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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001171843-19-004502
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20190705
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
FILED AS OF DATE:		20190710
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20190710

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000898437
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS [3841]
		IRS NUMBER:				043145961
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14027
		FILM NUMBER:		19949395

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		32 WIGGINS AVENUE
		CITY:			BEDFORD
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01730
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(781) 457-9000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		32 WIGGINS AVENUE
		CITY:			BEDFORD
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01730

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ANIKA THERAPEUTICS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970114

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ANIKA RESEARCH INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930309
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">UNITED STATES</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Washington, D.C. 20549</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">FORM 8-K</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">CURRENT REPORT</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
July 5, 2019</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Anika Therapeutics, Inc.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><I>(Exact name of registrant as specified
in its charter)</I></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 32%; text-align: center">000-21326</TD><TD STYLE="width: 1%; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 33%; text-align: center">04-3145961</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-style: italic; text-align: center">(State or other jurisdiction of</TD><TD STYLE="font-style: italic; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-style: italic; text-align: center">Commission file number</TD><TD STYLE="font-style: italic; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-style: italic; text-align: center">(I.R.S. Employer</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="font-style: italic; text-align: center">incorporation or organization)</TD><TD STYLE="font-style: italic; text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="font-style: italic; text-align: center">Identification No.)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: center">&nbsp;</TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">32 Wiggins Avenue, Bedford, MA 01730</P>

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(Zip code)</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">(781)-457-9000</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><I>Registrant&rsquo;s telephone number,
including area code: </I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Not applicable</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><I>(Former name or former address, if changed
since last report)</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">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:</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">[_] <FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Written communications pursuant
to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">[_] <FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Soliciting material pursuant
to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">[_] <FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Pre-commencement communications
pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">[_] <FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Pre-commencement communications
pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</FONT></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; width: 18%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><B>Trading Symbol(s)</B></TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 40%; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><B>Name of each exchange on which registered</B></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">ANIK</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center">NASDAQ Global Select Market</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging
growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR &sect;230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (17 CFR &sect;240.12b-2).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">Emerging growth company </FONT>[_]</P>

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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. </FONT>[_]</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 1in"><B>Item 5.02.</B></TD><TD><B>Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
of Certain Officers.</B></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Effective July 8, 2019, we entered into a separation
agreement (the &ldquo;Separation Agreement&rdquo;) with Edward S. Ahn, Ph.D., in connection with the previously-announced
departure of Dr. Ahn from his position as our Chief Technology and Strategy Officer. Pursuant to the Separation Agreement,
among other items, Dr. Ahn will receive severance pay equal to his final base salary, annualized $364,814, for twelve months
following his departure on our regular payroll schedule, subject to applicable tax withholdings. In addition, Dr. Ahn will
receive health benefits continuation for twelve months, subject to COBRA. The Separation Agreement is consistent with the
terms of the Executive Retention Agreement previously executed between Dr. Ahn and us. Dr. Ahn continues to be bound by the
terms and conditions of the non-disclosure and non-competition agreement executed in connection with his employment by us.
Additionally, in consideration of the separation pay and benefits provided by the Separation Agreement, Dr. Ahn has provided
Anika and its affiliates with a general release of claims.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">In addition, effective July 5, 2019, we entered into a consulting
agreement (the &ldquo;Consulting Agreement&rdquo;) with Dr. Ahn pursuant to which he will furnish us with reasonable consulting
services as requested by us and will be compensated by us at a rate of $250 per hour.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">The foregoing description of the terms of the Separation Agreement
and Consulting Agreement do not purport to be complete and are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by, the full text of
the Separation Agreement and Consulting Agreement, which are included as Exhibit 10.1 and Exhibit 10.2, respectively, to this Form
8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">(d) Exhibits.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><B>Exhibit </B><BR>
<B>Number</B></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; border-bottom: black 1pt solid; text-align: center"><B>Description</B></TD>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center"><A HREF="exh_101.htm">10.1</A></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><A HREF="exh_101.htm">Separation Agreement, effective July 8, 2019, by and between Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and Edward S. Ahn, Ph.D.</A></TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: center"><A HREF="exh_102.htm">10.2</A></TD>
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    <TD><A HREF="exh_102.htm">Consulting Agreement, effective July 5, 2019, by and between Anika Therapeutics, Inc. and Edward S. Ahn, Ph.D.</A></TD>
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<P STYLE="color: #000033; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>SIGNATURE</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">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.</P>

