, (iv) agreements regarding any Loan Party, its assets or operations or any investment therein to which any of its equity holders is a party, (v) patent licenses, trademark licenses, copyright licenses or other lease or license agreements to which any Loan Party is a party, either as lessor

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or lessee, or as licensor or licensee, (vi) distribution, marketing or supply agreements to which any Loan Party is a party, (vii) customer agreements to which any Loan Party is a party (in each case with respect to any contract of the type described in the preceding clauses (i), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi) and (vii) requiring payments of more than $500,000 in the aggregate in any Fiscal Year), (viii) partnership agreements to which any Loan Party is a partner, limited liability company agreements to which any Loan Party is a member or manager, or joint venture agreements to which any Loan Party is a party, (ix) real estate leases, or (x) any other contract to which any Loan Party is a party, in each case with respect to this clause (x) the breach, nonperformance or cancellation of which, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (each such contract and agreement, described in the preceding clauses (i) to (x), a "Material Contract").

7.19.No Default.  No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

7.20.No Material Adverse Change.  Since December 31, 2018, no event has occurred which has had, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect on any Loan Party.

7.21.Full Disclosure.  Excluding projections and other forward-looking information, pro forma financial information and information of a general economic or industry nature, no report, notice, certificate, information or other statement delivered or made (including, in electronic form) by or on behalf of any Loan Party, any Other Obligor or any of their respective Affiliates to Agent or Lender in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document contains or will at any time contain any untrue statement of a material fact, or omits or will at any time omit to state any material fact necessary to make any statements contained herein or therein not misleading in light of the circumstances in which they were made.  Except for matters of a general economic or political nature which do not affect any Loan Party or any Other Obligor uniquely, there is no fact presently known to any Loan Party Obligor which has not been disclosed to Agent, which has had or could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect. Any projections and other forward-looking information and pro forma financial information contained in such materials were prepared in good faith based upon assumptions that were believed by such Loan Party to be reasonable at the time prepared and at the time furnished in light of conditions and facts then known (it being recognized that such projections and other forward-looking information and pro forma financial information are not to be viewed as facts and that actual results during the period or periods covered by any such projections or information may differ from the projected results, and such differences may be material).

7.22.Sensitive Payments.  No Loan Party (a) has  made or will at any time make any contributions, payments or gifts to or for the private use of any governmental official, employee or agent where either the payment or the purpose of such contribution, payment or gift is illegal under the applicable laws of the United States or the jurisdiction in which made or any other applicable jurisdiction, (b) has established or maintained or will at any time establish or maintain any unrecorded fund or asset for any purpose or made any false or artificial entries on its books, (c) has made or will at any time make any payments to any Person with the intention that any part of such payment was to be used for any purpose other than that described in the documents supporting the payment or (d) has engaged in or will at any time engage in any "trading with the enemy" or other transactions violating any rules or regulations of the Office of Foreign Assets Control or any similar applicable laws, rules or regulations.

7.23.Replacement Term Loan Debt.

(a)Borrower Representative has furnished Agent a true, correct and complete copy of each of the Replacement Term Loan Documents.  No statement or representation made in any of the Replacement Term Loan Documents by any Borrower or any other Loan Party or, to any Borrower Representative 's knowledge, any other Person, contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading in any material respect as

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of the time that such statement or representation is made.  Each of the representations and warranties of the Loan Parties set forth in each of the Replacement Term Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects.  No portion of the Replacement Term Loan Debt is, or at any time shall be, (i) secured by any assets of any of the Loan Parties or any other Person or any equity issued by any of the Loan Parties or any other Person (except to the extent expressly permitted by the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement) or (ii) guaranteed by any Person (except to the extent expressly permitted by the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement).

(b)The provisions of the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement are enforceable against each holder of the Replacement Term Loan Debt, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.  Each Borrower and each other Loan Party Obligor acknowledges that Agent is entering into this Agreement and extending credit and making the Loans in reliance upon the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement and this Section 7.23.

7.24.Access to Collateral, Books and Records.  At reasonable times and upon reasonable prior notice, Agent and its representatives or agents shall have the right to inspect the Collateral and to examine and copy each Loan Party's books and records.  Each Loan Party Obligor agrees to give Agent access to any or all of such Loan Party Obligor's, and each of its Subsidiaries', premises to enable Agent to conduct such inspections and examinations.  Such inspections and examinations shall be at Borrowers’ expense and the charge therefor shall be $1,200 per person per day (or such higher amount as shall represent Agent's then current standard charge), plus out-of-pocket expenses.  Agent may, at Borrowers’ expense, use each Loan Party's personnel, computer and other equipment, programs, printed output and computer readable media, supplies and premises for the collection, sale or other disposition of Collateral to the extent Agent, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate.  Each Loan Party Obligor hereby irrevocably authorizes all accountants and third parties to disclose and deliver to Agent, at Borrowers’ expense, all financial information, books and records, work papers, management reports and other information in their possession regarding the Loan Parties.  Without limiting the foregoing, each Loan Party Obligor hereby authorizes Agent as an "authorized user" under its third party logistics arrangements with SPS (or any replacement thereof) and  agrees that Agent shall have all powers and access rights incidental thereto, in each case to take such actions as may be necessary for Agent to view all activities and reports through any applicable portal associated with such third party logistics and related services. In furtherance of the foregoing authorization, each Loan Party Obligor will, and will cause each Subsidiary to, execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, to Agent such documents, agreements and instruments, and will take or cause to be taken such further actions for which Agent may, from time to time, reasonably request to become an "authorized user" in respect of such portal, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent and at the expense of the Borrowers.

7.25.Intentionally Omitted.

7.26.Lender Meetings.  Upon the request of Agent or the Required Lenders (which request, so long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, shall not be made more than once during each fiscal quarter), participate in a telephonic meeting with the Agents and the Lenders at such time as may be agreed to by Borrower Representative and such Agent or the Required Lenders.

7.27.Interrelated Business.  Loan Parties make up a related organization of various entities constituting a single economic and business enterprise so that Loan Parties share an identity of interests such that any benefit received by any one of them benefits the others.  From time to time each of the Loan Parties may render services to or for the benefit of the other Loan Parties, purchase or sell and supply goods to or from or for the benefit of the others, make loans, advances and provide other financial accommodations to or for the benefit of the other Loan Parties (including inter alia, the payment by such Loan Parties of creditors of the other Loan Parties and guarantees by such Loan

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Parties of indebtedness of the other Loan Parties and provides administrative, marketing, payroll and management services to or for the benefit of the other Loan Parties).  Loan Parties have the same centralized accounting and legal services, certain common officers and directors and generally do not provide stand-alone consolidating financial statements to creditors.

7.28.Post-Closing Matters.  Loan Party Obligors shall satisfy the following requirements on or before the date specified below or such later date to be determined by Agent, at its sole option, each of which shall be completed or provided in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent.  The failure to satisfy any such requirement on or before the date when due (or within such longer period as Agent may agree at its sole option) shall be an Event of Default, except as otherwise agreed to by Agent at its sole option:

(a)Within thirty (30) days after the Closing Date, loss payable, additional insured and notice of cancellation, as applicable, endorsements (on a second priority basis) with respect to the insurance required by Section 7.14 and a duly executed collateral assignment of business interruption insurance as collateral security (on a second priority basis), in each case, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent; and

(b)Within sixty (60) days after the Closing Date, a control agreement with respect to each of the bank and securities accounts of the Loan Parties (other than any Restricted Accounts) that are not subject to control agreements as of the Closing Date, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent.

8.NEGATIVE COVENANTS.  No Loan Party Obligor shall, and no Loan Party Obligor shall permit any other Loan Party to:

8.1.      Fundamental Changes. Merge, Divide, or consolidate with another Person, form any new Subsidiary, including by any Division thereof, acquire any interest in any Person,  or wind-up its business operations or cease substantially all or any material portion of its normal business operations, dissolve or liquidate, except for the following:

(a)         any Borrower may merge or consolidate with any other Borrower;

(b)        any Person (other than a Borrower) may merge into any Subsidiary in a transaction in which the surviving entity is a Subsidiary and, if any party to such merger is a Loan Party, such surviving entity is (or becomes) a Subsidiary that is a Loan Party concurrently with such merger; and

(c)       any Subsidiary of a Borrower may dissolve, liquidate or wind up its affairs at any time; provided that such dissolution, liquidation or winding-up, as applicable, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or otherwise result in a Default or Event of Default hereunder.

8.2.      Asset Sales. Sell, transfer, return, or dispose of any Collateral or other assets (including pursuant to any Division), in each case with an aggregate fair market value in excess of $250,000 in any Fiscal Year, except:

(a)        sales, transfers and dispositions of (i) Inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business and (ii) used, obsolete, worn out or surplus Equipment or property no longer material to the operation of a Loan Party's business and in the ordinary course of business;

(b)       sales, transfers and dispositions constituting an Investment permitted by Section 8.3;

(c)       sales, transfers and dispositions constituting a Permitted Transfer or Permitted License; and

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(d)       dispositions resulting from any casualty or other insured damage to, or any taking under power of eminent domain or by condemnation or similar proceeding of, any property or asset of (i) Holdings or any Subsidiary or (ii) a customer or other Person being held by Holdings or any Subsidiary.

8.3.Investments and Loans. Purchase, hold or acquire any capital stock, evidences of Indebtedness or other equity interests (including any option, warrant or other right to acquire any of the foregoing) of, make any loans or advances to, Guaranty any obligations of, or make or permit to exist any investment in, any other Person, or purchase or otherwise acquire (in one transaction or a series of transactions) any assets of any other Person constituting a business unit (whether through purchase of assets, merger, Division or otherwise), except for Permitted Investments.

8.4.Indebtedness. Incur any Indebtedness other than Permitted Indebtedness.

8.5.Liens. Create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien or other encumbrance of any nature whatsoever or authorize under the UCC of any jurisdiction a Financing Statement naming the Loan Party as debtor, or execute any security agreement authorizing any secured party thereunder to file such Financing Statement, other than in favor of Agent to secure the Obligations, on any of its assets whether now or hereafter owned, other than Permitted Liens.

8.6.Restricted Payments. Pay or declare any Restricted Payments, except that (a) Holdings and each Loan Party may declare and pay non-cash dividends with respect to its common stock payable solely in additional shares of its common stock, (b) Subsidiaries of Holdings may declare and pay dividends ratably with respect to their equity interests to any other Loan Party as the holder of such equity interests, (c) Holdings may declare and pay cash dividends with respect to its common stock so long as the Payment Conditions have been satisfied, (d) payments in lieu of fractional shares of equity securities arising out of stock dividends, splits, combinations or conversions, (e) the conversion of Holding’s convertible securities into other securities pursuant to the terms of such convertible securities or otherwise in exchange thereof, and the purchase, redemption or other acquisition of shares of Holding’s capital stock with the proceeds received from a substantially concurrent issue of new shares of its capital stock, (f) the issuance of its capital stock or other equity interests upon the exercise of warrants or options to purchase equity interests of Holdings; provided that no cash payments are made in connection therewith except for de minimis cash payable in lieu of fractional shares, (g) repurchases of stock of current or former employees, directors or consultants pursuant to stock purchase agreements so long as an Event of Default does not exist at the time of such repurchase and would not exist after giving effect to such repurchase, provided, however, that such repurchases do not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the aggregate per fiscal year and (h) repurchases of stock of current employees or directors on account of such Person’s tax obligations so long as an Event of Default does not exist at the time of such repurchase and would not exist after giving effect to such repurchase; provided, however, that such repurchases do not exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) in the aggregate per fiscal year.

8.7.Business. Engage, directly or indirectly, in a business other than the business which is being conducted on the date hereof and businesses reasonably related or incidental thereto, wind up its business operations or cease substantially all, or any material portion, of its normal business operations, or suffer any material disruption, interruption or discontinuance of a material portion of its normal business operations.

8.8.Payments on Certain Indebtedness. Pay, or make any distributions for the payment of, (a) any principal with respect to the Replacement Term Loan Debt (whether a voluntary payment, mandatory prepayment or scheduled payment) if such payment is made by any Neos  Loan Party (it being understood that the foregoing limitation does not prohibit or condition such payments made by any Aytu Loan Party), or (b) any principal or other amount on any Indebtedness that is contractually subordinated to Agent, in violation of the applicable subordination or intercreditor agreement.

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8.9.Transactions With Affiliates. Enter into any transaction with an Affiliate of such Loan Party, other than any transaction entered into in the Ordinary Course of Business, consistent with past practices and on terms and conditions at least as favorable to such Loan Party as would reasonably be obtained by such Loan Party at that time in a comparable arm's-length transaction with a person other than an Affiliate and which transaction has been disclosed in writing to the Lender prior to the entry thereof.

8.10.Modifications to Governing Documents. Agree, consent, permit or otherwise undertake to amend or otherwise modify any of the terms or provisions of any Loan Party Obligor's Governing Documents, except for such amendments or other modifications required by applicable law or that are not materially adverse to Lender and then, only to the extent such amendments or other modifications are fully disclosed in writing to Agent no less than five (5) Business Days prior to being effectuated; provided, that any change to any jurisdiction of organization, or entering into any transaction which has the effect of changing any jurisdiction of organization, shall be made in compliance with Section 7.8.

8.11.Burdensome Restrictions.

(a)Enter into any covenant or other agreement that restricts or is intended to restrict it from pledging or granting a security interest in, mortgaging, assigning, encumbering or otherwise creating a Lien on any of its property, whether, real or personal, tangible or intangible, existing or hereafter acquired, in favor of Agent to secure the Obligations, other than (a) in connection with any document or instrument governing Liens permitted pursuant to clause (a) of the definition of Permitted Liens, provided that any such restriction contained therein relates only to the asset or assets subject to such Permitted Lien, and (b) the Replacement Term Loan Documents subject to the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement.

(b)Create or otherwise cause or suffer to exist or become effective any encumbrance or restriction (other than any Loan Document or the Replacement Term Loan Documents subject to the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement) of any kind on the ability of any such Person to pay or make any dividends or distributions to any Loan Party, to pay any of the Obligations, to make loans or advances or to transfer any of its property or assets to any Loan Party.

8.12.Modifications to Replacement Term Loan Documents. Agree, consent, permit or otherwise undertake to amend, waive or otherwise modify any of the terms or provisions of any Replacement Term Loan Document in violation of the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement.

8.13.Funds Maintained in Revolving Loan Funding Account. Transfer, move or otherwise utilize any funds maintained in the Revolving Loan Funding Account except for working capital and other general corporate purposes in the Ordinary Course of Business.

8.14.Transfers from Neos Loan Parties to Aytu Loan Parties. Notwithstanding anything contained herein or any other Loan Document to the contrary, (i) no property or other assets of the Neos Loan Parties may be transferred to any Aytu Loan Party at any time, and (ii) except for payments to Holdings permitted to be made in accordance with Section 8.6 or as set forth in the following proviso, no cash or proceeds of Collateral will be transferred (whether in the form of an intercompany loan, advance, payment or any other type of investment) from the Neos Loan Parties, or otherwise advanced by any Neos Loan Party, to any Aytu Loan Party; provided that the Neos Loan Parties may transfer or advance cash to the Aytu Loan Parties, in the Ordinary Course of Business for operating expenses and not as a loan, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 (the "Intercompany Cash Advance Cap"); provided, further, however, that if after any such advance or transfer has been made (not to exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate), the Aytu Loan Parties have repaid all or a portion of the amount advanced or transferred, the amount so repaid may be readvanced or transferred so long as the Intercompany Cash Advance Cap is not exceeded. Borrowers shall include in each Compliance Certificate a certification that the Loan Parties are compliance with the Intercompany Cash Advance Cap and, promptly

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following any request from Agent, Borrowers shall provide Agent with a reasonably detailed calculation demonstrating such compliance with the Intercompany Cash Advance Cap.

9.FINANCIAL COVENANTS.  Each Loan Party Obligor shall at all times comply with the following Financial Covenants:

9.1.

[Reserved].

9.2.Capital Expenditure Limitation. The Loan Parties shall not make any Capital Expenditures if, after giving effect to such Capital Expenditures, the aggregate cost of all Capital Expenditures of the Loan Parties would exceed $5,400,000 during any Fiscal Year.

10.RELEASE, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY.

10.1.Release.  Each Borrower and each other Loan Party Obligor on behalf of itself and its successors, assigns, heirs and other legal representatives, hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably releases, remises and forever discharges Agent and each Lender and any and all Participants and Affiliates, and their respective successors and assigns, and their respective directors, members, managers, officers, employees, attorneys and agents, including without limitation each Agent-Related Person, and any other Person affiliated with or representing Agent or any Lender (collectively, the "Released Parties") of and from any and all liability, including all actual or potential claims, demands or causes of action of any kind, nature or description whatsoever, whether arising in law or equity or under contract or tort or under any state or federal law or otherwise, which any Borrower or any Loan Party or any of their successors, assigns or other legal representatives has had, now has or has made claim to have against any of the Released Parties for or by reason of any act, omission, matter, cause or thing whatsoever, including any liability arising from acts or omissions pertaining to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, whether based on errors of judgment or mistake of law or fact, from the beginning of time to and including the Closing Date, whether such claims, demands and causes of action are matured or known or unknown.  Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, this Section 10.1 shall remain operative even after the Termination Date and shall survive the payment in full of all of the Loans.  Such release is made on the date hereof and remade upon each request for a Loan by any Borrower or Borrower Representative.

10.2.Limitation of Liability.  In no circumstance will any of the Released Parties be liable for lost profits or other special, punitive, or consequential damages.  Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, this Section 10.2 shall remain operative even after the Termination Date and shall survive the payment in full of all of the Loans.

10.3.Indemnity.

(a)Each Loan Party Obligor hereby agrees to indemnify the Released Parties and hold them harmless from and against any and all claims, debts, liabilities, demands, obligations, actions, causes of action, penalties, costs and expenses (including internal and external attorneys' fees), of every nature, character and description, which the Released Parties may sustain or incur based upon or arising out of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any other Loan Documents or any of the Obligations, any Collateral relating thereto, any drafts thereunder and any errors or omissions relating thereto, or any other matter, cause or thing whatsoever occurred, done, omitted or suffered to be done by Agent or any Lender relating to any Loan Party or the Obligations (except any such amounts sustained or incurred solely as the result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Released Parties, as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction).  Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, this Section 10.3 shall remain operative even after the Termination Date and shall survive the payment in full of all of the Loans.

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(b)To the extent that any Loan Party Obligor fails to pay any amount required to be paid by it to Agent (or any Released Party of Agent) under paragraph (a) above, each Lender severally agrees to pay to Agent (or such Released Party), such Lender's Pro Rata Share (determined as of the time that the applicable unreimbursed expense or indemnity payment is sought) of such unpaid amount (it being understood that any such payment by the Lenders shall not relieve any Loan Party of any default in the payment thereof); provided that the unreimbursed expense or indemnified loss, claim, damage, penalty, liability or related expense, as the case may be, was incurred by or asserted against Agent in its capacity as such.

11.EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.

11.1.

Events of Default.  The occurrence of any of the following events shall constitute an "Event of Default":

(a)Payment.  If any Loan Party Obligor or any Other Obligor fails to pay to Agent, when due, any principal or interest payment or any other monetary Obligation required under this Agreement or any other Loan Document;

(b)Breaches of Representations and Warranties.  If any warranty, representation, statement, report or certificate made or delivered to Agent or any Lender by or on behalf of any Loan Party or any Other Obligor is untrue or misleading in any material respect (except where such warranty or representation is already qualified by Material Adverse Effect, materiality, dollar thresholds or similar qualifications, in which case such warranty or representation shall be accurate in all respects);

(c)Breaches of Covenants.

(i)If any Loan Party or any Other Obligor defaults in the due observance or performance of any covenant, condition or agreement contained in Section 5.2, 6.1, 6.6, 6.7, 7.2 (limited to the last sentence of Section 7.2), 7.3, 7.7, 7.8, 7.11(c), 7.13, 7.14, 7.15, 7.24, 7.25, 7.26, 7.27, 8 or 9; or

(ii)If any Loan Party or any Other Obligor defaults in the due observance or performance of any covenant, condition or agreement contained in any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document and not addressed in clauses Sections 11.1(a), (b) or (c)(i), and the continuance of such default unremedied for a period of ten Business Days; provided, that such ten Business Day grace period shall not be available for any default that is not reasonably capable of being cured within such period or for any intentional default;

(d)Judgment.  If one or more judgments aggregating in excess of $250,000 is obtained against any Loan Party or any Other Obligor which remains unstayed for more than thirty (30) days or is enforced;

(e)Cross-Default.  If any default occurs with respect to any Indebtedness (other than the Obligations or the Replacement Term Loan Debt) of any Loan Party or any Other Obligor if (i) such default shall consist of the failure to pay such Indebtedness in excess of $250,000 when due, whether by acceleration or otherwise or (ii) the effect of such default is to permit the holder, with or without notice or lapse of time or both, to accelerate the maturity of any such Indebtedness or to cause such Indebtedness to become due prior to the stated maturity thereof (without regard to the existence of any subordination or intercreditor agreements);

(f)Dissolution.  The dissolution, termination of existence, insolvency or business failure or suspension or cessation of business as usual of any Loan Party or any Other Obligor (or of any general partner of any Loan Party or any Other Obligor if it is a partnership);

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(g)Voluntary Bankruptcy or Similar Proceedings.  If any Loan Party or any Other Obligor shall apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian or liquidator of it or any of its properties, admit in writing its inability to pay its debts as they mature, make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent or be the subject of an order for relief under the Bankruptcy Code or under any bankruptcy or insolvency law of a foreign jurisdiction, or file a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, or a petition or an answer seeking reorganization or an arrangement with creditors or to take advantage of any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, readjustment of debt, dissolution or liquidation law or statute, or an answer admitting the material allegations of a petition filed against it in any proceeding under any such law, or take or permit to be taken any action in furtherance of or for the purpose of effecting any of the foregoing;

(h)Involuntary Bankruptcy or Similar Proceedings. The commencement of an involuntary case or other proceeding against any Loan Party or any Other Obligor seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to it or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar applicable law or seeking the appointment of a trustee, receiver, liquidator, custodian or other similar official of it or any substantial part of its property, or if an order for relief is entered against any Loan Party or any Other Obligor under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar applicable law as now or hereafter in effect; provided, that if such commencement of proceedings is involuntary, such action shall not constitute an Event of Default unless such proceedings are not dismissed within sixty (60) days after the commencement of such proceedings, though Agent and Lenders shall have no obligation to make Loans during such forty-five day period or, if earlier, until such proceedings are dismissed;

(i)Revocation or Termination of Guaranty or Security Documents.  The actual or attempted revocation or termination of, or limitation or denial of liability under, any guaranty of any of the Obligations, or any security document securing any of the Obligations, by any Loan Party or Other Obligor;

(j)Term Loan Debt.

(i)A Default or Event of Default (as such terms are defined in the Replacement Term Loan Documents) with respect to the Replacement Term Loan Debt or the occurrence of any condition or event that results in the Replacement Term Loan Debt becoming due prior to its scheduled maturity as of the Closing Date or permits any holder or holders of the Replacement Term Loan Debt or any  trustee or agent on its or their behalf to cause the Replacement Term Loan Debt to become due, or require the prepayment, repurchase, redemption of defeasance thereof, prior to its scheduled maturity as of the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date; or

(ii)If any Loan Party or Other Obligor makes any payment on account of the Replacement Term Loan Debt other than payments which are not prohibited by the applicable provisions pertaining thereto, or if any holder of the Replacement Term Loan Debt attempts to limit or terminate any applicable provisions set forth in the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement;

(k)Criminal Indictment or Proceedings.  If there is any indictment of any Loan Party, any Loan Party's officers, any Other Obligor or any Other Obligor's officers under any criminal statute or commencement of criminal proceedings against any such Person;

(l)Change of Control.  If (i) Aytu fails to own and maintain beneficial ownership, directly or indirectly, of at least one hundred percent (100%) of the outstanding voting equity interests of Company, Aytu Therapeutics, LLC ("Aytu Therapeutics") and Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Innovus") on a fully diluted basis; (ii) during any period of twelve (12) consecutive months, a majority of the members of the board of directors of Holdings or the Company cease to be composed of individuals (1) who were members of that board or equivalent governing body on the first day of such period, (2) whose election or nomination to that board was approved by individuals referred to in clause (1) above constituting at the time of such election or

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nomination at least a majority of that board, or (3) whose election or nomination to that board was approved by individuals referred to in clauses (1) and (2) above constituting at the time of such election or nomination at least a majority of that board; (iii) Holdings ceases to, directly or indirectly, own and control 100% of each class of the outstanding equity interests of each other Loan Party; or (iv) a "change of control" or similar event occurs under the Replacement Term Loan Debt Documents;

(m)Reserved.

