UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

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Preliminary Proxy Statement—Subject to Completion

MassRoots, Inc.

2420 17th Street, Office 31181560 Broadway, Suite 17-105

Denver, Colorado 80202

(833) 467-6687(303) 816-8070

 

Dear Stockholder,

 

You are cordially invited to attend the 20182021 Annual Meeting (the “Annual Meeting”) of stockholders (“Stockholders”) of MassRoots, Inc. (the “Company”) to be held on September 3, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (PST) on Friday, June 8, 2018, at4:30 pm Eastern Time. This year, in light of the offices of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.COVID-19 outbreak, the Annual Meeting will be a completely virtual meeting conducted via live audio webcast to enable our Stockholders to participate from any location around the world that is safe and convenient to them. You will be able to attend the Annual Meeting by visiting http://webcasts.com/MassRootsInc-AnnualMeeting. The attached notice of Annual Meeting and proxy statement describedescribes the matters to be presented at the Annual Meeting and provideprovides information about us that you should consider when you vote your shares.vote.

 

The principal business of the meeting will be:

 

1.To elect four (4)two directors to serve until the 2018 Annual Meetingour next annual meeting of Stockholders andor until their successors aresuccessor is duly elected and qualified;

 

2.To approve aan amendment to the Company’s Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation; (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, par value $0.001 (the “Common Stock”), of the Company from 500,000,000 shares to 1,200,000,000 shares;

 

3.To grant discretionary authority to the Company’s Board of Directors to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to effect one or more consolidations of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, pursuant to which the shares of Common Stock would be combined and reclassified into one share of Common Stock at a ratio within the range from 1-for-2 up to 1-for-1,000 (each, a “Reverse Stock Split”), provided that, (X) the Company shall not effect Reverse Stock Splits that, in the aggregate, exceed 1-for-1,000, and (Y) any Reverse Stock Split is completed no later than the first anniversary of the Record Date (as defined herein);
4.To approve the Company’s 20182021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2018“2021 Plan”) and the reservation of 25,000,000up to 50,000,000 shares of common stockCommon Stock for issuance thereunder;thereunder, subject to certain conditions;

 

4.5.To ratify the appointment of RBSM LLP as our independent registered public accountantaccounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018;2021;

 

5.6.To hold an advisory vote on executive compensation;

 

6.7.To approve a three-year frequency for holding an advisory vote on executive compensation;the adjournment of the Annual Meeting, if necessary or advisable, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the foregoing proposals if there are not sufficient votes to approve the foregoing proposals; and

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8.To transact such other business as may be properly brought before the Annual Meeting and any adjournments thereof.

 

We hope you will be able to virtually attend the Annual Meeting. Whether you plan to virtually attend the Annual Meeting or not, it is important that your shares are represented. Therefore, when you have finished reading the proxy statement, you are urged to vote over the Internet, by telephone, or complete, sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card promptly in accordance with the instructions set forth on the card. This will ensure your proper representation at the Annual Meeting, whether or not you can attend.

 

 Sincerely,
  
 /s/ Isaac DietrichDanny Meeks
 Isaac Dietrich,Danny Meeks, Chairman

 

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT.

PLEASE RETURN YOUR PROXY PROMPTLY.

 

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Preliminary Proxy Statement—Subject to Completion

 

MassRoots, Inc.

2420 17th Street, Office 31181560 Broadway, Suite 17-105

Denver, Colorado 80202

(833) 467-6687(303) 816-8070

 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERSSTOCKHOLDERS

To be Held June 8, 2018on September 3, 2021

 

To the Stockholders of MassRoots, Inc.:

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 20182021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of MassRoots, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), to be held on September 3, 2021 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time. This year, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Annual Meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. (PST) on Friday, June 8, 2018, or such later date or dates as sucha completely virtual meeting of Stockholders conducted via live audio webcast to enable our Stockholders to participate from any location around the world that is safe and convenient to them. You will be able to attend the Annual Meeting date may be adjourned, at the offices of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071,by visiting http://webcasts.com/MassRootsInc-AnnualMeeting for the purpose of considering and taking action on the following proposals:

 

The principal business of the meeting will be:

1.To elect four (4)two directors to serve until the 2018 Annual Meetingour next annual meeting of Stockholders andor until their successors aresuccessor is duly elected and qualified;

 

2.To approve aan amendment to the Company’s Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation;Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock, par value $0.001 (the “Common Stock”) of the Company from 500,000,000 shares to 1,200,000,000 shares (the “Stock Increase Amendment”);

 

3.To grant discretionary authority to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to effect one or more consolidations of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, pursuant to which the shares of Common Stock would be combined and reclassified into one share of Common Stock at a ratio within the range from 1-for-2 up to 1-for-1,000 (the “Reverse Stock Split”), provided that, (X) the Company shall not effect Reverse Stock Splits that, in the aggregate, exceed 1-for-1,000, and (Y) any Reverse Stock Split is completed no later than the first anniversary of the Record Date (as defined herein);

4.To approve the Company’s 20182021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2018“2021 Plan”) and the reservation of 25,000,000up to 50,000,000 shares of common stockCommon Stock for issuance thereunder;thereunder, subject to certain conditions;

 

4.5.To ratify the appointment of RBSM LLP (“RBSM”) as our independent registered public accountantaccounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018;2021;

 

5.6.To hold an advisory vote on executive compensation;

 

6.7.To approve a three-year frequency for holding an advisory vote on executive compensation;the adjournment of the Annual Meeting, if necessary or advisable, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the foregoing proposals if there are not sufficient votes to approve the foregoing proposals; and

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8.To transact such other business as may be properly brought before the Annual Meeting and any adjournments thereof.