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    <TD COLSPAN="2" STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; text-align: left"><B>Anika Therapeutics, Inc.</B></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD><TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 42%; padding-bottom: 1pt">Date: July 10, 2019</TD><TD STYLE="width: 17%; padding-bottom: 1pt">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 3%; padding-bottom: 1pt; text-align: left">By: &nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 38%; font-variant: small-caps; text-align: left; padding-bottom: 1pt"><U>/s/ Sylvia Cheung&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-left: 3.5in">&nbsp;</TD><TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">Chief Financial Officer</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 4in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in">June 24, 2019</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 4in; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Dr. Edward Ahn</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">175 Dedham St.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Dover, MA 02030</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">Re:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B><U>Separation Agreement</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 4.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Dear Ed:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">This letter confirms the decision we have made to terminate
your employment with Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (&ldquo;<U>Anika</U>&rdquo; or the &ldquo;<U>Company</U>&rdquo;) effective July 5,
2019. This letter also proposes an agreement between you and Anika consistent with the Executive Retention Agreement executed between
you and Anika on April 9, 2019.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><U>Entitlements and Obligations</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Regardless of whether you enter into an agreement with the Company,
the Company shall:</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>pay you compensation that accrues to you through the date of termination of your employment;</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>pay you for all accrued but unused vacation time due to you through the date of termination of your employment;</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>provide you with the right to continue group medical and dental care coverage after the termination of your employment under
the law known as &ldquo;COBRA,&rdquo; which will be described in a separate written notice, with the Company paying certain expenses
associated therewith as set forth below; and</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>reimburse you for any outstanding, reasonable business expenses that you have incurred on the Company&rsquo;s behalf through
the termination of your employment, after the Company&rsquo;s timely receipt of appropriate documentation pursuant to the Company&rsquo;s
business expense reimbursement policy.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">You shall also have the right to exercise any and all vested
options that you hold to purchase common stock of the Company pursuant to and subject to the terms of the grant instruments that
have been provided to you over time (the &ldquo;Equity Grants&rdquo;). Consistent with the terms of the Equity Grants, you will
not vest further in the Equity Grants beyond the last day of your employment.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">For your part, regardless of whether you enter into an agreement
with the Company, you are subject to continuing obligations under your October 30, 2014 Anika Therapeutics, Inc. Employee Non-Disclosure
and Non-Competition Agreement (the &ldquo;<U>Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement</U>&rdquo;), including your obligations
to maintain the confidentiality of Company confidential information, return Company documents and other property and, for twelve
months after employment ends, refrain from certain solicitation and competition activities.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B><U>Agreement</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">The remainder of this letter proposes an agreement (the &ldquo;<U>Agreement</U>&rdquo;)
between you and the Company. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish an amicable arrangement for ending your employment relationship,
including releasing the Company and related persons or entities from any claims and permitting you to receive separation pay and
related benefits.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">You acknowledge that you are entering into this Agreement knowingly
and voluntarily. It is customary in employment separation agreements for the departing employee to release the employer from any
possible claims, even if the employer believes, as is the case here, that no such claims exist. By proposing and entering into
this Agreement, the Company is not admitting in any way that it violated any legal obligation that it owed to you.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">With those understandings and in exchange for the promises of
you and the Company set forth below, you and the Company agree as follows:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">1.</TD><TD><U>Transition Assistance Period </U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">From now (June 24, 2019) through July 5, 2019, you will continue
to be employed by the Company on a full-time basis. Effective as of the close of business July 5, 2019, you and the Company agree
that your employment will terminate (the &ldquo;<U>Termination Date</U>&rdquo;). The period from now through the Termination Date
shall be the &ldquo;<U>Transition Assistance Period</U>.&rdquo; As of the Termination Date, your salary will cease, and any entitlement
you have or might have under a Company-provided benefit plan, program, contract or practice will terminate, except as required
by federal or state law, or as otherwise described below.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">2.</TD><TD><U>Transition Pay</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">During the Transition Assistance Period, the Company will continue
to pay you your base salary at a bi-weekly rate of $14,031.29, in accordance with the Company&rsquo;s regular payroll practices,
less applicable withholdings and deductions, and will continue your employee benefits as a full-time employee. On the Termination
Date, the Company will pay to you the balance of all accrued salary payments and any accrued but unused vacation as of that date.
You acknowledge that the Company has paid you for all salary then due to you for the payroll dates preceding the date of this letter
and that as of the date of this letter, you have an accrued and unused balance of 26.03 hours of vacation time. You are also eligible
for reimbursement of reasonable travel and other business expenses incurred during the Transition Assistance Period prior to the
Termination Date. All expense reimbursement will be subject to substantiation and documentation in accordance with Company policy.
For your part, you will continue during the Transition Assistance Period to perform your duties in a professional, competent, and
conscientious manner and you will continue to comply with all applicable Company policies and practices and to comply with all
directives that you receive. Should you fail to do so, the Company reserves the right to accelerate the Termination Date without
prejudice to any other term of this Agreement. You agree that during the Transition Assistance Period you will provide transitional
assistance and perform other work services as required of you by your supervisor(s) and/or your replacement. You agree that you
will perform services for the Company either from the Company&rsquo;s offices or from your personal residence, as determined by
the Company.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">3.</TD><TD><U>Severance Pay</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(a)<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><U>Severance Pay Period</U>. The Company shall pay you severance pay (&ldquo;<U>Severance Pay</U>&rdquo;) consisting of
salary continuation at your final base salary rate, a bi-weekly rate of $14,031.29, for the fifty-two (52) week period immediately
following the Termination Date (the &ldquo;<U>Severance Pay Period</U>&rdquo;).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(b)<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><U>Timing and Form of Severance Pay</U>. The Company shall pay you Severance Pay on its regular payroll dates, <I>provided
</I>that the Company shall not be obligated to include you on the payroll before this Agreement becomes effective, as defined in
Section 24 below. If the Company does not make one or more payments of Severance Pay on a regular payroll date because this Agreement
has not yet become effective, the Company shall make all such delayed payments by the first payroll date when it is practicable
to do so after the Agreement becomes effective. Severance Pay shall be subject to all applicable tax-related deductions and withdrawals.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(c)<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><U>Obligations During Severance Pay Period</U>. As a condition to your receipt of Severance Pay, you shall provide up to
a total of twenty (20) hours of transitional assistance to the Company during the Severance Pay Period when reasonably requested
by the Company, <I>provided </I>that you shall not be required to provide such assistance at any times that would unreasonably
interfere with your search for new employment. You shall not be required to travel to the Company&rsquo;s offices or other locations
to provide such transitional assistance.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(d)<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><U>No Other Payments</U>. You will not be entitled to any other compensation, except for compensation pursuant to this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">4.</TD><TD><U>Taxes</U>.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">Except as noted herein, all payments set forth
in this Agreement shall be subject to all applicable federal, state, and/or local withholding and/or payroll taxes, and the Company
may withhold from any amounts payable to you (including any amounts payable pursuant to this Agreement) in order to comply with
such withholding obligations. You further agree that, if the Company does not withhold an amount sufficient in all respects to
satisfy the withholding obligations of the Company, you will make prompt reimbursement on demand, in cash, for the amount under-withheld.
You acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to consult with a competent advisor concerning all of the tax consequences of
the transactions set forth herein including, but not limited to, the provisions of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">5.<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT><U>Employee Benefits. </U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">As set forth above, you shall have the right
to continue medical, dental, and/or vision plan coverage under and subject to COBRA after July 31, 2019 for the following twelve-month
period. &nbsp;For the avoidance of doubt, you shall be responsible for copayment of the premium amounts at the active employees&rsquo;
rate and the Company will pay the employer portion of the premium.&nbsp;You shall be responsible for payment of the entire premium
and any other amounts necessary to maintain COBRA coverage for any month beginning after July 31, 2020. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
if the Company&rsquo;s payment of the COBRA premiums is deemed to violate the nondiscrimination rules of the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act of 2010, and/or any guidance or regulations underlying such rules, the Company shall not pay any expenses
related to such coverage, but instead you shall receive a lump sum cash payment from the Company equal to twelve (12) times the
applicable portion of the monthly COBRA premiums that would be required to keep your coverage in place at the time of your separation
from employment with the Company, with such lump sum payment to be made within thirty (30) days following any determination of
violation of such nondiscrimination rules. You understand that your participation in all other employee benefit plans will end
due to the termination of your employment in accordance with the terms of those plans.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">6.</TD><TD><U>Return of Company Files, Documents or Other Property</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">You confirm that you will return to the Company all Company
property, including, without limitation, computer equipment, personal computers, laptops, fax machines, scanners, copiers, diskettes,
intangible information stored on diskettes, software and data, software passwords or codes, tangible copies of trade secrets and
confidential information, cellular phones, smart phones, tablets, keys and access cards, credit cards, manuals, building keys and
passes, files, names and addresses of all Company customers and potential customers, customer lists, customer contacts, sales information,
memoranda, sales brochures, marketing materials, press clippings, business or marketing plans, reports, projections and any other
documents (including computerized data and any copies made of any computerized data or software) containing information concerning
the Company, its business or its business relationships (in the latter two cases, actual or prospective) (collectively, &ldquo;Company
Property&rdquo;) no later than the Termination Date. In the event that you subsequently discover that you continue to retain any