(n)Invalid Liens.  If any Lien purported to be created by any Loan Document shall cease to be a valid perfected first priority Lien (subject only to any priority accorded by law to Permitted Liens) on any material portion of the ABL Priority Collateral, or second priority Lien (subject only to any priority accorded by law to Permitted Liens) on any material portion of the Term Loan Priority Collateral, or any Loan Party or any Other Obligor shall assert in writing that any Lien purported to be created by any Loan Document is not a valid perfected first-priority lien (subject only to any priority accorded by law to Permitted Liens) on the assets or properties comprising ABL Priority Collateral purported to be covered thereby or second-priority lien (subject only to any priority accorded by law to Permitted Liens) on the assets or properties comprising Term Loan Priority Collateral purported to be covered thereby, as applicable;

(o)Termination of Loan Documents.  If any of the Loan Documents shall cease to be in full force and effect (other than as a result of the discharge thereof in accordance with the terms thereof or by written agreement of all parties thereto);

(p)Liquidation Sales. The determination by any Loan Party to employ an agent or other third party or otherwise engage any Person or solicit proposals for the engagement of any Person in connection with the proposed liquidation of all or a material portion of its assets or store locations;

(q)Loss of Collateral.  The (i) uninsured loss, theft, damage or destruction of any of the Collateral (other than returned products destroyed by Borrowers in the Ordinary Course of Business), (ii) the insured loss, theft, damage or destruction of any of the Collateral in an amount in excess of $250,000 in the aggregate for all such events during any Fiscal Year, or (iii) except as permitted hereby, the sale, lease or furnishing under a contract of service of, any of the Collateral.

(r)Plans.  (i) An ERISA Event occurs with respect to a Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan which has resulted or could reasonably be expected to result in liability of any Loan Party or any Subsidiary under Title IV of ERISA to the Pension Plan, Multiemployer Plan or the PBGC in an aggregate amount in excess of $250,000, (ii) the existence of any Lien under Section 430(k) or Section 6321 of the Code or Section 303(k) or Section 4068 of ERISA on any assets of a Loan Party, or (iii) a Loan Party or any ERISA Affiliate fails to pay when due, after the expiration of any applicable grace period, any installment payment with respect to its withdrawal liability under Section 4201 of ERISA under a Multiemployer Plan in an aggregate amount in excess of $250,000.

(s)FDA Matters.  If any Governmental Authority issues any injunction or other order that prohibits any Loan Party from marketing, selling or manufacturing any of any Loan Party's products currently approved by the FDA or any future products of any Loan Party once approved by the FDA (collectively, the "Commercial Products") if sales of such products covered by such injunction or order accounted for more than 50% of net sales revenue of Holdings and its Subsidiaries for the most recently ended four fiscal quarter periods, and such injunction or other prohibition shall continue to be in force or otherwise effective for more than sixty (60) consecutive calendar days; provided, however, that with respect to manufacturing, if there is one or more alternative manufacturers of the Commercial Product manufacturing on Holdings or its Subsidiaries' behalf that is not enjoined or otherwise prohibited from manufacturing the Commercial Product and are able to deliver product on Company's or its Subsidiaries'

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behalf in a manner that is consistent with prior levels without a commercial distribution delay, it shall not be an Event of Default under this clause (s) if Holdings or any of its Subsidiaries are enjoined or otherwise prohibited from manufacturing the Commercial Product.

(t) Product Recall.  The occurrence of any product recall or similar event to remove any drugs or other products sold by any Loan Party from the market, in each case to the extent such product recall results in (i) a Material Adverse Effect or (ii) any set-off in excess of $500,000 in the aggregate by Account Debtors against then outstanding Accounts.

11.2.Remedies with Respect to Lending Commitments/Acceleration, Etc.  Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Agent may (in its sole discretion), or at the direction of Required Lenders, shall, (a) terminate all or any portion of its commitment to lend to or extend credit to Borrowers under this Agreement and/or any other Loan Document, without prior notice to any Loan Party and/or (b) demand payment in full of all or any portion of the Obligations (whether or not payable on demand prior to such Event of Default), together with the Early Payment/Termination Premium in the amount specified in Section 3.2(b) and/or (c) take any and all other and further actions and avail itself of any and all rights and remedies available to Agent under this Agreement, any other Loan Document, under law or in equity. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default described in Section 11.1(g) or Section 11.1(h), without notice, demand or other action by Agent all of the Obligations (including the Early Payment/Termination Premium in the amount specified in Section 3.2(b)) shall immediately become due and payable whether or not payable on demand prior to such Event of Default.

11.3.Remedies with Respect to Collateral.  Without limiting any rights or remedies Agent or any Lender may have pursuant to this Agreement, the other Loan Documents, under applicable law or otherwise, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an Event of Default, subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement:

(a)Any and All Remedies.  Agent may take any and all actions and avail itself of any and all rights and remedies available to Agent under this Agreement, any other Loan Document, under law or in equity, and the rights and remedies herein and therein provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by applicable law or otherwise.

(b)Collections; Modifications of Terms.  Agent may, but shall be under no obligation to: (i) notify all appropriate parties that the Collateral, or any part thereof, has been assigned to, or is subject to a security interest in favor of, Agent; (ii) demand, sue for, collect and give receipts for and take all necessary or desirable steps to collect any Collateral or Proceeds in its or any Loan Party Obligor's name, and apply any such collections against the Obligations as Agent may elect; (iii) take control of any Collateral and any cash and non-cash Proceeds of any Collateral; (iv) enforce, compromise, extend, renew settle or discharge any rights or benefits of each Loan Party Obligor with respect to or in and to any Collateral, or deal with the Collateral as Agent may deem advisable; and (v) make any compromises, exchanges, substitutions or surrenders of Collateral Agent deems necessary or proper in its reasonable discretion, including extending the time of payment, permitting payment in installments, or otherwise modifying the terms or rights relating to any of the Collateral, all of which may be effected without notice to, consent of, or any other action of any Loan Party and without otherwise discharging or affecting the Obligations, the Collateral or the security interests granted to Agent under this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

(c)Insurance.  Agent may file proofs of loss and claim with respect to any of the Collateral with the appropriate insurer, and may endorse in its own and each Loan Party Obligor's name any checks or drafts constituting Proceeds of insurance. Any Proceeds of insurance received by Agent may be applied by Agent against payment of all or any portion of the Obligations as Agent may elect in its reasonable discretion.

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(d)Possession and Assembly of Collateral.  Agent may take possession of the Collateral and/or, without removal, render each Loan Party Obligor's Equipment unusable. Upon Agent's request, each Loan Party Obligor shall assemble the Collateral and make it available to Agent at one or more places designated by Agent.

(e)Set-off.  Agent may and, without any notice to, consent of or any other action by any Loan Party (such notice, consent or other action being expressly waived), set-off or apply (i) any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final) at any time held by or for the account of Agent or any Affiliate of Agent and (ii) any Indebtedness at any time owing by Agent or any Affiliate of Agent or any Participant in the Loans to or for the credit or the account of any Loan Party Obligor to the repayment of the Obligations, irrespective of whether any demand for payment of the Obligations has been made.

(f)Disposition of Collateral.

(i)Sale, Lease, etc. of Collateral.  Agent may, without demand, advertising or notice, all of which each Loan Party Obligor hereby waives (except as the same may be required by the UCC or other applicable law and is not waivable under the UCC or such other applicable law), at any time or times in one or more public or private sales or other dispositions, for cash, on credit or otherwise, at such prices and upon such terms as determined by Agent (provided such price and terms are commercially reasonable within the meaning of the UCC to the extent such sale or other disposition is subject to the UCC requirements that such sale or other disposition must be commercially reasonable), (A) sell, lease, license or otherwise dispose of any and all Collateral and/or (B) deliver and grant options to a third party to purchase, lease, license or otherwise dispose of any and all Collateral.  Agent may sell, lease, license or otherwise dispose of any Collateral in its then-present condition or following any preparation or processing deemed necessary by Agent in its reasonable discretion.  Agent may be the purchaser at any such public or private sale or other disposition of Collateral, and in such case Agent may make payment of all or any portion of the purchase price therefor by the application of all or any portion of the Obligations due to Agent to the purchase price payable in connection with such sale or disposition.  Agent may, if it deems it reasonable, postpone or adjourn any sale or other disposition of any Collateral from time to time by an announcement at the time and place of the sale or disposition to be so postponed or adjourned without being required to give a new notice of sale or disposition; provided, that Agent shall provide the applicable Loan Party Obligor with written notice of the time and place of such postponed or adjourned sale or disposition. Each Loan Party Obligor hereby acknowledges and agrees that Agent's compliance with any requirements of applicable law in connection with a sale, lease, license or other disposition of Collateral will not be considered to adversely affect the commercial reasonableness of any sale, lease, license or other disposition of such Collateral.

(ii)Deficiency.  Each Loan Party Obligor shall remain liable for all amounts of the Obligations remaining unpaid as a result of any deficiency of the Proceeds of the sale, lease, license or other disposition of Collateral after such Proceeds are applied to the Obligations as provided in this Agreement.

(iii)Warranties; Sales on Credit.  Agent may sell, lease, license or otherwise dispose of the Collateral without giving any warranties and may specifically disclaim any and all warranties, including but not limited to warranties of title, possession, merchantability and fitness.  Each Loan Party Obligor hereby acknowledges and agrees that Agent's disclaimer of any and all warranties in connection with a sale, lease, license or other disposition of Collateral will not be considered to adversely affect the commercial reasonableness of any such disposition of the Collateral. If Agent sells, leases, licenses or otherwise disposes of any of the Collateral on credit, Borrowers will be credited only with payments actually made in cash by the recipient of such Collateral and received by Agent and applied to the

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Obligations. If any Person fails to pay for Collateral acquired pursuant this Section 11.3(f) on credit, Agent may re-offer the Collateral for sale, lease, license or other disposition.

(g)Investment Property; Voting and Other Rights; Irrevocable Proxy.

(i)All rights of each Loan Party Obligor to exercise any of the voting and other consensual rights which it would otherwise be entitled to exercise in accordance with the terms hereof with respect to any Investment Property, and to receive any dividends, payments, and other distributions which it would otherwise be authorized to receive and retain in accordance with the terms hereof with respect to any Investment Property, shall immediately, at the election of Agent (without requiring any notice) cease, and all such rights shall thereupon become vested solely in Agent, and Agent (personally or through an agent) shall thereupon be solely authorized and empowered, without notice, to (A) transfer and register in its name, or in the name of its nominee, the whole or any part of the Investment Property, it being acknowledged by each Loan Party Obligor that any such transfer and registration may be effected by Agent through its irrevocable appointment as attorney-in-fact pursuant to Section 11.3(g)(ii) and Section 6.4, (B) exchange certificates or instruments representing or evidencing Investment Property for certificates or instruments of smaller or larger denominations, (C) exercise the voting and all other rights as a holder with respect to all or any portion of the Investment Property (including all economic rights, all control rights, authority and powers, and all status rights of each Loan Party Obligor as a member or as a shareholder (as applicable) of the Issuer), (D) collect and receive all dividends and other payments and distributions made thereon, (E) notify the parties obligated on any Investment Property to make payment to Agent of any amounts due or to become due thereunder, (F) endorse instruments in the name of each Loan Party Obligor to allow collection of any Investment Property, (G) enforce collection of any of the Investment Property by suit or otherwise, and surrender, release, or exchange all or any part thereof, or compromise or renew for any period (whether or not longer than the original period) any liabilities of any nature of any Person with respect thereto, (H) consummate any sales of Investment Property or exercise any other rights as set forth in Section 11.3(f), (I) otherwise act with respect to the Investment Property as though Agent was the outright owner thereof and (J) exercise any other rights or remedies Agent may have under the UCC, other applicable law or otherwise.

(ii)EACH LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSTITUTES AND APPOINTS AGENT AS ITS PROXY AND ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR SUCH LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR WITH RESPECT TO ALL OF EACH SUCH LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR'S INVESTMENT PROPERTY WITH THE RIGHT, DURING THE CONTINUANCE OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT, WITHOUT NOTICE, TO TAKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:  (A) TRANSFER AND REGISTER IN AGENT'S NAME, OR IN THE NAME OF ITS NOMINEE, THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OF THE INVESTMENT PROPERTY, (B) VOTE THE PLEDGED EQUITY, WITH FULL POWER OF SUBSTITUTION TO DO SO, (C) RECEIVE AND COLLECT ANY DIVIDEND OR ANY OTHER PAYMENT OR DISTRIBUTION IN RESPECT OF, OR IN EXCHANGE FOR, THE INVESTMENT PROPERTY OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, TO GIVE FULL DISCHARGE FOR THE SAME AND TO INDORSE ANY INSTRUMENT MADE PAYABLE TO ANY LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR FOR THE SAME, (D) EXERCISE ALL OTHER RIGHTS, POWERS, PRIVILEGES, AND REMEDIES (INCLUDING ALL ECONOMIC RIGHTS, ALL CONTROL RIGHTS, AUTHORITY AND POWERS, AND ALL STATUS RIGHTS OF EACH LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR AS A MEMBER OR AS A SHAREHOLDER (AS APPLICABLE) OF THE ISSUER) TO WHICH A HOLDER OF THE PLEDGED COLLATERAL WOULD BE ENTITLED (INCLUDING, WITH RESPECT TO THE PLEDGED EQUITY, GIVING OR WITHHOLDING WRITTEN CONSENTS OF MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDERS, CALLING SPECIAL MEETINGS OF MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDERS, AND VOTING AT SUCH MEETINGS), AND (E) TAKE ANY ACTION AND TO EXECUTE ANY INSTRUMENT WHICH AGENT

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MAY DEEM NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS AGREEMENT.  THE APPOINTMENT OF AGENT AS PROXY AND ATTORNEY-IN-FACT IS COUPLED WITH AN INTEREST AND SHALL BE VALID AND IRREVOCABLE UNTIL (x) ALL OF THE OBLIGATIONS HAVE BEEN INDEFEASIBLY PAID IN FULL IN CASH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, (y) AGENT AND LENDERS HAVE NO FURTHER OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT, AND (z) THE COMMITMENTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT HAVE EXPIRED OR HAVE BEEN TERMINATED (IT BEING UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT SUCH OBLIGATIONS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REINSTATED IF AT ANY TIME PAYMENT, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OF ANY OF THE OBLIGATIONS IS RESCINDED OR MUST OTHERWISE BE RESTORED OR RETURNED BY AGENT OR ANY LENDER FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING AS A PREFERENCE, FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCE, OR OTHERWISE UNDER ANY BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY, OR SIMILAR LAW, ALL AS THOUGH SUCH PAYMENT HAD NOT BEEN MADE; IT BEING FURTHER UNDERSTOOD THAT IN THE EVENT PAYMENT OF ALL OR ANY PART OF THE OBLIGATIONS IS RESCINDED OR MUST BE RESTORED OR RETURNED, ALL REASONABLE OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING ALL REASONABLE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ATTORNEYS' FEES AND DISBURSEMENTS) INCURRED BY AGENT AND LENDERS IN DEFENDING AND ENFORCING SUCH REINSTATEMENT SHALL HEREBY BE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED AS A PART OF THE OBLIGATIONS).  SUCH APPOINTMENT OF AGENT AS PROXY AND AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT SHALL BE VALID AND IRREVOCABLE AS PROVIDED HEREIN NOTWITHSTANDING ANY LIMITATIONS TO THE CONTRARY SET FORTH IN ANY GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF ANY LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR, ANY ISSUER, OR OTHERWISE.

(iii)In order to further effect the foregoing transfer of rights in favor of Agent, during the continuance of an Event of Default, each Loan Party Obligor hereby authorizes and instructs each Issuer of Investment Property pledged by such Loan Party Obligor to comply with any instruction received by such Issuer from Agent without any other or further instruction from such Loan Party Obligor, and each Loan Party Obligor acknowledges and agrees that each Issuer shall be fully protected in so complying, and to pay any dividends, distributions, or other payments with respect to any of the Investment Property directly to Agent.

(iv)Upon exercise of the proxy set forth herein, all prior proxies given by any Loan Party Obligor with respect to any of the Pledged Equity or other Investment Property, other than to Agent, are hereby revoked, and no subsequent proxies, other than to Agent will be given with respect to any of the Pledged Equity or any of the other Investment Property unless Agent otherwise subsequently agrees in writing.  Agent, as proxy, will be empowered and may exercise the irrevocable proxy to vote the Pledged Equity and the other Investment Property at any and all times during the existence of an Event of Default, including, at any meeting of shareholders or members, as the case may be, however called, and at any adjournment thereof, or in any action by written consent, and may waive any notice otherwise required in connection therewith.  To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Agent shall have no agency, fiduciary or other implied duties to any Loan Party Obligor, any Issuer, any Loan Party or any other Person when acting in its capacity as such proxy or attorney-in-fact.  Each Loan Party Obligor hereby waives and releases any claims that it may otherwise have against Agent with respect to any breach, or alleged breach, of any such agency, fiduciary or other duty.

(v)Any transfer to Agent or its nominee, or registration in the name of Agent or its nominee, of the whole or any part of the Investment Property shall be made solely for purposes of effectuating voting or other consensual rights with respect to the Investment Property in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and is not intended to effectuate any transfer of ownership of

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any of the Investment Property.  Notwithstanding the delivery by Agent of any instruction to any Issuer or any exercise by Agent of an irrevocable proxy or otherwise, Agent shall not be deemed the owner of, or assume any obligations or any liabilities whatsoever of the owner or holder of, any Investment Property unless and until Agent expressly accepts such obligations in a duly authorized and executed writing and agrees in writing to become bound by the applicable Governing Documents or otherwise becomes the owner thereof under applicable law (including through a sale as described in Section 11.3(f)). The execution and delivery of this Agreement shall not subject Agent to, or transfer or pass to Agent, or in any way affect or modify, the liability of any Loan Party Obligor under the Governing Documents of any Issuer or any related agreements, documents, or instruments or otherwise.  In no event shall the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Agent, or the exercise by Agent of any rights hereunder or assigned hereby, constitute an assumption of any liability or obligation whatsoever of any Loan Party Obligor to, under, or in connection with any of the Governing Documents of any Issuer or any related agreements, documents, or instruments or otherwise.

(vi)Compliance with the Securities Act as now in effect or as hereafter amended, or any similar statute hereafter adopted with similar purpose or effect, as well as any applicable "Blue Sky" or other state securities laws, if applicable to the Collateral or the portion thereof being sold, may require strict limitations as to the manner in which the Agent or any subsequent transferee may dispose of the Collateral. With respect to any disposition as to which the Securities Act or analogous state securities laws is applicable, each Loan Party Obligor hereby waives any objection to sale in a compliant manner, and agrees that the Agent has no obligation to obtain the maximum possible price for the Collateral so long as the Agent proceeds in a commercially reasonable manner.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Loan Party Obligor agrees that in conducting a disposition of the Collateral as to which the Securities Act or analogous state securities laws applies, Agent may seek to sell the Collateral by private placement, and may restrict bidders and prospective purchasers to those who are willing to represent that they are purchasing for investment only and not for distribution and who otherwise satisfy qualifications designed to ensure compliance with the Securities Act and analogous state securities laws and those that may be established in the Issuer’s Governing Documents. Each Loan Party Obligor acknowledges that in order to protect Agent's interest, it may be necessary to sell the Collateral at a price less than the maximum price attainable if a sale were delayed or were made in another manner, including, without limitation, a public offering under the Securities Act. In order to address these potential compliance requirements, Agent may solicit offers to purchase the Collateral from a limited number of bidders reasonably believed by Agent to be institutional investors or accredited investors. If Agent solicits offers in a commercially reasonable manner, then acceptance by Agent of one or more of the offers shall be deemed to be a commercially reasonable method of disposition of the Collateral and Agent will not be responsible or liable for selling all or any portion of the Collateral at a price that Agent deems in good faith to be reasonable.  Agent is under no obligation to delay a disposition of any portion of the Collateral that are securities under the Securities Act or applicable "Blue Sky" or other state securities law for the period of time necessary to permit any Loan Party Obligor or the Issuer to register the securities for public sale under the Securities Act or under applicable "Blue Sky" or other state securities laws, even if a Loan Party Obligor or the Issuer agrees to do so.  In addition, to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, each Loan Party Obligor waives any right to prior notice (except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement) or judicial hearing in connection with the taking possession or the disposition of any of the Collateral, including any right which Loan Party Obligor otherwise would have.

(vii)To the extent permitted under applicable law, Agent is not required to conduct any foreclosure sale of the Investment Property or any portion thereof.

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(viii)Agent, at its option, may obtain the appointment of a receiver to take possession of the Investment Property and, at the option of Agent, a receiver may be empowered (i) to collect, receive and enforce all distributions, (ii) to exercise the rights of Agent as provided in this Agreement, (iii) to collect all other amounts owed to any Loan Party Obligor in respect of the Investment Property as and when due to any Loan Party Obligor, (iv) to otherwise collect, sell or dispose of the Investment Property, (v) to exercise all rights in and under the Investment Property; and (vi) to turn over all net proceeds to Agent.  Each Loan Party Obligor irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that a receiver may be appointed by a court to take the actions listed above without regard to the adequacy of the security for the Obligations, and the actions of the receiver may be taken in the name of the receiver, any Loan Party Obligor or Agent.

(ix)Agent may elect to conduct a sale of an economic interest in any Investment Property constituting limited liability company interests that does not result in the purchaser being admitted as a substitute limited liability company member in the Issuer, and that any sale or dispositions made in good faith will be considered commercially reasonable, notwithstanding the possibility that a substantially higher price might be realized if the purchaser were able to be admitted as a substitute limited liability company member rather than the holder of only an economic interest in the Issuer.

(x)Agent may disclose to prospective purchasers all of the information relating to the Investment Property (and the applicable Issuer) that is in the Agent's possession or otherwise available to the Agent.

(xi)Each Loan Party Obligor hereby authorizes and instructs their respective Issuer to comply with any instruction received by it from Agent in writing that (i) states that an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and (ii) is otherwise in accordance with the terms of the provisions of this Agreement as to Investment Property, without any other or further instructions from the respective Loan Party Obligor, and such Loan Party Obligor agrees that Issuer be fully protected in so complying.

(h)Election of Remedies.  Agent shall have the right in Agent's sole discretion to determine which rights, security, Liens or remedies Agent may at any time pursue, foreclose upon, relinquish, subordinate, modify or take any other action with respect to, without in any way impairing, modifying or affecting any of Agent's other rights, security, Liens or remedies with respect to any Collateral or any of Agent's rights or remedies under this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

(i)Agent's Obligations.  Each Loan Party Obligor agrees that Agent shall not have any obligation to preserve rights to any Collateral against prior parties or to marshal any Collateral of any kind for the benefit of any other creditor of any Loan Party Obligor or any other Person.  Agent shall not be responsible to any Loan Party Obligor or any other Person for loss or damage resulting from Agent's failure to enforce its Liens or collect any Collateral or Proceeds or any monies due or to become due under the Obligations or any other liability or obligation of any Loan Party Obligor to Agent.

(j)Waiver of Rights by Loan Party Obligors.  Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement or by non-waivable applicable law, each Loan Party waives  (i) presentment, demand and protest and notice of presentment, dishonor, notice of intent to accelerate, notice of acceleration, protest, default, nonpayment, maturity, release, compromise, settlement, extension or renewal of any or all commercial paper, accounts, contract rights, documents, instruments, chattel paper and guaranties at any time held by Agent on which any Loan Party Obligor may in any way be liable, and hereby ratifies and confirms whatever Agent may do in this regard, (ii) all rights to notice and a hearing prior to Agent's taking possession or control of, or to Agent's replevy, attachment or levy upon, the Collateral or any bond or security which might be required by any court prior to allowing Agent to exercise any of its remedies and (iii) the benefit of all valuation, appraisal, marshaling and exemption laws.  If any

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notice of a proposed sale or other disposition of any part of the Collateral is required under applicable law, each Loan Party Obligor agrees that ten (10) calendar days prior notice of the time and place of any public sale and of the time after which any private sale or other disposition is to be made is commercially reasonable.

12.LOAN GUARANTY.

12.1.Guaranty.  Each Loan Party Obligor hereby agrees that it is jointly and severally liable for, and absolutely and unconditionally guaranties to Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Lenders, the prompt payment when due, whether at stated maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise, and at all times thereafter, all of the Obligations and all costs and expenses, including all court costs and attorneys' and paralegals' fees (including internal and external counsel and paralegals) and expenses of Agent or any Lender in endeavoring to collect all or any part of the Obligations from, or in prosecuting any action against, any Borrower, any Loan Party Obligor or any Other Obligor of all or any part of the Obligations (and such costs and expenses paid or incurred shall be deemed to be included in the Obligations).  Each Loan Party Obligor further agrees that the Obligations may be extended or renewed in whole or in part without notice to or further assent from it, and that it remains bound upon its guaranty notwithstanding any such extension or renewal. All terms of this Loan Guaranty apply to and may be enforced by or on behalf of any branch or Affiliate of Agent that extended any portion of the Obligations.

12.2.Guaranty of Payment.  This Loan Guaranty is a guaranty of payment and not of collection. Each Loan Party Obligor waives any right to require Agent to sue or otherwise take action against any Borrower, any other Loan Party Obligor, any Other Obligor, or any other Person obligated for all or any part of the Obligations, or otherwise to enforce its payment against any Collateral securing all or any part of the Obligations.

12.3.

No Discharge or Diminishment of Loan Guaranty.

(a)Except as otherwise expressly provided for herein, the obligations of each Loan Party Obligor hereunder are unconditional and absolute and not subject to any reduction, limitation, impairment or termination for any reason (other than the indefeasible payment in full in cash of all of the Obligations), including:  (i) any claim of waiver, release, extension, renewal, settlement, surrender, alteration, or compromise of any of the Obligations, by operation of law or otherwise; (ii) any change in the corporate existence, structure or ownership of any Borrower or any Obligor; (iii) any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization or other similar proceeding affecting any Borrower or any Obligor or their respective assets or any resulting release or discharge of any obligation of any Borrower or any Obligor; or (iv) the existence of any claim, setoff or other rights which any Loan Party Obligor may have at any time against any Borrower, any Obligor, Agent, or any other Person, whether in connection herewith or in any unrelated transactions.

