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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2022

NOTE 12. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

Executive Agreements

Halden S. Shane

On September 22, 2020, we entered into a three-year employment agreement with Dr. Shane, effective October 1, 2020. The agreement provides for a base annual salary of $500,000. The agreement also provides for a signing bonus of 375,000 warrants. Dr. Shane is also entitled to a cash performance bonus and an annual issuance of an option to purchase 31,250 shares of common stock from the 2016 Plan at the discretion of the Board. The agreement also provides that we will reimburse Dr. Shane for the expenses associated with the use of an automobile up to $750 a month. The term of the agreement is three years.

In the event Dr. Shane is terminated as CEO as a result of a change in control, Dr. Shane will be entitled to a lump sum payment of two years’ salary at the time of such termination.

The Board may terminate Dr. Shane for cause by written notification to Dr. Shane; provided, however, that no termination for cause will be effective unless Dr. Shane has been provided with prior written notice and opportunity for remedial action and fails to remedy within 30 days thereof, in the event of a termination by the Company (i) by reason of willful dishonesty towards, fraud upon, or deliberate injury or attempted injury to, the Company, (ii) by reason of material breach of his employment agreement and (iii) by reason of gross negligence or intentional misconduct with respect to the performance of duties under the agreement. Upon termination for cause, Dr. Shane will be immediately paid an amount equal to his gross salary. The Board may terminate Dr. Shane other than for cause at any time upon giving notice to Dr. Shane. Upon such termination, Dr. Shane will be immediately paid an amount equal to his gross salary.

Elissa J. Shane

On October 1, 2020, we entered into an employment agreement with Elissa J. Shane, effective October 1, 2020. Pursuant to her employment agreement, Ms. Shane will receive an annual base salary of at least $270,000, subject to annual review and discretionary increase by the Compensation Committee of the Board. Ms. Shane is eligible to receive an annual cash bonus and other annual incentive compensation. The agreement originally provided for a grant of 93,750 warrants. Additionally, in connection with the execution of her employment agreement, on October 1, 2020, we issued Ms. Shane a warrant to purchase 93,750 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.17 per share. These provisions were subsequently amended to provide for the issuance to Ms. Shane of 31,250 options from the 2016 Equity Plan at the closing price of $7.06 on the date of grant in lieu of the warrant grant and the 93,750 warrants were cancelled. Ms. Shane acknowledged that the 31,250 options were in full consideration of the amount she was entitled to under the agreement. Her employment agreement also provides that we will reimburse Ms. Shane for reasonable and necessary business and entertainment expenses that she incurs in performing her duties. During the term of her employment, Ms. Shane will also be entitled to up to four weeks of paid vacation time annually, which will accrue up to six weeks, and to participate in our benefit plans and programs, including but not limited to all group health, life, disability and retirement plans. Ms. Shane is also entitled to the sum of $1,000 per month as a vehicle allowance. The initial term of her employment agreement is three years, which may be automatically extended for successive one-year terms, unless either party provides the other with 120 days’ prior written notice of its intent to terminate the agreement.

In the event Ms. Shane is terminated as COO as a result of a change in control, Ms. Shane will be entitled to a lump sum payment of one and a half years’ salary at the time of such termination.

Director Compensation

In January 2022, we increased the annual fee to the members of our Board to $44,000, to be paid in cash on a quarterly basis, with the exception of the audit committee chairperson, whose annual fee we increased to $50,600, also to be paid in cash on a quarterly basis. Director compensation also includes the annual issuance of our common stock.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021, we issued an aggregate of 50,000 shares of common stock that were valued at approximately $228,000 to members of our Board.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we issued an aggregate of 51,750 shares of common stock that were valued at approximately $54,000 to members of our Board.

Manufacturing Agreement

In June 2020 we entered into a manufacturing agreement with Planet Innovation Products, Pty Ltd (“PI”). The agreement does not provide for any minimum purchase commitments and is for a term of three years. The agreement also provides for a warranty against product defects.

Cloud Computing Service Contract

In May 2020 we entered into an agreement with a vendor for a cloud computing service contract. The contract provides for annual payments in the amount of $30,409 and has a term of 5 years. Approximate minimum future payments under the contract are as follows:

Year Ended:	Amount
July 1 - December 31, 2022	$	-
December 31, 2023		30,000
December 31, 2024		30,000
December 31, 2025		-
Total	$	60,000