 

The foregoing business items are more fully described in the following pages, which are made part of this notice.

The Board recommends that you vote as follows:

·FOR” the election of all four (4) Board nominees as directors;

·FOR” the approval of theSecondAmended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation;

·FOR” the Company’s 2018 Plan and the reservation of 25,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance thereunder;

·FOR” ratification of the selection of RBSM as our independent public accountant for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018;

·FOR” approval of the advisory vote on executive compensation; and

·FOR” approval of a three-year frequency for holding an advisory vote on executive compensation.

You may vote if you were the record owner of shares of the Company’s common stockCommon Stock or of the Company’s Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), at the close of business on April 20, 2018.July 7, 2021. The Board of Directors of the Company has fixed the close of business on April 20, 2018July 7, 2021 as the record date (the “Record Date”) for the determination of Stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting and at any adjournments thereof.

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As of the Record Date, there were 153,944,886[499,871,337] shares of common stockCommon Stock and 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. The foregoing shares are referred to herein as the “Shares.” Holdersholders of our common stockCommon Stock are entitled to one vote for each share of common stockCommon Stock held.

A list of Stockholders of record will be available at the meeting and, during the 10 days prior to the meeting, at the office The holders of the SecretarySeries C Preferred Stock are entitled to vote such number of shares equal to 40% of the Company at 2420 17th Street, Office 3118, Denver, Colorado 80202.issued and outstanding Common Stock on a pro-rata basis. The foregoing shares are referred to herein as the “Shares”. Holders of our Common Stock and Series C Preferred Stock will vote together as a single class on all matters described in this proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”).


All Stockholders are cordially invited to virtually attend the Annual Meeting. Whether you plan to virtually attend the Annual Meeting or not, you are requested to vote over the Internet, by telephone, or complete, sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card promptly in accordance with the instructions set forth on the card as soon as possible in accordance with the instructions on the proxy card. A pre-addressed, postage prepaid return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Voting by using the aforementioned methods will not prevent you from voting virtually at the annual meeting.

 

By Order of the Board of Directors of MassRoots, Inc.

Sincerely,
/s/ Isaac Dietrich
Isaac Dietrich, Chairman

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YOUR VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING IS IMPORTANT

 

Your vote is important. Please vote as promptly as possible even if you plan to virtually attend the Annual Meeting.

 

For information on how to vote your shares,Shares, please see the instruction from your broker or other fiduciary, as applicable, as well as “Information About the Meeting and Voting”“How Do I Vote?” in the proxy statementProxy Statement accompanying this notice.

 

We encourage you to vote over the Internet, by telephone, or by completing, signing, and dating the proxy card, and returning it in the enclosed envelope.

 

If you have questions about voting your shares,Shares, please contact our Corporate SecretaryChief Executive Officer at MassRoots, Inc., at 2420 17th Street, Office 3118,1560 Broadway, Suite 17-105, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number (833) 467-6687.(303) 816-8070.

 

If you decide to change your vote, you may revoke your proxy in the manner described in the attached proxy statementProxy Statement at any time before it is voted.

 

We urge you to review the accompanying materials carefully and to vote as promptly as possible. Note that we have enclosed with this notice a proxy statement.

 

THE PROXY STATEMENT ISAND THE ANNUAL REPORT ARE AVAILABLE AT: WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM
http://annualgeneralmeetings.com/massroots

 

By Order of the Board of Directors of MassRoots, Inc.

 

 Sincerely,
  
 /s/ Isaac Dietrich
 Isaac Dietrich, ChairmanChief Executive Officer

Date: July __, 2021

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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 8, 2018 AT 1:00 P.M.(PST)SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and our Proxy Statement are available at:

www.proxyvote.comhttp://annualgeneralmeetings.com/massroots

 

REFERENCES TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

This proxy statementProxy Statement incorporates important business and financial information about MassRoots, Inc. that is not included in or delivered with this document. You may obtain this information without charge through the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) website (www.sec.gov) or upon your written or oral request by contacting the Chief Executive Officer of MassRoots, Inc., at 2420 17th Street, Office 3118,1560 Broadway, Suite 17-105, Denver, Colorado 80202, telephone number (833) 467-6687.(303) 816-8070.

 

To ensure timely delivery of these documents, any request should be made no later than [ ], 2018August 1, 2021 to receive them before the Annual Meeting.

 

For additional details about where you can find information about MassRoots, Inc., please see the section entitled “Where You Can Find More Information”Information about the Company” in this proxy statement.Proxy Statement.

 

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MassRoots, Inc.

2420 17th Street, Office 31181560 Broadway, Suite 17-105

Denver, Colorado 80202

(833) 467-6687(303) 816-8070

 

20182021 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JUNE 8, 2018SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING

 

This proxy statement,Proxy Statement, along with the accompanying notice of the 20182021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, contains information about the 20182021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of MassRoots, Inc., including any adjournments or postponements thereof (referred to herein as the “Annual Meeting”). We are holding the Annual Meeting at 1:00 p.m. (PST)4:30 pm Eastern Time on Friday, June 8, 2018,September 3, 2021 or such later date or dates as such Annual Meeting date may be adjourned ator postponed. The Annual Meeting will be a completely virtual meeting of Stockholders conducted via live audio webcast to enable our Stockholders to participate from any location around the offices of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.world that is safe and convenient to them. You will be able to attend the Annual Meeting by visiting http://webcasts.com/MassRootsInc-AnnualMeeting.