(b)The obligations of each Loan Party Obligor hereunder are not subject to any defense or setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, or termination whatsoever by reason of the invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any of the Obligations or otherwise, or any provision of applicable law or regulation purporting to prohibit payment by any Borrower or any Obligor of the Obligations or any part thereof.

(c)Further, the obligations of any Loan Party Obligor hereunder shall not be discharged or impaired or otherwise affected by: (i) the failure of Agent to assert any claim or demand or to enforce any remedy with respect to all or any part of the Obligations; (ii) any waiver or modification of or supplement to any provision of any agreement relating to the Obligations; (iii) any release, non-perfection or invalidity of any indirect or direct security for all or any part of the Obligations or all or any part of any obligations of any Obligor; (iv) any action or failure to act by Agent with respect to any Collateral; or (v) any default, failure or delay, willful or otherwise, in the payment or performance of any of the Obligations, or any other circumstance, act, omission or delay that might in any manner or to any

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extent vary the risk of such Loan Party Obligor or that would otherwise operate as a discharge of any Loan Party Obligor as a matter of law or equity (other than the indefeasible payment in full in cash of all of the Obligations).

12.4.Defenses Waived.  To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, each Loan Party Obligor hereby waives any defense based on or arising out of any defense of any Loan Party Obligor or the unenforceability of all or any part of the Obligations from any cause, or the cessation from any cause of the liability of any Loan Party Obligor, other than the indefeasible payment in full in cash of all of the Obligations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Loan Party Obligor irrevocably waives acceptance hereof, presentment, demand, protest and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any notice not provided for herein, as well as any requirement that at any time any action be taken by any Person against any Borrower, any Obligor, or any other Person.  Each Loan Party Obligor confirms that it is not a surety under any state law and shall not raise any such law as a defense to its obligations hereunder.  Agent may, at its election, foreclose on any Collateral held by it by one or more judicial or nonjudicial sales, accept an assignment of any such Collateral in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise act or fail to act with respect to any Collateral, compromise or adjust any part of the Obligations, make any other accommodation with any Borrower or any Obligor or exercise any other right or remedy available to it against any Borrower or any Obligor, without affecting or impairing in any way the liability of any Loan Party Obligor under this Loan Guaranty except to the extent the Obligations have been fully and indefeasibly paid in cash.  To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, each Loan Party Obligor waives any defense arising out of any such election even though that election may operate, pursuant to applicable law, to impair or extinguish any right of reimbursement or subrogation or other right or remedy of any Loan Party Obligor against any Borrower or any Obligor or any security.

12.5.Rights of Subrogation.  No Loan Party Obligor will assert any right, claim or cause of action, including a claim of subrogation, contribution or indemnification that it has against any Borrower or any Obligor, or any Collateral, until the Termination Date.

12.6.Reinstatement; Stay of Acceleration.  If at any time any payment of any portion of the Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be restored or returned upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of any Borrower or any other Person, or otherwise, each Loan Party Obligor's obligations under this Loan Guaranty with respect to that payment shall be reinstated at such time as though the payment had not been made and whether or not Agent is in possession of this Loan Guaranty. If acceleration of the time for payment of any of the Obligations is stayed upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of any Borrower, all such amounts otherwise subject to acceleration under the terms of any agreement relating to the Obligations shall nonetheless be payable by the Loan Party Obligors forthwith on demand by Agent.  This Section 12.6 shall remain operative even after the Termination Date and shall survive the payment in full of all of the Loans.

12.7.Information.  Each Loan Party Obligor assumes all responsibility for being and keeping itself informed of each Borrower's financial condition and assets, and of all other circumstances bearing upon the risk of nonpayment of the Obligations and the nature, scope and extent of the risks that each Loan Party Obligor assumes and incurs under this Loan Guaranty, and agrees that Agent shall not have any duty to advise any Loan Party Obligor of information known to it regarding those circumstances or risks.

12.8.Termination.  To the maximum extent permitted by law, each Loan Party Obligor hereby waives any right to revoke this Loan Guaranty as to future Obligations.  If such a revocation is effective notwithstanding the foregoing waiver, each Loan Party Obligor acknowledges and agrees that (a) no such revocation shall be effective until written notice thereof has been received by Agent, (b) no such revocation shall apply to any Obligations in existence on the date of receipt by Agent of such written notice (including any subsequent continuation, extension, or renewal thereof, or change in the interest rate, payment terms or other terms and conditions thereof), (c) no such revocation shall apply to any Obligations made or created

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after such date to the extent made or created pursuant to a legally binding commitment of Agent, (d) no payment by any Borrower, any other Loan Party Obligor, or from any other source, prior to the date of Agent's receipt of written notice of such revocation shall reduce the maximum obligation of any Loan Party Obligor hereunder and (e) any payment, by any Borrower or from any source other than a Loan Party Obligor which has made such a revocation, made subsequent to the date of such revocation, shall first be applied to that portion of the Obligations as to which the revocation is effective and which are not, therefore, guarantied hereunder, and to the extent so applied shall not reduce the maximum obligation of any Loan Party Obligor hereunder.

12.9.Maximum Liability.  The provisions of this Loan Guaranty are severable, and in any action or proceeding involving any state corporate law, or any state, federal or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other law affecting the rights of creditors generally, if the obligations of any Loan Party Obligor under this Loan Guaranty would otherwise be held or determined to be avoidable, invalid or unenforceable on account of the amount of such Loan Party Obligor's liability under this Loan Guaranty, then, notwithstanding any other provision of this Loan Guaranty to the contrary, the amount of such liability shall, without any further action by the Loan Party Obligors, Agent or any Lender, be automatically limited and reduced to the highest amount that is valid and enforceable as determined in such action or proceeding (such highest amount determined hereunder being the relevant Loan Party Obligor's "Maximum Liability").  This Section 12.09 with respect to the Maximum Liability of each Loan Party Obligor is intended solely to preserve the rights of Agent and the Lenders to the maximum extent not subject to avoidance under applicable law, and no Loan Party Obligor or any other Person shall have any right or claim under this Section with respect to such Maximum Liability, except to the extent necessary so that the obligations of any Loan Party Obligor hereunder shall not be rendered voidable under applicable law. Each Loan Party Obligor agrees that the Obligations may at any time and from time to time exceed the Maximum Liability of each Loan Party Obligor without impairing this Loan Guaranty or affecting the rights and remedies of Agent hereunder; provided, that nothing in this sentence shall be construed to increase any Loan Party Obligor's obligations hereunder beyond its Maximum Liability.

12.10.Contribution.  In the event any Loan Party Obligor shall make any payment or payments under this Loan Guaranty or shall suffer any loss as a result of any realization upon any collateral granted by it to secure its obligations under this Loan Guaranty (such Loan Party Obligor a "Paying Guarantor"), each other Loan Party Obligor (each a "Non-Paying Guarantor") shall contribute to such Paying Guarantor an amount equal to such Non-Paying Guarantor's "Applicable Percentage" of such payment or payments made, or losses suffered, by such Paying Guarantor.  For purposes of this Section 12.10, each Non-Paying Guarantor's "Applicable Percentage" with respect to any such payment or loss by a Paying Guarantor shall be determined as of the date on which such payment or loss was made by reference to the ratio of (x) such Non-Paying Guarantor's Maximum Liability as of such date (without giving effect to any right to receive, or obligation to make, any contribution hereunder) or, if such Non-Paying Guarantor's Maximum Liability has not been determined, the aggregate amount of all monies received by such Non-Paying Guarantor from any Borrower after the date hereof (whether by loan, capital infusion or by other means) to (y) the aggregate Maximum Liability of all Loan Party Obligors hereunder (including such Paying Guarantor) as of such date (without giving effect to any right to receive, or obligation to make, any contribution hereunder), or to the extent that a Maximum Liability has not been determined for any Loan Party Obligor, the aggregate amount of all monies received by such Loan Party Obligors from any Borrower after the date hereof (whether by loan, capital infusion or by other means).  Nothing in this provision shall affect any Loan Party Obligor's several liability for the entire amount of the Obligations (up to such Loan Party Obligor's Maximum Liability).  Each of the Loan Party Obligors covenants and agrees that its right to receive any contribution under this Loan Guaranty from a Non-Paying Guarantor shall be subordinate and junior in right of payment to the payment in full in cash of all of the Obligations.  This provision is for the benefit of Agent and the Lenders and the Loan Party Obligors and may be enforced by any one, or more, or all of them, in accordance with the terms hereof.

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12.11.Liability Cumulative.  The liability of each Loan Party Obligor under this Section 12 is in addition to and shall be cumulative with all liabilities of each Loan Party Obligor to Agent and the Lenders under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which such Loan Party Obligor is a party or in respect of any obligations or liabilities of the other Loan Parties, without any limitation as to amount, unless the instrument or agreement evidencing or creating such other liability specifically provides to the contrary.

13.PAYMENTS FREE OF TAXES; OBLIGATION TO WITHHOLD; PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF TAXES.

(a)Any and all payments by or on account of any obligation of the Loan Party Obligors hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall to the extent permitted by applicable laws be made free and clear of and without reduction or withholding for any Taxes.  If, however, applicable laws require the Loan Party Obligors to withhold or deduct any Tax, such Tax shall be withheld or deducted in accordance with such laws as the case may be, upon the basis of the information and documentation to be delivered pursuant to subsection (e) below.

(b)If any Loan Party Obligor shall be required by applicable law to withhold or deduct any Taxes from any payment, then (i) such Loan Party Obligor shall withhold or make such deductions as are required based upon the information and documentation it has received pursuant to subsection (e) below, (ii) such Loan Party Obligor shall timely pay the full amount withheld or deducted to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with the applicable law and (iii) to the extent that the withholding or deduction is made on account of Indemnified Taxes, the sum payable by the Loan Party Obligors shall be increased as necessary so that after any required withholding or the making of all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section) the Recipient receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such withholding or deduction been made.  Upon request by Agent or other Recipient, Borrower Representative shall deliver to Agent or such other Recipient, as the case may be, the original or a certified copy of a receipt issued by such Governmental Authority evidencing such payment of Indemnified Taxes, a copy of any return required by applicable law to report such payment or other evidence of such payment reasonably satisfactory to Agent or such other Recipient, as the case may be.

(c)Without limiting the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) above, the Loan Party Obligors shall timely pay any Other Taxes to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable law.

(d)Without limiting the provisions of subsections (a) through (c) above, each Loan Party Obligor shall, and does hereby, on a joint and several basis, indemnify Agent, each Lender and each other Recipient (and their respective directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents) and shall make payment in respect thereof within ten days after demand therefor, for the full amount of any Indemnified Taxes and Other Taxes (including Indemnified Taxes and Other Taxes imposed or asserted on or attributable to amounts payable under this Section) paid or incurred by Agent, any Lender or any other Recipient on account of, or in connection with any Loan Document or a breach by a Loan Party Obligor thereof, and any penalties, interest and related expenses and losses arising therefrom or with respect thereto (including the fees, charges and disbursements of any internal or external counsel or other tax advisor for Agent, any Lender or any other Recipient (or their respective directors, officers, employees, affiliates, and agents)), whether or not such Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority.  A certificate as to the amount of any such payment or liability delivered to Borrower Representative shall be conclusive absent manifest error.  Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, this Section 13 shall remain operative even after the Termination Date and shall survive the payment in full of all of the Loans.

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(e)Each Lender shall deliver to Borrower Representative and each Lender and each Participant shall deliver to Agent, at the time or times prescribed by applicable laws, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable laws or by the taxing authorities of any jurisdiction and such other reasonably requested information as will permit Borrower Representative or Agent, as the case may be, to determine (x) whether or not payments made hereunder or under any other Loan Document are subject to Taxes, (y) if applicable, the required rate of withholding or deduction and (z) such Lender's or Participant's entitlement to any available exemption from, or reduction of, applicable Taxes in respect of all payments to be made to such Recipient by the Loan Party Obligors pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise to establish such Recipient's status for withholding tax purposes in the applicable jurisdiction; provided, that each Recipient shall only be required to deliver such documentation as it may legally provide.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if a Borrower is resident for tax purposes in the United States:

(i)each Lender (or Participant) that is a "United States person" within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to Borrower Representative and Agent (or any Lender granting a participation as applicable) an executed original of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by Borrower Representative or Agent (or Lender granting a participation) as will enable Borrower Representative or Agent (or Lender granting a participation) as the case may be, to determine whether or not such Lender (or Participant) is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements under the Code;

(ii)each Lender (or Participant) that is not a "United States person" within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (a "Non-U.S. Recipient") shall deliver to Borrower Representative and Agent (or any Lender granting a participation in case the Non-U.S. Recipient is a Participant) on or prior to the date on which such Non-U.S. Person becomes a party to this Agreement or a Participant (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of Borrower Representative or Agent but only if such Non-U.S. Recipient is legally entitled to do so), whichever of the following is applicable: (A) executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party; (B) executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI; (C) executed originals of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY and all required supporting documentation; (D) each Non-U.S. Recipient claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under section 881(c) of the Code, shall provide (x) a certificate to the effect that such Non-U.S. Recipient is not (1) a "bank" within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (2) a "10 percent shareholder" of Borrowers within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (3) a "controlled foreign corporation" described in section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code and (y) executed originals of  Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN; and/or (E) executed originals of any other form prescribed by applicable law (including FATCA) as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in United States Federal withholding tax together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit Borrower Representative or Agent to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made.  Each Non-U.S. Recipient shall promptly notify Borrower Representative and Agent (or any Lender granting a participation if the Non-U.S. Recipient is a Participant) of any change in circumstances which would modify or render invalid any claimed exemption or reduction.

14.

AGENT

14.1.Appointment.  Each of the Lenders hereby irrevocably appoints Agent as its agent and authorizes Agent to take such actions on its behalf, including execution of the other Loan Documents, and to exercise such powers as are delegated to Agent by the terms of the Loan Documents, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Agent shall have the sole and exclusive authority to (a) act as the disbursing and collecting agent for Lenders

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with respect to all payments and collections arising in connection with the Loan Documents; (b) execute and deliver as Agent, each Loan Document, including the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement and any other intercreditor or subordination agreement, and accept delivery of each Loan Document; (c) make Loans, for itself or on behalf of Lenders, as provided in the Loan Documents, (d) act as collateral agent for Lenders for purposes of perfecting and administering Liens under the Loan Documents, and for all other purposes stated therein and execute or file any and all financing or similar statements or notices, amendments, renewals, supplements, documents, instruments, proofs of claim, notices and other written agreements with respect to the Loan Documents; (e) manage, supervise or otherwise deal with Collateral; (f) exclusively receive, apply, and distribute payments and proceeds of the Collateral as provided in the Loan Documents, (g) open and maintain such bank accounts and cash management arrangements as Agent deems necessary and appropriate in accordance with the Loan Documents, (h) take any Enforcement Action or otherwise exercise any rights or remedies with respect to any Collateral or under any Loan Documents, applicable law or otherwise, including the determination of eligibility of Accounts and Inventory, the necessity and amount of Reserves and all other determinations and decisions relating to ordinary course administration of the credit facilities contemplated hereunder; and (i) incur and pay such expenses as Agent may deem necessary or appropriate for the performance and fulfillment of its functions and powers pursuant to the Loan Documents, whether or not any Loan Party is obligated to reimburse Agent or Lenders for such expenses pursuant to the Loan Documents or otherwise. The provisions of this Article are solely for the benefit of Agent and the Lenders, and the Loan Parties shall not have rights as a third-party beneficiary of any of such provisions. It is understood and agreed that the use of the term "agent" as used herein or in any other Loan Documents (or any similar term) with reference to Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable law. Instead, such term is used as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between independent contracting parties.

14.2.Rights as a Lender.  The Person serving as Agent hereunder, if it is a Lender, shall have the same rights and powers in its capacity as a Lender as any other Lender and may exercise the same as though it were not Agent, and such Person and its Affili­ates may accept deposits from, lend money to and generally engage in any kind of business with any Loan Party or any Subsidiary or any Affiliate thereof as if it were not Agent hereunder without notice to or consent of the other Lenders.

14.3.Duties and Obligations.  Agent shall not have any duties or obligations except those expressly set forth in the Loan Documents.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (a)  Agent shall not be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether a Default has occurred and is continuing, (b) Agent shall not have any duty to take any discretionary action or exercise any discretionary powers, except discretionary rights and powers expressly contemplated by the Loan Documents that Agent is required to exercise as directed in writing by the Required Lenders, and, (c) except as expressly set forth in the Loan Documents, Agent shall not have any duty to disclose, and shall not be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to any Loan Party or any Subsidiary that is communicated to or obtained by the Person serving as Agent or any of its Affiliates in any capacity.  Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it with the consent or at the request of the Required Lenders or in the absence of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by a final nonappealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.  Agent shall be deemed not to have knowledge of any Default unless and until written notice thereof is given to Agent by a Borrower or a Lender, and Agent shall not be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into (i) any statement, warranty or representation made in or in connection with any Loan Document, (ii) the contents of any certificate, report or other document delivered hereunder or in connection with any Loan Document, (iii) the performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth in any Loan Document, (iv) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of any Loan Document or any other agreement, instrument or document, (v) the creation, perfection or priority of Liens on the Collateral or the existence of the Collateral, or (vi) the satisfaction of any condition set forth in Article IV or elsewhere in any Loan Document, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to Agent.  Agent shall be under no obligation to any Lender to ascertain or to inquire as to the

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observance or performance of any of the agreements contained in, or conditions of, this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or to inspect the books and records or properties of any Loan Party.

14.4.Reliance.  Agent shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall not incur any liability for relying upon, any notice, request, certificate, consent, statement, instrument, document or other writing believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or sent by the proper Person.  Agent also may rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to be made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any liability for relying thereon.  Agent may consult with and employ Agent Professionals, and shall be entitled to act upon, and shall be fully protected in any action taken in good faith reliance upon, any advice given by an Agent Professional (who may be counsel for any Borrower), independent accountants and other experts selected by it, and shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in accordance with the advice of any such counsel, accountants or experts.  Agent shall be fully justified in failing or refusing to take any action under this Agreement or any other Loan Document, unless Agent shall first receive such advice or concurrence of the Lenders as it deems appropriate and until such instructions are received, Agent shall act, or refrain from acting, as it deems advisable. If Agent so requests, it shall first be indemnified to its reasonable satisfaction by the Lenders against any and all liability and expense that may be incurred by it by reason of taking or continuing to take any such action. Agent shall in all cases be fully protected in acting, or in refraining from acting, under this Agreement or any other Loan Document in accordance with a request or consent of the Required Lenders and such request and any action taken or failure to act pursuant thereto shall be binding upon all of the Lenders.

14.5.Actions through Sub-Agents.  Agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through any one or more sub-agents appointed by Agent.  Agent may also perform its duties through employees and other Agent-Related Persons.  Agent shall not be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any sub-agent, employee or Agent Professional that it selects as long as such selection was made without gross negligence or willful misconduct.  Agent and any such sub-agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers through their respective Affiliates and other related parties.  The exculpatory provisions of the preceding paragraphs shall apply to any such sub-agent and to the related parties of Agent and any such sub-agent, and shall apply to their respective activities in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein as well as activities as Agent.

14.6.Resignation.  Subject to the appointment and acceptance of a successor Agent as provided in this paragraph, Agent may resign at any time by notifying the Lenders and Borrower Representative.  Upon any such resignation, the Required Lenders shall have the right, in consultation with Borrower Representative, to appoint a successor.  If no successor shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within thirty (30) days after the retiring Agent gives notice of its resignation, then the retiring Agent may, on behalf of the Lenders, appoint a successor Agent.  Upon the acceptance of its appointment as Agent hereunder by its successor, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring Agent, and the retiring Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents.  The fees payable by Borrowers to a successor Agent shall be the same as those payable to its predecessor, unless otherwise agreed by Borrower Representative and such successor.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event no successor Agent shall have been so appointed and shall have accepted such appointment within thirty (30) days after the retiring Agent gives notice of its intent to resign, the retiring Agent may give notice of the effectiveness of its resignation to the Lenders and Borrower Representative, whereupon, on the date of effectiveness of such resignation stated in such notice, (a) the retiring Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, provided that, solely for purposes of maintaining any security interest granted to the Agent under any Loan Document for the benefit of the Lenders, the retiring Agent shall continue to be vested with such security interest as collateral agent for the benefit of the Lenders and, in the case of any Collateral in the possession of Agent, shall continue to hold such Collateral, in each case until such time as a successor Agent is appointed and accepts such appointment in accordance with this paragraph (it being understood and agreed that the retiring Agent shall have no duly or obligation to take any further action under any Loan Document, including any action required to maintain the perfection of any such security interest), and (b) the Required Lenders shall succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring

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Agent, provided that (i) all payments required to be made hereunder or under any other Loan Document to the Agent for the account of any Person other than Agent shall be made directly to such Person and (ii) all notices and other communications required or contemplated to be given or made to Agent shall also directly be given or made to each Lender.  Following the effectiveness of the Agent's resignation from its capacity as such, the provisions of this Article, as well as any exculpatory, reimbursement and indemnification provisions set forth in any other Loan Document, shall continue in effect for the benefit of such retiring Agent, its sub-agents and their respective related parties in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any of them while it was acting as Agent and in respect of the matters referred to in the proviso under clause (a) above.

14.7.

Non-Reliance.

(a)Each Lender acknowledges and agrees that none of the Agent-Related Persons has made any representation or warranty to it, and that no act by Agent hereinafter taken, including any review of the affairs of Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries or Affiliates, shall be deemed to constitute any representation or warranty by any Agent-Related Person to any Lender.  Each Lender further acknowledges the extensions of credit made hereunder are commercial loans and not investments in a business enterprise or securities.  Each Lender further represents that it is engaged in making, acquiring or holding commercial loans in the ordinary course of its business and has, independently and without reliance upon any Agent-Related Person, any arranger of this credit facility or any amendment thereto or any other Lender and based on such due diligence,  documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own appraisal of and investigation into the business, prospects, operations, property, financial and other condition and creditworthiness of any Borrower or any other Person party to a Loan Document, and all applicable laws relating to the transactions contemplated hereby, and made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement as a Lender, and to make, acquire or hold Loans hereunder.  Each Lender shall, independently and without reliance upon any Agent-Related Person, any arranger of this credit facility or any amendment thereto or any other Lender and based on such documents and information (which may contain material, non-public information within the meaning of the United States securities laws concerning any Borrower and its Affiliates) as it shall from time to time deem appropriate, continue to make its own credit analysis and decisions in taking or not taking action under or based upon this Agreement, any other Loan Document, any related agreement or any document furnished hereunder or thereunder , and to make such investigations as it deems necessary to inform itself as to the business, prospects, operations, property, financial and other condition and creditworthiness of any Borrower or any other Person party to a Loan Document and in deciding whether or to the extent to which it will continue as a Lender or assign or otherwise transfer its rights, interests and obligations hereunder.  Except for notices, reports, and other documents expressly herein required to be furnished to the Lenders by Agent, Agent shall not have any duty or responsibility to provide any Lender with any credit or other information concerning the business, prospects, operations, property, financial and other condition or creditworthiness of any Borrower or any other Person party to a Loan Document that may come into the possession of any of the Agent-Related Persons. Each Lender acknowledges that Agent does not have any duty or responsibility, either initially or on a continuing to provide such Lender with any credit or other information with respect to any Borrower, its Affiliates or any of their respective business, legal, financial or other affairs, and irrespective of whether such information came into Agent's or its Affiliates’ or representatives’ possession before or after the date on which such Lender became a party to this Agreement.

(b)Each Lender hereby agrees that (i) it has requested a copy of each appraisal, audit or field examination report prepared by or on behalf of Agent; (ii)  Agent (A) makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the completeness or accuracy of any such report or any of the information contained therein or any inaccuracy or omission contained in or relating to any such report and (B) shall not be liable for any information contained in any such report; (iii) such reports are not comprehensive

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audits or examinations, and that any Person performing any field examination will inspect only specific information regarding the Loan Parties and will rely significantly upon the Loan Parties' books and records, as well as on representations of the Loan Parties' personnel and that Agent undertakes no obligation to update, correct or supplement such reports; (iv) it will keep all such reports confidential and strictly for its internal use, not share any such report with any Loan Party or any other Person except as otherwise permitted pursuant to this Agreement; and (v) without limiting the generality of any other indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, (A) it will hold Agent and any such other Person preparing any such report harmless from any action the indemnifying Lender may take or conclusion the indemnifying Lender may reach or draw from any such report in connection with any extension of credit that the indemnifying Lender has made or may make to any Borrower, or the indemnifying Lender's participation in, or the indemnifying Lender's purchase of, a Loan or Loans; and (B) it will pay and protect, and indemnify, defend, and hold Agent and any such other Person preparing any such report harmless from and against, the claims, actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses, and other amounts (including reasonable attorneys' fees of both internal and external counsel) of Agent or any such other Person as the direct or indirect result of any third parties who might obtain all or part of any such report through the indemnifying Lender.

14.8.

Not Partners or Co-Venturers; Agent as Representative of the Secured Parties.