Company Property, you agree that you will return such property to the Company immediately.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">7.</TD><TD><U>Release of Claims</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">In consideration for, among other terms, the payments and benefits
described in Sections&nbsp;2, 3 and 5 and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which you hereby acknowledge, you
and your representatives, agents, estate, heirs, successors and assigns (&ldquo;You&rdquo;) voluntarily, absolutely and unconditionally
hereby release, remise, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliated and related entities,
its and their respective predecessors, successors and assigns, its and their respective employee benefit plans and fiduciaries
of such plans, and the current and former officers, directors, shareholders, trustees, investors, shareholders/stockholders, employees,
attorneys, accountants, and agents of the Company, all of the foregoing both in their official and individual capacities (collectively
referred to as the &ldquo;<U>Releasees</U>&rdquo;) generally from any and all actions or causes of action, suits, complaints, claims,
demands, agreements, promises, contracts, torts, debts, damages, controversies, judgments, rights, and liabilities of every name
and nature, whether existing or contingent, known or unknown (&ldquo;<U>Claims</U>&rdquo;) that, as of the date when you sign this
Agreement, you have, ever had, now claim to have or ever claimed to have had against any or all of the Releasees. This release
includes, without limitation, any and all Claims:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>Arising out of, in connection with, or relating to your employment, change in employment status, and/or termination of employment
with the Company;</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>Arising out of or in connection with any relationship between You and the Company;</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>Of wrongful discharge;</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>Based on any federal, state, or local law, constitution, or regulation regarding either securities, employment, employment
benefits, or employment discrimination and/or retaliation including, without limitation, those laws or regulations concerning discrimination
on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, sexual/gender identity, marital
status, pregnancy or familial status, physical or mental disability or handicap, unfavorable military discharge, national origin,
ancestry, veteran status or any military service or application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by
law (including, without limitation, Claims of age discrimination or retaliation under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act,
Claims of disability discrimination or retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Claims of discrimination or retaliation
under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964);</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>Based on any contract whether oral or written, express or implied (including, but not limited to the Offer Letter);</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>Under any other federal or state statute (including, without limitation, Claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act);</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>Of any torts;</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>Of common law statutory or equitable claims including but not limited to actions in defamation, intentional infliction of emotional
distress, misrepresentation, fraud, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing,
unfair competition, and any claims to any non-vested ownership interest in the Company;</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>Of violation of public policy;</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>For wages, bonuses, incentive compensation, stock options, vacation pay, or any other compensation or benefits, either under
the Massachusetts Wage Act, M.G.L. c. 149, &sect;&sect;148-150C, or otherwise; and</TD></TR></TABLE>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></TD><TD>for damages or other remedies of any sort, including, without limitation, compensatory damages, punitive damages, injunctive
relief, and attorney&rsquo;s fees.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><I>&nbsp;</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><I></I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">This release is intended by you to be all encompassing and to
act as a full and total release of any Claims, whether specifically enumerated herein or not, that you may have or have had up
to the Effective Date of this Agreement, <I>provided</I>, however, that this release shall not affect your rights, if any, under
the Company&rsquo;s Section&nbsp;401(k) Plan, the Equity Grants, or this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">You agree that you shall not seek or accept damages of any nature,
other equitable or legal remedies for your own benefit, attorney&rsquo;s fees, or costs from any of the Releasees with respect
to any Claim. As a material inducement to the Company to enter into this Agreement, You represent that you have not assigned to
any third party and you have not filed with any agency or court any Claim released by this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">8.</TD><TD><U>Accord and Satisfaction</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">The payments set forth in Sections 2 and 3
shall be complete and unconditional payment, settlement, accord, and/or satisfaction with respect to all obligations and liabilities
of the Releasees to You and with respect to all claims, causes of action, and damages that could be asserted by You against the
Releasees regarding your employment with, change in employment status, and/or termination of employment from, the Company, including,
without limitation, all claims for back wages, salary, vacation pay, sick pay, draws, incentive pay, bonuses, stock and stock options,
equity, commissions, severance pay, any and all other forms of compensation or benefits, attorney&rsquo;s fees, or other costs
or sums.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">9.</TD><TD><U>No Liability or Wrongdoing</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that
this Agreement is intended only to purchase peace and nothing contained in this Agreement, nor any of its terms and provisions,
nor any of the negotiations or proceedings connected with it, constitutes, will be construed to constitute, will be offered in
evidence as, received in evidence as and/or deemed to be evidence of an admission of liability or wrongdoing by any and/or all
of the Releasees, and any such liability or wrongdoing is hereby expressly denied by each of the Releasees.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">10.</TD><TD><U>Confidentiality</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(a)<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>You acknowledge that you currently are and will remain bound by the terms and conditions of the Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition
Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms. Except as specifically set forth herein, nothing
in this Agreement shall be construed to supersede the terms and conditions of the Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, You acknowledge that during your employment with the Company, the Company provided you with access
to Confidential Information (as defined below) and other valuable resources and assets to which you would not have had access but
for your employment with the Company. You will not use, disclose or reveal any Confidential Information of the Company or any of
the Releasees (as defined in Section 7) except when acting with prior written authorization from a duly authorized Company officer.
For purposes of this Agreement, you understand that the term &ldquo;Confidential Information&rdquo; means any information relating
to the business of the Company or any of the Releasees (whether or not obtained, acquired, or developed by you), that has value
to the Company or the Releasees and that you learned about or had access to through your employment with the Company. Confidential
Information does not include (1) any specific information that the Company has voluntarily disclosed to the public without any
unauthorized disclosure by you or anyone else, (2) information that has been independently developed and disclosed by others, or
(3) information that is deemed not confidential under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act or other applicable law. By
signing this Agreement, you acknowledge that through this Agreement, the Company has provided you with written notice that the
Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 1833(b), provides an immunity for the disclosure of a trade secret to report suspected
violations of law and/or in anti-retaliation lawsuit, as follows:</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0in"><I>1) IMMUNITY. -- An individual
shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret
that --</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in"><I>(A) is made --</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 1in; text-indent: 0in"><I>(i) in confidence to a Federal,
State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 1in; text-indent: 0in"><I>(ii) solely for the purpose of
reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 1in; text-indent: 0in"><I>(B) is made in a complaint or other
document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0in"><I>(2) USE OF TRADE SECRET INFORMATION
IN ANTI-RETALIATION LAWSUIT. -- An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation
of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding,
if the individual --</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in"><I>(A) files any document containing
the trade secret under seal; and</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in"><I>(B) does not disclose the trade
secret, except pursuant to court order.</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(b)<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>You agree to keep the existence, substance and terms of this Agreement, including any discussions or negotiations relating
to this Agreement (&ldquo;<U>Agreement-Related Information</U>&rdquo;) in the strictest confidence and not reveal, unless legally
compelled to do so, any Agreement-Related Information to any persons except your immediate family, your attorney and your financial
advisors, and to them only provided that they first agree for the benefit of the Company to keep Agreement-Related Information
confidential. Any violation of this provision will be deemed a material breach of this Agreement. Nothing in this Section&nbsp;shall
be construed to prevent you from disclosing Agreement-Related Information to the extent required by a lawfully issued subpoena
or duly issued court order; <I>provided</I> that you provide the Company with advance written notice and a reasonable opportunity
to contest such subpoena or court order.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(c)<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit or bar you from seeking assistance from, providing truthful
testimony in any legal proceeding, or in communicating with any governmental agency or representative, or from making any truthful
disclosure required, authorized or permitted under law; provided, however, that in providing such testimony or making such disclosures
or communications, you will use your best efforts to ensure that this Section 10 is complied with to the maximum extent possible.
In addition, you will be prohibited to the fullest extent authorized by law from obtaining monetary damages in any agency proceeding
in which you do participate. Finally, any non-disclosure provision in this Agreement does not prohibit or restrict you (or any
representative) from initiating communications directly with, or responding to any inquiry from, or providing testimony before,
the SEC, FINRA, any other self-regulatory organization, or any other state or federal regulatory authority, regarding this Agreement
or is underlying facts or circumstances.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(d)<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>The Company agrees to keep the existence, substance and terms of this Agreement, including any discussions or negotiations
relating to this Agreement (&ldquo;<U>Agreement-Related Information</U>&rdquo;) in the strictest confidence and not reveal any
Agreement-Related Information to any third parties, except when legally required, including in accordance with the rules and regulations
of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or as necessary for legitimate internal business purposes.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">11.</TD><TD><U>Mutual Nondisparagement</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(a)<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>You agree not to take any action or make any statements, written or oral, which disparages or criticizes the Company or
any of its affiliates or current or former officers, directors, shareholders, management, employees, agents, or any other parties
involved in a business relationship with the Company, or its practices, or which disrupts or impairs its normal operations, including
actions that would (1) harm the reputation of the Company with its current and prospective customers, distributors, suppliers,
other business partners, or the public; or (2)&nbsp;interfere with existing contractual or employment relationships with current
and prospective customers, suppliers, distributors, other business partners, or Company employees. You further agree not to take
any actions or conduct yourself in any way that would reasonably be expected to affect adversely the reputation or goodwill of