 

In this proxy statement,Proxy Statement, we refer to MassRoots, Inc. as “MassRoots,” the “Company,” “we,” “us”“us,” or “our.”

 

Why Did You Send Me This Proxy Statement?

 

We sent you this proxy statementProxy Statement in connection with the solicitation by the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors of the Company (referred to herein as the “Board of Directors” or the “Board”) of proxies, in the accompanying form, to be used at the Annual Meeting to be held at 1:00 p.m. (PST)4:30 pm Eastern Time on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the offices of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071September 3, 2021 and any adjournments thereof. This proxy statementProxy Statement along with the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders summarizes the purposes of the Annual Meeting and the information you need to know to vote at the Annual Meeting.

 

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on Friday, June 8, 2018:September 3, 2021 The proxy statementProxy Statement and annual report to security holders are available at www.proxyvote.com.http://annualgeneralmeetings.com/massroots.

 

This proxy statement,Proxy Statement, the accompanying proxy and, though not part of this proxy statement,Proxy Statement, our 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the “Annual Report”), which includes our financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017,2020, are being mailed on or about *, 2018July 20, 2021 to all Stockholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting. You can also find a copy of our 20172020 Annual Report on Form 10-K on the Internet through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s electronic data system called EDGAR at www.sec.gov or through the “Investor Relations” section of our website atwww.massroots.com.

Why is the 2021 Annual Meeting a virtual, online meeting?

 

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Annual Meeting will be a virtual meeting of stockholders where stockholders will participate by accessing a website using the Internet. There will not be a physical meeting location. In light of the public health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak, we believe that hosting a virtual meeting will facilitate stockholder attendance and participation at our Annual Meeting by enabling stockholders to safely participate from any location around the world. We have designed the virtual annual meeting to provide the same rights and opportunities to participate as stockholders have at an in-person meeting, including the right to vote and ask questions through the virtual meeting platform.

Who Can Vote?

 

Stockholders who owned common stockCommon Stock or Series C Preferred Stock at the close of business on April 20, 2018July 7, 2021 (the “Record Date”), are entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. As of the Record Date, there were 153,944,886[499,871,337] shares of common stock (the “Shares”)Common Stock and 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.

 

You do not need to virtually attend the Annual Meeting to vote your shares.Shares. Shares represented by valid proxies, received in time for the Annual Meeting and not revoked prior to the Annual Meeting, will be voted at the Annual Meeting. A Stockholder may revoke a proxy before the proxy is voted by delivering to our Secretary a signed statement of revocation or a duly executed proxy card bearing a later date. Any Stockholder who has executed a proxy card but attends the Annual Meeting in personvirtually may revoke the proxy and vote at the Annual Meeting.

 

How Many Votes Do I Have?

 

Each holder of common stockCommon Stock is entitled to one vote per share of common stock.Common Stock. The holders of the Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to such number of votes equal to 40% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock on a pro-rata basis. Holders of our Common Stock and Series C Preferred Stock will vote together as a single class.


How Do I Vote?

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Whether you plan to virtually attend the Annual Meeting or not, we urge you to vote by proxy. All Shares represented by valid proxies that we receive through this solicitation, and that are not revoked, will be voted in accordance with your instructions on the proxy card or as instructed via Internet or telephone. You may specify whether your Shares should be voted for or against each nominee for director, and whether your sharesShares should be voted for, against or abstain with respect to each of the other proposals. Except as set forth below, if you properly submit a proxy without giving specific voting instructions, your Shares will be voted in accordance with the Board’s recommendations as noted below. Voting by proxy will not affect your right to virtually attend the Annual Meeting. If your Shares are registered directly in your name through our stock transfer agent, Pacific Stock Transfer Company, or you have stock certificates, you may vote:

 

·By Internet or by telephone. Follow the instructions you receivereceived to vote by Internet or telephone.

 

·By mail. Complete and mail the enclosed proxy card in the enclosed postage prepaid envelope. Your proxy will be voted in accordance with your instructions. If you sign the proxy card but do not specify how you want your Shares voted, they will be voted as recommended by the Board.

 

·In person at the meeting. If you attend the meeting, you may deliver your completed proxy card in person or you may vote by completing a ballot, which will be available at the Annual Meeting.

If your Shares are held in “street name” (held in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee), you must provide the bank, broker or other nominee with instructions on how to vote your Shares and can do so as follows:

 

·By Internet or by telephone. Follow the instructions you receive from your broker to vote by Internet or telephone.

 

·By mail. You will receive instructions from your broker or other nominee explaining how to vote your Shares.

 

·In person at the meeting. Contact the broker or other nominee who holds your Shares to obtain a broker’s proxy card and bring it with you to the meeting. You will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting unless you have a proxy card from your broker.

If you are a beneficial owner of sharesShares held in street name and do not provide the organization that holds your sharesShares with specific voting instructions, under the rules of various national and regional securities exchanges, the organization that holds your sharesShares may generally vote on routine matters, but cannot vote on non-routine matters.

