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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 12, 2024
NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
British Columbia |
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001-41607 |
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N/A |
(State
or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) |
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(Commission
File Number) |
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(IRS
Employer
Identification No.) |
3187 Highway 35, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 4R1
(Address
of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code: (613) 866-1935
(Former
name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check
the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under
any of the following provisions:
☐ |
Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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☐ |
Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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☐ |
Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of Each Class |
|
Trading
Symbol(s) |
|
Name
of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
Class
A Ordinary Share, no par value |
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HOVR |
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The
Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Warrants,
each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A Ordinary Share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share |
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HOVRW |
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The
Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405
of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging
growth company ☒
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Introductory
Note
On January 12, 2024, Pono Capital Three, Inc. (“Pono”)
completed a series of transactions that resulted in the combination (the “Business Combination”) of Pono with Robinson
Aircraft, Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon”) pursuant to the previously announced Business Combination Agreement
(the “BCA”), dated August 15, 2023, by and among Pono, Pono Three Merger Acquisitions Corp., a British Columbia company
and wholly-owned subsidiary of Pono (“Merger Sub”) and Horizon, following the approval at the extraordinary general
meeting of the shareholders of Pono held on January 4, 2024 (the “Special Meeting”). On January 10, 2024, pursuant
to the BCA, and as described in greater detail in the Company’s final prospectus and definitive proxy statement, which was filed
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 22, 2023 (as supplemented by a prospectus
supplement filed on December 29, 2023, the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”), Pono was continued and de-registered from
the Cayman Islands and redomesticated as a British Columbia company on January 11, 2024 (the “SPAC Continuation”).
Pursuant to the BCA, on January 12, 2024, Merger Sub and Horizon were amalgamated under the laws of British Columbia, and Pono changed
its name to New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (“New Horizon”). As consideration for the Business Combination, New Horizon issued
to Horizon shareholders an aggregate of 9,419,084 Class A ordinary shares (the “Exchange Consideration”), including
282,573 shares held in escrow for any purchase price adjustments under the BCA, and 754,013 shares issued to the PIPE investor or his
designees, as set forth below.
Unless
otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used in this Current Report on Form 8-K have the same meaning as set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
Simultaneous
with the closing of the Business Combination, New Horizon also completed a series of private financings, issuing and selling 200,000
shares of its common stock in a private placement to a PIPE investor (the “PIPE Offering”), issued 103,500 shares
to EF Hutton LLC, in partial satisfaction of the deferred underwriting commission due from Pono’s initial public offering, and
assumed options issued by Horizon to purchase 585,230 New Horizon Class A ordinary shares. In connection with the Special Meeting, Pono
shareholders holding 9,852,558 of Pono’s ordinary shares (after giving effect to redemption reversal requests) exercised their
right to redeem their shares for a pro rata portion of the funds in Pono’s trust account (the “Trust Account”).
Approximately $104.5 million (approximately $10.61 per Public Share) was removed from the Trust Account to pay such holders.
Item 1.01.
Entry into Material Definitive Agreement.
Business
Combination Agreement
As
disclosed under the section titled “Proposal No. 2—The Business Combination Proposal” of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus,
Pono entered into the BCA, dated August 15, 2023, by and among Pono, Merger Sub and Horizon.
Accordingly,
(a) Pono was continued and de-registered from the Cayman Islands and redomesticated as a British Columbia Company on January 11, 2024,
(b) Merger Sub, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pono, was amalgamated with Horizon on January 12, 2024, and (c) Pono changed its name to
New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. and adopted new Articles.
Item
2.01 of this Current Report discusses the consummation of the Business Combination and events contemplated by the BCA which were completed
on January 12, 2024 (the “Closing”), and is incorporated herein by reference.
Lock-up
Agreements
On January 11, 2024, Pono entered into Lock-Up Agreements
(the “Lock-up Agreements”) by and among Pono, the Sponsor, and certain shareholders of Horizon (such shareholders,
the “Company Holders”), pursuant to which each Company Holder agreed not to, during the Lock-up Period (as defined
below), lend, offer, pledge, hypothecate, encumber, donate, assign, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase
an option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly,
any of the shares issued to such Company Holder in connection with the Business Combination (the “Lock-up Shares”),
enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership
of such shares, or publicly disclose the intention to do any of the foregoing, whether any of these transactions are to be settled by
delivery of any such shares or other securities, in cash, or otherwise, subject to limited exceptions. As used herein, “Lock-Up
Period” means the period commencing on the date of the Closing and ending on the earlier of: (i) six months after
the Closing, (ii) the date on which the closing sale price of New Horizon Class A ordinary shares equals or exceeds $12.00 per share
(as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations and recapitalizations and the like) for any twenty (20) trading days within
any thirty (30) trading day period commencing at least one hundred and fifty (150) days after the Closing, and (iii) the date after the
Closing on which New Horizon consummates a liquidation, merger, share exchange or other similar transaction with an unaffiliated third
party that results in all of New Horizon’s shareholders having the right to exchange their New Horizon Class A ordinary shares for
cash, securities or other property.
In connection with the Closing, Pono, Horizon, and
the Sponsor waived lockup restrictions on approximately 1.69 million shares held by a non-affiliate Horizon shareholder.
The foregoing description of the Lock-Up Agreements is subject to and
qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of the Lock-Up Agreement, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 10.5
hereto, and the terms of which are incorporated by reference.
Non-Competition
Agreements
On
January 12, 2024, New Horizon, Horizon, and each of E. Brandon Robinson, Jason O’Neill, Brian Robinson, and Stewart Lee entered
into non-competition and non-solicitation agreements (the “Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements”), pursuant
to which such persons and their affiliates agreed not to compete with New Horizon during the two-year period following the Closing and,
during such two-year restricted period, not to solicit employees or customers or clients of such entities. The Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation
Agreements also contain customary non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions.
The foregoing description of the Non-Competition and
Non-Solicitation Agreements is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of the Non-Competition
and Non-Solicitation Agreement, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 10.10 hereto, and the terms of which are incorporated by reference.
Registration
Rights Agreement
In connection with the Business Combination, on January
12, 2024, Pono, Horizon, the Sponsor, the executive officers and directors of Pono immediately prior to the consummation of the Business
Combination (with such executive officers and directors, together with the Sponsor, the “Sponsor Parties”), and a certain
existing shareholder of Horizon (such party, together with the Sponsor Parties, the “Investors”) enter into a registration
rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) to provide for the registration of New Horizon’s Class
A ordinary shares issued to them in connection with the Business Combination. The Investors are entitled to (i) make three written demands
for registration under the Securities Act of all or part of their shares and (ii) “piggy-back” registration rights with respect
to registration statements filed following the consummation of the Business Combination. New Horizon will bear the expenses incurred in
connection with the filing of any such registration statements.
The foregoing description of the Registration Rights Agreement is subject
to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Registration Rights Agreement, a copy of which is included as Exhibit
10.3 hereto, and the terms of which are incorporated by reference.
PIPE
On
December 27, 2023, Pono entered into that certain subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”), pursuant
to which Pono obtained a commitment from a certain investor (the “Subscriber”). On January 12, 2024, Pono issued 200,000
Class A ordinary shares to the Subscriber, and received $2,000,000 in net proceeds from such transaction. In addition, in connection
with the closing of the PIPE Offering, Horizon caused 754,013 Incentive Shares to be transferred to the Subscriber or its designees.
Pursuant to the Subscription Agreement, New Horizon has agreed to provide registration rights to the PIPE shares and the Incentive Shares.
The foregoing description of the Subscription Agreement
is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the form of Subscription Agreement, a copy of which is included
as Exhibit 10.1 hereto, and the terms of which are incorporated by reference.
Item 2.01.
Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
The
disclosure set forth in the “Introductory Note” and “Business Combination Agreement” above is incorporated
into this Item 2.01 by reference.
Pursuant
to the terms of the BCA, the total consideration for the Business Combination and related transactions (the “Exchange Consideration”)
was approximately $99 million. In connection with the Special Meeting, holders of 9,852,558 Pono Class A ordinary shares sold in its
initial public offering exercised their right to redeem those shares for cash prior to the redemption deadline of January 2, 2024 (and
did not subsequently reverse the redemption election), at a price of $10.60989602 per share, for an aggregate payment from Pono’s
trust account of approximately $104.535 million. Effective January 16, 2024, Pono’s units ceased trading, and New Horizon’s
common stock and warrants began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “HOVR” and “HOVRW,” respectively.
After taking into account the aggregate payment in respect of the redemption,
Pono’s trust account had a balance immediately prior to the Closing of approximately $17.45 million. Such balance in the trust account,
together with approximately $2.00 million in proceeds from the PIPE Offering, were used to pay transaction expenses and other liabilities
of Pono, and pay approximately $16.8 million to Meteora under the Forward Purchase Agreement. No shares were issued to Meteora under the
FPA Funding Amount Subscription Agreement.
As
discussed in the Introductory Note above, in connection with the Business Combination, Horizon shareholders received 8,382,498 New
Horizon Class A ordinary shares, 282,573 New Horizon Class A ordinary were put into an escrow account to satisfy purchase price adjustments
under the BCA, if any, the remainder of which will be transferred to the Horizon shareholders pro rata, and 754,013 Incentive Shares
were transferred to the PIPE investor or its designees.
In connection with the Closing, 4,935,622 Class B
ordinary shares held by the Sponsor were automatically exchanged for 4,935,622 Class A ordinary shares.
In
addition, as disclosed above, immediately prior to the Closing of the Business Combination, Pono issued and sold 200,000 Class A ordinary
shares (the “PIPE Shares”) to the PIPE investor for proceeds of $2,000,000. Pono has agreed to file a registration
statement registering the resale of the PIPE Shares within 30 days of the Closing and to have such registration statement effective as
soon as practicable, but in any event within 60 days of the filing deadline or within 5 business days after New Horizon is notified that
the SEC will not review the filing. Also, at the Closing, Horizon transferred 754,013 Incentive Shares to the PIPE investor or his designees.
As
of the Closing: public stockholders (including shares that may be held by Meteora pursuant to the FPA) own approximately 9.71% of the
outstanding New Horizon Class A ordinary shares; the Sponsor and its affiliates (including 100,000 Incentive Shares that were transferred
to the Sponsor) own approximately 33.00% of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares; Horizon’s former shareholders collectively
own approximately 51.05% of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares; EF Hutton owns approximately 1.22% of the outstanding Class A ordinary
shares; and approximately 5.03% of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares are held by the PIPE investor or its designees (excluding
100,000 Incentive Shares that were transferred to the Sponsor).
FORM
10 INFORMATION
Item
2.01(f) of Form 8-K states that if the predecessor registrant was a shell company, as Pono was immediately before the Business Combination,
then the registrant must disclose the information that would be required if the registrant were filing a general form for registration
of securities on Form 10. Accordingly, New Horizon is providing the information below that would be included in a Form 10 if New Horizon
were to file a Form 10. Please note that the information provided below relates to New Horizon as the combined company after the consummation
of the Business Combination, unless otherwise specifically indicated or the context otherwise requires.
Forward-Looking
Statements
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K
contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,”
“project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,”
“aim,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,”
“would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result” and similar expressions, but
the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections
and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks
and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely
on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially
from the forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including but not limited to: (i) changes in the markets in which
New Horizon competes, including with respect to its competitive landscape, technology evolution or regulatory changes; (ii) the risk that
New Horizon will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plans, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at
all; (iii) the ability of the parties to recognize the benefits of the business combination agreement and the business combination; (iv)
the lack of useful financial information for an accurate estimate of future capital expenditures and future revenue; (v) statements regarding
New Horizon’s industry and market size; (vi) financial condition and performance of New Horizon, including the anticipated benefits,
the implied enterprise value, the expected financial impacts of the business combination, the financial condition, liquidity, results
of operations, the products, the expected future performance and market opportunities of New Horizon; (vii) New Horizon’s ability
to develop, certify, and manufacture an aircraft that meets its performance expectations; (viii) successful completion of testing and
certification of New Horizon’s Cavorite X7 eVTOL; (ix) the targeted future production of New Horizon’s Cavorite X7 aircraft;
(x) the number of aircraft purchased under the LOI with JetSetGo; and (xi) those factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. You should
carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that will be described in the “Risk Factors”
section of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents to be filed by New Horizon from time to time with the SEC. These filings
identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those
contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned
not to put undue reliance on forward- looking statements, and while New Horizon may elect to update these forward-looking statements at
some point in the future, they assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law. New Horizon does not give any assurance that New Horizon will achieve its
expectations.
Actual
results, performance or achievements may differ materially, and potentially adversely, from any projections and forward-looking statements
and the assumptions on which those forward-looking statements are based. There can be no assurance that the data contained
herein is reflective of future performance to any degree. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements
as a predictor of future performance as projected financial information and other information are based on estimates and assumptions
that are inherently subject to various significant risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. All
information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof in the case of information about New Horizon or the date of such information
in the case of information from persons other than New Horizon, and New Horizon disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward
looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, except as required by
law. Forecasts and estimates regarding New Horizon’s industry and end markets are based on sources New Horizon believes to be reliable,
however there can be no assurance these forecasts and estimates will prove accurate in whole or in part. Annualized, pro forma, projected
and estimated numbers are used for illustrative purpose only, are not forecasts and may not reflect actual results.
Business
The
business of New Horizon is described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Information About Horizon”
and that information is incorporated herein by reference.
Risk
Factors
The
risks associated with New Horizon are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Risk Factors,”
which is incorporated herein by reference.
Financial
Information
Reference is made to the disclosure set forth in Item 9.01 of this
Current Report on Form 8-K concerning the financial information of New Horizon. Reference is further made to the disclosure contained
in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the sections titled “Selected Financial Information of Horizon,” “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Horizon,” and “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed
Consolidated Combined Financial Information” which are incorporated herein by reference. In addition, the Unaudited Pro
Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information for the period ended September 30, 2023 is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report
on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Properties
New
Horizon leases office space and an aircraft hangar in Lindsay Ontario, which serves as the corporate headquarters, and office space and
light composite manufacturing space in Haliburton Ontario. New Horizon believes that these properties are sufficient for its business
and operations as currently conducted.
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The
disclosure contained under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
of Horizon” in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus is incorporated herein by reference.
Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The
following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of shares of New Horizon common shareholders upon the completion
of the Business Combination by:
|
● |
each
person known by New Horizon to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of New Horizon’s common shares; |
|
● |
each
of New Horizon’s officers and directors; |
|
● |
all
executive officers and directors of New Horizon. |
Beneficial
ownership is determined according to the rules of the SEC, which generally provide that a person has beneficial ownership of a security
if he, she or it possesses sole or shared voting or investment power over that security, including options and warrants that are currently
exercisable or exercisable within 60 days.
In
the table below, percentage ownership is based on 16,974,523 common shares outstanding as of January 12, 2024, including 9,419,084
Class A ordinary shares issued as Exchange Consideration, 200,000 Class A ordinary shares issued in connection with the PIPE financing,
and reflects the valid redemption of 9,852,558 Class A ordinary shares by public shareholders of Pono. The table below includes Exchange
Consideration shares held in escrow pending any purchase price adjustment under the BCA, and excludes the common shares underlying the
Private Warrants held or to be held by Sponsor because these securities are not exercisable until registered, which may or may not occur
within sixty (60) days. This table also assumes that there are no issuances of equity securities in connection with the Closing, including
equity awards that may be issued under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan following the Business Combination.
Unless
otherwise indicated, New Horizon believes that all persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all
common shares beneficially owned by them. Unless otherwise noted, the business address of each of the following entities or individuals
is 3187 Highway 35, Lindsay A6 K9V 4R1, Ontario Canada.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | |
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned | | |
% of Class | |
Directors and Named Executive Officers | |
| | |
| |
Brandon Robinson(1)(2) | |
| 2,538,846 | | |
| 14.8 | % |
Jason O’Neill(3) | |
| 389,713 | | |
| 2.3 | % |
Brian Merker | |
| 0 | | |
| -- | |
Stewart Lee(4) | |
| 293,926 | | |
| 1.7 | % |
Brian Robinson(1)(5) | |
| 2,536,603 | | |
| 14.8 | % |
Trisha Nomura | |
| 0 | | |
| -- | |
John Maris | |
| 0 | | |
| -- | |
John Pinsent | |
| 0 | | |
| -- | |
All executive officers and directors as a group (8 individuals) | |
| 3,363,455 | | |
| 19.3 | % |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Greater than Five Percent Holders: | |
| | | |
| | |
Mehana Capital LLC(6) | |
| 5,600,997 | | |
| 33.0 | % |
Entities affiliated with Meteora Capital LLC (7) | |
| 1,580,127 | | |
| 9.3 | % |
Robinson Family Ventures(1) | |
| 2,395,634 | | |
| 14.1 | % |
Astro Aerospace Ltd.(8) | |
| 1,698,529 | | |
| 9.9 | % |
Canso group | |
| 1,485,228 | | |
| 8.8 | % |
| (1) | Brandon
Robinson and Brian Robinson are the directors of Robinson Family Ventures Inc. Brandon Robinson and Brian Robinson may each be deemed
to share beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by Robinson Family Ventures Inc. Each of Brandon Robinson and Brian Robinson
disclaims any such beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. |
(2) |
Includes options to purchase 143,213 shares at a price of $0.91 per share. The table reflects the options on a fully vested basis. |
| (3) | Includes
options to purchase 146,252 shares at a price of $0.91 per share. The table reflects the options on a fully vested basis. |
| (4) | Includes
options to purchase 35,455 shares at a price of $0.91 per share. The table reflects the options on a fully vested basis. |
| (5) | Includes
options to purchase 117,001 shares at a price of $0.91 per share. The table reflects the options on a fully vested basis. Also includes
conversion of his convertible note into 28,563 pre-combination Horizon shares including interest accrued on the note as of December 1,
2023. |
| (6) | Based on a Form 4 filed January 17, 2024, Mehana Capital LLC, the Sponsor,
is the record holder of the securities reported herein. Dustin Shindo is the managing member of the Sponsor. By virtue of this relationship,
Mr. Shindo may be deemed to share beneficial ownership of the securities held of record by the Sponsor. Mr. Shindo disclaims any such
beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. The address of Mehana Capital LLC is 4348 Waialae Ave Unit 632, Honolulu,
HI 96816. |
| (7) | Voting
and investment power over the securities held by these entities resides with its investment manager, Meteora Capital, LLC. Mr. Vikas
Mittal serves as the managing member of Meteora Capital, LLC and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the securities held by such
entities. Mr. Mittal disclaims any beneficial ownership over such securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
The business address of Meteora Entities is 1200 N Federal Hwy, Ste 200, Boca Raton, FL 33432. |
| (8) | The
business address of Astro Aerospace Ltd. is 320 West Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75057. |
| (9) | The
business address of Canso Strategic Credit Fund is 100 York Blvd., Suite 550, Richmond Hill, On, L4B 1J8. |
Directors
and Executive Officers
New
Horizon’s directors and executive officers after the Closing are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled
“Management after the Business Combination,” which is incorporated herein by reference.
Executive
Compensation
The
compensation of the named executive officers of Horizon before the Business Combination is set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus
in the section titled “Executive and Director Compensation of Horizon,” which is incorporated herein by reference.
The
information set forth in this Current Report on Form 8-K under Item 5.02 is incorporated in this Item 2.01 by reference.
At the Special Meeting, Pono’s shareholders approved the 2023
Equity Incentive Plan. A description of the material terms of the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan is set forth in the section of the Proxy
Statement/Prospectus titled “The Incentive Plan Proposal (Proposal 4),” which is incorporated herein by reference.
This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, a copy of which is attached
as an Exhibit 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The
certain relationships and related party transactions of Pono and Horizon are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section
titled “Certain Transactions and Related Person Transactions” and are incorporated herein by reference.
Reference
is made to the disclosure regarding director independence in the section of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus titled “Management
After the Business Combination,” which is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth under Item 5.02 “Departure of Directors
or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers—Employment
Agreements” of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated into this Item 2.01 by reference.
The
information set forth in the section titled “Registration Rights Agreements” in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on
Form 8-K are incorporated herein by reference.
Legal
Proceedings
To
the knowledge of New Horizon’s management, there are no legal proceedings pending against Pono or New Horizon.
Market
Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
New
Horizon’s Class A ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “HOVR” and its warrants
began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “HOVRW” on January 16, 2024. Pono has not paid any cash dividends
on its ordinary shares to date. The payment of cash dividends by New Horizon in the future will be dependent upon New Horizon’s
revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements and general financial condition subsequent to completion of the Business Combination.
The payment of any dividends subsequent to the Business Combination will be within the discretion of the board of directors of New Horizon.
Information
regarding Pono’s common shares, rights and units and related shareholder matters are described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus
in the section titled “Description of Securities of New Pono Capital” and such information is incorporated herein
by reference.
Recent
Sales of Unregistered Securities
Reference
is made to the disclosure set forth under Item 3.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K concerning the issuance of Pono’s and New
Horizon’s common shares in connection with the Business Combination and the PIPE financing, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Description
of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered
The
description of New Horizon’s securities is contained in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the sections titled “Description
of Securities of New Pono Capital.”
Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data
Reference
is made to the disclosure set forth in Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K concerning the financial information of Horizon.
Reference is further made to the disclosure contained in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the sections titled “Summary Historical
Financial Information of Pono” and “Selected Historical Financial Information of Horizon,” “Unaudited
Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Combined Financial Information,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Horizon,” which are incorporated herein by reference.
Financial
Statements and Exhibits
The
information set forth under Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 3.02.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.
The
PIPE Financing
On January 16, 2024, the Company closed its previously announced PIPE
financing, issuing 200,000 common shares to an investor for proceeds of $2,000,000.
Underwriter
and Vendor Shares
At
the closing of the Business Combination, New Horizon issued an aggregate of 103,500 common shares to EF Hutton LLC in partial satisfaction
of deferred underwriting commissions. New Horizon agreed to customary registration rights with respect to such shares.
The common shares listed above were issued in
reliance upon exemption from the registration requirements under Section 4(a)(2) under the Securities Act of 1933.
Item 3.03.
Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.
The
shareholders of Pono approved the Articles of post-combination New Horizon (as defined below) at the Special Meeting. In connection with
the Closing, Pono adopted the Articles effective as of the Closing Date. Reference is made to the disclosure described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus
in the sections titled “The Business Combination Proposal (Proposal 2),” “The Advisory Charter Amendment
Proposals (Advisory Proposals 3A through 3G),” which is incorporated herein by reference.
The full text of the Articles, which are included as Exhibit 3.1 to
this Current Report on Form 8-K, are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.01.
Changes in Control of Registrant.
Reference
is made to the disclosure in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “Business Combination Proposal (Proposal 2),”
which is incorporated herein by reference. Further reference is made to the information contained in Item 2.01 to this Current Report
on Form 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.
As
of the Closing: public stockholders (including shares that may be held by Meteora pursuant to the FPA) own approximately 9.71% of the
outstanding New Horizon Class A ordinary shares; the Sponsor and its affiliates (including 100,000 Incentive Shares that were transferred
to the Sponsor) own approximately 33.00% of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares; Horizon’s former shareholders collectively
own approximately 51.05% of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares; EF Hutton owns approximately 1.22% of the outstanding Class A ordinary
shares; and approximately 5.03% of the outstanding Class A ordinary shares are held by the PIPE investor or its designees (excluding
100,000 Incentive Shares that were transferred to the Sponsor).
Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
Officers.
Election
of Directors and Appointment of Officers
The
following persons are serving as executive officers and directors following the Closing. For information concerning the executive officers
and directors, see the disclosure in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the sections titled “Pono’s Management,”
and “Executive Officers and Directors of Horizon,” “Management After the Business Combination”
and “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions,” which are incorporated herein by reference.
Name |
|
Age |
|
Position |
Brandon
Robinson(6) |
|
44 |
|
Chief
Executive Officer, Director |
James
O’Neill(5) |
|
45 |
|
Chief
Operating Officer, Director |
Brian
Merker |
|
46 |
|
Chief
Financial Officer |
Stewart
Lee |
|
50 |
|
Head
of People & Strategy |
Brian
Robinson |
|
74 |
|
Chief
Engineer |
Trisha
Nomura(1)(2)(3)(4) |
|
44 |
|
Director |
John
Maris(1)(2)(3)(5) |
|
65 |
|
Director |
John
Pinsent(1)(2)(3)(4) |
|
63 |
|
Director |
(1) |
Member
of the audit committee. |
(2) |
Member
of the compensation committee. |
(3) |
Member
of the nominating and corporate governance committee. |
(4) |
Class
I Director. |
(5) |
Class
II Director. |
(6) |
Class
III Director. |
Each
director will hold office until his or her term expires at the next annual meeting of shareholders for such director’s class or
until his or her death, resignation, removal or the earlier termination of his or her term of office.
Effective upon Closing, each of Davin Kazama and Gary Miyashiro resigned
as officers of Pono. Effective upon Closing, each of Davin Kazama, Dustin Shindo, Kotaro Chiba, and Dr. Mike Sayama resigned as directors
of Pono.
2023
Equity Incentive Plan
At
the Special Meeting, Pono shareholders considered and approved the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan and reserved an amount of common shares
equal to 10% of the number of common shares of New Horizon following the Business Combination for issuance thereunder. The 2023 Equity
Incentive Plan was approved by the Pono board of directors on January 4, 2024. The 2023 Equity Incentive Plan became effective immediately
upon the Closing of the Business Combination.
A more complete summary of the terms of the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan
is set forth in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus in the section titled “The Incentive Plan Proposal (Proposal 4).” That
summary and the foregoing description are qualified in their entirety by reference to the text of the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, which
is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Employment
Agreements
As a result of the Business Combination, New Horizon entered into employment
agreements with the following of New Horizon’s executive officers: E. Brandon Robinson (Chief Executive Officer), James O’Neill
(Chief Operating Officer), Brian Merker (Chief Financial Officer), and Brian Robinson (Chief Engineer) (each an “Employment Agreement,
and collectively, the “Employment Agreements”).
The Employment Agreements all provide for at-will employment that may
be terminated by the employee with thirty days’ notice to New Horizon of resignation from employment; by New Horizon without notice,
payment in lieu of notice, benefit continuation (if applicable) or compensation of any kind, where permitted by the Ontario Employment
Standards Act, 2000, as amended from time to time (the “ESA”), which includes willful misconduct, disobedience or willful
neglect of duty that is not trivial and has not been condoned by New Horizon; or by New Horizon with notice or pay in lieu of notice by
providing the employee (i) the minimum amount of notice, pay in lieu of notice (or a combination of both), severance pay, vacation pay
and benefit continuation (if applicable) and any other entitlements strictly required by the ESA, calculated from the date of the employee’s
original employment with Horizon; plus (ii) such additional amount of payment of Base Salary (as defined below) in lieu of notice (“Additional
Pay in Lieu of Notice”), as is necessary to ensure that the aggregate of the statutory notice, pay in lieu of notice and severance
pay entitlements under (a) above and the Additional Pay in Lieu of Notice under sub-section (ii), (b), at a minimum equals twelve (12)
months, and such aggregate shall increase by additional one (1) month payment of the employee’s Base Salary in lieu of notice for
each completed year of service from the Effective Date to an overall cumulative maximum of 24 months of Base Salary; plus, (iii) payment
of a prorated portion of any bonuses that the employee is eligible to receive as of the date of termination, calculated to the end of
the Severance Period based upon the average incentive compensation paid to the employee in the two years prior to the year in which notice
of termination is communicated. For the purposes of the Employment Agreements, the period for which an employee receives notice and/or
payment, calculated from the date the employee is advised of the termination of his employment, is the “Severance Period.”
If
following a Change of Control (as defined in the Employment Agreements), New Horizon gives the employee Good Reason to terminate his
employment and the related Employment Agreement, and provided the employee exercises that right within two years from the date of the
Change of Control, the employee shall be entitled to receive the benefits set forth above, as if the employee’s employment had
been terminated on a without cause basis. “Good Reason” means the occurrence of (i) a constructive termination of
employment and of the Employment Agreement; (ii) any material and unilateral change in employee’s title, responsibilities, or authority
in place at the time of the Change of Control; (iii) any material reduction in the Base Salary paid to employee at the time of the Change
of Control; (iv) any termination or material reduction in the aggregate value of the employee benefit programs, including, but not limited
to, pension, life, disability, health, medical or dental insurance, in which the employee participated or under which the employee was
covered at the time of Change of Control; or (v) the employee’s assignment to any significant, ongoing duties inconsistent with
his skills, position (including status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties or responsibilities, or any other
action by New Horizon, which results in material diminution of such position.
The Employment Agreements provide for a base salary of $CAD295,000 for
E. Brandon Robinson; $CAD225,000 for each of Jason O’Neill and Brian Merker; and $CAD170,000 for Brian Robinson (each a “Base
Salary”). Possible annual performance bonuses and equity grants under the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan are to be determined by
New Horizon’s compensation committee.
This summary is qualified in its entirety by reference
to the text of the Employment Agreements, which are included as Exhibits 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, and 10.15 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and
are incorporated herein by reference.
Contractor Agreement
In connection with the Closing of the Business Combination,
New Horizon entered into a Contractor Agreement (the “Contractor Agreement"), dated January 12, 2024 (the “Effective
Date”), by and among New Horizon, 2195790 Alberta Inc. (the “Contractor”) and Stewart Lee (the “Keyman”).
Pursuant to the Contractor Agreement, the Contractor will be providing certain services (the “Services”) as the Head
of People & Strategy through the Keyman. The term of the Contractor Agreement began on the Effective Date and unless earlier terminated,
will automatically expire on December 31, 2025 (the “Expiry Date”) and may be extended by mutual agreement in writing.
New Horizon will pay the Contractor for the performance of the Services fees in the amount of $CAD120.00 per hour (the “Fees”).
The Contractor Agreement may be terminated by mutual
agreement; for convenience by either party upon the delivery of, (i) if by the Contractor, 90 calendar days’ prior written notice
to New Horizon, and if by New Horizon, 60 calendar days’ prior written notice to the Contractor; or by New Horizon for material
breach. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Contractor Agreement for any reason, New Horizon will provide the Contractor
with only the Fees accrued and owing to the Contractor up to and including the Expiry Date or earlier termination date.
The foregoing description of the Contractor Agreement
does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the terms and conditions of the Contractor Agreement, a copy of which
is attached as Exhibit 10.16 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Director
Indemnity Agreements
In
connection with the Closing, each of the individuals designated to be members of the board of directors of New Horizon (the “Board”)
entered into an Indemnity Agreement with New Horizon (collectively, the “Director Indemnity Agreements,” and each,
a “Director Indemnity Agreement”).
Pursuant
to New Horizon’s Articles, subject to the Business Corporations Act, New Horizon must indemnify a director, former director or
alternate director of New Horizon and his or her heirs and legal personal representatives against all eligible penalties to which such
person is or may be liable, and New Horizon must, after the final disposition of an eligible proceeding, pay the expenses actually and
reasonably incurred by such person in respect of that proceeding.
The foregoing description of the Director Indemnity Agreements does
not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the terms and conditions of the form of Director Indemnity Agreement, a
copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.11 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.03.
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
The
information set forth in Item 3.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.03.
On January 18, 2024, the Board approved a change in fiscal year end
of New Horizon from December 31st to May 31st.
The
Board’s decision to change the fiscal year end was related to the Business Combination. As a result of the Business Combination
and the other transactions contemplated thereunder, Horizon is now a wholly owned subsidiary of New Horizon. Horizon’s financial
statements will survive and become the post-transaction company's financial statements and the fiscal year end of Horizon is May 31st;
therefore, the Board approved the change in the Company’s fiscal year end.
Following
such change, the date of New Horizon’s next fiscal year end is May 31, 2024. Consequently, on or before July 15, 2024, New Horizon
will file a transition report on Form 10-Q covering the five-month period ended May 31, 2024.
Item 5.06.
Change in Shell Company Status.
As
a result of the Business Combination, Pono ceased being a shell company. Reference is made to the disclosure in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus
in the sections titled “The SPAC Continuance Proposal (Proposal 1)” and “The Business Combination Proposal
(Proposal 2),” which is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in Item 2.01 of this Current Report on
Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 5.06.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statement and Exhibits.
(a)
Financial statements of businesses acquired.
Information
responsive to Item 9.01(a) of Form 8-K is set forth in the financial statements included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus beginning
on page F-1, which are incorporated herein by reference.
(b)
Pro forma financial information.
The
unaudited pro forma financial statements are filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
(c)
Exhibits
Exhibit No. |
|
Description |
2.1† |
|
Business Combination Agreement, dated August 15, 2023, by and among Pono Capital Three, Inc., Pono Three Merger Acquisitions Corp., and Robinson Aircraft, Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on August 15, 2023). |
3.1 |
|
New Horizon Articles (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 11, 2024). |
4.1 |
|
Warrant Agreement, dated February 9, 2023, by and between Pono Capital Three, Inc. and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as warrant agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on February 15, 2023). |
4.2 |
|
Specimen Class A Ordinary Share Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on November 10, 2022). |
4.3 |
|
Specimen Warrant Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on November 10, 2022). |
10.1 |
|
Form of Subscription Agreement for the PIPE investment (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on January 3, 2024). |
10.2*+ |
|
New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan. |
10.3* |
|
Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 12, 2024, by and between Pono Capital Three, Inc. and parties thereto. |
10.4 |
|
Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 9, 2023, by and among Pono Capital Three, Inc. and certain security holders. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on February 15, 2023). |
10.5* |
|
Form of Lockup Agreement. |
10.6 |
|
Placement Unit Purchase Agreement, dated February 9, 2023, between Pono Capital Three, Inc. and Mehana Capital LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on February 15, 2023). |
10.7 |
|
Letter Agreement, dated February 9, 2023, among the Company, Mehana Capital LLC and each of the executive officers and directors of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on February 15, 2023). |
10.8 |
|
Forward Share Purchase Agreement with Meteora (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, file by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on August 15, 2023). |
10.9 |
|
Form of Subscription Agreement with Meteora (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Current Report on Form 8-K, file by Pono Capital Three, Inc. on August 15, 2023). |
10.10* |
|
Form of Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement. |
10.11* |
|
Form of Indemnity Agreement. |
10.12*+ |
|
Employment Agreement, dated January 19, 2024, by and between New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. and E. Brandon Robinson. |
10.13*+ |
|
Employment Agreement, dated January 11, 2024, by and between New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. and Jason O’Neill. |
10.14*+ |
|
Employment Agreement, dated January 12, 2024, by and between New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. and Brian Merker. |
10.15*+ |
|
Employment Agreement, dated January 19, 2024, by and between New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. and Brian Robinson. |
10.16*+ |
|
Contractor Agreement, dated January 19, 2024, by and between New Horizon Aircraft Ltd., 2195790 Alberta Inc., and Stewart Lee. |
21.1* |
|
List of Subsidiaries of New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. |
99.1* |
|
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Combined Financial Statements. |
104* |
|
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
* |
Filed
herewith |
+ |
Indicates
a management or compensatory plan. |
† |
Schedules
to this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Registration S-K. The Registrant hereby agrees to furnish a copy
of any omitted schedules to the SEC upon request. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
|
NEW
HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD. |
|
|
|
Date:
January 19, 2024 |
By: |
/s/
E. Brandon Robinson |
|
Name: |
E.
Brandon Robinson |
|
Title: |
Chief
Executive Officer |
13
Exhibit 10.2
NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.
OMNIBUS SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
|
Page No. |
ARTICLE 1 INTERPRETATION |
1 |
1.1 |
Definitions |
1 |
1.2 |
Interpretation |
5 |
ARTICLE 2 PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN; GRANTING OF AWARDS |
6 |
2.1 |
Purpose of the Plan |
6 |
2.2 |
Implementation and Administration of the Plan |
6 |
2.3 |
Participation in this Plan |
7 |
2.4 |
Shares Subject to the Plan |
7 |
2.5 |
Limits with Respect to Insiders, Individual Limits, Annual Grant Limits and
Non-Employee Director Limits |
7 |
2.6 |
Granting of Awards |
8 |
ARTICLE 3 OPTIONS |
8 |
3.1 |
Nature of Options |
8 |
3.2 |
Option Awards |
8 |
3.3 |
Option Price |
8 |
3.4 |
Option Term |
9 |
3.5 |
Exercise of Options |
9 |
3.6 |
Method of Exercise and Payment of Purchase Price |
9 |
3.7 |
Option Agreements |
10 |
ARTICLE 4 RESTRICTED AND PERFORMANCE SHARE UNITS |
10 |
4.1 |
Nature of Share Units |
10 |
4.2 |
Share Unit Awards |
11 |
4.3 |
Share Unit Agreements |
11 |
4.4 |
Vesting of Share Units |
11 |
4.5 |
Redemption / Settlement of Share Units |
12 |
4.6 |
Determination of Amounts |
13 |
4.7 |
Award of Dividend Equivalents |
13 |
ARTICLE 5 DEFERRED SHARE UNITS |
13 |
5.1 |
Nature of Deferred Share Units |
13 |
5.2 |
Market Fluctuation |
14 |
5.3 |
DSU Awards |
14 |
5.4 |
DSU Agreements |
14 |
5.5 |
Redemption / Settlement of DSUs |
14 |
5.6 |
Determination of Amounts |
16 |
ARTICLE 6 SHARE BONUS AWARDS |
16 |
6.1 |
Participants |
16 |
6.2 |
Number of Shares |
16 |
6.3 |
Necessary Approvals |
16 |
ARTICLE 7 GENERAL CONDITIONS |
16 |
7.1 |
General Conditions Applicable to Awards |
16 |
7.2 |
General Conditions Applicable to Options |
17 |
7.3 |
General Conditions Applicable to Share Units |
18 |
ARTICLE 8 ADJUSTMENTS AND AMENDMENTS |
19 |
8.1 |
Adjustment to Shares Subject to Outstanding Awards |
19 |
8.2 |
Change of Control |
19 |
8.3 |
Amendment or Discontinuance of the Plan |
20 |
ARTICLE 9 MISCELLANEOUS |
21 |
9.1 |
Use of an Administrative Agent |
21 |
9.2 |
Tax Withholding |
21 |
9.3 |
Clawback |
21 |
9.4 |
Securities Law Compliance |
22 |
9.5 |
Reorganization of the Corporation |
23 |
9.6 |
Quotation of Shares |
23 |
9.7 |
Fractional Shares |
23 |
9.8 |
Governing Laws |
23 |
9.9 |
Severability |
23 |
9.10 |
Code Section 409A |
23 |
ARTICLE 10 BUSINESS COMBINATION |
24 |
10.1 |
Business Combination Agreement |
24 |
10.2 |
Amalgamation Options |
|
NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD. OMNIBUS SHARE INCENTIVE
PLAN
The Corporation hereby establishes an omnibus share incentive
plan for certain qualified directors, executive officers, employees or Consultants of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries (all
as defined herein).
ARTICLE 1
INTERPRETATION
1.1 Definitions
Where used herein or in any amendments hereto or in any communication
required or permitted to be given hereunder, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context otherwise
requires:
“Account” means a notional account maintained for
each Participant on the books of the Corporation which will be credited with Share Units or DSUs, as applicable, in accordance with the
terms of this Plan;
“Amalgamation” means the means the amalgamation
of MergerSub and Robinson pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement and in accordance with the BCA;
“Amalgamation Options” means Options issued upon
the effectiveness of the Amalgamation pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement in exchange for Outstanding Options;
“Associate”, where used to indicate a relationship
with a Participant, means (i) any domestic partner of that Participant and (ii) the spouse of that Participant and that Participant’s
children, as well as that Participant’s relatives and that Participant’s spouse’s relatives, if they share that Participant’s
residence;
“Award” means any of an Option (including, for the
avoidance of doubt, an Amalgamation Option), Share Unit, DSU or Share Award granted pursuant to, or otherwise governed by, the Plan;
“BCA” means the Business Corporations Act (British
Columbia);
“Blackout Period” means the period during which
Participants cannot trade securities of the Corporation pursuant to the Corporation’s policy respecting restrictions on trading
which is in effect at that time (which, for greater certainty, does not include the period during which a cease trade order is in effect
to which the Corporation or in respect of an insider, that insider, is subject);
“Blackout Period Expiry Date” means the date on
which a Blackout Period expires;
“Board” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section
2.2(1) hereof;
“Business Combination Agreement” means the Business
Combination Agreement, dated as of August 15, 2023 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time), by and among the Corporation,
MergerSub and Robinson.
“Business Day” means a day other than a Saturday,
Sunday or statutory holiday, when banks are generally open for business in Vancouver, British Columbia for the transaction of banking
business;
“Canadian Participant” means a Participant who is
a resident of Canada and/or who is granted an Award in respect of, or by virtue of, employment services rendered in Canada, provided that,
for greater certainty, a Participant may be both a Canadian Participant and a U.S. Taxpayer;
“Cashless Exercise Right” has the meaning ascribed
thereto in Section 3.6(3) hereof;
“Cause” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section
6.2(1) hereof;
“Change of Control” means, unless the Board determines
otherwise, the happening, in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, of any of the following events:
| (a) | any transaction (other than a transaction described in clause
(c) below) pursuant to which any Person or group of Persons acting jointly or in concert acquires the direct or indirect beneficial ownership
of securities of the Corporation representing 50% or more of the aggregate voting power of all of the Corporation’s then issued
and outstanding securities entitled to vote in the election of directors of the Corporation, other than any such acquisition that occurs
upon the exercise or settlement of options or other securities granted by the Corporation under any of the Corporation’s equity
incentive plans; |
| (b) | there is consummated an arrangement, amalgamation, merger,
consolidation or similar transaction involving (directly or indirectly) the Corporation and, immediately after the consummation of such
arrangement, amalgamation, merger, consolidation or similar transaction, the shareholders of the Corporation immediately prior thereto
do not beneficially own, directly or indirectly, either (A) outstanding voting securities representing more than 50% of the combined
outstanding voting power of the surviving or resulting entity in such amalgamation, merger, consolidation or similar transaction or (B)
more than 50% of the combined outstanding voting power of the parent of the surviving or resulting entity in such arrangement, amalgamation,
merger, consolidation or similar transaction, in each case in substantially the same proportions as their beneficial ownership of the
outstanding voting securities of the Corporation immediately prior to such transaction; |
| (c) | the sale, lease, exchange, license or other disposition,
in a single transaction or a series of related transactions, of assets, rights or properties of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries
which have an aggregate book value greater than 50% of the book value of the assets, rights and properties of the Corporation and its
Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis to any other person or entity, other than a disposition to a wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Corporation
in the course of a reorganization of the assets of the Corporation and its wholly-owned Subsidiaries; |
| (d) | the passing of a resolution by the Board or shareholders
of the Corporation to substantially liquidate the assets of the Corporation or wind up the Corporation’s business or significantly
rearrange its affairs in one or more transactions or series of transactions or the commencement of proceedings for such a liquidation,
winding-up or re-arrangement (except where such re-arrangement is part of a bona fide reorganization of the Corporation in circumstances
where the business of the Corporation is continued and the shareholdings remain substantially the same following the re-arrangement);
or |
| (e) | individuals who, immediately prior to a particular time,
are members of the Board (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the members
of the Board immediately following such time; provided, however, that if the appointment or election (or nomination for election) of
any new Board member was approved or recommended by a majority vote of the members of the Incumbent Board then still in office, such
new member will, for purposes of this Plan, be considered as a member of the Incumbent Board; |
“Code” means the United States Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;
“Code Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code
and applicable regulations and guidance issued thereunder;
“Consultant” means a natural person, other than
an employee, executive officer or director of the Corporation or a Subsidiary, who provides ongoing bona fide services
to the Corporation (not in connection with the offer or sale of securities in a capital-raising transaction), and who does not directly
or indirectly promote or maintain a market for the Corporation’s securities;
“Consulting Agreement” means any written consulting
agreement between the Corporation or a Subsidiary and a Participant who is a Consultant;
“Corporation” means Pono Capital Three, Inc., a
company which will be continued and exist as a company under the BCA and change its name to “New Horizon Aircraft Ltd.” upon
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement;
“Designated Broker” means a broker who is independent
(pursuant to the rules and policies of Nasdaq) of, and deals at arm’s length with, the Corporation and its Subsidiaries and is designated
by the Corporation or its Subsidiaries;
“Dividend Equivalent” means additional Share Units
credited to a Participant’s Account as a dividend equivalent pursuant to Section 4.7;
“DSU” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section
5.1 hereof;
“DSU Agreement” means a written agreement between
the Corporation and a Participant evidencing the grant of DSUs and the terms and conditions thereof, a form of which is attached hereto
as Exhibit “D”;
“DSU Redemption Date” means, with respect to a particular
DSU, the date on which such DSU is redeemed in accordance with the provisions of this Plan;
“Eligibility Date” the effective date on which a
Participant becomes eligible to receive long-term disability benefits (provided that, for greater certainty, such effective date shall
be confirmed in writing to the Corporation by the insurance company providing such long-term disability benefits);
“Eligible Participant” means: (i) in respect of
a grant of Options, Share Units or Share Awards, any director, executive officer, employee or Consultant of the Corporation or any of
its Subsidiaries, (ii) in respect of a grant of DSUs, any Non-Employee Director, and (iii) in respect of a grant of Amalgamation Options,
any former holder of Outstanding Options who is entitled to receive Amalgamation Options in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement
and the Option Exchange Agreements;
“Employment Agreement” means, with respect to any
Participant, any written employment agreement between the Corporation or a Subsidiary and such Participant;
“Exercise Notice” means a notice in writing signed
by a Participant and stating the Participant’s intention to exercise a particular Option, if applicable;
“Grant Agreement” means an agreement evidencing
the grant to a Participant of an Award, including an Option Agreement, a Share Unit Agreement, a DSU Agreement, an Employment Agreement
or a Consulting Agreement;
“Insider” means the Corporation’s officers,
directors and shareholders with 10% or greater beneficial ownership of the Shares;
“ITA” means the Income Tax Act (Canada),
as amended from time to time;
“ITA Regulations” means the regulations promulgated
under the ITA, as amended from time to time;
“Market Value of a Share” means, with respect to
any particular date as of which the Market Value of a Share is required to be determined, (i) if the Shares are then listed on Nasdaq,
the closing price of the Shares on Nasdaq on the last trading day prior to such particular date (as converted to Canadian dollars based
on the exchange rate reported by the Bank of Canada on such date); (ii) if the Shares are not then listed on Nasdaq, the closing price
of the Shares on any other stock exchange on which the Shares are then listed (and, if more than one, then using the exchange on which
a majority of trading in the Shares occurs) on the last trading day prior to the such particular date (if not reported in Canadian dollars,
as converted to Canadian dollars based on the exchange rate reported by the Bank of Canada on such date); or (iii) if the Shares are not
then listed on any stock exchange, the value as is determined solely by the Board, acting reasonably and in good faith, and such determination
shall be conclusive and binding on all Persons;
“MergerSub” means Merger Acquisitions Corp., a British
Columbia company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation, as it existed prior to the Amalgamation;
“Nasdaq” means the Nasdaq Stock Exchange;
“Non-Employee Director” means a member of the Board
who is not otherwise an employee or executive officer of the Corporation or a Subsidiary;
“Option” means an option granted by the Corporation
to a Participant entitling such Participant to acquire a designated number of Shares from treasury at the Option Price, and includes,
for the avoidance of doubt, an Amalgamation Option;
“Option Agreement” means a written agreement between
the Corporation and a Participant evidencing the grant of Options and the terms and conditions thereof, a form of which is attached hereto
as Exhibit “A”;
“Option Exchange Agreements” mean, collectively,
all of the agreements between Robinson, the Corporation, and each holder of Outstanding Options pursuant to which each such holder will
exchange all of their Outstanding Options for Amalgamation Options;
“Option Price” has the meaning ascribed thereto
in Section 3.2 hereof;
“Option Term” has the meaning ascribed thereto in
Section 3.4 hereof;
“Outstanding Issue” means the number of Shares that
are outstanding as at a specified time, on a non- diluted basis;
“Outstanding Options” means options of Robinson
immediately prior to the effective time of the Amalgamation which, pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, were exchanged
for Options;
“Participant” means any Eligible Participant that
is granted one or more Awards under the Plan;
“Performance Criteria” means specified criteria,
other than the mere continuation of employment or the mere passage of time, the satisfaction of which is a condition for the grant, exercisability,
vesting or full enjoyment of an Option or Share Unit.
“Performance Period” means the period determined
by the Board at the time any Option or Share Unit is granted or at any time thereafter during which any Performance Criteria and any other
vesting conditions specified by the Board with respect to such Options or Share Unit are to be measured;
“Person” means an individual, corporation, company,
cooperative, partnership, trust, unincorporated association, entity with juridical personality or governmental authority or body, and
pronouns which refer to a Person shall have a similarly extended meaning;
“Plan” means this New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. Omnibus
Share Incentive Plan, including the exhibits hereto and any amendments or supplements hereto made after the effective date hereof;
“Redemption Date” has the meaning ascribed thereto
in Section 4.5(1) hereof;
“Restriction Period” means, with respect to a particular
grant of Share Units, the period between the date of grant of such Share Units and the latest Vesting Date in respect of any portion of
such Share Units;
“Robinson” means Robinson Aircraft Ltd. d/b/a Horizon
Aircraft, a British Columbia company, as it existed prior to the Amalgamation;
“SEC” has the meaning ascribed thereto in Section
9.4(5) hereof;
“Separation from Service” has the meaning ascribed
to it under Code Section 409A;
“Share Award” means a right awarded to a Participant
to receive Shares as provided in Article 6 hereof and subject to the terms and conditions of this Plan;
“Share Compensation Arrangement” means any stock
option, stock option plan, employee stock purchase plan, long-term incentive plan or other compensation or incentive mechanism involving
the issuance or potential issuance of Shares from treasury, including a share purchase from treasury by a full-time employee, director,
officer, Insider, or Consultant which is financially assisted by the Corporation or a Subsidiary by way of a loan, guarantee or otherwise;
“Share Unit” means a right awarded to a Participant
to receive a payment as provided in Article 4 hereof and subject to the terms and conditions of this Plan;
“Share Unit Agreement” means a written agreement
between the Corporation and a Participant evidencing the grant of Share Units and the terms and conditions thereof, a form of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit “C”;
“Share Unit Outside Expiry Date” has the meaning
ascribed thereto in Section 4.5(5) hereof.