(a)The Lenders are not partners or co-venturers, and no Lender shall be liable for the acts or omissions of, or (except as otherwise set forth herein in the case of Agent) authorized to act for, any other Lender.  Agent shall have the exclusive right on behalf of the Lenders to enforce the payment of the principal of and interest on any Loan after the date such principal or interest has become due and payable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

(b)In its capacity, Agent is a "representative" of the Lenders within the meaning of the term "secured party" as defined in the UCC.  Each Lender authorizes Agent to enter into each of the Loan Documents to which it is a party and to take all action contemplated by such documents.  Each Lender agrees that no Lender (other than Agent) shall have the right individually to seek to realize upon the security granted by any Loan Document, it being understood and agreed that such rights and remedies may be exercised solely by Agent for the benefit of the Lenders upon the terms of the Loan Documents.  In the event that any Collateral is hereafter pledged by any Person as collateral security for the Obligations, Agent is hereby authorized, and hereby granted a power of attorney, to execute and deliver on behalf of the Lenders any Loan Documents necessary or appropriate to grant and perfect a Lien on such Collateral in favor of Agent on behalf of the Lenders.

(c)Agent hereby appoints each other Lender as its agent (and each Lender hereby accepts such appointment) for the purpose of perfecting Agent’s Liens in assets which, in accordance with Article 8 or Article 9, as applicable, of the UCC can be perfected by possession or control.  Should any Lender obtain possession or control of any such Collateral, such Lender shall notify Agent thereof, and, promptly upon Agent’s request therefor shall deliver possession or control of such Collateral to Agent or in accordance with Agent’s instructions.  Agent shall have no obligation whatsoever to any of the Lenders  (i) to verify or assure that the Collateral exists or is owned by any Borrower or its Subsidiaries or is cared for, protected, or insured or has been encumbered, (ii) to verify or assure that Agent’s Liens have been properly or sufficiently or lawfully created, perfected, protected, or enforced or are entitled to any particular priority, (iii) to verify or assure that any particular items of Collateral meet the eligibility criteria applicable in respect thereof, (iv) to impose, maintain, increase, reduce, implement or eliminate any particular reserve hereunder or to determine whether the amount of any reserve is appropriate or not, or (v) to exercise at all or in any particular manner or under any duty of care, disclosure or fidelity, or to continue exercising, any of the rights, authorities and powers granted or available to Agent pursuant to any of the Loan Documents, it being understood and agreed that in respect of the Collateral, or any act, omission, or event related thereto, subject to the terms and conditions contained herein,

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14.9. Credit Bidding.  The Loan Parties and the Lenders hereby irrevocably authorize Agent, based upon the instruction of the Required Lenders, to Credit Bid and purchase (either directly or through one or more acquisition vehicles) all or any portion of the Collateral (and the Loan Parties shall approve Agent as a qualified bidder and such Credit Bid as qualified bid) at any sale thereof conducted by Agent, based upon the instruction of the Required Lenders, under any provisions of the UCC, as part of any sale or investor solicitation process conducted by any Loan Party, any interim receiver, receiver, receiver and manager, administrative receiver, trustee, agent or other Person pursuant or under any insolvency laws; provided, however, that (i) the Required Lenders may not direct Agent in any manner that does not treat each of the Lenders equally, without preference or discrimination, in respect of consideration received as a result of the Credit Bid, (ii) the acquisition documents shall be commercially reasonable and contain customary protections for minority holders such as among other things, anti-dilution and tag-along rights, (iii) the exchanged debt or equity securities must be freely transferable, without restriction (subject to applicable securities laws) and (iv) reasonable efforts shall be made to structure the acquisition in a manner that causes the governance documents pertaining thereto to not impose any obligations or liabilities upon the Lenders individually (such as indemnification obligations).  Agent, based upon the instruction of the Required Lenders, may accept non-cash consideration, including debt and equity securities issued by any entities used to consummate such Credit Bid or purchase and in connection therewith Agent may reduce the Obligations owed to the Lenders (ratably based upon the proportion of their Obligations credit bid in relation to the aggregate amount of Obligations so credit bid) based upon the value of such non-cash consideration.  For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term "Credit Bid" shall mean, an offer submitted by Agent (on behalf of the Lender group), based upon the instruction of the Required Lenders, to acquire the property of any Loan Party or any portion thereof in exchange for and in full and final satisfaction of all or a portion (as determined by Agent, based upon the instruction of the Required Lenders) of the claims and Obligations under this Agreement and other Loan Documents.

14.10.Certain Collateral Matters.  The Lenders irrevocably authorize Agent, at its option and in its discretion, (a) to release any Lien granted to or held by Agent under any Loan Document (i) upon termination of the Commitments and payment in full of all Loans and all other obligations of Borrowers hereunder; (ii) constituting property sold or to be sold or disposed of as part of or in connection with any disposition permitted hereunder (including the release of any guarantor); or (iii) subject to Section 15.5 if approved, authorized or ratified in writing by the Required Lenders; or (ii) to subordinate its interest in any Collateral to any holder of a Lien on such Collateral which is permitted by clause (a) of the definition of Permitted Liens (it being understood that Agent may conclusively rely on a certificate from Borrower Representative in determining whether the Indebtedness secured by any such Lien is permitted hereunder).  Upon request by Agent at any time, the Lenders will confirm in writing Agent's authority to release, or subordinate its interest in, particular types or items of Collateral pursuant to this Section 14.10.  Agent may, and at the direction of Required Lenders shall, give blockage notices in connection with any subordinated debt and each Lender hereby authorizes Agent to give such notices.  Each Lender further agrees that it will not act unilaterally to deliver such notices.

14.11.Restriction on Actions by Lenders.  Each Lender agrees that it shall not, without the express written consent of Agent, and shall, upon the written request of Agent (to the extent it is lawfully entitled to do so), set off against the Obligations, any amounts owing by such Lender to a Loan Party or any deposit accounts of any Loan Party now or hereafter maintained with such Lender.  Each of the Lenders further agrees that it shall not, unless specifically requested to do so in writing by Agent, take or cause to be taken, any action, including the commencement of any legal or equitable proceedings to foreclose any loan or otherwise enforce any security interest in any of the Collateral or to enforce all or any part of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents.  All Enforcement Actions under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents against the Loan Parties or any third party with respect to the Obligations or the Collateral may only be taken by Agent (at the direction of the Required Lenders or as otherwise permitted in this Agreement) or by its agents at the direction of Agent.

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14.12.Expenses.  Agent is authorized and directed to deduct and retain sufficient amounts from payments or proceeds of the Collateral received by Agent to reimburse Agent for such out-of-pocket costs and expenses prior to the distribution of any amounts to Lenders.  In the event Agent is not reimbursed for such costs and expenses by a Loan Party, each Lender hereby agrees that it is and shall be obligated to pay to Agent such Lender’s ratable share thereof.  Without limitation of the foregoing, each Lender shall reimburse Agent upon demand for such Lender’s ratable share of any costs or out of pocket expenses (including Agent Professional fees and expenses) incurred by Agent in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery, administration, modification, amendment, or enforcement (whether through negotiations, legal proceedings or otherwise) of, or legal advice in respect of rights or responsibilities under, this Agreement or any other Loan Document to the extent that Agent is not reimbursed for such expenses by or on behalf of Borrowers. The undertaking in this Section shall survive the payment of all Obligations hereunder and the resignation or replacement of Agent.

14.13.Notice of Default or Event of Default.  Agent shall not be deemed to have knowledge or notice of the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default, except with respect to defaults in the payment of principal, interest, fees, and expenses required to be paid to Agent for the account of the Lenders and, except with respect to Events of Default of which Agent has actual knowledge, unless Agent shall have received written notice from a Lender or Borrower referring to this Agreement, describing such Default or Event of Default, and stating that such notice is a "notice of default." Agent will promptly notify the Lenders of its receipt of any such notice or of any Event of Default of which Agent has actual knowledge. If any Lender obtains actual knowledge of any Event of Default, such Lender promptly shall notify the other Lenders and Agent of such Event of Default.  Agent shall take such action with respect to such Default or Event of Default as may be requested by the Required Lenders in accordance with this Agreement; provided, that unless and until Agent has received any such request, Agent may (but shall not be obligated to) take such action, or refrain from taking such action, with respect to such Default or Event of Default as it shall deem advisable.

14.14.Liability of Agent.  None of the Agent-Related Persons shall (a) be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by any of them under or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the transactions contemplated hereby (except for its own gross negligence or willful misconduct), or (b) be responsible in any manner to any of the Lenders for any recital, statement, representation or warranty made by any Borrower or any of their respective Subsidiaries or Affiliates, or any officer or director thereof, contained in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document, or in any certificate, report, statement or other document referred to or provided for in, or received by Agent under or in connection with, this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or the validity, effectiveness, genuineness, enforceability or sufficiency of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or for any failure of any Borrower, or any of their respective Subsidiaries or any other party to any Loan Document to perform its obligations hereunder or thereunder. No Agent-Related Person shall be under any obligation to any Lenders to ascertain or to inquire as to the observance or performance of any of the agreements contained in, or conditions of, this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or to inspect the books and records or properties of any Borrower or their respective Subsidiaries.

15.GENERAL PROVISIONS.

15.1.

Notices.

(a)Notice by Approved Electronic Communications.  Agent and each of its Affiliates is authorized to transmit, post or otherwise make or communicate, in its sole discretion (but shall not be required to do so), by Approved Electronic Communications in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document and the transactions contemplated therein.  Agent is hereby authorized to establish procedures to provide access to and to make available or deliver, or to accept, notices, documents and similar items by posting to ABLSoft.  All uses of ABLSoft and other Approved Electronic Communications shall be governed by and subject to, in addition to the terms of this Agreement, the

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separate terms, conditions and privacy policy posted or referenced in such system (or such terms, conditions and privacy policy as may be updated from time to time, including on such system) and any related contractual obligations executed by Agent and Loan Parties in connection with the use of such system.  Each of the Loan Parties, the Lenders and Agent hereby acknowledges and agrees that the use of ABLSoft and other Approved Electronic Communications is not necessarily secure and that there are risks associated with such use, including risks of interception, disclosure and abuse and each indicates it assumes and accepts such risks by hereby authorizing Agent and each of its Affiliates to transmit Approved Electronic Communications.  ABLSoft and all Approved Electronic Communications shall be provided "as is" and "as available".  None of Agent or any of its Affiliates or related persons warrants the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of ABLSoft or any other electronic platform or electronic transmission and disclaims all liability for errors or omissions therein.  No warranty of any kind is made by Agent or any of its Affiliates or related persons in connection with ABLSoft or any other electronic platform or electronic transmission, including any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement of third-party rights or freedom from viruses or other code defects.  Each Borrower and each other Loan Party executing this Agreement agrees that Agent has no responsibility for maintaining or providing any equipment, software, services or any testing required in connection with ABLSoft, any Approved Electronic Communication or otherwise required for ABLSoft or any Approved Electronic Communication.  Prior to the Closing Date, Borrower Representative shall deliver to Agent a complete and executed Client User Form regarding Borrowers’ use of ABLSoft in the form of Exhibit C annexed hereto.  No Approved Electronic Communications shall be denied legal effect merely because it is made electronically.  Approved Electronic Communications that are not readily capable of bearing either a signature or a reproduction of a signature may be signed, and shall be deemed signed, by attaching to, or logically associating with such Approved Electronic Communication, an E-Signature, upon which Agent and the Loan Parties may rely and assume the authenticity thereof.  Each Approved Electronic Communication containing a signature, a reproduction of a signature or an E-Signature shall, for all intents and purposes, have the same effect and weight as a signed paper original.  Each E-Signature shall be deemed sufficient to satisfy any requirement for a "signature" and each Approved Electronic Communication shall be deemed sufficient to satisfy any requirement for a "writing", in each case including pursuant to this Agreement, any other Loan Document, the UCC, the Federal Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act and any substantive or procedural law governing such subject matter.  Each party or beneficiary hereto agrees not to contest the validity or enforceability of an Approved Electronic Communication or E-Signature under the provisions of any applicable law requiring certain documents to be in writing or signed; provided, that nothing herein shall limit such party's or beneficiary's right to contest whether an Approved Electronic Communication or E-Signature has been altered after transmission.

(b)All Other Notices.  All notices, requests, demands and other communications under or in respect of this Agreement or any transactions hereunder, other than those approved for or required to be delivered by Approved Electronic Communications (including via ABLSoft or otherwise pursuant to Section 15.1(a)), shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or mailed (by prepaid registered or certified mail, return receipt requested), sent by prepaid recognized overnight courier service, or by email to the applicable party at its address or email address indicated below,

If to Agent:

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL, LLC,
as Agent
123 N Wacker Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60606
Attention: Brian Hynds

Email: bhynds@eclipsebuscap.com

with a copy to:

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GOLDBERG KOHN LTD.
55 East Monroe, Suite 3300
Chicago, Illinois 60613
Attention: Jeffrey Dunlop
Email: jeffrey.dunlop@goldbergkohn.com

If to Borrower Representative, any Borrower or any other Loan Party:

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
373 Inverness Parkway, Suite 206
Englewood, CO 80012
Attention: Mark Oki, CFO
Email: moki@aytubio.com

with a copy to:

DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP
111 S. Main Street, Suite 2100
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2176
Attention: Ken Logsdon
Email: logsdon.ken@dorsey.com

or, as to each party, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other party delivered as aforesaid.  All such notices, requests, demands and other communications shall be deemed given (i) when personally delivered, (ii) three Business Days after being deposited in the mails with postage prepaid (by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested), (iii) one Business Day after being delivered to the overnight courier service, if prepaid and sent overnight delivery, addressed as aforesaid and with all charges prepaid or billed to the account of the sender or (iv) when sent by email transmission to an email address designated by such addressee and the sender receives a confirmation of transmission.

15.2.Severability.  If any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document is held invalid or unenforceable, either in its entirety or by virtue of its scope or application to given circumstances, such provision shall thereupon be deemed modified only to the extent necessary to render same valid, or not applicable to given circumstances, or excised from this Agreement or such other Loan Document, as the situation may require, and this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall be construed and enforced as if such provision had been included herein as so modified in scope or application, or had not been included herein or therein, as the case may be.

15.3.Integration.  This Agreement and the other Loan Documents represent the final, entire and complete agreement between each Loan Party that is a party hereto and thereto and Agent and supersede all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, oral representations and agreements, all of which are merged and integrated into this Agreement.  THERE ARE NO ORAL UNDERSTANDINGS, REPRESENTATIONS OR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES THAT ARE NOT SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS.

15.4.Waivers.  The failure of Agent and the Lenders at any time or times to require any Loan Party to strictly comply with any of the provisions of this Agreement or any other Loan Documents shall not waive or diminish any right of Agent later to demand and receive strict compliance therewith.  Any waiver of any default shall not waive or affect any other default, whether prior or subsequent, and whether or not similar.  None of the provisions of this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall be deemed to have been waived by any act or knowledge of Agent or its agents or employees, but only by a specific written waiver signed by an authorized officer of Agent and any necessary Lenders and delivered to Borrowers.  Once an Event of Default shall have occurred, it shall be deemed to continue to exist and not be cured or waived unless specifically waived in writing by an authorized officer of Agent and Required Lenders and delivered to

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Borrowers.  Each Loan Party Obligor waives demand, protest, notice of protest and notice of default or dishonor, notice of payment and nonpayment, release, compromise, settlement, extension or renewal of any commercial paper, Instrument, Account, General Intangible, Document, Chattel Paper, Investment Property or guaranty at any time held by Agent on which such Loan Party Obligor is or may in any way be liable, and notice of any action taken by Agent, unless expressly required by this Agreement, and notice of acceptance hereof.

15.5.

Amendments.

(a)No amendment, modification or waiver of, or consent with respect to, any provision of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and acknowledged by the Required Lenders, and then any such amendment, modification, waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given; provided, that, except to the extent set forth in Section 14.9 hereof, no amendment, modification, waiver or consent shall (i) extend or increase the Commitment of any Lender without the written consent of such Lender, (ii) extend the date scheduled for payment of any principal (excluding mandatory prepayments) of or interest on the Loans or any fees payable hereunder without the written consent of each Lender directly affected thereby, (iii) reduce the principal amount of any Loan, the rate of interest thereon or any fees payable hereunder, without the consent of each Lender directly affected thereby; (iv) amend or modify the definitions of Borrowing Base or Eligible Accounts, or any components thereof (including, without limitation, any advance rates), without the written consent of each Lender; or (v) release any guarantor from its obligations under any Guaranty, other than as part of or in connection with any disposition permitted hereunder, or release or subordinate its liens on all or any substantial part of the Collateral granted under any of the other Loan Documents (except as permitted by Section 14.10), change the definition of Required Lenders, any provision of Section 6.2, any provision of this Section 15.4, the provisions of Section 14.9 or reduce the aggregate Pro Rata Share required to effect an amendment, modification, waiver or consent, without, in each case set forth in this clause (v), the written consent of all Lenders.  No provision of Section 14 or other provision of this Agreement affecting Agent in its capacity as such shall be amended, modified or waived without the consent of Agent.

(b)If, in connection with any proposed amendment, modification, waiver or termination requiring the consent of all Lenders, the consent of the Required Lenders is obtained, but the consent of other Lenders whose consent is required is not obtained (any such Lender whose consent is not obtained being referred to as a "Non-Consenting Lender"), then, so long as Agent is not a Non-Consenting Lender, Agent and/or a Person or Persons reasonably acceptable to Agent shall have the right to purchase from such Non-Consenting Lenders, and such Non-Consenting Lenders agree that they shall, upon Agent's request, sell and assign to Agent and/or such Person or Persons, all of the Loans and Commitments of such Non-Consenting Lenders for an amount equal to the principal balance of all such Loans and Commitments held by such Non-Consenting Lenders and all accrued interest, fees, expenses and other amounts then due with respect thereto through the date of sale, such purchase and sale to be consummated pursuant to an executed Assignment and Assumption.

(c)Any amendment contemplated by Section 3.6(d) of this Agreement in connection with a Benchmark Transition Event or an Early Opt-in Election shall be effective as contemplated by such Section 3.6(d) hereof.

15.6.Time of Essence.  Time is of the essence in the performance by each Loan Party Obligor of each and every obligation under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

15.7.Expenses, Fee and Costs Reimbursement.  Each Borrower hereby agrees to promptly pay (a) all out of pocket costs and expenses of Agent (including the out of pocket fees, costs and expenses

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of internal and external legal counsel to, and appraisers, accountants, consultants and other professionals and advisors retained by or on behalf of, Agent) in connection with (i) all loan proposals and commitments pertaining to the transactions contemplated hereby (whether or not such transactions are consummated), (ii) the examination, review, due diligence investigation, documentation, negotiation, and closing of the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents (whether or not such transactions are consummated), (iii) the creation, perfection and maintenance of Liens pursuant to the Loan Documents, (iv) the performance or enforcement by Agent of its rights and remedies under the Loan Documents (or determining whether or how to perform or enforce such rights and remedies), (v) the administration of the Loans (including usual and customary fees for wire transfers and other transfers or payments received by Agent on account of any of the Obligations) and Loan Documents, (vi) any amendments, modifications, consents and waivers to and/or under any and all Loan Documents (whether or not such amendments, modifications, consents or waivers are consummated), (vii) any periodic public record searches conducted by or at the request of Agent (including, title investigations and public records searches), pending litigation and tax lien searches and searches of applicable corporate, limited liability company, partnership and related records concerning the continued existence, organization and good standing of certain Persons), (viii) protecting, storing, insuring, handling, maintaining, auditing, examining, valuing or selling any Collateral, (ix) any litigation, dispute, suit or proceeding relating to any Loan Document and (x) any workout, collection, bankruptcy, insolvency and other enforcement proceedings under any and all of the Loan Documents (it being agreed that (A) such costs and expenses may include the costs and expenses of workout consultants, investment bankers, financial consultants, appraisers, valuation firms and other professionals and advisors retained by or on behalf of Agent (B) each Lender shall also be entitled to reimbursement for all out of pocket costs and expense of the type described in this clause (x), provided that, to the extent of an actual or reasonably perceived conflict of interest, such reimbursement shall be limited to one additional counsel for the Lenders as a whole), and (b) without limiting the preceding clause (a), all out of pocket costs and expenses of Agent in connection with Agent's reservation of funds in anticipation of the funding of the initial Loans to be made hereunder.  Any fees, costs and expenses owing by any  Borrower or other Loan Party Obligor hereunder shall be due and payable within five (5) days after written demand therefor.

15.8.Benefit of Agreement; Assignability.  The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors, assigns, heirs, beneficiaries and representatives of each Borrower, each other Loan Party Obligor party hereto, Agent and each Lender; provided, that neither each Borrower nor any other Loan Party Obligor may assign or transfer any of its rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of Agent and each Lender, and any prohibited assignment shall be void.  No consent by Agent or any Lender to any assignment shall release any Loan Party Obligor from its liability for any of the Obligations.  Each Lender shall have the right to assign all or any of its rights and obligations under the Loan Documents to one or more other Persons in accordance with Section 15.9, and each Loan Party Obligor agrees to execute all agreements, instruments, and documents requested by any Lender in connection with such assignment. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document to the contrary, a Lender may at any time pledge or grant a security interest in all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to secure any obligations of such Lender, including any pledge or grant to secure obligations to a Federal Reserve Bank.

15.9.

Assignments.

(a)Any Lender may at any time assign to one or more Persons (any such Person, an "Assignee") all or any portion of such Lender's Loans and Commitments, with the prior written consent of Agent and, so long as no Event of Default exists, Borrower Representative (which consents shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed and shall not be required for an assignment by a Lender to a Lender (other than a Defaulting Lender) or an Affiliate of a Lender (other than an Affiliate of a Defaulting Lender) or an Approved Fund (other than an Approved Fund of a Defaulting Lender)).  Except as Agent may otherwise agree, any such assignment shall be in a minimum aggregate amount equal to $1,000,000 or, if less, the remaining Commitment and Loans held by the assigning Lender (provided, that an assignment to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund shall not be subject to the foregoing minimum

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assignment limitations).  The Loan Parties and Agent shall be entitled to continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with the interests so assigned to an Assignee until Agent shall have received and accepted an effective Assignment and Assumption executed, delivered and fully completed by the applicable parties thereto and a processing fee of $3,500.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no assignment may be made to any equity holder of a Loan Party, any Affiliate of any equity holder of a Loan Party, any Loan Party, any holder of Replacement Term Loan Debt of a Loan Party (other than as a result of exercising the purchase option under Section 3 of the Intercreditor Agreement), any holder of any debt that is secured by liens or security interests that have been contractually subordinated to the liens and security interests securing the Obligations, or any Affiliate of any of the foregoing Persons without the prior written consent of Agent, which consent may be withheld in Agent's sole discretion and, in any event, if granted, may be conditioned on such terms and conditions as Agent shall require in its sole discretion, including, without limitation, a limitation on the aggregate amount of Loans and Commitments which may be held by such Person and/or its Affiliates and/or limitations on such Person's and/or its Affiliates' voting and consent rights and/or rights to attend Lender meetings or obtain information provided to other Lenders.  Any attempted assignment not made in accordance with this Section 15.10 shall be null and void.  Each Borrower shall be deemed to have granted its consent to any assignment requiring its consent hereunder unless Borrower Representative has expressly objected to such assignment within five (5) Business Days after notice thereof.

(b)From and after the date on which the conditions described in Section 15.10(a) above have been met, (i) such Assignee shall be deemed automatically to have become a party hereto and, to the extent that rights and obligations hereunder have been assigned to such Assignee pursuant to the applicable Assignment and Assumption, shall have the rights and obligations of a Lender hereunder and (ii) the assigning Lender, to the extent that rights and obligations hereunder have been assigned by it pursuant to the applicable Assignment and Assumption, shall be released from its rights (other than its indemnification rights) and obligations hereunder.  Upon the request of the Assignee (and, as applicable, the assigning Lender) pursuant to an effective Assignment and Assumption, Borrowers shall execute and deliver to Agent for delivery to the Assignee (and, as applicable, the assigning Lender) a promissory note in the principal amount of the Assignee's Pro Rata Share of the aggregate Revolving Loan Commitment (and, as applicable, a promissory note in the principal amount of the Pro Rata Share of the aggregate Revolving Commitment retained by the assigning Lender).  Upon receipt by Agent of such promissory note(s), the assigning Lender shall return to Borrowers any prior promissory note held by it.

(c)Agent shall, as a non-fiduciary agent of Borrowers, maintain a copy of each Assignment and Assumption delivered and accepted by it and register (the "Register") for the recordation of names and addresses of the Lenders and the Commitment of each Lender and principal and stated interest of each Loan owing to each Lender from time to time and whether such Lender is the original Lender or the Assignee.  No assignment shall be effective unless and until the Assignment and Assumption is accepted and registered in the Register.  All records of transfer of a Lender's interest in the Register shall be conclusive, absent manifest error, as to the ownership of the interests in the Loans.  Agent shall not incur any liability of any kind with respect to any Lender with respect to the maintenance of the Register.  Each Lender granting a participation shall, as a non-fiduciary agent of the Borrowers, maintain a register containing information similar to that of the Register in a manner such that the loans hereunder are in "registered form" for the purposes of the Code.  This Section and Section 19.1.2 shall be construed so that the Loans are at all times maintained in "registered form" for the purpose of the Code and any related regulations (and any successor provisions).