How Does The Board Recommend That I Vote On The Proposals?

 

The Board recommends that you vote as follows:

 

·FOR” the election of all four (4)the Board nominees as directors;

 

·FOR” the approval of theSecondAmended and Restatedan amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation;Incorporation to increase our authorized shares of Common Stock from 500,000,000 shares to 1,200,000,000 shares;

 

· “FOR” the approval of discretionary authority to the Company’s Board of Directors to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to effect one or more consolidations of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, within the range from 1-for-2 up to 1-for-1,000 (each, a “Reverse Stock Split”), provided that, (X) the Company shall not effect Reverse Stock Splits that, in the aggregate, exceed 1-for-1,000, and (Y) any Reverse Stock Split is completed no later than the first anniversary of the Record Date;

FOR” the approval the Company’s 20182021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”) and the reservation of 25,000,000up to 50,000,000 shares of common stockCommon Stock for issuance thereunder;thereunder, subject to certain conditions;

 

·FOR the ratification of the selection of RBSM as our independent registered public accountantaccounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018;2021;


·FORthe approval, on an advisory basis, of the advisory vote oncompensation paid to our named executive compensation;officers; and

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FORthe approval of a three-year frequency for holding an advisory vote on executive compensation.the adjournment of the Annual Meeting, if necessary or advisable, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the foregoing proposals if there are not sufficient votes to approve the foregoing proposals.

 

If any other matter is presented, the proxy card provides that your Shares will be voted by the proxy holder listed on the proxy card in accordance with his or her best judgment. At the time this proxy statementProxy Statement was printed, we knew of no matters that needed to be acted on at the Annual Meeting, other than those discussed in this proxy statement.

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Proxy Statement.

 

May I Change or Revoke My Proxy?

 

If you give us your proxy, you may change or revoke it at any time before the Annual Meeting. You may change or revoke your proxy in any one of the following ways:

 

·signing a new proxy card and submitting it as instructed above;

 

·Re-votingre-voting by Internet or by telephone as instructed above — only your latest Internet or telephone vote will be counted;

 

·if your Shares are registered in your name, notifying the Company’s Secretary in writing before the Annual Meeting that you have revoked your proxy; or

 

·virtually attending the Annual Meeting in person and voting in person. Attendingvoting. Virtually attending the Annual Meeting in person will not in and of itself revoke a previously submitted proxy unless you specifically request it.

 

What If I Receive More Than One Proxy Card?

 

You may receive more than one proxy card or voting instruction form if you hold shares of our common stockShares in more than one account, which may be in registered form or held in street name. Please vote in the manner described under “How Do I Vote?” on the proxy card for each account to ensure that all of your Shares are voted.

 

What is a Broker Non-Vote?

 

If your sharesShares are held in street name, you must instruct the organization whothat holds your sharesShares how to vote your shares.Shares. If you sign your proxy card but do not provide instructions on how your broker should vote on “routine” proposals, your broker will vote your sharesShares as recommended by the Board. If you do not provide voting instructions, your sharesShares will not be voted on any “non-routine” proposals. This vote is called a “broker non-vote.” Because broker non-votes are not considered under Delaware law to be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, broker non-votes will not be included in the tabulation of the voting results of any of the proposals and, therefore, will have no effect on these proposals.


What Vote is Required to Approve Each Proposal and How are Votes Counted?

 

Proposal 1: Election of Directors A plurality of the votes cast by holdersShares present in personvirtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote thereonon the subject matter at the Annual Meeting is required to elect each nomineethe nominees as a director.directors.  Abstentions and broker non-votes will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on this proposal.
   
ProposalProposal 2: Approval of an amendment to the Company'sCompany’s Certificate of Incorporation to authorize 10,000,000increase our authorized shares of blank check preferred stockCommon Stock from 500,000,000 shares to 1,200,000,000 shares (the “Stock Increase Amendment”). The affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding capital stockShares entitled to vote at the Annual Meetingthereon is required to approve an amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporationto authorize 10,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock.effect the Stock Increase Amendment. Thus, abstentions and broker non-votes will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” this proposal.
   
Proposal 3: Approval of discretionary authority to the Second Amended and RestatedCompany’s Board of Directors to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to effect one or more consolidations of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock, within the range from 1-for-2 up to 1-for-1,000 (each, a “Reverse Stock Split”), provided that, (X) the Company shall not effect Reverse Stock Splits that, in the aggregate, exceed 1-for-1,000, and (Y) any Reverse Stock Split is completed no later than the first anniversary of the Record Date. The affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding capital stockShares entitled to vote thereon is required to grant discretionary authority to the Company’s Board of Directors to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to effect one or more Reverse Stock Splits. Thus, abstentions and broker non-votes will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” this proposal.
Proposal 4: Approval of the MassRoots, Inc. 2021 Stock Plan, and the reservation of up to 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance thereunder, subject to certain conditions.The affirmative vote of a majority of the Shares present virtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on the subject matter at the Annual Meeting is required to approve the Second Amended2021 Stock Plan. Abstentions are considered Shares present and Restated Certificateentitled to vote on this proposal, and thus, will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” this proposal. Broker non-votes will have no effect on the outcome of Incorporation.this proposal.

Proposal 3:5: Ratification of the appointment of RBSM as our independent registered public accountantaccounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 20182021.