“Shares” means the Class A Common shares in the
share capital of the Corporation;
“Stock Exchange” means Nasdaq or, if the Shares
are not listed or posted for trading on Nasdaq at a particular date, any other stock exchange on which the majority of the trading volume
and value of the Shares are listed or posted for trading;
“Subsidiary” means a corporation, company or partnership
that is controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Corporation including, without limitation, MergerSub and the company which will continue
upon the Amalgamation of MergerSub and Robinson;
“Termination Date” means (i) in the event of a Participant’s
resignation, the date on which such Participant ceases to be a director, executive officer, employee or Consultant of the Corporation
or one of its Subsidiaries, (ii) in the event of the termination of the Participant’s employment, or position as director, executive
or officer of the Corporation or a Subsidiary, or Consultant, the effective date of the termination as specified in the notice of termination
provided to the Participant by the Corporation or the Subsidiary, as the case may be, and (iii) in the event of a Participant’s
death, on the date of death, provided that, in applying the provisions of this Plan to DSUs granted to a Canadian Participant, the “Termination
Date” shall be the date on which the Participant is neither a director, employee, executive or officer of the Corporation or of
any affiliate of the Corporation (where “affiliate” has the meaning ascribed thereto by the Canada Revenue Agency for the
purposes of paragraph 6801(d) of the ITA Regulations);
“Termination of Service” means that a Participant
has ceased to be an Eligible Participant;
“U.S.” means the United States of America;
“U.S. Securities Act” means the United States Securities
Act of 1933, as amended;
“U.S. Share Unit Outside Expiry Date” has the meaning
ascribed thereto in Section 4.1 hereof;
“U.S. Taxpayer” means a Participant who is a U.S.
citizen, a U.S. permanent resident or other person who is subject to taxation on their income or in respect of Awards under the Code,
provided that, for greater certainty, a Participant may be both a Canadian Participant and a U.S. Taxpayer; and
“Vesting Date” has the meaning ascribed thereto
in Section 4.4 hereof.
1.2 Interpretation
| (1) | Whenever the Board is to exercise discretion or authority in
the administration of the terms and conditions of this Plan, the term “discretion” or “authority” means the sole
and absolute discretion of the Board. |
| (2) | The provision of a table of contents, the division of this Plan
into Articles, Sections and other subdivisions and the insertion of headings are for convenient reference only and do not affect the
interpretation of this Plan. |
| (3) | In this Plan, words importing the singular shall include the
plural, and vice versa and words importing any gender include any other gender. |
| (4) | The words “including”, “includes” and
“include” and any derivatives of such words mean “including (or includes or include) without limitation”. As
used herein, the expressions “Article”, “Section” and other subdivision followed by a number, mean and refer
to the specified Article, Section or other subdivision of this Plan, respectively. |
| (5) | Unless otherwise specified in the Participant’s Grant
Agreement, all references to money amounts are to Canadian currency, and where any amount is required to be converted to or from a currency
other than Canadian currency, such conversion shall be based on the exchange rate quoted by the Bank of Canada on the particular date. |
| (6) | For purposes of this Plan, the legal representatives of a Participant
shall only include the legal representative of the Participant’s estate or will. |
| (7) | If any action may be taken within, or any right or obligation
is to expire at the end of, a period of days under this Plan, then the first day of the period is not counted, but the day of its expiry
is counted. |
ARTICLE 2
PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN; GRANTING OF AWARDS
2.1 Purpose of the Plan
The purpose of the Plan is to permit the Corporation to grant Awards
to Eligible Participants, subject to certain conditions as hereinafter set forth, for the following purposes:
| (a) | to increase the interest in the Corporation’s welfare
of those Eligible Participants, who share responsibility for the management, growth and protection of the business of the Corporation
or a Subsidiary; |
| (b) | to provide an incentive to such Eligible Participants to
continue their services for the Corporation or a Subsidiary and to encourage such Eligible Participants whose skills, performance and
loyalty to the objectives and interests of the Corporation or a Subsidiary are necessary or essential to its success, image, reputation
or activities; |
| (c) | to reward Participants for their performance of services
while working for the Corporation or a Subsidiary; |
| (d) | to provide a means through which the Corporation or a Subsidiary
may attract and retain able Persons to enter its employment or service; and |
| (e) | in connection with the grant of Amalgamation Options, to
reward such Participants for the services performed by them in relation to the Subsidiaries prior to the effective time of the Amalgamation. |
2.2 Implementation and Administration of the Plan
| (1) | The Plan shall be administered and interpreted by the board
of directors of the Corporation (the “Board”) or, if the Board by resolution so decides, by a committee or plan administrator
appointed by the Board. If such committee or plan administrator is appointed for this purpose, all references to the “Board”
herein will be deemed references to such committee or plan administrator. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the Board from adopting
other or additional Share Compensation Arrangements or other compensation arrangements, subject to any required approval. |
| (2) | Subject to Article 7 and any applicable rules of a Stock Exchange,
the Board may, from time to time, as it may deem expedient, adopt, amend and rescind rules and regulations or vary the terms of this
Plan and/or any Award hereunder for carrying out the provisions and purposes of the Plan and/or to address tax or other requirements
of any applicable jurisdiction. |
| (3) | Subject to the provisions of this Plan, the Board is authorized,
in its sole discretion, to make such determinations under, and such interpretations of, and take such steps and actions in connection
with, the proper administration and operations of the Plan as it may deem necessary or advisable. The Board may delegate to officers
or managers of the Corporation, or committees thereof, the authority, subject to such terms as the Board shall determine, to perform
such functions, in whole or in part. Any such delegation by the Board may be revoked at any time at the Board’s sole discretion.
The interpretation, administration, construction and application of the Plan and any provisions hereof made by the Board, or by any officer,
manager, committee or any other Person to which the Board delegated authority to perform such functions, shall be final and binding on
the Corporation, its Subsidiaries and all Eligible Participants. |
| (4) | No member of the Board or any Person acting pursuant to authority
delegated by the Board hereunder shall be liable for any action or determination taken or made in good faith in the administration, interpretation,
construction or application of the Plan or any Award granted hereunder. Members of the Board or and any person acting at the direction
or on behalf of the Board, shall, to the extent permitted by law, be fully indemnified and protected by the Corporation with respect
to any such action or determination. |
| (5) | The Plan shall not in any way fetter, limit, obligate, restrict
or constrain the Board with regard to the allotment or issuance of any Shares or any other securities in the capital of the Corporation.
For greater clarity, the Corporation shall not by virtue of this Plan be in any way restricted from declaring and paying stock dividends,
repurchasing Shares or varying or amending its share capital or corporate structure. |
2.3 Participation in this Plan
| (1) | The Corporation makes no representation or warranty as to the
future market value of the Shares or with respect to any income tax matters affecting any Participant resulting from the grant of an
Award, the exercise of an Option or transactions in the Shares or otherwise in respect of participation under the Plan. Neither the Corporation,
nor any of its directors, officers, employees, shareholders or agents shall be liable for anything done or omitted to be done by such
Person or any other Person with respect to the price, time, quantity or other conditions and circumstances of the issuance of Shares
hereunder, or in any other manner related to the Plan. For greater certainty, no amount will be paid to, or in respect of, a Participant
under the Plan or pursuant to any other arrangement, and no additional Awards will be granted to such Participant to compensate for a
downward fluctuation in the price of the Shares, nor will any other form of benefit be conferred upon, or in respect of, a Participant
for such purpose. The Corporation and its Subsidiaries do not assume and shall not have responsibility for the income or other tax consequences
resulting to any Participant and each Participant is advised to consult with his or her own tax advisors. |
| (2) | Participants (and their legal representatives) shall have no
legal or equitable right, claim, or interest in any specific property or asset of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries. No asset
of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries shall be held in any way as collateral security for the fulfillment of the obligations
of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries under this Plan. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, this Plan shall be unfunded.
To the extent any Participant or his or her estate holds any rights by virtue of a grant of Awards under this Plan, such rights (unless
otherwise determined by the Board) shall be no greater than the rights of an unsecured creditor of the Corporation. |
| (3) | Unless otherwise determined by the Board, the Corporation shall
not offer financial assistance to any Participant in regards to the exercise of any Award granted under this Plan. |
2.4 Shares Subject to the Plan
| (1) | Subject to adjustment pursuant to Article 8 hereof, the securities
that may be acquired by Participants pursuant to Awards under this Plan shall consist of authorized but unissued Shares, provided that
in the case of Share Units the Corporation (or applicable Subsidiary) may, at its sole discretion, elect to settle such Share Units in
Shares acquired in the open market by a Designated Broker for the benefit of a Participant. |
| (2) | The maximum number of Shares reserved for issuance, in the aggregate,
under this Plan shall be equal to 1,697,452 Shares. For the purposes of calculating the number of Shares reserved for issuance under
this Plan, (i) each Option, including an Amalgamation Option, and each Share Award shall be counted as reserving the relevant number
of Shares contemplated by that Option or Share Award under the Plan, and (ii) notwithstanding that the settlement of any Share Unit or
DSU in Shares shall be at the sole discretion of the Corporation as provided herein, for purposes of the foregoing each Share Unit and
each DSU shall, in each case, be counted as reserving the relevant number of Shares which may be used to settle them under the Plan. |
| (3) | No Award may be granted if such grant would have the effect
of causing the total number of Shares reserved for issuance under this Plan to exceed the maximum number of Shares reserved for issuance
under this Plan as set out above. |
| (4) | If (i) an outstanding Award (or portion thereof) expires or
is forfeited, surrendered, cancelled or otherwise terminated for any reason without having been exercised, (ii) an outstanding Award
(or portion thereof) is settled in cash, or (iii) Shares acquired pursuant to an Award subject to forfeiture are forfeited, then in each
such case the Shares reserved for issuance in respect of such Award (or portion thereof) will again be available for issuance under the
Plan. |
2.5 Limits with Respect to Insiders,
Individual Limits, Annual Grant Limits and Non-Employee Director Limits
| (1) | The maximum number of the Corporation’s securities issuable
to Insiders, at any time under the Plan, or when combined with all of the Corporation’s other Share Compensation Arrangements,
cannot exceed ten percent (10%) of the Corporation’s total issued and outstanding securities. |
| (2) | The maximum number of the Corporation’s securities issued
to Insiders, within any one-year period, under the Plan, or when combined with all of the Corporation’s other Share Compensation
Arrangement, cannot exceed ten percent (10%) of the Corporation’s total issued and outstanding securities. |
| (3) | Any Award granted pursuant to the Plan, or securities issued
under any other Share Compensation Arrangement, prior to a Participant becoming an Insider, shall be excluded from the purposes of the
limits set out in Section 2.5(1) and Section 2.5(2). |
| (4) | The maximum number of Shares that may be made issuable pursuant
to Awards made to employees and Non-Employee Directors within any one-year period shall not exceed 5% of the Outstanding Issue (as of
the commencement of such one-year period). |
| (5) | The Board may make Awards to Non-Employee Directors under the
Plan provided that the annual grant of Awards under this Plan to any one Non-Employee Director shall not exceed $200,000 in value (based
on a Black-Scholes calculation or such other similar and acceptable methodology, applied consistently and appropriately as determined
by the Board), of which no more than $150,000 may comprise Options. |
2.6 Granting of Awards
Any Award granted under or otherwise governed by the Plan shall be
subject to the requirement that, if at any time counsel to the Corporation shall determine that the listing, registration or qualification
of the Shares upon any stock exchange or under any law or regulation of any jurisdiction, or the consent or approval of any stock exchange
or any governmental or regulatory body, is necessary as a condition of, or in connection with, the grant or settlement of such Award or
the exercise of any Option or the issuance or purchase of Shares thereunder, as applicable, such Award may not be granted, settled or
exercised, as applicable, in whole or in part unless such listing, registration, qualification, consent or approval shall have been effected
or obtained on conditions acceptable to the Board. Nothing herein shall be deemed to require the Corporation to apply for or to obtain
such listing, registration, qualification, consent or approval.
ARTICLE 3
OPTIONS
3.1 Nature of Options
An Option is an option granted by the Corporation to a Participant
entitling such Participant to acquire a designated number of Shares from treasury at the Option Price, but subject to the provisions hereof.
For greater certainty, the Corporation is obligated to issue and deliver the designated number of Shares on the exercise of an Option
and shall have no independent discretion to settle an Option in cash or other property other than Shares issued from treasury. For the
avoidance of doubt, no Dividend Equivalents shall be granted in connection with an Option.
3.2 Option Awards
Subject to the provisions set forth in this Plan and any shareholder
or regulatory approval which may be required, the Board shall, from time to time by resolution, in its sole discretion, (i) designate
the Eligible Participants who may receive Options under the Plan, (ii) fix the number of Options, if any, to be granted to each Eligible
Participant and the date or dates on which such Options shall be granted, (iii) in accordance with Section 3.3, determine the price per
Share to be payable upon the exercise of each such Option (the “Option Price”) and the relevant vesting provisions
(including Performance Criteria, if applicable) and the Option Term, the whole subject to the terms and conditions prescribed in this
Plan or in any Option Agreement, and any applicable rules of a Stock Exchange. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Corporation shall grant
the Amalgamation Options to former holders of Outstanding Options pursuant to, and on the terms and conditions set out in, the Business
Combination Agreement.
3.3 Option Price
The Option Price in respect of any Option shall be determined and approved
by the Board when such Option is granted, but shall not be less than the Market Value of a Share as of the date of the grant. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the exercise price per Share under any Amalgamation Option shall be the exercise price determined in accordance with the
Business Combination Agreement and the relevant Option Exchange Agreement for such Amalgamation Option.
3.4 Option Term
Except in the case of Amalgamation Options, the Board shall determine,
at the time of granting the particular Option, the period during which the Option is exercisable, which shall not be more than ten (10)
years from the date the Option is granted (“Option Term”). In the case of Amalgamation Options, each Amalgamation Option
shall expire on the applicable expiry date for such Amalgamation Option determined in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement
and the relevant Option Exchange Agreement. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, all unexercised Options shall be cancelled, without
any compensation, at the expiry of such Options. Notwithstanding the expiration provisions hereof, with respect to Options held by Participants
who are not U.S. Taxpayers, if the date on which an Option Term expires falls within a Blackout Period or within nine Business Days after
a Blackout Period Expiry Date, the expiration date of the Option will be the date that is ten Business Days after the Blackout Period
Expiry Date. Notwithstanding anything else herein contained, the ten Business Day period referred to in this section may not be further
extended by the Board.
3.5 Exercise of Options
Prior to its expiration or earlier termination in accordance with the
Plan, each Option shall be exercisable at such time or times and/or pursuant to the achievement of such Performance Criteria and/or other
vesting conditions as the Board, at the time of granting the particular Option, may determine in its sole discretion. For greater certainty,
any exercise of Options by a Participant shall be made in compliance with the Corporation’s insider trading policy.
3.6 Method of Exercise and Payment of Purchase Price
| (1) | Subject to the provisions of the Plan, an Option granted under
the Plan shall be exercisable (from time to time as provided in Section 3.5 hereof) by the Participant (or by the legal representative
of the Participant) by delivering a fully completed Exercise Notice, a form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”, to
the Corporation at its registered office to the attention of the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation (or the individual that the
Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation may from time to time designate) or by giving notice in such other manner as the Corporation
may from time to time designate, which notice shall specify the number of Shares in respect of which the Option is being exercised and
shall be accompanied by payment, in full, of (i) the Option Price multiplied by the number of Shares specified in such notice, and (ii)
such amount in respect of withholding taxes as the Corporation may require under Section 9.2. Such payment shall be in the form of cash,
certified cheque, bank draft or any other form of payment deemed acceptable by the Board. |
| (2) | Upon exercise of an Option, the Corporation shall, as soon as
practicable after such exercise and receipt of all payments required to be made by the Participant to the Corporation in connection with
such exercise, but no later than ten (10) Business Days following such exercise and payment, forthwith cause the transfer agent and registrar
of the Shares either to: |
| (a) | deliver to the Participant (or to the legal representative
of the Participant) a certificate in the name of the Participant representing in the aggregate such number of Shares as the Participant
(or to the legal representative of the Participant) shall have then paid for and as are specified in such Exercise Notice; or |
| (b) | in the case of Shares issued in uncertificated form, cause
the issuance of the aggregate number of Shares as the Participant (or the legal representative of the Participant) shall have then paid
for and as are specified in such Exercise Notice, which Shares shall be evidenced by a book position on the register of the shareholders
of the Corporation to be maintained by the transfer agent and registrar of the Shares. |
| (3) | The Board may, at any time and on such terms as it may in its
discretion determine, grant to a Participant who is entitled to exercise an Option the alternative right (the “Cashless Exercise
Right”) to deal with such Option on a “cashless exercise” basis. Without limitation, the Board may determine in
its discretion that such Cashless Exercise Right, if any, granted to a Participant in respect of any Options entitles the Participant
the right to surrender such Options, in whole or in part, to the Corporation upon giving notice in writing to the Corporation of the
Participant’s intention to exercise such Cashless Exercise Right and the number of Options in respect of which such Cashless Exercise
Right is being exercised, and, upon such surrender, to receive, as consideration for the surrender of such Options as are specified in
the notice, that number of Shares, disregarding fractions, equal to the quotient obtained by: |
| (a) | subtracting the applicable Option Price from the Market Value
of a Share (determined as of the date such notice of cashless exercise is received by the Corporation), and multiplying the remainder
by the number of Options specified in such notice; |
| (b) | subtracting from the amount obtained under Section 3.6(3)(a)
the amount of any applicable withholding taxes as determined by the Corporation in its sole discretion; and |
| (c) | dividing the net amount obtained under subsection 3.6(3)(b)
by the Market Value of a Share determined as of the date such notice of cashless exercise is received by the Corporation. |
3.7 Option Agreements
Options shall be evidenced by an Option Agreement, in such form not
inconsistent with the Plan as the Board may from time to time determine with reference to the form attached as Exhibit “A”.
The Option Agreement shall contain such terms that may be considered necessary in order that the Option will comply with any provisions
respecting options in the income tax (including, in respect of Canadian Participants, such terms and conditions so as to ensure that the
Option shall be continuously governed by section 7 of the ITA) or other laws in force in any country or jurisdiction of which the Participant
may from time to time be a resident or citizen or provide services in or the rules of any regulatory body having jurisdiction over the
Corporation.
ARTICLE 4
RESTRICTED AND PERFORMANCE SHARE UNITS
4.1 Nature of Share Units
A Share Unit is an Award in the nature of a bonus for services rendered
in the year of grant, that, upon settlement, entitles the recipient Participant to receive a cash payment equal to the Market Value of
a Share (or, at the sole discretion of the Corporation, a Share), and subject to such restrictions and conditions on vesting as the Board
may determine at the time of grant, unless such Share Unit expires prior to being settled. Restrictions and conditions on vesting conditions
may, without limitation, be based on the passage of time during continued employment or other service relationship (sometimes referred
to as a “Restricted Share Unit”) the achievement of specified Performance Criteria (sometimes referred to as a “Performance
Share Unit”), or both. Unless otherwise provided in the applicable Share Unit Agreement, it is intended Share Units awarded to U.S.
Taxpayers will be exempt from Code Section 409A under U.S. Treasury Regulation section 1.409A-1(b)(4), and accordingly such Share Units
will be settled/redeemed by March 15th of the year following the year in which such Share Units are not, or are no longer,
subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture (as such term is interpreted under Code Section 409A). For greater certainty, upon the satisfaction
or waiver or deemed satisfaction of all Performance Criteria and other vesting conditions, the Share Units of U.S. Taxpayers will no longer
be subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, and will be settled/redeemed by March 15th of the following year (the
“U.S. Share Unit Outside Expiry Date”). It is intended that, in respect of Share Units granted to Canadian Participants
as a bonus for services rendered in the year of grant, neither the Plan nor any Share Units granted hereunder will constitute a “salary
deferral arrangement” as defined in subsection 248(1) of the ITA, by reason of the exemption in paragraph (k) thereof. For greater
certainty, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Plan, all vesting and issuances or payments, as applicable, in respect of
a Share Unit granted to a Canadian Participant shall be completed no later than by the Share Unit Outside Expiry Date. All Share Units
granted hereunder shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or in lieu of, ordinary salary and wages received or receivable
by any Canadian Participant in respect of his or her services to the Corporation or a Subsidiary, as applicable.
4.2 Share Unit Awards
| (1) | The Board shall, from time to time by resolution, in its sole
discretion, (i) designate the Eligible Participants who may receive Share Units under the Plan, (ii) fix the number of Share Units, if
any, to be granted to each Eligible Participant and the date or dates on which such Share Units shall be granted, (iii) determine the
relevant conditions, vesting provisions (including the applicable Performance Period and Performance Criteria, if any) and Restriction
Period of such Share Units, and (iv) any other terms and conditions applicable to the granted Share Units, which need not be identical
and which, without limitation, may include non-competition provisions, subject to the terms and conditions prescribed in this Plan and
in any Share Unit Agreement. |
| (2) | Subject to the vesting and other conditions and provisions in
this Plan and in the applicable Share Unit Agreement, each Share Unit awarded to a Participant shall entitle the Participant to receive,
on settlement, a cash payment equal to the Market Value of a Share, or at the discretion of the Corporation (or applicable Subsidiary),
one Share or any combination of cash and Shares as the Corporation (or applicable Subsidiary) in its sole discretion may determine, in
each case less any applicable withholding taxes. For greater certainty, no Participant shall have any right to demand to be paid in,
or receive, Shares in respect of any Share Unit, and, notwithstanding any discretion exercised by the Corporation (or applicable Subsidiary)
to settle any Share Unit, or portion thereof, in the form of Shares, the Corporation (and each Subsidiary) reserves the right to change
such form of payment at any time until payment is actually made. |
4.3 Share Unit Agreements
| (1) | The grant of a Share Unit by the Board shall be evidenced by
a Share Unit Agreement in such form not inconsistent with the Plan as the Board may from time to time determine with reference to the
form attached as Exhibit “C”. Such Share Unit Agreement shall be subject to all applicable terms and conditions of this Plan
and may be subject to any other terms and conditions (including without limitation any recoupment, reimbursement or claw-back compensation
policy as may be adopted by the Board from time to time) which are not inconsistent with this Plan and which the Board deems appropriate
for inclusion in a Share Unit Agreement. The provisions of the various Share Unit Agreements issued under this Plan need not be identical. |
| (2) | The Share Unit Agreement shall contain such terms that the Corporation
considers necessary in order that the Share Unit will comply with Code Section 409A and any provisions respecting restricted share units
in the income tax laws (including, in respect of Canadian Participants, such terms and conditions so as to ensure that the Share Units
shall not constitute a “salary deferral arrangement” as defined in subsection 248(1) of the ITA, by reason of the exemption
in paragraph (k) thereof) or other laws in force in any country or jurisdiction of which the Participant may from time to time be a resident
or citizen or provide services in or the rules of any regulatory body having jurisdiction over the Corporation. |
4.4 Vesting of Share Units
The Board shall have sole discretion to (i) determine if any vesting
conditions with respect to a Share Unit, including any Performance Criteria or other vesting conditions contained in the applicable Share
Unit Agreement, have been met, (ii) waive the vesting conditions applicable to Share Units (or deem them to be satisfied), and (iii) extend
the Restriction Period with respect to any grant of Share Units, provided that (A) any such extension shall not result in the Restriction
Period for such Shares Units extending beyond the Share Unit Outside Expiry Date, and (B) with respect to any grant of Share Units to
a U.S. Taxpayer, such extension constitutes a substantial risk of forfeiture and such Share Units will continue to be exempt from (or
otherwise comply with) Code Section 409A. The Corporation shall communicate to a Participant, as soon as reasonably practicable, the date
on which all such applicable vesting conditions in respect of a grant of Share Units to the Participant have been satisfied, waived, or
deemed satisfied and such Share Units have vested (the “Vesting Date”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the date
on which any Share Units would otherwise vest falls within a Blackout Period or within nine Business Days after a Blackout Period Expiry
Date, the Vesting Date of such Share Units will be deemed to be the date that is the earlier of (i) ten Business Days after the Blackout
Period Expiry Date (which ten Business Day period may not be further extended by the Board) and (ii) the Share Unit Outside Expiry Date
in respect of such Share Units, provided that in no event will the redemption and settlement of any Share Units of a Participant who is
a U.S. Taxpayer be delayed beyond March 15th of the calendar year immediately following the year in which such Share Units
are not, or are no longer, subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture (as such term is interpreted under Code Section 409A).
4.5 Redemption/Settlement of Share Units
| (1) | Subject to the provisions of this Section 4.5 and Section 4.6,
a Participant’s vested Share Units shall be redeemed in consideration for a cash payment on the date (the “Redemption
Date”) that is the earliest of (i) the 15th day following the applicable Vesting Date for such vested Share
Units (or, if such day is not a Business Day, on the immediately following Business Day), (ii) the Share Unit Outside Expiry Date, and
(iii) in the case of a Participant who is a U.S. Taxpayer, the U.S. Share Unit Outside Expiry Date. |
| (2) | Subject to the provisions of this Section 4.5 and Section 4.6,
during the period between the Vesting Date and the Redemption Date in respect of a Participant’s vested Share Units, the Corporation
(or any Subsidiary that is party to an Employment Agreement or Consulting Agreement with the Participant whose vested Share Units are
to be redeemed) shall, at its sole discretion, be entitled to elect to settle all or any portion of the cash payment obligation otherwise
arising in respect of the Participant’s vested Share Units either (i) by the issuance of Shares to the Participant (or the legal
representative of the Participant, if applicable) on the Redemption Date, or (ii) by paying all or a portion of such cash payment obligation
to the Designated Broker, who shall use the funds received to purchase Shares in the open market, which Shares shall be registered in
the name of the Designated Broker in a separate account the Participant’s benefit. |
(3) Settlement of a Participant’s
vested Share Units shall take place on the Redemption Date as follows:
| (a) | where the Corporation (or applicable Subsidiary) has elected
to settle all or a portion of the Participant’s vested Share Units in Shares issued from treasury: |
| (i) | in the case of Shares issued in certificated form, by delivery
to the Participant (or to the legal representative of the Participant, if applicable) of a certificate in the name of the Participant
(or the legal representative of the Participant, if applicable) representing the aggregate number of Shares that the Participant is entitled
to receive, subject to satisfaction of any applicable withholding in accordance with Section 9.2; or |
| (ii) | in the case of Shares issued in uncertificated form, by the
issuance to the Participant (or to the legal representative of the Participant, if applicable) of the aggregate number of Shares that
the Participant is entitled to receive, subject to satisfaction of any applicable withholding tax under Section 9.2, which Shares shall
be evidenced by a book position on the register of the shareholders of the Corporation to be maintained by the transfer agent and registrar
of the Shares; |
| (b) | where the Corporation or a Subsidiary has elected to settle
all or a portion of the Participant’s vested Share Units in Shares purchased in the open market, by delivery to the Designated
Broker of readily available funds in an amount equal to the Market Value of a Share as of the Redemption Date multiplied by the number
of vested Share Units to be settled in Shares purchased in the open market, less the amount of any applicable withholding tax under Section
9.2, along with directions instructing the Designated Broker to use such funds to purchase Shares in the open market for the benefit
of the Participant and to be evidenced by a confirmation from the Designated Broker of such purchase; |
| (c) | any cash payment to which the Participant is entitled (excluding,
for the avoidance of doubt, any amount payable in respect of the Participant’s Share Units that the Corporation or a Subsidiary
has elected to settle in Shares) shall, subject to satisfaction of any applicable withholding tax under Section 9.2, be paid to the Participant
(or to the legal representative of the Participant, if applicable) by the Corporation or Subsidiary of which the Participant is a director,
employee, executive officer or Consultant, in cash, by cheque or by such other payment method as the Corporation and Participant may
agree; and |
| (d) | where the Corporation or a Subsidiary has elected to settle
a portion, but not all, of the Participant’s vested Share Units in Shares, the Participant shall be deemed to have instructed the
Corporation or Subsidiary, as applicable, to withhold from the cash portion of the payment to which the Participant is otherwise entitled
such amount as may be required in accordance with Section 9.2 and to remit such withheld amount to the applicable taxation authorities
on account of any withholding tax obligations, and the Corporation or Subsidiary, as applicable, shall deliver any remaining cash payable,
after making any such remittance, to the Participant (or to the legal representative of the Participant, if applicable) as soon as reasonable
practicable. In the event that the cash portion payable to settle a Participant’s Share Units in the foregoing circumstances is
not sufficient to satisfy the withholding obligations of the Corporation or a Subsidiary pursuant to Section 9.2, the Corporation or
Subsidiary, as applicable, shall be entitled to satisfy any remaining withholding obligation by any other mechanism as may be required
or determined by the Corporation or Subsidiary as appropriate. |
| (4) | Notwithstanding any other provision in this Article 4, all payments,
whether in cash or in Shares, shall be completed in respect of the settlement of any Share Unit by no later than December 15 of the third
(3rd) calendar year commencing after the year in which such Share Unit was granted (the “Share Unit Outside Expiry
Date”). |
4.6 Determination of Amounts
| (1) | The cash payment obligation arising in respect of the redemption
and settlement of a vested Share Unit pursuant to Section 4.5 shall be equal to the Market Value of a Share as of the applicable Redemption
Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the aggregate cash amount to be paid to a Participant (or the legal representative of the Participant,
if applicable) in respect of a particular redemption of the Participant’s vested Share Units shall, subject to any adjustments
in accordance with Section 8.1 and any withholding required pursuant to Section 9.2, be equal to the Market Value of a Share as of the
Redemption Date for such vested Share Units multiplied by the number of vested Share Units in the Participant’s Account at the
commencement of the Redemption Date (after deducting any such vested Share Units in the Participant’s Account in respect of which
the Corporation (or applicable Subsidiary) makes an election under Section 4.5(2) to settle such vested Share Units in Shares). |
| (2) | If the Corporation (or applicable Subsidiary) elects in accordance
with Section 4.5(2) to settle all or a portion of the cash payment obligation arising in respect of the redemption of a Participant’s
vested Share Units by the issuance of Shares, the Corporation shall, subject to any adjustments in accordance with Section 8.1 and any
withholding required pursuant to Section 9.2, issue to the Participant (or the legal representative of the Participant, if applicable),
for each vested Share Unit which the Corporation (or applicable Subsidiary) elects to settle in Shares, one Share. Where, as a result
of any adjustment in accordance with Section 8.1 and/or any withholding required pursuant to Section 9.2, the aggregate number of Shares
to be received by a Participant upon an election by the Corporation (or applicable Subsidiary) to settle all or a portion of the Participant’s
vested Share Units in Shares includes a fractional Share, the aggregate number of Shares to be received by the Participant shall be rounded
down to the nearest whole number of Shares. |
4.7 Award of Dividend Equivalents
Dividend Equivalents may, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion,
be awarded in respect of unvested Share Units in a Participant’s Account on the same basis as cash dividends declared and paid on
Shares as if the Participant was a shareholder of record of Shares on the relevant record date. Dividend Equivalents, if any, will be
credited to the Participant’s Account in additional Share Units, the number of which shall be equal to a fraction where the numerator
is the product of (i) the number of Share Units in such Participant’s Account on the date that dividends are paid multiplied by
(ii) the dividend paid per Share and the denominator of which is the Market Value of one Share calculated as of the date that dividends
are paid. Any additional Share Units credited to a Participant’s Account as a Dividend Equivalent shall be subject to the same terms
and conditions (including vesting and Restriction Periods and Share Unit Outside Expiry Date) as the Share Units in respect of which such
additional Share Units are credited and shall be deemed to have been awarded on the same date and subject to the same expiry date as the
Share Units in respect of which such additional Share Units are credited.
In the event that the Participant’s applicable Share Units do
not vest, all Dividend Equivalents, if any, associated with such Share Units will be forfeited by the Participant.
ARTICLE 5
DEFERRED SHARE UNITS
5.1 Nature of Deferred Share Units
A deferred share unit (“DSU”) is an Award in the
nature of a deferral of payment for services rendered, or for future services to be rendered, and that, upon settlement, entitles the
recipient Participant to receive cash or acquire Shares, as determined by the Corporation in its sole discretion, unless such DSU expires
prior to being settled.
5.2 Market Fluctuation
For greater certainty, no amount will be paid or benefit provided to,
or in respect of, a Participant, or to any person who does not deal at arm’s length with a Participant for the purposes of the ITA,
under the Plan or pursuant to any other arrangement, and no additional Awards will be granted to such Participant for the purpose of reducing
the impact, in whole or in part, of any reduction in the fair market value of the shares of the Corporation or any corporation related
thereto.
5.3 DSU Awards
| (1) | Subject to the provisions of this Plan and the requirements
of paragraph 6801(d) of the ITA Regulations and Code Section 409A, the Board shall, from time to time by resolution, in its sole discretion,
(i) designate the Non-Employee Directors who may receive DSUs under the Plan, (ii) fix the number of DSUs, if any, to be granted to any
Non-Employee Director and the date or dates on which such DSUs shall be granted, and (iii) determine any other terms and conditions applicable
to the granted DSUs. |
| (2) | Subject to the vesting and other conditions and provisions in
this Plan and in any DSU Agreement, each DSU awarded to a Participant shall entitle the Participant to receive on settlement a cash payment
equal to the Market Value of a Share, or at the discretion of the Corporation, one Share or any combination of cash and Shares as the
Corporation in its sole discretion may determine. For greater certainty, no Participant shall have any right to demand to be paid in,
or receive, Shares in respect of any DSU, and, notwithstanding any discretion exercised by the Corporation to settle any DSU, or portion
thereof, in the form of Shares, the Corporation reserves the right to change such form of payment at any time until payment is actually
made. |
5.4 DSU Agreements
| (1) | The grant of a DSU by the Board shall be evidenced by a DSU
Agreement in such form not inconsistent with the Plan as the Board may from time to time determine with reference to the form attached
as Exhibit “D”. Such DSU Agreement shall be subject to all applicable terms and conditions of this Plan and may be subject
to any other terms and conditions (including without limitation any recoupment, reimbursement or claw-back compensation policy as may
be adopted by the Board from time to time) which are not inconsistent with this Plan and which the Board deems appropriate for inclusion
in a DSU Agreement. The provisions of the various DSU Agreements issued under this Plan need not be identical. |
| (2) | Each DSU Agreement shall contain such terms that the Corporation
considers necessary in order that the DSUs granted thereunder will comply with Code Section 409A and any provisions respecting restricted
share units in the income tax (including, in respect of Canadian Participants, such terms and conditions so as to ensure that the DSUs
shall not constitute a “salary deferral arrangement” as defined in subsection 248(1) of the ITA by reason of the exemption
in paragraph 6801(d) of the ITA Regulations) or other laws in force in any country or jurisdiction of which the Participant may from
time to time be a resident or citizen or provide services in or the rules of any regulatory body having jurisdiction over the Corporation. |
5.5 Redemption/Settlement of DSUs
| (1) | Except as otherwise provided in this Section 5.5 or Section 9.10 of this Plan, (i) DSUs of a
Participant who is a U.S. Taxpayer shall be redeemed and settled by the Corporation as soon as reasonably practicable following the
Participant’s Separation from Service, and (ii) DSUs of a Participant who is a Canadian Participant (or who is neither a U.S
Taxpayer nor a Canadian Participant) shall be redeemed and settled by the Corporation as soon as reasonably practicable following
the Participant’s Termination Date, but in any event not later than, and any payment (whether in cash or in Shares) in respect
of the settlement of such DSUs shall be made no later than, December 15 of the first (1st) calendar year commencing
immediately after the Participant’s Termination Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a payment in settlement of DSUs of a
Participant who is both a U.S. Taxpayer and a Canadian Participant: |
| (a) | is required as a result of his or her Separation from Service
in accordance with clause (i) above, but such payment would result in such DSUs failing to satisfy the requirements of paragraph 6801(d)
of the ITA Regulations, then such Participant will automatically forfeit all right to such payment without compensation therefor, and
no such payment will be made to such Participant; or |
| (b) | is required pursuant to clause (ii) above, but such payment
would result in such DSUs failing to satisfy the requirements of Code Section 409A because the Participant has not experienced a Separation
from Service, and if the Board determines that it is not practical to make such payment in some other manner or at some other time that
satisfies the requirements of both Code Section 409A and paragraph 6801(d) of the ITA Regulations, then the Participant shall forfeit
such DSUs without compensation therefor. |
| (2) | The Corporation will have, at its sole discretion,
the ability to elect to settle all or any portion of the cash payment obligation arising in respect of the redemption and settlement
of a Participant’s DSUs by the issuance of Shares. |
| (3) | For greater certainty, the Corporation shall not pay any cash
or issue any Shares to a Participant in satisfaction of the redemption of a Participant’s DSUs prior to the Corporation being satisfied,
in its sole discretion, that all applicable withholding taxes under Section 9.2 will be timely withheld, deducted, or received and remitted
to the appropriate taxation authorities in respect of any particular Participant and any particular DSUs. |
| (4) | The redemption and settlement of a Participant’s DSUs
shall occur on the applicable DSU Redemption Date as follows: |
| (a) | where the Corporation has elected to settle all or a portion
of the Participant’s DSUs in Shares, |
| (i) | in the case of Shares issued in certificated form, delivery
to the Participant (or to the legal representative of the Participant, if applicable) of a certificate in the name of the Participant
(or the legal representative of the Participant, if applicable) representing the aggregate number of Shares that the Participant is entitled
to receive, subject to satisfaction of any applicable withholding in accordance with Section 9.2; or |
| (ii) | in the case of Shares issued in uncertificated form, issuance
to the Participant (or to the legal representative of the Participant, if applicable) of the aggregate number of Shares that the Participant
is entitled to receive, subject to satisfaction of any applicable withholding tax under Section 9.2, which Shares shall be evidenced
by a book position on the register of the shareholders of the Corporation to be maintained by the transfer agent and registrar of the
Shares; |
| (b) | any cash payment to which the Participant is entitled (excluding,
for the avoidance of doubt, any amount payable in respect of the Participant’s DSUs that the Corporation has elected to pay in
Shares) shall, subject to satisfaction of any applicable withholding tax under Section 9.2, be paid to the Participant (or to the legal
representative of the Participant, if applicable) by the Corporation in cash, by cheque or by such other payment method as the Corporation
and Participant may agree; and |
| (c) | where the Corporation has elected to settle a portion, but
not all, of the Participant’s DSUs in Shares, the Participant shall be deemed to have instructed the Corporation to withhold from
the cash portion of the payment to which the Participant is otherwise entitled such amount as may be required in accordance with Section
9.2 and to remit such withheld amount to the applicable taxation authorities on account of any withholding obligations of the Corporation,
and the Corporation shall deliver any remaining cash payable, after making any such remittance, to the Participant (or to the legal representative
of the Participant, if applicable) as soon as reasonable practicable. In the event that the cash portion elected by the Corporation to
settle the Participant’s Share Units is not sufficient to satisfy the withholding obligations of the Corporation pursuant to Section
9.2, any remaining amounts shall be satisfied by the Corporation by any other mechanism as may be required or determined by the Corporation
as appropriate. |
5.6 Determination of Amounts
| (1) | The cash payment obligation by the Corporation in respect of
the redemption and settlement of a DSU pursuant to Section 5.5 shall be equal to the Market Value of a Share as of the applicable DSU
Redemption Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the aggregate cash amount to be paid to a Participant (or the legal representative of the
Participant, if applicable) in respect of a particular redemption of the Participant’s DSUs shall, subject to any adjustment in
accordance with Section 8.1 and any withholding required pursuant to Section 9.2, be equal to the Market Value of a Share as of the DSU
Redemption Date for such DSUs multiplied by the number of DSUs being redeemed (after deducting any such DSUs in respect of which the
Corporation makes an election under Section 5.5(2) to settle such DSUs in Shares). |
| (2) | If the Corporation elects in accordance with Section 5.5(2)
to settle all or a portion of the cash payment obligation arising in respect of the redemption of a Participant’s DSUs by the issuance
of Shares, the Corporation shall, subject to any adjustments in accordance with Section 7.1 and any withholding required pursuant to
Section 8.2, issue to the Participant, for each DSU which the Corporation elects to settle in Shares, one Share. Where, as a result of
any adjustment in accordance with Section 7.1 and/or any withholding required pursuant to Section 8.2, the aggregate number of Shares
to be received by a Participant upon an election by the Corporation to settle all or a portion of the Participant’s DSUs includes
a fractional Share, the aggregate number of Shares to be received by the Participant shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number
of Shares. |
ARTICLE 6
SHARE BONUS AWARDS
6.1 Participants
The Board, on the recommendation of the Committee, shall have the right,
subject to Section 6.2, to issue or reserve for issuance, in consideration for services performed for the Corporation or any Subsidiary,
to any Eligible Participant any number of Shares as a discretionary bonus of Shares subject to such provisos and restrictions as the Board
may determine.
6.2 Number of Shares
Shares reserved for issuance and issued as Share Awards shall be subject
to the limitations set out in Section 2.4. In addition to the limitations set out in Section 2.4, the aggregate maximum number of shares
that may be issued pursuant to Section 6.1 will be limited to 1,000,000 Shares. The Board, on the recommendation of the Committee, in
its absolute discretion, shall have the right to reallocate any of the Shares reserved for issuance as Share Awards for future issuance
pursuant to a grant of other types of Awards permitted under this Plan and, in the event that any Shares specifically reserved under this
Article 6 are reallocated to other types of Awards, the aggregate maximum number of Shares reserved for grants as Share Awards will be
reduced to that extent. In no event will the number of Shares allocated for issuance under this Article 6 exceed 1,000,000 Shares.
6.3 Necessary Approvals
The obligation of the Company to issue and deliver any Shares pursuant
to a Share Award will be subject to all necessary approvals of any exchange or securities regulatory authority having jurisdiction over
the Shares and Share Awards will be subject to satisfactory arrangements for the deduction and remittance of any required withholding
tax.
ARTICLE 7
GENERAL CONDITIONS
7.1 General Conditions Applicable to Awards
Each Award shall be subject to the following conditions:
| (1) | Vesting Period. Each Award granted hereunder shall vest
in accordance with the terms of this Plan and the Grant Agreement entered into in respect of such Award. Except in the case of DSUs,
the Board has the right, in its sole discretion, to waive any vesting conditions or accelerate the vesting of any Award, or to deem any
Performance Criteria or other vesting conditions to be satisfied, notwithstanding the vesting schedule set forth for such Award. |
| (2) | Employment. Notwithstanding any express or implied term
of this Plan to the contrary, the granting of an Award pursuant to the Plan shall in no way be construed as a guarantee by the Corporation
or a Subsidiary to the Participant of employment or another service relationship with the Corporation or a Subsidiary. The granting of
an Award to a Participant shall not impose upon the Corporation or a Subsidiary any obligation to retain the Participant in its employ
or service in any capacity. Nothing contained in this Plan or in any Award granted under this Plan shall interfere in any way with the
rights of the Corporation or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with the employment, retention or termination of any such Participant.
The loss of existing or potential profit in Shares underlying Awards granted under this Plan shall not constitute an element of damages
in the event of termination of a Participant’s employment or service in any office or otherwise. |
| (3) | Grant of Awards. Eligibility to participate in this Plan
does not confer upon any Eligible Participant any right to be granted Awards pursuant to this Plan. Granting Awards to any Eligible Participant
does not confer upon any Eligible Participant the right to receive nor preclude such Eligible Participant from receiving any additional
Awards at any time. The extent to which any Eligible Participant is entitled to be granted Awards pursuant to this Plan will be determined
in the sole discretion of the Board. Participation in the Plan shall be entirely voluntary and any decision not to participate shall
not affect an Eligible Participant’s relationship or employment with the Corporation or any Subsidiary. |
| (4) | Rights as a Shareholder. Neither the Participant nor
such Participant’s personal representatives or legatees shall have any rights whatsoever as shareholder in respect of any Shares
covered by such Participant’s Awards by reason of the grant of such Award until such Award has been duly exercised, as applicable,
and settled and Shares have been issued in respect thereof. Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing and except as
provided under this Plan, no adjustment shall be made for dividends or other rights for which the record date is prior to the date such
Shares have been issued. |
| (5) | Conformity to Plan. In the event that an Award is granted
or a Grant Agreement is executed which does not conform in all particulars with the provisions of the Plan, or purports to grant Awards
on terms different from those set out in the Plan, the Award or the grant of such Award shall not be in any way void or invalidated,
but the Award so granted will be adjusted to become, in all respects, in conformity with the Plan. |
| (6) | Non-Transferrable Awards. Except as specifically provided
in a Grant Agreement approved by the Board, each Award granted under the Plan is personal to the Participant and shall not be assignable
or transferable by the Participant, whether voluntarily or by operation of law, except by will or by the laws of succession of the domicile
of the deceased Participant. No Award granted hereunder shall be pledged, hypothecated, charged, transferred, assigned or otherwise encumbered
or disposed of on pain of nullity. |
| (7) | Participant’s Entitlement. Except as otherwise
provided in this Plan (including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, pursuant to Section 6.2), or unless the Board permits
otherwise, upon any Subsidiary of the Corporation ceasing to be a Subsidiary of the Corporation, Awards previously granted under this
Plan that, at the time of such change, are held by a Person who is a director, executive officer, employee or Consultant of such Subsidiary
of the Corporation and not of the Corporation itself, whether or not then exercisable, shall automatically terminate on the date of such
change. |
7.2 General Conditions Applicable to Options
Subject to Subsection (7), each Option shall be subject to the following
conditions:
| (1) | Termination for Cause. Upon a Participant ceasing to
be an Eligible Participant for Cause, any vested or unvested Option granted to such Participant shall terminate automatically and become
void immediately. For the purposes of the Plan, the determination by the Corporation that the Participant was discharged for Cause shall
be binding on the Participant. “Cause” shall include, among other things, gross misconduct, theft, fraud, breach of confidentiality
or breach of the Corporation’s codes of conduct and any other reason determined by the Corporation to be cause for termination. |
| (2) | Termination not for Cause. Upon a Participant ceasing
to be an Eligible Participant as a result of his or her employment or service relationship with the Corporation or a Subsidiary being
terminated without Cause (including, for the avoidance of doubt, as a result of any Subsidiary of the Corporation ceasing to be a Subsidiary
of the Corporation, as contemplated by Section 7.1(7)), (i) each unvested Option granted to such Participant shall expire and become
void immediately upon such termination, and (ii) each vested Option held by such Participant shall cease to be exercisable on the earlier
of (A) ninety (90) days after the Participant’s Termination Date (or such later date as the Board may, in its sole discretion,
determine) and (B) the expiry date of such Option as set forth in the applicable Grant Agreement, after which such vested Option will
expire. |
| (3) | Resignation. Upon a Participant ceasing to be an Eligible
Participant as a result of his or her resignation from the Corporation or a Subsidiary, (i) each unvested Option granted to such Participant
shall terminate and become void immediately upon such resignation and (ii) each vested Option held by such Participant shall cease to
be exercisable on the earlier of (A) ninety (90) days after the Participant’s Termination Date and (B) the expiry date of such
Option as set forth in the applicable Grant Agreement, after which such vested Option will expire. |
| (4) | Permanent Disability/Retirement. Upon a Participant
ceasing to be an Eligible Participant by reason of retirement or permanent disability, (i) each unvested Option granted to such Participant
shall terminate and become void immediately, and (ii) each vested Option held by such Participant shall cease to be exercisable on the
earlier of (A) ninety (90) days from the date of retirement or the date on which the Participant ceases his or her employment or service
relationship with the Corporation or any Subsidiary by reason of permanent disability, and (B) the expiry date of such Option as set
forth in the applicable Grant Agreement, after which such vested Option will expire. |
| (5) | Death. Upon a Participant ceasing to be an Eligible
Participant by reason of death, (i) each unvested Option granted to such Participant shall terminate and become void immediately, and
(ii) each vested Option held by such Participant at the time of death may be exercised by the legal representative of the Participant,
provided that any such vested Option shall cease to be exercisable on the earlier of (A) the date that is six (6) months after the Participant’s
death or prior to the expiration of the original term of the Options whichever occurs earlier. |
| (6) | Leave of Absence. Upon a Participant electing a voluntary
leave of absence of more than twelve (12) months, including maternity and paternity leaves, the Board may determine, at its sole discretion
but subject to applicable laws, that such Participant’s participation in the Plan shall be terminated, provided that all vested
Options shall remain outstanding and in effect until the applicable exercise date, or an earlier date determined by the Board at its
sole discretion. |
| (7) | Amalgamation Options. The above provisions of this
Section 7.2, other than subsection (5) and this subsection (7), shall not apply to any Amalgamation Option, and each Amalgamation Option
shall, subject to subsection (5), only expire on the expiry date of such Amalgamation Option determined in accordance with the Business
Combination Agreement and the relevant Option Exchange Agreement. |
7.3 General Conditions Applicable to Share Units
Each Share Unit shall be subject to the following conditions:
| (1) | Termination for Cause and Resignation. Upon a Participant
ceasing to be an Eligible Participant for Cause or as a result of his or her resignation from the Corporation or a Subsidiary, the Participant’s
participation in the Plan shall be terminated immediately, all Share Units credited to such Participant’s Account that have not
vested shall be forfeited and cancelled, and the Participant’s rights that relate to such Participant’s unvested Share Units
shall be forfeited and cancelled on the Termination Date. |
| (2) | Death, Leave of Absence or Termination of Service.