15.10.Participations. Anything in this Agreement or any other Loan Document to the contrary notwithstanding, any Lender may, at any time and from time to time, without in any manner affecting or impairing the validity of any Obligations, sell to one or more Persons participating interests in its Loans, commitments or other interests hereunder or under any other Loan Document (any such Person, a "Participant").  In the event of a sale by a Lender of a participating interest to a Participant, (a) such Lender's obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents shall remain unchanged for all purposes, (b)

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Borrowers and such Lender shall continue to deal solely and directly with each other in connection with such Lender's rights and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents and (c) all amounts payable by Borrowers shall be determined as if such Lender had not sold such participation and shall be paid directly to such Lender; provided, that a Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of Section 13 as if it were a Lender if Borrower Representative is notified of the Participation and the Participant complies with Section 13.  Each Borrower agrees that if amounts outstanding under this Agreement or any other Loan Document are due and payable (as a result of acceleration or otherwise), each Participant shall be deemed to have the right of set-off in respect of its participating interest in amounts owing under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to the same extent as if the amount of its participating interest were owing directly to it as a Lender under this Agreement; provided, that such right of set-off shall not be exercised without the prior written consent of such Lender and shall be subject to the obligation of each Participant to share with such Lender its share thereof.  Each Borrower also agrees that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of Section 15.9 as if it were a Lender.  Notwithstanding the granting of any such participating interests, (i) Borrowers shall look solely to the applicable Lender for all purposes of this Agreement, the Loan Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby, (ii) Borrowers shall at all times have the right to rely upon any amendments, waivers or consents signed by the applicable Lender as being binding upon all of the Participants and (iii) all communications in respect of this Agreement and such transactions shall remain solely between Borrowers and the applicable Lender (exclusive of Participants) hereunder.  If a Lender grants a participation hereunder, such Lender shall maintain, as a non-fiduciary agent of Borrowers, a register as to the participations granted and transferred under this Section containing the same information specified in Section 15.9 on the Register as if each Participant were a Lender to the extent required to cause the Loans to be in registered form for the purposes of Sections 163(F), 165(J), 871, 881, and 4701 of the Code.

15.11.Headings; Construction.  Section and subsection headings are used in this Agreement only for convenience and do not affect the meanings of the provisions that they precede.

15.12.USA PATRIOT Act Notification.  Agent hereby notifies the Loan Parties that pursuant to the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act, it may be required to obtain, verify and record certain information and documentation that identifies such Person, which information may include the name and address of each such Person and such other information that will allow Agent to identify such Persons in accordance with the USA PATRIOT Act.

15.13. Counterparts; Fax/Email Signatures.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement.  This Agreement may be executed by signatures delivered by facsimile or electronic mail, each of which shall be fully binding on the signing party.

15.14.GOVERNING LAW.  THIS AGREEMENT, ALONG WITH ALL OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS (UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE IN SUCH OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT) SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED THEREIN WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES.  FURTHER, THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL APPLY TO ALL DISPUTES OR CONTROVERSIES ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED TO OR WITH THIS AGREEMENT AND ALL SUCH OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES.

15.15.CONSENT TO JURISDICTION; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL; CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS.  ANY LEGAL ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT SHALL BE BROUGHT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE COUNTY OF COOK OR IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS OR IN ANY OTHER COURT (IN ANY JURISDICTION) SELECTED BY THE AGENT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, AND

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EACH BORROWER AND EACH OTHER LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR HEREBY ACCEPTS FOR ITSELF AND IN RESPECT OF ITS PROPERTY, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE JURISDICTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS.  EACH BORROWER AND EACH OTHER LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR HEREBY EXPRESSLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY OBJECTION, INCLUDING ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OR BASED ON THE GROUNDS OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS, OR BASED ON 28 U.S.C. § 1404, WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE BRINGING AND ADJUDICATION OF ANY SUCH ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING IN ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GRANTING OF SUCH LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RELIEF AS IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE COURT.  EACH BORROWER AND EACH OTHER LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM CONCERNING ANY RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT, OR UNDER ANY AMENDMENT, WAIVER, INSTRUMENT, DOCUMENT OR OTHER AGREEMENT DELIVERED OR WHICH IN THE FUTURE MAY BE DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THEREWITH, OR ARISING FROM ANY FINANCING RELATIONSHIP EXISTING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS, AND AGREES THAT ANY SUCH ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM SHALL BE TRIED BEFORE A COURT AND NOT BEFORE A JURY.  EACH BORROWER AND EACH OTHER LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR HEREBY WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCESS UPON ANY BORROWER OR ANY OTHER LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR AND CONSENTS THAT ALL SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS MAY BE MADE BY CERTIFIED MAIL (RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED) DIRECTED TO BORROWER'S’ NOTICE ADDRESS (ON BEHALF OF BORROWERS OR SUCH LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR) SET FORTH IN SECTION 15.1 AND SERVICE SO MADE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE COMPLETED FIVE DAYS AFTER THE SAME SHALL HAVE BEEN SO DEPOSITED IN THE MAIL, OR, AT THE AGENT'S OPTION, BY SERVICE UPON ANY BORROWER OR ANY OTHER LOAN PARTY OBLIGOR IN ANY OTHER MANNER PROVIDED UNDER THE RULES OF ANY SUCH COURTS.

15.16.Publication.  Each Borrower and each other Loan Party Obligor consents to the publication by Agent of a tombstone, press releases or similar advertising material relating to the financing transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and Agent reserves the right to provide to industry trade organizations information necessary and customary for inclusion in league table measurements, provided, that such publication and sharing of information shall be subject to the prior satisfaction of SEC reporting obligations of each Borrower, if any.

15.17.Confidentiality.  Agent and each Lender agree to use commercially reasonable efforts not to disclose Confidential Information to any Person without the prior consent of Borrower Representative; provided, that nothing herein contained shall limit any disclosure of the tax structure of the transactions contemplated hereby, or the disclosure of any information (a) to the extent required by applicable law, statute, rule, regulation or judicial process or in connection with the exercise of any right or remedy under any Loan Document, or as may be required in connection with the examination, audit or similar investigation of Agent or any of its Affiliates, (b) to examiners, auditors, accountants or any regulatory authority, (c) to the officers, partners, managers, directors, employees, agents and advisors (including independent auditors, lawyers and counsel) of Agent and each Lender or any of their respective Affiliates, (d) in connection with any litigation or dispute which relates to this Agreement or any other Loan Document to which Agent or any Lender is a party or is otherwise subject, (e) to a subsidiary or Affiliate of Agent or any Lender, (f) to any assignee or participant (or prospective assignee or participant) which agrees to be bound by this Section 15.17 and (g) to any lender or other funding source of Agent or any Lender (each reference to Agent and Lender in the foregoing clauses shall be deemed to include (i) the actual and prospective assignees and participants referred to in clause (f) and the lenders and other funding sources referred to in clause (g), as applicable for purposes of this Section 15.17), and further provided, that in no event shall Agent or any Lender be obligated or required to return any materials furnished by or on behalf

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of any Borrower or any other Loan Party or Obligor.  The obligations of Agent and Lenders under this Section 15.17 shall supersede and replace the obligations of Agent and Lenders under any confidentiality letter or provision in respect of this financing or any other financing previously signed and delivered by Agent or any Lender to any Borrower or any of its Affiliates.

15.18.Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each of (i) the Obligations of the Loan Parties under this Agreement, (ii) the Lien and security interest granted to Agent for the benefit of the Lenders pursuant to this Agreement (including priority thereof), (iii) the release of Collateral from the Lien granted and created hereby and (iv) the exercise of any right or remedy by Agent hereunder are, in each case, subject to the provisions of the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement.  In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement and this Agreement, the provisions of the Replacement Term Loan Intercreditor Agreement shall control.

[Signature page follows]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Borrower, each other Loan Party Obligor party hereto, Agent and each Lender have signed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.

Agent:

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC (F/K/A/ ENCINA

BUSINESS CREDIT, LLC)

By:

Name:

Its:

Authorized Signatory

Lenders:

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL SPV, LLC (F/K/A

ENCINA BUSINESS CREDIT SPV, LLC)

By:

Name:

Its:

Authorized Signatory

Signature Page to Loan and Security Agreement


Borrowers:

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC.

By:

Name:

Its:

NEOS THERAPEUTICS BRANDS, LLC

By:

Name:

Its:

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, LP

By:

Name:

Its:

Signature Page to Loan and Security Agreement


Loan Party Obligors:

NEOS THERAPEUTICS COMMERCIAL, LLC

By:

Name:

Its:

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, LP

By:

Name:

Its:

PHARMAFAB TEXAS, LLC

By:

Name:

Its:

Signature Page to Loan and Security Agreement


Perfection Certificate

See attached.

Perfection Certificate Page 1


Annex I

Description of Certain Terms

1.

Loan Limits for Revolving Loans

(a)

Maximum Revolving Facility Amount

$12,500,000

(b)

Advance Rates

(i)

Accounts Advance Rate

Eighty-five percent (85%); provided, that if Dilution that has not been accounted for in Dilution Ineligibles exceeds five percent (5%), Agent may, at its option, (A) reduce such advance rate by the number of full or partial percentage points comprising such excess or (B) establish a Reserve on account of such excess (the "Dilution Reserve").

2.

Interest Rates

(a)

Revolver

Four and one-half percent (4.50%) per annum in excess of the LIBOR Rate

Three and one-half percent (3.50%) per annum in excess of the Base Rate

3.

Maximum Days Eligible Accounts

(a)

Maximum days after original invoice date for Eligible Accounts

Ninety (90) days with respect to Eligible Accounts arising from the sale of any branded Inventory

One-hundred twenty (120) days with respect to Eligible Accounts arising from the sale of any generic Inventory

(b) Maximum days after original invoice due date for Eligible Accounts

Sixty (60) days

4.

Lender's Bank

[INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

5.

Scheduled Maturity Date

January 26, 2025

Annex I - 1


Annex II

Agent and Lenders shall be provided with each of the documents set forth below at the following times, in form satisfactory to Agent:

Weekly (no later than the 2nd Business Day of each week), or more frequently if Agent requests

(a)A summary and a detailed aging, by total, of Borrowers' Accounts, sales journals, collection journals, credit registers and any other records, with respect to Borrowers' Accounts (delivered electronically in an acceptable format).

(b)A detailed calculation of the Borrowing Base (delivered electronically in an acceptable format), as of the end of such week and reflecting the outstanding principal balance of the Loans as of the last day of such week.

Monthly (no later than 30 days after the end of each month)

(c)A summary and a detailed aging, by total, of Borrowers' Accounts, together with reconciliation to the weekly Borrowing Base submitted closest to such date and support documentation for any reconciling items noted (delivered electronically in an acceptable format).

(d)A summary aging, by vendor, of each Loan Party's accounts payable and a listing by vendor, of any held and/or outstanding checks (delivered electronically in an acceptable format).

(e)Notice of all claims, offsets, or disputes asserted by Account Debtors with respect to Borrowers' Accounts.

(f)A detailed calculation of the Accounts of Borrowers that are not eligible for the Borrowing Base (delivered electronically in an acceptable format).

(g)A monthly Account roll-forward with respect to Borrowers' Accounts, in a format acceptable to Agent in its discretion, tied to the beginning and ending Account balances of Borrowers' month-end accounts receivable aging (delivered electronically in an acceptable format).

(h)A reconciliation of Accounts summary aging and trade accounts payable summary aging to each of (i) Borrowers' general ledger, and (ii) their monthly financial statements including any book reserves related to each category (delivered electronically in an acceptable format).

(i)A reconciliation of the loan statement provided to Borrowers by Agent for such month to each of (i) Borrowers' general ledger, (ii) their monthly financial statements and (iii) the Borrowing Base submitted closest to such date, together with support documentation for any reconciling items noted (delivered electronically in an acceptable format).

(j)A detailed calculation of the Borrowing Base (delivered electronically in an acceptable format) based upon the reports provided in (c) through (i) above, for such month and reflecting the outstanding principal balance of the Loans as of the last day of such month.

Promptly upon the request of Agent

(k)Copies of invoices together with corresponding shipping and delivery documents, and credit memos together with corresponding supporting documentation, with respect to invoices and credit memos in excess of an amount determined in the sole discretion of Agent, from time to time.

Annex II - 1


Bi-Annually (in January and in July of each calendar year)

(l)A detailed list of each Loan Party's customers, with address and contact information.

(m)A detailed list of each Loan Party's vendors, with address and contact information.

(n) An updated Perfection Certificate, true and correct in all material respects as of the date of delivery, accompanied by a certificate executed by an officer of Borrower Representative and substantially in the form of Annex IV hereto (it being understood and agreed that no such update shall serve to cure any existing Event of Default, including any Event of Default resulting from any failure to provide any such disclosure to Agent on an earlier date or any breach of any earlier made representation and/or warranty).

Promptly upon (but in no event later than two (2) Business Days after) delivery or receipt, as applicable, thereof

(o)Copies of any and all written notices (including notices of default or acceleration), reports and other deliveries received by or on behalf of any Loan Party from or sent by or on behalf of any Loan Party to, any holder, agent or trustee with respect to any Indebtedness that is contractually subordinated to the Obligations (in such holder's, agent's or trustee's capacity as such).

Annex II - 2


Annex III

Revolving Loan Commitments

Eclipse Business Capital SPV, LLC

$12,500,000

Total

$12,500,000

Annex III - 1


Exhibit A

FORM OF NOTICE OF BORROWING

[letterhead of Borrower Representative]

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC,
as Agent
123 N Wacker Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60606
Attention: Loan Operations

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Please refer to the Loan and Security Agreement dated as of October 2, 2019 (as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Loan Agreement") among the undersigned, as Borrower Representative, the Borrowers (as defined therein) the Loan Party Obligors (as defined therein) party thereto, the Lenders party thereto and ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC (F/K/A ENCINA BUSINESS CREDIT, LLC), as Agent for the Lenders.  Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Loan Agreement.  This notice is given pursuant to Section 2.3 of the Loan Agreement and constitutes a representation by Borrower Representative, for itself and on behalf of each Borrower, that the conditions specified in Section 4 of the Loan Agreement have been satisfied.  Without limiting the foregoing, (i) each of the representations and warranties set forth in the Loan Agreement and in the other Loan Documents is true and correct in all respects as of the date hereof (or to the extent any representations or warranties are expressly made solely as of an earlier date, such representations and warranties shall be true and correct as of such earlier date), both before and after giving effect to the Loans requested hereby, and (ii) no Default or Event of Default is in existence, both before and after giving effect to the Loans requested hereby.

Borrower Representative hereby requests a borrowing, on behalf of each Borrower, under the Loan Agreement as follows:

The aggregate amount of the proposed borrowing is $[______________].  The requested borrowing date for the proposed borrowing (which is a Business Day) is [______________], [____].

Borrower Representative has caused this Notice of Borrowing to be executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized on [_____________].

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC.,

as Borrower Representative

By:

Title:

Ex. A-1


Exhibit B

CLOSING CHECKLIST

[Attached]

Ex. B-1


Exhibit C

CLIENT USER FORM

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC

ABLSoft – Client User Form

Borrowers Names:

Neos Therapeutics, Inc.

Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC

Neos Therapeutics, LP

Borrower Number:

Loan and Security Agreement Date: October 2, 2019

I, being an authorized signer of the above borrower, as Borrower Representative, refer to the above Loan and Security Agreement (as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Loan Agreement") between the Borrowers named above, the Lenders party thereto and ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC (F/K/A ENCINA BUSINESS CREDIT, LLC), as Agent.  This is the Client User Form, used to determined client access to ABLSoft.  Terms defined in the Loan Agreement have the same meaning when used in this Client User Form.

Being duly authorized by Borrower Representative, on behalf of Borrowers, I confirm that the following individuals have been authorized by Borrower to have access to ABLSoft:

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC.,

as Borrower Representative

By

Name:

Title:

Date:

Ex. C-1


Exhibit D

AUTHORIZED ACCOUNTS FORM

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC

Authorized Accounts Form

Borrowers Names:

Neos Therapeutics, Inc.

Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC

Neos Therapeutics, LP

Borrower Number:

Loan and Security Agreement Date: October 2, 2019

I, being an authorized signer of NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC., as Borrower Representative, refer to the above Loan and Security Agreement (as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Loan Agreement") between the Borrowers named above, the Lenders party thereto and ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC (F/K/A ENCINA BUSINESS CREDIT, LLC), as agent ("Agent").  This is the Authorized Accounts Form, referring to authorized operating bank accounts of Borrower.  Terms defined in the Loan Agreement have the same meaning when used in this Authorized Accounts Form.

Being duly authorized by Borrower Representative, I confirm that the following operating bank accounts of Borrowers are the accounts into which the proceeds of any Loan may be paid:

Bank

Routing Number

Account number

Account name

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC.,

as Borrower Representative

By:

Authorized Signer

Name:

Title:

Date:

Ex. D-1


Exhibit E

FORM OF ACCOUNT DEBTOR NOTIFICATION

[Date]

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

[Account Debtor]
[Address]

Re:

Loan Transaction with ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Please be advised that we have entered into certain financing arrangements (along with any other financing agreements that we may enter into with Agent in the future, the "Financing Arrangements") with ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC (F/K/A ENCINA BUSINESS CREDIT, LLC) ("Agent"), as Agent for certain Lenders, pursuant to which we have granted to Agent a security interest in, among other things, any and all Accounts and Chattel Paper (as those terms are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) owing by you to us, whether now existing or hereafter arising.

You are authorized and directed to respond to any inquiries that Agent may direct to you from time to time pertaining to the validity, amount and other matters relating to such Accounts and Chattel Paper.  In the event that Agent requests that payment for any Accounts and/or Chattel Paper be made directly to Agent, you are hereby authorized and directed to comply with such instructions, without further authorization or instruction from us.

This authorization and directive shall be continuing and irrevocable until Agent advises you, in writing, that this authorization is no longer in force.

Very truly yours,

[BORROWER]

By:

Name:

Its:

cc:

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC

as Agent

123 N Wacker Suite 2400

Chicago, IL 60606

Attention: Thomas Sullivan

Ex. E-1


Exhibit F

FORM OF COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

[letterhead of Borrower Representative]

To:

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC,
as Agent
123 N Wacker Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60606
Attention: Thomas Sullivan

Re: Compliance Certificate dated _______________

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Reference is made to that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of October 2, 2019 (as amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Loan Agreement") by and among ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC (F/K/A ENCINA BUSINESS CREDIT, LLC) ("Agent"), the Lenders party thereto, NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Borrower Representative"), the other Borrowers (as defined therein) party thereto, the Loan Party Obligors (as defined therein) party thereto.  Capitalized terms used in this Compliance Certificate have the meanings set forth in the Loan Agreement unless specifically defined herein.

Pursuant to Section 7.15 of the Loan Agreement, the undersigned Chief Financial Officer of Borrower Representative hereby certifies on behalf of each Borrower (solely in his capacity as an officer or Borrower Representative and not in his individual capacity) that:

1.The financial statements of Borrowers for the ___ -month period ending _____________ attached hereto have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and fairly present the financial condition of Borrowers for the periods and as of the dates specified therein.

2.As of the date hereof, there does not exist any Default or Event of Default.

3.Borrowers are in compliance with the applicable financial covenants contained in Section 9 of the Loan Agreement for the periods covered by this Compliance Certificate.  Attached hereto are statements of all relevant facts and computations in reasonable detail sufficient to evidence Borrowers’ compliance with such financial covenants, which computations were made in accordance with GAAP.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Compliance Certificate is executed by the undersigned this __ day of _______________, ______.

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC.,

as Borrower Representative

By:

Name:

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Ex. F-1


Exhibit G

FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION

Dated [___________ ___, 201_]

Reference is made to the Loan and Security Agreement dated as of October 2, 2019 among NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Borrower Representative"), the other Borrowers (as defined therein) party thereto, the Loan Party Obligors (as defined therein) party thereto, the lenders party thereto as "Lenders" and Eclipse Business Capital LLC (f/k/a Encina Business Credit, LLC), as agent ("Agent") for the Lenders (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Loan Agreement").  Terms defined in the Loan Agreement are used herein as therein defined.

[____________], solely in its capacity as a Lender under the Loan Agreement (the "Assignor"), and [__________] (the "Assignee") agree as follows:

1.The Assignor hereby sells and assigns to the Assignee, without recourse, representation or warranty (except as expressly set forth elsewhere herein), and the Assignee hereby purchases and assumes from the Assignor, on the Effective Date (as defined below), an interest as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Assigned Interest") in and to (i) all of the Assignor's right, title and interest with respect to the Loans set forth in Exhibit A, (ii) all of the Assignor's right, title and interest with respect to the Revolving Loan Commitment of Assignor as set forth in Exhibit A and (iii) to the extent related thereto, all of the Assignor's rights and obligations, solely as a Lender, under the Loan Agreement and any other Loan Document (including, without limitation, (A) the outstanding principal amount of the Loans made by the Assignor and assigned to Assignee hereunder, and (B) the Assignor's pro rata share of the obligations owing by each Loan Party under the Loan Agreement and the Loan Documents).  The Assigned Interest (expressed as a percentage) in the Loans and the Revolving Loan Commitment is set forth in Exhibit A.

2.The Assignor (i) represents and warrants as of the date hereof that its Revolving Loan Commitment, or if its Revolving Loan Commitment shall have been terminated, the outstanding principal amount of its Revolving Loans, is set forth in Exhibit A (without giving effect to assignments thereof which have not yet become effective); (ii) represents and warrants that it is the legal and beneficial owner of the interest it is assigning hereunder; (iii) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to any statements, warranties or representations made by or in connection with the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document or the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document, or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto; and (iv) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to the financial condition of any Loan Party or the performance or observance by any Loan Party of any of its obligations under the Loan Agreement, any other Loan Document or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto.

3.The Assignee represents and warrants that it has become a party hereto solely in reliance upon its own independent investigation of the financial and other circumstances surrounding the Loan Parties, the Collateral, the Loans, the Revolving Loan Commitments and all aspects of the transactions evidenced by or referred to in the Loan Documents, or has otherwise satisfied itself thereto, and that it is not relying upon any representation, warranty or statement (except any such representation, warranty or statement expressly set forth in this Assignment and Assumption) of the Assignor in connection with the assignment made under this Assignment and Assumption.  The Assignee further acknowledges that the Assignee will, independently and without reliance upon Agent, the Assignor or any other Lender and based upon the Assignee's review of such documents and information as the

Ex. G-1


Assignee deems appropriate at the time, make and continue to make its own credit decisions in entering into this Assignment and Assumption and taking or not taking action under the Loan Documents.  The Assignor shall have no duty or responsibility either initially or on a continuing basis to make any such investigation or any such appraisal on behalf of the Assignee or to provide the Assignee with any credit or other information with respect thereto, whether coming into its possession before the making of the initial extension of credit under the Loan Agreement or at any time or times thereafter.

4.The Assignee represents and warrants to the Assignor that it has experience and expertise in the making of loans such as the Loans or with respect to the other types of credit which may be extended under the Loan Agreement; that it has acquired its Assigned Interest for its own account and not with any intention of selling all or any portion of such interest; and that it has received, reviewed and approved copies of all Loan Documents.

5.The Assignor shall not be responsible to the Assignee for the execution, effectiveness, accuracy, completeness, legal effect, genuineness, validity, enforceability, collectibility or sufficiency of any of the Loan Documents or for any representations, warranties, recitals or statements made therein or in any written or oral statement or in any financial or other statements, instruments, reports, certificates or any other documents made or furnished or made available by the Assignor to the Assignee or by or on behalf of the Loan Parties to the Assignor or the Assignee in connection with the Loan Documents and the transactions contemplated thereby or for the financial condition or business affairs of the Loan Parties or any other Person liable for the payment of any Loans or payment of amounts owed in connection with other extensions of credit under the Loan Agreement or the value of the Collateral or any other matter.  The Assignor shall not be required to ascertain or inquire as to the performance or observance of any of the terms, conditions, provisions, covenants or agreements contained in any of the Loan Documents or as to the use of the proceeds of the Loans or other extensions of credit under the Loan Agreement or as to the existence or possible existence of any Event of Default.

6.Each party to this Assignment and Assumption represents and warrants to the other party to this Assignment and Assumption that it has full power and authority to enter into this Assignment and Assumption and to perform its obligations under this Assignment and Assumption in accordance with the provisions set forth herein, that this Assignment and Assumption has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such party and that this Assignment and Assumption constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of such party, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and by general equitable principles.

7.Each party to this Assignment and Assumption represents and warrants that the making and performance by it of this Assignment and Assumption do not and will not violate any law or regulation of the jurisdiction of its organization or any other law or regulation applicable to it.

8.Each party to this Assignment and Assumption represents and warrants that all consents, licenses, approvals, authorizations, exemptions, registrations, filings, opinions and declarations from or with any agency, department, administrative authority, statutory corporation or judicial entity necessary for the validity or enforceability of its obligations under this Assignment and Assumption have been obtained, and no governmental authorizations other than any already obtained are required in connection with its execution, delivery and performance of this Assignment and Assumption.

9.The Assignor represents and warrants that it is the legal and beneficial owner of the interest being assigned and that such interest is free and clear of any lien, security interest or other encumbrance.

Ex. G-2


10.The Assignor makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to the operations, condition (financial or otherwise), business or assets of the Loan Parties or the performance or observance by the Loan Parties of any of their obligations under the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document.

11.The Assignee appoints and authorizes Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers under the Loan Documents as are delegated to Agent by the terms thereof, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto.

12.The Assignee agrees that it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations which by the terms of the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents are required to be performed by it as a Lender.

13.The Assignee confirms that it has received all documents and information it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Assumption.

14.The Assignee specifies as its address for notices the office set forth beneath its name on the signature pages hereof.