the Company or any of its affiliates or any of its current or former officers, directors, shareholders, employees, or agents.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(b)<FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT>The Company agrees that it will instruct its directors and its officers and executive officers, at or above the rank of
Vice President, not to take any action or make any statements, whether written or oral, that could reasonably be interpreted as
disparaging or critical of you, personally or professionally. You understand and agree that it will not be a violation of this
Section 7(b) for the above-referenced individuals to generally discuss for legitimate internal business purposes the performance
of the Company and individuals under your supervision during your employment with Anika. In addition, the foregoing non-disparagement
obligations shall not in any way affect the Company or its employees obligations to testify truthfully in any legal proceeding.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">12.</TD><TD><U>Disclosures</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">Nothing herein shall prohibit or bar you from
providing truthful testimony in any legal proceeding or in communicating with any governmental agency or representative or from
making any truthful disclosure required, authorized, or permitted under law, provided, however, that in providing such testimony
or making such disclosures or communications, you will use your best efforts to ensure that this Section is complied with to the
maximum extent possible. In addition, any non-disclosure provision in this Agreement does not prohibit or restrict you (or your
attorney, if applicable) from initiating communications directly with, or responding to any inquiry from, or providing testimony
before, the SEC, FINRA, any other self-regulatory organization, or any other state or federal regulatory agency regarding this
Agreement or its underlying facts or circumstances. Furthermore, nothing in this Agreement shall bar or prohibit you from contacting,
seeking assistance from or participating in any proceeding before any federal or state administrative agency to the extent permitted
by applicable federal, state, and/or local law. However, you nevertheless will be prohibited from the fullest extent authorized
by law from obtaining monetary damages in any agency proceeding in which you do so participate.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">13.</TD><TD><U>References</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">You agree to direct any potential employers seeking reference
information about you to contact the Company&rsquo;s Chief Human Resources Officer, or his designee. Consistent with the Company&rsquo;s
Reference Policy, if contacted, the Chief Human Resources Officer will respond to a reference inquiry solely by confirming title
and dates of employment.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">14.</TD><TD><U>Future Cooperation</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">You agree that during and after the Severance
Pay Period, you shall cooperate reasonably with the Company and any affiliates (including its and their outside counsel) in connection
with (i) the contemplation, prosecution, and defense of all phases of existing, past, and future litigation about which the Company
believes you may have knowledge or information; and (ii) responding to requests for information from regulatory agencies or other
governmental authorities (together &ldquo;<U>Cooperation Services</U>&rdquo;). You further agree to make yourself available to
provide Cooperation Services at mutually convenient times during and outside of regular business hours as reasonably deemed necessary
by the Company&rsquo;s counsel. The Company shall not utilize this section to require you to make yourself available to an extent
that would unreasonably interfere with full-time employment responsibilities that you may have. Cooperation Services include, without
limitation, appearing without the necessity of a subpoena to testify truthfully in any legal proceedings in which the Company or
an affiliate calls you as a witness. The Company shall reimburse you for any reasonable travel expenses that you incur due to your
performance of Cooperation Services, after receipt of appropriate documentation consistent with the Company&rsquo;s business expense
reimbursement policy.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">15.</TD><TD><U>Termination or Suspension of Payments</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">In the event that you fail to comply with any of your obligations
under this Agreement, or the Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies
it may have for such breach, the Company shall have the right to either delay or not pay the Severance Pay. The delay or nonpayment
of the Severance Pay, in the event of such breach by you, will not affect your continuing obligations under this Agreement. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, this provision shall not apply to the extent that your breach of this Agreement consists of initiating a legal action
in which you contend that the release set forth in Section&nbsp;7 is invalid, in whole or in part, due to the provisions of 29&nbsp;U.S.C.
&sect;&nbsp;626(f).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">16.</TD><TD><U>Legal Representation</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">This Agreement is a legally binding document and your signature
will commit you to its terms. You acknowledge that you have been advised to discuss all aspects of this Agreement with an attorney,
that you have carefully read and fully understand all of the provisions of this Agreement, and that you are voluntarily entering
into this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">17.</TD><TD><U>Absence of Reliance</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">In signing this Agreement, you are not relying upon any promises
or representations made by anyone at or on behalf of the Company.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">18.</TD><TD><U>Enforcement</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Jurisdiction</U>.
You and the Company hereby agree that the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States District Court
for the District of Massachusetts shall have the exclusive jurisdiction to consider any matters related to your employment with
the Company or this Agreement, including without limitation any claim for violation of this Agreement. With respect to any such
court action, you (i)&nbsp;submit to the jurisdiction of such courts, (ii)&nbsp;consent to service of process, and (iii)&nbsp;waive
any other requirement (whether imposed by statute, rule of court or otherwise) with respect to personal jurisdiction or venue.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>Relief</U>.
You agree that it would be difficult to measure any harm caused to the Company that might result from any breach by you of your
promises set forth in Sections&nbsp;6-12 of this Agreement and that in any event money damages would be an inadequate remedy for
any such breach. Accordingly, you agree that if you breach, or propose to breach, any portion of your obligations under Sections&nbsp;6-12
of this Agreement the Company shall be entitled, in addition to all other remedies it may have, to an injunction or other appropriate
equitable relief to restrain any such breach, without showing or proving any actual damage to the Company and without the necessity
of posting a bond. In the event that the Company prevails in any action to enforce Sections&nbsp;6-12 of this Agreement, you also
shall be liable to the Company for attorney&rsquo;s fees and costs incurred by the Company in enforcing such provision(s).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">19.</TD><TD><U>Governing Law; Interpretation</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced under the laws
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of law principles. In the event of any dispute, this Agreement
is intended by the parties to be construed as a whole, to be interpreted in accordance with its fair meaning, and not to be construed
strictly for or against either you or the Company or the &ldquo;drafter&rdquo; of all or any portion of this Agreement.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">20.</TD><TD><U>Assignment</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">You shall not assign this Agreement. The Company
may assign this Agreement. The benefits of this Agreement shall inure to the successors and assigns of the Company.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">21.</TD><TD><U>Severability</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in">If one or more of the provisions contained
in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be excessively broad as to scope, activity, subject, or otherwise so as to be
unenforceable at law, such provision or provisions shall be construed by the appropriate judicial body by limiting or reducing
it or them, so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent compatible with the applicable law as it shall then appear.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">22.</TD><TD><U>Entire Agreement</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you
and the Company with respect to your termination from employment. This Agreement supersedes any previous agreements or understandings
between you and the Company including without limitation the Offer Letter <I>provided that</I> this Agreement does not supersede
the Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement attached as Exhibit A hereto. This Agreement may not be changed, amended, modified,
altered, or rescinded except upon the express written consent of both you and an authorized Company officer. Any waiver of any
provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement unless expressly so indicated
otherwise.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">23.</TD><TD><U>Acknowledgements; Time for Consideration</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">With respect to this Agreement, you acknowledge that:</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You
have been advised of your right to consult with your counsel of choice prior to executing this Agreement and you have not been
subject to any undue or improper influence interfering with the exercise of your free will in deciding whether to consult with
counsel;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You
have carefully read and fully understand all of the provisions of this Agreement, you knowingly and voluntarily agree to all of
the terms set forth in this Agreement, and you acknowledge that in entering into this Agreement, you are not relying on any representation,
promise, or inducement made by the Company or its attorneys with the exception of those promises contained in this document;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When
the Company presented you with this Agreement, you were informed that you have at least twenty-one (21) days to review this Agreement
and consider its terms before signing it; and</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The
twenty-one (21) day review period will not be affected or extended by any revisions, whether material or immaterial, that might
be made to this Agreement.</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">24.</TD><TD><U>Effective Date</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">As set forth above, you have the opportunity to consider this
Agreement for twenty-one (21) days before signing it. To accept this Agreement, you must return a signed original or PDF copy of
this Agreement so that it is received by the Company&rsquo;s Chief Human Resources Officer at or before the expiration of this
twenty-one (21) day period. If you sign this Agreement within fewer than twenty-one (21) days of the date of its delivery to you,
you acknowledge by signing this Agreement that such decision was entirely voluntary and that you had the opportunity to consider
this Agreement for the entire twenty-one (21) day period. For the period of seven (7) days from the date when this Agreement becomes
fully executed, you have the right to revoke this Agreement by written notice to the Company&rsquo;s Chief Human Resources Officer.
For such a revocation to be effective, it must be delivered so that it is received by the Company&rsquo;s Chief Human Resources
Officer at or before the expiration of the seven (7) day revocation period. This Agreement shall not become effective or enforceable
during the revocation period. This Agreement shall become effective on the first business day following the expiration of the revocation
period (the &ldquo;<U>Effective Date</U>&rdquo;).</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Please indicate your agreement to the terms of this Agreement
by signing and returning to the Company&rsquo;s Chief Human Resources Officer the original or PDF copy of this letter within the
time period set forth above.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Very truly yours,</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 25%; padding-bottom: 1pt"><U>June 24, 2019</U></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">Thomas Finnerty</TD>
    <TD>Date</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">Chief Human Resources Officer</TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Attachment (Exhibit A- Non-Disclosure and
Non-Competition Agreement)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>I, <U>Edward Ahn</U>, REPRESENT THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING
AGREEMENT, THAT I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH AGREEMENT, AND THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY EXECUTING THE SAME. IN
ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, I DO NOT RELY ON ANY REPRESENTATION, PROMISE, OR INDUCEMENT MADE BY THE RELEASEES WITH THE EXCEPTION
OF THE CONSIDERATION DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT.</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">ACCEPTED:</P>