Except as otherwise determined by the Board from time to time, at its sole discretion, upon a Participant electing a voluntary leave
of absence of more than twelve (12) months, including maternity and paternity leaves, or upon a Participant ceasing to be Eligible Participant
as a result of (i) death, (ii) retirement, (iii) Termination of Service for reasons other than for Cause, (iv) his or her employment
or service relationship with the Corporation or a Subsidiary being terminated by reason of injury or disability or (v) becoming eligible
to receive long-term disability benefits, all unvested Share Units in the Participant’s Account as of such date relating to a Restriction
Period in progress shall be forfeited and cancelled. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Board, in its sole discretion, instead accelerates
the vesting or waives vesting conditions with respect to all or some portion of outstanding unvested Share Units, the date of such action
is the Vesting Date. |
| (3) | General. For greater certainty, where (i) a Participant’s
employment or service relationship with the Corporation or a Subsidiary is terminated pursuant to Section 7.3(1) or Section 7.3(2) hereof
or (ii) a Participant elects for a voluntary leave of absence pursuant to Section 7.3(2) hereof following the satisfaction of all vesting
conditions in respect of particular Share Units but before receipt of the corresponding distribution or payment in respect of such Share
Units, the Participant shall remain entitled to such distribution or payment. |
ARTICLE 8
ADJUSTMENTS AND AMENDMENTS
8.1 Adjustment to Shares Subject to Outstanding Awards
At any time after the grant of an Award to a Participant and prior
to the expiration of the term of such Award or the forfeiture or cancellation of such Award, in the event of (i) any subdivision of the
Shares into a greater number of Shares, (ii) any consolidation of Shares into a lesser number of Shares, (iii) any reclassification, reorganization
or other change affecting the Shares, (iv) any merger, amalgamation or consolidation of the Corporation with or into another corporation,
or (v) any distribution to all holders of Shares or other securities in the capital of the Corporation, of cash, evidences of indebtedness
or other assets of the Corporation (excluding an ordinary course dividend in cash or shares, but including for greater certainty shares
or equity interests in a subsidiary or business unit of the Corporation or one of its subsidiaries or cash proceeds of the disposition
of such a subsidiary or business unit) or any transaction or change having a similar effect, then the Board shall in its sole discretion,
subject to the required approval of any Stock Exchange, determine the appropriate adjustments or substitutions to be made in such circumstances
in order to maintain the economic rights of the Participant in respect of such Award in connection with such occurrence or change, including,
without limitation:
| (a) | adjustments to the exercise price of such Award without any
change in the total price applicable to the unexercised portion of the Award; |
| (b) | adjustments to the number of Shares to which the Participant
is entitled upon exercise of such Award; or |
| (c) | adjustments to the number of kind of Shares reserved for issuance
pursuant to the Plan. |
8.2 Change of Control
| (1) | In the event of a potential Change of Control, the Board
shall have the power, in its sole discretion, to accelerate the vesting of Options to assist the Participants to tender into a takeover
bid or participating in any other transaction leading to a Change of Control. For greater certainty, in the event of a take-over bid
or any other transaction leading to a Change of Control, the Board shall have the power, in its sole discretion, to (i) provide that
any or all Options shall thereupon terminate, provided that any such outstanding Options that have vested shall remain exercisable until
the consummation of such Change of Control, and (ii) permit Participants to conditionally exercise their vested Options immediately prior
to the consummation of the take-over bid and the Shares issuable under such Options to be tendered to such bid, such conditional exercise
to be conditional upon the take-up by such offeror of the Shares or other securities tendered to such take-over bid in accordance with
the terms of such take-over bid (or the effectiveness of such other transaction leading to a Change of Control). If, however, the potential
Change of Control referred to in this Section 8.2 is not completed within the time specified therein (as the same may be extended), then
notwithstanding this Section 8.2 or the definition of “Change of Control”: (i) any conditional exercise of vested Options
shall be deemed to be null, void and of no effect, and such conditionally exercised Options shall for all purposes be deemed not to have
been exercised, (ii) Shares which were issued pursuant to the exercise of Options which vested pursuant to this Section 8.2 shall be
returned by the Participant to the Corporation and reinstated as authorized but unissued Shares, and (iii) the original terms applicable
to Options which vested pursuant to this Section 8.28.2 shall be reinstated. In the event of a Change in Control, the Board may exercise
its discretion to accelerate the vesting of, or waive the Performance Criteria or other Vesting Conditions applicable to, outstanding
Share Units, and the date of the such action shall be the Vesting Date of such Share Units. |
| (2) | If the Corporation completes a transaction constituting a
Change of Control and within twelve (12) months following the Change of Control a Participant who was also an officer or employee of,
or Consultant to, the Corporation prior to the Change of Control has their Employment Agreement or Consulting Agreement terminated, then:
(i) all unvested Options granted to such Participant shall immediately vest and become exercisable, and remain open for exercise until
the earlier of (A) their expiry date as set out in the applicable Grant Agreement, and (B) the date that is 90 days after such termination
or dismissal; and (ii) all unvested Share Units shall become vested, and the date of such Participant’s Termination Date shall
be deemed to be the Vesting Date. |
8.3 Amendment or Discontinuance of the Plan
| (1) | The Board may suspend or terminate the Plan at any time,
or from time to time amend or revise the terms of the Plan or any granted Award without the consent of the Participants, provided that
such suspension, termination, amendment or revision shall: |
| (a) | not adversely alter or impair the rights of any Participant,
without the consent of such Participant except as permitted by the provisions of the Plan; |
| (b) | be in compliance with applicable law (including Code Section
409A, to the extent it is applicable) and with the prior approval, if required, of the shareholders of the Corporation, Nasdaq, or any
other regulatory body having authority over the Corporation; and |
| (c) | be subject to shareholder approval, where required by law
or the requirements of Nasdaq provided that the Board may, from time to time, in its absolute discretion and without approval of the
shareholders of the Corporation make the following amendments to this Plan: |
| (i) | any amendment to the vesting provision, if applicable, or
assignability provisions of the Awards; |
| (ii) | any amendment to the expiration date of an Award that does
not extend the terms of the Award past the original date of expiration of such Award; |
| (iii) | any amendment regarding the effect of termination of a Participant’s
employment or engagement; |
| (iv) | any amendment which accelerates the date on which any Option
may be exercised under the Plan; |
| (v) | any amendment necessary to comply with applicable law or the
requirements of Nasdaq or any other regulatory body; |
| (vi) | any amendment of a “housekeeping” nature, including
to clarify the meaning of an existing provision of the Plan, correct or supplement any provision of the Plan that is inconsistent with
any other provision of the Plan, correct any grammatical or typographical errors or amend the definitions in the Plan; |
| (vii) | any amendment regarding the administration of the Plan; |
| (viii) | any amendment to add provisions permitting the grant of Awards
settled otherwise than with Shares issued from treasury, or adopt a clawback provision applicable to equity compensation; |
| (ix) | any other amendment that does not require the approval of
the shareholders of the Corporation under Section 8.3(2); and |
| (x) | to reduce the allocation of Shares to Share Awards under Article
6. |
| (2) | Notwithstanding Section 8.3(1), the Board shall be required
to obtain shareholder approval to make the following amendments: |
| (a) | any increase to the maximum number of Shares issuable under
the Plan, except in the event of an adjustment pursuant to Article 8; |
| (b) | except in the case of an adjustment pursuant to Article 8,
any amendment which reduces the exercise price of an Option or any cancellation of an Option and replacement of such Option with an Option
with a lower exercise price; |
| (c) | any amendment which extends the expiry date of any Award,
or the Restriction Period of any Share Unit beyond the original expiry date or Restriction Period; |
| (d) | any amendment which increases the maximum number of Shares
that may be (i) issuable to Insiders at any time; or (ii) issued to Insiders under the Plan and any other proposed or established Share
Compensation Arrangement in a one-year period, except in case of an adjustment pursuant to Article 8; |
| (e) | any amendment to the number of Shares that may be made issuable
pursuant to Awards made to employees and Non-Employee Directors within any one year period; |
| (f) | any amendment to the limits on Awards to Non-Employee Directors
set out in Section 2.5(5); and |
| (g) | any amendment to the definition of an Eligible Participant
under the Plan; |
provided that Shares held directly or indirectly by Insiders benefiting
from the amendments shall be excluded when obtaining such shareholder approval.
ARTICLE 9
MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 Use of an Administrative Agent
The Board may in its sole discretion appoint from time to time one
or more entities to act as administrative agent to administer the Awards granted under the Plan and to hold and administer the assets
that may be held in respect of Awards granted under the Plan, the whole in accordance with the terms and conditions determined by the
Board in its sole discretion. The Corporation and the administrative agent will maintain records showing the number of Awards granted
to each Participant under the Plan.
9.2 Tax Withholding
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, all distributions,
delivery of Shares or payments to a Participant (or to the legal representative of the Participant) under this Plan shall be made net
of any applicable withholdings, including in respect of applicable withholding taxes required to be withheld at source and other source
deductions, as the Corporation determines. If the event giving rise to the withholding obligation involves an issuance or delivery of
Shares, then, the withholding may be satisfied in such manner as the Corporation determines, including (a) by the sale of a portion of
such Shares by the Corporation, the Corporation’s transfer agent and registrar or any trustee appointed by the Corporation pursuant
to Section 8.1, on behalf of and as agent for the Participant, as soon as permissible and practicable, with the proceeds of such sale
being used to satisfy any withholding and remittance obligations of the Corporation (and any remaining proceeds, following such withholding
and remittance, to be paid to the Participant), (b) by requiring the Participant, as a condition of receiving such Shares, to pay to the
Corporation an amount in cash sufficient to satisfy such withholding, or (c) any other mechanism as may be required or determined by the
Corporation as appropriate.
9.3 Clawback
Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Plan, any Award which
is subject to recovery under any law, government regulation or stock exchange listing requirement, will be subject to such deductions
and clawback as may be required to be made pursuant to such law, government regulation or stock exchange listing requirement (or any policy
adopted by the Corporation pursuant to any such law, government regulation or stock exchange listing requirement) or any policy adopted
by the Corporation. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Board may provide in any case that outstanding Awards (whether
or not vested or exercisable) and the proceeds from the exercise or disposition of Awards or Shares acquired under Awards will be subject
to forfeiture and disgorgement to the Corporation, with interest and other related earnings, if the Participant to whom the Award was
granted violates (i) a non-competition, non- solicitation, confidentiality or other restrictive covenant by which he or she is bound,
or (ii) any policy adopted by the Corporation applicable to the Participant that provides for forfeiture or disgorgement with respect
to incentive compensation that includes Awards under the Plan. In addition, the Board may require forfeiture and disgorgement to the Corporation
of outstanding Awards and the proceeds from the exercise or disposition of Awards or Shares acquired under Awards, with interest and other
related earnings, to the extent required by law or applicable stock exchange listing standards, including any related policy adopted by
the Corporation. Each Participant, by accepting or being deemed to have accepted an Award under the Plan, agrees to cooperate fully with
the Board, and to cause any and all permitted transferees of the Participant to cooperate fully with the Board, to effectuate any forfeiture
or disgorgement required hereunder. Neither the Board nor the Corporation nor any other person, other than the Participant and his or
her permitted transferees, if any, will be responsible for any adverse tax or other consequences to a Participant or his or her permitted
transferees, if any, that may arise in connection with this Section 9.3.
9.4 Securities Law Compliance
| (1) | The Plan (including any amendments to it), the terms of the
grant of any Award under the Plan, the grant of any Award, the exercise of any Option, the delivery of any Shares upon exercise of any
Option or pursuant to a Share Award, or the Corporation’s election to deliver Shares in settlement of any Share Units or DSUs,
shall be subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and foreign laws, rules and regulations, the rules and regulations of applicable
Stock Exchanges and to such approvals by any regulatory or governmental agency as may, as determined by the Corporation, be required.
The Corporation shall not be obliged by any provision of the Plan or the grant of any Award or exercise of any Option hereunder to issue,
sell or deliver Shares in violation of such laws, rules and regulations or any condition of such approvals. |
| (2) | No Awards shall be granted, and no Shares shall be issued,
sold or delivered hereunder, where such grant, issue, sale or delivery would require registration of the Plan or of the Shares under
the securities laws of any jurisdiction or the filing of any prospectus for the qualification of same thereunder, and any purported grant
of any Award or purported issue or sale of Shares hereunder in violation of this provision shall be void. |
| (3) | The Corporation shall have no obligation to issue any Shares
pursuant to this Plan unless upon official notice of issuance such Shares shall have been duly listed with a Stock Exchange. Shares issued,
sold or delivered to Participants under the Plan may be subject to limitations on sale or resale under applicable securities laws. |
| (4) | If Shares cannot be issued to a Participant upon the exercise
of an Option due to legal or regulatory restrictions, the obligation of the Corporation to issue such Shares shall terminate and any
funds paid to the Corporation in connection with the exercise of such Option will be returned to the applicable Participant as soon as
practicable. |
| (5) | With respect to Awards granted in the United States or to
U.S. Persons (as defined under Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) or at such time as the Corporation ceases to
be a “foreign private issuer” (as defined under the U.S. Securities Act), unless the Shares which may be issued upon
the exercise or settlement of such Awards are registered under the U.S. Securities Act, the Awards granted hereunder and any Shares
that may be issuable upon the exercise or settlement of such Awards will be considered “restricted securities” (as such term
is defined in Rule 144(a)(3) under the U.S. Securities Act). Accordingly, any such Awards or Shares issued prior to an
effective registration statement filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) may not
be transferred, sold, assigned, pledged, hypothecated or otherwise disposed by the Participant, directly or indirectly, without registration
under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or unless in compliance with an available exemption therefrom.
Certificate(s) representing the Awards and any Shares issued upon the exercise of settlement of such Awards prior to an effective registration
statement filed with the SEC, and all certificate(s) issued in exchange therefor or in substitution thereof, will be endorsed with the
following or a similar legend until such time as it is no longer required under the applicable requirements of the U.S. Securities
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“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY [for Awards add:
AND ANY SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE HEREOF] HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED
(THE “U.S. SECURITIES ACT”), OR UNDER ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE OF THE UNITED STATES AND MAY
NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT EFFECTIVE
UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR (B) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION THEREUNDER.
HEDGING TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNLESS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT.”
9.5 Reorganization of the Corporation
The existence of any Awards shall not affect in any way the right or
power of the Corporation or its shareholders to make or authorize any adjustment, reclassification, recapitalization, reorganization or
other change in the Corporation’s capital structure or its business, or any amalgamation, combination, merger or consolidation involving
the Corporation or to create or issue any bonds, debentures, shares or other securities of the Corporation or the rights and conditions
attaching thereto or to affect the dissolution or legal representative of the Corporation or any sale or transfer of all or any part of
its assets or business, or any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar nature or otherwise.
9.6 Quotation of Shares
So long as the Shares are listed on one or more Stock Exchanges, the
Corporation must apply to such Stock Exchange or Stock Exchanges for the listing or quotation, as applicable, of the Shares underlying
the Awards granted under the Plan, however, the Corporation cannot guarantee that such Shares will be listed or quoted on any Stock Exchange.
9.7 Fractional Shares
If, upon the concurrent exercise of one or more Options by a Participant,
the aggregate number of Shares that the Participant would otherwise be entitled to receive includes a fractional Share, then the aggregate
number of Shares to be issued to the Participant upon such exercise shall be rounded down to the nearest lowest whole number of Shares,
and no payment or other adjustment will be made with respect to the fractional interest so disregarded.
9.8 Governing Laws
The Plan and all matters to which reference is made herein shall be
governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein.
9.9 Severability
The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of the Plan shall
not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision and any invalid or unenforceable provision shall be severed from the
Plan.
9.10 Code Section 409A
It is intended that any payments under the Plan to U.S. Taxpayers shall
be exempt from or comply with Code Section 409A, and all provisions of the Plan shall be construed and interpreted in a manner consistent
with the requirements for avoiding taxes and penalties under Code Section 409A. Solely to the extent that Awards of a U.S. Taxpayer are
determined to be subject to Code Section 409A, the following will apply with respect to the rights and benefits of U.S. Taxpayers under
the Plan:
| (1) | Except as permitted under Code Section 409A, any deferred
compensation (within the meaning of Code Section 409A) payable to or for the benefit of a U.S. Taxpayer may not be reduced by, or offset
against, any amount owing by the U.S. Taxpayer to the Corporation or any of its Affiliates. |
| (2) | If a U.S. Taxpayer becomes entitled to receive payment in
respect of any DSUs, or any Share Units that are subject to Code Section 409A, as a result of his or her Separation from Service and
the U.S. Taxpayer is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Code Section 409A) at the time of his or her Separation
from Service, and the Board makes a good faith determination that (i) all or a portion of the Share Units or DSUs constitute “deferred
compensation” (within the meaning of Code Section 409A) and (ii) any such deferred compensation that would otherwise be payable
during the six-month period following such Separation from Service is required to be delayed pursuant to the six-month delay rule set
forth in Code Section 409A in order to avoid taxes or penalties under Code Section 409A, then payment of such “deferred compensation”
shall not be made to the U.S. Taxpayer before the date which is six months after the date of his or her Separation from Service (and
shall be paid in a single lump sum on the first day of the seventh month following the date of such Separation from Service) or, if earlier,
the U.S. Taxpayer’s date of death. |
| (3) | A U.S. Taxpayer’s status as a “specified employee”
(within the meaning of Code Section 409A) shall be determined by the Corporation as required by Code Section 409A on a basis consistent
with Code Section 409A and such basis for determination will be consistently applied to all plans, programs, contracts, agreements, etc.
maintained by the Corporation that are subject to Code Section 409A. |
| (4) | Although the Corporation intends that Share Units will be
exempt from Code Section 409A or will comply with Code Section 409A, and that DSUs will comply with Code Section 409A, the Corporation
makes no assurances that the Share Units will be exempt from Code Section 409A or will comply with it. Each U.S. Taxpayer, any beneficiary
or the U.S. Taxpayer’s estate, as the case may be, is solely responsible and liable for the satisfaction of all taxes and penalties
that may be imposed on or for the account of such U.S. Taxpayer in connection with this Plan (including any taxes and penalties under
Code Section 409A), and neither the Corporation nor any Subsidiary shall have any obligation to indemnify or otherwise hold such U.S.
Taxpayer or beneficiary or the U.S. Taxpayer’s estate harmless from any or all of such taxes or penalties. |
| (5) | In the event that the Board determines that any amounts payable
hereunder will be taxable to a Participant under Code Section 409A prior to payment to such Participant of such amount, the Corporation
may (i) adopt such amendments to the Plan and Share Units and appropriate policies and procedures, including amendments and policies
with retroactive effect, that the Board determines necessary or appropriate to preserve the intended tax treatment of the benefits provided
by the Plan and Share Units hereunder and/or (ii) take such other actions as the Board determines necessary or appropriate to avoid or
limit the imposition of an additional tax under Code Section 409A. |
| (6) | In the event the Corporation amends, suspends or terminates
the Plan or Share Units as permitted under the Plan, such amendment, suspension or termination will be undertaken in a manner that does
not result in adverse tax consequences under Code Section 409A. |
ARTICLE 10
BUSINESS COMBINATION
10.1 Business Combination Agreement
This Plan contemplates the provisions of the Business Combination Agreement.
To the extent applicable, it is intended that the Outstanding Options will be exchanged for Amalgamation Options pursuant to the Business
Combination Agreement and each relevant Option Exchange Agreement on a tax-deferred basis under subsection 7(1.4) of the ITA.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this
New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. 2024 Omnibus Share Incentive Plan has been duly approved and adopted by the Corporation and the shareholders
as of the dates set forth below.
Adopted by unanimous written consent of the Board:
January 4, 2024
Shareholder Approved: January 4, 2024
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EXHIBIT “A”
TO OMNIBUS SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN OF NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.
FORM OF OPTION AGREEMENT
This Option Agreement is entered into between New Horizon Aircraft
Ltd. (the “Company”) and the Participant named below, pursuant to the Company’s Omnibus Share Incentive Plan
(the “Plan”), a copy of which is attached hereto, and confirms that on:
| 3. | was granted options (“Options”)
to purchase common shares of the Company (each, a “Share”), in accordance with the terms of the Plan, which Options
will bear the following terms: |
| (a) | Exercise Price and Expiry. Subject to the vesting conditions
specified below, the Options will be exercisable by the Participant at a price of CAD$[•] per Share (the “Option Price”)
at any time prior to expiry on [•] (the “Expiration Date”). |
| (b) | Vesting; Time of Exercise. Subject to the terms of
the Plan, the Options shall vest and become exercisable as follows: |
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forth above includes a fractional Share, aggregate number of Shares will be rounded down to the nearest whole number of Shares. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary herein, the Options shall expire on the Expiration Date set forth above and must be exercised, if at all, on
or before the Expiration Date. Options are denominated in Canadian dollars (CAD$).
| 4. | The Options shall be exercisable only by delivery to the
Company of a duly completed and executed notice in the form attached to this Option Agreement (the “Exercise Notice”),
together with (i) payment of the Option Price for each Share covered by the Exercise Notice, and (ii) payment of any withholding taxes
as required in accordance with the terms of the Exercise Notice. Any such payment to the Company shall be made by certified cheque or
wire transfer in readily available funds. |
| 5. | Subject to the terms of the Plan, the Options specified in
an Exercise Notice shall be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of such written Exercise Notice, together with the payment
of all amounts required to be paid by the Participant to the Company pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Option Agreement. |
| 6. | To the extent the Participant is entitled to a Cashless Exercise
Right in respect of all or any portion of the Options granted pursuant to this Option Agreement, such Cashless Exercise Right shall be
exercisable only by delivery to the Company of a duly completed and executed Exercise Notice specifying the Participant’s intention
to surrender such Options to the Company pursuant to such Cashless Exercise Right, together with payment of any withholding taxes as
required by the Company. Any such payment to the Company shall be made by certified cheque or wire transfer in readily available funds. |
| 7. | The Participant hereby represents and warrants (on the date
of this Option Agreement and upon each exercise or surrender of Options) that: |
| (a) | the Participant has not received any offering memorandum,
or any other documents (other than annual financial statements, interim financial statements or any other document the content of which
is prescribed by statute or regulation, other than an offering memorandum) describing the business and affairs of the Company that has
been prepared for delivery to, and review by, a prospective purchaser in order to assist it in making an investment decision in respect
of the Shares; |
| (b) | the Participant is acquiring the Shares without the requirement
for the delivery of a prospectus or offering memorandum, pursuant to an exemption under applicable securities legislation and, as a consequence,
is restricted from relying upon the civil remedies otherwise available under applicable securities legislation and may not receive information
that would otherwise be required to be provided to it; |
| (c) | the Participant has such knowledge and experience in financial
and business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Company and does not desire to utilize
a registrant in connection with evaluating such merits and risks; |
| (d) | the Participant acknowledges that an investment in the Shares
involves a high degree of risk, and represents that it understands the economic risks of such investment and is able to bear the economic
risks of this investment; |
| (e) | the Participant acknowledges that he or she is responsible
for paying any applicable taxes and withholding taxes arising from the exercise (or termination upon exercise of the Cashless Exercise
Right) of any Options, as provided in Section 8.2 of the Plan; |
| (f) | this Option Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding
obligation of the Participant, enforceable against him in accordance with its terms; and |
| (g) | the execution and delivery of this Option Agreement and the
performance of the obligations of the Participant hereunder will not result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance
upon the Shares. |
The
Participant acknowledges that the Company is relying upon such representations and warranties in granting the Options and issuing any
Shares upon exercise thereof.
| 8. | The Participant acknowledges and represents that: (a) the
Participant fully understands and agrees to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Option Agreement and the Plan; (b) agrees and
acknowledges that the Participant has received a copy of the Plan and that the terms of the Plan form part of this Option Agreement,
and (c) hereby accepts these Options subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and of the Plan. To the extent of any inconsistency
between the terms of this Option Agreement and those of the Plan, the terms of the Plan shall govern. The Participant has reviewed this
Option Agreement and the Plan, and has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option Agreement. |
| 9. | This Option Agreement and the terms of the Plan incorporated
herein (with the Exercise Notice, if the Option is exercised or surrendered to the Company pursuant to a Cashless Exercise Right) constitutes
the entire agreement of the Company and the Participant (collectively the “Parties”) with respect to the Options and
supersedes in its entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not
be modified adversely to the Participant’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Parties. This Option Agreement and
the terms of the Plan incorporated herein are to be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the Province of British
Columbia. Should any provision of this Option Agreement or the Plan be determined by a court of law to be illegal or unenforceable, such
provision shall be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law and the other provisions shall nevertheless remain effective and shall
remain enforceable. |
| 10. | In accordance with Section 8.4(5) of the Plan, if the Options
and the underlying Shares are not registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities
Act”), or any state securities laws, the Options may not be exercised in the “United States” or by “U.S.
Persons” (each as defined in Rule 902 of Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) unless an exemption
from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act is available. Any Shares issued to Option holders in the United
States that have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act will be deemed “restricted securities” (as defined
in Rule 144(a)(3) of the U.S. Securities Act) and bear a restrictive legend to such effect. |
All capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have
the meaning ascribed to them in the Plan.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Company and the Participant have
executed this Option Agreement as of ________ , 20__.
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This Agreement must be signed where indicated and returned to the Company
within 30 days of receipt. Failure to acknowledge acceptance of this grant will result in the cancellation of your Options.
EXHIBIT “B”
TO OMNIBUS SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN OF NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.
FORM OF OPTION EXERCISE NOTICE
TO: New Horizon Aircraft Ltd.
This Exercise Notice is made in reference to stock options (“Options”)
granted under the Omnibus Share Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) of New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. (the “Company”).
The undersigned (the “Participant”) holds options
(“Options”) under the Plan to purchase [•] common shares of the Company (each, a “Share”)
at a price per Share of CAD$[•] (the “Option Price”) pursuant to the terms and conditions set out
in that certain option agreement between the Participant and the Company dated [•] (the “Option Agreement”).
The Participant confirms the representations and warranties contained in the Option Agreement.
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Participant pursuant to the Option Agreement at the Option Price, for an aggregate exercise price of CAD$________ (the “Aggregate
Option Price”), on the terms specified in the Option Agreement and encloses herewith a certified cheque payable to the Company
or evidence of wire transfer to the Company in full satisfaction of the Aggregate Option Price.
The Participant acknowledges and agrees that: (i) in addition to the
Aggregate Option Price, the Company may require the Participant to also provide the Company with a certified cheque or evidence of wire
transfer equal to the amount of any applicable withholding taxes associated with the exercise of such Options, before the Company will
issue any Shares to the Participant in settlement of the Options; and (ii) the Company shall have the sole discretion to determine the
amount of any applicable withholding taxes associated with the exercise of such Options, and shall inform the Participant of such amount
as soon as reasonably practicable upon receipt of this completed Exercise Notice. |
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to the Company ___ Options held by the Participant pursuant to the Option Agreement in accordance with the Cashless Exercise Right (as
defined in the Plan) granted in respect of such Options, and agrees to receive, in consideration for the surrender of such Options to
the Company, that number of Shares equal to the following:
((A - B) x C) - D
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where: A is the Market Value (as defined in the Plan) of a Share on
determined as of the date this Exercise Notice is received by the Company; B is the Option Price; C is the number of Options in respect
of which such Cashless Exercise Right is being exercised; and D is the amount of any applicable withholding taxes associated with the
exercise of such Options, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion.
For greater certainty, where a Participant elects to surrender Options
to the Company pursuant to his/her Cashless Exercise Right, the amount of any applicable withholding taxes determined pursuant to the
above formula will be deemed to have been paid in cash by the Company to the Participant as partial consideration for the surrender and
termination of the Options, which cash will be withheld by the Company and remitted to the applicable taxation authorities as may be required. |
Registration:
The Shares issued pursuant to this Exercise Notice are to
be registered in the name of the undersigned and are to be delivered, as directed below:
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EXHIBIT “C”
TO OMNIBUS SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN OF NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.
FORM OF SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT
This Share Unit Agreement is entered into between New Horizon Aircraft
Ltd. (the “Company”) and the Participant named below, pursuant to the Company’s Omnibus Share Incentive Plan
(the “Plan”), a copy of which is attached hereto, and confirms that on:
1. _________________ (the
“Grant Date”),
2. _________________ (the
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was granted ________________________ Share Units (“Share Units”), in accordance with the terms of the Plan, which
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the Plan.
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provisions governing the vesting of Awards while the Company is in a Blackout Period, the performance period for any performance-based
Share Units granted hereunder commences on the Grant Date and ends at the close of business on [•] (the “Performance Period”),
while the restriction period for any time-based Share Units granted hereunder commences on the Grant Date and ends at the close of business
on [•] (the “Restriction Period”). Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, Shares Units
will be redeemed and settled fifteen days after the applicable Vesting Date, all in accordance with the terms of the Plan. |
| 5. | By signing this Share Unit Agreement, the Participant: |
| (a) | acknowledges that he or she has read and understands the Plan
and agrees with the terms and conditions thereof, which terms and conditions shall be deemed to be incorporated into and form part of
this Share Unit Agreement (subject to any specific variations contained in this Share Unit Agreement); |
| (b) | acknowledges that, subject to the vesting and other conditions
and provisions in this Share Unit Agreement, each Share Unit awarded to the Participant shall entitle the Participant to receive on settlement
an aggregate cash payment equal to Market Value of a Share or, at the election of the Company and in its sole discretion, one Share of
the Company. For greater certainty, no Participant shall have any right to demand to be paid in, or receive, Shares in respect of any
Share Unit, and, notwithstanding any discretion exercised by the Company to settle any Share Unit, or portion thereof, in the form of
Shares, the Company reserves the right to change such form of payment at any time until payment is actually made; |
| (c) | acknowledges that he or she is responsible for paying any
applicable taxes and withholding taxes arising from the vesting and redemption of any Share Unit, as determined by the Company in its
sole discretion; |
| (d) | agrees that a Share Unit does not carry any voting rights; |
| (e) | acknowledges that the value of the Share Units granted herein
is denominated in Canadian dollars (CAD$), and such value is not guaranteed; and |
| (f) | recognizes that, at the sole discretion of the Company, the
Plan can be administered by a designee of the Company by virtue of Section 2.2 of the Plan and any communication from or to the designee
shall be deemed to be from or to the Company. |
| 6. | The Participant acknowledges and represents that: (a) the
Participant fully understands and agrees to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Share Unit Agreement and the Plan; (b) agrees
and acknowledges that the Participant has received a copy of the Plan and that the terms of the Plan form part of this Share Unit Agreement,
and (c) hereby accepts these Share Units subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and of the Plan. To the extent of any inconsistency
between the terms of this Share Unit Agreement and those of the Plan, the terms of the Plan shall govern. The Participant has reviewed
this Share Unit Agreement and the Plan, and has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Share Unit
Agreement. |
| 7. | This Share Unit Agreement and the terms of the Plan incorporated
herein constitutes the entire agreement of the Company and the Participant (collectively the “Parties”) with respect
to the Share Units and supersedes in its entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Participant’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Parties. This
Share Unit Agreement and the terms of the Plan incorporated herein are to be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of
the Province of Ontario. Should any provision of this Share Unit Agreement or the Plan be determined by a court of law to be illegal
or unenforceable, such provision shall be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law and the other provisions shall nevertheless remain
effective and shall remain enforceable. |
| 8. | In accordance with Section 8.4(5) of the Plan, unless the
Shares that may be issued upon the settlement of vested Share Units granted pursuant to this Share Unit Agreement are registered under
the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), and any applicable state
securities laws, such Shares may not be issued in the “United States” or to “U.S. Persons” (each as defined in
Rule 902 of Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) unless an exemption from the registration requirements
of the U.S. Securities Act is available. Any Shares issued to a Participant in the United States that have not been registered
under the U.S. Securities Act will be deemed “restricted securities” (as defined in Rule 144(a)(3) of
the U.S. Securities Act) and bear a restrictive legend to such effect. |
All capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have
the meaning ascribed to them in the Plan.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Company and the Participant have
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This Agreement must be signed where indicated and returned to the Company
within 30 days of receipt. Failure to acknowledge acceptance of this grant will result in the cancellation of your Share Units.
EXHIBIT “D”
TO OMNIBUS SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN OF NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.
FORM OF DSU AGREEMENT
This DSU Agreement is entered into between New Horizon Aircraft Ltd.
(the “Company”) and the Participant named below, pursuant to the Company’s Omnibus Share Incentive Plan (the
“Plan”), a copy of which is attached hereto, and confirms that on:
1. _________________ (the
“Grant Date”),
2. _________________ (the
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3. was granted ___________________
deferred share units (“DSUs”), in accordance with the terms of the Plan.
4. The DSUs subject to this
DSU Agreement [are fully vested] [will become vested as follows: _________________].
| 5. | Subject to the terms of the Plan, the settlement of the DSUs,
in cash (or, at the election of the Company, in Shares or a combination of cash and Shares), shall be payable to you, net of any applicable
withholding taxes in accordance with the Plan, not later than December 15 of the first (1st) calendar year commencing immediately
after the Termination Date, provided that if you are a U.S. Taxpayer, the settlement will be as soon as administratively feasible following
your Separation from Service. If the Participant is both a U.S. Taxpayer and a Canadian Participant, the settlement of the DSUs will
be subject to the provisions of Section 5.5(1) of the Plan. |
| 6. | By signing this agreement, the Participant: |
| (a) | acknowledges that he or she has read and understands the Plan
and agrees with the terms and conditions thereof, which terms and conditions shall be deemed to be incorporated into and form part of
this DSU Agreement (subject to any specific variations contained in this DSU Agreement); |
| (b) | acknowledges that he or she is responsible for paying any
applicable taxes and withholding taxes arising from the vesting and redemption of any DSU, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion; |
| (c) | agrees that a DSU does not carry any voting rights; |
| (d) | acknowledges that the value of the DSUs granted herein is
denominated in Canadian dollars (CAD$), and such value is not guaranteed; and |
| (e) | recognizes that, at the sole discretion of the Company, the
Plan can be administered by a designee of the Company by virtue of Section 2.2 of the Plan and any communication from or to the designee
shall be deemed to be from or to the Company. |
| 7. | The Participant acknowledges and represents that: (a) the
Participant fully understands and agrees to be bound by the terms and provisions of this DSU Agreement and the Plan; (b) agrees and acknowledges
that the Participant has received a copy of the Plan and that the terms of the Plan form part of this DSU Agreement, and (c) hereby accepts
these DSUs subject to all of the terms and provisions hereof and of the Plan. To the extent of any inconsistency between the terms of
this DSU Agreement and those of the Plan, the terms of the Plan shall govern. The Participant has reviewed this DSU Agreement and the
Plan, and has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this DSU Agreement. |
| 8. | This DSU Agreement and the terms of the Plan incorporated
herein constitutes the entire agreement of the Company and the Participant (collectively the “Parties”) with respect
to the DSUs and supersedes in its entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof,
and may not be modified adversely to the Participant’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Parties. This DSU Agreement
and the terms of the Plan incorporated herein are to be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario.
Should any provision of this DSU Agreement or the Plan be determined by a court of law to be illegal or unenforceable, such provision
shall be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law and the other provisions shall nevertheless remain effective and shall remain
enforceable. |
| 9. | In accordance with Section 8.4(5) of the Plan, unless the
Shares that may be issued upon the settlement of the DSU are registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the “U.S. Securities Act”), and any applicable state securities laws, such Shares may not be issued in the “United
States” or to “U.S. Persons” (each as defined in Rule 902 of Regulation S under the U.S. Securities
Act) unless an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act is available. Any Shares issued to a
Participant in the United States that have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act will be deemed “restricted
securities” (as defined in Rule 144(a)(3) of the U.S. Securities Act) and bear a restrictive legend to such effect. |
All capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have
the meaning ascribed to them in the Plan.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Company and the Participant have
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Company within 30 days of receipt. Failure to acknowledge acceptance of this grant will result in the cancellation of your DSUs.
Exhibit
10.3
EXECUTION
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REGISTRATION
RIGHTS AGREEMENT
THIS
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of January 12, 2024 by and among
(i) Robinson Aircraft Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft., a British Columbia company (“Horizon”), (ii) Pono Capital
Three, Inc., a British Columbia company (the “Company”), (iii) Mehana Capital LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company (the “Sponsor”), (iv) the executive officers and directors of the Company as of immediately prior to
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the BCA (as defined below) (with such executive officers and directors, together
with Sponsor, the “Sponsor Parties”) and (v) the undersigned parties listed under Investor on the signature
page hereto (each such party, together with the Sponsor Parties and any person or entity who hereafter becomes a party to this Agreement
pursuant to Section 6.2 of this Agreement, an “Investor” and collectively the “Investors”).
WHEREAS,
contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, the Company, Horizon, Pono Three Merger Acquisitions Corp., a British Columbia
company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), and certain other persons are entering
into that certain Business Combination Agreement (the “BCA”), a copy of which has been made available to Investor
and pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions thereof, the Company will redomesticate and continue as a British Columbia
company, and Merger Sub will amalgamate with Horizon, with the amalgamated company a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Amalgamation”),
and with Horizon’s shareholders receiving shares of the post-redomesticated Company’s common stock (the “Shares”);
WHEREAS,
in connection with the Closing, the Investors will enter into a lock-up agreement with the Company and Sponsor (as amended from time
to time in accordance with the terms thereof, a “Lock-Up Agreement”), pursuant to which the Investors will
agree not to transfer the Shares received as Exchange Consideration for a certain period of time after the Closing as stated in the Lock-Up
Agreement; and
WHEREAS,
in connection with the Placement Unit Purchase Agreement between the Company and Sponsor, dated as of February 9, 2023, Sponsor acquired
565,375 private placement units of the Company, consisting of 565,375 Company Common Shares (as such term is defined herein) and 565,375
redeemable private placement warrants, each exercisable for one Company Common Share for $11.50 per share (the “SPAC Warrants”);
WHEREAS,
the Sponsor Parties are acquiring Company Common Shares (including the Company Common Shares issued or issuable upon the exercise of
any other equity security issued to the Sponsor Parties pursuant to the terms of the BCA and upon conversion of the Company’s Class
B ordinary shares) on or about the date hereof pursuant to the terms of the BCA;
WHEREAS,
in connection with the transactions contemplated by the BCA, the Company and the Investors desire to enter into this Agreement, pursuant
to which the Company shall grant the Investors certain registration rights with respect to certain securities of the Company, as set
forth in this Agreement.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the representations, covenants and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
1.
DEFINITIONS. Any capitalized term used but not defined in this Agreement will have the meaning ascribed to such term in the BCA.
The following capitalized terms used herein have the following meanings:
“Agreement”
means this Agreement, as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time.
“Closing”
is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
“Company”
is defined in the recitals to this Agreement and shall include the Company’s successors by merger, acquisition, continuance, reorganization
or otherwise.
“Company
Common Shares” means Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 per share, of the Company, along with any equity securities
paid as dividends or distributions after the Closing with respect to such shares or into which such shares are exchanged or converted
after the Closing.
“Demand
Registration” is defined in Section 2.1.1.
“Demanding
Holder” is defined in Section 2.1.1.
“Exchange
Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder,
all as the same shall be in effect at the time.
“Founder
Registration Rights Agreement” means that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 9, 2023, by and among
the Company, Sponsor and certain holders listed thereto.
“Indemnified
Party” is defined in Section 4.3.
“Indemnifying Party” is defined in Section 4.3.
“Investors”
is defined in the preamble to this Agreement, and includes any transferee of the Registrable Securities (so long as they remain Registrable
Securities) of an Investor permitted under this Agreement and the Lock-Up Agreement.
“Investor
Indemnified Party” is defined in Section 4.1.
“Lock-Up
Agreement” is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
“Maximum
Number of Securities” is defined in Section 2.1.4.
“Merger
Agreement” is defined in the recitals to this Agreement.
“Piggy-Back
Registration” is defined in Section 2.2.1.
“Pro
Rata” is defined in Section 2.1.4.
“Proceeding”
is defined in Section 6.9.
“Register,”
“Registered” and “Registration” mean a registration or offering effected by preparing
and filing a registration statement or similar document in compliance with the requirements of the Securities Act, and the applicable
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and such registration statement becoming effective.
“Registrable
Securities” means (a) any outstanding Company Common Shares or other equity securities of the Company held by an Investor
immediately following the Closing Date, (b) any Company Common Shares issued to an Investor pursuant to the terms of the BCA (including
the Company Common Shares issued or issuable upon the exercise of any other equity security issued to an Investor pursuant to the terms
of the BCA), (c) the SPAC Warrants (including any Company Common Shares issued or issuable upon the exercise of any SPAC Warrants) and
(d) any other equity security of the Company issued or issuable with respect to the securities referred to in the foregoing clauses (a)
through (c) by way of a share dividend or share split or in connection with a combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation
or other reorganization or otherwise. As to any particular Registrable Securities, such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities
when: (a) a Registration Statement with respect to the sale of such securities shall have become effective under the Securities Act and
such securities shall have been sold, transferred, disposed of or exchanged in accordance with such Registration Statement; (b) such
securities shall have been otherwise transferred, new certificates for them not bearing a legend restricting further transfer shall have
been delivered by the Company and subsequent public distribution of them shall not require registration under the Securities Act; (c)
such securities shall have ceased to be outstanding; (d) such securities are freely saleable under Rule 144 without volume limitations;
or (e) such securities have been sold to, or through, a broker, dealer or underwriter in a public distribution or other public securities
transaction. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, securities shall only be “Registrable Securities”
under this Agreement if they are held by an Investor or a transferee of an Investor permitted under this Agreement and the Lock-Up Agreement.
“Registration
Statement” shall mean any registration statement that covers the Registrable Securities pursuant to the provisions of this
Agreement, including the Prospectus included in such registration statement, amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements
to such registration statement, and all exhibits to and all material incorporated by reference in such registration statement.
“Rule
144” means Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act or any successor rule thereto.
“SEC” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any successor thereto.
“Securities
Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the SEC promulgated thereunder, all
as the same shall be in effect at the time.
“Short
Form Registration” is defined in Section 2.3.
“Specified Courts” is defined in Section
6.9.
“Underwriter”
means a securities dealer who purchases any Registrable Securities as principal in an underwritten offering and not as part of such dealer’s
market-making activities.
2.
REGISTRATION RIGHTS.
2.1
Demand Registration.
2.1.1
Request for Registration. Subject to this Section 2.1.1 and Section 2.4, at any time and from time to time after
the Closing, Sponsor or Investors holding a majority-in-interest of the Registrable Securities then issued and outstanding may make a
written demand for registration under the Securities Act of all or part of their Registrable Securities (a “Demand Registration”).
Any demand for a Demand Registration shall specify the number of Registrable Securities proposed to be sold and the intended method(s)
of distribution thereof. Within thirty (30) days following receipt of any request for a Demand Registration, the Company will notify
all other Investors holding Registrable Securities of the demand, and each Investor holding Registrable Securities who wishes to include
all or a portion of such Investor’s Registrable Securities in the Demand Registration (each such Investor including shares of Registrable
Securities in such registration, a “Demanding Holder”) shall so notify the Company within fifteen (15) days
after the receipt by the Investor of the notice from the Company. Upon any such request, the Demanding Holders shall be entitled to have
their Registrable Securities included in the Demand Registration, subject to Section 2.1.4 and the provisos set forth in Section
3.1.1. The Company shall not be obligated to effect more than an aggregate of three (3) Demand Registrations under this Section
2.1.1 in respect of all Registrable Securities.
2.1.2
Effective Registration. A Registration will not count as a Demand Registration until the Registration Statement filed with the
SEC with respect to such Demand Registration has been declared effective and the Company has complied in all material respects with its
obligations under this Agreement with respect thereto; provided, however, that if, after such Registration Statement has been declared
effective, the offering of Registrable Securities pursuant to a Demand Registration is interfered with by any stop order or injunction
of the SEC or any other governmental agency or court, the Registration Statement with respect to such Demand Registration will be deemed
not to have been declared effective, unless and until, (i) such stop order or injunction is removed, rescinded or otherwise terminated,
and (ii) a majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders thereafter elect to continue with such Registration and accordingly notify the
Company in writing, but in no event later than five (5) days, of such election; provided, further, that the Company shall not be obligated
to file a second Registration Statement until a Registration Statement that has been filed is counted as a Demand Registration or is
terminated.
2.1.3
Underwritten Offering. If a majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders so elect and advise the Company as part of their written
demand for a Demand Registration, the offering of such Registrable Securities pursuant to such Demand Registration shall be in the form
of an underwritten offering. In such event, the right of any Demanding Holder to include its Registrable Securities in such registration
shall be conditioned upon such Demanding Holder’s participation in such underwritten offering and the inclusion of such Demanding
Holder’s Registrable Securities in the underwritten offering to the extent provided herein. All Demanding Holders proposing to
distribute their Registrable Securities through such underwritten offering shall enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form
with the Underwriter or Underwriters selected for such underwritten offering by a majority-in-interest of the Investors initiating the
Demand Registration and reasonably acceptable to the Company.
2.1.4
Reduction of Offering. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters for a Demand Registration that is to be an underwritten offering,
in good faith, advises the Company and the Demanding Holders in writing that the dollar amount or number of Registrable Securities which
the Demanding Holders desire to sell, taken together with all other Company Common Shares or other securities which the Company desires
to sell and the Company Common Shares or other securities, if any, as to which Registration by the Company has been requested pursuant
to written contractual piggy-back registration rights held by other security holders of the Company who desire to sell, exceeds the maximum
dollar amount or maximum number of shares that can be sold in such offering without adversely affecting the proposed offering price,
the timing, the distribution method, or the probability of success of such offering (such maximum dollar amount or maximum number of
securities, as applicable, the “Maximum Number of Securities”), then the Company shall include in such Registration:
(i) first, the Registrable Securities as to which Demand Registration has been requested by the Demanding Holders and the Founder Securities
for the account of any Persons who have exercised demand registration rights pursuant to the Founder Registration Rights Agreement during
the period under which the Demand Registration hereunder is ongoing (all pro rata in accordance with the number of securities that each
applicable Person has requested be included in such registration, regardless of the number of securities held by each such Person, as
long as they do not request to include more securities than they own (such proportion is referred to herein as “Pro Rata”))
that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (ii) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities
has not been reached under the foregoing clause (i) the Registrable Securities of Investors as to which registration has been requested
pursuant to Section 2.2 and the Founder Securities as to which registration has been requested pursuant to the applicable written
contractual piggy-back registration rights of the Founder Registration Rights Agreement, Pro Rata among the holders thereof based on
the number of securities requested by such holders to be included in such registration, that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum
Number of Securities; (iii) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses
(i) and (ii), the Company Common Shares or other securities that the Company desires to sell that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum
Number of Securities; and (iv) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses
(i), (ii) and (iii), the Company Common Shares or other securities for the account of other Persons that the Company is obligated to
register pursuant to written contractual arrangements with such Persons that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities.
In the event that Company securities that are convertible into Company Common Shares are included in the offering, the calculations under
this Section 2.1.4 shall include such Company securities on an as-converted to Company Common Shares basis.
2.1.5
Withdrawal. A Demanding Holder may withdraw all or any portion of their Registrable Securities included in a Demand Registration
from such Demand Registration at any time prior to the effectiveness of the Demand Registration Statement. If a majority-in-interest
of the Demanding Holders disapprove of the terms of any underwritten offering or are not entitled to include all of their Registrable
Securities in any offering, such majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders may elect to withdraw from such offering by giving written
notice to the Company and the Underwriter or Underwriters of their request to withdraw prior to the effectiveness of the Registration
Statement filed with the SEC with respect to such Demand Registration. If the majority-in-interest of the Demanding Holders withdraws
from a proposed offering relating to a Demand Registration in such event, then such registration shall not count as a Demand Registration
provided for in Section 2.1.
2.2
Piggy-Back Registration.
2.2.1
Piggy-Back Rights. Subject to Section 2.4, if at any time after the Closing the Company proposes to file a Registration
Statement under the Securities Act with respect to the Registration of or an offering of equity securities, or securities or other obligations
exercisable or exchangeable for, or convertible into, equity securities, by the Company for its own account or for security holders of
the Company for their account (or by the Company and by security holders of the Company including pursuant to Section 2.1), other
than a Registration Statement (i) filed in connection with any employee share option or other benefit plan, (ii) for an exchange offer
or offering of securities solely to the Company’s existing security holders, (iii) for an offering of debt that is convertible
into equity securities of the Company, or (iv) for a dividend reinvestment plan, then the Company shall (x) give written notice of such
proposed filing to Investors holding Registrable Securities as soon as practicable but in no event less than ten (10) days before the
anticipated filing date or confidential submission date, which notice shall describe the amount and type of securities to be included
in such Registration or offering, the intended method(s) of distribution, and the name of the proposed managing Underwriter or Underwriters,
if any, of the offering, and (y) offer to Investors holding Registrable Securities in such notice the opportunity to register the sale
of such number of Registrable Securities as such Investors may request in writing within five (5) days following receipt of such notice
(a “Piggy-Back Registration”). To the extent permitted by applicable securities laws with respect to such registration
by the Company or another demanding security holder, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause (i) such Registrable
Securities to be included in such registration and (ii) the managing Underwriter or Underwriters of a proposed underwritten offering
to permit the Registrable Securities requested to be included in a Piggy-Back Registration on the same terms and conditions as any similar
securities of the Company and to permit the sale or other disposition of such Registrable Securities in accordance with the intended
method(s) of distribution thereof. All Investors holding Registrable Securities proposing to distribute their securities through a Piggy-Back
Registration that involves an Underwriter or Underwriters shall enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with the Underwriter
or Underwriters selected for such Piggy-Back Registration.
2.2.2
Reduction of Offering. If the managing Underwriter or Underwriters for a Piggy-Back Registration that is to be an underwritten
offering, in good faith, advises the Company and Investors holding Registrable Securities proposing to distribute their Registrable Securities
through such Piggy-Back Registration in writing that the dollar amount or number of Company Common Shares or other Company securities
which the Company desires to sell, taken together with the Company Common Shares or other Company securities, if any, as to which registration
has been demanded pursuant to written contractual arrangements with Persons other than the Investors holding Registrable Securities hereunder,
the Registrable Securities as to which registration has been requested under this Section 2.2, and the Company Common Shares or
other Company securities, if any, as to which registration has been requested pursuant to the written contractual piggy-back registration
rights of other security holders of the Company, exceeds the Maximum Number of Securities, then the Company shall include in any such
registration:
(a)
If the registration is undertaken for the Company’s account: (i) first, the Company Common Shares or other securities that the
Company desires to sell that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (ii) second, to the extent that the Maximum
Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (i), the Registrable Securities of Investors as to which registration
has been requested pursuant to this Section 2.2 and the Founder Securities as to which registration has been requested pursuant
to the applicable written contractual piggy-back registration rights under the Founder Registration Rights Agreement, Pro Rata among
the holders thereof based on the number of securities requested by such holders to be included in such registration, that can be sold
without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (iii) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been
reached under the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), the Company Common Shares or other equity securities for the account of other Persons
that the Company is obligated to register pursuant to separate written contractual arrangements with such Persons that can be sold without
exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities;
(b)
If the registration is a “demand” registration undertaken at the demand of Demanding Holders pursuant to Section 2.1:
(i) first, the Company Common Shares or other securities for the account of the Demanding Holders and the Founder Securities for the
account of any Persons who have exercised demand registration rights pursuant to the Founder Registration Rights Agreement during the
period under which the Demand Registration hereunder is ongoing, Pro Rata among the holders thereof based on the number of securities
requested by such holders to be included in such registration, that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (ii)
second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause (i), the Registrable Securities
of Investors as to which registration has been requested pursuant to this Section 2.2 and the Founder Securities as to which registration
has been requested pursuant to the applicable written contractual piggy-back registration rights under the Founder Registration Rights
Agreement, Pro Rata among the holders thereof based on the number of securities requested by such holders to be included in such registration,
that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (iii) third, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities
has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), the Company Common Shares or other securities that the Company desires
to sell that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and (iv) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of
Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), the Company Common Shares or other equity securities
for the account of other Persons that the Company is obligated to register pursuant to separate written contractual arrangements with
such Persons that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities;
(c)
If the registration is a “demand” registration undertaken at the demand of holders of Founder Securities under the Founder
Registration Rights Agreement: (i) first, the Founder Securities for the account of the demanding holders and the Registrable Securities
for the account of Demanding Holders who have exercised demand registration rights pursuant to Section 2.1 during the period under
which the demand registration under the Founder Registration Rights Agreement is ongoing, Pro Rata among the holders thereof based on
the number of securities requested by such holders to be included in such registration, that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum
Number of Securities; (ii) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clause
(i), the Registrable Securities of Investors as to which registration has been requested pursuant to this Section 2.2 and the
Founder Securities as to which registration has been requested pursuant to the applicable written contractual piggy-back registration
rights under the Founder Registration Rights Agreement, Pro Rata among the holders thereof based on the number of securities requested
by such holders to be included in such registration, that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (iii) third,
to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), the Company Common
Shares or other securities that the Company desires to sell that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and
(iv) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i), (ii) and (iii),
the Company Common Shares or other equity securities for the account of other Persons that the Company is obligated to register pursuant
to separate written contractual arrangements with such Persons that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and
(d)
If the registration is a “demand” registration undertaken at the demand of Persons other than either Demanding Holders under
Section 2.1 or the holders of Founder Securities exercising demand registration rights under the Founder Registration Rights Agreement:
(i) first, the Company Common Shares or other securities for the account of the demanding Persons that can be sold without exceeding
the Maximum Number of Securities; (ii) second, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing
clause (i) the Registrable Securities of Investors as to which registration has been requested pursuant to this Section 2.2 and
the Founder Securities as to which registration has been requested pursuant to the applicable written contractual piggy-back registration
rights under the Founder Registration Rights Agreement, Pro Rata among the holders thereof based on the number of securities requested
by such holders to be included in such registration, that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; (iii) third,
to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), the Company Common
Shares or other securities that the Company desires to sell that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities; and
(iv) fourth, to the extent that the Maximum Number of Securities has not been reached under the foregoing clauses (i), (ii) and (iii),
the Company Common Shares or other equity securities for the account of other Persons that the Company is obligated to register pursuant
to separate written contractual arrangements with such Persons that can be sold without exceeding the Maximum Number of Securities.