15.The effective date for this Assignment and Assumption (the "Effective Date") shall be the date that is the latest of (a) the execution of this Assignment and Assumption, (b) the delivery of this Assignment and Assumption to Agent for acceptance, and (c) the date on which the Assignor has received the payment, in immediately available funds, by the Assignee of $[_____________], which amount represents the purchase price for the Assigned Interest.

16.Upon acceptance of this Assignment and Assumption by Agent, as of the Effective Date (i) the Assignee shall, in addition to the rights and obligations under the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents held by it immediately prior to the Effective Date, have the rights and obligations under the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents that have been assigned to it pursuant to this Assignment and Assumption, and (ii) the Assignor shall, to the extent provided in this Assignment and Assumption, relinquish its rights and be released from its obligations under the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents that have been assigned by the Assignor to the Assignee pursuant to this Assignment and Assumption.

17.Upon acceptance of this Assignment and Assumption by Agent, from and after the Effective Date, Agent shall make all payments under the Loan Agreement in respect of the rights assigned hereby (including, without limitation, all payments of principal, interest and fees with respect thereto) to the Assignee.  If the Assignor receives or collects any payment of interest or fees attributable to the interests assigned to Assignee by this Assignment and Assumption which has accrued after the Effective Date, the Assignor shall distribute to the Assignee such payment.  If the Assignee receives or collects any payment of interest or fees which is not attributable to the interests assigned to the Assignee by this Assignment and Assumption or which has accrued on or prior to the Effective Date, the Assignee shall distribute to the Assignor such payment.

18.This Assignment and Assumption shall be delivered and accepted in and shall be deemed to be a contract made under and governed by the internal laws of the State of Illinois (but giving effect to federal laws applicable to national banks) applicable to contracts made and to be performed entirely within such state, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

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Ex. G-3


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their duly authorized officers to execute this Assignment and Assumption as of the Effective Date.

[ASSIGNOR]ByNameTitle

NOTICE ADDRESS AND PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSIGNORTelephone No.  (___) ___-____Telecopy No.    (___) ___-____

[ASSIGNEE]ByNameTitle

NOTICE ADDRESS AND PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSIGNEETelephone No.  (___) ___-____Telecopy No.    (___) ___-____

Ex. G-4


ACCEPTED this _____ day
of ___________, 201__

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL LLC,
as Agent

By
Name

Title
]

Ex. G-5


Consented to this ___ day of __________, 201_[NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC., as Borrower Representative]By:Name:Title:

Ex. G-6


EXHIBIT A

Borrowers: Neos Therapeutics, Inc.
Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC
Neos Therapeutics, LP

Description of Loan Agreement: Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of October 2, 2019 among Borrowers, the other Loan Party Obligors party thereto, the lenders party thereto as "Lenders" and Eclipse Business Capital LLC (f/k/a Encina Business Credit, LLC) as agent ("Agent") for the Lenders (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time).

Assigned Interests:

Assignor's Interest Prior to Assignment

Assigned Interests

Assignor's Remaining Interest After Assignment

Assignee's Pro Rata Shares

Revolving Loans and Revolving Loan Commitments

Ex. G-7


ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL, LLC

CONSENT, JOINDER AND AMENDMENT NO. 2

CLOSING CHECKLIST

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC.

$12,500,000 Revolving Credit Facility

Closing Date: January 26, 2022

PARTIES TO THE TRANSACTION

AGENT:

ECLIPSE BUSINESS CAPITAL, LLC

123 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2400

Chicago, Illinois 60606

COUNSEL TO AGENT:

GOLDBERG KOHN LTD.

55 East Monroe Street, Suite 3300

Chicago, Illinois 60603

BORROWERS:

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, INC. ("NTI")

NEOS THERAPEUTICS BRANDS, LLC ("Brands")

NEOS THERAPEUTICS, LP ("LP")

2490 N. Hwy 360, Suites 100, 200 and 400

Grand Prairie, Texas 75050

EXISTING LOAN PARTY OBLIGORS:

NEOS THERAPEUTICS COMMERCIAL, LLC ("Commercial")

PHARMAFAB TEXAS, LLC ("Pharma")

2490 N. Hwy 360, Suites 100, 200 and 400

Grand Prairie, Texas 75050

NEW LOAN PARTY OBLIGORS

AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC. ("Holdings")

AYTU THERAPEUTICS, LLC ("Aytu Therapeutics")

INNOVUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ("Innovus")

SEMPRAE LABORATORIES, INC. ("Semprae")

NOVALERE, INC. ("Novalere")

SUPPLEMENT HUNT, INC. ("Supplement Hunt")

DELTA PRIME SAVINGS CLUB, INC. ("Delta Prime")

COUNSEL TO BORROWERS AND LOAN PARTY OBLIGORS:

DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP

115 Main Street, Suite 2100

Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2176


REPLACEMENT TERM LOAN LENDERS:

AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND, L.P.

AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND II, L.P.

370 Convention Way, 3rd Floor

Redwood City, CA 94063

COUNSEL TO REPLACEMENT TERM LOAN LENDERS:

BARNES & THORNBURG LLP

655 W. Broadway, Suite 1300

San Diego, CA 92101

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A.

Loan and Security Documents:

1.

Consent, Joinder and Amendment No. 2 to Loan and Security Agreement

(a)

Amended Loan and Security Agreement

2.

Amended and Restated Revolving Note - $12,500,000

3.

Supplemental Fee Letter

4.

UCC-1 Financing Statements listed on Exhibit A

5.

Trademark Security Agreement

6.

Patent Security Agreement

7.

Copyright Security Agreement

B.

Collateral Due Diligence:

8.

Lien Search Report and Summary – Pre-close

9.

Intellectual Property Reports and Summary – Pre-close

C.

Organizational Due Diligence:

10.

Omnibus Officer Certificate – Holdings, NTI, Brands, LP, Commercial, Innovus, Semprae, Novalere, Supplement Hunt and Delta Prime:

Certificate of Incorporation/Certificate of Formation/Certificate of Limited Partnership
Bylaws/Operating Agreements/Limited Partnership Agreement
Resolutions of Holdings
Resolutions of NTI, Brands, LP, Commercial, Innovus, Semprae, Novalere, Supplement Hunt and Delta Prime
Incumbency

11.

Certificates of Good Standing (see Exhibit B)

D.

Term Loan Debt Documents:

12.

Intercreditor Agreement

13.

Loan and Security Agreement

14.

Supplement to Loan and Security Agreement

15.

Promissory Notes re:

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(a)

Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund, L.P.

(b)

Avenue Venture Opportunities Fund II, L.P.

E.

Deerfield Term Loan Payoff Documents:

16.

Payoff Letter

17.

Termination and Release of Grant of Security Interest (Copyrights)

18.

Termination and Release of Grant of Security Interest (Patents and Trademarks) re:

(a)

Reel/Frame 6764/0875

(b)

Reel/Frame 7238/0465

(c)

Reel/Frame 5814/0859 and Reel/Frame 038918/0965

(d)

Reel/Frame 6764/0927 and Reel/Frame 050638/0952

19.

UCC Terminations

F.

Other Items:

20.

Legal Opinion re Loan Documents and DE (Dorsey & Whitney LLP)

21.

Legal Opinion re Nevada law (Nevada counsel)

G.

Post-Closing Items:

22.

UCC Lien Search Reports – Post-close

23.

Perfection Certificates (New Loan Party Obligors)

24.

General Insurance Materials:

(a)

Certificate(s) of insurance with respect to property, machinery and business interruption insurance, showing Agent as certificate holder and lender's loss payee

(b)

Certificate(s) of insurance with respect to liability and other third party insurance, showing Agent as certificate holder and additional insured

25.

Collateral Assignment of Business Interruption Insurance

26.

Insurance Endorsements

27.

Deposit Account Control Agreements

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(a)

Full Dominion (Eclipse as Controlling Secured Party) (Account Nos.: [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED])

(b)

Springing Dominion (Eclipse as Controlling Secured Party) (Account No.: [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED])

28.

Notice of Termination of Account Control Agreement re:

(a)

Full Dominion (Collections Accounts) (Eclipse as Controlling Secured Party) (Account Nos.: [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED])

(b)

Springing Dominion (Funding Account) (Eclipse as Controlling Secured Party) (Account No.: [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED])

(c)

Amended and Restated Deposit Account Control Agreement ([INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]): Springing Dominion (Investment Account) (Term Loan Agent as Controlling Secured Party) (Account No.: [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED])

29.

UCC-3 Amendments listed on Exhibit C to change Debtor's name to Eclipse Business Capital, LLC

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EXHIBIT A

UCC Financing Statements

Debtor

Secured Party

Jurisdiction/
Filing
Office

File No.

Date

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

Eclipse Business Capital, LLC

SOS-DE

20220702290

1/26/2022

Aytu Therapeutics, LLC

Eclipse Business Capital, LLC

SOS-DE

20220702258

1/26/2022

Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Eclipse Business Capital, LLC

SOS-NV

Semprae Laboratories, Inc.

Eclipse Business Capital, LLC

SOS-DE

20220702266

1/26/2022

Novalere, Inc.

Eclipse Business Capital, LLC

SOS-DE

20220702464

1/26/2022

Supplement Hunt, Inc.

Eclipse Business Capital, LLC

SOS-NV

Delta Prime Savings Club, Inc.

Eclipse Business Capital, LLC

SOS-NV


EXHIBIT B

Good Standings

Loan Party

Jurisdiction

Neos Therapeutics, Inc.

Delaware

PharmaFab Texas, LLC

Texas

Neos Therapeutics, LP

Texas

Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC

Delaware

Neos Therapeutics Commercial, LLC

Delaware

Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

Delaware

Aytu Therapeutics, LLC

Delaware

Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Nevada

Semprae Laboratories, Inc.

Delaware

Novalere, Inc.

Delaware

Supplement Hunt, Inc.

Nevada

Delta Prime Savings Club, Inc.

Nevada

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EXHIBIT C

UCC-3 Amendments

Debtor

Secured Party

Jurisdiction/
Filing
Office

Initial File No. and Date

File No. and Date of Amendment

Neos Therapeutics, Inc.

Encina Business Credit, LLC

SOS-DE

Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC

Encina Business Credit, LLC

SOS-DE

Neos Therapeutics, LP

Encina Business Credit, LLC

SOS-TX

Neos Therapeutics Commercial, LLC

Encina Business Credit, LLC

SOS-DE

Pharmafab Texas, LLC

Encina Business Credit, LLC

SOS-TX


Exhibit 10.5

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of January 26, 2022, between Aytu BioPharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and each of the several warrant holders signatory hereto (each such warrant holder, a “Warrant Holder” and, collectively, the “Warrant Holders”).

This Agreement is made pursuant to the Warrant to Purchase Shares of Stock of Aytu BioPharma, Inc., dated as of the date hereof, between the Company and each Warrant Holder (the “Warrant Agreement”).

The Company and each Warrant Holder hereby agrees as follows:

1.Definitions.

Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein that are defined in the Warrant Agreement shall have the meanings given such terms in the Warrant Agreement. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Advice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6(d).

Effectiveness Date” means, with respect to the Initial Registration Statement required to be filed hereunder, the 243rd calendar day following the date hereof (or, in the event of a “full review” by the Commission, the 273rd calendar day following the date hereof) and with respect to any additional Registration Statements which may be required pursuant to Section 2(c) or Section 3(c), the 243rd calendar day following the date on which an additional Registration Statement is required to be filed hereunder (or, in the event of a “full review” by the Commission, the 273rd calendar day following the date such additional Registration Statement is required to be filed hereunder); provided, however, that in the event the Company is notified by the Commission that one or more of the above Registration Statements will not be reviewed or is no longer subject to further review and comments, the Effectiveness Date as to such Registration Statement shall be the fifth Trading Day following the date on which the Company is so notified if such date precedes the dates otherwise required above, provided, further, if such Effectiveness Date falls on a day that is not a Trading Day, then the Effectiveness Date shall be the next succeeding Trading Day.

Effectiveness Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).

Filing Date” means, with respect to the Initial Registration Statement required hereunder, the 150th calendar day following the date hereof and, with respect to any additional Registration Statements which may be required pursuant to Section 2(c) or Section 3(c), the earliest practical date on which the Company


is permitted by SEC Guidance to file such additional Registration Statement related to the Registrable Securities.

Holder” or “Holders” means the holder or holders, as the case may be, from time to time of Registrable Securities.

Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c).

Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c).

Initial Registration Statement” means the initial Registration Statement filed pursuant to this Agreement.

Losses” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(a).

Plan of Distribution” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).

Prospectus” means the prospectus included in a Registration Statement (including, without limitation, a prospectus that includes any information previously omitted from a prospectus filed as part of an effective registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act), as amended or supplemented by any prospectus supplement, with respect to the terms of the offering of any portion of the Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement, and all other amendments and supplements to the Prospectus, including post-effective amendments, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Prospectus.

Registrable Securities” means, as of any date of determination, (a) all Warrant Shares then issued and issuable upon exercise of the Warrants (assuming on such date the Warrants are exercised in full without regard to any exercise limitations therein), and (d) any securities issued or then issuable upon any stock split, dividend or other distribution,  recapitalization or similar event with respect to the foregoing; provided, however, that any such Registrable Securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities (and the Company shall not be required to maintain the effectiveness of any, or file another, Registration Statement hereunder with respect thereto) for so long as (a) a Registration Statement with respect to the sale of such Registrable Securities is declared effective by the Commission under the Securities Act and such Registrable Securities have been disposed of by the Holder in accordance with such effective Registration Statement, (b) such Registrable Securities have been previously sold in accordance with Rule 144, or (c) such securities become eligible for resale without volume or manner-of-sale restrictions and without current public information pursuant to Rule 144 as set forth in a written opinion letter to such effect, addressed, delivered and acceptable to the Transfer Agent and the affected Holders (assuming that such securities and any securities issuable upon exercise,

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conversion or exchange of which, or as a dividend upon which, such securities were issued or are issuable, were at no time held by any Affiliate of the Company.

Registration Statement” means any registration statement required to be filed hereunder pursuant to Section 2(a) and any additional registration statements contemplated by Section 2(c) or Section 3(c), including (in each case) the Prospectus, amendments and supplements to any such registration statement or Prospectus, including pre- and post-effective amendments, all exhibits thereto, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in any such registration statement.

Rule 415” means Rule 415 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such Rule may be amended or interpreted from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such Rule.

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

Selling Stockholder Questionnaire” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a).

SEC Guidance” means (i) any publicly-available written or oral guidance of the Commission staff, or any comments, requirements or requests of the Commission staff and (ii) the Securities Act.

2. Shelf Registration.

(a)On or prior to each Filing Date, the Company shall prepare and file with the Commission a Registration Statement covering the resale of all of the Registrable Securities that are not then registered on an effective Registration Statement for an offering to be made on a continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415.  Each Registration Statement filed hereunder shall be on Form S-3 (except if the Company is not then eligible to register for resale the Registrable Securities on Form S-3, in which case such registration shall be on another appropriate form in accordance herewith, subject to the provisions of Section 2(e)) and shall contain (unless otherwise directed by at least 85% in interest of the Holders) substantially the “Plan of Distribution” attached hereto as Annex A and substantially the “Selling Stockholder” section attached hereto as Annex B; provided, however, that no Holder shall be required to be named as an “underwriter” without such Holder’s express prior written consent.  Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall use its best efforts to cause a Registration Statement filed under this Agreement (including, without limitation, under Section 3(c)) to be declared effective under the Securities Act as promptly as possible after the filing

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thereof, but in any event no later than the applicable Effectiveness Date, and shall use its best efforts to keep such Registration Statement continuously effective under the Securities Act until the date that all Registrable Securities covered by such Registration Statement (i) have been sold, thereunder or pursuant to Rule 144, or (ii) may be sold without volume or manner-of-sale restrictions pursuant to Rule 144 and without the requirement for the Company to be in compliance with the current public information requirement under Rule 144, as determined by the counsel to the Company pursuant to a written opinion letter to such effect, addressed and acceptable to the Transfer Agent and the affected Holders (the “Effectiveness Period”).  The Company shall telephonically request effectiveness of a Registration Statement as of 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on a Trading Day.   The Company shall immediately notify the Holders by e-mail of the effectiveness of a Registration Statement on the same Trading Day that the Company confirms effectiveness with the Commission, which shall be the date requested for effectiveness of such Registration Statement.  The Company shall, on the Trading Day after the effective date of such Registration Statement, file a final Prospectus with the Commission as required by Rule 424.

(b) Notwithstanding the registration obligations set forth in Section 2(a), if the Commission informs the Company that all of the Registrable Securities cannot, as a result of the application of Rule 415, be registered for resale as a secondary offering on a single registration statement, the Company agrees to promptly inform each of the Holders thereof and use its commercially reasonable efforts to file amendments to the Initial Registration Statement as required by the Commission, covering the maximum number of Registrable Securities permitted to be registered by the Commission, on Form S-3 or such other form available to register for resale the Registrable Securities as a secondary offering, subject to the provisions of Section 2(d); with respect to filing on Form S-3 or other appropriate form; provided, however, that prior to filing such amendment, the Company shall be obligated to use diligent efforts to advocate with the Commission for the registration of all of the Registrable Securities in accordance with the SEC Guidance, including without limitation, Compliance and Disclosure Interpretation 612.09.

(c)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, if the Commission or any SEC Guidance sets forth a limitation on the number of Registrable Securities permitted to be registered on a particular Registration Statement as a secondary offering (and notwithstanding that the Company used diligent efforts to advocate with the Commission for the registration of all or a greater portion of Registrable Securities), unless otherwise directed in writing by a Warrant Holder as to its Registrable Securities, the number of Registrable Securities to be registered on such Registration Statement will be reduced on a pro rata basis based on the total number of unregistered Warrant Shares held by such Warrant Holders)

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In the event of a cutback hereunder, the Company shall give the Warrant Holder at least five (5) Trading Days prior written notice along with the calculations as to such Warrant Holder’s allotment.  In the event the Company amends the Initial Registration Statement in accordance with the foregoing, the Company will use its best efforts to file with the Commission, as promptly as allowed by Commission or SEC Guidance provided to the Company or to registrants of securities in general, one or more registration statements on Form S-3 or such other form available to register for resale those Registrable Securities that were not registered for resale on the Initial Registration Statement, as amended.

(d)If Form S-3 is not available for the registration of the resale of Registrable Securities hereunder, the Company shall (i) register the resale of the Registrable Securities on another appropriate form and (ii) undertake to register the Registrable Securities on Form S-3 as soon as such form is available, provided that the Company shall maintain the effectiveness of the Registration Statement then in effect until such time as a Registration Statement on Form S-3 covering the Registrable Securities has been declared effective by the Commission.

(e)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in no event shall the Company be permitted to name any Warrant Holder or affiliate of a Warrant Holder as any Underwriter without the prior written consent of such Warrant Holder.

3. Registration Procedures.

In connection with the Company’s registration obligations hereunder, the Company shall:

(a)(i) Prepare and file with the Commission any such amendments, including post-effective amendments, to a Registration Statement and the Prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep a Registration Statement continuously effective as to the applicable Registrable Securities for the Effectiveness Period and prepare and file with the Commission such additional Registration Statements in order to register for resale under the Securities Act all of the Registrable Securities, (ii) cause the related Prospectus to be amended or supplemented by any required Prospectus supplement (subject to the terms of this Agreement), and, as so supplemented or amended, to be filed pursuant to Rule 424, (iii) respond as promptly as reasonably possible to any comments received from the Commission with respect to a Registration Statement or any amendment thereto and provide as promptly as reasonably possible to the Warrant Holders true and complete copies of all correspondence from and to the Commission relating to a Registration Statement (provided that, the Company shall excise any information contained therein which would constitute material non-public information regarding the Company or any of its Subsidiaries), and

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(iv) comply in all material  respects with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act with respect to the disposition of all Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement during the applicable period in accordance (subject to the terms of this Agreement) with the intended methods of disposition by the Warrant Holders thereof set forth in such Registration Statement as so amended or in such Prospectus as so supplemented.

(b)If during the Effectiveness Period, the number of Registrable Securities at any time exceeds 100% of the number of shares of Common Stock then registered in a Registration Statement, then the Company shall file as soon as reasonably practicable an additional Registration Statement covering the resale by the Warrant Holders of not less than the number of such Registrable Securities.

(c)Notify the Warrant Holders of Registrable Securities to be sold (which notice shall, pursuant to clauses (iii) through (vi) hereof, be accompanied by an instruction to suspend the use of the Prospectus until the requisite changes have been made) as promptly as reasonably possible (and, in the case of (i)(A) below, not less than one (1) Trading Day prior to such filing) and (if requested by any such Person) confirm such notice in writing no later than one (1) Trading Day following the day (i)(A) when a Prospectus or any Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment to a Registration Statement is proposed to be filed, (B) when the Commission notifies the Company whether there will be a “review” of such Registration Statement and whenever the Commission comments in writing on such Registration Statement, and (C) with respect to a Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment, when the same has become effective, (ii) of any request by the Commission or any other federal or state governmental authority for amendments or supplements to a Registration Statement or Prospectus or for additional information, (iii) of the issuance by the Commission or any other federal or state governmental authority of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement covering any or all of the Registrable Securities or the initiation of any Proceedings for that purpose, (iv) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, or the initiation or threatening of any Proceeding for such purpose, (v) of the occurrence of any event or passage of time that makes the financial statements included in a Registration Statement ineligible for inclusion therein or any statement made in a Registration Statement or Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference untrue in any material respect or that requires any revisions to a Registration Statement, Prospectus or other documents so that, in the case of a Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be, it will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, and (vi) of the occurrence or existence of any pending corporate development with respect to the Company that the Company believes may be material and that, in the determination of the

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Company, makes it not in the best interest of the Company to allow continued availability of a Registration Statement or Prospectus; provided, however, that in no event shall any such notice contain any information which would constitute material, non-public information regarding the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

(d)Use its best efforts to avoid the issuance of, or, if issued, obtain the withdrawal of (i) any order stopping or suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement, or (ii) any suspension of the qualification (or exemption from qualification) of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, at the earliest practicable moment.

(e)Furnish to each Warrant Holder, without charge, at least one conformed copy of each such Registration Statement and each amendment thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference to the extent requested by such Person, and all exhibits to the extent requested by such Person (including those previously furnished or incorporated by reference) promptly after the filing of such documents with the Commission, provided that any such item which is available on the EDGAR system (or successor thereto) need not be furnished in physical form.

(f)Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company hereby consents to the use of such Prospectus and each amendment or supplement thereto by each of the selling Warrant Holders in connection with the offering and sale of the Registrable Securities covered by such Prospectus and any amendment or supplement thereto, except after the giving of any notice pursuant to Section 3(d).

(g) Prior to any resale of Registrable Securities by a Warrant Holder, use its commercially reasonable efforts to register or qualify or cooperate with the selling Warrant Holders in connection with the registration or qualification (or exemption from the Registration or qualification) of such Registrable Securities for the resale by the Warrant Holder under the securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions within the United States as any Warrant Holder reasonably requests in writing, to keep each registration or qualification (or exemption therefrom) effective during the Effectiveness Period and to do any and all other acts or things reasonably necessary to enable the disposition in such jurisdictions of the Registrable Securities covered by each Registration Statement, provided that the Company shall not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it is not then so qualified, subject the Company to any material tax in any such jurisdiction where it is not then so subject or file a general consent to service of process in any such jurisdiction.

(h)If requested by a Warrant Holder in writing, cooperate with such Warrant Holder to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing Registrable Securities to be delivered to a transferee pursuant to a

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Registration Statement, which certificates shall be free, to the extent permitted by the Warrant Agreement, of all restrictive legends, and to enable such Registrable Securities to be in such denominations and registered in such names as any such Warrant Holder may request.

(i)Upon the occurrence of any event contemplated by Section 3(c), as promptly as reasonably possible under the circumstances taking into account the Company’s good faith assessment of any adverse consequences to the Company and its stockholders of the premature disclosure of such event, prepare a supplement or amendment, including a post-effective amendment, to a Registration Statement or a supplement to the related Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, and file any other required document so that, as thereafter delivered, neither a Registration Statement nor such Prospectus will contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.  If the Company notifies the Warrant Holders in accordance with clauses (iii) through (vi) of Section 3(c) above to suspend the use of any Prospectus until the requisite changes to such Prospectus have been made, then the Warrant Holders shall suspend use of such Prospectus.  The Company will use its best efforts to ensure that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed as promptly as is practicable.  The Company shall be entitled to exercise its right under this Section 3(i) to suspend the availability of a Registration Statement and Prospectus.

(j)Otherwise use commercially reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Commission under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, including, without limitation, Rule 172 under the Securities Act, file any final Prospectus, including any supplement or amendment thereof, with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424 under the Securities Act, promptly inform the Warrant Holders in writing if, at any time during the Effectiveness Period, the Company does not satisfy the conditions specified in Rule 172 and, as a result thereof, the Warrant Holders are required to deliver a Prospectus in connection with any disposition of Registrable Securities and take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary to facilitate the registration of the Registrable Securities hereunder.

(k)The Company shall use its best efforts to maintain eligibility for use of Form S-3 (or any successor form thereto) for the registration of the resale of Registrable Securities.

(l)The Company may require each selling Warrant Holder to furnish to the Company a certified statement as to the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such Warrant Holder and, if required by the Commission, the natural persons thereof that have voting and dispositive control over the shares..