 

The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by holdersShares present in personvirtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote thereonon the subject matter at the Annual Meeting is required to ratify the appointment of RMSBRBSM as our independent registered public accountantaccounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.

2021. This means that the votes cast by the Stockholders “FOR” the approval of the proposal must exceed the number of votes cast “AGAINST” the approval of the proposal. If a Stockholder votes to “ABSTAIN,” it has the same effect as a vote “AGAINST.” If you are a beneficial owner, your broker, bank or other nominee may vote your Shares on this proposal without receiving voting instructions from you.

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Proposal 4:6: Approval of an advisory vote on executive compensationcompensation.

 While Proposal 4 is advisory in natureTo be approved, this non-binding vote must be approved by a majority of the Shares present virtually or represented by proxy and nonbinding,entitled to vote on the Boardsubject matter at the Annual Meeting. This means that the votes cast by the Stockholders “FOR” the approval of the proposal must exceed the number of votes cast “AGAINST” the approval of the proposal. If a Stockholder votes to “ABSTAIN,” it has the same effect as a vote “AGAINST.” Broker non-votes will reviewhave no effect on the voting results and expects to take them into consideration when consideringexecutive compensation.outcome of this proposal.
   

Proposal 5: Approval7: Authorization to adjourn the Annual Meeting.

The affirmative vote of a three-year frequency for holding an advisorymajority of the Shares present virtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on executivecompensation

While Proposal 5the subject matter at the Annual Meeting is advisory in nature and nonbinding,required to approve this proposal. This means that the Boardvotes cast by the Stockholders “FOR” the approval of the proposal must exceed the number of votes cast “AGAINST” the approval of the proposal. If a Stockholder votes to “ABSTAIN,” it has the same effect as a vote “AGAINST.” Broker non-votes will reviewhave no effect on the voting results and expects to take them into consideration when determining the frequency for holding an advisory vote on executive compensation.outcome of this proposal.

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What Constitutes a Quorum for the Annual Meeting?

 

The presence, in personvirtually or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the Sharesoutstanding shares of each class or series of voting stock then entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting is necessary to constitute a quorum at the Annual Meeting. Votes of Stockholders of record who are present at the virtual Annual Meeting in personvirtually or by proxy, abstentions, and broker non-votes are counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists.


Do I Have Dissenters’ Rights of Appraisal?

 

The Company’s stockholdersStockholders do not have appraisal rights under Delaware law or under the Company’s governing documents with respect to the matters to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting.

 

Householding of Annual Disclosure Documents

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) previously adopted a rule concerning the delivery of annual disclosure documents. The rule allows us or brokers holding our Shares on your behalf to send a single set of our annual report and proxy statement to any household at which two or more of our Stockholders reside, if either we or the brokers believe that the Stockholders are members of the same family. This practice, referred to as “householding,” benefits both Stockholders and us. It reduces the volume of duplicate information received by you and helps to reduce our expenses. The rule applies to our annual reports, proxy statements and information statements. Once Stockholders receive notice from their brokers or from us that communications to their addresses will be “householded,” the practice will continue until Stockholders are otherwise notified or until they revoke their consent to the practice. Each Stockholder will continue to receive a separate proxy card or voting instruction card.

 

Those Stockholders who either (i) do not wish to participate in “householding” and would like to receive their own sets of our annual disclosure documents in future years or (ii) who share an address with another one of our Stockholders and who would like to receive only a single set of our annual disclosure documents should follow the instructions described below:

 

·Stockholders whose sharesShares are registered in their own name should contact our transfer agent, Pacific Stock Transfer Company, and inform them of their request by calling them at (800) 785-7782 or writing them at 173 Keith Street, Suite 3, Warrenton, Virginia 20186.

 

·Stockholders whose Shares are held by a broker or other nominee should contact such broker or other nominee directly and inform them of their request. Stockholders should be sure to include their name, the name of their brokerage firm and their account number.

 

Who is payingPaying for this proxy solicitation?Proxy Solicitation?

 

In addition to mailed proxy materials, our directors, officers and employees may also solicit proxies in person, by telephone, or by other means of communication. We will not pay our directors, officers and employees any additional compensation for soliciting proxies. We may reimburse brokerage firms, banks and other agents for the cost of forwarding proxy materials to beneficial owners.

 

Who will Count the Votes?

A representative from Pacific Stock Transfer Company will act as the inspector of election and count the votes.

When are stockholders proposalsStockholder Proposals due for next year’s annual meeting?

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Next Year’s Annual Meeting?

 

At our annual meeting each year, our Board of Directors submits to Stockholders its nominees for election as directors. In addition, the Board of Directors may submit other matters to the Stockholders for action at the annual meeting.

 

Pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), Stockholders may present proper proposals for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statement for consideration at the 20192022 annual meeting of Stockholders by submitting their proposals to the Company in a timely manner. These proposals must meet the StockholdersStockholder eligibility and other requirements of the SEC. To be considered for inclusion in next year’s proxy materials, you must submit your proposal in writing no earlier than *, 2019 and no later than *, 2019May 6, 2022  to the Company’s SecretaryCompany at MassRoots, Inc.,2420 17th Street, Office 3118, 1560 Broadway, Suite 17-105, Denver, Colorado 80202; provided, however, if the date of the 20192022 Annual Meeting is convenedmore than 30 days before, or delayed by more than 30 days after June 8, 2019, to be considered for inclusion in proxy materials for our 2019the first anniversary of this Annual Meeting, a stockholderStockholder proposal must be submitted in writing to the Company’s Secretary at MassRoots, Inc.,2420 17th Street, Office 3118, Denver, Colorado 80202,Company not less than 10 calendar days after the date the Company shall have mailed notice to its stockholdersshareholders of the date that the 2019 Annual Meetingannual meeting of shareholders will be held or shall have issued a press release or otherwise publicly disseminated notice that the 2019 Annual Meetingan annual meeting of shareholders will be held and the date of suchthe meeting.