In
the event that Company securities that are convertible into Company Common Shares are included in the offering, the calculations under
this Section 2.2.2 shall include such Company securities on an as-converted to Company Common Shares basis.
2.2.3
Withdrawal. Any Investor holding Registrable Securities may elect to withdraw such Investor’s request for inclusion of Registrable
Securities in any Piggy-Back Registration by giving written notice to the Company of such request to withdraw prior to the effectiveness
of the Registration Statement. The Company (whether on its own determination or as the result of a withdrawal by Persons making a demand
pursuant to written contractual obligations) may withdraw a Registration Statement at any time prior to the effectiveness of such Registration
Statement without any liability to the applicable Investor, subject to the next sentence and the provisions of Section 4. Notwithstanding
any such withdrawal, the Company shall pay all expenses incurred in connection with such Piggy-Back Registration as provided in Section
3.3 (subject to the limitations set forth therein) by Investors holding Registrable Securities that requested to have their Registrable
Securities included in such Piggy-Back Registration.
2.3
Short Form Registrations. After the Closing, subject to Section 2.4, Investors holding Registrable Securities may at any
time and from time to time, request in writing that the Company register the resale of any or all of such Registrable Securities on Form
F-3 or any similar short-form registration which may be available at such time and applicable to such Investor’s Registrable Securities
(“Short Form Registration”); provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to effect such request
through an underwritten offering. Upon receipt of such written request, the Company will promptly give written notice of the proposed
registration to all other Investors holding Registrable Securities, and, as soon as practicable thereafter, effect the registration of
all or such portion of such Investors’ Registrable Securities as are specified in such request, together with all or such portion
of the Registrable Securities, if any, of any other Investors joining in such request as are specified in a written request given within
fifteen (15) days after receipt of such written notice from the Company; provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to
effect any such registration pursuant to this Section 2.3: (i) if Short Form Registration is not available to the Company for
such offering; or (ii) if Investors holding Registrable Securities, together with the holders of any other securities of the Company
entitled to inclusion in such registration, propose to sell Registrable Securities and such other securities (if any) at any aggregate
price to the public of less than $250,000. Registrations effected pursuant to this Section 2.3 shall not be counted as Demand
Registrations effected pursuant to Section 2.1.
2.4
Restriction of Offerings. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Investors shall not be entitled
to request, and the Company shall not be obligated to effect, or to take any action to effect, any registration (including any Demand
Registration but not including Piggy-Back Registration) pursuant to this Section 2 with respect to any Registrable Securities
that are subject to the transfer restrictions under the Lock-Up Agreement.
3.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES.
3.1
Filings; Information. Whenever the Company is required to effect the registration of any Registrable Securities pursuant to Section
2, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to effect the registration and sale of such Registrable Securities in
accordance with the intended method(s) of distribution thereof as expeditiously as practicable, and in connection with any such request:
3.1.1
Filing Registration Statement. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to, as expeditiously as possible after
receipt of a request for a Demand Registration pursuant to Section 2.1, prepare and file with the SEC a Registration Statement
on any form for which the Company then qualifies or which counsel for the Company shall deem appropriate and which form shall be available
for the sale of all Registrable Securities to be registered thereunder in accordance with the intended method(s) of distribution thereof,
and shall use its reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement to become effective and use its reasonable efforts to keep
it effective for the period required by Section 3.1.3; provided, however, that the Company shall have the right
to defer any Demand Registration for up to sixty (60) days, and any Piggy-Back Registration for such period as may be applicable to deferment
of any demand registration to which such Piggy-Back Registration relates, in each case if the Company shall furnish to Investors requesting
to include their Registrable Securities in such registration a certificate signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer
or Chairman of the Company stating that, in the good faith judgment of the Board of Directors of the Company, it would be materially
detrimental to the Company and its shareholders for such Registration Statement to be effected at such time or the filing would require
premature disclosure of material information which is not in the interests of the Company to disclose at such time; provided further,
however, that the Company shall not have the right to exercise the right set forth in the immediately preceding proviso more than twice
in any 365-day period in respect of a Demand Registration hereunder.
3.1.2
Copies. The Company shall, prior to filing a Registration Statement or prospectus, or any amendment or supplement thereto, furnish
without charge to Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such registration, and such Investors’ legal counsel, copies
of such Registration Statement as proposed to be filed, each amendment and supplement to such Registration Statement (in each case including
all exhibits thereto and documents incorporated by reference therein), the prospectus included in such Registration Statement (including
each preliminary prospectus), and such other documents as Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such registration or legal
counsel for any such Investors may request in order to facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Securities owned by such Investors.
3.1.3
Amendments and Supplements. The Company shall prepare and file with the SEC such amendments, including post-effective amendments,
and supplements to such Registration Statement and the prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep such Registration
Statement effective and in compliance with the provisions of the Securities Act until all Registrable Securities and other securities
covered by such Registration Statement have been disposed of in accordance with the intended method(s) of distribution set forth in such
Registration Statement or such securities have been withdrawn or until such time as the Registrable Securities cease to be Registrable
Securities as defined by this Agreement.
3.1.4
Reporting Obligations. As long as any Investors shall own Registrable Securities, the Company, at all times while it shall be
a reporting company under the Exchange Act, covenants to file timely (or obtain extensions in respect thereof and file within the applicable
grace period) all reports required to be filed by the Company after the date hereof pursuant to Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange
Act and to promptly furnish the Investors with true and complete copies of all such filings; provided that any documents publicly filed
or furnished with the SEC pursuant to the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System shall be deemed to have been furnished
or delivered to the Investors pursuant to this Section 3.1.4.
3.1.5
Other Obligations. In connection with a sale or transfer of Registrable Securities exempt from Section 5 of the Securities Act
or through any broker-dealer transactions described in the plan of distribution set forth within the prospectus included in the Registration
Statement, the Company shall, subject to the receipt of the any customary documentation reasonably required from the applicable Investors
in connection therewith, (a) promptly instruct its transfer agent to remove any restrictive legends applicable to the Registrable Securities
being sold or transferred and (b) cause its legal counsel to deliver the necessary legal opinions, if any, to the transfer agent in connection
with the instruction under subclause (a). In addition, the Company shall cooperate reasonably with, and take such customary actions as
may reasonably be requested by the Investors, in connection with the aforementioned sales or transfers.
3.1.4
Notification. After the filing of a Registration Statement, the Company shall promptly, and in no event more than five (5) Business
Days after such filing, notify Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement of such filing, and shall
further notify such Investors promptly and confirm such advice in writing in all events within five (5) Business Days after the occurrence
of any of the following: (i) when such Registration Statement becomes effective; (ii) when any post-effective amendment to such Registration
Statement becomes effective; (iii) the issuance or threatened issuance by the SEC of any stop order (and the Company shall take all actions
required to prevent the entry of such stop order or to remove it if entered); and (iv) any request by the SEC for any amendment or supplement
to such Registration Statement or any prospectus relating thereto or for additional information or of the occurrence of an event requiring
the preparation of a supplement or amendment to such prospectus so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of the securities
covered by such Registration Statement, such prospectus will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any
material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and promptly make available to
Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement any such supplement or amendment; except that before
filing with the SEC a Registration Statement or prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto, including documents incorporated by
reference, the Company shall furnish to Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement and to the legal
counsel for any such Investors, copies of all such documents proposed to be filed sufficiently in advance of filing to provide such Investors
and legal counsel with a reasonable opportunity to review such documents and comment thereon; provided that such Investors and their
legal counsel must provide any comments promptly (and in any event within five (5) Business Days) after receipt of such documents.
3.1.5
State Securities Laws Compliance. The Company shall use its reasonable efforts to (i) register or qualify the Registrable Securities
covered by the Registration Statement under such securities or “blue sky” laws of such jurisdictions in the United States
as Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement (in light of their intended plan of distribution)
may reasonably request and (ii) take such action necessary to cause such Registrable Securities covered by the Registration Statement
to be registered with or approved by such other governmental authorities as may be necessary by virtue of the business and operations
of the Company and do any and all other acts and things that may be necessary or advisable to enable Investors holding Registrable Securities
included in such Registration Statement to consummate the disposition of such Registrable Securities in such jurisdictions; provided,
however, that the Company shall not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise
be required to qualify but for this paragraph or take any action to which it would be subject to general service of process or to taxation
in any such jurisdiction where it is not then otherwise subject.
3.1.6
Agreements for Disposition. To the extent required by the underwriting agreement or similar agreements, the Company shall enter
into reasonable customary agreements (including, if applicable, an underwriting agreement in customary form) and take such other actions
as are reasonably required in order to expedite or facilitate the disposition of such Registrable Securities. The representations, warranties
and covenants of the Company in any underwriting agreement which are made to or for the benefit of any Underwriters, to the extent applicable,
shall also be made to and for the benefit of Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement. No Investor
holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement shall be required to make any representations or warranties in
the underwriting agreement except, if applicable, with respect to such Investor’s organization, good standing, authority, title
to Registrable Securities, lack of conflict of such sale with such Investor’s material agreements and organizational documents,
and with respect to written information relating to such Investor that such Investor has furnished in writing expressly for inclusion
in such Registration Statement.
3.1.7
Cooperation. The principal executive officer of the Company, the principal financial officer of the Company, the principal accounting
officer of the Company and all other officers and members of the management of the Company shall reasonably cooperate in any offering
of Registrable Securities hereunder, which cooperation shall include the preparation of the Registration Statement with respect to such
offering and all other offering materials and related documents, and participation in meetings with Underwriters, attorneys, accountants
and potential investors.
3.1.8
Records. The Company shall make available for inspection by Investors holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration
Statement, any Underwriter participating in any disposition pursuant to such Registration Statement and any attorney, accountant or other
professional retained by any Investor holding Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement or any Underwriter, all
financial and other records, pertinent corporate documents and properties of the Company, as shall be reasonably necessary to enable
them to exercise their due diligence responsibility, and cause the Company’s officers, directors and employees to supply all information
reasonably requested by any of them in connection with such Registration Statement; provided that the Company may require execution of
a reasonable confidentiality agreement prior to sharing any such information.
3.1.9
Opinions and Comfort Letters. The Company shall obtain from its counsel and accountants to provide customary legal opinions and
customary comfort letters, to the extent so reasonably required by any underwriting agreement.
3.1.10
Earnings Statement. The Company shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and the Securities Act, and
make available to its shareholders if reasonably required, as soon as reasonably practicable, an earnings statement covering a period
of twelve (12) months, which earnings statement shall satisfy the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act and Rule 158 thereunder.
3.1.11
Listing. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause all Registrable Securities that are Company Common
Shares included in any registration to be listed on such national security exchange as similar securities issued by the Company are then
listed or, if no such similar securities are then listed, in a manner satisfactory to Investors holding a majority-in-interest of the
Registrable Securities included in such registration.
3.1.12
Road Show. If the registration involves the registration of Registrable Securities involving gross proceeds in excess of $5,000,000,
the Company shall use its reasonable efforts to make available senior executives of the Company to participate in customary “road
show” presentations that may be reasonably requested by the Underwriter in any underwritten offering.
3.2
Obligation to Suspend Distribution. Upon receipt of any notice from the Company of the happening of any event of the kind described
in Section 3.1.4(iv), or in the event that the financial statements contained in the Registration Statement become stale, or in
the event that the Registration Statement or prospectus included therein contains a misstatement of material fact or omits to state a
material fact due to a bona fide business purpose, or, in the case of a resale registration on Short Form Registration pursuant to Section
2.3 hereof, upon any suspension by the Company, pursuant to a written insider trading compliance program adopted by the Company’s
Board of Directors, of the ability of all “insiders” covered by such program to transact in the Company’s securities
because of the existence of material non-public information, each Investor holding Registrable Securities included in any registration
shall immediately discontinue disposition of such Registrable Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement covering such Registrable
Securities until such Investor receives the supplemented or amended prospectus contemplated by Section 3.1.4(iv) or the Registration
Statement is updated so that the financial statements are no longer stale, or the restriction on the ability of “insiders”
to transact in the Company’s securities is removed, as applicable, and, if so directed by the Company, each such Investor will
deliver to the Company all copies, other than permanent file copies then in such Investor’s possession, of the most recent prospectus
covering such Registrable Securities at the time of receipt of such notice.
3.3
Registration Expenses. Subject to Section 4, the Company shall bear all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection
with any Demand Registration pursuant to Section 2.1, any Piggy-Back Registration pursuant to Section 2.2, and any registration
on Short Form Registration effected pursuant to Section 2.3, and all reasonable expenses incurred in performing or complying with
its other obligations under this Agreement, whether or not the Registration Statement becomes effective, including: (i) all registration
and filing fees; (ii) fees and expenses of compliance with securities or “blue sky” laws (including fees and disbursements
of counsel in connection with blue sky qualifications of the Registrable Securities); (iii) printing expenses; (iv) the Company’s
internal expenses (including all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees); (v) the fees and expenses incurred in connection
with the listing of the Registrable Securities as required by Section 3.1.11; (vi) Financial Industry Regulatory Authority fees;
(vii) fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company and fees and expenses for independent certified public accountants retained by
the Company (including the expenses or costs associated with the delivery of any opinions or comfort letters requested pursuant to Section
3.1.9); (viii) the reasonable fees and expenses of any special experts retained by the Company in connection with such registration;
and (ix) the reasonable fees and expenses of one legal counsel selected by Investors holding a majority-in-interest of the Registrable
Securities included in such registration for such legal counsel’s review, comment and finalization of the proposed Registration
Statement and other relevant documents. The Company shall have no obligation to pay any underwriting discounts or selling commissions
attributable to the Registrable Securities being sold by the holders thereof, which underwriting discounts or selling commissions shall
be borne by such holders. Additionally, in an underwritten offering, only if the Underwriters require the selling security holders and/or
the Company to bear the expenses of the Underwriter following good faith negotiations, all selling security holders and the Company shall
bear the expenses of the Underwriter pro rata in proportion to the respective amount of securities each is selling in such offering.
3.4
Information. Investors holding Registrable Securities included in any Registration Statement shall provide such information as
may reasonably be requested by the Company, or the managing Underwriter, if any, in connection with the preparation of such Registration
Statement, including amendments and supplements thereto, in order to effect the registration of any Registrable Securities under the
Securities Act pursuant to Section 2 and in connection with the obligation to comply with federal and applicable state securities
laws. Investors selling Registrable Securities in any offering must provide all questionnaires, powers of attorney, custody agreements,
stock powers, and other documentation reasonably requested by the Company or the managing Underwriter.
4.
INDEMNIFICATION AND CONTRIBUTION.
4.1
Indemnification by the Company. Subject to the provisions of this Section 4.1, the Company agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless each Investor, and each Investor’s officers, employees, affiliates, directors, partners, members, attorneys and agents,
and each Person, if any, who controls an Investor (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange
Act) (each, an “Investor Indemnified Party”), from and against any expenses, losses, judgments, claims, damages
or liabilities, whether joint or several, arising out of or based upon any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained
in any Registration Statement under which the sale of such Registrable Securities was registered under the Securities Act, any preliminary
prospectus, final prospectus or summary prospectus contained in the Registration Statement, or any amendment or supplement to such Registration
Statement, or arising out of or based upon any omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or
necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or any violation by the Company of the Securities Act or any rule or regulation
promulgated thereunder applicable to the Company and relating to action or inaction required of the Company in connection with any such
registration (provided, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 4.1 shall not apply to amounts paid in
settlement of any such claim, loss, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Company, such
consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned); and the Company shall promptly reimburse the Investor Indemnified Party
for any legal and any other expenses reasonably incurred by such Investor Indemnified Party in connection with investigating and defending
any such expense, loss, judgment, claim, damage, liability or action; provided, however, that the Company will not be liable
in any such case to the extent that any such expense, loss, claim, damage or liability arises out of or is based upon any untrue or alleged
untrue statement or omission or alleged omission made in such Registration Statement, preliminary prospectus, final prospectus, or summary
prospectus, or any such amendment or supplement, in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished to the Company, in writing,
by such selling holder or Investor Indemnified Party expressly for use therein. The Company also shall indemnify any Underwriter of the
Registrable Securities, their officers, affiliates, directors, partners, members and agents and each Person who controls such Underwriter
on substantially the same basis as that of the indemnification provided above in this Section 4.1.
4.2
Indemnification by Holders of Registrable Securities. Subject to the provisions of this Section 4.2, each Investor selling
Registrable Securities will, in the event that any registration is being effected under the Securities Act pursuant to this Agreement
of any Registrable Securities held by such selling Investor, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, each of its directors and officers
and each Underwriter (if any), and each other selling holder and each other Person, if any, who controls another selling holder or such
Underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act, against any losses, claims, judgments, damages or liabilities, whether joint or
several, insofar as such losses, claims, judgments, damages or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based
upon any untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement under which the sale of such Registrable Securities
was registered under the Securities Act, any preliminary prospectus, final prospectus or summary prospectus contained in the Registration
Statement, or any amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement, or arise out of or are based upon any omission or alleged omission
to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statement therein not misleading, if the statement or
omission was made in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished in writing to the Company by such selling Investor expressly
for use therein (provided, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 4.2 shall not apply to amounts paid
in settlement of any such claim, loss, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the indemnifying
Investor, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned), and shall reimburse the Company, its directors and officers,
each Underwriter and each other selling holder or controlling Person for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by any of them
in connection with investigation or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action. Each selling Investor’s indemnification
obligations hereunder shall be several and not joint and shall be limited to the amount of any net proceeds actually received by such
selling Investor in the applicable offering.
4.3
Conduct of Indemnification Proceedings. Promptly after receipt by any Person of any notice of any loss, claim, damage or liability
or any action in respect of which indemnity may be sought pursuant to Section 4.1 or Section 4.2, such Person (the “Indemnified
Party”) shall, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against any other Person for indemnification hereunder, notify
such other Person (the “Indemnifying Party”) in writing of the loss, claim, judgment, damage, liability or
action; provided, however, that the failure by the Indemnified Party to notify the Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the Indemnifying
Party from any liability which the Indemnifying Party may have to such Indemnified Party hereunder, except and solely to the extent the
Indemnifying Party is actually prejudiced by such failure. If the Indemnified Party is seeking indemnification with respect to any claim
or action brought against the Indemnified Party, then the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate in such claim or action,
and, to the extent that it wishes, jointly with all other Indemnifying Parties, to assume control of the defense thereof with counsel
satisfactory to the Indemnified Party if the Indemnifying Party provides notice of such to the Indemnified Party within thirty (30) days
of the Indemnifying Party’s receipt of notice of such claim. After notice from the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party
of its election to assume control of the defense of such claim or action, the Indemnifying Party shall not be liable to the Indemnified
Party for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof other than
reasonable costs of investigation; provided, however, that in any action in which both the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party
are named as defendants, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel (but no more than one such separate counsel)
to represent the Indemnified Party and its controlling Persons who may be subject to liability arising out of any claim in respect of
which indemnity may be sought by the Indemnified Party against the Indemnifying Party, with the fees and expenses of such counsel to
be paid by such Indemnifying Party if, based upon the written opinion of counsel of such Indemnified Party, representation of both parties
by the same counsel would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between them. No Indemnifying Party shall,
without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (acting reasonably), consent to entry of judgment or effect any settlement
of any claim or pending or threatened proceeding in respect of which the Indemnified Party is or could have been a party and indemnity
could have been sought hereunder by such Indemnified Party, unless such judgment or settlement includes an unconditional release of such
Indemnified Party from all liability arising out of such claim or proceeding.
4.4
Contribution.
4.4.1
If the indemnification provided for in the foregoing Sections 4.1, and 4.2 is unavailable to any Indemnified Party in respect
of any loss, claim, damage, liability or action referred to herein, then each such Indemnifying Party, in lieu of indemnifying such Indemnified
Party, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party as a result of such loss, claim, damage, liability or
action in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnified Parties and the Indemnifying Parties in
connection with the actions or omissions which resulted in such loss, claim, damage, liability or action, as well as any other relevant
equitable considerations. The relative fault of any Indemnified Party and any Indemnifying Party shall be determined by reference to,
among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission or alleged omission to state a
material fact relates to information supplied by such Indemnified Party or such Indemnifying Party and the parties’ relative intent,
knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission.
4.4.2
The Parties agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 4.4 were determined by pro
rata allocation or by any other method of allocation which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately
preceding Section 4.4.1.
4.4.3
The amount paid or payable by an Indemnified Party as a result of any loss, claim, damage, liability or action referred to in the immediately
preceding paragraph shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth above, any legal or other expenses incurred by such
Indemnified Party in connection with investigating or defending any such action or claim. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section
4, no Investor holding Registrable Securities shall be required to contribute any amount in excess of the dollar amount of the net
proceeds (after payment of any underwriting fees, discounts, commissions or taxes) actually received by such Investor from the sale of
Registrable Securities which gave rise to such contribution obligation. Any contributions obligation of the Investors shall be several
and not joint. No Person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be
entitled to contribution from any Person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.
5.
RULE 144 AND 145.
5.1
Rule 144 and 145. The Company covenants that it shall file any reports required to be filed by it under the Securities Act and
the Exchange Act and shall take such further action as Investors holding Registrable Securities may reasonably request, all to the extent
required from time to time to enable such Investors to sell Registrable Securities without registration under the Securities Act within
the limitation of the exemptions provided by Rule 144 and 145 under the Securities Act, as such Rule 144 and 145 may be amended from
time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the SEC.
6.
MISCELLANEOUS.
6.1
Other Registration Rights. The Company represents and warrants that as of the date of this Agreement, no Person, other than the
holders of (i) Registrable Securities and (ii) Founder Securities, has any right to require the Company to register any of the Company’s
share capital for sale or to include the Company’s share capital in any registration filed by the Company for the sale of share
capital for its own account or for the account of any other Person.
6.2
Assignment; No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement and the rights, duties and obligations of the Company hereunder may not
be assigned or delegated by the Company in whole or in part, unless the Company first provides Investors holding Registrable Securities
at least ten (10) Business Days prior written notice; provided that no assignment or delegation by the Company will relieve the Company
of its obligations under this Agreement unless Investors holding a majority-in-interest of the Registrable Securities provide their prior
written consent, which consent must not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. This Agreement and the rights, duties and obligations
of Investors holding Registrable Securities hereunder may be freely assigned or delegated by such Investor in conjunction with and to
the extent of any transfer of Registrable Securities by such Investor which is permitted by the Lock-Up Agreement; provided that no assignment
by any Investor of its rights, duties and obligations hereunder shall be binding upon or obligate the Company unless and until the Company
shall have received (i) written notice of such assignment and (ii) the written agreement of the assignee, in a form reasonably satisfactory
to the Company, to be bound by the terms and provisions of this Agreement (which may be accomplished by an addendum or certificate of
joinder to this Agreement). This Agreement and the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of each of
the Parties, to the permitted assigns of the Investors or of any assignee of the Investors. This Agreement is not intended to confer
any rights or benefits on any Persons that are not party hereto other than as expressly set forth in Section 4 and this Section
6.2.
6.3
Notices. All notices, consents, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been
duly given when delivered (i) in person, (ii) by facsimile or other electronic means, with affirmative confirmation of receipt, (iii)
one Business Day after being sent, if sent by reputable, nationally recognized overnight courier service or (iv) three (3) Business Days
after being mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, pre-paid and return receipt requested, in each case to the applicable Party
at the following addresses (or at such other address for a Party as shall be specified by like notice):
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If
to the Company prior to the Closing to:
Pono Capital Three, Inc. |
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With
a copy (which will not constitute notice) to: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP |
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4348 Waialae Ave., #632 |
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101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 900 |
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 |
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Washington, DC 20001 |
Attn: Davin Kazama |
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Attn: Andrew Tucker, Esq., Peter Strand Esq. |
Telephone No.: (808) 892-6611 |
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Facsimile No.: (202) 689-2860 |
E-mail: davin@ponocorp.com |
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Telephone No.: (202) 689-2987 |
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E-mail: andy.tucker@nelsonmullins.com; |
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peter.strand@nelsonmullins.com |
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If
to the Sponsor, to:
Mehana Capital LLC |
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with a copy
(which will not constitute notice) to: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP |
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4348 Waialae Ave, #632 |
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101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 900 |
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 |
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Washington, DC 20001 |
Attn: Dustin Shindo |
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Attn: Andrew Tucker, Esq., Peter Strand |
Telephone No.: (808) 892-6611 |
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Facsimile No.: (202) 689-2860 |
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Telephone No.: (202) 689-2987 |
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E-mail:
dshindo@ponocorp.com |
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E-mail: andy.tucker@nelsonmullins.com; |
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peter.strand@nelsonmullins.com |
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If
to Horizon, or to the Company after the Closing to: |
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With a copy
(which will not constitute notice) to: |
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Horizon
Aircraft |
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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP |
3187
Highway 35 |
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345 King Street West, Suite 600 |
Lindsay,
Ontario |
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Kitchener, ON N2G 0C5 |
K9V
4R1 |
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Attn: Todd Bissett |
Attn:
E. Brandon Robinson |
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Telephone: (519) 571-7612 |
E-mail:
brandon@horizonaircraft.com |
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Facsimile No.: (519) 576-6030 |
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E-mail: Todd.Bissett@ca.gowlingwlg.com |
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If
to the Investors, to such Investor’s address or facsimile number as set forth in the Company’s books and records. |
6.4
Severability. This Agreement shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any term or provision hereof
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or of any other term or provision hereof. Furthermore, in lieu of any
such invalid or unenforceable term or provision, the Parties intend that there shall be added as a part of this Agreement a provision
as similar in terms to such invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible that is valid and enforceable. Notwithstanding anything
to the contrary contained in this Agreement, in the event that any prospective Investor fails to deliver to the Company a duly executed
copy of this Agreement, such failure shall not affect the rights and obligations of the other Parties to this Agreement as amongst such
other Parties.
6.5
Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with the BCA, Ancillary Documents, and the Lock-Up Agreement to the extent incorporated
herein, and including all agreements entered into pursuant hereto or thereto or referenced herein or therein and all certificates and
instruments delivered pursuant hereto and thereto) constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, understandings, negotiations and discussions between
the Parties, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof; provided, that, for the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing
shall not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties under the BCA or any other Ancillary Document or the rights or obligations
of the Parties under the Founder Registration Rights Agreement.
6.6
Interpretation. Titles and headings of sections of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction
of any provision of this Agreement. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires: (i) any pronoun used in this Agreement
shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include
the plural and vice versa; (ii) “including” (and with correlative meaning “include”) means including without
limiting the generality of any description preceding or succeeding such term and shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words
“without limitation”; (iii) the words “herein,” “hereto,” and “hereby” and other words
of similar import in this Agreement shall be deemed in each case to refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section
or other subdivision of this Agreement; and (iv) the term “or” means “and/or”. The Parties have participated
jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. Consequently, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation
arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring
or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.
6.7
Amendments; Waivers. Any term of this Agreement may be amended and the observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived
(either generally or in a particular instance, and either retroactively or prospectively) only with the written agreement or consent
of the Company (after the Closing, following approval of such amendment by a majority of the directors of the Company who are deemed
to be “independent” directors pursuant to the applicable rules of Nasdaq and the SEC) and Investors holding a majority-in-interest
of the Registrable Securities; provided, that any amendment or waiver of this Agreement which affects an Investor in a manner materially
and adversely disproportionate to other Investors will also require the consent of such Investor. No failure or delay by a Party in exercising
any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof. No waivers of or exceptions to any term, condition, or provision of this Agreement,
in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be or construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such term, condition, or provision.
6.8
Remedies Cumulative. In the event a Party fails to observe or perform any covenant or agreement to be observed or performed under
this Agreement, the other Parties may proceed to protect and enforce its rights by suit in equity or action at law, whether for specific
performance of any term contained in this Agreement or for an injunction against the breach of any such term or in aid of the exercise
of any power granted in this Agreement or to enforce any other legal or equitable right, or to take any one or more of such actions,
without being required to post a bond. None of the rights, powers or remedies conferred under this Agreement shall be mutually exclusive,
and each such right, power or remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to any other right, power or remedy, whether conferred by this
Agreement or now or hereafter available at law, in equity, by statute or otherwise.
6.9
Governing Law; Jurisdiction. Sections 11.4 and 11.5 of the BCA shall apply to this Agreement mutatis mutandis, with any
reference therein to the “Agreement” being a reference to this Agreement and any reference to a “Party” therein
being a reference to any “Party” to this Agreement.
6.10
Termination of Merger Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon each Party upon such Party’s execution and delivery
of this Agreement at the Closing, and this Agreement shall only become effective upon the Closing.
6.11
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts (including by facsimile or pdf or other electronic document
transmission), each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Copies of executed counterparts of this Agreement transmitted by electronic transmission (including by email or in .pdf format) or facsimile
as well as electronically or digitally executed counterparts (such as DocuSign) shall have the same legal effect as original signatures
and shall be considered original executed counterparts of this Agreement.
[REMAINDER
OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK; SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW]
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Registration Rights Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date first written
above.
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Horizon: |
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ROBINSON AIRCRAFT
LTD. |
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By: |
/s/
E. Brandon Robinson |
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Name: |
E. Brandon Robinson |
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Title: |
CEO |
[Signature
Page to Registration Rights Agreement]
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Registration Rights Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date first written
above.
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Company: |
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PONO CAPITAL
THREE, INC. |
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By: |
/s/
Davin Kazama |
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Name: |
Davin Kazama |
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Title: |
CEO |
[Signature
Page to Registration Rights Agreement]
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Registration Rights Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date first written
above.
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Sponsor:
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MEHANA CAPITAL
LLC |
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By: |
/s/
Dustin Shindo |
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Name: |
Dustin Shindo |
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Title: |
Managing Member |
[Signature
Page to Registration Rights Agreement]
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Registration Rights Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date first written
above.
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Investors: |
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ROBINSON FAMILY
VENTURES INC. |
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By: |
/s/
E. Brandon Robinson |
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Name: |
E. Brandon Robinson |
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Title: |
Authorized Signatory |
[Signature
Page to Registration Rights Agreement]
Exhibit 10.5
LOCK-UP AGREEMENT
THIS LOCK-UP AGREEMENT (this
“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of ,
2024, by and between (i) Pono Capital Three, Inc., a British Columbia company (the “Company”), (ii) Mehana
Capital LLC (the “Sponsor”), and (iii) the undersigned (“Holder”). Any capitalized
term used but not defined in this Agreement will have the meaning ascribed to such term in the BCA (as defined herein). Company, Sponsor
and Holder may be referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
WHEREAS, contemporaneously
with the execution of this Agreement, the Company, Robinson Aircraft Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (“Horizon”),
Pono Three Merger Acquisitions Corp., a British Columbia company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”),
and certain other persons are entering into that certain Business Combination Agreement (the “BCA”), pursuant
to which, subject to the terms and conditions thereof, the Company will redomesticate and continue as a British Columbia company, and
Merger Sub will amalgamate with Horizon, with the amalgamated company a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Amalgamation”),
and with Horizon’s shareholders receiving shares of the post-redomestication Company’s common stock (the “Company
Class A Ordinary Shares”);
WHEREAS, immediately
prior to the Closing, Holder is a holder of Horizon Shares and upon the Closing, Holder will be a holder of Company Class A Ordinary Shares;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to
the BCA, and in view of the valuable consideration to be received by Holder thereunder, the Parties desire to enter into this Agreement,
pursuant to which the Company Class A Ordinary Shares (all such securities, together with any securities paid as dividends or distributions
with respect to such securities or into which such securities are exchanged or converted, the “Restricted Securities”)
shall become subject to limitations on disposition as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in
consideration of the premises set forth above, which are incorporated in this Agreement as if fully set forth below, and intending to
be legally bound hereby, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Lock-Up Provisions.
(a) Holder hereby agrees
not to, during the period commencing from the Closing and ending on the earlier of (x) the six month anniversary of the date of the Closing,
(y) if the reported last sale price of the Company Class A Ordinary Shares equals or exceeds US $12.00 per share (as adjusted for share
splits, share dividends, right issuances, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any twenty (20) trading days within any
thirty (30) trading day period commencing at least one-hundred and fifty (150) days after the Closing, and (z) the date after the Closing
on which the Company consummates a liquidation, merger, capital stock exchange, reorganization or other similar transaction with an unaffiliated
third party that results in all of the Company’s shareholders having the right to exchange their common stock of the Company for
cash, securities or other property (the “Lock-Up Period”): (i) lend, offer, pledge, hypothecate, encumber,
donate, assign, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option,
right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any Restricted Securities, (ii) enter into
any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Restricted
Securities, or (iii) publicly disclose the intention to do any of the foregoing, whether any such transaction described in clauses (i),
(ii) or (iii) above is to be settled by delivery of Restricted Securities or other securities, in cash or otherwise (any of the foregoing
described in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii), a “Prohibited Transfer”). The foregoing restrictions shall not apply
to the transfer of any or all of the Restricted Securities owned by Holder (I) by gift, will or intestate succession upon the death of
Holder, (II) to any Permitted Transferee (as defined below) or (III) pursuant to a court order or settlement agreement related to the
distribution of assets in connection with the dissolution of marriage or civil union; provided, however, that in any of cases (I), (II)
or (III) it shall be a condition to such transfer that the transferee executes and delivers to the Company an agreement stating that
the transferee is receiving and holding the Restricted Securities subject to the provisions of this Agreement applicable to Holder, and
there shall be no further transfer of such Restricted Securities except in accordance with this Agreement. As used in this Agreement,
the term “Permitted Transferee” shall mean: (1) the members of Holder’s immediate family (for purposes
of this Agreement, “immediate family” shall mean with respect to any natural person, any of the following: such person’s
spouse or domestic partner, the siblings of such person and his or her spouse or domestic partner, and the direct descendants and ascendants
(including adopted and step children and parents) of such person and his or her spouses or domestic partners and siblings), (2) any trust
for the direct or indirect benefit of Holder or the immediate family of Holder, (3) if Holder is a trust, to the trustor or beneficiary
of such trust or to the estate of a beneficiary of such trust, (4) in the case of an entity, partners, members, managers, investment
managers or stockholders of such entity that receive such transfer as a distribution, (5) to any affiliate of Holder, (6) any charitable
foundation controlled by the undersigned, its members or stockholders or any of their respective immediate family, (7) any transferee
to satisfy any U.S. federal, state, or local income tax obligations of a Holder (or its direct or indirect owners) arising from such
Holder’s ownership (including prior to and after the Business Combination) of the Restricted Securities or any interests in the
Company, in each case solely and to the extent necessary to cover any tax liability as a direct result of such ownership of the Restricted
Securities or any interests in the Company, and (8) any transferee whereby there is no change in beneficial ownership. Holder further
agrees to execute such agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company that are consistent with the foregoing or that are necessary
to give further effect thereto.
(b) If
any Prohibited Transfer is made or attempted contrary to the provisions of this Agreement, such purported Prohibited Transfer shall be
null and void ab initio, and the Company shall refuse to recognize any such purported transferee of the Restricted Securities as
one of its equity holders for any purpose. In order to enforce this Section 1, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions
with respect to the Restricted Securities of Holder (and Permitted Transferees and assigns thereof) until the end of the Lock-Up Period
except in compliance with the foregoing restrictions.
(c) During
the Lock-Up Period, each certificate evidencing any Restricted Securities shall be stamped or otherwise imprinted with a legend in substantially
the following form, in addition to any other applicable legends:
“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS
CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER SET FORTH IN A LOCK-UP AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF AUGUST 15, 2023, BY AND AMONG THE ISSUER
OF SUCH SECURITIES (THE “ISSUER”) AND THE ISSUER’S SECURITY HOLDER NAMED THEREIN, AS AMENDED. A COPY OF SUCH LOCK-UP
AGREEMENT WILL BE FURNISHED WITHOUT CHARGE BY THE ISSUER TO THE HOLDER HEREOF UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.”
(d) For
the avoidance of any doubt, Holder shall retain all of its rights as a stockholder of the Company during the Lock-Up Period, including
the right to vote any Restricted Securities.
2. Miscellaneous.
(a) Binding
Effect; Assignment. This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties
and their respective permitted successors and assigns. This Agreement and all obligations of Holder are personal to Holder and may not
be transferred or delegated by Holder at any time. The Company may freely assign any or all of its rights under this Agreement, in whole
or in part, to any successor entity (whether by merger, consolidation, equity sale, asset sale or otherwise) without obtaining the consent
or approval of Holder.
(b) Third
Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement or in any instrument or document executed by any Party in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby shall create any rights in, or be deemed to have been executed for the benefit of, any person or entity that is not
a Party or thereto or a successor or permitted assign of such a Party.
(c) Governing
Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province
of British Columbia applicable in that Province. Without prejudice to the ability of any Party to enforce this Agreement in any other
proper jurisdiction, each of the Parties irrevocably and unconditionally submits and attorns to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the
courts of the Province of British Columbia to determine all issues, whether at law or in equity, arising from this Agreement. To the extent
permitted by applicable Law, each Party:
| (i) | irrevocably waives any objection, including any claim of inconvenient forum, that it may now or in the
future have to the venue of any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this agreement in the courts of that Province, or that
the subject matter of this agreement may not be enforced in those courts; |
| (ii) | irrevocably agrees not to seek, and waives any right to, judicial review by any court that may be called
upon to enforce the judgment of the courts referred to in this section 2(c), of the substantive merits of any suit, action or proceeding;
and |
| (iii) | to the extent that party has or may acquire any immunity
from the jurisdiction of any court or from any legal process, whether through service or notice, attachment before judgment, attachment
in aid of execution, execution or otherwise, with respect to itself or its property, irrevocably waives that immunity in connection with
its obligations under this Agreement. |
(d) WAIVER
OF JURY TRIAL. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO
A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. EACH PARTY HERETO (i) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE,
THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THAT FOREGOING WAIVER AND (ii) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE
OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS
SECTION 2(d).
(e) Interpretation.
The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this
Agreement. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires: (i) any pronoun used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding
masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and vice versa; (ii)
“including” (and with correlative meaning “include”) means including without limiting the generality of any description
preceding or succeeding such term and shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (iii)
the words “herein,” “hereto,” and “hereby” and other words of similar import in this Agreement shall
be deemed in each case to refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or other subdivision of this Agreement;
and (iv) the term “or” means “and/or”. The Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of
this Agreement. Consequently, in the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed
as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of
the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.
(f) Notices. All
notices, consents, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered
(i) in person, (ii) by facsimile, email or other electronic means, with affirmative confirmation of receipt, (iii) one Business Day after
being sent, if sent by reputable, nationally recognized overnight courier service or (iv) three (3) Business Days after being mailed,
if sent by registered or certified mail, pre-paid and return receipt requested, in each case to the applicable Party at the following
addresses (or at such other address for a Party as shall be specified by like notice):
If to the Company, to:
Horizon Aircraft
3187 Highway 35
Lindsay, Ontario
K9V 4R1
Attn: E. Brandon Robinson
E-mail: brandon@horizonaircraft.com
with a copy, which shall not constitute notice, to:
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
345 King Street West, Suite 600
Kitchener, ON N2G 0C5
Attn: Todd Bissett
Telephone: (519) 571-7612
Facsimile No.: (519) 576-6030
E-mail: Todd.Bissett@ca.gowlingwlg.com
and:
Mehana Capital LLC
4348 Waialae Ave., #632
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Attn: Dustin Shindo
Telephone No.: (808) 892-6611
E-mail: dshindo@ponocorp.com
and:
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20001
Attn: Andrew Tucker, Esq., Peter Strand, Esq.
Facsimile No.: (202) 689-2860
Telephone No.: (202) 689-2987
E-mail: peter.strand@nelsonmullins.com
If to Holder, to: the address set forth below Holder’s
name on the signature page to this Agreement.
(g) Amendments
and Waivers. Any term of this Agreement may be amended and the observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived (either generally
or in a particular instance, and either retroactively or prospectively) only with the written consent of the Company, Sponsor and Holder.
No failure or delay by a Party in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof. No waivers of or exceptions
to any term, condition, or provision of this Agreement, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be or construed as a further
or continuing waiver of any such term, condition, or provision.
(h) Authorization
on Behalf of the Company. The Parties acknowledge and agree that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement,
any and all determinations, actions or other authorizations under this Agreement on behalf of the Company, including enforcing the Company’s
rights and remedies under this Agreement, or providing any waivers with respect to the provisions hereof, shall solely be made, taken
and authorized by the majority of the Company’s disinterested directors (the “Disinterested Directors”).
In the event that the Company at any time does not have any Disinterested Directors, so long as Holder has any remaining obligations under
this Agreement, the Company will promptly appoint one in connection with this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, in the event
that Holder or Holder’s Affiliate serves as a director, officer, employee or other authorized agent of the Company or any of its
current or future Affiliates, Holder and/or Holder’s Affiliate shall have no authority, express or implied, to act or make any determination
on behalf of the Company or any of its current or future Affiliates in connection with this Agreement or any dispute or Action with respect
hereto.
(i) Severability. In case any provision in this Agreement shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in a jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified
or deleted, as to the jurisdiction involved, only to the extent necessary to render the same valid, legal and enforceable, and the validity,
legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions hereof shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby nor shall the validity,
legality or enforceability of such provision be affected thereby in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other
provision is invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced, the Parties will substitute for any invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision
a suitable and equitable provision that carries out, so far as may be valid, legal and enforceable, the intent and purpose of such invalid,
illegal or unenforceable provision.
(j) Specific
Performance. Holder acknowledges that its obligations under this Agreement are unique, recognizes and affirms that in the event of
a breach of this Agreement by Holder, money damages will be inadequate and Company will have no adequate remedy at law, and agrees that
irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed by Holder in accordance with
their specific terms or were otherwise breached. Accordingly, the Company shall be entitled to an injunction or restraining order to prevent
breaches of this Agreement by Holder and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, without the requirement to post any
bond or other security or to prove that money damages would be inadequate, this being in addition to any other right or remedy to which
the Company may be entitled under this Agreement, at law or in equity.
(k) Entire Agreement. This
Agreement constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and
any other written or oral agreement relating to the subject matter hereof existing between the Parties is expressly canceled; provided,
that, for the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing shall not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties under the BCA or any Ancillary
Document or under the Insider Letter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall limit any of the rights or remedies
of the Company or any of the obligations of Holder under any other agreement between Holder and the Company or any certificate or instrument
executed by Holder in favor of the Company, and nothing in any other agreement, certificate or instrument shall limit any of the rights
or remedies of the Company or any of the obligations of Holder under this Agreement.
(l) Further
Assurances. From time to time, at another Party’s request and without further consideration (but at the requesting Party’s
reasonable cost and expense), each Party shall execute and deliver such additional documents and take all such further action as may be
reasonably necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(m) Counterparts;
Facsimile. This Agreement may also be executed and delivered by facsimile signature or by email in portable document format in two
or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
(n) Effectiveness.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the Holder upon the Holder’s execution and delivery of this Agreement, but this Agreement shall
only become effective upon the consummation of the Amalgamation. In the event that the BCA is validly terminated in accordance with its
terms prior to the consummation of the Amalgamation, this Agreement shall automatically terminate and become null and void, and the Parties
shall have no obligations hereunder.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
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9
Exhibit 10.10
NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT
THIS NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”)
is being executed and delivered as of ,
2024, by the individual set forth on the signature page hereto (the “Subject Party”) in favor of and for the
benefit of Pono Capital Three, Inc., a British Columbia company, which will be known after the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement (as defined below) as “New Horizon Aircraft Ltd.” (including any successor
entity thereto, the “Purchaser”), Robinson Aircraft Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (the “Company”),
and each of the Purchaser’s and/or the Company’s respective Affiliates, successors and direct and indirect Subsidiaries (collectively
with the Purchaser and the Company, the “Covered Parties”). Any capitalized term used but not defined in this
Agreement will have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Business Combination Agreement. Purchaser, the Company and Subject Party
may be referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2023,
(i) the Purchaser, (ii) Pono Three Merger Acquisitions Corp., a British Columbia company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Purchaser
(“Merger Sub”), and (iii) the Company entered into that certain Business Combination Agreement (the “Business
Combination Agreement”), pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions thereof, the Purchaser will redomesticate
and continue as a British Columbia company, and Merger Sub will amalgamate with the Company, with the amalgamated entity continuing as
the surviving entity and as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Purchaser (the “Business Combination”), and with
the Company’s shareholders receiving shares of the Purchaser’s ordinary shares;
WHEREAS, the Company, is engaged
in the business of designing and/or manufacturing vertical take-off and landing aerial vehicles (the “Business”);
WHEREAS, in connection with,
and as a condition to the execution and delivery of the Business Combination Agreement and the consummation of the Business Combination
and the other transactions contemplated thereby (the “Transactions”), and to enable the Purchaser to secure
more fully the benefits of the Transactions, including the protection and maintenance of the goodwill and confidential information of
the Company, the Purchaser has required that the Subject Party enter into this Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Subject Party
is entering into this Agreement in order to induce the Purchaser and Merger Sub to consummate the Transactions, pursuant to which the
Subject Party will directly or indirectly receive a material benefit; and
WHEREAS, the Subject Party,
as a former executive of the Company, has contributed to the value of the Company and has obtained extensive and valuable knowledge and
confidential information concerning the business of the Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, in order to
induce the Purchaser to consummate the Transactions, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the Subject Party hereby agrees as follows:
1. Restriction
on Competition.
(a) Restriction.
The Subject Party hereby agrees that during the period from the Closing until the two (2) year anniversary of the Closing Date (the
“Termination Date,” and such period from the Closing until the Termination Date, the
“Restricted Period”), the Subject Party will not, and will cause its Affiliates not to, without the prior
written consent of Purchaser (which may be withheld in its sole discretion), anywhere in the United States, or Canada, or in any
other markets in which the Covered Parties are engaged, or are actively contemplating to become engaged, in the Business as of the
Closing Date or during the Restricted Period (the “Territory”), directly or indirectly engage in the
Business (other than through a Covered Party) or own, manage, finance or control, or participate in the ownership, management,
financing or control of, or become engaged or serve as an officer, director, member, partner, employee, agent, consultant, advisor
or representative of, a business or entity (other than a Covered Party) that engages in the Business (a
“Competitor”).
(b) Acknowledgment.
The Subject Party acknowledges and agrees, that (i) the Subject Party possesses knowledge of confidential information of the Company and
the Business, (ii) the Subject Party’s execution of this Agreement is a material inducement to Purchaser to consummate the Transactions
and to realize the goodwill of the Company, for which the Subject Party and/or its Affiliates will receive a substantial direct or indirect
financial benefit, and that the Purchaser would not have entered into the Business Combination Agreement or consummated the Transactions
but for the Subject Party’s agreements set forth in this Agreement, (iii) it would impair the goodwill of the Company and reduce
the value of the assets of the Company and cause serious and irreparable injury if the Subject Party were to use its ability and knowledge
by engaging in the Business in competition with a Covered Party, and/or to otherwise breach the obligations contained herein and that
the Covered Parties would not have an adequate remedy at law because of the unique nature of the Business, (iv) the Subject Party and
its Affiliates have no intention of engaging in the Business (other than through the Covered Parties) during the Restricted Period, (v)
the relevant public policy aspects of restrictive covenants, covenants not to compete and non-solicitation provisions have been discussed,
and every effort has been made to limit the restrictions placed upon the Subject Party to those that are reasonable and necessary to protect
the Covered Parties’ legitimate interests, (vi) the Covered Parties conduct and intend to conduct the Business everywhere in the
Territory and compete with other businesses that are or could be located in any part of the Territory, (vii) the foregoing restrictions
on competition are fair and reasonable in type of prohibited activity, geographic area covered, scope and duration, (viii) the consideration
provided to the Subject Party under this Agreement and the Business Combination Agreement is not illusory, and (ix) such provisions do
not impose a greater restraint than is necessary to protect the goodwill or other business interests of the Covered Parties.
2. No Solicitation;
No Disparagement.
(a) No
Solicitation of Employees and Consultants. The Subject Party agrees that, during the Restricted Period, the Subject Party will not,
and will not permit its Affiliates to, without the prior written consent of the Purchaser (which may be withheld in its sole discretion),
either on its own behalf or on behalf of any other Person (other than, if applicable, a Covered Party in the performance of the Subject
Party’s duties on behalf of the Covered Parties), directly or indirectly: (i) hire or engage as an employee, independent contractor,
consultant or otherwise any Covered Personnel (as defined below); (ii) solicit, induce, encourage or otherwise knowingly cause (or attempt
to do any of the foregoing) any Covered Personnel to leave the service (whether as an employee, consultant or independent contractor)
of any Covered Party; or (iii) in any way interfere with or attempt to interfere with the relationship between any Covered Personnel and
any Covered Party; provided, however, the Subject Party and its Affiliates will not be deemed to have violated this Section
2(a) if any Covered Personnel voluntarily and independently solicits an offer of employment from the Subject Party or its Affiliate
(or other Person whom any of them is acting on behalf of) by responding to a general advertisement or solicitation program conducted by
or on behalf of the Subject Party or its Affiliate (or such other Person whom any of them is acting on behalf of) that is not targeted
at such Covered Personnel or Covered Personnel generally, so long as such Covered Personnel is not hired. For purposes of this Agreement,
“Covered Personnel” shall mean any Person who is or was an employee, consultant or independent contractor of
the Covered Parties, as of the Closing Date, at any time during the Restricted Period and as of the relevant time of determination.