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    <TD STYLE="padding-bottom: 1pt; width: 25%"><U>June 28,
2019</U></TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">Edward Ahn, Ph.D.</TD>
    <TD>Date</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 31.5pt 0pt 1in; text-align: center">IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO USE THE
21-DAY PERIOD,</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 31.5pt 0pt 1in; text-align: center"><U>PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW
AND SIGN THIS DOCUMENT</U></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 31.5pt 0pt 1in; text-align: center">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">I, <U>Edward Ahn</U>, acknowledge that I
was informed and understand that I have 21&nbsp;days within which to consider the attached Separation Agreement, and, having been
advised of my right to consult with an attorney regarding such Agreement and have considered carefully every provision of the Agreement,
and that after having engaged in those actions, I prefer to and have requested that I enter into the Agreement prior to the expiration
of the 21-day period.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Dated: <U>June 28, 2019</U></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>EMPLOYEE NAME</B></P>

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<P STYLE="margin: 0; text-align: right"><B>Exhibit 10.2</B></P>

<P STYLE="margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0pt"><FONT STYLE="color: #2D2D2D"><B>CONSULTING </B></FONT><B><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">AGREEMENT</FONT></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 2.7pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">THIS AGREEMENT (&ldquo;Agreement&rdquo;)
is made effective as of July 5, 2019 (the &ldquo;Effective Date&rdquo;), by and between Edward Ahn, Ph.D. (the &ldquo;Consultant&rdquo;)
and Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;), with a business address of 32 Wiggins Avenue, Bedford, MA 01730 (each
a &ldquo;Party&rdquo; and collectively, the &ldquo;Parties&rdquo;).</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 2.65pt 0pt 0">WHEREAS, the Company desires to contract with the
Consultant to perform the Services (as defined herein) in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 2.75pt 0pt 0">WHEREAS, the Consultant desires to provide the Services
to Company in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 3.5pt 0pt 0">NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and
mutual covenants herein contained, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
the Parties agree as follows:</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 2.85pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">1.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Services</U>.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 2.85pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Under
the terms of this Agreement, Consultant will perform the services described in <U>Exhibit A</U> (the &ldquo;Services&rdquo;) attached
hereto and incorporated by reference herein.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 2.85pt 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="font-weight: normal">(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consultant
agrees to keep Company updated, promptly upon Company&rsquo;s request, of any progress, problems, and/or developments of which
Consultant is aware regarding the Services. Company shall have the right to require such updates in writing from Consultant in
a format specified by Company or acceptable to Company in its sole discretion.</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 2.85pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">2.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Term and Termination.</U></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 36pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 27pt">(a)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 2.6pt">Unless earlier terminated as provided in this Section 2, the term of this Agreement shall commence
on the Effective Date and shall terminate on September 30, 2019 (the &ldquo;Term&rdquo;). The Parties may extend the Term of this
Agreement at any time by written agreement signed by both Parties.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 63pt; text-indent: -27pt">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 36pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 27pt">(b)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 3.55pt">Each Party may, by written notice to the other Party, immediately terminate this Agreement if
the other Party: (i) becomes insolvent, (ii) commits an act of bankruptcy, or (iii) makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors
or has a receiver or receiver-manager appointed. Such termination shall be without prejudice to any other rights and remedies that
the Parties may have for breach of this Agreement. In the event of termination by either Party under this provision, the Company
shall pay the Consultant for services performed up to, and expenses incurred until, the time of termination. A final invoice will
be sent to the Company upon termination and shall be due within thirty (30) days of such invoice date.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 63pt; text-indent: -27pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 36pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 27pt">(c)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 4.75pt">Each Party may, by written notice to the other Party, terminate this Agreement for cause upon
the material breach of the other Party of any of the provisions of Agreement, provided that the breaching Party shall have thirty
(30) days after receiving such notice to cure such breach to the reasonable satisfaction of the non breaching Party. Such termination
shall be without prejudice to any other rights and remedies that the Parties may have for breach of this Agreement. In the event
of termination by either Party under this provision, the Company shall pay the Consultant for services performed up to, and expenses
incurred until, the time of termination. A final invoice will be sent to the Company upon termination and shall be due within thirty
(30) days of such invoice date.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 36pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 27pt">(d)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 4.75pt">In the event of termination for any reason, Consultant shall, upon request, perform such work
as may be requested to transfer work in process to the Company or to a party designated by the Company.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 4.75pt 0pt 63pt; text-indent: -27pt">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 36pt"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 27pt">(e)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 4.75pt">In the event of termination
of this Agreement for any reason provided in this Section 2, all rights and obligations of the Company and the Consultant shall
cease immediately except those contained within Sections 3 (Payment), 5 (Indemnification), 6 (Limitation of Liability), 9 (Relationship
between the Parties), 11 (Exclusive Method for Resolving Disputes), 12 (Assignment), and 14 (Governing Law) of this Agreement and
the Confidentiality Agreement shall survive the termination or expiry of this Agreement.</TD></TR>
</TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 4.2pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">3.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Payment</U>. The Company shall pay Consultant for the Services at an hourly rate of two hundred fifty ($250.00)
dollars per hour for work performed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement at the direction of the Company. The Consultant
shall invoice the Company during the first week of each month for the Services performed and any related Anika business expenses,
including economy travel expenses, which have been pre-approved by the Company in writing, incurred in the immediately preceding
month. The Company shall pay Consultant within thirty (30) days of receipt of each such invoice. If this Agreement is terminated
for any reason other than a material breach by Consultant, Consultant shall be entitled to payment for the work performed and the
expenses incurred up to the date of termination.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 4.2pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">4.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Representations and Warranties</U>. Each Party represents and warrants to the other that:</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 12.5pt 0pt 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in">(a) the Party is duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, and it has full power
and authority to enter into this Agreement;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 12.5pt 0pt 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in">(b) and the materials
furnished by one Party to the other shall be the original creations of such Party for the use intended by the Parties under this
Agreement, or that such Party shall possess all of the rights to such materials necessary to furnish them to the other Party for
the use intended, and such materials shall not, to the knowledge of the Party furnishing the materials, violate or infringe any
rights whatsoever of any third party.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 12.5pt 0pt 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in">(c) each will provide
full, good faith cooperation in providing information and other material necessary to perform Services.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 12.5pt 0pt 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in">(d) The Consultant represents
and warrants that it shall exercise reasonable care in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 4.5pt 0pt 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in">(e) The Company represents
that all information provided by it to Consultant shall be complete and accurate in all material respects to the best of the Company's
knowledge, and that Consultant shall be promptly notified in the event that the Company learns of new information or inaccuracies
in information already provided to Consultant. Consultant shall not under any circumstances be required to independently verify
facts supplied to Consultant by the Company, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by the Parties.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 4.2pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">5.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Indemnification</U>.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 4.5pt 0pt 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in">(a) The Company will indemnify
and hold harmless the Consultant and its affiliates (the &ldquo;Indemnified Party&rdquo;) from and against any and all losses,
claims, damages, expenses, and liabilities, joint or several, to which such Indemnified Party may become subject under any applicable
federal or state law relating to or arising out of Consultant&rsquo;s engagement with the Company or any services provided to the
Company by Consultant under this Agreement that are not the result of the Consultant&rsquo;s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
The Company reserves the right to take control of the legal defense of the Consultant related to this provision, provided that
the Company shall not agree to a settlement without first consulting, in good faith, the Consultant. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
should the company decide not to take control of the legal defense of the Consultant, the Company will reimburse any Indemnified
Party for all reasonable expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and disbursements) as they are incurred in connection with
the investigation of, preparation for, or defense of any pending or threatened claim or any action or proceeding arising therefrom.
The Company will not be liable, nor have any other obligations, under this indemnification provision to the extent that any loss,
claim, damage, liability, or expense is found or alleged to have resulted from the Consultant's negligence or willful misconduct.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 4.7pt 0pt 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in">(b) If the indemnification
of an Indemnified Party provided for herein is unavailable as a result of the applicable law, the Company agrees to contribute
to the losses, claims, damages, and liabilities for which such indemnification is unavailable in such proportion as is appropriate
to reflect the relative fault of the Company and any other equitable considerations.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 4.75pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">6.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>LIMITATION OF LIABILITY</U>. IN THE EVENT EITHER PARTY HAS A CLAIM AGAINST THE OTHER ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT,
PARTIES SHALL BE LIABLE TO EACH OTHER FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES ONLY; IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN THE EVENT
OF LIABILITY, RECOURSE BY ONE PARTY AGAINST THE OTHER SHALL ONLY EXTEND TO SUCH PARTY AND NOT TO SUCH PARTY'S EMPLOYEES, AGENTS,
MEMBERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND SHAREHOLDERS.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 4.75pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">7.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Confidentiality</U>. The Parties hereby acknowledge that a Confidential Disclosure Agreement has been executed
between the Parties and the provisions of said Confidential Disclosure Agreement are to remain in full force and effect during
the term of this Agreement.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 4.75pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">8.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Notices</U>. Under this Agreement, if one Party is required or permitted to give notice to the other, such notice
shall be deemed given on the same day if sent by hand, or three (3) business days after mailing if sent by registered or certified
mail, return receipt requested, or one day after sending by reputable overnight courier service, if the notice was sent to the
other Party at the address specified below:</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 51%; text-align: left; padding-left: 0pt">If to Consultant:</TD>
    <TD STYLE="width: 49%; text-align: left">Edward Ahn, Ph.D.</TD></TR>
</TABLE>