What Interest Do Officers and Directors Have in Matters to Be Acted Upon?

 

MembersNeither member of the Board of Directors and none of the executive officers of the Company do not have any interest in any proposal that is not shared by all other Stockholders of the Company except for Proposal No. 1 (nomineesregarding the nomination of the sole member of the Board to ourthe Board, of Directors will be elected) and Proposal 3 (membersNo. 4 regarding the 2021 Plan, under which members of our Board of Directors and our executive officers will be eligible forto participate and receive equity incentive awards, and otherwise to participate in our plan).Proposal No. 6 regarding the advisory vote on executive compensation.

 

Where Can I Find the Voting Results of the Annual Meeting?

We will announce preliminary voting results at the annual meeting. We will also disclose voting results in a current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC within four business days after the Annual Meeting, which will be available on our website.

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Company files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You can read and copy any materials that the Company files with the SEC, which you can access over the Internet at http://www.sec.gov. The Company’s website address is www.massroots.com. Information contained on, or that can be accessed through, the Company’s website is not a part of this Proxy Statement.

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

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The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our Common Stock and Series C Preferred Stock by (i) each person who, to our knowledge, owns more than 5% of our Common Stock or Series C Preferred Stock, (ii) each of our current directorsdirector and the named executive officer identified under the heading “Executive Compensation” and (iii) all of our current directors and executive officers as a group. We have determined beneficial ownership in accordance with applicable rules of the SEC, and the information reflected in the table below is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under applicable SEC rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares of Common Stock as to which a person has sole or shared voting power or investment power and any shares of Common Stock which the person has the right to acquire within 60 days after April 20, 2018July 7, 2021 through the exercise of any option, warrant or right or through the conversion of any convertible security. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes to the table below and subject to community property laws where applicable, we believe, based on the information furnished to us that each of the persons named in this table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares indicated as beneficially owned.


The information set forth in the table below is based on 153,944,886[499,871,337] shares of our Common Stock and 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued and outstanding on April 20, 2018.July 7, 2021. In computing the number of shares of Common Stock and Series C Preferred Stock beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, we deemed to be outstanding all shares of Common Stock or Series C Preferred Stock subject to options, warrants, rights or other convertible securities held by that person that are currently exercisable or will be exercisable within 60 days after April 20, 2018.July 7, 2021. We did not deem these shares outstanding, however, for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Unless otherwise indicated, the principal address of each of the stockholdersStockholders below is in care of MassRoots, Inc., 2420 17th Street, Office 3118,1560 Broadway, Suite 17-105, Denver, Colorado 80202.

 

  

Number of

Shares

Beneficially

Owned

 

Percentage

Beneficially

Owned

  
          
Directors and Named Executive Officers         
Isaac Dietrich  17,738,831(1)  11.52%  
Charles R. Blum  500,000(2)  *  
Cecil Kyte  1,500,000(3)  *  
Graham Farrar  500,000(4)  *  
Jesus Quintero  320,075  *  
All directors and named executive officers as a group (5 persons)  20,558,906  13.35%  
         
(1)

Includes 17,738,831 shares of common stock. Excludes warrants to purchase up to 85,000 shares of common stock. The forgoing warrants contain an ownership limitation such that the holder may not convert any of such securities to the extent that such conversion would result in the holder’s beneficial ownership being in excess of 4.99% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock together with all shares owned by the holder and its affiliates.

 

(2)

Includes (i) 250,000 shares of common stock and (ii) an option to purchase up to 250,000 shares of common stock.

 

(3)

Includes (i) 750,000 shares of common stock and (ii) an option to purchase up to 750,000 shares of common stock.

 

(4)Includes (i) 250,000 shares of common stock and (ii) an option to purchase up to 250,000 shares of common stock.
           
  Number of Shares of Common Stock  Beneficially Owned  Percentage of Common Stock Beneficially Owned  Number of Shares of Series C Preferred Stock Beneficially Owned  Percentage of Shares of Series C Beneficially Owned  % of Total Voting Power 
                
Directors and Named Executive Officers               
Danny Meeks  12,495,258   2.50%  -   -   1.79%
Isaac Dietrich  18,738,831(1)  3.55%  1,000(2)  100%  31.10%
All directors and named executive officers as a group (2 persons)  31,234,089   6.05%  1,000   100%  32.89%
Other 5% Stockholder                    
None                    

(1)Consists of (i) 17,738,831 shares of Common Stock and (ii) 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock underlying the shares of Series C Preferred Stock.
(2)As the sole holder of the Series C Preferred Stock, Isaac Dietrich is entitled to such number of votes equal to 40% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock.

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PROPOSAL NO. 1ONE:

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

 

At this Annual Meeting, four (4) persons,two (2) people, comprising the entire membership of the Board of Directors, are to be elected. EachThe elected directordirectors will serve until the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholdersStockholders and until a successor is elected and qualified. All of theThe nominees currently serve on the Board of Directors.