(b) Non-Solicitation
of Customers and Suppliers. The Subject Party agrees that, during the Restricted Period, the Subject Party and its Affiliates will
not, without the prior written consent of the Purchaser (which may be withheld in its sole discretion), individually or on behalf of
any other Person (other than, if applicable, a Covered Party in the performance of the Subject Party’s duties on behalf of the
Covered Parties), directly or indirectly: (i) solicit, induce, encourage or otherwise knowingly cause (or attempt to do any of the foregoing)
any Covered Customer (as defined below) to (A) cease being, or not become, a client or customer of any Covered Party with respect to
the Business or (B) reduce the amount of business of such Covered Customer with any Covered Party, or otherwise alter such business relationship
in a manner adverse to any Covered Party, in either case, with respect to or relating to the Business; (ii) knowingly interfere with
or disrupt (or attempt to interfere with or disrupt) the contractual relationship between any Covered Party and any Covered Customer;
(iii) divert any business with any Covered Customer relating to the Business from a Covered Party; (iv) solicit for business, provide
services to, engage in or do business with, any Covered Customer for products or services that are part of the Business; or (v) interfere
with or disrupt (or attempt to interfere with or disrupt), any Person that was a vendor, supplier, distributor, agent or other service
provider of a Covered Party at the time of such interference or disruption, for a purpose competitive with a Covered Party as it relates
to the Business. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Covered Customer” shall mean any Person who is or was an
actual customer or client (or prospective customer or client with whom a Covered Party actively marketed or made or taken specific action
to make a proposal) of a Covered Party, as of the Closing Date, at any time during the Restricted Period and as of the relevant time
of determination.
(c) Non-Disparagement.
The Subject Party agrees that from and after the Closing until the Second (2nd) anniversary of the end of the Restricted Period,
the Subject Party and its Affiliates will not, directly or indirectly engage in any conduct that involves the making or publishing (including
through electronic mail distribution or online social media) of any written or oral statements or remarks (including the repetition or
distribution of derogatory rumors, allegations, negative reports or comments) that are disparaging, deleterious or damaging to the integrity,
reputation or good will of one or more Covered Parties or their respective management, officers, employees, independent contractors or
consultants. Notwithstanding the foregoing, subject to Section 3 below, the provisions of this Section 2(c) shall not restrict
the Subject Party from providing truthful testimony or information in response to a subpoena or investigation by a Governmental Authority
or in connection with any legal action by the Subject Party against any Covered Party under this Agreement, the Business Combination
Agreement or any other Ancillary Document that is asserted by the Subject Party in good faith.
3. Confidentiality. From
and after the Closing Date, the Subject Party will, and will cause its Representatives to, keep confidential and not (except, if
applicable, in the performance of the Subject Party’s duties on behalf of the Covered Parties) directly or indirectly use,
disclose, reveal, publish, transfer or provide access to, any and all Covered Party Information without the prior written consent of
the Purchaser (which may be withheld in its sole discretion). As used in this Agreement, “Covered Party
Information” means all material and information relating to the business, affairs and assets of any Covered Party,
including material and information that concerns or relates to such Covered Party’s bidding and proposal, technical, computer
hardware or software, administrative, management, operational, data processing, financial, marketing, sales, human resources,
business development, planning and/or other business activities, regardless of whether such material and information is maintained
in physical, electronic, or other form, that is: (A) gathered, compiled, generated, produced or maintained by such Covered Party
through its Representatives, or provided to such Covered Party by its suppliers, service providers or customers; and (B) intended
and maintained by such Covered Party or its Representatives, suppliers, service providers or customers to be kept in confidence. The
obligations set forth in this Section 3 will not apply to any Covered Party Information where the Subject Party can prove
that such material or information: (i) is known or available through other lawful sources not bound by a confidentiality agreement
with, or other confidentiality obligation to, any Covered Party; (ii) is or becomes publicly known through no violation of this
Agreement or other non-disclosure obligation of the Subject Party or any of its Representatives; (iii) is already in the possession
of the Subject Party at the time of disclosure through lawful sources not bound by a confidentiality agreement or other
confidentiality obligation as evidenced by the Subject Party’s documents and records; or (iv) is required to be disclosed
pursuant to an order of any administrative body or court of competent jurisdiction (provided that (A) the applicable Covered Party
is given reasonable prior written notice, (B) the Subject Party cooperates (and causes its Representatives to cooperate) with any
reasonable request of any Covered Party to seek to prevent or narrow such disclosure and (C) if after compliance with clauses (A)
and (B) such disclosure is still required, the Subject Party and its Representatives only disclose such portion of the Covered Party
Information that is expressly required by such order, as it may be subsequently narrowed).
4. Representations
and Warranties. The Subject Party hereby represents and warrants, to and for the benefit of the Covered Parties as of the date of
this Agreement and as of the Closing Date, that: (a) the Subject Party has full power and capacity to execute and deliver, and to perform
all of the Subject Party’s obligations under, this Agreement; and (b) neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the
performance of the Subject Party’s obligations hereunder will result directly or indirectly in a violation or breach of any agreement
or obligation by which the Subject Party is a party or otherwise bound. By entering into this Agreement, the Subject Party certifies and
acknowledges that the Subject Party has carefully read all of the provisions of this Agreement, and that the Subject Party voluntarily
and knowingly enters into this Agreement.
5. Remedies.
The covenants and undertakings of the Subject Party contained in this Agreement relate to matters which are of a special, unique and
extraordinary character and a violation of any of the terms of this Agreement may cause irreparable injury to the Covered Parties, the
amount of which may be impossible to estimate or determine and which cannot be adequately compensated. The Subject Party agrees that,
in the event of any breach or threatened breach by the Subject Party of any covenant or obligation contained in this Agreement, each applicable
Covered Party will be entitled to seek the following remedies (in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other remedy at law or in equity
or pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement or the other Ancillary Documents that may be available to the Covered Parties, including
monetary damages), and a court of competent jurisdiction may award: (i) an injunction, restraining order or other equitable relief restraining
or preventing such breach or threatened breach, without the necessity of proving actual damages or posting bond or security, which the
Subject Party expressly waives; and (ii) recovery of the Covered Party’s attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in enforcing the
Covered Party’s rights under this Agreement. The Subject Party hereby consents to the award of any of the above remedies to the
applicable Covered Party in connection with any such breach or threatened breach. The Subject Party hereby acknowledges and agrees that
in the event of any breach of this Agreement, any value attributed or allocated to this Agreement (or any other non-competition agreement
with the Subject Party) under or in connection with the Business Combination Agreement shall not be considered a measure of, or a limit
on, the damages of the Covered Parties.
6. Survival
of Obligations. The expiration of the Restricted Period will not relieve the Subject Party of any obligation or liability arising
from any breach by the Subject Party of this Agreement during the Restricted Period. The Subject Party further agrees that the time period
during which the covenants contained in Section 1 and Section 2 of this Agreement will be effective will be computed by
excluding from such computation any time during which the Subject Party is in violation of any provision of such Sections.
7. Miscellaneous.
(a) Notices.
All notices, consents, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given
when delivered (i) in person, (ii) by facsimile or other electronic means, with affirmative confirmation of receipt, (iii) one
Business Day after being sent, if sent by reputable, nationally recognized overnight courier service or (iv) three (3) Business Days
after being mailed, if sent by registered or certified mail, pre-paid and return receipt requested, in each case to the applicable
Party at the following addresses (or at such other address for a Party as shall be specified by like notice):
If to Purchaser (or any other Covered Party), to.
Pono Capital Three, Inc.
643 Ilalo Street, #102
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Attn: Davin Kazama
Telephone No.: (808) 892-6611
E-mail: davin@ponocorp.com |
with a copy (that will not constitute notice) to.
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20001
Attn: Peter Strand, Esq.
Facsimile No.: 202.689.2952
Telephone No.: 202.689.2983
Email: peter.strand@nelsonmullins.com |
If to the Subject Party, to.
the address below the Subject Party’s name on the signature page
to this Agreement.
(b) Integration and
Non-Exclusivity. This Agreement, the Business Combination Agreement and the other Ancillary Documents contain the entire agreement
between the Subject Party and the Covered Parties concerning the subject matter hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights and
remedies of the Covered Parties under this Agreement are not exclusive of or limited by any other rights or remedies which they may have,
whether at law, in equity, by contract or otherwise, all of which will be cumulative (and not alternative). Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, the rights and remedies of the Covered Parties, and the obligations and liabilities of the Subject Party and its Affiliates,
under this Agreement, are in addition to their respective rights, remedies, obligations and liabilities (i) under the laws of unfair
competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, or other requirements of statutory or common law, or any applicable rules and regulations
and (ii) otherwise conferred by contract, including the Business Combination Agreement and any other written agreement between the Subject
Party or its Affiliate and any of the Covered Parties. Nothing in the Business Combination Agreement will limit any of the obligations,
liabilities, rights or remedies of the Subject Party or the Covered Parties under this Agreement, nor will any breach of the Business
Combination Agreement or any other agreement between the Subject Party or its Affiliate and any of the Covered Parties limit or otherwise
affect any right or remedy of the Covered Parties under this Agreement. If any term or condition of any other agreement between the Subject
Party or its Affiliate and any of the Covered Parties conflicts or is inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the
more restrictive terms will control as to the Subject Party or its Affiliate, as applicable.
(c) Severability; Reformation.
Each provision of this Agreement is separable from every other provision of this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is found
or held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, in whole or in part, by a court of competent jurisdiction, then (i) such provision will
be deemed amended to conform to applicable laws so as to be valid, legal and enforceable to the fullest possible extent, (ii) the invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability of such provision will not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of such provision under any
other circumstances or in any other jurisdiction, and (iii) the invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of such provision will not
affect the validity, legality or enforceability of the remainder of such provision or the validity, legality or enforceability of any
other provision of this Agreement. The Subject Party and the Covered Parties will substitute for any invalid, illegal or unenforceable
provision a suitable and equitable provision that carries out, so far as may be valid, legal and enforceable, the intent and purpose
of such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision. Without limiting the foregoing, if any court of competent jurisdiction determines
that any part hereof is unenforceable because of the duration, geographic area covered, scope of such provision, or otherwise, such court
will have the power to reduce the duration, geographic area covered or scope of such provision, as the case may be, and, in its reduced
form, such provision will then be enforceable. The Subject Party will, at a Covered Party’s request, join such Covered Party in
requesting that such court take such action.
(d) Amendment; Waiver.
This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any respect, except by a written agreement executed by the Subject Party, the Purchaser
and Disinterested Director Majority (or their respective permitted successors or assigns). No waiver will be effective unless it is expressly
set forth in a written instrument executed by the waiving Party (and if such waiving Party is a Covered Party, the Disinterested Director
Majority) and any such waiver will have no effect except in the specific instance in which it is given. Any delay or omission by a Party
in exercising its rights under this Agreement, or failure to insist upon strict compliance with any term, covenant, or condition of this
Agreement will not be deemed a waiver of such term, covenant, condition or right, nor will any waiver or relinquishment of any right
or power under this Agreement at any time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of such right or power at any other time or times.
(e) Dispute Resolution.
Any dispute, difference, controversy or claim arising in connection with or related or incidental to, or question occurring under, this
Agreement or the subject matter hereof (other than applications for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, permanent
injunction or other equitable relief or application for enforcement of a resolution under this Section 7(e)) (a “Dispute”)
shall be governed by this Section 7(e). A Party must, in the first instance, provide written notice of any Disputes to the other
Parties subject to such Dispute, which notice must provide a reasonably detailed description of the matters subject to the Dispute. Any
Dispute that is not resolved may at any time after the delivery of such notice immediately be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration
pursuant to the then-existing Expedited Procedures of the Commercial Arbitration Rules (the “AAA Procedures”)
of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). Any Party involved in such Dispute may submit the Dispute
to the AAA to commence the proceedings after the Resolution Period. To the extent that the AAA Procedures and this Agreement are in conflict,
the terms of this Agreement shall control. The arbitration shall be conducted by one arbitrator nominated by the AAA promptly (but in
any event within five (5) Business Days) after the submission of the Dispute to the AAA and reasonably acceptable to each Party subject
to the Dispute, which arbitrator shall be a commercial lawyer with substantial experience arbitrating disputes under acquisition agreements.
The arbitrator shall accept his or her appointment and begin the arbitration process promptly (but in any event within five (5) Business
Days) after his or her nomination and acceptance by the Parties subject to the Dispute. The proceedings shall be streamlined and efficient.
The arbitrator shall decide the Dispute in accordance with the substantive law of the State of Delaware. Time is of the essence. Each
Party shall submit a proposal for resolution of the Dispute to the arbitrator within twenty (20) days after confirmation of the appointment
of the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have the power to order any Party to do, or to refrain from doing, anything consistent with this
Agreement, the Ancillary Documents and applicable Law, including to perform its contractual obligation(s); provided, that the
arbitrator shall be limited to ordering pursuant to the foregoing power (and, for the avoidance of doubt, shall order) the relevant Party
(or Parties, as applicable) to comply with only one or the other of the proposals. The arbitrator’s award shall be in writing and
shall include a reasonable explanation of the arbitrator’s reason(s) for selecting one or the other proposal. The seat of arbitration
shall be in Delaware. The language of the arbitration shall be English.
(f) Governing Law;
Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the Laws of the State of Delaware without
regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof. Subject to Section 7(e), all Actions arising out of or relating to this Agreement
shall be heard and determined exclusively in any state or federal court located in Delaware (or in any appellate courts thereof) (the
“Specified Courts”). Subject to Section 7(e), each Party hereby (a) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction
of any Specified Court for the purpose of any Action arising out of or relating to this Agreement brought by any Party, (b) irrevocably
waives, and agrees not to assert by way of motion, defense or otherwise, in any such Action, any claim that it is not subject personally
to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts, that its property is exempt or immune from attachment or execution, that the Action is
brought in an inconvenient forum, that the venue of the Action is improper, or that this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby
may not be enforced in or by any Specified Court and (c) waives any bond, surety or other security that might be required of any other
Party with respect thereto. Each Party agrees that a final judgment in any Action shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions
by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law or in equity. Each Party irrevocably consents to the service of the summons
and complaint and any other process in any other action or proceeding relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, on
behalf of itself, or its property, by personal delivery of copies of such process to such Party at the applicable address set forth in
Section 7(a). Nothing in this Section 7(f) shall affect the right of any Party to serve legal process in any other manner
permitted by Law.
(g) WAIVER OF JURY
TRIAL. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY WAIVES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL
BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY ACTION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE,
THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THAT FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT AND THE
OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN
THIS SECTION 7(g). ANY PARTY HERETO MAY FILE AN ORIGINAL COUNTERPART OR A COPY OF THIS SECTION 7(g) WITH ANY COURT AS WRITTEN
EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF EACH SUCH PARTY TO THE WAIVER OF ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.
(h) Successors and
Assigns; Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement will be binding upon the Subject Party and the Subject Party’s estate, successors
and assigns, and will inure to the benefit of the Covered Parties, and their respective successors and assigns. No Covered Party may
assign any or all of its rights under this Agreement, at any time, in whole or in part, to any Person without first obtaining the consent
or approval of the Subject Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). The Subject Party agrees
that the obligations of the Subject Party under this Agreement are personal and will not be assigned by the Subject Party. Each of the
Covered Parties are express third party beneficiaries of this Agreement and will be considered parties under and for purposes of this
Agreement.
(i) Disinterested Director
Majority Authorized to Act on Behalf of Covered Parties. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Disinterested Director Majority
is authorized and shall have the sole right to act on behalf of Purchaser and the other Covered Parties under this Agreement, including
the right to enforce the Purchaser’s rights and remedies under this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, in the event that
the Subject Party serves as a director, officer, employee or other authorized agent of a Covered Party, the Subject Party shall have
no authority, express or implied, to act or make any determination on behalf of a Covered Party in connection with this Agreement or
any dispute or Action with respect hereto.
(j) Construction.
The Subject Party acknowledges that the Subject Party has been represented by counsel, or had the opportunity to be represented by counsel
of the Subject Party’s choice. Any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting
Party will not be applied in the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. Neither the drafting history nor the negotiating history
of this Agreement will be used or referred to in connection with the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. The headings and
subheadings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation
of this Agreement. In this Agreement: (i) the words “include,” “includes” and “including” when used
herein shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (ii) the definitions contained herein
are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms; (iii) whenever required by the context, any pronoun shall include
the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns, pronouns and verbs shall include the plural and
vice versa; (iv) the words “herein,” “hereto,” and “hereby” and other words of similar import shall
be deemed in each case to refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Section or other subdivision of this Agreement;
(v) the word “if” and other words of similar import when used herein shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the phrase
“and only if”; (vi) the term “or” means “and/or”; and (vii) any agreement or instrument defined or
referred to herein or in any agreement or instrument that is referred to herein means such agreement or instrument as from time to time
amended, modified or supplemented, including by waiver or consent and references to all attachments thereto and instruments incorporated
therein.
(k) Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different Parties in separate counterparts, each of which when
executed shall be deemed to be an original but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. A photocopy,
faxed, scanned and/or emailed copy of this Agreement or any signature page to this Agreement, shall have the same validity and enforceability
as an originally signed copy.
(l) Effectiveness.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the Subject Party upon the Subject Party’s execution and delivery of this Agreement, but this
Agreement shall only become effective upon the consummation of the Transactions. In the event that the Business Combination Agreement
is validly terminated in accordance with its terms prior to the consummation of the Transactions, this Agreement shall automatically
terminate and become null and void, and the Parties shall have no obligations hereunder.
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Exhibit
10.11
INDEMNITY
AGREEMENT
THIS
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT is dated ______________ ___, 202_.
BETWEEN:
New
Horizon Aircraft Ltd.
a company existing under the laws of British Columbia
(the
“Company”)
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and -
[Name
of director/officer]
of [City or full address]
(the
“Indemnified Party”)
Context
A. | The Company
is a company governed by the Act. |
B. | The Indemnified
Party has, at the request of the Company, accepted the position of director of the Company and
may, at the request of the Company, accept the position of officer of the Company or act as a
director or officer, or act in an equivalent capacity, of one or more Associated Corporations. |
C. | The Articles
of the Company provide that the Company will indemnify a director or officer in certain circumstances,
subject to the Act. |
THEREFORE,
the Parties agree as follows:
In
this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:
1.1 | “Act”
means the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). |
1.2 | “Agreement”
means this agreement, as it may be confirmed, amended, modified, supplemented or restated by written
agreement between the Parties. |
1.3 | “Associated
Corporation” means: |
| 1.3.1 | a
corporation of which the Indemnified Party is or was a director or officer at a time when
that corporation is or was an affiliate of the Company; |
| 1.3.2 | any
other corporation of which the Indemnified Party is or was a director or officer at the request
of the Company; and |
| 1.3.3 | any
other partnership, trust, joint venture or other unincorporated entity for which the Indemnified
Party is or was a director or officer, or holds or held a position equivalent to director
or officer, at the request of the Company. |
1.4 | “Business
Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or statutory holiday in the Province of British
Columbia. |
1.5 | “Company”
is defined in the recital of the Parties above. |
1.6 | “Derivative
Action” means an Eligible Proceeding by or on behalf of the Company or any Associated Corporation
brought against the Indemnified Party. |
1.7 | “Eligible
Penalty” means a judgment, penalty or fine awarded or imposed in, or an amount paid in settlement
of, an Eligible Proceeding. |
1.8 | “Eligible
Proceeding” means any legal proceeding or investigative action, whether current, threatened,
pending or completed, in which the Indemnified Party or any of the heirs and personal or other legal
representatives of the Indemnified Party: |
| 1.8.1 | is
or may be joined as a party; or |
| 1.8.2 | is
or may be liable for or in respect of a judgment, penalty or fine in, or expenses related
to, that legal proceeding or investigative action, |
by
reason of the Indemnified Party being or having been a director or officer of, or holding or having held a position equivalent to that
of a director or officer of, the Company or any Associated Corporation, and includes any action to establish a right to indemnification
under this Agreement.
1.9 | “Expenses”
includes costs, charges and expenses, including legal and other fees, but does not include judgments,
penalties, fines or amounts paid in settlement of a proceeding. |
1.10 | “Indemnified
Party” is defined in the recital of the Parties above. |
1.11 | “Parties”
means the Company and the Indemnified Party collectively, and “Party” means any
one of them. |
Subject
to Sections 3, 6, and 7 the Company, to the extent permitted by law, indemnifies the Indemnified Party from and against all Eligible
Penalties and all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by the Indemnified Party in respect of any Eligible Proceeding.
3. | Indemnification in Derivative Actions |
In
respect of any Derivative Action, the Company will, at the Indemnified Party’s request, apply at the Company’s own expense to a
court of competent jurisdiction for approval to indemnify the Indemnified Party against all Eligible Penalties and all Expenses actually
and reasonably incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with that Derivative Action, as well as for approval to advance money
to the Indemnified Party under Section 4.
Subject
to Sections 6 and 7, the Company will, prior to the final disposition of an Eligible Proceeding, advance moneys to the Indemnified
Party:
4.1 | for the Expenses
referred to in Section 2, provided that at the time of the advance of those Expenses, the Company
does not have reasonable grounds to believe that the Indemnified Party has not met the conditions of
Section 6.1; and |
4.2 | for the Expenses
referred to in Section 3, provided the Company receives the approval of a court of competent jurisdiction
as contemplated by Section 3. |
It
will not be necessary for the Indemnified Party to pay those Expenses and then seek reimbursement; the Indemnified Party may provide
invoices, bills and statements of account for those Expenses to the Company for direct payment by the Company, and the Company will pay
those amounts.
This
Agreement will:
5.1 | have effect
as of the first date that the Indemnified Party acted for the Company or any Associated Corporation
in an Indemnified Capacity; and |
5.2 | survive any
resignation by the Indemnified Party from any Indemnified Capacity, and any other circumstance by reason
of which the Indemnified Party will cease to act in an Indemnified Capacity. |
6.1 | The Company
will not indemnify the Indemnified Party under this Agreement unless the Indemnified Party: |
| 6.1.1 | in
relation to the subject matter of the Eligible Proceeding, acted honestly and in good faith
with a view to the best interests of the Company or of the Associated Corporation, as the
case may be; and |
| 6.1.2 | in
the case of an Eligible Proceeding other than a civil proceeding, had reasonable grounds
for believing that the Indemnified Party’s conduct in respect of which the Eligible
Proceeding was brought was lawful. |
6.2 | The Company
will not indemnify the Indemnified Party under this Agreement for: |
| 6.2.1 | any
Eligible Penalties or Expenses incurred in the course of any action or other proceeding initiated
by the Indemnified Party with respect to any claim that the Indemnified Party has against
the Company or any Associated Corporation; |
| 6.2.2 | any
Eligible Penalties or Expenses related to any action or proceeding initiated by the Indemnified
Party against any other person or entity unless the Company or Associated Corporation has
joined with the Indemnified Party in, or consented to, the initiation of that action or proceeding; |
| 6.2.3 | any
Eligible Penalties or Expenses related to claims by the Company or Associated Corporation
for the forfeiture and recovery by the Company or Associated Corporation, as applicable,
of bonuses or other compensation received by the Indemnified Party from the Company or Associated
Corporation due to the Indemnified Party’s violation of applicable securities laws
or other laws. |
7. | Repayment of Indemnification Payments |
7.1 | If, at the
conclusion of any Eligible Proceeding with respect to which indemnification is provided under this Agreement: |
| 7.1.1 | there
is a final judicial or quasi-judicial determination establishing that the Indemnified Party
has not fulfilled the conditions of Section 6.1 in respect of any amounts advanced or
paid by the Company; or |
| 7.1.2 | the
payment of any amounts advanced or paid by the Company is otherwise prohibited by section
163 of the Act; |
the
Indemnified Party undertakes to pay, and will pay, those amounts to the Company.
7.2 | If the Indemnified
Party receives indemnification or reimbursement from a source other than the Company for all or part
of any Eligible Penalties or Expenses already advanced or paid by the Company to the Indemnified Party,
then the amount received by the Indemnified Party from that other source will be paid by the Indemnified
Party to the Company. |
7.3 | The Indemnified
Party will repay to the Company all advances of Eligible Penalties or Expenses under this Agreement
not actually required or used by the Indemnified Party. |
7.4 | All amounts
payable by the Indemnified Party to the Company under this Agreement will be paid within 30 Business
Days of the Company’s written request for payment and will bear interest after their due date
until paid in full at the variable annual interest rate announced and adjusted from time to time by
Toronto-Dominion Bank as its reference rate for determining interest rates on Canadian dollar commercial
loans made by it in Canada, and which it may refer to as its “prime rate” or “prime
lending rate”, plus 2%. |
8.1 | Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter
of this Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions,
whether oral or written, of the Parties, and there are no representations, warranties or other agreements
between the Parties in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement except as specifically set
out in this Agreement. No Party has been induced to enter into this Agreement in reliance on, and there
will be no liability assessed, either in tort or contract, with respect to, any warranty, representation,
opinion, advice or assertion of fact, except to the extent it has been reduced to writing and included
as a term in this Agreement. |
8.2 | Notice of
a Claim. Promptly, and in any event no later than ten Business Days after receipt by the Indemnified
Party of a written notice of a claim or threatened claim against it that may result in a demand for
indemnification under this Agreement, the Indemnified Party will give written notice to the Company
of the claim or threatened claim. A notice delivered under this Section will include a description of
the claim or threatened claim, a summary of the facts giving rise to the claim or threatened claim and,
if possible, an estimate of any potential liability arising under the claim or threatened claim. Failure
by the Indemnified Party to notify the Company of any claim or threatened claim will not relieve the
Company from its obligations under this Agreement or otherwise limit its liability, except to the extent
that the claim includes legal proceedings and the failure of the Indemnified Party to notify the Company
within the required time limits prejudices the defence of the claim. |
8.3 | Notices.
Any notice or other communication required or permitted by this Agreement to be given or made to
a Party must be in writing and either: |
| 8.3.1 | delivered
personally or by courier; |
| 8.3.2 | sent
by prepaid registered mail; or |
| 8.3.3 | transmitted
by e-mail or functionally equivalent electronic means of transmission, charges (if any) prepaid; |
and
must be sent to the intended recipient at its address as follows:
to
the Company at:
New
Horizon Aircraft Ltd.
3187
Highway 35
Lindsay,
Ontario
K9V
4R1, Canada
| Attention: | E.
Brandon Robinson |
| E-mail: | brandon@horizonaircraft.com |
with
a copy to
Gowling
WLG (Canada) LLP
345 King Street West, Suite #600
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 0C5, Canada
| Attention: | Todd
Bissett |
| E-mail: | todd.bissett@gowlingwlg.com |
to
the Indemnified Party at:
[Name]
[Address]
E-mail:
[●]
or
at any other address as any Party may at any time advise the other by notice in writing given in accordance with this Section 8.3.
Any notice or other communication delivered to the Party to whom it is addressed will be deemed to have been given or made and received
on the day it is delivered at that Party’s address, provided that if that day is not a Business Day or if it is received after
5:00 p.m. (local time of the recipient) then the notice or other communication will be deemed to have been given or made and received
on the next Business Day. Any notice or other communication sent by prepaid registered mail will be deemed to have been given or made
and received on the fifth Business Day after which it is mailed. If a strike or lockout of postal employees is then in effect, or generally
known to be impending, every notice or other communication must be delivered personally or by courier or transmitted by e-mail or functionally
equivalent electronic means of transmission. Any notice or communication transmitted by e-mail or other functionally equivalent electronic
means of transmission will be deemed to have been given or made and received on the day on which it is transmitted; but if the notice
or communication is transmitted on a day that is not a Business Day or after 5:00 p.m. (local time of the recipient), it will be deemed
to have been given or made and received on the next Business Day.
8.4 | Headings.
The division of this Agreement into sections and subsections and the insertion of headings are for
convenience of reference only and will not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. |
8.5 | References.
References in this Agreement to a section, subsection or paragraph are to be construed as references
to a section, subsection or paragraph of this Agreement unless the context requires otherwise. |
8.6 | Assignment.
Neither Party may assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations under this Agreement without
the prior written consent of the other Party. |
8.7 | Enurement.
This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties and their respective heirs,
legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns. |
8.8 | Severability.
Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction will not
invalidate the remaining provisions of this Agreement, and any such invalid or unenforceable provision
will be deemed to be severed. The prohibition against or unenforceability of a provision in one jurisdiction
will not invalidate that provision or render it unenforceable in any other jurisdiction. |
8.9 | Further
Assurances. The Parties will, with reasonable diligence, do all things and provide all reasonable
assurances as may be required to, and each Party will provide any further documents or instruments required
by the other Party as may be reasonably necessary or desirable to, give effect to this Agreement and
carry out its provisions. |
8.10 | Governing
Law. This Agreement is governed by, and is to be construed in accordance with, the laws of the
Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable in that Province. |
8.11 | Electronic
Signatures and Delivery. This Agreement and any counterpart of it may be: |
| 8.11.1 | signed
by manual, digital or other electronic signatures; and |
| 8.11.2 | delivered
or transmitted by any digital, electronic or other intangible means, including by e-mail
or other functionally equivalent electronic means of transmission, |
and
that execution, delivery and transmission will be valid and legally effective to create a valid and binding agreement between the Parties.
8.12 | Counterparts.
This Agreement may be signed and delivered by the Parties in counterparts, with the same effect
as if each of the Parties had signed and delivered the same document, and that execution and delivery
will be valid and legally effective. |
8.13 | Acknowledgement—Independent
Legal Advice. Each Party acknowledges that it has: |
| 8.13.1 | had
the opportunity to receive independent legal advice from its own lawyer(s) with respect to
the terms of this Agreement before its execution; |
| 8.13.2 | read
this Agreement, understands it, and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions; and |
| 8.13.3 | received
a copy of this Agreement. |
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of the Parties has executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date noted at the beginning of the Agreement.
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7
Exhibit 10.12
January 5, 2024
Private & Confidential
Sent Via Email
Brandon Robinson
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Dear Brandon:
Re: Offer of Employment with Horizon
Aircraft
As announced recently, New Horizon
Aircraft Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (the “Company”) has completed a business combination with Robinson Aircraft Ltd.
(“Robinson”) whereby the Company has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Robinson (the “Sale”).
Conditioned on the successful closing of the Sale, we are pleased to offer you employment with the Company on the terms and conditions
set out below. Once you return this signed offer, the terms of this letter agreement will become a binding employment agreement between
you and the Company (the “Agreement”).
| 1. | Duties and Responsibilities |
| (a) | You will serve as Chief Executive Officer. In this capacity, you will report to and perform such executive duties
consistent with your position as may be assigned to you by the Board of Directors and such other executive duties customary to your
office and as are reasonably necessary to the operations of the Company. You will: (i) devote all of your business time and attention,
your best efforts, and all of your skill and ability to promote the interests of the Company; (ii) carry out your duties and responsibilities
with the highest level of integrity and judgment, and exercise at all times the care, skill and diligence consistent with the Company’s
policies regarding quality and service; (iii) work with other employees of the Company in a competent and professional manner; (iv)
Use best efforts to promote the interests and goodwill of the Company and not act or fail to act, or make or fail to make any statement,
oral or written, which would injure the Company’s business, interests or reputation; and (v) comply with all relevant client,
and Company policies as in effect from time to time, including the Ethics and Insider Trading Policy. |
| (b) | During the term of your employment, you agree to obtain the prior written approval of the person to whom
you report prior to accepting any appointments of any kind (including, but not limited to, appointments to boards of directors) with any
third parties other than the Company. It is understood that if approved, any such appointment, and your activities thereunder, must not
constitute a violation of any provision of this Agreement. |
| (c) | If requested by the Company, you will act as a director and/or officer of the Company or any of its affiliates
and associates as such terms are defined in the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (collectively, “Affiliates”)
as may be determined from time to time by the Company, in its sole discretion. For the period of any such appointment, the Company shall
ensure you are entitled to coverage pursuant to any policy of insurance maintained by or for the Company from time to time and related
to the liability of the directors and officers of the Company and its Affiliates, which policy shall indemnify you against any amounts
payable by you, including damages, fines, penalties, interest and legal expenses incurred by you or for which you are liable by reason
of such appointment and your conduct, provided you have acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company
and its Affiliates, and had reasonable grounds for believing that such conduct was lawful. You acknowledge and agree that in the event
that an appointment to the Board of Directors of the Company or as a director or officer of any one or more of its Affiliates shall be
terminated for any reason whatsoever, you shall not be entitled to any notice or compensation whatsoever with respect to the termination
of such appointment. |
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| (d) | As the business needs of the Company may change from time to time, the Company may, from time to time,
amend your duties, responsibilities, title, reporting arrangements and place of work without causing termination or a breach of this Agreement. |
| 2. | Start Date, Term, Background Verification |
Your
employment with the Company will begin immediately following the successful close of the Sale, which is currently scheduled for January
10, 2024 (“Effective Date”). Thereafter, you
employment will continue indefinitely until terminated in accordance with Section 9 of this Agreement.
This
offer of employment is conditional on your approval for a security clearance with governmental authorities as the Company considers necessary
or advisable. The process to secure approval of this clearance may include, but is not limited to, a criminal record check, reference
check, and financial check. By signing this Agreement, you are providing the Company with your written consent to undertake the background
check required to obtain this clearance, and you agree to complete any documents required. Furthermore, you understand and agree this
offer of employment will be void or your employment terminated immediately in the event you do not participate as indicated or as required,
or if the results of this background check are not satisfactory to the Company, at its sole discretion.
Although
you will be a new employee with the Company, your prior employment service with Robinson Aircraft Ltd. will be recognized for the
purposes of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, as amended from time to time (the “ESA”).
For clarity, the Company will recognize your original employment start date of February 18, 2021 (“Original Hire
Date”).
This
position is located at 3187 Hwy 35 in Lindsay, Ontario (“Location”).
It is understood that you will regularly work remotely part of the time, and may exclusively work remotely due to restrictions related
to public health that may in the future require remote work (“Public Health Restrictions”).
Absent such Public Health Restrictions, it is understood that you will regularly work remotely five (5) days per week. Despite any pre-arranged schedule,
and subject to Public Health Restrictions, you may be required to attend at the Location or at other business-related locations as directed
on short notice so as to ensure the goals of your employment are met.
Although
you are generally expected to be available during regular business hours, given the nature of your role within the organization, you will
be entitled to a flexible work schedule, subject to the needs of the business and the satisfactory completion of your duties hereunder.
In light of your managerial and executive
position, and the duties and responsibilities associated with this role, you acknowledge and agree that your employment with the Company
is not subject to the overtime and hours of work provisions of the ESA.
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Your base salary
will be at the annual rate of $295,000.00 CAD. You will be paid in accordance with the Company’s payroll practices and your base
salary will be subject to review in accordance with the Company’s salary review policy for senior executives then in effect.
In addition to your
base salary, you will be eligible to receive additional compensation as set forth in Schedule 1 of this Agreement.
You will be eligible
to participate in additional benefits in accordance with Schedule 1 of this Agreement and subject to the provisions of the various benefit
plans and programs in effect from time to time.
| 8. | Vacation/Time Off, Leaves and Holidays |
The Company offers flexible vacation/paid
time off, meaning that paid vacation/time off is not subject to a particular fixed limit, although you will still require Company approval
when requesting vacation days and certain other paid time off. You are expected to use this privilege responsibly, and the following conditions
apply:
| (a) | Under the ESA, based on your Original Hire Date, your current statutory vacation accrues at a rate totalling
15 days for each 12-month period of employment. While you are permitted to take additional vacation, you understand you are required to
consume all of the statutory vacation accrued in that vacation entitlement year. The Company’s vacation entitlement year commences
on June 1 and ends on May 31. Any paid vacation days taken will be credited first toward satisfying these statutory minimums. |
| (b) | Vacation is to be scheduled in advance by agreement with your manager, but subject always to compliance
with ESA requirements, the Company reserves the right to impose a specific vacation schedule, including the right to require employees
to use up statutory vacation before the deadline. |
| (c) | To the maximum extent permitted under the ESA, the Company reserves the right to deny any request to take
paid vacation/time off in excess of two (2) consecutive calendar weeks. |
| (d) | The Company will provide you with all statutory leaves to which you are entitled under the ESA and other
applicable legislation (each, a “Statutory Leave”). If you are taking vacation/time off for reasons that also qualify
for any paid or unpaid Statutory Leave, the time taken will be credited toward, and will not be additional to, your Statutory Leave entitlements. |
Paid vacation/time
off is not intended as a substitute or “add-on” to any Statutory Leaves of longer than ten (10) consecutive business days.
For example, if you qualify for an 8-week unpaid compassionate care Statutory Leave, you are not entitled to use paid vacation/time off
instead of (or as part of) that Statutory Leave, unless you have the Company’s prior consent.
| (e) | If you take paid vacation/time off due to illness/injury for longer than ten (10) consecutive business
days, then (to the extent permitted by the ESA) you may be required to provide appropriate medical documentation to the Company. If you
are covered for disability benefits under our benefits plans, you may be required to apply for those benefits. |
| (f) | You are also entitled to all applicable public holidays/public holiday pay for which you are eligible
in Ontario. |
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| (a) | Resignation: You shall provide the Company with thirty (30) days’ notice of resignation from
employment. |
| (b) | Termination Without Notice or Pay in Lieu of Notice: The Company may terminate your employment
without notice, payment in lieu of notice, benefit continuation (if applicable) or compensation of any kind where permitted by the ESA,
which includes willful misconduct, disobedience or willful neglect of duty that is not trivial and has not been condoned by the Company.
Failure by the Company to rely on this provision in any given instance or instances shall not constitute a precedent or be deemed a waiver. |
| (c) | Termination With Notice or Pay in Lieu of Notice: The Company may terminate your employment with
notice or pay in lieu of notice by providing you with the following: |
| (i) | the minimum amount of notice, pay in lieu of notice (or a combination of both), severance pay, vacation
pay and benefit continuation (if applicable) and any other entitlements strictly required by the ESA, calculated from the Original Hire
Date; plus, |
| (ii) | such additional amount of payment of Base Salary in lieu of notice (“Additional Pay in Lieu of
Notice”), as is necessary to ensure that the aggregate of the statutory notice, pay in lieu of notice and severance pay
entitlements under (i) above and the Additional Pay in Lieu of Notice under this sub-section (ii), at a minimum equals twelve (12) months,
and such aggregate shall increase by additional one (1) month payment of Base Salary in lieu of notice for each completed year of service
from the Effective Date to an overall cumulative maximum of 24 months of Base Salary; plus, |
For the purposes of
this Agreement, the period for which you receive notice and/or payment under this sub-section 9(c), calculated from the date you are advised
of the termination of your employment, is the ‘Severance Period’.
| (iii) | payment of a prorated portion of any bonuses that you are eligible to receive as of the date of termination,
calculated to the end of the Severance Period based upon the average incentive compensation paid to you in the two years prior to the
year in which notice of termination is communicated. |
| (d) | The Company agrees that the payment of any amounts payable pursuant to section 9(c) above shall be made
as a lump-sump payment to you in the payroll following the effective date of termination of employment. |
| (e) | Upon delivery of notice of termination of your employment with notice or pay in lieu of notice, you will
be entitled to continued participation in benefit plans, including group insurance benefit coverage, for the greater of the period during
which you are actively employed following receipt of notice of termination and end of the Severance Period. |
| (f) | It is intended that the amounts payable pursuant to section 9(c) of this Agreement include your full entitlement
to termination, vacation and/or severance pay and continuation of benefits pursuant to the ESA, and any entitlement to payment of damages
at common law and in equity as a result of a termination of your employment with notice or pay in lieu of notice. You agree that you are
not entitled to, and waive any right to claim damages for the loss of, an entitlement to earn or receive amounts as a result of the Company’s
failure to provide you with notice of termination without just cause at common law. |
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| (g) | Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no case will the total payments and provision
of benefits provided to you in respect of the termination of your employment be less than your entitlements pursuant to the ESA. In the
event that your full entitlement under the ESA exceeds these contractual provisions, then those entitlements shall replace these provisions
and no further entitlements or payments are due to you pursuant to the ESA or at common law. |
| (h) | The provisions of this Agreement in respect of the termination of your employment shall remain in full
force and effect throughout the period of your employment, notwithstanding the length of that employment and any changes in your employment,
including changes in your title, position, duties, level of responsibility, reporting structure, remuneration, and location. |
| (a) | For the purposes of this Agreement, “Change of Control” means the occurrence of any
one or more of the following events: |
| i. | any transaction that results in a person, group of persons or persons acting jointly or in concert, having
beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over 50% or more of the voting securities of the Company; or |
| ii. | a merger, arrangement, amalgamation, or other business combination involving the Company that results
in any person or group of person that had the beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over the outstanding voting securities
of the Company immediately before the transaction having beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over, less than 50% of the outstanding
voting securities of the resulting entity; |
| iii. | the sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the Company’s property, other than to
a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company or in the ordinary course of business, or |
| iv. | Incumbent Directors, defined as “any member of the Board who was a member of the Board immediately
prior to the occurrence of a transaction giving rise to a Change in Control”, ceasing to constitute a majority of the Company’s
Board of Directors. |
“Good
Reason” means the occurrence of any of the following:
| i. | a constructive termination of your employment and of this Agreement; |
| ii. | any material and unilateral change in your title, responsibilities, or authority in place at the time
of the Change of Control; |
| iii. | any material reduction in the Base Salary paid to you at the time of the Change of Control; |
| iv. | any termination or material reduction in the aggregate value of the employee benefit programs, including,
but not limited to, pension, life, disability, health, medical or dental insurance, in which you participated or under which you were
covered at the time of Change of Control; or |
| v. | your assignment to any significant, ongoing duties inconsistent with your skills, position (including
status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties or responsibilities, or any other action by the Company, which
results in material diminution of such position. |
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| (b) | If following a Change of Control, the Company gives you Good Reason to terminate your employment and this
Agreement, and provided you exercises that right within two (2) years from the date of the Change of Control, you shall be entitled to
receive the payments and benefits set forth in section 9(c) as if your employment had been terminated on a without cause basis. |
| 11. | Protective Covenant Obligations |
You agree to abide by the Employee
Non-Solicitation Agreement set forth in Scheule 2 of this Agreement.
| 12. | Confidentiality and Intellectual Property |
During the course of your employment
with the Company, you will have access to sensitive and/or non-public confidential or proprietary information, including, without limitation,
information that belongs to or relates to the business of the Company or its affiliates’ (such as, for example, information about
business practices, pricing and marketing plans), or that belongs to or relates to our (or our affiliates’) current, prospective
or former customers. If that information was disclosed without our permission, it could harm the Company’s interests. All such confidential
information, in any form, even if not marked as confidential, is “Confidential Information”, and you have no ownership
rights in or to any Confidential Information.
During the term of this Agreement,
you will disclose to the Company all ideas, inventions and business plans developed by you during such period which relate directly or
indirectly to the business of the Company, including, without limitation, any process, operation, campaign, product or improvement which
may be patentable or copyrightable (the “Work Product”). You agree that all Work Product and all intellectual property
rights therein, including all patents, licenses, copyrights, tradenames, trademarks, service marks, campaigns and business plans developed
or created by you in the course of your employment hereunder, either individually or in collaboration with others, will be deemed works
made for hire and works made in the course of your employment with the Company, and are the sole and absolute property of the Company.
For no additional consideration, you hereby assign and transfer to the Company, and agree to assign and transfer to the Company, any and
all Work Product and all intellectual property rights therein, including all patents, licenses, copyrights, tradenames, trademarks, and
service marks in the Work Product. For no additional consideration, you hereby waive all “moral rights” in the Work Product
in favour of the Company and any person designated by the Company. You agree, that at the Company’s request and cost, you will take
all steps necessary to secure the rights thereto to the Company in the Work Product, by patent, copyright or otherwise.
| 13. | Representations and Warranties |
You represent, warrant and acknowledge
to the Company the following:
| (a) | You will not use or disclose any confidential or proprietary information from any previous employer or
other person, firm, corporation or other entity (“Person”) which is in your power, possession or control and which
use or disclosure could give rise to a legal claim against either you or the Company. Further, you shall comply with all restrictions
on the solicitation of employees, contractors, customers or prospective customers of any previous employer or other Person by which you
are legally bound. The Company specifically advises you that it does not wish, nor will it knowingly permit you to use or disclose such
information or breach such restrictions in the context of performing your duties for the Company. |
| (b) | You will not, during your employment or thereafter, engage in any pattern of conduct that involves the
making or publishing of written or oral statements or remarks, including the repetition or distribution of derogatory rumours, allegations,
negative reports or comments, which are disparaging, deleterious or damaging to the integrity, reputation or goodwill of the Company or
any of its Affiliates or their respective shareholders, directors, officers or employees. |
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This Agreement may not be transferred,
assigned, pledged or hypothecated by any party hereto, other than by operation of law; provided, however, that the Company shall be permitted
to assign this Agreement to an affiliate in connection with a reorganization of the Company’s business or assets. This Agreement
shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns.
This Agreement may not be orally canceled,
changed, modified or amended, and no cancellation, change, modification or amendment shall be effective or binding, unless in writing
and signed by the parties to this Agreement.
| 16. | Severability; Survival |
In the event any provision or portion
of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions of this Agreement
shall nevertheless be binding upon the parties with the same effect as though the invalid or unenforceable part had been severed and deleted.
The respective rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall survive the termination of your employment to the extent necessary
to the intended preservation of such rights and obligations.
You represent and warrant that you
are not subject to any agreement, instrument, obligations, order, judgment or decree of any kind, or any other restrictive agreement or
obligation of any character, which would prevent you from entering into this Agreement or which would be breached by you upon the performance
of your duties pursuant to this Agreement.
This Agreement will be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision
or rule (whether in the province of Ontario or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction
other than the province of Ontario.
Except as provided herein, this Agreement
(including the Schedules, Exhibits and Annexes, as applicable) constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company and supersedes
all prior agreements relating to the subject matter hereof.
The Company may withhold from any amounts
payable under this Agreement such federal, provincial or local taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable law
or regulation.
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| 21. | Compliance with the ESA |
Should any term of this Agreement fail
to comply with a mandatory minimum standard or requirement imposed by applicable legislation, including the ESA, then the employment standard
or requirement shall apply in place of the offending term of this Agreement, and shall constitute the rights and obligations of the parties
in that respect. Under no circumstances will you receive less than your entitlements under the ESA.
| 22. | Eligibility to Work in Canada |
You
represent and warrant that you are legally permitted to work in Canada. Upon request, you will provide the Company with appropriate documentation
confirming your eligibility to work in Canada. For clarity, this offer of employment (and your continued employment with the Company)
is conditional upon your being legally entitled to work in Canada at all times.
You
acknowledge and agree that you have had an adequate opportunity to obtain such independent legal advice as you deem prudent prior to entering
into this Agreement.
The Company provides accommodations
for employees with disabilities. If you have specific ergonomic needs or require other accommodation because of a disability or a medical
need, please contact Human Resources at stewart@horizonaircraft.com to discuss arrangements.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts,
all of which taken together shall constitute one instrument.
To indicate your acceptance of the terms and conditions
set out in this Agreement, please in the space provided below and return one copy to Human Resources at stewart@horizonaircraft.com. We
encourage you to take some time to consider this offer and to seek whatever advice you deem necessary prior to making your decision. We
do, however, require a response by no later than January 10, 2024.
Best regards,
/s/ Stewart Lee
Stewart Lee
Horizon Aircraft
Head of People and Strategy
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Agreement and Acceptance
By signing below, I confirm that I
have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of employment as set out above. I acknowledge that I have been given the opportunity
to obtain independent legal advice with respect to the nature and consequences of entering into this Agreement.
IMPORTANT: Before you accept our offer, we draw your attention again to Paragraph 9 (Termination), which contains significant limitations on your rights if your employment with the Company ends for any reason whatsoever. |
/s/ Brandon Robinson
Brandon Robinson
DATED January 19, 2024
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Schedule 1
| 1. | Additional Compensation |
| 1.1 | Incentive Compensation: You shall be eligible for annual bonuses of up to 20% of your Base Salary,
based upon overall performance and factors to be determined by the Company exercising its sole and unfettered discretion pursuant to and
in accordance with the Executive Bonus Plan. The Executive Bonus Plan, as amended from time to time in the sole and absolute discretion
of the Company, will govern the terms of your entitlement to such bonus compensation. The entitlement to such bonuses, the amount of any
bonuses and the time of payment of such bonuses are in the sole and absolute discretion of the Company. Payment of bonus compensation
is not expected compensation, and the payment of a bonus in any one or successive bonus periods shall not create an entitlement to a bonus
in any subsequent bonus period. All bonus payments include a base amount plus vacation pay (calculated at the minimum percentage stipulated
by the ESA) in respect of that base amount. Accordingly, no additional amount is payable on bonus amounts in respect of vacation pay.