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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" ALIGN="CENTER" STYLE="border-collapse: collapse; width: 60%; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; background-color: White">
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; padding-left: 0pt; width: 51%; vertical-align: top">If to the Company:</TD>
    <TD STYLE="text-align: left; width: 49%">Anika Therapeutics, Inc.<BR>
32 Wiggins Avenue<BR>
Bedford, MA 01730<BR>
Attn: Charles Sherwood III</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 37.3pt">In the event either Party wishes to change
the address to which notices are to be sent, it must do so in writing, and such change of address shall be considered a notice
to which the provisions of this Section 8 shall apply.</P>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">9.</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 2.5pt"><U>Relationship between the Parties.</U></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">(a)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 4.65pt">It is understood and agreed that the Consultant&rsquo;s relationship with the Company in the
performance of this Agreement is that of an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership,
joint venture, or employer employee relationship.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">(b)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 4.65pt">Consultant is not an agent of the Company, and has no authority whatsoever to make any representation,
contract, or commitment of any kind on behalf of the Company. Consultant expressly acknowledges and agrees that it shall not warrant
or represent to any person that it has or may have any such authority.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">(c)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 4.65pt">The Company will not acquire ownership of any materials, information, know-how, tools, models,
methodologies, techniques and/or other intellectual property owned by the Consultant prior to its performance of services under
this Agreement.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">(d)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 4.65pt">Each Party warrants, agrees, and represents that it has no other Agreement of any kind or nature
with any other person, corporation, or entity which would or might prevent it from entering into this Agreement or from fully performing
its obligations hereunder. Consultant is free to accept engagements from others during the Term of this Agreement, so long as those
engagements do not violate the attached Confidentiality Agreement or impair the Consultant's ability to perform the Services obligations
hereunder.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 0.5in">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">(e)</TD><TD STYLE="padding-right: 4.65pt">Consultant further acknowledges and agrees that none of Consultant, its employees or affiliates
shall be entitled to any benefits provided by the Company to its employees. In addition, Consultant understands and agrees that
it shall have sole and exclusive responsibility for the payment of all federal, state and local income taxes, for all employment
and disability insurance and for Social Security and other similar taxes with respect to any compensation provided by the Company
hereunder. Moreover, Consultant agrees that if the Company pays or becomes liable for such taxes or related civil penalties or
interest as a result of the Consultant&rsquo;s failure to pay taxes or report same, or due to the Company&rsquo;s failure to withhold
taxes, Consultant shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless for any such liability. Finally, Consultant shall assume and accept
all responsibilities which are imposed on independent contractors by any statute, regulation, rule of law, or otherwise.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.25pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">10.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Ownership of Deliverables</U>. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that all materials developed related to Anika
Therapeutics, Inc.&rsquo;s products or intellectual property (the &ldquo;Deliverables&rdquo;) generated by Consultant or third
parties on the Company's behalf in connection with the Services under this Agreement shall be deemed &ldquo;work made for hire&rdquo;
and shall be the Company&rsquo;s exclusive property, not subject to any third party rights, restrictions or obligations; and Consultant
and its personnel hereby irrevocably assign their rights in such Deliverables to the Company, and as reasonably requested by the
Company, shall execute any documents necessary to effect or confirm such assignment.</P>