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AllThe nominees have consented to serve if elected. We expect that each of the nominees will be available for election, but if any of them isthey are not a candidatecandidates at the time the election occurs, such proxy will be voted for the election of another nominee to be designated by the Board to fill any such vacancy.

 

The term of office of each personthe people elected as a directordirectors will continue until the next annual meeting or until histheir successor has been elected and qualified, or until the director’s death, resignation or removal.

 

Biographical and certain other information concerning the Company’s nominees for election to the Board of Directors is set forth below. Except as indicated below, none of ourOur directors is a directorare not directors in any other reporting companies. We are not aware of any proceedings to which any of our directors, or any associate of any such director isour directors are a party adverse to us or any of our subsidiaries or has a material interest adverse to us or any of our subsidiaries.

 

NOMINEES FOR DIRECTORDIRECTORS

 

Name of Nominee Age
Danny Meeks 47
Isaac Dietrich 26
Cecil Kyte46
Charles Blum79
Graham Farrar4029

 

Nominees BiographiesBiography

 

Danny Meeks, is the Chairman of MassRoots, Inc., a position he’s held since June 2021. He is the sole owner and President of Empire Services, Inc., a metal recycling company he founded in 2002. Additionally, Mr. Meeks has been serving as the President of DWM Properties, LLC, his real estate holding company, since 2002 and as the President of Select Recycling and Waste Services, Inc., a waste disposal and recycling company, from October 2016 to present. Mr. Meeks graduated from Manor High School in 1993. Mr. Meeks is well-suited to serve on our Board due to his significant business and management experience and deep knowledge of growth and commercialization strategies. Mr. Meeks joined the Company’s Board to foster revenue-generating capabilities of the Company.

Isaac Dietrich, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the BoardChief Financial Officer, and Director - Directors – Isaac Dietrich is the founder largest shareholder,of the Company and has been a director of the Company since our inception. He has also servesserved as Chief Executive Officer since December 2017 and Chairman of the Board effective as of December 13, 2017.Chief Financial Officer since March 2021. In addition, he previously held the following positions with the Company: Chief Executive Officer (April 2013 – October 2017); Chairman of the Board of the Company (April 2013 – October 2017)2017, December 2018 – June 2021); and Chief Financial Officer (April 2013 – May 2014 and August 2017 – October 2017). In his various positions, Mr. Dietrich has been responsible for executing MassRoots’ strategic business development. Mr. Dietrich was also previously the co-founder and majority shareholder of RoboCent.com from June 2012 where he helped scale the business until his buyout in December 2016. He has served as Chairman of 2Meet, Inc. sincefrom May 2017.2017 to September 2020. He also founded Tidewater Campaign Solutions, LLC, a Virginia Beach-based political strategy firm that was retained by 30 political local and congressional campaigns and political action committees from January 2010 to December 2012. From February 2010 to December 2010, Mr. Dietrich served as Field Director for former Congressman E. Scott Rigell’s campaign. Mr. Dietrich is qualified to serve as a member of the Company’s Board because of his business management experience and his years of service with usto the Company in various executive capacities together with his knowledge of our Company and relevant experience in the cannabis industry.capacities.

 

Cecil Kyte, Director – Cecile Kyte has served as a director of MassRoots since December 2017. Mr. Kyte has served in various capacities at Rightscorp’s, including serving as Chief Executive Officer since June 2015, Chief Financial Officer since October 2016 and Chairman of the company’s board of directors since December 2015. Rightscorp’s mission is to support copyright holders’ abilities to litigate and monetize efforts aimed at piracy and peer to peer infringement on the internet. From 2007 to 2013, Mr. Kyte served as CEO and Chairman of Save The World Air, Inc., a California based publicly traded energy technology company. Under his stewardship, that company grew from roughly $10 million in market capitalization in 2007 to an excess of $350 million by 2013 and accessed roughly $40 million in equity based capital. From 2008 until 2013, Mr. Kyte served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of QS Energy (formerly STWA, Inc.). Additionally, having been a pilot for 30 years Mr. Kyte has served as an airline captain and flight instructor who is recognized and included in the prestigious FAA Airmen Certification database. This database recognizes pilots who have met or exceeded the high educational, licensing and medical standards established by the Federal Aviation Administration. Mr. Kyte received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting from California State University, Long Beach. Mr. Kyte is qualified to serve as a member of the Board because of his previous and current experience running a public company, as well as his educational requirements to hold such a position.

Charles R. Blum, Director – Charles Blum has served as a director of MassRoots since December 2017. Mr. Blum served as President and Chief Executive Officer of QS Energy (formerly STWA, Inc.) from July 2007 to January 2009, and until June 2017 he served as a member of the Board of QS Energy. Mr. Blum spent 22 years as the President/CEO of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (“SEMA”). SEMA, a trade group representing 6,500 business members who are actively engaged in the manufacture and distribution of automotive parts and accessories. SEMA produces the world’s largest automotive aftermarket Trade Show which is held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Blum led the association as its members grew from a handful of small entrepreneurial companies into an industry membership that sells over 31 billion dollars of product at the retail level annually. Mr. Blum is qualified to serve as a member of the Board because he has a proven record of accomplishment as a senior executive.