Bonuses are not earned on a prorated basis. Except as required by the ESA, you must be actively employed by the Company at the time any
bonus is payable in order to be eligible to receive the bonus. For the purpose of the payment of any bonus, except as required by the
ESA, “active employment” does not include any period of pay in lieu of notice of termination, or period of notice of
resignation which is waived. Except as required by the ESA, any bonus entitlement will be forfeited effective on the date that the Company
specifies as the date that the termination of your employment is effective (regardless of any period of pay in lieu of notice to which
you may claim to be or are entitled under contract or common law), or on the effective date that the Company waives notice of your resignation
(even if you claim constructive dismissal, and regardless of any period of pay in lieu of notice to which you may claim to be or is entitled
under contract or common law). You agree that you are not entitled to, and waive any right to claim damages for the loss of an entitlement
to receive a bonus as a result of the Company’s failure to provide you with notice of termination without just cause at common law
(if applicable). |
| 1.2 | Stock Option Plan: Subject to the terms of the Omnibus Share Incentive Plan of the Company (the
“SOP”), and contingent upon the approval of the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors and
the Company’s Board of Directors (to be granted in its sole and unfettered discretion), the Company shall provide you with such
number of awards of the Company at a price and under such conditions to be determined in accordance with the terms of the SOP. If granted,
such awards will vest on the schedule detailed in the terms of the SOP or the terms of the agreement representing such award which you
will be required to execute upon the issuance of the stock options. Your participation in the SOP will be strictly governed by its terms,
as they may be amended from time to time, and the Stock Option Agreement. You agree to bear responsibility for, and adhere to, any and
all tax regulations in connection with the stock options issued to you. |
| 1.3 | Group Insurance Benefits: On the Effective Date, you will be eligible to make application to participate
in such group insurance benefit plans enjoyed by other employees of the Company at a similar level of responsibility. Your eligibility,
participation and coverage in respect of any plans will continue to be governed and shall be interpreted in accordance with the written
terms of the contract between the Company and the insurer (or other provider) and the policies of the Company. |
| 1.4 | Resources: You will be provided with all property, equipment,
facilities and resources reasonably necessary to perform their duties and responsibilities. These include a laptop with the required applications,
credit and/or debit cards, and necessary keys, passwords, access codes and rights. All property, equipment, facilities and resources remain
the property of the Company, and are to be used in accordance with its policies. The Company shall have the right to delete and remove,
directly or remotely, with or without prior notice, any Company data from any device, including personal devices you may use in the course
of carrying out your duties. Such action may result in the deletion or removal of your personal data as stored on such personal device,
and you hereby waive any claims against the Company arising or resulting from such deletion or removal of such personal data. |
| 1.5 | Expenses: You shall be reimbursed for all reasonable business
expenses actually and properly incurred from time to time in connection with carrying out your duties and responsibilities to the Company
and in accordance with its policies. Those policies require provision of original copies of all invoices and/or statements in respect
of which you seek reimbursement and obtaining the approval of the CFO of the Company for such expenses and otherwise complying with the
terms of any policy of the Company respecting expense claims in effect from time to time. |
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Schedule 2
EMPLOYEE NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT
| TO: | New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (the “Corporation”) |
In consideration of my employment with the Corporation
and in accordance with my written employment agreement with the Corporation dated January 5, 2024 (the “Employment Agreement”),
I hereby execute this Employee Non-Solicitation Agreement (this “Agreement”) and covenant, acknowledge and agree as
follows:
Relationship
| 1. | By reason of my employment with the Corporation pursuant to the Employment Agreement, I will receive the
value and advantage of special training, skills, expert knowledge and experience, as well as contact with existing and prospective customers
of the Corporation, its affiliates and associates as such terms are defined in the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (collectively
“Affiliates”) and other employees of the Corporation and its Affiliates. In the course of my employment, I will be
assigned duties that will give me Confidential Information (as defined in the Employment Agreement) as it relates to the conduct and details
of the Corporation’s and its Affiliates’ businesses, and which will result in irreparable injury to the Corporation and its
Affiliates which could not be adequately compensated by monetary damages if I were to act in a manner detrimental to the Corporation’s
and/or its Affiliates’ interests, and/or use or disclose such Confidential Information and/or Work Product (as defined in the Employment
Agreement). |
| 2. | The business of the Corporation and its Affiliates is currently aerospace research and development, and
aircraft prototype development. However, I understand that during my employment, the Corporation and its Affiliates will seek to expand
and modify their businesses so as to achieve their legitimate business goals. Therefore, I agree that for the purposes of this Agreement,
following the end of my active employment, “Business” shall mean the businesses of the Corporation and its Affiliates
as they exist at the time that I cease to be actively employed by the Corporation. |
Non-Solicitation
| 3. | I shall not, either directly or indirectly, individually or in partnership, jointly or in conjunction
with any other person, firm, corporation or other entity (“Person”), in any capacity whatsoever including, without
limitation, as agent, shareholder, employee, or consultant, except upon the request and on behalf of the Corporation and/or its Affiliates,
during my employment and for the period of twelve (12) months following the date that I cease to be actively employed by the Corporation,
regardless of who initiated the end of the employment relationship, do any of the following: |
| a. | In any way which could have a detrimental effect upon the Business: |
| ii. | have business contact with; |
| iii. | any Person with whom I had direct dealings as a representative of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates
and who or which is then either (A) a customer of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates; or (B) a prospective customer of the Corporation
or any of its Affiliates with whom the Corporation or any of its Affiliates is then having direct business communication related to a
specific business opportunity or has had direct business communication related to a specific business opportunity during the twelve
(12) month period immediately preceding the date upon which I cease to be actively employed by the Corporation. For these purposes,
“direct dealings” means direct communications with/by me (whether in person or otherwise) for the purposes of servicing, selling
or marketing on behalf of the Corporation and/or its Affiliates, but only if such communications are more than trivial in nature, and
in any case excluding bulk or mass-marketing communications directed to multiple customers or prospective customers. |
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| b. | In respect of any Person known to me to be employed or engaged by the Corporation or any of its Affiliates
on the last day of my active employment, save and except any person employed or engaged by the Corporation or any of its Affiliates in
an exclusively clerical position, i. offer employment to them; ii. in any manner employ or engage them; iii. interfere with their employment
or engagement with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates; or iv.encourage or entice them to terminate their employment or reduce the
level or scope of their employment or engagement with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates, irrespective of whether such Person would
commit any breach of their contract with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates by altering or ending their relationship with the Corporation
or any of its Affiliates. |
| c. | In respect of any Person which is known to me to be a business partner or supplier of goods and/or services
to the Corporation or any of its Affiliates on the last day of my active employment, encourage or entice them to terminate their relationship
or reduce the level or scope of their relationship with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates, irrespective of whether such Person
would commit any breach of their contract with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates by altering or ending their relationship with
the Corporation or any of its Affiliates. |
| 4. | I hereby acknowledge that the Corporation and I (collectively, the “Parties”) have
agreed that all provisions in this Agreement are reasonable as between the Parties in the context of my employment with the Corporation.
I acknowledge and agree that all provisions in this Agreement are reasonable with reference to the public interest in free and open competition
based upon the Parties’ knowledge of the market and the industry in which the Corporation or any of its Affiliates are engaged.
Specifically, I agree that any court of competent jurisdiction shall be ignoring the intention of the Parties and the Parties’ reasoned
assessment of the reasonableness of the provisions with reference to the public interest in free and open competition should it find otherwise.
I agree that my compliance with my obligations pursuant to this Agreement will not unduly restrict or curtail my legitimate efforts to
earn a livelihood in my chosen area of endeavour following my employment with the Corporation. |
Miscellaneous
| 5. | If any provision or part thereof, including individual words or phrases, contained in this Agreement,
to any extent and for any reason is declared to be void, voidable, invalid, illegal, ineffective, frustrated or unenforceable by any court
of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the provision and this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each provision of this
Agreement or part thereof shall be separately valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. If such a provision may be
made enforceable or effective by imposing limitations, particularly in respect of its scope in terms of time or territory, such limitations
shall be imposed and made so as to render such provision enforceable and effective to the fullest extent permissible by law. |
| 6. | I acknowledge and agree that in the event of a breach or threatened breach of a provision contained in
this Agreement, the Corporation and/or any of its Affiliates shall be entitled to obtain from any court of competent jurisdiction interim,
interlocutory and permanent injunctive relief to prevent or restrain such breach or threatened breach, and an accounting of all profits
and benefits arising out of such breach, which rights and remedies shall be cumulative and in addition to any other rights or remedies
to which the Corporation and/or any of its Affiliates may be entitled at law or in equity. I hereby waive all defences to the strict enforcement
by the Corporation and/or any of its Affiliates of all covenants, provisions and restrictions in this Agreement. |
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| 7. | No failure by the Corporation to pursue any remedy resulting from a breach of this Agreement by me shall
be construed as a waiver of that breach, or as a waiver of any subsequent or other breach. |
| 8. | I acknowledge and agree that my agreement to the covenants and restrictions contained in this Agreement
are the essence of this Agreement and constitute a material inducement to the Corporation to enter into this Agreement and to employ me. |
| 9. | This Agreement and the provisions of the Employment Agreement which relate to this Agreement constitute
the entire understanding and agreement between me and the Corporation in respect of the subject matter herein contained, and supersede
and replace all prior oral or written statements, representations (even if made negligently), negotiations and agreements related thereto.
There are no other oral or written collateral agreements in respect of the subject matter herein contained. |
| 10. | Except for that body of law related to conflict of laws, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. |
| 11. | I acknowledge and agree that the covenants made by me herein shall survive the termination of my employment
and shall continue in full force and effect. The existence of any claim or cause of action by me against the Corporation, whether based
upon a right pursuant to or a breach of the Employment Agreement or otherwise, shall not constitute a defence to the enforcement of the
provisions contained in this Agreement in favour of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates. |
| 12. | I acknowledge that the Corporation has urged me to obtain independent legal advice in respect to this
Agreement and has offered me adequate opportunity to obtain such independent legal advice prior to my signing it. |
| 13. | The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the Parties and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, permitted assigns and any of the Corporation’s Affiliates.
Without my consent the Corporation may assign the benefit of this Agreement provided the assignee agrees to comply with all of the obligations
of the Corporation under this Agreement. I may not transfer my responsibilities. |
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED |
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Exhibit 10.13
January 9, 2024
Private & Confidential
Sent Via Email
Jason O’Neill
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Dear Jason:
Re: Offer of Employment with Horizon Aircraft
As announced recently, New Horizon
Aircraft Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (the “Company”) has completed a business combination with Robinson Aircraft Ltd.
(“Robinson”) whereby the Company has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Robinson (the “Sale”).
Conditioned on the successful closing of the Sale, we are pleased to offer you employment with the Company on the terms and conditions
set out below. Once you return this signed offer, the terms of this letter agreement will become a binding employment agreement between
you and the Company (the “Agreement”).
| 1. | Duties and Responsibilities |
| (a) | You will serve as Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity,
you will report to and perform such executive duties consistent with your position as may be assigned to you by the Chief Executive Officer
and such other executive duties customary to your office and as are reasonably necessary to the operations of the Company. You will:
(i) devote all of your business time and attention, your best efforts, and all of your skill and ability to promote the interests of
the Company; (ii) carry out your duties and responsibilities with the highest level of integrity and judgment, and exercise at all times
the care, skill and diligence consistent with the Company’s policies regarding quality and service; (iii) work with other employees
of the Company in a competent and professional manner; (iv) Use best efforts to promote the interests and goodwill of the Company and
not act or fail to act, or make or fail to make any statement, oral or written, which would injure the Company’s business, interests
or reputation; and (v) comply with all relevant client, and Company policies as in effect from time to time, including the Ethics and
Insider Trading Policy. |
| (b) | During the term of your employment, you agree to obtain the
prior written approval of the person to whom you report prior to accepting any appointments of any kind (including, but not limited to,
appointments to boards of directors) with any third parties other than the Company. It is understood that if approved, any such appointment,
and your activities thereunder, must not constitute a violation of any provision of this Agreement. |
| (c) | If requested by the Company, you will act as a director and/or
officer of the Company or any of its affiliates and associates as such terms are defined in the Business Corporations Act (Ontario)
(collectively, “Affiliates”) as may be determined from time to time by the Company, in its sole discretion. For the
period of any such appointment, the Company shall ensure you are entitled to coverage pursuant to any policy of insurance maintained
by or for the Company from time to time and related to the liability of the directors and officers of the Company and its Affiliates,
which policy shall indemnify you against any amounts payable by you, including damages, fines, penalties, interest and legal expenses
incurred by you or for which you are liable by reason of such appointment and your conduct, provided you have acted honestly and in good
faith with a view to the best interests of the Company and its Affiliates, and had reasonable grounds for believing that such conduct
was lawful. You acknowledge and agree that in the event that an appointment to the Board of Directors of the Company or
as a director or officer of any one or more of its Affiliates shall be terminated for any reason whatsoever, you shall not be entitled
to any notice or compensation whatsoever with respect to the termination of such appointment. |
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| (d) | As the business needs of the Company may change from time to
time, the Company may, from time to time, amend your duties, responsibilities, title, reporting arrangements and place of work without
causing termination or a breach of this Agreement. |
| 2. | Start Date, Term, Background Verification |
Your employment with the Company
will begin immediately following the successful close of the Sale, which is currently scheduled for January 12, 2024 (“Effective
Date”). Thereafter, you employment will continue indefinitely until terminated in accordance with Section 9 of this Agreement.
This offer of employment is conditional
on your approval for a security clearance with governmental authorities as the Company considers necessary or advisable. The process to
secure approval of this clearance may include, but is not limited to, a criminal record check, reference check, and financial check. By
signing this Agreement, you are providing the Company with your written consent to undertake the background check required to obtain this
clearance, and you agree to complete any documents required. Furthermore, you understand and agree this offer of employment will be void
or your employment terminated immediately in the event you do not participate as indicated or as required, or if the results of this background
check are not satisfactory to the Company, at its sole discretion.
Although you will be a new employee
with the Company, your prior employment service with Robinson Aircraft Ltd. will be recognized for the purposes of the Ontario Employment
Standards Act, 2000, as amended from time to time (the “ESA”). For clarity, the Company will recognize your original
employment start date on March 18, 2021 (“Original Hire Date”).
This position is located at 3187
Hwy 35 in Lindsay, Ontario (“Location”). It is understood that you will regularly work remotely part of the time, and
may exclusively work remotely due to restrictions related to public health that may in the future require remote work (“Public
Health Restrictions”). Absent such Public Health Restrictions, it is understood that you will regularly work remotely five (5)
days per week. Despite any pre-arranged schedule, and subject to Public Health Restrictions, you may be required to attend at the Location
or at other business-related locations as directed on short notice so as to ensure the goals of your employment are met.
Although you are generally expected
to be available during regular business hours, given the nature of your role within the organization, you will be entitled to a flexible
work schedule, subject to the needs of the business and the satisfactory completion of your duties hereunder.
In light of your managerial and
executive position, and the duties and responsibilities associated with this role, you acknowledge and agree that your employment with
the Company is not subject to the overtime and hours of work provisions of the ESA.
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Your base salary will be at the
annual rate of $225,000.00 CAD. You will be paid in accordance with the Company’s payroll practices and your base salary will be
subject to review in accordance with the Company’s salary review policy for senior executives then in effect.
In addition to your base salary,
you will be eligible to receive additional compensation as set forth in Schedule 1 of this Agreement.
You will be eligible to participate
in additional benefits in accordance with Schedule 1 of this Agreement and subject to the provisions of the various benefit plans and
programs in effect from time to time.
| 8. | Vacation/Time Off, Leaves and Holidays |
The Company offers flexible vacation/paid
time off, meaning that paid vacation/time off is not subject to a particular fixed limit, although you will still require Company approval
when requesting vacation days and certain other paid time off. You are expected to use this privilege responsibly, and the following conditions
apply:
| (a) | Under the ESA, based on your Original Hire Date, your current
statutory vacation accrues at a rate totalling 15 days for each 12-month period of employment. While you are permitted to take additional
vacation, you understand you are required to consume all of the statutory vacation accrued in that vacation entitlement year. The Company’s
vacation entitlement year commences on June 1 and ends on May 31. Any paid vacation days taken will be credited first toward satisfying
these statutory minimums. |
| (b) | Vacation is to be scheduled in advance by agreement with your
manager, but subject always to compliance with ESA requirements, the Company reserves the right to impose a specific vacation schedule,
including the right to require employees to use up statutory vacation before the deadline. |
| (c) | To the maximum extent permitted under the ESA, the Company
reserves the right to deny any request to take paid vacation/time off in excess of two (2) consecutive calendar weeks. |
| (d) | The Company will provide you with all statutory leaves to
which you are entitled under the ESA and other applicable legislation (each, a “Statutory Leave”). If you are taking
vacation/time off for reasons that also qualify for any paid or unpaid Statutory Leave, the time taken will be credited toward, and will
not be additional to, your Statutory Leave entitlements. |
Paid vacation/time off is not intended
as a substitute or “add-on” to any Statutory Leaves of longer than ten (10) consecutive business days. For example, if you
qualify for an 8-week unpaid compassionate care Statutory Leave, you are not entitled to use paid vacation/time off instead of (or as
part of) that Statutory Leave, unless you have the Company’s prior consent.
| (e) | If you take paid vacation/time off due to illness/injury for
longer than ten (10) consecutive business days, then (to the extent permitted by the ESA) you may be required to provide appropriate
medical documentation to the Company. If you are covered for disability benefits under our benefits plans, you may be required to apply
for those benefits. |
| (f) | You are also entitled to all applicable public holidays/public
holiday pay for which you are eligible in Ontario. |
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| (a) | Resignation: You shall provide the Company with thirty
(30) days’ notice of resignation from employment. |
| (b) | Termination Without Notice or Pay in Lieu of Notice:
The Company may terminate your employment without notice, payment in lieu of notice, benefit continuation (if applicable) or compensation
of any kind where permitted by the ESA, which includes willful misconduct, disobedience or willful neglect of duty that is not trivial
and has not been condoned by the Company. Failure by the Company to rely on this provision in any given instance or instances shall not
constitute a precedent or be deemed a waiver. |
| (c) | Termination With Notice or Pay in Lieu of Notice: The
Company may terminate your employment with notice or pay in lieu of notice by providing you with the following: |
| (i) | the minimum amount of notice, pay in lieu of notice (or a combination
of both), severance pay, vacation pay and benefit continuation (if applicable) and any other entitlements strictly required by the ESA,
calculated from the Original Hire Date; plus, |
| (ii) | such additional amount of payment of Base Salary in lieu of
notice (“Additional Pay in Lieu of Notice”), as is necessary to ensure that the aggregate of the statutory
notice, pay in lieu of notice and severance pay entitlements under (i) above and the Additional Pay in Lieu of Notice under this sub-section
(ii), at a minimum equals twelve (12) months, and such aggregate shall increase by additional one (1) month payment of Base Salary in
lieu of notice for each completed year of service from the Effective Date to an overall cumulative maximum of 24 months of Base Salary;
plus, |
For the purposes of this Agreement,
the period for which you receive notice and/or payment under this sub-section 9(c), calculated from the date you are advised of the termination
of your employment, is the ‘Severance Period’.
| (iii) | payment of a prorated portion of any bonuses that you are eligible
to receive as of the date of termination, calculated to the end of the Severance Period based upon the average incentive compensation
paid to you in the two years prior to the year in which notice of termination is communicated. |
| (d) | The Company agrees that the payment of any amounts payable
pursuant to section 9(c) above shall be made as a lump-sump payment to you in the payroll following the effective date of termination
of employment. |
| (e) | Upon delivery of notice of termination of your employment
with notice or pay in lieu of notice, you will be entitled to continued participation in benefit plans, including group insurance benefit
coverage, for the greater of the period during which you are actively employed following receipt of notice of termination and end of
the Severance Period. |
| (f) | It is intended that the amounts payable pursuant to section
9(c) of this Agreement include your full entitlement to termination, vacation and/or severance pay and continuation of benefits pursuant
to the ESA, and any entitlement to payment of damages at common law and in equity as a result of a termination of your employment with
notice or pay in lieu of notice. You agree that you are not entitled to, and waive any right to claim damages for the loss of, an entitlement
to earn or receive amounts as a result of the Company’s failure to provide you with notice of termination without just cause at
common law. |
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| (g) | Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement,
in no case will the total payments and provision of benefits provided to you in respect of the termination of your employment be less
than your entitlements pursuant to the ESA. In the event that your full entitlement under the ESA exceeds these contractual provisions,
then those entitlements shall replace these provisions and no further entitlements or payments are due to you pursuant to the ESA or
at common law. |
| (h) | The provisions of this Agreement in respect of the termination
of your employment shall remain in full force and effect throughout the period of your employment, notwithstanding the length of that
employment and any changes in your employment, including changes in your title, position, duties, level of responsibility, reporting
structure, remuneration, and location. |
| (a) | For the purposes of this Agreement, “Change of Control”
means the occurrence of any one or more of the following events: |
| i. | any transaction that results in a person, group of persons or
persons acting jointly or in concert, having beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over 50% or more of the voting securities
of the Company; or |
| ii. | a merger, arrangement, amalgamation, or other business combination
involving the Company that results in any person or group of person that had the beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over
the outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately before the transaction having beneficial ownership of, or control or direction
over, less than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the resulting entity; |
| iii. | the sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the
Company’s property, other than to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company or in the ordinary course of business, or |
| iv. | Incumbent Directors, defined as “any member of
the Board who was a member of the Board immediately prior to the occurrence of a transaction giving rise to a Change in Control”,
ceasing to constitute a majority of the Company’s Board of Directors. |
“Good Reason” means the occurrence of
any of the following:
| i. | a constructive termination of your employment and of this Agreement; |
| ii. | any material and unilateral change in your title, responsibilities,
or authority in place at the time of the Change of Control; |
| iii. | any material reduction in the Base Salary paid to you at the
time of the Change of Control; |
| iv. | any termination or material reduction in the aggregate value
of the employee benefit programs, including, but not limited to, pension, life, disability, health, medical or dental insurance, in which
you participated or under which you were covered at the time of Change of Control; or |
| v. | your assignment to any significant, ongoing duties inconsistent
with your skills, position (including status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties or responsibilities, or
any other action by the Company, which results in material diminution of such position. |
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| (b) | If following a Change of Control, the Company gives you Good
Reason to terminate your employment and this Agreement, and provided you exercises that right within two (2) years from the date of the
Change of Control, you shall be entitled to receive the payments and benefits set forth in section 9(c) as if your employment had been
terminated on a without cause basis. |
| 11. | Protective Covenant Obligations |
You agree to abide by the Employee Non-Solicitation Agreement
set forth in Scheule 2 of this Agreement.
| 12. | Confidentiality and Intellectual Property |
During the course of your employment
with the Company, you will have access to sensitive and/or nonpublic confidential or proprietary information, including, without limitation,
information that belongs to or relates to the business of the Company or its affiliates’ (such as, for example, information about
business practices, pricing and marketing plans), or that belongs to or relates to our (or our affiliates’) current, prospective
or former customers. If that information was disclosed without our permission, it could harm the Company’s interests. All such confidential
information, in any form, even if not marked as confidential, is “Confidential Information”, and you have no ownership
rights in or to any Confidential Information.
During the term of this Agreement,
you will disclose to the Company all ideas, inventions and business plans developed by you during such period which relate directly or
indirectly to the business of the Company, including, without limitation, any process, operation, campaign, product or improvement which
may be patentable or copyrightable (the “Work Product”). You agree that all Work Product and all intellectual property
rights therein, including all patents, licenses, copyrights, tradenames, trademarks, service marks, campaigns and business plans developed
or created by you in the course of your employment hereunder, either individually or in collaboration with others, will be deemed works
made for hire and works made in the course of your employment with the Company, and are the sole and absolute property of the Company.
For no additional consideration, you hereby assign and transfer to the Company, and agree to assign and transfer to the Company, any and
all Work Product and all intellectual property rights therein, including all patents, licenses, copyrights, tradenames, trademarks, and
service marks in the Work Product. For no additional consideration, you hereby waive all “moral rights” in the Work Product
in favour of the Company and any person designated by the Company. You agree, that at the Company’s request and cost, you will take
all steps necessary to secure the rights thereto to the Company in the Work Product, by patent, copyright or otherwise.
| 13. | Representations and Warranties |
You represent, warrant and acknowledge to the Company the
following:
| (a) | You will not use or disclose any confidential or proprietary
information from any previous employer or other person, firm, corporation or other entity (“Person”) which is in your
power, possession or control and which use or disclosure could give rise to a legal claim against either you or the Company. Further,
you shall comply with all restrictions on the solicitation of employees, contractors, customers or prospective customers of any previous
employer or other Person by which you are legally bound. The Company specifically advises you that it does not wish, nor will it knowingly
permit you to use or disclose such information or breach such restrictions in the context of performing your duties for the Company. |
| (b) | You will not, during your employment or thereafter, engage
in any pattern of conduct that involves the making or publishing of written or oral statements or remarks, including the repetition or
distribution of derogatory rumours, allegations, negative reports or comments, which are disparaging, deleterious or damaging to the
integrity, reputation or goodwill of the Company or any of its Affiliates or their respective shareholders, directors, officers or employees. |
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This Agreement may not be transferred,
assigned, pledged or hypothecated by any party hereto, other than by operation of law; provided, however, that the Company shall be permitted
to assign this Agreement to an affiliate in connection with a reorganization of the Company’s business or assets. This Agreement
shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns.
This Agreement may not be orally
canceled, changed, modified or amended, and no cancellation, change, modification or amendment shall be effective or binding, unless in
writing and signed by the parties to this Agreement.
| 16. | Severability; Survival |
In the event any provision or portion
of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions of this Agreement
shall nevertheless be binding upon the parties with the same effect as though the invalid or unenforceable part had been severed and deleted.
The respective rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall survive the termination of your employment to the extent necessary
to the intended preservation of such rights and obligations.
You represent and warrant that
you are not subject to any agreement, instrument, obligations, order, judgment or decree of any kind, or any other restrictive agreement
or obligation of any character, which would prevent you from entering into this Agreement or which would be breached by you upon the performance
of your duties pursuant to this Agreement.
This Agreement will be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision
or rule (whether in the province of Ontario or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction
other than the province of Ontario.
Except as provided herein, this
Agreement (including the Schedules, Exhibits and Annexes, as applicable) constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company
and supersedes all prior agreements relating to the subject matter hereof.
The Company may withhold from any
amounts payable under this Agreement such federal, provincial or local taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable
law or regulation.
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| 21. | Compliance with the ESA |
Should any term of this Agreement
fail to comply with a mandatory minimum standard or requirement imposed by applicable legislation, including the ESA, then the employment
standard or requirement shall apply in place of the offending term of this Agreement, and shall constitute the rights and obligations
of the parties in that respect. Under no circumstances will you receive less than your entitlements under the ESA.
| 22. | Eligibility to Work in Canada |
You represent and warrant that
you are legally permitted to work in Canada. Upon request, you will provide the Company with appropriate documentation confirming your
eligibility to work in Canada. For clarity, this offer of employment (and your continued employment with the Company) is conditional upon
your being legally entitled to work in Canada at all times.
You acknowledge and agree that
you have had an adequate opportunity to obtain such independent legal advice as you deem prudent prior to entering into this Agreement.
The Company provides accommodations
for employees with disabilities. If you have specific ergonomic needs or require other accommodation because of a disability or a medical
need, please contact Human Resources at stewart@horizonaircraft.com to discuss arrangements.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which
taken together shall constitute one instrument.
To indicate your acceptance of
the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement, please in the space provided below and return one copy to Human Resources at stewart@horizonaircraft.com.
We encourage you to take some time to consider this offer and to seek whatever advice you deem necessary prior to making your decision.
We do, however, require a response by no later than January 10, 2024.
Best regards,
/s/ Stewart Lee |
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Agreement and Acceptance
By signing below, I confirm that
I have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of employment as set out above. I acknowledge that I have been given the
opportunity to obtain independent legal advice with respect to the nature and consequences of entering into this Agreement.
IMPORTANT: Before you
accept our offer, we draw your attention again to Paragraph 9 (Termination), which contains significant limitations on your rights if
your employment with the Company ends for any reason whatsoever.
/s/ Jason O’Neill |
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Schedule 1
| 1. | Additional Compensation |
| 1.1 | Incentive Compensation: You shall be eligible for annual
bonuses of up to 20% of your Base Salary, based upon overall performance and factors to be determined by the Company exercising its sole
and unfettered discretion pursuant to and in accordance with the Executive Bonus Plan. The Executive Bonus Plan, as amended from time
to time in the sole and absolute discretion of the Company, will govern the terms of your entitlement to such bonus compensation. The
entitlement to such bonuses, the amount of any bonuses and the time of payment of such bonuses are in the sole and absolute discretion
of the Company. Payment of bonus compensation is not expected compensation, and the payment of a bonus in any one or successive bonus
periods shall not create an entitlement to a bonus in any subsequent bonus period. All bonus payments include a base amount plus vacation
pay (calculated at the minimum percentage stipulated by the ESA) in respect of that base amount. Accordingly, no additional amount is
payable on bonus amounts in respect of vacation pay. Bonuses are not earned on a prorated basis. Except as required by the ESA, you must
be actively employed by the Company at the time any bonus is payable in order to be eligible to receive the bonus. For the purpose of
the payment of any bonus, except as required by the ESA, “active employment” does not include any period of pay in
lieu of notice of termination, or period of notice of resignation which is waived. Except as required by the ESA, any bonus entitlement
will be forfeited effective on the date that the Company specifies as the date that the termination of your employment is effective (regardless
of any period of pay in lieu of notice to which you may claim to be or are entitled under contract or common law), or on the effective
date that the Company waives notice of your resignation (even if you claim constructive dismissal, and regardless of any period of pay
in lieu of notice to which you may claim to be or is entitled under contract or common law). You agree that you are not entitled to,
and waive any right to claim damages for the loss of an entitlement to receive a bonus as a result of the Company’s failure to
provide you with notice of termination without just cause at common law (if applicable). |
| 1.2 | Stock Option Plan: Subject to the terms of the Omnibus
Share Incentive Plan of the Company (the “SOP”), and contingent upon the approval of the Compensation Committee of
the Company’s Board of Directors and the Company’s Board of Directors (to be granted in its sole and unfettered discretion),
the Company shall provide you with such number of awards of the Company at a price and under such conditions to be determined in accordance
with the terms of the SOP. If granted, such awards will vest on the schedule detailed in the terms of the SOP or the terms of the agreement
representing such award which you will be required to execute upon the issuance of the stock options. Your participation in the SOP will
be strictly governed by its terms, as they may be amended from time to time, and the Stock Option Agreement. You agree to bear responsibility
for, and adhere to, any and all tax regulations in connection with the stock options issued to you. |
| 1.3 | Group Insurance Benefits: On the Effective Date, you
will be eligible to make application to participate in such group insurance benefit plans enjoyed by other employees of the Company at
a similar level of responsibility. Your eligibility, participation and coverage in respect of any plans will continue to be governed
and shall be interpreted in accordance with the written terms of the contract between the Company and the insurer (or other provider)
and the policies of the Company. |
| 1.4 | Resources: You will be provided with all property, equipment,
facilities and resources reasonably necessary to perform their duties and responsibilities. These include a laptop with the required
applications, credit and/or debit cards, and necessary keys, passwords, access codes and rights. All property, equipment, facilities
and resources remain the property of the Company, and are to be used in accordance with its policies. The Company shall have the right
to delete and remove, directly or remotely, with or without prior notice, any Company data from any device, including personal devices
you may use in the course of carrying out your duties. Such action may result in the deletion or removal of your personal data as stored
on such personal device, and you hereby waive any claims against the Company arising or resulting from such deletion or removal of such
personal data. |
| 1.5 | Expenses: You shall be reimbursed for all reasonable
business expenses actually and properly incurred from time to time in connection with carrying out your duties and responsibilities to
the Company and in accordance with its policies. Those policies require provision of original copies of all invoices and/or statements
in respect of which you seek reimbursement and obtaining the approval of the CFO of the Company for such expenses and otherwise complying
with the terms of any policy of the Company respecting expense claims in effect from time to time. |
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Schedule 2
EMPLOYEE NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT
| TO: | New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (the “Corporation”) |
In consideration of my employment with
the Corporation and in accordance with my written employment agreement with the Corporation dated January 9, 2024 (the “Employment
Agreement”), I hereby execute this Employee Non-Solicitation Agreement (this “Agreement”) and covenant, acknowledge
and agree as follows:
Relationship
| 1. | By reason of my employment with the Corporation pursuant to
the Employment Agreement, I will receive the value and advantage of special training, skills, expert knowledge and experience, as well
as contact with existing and prospective customers of the Corporation, its affiliates and associates as such terms are defined in the
Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (collectively “Affiliates”) and other employees of the Corporation and
its Affiliates. In the course of my employment, I will be assigned duties that will give me Confidential Information (as defined in the
Employment Agreement) as it relates to the conduct and details of the Corporation’s and its Affiliates’ businesses, and which
will result in irreparable injury to the Corporation and its Affiliates which could not be adequately compensated by monetary damages
if I were to act in a manner detrimental to the Corporation’s and/or its Affiliates’ interests, and/or use or disclose such
Confidential Information and/or Work Product (as defined in the Employment Agreement). |
| 2. | The business of the Corporation and its Affiliates is currently
aerospace research and development, and aircraft prototype development. However, I understand that during my employment, the Corporation
and its Affiliates will seek to expand and modify their businesses so as to achieve their legitimate business goals. Therefore, I agree
that for the purposes of this Agreement, following the end of my active employment, “Business” shall mean the businesses
of the Corporation and its Affiliates as they exist at the time that I cease to be actively employed by the Corporation. |
Non-Solicitation
| 3. | I shall not, either directly or indirectly, individually or
in partnership, jointly or in conjunction with any other person, firm, corporation or other entity (“Person”), in
any capacity whatsoever including, without limitation, as agent, shareholder, employee, or consultant, except upon the request and on
behalf of the Corporation and/or its Affiliates, during my employment and for the period of twelve (12) months following the date
that I cease to be actively employed by the Corporation, regardless of who initiated the end of the employment relationship, do any of
the following: |
| a. | In any way which could have a detrimental effect upon the
Business: |
| ii. | have business contact with; |
| iii. | any Person with whom I had direct dealings as a representative
of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates and who or which is then either (A) a customer of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates;
or (B) a prospective customer of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates with whom the Corporation or any of its Affiliates is then
having direct business communication related to a specific business opportunity or has had direct business communication related to a specific
business opportunity during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the date upon which I cease to be actively employed
by the Corporation. For these purposes, “direct dealings” means direct communications with/by me (whether in person or otherwise)
for the purposes of servicing, selling or marketing on behalf of the Corporation and/or its Affiliates, but only if such communications
are more than trivial in nature, and in any case excluding bulk or mass-marketing communications directed to multiple customers or prospective
customers. |
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| b. | In respect of any Person known to me to be employed or engaged
by the Corporation or any of its Affiliates on the last day of my active employment, save and except any person employed or engaged by
the Corporation or any of its Affiliates in an exclusively clerical position, i. offer employment to them; ii. in any manner employ or
engage them; iii. interfere with their employment or engagement with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates; or iv.encourage or entice
them to terminate their employment or reduce the level or scope of their employment or engagement with the Corporation or any of its
Affiliates, irrespective of whether such Person would commit any breach of their contract with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates
by altering or ending their relationship with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates. |
| c. | In respect of any Person which is known to me to be a business
partner or supplier of goods and/or services to the Corporation or any of its Affiliates on the last day of my active employment, encourage
or entice them to terminate their relationship or reduce the level or scope of their relationship with the Corporation or any of its
Affiliates, irrespective of whether such Person would commit any breach of their contract with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates
by altering or ending their relationship with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates. |
| 4. | I hereby acknowledge that the Corporation and I (collectively,
the “Parties”) have agreed that all provisions in this Agreement are reasonable as between the Parties in the context
of my employment with the Corporation. I acknowledge and agree that all provisions in this Agreement are reasonable with reference to
the public interest in free and open competition based upon the Parties’ knowledge of the market and the industry in which the
Corporation or any of its Affiliates are engaged. Specifically, I agree that any court of competent jurisdiction shall be ignoring the
intention of the Parties and the Parties’ reasoned assessment of the reasonableness of the provisions with reference to the public
interest in free and open competition should it find otherwise. I agree that my compliance with my obligations pursuant to this Agreement
will not unduly restrict or curtail my legitimate efforts to earn a livelihood in my chosen area of endeavour following my employment
with the Corporation. |
Miscellaneous
| 5. | If any provision or part thereof, including individual words
or phrases, contained in this Agreement, to any extent and for any reason is declared to be void, voidable, invalid, illegal, ineffective,
frustrated or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the provision and this Agreement shall not be affected
thereby, and each provision of this Agreement or part thereof shall be separately valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted
by law. If such a provision may be made enforceable or effective by imposing limitations, particularly in respect of its scope in terms
of time or territory, such limitations shall be imposed and made so as to render such provision enforceable and effective to the fullest
extent permissible by law. |
| 6. | I acknowledge and agree that in the event of a breach or threatened
breach of a provision contained in this Agreement, the Corporation and/or any of its Affiliates shall be entitled to obtain from any
court of competent jurisdiction interim, interlocutory and permanent injunctive relief to prevent or restrain such breach or threatened
breach, and an accounting of all profits and benefits arising out of such breach, which rights and remedies shall be cumulative and in
addition to any other rights or remedies to which the Corporation and/or any of its Affiliates may be entitled at law or in equity. I
hereby waive all defences to the strict enforcement by the Corporation
and/or any of its Affiliates of all covenants, provisions and restrictions in this Agreement. |
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| 7. | No failure by the Corporation to pursue any remedy resulting
from a breach of this Agreement by me shall be construed as a waiver of that breach, or as a waiver of any subsequent or other breach. |
| 8. | I acknowledge and agree that my agreement to the covenants and
restrictions contained in this Agreement are the essence of this Agreement and constitute a material inducement to the Corporation to
enter into this Agreement and to employ me. |
| 9. | This Agreement and the provisions of the Employment Agreement
which relate to this Agreement constitute the entire understanding and agreement between me and the Corporation in respect of the subject
matter herein contained, and supersede and replace all prior oral or written statements, representations (even if made negligently),
negotiations and agreements related thereto. There are no other oral or written collateral agreements in respect of the subject matter
herein contained. |
| 10. | Except for that body of law related to conflict of laws, this
Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable
therein. |
| 11. | I acknowledge and agree that the covenants made by me herein
shall survive the termination of my employment and shall continue in full force and effect. The existence of any claim or cause of action
by me against the Corporation, whether based upon a right pursuant to or a breach of the Employment Agreement or otherwise, shall not
constitute a defence to the enforcement of the provisions contained in this Agreement in favour of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates. |
| 12. | I acknowledge that the Corporation has urged me to obtain independent
legal advice in respect to this Agreement and has offered me adequate opportunity to obtain such independent legal advice prior to my
signing it. |
| 13. | The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and enure
to the benefit of the Parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, permitted assigns
and any of the Corporation’s Affiliates. Without my consent the Corporation may assign the benefit of this Agreement provided the
assignee agrees to comply with all of the obligations of the Corporation under this Agreement. I may not transfer my responsibilities. |
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED |
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Exhibit 10.14
January 9, 2024
Private & Confidential
Sent Via Email
Brian Merker
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Dear Brian:
Re: Offer of Employment with Horizon Aircraft
As announced recently, New Horizon Aircraft
Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (the “Company”) has completed a business combination with Robinson Aircraft Ltd. (“Robinson”)
whereby the Company has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Robinson (the “Sale”). Conditioned on
the successful closing of the Sale, we are pleased to offer you employment with the Company on the terms and conditions set out below.
Once you return this signed offer, the terms of this letter agreement will become a binding employment agreement between you and the Company
(the “Agreement”).
| 1. | Duties and Responsibilities |
| (a) | You will serve as Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity, you will report to and perform such executive
duties consistent with your position as may be assigned to you by the Chief Executive Officer and such other executive duties customary
to your office and as are reasonably necessary to the operations of the Company. You will: (i) devote all of your business time and attention,
your best efforts, and all of your skill and ability to promote the interests of the Company; (ii) carry out your duties and responsibilities
with the highest level of integrity and judgment, and exercise at all times the care, skill and diligence consistent with the Company’s
policies regarding quality and service; (iii) work with other employees of the Company in a competent and professional manner; (iv) Use
best efforts to promote the interests and goodwill of the Company and not act or fail to act, or make or fail to make any statement, oral
or written, which would injure the Company’s business, interests or reputation; and (v) comply with all relevant client, and Company
policies as in effect from time to time, including the Ethics and Insider Trading Policy. |
| (b) | During the term of your employment, you agree to obtain the prior written approval of the person to whom
you report prior to accepting any appointments of any kind (including, but not limited to, appointments to boards of directors) with any
third parties other than the Company. It is understood that if approved, any such appointment, and your activities thereunder, must not
constitute a violation of any provision of this Agreement. |
| (c) | If requested by the Company, you will act as a director and/or officer of the Company or any of its affiliates
and associates as such terms are defined in the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (collectively, “Affiliates”)
as may be determined from time to time by the Company, in its sole discretion. For the period of any such appointment, the Company shall
ensure you are entitled to coverage pursuant to any policy of insurance maintained by or for the Company from time to time and related
to the liability of the directors and officers of the Company and its Affiliates, which policy shall indemnify you against any amounts
payable by you, including damages, fines, penalties, interest and legal expenses incurred by you or for which you are liable by reason
of such appointment and your conduct, provided you have acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company
and its Affiliates, and had reasonable grounds for believing that such conduct was lawful. You acknowledge and agree that in the event
that an appointment to the Board of Directors of the Company or as a
director or officer of any one or more of its Affiliates shall be terminated for any reason whatsoever, you shall not be entitled to any
notice or compensation whatsoever with respect to the termination of such appointment. |
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| (d) | As the business needs of the Company may change from time to time, the Company may, from time to time,
amend your duties, responsibilities, title, reporting arrangements and place of work without causing termination or a breach of this Agreement. |
| 2. | Start Date, Term, Background Verification |
Your employment with the Company will
begin immediately following the successful close of the Sale, which is currently scheduled for January 12, 2024 (“Effective Date”).
Thereafter, you employment will continue indefinitely until terminated in accordance with Section 9 of this Agreement.
This offer of employment is conditional
on your approval for a security clearance with governmental authorities as the Company considers necessary or advisable. The process to
secure approval of this clearance may include, but is not limited to, a criminal record check, reference check, and financial check. By
signing this Agreement, you are providing the Company with your written consent to undertake the background check required to obtain this
clearance, and you agree to complete any documents required. Furthermore, you understand and agree this offer of employment will be void
or your employment terminated immediately in the event you do not participate as indicated or as required, or if the results of this background
check are not satisfactory to the Company, at its sole discretion.
Although you will be a new employee
with the Company, your prior employment service with Robinson Aircraft Ltd. will be recognized for the purposes of the Ontario Employment
Standards Act, 2000, as amended from time to time (the “ESA”). For clarity, the Company will recognize your original
employment start date on November 6, 2023 (“Original Hire Date”).
This position is located at 3187 Hwy
35 in Lindsay, Ontario (“Location”). It is understood that you will regularly work remotely part of the time, and may
exclusively work remotely due to restrictions related to public health that may in the future require remote work (“Public Health
Restrictions”). Absent such Public Health Restrictions, it is understood that you will regularly work remotely five (5) days
per week. Despite any pre-arranged schedule, and subject to Public Health Restrictions, you may be required to attend at the Location
or at other business-related locations as directed on short notice so as to ensure the goals of your employment are met.
Although you are generally expected
to be available during regular business hours, given the nature of your role within the organization, you will be entitled to a flexible
work schedule, subject to the needs of the business and the satisfactory completion of your duties hereunder.
In light of your managerial and executive
position, and the duties and responsibilities associated with this role, you acknowledge and agree that your employment with the Company
is not subject to the overtime and hours of work provisions of the ESA.
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Your base salary will be at the annual
rate of $225,000.00 CAD. You will be paid in accordance with the Company’s payroll practices and your base salary will be subject
to review in accordance with the Company’s salary review policy for senior executives then in effect.
In addition to your base salary, you
will be eligible to receive additional compensation as set forth in Schedule 1 of this Agreement.
You will be eligible to participate
in additional benefits in accordance with Schedule 1 of this Agreement and subject to the provisions of the various benefit plans and
programs in effect from time to time.
| 8. | Vacation/Time Off, Leaves and Holidays |
The Company offers flexible vacation/paid
time off, meaning that paid vacation/time off is not subject to a particular fixed limit, although you will still require Company approval
when requesting vacation days and certain other paid time off. You are expected to use this privilege responsibly, and the following conditions
apply:
| (a) | Under the ESA, based on your Original Hire Date, your current statutory vacation accrues at a rate totalling
15 days for each 12-month period of employment. While you are permitted to take additional vacation, you understand you are required to
consume all of the statutory vacation accrued in that vacation entitlement year. The Company’s vacation entitlement year commences
on June 1 and ends on May 31. Any paid vacation days taken will be credited first toward satisfying these statutory minimums. |
| (b) | Vacation is to be scheduled in advance by agreement with your manager, but subject always to compliance
with ESA requirements, the Company reserves the right to impose a specific vacation schedule, including the right to require employees
to use up statutory vacation before the deadline. |
| (c) | To the maximum extent permitted under the ESA, the Company reserves the right to deny any request to take
paid vacation/time off in excess of two (2) consecutive calendar weeks. |
| (d) | The Company will provide you with all statutory leaves to which you are entitled under the ESA and other
applicable legislation (each, a “Statutory Leave”). If you are taking vacation/time off for reasons that also qualify
for any paid or unpaid Statutory Leave, the time taken will be credited toward, and will not be additional to, your Statutory Leave entitlements. |
Paid vacation/time off is not intended
as a substitute or “add-on” to any Statutory Leaves of longer than ten (10) consecutive business days. For example, if you
qualify for an 8-week unpaid compassionate care Statutory Leave, you are not entitled to use paid vacation/time off instead of (or as
part of) that Statutory Leave, unless you have the Company’s prior consent.
| (e) | If you take paid vacation/time off due to illness/injury for longer than ten (10) consecutive business
days, then (to the extent permitted by the ESA) you may be required to provide appropriate medical documentation to the Company. If you
are covered for disability benefits under our benefits plans, you may be required to apply for those benefits. |
| (f) | You are also entitled to all applicable public holidays/public holiday pay for which you are eligible
in Ontario |
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| (a) | Resignation: You shall provide the Company with thirty
(30) days’ notice of resignation from employment. |
| (b) | Termination Without Notice or Pay in Lieu of Notice: The Company may terminate your employment
without notice, payment in lieu of notice, benefit continuation (if applicable) or compensation of any kind where permitted by the ESA,
which includes willful misconduct, disobedience or willful neglect of duty that is not trivial and has not been condoned by the Company.
Failure by the Company to rely on this provision in any given instance or instances shall not constitute a precedent or be deemed a waiver. |
| (c) | Termination With Notice or Pay in Lieu of Notice: The Company may terminate your employment with
notice or pay in lieu of notice by providing you with the following: |
| (i) | the minimum amount of notice, pay in lieu of notice (or a combination of both), severance pay, vacation
pay and benefit continuation (if applicable) and any other entitlements strictly required by the ESA, calculated from the Original Hire
Date; plus, |
| (ii) | such additional amount of payment of Base Salary in lieu of notice (“Additional Pay in Lieu of
Notice”), as is necessary to ensure that the aggregate of the statutory notice, pay in lieu of notice and severance pay
entitlements under (i) above and the Additional Pay in Lieu of Notice under this sub-section (ii), at a minimum equals twelve (12) months,
and such aggregate shall increase by additional one (1) month payment of Base Salary in lieu of notice for each completed year of service
from the Effective Date to an overall cumulative maximum of 24 months of Base Salary; plus, |
For the purposes of this Agreement,
the period for which you receive notice and/or payment under this sub-section 9(c), calculated from the date you are advised of the termination
of your employment, is the ‘Severance Period’.
| (iii) | payment of a prorated portion of any bonuses that you are eligible to receive as of the date of termination,
calculated to the end of the Severance Period based upon the average incentive compensation paid to you in the two years prior to the
year in which notice of termination is communicated. |
| (d) | The Company agrees that the payment of any amounts payable pursuant to section 9(c) above shall be made
as a lump-sump payment to you in the payroll following the effective date of termination of employment. |
| (e) | Upon delivery of notice of termination of your employment with notice or pay in lieu of notice, you will
be entitled to continued participation in benefit plans, including group insurance benefit coverage, for the greater of the period during
which you are actively employed following receipt of notice of termination and end of the Severance Period. |
| (f) | It is intended that the amounts payable pursuant to section 9(c) of this Agreement include your full entitlement
to termination, vacation and/or severance pay and continuation of benefits pursuant to the ESA, and any entitlement to payment of damages
at common law and in equity as a result of a termination of your employment with notice or pay in lieu of notice. You agree that you are
not entitled to, and waive any right to claim damages for the loss of, an entitlement to earn or receive amounts as a result of the Company’s
failure to provide you with notice of termination without just cause at common law. |
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| (g) | Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no case will the total payments and provision
of benefits provided to you in respect of the termination of your employment be less than your entitlements pursuant to the ESA. In the
event that your full entitlement under the ESA exceeds these contractual provisions, then those entitlements shall replace these provisions
and no further entitlements or payments are due to you pursuant to the ESA or at common law. |
| (h) | The provisions of this Agreement in respect of the termination of your employment shall remain in full
force and effect throughout the period of your employment, notwithstanding the length of that employment and any changes in your employment,
including changes in your title, position, duties, level of responsibility, reporting structure, remuneration, and location. |
| (a) | For the purposes of this Agreement, “Change of Control”
means the occurrence of any one or more of the following events: |
| i. | any transaction that results in a person, group of persons or persons acting jointly or in concert, having
beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over 50% or more of the voting securities of the Company; or |
| ii. | a merger, arrangement, amalgamation, or other business combination involving the Company that results
in any person or group of person that had the beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over the outstanding voting securities
of the Company immediately before the transaction having beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over, less than 50% of the outstanding
voting securities of the resulting entity; |
| iii. | the sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the Company’s property, other than to
a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company or in the ordinary course of business, or |
| iv. | Incumbent Directors, defined as “any member of the Board who was a member of the Board immediately
prior to the occurrence of a transaction giving rise to a Change in Control”, ceasing to constitute a majority of the Company’s
Board of Directors. |
“Good Reason” means the occurrence of
any of the following:
| i. | a constructive termination of your employment and of this Agreement; |
| ii. | any material and unilateral change in your title, responsibilities, or authority in place at the time of the Change of Control; |
| iii. | any material reduction in the Base Salary paid to you at the time of the Change of Control; |
| iv. | any termination or material reduction in the aggregate value of the employee benefit programs, including,
but not limited to, pension, life, disability, health, medical or dental insurance, in which you participated or under which you were
covered at the time of Change of Control; or |
| v. | your assignment to any significant, ongoing duties inconsistent with your skills, position (including
status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties or responsibilities, or any other action by the Company, which
results in material diminution of such position. |
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| (b) | If following a Change of Control, the Company gives you Good
Reason to terminate your employment and this Agreement, and provided you exercises that right within two (2) years from the date of the
Change of Control, you shall be entitled to receive the payments and benefits set forth in section 9(c) as if your employment had been
terminated on a without cause basis. |
| 11. | Protective Covenant Obligations |
You agree to abide by the Employee Non-Solicitation Agreement
set forth in Scheule 2 of this Agreement.
| 12. | Confidentiality and Intellectual Property |
During the course of your employment
with the Company, you will have access to sensitive and/or nonpublic confidential or proprietary information, including, without limitation,
information that belongs to or relates to the business of the Company or its affiliates’ (such as, for example, information about
business practices, pricing and marketing plans), or that belongs to or relates to our (or our affiliates’) current, prospective
or former customers. If that information was disclosed without our permission, it could harm the Company’s interests. All such confidential
information, in any form, even if not marked as confidential, is “Confidential Information”, and you have no ownership
rights in or to any Confidential Information.