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4. Registration Expenses. All fees and expenses incident to the performance of or compliance with, this Agreement by the Company shall be borne by the Company whether or not any Registrable Securities are sold pursuant to a Registration Statement. The fees and expenses referred to in the foregoing sentence shall include, without limitation, (i) all registration and filing fees (including, without limitation, fees and expenses of the Company’s counsel and independent registered public accountants) (A) with respect to filings made with the Commission, (B) with respect to filings required to be made with any Trading Market on which the Common Stock is then listed for trading, and (C) in compliance with applicable state securities or Blue Sky laws reasonably agreed to by the Company in writing (including, without limitation, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company in connection with Blue Sky qualifications or exemptions of the Registrable Securities), (ii) printing expenses (including, without limitation, expenses of printing certificates for Registrable Securities), (iii) messenger, telephone and delivery expenses, (iv) fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, (v) Securities Act liability insurance, if the Company so desires such insurance, and (vi) fees and expenses of all other Persons retained by the Company in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  In addition, the Company shall be responsible for all of its internal expenses incurred in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including, without limitation, all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees performing legal or accounting duties), the expense of any annual audit and the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the listing of the Registrable Securities on any securities exchange as required hereunder.  In no event shall the Company be responsible for any broker or similar commissions of any Warrant Holder or, except to the extent provided for in the Transaction Documents, any legal fees or other costs of the Warrant Holders.

5. Indemnification.

(a)Indemnification by the Company. The Company shall, notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, indemnify and hold harmless each Warrant Holder, the officers, directors, members, partners, agents, brokers (including brokers who offer and sell Registrable Securities as principal as a result of a pledge or any failure to perform under a margin call of Common Stock), investment advisors and employees (and any other Persons with a functionally equivalent role of a Person holding such titles, notwithstanding a lack of such title or any other title) of each of them, each Person who controls any such Warrant Holder (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) and the officers, directors, members, stockholders, partners, agents and employees (and any other Persons with a functionally equivalent role of a Person holding such titles, notwithstanding a lack of such title or any other title) of each such controlling Person, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) and expenses (collectively, “Losses”), as incurred, arising out of or relating to (1) any untrue or

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alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a Registration Statement, any Prospectus or any form of prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any Prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading or (2) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any state securities law, or any rule or regulation thereunder, in connection with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent, but only to the extent, that (i) such untrue statements or omissions are based solely upon information regarding such Warrant Holder furnished in writing to the Company by such Warrant Holder expressly for use therein, or to the extent that such information relates to such Warrant Holder or such Warrant Holder’s proposed method of distribution of Registrable Securities and was reviewed and expressly approved in writing by such Warrant Holder expressly for use in a Registration Statement, such Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto (it being understood that the Warrant Holder has approved Annex A hereto for this purpose) or (ii) in the case of an occurrence of an event of the type specified in Section 3(d)(iii)-(vi), the use by such Warrant Holder of an outdated, defective or otherwise unavailable Prospectus after the Company has notified such Warrant Holder in writing that the Prospectus is outdated, defective or otherwise unavailable for use by such Warrant Holder and prior to the receipt by such Warrant Holder of the Advice contemplated in Section 6(d).  The Company shall notify the Warrant Holders promptly of the institution, threat or assertion of any Proceeding arising from or in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement of which the Company is aware. Such indemnity shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of such indemnified person and shall survive the transfer of any Registrable Securities by any of the Warrant Holders in accordance with Section 6(h).

(b)Indemnification by Warrant Holders. Each Warrant Holder shall, severally and not jointly, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, officers, agents and employees, each Person who controls the Company (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act and Section 20 of the Exchange Act), and the directors, officers, agents or employees of such controlling Persons, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against all Losses, as incurred, to the extent arising out of or based solely upon: any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement, any Prospectus, or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any Prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading (i) to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statement or omission is contained in any information so furnished in writing by such Warrant Holder to the Company

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expressly for inclusion in such Registration Statement or such Prospectus or (ii) to the extent, but only to the extent, that such information relates to such Warrant Holder’s information provided in the Selling Stockholder Questionnaire or the proposed method of distribution of Registrable Securities and was reviewed and expressly approved in writing by such Warrant Holder expressly for use in a Registration Statement (it being understood that the Warrant Holder has approved Annex A hereto for this purpose), such Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto.  In no event shall the liability of a selling Warrant Holder be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the proceeds (net of all expenses paid by such Warrant Holder in connection with any claim relating to this Section 5 and the amount of any damages such Warrant Holder has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue statement or omission) received by such Warrant Holder upon the sale of the Registrable Securities included in the Registration Statement giving rise to such indemnification obligation.

(c)Conduct of Indemnification Proceedings. If any Proceeding shall be brought or asserted against any Person entitled to indemnity hereunder (an “Indemnified Party”), such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Person from whom indemnity is sought (the “Indemnifying Party”) in writing, and the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to assume the defense thereof, including the employment of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party and the payment of all fees and expenses incurred in connection with defense thereof, provided that the failure of any Indemnified Party to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations or liabilities pursuant to this Agreement, except (and only) to the extent that it shall be finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction (which determination is not subject to appeal or further review) that such failure shall have materially and adversely prejudiced the Indemnifying Party.

An Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such Proceeding and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnified Party or Parties unless:  (1) the Indemnifying Party has agreed in writing to pay such fees and expenses, (2) the Indemnifying Party shall have failed promptly to assume the defense of such Proceeding and to employ counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party in any such Proceeding, or (3) the named parties to any such Proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party, and counsel to the Indemnified Party shall reasonably believe that a material conflict of interest is likely to exist if the same counsel were to represent such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party (in which case, if such Indemnified Party notifies the Indemnifying Party in writing that it elects to employ separate counsel at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to assume the defense thereof and the reasonable fees and expenses of no more than one separate counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnifying Party).  The Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any settlement of any such Proceeding effected without its written

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consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.  No Indemnifying Party shall, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, effect any settlement of any pending Proceeding in respect of which any Indemnified Party is a party, unless such settlement includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Party from all liability on claims that are the subject matter of such Proceeding.

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, all reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party (including reasonable fees and expenses to the extent incurred in connection with investigating or preparing to defend such Proceeding in a manner not inconsistent with this Section) shall be paid to the Indemnified Party, as incurred, within ten Trading Days of written notice thereof to the Indemnifying Party, provided that the Indemnified Party shall promptly reimburse the Indemnifying Party for that portion of such fees and expenses applicable to such actions for which such Indemnified Party is finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction (which determination is not subject to appeal or further review) not to be entitled to indemnification hereunder.

(d)Contribution. If the indemnification under Section 5(a) or 5(b) is unavailable to an Indemnified Party or insufficient to hold an Indemnified Party harmless for any Losses, then each Indemnifying Party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party in connection with the actions, statements or omissions that resulted in such Losses as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of such Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission of a material fact, has been taken or made by, or relates to information supplied by, such Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action, statement or omission.  The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of any Losses shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, any reasonable attorneys’ or other fees or expenses incurred by such party in connection with any Proceeding to the extent such party would have been indemnified for such fees or expenses if the indemnification provided for in this Section was available to such party in accordance with its terms.

The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 5(d) were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation that does not take into account the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph.  In no event shall the contribution obligation of a holder of Registrable Securities be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the proceeds (net of all expenses paid by such Warrant Holder in connection with any claim relating to this Section 5 and the amount of any damages such Warrant Holder has otherwise been required to pay

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by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission) received by it upon the sale of the Registrable Securities giving rise to such contribution obligation.

The indemnity and contribution agreements contained in this Section are in addition to any liability that the Indemnifying Parties may have to the Indemnified Parties.

6. Miscellaneous.

(a)Remedies.  In the event of a breach by the Company or by a Warrant Holder of any of their respective obligations under this Agreement, each Warrant Holder or the Company, as the case may be, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law and under this Agreement, including recovery of damages, shall be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Agreement.  Each of the Company and each Warrant Holder agrees that monetary damages would not provide adequate compensation for any losses incurred by reason of a breach by it of any of the provisions of this Agreement and hereby further agrees that, in the event of any action for specific performance in respect of such breach, it shall not assert or shall waive the defense that a remedy at law would be adequate.

(b)Discontinued Disposition.  By its acquisition of Registrable Securities, each Warrant Holder agrees that, upon receipt of a notice from the Company of the occurrence of any event of the kind described in Section 3(d)(iii) through (vi), such Warrant Holder will forthwith discontinue disposition of such Registrable Securities under a Registration Statement until it is advised in writing (the “Advice”) by the Company that the use of the applicable Prospectus (as it may have been supplemented or amended) may be resumed.  The Company will use its best efforts to ensure that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed as promptly as is practicable.

(c)Piggy-Back Registrations. If, at any time during the Effectiveness Period, there is not an effective Registration Statement covering all of the Registrable Securities and the Company shall determine to prepare and file with the Commission a registration statement relating to an offering for its own account or the account of others under the Securities Act of any of its equity securities, other than on Form S-4 or Form S-8 (each as promulgated under the Securities Act) or their then equivalents relating to equity securities to be issued solely in connection with any acquisition of any entity or business or equity securities issuable in connection with the Company’s stock option or other employee benefit plans, then the Company shall deliver to each Warrant Holder a written notice of such determination and, if within fifteen days after the date of the delivery of such notice, any such Warrant Holder shall so request in writing, the Company shall include in such registration statement all or any part of such Registrable Securities such Warrant Holder requests to be registered; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to register any Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 6(c) that are eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144 (without volume restrictions or current public

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information requirements) promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act or that are the subject of a then effective Registration Statement that is available for resales or other dispositions by such Warrant Holder.

(d)Amendments and Waivers. The provisions of this Agreement, including the provisions of this sentence, may not be amended, modified or supplemented, and waivers or consents to departures from the provisions hereof may not be given, unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Company and the Warrant Holders of 50.1% or more of the then outstanding Registrable Securities (for purposes of clarification, this includes any Registrable Securities issuable upon exercise or conversion of any Security), provided that, if any amendment, modification or waiver disproportionately and adversely impacts a Warrant Holder (or group of Warrant Holders), the consent of such disproportionately impacted Warrant Holder (or group of Warrant Holders) shall be required.  If a Registration Statement does not register all of the Registrable Securities pursuant to a waiver or amendment done in compliance with the previous sentence, then the number of Registrable Securities to be registered for each Warrant Holder shall be reduced pro rata among all Warrant Holders and each Warrant Holder shall have the right to designate which of its Registrable Securities shall be omitted from such Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a waiver or consent to depart from the provisions hereof with respect to a matter that relates exclusively to the rights of a Warrant Holder or some Warrant Holders and that does not directly or indirectly affect the rights of other Warrant Holders may be given only by such Warrant Holder or Warrant Holders of all of the Registrable Securities to which such waiver or consent relates; provided, however, that the provisions of this sentence may not be amended, modified, or supplemented except in accordance with the provisions of the first  sentence of this Section 6(d). No consideration shall be offered or paid to any Person to amend or consent to a waiver or modification of any provision of this Agreement unless the same consideration also is offered to all of the parties to this Agreement.

(e)Notices. Any and all notices or other communications or deliveries required or permitted to be provided hereunder shall be delivered as set forth in the Warrant Agreement.

(f)Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of each of the parties and shall inure to the benefit of each Warrant Holder. The Company may not assign (except by merger) its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of all of the Warrant Holders of the then outstanding Registrable Securities.  Each Warrant Holder may assign their respective rights hereunder in the manner and to the Persons as permitted under Section 5.7 of the Warrant Agreement.

(g)Execution and Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the

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same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or by e-mail delivery of a “.pdf” format data file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or “.pdf” signature page were an original thereof.

(h)Governing Law.  All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Warrant Agreement.

(i)Cumulative Remedies. The remedies provided herein are cumulative and not exclusive of any other remedies provided by law.

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

(k)Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute a part of the Agreement and shall not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof.

(l)Independent Nature of Warrant Holders’ Obligations and Rights. The obligations of each Warrant Holder hereunder are several and not joint with the obligations of any other Warrant Holder hereunder, and no Warrant Holder shall be responsible in any way for the performance of the obligations of any other Warrant Holder hereunder. Nothing contained herein or in any other agreement or document delivered at any closing, and no action taken by any Warrant Holder pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute the Warrant Holders as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of group or entity, or create a presumption that the Warrant Holders are in any way acting in concert or as a group or entity with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any other matters, and the Company acknowledges that the Warrant Holders are not acting in concert or as a group, and the Company shall not assert any such claim, with respect to such obligations or transactions. Each Warrant Holder shall be entitled to protect and enforce its rights, including without limitation the rights arising out of this Agreement, and it shall not be necessary for any other Warrant Holder to be joined as an additional party in any proceeding for such purpose. The use of a single agreement with respect to the obligations of the Company contained was solely in the control of the Company, not the action or decision of any Warrant Holder, and was done solely for the convenience of

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the Company and not because it was required or requested to do so by any Warrant Holder.  It is expressly understood and agreed that each provision contained in this Agreement is between the Company and a Warrant Holder, solely, and not between the Company and the Warrant Holders collectively and not between and among Warrant Holders.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Registration Rights Agreement as of the date first written above.

AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

By:

Name:

Title:

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[SIGNATURE PAGE OF WARRANT HOLDERS TO AYTU RRA]

Name of Warrant Holder:

Signature of Authorized Signatory of Warrant Holder:

Name of Authorized Signatory:

Title of Authorized Signatory:

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Annex A

Plan of Distribution

Each Selling Stockholder (the “Selling Stockholders”) of the securities and any of their pledgees, assignees and successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their securities covered hereby on the principal Trading Market or any other stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the securities are traded or in private transactions.  These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices.  A Selling Stockholder may use any one or more of the following methods when selling securities:

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ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits Warrant Holders;

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block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the securities as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;

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purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;

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an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;

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privately negotiated transactions;

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settlement of short sales;

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in transactions through broker-dealers that agree with the Selling Stockholders to sell a specified number of such securities at a stipulated price per security;

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through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise;

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a combination of any such methods of sale; or

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any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.

The Selling Stockholders may also sell securities under Rule 144 or any other exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), if available, rather than under this prospectus.

Broker-dealers engaged by the Selling Stockholders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales.  Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the Selling Stockholders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the Warrant Holder of securities, from the Warrant Holder) in amounts to be negotiated, but,


except as set forth in a supplement to this Prospectus, in the case of an agency transaction not in excess of a customary brokerage commission in compliance with FINRA Rule 2440; and in the case of a principal transaction a markup or markdown in compliance with FINRA IM-2440.

In connection with the sale of the securities or interests therein, the Selling Stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales of the securities in the course of hedging the positions they assume.  The Selling Stockholders may also sell securities short and deliver these securities to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge the securities to broker-dealers that in turn may sell these securities.  The Selling Stockholders may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions or create one or more derivative securities which require the delivery to such broker-dealer or other financial institution of securities offered by this prospectus, which securities such broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant to this prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction).

The Selling Stockholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the securities may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales.  In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the securities purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act.  Each Selling Stockholder has informed the Company that it does not have any written or oral agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the securities.

The Company is required to pay certain fees and expenses incurred by the Company incident to the registration of the securities.  The Company has agreed to indemnify the Selling Stockholders against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.

We agreed to keep this prospectus effective until the earlier of (i) the date on which the securities may be resold by the Selling Stockholders without registration and without regard to any volume or manner-of-sale limitations by reason of Rule 144, without the requirement for the Company to be in compliance with the current public information under Rule 144 under the Securities Act or any other rule of similar effect or (ii) all of the securities have been sold pursuant to this prospectus or Rule 144 under the Securities Act or any other rule of similar effect.  The resale securities will be sold only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers if required under applicable state securities laws. In addition, in certain states, the resale securities covered hereby may not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in the applicable state or an exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is available and is complied with.

Under applicable rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, any person engaged in the distribution of the resale securities may not simultaneously engage in market making activities with respect to the common stock for the applicable restricted

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period, as defined in Regulation M, prior to the commencement of the distribution.  In addition, the Selling Stockholders will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, including Regulation M, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of the common stock by the Selling Stockholders or any other person.  We will make copies of this prospectus available to the Selling Stockholders and have informed them of the need to deliver a copy of this prospectus to each Warrant Holder at or prior to the time of the sale (including by compliance with Rule 172 under the Securities Act).

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Annex B

SELLING SHAREHOLDERS

The common stock being offered by the selling shareholders are those previously issued to the selling shareholders, and those issuable to the selling shareholders, upon exercise of the warrants.  For additional information regarding the issuances of those shares of common stock and warrants, see “Description of Debt Financing” above.  We are registering the shares of common stock in order to permit the selling shareholders to offer the shares for resale from time to time.  Except for the ownership of the shares of common stock and the warrants, the selling shareholders have not had any material relationship with us within the past three years.

The table below lists the selling shareholders and other information regarding the beneficial ownership of the shares of common stock by each of the selling shareholders.  The second column lists the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by each selling shareholder, based on its ownership of the shares of common stock and warrants, as of ________, 2022, assuming exercise of the warrants held by the selling shareholders on that date, without regard to any limitations on exercises.

The third column lists the shares of common stock being offered by this prospectus by the selling shareholders.

In accordance with the terms of a registration rights agreement with the selling shareholders, this prospectus generally covers the resale of the sum of (i) the number of shares of common stock issued to the selling shareholders in the “Private Placement of Shares of Common Stock and Warrants” described above and (ii) the maximum number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the related warrants, determined as if the outstanding warrants were exercised in full as of the trading day immediately preceding the date this registration statement was initially filed with the SEC, each as of the trading day immediately preceding the applicable date of determination and all subject to adjustment as provided in the registration right agreement, without regard to any limitations on the exercise of the warrants.  The fourth column assumes the sale of all of the shares offered by the selling shareholders pursuant to this prospectus.

Under the terms of the warrants, a selling shareholder may not exercise the warrants to the extent such exercise would cause such selling shareholder, together with its affiliates and attribution parties, to beneficially own a number of shares of common stock which would exceed 19.99% of our then outstanding common stock following such exercise, excluding for purposes of such determination shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants which have not been exercised. The number of shares in the second column does not reflect this limitation.  The selling shareholders may sell all, some or none of their shares in this offering.  See "Plan of Distribution."

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Name of Selling Shareholder

    

Number of shares of
Common Stock Owned
Prior to Offering

    

Maximum Number of
shares of Common Stock
to be Sold Pursuant to this
Prospectus

    

Number of shares of
Common Stock Owned
After Offering

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Annex C

AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

Selling Stockholder Notice and Questionnaire

The undersigned beneficial owner of common stock (the “Registrable Securities”) of Aytu BioPharma, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), understands that the Company has filed or intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) for the registration and resale under Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), of the Registrable Securities, in accordance with the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) to which this document is annexed.  A copy of the Registration Rights Agreement is available from the Company upon request at the address set forth below.  All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Registration Rights Agreement.

Certain legal consequences arise from being named as a selling stockholder in the Registration Statement and the related prospectus.  Accordingly, holders and beneficial owners of Registrable Securities are advised to consult their own securities law counsel regarding the consequences of being named or not being named as a selling stockholder in the Registration Statement and the related prospectus.

NOTICE

The undersigned beneficial owner (the “Selling Stockholder”) of Registrable Securities hereby elects to include the Registrable Securities owned by it in the Registration Statement.


The undersigned hereby provides the following information to the Company and represents and warrants that such information is accurate:

QUESTIONNAIRE

1.Name.

(a)Full Legal Name of Selling Stockholder

(b)

Full Legal Name of Registered Holder (if not the same as (a) above) through which Registrable Securities are held:

(c)

Full Legal Name of Natural Control Person (which means a natural person who directly or indirectly alone or with others has power to vote or dispose of the securities covered by this Questionnaire):

2. Address for Notices to Selling Stockholder:

Telephone:

Fax:

Contact Person:

3. Broker-Dealer Status:

(a)

Are you a broker-dealer?

Yes  

No  

(b)

If “yes” to Section 3(a), did you receive your Registrable Securities as compensation for investment banking services to the Company?

Yes  

No  

Note:

If “no” to Section 3(b), the Commission’s staff has indicated that you should be identified as an underwriter in the Registration Statement.

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(c)

Are you an affiliate of a broker-dealer?

Yes  

No  

(d)

If you are an affiliate of a broker-dealer, do you certify that you purchased the Registrable Securities in the ordinary course of business, and at the time of the purchase of the Registrable Securities to be resold, you had no agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the Registrable Securities?

Yes  

No  

Note:

If “no” to Section 3(d), the Commission’s staff has indicated that you should be identified as an underwriter in the Registration Statement.

4. Beneficial Ownership of Securities of the Company Owned by the Selling Stockholder.

Except as set forth below in this Item 4, the undersigned is not the beneficial or registered owner of any securities of the Company other than the securities issuable pursuant to the Warrant Agreement.

(a)

Type and Amount of other securities beneficially owned by the Selling Stockholder:

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5. Relationships with the Company:

Except as set forth below, neither the undersigned nor any of its affiliates, officers, directors or principal equity holders (owners of 5% of more of the equity securities of the undersigned) has held any position or office or has had any other material relationship with the Company (or its predecessors or affiliates) during the past three years.

State any exceptions here:

The undersigned agrees to promptly notify the Company of any material inaccuracies or changes in the information provided herein that may occur subsequent to the date hereof at any time while the Registration Statement remains effective; provided, that the undersigned shall not be required to notify the Company of any changes to the number of securities held or owned by the undersigned or its affiliates.

By signing below, the undersigned consents to the disclosure of the information contained herein in its answers to Items 1 through 5 and the inclusion of such information in the Registration Statement and the related prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto.  The undersigned understands that such information will be relied upon by the Company in connection with the preparation or amendment of the Registration Statement and the related prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, by authority duly given, has caused this Notice and Questionnaire to be executed and delivered either in person or by its duly authorized agent.

Date:

    

Beneficial Owner:

By:

Name:

Title:

PLEASE FAX A COPY (OR EMAIL A .PDF COPY) OF THE COMPLETED AND EXECUTED NOTICE AND QUESTIONNAIRE TO:

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Exhibit 10.6

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION THEREOF, AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”) OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) SUCH REGISTRATION, (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IN A FORM REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED DUE TO AN EXEMPTION THEREFROM UNDER SAID ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR (C) AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC. OTHERWISE SATISFIES ITSELF THAT SUCH TRANSACTION IS COMPLIANT WITH SUCH LAWS.

Date of Issuance: January 26, 2022

WARRANT TO PURCHASE

SHARES OF STOCK OF

AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

(Void after January 31, 2027)

This certifies that [•], or permitted assigns (“Holder”), for value received, is entitled to purchase from AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Company”), the Applicable Number (hereinafter defined) of fully paid and nonassessable shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Common Stock”), for cash, at a purchase price per share equal to the Exercise Price (hereinafter defined).  Holder may also exercise this Warrant on a cashless or “net issuance” basis as described in Section 1(b) below, and this Warrant shall be deemed to have been exercised in full on such basis on the Expiration Date (hereinafter defined), to the extent not fully exercised prior to such date.  This Warrant is issued in connection with that certain Loan and Security Agreement and Supplement thereto, both of even date herewith (as amended, restated and supplemented from time to time, the “Loan Agreement” and the “Supplement”, respectively), among Company, as borrower, and Holder, as lender (“Lender”) and Avenue Capital Management II, L.P., as Agent.  Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined in this Warrant shall have the meaning(s) ascribed to them in the Loan Agreement and the Supplement, unless the context would otherwise require.

Applicable Number” means the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable hereunder obtained by [REDACTED].

Exercise Price” means the lower of (i) $1.21 or (ii) [REDACTED].

Subject to Section 4.3, this Warrant may be exercised at any time or from time to time up to and including 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time) on January 31, 2027 (the “Expiration Date”), upon surrender to Company at its principal office at 373 Inverness Parkway, Suite 206, Englewood, CO  80012 (or at such other location as Company may advise Holder in writing) of this Warrant properly endorsed with the Form of Subscription attached hereto duly completed and signed and upon payment in cash or by check of the aggregate Exercise Price for the number of shares for which this Warrant is being exercised determined in accordance with the provisions hereof.  The Exercise Price and the number of shares purchasable hereunder are subject to further adjustment as provided in Section 4 of this Warrant.

This Warrant is subject to the following terms and conditions:


1.Exercise; Issuance of Certificates; Payment for Shares.

(a)Unless an election is made pursuant to clause (b) of this Section 1, this Warrant shall be exercisable at the option of Holder, at any time or from time to time, on or before the Expiration Date for all or any portion of the shares of Common Stock (but not for a fraction of a share) which may be purchased hereunder for the Exercise Price multiplied by the number of shares to be purchased.  Company agrees that the shares of Common Stock purchased under this Warrant shall be and are deemed to be issued to Holder as the record owner of such shares as of the close of business on the date on which the form of subscription shall have been delivered and payment made for such shares. Subject to the provisions of Section 2, certificates for the shares of Common Stock so purchased, together with any other securities or property to which Holder is entitled upon such exercise, shall be delivered to Holder by Company at Company’s expense within a reasonable time after the rights represented by this Warrant have been so exercised.  Except as provided in clause (b) of this Section 1, in case of a purchase of less than all the shares which may be purchased under this Warrant, Company shall cancel this Warrant and execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants of like tenor for the balance of the shares purchasable under this Warrant surrendered upon such purchase to Holder within a reasonable time.  Each stock certificate so delivered shall be in such denominations of Common Stock as may be requested by Holder and shall be registered in the name of such Holder or such other name as shall be designated by such Holder, subject to the limitations contained in Section 2.