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</FONT></FONT><U>Exclusive Method for Resolution of Disputes</U>. In the case of a dispute between the Company and Consultant regarding
performance by either Party under this Agreement, the Parties agree to refer such disputes to an arbitration by a single third-party
arbitrator to be appointed at the mutual agreement of the Parties. Any such arbitration shall take place in Boston, Massachusetts
in accordance with the rules and regulations then in effect of the American Arbitration Association. In any arbitration, each party
shall pay its own attorney's fees and one half (1/2) of the arbitration costs, subject to final apportionment by the arbitrator.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 5.25pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">12.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Assignment</U>. This Agreement shall be binding on, and shall inure to the benefit of the Company and the Consultant,
as well as their respective heirs, representatives, successors and assigns, provided, however, that the Company and the Consultant
may not assign any of their respective rights or arrange for a third party to assume any of their respective obligations under
this Agreement without the prior written consent of each of the Parties to this Agreement.<BR>
<BR>
</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 7pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.95pt"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">13.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Third Party Beneficiaries</U>. The Parties do not intend the benefits of this Agreement to inure to any third
party not a signatory hereto. Consultant agrees not use any of the Company's Proprietary or Confidential Information for the benefit
of any Third Party and to strictly adhere to the terms of the Confidential Disclosure Agreement executed between the Parties. Notwithstanding
anything contained herein or any conduct or course of conduct by any Party hereto, before or after the signing of the Agreement,
this Agreement shall not be construed as creating any right, claim, or cause of action against either Party by any person or entity
not a Party to this Agreement.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 2.8pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.95pt"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">14.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Governing Law</U>. This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted, and enforced, and the rights of the Parties
shall be determined, in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to its
conflict of law principles. Any construed term shall also be enforced in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the commonwealth
of Massachusetts.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 2.8pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.95pt"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">15.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Waiver</U>. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other
provision hereof, nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided. This Agreement may
not be superseded, amended or modified except by written agreement signed by an authorized representative of each party. This provision
may not be waived.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 4.5pt; text-indent: -3.05pt">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 2.8pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.95pt"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">16.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Force Majeure</U>. Neither Party shall be liable to the other for any default or delay in performance of any of
its obligations under this Agreement caused directly or indirectly by fire, flood, earthquake, or other acts of God; wars, rebellions,
or revolution; riots or civil disorders; lock out, strike or labor dispute; accidents or unavoidable casualties; interruptions
or failures in transportation, communications or technical facilities; laws, inactions, rulings, regulations, decisions or requirements
of any government, tribunal or government Consultant (whether federal, state, local or foreign) or any other cause, whether similar
or dissimilar to those enumerated herein, beyond such Party's control.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 2.8pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.95pt"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">17.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Entire Agreement</U>. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof and supersedes all previous oral or written agreements among the Parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof, with the exception of the Confidential Disclosure Agreement executed amongst the Parties, which shall remain in full force
and effect for the term of that agreement, and may not be modified except by a writing signed by an authorized signatory of each
Party hereto.</P>