During the term of this Agreement, you
will disclose to the Company all ideas, inventions and business plans developed by you during such period which relate directly or indirectly
to the business of the Company, including, without limitation, any process, operation, campaign, product or improvement which may be patentable
or copyrightable (the “Work Product”). You agree that all Work Product and all intellectual property rights therein,
including all patents, licenses, copyrights, tradenames, trademarks, service marks, campaigns and business plans developed or created
by you in the course of your employment hereunder, either individually or in collaboration with others, will be deemed works made for
hire and works made in the course of your employment with the Company, and are the sole and absolute property of the Company. For no additional
consideration, you hereby assign and transfer to the Company, and agree to assign and transfer to the Company, any and all Work Product
and all intellectual property rights therein, including all patents, licenses, copyrights, tradenames, trademarks, and service marks in
the Work Product. For no additional consideration, you hereby waive all “moral rights” in the Work Product in favour of the
Company and any person designated by the Company. You agree, that at the Company’s request and cost, you will take all steps necessary
to secure the rights thereto to the Company in the Work Product, by patent, copyright or otherwise.
| 13. | Representations and Warranties |
You represent, warrant and acknowledge to the Company the
following:
| (a) | You will not use or disclose any confidential or proprietary information from any previous employer or
other person, firm, corporation or other entity (“Person”) which is in your power, possession or control and which
use or disclosure could give rise to a legal claim against either you or the Company. Further, you shall comply with all restrictions
on the solicitation of employees, contractors, customers or prospective customers of any previous employer or other Person by which you
are legally bound. The Company specifically advises you that it does not wish, nor will it knowingly permit you to use or disclose such
information or breach such restrictions in the context of performing your duties for the Company. |
| (b) | You will not, during your employment or thereafter, engage in any pattern of conduct that involves the
making or publishing of written or oral statements or remarks, including the repetition or distribution of derogatory rumours, allegations,
negative reports or comments, which are disparaging, deleterious or damaging to the integrity, reputation
or goodwill of the Company or any of its Affiliates or their respective shareholders, directors, officers or employees. |
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This Agreement may not be transferred,
assigned, pledged or hypothecated by any party hereto, other than by operation of law; provided, however, that the Company shall be permitted
to assign this Agreement to an affiliate in connection with a reorganization of the Company’s business or assets. This Agreement
shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns.
This Agreement may not be orally canceled,
changed, modified or amended, and no cancellation, change, modification or amendment shall be effective or binding, unless in writing
and signed by the parties to this Agreement.
| 16. | Severability; Survival |
In the event any provision or portion
of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions of this Agreement
shall nevertheless be binding upon the parties with the same effect as though the invalid or unenforceable part had been severed and deleted.
The respective rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall survive the termination of your employment to the extent necessary
to the intended preservation of such rights and obligations.
You represent and warrant that you are
not subject to any agreement, instrument, obligations, order, judgment or decree of any kind, or any other restrictive agreement or obligation
of any character, which would prevent you from entering into this Agreement or which would be breached by you upon the performance of
your duties pursuant to this Agreement.
This Agreement will be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule
(whether in the province of Ontario or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other
than the province of Ontario.
Except as provided herein, this Agreement
(including the Schedules, Exhibits and Annexes, as applicable) constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company and supersedes
all prior agreements relating to the subject matter hereof.
The Company may withhold from any amounts
payable under this Agreement such federal, provincial or local taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable law
or regulation.
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| 21. | Compliance with the ESA |
Should any term of this Agreement fail
to comply with a mandatory minimum standard or requirement imposed by applicable legislation, including the ESA, then the employment standard
or requirement shall apply in place of the offending term of this Agreement, and shall constitute the rights and obligations of the parties
in that respect. Under no circumstances will you receive less than your entitlements under the ESA.
| 22. | Eligibility to Work in Canada |
You represent and warrant that you are
legally permitted to work in Canada. Upon request, you will provide the Company with appropriate documentation confirming your eligibility
to work in Canada. For clarity, this offer of employment (and your continued employment with the Company) is conditional upon your being
legally entitled to work in Canada at all times.
You acknowledge and agree that you have
had an adequate opportunity to obtain such independent legal advice as you deem prudent prior to entering into this Agreement.
The Company provides accommodations
for employees with disabilities. If you have specific ergonomic needs or require other accommodation because of a disability or a medical
need, please contact Human Resources at stewart@horizonaircraft.com to discuss arrangements.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which
taken together shall constitute one instrument.
To indicate your acceptance of the
terms and conditions set out in this Agreement, please in the space provided below and return one copy to Human Resources at stewart@horizonaircraft.com.
We encourage you to take some time to consider this offer and to seek whatever advice you deem necessary prior to making your decision.
We do, however, require a response by no later than January 10, 2024.
Best regards, |
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Agreement and Acceptance
By signing below, I confirm that I
have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of employment as set out above. I acknowledge that I have been given the opportunity
to obtain independent legal advice with respect to the nature and consequences of entering into this Agreement.
IMPORTANT: Before you accept
our offer, we draw your attention again to Paragraph 9 (Termination), which contains significant limitations on your rights if your employment
with the Company ends for any reason whatsoever.
/s/ Brian Merker |
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Schedule 1
| 1. | Additional Compensation |
| 1.1 | Incentive Compensation: You shall be eligible for
annual bonuses of up to 20% of your Base Salary, based upon overall performance and factors to be determined by the Company exercising
its sole and unfettered discretion pursuant to and in accordance with the Executive Bonus Plan. The Executive Bonus Plan, as amended
from time to time in the sole and absolute discretion of the Company, will govern the terms of your entitlement to such bonus compensation.
The entitlement to such bonuses, the amount of any bonuses and the time of payment of such bonuses are in the sole and absolute discretion
of the Company. Payment of bonus compensation is not expected compensation, and the payment of a bonus in any one or successive bonus
periods shall not create an entitlement to a bonus in any subsequent bonus period. All bonus payments include a base amount plus vacation
pay (calculated at the minimum percentage stipulated by the ESA) in respect of that base amount. Accordingly, no additional amount is
payable on bonus amounts in respect of vacation pay. Bonuses are not earned on a prorated basis. Except as required by the ESA, you must
be actively employed by the Company at the time any bonus is payable in order to be eligible to receive the bonus. For the purpose of
the payment of any bonus, except as required by the ESA, “active employment” does not include any period of pay in
lieu of notice of termination, or period of notice of resignation which is waived. Except as required by the ESA, any bonus entitlement
will be forfeited effective on the date that the Company specifies as the date that the termination of your employment is effective (regardless
of any period of pay in lieu of notice to which you may claim to be or are entitled under contract or common law), or on the effective
date that the Company waives notice of your resignation (even if you claim constructive dismissal, and regardless of any period of pay
in lieu of notice to which you may claim to be or is entitled under contract or common law). You agree that you are not entitled to,
and waive any right to claim damages for the loss of an entitlement to receive a bonus as a result of the Company’s failure to
provide you with notice of termination without just cause at common law (if applicable). |
| 1.2 | Stock Option Plan: Subject to the terms of the Omnibus
Share Incentive Plan of the Company (the “SOP”), and contingent upon the approval of the Compensation Committee of
the Company’s Board of Directors and the Company’s Board of Directors (to be granted in its sole and unfettered discretion),
the Company shall provide you with such number of awards of the Company at a price and under such conditions to be determined in accordance
with the terms of the SOP. If granted, such awards will vest on the schedule detailed in the terms of the SOP or the terms of the agreement
representing such award which you will be required to execute upon the issuance of the stock options. Your participation in the SOP will
be strictly governed by its terms, as they may be amended from time to time, and the Stock Option Agreement. You agree to bear responsibility
for, and adhere to, any and all tax regulations in connection with the stock options issued to you. |
| 1.3 | Group Insurance Benefits: On the Effective Date, you
will be eligible to make application to participate in such group insurance benefit plans enjoyed by other employees of the Company at
a similar level of responsibility. Your eligibility, participation and coverage in respect of any plans will continue to be governed
and shall be interpreted in accordance with the written terms of the contract between the Company and the insurer (or other provider)
and the policies of the Company. |
| 1.4 | Resources: You will be provided with all property,
equipment, facilities and resources reasonably necessary to perform their duties and responsibilities. These include a laptop with the
required applications, credit and/or debit cards, and necessary keys, passwords, access codes and rights. All property, equipment, facilities
and resources remain the property of the Company, and are to be used in accordance with its policies. The Company shall have the right
to delete and remove, directly or remotely, with or without prior notice, any Company data from any device, including personal devices
you may use in the course of carrying out your duties. Such action may result in the deletion or removal of your personal data as stored on
such personal device, and you hereby waive any claims against the Company arising or resulting from such deletion or removal of such personal
data. |
| 1.5 | Expenses: You shall be reimbursed for all reasonable
business expenses actually and properly incurred from time to time in connection with carrying out your duties and responsibilities to
the Company and in accordance with its policies. Those policies require provision of original copies of all invoices and/or statements
in respect of which you seek reimbursement and obtaining the approval of the CFO of the Company for such expenses and otherwise complying
with the terms of any policy of the Company respecting expense claims in effect from time to time. |
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Schedule 2
EMPLOYEE NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT
| TO: | New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (the “Corporation”) |
In consideration of my employment with
the Corporation and in accordance with my written employment agreement with the Corporation dated January 9, 2024 (the “Employment
Agreement”), I hereby execute this Employee Non-Solicitation Agreement (this “Agreement”) and covenant, acknowledge
and agree as follows:
Relationship
| 1. | By reason of my employment with the Corporation pursuant to the Employment Agreement, I will receive the
value and advantage of special training, skills, expert knowledge and experience, as well as contact with existing and prospective customers
of the Corporation, its affiliates and associates as such terms are defined in the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (collectively
“Affiliates”) and other employees of the Corporation and its Affiliates. In the course of my employment, I will be
assigned duties that will give me Confidential Information (as defined in the Employment Agreement) as it relates to the conduct and details
of the Corporation’s and its Affiliates’ businesses, and which will result in irreparable injury to the Corporation and its
Affiliates which could not be adequately compensated by monetary damages if I were to act in a manner detrimental to the Corporation’s
and/or its Affiliates’ interests, and/or use or disclose such Confidential Information and/or Work Product (as defined in the Employment
Agreement). |
| 2. | The business of the Corporation and its Affiliates is currently aerospace research and development, and
aircraft prototype development. However, I understand that during my employment, the Corporation and its Affiliates will seek to expand
and modify their businesses so as to achieve their legitimate business goals. Therefore, I agree that for the purposes of this Agreement,
following the end of my active employment, “Business” shall mean the businesses of the Corporation and its Affiliates
as they exist at the time that I cease to be actively employed by the Corporation. |
Non-Solicitation
| 3. | I shall not, either directly or indirectly, individually or in partnership, jointly or in conjunction
with any other person, firm, corporation or other entity (“Person”), in any capacity whatsoever including, without
limitation, as agent, shareholder, employee, or consultant, except upon the request and on behalf of the Corporation and/or its Affiliates,
during my employment and for the period of twelve (12) months following the date that I cease to be actively employed by the Corporation,
regardless of who initiated the end of the employment relationship, do any of the following: |
| a. | In any way which could have a detrimental effect upon the
Business: |
| ii. | have business contact with; |
| iii. | any Person with whom I had direct dealings as a representative of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates
and who or which is then either (A) a customer of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates; or (B) a prospective customer of the Corporation
or any of its Affiliates with whom the Corporation or any of its Affiliates is then having direct business communication related to a
specific business opportunity or has had direct business communication related to a specific
business opportunity during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the date upon which I cease to be actively employed
by the Corporation. For these purposes, “direct dealings” means direct communications with/by me (whether in person or otherwise)
for the purposes of servicing, selling or marketing on behalf of the Corporation and/or its Affiliates, but only if such communications
are more than trivial in nature, and in any case excluding bulk or mass-marketing communications directed to multiple customers or prospective
customers. |
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| b. | In respect of any Person known to me to be employed or engaged by the Corporation or any of its Affiliates
on the last day of my active employment, save and except any person employed or engaged by the Corporation or any of its Affiliates in
an exclusively clerical position, i. offer employment to them; ii. in any manner employ or engage them; iii. interfere with their employment
or engagement with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates; or iv.encourage or entice them to terminate their employment or reduce the
level or scope of their employment or engagement with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates, irrespective of whether such Person would
commit any breach of their contract with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates by altering or ending their relationship with the Corporation
or any of its Affiliates. |
| c. | In respect of any Person which is known to me to be a business partner or supplier of goods and/or services
to the Corporation or any of its Affiliates on the last day of my active employment, encourage or entice them to terminate their relationship
or reduce the level or scope of their relationship with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates, irrespective of whether such Person
would commit any breach of their contract with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates by altering or ending their relationship with
the Corporation or any of its Affiliates. |
| 4. | I hereby acknowledge that the Corporation and I (collectively, the “Parties”) have
agreed that all provisions in this Agreement are reasonable as between the Parties in the context of my employment with the Corporation.
I acknowledge and agree that all provisions in this Agreement are reasonable with reference to the public interest in free and open competition
based upon the Parties’ knowledge of the market and the industry in which the Corporation or any of its Affiliates are engaged.
Specifically, I agree that any court of competent jurisdiction shall be ignoring the intention of the Parties and the Parties’ reasoned
assessment of the reasonableness of the provisions with reference to the public interest in free and open competition should it find otherwise.
I agree that my compliance with my obligations pursuant to this Agreement will not unduly restrict or curtail my legitimate efforts to
earn a livelihood in my chosen area of endeavour following my employment with the Corporation. |
Miscellaneous
| 5. | If any provision or part thereof, including individual words or phrases, contained in this Agreement,
to any extent and for any reason is declared to be void, voidable, invalid, illegal, ineffective, frustrated or unenforceable by any court
of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the provision and this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each provision of this
Agreement or part thereof shall be separately valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. If such a provision may be
made enforceable or effective by imposing limitations, particularly in respect of its scope in terms of time or territory, such limitations
shall be imposed and made so as to render such provision enforceable and effective to the fullest extent permissible by law. |
| 6. | I acknowledge and agree that in the event of a breach or threatened breach of a provision contained
in this Agreement, the Corporation and/or any of its Affiliates shall be entitled to obtain from any court of competent jurisdiction
interim, interlocutory and permanent injunctive relief to prevent or restrain such breach or threatened breach, and an accounting of
all profits and benefits arising out of such breach, which rights and remedies shall be cumulative and in addition to any other
rights or remedies to which the Corporation and/or any of its Affiliates may be entitled at law or in equity. I hereby waive all
defences to the strict enforcement by the Corporation
and/or any of its Affiliates of all covenants, provisions and restrictions in this Agreement. |
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| 7. | No failure by the Corporation to pursue any remedy resulting from a breach of this Agreement by me shall
be construed as a waiver of that breach, or as a waiver of any subsequent or other breach. |
| 8. | I acknowledge and agree that my agreement to the covenants and restrictions contained in this Agreement
are the essence of this Agreement and constitute a material inducement to the Corporation to enter into this Agreement and to employ me. |
| 9. | This Agreement and the provisions of the Employment Agreement which relate to this Agreement constitute
the entire understanding and agreement between me and the Corporation in respect of the subject matter herein contained, and supersede
and replace all prior oral or written statements, representations (even if made negligently), negotiations and agreements related thereto.
There are no other oral or written collateral agreements in respect of the subject matter herein contained. |
| 10. | Except for that body of law related to conflict of laws, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. |
| 11. | I acknowledge and agree that the covenants made by me herein shall survive the termination of my employment
and shall continue in full force and effect. The existence of any claim or cause of action by me against the Corporation, whether based
upon a right pursuant to or a breach of the Employment Agreement or otherwise, shall not constitute a defence to the enforcement of the
provisions contained in this Agreement in favour of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates. |
| 12. | I acknowledge that the Corporation has urged me to obtain independent legal advice in respect to this
Agreement and has offered me adequate opportunity to obtain such independent legal advice prior to my signing it. |
| 13. | The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the Parties and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, permitted assigns and any of the Corporation’s Affiliates.
Without my consent the Corporation may assign the benefit of this Agreement provided the assignee agrees to comply with all of the obligations
of the Corporation under this Agreement. I may not transfer my responsibilities. |
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Exhibit 10.15
January 9, 2024
Private & Confidential
Sent Via Email
Brian Robinson
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Dear Brian:
Re: Offer of Employment with Horizon
Aircraft
As announced recently, New Horizon
Aircraft Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (the “Company”) has completed a business combination with Robinson Aircraft Ltd.
(“Robinson”) whereby the Company has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Robinson (the “Sale”).
Conditioned on the successful closing of the Sale, we are pleased to offer you employment with the Company on the terms and conditions
set out below. Once you return this signed offer, the terms of this letter agreement will become a binding employment agreement between
you and the Company (the “Agreement”).
| 1. | Duties and Responsibilities |
| (a) | You will serve as Chief Engineer. In this capacity, you will report to and perform such executive duties
consistent with your position as may be assigned to you by the Chief Executive Officer and such other executive duties customary to your
office and as are reasonably necessary to the operations of the Company. You will: (i) devote all of your business time and attention,
your best efforts, and all of your skill and ability to promote the interests of the Company; (ii) carry out your duties and responsibilities
with the highest level of integrity and judgment, and exercise at all times the care, skill and diligence consistent with the Company’s
policies regarding quality and service; (iii) work with other employees of the Company in a competent and professional manner; (iv)
Use best efforts to promote the interests and goodwill of the Company and not act or fail to act, or make or fail to make any statement,
oral or written, which would injure the Company’s business, interests or reputation; and (v) comply with all relevant client,
and Company policies as in effect from time to time, including the Ethics and Insider Trading Policy. |
| (b) | During the term of your employment, you agree to obtain the prior written approval of the person to whom
you report prior to accepting any appointments of any kind (including, but not limited to, appointments to boards of directors) with any
third parties other than the Company. It is understood that if approved, any such appointment, and your activities thereunder, must not
constitute a violation of any provision of this Agreement. |
| (c) | If requested by the Company, you will act as a director and/or officer of the Company or any of its affiliates
and associates as such terms are defined in the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (collectively, “Affiliates”)
as may be determined from time to time by the Company, in its sole discretion. For the period of any such appointment, the Company shall
ensure you are entitled to coverage pursuant to any policy of insurance maintained by or for the Company from time to time and related
to the liability of the directors and officers of the Company and its Affiliates, which policy shall indemnify you against any amounts
payable by you, including damages, fines, penalties, interest and legal expenses incurred by you or for which you are liable by reason
of such appointment and your conduct, provided you have acted honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the Company
and its Affiliates, and had reasonable grounds for believing that such conduct was lawful. You acknowledge and agree that in the event
that an appointment to the Board of Directors of the Company or as a director or officer of any one or more of its Affiliates shall be
terminated for any reason whatsoever, you shall not be entitled to any notice or compensation whatsoever with respect to the termination
of such appointment. |
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| (d) | As the business needs of the Company may change from time to time, the Company may, from time to time,
amend your duties, responsibilities, title, reporting arrangements and place of work without causing termination or a breach of this Agreement. |
| 2. | Start Date, Term, Background Verification |
Your
employment with the Company will begin immediately following the successful close of the Sale, which is currently scheduled for January
12, 2024 (“Effective Date”). Thereafter, you
employment will continue indefinitely until terminated in accordance with Section 9 of this Agreement.
This
offer of employment is conditional on your approval for a security clearance with governmental authorities as the Company considers necessary
or advisable. The process to secure approval of this clearance may include, but is not limited to, a criminal record check, reference
check, and financial check. By signing this Agreement, you are providing the Company with your written consent to undertake the background
check required to obtain this clearance, and you agree to complete any documents required. Furthermore, you understand and agree this
offer of employment will be void or your employment terminated immediately in the event you do not participate as indicated or as required,
or if the results of this background check are not satisfactory to the Company, at its sole discretion.
Although
you will be a new employee with the Company, your prior employment service with Robinson Aircraft Ltd. will be recognized for the purposes
of the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, as amended from time to time (the “ESA”).
For clarity, the Company will recognize your original employment start date of March 18, 2021 (“Original Hire Date”).
This
position is located at 3187 Hwy 35 in Lindsay, Ontario (“Location”).
It is understood that you will regularly work remotely part of the time, and may exclusively work remotely due to restrictions related
to public health that may in the future require remote work (“Public Health Restrictions”).
Absent such Public Health Restrictions, it is understood that you may work remotely one (1) day per week. Despite any pre-arranged schedule,
and subject to Public Health Restrictions, you may be required to attend at the Location or at other business-related locations as directed
on short notice so as to ensure the goals of your employment are met.
Although
you are generally expected to be available during regular business hours, given the nature of your role within the organization, you will
be entitled to a flexible work schedule, subject to the needs of the business and the satisfactory completion of your duties hereunder.
In light of your managerial and executive
position, and the duties and responsibilities associated with this role, you acknowledge and agree that your employment with the Company
is not subject to the overtime and hours of work provisions of the ESA.
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Your base salary
will be at the annual rate of $170,000.00 CAD. You will be paid in accordance with the Company’s payroll practices and your base
salary will be subject to review in accordance with the Company’s salary review policy for senior executives then in effect.
In addition to your
base salary, you will be eligible to receive additional compensation as set forth in Schedule 1 of this Agreement.
You will be eligible
to participate in additional benefits in accordance with Schedule 1 of this Agreement and subject to the provisions of the various benefit
plans and programs in effect from time to time.
| 8. | Vacation/Time Off, Leaves and Holidays |
The Company offers flexible vacation/paid
time off, meaning that paid vacation/time off is not subject to a particular fixed limit, although you will still require Company approval
when requesting vacation days and certain other paid time off. You are expected to use this privilege responsibly, and the following conditions
apply:
| (a) | Under the ESA, based on your Original Hire Date, your current statutory vacation accrues at a rate totalling
15 days for each 12-month period of employment. While you are permitted to take additional vacation, you understand you are required to
consume all of the statutory vacation accrued in that vacation entitlement year. The Company’s vacation entitlement year commences
on June 1 and ends on May 31. Any paid vacation days taken will be credited first toward satisfying these statutory minimums. |
| (b) | Vacation is to be scheduled in advance by agreement with your manager, but subject always to compliance
with ESA requirements, the Company reserves the right to impose a specific vacation schedule, including the right to require employees
to use up statutory vacation before the deadline. |
| (c) | To the maximum extent permitted under the ESA, the Company reserves the right to deny any request to take
paid vacation/time off in excess of two (2) consecutive calendar weeks. |
| (d) | The Company will provide you with all statutory leaves to which you are entitled under the ESA and other
applicable legislation (each, a “Statutory Leave”). If you are taking vacation/time off for reasons that also qualify
for any paid or unpaid Statutory Leave, the time taken will be credited toward, and will not be additional to, your Statutory Leave entitlements. |
Paid vacation/time
off is not intended as a substitute or “add-on” to any Statutory Leaves of longer than ten (10) consecutive business days.
For example, if you qualify for an 8-week unpaid compassionate care Statutory Leave, you are not entitled to use paid vacation/time off
instead of (or as part of) that Statutory Leave, unless you have the Company’s prior consent.
| (e) | If you take paid vacation/time off due to illness/injury for longer than ten (10) consecutive business
days, then (to the extent permitted by the ESA) you may be required to provide appropriate medical documentation to the Company. If you
are covered for disability benefits under our benefits plans, you may be required to apply for those benefits. |
| (f) | You are also entitled to all applicable public holidays/public holiday pay for which you are eligible
in Ontario. |
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| (a) | Resignation: You shall provide the Company with thirty (30) days’ notice of resignation from
employment. |
| (b) | Termination Without Notice or Pay in Lieu of Notice: The Company may terminate your employment
without notice, payment in lieu of notice, benefit continuation (if applicable) or compensation of any kind where permitted by the ESA,
which includes willful misconduct, disobedience or willful neglect of duty that is not trivial and has not been condoned by the Company.
Failure by the Company to rely on this provision in any given instance or instances shall not constitute a precedent or be deemed a waiver. |
| (c) | Termination With Notice or Pay in Lieu of Notice: The Company may terminate your employment with
notice or pay in lieu of notice by providing you with the following: |
| (i) | the minimum amount of notice, pay in lieu of notice (or a combination of both), severance pay, vacation
pay and benefit continuation (if applicable) and any other entitlements strictly required by the ESA, calculated from the Original Hire
Date; plus, |
| (ii) | such additional amount of payment of Base Salary in lieu of notice (“Additional Pay in Lieu of
Notice”), as is necessary to ensure that the aggregate of the statutory notice, pay in lieu of notice and severance pay
entitlements under (i) above and the Additional Pay in Lieu of Notice under this sub-section (ii), at a minimum equals twelve (12) months,
and such aggregate shall increase by additional one (1) month payment of Base Salary in lieu of notice for each completed year of service
from the Effective Date to an overall cumulative maximum of 24 months of Base Salary; plus, |
For the purposes of
this Agreement, the period for which you receive notice and/or payment under this sub-section 9(c), calculated from the date you are advised
of the termination of your employment, is the ‘Severance Period’.
| (iii) | payment of a prorated portion of any bonuses that you are eligible to receive as of the date of termination,
calculated to the end of the Severance Period based upon the average incentive compensation paid to you in the two years prior to the
year in which notice of termination is communicated. |
| (d) | The Company agrees that the payment of any amounts payable pursuant to section 9(c) above shall be made
as a lump-sump payment to you in the payroll following the effective date of termination of employment. |
| (e) | Upon delivery of notice of termination of your employment with notice or pay in lieu of notice, you will
be entitled to continued participation in benefit plans, including group insurance benefit coverage, for the greater of the period during
which you are actively employed following receipt of notice of termination and end of the Severance Period. |
| (f) | It is intended that the amounts payable pursuant to section 9(c) of this Agreement include your full entitlement
to termination, vacation and/or severance pay and continuation of benefits pursuant to the ESA, and any entitlement to payment of damages
at common law and in equity as a result of a termination of your employment with notice or pay in lieu of notice. You agree that you are
not entitled to, and waive any right to claim damages for the loss of, an entitlement to earn or receive amounts as a result of the Company’s
failure to provide you with notice of termination without just cause at common law. |
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| (g) | Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, in no case will the total payments and provision
of benefits provided to you in respect of the termination of your employment be less than your entitlements pursuant to the ESA. In the
event that your full entitlement under the ESA exceeds these contractual provisions, then those entitlements shall replace these provisions
and no further entitlements or payments are due to you pursuant to the ESA or at common law. |
| (h) | The provisions of this Agreement in respect of the termination of your employment shall remain in full
force and effect throughout the period of your employment, notwithstanding the length of that employment and any changes in your employment,
including changes in your title, position, duties, level of responsibility, reporting structure, remuneration, and location. |
| (a) | For the purposes of this Agreement, “Change of Control” means the occurrence of any
one or more of the following events: |
| i. | any transaction that results in a person, group of persons or persons acting jointly or in concert, having
beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over 50% or more of the voting securities of the Company; or |
| ii. | a merger, arrangement, amalgamation, or other business combination involving the Company that results
in any person or group of person that had the beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over the outstanding voting securities
of the Company immediately before the transaction having beneficial ownership of, or control or direction over, less than 50% of the outstanding
voting securities of the resulting entity; |
| iii. | the sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the Company’s property, other than to
a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company or in the ordinary course of business, or |
| iv. | Incumbent Directors, defined as “any member of the Board who was a member of the Board immediately
prior to the occurrence of a transaction giving rise to a Change in Control”, ceasing to constitute a majority of the Company’s
Board of Directors. |
“Good
Reason” means the occurrence of any of the following:
| i. | a constructive termination of your employment and of this Agreement; |
| ii. | any material and unilateral change in your title, responsibilities, or authority in place at the time
of the Change of Control; |
| iii. | any material reduction in the Base Salary paid to you at the time of the Change of Control; |
| iv. | any termination or material reduction in the aggregate value of the employee benefit programs, including,
but not limited to, pension, life, disability, health, medical or dental insurance, in which you participated or under which you were
covered at the time of Change of Control; or |
| v. | your assignment to any significant, ongoing duties inconsistent with your skills, position (including
status, offices, titles and reporting requirements), authority, duties or responsibilities, or any other action by the Company, which
results in material diminution of such position. |
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| (b) | If following a Change of Control, the Company gives you Good Reason to terminate your employment and this
Agreement, and provided you exercises that right within two (2) years from the date of the Change of Control, you shall be entitled to
receive the payments and benefits set forth in section 9(c) as if your employment had been terminated on a without cause basis. |
| 11. | Protective Covenant Obligations |
You agree to abide by the Employee
Non-Solicitation Agreement set forth in Scheule 2 of this Agreement.
| 12. | Confidentiality and Intellectual Property |
During the course of your employment
with the Company, you will have access to sensitive and/or non-public confidential or proprietary information, including, without limitation,
information that belongs to or relates to the business of the Company or its affiliates’ (such as, for example, information about
business practices, pricing and marketing plans), or that belongs to or relates to our (or our affiliates’) current, prospective
or former customers. If that information was disclosed without our permission, it could harm the Company’s interests. All such confidential
information, in any form, even if not marked as confidential, is “Confidential Information”, and you have no ownership
rights in or to any Confidential Information.
During the term of this Agreement,
you will disclose to the Company all ideas, inventions and business plans developed by you during such period which relate directly or
indirectly to the business of the Company, including, without limitation, any process, operation, campaign, product or improvement which
may be patentable or copyrightable (the “Work Product”). You agree that all Work Product and all intellectual property
rights therein, including all patents, licenses, copyrights, tradenames, trademarks, service marks, campaigns and business plans developed
or created by you in the course of your employment hereunder, either individually or in collaboration with others, will be deemed works
made for hire and works made in the course of your employment with the Company, and are the sole and absolute property of the Company.
For no additional consideration, you hereby assign and transfer to the Company, and agree to assign and transfer to the Company, any and
all Work Product and all intellectual property rights therein, including all patents, licenses, copyrights, tradenames, trademarks, and
service marks in the Work Product. For no additional consideration, you hereby waive all “moral rights” in the Work Product
in favour of the Company and any person designated by the Company. You agree, that at the Company’s request and cost, you will take
all steps necessary to secure the rights thereto to the Company in the Work Product, by patent, copyright or otherwise.
| 13. | Representations and Warranties |
You represent, warrant and acknowledge
to the Company the following:
| (a) | You will not use or disclose any confidential or proprietary information from any previous employer or
other person, firm, corporation or other entity (“Person”) which is in your power, possession or control and which
use or disclosure could give rise to a legal claim against either you or the Company. Further, you shall comply with all restrictions
on the solicitation of employees, contractors, customers or prospective customers of any previous employer or other Person by which you
are legally bound. The Company specifically advises you that it does not wish, nor will it knowingly permit you to use or disclose such
information or breach such restrictions in the context of performing your duties for the Company. |
| (b) | You will not, during your employment or thereafter, engage in any pattern of conduct that involves the
making or publishing of written or oral statements or remarks, including the repetition or distribution of derogatory rumours, allegations,
negative reports or comments, which are disparaging, deleterious or damaging to the integrity, reputation or goodwill of the Company or
any of its Affiliates or their respective shareholders, directors, officers or employees. |
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This Agreement may not be transferred,
assigned, pledged or hypothecated by any party hereto, other than by operation of law; provided, however, that the Company shall be permitted
to assign this Agreement to an affiliate in connection with a reorganization of the Company’s business or assets. This Agreement
shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns.
This Agreement may not be orally canceled,
changed, modified or amended, and no cancellation, change, modification or amendment shall be effective or binding, unless in writing
and signed by the parties to this Agreement.
| 16. | Severability; Survival |
In the event any provision or portion
of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions of this Agreement
shall nevertheless be binding upon the parties with the same effect as though the invalid or unenforceable part had been severed and deleted.
The respective rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall survive the termination of your employment to the extent necessary
to the intended preservation of such rights and obligations.
You represent and warrant that you
are not subject to any agreement, instrument, obligations, order, judgment or decree of any kind, or any other restrictive agreement or
obligation of any character, which would prevent you from entering into this Agreement or which would be breached by you upon the performance
of your duties pursuant to this Agreement.
This Agreement will be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision
or rule (whether in the province of Ontario or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction
other than the province of Ontario.
Except as provided herein, this Agreement
(including the Schedules, Exhibits and Annexes, as applicable) constitutes the complete agreement between you and the Company and supersedes
all prior agreements relating to the subject matter hereof.
The Company may withhold from any amounts
payable under this Agreement such federal, provincial or local taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable law
or regulation.
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| 21. | Compliance with the ESA |
Should any term of this Agreement fail
to comply with a mandatory minimum standard or requirement imposed by applicable legislation, including the ESA, then the employment standard
or requirement shall apply in place of the offending term of this Agreement, and shall constitute the rights and obligations of the parties
in that respect. Under no circumstances will you receive less than your entitlements under the ESA.
| 22. | Eligibility to Work in Canada |
You
represent and warrant that you are legally permitted to work in Canada. Upon request, you will provide the Company with appropriate documentation
confirming your eligibility to work in Canada. For clarity, this offer of employment (and your continued employment with the Company)
is conditional upon your being legally entitled to work in Canada at all times.
You
acknowledge and agree that you have had an adequate opportunity to obtain such independent legal advice as you deem prudent prior to entering
into this Agreement.
The Company provides accommodations
for employees with disabilities. If you have specific ergonomic needs or require other accommodation because of a disability or a medical
need, please contact Human Resources at stewart@horizonaircraft.com to discuss arrangements.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts,
all of which taken together shall constitute one instrument.
To indicate your acceptance of the terms and conditions
set out in this Agreement, please in the space provided below and return one copy to Human Resources at stewart@horizonaircraft.com. We
encourage you to take some time to consider this offer and to seek whatever advice you deem necessary prior to making your decision. We
do, however, require a response by no later than January 11, 2024.
Best regards,
/s/ Stewart Lee
Stewart Lee
Horizon Aircraft
Head of People and Strategy
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Agreement and Acceptance
By signing below, I confirm that I
have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of employment as set out above. I acknowledge that I have been given the opportunity
to obtain independent legal advice with respect to the nature and consequences of entering into this Agreement.
IMPORTANT: Before you accept our offer, we draw your attention again to Paragraph 9 (Termination), which contains significant limitations on your rights if your employment with the Company ends for any reason whatsoever. |
/s/ Brian Robinson
Brian Robinson
DATED January 19, 2024
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Schedule 1
| 1. | Additional Compensation |
| 1.1 | Incentive Compensation: You shall be eligible for annual bonuses of up to 20% of your Base Salary,
based upon overall performance and factors to be determined by the Company exercising its sole and unfettered discretion pursuant to and
in accordance with the Executive Bonus Plan. The Executive Bonus Plan, as amended from time to time in the sole and absolute discretion
of the Company, will govern the terms of your entitlement to such bonus compensation. The entitlement to such bonuses, the amount of any
bonuses and the time of payment of such bonuses are in the sole and absolute discretion of the Company. Payment of bonus compensation
is not expected compensation, and the payment of a bonus in any one or successive bonus periods shall not create an entitlement to a bonus
in any subsequent bonus period. All bonus payments include a base amount plus vacation pay (calculated at the minimum percentage stipulated
by the ESA) in respect of that base amount. Accordingly, no additional amount is payable on bonus amounts in respect of vacation pay.
Bonuses are not earned on a prorated basis. Except as required by the ESA, you must be actively employed by the Company at the time any
bonus is payable in order to be eligible to receive the bonus. For the purpose of the payment of any bonus, except as required by the
ESA, “active employment” does not include any period of pay in lieu of notice of termination, or period of notice of
resignation which is waived. Except as required by the ESA, any bonus entitlement will be forfeited effective on the date that the Company
specifies as the date that the termination of your employment is effective (regardless of any period of pay in lieu of notice to which
you may claim to be or are entitled under contract or common law), or on the effective date that the Company waives notice of your resignation
(even if you claim constructive dismissal, and regardless of any period of pay in lieu of notice to which you may claim to be or is entitled
under contract or common law). You agree that you are not entitled to, and waive any right to claim damages for the loss of an entitlement
to receive a bonus as a result of the Company’s failure to provide you with notice of termination without just cause at common law
(if applicable). |
| 1.2 | Stock Option Plan: Subject to the terms of the Omnibus Share Incentive Plan of the Company (the
“SOP”), and contingent upon the approval of the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors and
the Company’s Board of Directors (to be granted in its sole and unfettered discretion), the Company shall provide you with such
number of awards of the Company at a price and under such conditions to be determined in accordance with the terms of the SOP. If granted,
such awards will vest on the schedule detailed in the terms of the SOP or the terms of the agreement representing such award which you
will be required to execute upon the issuance of the stock options. Your participation in the SOP will be strictly governed by its terms,
as they may be amended from time to time, and the Stock Option Agreement. You agree to bear responsibility for, and adhere to, any and
all tax regulations in connection with the stock options issued to you. |
| 1.3 | Group Insurance Benefits: On the Effective Date, you will be eligible to make application to participate
in such group insurance benefit plans enjoyed by other employees of the Company at a similar level of responsibility. Your eligibility,
participation and coverage in respect of any plans will continue to be governed and shall be interpreted in accordance with the written
terms of the contract between the Company and the insurer (or other provider) and the policies of the Company. |
| 1.4 | Resources: You will be provided with all property, equipment,
facilities and resources reasonably necessary to perform their duties and responsibilities. These include a laptop with the required applications,
credit and/or debit cards, and necessary keys, passwords, access codes and rights. All property, equipment, facilities and resources remain
the property of the Company, and are to be used in accordance with its policies. The Company shall have the right to delete and remove,
directly or remotely, with or without prior notice, any Company data from any device, including personal devices you may use in the course
of carrying out your duties. Such action may result in the deletion or removal of your personal data as stored on such personal device,
and you hereby waive any claims against the Company arising or resulting from such deletion or removal of such personal data. |
| 1.5 | Expenses: You shall be reimbursed for all reasonable business
expenses actually and properly incurred from time to time in connection with carrying out your duties and responsibilities to the Company
and in accordance with its policies. Those policies require provision of original copies of all invoices and/or statements in respect
of which you seek reimbursement and obtaining the approval of the CFO of the Company for such expenses and otherwise complying with the
terms of any policy of the Company respecting expense claims in effect from time to time. |
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Schedule 2
EMPLOYEE NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENT
| TO: | New Horizon Aircraft Ltd. d/b/a Horizon Aircraft (the “Corporation”) |
In consideration of my employment with the Corporation
and in accordance with my written employment agreement with the Corporation dated January 9, 2024 (the “Employment Agreement”),
I hereby execute this Employee Non-Solicitation Agreement (this “Agreement”) and covenant, acknowledge and agree as
follows:
Relationship
| 1. | By reason of my employment with the Corporation pursuant to the Employment Agreement, I will receive the
value and advantage of special training, skills, expert knowledge and experience, as well as contact with existing and prospective customers
of the Corporation, its affiliates and associates as such terms are defined in the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (collectively
“Affiliates”) and other employees of the Corporation and its Affiliates. In the course of my employment, I will be
assigned duties that will give me Confidential Information (as defined in the Employment Agreement) as it relates to the conduct and details
of the Corporation’s and its Affiliates’ businesses, and which will result in irreparable injury to the Corporation and its
Affiliates which could not be adequately compensated by monetary damages if I were to act in a manner detrimental to the Corporation’s
and/or its Affiliates’ interests, and/or use or disclose such Confidential Information and/or Work Product (as defined in the Employment
Agreement). |
| 2. | The business of the Corporation and its Affiliates is currently aerospace research and development, and
aircraft prototype development. However, I understand that during my employment, the Corporation and its Affiliates will seek to expand
and modify their businesses so as to achieve their legitimate business goals. Therefore, I agree that for the purposes of this Agreement,
following the end of my active employment, “Business” shall mean the businesses of the Corporation and its Affiliates
as they exist at the time that I cease to be actively employed by the Corporation. |
Non-Solicitation
| 3. | I shall not, either directly or indirectly, individually or in partnership, jointly or in conjunction
with any other person, firm, corporation or other entity (“Person”), in any capacity whatsoever including, without
limitation, as agent, shareholder, employee, or consultant, except upon the request and on behalf of the Corporation and/or its Affiliates,
during my employment and for the period of twelve (12) months following the date that I cease to be actively employed by the Corporation,
regardless of who initiated the end of the employment relationship, do any of the following: |
| a. | In any way which could have a detrimental effect upon the Business: |
| ii. | have business contact with; |
| iii. | any Person with whom I had direct dealings as a representative of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates
and who or which is then either (A) a customer of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates; or (B) a prospective customer of the Corporation
or any of its Affiliates with whom the Corporation or any of its Affiliates is then having direct business communication related to a
specific business opportunity or has had direct business communication related to a specific business opportunity during the twelve
(12) month period immediately preceding the date upon which I cease to be actively employed by the Corporation. For these purposes,
“direct dealings” means direct communications with/by me (whether in person or otherwise) for the purposes of servicing, selling
or marketing on behalf of the Corporation and/or its Affiliates, but only if such communications are more than trivial in nature, and
in any case excluding bulk or mass-marketing communications directed to multiple customers or prospective customers. |
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| b. | In respect of any Person known to me to be employed or engaged by the Corporation or any of its Affiliates
on the last day of my active employment, save and except any person employed or engaged by the Corporation or any of its Affiliates in
an exclusively clerical position, i. offer employment to them; ii. in any manner employ or engage them; iii. interfere with their employment
or engagement with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates; or iv.encourage or entice them to terminate their employment or reduce the
level or scope of their employment or engagement with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates, irrespective of whether such Person would
commit any breach of their contract with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates by altering or ending their relationship with the Corporation
or any of its Affiliates. |
| c. | In respect of any Person which is known to me to be a business partner or supplier of goods and/or services
to the Corporation or any of its Affiliates on the last day of my active employment, encourage or entice them to terminate their relationship
or reduce the level or scope of their relationship with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates, irrespective of whether such Person
would commit any breach of their contract with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates by altering or ending their relationship with
the Corporation or any of its Affiliates. |
| 4. | I hereby acknowledge that the Corporation and I (collectively, the “Parties”) have
agreed that all provisions in this Agreement are reasonable as between the Parties in the context of my employment with the Corporation.
I acknowledge and agree that all provisions in this Agreement are reasonable with reference to the public interest in free and open competition
based upon the Parties’ knowledge of the market and the industry in which the Corporation or any of its Affiliates are engaged.
Specifically, I agree that any court of competent jurisdiction shall be ignoring the intention of the Parties and the Parties’ reasoned
assessment of the reasonableness of the provisions with reference to the public interest in free and open competition should it find otherwise.
I agree that my compliance with my obligations pursuant to this Agreement will not unduly restrict or curtail my legitimate efforts to
earn a livelihood in my chosen area of endeavour following my employment with the Corporation. |
Miscellaneous
| 5. | If any provision or part thereof, including individual words or phrases, contained in this Agreement,
to any extent and for any reason is declared to be void, voidable, invalid, illegal, ineffective, frustrated or unenforceable by any court
of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the provision and this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each provision of this
Agreement or part thereof shall be separately valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. If such a provision may be
made enforceable or effective by imposing limitations, particularly in respect of its scope in terms of time or territory, such limitations
shall be imposed and made so as to render such provision enforceable and effective to the fullest extent permissible by law. |
| 6. | I acknowledge and agree that in the event of a breach or threatened breach of a provision contained in
this Agreement, the Corporation and/or any of its Affiliates shall be entitled to obtain from any court of competent jurisdiction interim,
interlocutory and permanent injunctive relief to prevent or restrain such breach or threatened breach, and an accounting of all profits
and benefits arising out of such breach, which rights and remedies shall be cumulative and in addition to any other rights or remedies
to which the Corporation and/or any of its Affiliates may be entitled at law or in equity. I hereby waive all defences to the strict enforcement
by the Corporation and/or any of its Affiliates of all covenants, provisions and restrictions in this Agreement. |
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| 7. | No failure by the Corporation to pursue any remedy resulting from a breach of this Agreement by me shall
be construed as a waiver of that breach, or as a waiver of any subsequent or other breach. |
| 8. | I acknowledge and agree that my agreement to the covenants and restrictions contained in this Agreement
are the essence of this Agreement and constitute a material inducement to the Corporation to enter into this Agreement and to employ me. |
| 9. | This Agreement and the provisions of the Employment Agreement which relate to this Agreement constitute
the entire understanding and agreement between me and the Corporation in respect of the subject matter herein contained, and supersede
and replace all prior oral or written statements, representations (even if made negligently), negotiations and agreements related thereto.
There are no other oral or written collateral agreements in respect of the subject matter herein contained. |
| 10. | Except for that body of law related to conflict of laws, this Agreement shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. |
| 11. | I acknowledge and agree that the covenants made by me herein shall survive the termination of my employment
and shall continue in full force and effect. The existence of any claim or cause of action by me against the Corporation, whether based
upon a right pursuant to or a breach of the Employment Agreement or otherwise, shall not constitute a defence to the enforcement of the
provisions contained in this Agreement in favour of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates. |
| 12. | I acknowledge that the Corporation has urged me to obtain independent legal advice in respect to this
Agreement and has offered me adequate opportunity to obtain such independent legal advice prior to my signing it. |
| 13. | The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the Parties and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, permitted assigns and any of the Corporation’s Affiliates.
Without my consent the Corporation may assign the benefit of this Agreement provided the assignee agrees to comply with all of the obligations
of the Corporation under this Agreement. I may not transfer my responsibilities. |
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Exhibit 10.16
CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
THIS CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT is made
as of the 12th day of January, 2024.
BETWEEN
NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD. D/B/A HORIZON
AIRCRAFT
(the “Company”)
- and -
2195790 Alberta Inc.
(the “Contractor”)
- and -
Stewart Lee
(the “Keyman”)
(referred to individually as a “Party”
and collectively as the “Parties”)
WHEREAS the Contractor has been engaged with Robinson
Aircraft Ltd. (“Robinson”) since March 18, 2021 (the “Start Date”);
WHEREAS the Company completed a business combination
with Robinson Aircraft Ltd. (“Robinson”) whereby the Company has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares
of Robinson (the “Sale”);
WHEREAS it is a condition precedent to the closing
of the Sale contemplated by the business combination agreement between Robinson, Pono Capital Three, Inc. and Pono Three Merger Acquisitions
Corp., dated August 15, 2023 (the “Business Combination Agreement”), that the Contractor enter into this Agreement with
the Company;
WHEREAS the Keyman is receiving valuable consideration
in connection with the Sale as set out in the Business Combination Agreement;
WHEREAS contingent upon the closing of the Sale,
the Keyman and the Company wish to enter into a written agreement pursuant to which the Contractor will be engaged to provide Services
to the Company on the terms and conditions set out in this Contractor Agreement (“Agreement”);
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NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, including but not limited the consideration received by
the Keyman pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement the sufficiency of which is acknowledged by the Contractor and the Keyman, and
the premises and mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained in this Agreement, the Parties hereto hereby mutually covenant
and agree as follows:
| (a) | The Contractor will be providing services as the Head of People & Strategy, providing through the
Keyman, the following services (“Services”): |
| (i) | Human Resources and Business Planning Services; and |
| (ii) | other services as mutually agreed upon by the Parties. |
| (b) | The Keyman is solely responsible for the performance of the Services and will not be replaced or reassigned
by the Contractor during the Term. |
| (c) | While the Contractor will receive direction from the Board of Directors in respect of the performance
of the Services, the Contractor will determine the manner and means for the provision of the Services. The Contractor has the right to
control and direct the performance of the Services, except as provided in this Agreement and subject to the understanding that the Contractor
will perform the Services using in a skilful and competent manner with the highest level of integrity and judgment and in a manner that
will promote and not harm the interests of the Company. |
| (d) | Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Contractor and the Keyman are required to comply with all relevant
client, and Company policies as in effect from time to time, including the Ethics and Insider Trading Policy. |
| (e) | The Contractor is engaged as a contractor in a non-exclusive capacity. It is understood that the Contractor
and the Keyman may be employed or engaged to provide services to third parties (including, but not limited to, appointments to boards
of directors) (“Outside Activity”) during the Term, subject to the following: The Contractor and the Keyman will not
(directly or indirectly) engage in or associate with any other Outside Activity which could or does place in a conflict of interest with
the Company, without the Company’s prior written consent. |
| (f) | The Company may request that the Keyman serve as an officer of the Company or any of its affiliates and
associates as such terms are defined in the Business Corporations Act (Ontario and Alberta) (collectively, “Affiliates”)
as may be determined from time to time by the Company, in its sole discretion. For the period of any such appointment, the Company shall
ensure the Keyman is entitled to coverage pursuant to any policy of insurance maintained by or for the Company from time to time and related
to the liability of the directors and officers of the Company and its Affiliates, which policy shall indemnify the Keyman against any
amounts payable by the Keyman, including damages, fines, penalties, interest and legal expenses incurred by the Keyman or for which the
Keyman is liable by reason of such appointment and the Keyman’s conduct, provided he has acted honestly and in good faith with a
view to the best interests of the Company and its Affiliates, and had reasonable grounds for believing that such conduct was lawful. The
Keyman acknowledges and agrees that in the event that an appointment to the Board of Directors of the Company or as a director or officer
of any one or more of its Affiliates shall be terminated for any reason whatsoever, the Contractor and the Keyman shall not be entitled
to any notice or compensation whatsoever with respect to the termination of such appointment. |
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2. | Start Date; Term; Background Verification |
The
term of engagement (“Term”) under this Agreement
will begin immediately following the successful close of the Sale, which is currently scheduled for January 12, 2024 (“Effective
Date”), and unless earlier terminated in accordance with section 9 of this Agreement, will automatically
expire on December 31, 2025.
The
Parties may extend the Term by mutual agreement in writing, and the same terms and conditions set out in this Agreement will continue
to apply with the Expiry Date adjusted accordingly, except as otherwise specified in writing at the time of such extension.
This
offer of engagement is conditional on the Keyman’s approval for a security clearance with governmental authorities as the Company
considers necessary or advisable. The process to secure approval of this clearance may include, but is not limited to, a criminal record
check, reference check, and financial check. By signing this Agreement, the Keyman is providing the Company with his written consent to
undertake the background check required to obtain this clearance, and the Keyman agrees to complete any documents required. Furthermore,
the Contractor understands and agrees this offer of engagement will be void or the Contractor’s engagement terminated immediately
in the event the Keyman does not participate as indicated or as required, or if the results of this background check are not satisfactory
to the Company, at its sole discretion.
The
period from the Start Date to the Effective Date, both as defined above, is referred to as “Past
Engagement”.
This
position is located at 3187 Highway 35 in Lindsay, Ontario (“Location”).
It is understood that the Contractor will perform the Services remotely part of the time, and may exclusively perform the Services remotely
due to restrictions related to public health that may in the future require remote work (“Public Health Restrictions”).
Absent such Public Health Restrictions, it is understood that the Contractor will regularly perform the Services remotely five (5) days
per week. Subject to Public Health Restrictions, the Contractor and the Keyman may be requested to attend at the Location or at other
business-related locations as directed on short notice.