(b)Holder, in lieu of exercising this Warrant by the cash payment of the Exercise Price pursuant to clause (a) of this Section 1, may elect, at any time on or before the Expiration Date, to surrender this Warrant and receive that number of shares of Common Stock computed using the following formula:

[Redacted]

Election to exercise under this Section 1(b) may be made by delivering a signed form of subscription to Company via facsimile, to be followed by delivery of this Warrant.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Warrant, if as of the close of business on the last business day preceding the Expiration Date this Warrant remains unexercised as to all or a portion of the shares of Common Stock purchasable hereunder, then effective as 9:00 a.m.  (Pacific time) on the Expiration Date, Holder shall be deemed, automatically and without need for notice to Company, to have elected to exercise this Warrant in full pursuant to the provisions of this Section 1(b), and upon surrender of this Warrant shall be entitled to receive that number of shares of Common Stock computed using the above formula, provided that the application of such formula as of the Expiration Date yields a positive number for “X”.

2.Limitation on Transfer.

(a)This Warrant and the Common Stock shall not be transferable except upon the conditions specified in this Section 2, which conditions are intended to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).  Each holder of this Warrant or the Common Stock issuable hereunder will cause any proposed transferee of the Warrant or Common Stock to agree to take and hold such securities subject to the provisions and upon the conditions specified in this Section 2.  Notwithstanding the foregoing and any other provision of this Section 2 but subject to the last sentence of Section 2(c), Holder may freely transfer all or part of this Warrant or the shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant (or the securities issuable, directly or indirectly, upon conversion of the shares, if any) at any time to any affiliate of Lender under the Loan Agreement, by giving Company notice of the portion of the Warrant being transferred setting forth the name, address and taxpayer identification number of the transferee and surrendering this Warrant to Company for reissuance to the transferees(s) (and Holder, if applicable).

(b)Each certificate representing (i) this Warrant, (ii) the Common Stock, (iii) any other securities issued in respect to the Common Stock upon any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, merger, consolidation or similar event, shall (unless otherwise permitted by the provisions of this Section 2 or unless such securities have been registered under the Securities Act or sold under Rule 144) be stamped or otherwise imprinted

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with a legend substantially in the following form (in addition to any legend required under applicable state securities laws):

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION THEREOF, AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.  SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF (A) SUCH REGISTRATION, (B) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IN A FORM REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED DUE TO AN EXEMPTION THEREFROM UNDER SAID ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR (C) AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC. OTHERWISE SATISFIES ITSELF THAT SUCH TRANSACTION IS COMPLIANT WITH SUCH LAWS.

(c)Holder of this Warrant and each person to whom this Warrant is subsequently transferred represents and warrants to Company and agrees (by acceptance of such transfer) that it will not transfer this Warrant (or securities issuable upon exercise hereof unless a registration statement under the Securities Act was in effect with respect to such securities at the time of issuance thereof) unless (i) there is an effective registration statement under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws covering any such transaction, (ii) pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act (or any other rule under the Securities Act relating to the disposition of securities), (iii) Company receives an opinion of counsel, reasonably satisfactory to Company, that an exemption from such registration is available or (iv) the Company otherwise satisfies itself that such transaction is exempt from registration.  Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Section 2, Holder shall not transfer this Warrant (or securities issuable upon exercise hereof, or securities issuable, directly or indirectly, upon conversion of such securities, if any) to any competitor of Company, as determined in good faith by the Board, without the prior written consent of Company.

(d)As a condition to the exercise of this Warrant and the issuance of Common Stock, if requested by the Company by reasonable notice to Holder, Holder shall agree in writing to be fully bound by any investors rights, shareholder or similar agreements applicable to holders of Common Stock (“Investor Agreements”), provided that Holder shall not be required to agree to any terms of such agreements that are inconsistent with the terms of this Warrant.

3.Shares to be Fully Paid; Reservation of Shares. Company covenants and agrees that all shares of Common Stock which may be issued upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant will, upon issuance, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from all preemptive rights of any stockholder and free of all taxes, liens and charges with respect to the issue thereof.  Company further covenants and agrees that during the period within which the rights represented by this Warrant may be exercised, Company will at all times have authorized and reserved, for the purpose of issue or transfer upon exercise of the subscription rights evidenced by this Warrant, a sufficient number of shares of authorized but unissued Common Stock, or other securities and property, when and as required to provide for the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant.  Company will take all such action as may be necessary to assure that such shares of Common Stock may be issued as provided herein without violation of any applicable law or regulation, or of any requirements of any domestic securities exchange upon which the Common Stock may be listed.  Company will not take any action which would result in any adjustment of the Exercise Price (as described in Section 4 hereof) (i) if the total number of shares of Common Stock issuable after such action upon exercise of all outstanding warrants, together with all shares of Common Stock then outstanding and all shares of Common Stock then issuable upon exercise of all options and upon the conversion of all convertible securities then outstanding, would exceed the total number of shares of Common Stock then authorized by Company’s Charter or (ii) if the par value per share of the Common Stock would exceed the Exercise Price.

4.Adjustment of Exercise Price and Number of Shares.  The Exercise Price and the number of shares purchasable upon the exercise of this Warrant shall be subject to adjustment from time to time upon the occurrence of certain events described in this Section 4.  Upon each adjustment of the Exercise Price, Holder of this Warrant shall thereafter be entitled to purchase, at the Exercise Price resulting from such adjustment, the number of shares obtained by multiplying the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such adjustment by the number of shares purchasable

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pursuant hereto immediately prior to such adjustment, and dividing the product thereof by the Exercise Price resulting from such adjustment.

4.1Subdivision or Combination of Stock.  In case Company shall at any time subdivide its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares, the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such subdivision shall be proportionately reduced, and conversely, in case the outstanding shares of Common Stock of Company shall be combined into a smaller number of shares, the Exercise Price in effect immediately prior to such combination shall be proportionately increased.

4.2Dividends.  If at any time or from time to time the holders of Common Stock (or any shares of stock or other securities at the time receivable upon the exercise of this Warrant) shall have received or become entitled to receive,

(a)Common Stock, or any shares of stock or other securities whether or not such securities are at any time directly or indirectly convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock, or any rights or options to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire any of the foregoing by way of dividend or other distribution,

(b)any cash paid or payable including as a cash dividend, or

(c)Common Stock or other or additional stock or other securities or property (including cash) by way of spin off, split-up, reclassification, combination of shares or similar corporate rearrangement, (other than shares of Common Stock issued as a stock split, adjustments in respect of which shall be covered by the terms of Section 4.1 above),

then and in each such case, Holder hereof shall, upon the exercise of this Warrant, be entitled to receive, in addition to the number of shares of Common Stock receivable thereupon, and without payment of any additional consideration therefor, the amount of stock and other securities and property (including cash in the cases referred to in clauses (b) and (c) above) which such Holder would hold on the date of such exercise had it been the holder of record of such Common Stock as of the date on which holders of Common Stock received or became entitled to receive such shares and/or all other additional stock and other securities and property.

4.3Change of Control. In the event of a Change of Control (as hereinafter defined), this Warrant shall be automatically exchanged for a number of shares of Company’s securities, such number of shares being equal to the maximum number of shares issuable pursuant to the terms hereof (after taking into account all adjustments described herein) had Holder elected to exercise this Warrant immediately prior to the closing of such Change of Control and purchased all such shares pursuant to the cash exercise provision set forth in Section 1(a) hereof (as opposed to the cashless exercise provision set forth in Section 1(b)).  Company acknowledges and agrees that Holder shall not be required to make any payment (cash or otherwise) for such shares as further consideration for their issuance pursuant to the terms of the preceding sentence.  “Change of Control” shall mean any sale, license, or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of Company, any reorganization, consolidation, merger or other transaction involving Company where the holders of Company’s securities before the transaction beneficially own less than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the surviving entity after the transaction; provided that an issuance of equity securities for the primary purpose of raising capital shall not be considered a Change of Control under this Warrant.  This Warrant shall terminate upon Holder’s receipt of the number of shares of Company’s equity securities described in this Section 4.3.

4.4 “Pay-to-Play” Exemption.

(a)The other antidilution rights applicable to the shares of Common Stock purchasable hereunder, if any, are set forth in Company’s Charter. Such antidilution rights shall not be restated, amended, modified or waived in any manner without Holder’s prior written consent if the effect of such restatement,

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amendment, modification or waiver on Holder would be more adverse to Holder with respect to the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant than, and substantially dissimilar to, its effect on the other holders of the same class or series of Company’s Common Stock.  Company shall promptly provide Holder with any restatement, amendment, modification or waiver of the Charter with respect to any such antidilution rights promptly after the same has been made.

(b)In the event that Company’s Charter provides, or is amended to so provide, for the amendment or modification of the rights, preferences or privileges of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant, or the reclassification, conversion or exchange of the outstanding shares of such Common Stock, in the event that a holder of shares thereof fails to participate in an equity financing or debt financing transaction (as applicable, a “Pay-to-Play Provision”), and in the event that such Pay-to-Play Provision becomes operative in a transaction occurring after the date hereof, this Warrant shall automatically and without any action required become exercisable for that type of shares of equity securities as would have been issued or exchanged, or would have remained outstanding, in respect of the shares of Common Stock issuable hereunder had this Warrant been exercised in full prior to such event (and for that number of shares of equity securities as would have been issued or exchanged, or would have remained outstanding, in respect of the shares of Common Stock issuable hereunder had this Warrant been exercised in full prior to such event, if applicable), and had Holder participated in the equity or debt financing to the maximum extent permitted.

4.5Notice of Adjustment.  Upon any adjustment of the Exercise Price, and/or any increase or decrease in the number of shares purchasable upon the exercise of this Warrant, Company shall give written notice thereof to Holder pursuant to Section 12.  The notice, which may be substantially in the form of Exhibit “A” attached hereto, shall be signed by Company’s chief financial officer and shall state the Exercise Price resulting from such adjustment and the increase or decrease, if any, in the number of shares purchasable at such price upon the exercise of this Warrant, setting forth in reasonable detail the method of calculation and the facts upon which such calculation is based.

4.6Other Notices.  If at any time:

(a)Company shall declare any cash dividend upon its Common Stock;

(b)Company shall declare any dividend upon its Common Stock payable in stock or make any special dividend or other distribution to the holders of its Common Stock;

(c)Company shall offer for subscription pro rata to the holders of its Common Stock any additional shares of stock of any class or other rights;

(d)there shall be any capital reorganization or reclassification of the capital stock of Company, or consolidation or merger of Company with, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets to, another entity;

(e)there shall be a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding-up of Company; or

(f)Company shall take or propose to take any other action, notice of which is actually provided to holders of the Common Stock;

then, in any one or more of said cases, Company shall give Holder, pursuant to Section 12, (i) at least 20 days’ prior written notice of the date on which the books of Company shall close or a record shall be taken for such dividend, distribution or subscription rights or for determining rights to vote in respect of any such reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, dissolution, liquidation or winding-up, or other action and (ii) in the case of any such reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, dissolution, liquidation or winding-up,

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or other action, at least 20 days’ written notice of the date when the same shall take place. Any notice given in accordance with the foregoing clause (i) shall also specify, in the case of any such dividend, distribution or subscription rights, the date on which the holders of Common Stock shall be entitled thereto. Any notice given in accordance with the foregoing clause (ii) shall also specify the date on which the holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to exchange their Common Stock for securities or other property deliverable upon such reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, dissolution, liquidation or winding-up, or other action as the case may be.

4.7Certain Events.  If any change in the outstanding Common Stock of Company or any other event occurs as to which the other provisions of this Section 4 are not strictly applicable or if strictly applicable would not fairly effect the adjustments to this Warrant in accordance with the essential intent and principles of such provisions, then the Board shall make in good faith an adjustment in the number and class of shares issuable under this Warrant, the Exercise Price and/or the application of such provisions, in accordance with such essential intent and principles, so as to protect such purchase rights as aforesaid.  The adjustment shall be such as will give Holder of this Warrant upon exercise for the same aggregate Exercise Price the total number, class and kind of shares as Holder would have owned had this Warrant been exercised prior to the event and had Holder continued to hold such shares until after the event requiring adjustment.

5.Issue Tax.  The issuance of certificates for shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of this Warrant shall be made without charge to Holder of this Warrant for any issue tax in respect thereof; provided, however, that Company shall not be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issuance and delivery of any certificate in a name other than that of the then Holder of this Warrant being exercised.

6.Closing of Books.   Company will at no time close its transfer books against the transfer of this Warrant or of any shares of Warrant  Stock issued or issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant in any manner which interferes with the timely exercise of this Warrant.

7.No Voting Rights; Limitation of Liability.  Nothing contained in this Warrant shall be construed as conferring upon Holder hereof the right to vote or to consent as a stockholder in respect of meetings of stockholders for the election of directors of Company or any other matters or any rights whatsoever as a stockholder of Company.  No dividends or interest shall be payable in respect of this Warrant or the interest represented hereby or the shares purchasable hereunder until, and only to the extent that, this Warrant shall have been exercised; provided, however, that if any dividends are due or paid at any time on the underlying securities for which this Warrant is exercisable, then upon exercise, the securities issued to Holder shall be deemed to have accrued dividends and be paid identical dividends from the same time as the outstanding shares for which this Warrant is exercisable were first issued (or, if later, the date of this Warrant).  No provisions hereof, in the absence of affirmative action by Holder to purchase shares of Common Stock, and no mere enumeration herein of the rights or privileges of Holder hereof, shall give rise to any liability of such Holder for the Exercise Price or as a stockholder of Company, whether such liability is asserted by Company or by its creditors.

8.Amendment of Charter.  Unless Holder consents thereto in writing, Company shall not amend its Charter prior to the exercise of this Warrant if the Common Stock would be adversely affected by such amendment in a manner that would be more adverse to Holder with respect to the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant than, and substantially dissimilar to, such amendment’s effect on the other holders of the same class or series of Common Stock.

9.Registration Rights.  Holder shall be entitled, with respect to the shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise hereof, to all of the registration rights set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of the Date of Issuance (as amended from time to time, the “Rights Agreement”), to the same extent and on the same terms and conditions as possessed by the “Investors” thereunder with the following exceptions and clarifications: (i) Holder will have no right to make a written request under the Rights Agreement that Company file a registration

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statement under the Securities Act; (ii) Holder will be subject to the same provisions regarding indemnification as contained in the Rights Agreement; and (iii) the registration rights are freely assignable by Holder of this Warrant in connection with a permitted transfer of this Warrant or the shares issuable upon exercise hereof. Company and Holder shall take such action as may be reasonably necessary to assure that the granting of such registration rights to Holder does not violate the provisions of the Rights Agreement or any of Company's charter documents or rights of prior grantees of registration rights.

10.Rights and Obligations Survive Exercise of Warrant.  The rights and obligations of Company, of Holder of this Warrant and of the holder of shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise of this Warrant, contained in Sections 6, 8, 9 and 19 shall survive the exercise of this Warrant.

11.Modification and Waiver.  This Warrant and any provision hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of the same is sought.

12.Notices.  Any notice, request or other document required or permitted to be given or delivered to Holder or Company shall be deemed to have been given (i) upon receipt if delivered personally or by courier (ii) upon confirmation of receipt if by telecopy or (iii) three business days after deposit in the US mail, with postage prepaid and certified or registered, to each such Holder at its address as shown on the books of Company or to Company at the address indicated therefor in the opening paragraphs of this Warrant (or at such other location as Company may advise Holder in writing).

13.Survival of Certain Obligations.  All of the obligations of Company relating to the Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant shall survive the exercise and termination of this Warrant.  All of the covenants and agreements of Company shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of Holder.  Company will, at the time of the exercise of this Warrant, in whole or in part, upon request of Holder but at Company’s expense, acknowledge in writing its continuing obligation to Holder in respect of any rights (including, without limitation, any right to registration of the shares of Common Stock) to which Holder shall continue to be entitled after such exercise in accordance with this Warrant; provided, that the failure of Holder to make any such request shall not affect the continuing obligation of Company to Holder in respect of such rights.

14.Descriptive Headings and Governing Law.  The descriptive headings of the several sections and paragraphs of this Warrant are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute a part of this Warrant.  This Warrant shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the rights of the parties shall be governed by, the laws of the State of Delaware.

15.Lost Warrants or Stock Certificates.  Company agrees that upon receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to Company of the loss, theft, destruction, or mutilation of any Warrant or stock certificate and, in the case of any such loss, theft or destruction, upon receipt of an indemnity reasonably satisfactory to Company, or in the case of any such mutilation upon surrender and cancellation of such Warrant or stock certificate, Company at its expense will make and deliver a new Warrant or stock certificate, of like tenor, in lieu of the lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Warrant or stock certificate.

16.Fractional Shares.  No fractional shares shall be issued upon exercise of this Warrant.  Company shall, in lieu of issuing any fractional share, pay the holder entitled to such fraction a sum in cash equal to such fraction multiplied by the then effective Exercise Price.

17.Representations of Holder.  With respect to this Warrant, Holder represents and warrants to Company as follows:

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17.1Experience.  It is experienced in evaluating and investing in companies engaged in businesses similar to that of Company;  it understands that investment in this Warrant involves substantial risks; it has made detailed inquiries concerning Company, its business and services, its officers and its personnel; the officers of Company have made available to Holder any and all written information it has requested; the officers of Company have answered to Holder’s satisfaction all inquiries made by it; in making this investment it has relied upon information made available to it by Company; and it has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of investment in Company and it is able to bear the economic risk of that investment.

17.2Investment.  It is acquiring this Warrant for investment for its own account and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, any distribution thereof.  It understands that this Warrant and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant, have not been registered under the Securities Act, nor qualified under applicable state securities laws.

17.3Rule 144.  It acknowledges that this Warrant and the Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant must be held indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available.  It has been advised or is aware of the provisions of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act.

17.4Access to Data.  It has had an opportunity to discuss Company’s business, management and financial affairs with Company’s management and has had the opportunity to inspect Company’s facilities.

17.5Accredited Investor. It is an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.

18.Additional Representations and Covenants of Company.  Company hereby represents, warrants and agrees as follows:

18.1Corporate Power.  Company has all requisite corporate power and corporate authority to issue this Warrant and to carry out and perform its obligations hereunder.

18.2Authorization.  All corporate action on the part of Company, its directors and stockholders necessary for the authorization, execution, delivery and performance by Company of this Warrant has been taken.  This Warrant is a valid and binding obligation of Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms.

18.3Offering.  Subject in part to the truth and accuracy of Holder’s representations set forth in Section 17 hereof, the offer, issuance and sale of this Warrant is, and the issuance of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant, will be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, and are exempt from the qualification requirements of any applicable state securities laws; and neither Company nor anyone acting on its behalf will take any action hereafter that would cause the loss of such exemptions.

18.4Listing; Stock Issuance.  Company shall secure and maintain the listing of the Common Stock or other securities issuable upon exercise of this Warrant, upon each securities exchange or over-the-counter market upon which securities of the same class or series issued by Company are listed, if any.  Upon exercise of this Warrant, Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to cause stock certificates representing the shares of Common Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise to be issued in the names of Holder, its nominees or assignees, as appropriate at the time of such exercise.

18.5Charter Documents.  Company has provided Holder with true and complete copies of Company’s Charter, By-Laws, and each Certificate of Designation or other charter document setting, forth any rights, preferences and privileges of Company’s capital stock, each as amended and in effect on the date of issuance of this Warrant.

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18.6Reserved.

18.7Financial and Other Reports.  Until the earlier of (a) the Expiration Date, and (b) the termination of this Warrant pursuant to Section 4.3, Company shall furnish to Holder (i) promptly following delivery to the Board after the close of each fiscal year of Company, a balance sheet, together with an income statement, a cash flow statement and a statement of changes in equity, for such fiscal year, in substantially the same form as such annual financial statements are furnished to the Board; (ii) within 60 days after the close of each fiscal quarter of Company, an unaudited balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement, each at and as of the end of such quarter.  In addition, Company agrees to provide Holder at any time and from time to time with such information as Holder may reasonably request for purposes of Holder’s compliance (as determined by Holder in its reasonable discretion) with regulatory, accounting and reporting requirements applicable to Holder (e.g., Fair Value Accounting Standard 157), including any 409A valuation reports (or equivalent reports) and budgets, as well as information with respect to whether the securities issuable upon the exercise hereof constitute “qualified small business stock” for purposes of Section 1202(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 18152.5 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Company shall not be required to furnish to Holder the financial information described in this Section 18.7 in the event such financial information has been previously delivered to Lender pursuant to the Loan Agreement.

19.Nasdaq Exercise Limitation.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, unless any shareholder approval of the this Warrant includes approval under Nasdaq Rule 5635(b), the number of shares of Common Stock that may be acquired by the Holder upon any exercise of this Warrant (or otherwise in respect hereof) shall be limited to the extent necessary to insure that, following such exercise (or other issuance), the total number of shares of Common Stock then beneficially owned by such Holder and its affiliates and any other Persons whose beneficial ownership of Common Stock would be aggregated with the Holder’s for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), does not exceed 19.9% of the total number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock (including for such purpose the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise) as of the date of the transaction. For such purposes, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. This provision shall not restrict the number of shares of Common Stock which a Holder may receive or beneficially own in order to determine the amount of securities or other consideration that such Holder may receive in the event of a transaction as set forth in Section 4.3 of this Warrant.

20.Counterparts; Facsimile.  Holder’s execution and delivery of Holder’s counterpart signature page to this Warrant via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) shall constitute Holder’s effective execution and delivery of this Warrant and agreement to and acceptance of the terms hereof for all purposes.

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[Signature Page to Warrant]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Company has caused this Warrant to be duly executed by its officer, thereunto duly authorized as of the date of issuance set forth on the first page hereof.

AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

By:

Name:

Joshua Disbrow

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:

HOLDER:

By:

Its:

By:

Name:

Title:


FORM OF SUBSCRIPTION

(To be signed only upon exercise of Warrant)

To:

The undersigned, the holder of the within Warrant, hereby irrevocably elects to exercise the purchase right represented by such Warrant for, and to purchase thereunder, (1) ________________ (_____) shares1 (the “Shares”) of Stock of __________ and herewith makes payment of _____________ Dollars ($________) therefor, and requests that the certificates for such shares be issued in the name of, and delivered to, _________, whose address is ___________.

The undersigned hereby elects to convert ______ percent (__%) of the value of the Warrant pursuant to the provisions of Section 1(b) of the Warrant.

The undersigned acknowledges that it has reviewed the representations and warranties contained in Section 17 of this Warrant and by its signature below hereby makes such representations and warranties to Company.

Dated

Holder:

By:

Its:

(Address)


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Insert here the number of shares called for on the face of the Warrant (or, in the case of a partial exercise, the portion thereof as to which the Warrant is being exercised), in either case without making any adjustment for additional Common Stock or any other stock or other securities or property or cash which, pursuant to the adjustment provisions of the Warrant, may be issuable upon exercise.


ASSIGNMENT

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, the holder of the within Warrant, hereby sells, assigns and transfers all of the rights of the undersigned under the within Warrant, with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock covered thereby set forth herein below, unto:

Name of Assignee

Address

No. of Shares

Dated

Holder:

By:

Its:


EXHIBIT “A”

[On letterhead of Company]

Reference is hereby made to that certain Warrant dated January 26, 2022 issued by AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), to [•] (the “Holder”).

[IF APPLICABLE]  The Warrant provides that the actual number and type of shares of Company's capital stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrant and the initial exercise price per share are to be determined by reference to one or more events or conditions subsequent to the issuance of the Warrant.  Such events or conditions have now occurred or lapsed, and Company wishes to confirm the actual number of shares issuable and the initial exercise price.  The provisions of this Supplement to Warrant are incorporated into the Warrant by this reference, and shall control the interpretation and exercise of the Warrant.

[IF APPLICABLE]  Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 4.5 of the Warrant that the following adjustment(s) have been made to the Warrant:  [describe adjustments, setting forth details regarding method of calculation and facts upon which calculation is based].

This certifies that Holder is entitled to purchase from Company __________________________, at the Holder’s option,  either (i) (____________) fully paid and nonassessable shares of Company’s _________ Stock at a price of _________________________ Dollars ($__________) per share or (ii) (____________) fully paid and nonassessable shares of Company’s _________ Stock at a price of _________________________ Dollars ($__________) per share.  The applicable Exercise Price and the number of shares purchasable under the Warrant remain subject to adjustment as provided in Section 4 of the Warrant.

Executed this ___ day of ________________, 20___.

AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

By:

Name:

Title:


Exhibit 31.1

AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

Certification by Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Joshua R. Disbrow, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Aytu BioPharma, Inc.;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a—15(e) and 15d—15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a—15(f) and 15d—15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to us by others within those entities particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)

All significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 14, 2022

By:

/s/ Joshua R. Disbrow

Joshua R. Disbrow

Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)


Exhibit 31.2

AYTU BIOPHARMA, INC.

Certification by Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Mark Oki, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Aytu BioPharma, Inc.;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a—15(e) and 15d—15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a—15(f) and 15d—15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to us by others within those entities particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)

All significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: February 14, 2022

By:

/s/ Mark Oki

Mark Oki

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)


Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

18 U.S. C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I Joshua R. Disbrow, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge, the Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q of Aytu BioPharma, Inc. for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

Date: February 14, 2022

By:

/s/ Joshua R. Disbrow

Joshua R. Disbrow

Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

I Mark Oki, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge, the Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q of Aytu BioPharma, Inc. for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Aytu BioPharma, Inc.

Date: February 14, 2022

By:

/s/ Mark Oki

Mark Oki

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)