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</FONT></FONT><U>Severability</U>. The invalidity, unenforceability, or illegality of any provision of this Agreement shall not
impair the validity, enforceability, or legality of any other provision; and any provision hereof which might otherwise by invalid,
unenforceable, or illegal shall hereby be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to remove the cause of such invalidity,
unenforceability, or illegality, and, to the extent practicable, such amendment shall reflect the original intent of such provision,
as negotiated by the Parties, and this Agreement, and such provision, as so amended, shall remain in full force and effect.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 3.5pt 0pt 0; text-indent: 0in"><FONT STYLE="color: #3F3F3F">19.<FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</FONT></FONT><U>Counterparts</U>. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which when taken together shall be deemed
an original for all purposes, and may be executed by fax or by email as a PDF document, which, when fully executed, will be deemed
to be an original for all purposes.</P>

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hereto subscribe their names to this instrument effective as of the date of the first set forth above.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="text-align: left">Name: Thomas Finnerty<BR>
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Anika Therapeutics, Inc.<BR>
32 Wiggins Avenue<BR>
Bedford, MA 01730</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B><U>Services</U></B></P>

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certain business, technical and IP consulting services to the Company. Consultant shall perform these mutually-agreed upon Services
at the direction of the Company or the Company&rsquo;s representatives.</P>

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