The
Contractor will perform the Services on an as-needed basis. Hours of service may range from 15-25 hours per week, but there are no guaranteed
or fixed hours of service.
| (a) | Where required by law, the Contractor must register for goods and services and/or provincial sales and/or
harmonized sales taxes (“Tax”), provide its Tax registration number to the Company and separately itemize any applicable
Tax on its invoices. The Contractor is solely responsible for remitting all taxes paid by the Company to the applicable government agencies,
as required by law. |
| (b) | The Company will pay the Contractor for performance of the Services fees in the amount of $120.00 CAD
per hour (“Fees”), payable on a biweekly basis in accordance with the Company’s regular payment practices. The
Contractor is solely responsible for providing payment for provision of Services to the Keyman. |
| (c) | In addition to the Fees set out herein, the Contractor will be eligible to receive additional remuneration
as set forth in 0 of this Agreement. |
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7. | Timesheets; Invoicing and Payment |
The
Contractor will submit invoices for all Services performed in a format approved by the Company on the 15th and end of the month
during the Term.
Subject
always to the Company’s approval of the invoice, invoices will be paid within 30 days, together with any applicable Tax, after receipt
of an invoice.
The Contractor (and
the Keyman) are not eligible for, and shall not participate in, any employee benefits of the Company, including but not limited to vacation,
pension, group insurance, health and all other benefits.
| (a) | Automatic: Unless terminated earlier in accordance with this section 9, this Agreement will automatically
expire upon the Expiry Date. |
| (b) | By Mutual Agreement: This Agreement may be terminated at any time before the Expiry Date by mutual
agreement in writing. |
| (c) | For Convenience: This Agreement may be terminated at any time before the Expiry Date by either
party for convenience, upon delivery of: |
| (i) | if by the Contractor, 90 calendar days’ prior written notice to the Company; and |
| (ii) | if by the Company, 60 calendar days’ prior written notice to the Contractor. |
| (d) | By the Company for Material Breach: Upon the delivery of written notice by the Company to the Contractor,
this Agreement will automatically terminate on the date of such delivery (or on such later date specified by the Company) if the Company
determines, in its sole discretion exercised reasonably, that the Contractor (or the Keyman) is in breach of its or their material obligations
under this Agreement, including but not limited to: |
| (i) | the Contractor or the Keyman materially breaches any obligations required hereunder; or |
| (ii) | the Contractor or the Keyman’s actions or statements cause harm or loss of reputation to the Company,
including breach of confidentiality. |
| (e) | Upon expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement for any reason, the Company will provide the
Contractor with only the Fees, accrued and owing to the Contractor up to and including the Expiry Date or earlier termination date pursuant
to this section 9. |
| (f) | General; Any Termination: Upon the termination for any reason whatsoever of this Agreement: |
| (i) | The Contractor will deliver a final invoice for any Services provided and approved expenses incurred up
to and including the effective date of such termination, in accordance with section 9 of this Agreement; |
| (ii) | The Contractor will forthwith deliver or cause to be delivered to the Company any of the following which
is then in its or their possession or control, in any medium or form: (1) all Confidential Information and Work Product, defined in Paragraph
12 below; (2) all other property and equipment owned or supplied by the Company; (3) any copies or reproductions of any of the foregoing;
and (4) any property of a third party which has been leased or rented by the Company for the Contractor’s use during the engagement; |
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| (iii) | The Contractor will promptly take all necessary steps to ensure that any electronically-stored Confidential
Information and Work Product has been transferred to the Company from (and fully deleted from) the Contractor (or the Keyman’s)
business, personal or household cell-phone, computer/lap-top or similar devices and systems, and that any the Company-licensed software
and the Company access rights have been “wiped” from those devices and systems; |
| (iv) | The Contractor acknowledges that compliance with its obligations, including the Keyman, under this section
9(f) is a pre-requisite to the Company’s payment of any payments to the Contractor that remain outstanding as of, or fall due after, such
termination; and |
| (v) | The Contractor expressly acknowledges that it is waiving any right to claim any form of common law reasonable
notice of termination or compensation/damages in lieu of such reasonable notice of termination, and is also waiving any right to claim
any additional compensation/damages for any unexpired remainder of the Term. |
The Contractor will keep proper records
of the time spent and expenses incurred in the performance of the Services in a form and detail satisfactory to the Company. Those records
will at all times, both before and after the Term, be open to audit and inspection upon reasonable advance notice from the Company, who
may make copies and take extracts from them. The Contractor will furnish the Company with all additional information about those records
as the Company may reasonably require.
11. | Confidentiality and Intellectual Property, Privacy |
| (a) | During the Term and the Contractor’s engagement with the Company, the Contractor will have access
to sensitive and/or non-public confidential or proprietary information, including, without limitation, information that belongs to or
relates to the business of the Company or its affiliates’ (such as, for example, information about business practices, pricing and
marketing plans), or that belongs to or relates to our (or our affiliates’) current, prospective or former customers. If that information
was disclosed without our permission, it could harm the Company’s interests. All such confidential information, in any form, even
if not marked as confidential, is “Confidential Information”, and the Contractor and the Keyman have no ownership rights
in or to any Confidential Information. |
| (b) | During the Term of this Agreement, the Contractor will disclose to the Company all ideas, inventions and
business plans developed by the Contractor or the Keyman during such period or the Past Engagement which relate directly or indirectly
to the business of the Company, including, without limitation, any process, operation, campaign, product or improvement which may be patentable
or copyrightable (the “Work Product”). The Contractor agrees that all Work Product and all intellectual property rights
therein, including all patents, licenses, copyrights, tradenames, trademarks, service marks, campaigns and business plans developed or
created by the Contractor or the Keyman during the Past Engagement or in the course of the engagement hereunder, either individually or
in collaboration with others, will be deemed works made for hire and works made in the course of employment with the Company, as that
term is defined in the Copyright Act of Canada (Canada), and are the sole and absolute property of the Company. For no additional consideration,
the Contractor hereby assigns and transfers to the Company, and agrees to assign and transfer to the Company, any and all Work Product
and all intellectual property rights therein, including all patents, licenses, copyrights, tradenames, trademarks, and service marks in
the Work Product. For no additional consideration, the Contractor hereby waives all “moral rights” in the Work Product in
favour of the Company and any person designated by the Company. The Contractor agrees, that at the Company’s request and cost, the
Contractor and the Keyman will take all steps necessary to secure the rights thereto to the Company in the Work Product, by patent, copyright
or otherwise. |
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| (c) | The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the Contractor will take all necessary steps to protect and
maintain the Personal Information of employees, contractors/consultants or clients of the Company obtained in the course of performing
the Services under this Agreement. Personal information means information about an identifiable individual. The Contractor shall at all
times comply, and shall assist the Company to comply with all applicable privacy laws including the Personal Information Protection and
Electronic Documents Act (Canada) and/or any comparable provincial law including the Personal Information Protection Act (Alberta) (“Applicable
Privacy Laws”). |
The Keyman acknowledges and agrees
that the disclosure of the Personal Information of the Keyman may be required as part of the ongoing operations of the Company’s
business, as required or permitted by law or regulatory agencies, as part of the Company’s audit process, or as part of a potential business
or commercial transaction (the “Personal Information Disclosure”), and the Keyman hereby grants consent as may be required
by Applicable Privacy Laws to the Personal Information Disclosure.
12. | Representations and Warranties |
The Contractor represents,
warrants and acknowledges to the Company the following:
| (a) | The Contractor and the Keyman will not use or disclose any confidential or proprietary information from
any previous employer or other person, firm, corporation or other entity (“Person”) which is in the Contractor or the
Keyman’s power, possession or control and which use or disclosure could give rise to a legal claim against either the Contractor
or the Keyman or the Company. Further, the Contractor and the Keyman shall comply with all restrictions on the solicitation of employees,
contractors, customers or prospective customers of any previous employer or other Person by which the Contractor or the Keyman are legally
bound. The Company specifically advises the Contractor and the Keyman that it does not wish, nor will it knowingly permit the Contractor
and the Keyman to use or disclose such information or breach such restrictions in the context of performing the Services. |
13. | Relationship of the Parties |
| (a) | The Contractor enters into this Agreement as an independent contractor. The Contractor and the Keyman
will not be deemed to be (nor will the Contractor nor the Keyman identify themselves as) an employee, servant, dependent contractor or
agent of the Company, for any purpose whatsoever. |
| (b) | If the relationship between the Company and the Contractor (or the Keyman) is deemed to constitute an
employer/employee relationship, it is expressly agreed that the Company’s employer liabilities to the Contractor or the Keyman in relation
to such deemed employment and also in relation to the termination for any reason whatsoever of such deemed employment, will equal and
be limited to only the minimum statutory requirements (if any) as set out in the Employment Standards Code (Alberta), as amended from
time to time (“Employment Standards”). The Contractor and the Keyman acknowledge and expressly agree that the Contractor
and the Keyman will not be entitled to nor receive any common law reasonable notice or any amounts other than the minimally required amounts
under Employment Standards. Any payments made and any termination notice provided to the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement will be
credited towards any applicable minimum statutory requirements. |
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| (c) | If the Contractor or the Keyman is deemed to be a dependent contractor, it is expressly agreed that the
Company’s liabilities to such dependent contractor in relation to the termination for any reason whatsoever of the relationship with the
Company or the Keyman, will be equivalent to and will be limited to the greater of: (i) the notice required under section 9(c) above,
or (ii) the equivalent to the total of the minimum statutory notice (or pay in lieu) that would have been payable by the Company in accordance
with Employment Standards, had the Contractor or Keyman been deemed to be an employee of the Company. Any payments made and any termination
notice provided to the Contractor or Keyman pursuant to this Agreement will be credited towards such minimum statutory requirements. |
| (a) | The Contractor will be wholly responsible for
complying with, and submitting the requisite filings and payments under applicable federal, provincial, municipal or local law, including
but not limited to income tax, Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, workplace/occupational health and safety legislation, workers’
compensation legislation and health insurance legislation, tax legislation and local taxing legislation; and including but not limited
to equivalent or similar applicable legislation of any government entity, agency, ministry or collecting body having jurisdiction in relation
to the Contractor as a contractor to the Company and in relation to the Keyman as an employee of the Contractor. |
| (b) | For greater clarity, the Company is not responsible
to collect and withhold income taxes or to deduct and remit Employment insurance or Canada Pension Plan contributions in connection with
payment of the Fees. |
The
Contractor and the Keyman agree to indemnify and save harmless the Company (together with its predecessors, successors, affiliates, officers,
directors, employees, agents, administrators and assigns) from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, debts or demands (including
related liability for interest or penalties, and also including any related costs or expenses incurred by the Company) which may arise
as a result of or in relation to this Agreement, including the performance or non-performance of Services provided under this Agreement.
This Agreement may not be transferred,
assigned, pledged or hypothecated by any party hereto, other than by operation of law; provided, however, that the Company shall be permitted
to assign this Agreement to an affiliate in connection with a reorganization of the Company’s business or assets. This Agreement
shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns.
This Agreement may not be orally canceled,
changed, modified or amended, and no cancellation, change, modification or amendment shall be effective or binding, unless in writing
and signed by the Parties to this Agreement.
18. | Severability; Survival; Enforcement |
In the event any provision or portion
of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions of this Agreement
shall nevertheless be binding upon the parties with the same effect as though the invalid or unenforceable part had been severed and deleted.
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Each of the covenants and obligations
set out in sections 11 to 16 will be construed as constituting obligations independent of each other and of any other obligations in the
Agreement. Upon the termination for any reason whatsoever of this Agreement, the provisions set out in sections 11 to 16, and this section
19, will each survive and remain binding on the Contractor in accordance with their terms, and may be enforced by the Company in a court
of competent jurisdiction, notwithstanding any claim that may be asserted by or on behalf of the Contractor or the Keyman against the
Company or its affiliates, whether predicated on this Agreement or otherwise.
Furthermore, the Contractor acknowledges that it would be difficult to compute the monetary loss to the Company arising from the Contractor
or the Keyman’s breach or threatened breach of sections 12 and 16, and that, accordingly, the Company will be entitled, in addition
to any other rights and remedies that it may have at law or equity, to a temporary or permanent injunction restraining the Contractor
or the Keyman from engaging in or continuing any such breach.
The Contractor and the Keyman represent
and warrant that it and they are not subject to any agreement, instrument, obligations, order, judgment or decree of any kind, or any
other restrictive agreement or obligation of any character, which would prevent the Contractor and the Keyman from entering into this
Agreement or which would be breached by the Contractor or the Keyman upon the performance of the Services pursuant to this Agreement.
This Agreement will be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of Alberta without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision
or rule (whether in the province of Alberta or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction
other than the province of Alberta.
Except as provided herein, this Agreement
(including the Schedule) constitutes the complete agreement between the Contractor, the Keyman and the Company and supersedes all prior
agreements relating to the subject matter hereof.
22. | Eligibility to Work in Canada |
The
Contractor represents and warrants that the Keyman is legally permitted to work in Canada. Upon request, the Keyman will provide the Company
with appropriate documentation confirming his eligibility to work in Canada. For clarity, this offer of engagement (and continued engagement
with the Company) is conditional upon the Keyman being legally entitled to work in Canada at all times.
The
Contractor acknowledges and agrees that it has had an adequate opportunity to obtain such independent legal advice prior to entering into
this Agreement.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts,
all of which taken together shall constitute one instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has
been executed by the Parties hereto:
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2195790 Alberta Inc. |
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Horizon Aircraft |
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Per: Stewart Lee |
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Per: Brandon Robinson |
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January 12, 2024 |
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January 19, 2024 |
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Horizon Aircraft
– Contractor Agreement – Stewart Lee (2195790 Alberta Inc.)
Schedule 1
1. | Additional Remuneration |
1.1 | Stock Option Plan: Subject to the terms of the Omnibus Share Incentive Plan of the Company (the
“SOP”), and contingent upon the approval of the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors and
the Company’s Board of Directors (to be granted in its sole and unfettered discretion), the Company shall provide the Keyman with
such number of awards of the Company at a price and under such conditions to be determined in accordance with the terms of the SOP. If
granted, such awards will vest on the schedule detailed in the terms of the SOP or the terms of the agreement representing such award
which the Keyman will be required to execute upon the issuance of the stock options. The Keyman’s participation in the SOP will
be strictly governed by its terms, as they may be amended from time to time, and the Stock Option Agreement. The Keyman agrees to bear
responsibility for, and adhere to, any and all tax regulations in connection with the stock options issued to him. |
If any tools, equipment,
software, or other goods are purchased by the Contractor and invoiced to the Company or are supplied by the Company to the Contractor,
they will be and remain the property of the Company, will be deemed to be loaned to the Contractor, and must be returned to the Company
(or as otherwise directed by the Company) upon the termination for any reason whatsoever of the Agreement.
1.3 | Expenses: Unless otherwise approved by the Company in writing
in advance, the Contractor will be solely responsible for any expenses incurred in performing the Services. Where expenses are reimbursable,
any such reimbursement will be conditional upon compliance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policies and practices, and presentation
of proper receipts and expense reports. |
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Exhibit 21.1
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
Name |
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Jurisdiction of Formation |
1460391 B.C. LTD. |
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British Columbia |
Exhibit 99.1
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
References in this section
to “Horizon” refer to Legacy Horizon prior to the Closing. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Exhibit 99.1 shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in the Current Report on Form 8-K to which this Exhibit 99.1 is attached.
The Company is providing the
following unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information to aid you in your analysis of the financial aspects
of the Business Combination and related transactions. The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial
information presents the combination of the financial information of Pono and Horizon adjusted to give effect to the Business Combination
and related transactions. The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information has been prepared
in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X as amended by the final rule, Release No. 33-10786 “Amendments to Financial Disclosures
about Acquired and Disposed Businesses.”
The historical financial
information of Pono was derived from the unaudited financial statements of Pono as of September 30, 2023, nine months ended September
30, 2023, six months ended June 30, 2023 and for the period from March 11, 2022 (inception) through December 31, 2022. The historical
financial information of Horizon was derived from the unaudited consolidated financial statements of Horizon as of August 31, 2023, for
the three months ended August 31, 2023 and the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2023. Such unaudited
pro forma financial information has been prepared on a basis consistent with the audited financial statements of Pono and Horizon, respectively,
and should be read in conjunction with the historical financial statements and related notes, each of which are incorporated in this Current
Report on Form 8-K by reference. This information should be read together with Pono’s and Horizon’s financial statements and
related notes, the sections titled “Pono Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”
and “Horizon Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”.
The Business Combination
was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded, in accordance with GAAP. Under
this method of accounting, Pono was treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. Horizon has been determined
to be the accounting acquirer because existing Horizon shareholders, as a group, retained the largest portion of the voting rights in
the combined entity, the executive officers of Horizon are the initial executive officers of the combined company, and the operations
of Horizon will be the continued operations of the combined company.
Horizon and Pono have different
fiscal year ends. Horizon is May 31, and Pono is December 31. The historical financial information of Pono was derived from the unaudited
financial statements of Pono as of September 30, 2023, for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and for the six months ended June
30, 2023, the audited financial statements of Pono as of December 31, 2022 and for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the unaudited
financial statements of Pono as of September 30, 2022 and for the period from March 11, 2022 (inception) through September 30, 2022.
The unaudited pro forma condensed
combined and consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2023 (Horizon) and September 30, 2023 (Pono) assumes that the Business Combination
and related transactions occurred on August 31, 2023. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated statements of operations
for the three months ended September 30, 2023, for the three months ended August 31, 2023, for the year ended June 30, 2023 and for the
year ended May 31, 2023 gives pro forma effect to the Business Combination and related transactions as if they had occurred on June 1,
2022. Pono and Horizon have not had any historical relationship prior to the Business Combination. Accordingly, no pro forma adjustments
were required to eliminate activities between the companies.
These unaudited pro forma
condensed combined and consolidated financial statements are for informational purposes only. They do not purport to indicate the results
that would have been obtained had the Business Combination and related transactions actually been completed on the assumed date or for
the periods presented, or which may be realized in the future. The pro forma adjustments are based on the information currently available
and the assumptions and estimates underlying the pro forma adjustments are described in the accompanying notes. Actual results may differ
materially from the assumptions within the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information.
The transaction accounting
adjustments for the Business Combination consist of those necessary to account for the Business Combination and related transactions.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial statements have been adjusted to give effect to the following adjustments:
| ● | the effect of the Business Combination as described in the
Merger Agreement; |
| ● | the Convertible Promissory Notes (as defined below) that Horizon
issued in the amount of $CAD6.7 million on October 24, 2023, and related interest expense, which are expected to be converted into shares
of Horizon and Amalco immediately prior to and concurrently with the closing of the Business Combination; and |
| ● | the PIPE Agreement (as defined below), pursuant to which a
certain investor purchased Pono’s Class A ordinary shares in an aggregate value of $2,000,000 representing 200,000 PIPE Shares
at a price of $10.00 per share. |
Description of the Business Combination
On August 15, 2023,
Pono, and Horizon, entered into the Business Combination Agreement pursuant to which, among other things and subject to the terms and
conditions contained in the Business Combination Agreement and the Plan of Arrangement, (i) Pono continued from the Cayman Islands to
the Province of British Columbia under the BCBCA, (ii) Horizon amalgamated with Merger Sub, with as the amalgamated entity, Horizon Amalco,
became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pono.
In
accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, the holders of Horizon Common Shares collectively
were entitled to receive in the aggregate, a number of New Pono Class A ordinary shares equal to the quotient derived from dividing (a)
the difference of (i) $96 million, and (ii) the Closing Net Indebtedness, by (b) the Redemption Price (as defined below), with each Horizon
shareholder receiving, for each Horizon share held, a number of Pono Class A ordinary shares equal to such shareholder’s pro rata
portion of the Exchange Consideration. Each outstanding option to purchase Horizon common shares was exchanged for New Pono Options at
Closing.
The
Exchange Consideration otherwise payable to Horizon shareholders was subject to the withholding of a number of Pono ordinary shares equal
to (i) three percent (3.0%) of the Exchange Consideration to be placed in escrow for post-closing adjustments (if any) to the Exchange
Consideration, and (ii) such number of additional number of Pono ordinary shares equal a maximum of the quotient derived from dividing
(i) Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) by (ii) the redemption price per share (the “Redemption Price”) as defined in Pono’s
Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (the “Incentive Shares”), provided such Incentive Shares
were allotted and issued on or prior to the Closing Date to such third parties as Horizon and Pono agreed (A) in connection with post-closing
financing structures in the form of a PIPE, convertible debt, forward purchase agreement, backstop, or equity line of credit; or (B) to
one or more existing holders of Pono ordinary shares as an inducement for them not to proceed with a redemption, subject to certain restrictions.
The Exchange Consideration is subject to adjustment after the Closing based on confirmed amounts
of the Closing Net Indebtedness as of the Closing Date. If the adjustment is a negative adjustment in favor of Pono, the escrow agent
shall distribute to Pono a number of Pono Class A ordinary shares with a value equal to the absolute value of the adjustment amount. If
the adjustment is a positive adjustment in favor of Horizon, Pono will issue to the Horizon shareholders an additional number Pono Class
A ordinary shares with a value equal to the adjustment amount.
Forward Purchase Agreement
Pursuant to the terms of
the Forward Purchase Agreement, Meteora purchased 1,580,127 of total outstanding shares from Public Shareholders who elected to redeem
such shares in connection with the Business Combination. Meteora waived any redemption rights in connection with the Business Combination
with respect to the Recycled Shares. Purchases of Recycled Shares by Meteora was made after the redemption deadline in connection with
the Business Combination at a price no higher than the redemption price paid by Pono in connection with the Business Combination.
The Forward Purchase Agreement
provides that, not later than the Prepayment Date, Pono will pay Meteora, out of funds held in the Trust Account, a Prepayment Amount
equal to the product of the number of Recycled Shares and the Initial Price, less the 10% Prepayment Shortfall. Meteora has agreed to
waive any redemption rights in connection with the Business Combination with respect to the Recycled Shares.
From time to time following
the Closing and prior to the Maturity Date, being the earliest to occur of (a) the first anniversary of the Closing (or, upon the mutual
written agreement of Pono and Meteora, 3 years following the Closing) and (b) the date specified by Meteora in a written notice to be
delivered to Pono at Meteora’s discretion after the occurrence of a Seller Price Trigger Event or a Delisting Event (each as defined
in the Forward Purchase Agreement), Meteora may, in its sole discretion, sell some or all of the Recycled Shares. On the last trading
day of each calendar month following the Business Combination, in the event that Meteora has sold any Recycled Shares (other than sales
to recover the Prepayment Shortfall), an amount will be paid to Pono from the Trust Account equal to the product of the number of Recycled
Shares sold multiplied by the Reset Price and to Meteora from the Trust Account equal to the excess of the Initial Price over the Reset
Price for each sold Recycled Share. The “Reset Price” will be subject to reset on a bi-weekly basis commencing the first week
following the thirtieth day after the closing of the Business Combination to be the lowest of (a) the then-current Reset Price, (b) the
Initial Price and (c) the VWAP Price of the Shares of the prior two weeks; provided the Reset Price shall not be less than $6.00, except
pursuant to reduction upon a Dilutive Offering Reset immediately upon the occurrence of such Dilutive Offering.
At the Maturity Date, an
amount equal to the Initial Price for each Matured Share shall be transferred to Meteora from the Trust Account, and Meteora shall transfer
the Matured Shares to Pono. Additionally, at the Maturity Date, Pono shall pay to Meteora an amount equal to $3.00 for each Matured Share,
which may be paid in cash or in shares of NewCo Common Stock at the 15-day volume weighted average price of the NewCo Common Stock.
FPA Funding Amount Subscription Agreements
Pono entered into the FPA
Funding Amount Subscription Agreement with Meteora. Pursuant to the FPA Funding Subscription Agreement, Seller agreed to subscribe for
and purchase, and Pono agreed to issue and sell to Seller, on the Closing Date at a price of $10.00 per share, an aggregate of up to the
Maximum Amount, less the Recycled Shares in connection with the Forward Purchase Agreements. No shares were issued under the FPA Funding
Amount Subscription Agreement at the Closing Date.
Horizon Convertible Promissory Notes
On October 24, 2023, in connection
with the Business Combination, Horizon raised $CAD6,700,000 in proceeds through the issuance of convertible notes (“Convertible
Promissory Notes”) from third parties. The Convertible Promissory Notes have an interest rate of 10% per annum or the maximum rate
permissible by law, whichever is less. The Convertible Promissory Notes would have converted into Horizon common stock in the event Horizon
(i) issued and sold Horizon’s preferred or common shares (the “Equity Securities’) to investors on or before the date
of the repayment in full of the Convertible Promissory Notes in an equity financing resulting in gross proceeds to Horizon of at least
$CAD5,000,000, or (ii) listed Equity Securities for trading pursuant to a prospectus filed under applicable Canadian securities laws or
a registration statement filed under the 1933 Act (either (i) or (ii), a “Qualified Transaction”), then the outstanding principal
and unpaid accrued interest balance of these Convertible Promissory Note would have automatically converted in whole without any further
action by the noteholder into such Equity Securities at a conversion price equal to eighty percent (80%) of the per share price applicable
in the Qualified Transaction, and otherwise on the same terms and conditions as given to the participants in such transaction. The Convertible
Promissory Notes were converted into Amalco Common Shares upon consummation of the Business Combination. The accounting treatment for Convertible Promissory Notes is still being evaluated.
If these Convertible Promissory
Notes have not been previously converted pursuant to a Qualified Transaction, then the shareholders may elect by giving five (5) days’
notice (the “Voluntary Conversion Date”) to convert (the “Voluntary Conversion”) these Convertible Promissory
Notes and any unpaid accrued interest thereon into Class B Common Shares of the Horizon at a conversion price equal to the quotient of
$CAD40,000,000 divided by the aggregate number of outstanding common shares of the Horizon as of the Voluntary Conversion Date.
The issuance of the Convertible Promissory Notes,
and the subsequent conversion of the Convertible Promissory Notes into 1,362,962 shares under the Voluntary Conversion terms is reflected
as a series of adjustments in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial statements.
PIPE Agreement
On December 27, 2023, Pono
entered into a PIPE agreement (the “PIPE Agreement”), pursuant to which a certain investor purchased Pono’s Class A
ordinary shares (such shares, collectively, “PIPE Shares”) in an aggregate value of $2,000,000, representing 200,000 PIPE
Shares at a price of $10.00 per share. The purpose of the sale of the Subscription Shares was to raise additional capital for use in connection
with the Business Combination.
Letter Agreement
On December 27, 2023, Pono
entered into a letter agreement (the “Letter Agreement”) with Horizon, pursuant to which, as an inducement for the Subscriber
to enter into the PIPE Agreement, Horizon agreed to transfer or cause to be transferred an aggregate of 330,000 Incentive Shares (as defined
in the Business Combination Agreement) to the Subscriber and an additional 424,013 Incentive Shares to the Subscriber’s designees.
Accounting Treatment
The Business Combination
was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded, in accordance with GAAP. Under
this method of accounting, Pono was treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. Horizon has been determined
to be the accounting acquirer because existing Horizon shareholders, as a group, will retain the largest portion of the voting rights
in the combined entity, the executive officers of Horizon are the initial executive officers of the combined company, and the operations
of Horizon will be the continued operations of the combined company.
Basis of Pro Forma Presentation
Pono reports its historical
financial information in U.S. Dollars (“$USD”) and Horizon reports its historical financial information in Canadian Dollars
(“$CAD”). For purposes of this presentation, all $USD balance sheet amounts have been translated into $CAD using an exchange
rate of $USD1.00 to $CAD1.36, which was the exchange rate published by the Federal Reserve Board as of September 30, 2023. All $USD statement
of profit or loss and other comprehensive profit or loss amounts have been translated into $CAD using an average exchange rate of $USD1.00
to $CAD1.34 for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and for the year ended June 30, 2023. All amounts reported within this pro forma
financial information are $CAD unless otherwise noted as $USD.
The following summarizes
the pro forma common stock outstanding following the Business Combination and related transactions:
| |
Shares | | |
% | |
Shares held by current Pono Public Shareholders | |
| 67,315 | | |
| 0.4 | % |
Shares held by current PIPE Shareholders(1) | |
| 954,013 | | |
| 5.6 | % |
Shares held by current Pono Founder Shareholders(2) | |
| 5,500,997 | | |
| 32.4 | % |
Shares held by current Horizon Shareholders(3) | |
| 8,665,071 | | |
| 51.1 | % |
Shares held by the Representative(4) | |
| 207,000 | | |
| 1.2 | % |
Shares held by the Meteora Capital(5) | |
| 1,580,127 | | |
| 9.3 | % |
Pro forma Common Shares | |
| 16,974,523 | | |
| 100.0 | % |
(1) | Includes 200,000 shares issued related to the
PIPE Agreement and 754,013 incentive shares. |
(2) | Includes 4,935,622 Pono Class B Ordinary Shares
related to the Founder Shares and 565,375 Pono Class A Ordinary Shares related to the Private
Placement Units. |
(3) | Includes 517,532 shares issued upon the conversion
of convertible notes outstanding, 693,265 shares issued upon the exercise of outstanding
Horizon stock options, and 1,362,962 shares issued upon the conversion of certain Convertible
Promissory Notes under the Voluntary Conversion terms. |
(4) | Represents Pono Class A Ordinary Shares held by
the Underwriter, including 103,500 additional shares being issued as partial settlement for
$1,035,000 of the deferred underwriting fees. |
(5) | Represents 1,580,127 Recycled Shares purchased
by Meteora as defined in the Forward Purchase Agreement. |
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share
and per share amounts)
| |
Horizon Aircraft (As of August 31, 2023) | | |
Pono Capital Three Inc. (As of September 30, 2023) | | |
Issuance of Convertible Promissory Note | | |
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Transaction Accounting Adjustments | | |
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Pro Forma Combined | |
ASSETS | |
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| | |
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| | |
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Current assets: | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| | |
| |
| |
Cash and cash equivalents | |
$ | 103 | | |
$ | 93 | | |
$ | 6,700 | | |
A | |
$ | 164,957 | | |
B | |
$ | 5,205 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (4,489 | ) | |
D | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (102 | ) | |
E | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (142,917 | ) | |
M | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (21,856 | ) | |
N | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| — | | |
| |
| 2,716 | | |
O | |
| | |
Accounts receivable | |
| 15 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 15 | |
Prepaid expenses | |
| 35 | | |
| 210 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (33 | ) | |
D | |
| 212 | |
Total current assets | |
| 153 | | |
| 303 | | |
| 6,700 | | |
| |
| (1,724 | ) | |
| |
| 5,432 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Non-current assets: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Property and equipment, net | |
| 67 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 67 | |
Operating lease assets | |
| 110 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 110 | |
Deferred development costs | |
| 988 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 988 | |
Forward Purchase Agreement | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| 2,661 | | |
L | |
| 2,661 | |
Marketable Securities held in Trust Account | |
| — | | |
| 164,957 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (164,957 | ) | |
B | |
| — | |
Total non-current assets | |
| 1,165 | | |
| 164,957 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (162,296 | ) | |
| |
| 3,826 | |
Total assets | |
$ | 1,318 | | |
$ | 165,260 | | |
$ | 6,700 | | |
| |
$ | (164,020 | ) | |
| |
$ | 9,258 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Current liabilities: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | |
$ | 213 | | |
$ | 481 | | |
$ | — | | |
| |
$ | (313 | ) | |
D | |
$ | 381 | |
Accrued expenses | |
| — | | |
| 80 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (56 | ) | |
D | |
| 24 | |
Accrued expenses - related party | |
| — | | |
| 14 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| 122 | | |
E | |
| 136 | |
Term loans | |
| 40 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 40 | |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | |
| 47 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 47 | |
Current portion of financing lease liabilities | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| — | |
Current portion of convertible debentures | |
| 984 | | |
| — | | |
| 6,700 | | |
A | |
| (984 | ) | |
H | |
| — | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| (6,700 | ) | |
I | |
| | |
Current portion of promissory note payable | |
| 53 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 53 | |
Accrued offering costs | |
| — | | |
| 95 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| 693 | | |
D | |
| 788 | |
Income tax payable | |
| — | | |
| 1,028 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 1,028 | |
Total current liabilities | |
| 1,337 | | |
| 1,698 | | |
| 6,700 | | |
| |
| (7,238 | ) | |
| |
| 2,497 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Non-current liabilities: | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Promissory note payable | |
| 247 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 247 | |
Convertible debentures | |
| 489 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (489 | ) | |
H | |
| — | |
Operating lease liabilities | |
| 61 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 61 | |
Forward Purchase Agreement | |
| — | | |
| 12,072 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (12,072 | ) | |
F | |
| — | |
Deferred underwriting fee payable | |
| — | | |
| 4,685 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (3,184 | ) | |
D | |
| 96 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| (1,405 | ) | |
P | |
| | |
Total non-current liabilities | |
| 797 | | |
| 16,757 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (17,150 | ) | |
| |
| 404 | |
Total liabilities | |
| 2,134 | | |
| 18,455 | | |
| 6,700 | | |
| |
| (24,388 | ) | |
| |
| 2,901 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption, $0.0001 par value, 11,500,000 shares at redemption value of $10.42 per share as of June 30, 2023 | |
| — | | |
| 163,794 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (163,794 | ) | |
C | |
| — | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Common stock: no par value; unlimited authorized; 6,012,391 Voting A, 1,258,344 Voting B, and 200,000 Non-voting common stocks issued and outstanding | |
| 5,083 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (5,081 | ) | |
K | |
| 2 | |
Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 668,875 shares issued and outstanding (excluding 11,500,000 shares subject to possible redemption) as of September 30, 2023 | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| 1 | | |
C | |
| — | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| (1 | ) | |
K | |
| | |
Class B ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 4,935,622 issued and outstanding | |
| — | | |
| 1 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| 6,700 | | |
I | |
| — | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| (6,701 | ) | |
K | |
| | |
Additional paid-in capital | |
| 68 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| 163,793 | | |
C | |
| 1,625 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| (585 | ) | |
D | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| (16,990 | ) | |
G | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| 1,473 | | |
H | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| 74 | | |
J | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| 11,783 | | |
K | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| 2,661 | | |
L | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| (142,917 | ) | |
M | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| (21,856 | ) | |
N | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| 2,716 | | |
O | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| 1,405 | | |
P | |
| | |
Accumulated deficit | |
| (5,967 | ) | |
| (16,990 | ) | |
| — | | |
| |
| (1,077 | ) | |
D | |
| 4,730 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| (224 | ) | |
E | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| 12,072 | | |
F | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| 16,990 | | |
G | |
| | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| (74 | ) | |
J | |
| | |
Total shareholders’ equity (deficit) | |
| (816 | ) | |
| (16,989 | ) | |
$ | — | | |
| |
| 24,162 | | |
| |
| 6,357 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit) | |
$ | 1,318 | | |
$ | 165,260 | | |
$ | 6,700 | | |
| |
$ | (164,020 | ) | |
| |
$ | 9,258 | |
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share
and per share amounts)
| |
Horizon Aircraft Historical (For the Three Months Ended August 31, 2023) | | |
Pono Historical (For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023) | | |
Issuance of Convertible Promissory Note | | |
| |
Transaction Accounting Adjustments | | |
| |
Pro Forma Combined | |
Operating Expenses: | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| | |
| |
| |
Salaries, wages and benefits | |
$ | 79 | | |
$ | — | | |
$ | — | | |
| |
$ | — | | |
| |
$ | 79 | |
Professional fees | |
| 90 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 90 | |
Depreciation and amortization | |
| 7 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 7 | |
Research and development | |
| 145 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 145 | |
General and administrative | |
| 46 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 46 | |
Stock-based compensation | |
| 13 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 13 | |
Operating and formation costs | |
| — | | |
| 822 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 822 | |
Total expenses | |
| 380 | | |
| 822 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 1,202 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Loss from operations | |
| (380 | ) | |
| (822 | ) | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| (1,202 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Other income (expense): | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Interest expenses | |
| (38 | ) | |
| — | | |
| (168 | ) | |
AA | |
| 171 | | |
DD | |
| (35 | ) |
Interest income on investments held in Trust Account | |
| — | | |
| 2,096 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (2,096 | ) | |
BB | |
| — | |
Change in fair value of Forward Purchase Agreement | |
| — | | |
| (107 | ) | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| (107 | ) |
(Gain)/loss on foreign exchange | |
| 2 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 2 | |
Net comprehensive (loss) income | |
| (416 | ) | |
| 1,167 | | |
| (168 | ) | |
| |
| (1,925 | ) | |
| |
| (1,342 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Income tax expense | |
| — | | |
| (1,016 | ) | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| (1,016 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
(Loss) income for the period | |
$ | (416 | ) | |
$ | 151 | | |
$ | (168 | ) | |
| |
$ | (1,925 | ) | |
| |
$ | (2,358 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Net profit (loss) per share (Note 4): | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted | |
| 7,470,735 | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted | |
$ | (0.06 | ) | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding - Class A | |
| | | |
| 12,168,875 | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Net income per share, Class A Ordinary Shares subject to possible redemption - basic and diluted | |
| | | |
$ | 0.01 | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding - Class B | |
| | | |
| 4,935,622 | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Net income per share, Class B non-redeemable ordinary shares - basic and diluted | |
| | | |
$ | 0.01 | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| 16,974,523 | |
Net loss per share - basic and diluted | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
$ | (0.14 | ) |
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share
and per share amounts)
| |
Horizon Aircraft Historical (For the Year Ended May 31, 2023) | | |
Pono Historical (For the Year Ended June 30, 2023) | | |
Issuance of Convertible Promissory Note | | |
| |
Transaction Accounting Adjustments | | |
| |
Pro Forma Combined | |
Operating Expenses: | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
| | |
| |
| |
Salaries, wages and benefits | |
$ | 409 | | |
$ | — | | |
$ | — | | |
| |
$ | — | | |
| |
$ | 409 | |
Professional fees | |
| 87 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 87 | |
Depreciation and amortization | |
| 27 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 27 | |
Research and development | |
| 599 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 599 | |
General and administrative | |
| 209 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| 1,077 | | |
CC | |
| 1,286 | |
Stock-based compensation | |
| 55 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| 74 | | |
EE | |
| 129 | |
Operating and formation costs | |
| — | | |
| 583 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 583 | |
Total expenses | |
| 1,386 | | |
| 583 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| 1,151 | | |
| |
| 3,120 | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Loss from operations | |
| (1,386 | ) | |
| (583 | ) | |
| — | | |
| |
| (1,151 | ) | |
| |
| (3,120 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Other income (expense): | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Grant income | |
| 300 | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| 300 | |
Other income | |
| (10 | ) | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| (10 | ) |
Interest expenses | |
| (74 | ) | |
| — | | |
| (670 | ) | |
AA | |
| 680 | | |
DD | |
| (64 | ) |
Interest income on investments held in Trust Account | |
| — | | |
| 2,740 | | |
| — | | |
| |
| (2,740 | ) | |
BB | |
| — | |
Net comprehensive (loss) income | |
| (1,170 | ) | |
| 2,157 | | |
| (670 | ) | |
| |
| (3,211 | ) | |
| |
| (2,894 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Income tax expense | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| — | | |
| |
| — | | |
| |
| — | |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
(Loss) income for the period | |
$ | (1,170 | ) | |
$ | 2,157 | | |
$ | (670 | ) | |
| |
$ | (3,211 | ) | |
| |
$ | (2,894 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Net profit (loss) per share (Note 4): | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Weight-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | |
| 7,326,310 | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted | |
$ | (0.16 | ) | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding - Class A | |
| | | |
| 9,143,464 | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Net income per share, Class A Ordinary Shares subject to possible redemption - basic and diluted | |
| | | |
$ | 0.16 | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding - Class B | |
| | | |
| 4,935,622 | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Net income per share, Class B non-redeemable ordinary shares - basic and diluted | |
| | | |
$ | 0.16 | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| | |
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
| 16,974,523 | |
Net loss per share - basic and diluted | |
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |
| |
| | | |
| |
$ | (0.17 | ) |
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
The Business Combination
was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Under this method of accounting,
Pono was treated as the “accounting acquiree” and Horizon as the “accounting acquirer” for financial reporting
purposes. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the Business Combination was treated as the equivalent of Horizon issuing shares for the
net assets of Pono, followed by a recapitalization. The net assets of Horizon were stated at historical cost. Operations prior to the
Business Combination were those of Horizon.
The unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated statement of financial position as of August 31, 2023 (Horizon) and September 30, 2023 (Pono) gives effect to the Business
Combination and related transactions as if they occurred on August 31, 2023. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements
of profit (loss) and comprehensive profit (loss) for the three months ended August 31, 2023 and for the year ended May 31, 2023 (Horizon)
and for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and for the year ended June 30, 2023 (Pono) give effect to the Business Combination
and related transactions as if they occurred on June 1, 2022. These periods are presented on the basis that Horizon is the acquirer for
accounting purposes.
The pro forma adjustments
reflecting the consummation of the Business Combination and the related transaction are based on currently available information and certain
assumptions and methodologies that Pono believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The unaudited condensed combined and consolidated
pro forma adjustments, which are described in the accompanying notes, may be revised as additional information becomes available and is
evaluated. Therefore, it is likely that the actual adjustments will differ from the pro forma adjustments and it is possible the difference
may be material. Pono believes that its assumptions and methodologies provide a reasonable basis for presenting all of the significant
effects of the Business Combination and related transactions based on information available to management at the time and that the pro
forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those assumptions and are properly applied in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined
and consolidated financial information.
The unaudited pro forma condensed
combined and consolidated financial information does not give effect to any anticipated synergies, operating efficiencies, tax savings,
or cost savings that may be associated with the Business Combination. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial
information is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations and financial position would have been had the Business
Combination and related transactions taken place on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the future consolidated results of
operations or financial position of the post-combination company. They should be read in conjunction with the historical financial statements
and notes thereto of Pono and Horizon.
Note 2. Accounting Policies and
Reclassifications
Management has performed
a comprehensive review of the two entities’ accounting policies. Based on this review, management did not identify any differences
that would have a material impact on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information. As a result, the unaudited pro
forma condensed combined financial information does not assume any differences in accounting policies.
As part of the preparation
of these unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial statements, certain reclassifications were made to align Pono
financial statement presentation with that of Horizon.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Note 3. Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma
Condensed Consolidated Combined Financial Information
The unaudited pro forma condensed
combined and consolidated financial information has been prepared to illustrate the effect of the Business Combination and related transactions,
including the issuance of Horizon Convertible Promissory Notes, and has been prepared for informational purposes only.
The following unaudited pro
forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X as amended
by the final rule, Release No. 33-10786 “Amendments to Financial Disclosures about Acquired and Disposed Businesses.” Release
No. 33-10786 replaces the existing pro forma adjustment criteria with simplified requirements to depict the accounting for the transaction
(“Transaction Accounting Adjustments”) and present the reasonably estimable synergies and other transaction effects that have
occurred or are reasonably expected to occur (“Management’s Adjustments”). Pono has elected not to present Management’s
Adjustments and will only be presenting Transaction Accounting Adjustments in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated
financial information. Pono and Horizon have not had any historical relationship prior to the Business Combination. Accordingly, no pro
forma adjustments were required to eliminate activities between the companies.
The pro forma basic and diluted
earnings per share amounts presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated statement of operations are based
upon the number of shares of Horizon’ common stock outstanding, assuming the Business Combination and related transactions occurred
on June 1, 2022.
Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
The adjustments included
in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of August 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 are as
follows:
| A. | Reflects the issuance of Horizon Convertible Promissory Notes
on October 24, 2023, totaling $CAD 6.7 million. |
| B. | Reflects the reclassification of $CAD165.0 million ($USD121.5 million) held in the Trust Account to cash
that becomes available at closing of the Business Combination. |
| C. | Reflects the reclassification of approximately $CAD163.8 million ($USD120.6 million) of Pono Class A Ordinary
Shares that are subject to possible redemption into Amalco Class A Common Shares as a result of a series of transactions as part of the
Business Combination. |
| D. | Represents payment of Pono’s transactions costs of $CAD$4.5 million inclusive of advisory, banking,
printing, legal and accounting fees that are expensed as a part of the Business Combination, partial payment of deferred underwriting
fees and equity issuance costs that are capitalized into additional paid-in capital. Of the transaction costs, approximately $CAD$5.1
million has been incurred and reflected in the historical financial statements of Pono. Represents additional accrual of Horizon’s
transaction costs of $CAD0.6 million, and of Pono’s transactions costs of $CAD0.1 million. |
| E. | Reflects additional accruals and partial repayment of amounts due to related parties of Pono for general
operating costs. |
| F. | Represents the elimination of the Forward Purchase Agreement liability on Pono’s historical balance
sheet. |
| G. | Reflects the elimination of Pono’s historical accumulated deficit. |
| H. | Represents the conversion of $CAD1.5 million of convertible debentures into 517,532 shares of Horizon
common stock. |
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
| I. | Represents the conversion of $CAD6.7 million of Convertible Promissory Notes under the Voluntary Conversion
terms into 1,362,962 shares of Horizon Class B common stock immediately prior to the close of the Business Combination. |
| J. | Reflects
an acceleration of share-based compensation expense of approximately $CAD0.1 million related to the expectation to accelerate the vesting
of certain unvested Horizon share-based awards in connection with the Business Combination. |
| K. | Represents the recapitalization of Pono outstanding equity (inclusive of 1,647,442 Class A ordinary shares
held by Pono Public Shareholders, 565,375 Pono Class A Ordinary Shares related to the Private Placement Units, and 4,935,622 Class B ordinary
shares issued to Founders at historical par value of $USD0.0001) and the issuance of Amalco Class A Common Shares to existing Horizon
Shareholders pursuant to the Business Combination. |
| L. | Reflects the recording of the fair value of the derivative Forward Share Purchase Agreement related to
1,580,127 Recycled Shares. On January 12, 2024, the Forward Share Purchase Agreement was valued at $CAD2.7 million ($USD2.0 million).
A Monte Carlo simulation was used for the valuation. In the Monte-Carlo simulation, the common equity price per share of the Company was
simulated based on a Geometric Brownian Motion process with a trend rate equal to the risk-free rate and identical error factors for each
step to calculate the share proceeds received by the Company at the Settlement Date. Under the no redemption scenario, no Recycled Shares
are purchased under this agreement. |
| M. | Reflects 9,919,873 Pono Class A Ordinary Shares redeemed in connection
with the Business Combination, for aggregate payments to redeeming Pono Public Shareholders of approximately $CAD142.9 million ($USD105.2
million) (at a redemption price of $CAD14.41 ($USD10.61) per share). 1,580,127 shares not redeemed under the Forward Share Purchase Agreement. |
| N. | Reflects the recording of the prepayment amount associated with 1,580,127 Recycled Shares made by the
Amalco company to Meteora under the terms of the Forward Purchase Agreement. |
| O. | Represents the net proceeds from the Seller of approximately $CAD2.7 million ($USD2.0 million) for
200,000 shares of Pono Class A Ordinary Shares at a price of $CAD13.60 ($USD10.00) per share in connection with the PIPE Agreement. The accounting treatment for PIPE Agreement is still being evaluated. |
| P. | Represents the partial settlement of $CAD1.4 million ($USD1.0 million) in deferred underwriter fees for
103,500 Pono Class A Ordinary Shares at a price of $10.00 per share. |
Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Operations
The adjustments included
in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended August 31, 2023 and for the year
ended May 31, 2023 are as follows:
| AA. | Reflects the accrual of interest expense incurred in connection
with issuance of the Horizon Convertible Promissory Notes. |
| BB. | Reflects elimination of investment income on the Trust Account. |
| CC. | Reflects non-recurring transaction costs not already reflected
in the historical financial statements of approximately $CAD1.1 million ($USD0.8 million) as if incurred on June 1, 2022, the date the
Business Combination occurred for the purposes of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated statement of operations. |
| DD. | Reflects the reversal of interest expense incurred in connection
with the Horizon Convertible Promissory Notes and convertible debentures converted into shares immediately prior to and at the closing
of the Business Combination. |
| EE. | Reflects an acceleration of share-based compensation expense
of $CAD0.1 million related to the expectation to accelerate the vesting of certain unvested Horizon share-based awards in connection
with the Business Combination. |
NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Note 4. Net Loss per Share
Net loss per
share was calculated using the historical weighted average shares outstanding, and the issuance of additional shares in connection
with the Business Combination, assuming the shares were outstanding since June 1, 2022 (amounts in thousands except share and per share amounts). As the Business Combination is being
reflected as if it had occurred at the beginning of the period presented, the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for
basic and diluted net loss per share assumes that the shares issuable relating to the Business Combination have been outstanding for
the entirety of all periods presented.
| |
For
the Three Months Ended August 31, 2023 (1) | | |
For
the Year Ended May 31, 2023 (1) | |
Numerator: | |
| | |
| |
Pro forma net loss | |
$ | (2,358 | ) | |
$ | (2,894 | ) |
Denominator: | |
| | | |
| | |
Weighted average shares
outstanding - basic and diluted(2) | |
| 16,974,523 | | |
| 16,974,523 | |
Net loss per share: | |
| | | |
| | |
Basic and diluted | |
$ | (0.14 | ) | |
$ | (0.17 | ) |
| |
| | | |
| | |
Potentially
dilutive securities(2) | |
| | | |
| | |
Pono Public Warrants | |
| 11,500,000 | | |
| 11,500,000 | |
Pono Private Placement
Warrants | |
| 565,375 | | |
| 565,375 | |
(1) | Pro forma net loss per share includes the related pro forma
adjustments as referred to within the section “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined and Consolidated Financial Information.” |
(2) | The potentially dilutive outstanding securities were excluded
from the computation of pro forma net loss per share, basic and diluted, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive and/or issuance
or vesting of such shares is contingent upon the satisfaction of certain conditions which were not satisfied by the end of the periods
presented. |
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Jan. 12, 2024 |
Document Type |
8-K
|
Amendment Flag |
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|
Document Period End Date |
Jan. 12, 2024
|
Current Fiscal Year End Date |
--05-31
|
Entity File Number |
001-41607
|
Entity Registrant Name |
NEW HORIZON AIRCRAFT LTD.
|
Entity Central Index Key |
0001930021
|
Entity Tax Identification Number |
00-0000000
|
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code |
A1
|
Entity Address, Address Line One |
3187 Highway 35
|
Entity Address, City or Town |
Lindsay
|
Entity Address, State or Province |
ON
|
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code |
K9V 4R1
|
City Area Code |
613
|
Local Phone Number |
866-1935
|
Written Communications |
false
|
Soliciting Material |
false
|
Pre-commencement Tender Offer |
false
|
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer |
false
|
Entity Emerging Growth Company |
true
|
Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period |
false
|
Class A Ordinary Share, no par value |
|
Title of 12(b) Security |
Class
A Ordinary Share, no par value
|
Trading Symbol |
HOVR
|
Security Exchange Name |
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Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A Ordinary Share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share |
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Title of 12(b) Security |
Warrants,
each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A Ordinary Share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share
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HOVRW
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NASDAQ
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