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Graham Farrar, Director – Graham Farrar has served as Director of MassRoots since February 2018. He is the owner and founder of Elite Garden Wholesale, a business which provides supplies for the growth of hydroponic crops, since January 2016. In addition, since April 2016, Mr. Farrar has also served as the President of G&H Supply Company which is a licensed commercial cannabis grower. From March 2014 until October 2015, Mr. Farrar served as Chief Product Officer of iStoryTime Inc, and from April 2008 until March 2014 he served as the founder and owner of zukka, a company which published the iStoryTime library of narrated and interactive children’s books for iPhones, iPads, Kindles and Nooks. In addition, Mr. Farrar has served in various other capacities including, but not limited to: Senior Account Executive for Network Hardware Resale; Manager, World Wide Customer Support and Senior Manager Quality Assurance for Sonos Inc.; and Senior Manager Partner Sales Engineers and Manager, World Wide Technical Sales for Openwave Systems (previously Software.com). Furthermore, Mr. Farrar has served as Chair of Education Outreach Committee and a member of the board of Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation since January 2011 and August 2004, respectively. In addition, from January 2001 until May 2010, Mr. Farrar served as a member of the board of Heal the Ocean and from January 2000 until March 2007 he served as a member of the board of Seacology. Mr. Farrar is qualified to serve as a member of the Company’s Board because of his experience in the cannabis industry as well as his experience serving a member of the board of various organizations.

Family Relationships

 

There are no family relationships among our directors and executive officers.

 

Involvement in Legal Proceedings

 

We are not aware of any of our directors or officers being involved in any legal proceedings in the past ten years relating to any matters in bankruptcy, insolvency, criminal proceedings (other than traffic and other minor offenses) or being subject to any of the items set forth under Item 401(f) of Regulation S-K.

 

Vote Required

 

A plurality of the votes cast for this proposal by holdersShares present in personvirtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote thereonon the subject matter at the Annual Meeting is required to elect each nomineethe nominees as a director.directors.

 

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES NAMED ABOVE, AND PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR THEREOF UNLESS A STOCKHOLDER HAS INDICATED OTHERWISE ON THE PROXY.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Governance of Our Company

 

We seek to maintain high standards of business conduct and corporate governance, which we believe are fundamental to the overall success of our business, serving our stockholdersStockholders well and maintaining our integrity in the marketplace. Our corporate governance guidelines and Code of Conduct and Ethics, together with our Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws and the charters for each of our Board committees, form the basis for our corporate governance framework. We also are subject to certain provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC. The full text of the Code of Conduct and Ethics is available on our website at https://www.massroots.com/investors/governance code-conduct-ethics/ and is also filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 as filed with the SEC on April 1, 2015.

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As described below,There are currently no members of the Board serving on our Board has established three standing committees to assist it in fulfilling its responsibilities to the Company and its stockholders: The Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, and theor Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.Committee, and our Board will act in place of such committees until such time that members are appointed to such committees.

 

Our Board of Directors

 

Our Board currently consists of fourtwo members. The number of directors on our Board can be evaluated and amended by action of our Board.

 

Our Board has decided that it would judge the independence of its directors by the heightened standards established by the Nasdaq Stock Market, despite the Company not being subject to these standards at this time. Accordingly, the Board has determined that our three non-employee directors, Cecil Kyte, Graham Farrar and Charles R. Blum each meet the independence standards established by the Nasdaq Stock Market and the applicable independence rules and regulations of the SEC, including the rules relating to the independence of the members of our Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. Our Board considers a director to be independent when the director is not an officer or employee of the Company or its subsidiaries, does not have any relationship which would, or could reasonably appear to, materially interfere with the independent judgment of such director, and the director otherwise meets the independence requirements under the listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Market and the rules and regulations of the SEC. Based on the foregoing, the Board has determined that none of our directors currently meet the independence standards established by the Nasdaq Stock Market and the applicable independence rules and regulations of the SEC, including the rules relating to the independence of the members of our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

 

Our Board believes its members collectively have the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills to effectively oversee the management of our Company, including a high degree of personal and professional integrity, an ability to exercise sound business judgment on a broad range of issues, sufficient experience and background to resolve the issues facing our Company, a willingness to devote the necessary time to their Board and committee duties, a commitment to representing the best interests of the Company and our stockholders and a dedication to enhancing stockholder value.

Risk Oversight. Our Board oversees the management of risks inherent in the operation of our business and the implementation of our business strategies. Our Board performs this oversight role by using several different levels of review. In connection with its reviews of the operations and corporate functions of our Company, our Board addresses the primary risks associated with those operations and corporate functions. In addition, our Board reviews the risks associated with our Company’s business strategies periodically throughout the year as part of its consideration of undertaking any such business strategies. Each of our Board committees also coordinates oversight of the management of our risk that falls within the committee’s areas of responsibility. In performing this function, each committee has full access to management, as well as the ability to engage advisors. The Board is also provided with updates by the Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers of the Company on a regular basis.

Stockholder Communications. Although we do not have a formal policy regarding communications with the Board, stockholdersStockholders may communicate with the Board by writing to us at 2420 17th Street, Office 3118,1560 Broadway, Suite 17-105, Denver, Colorado 80202, Attention: Legal.Chairman. Stockholders who would like their submission directed to a member of the Board may so specify, and the communication will be forwarded, as appropriate. Please note that the foregoing communication procedure does not apply to (i) stockholderStockholder proposals pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 and communications made in connection with such proposals or (ii) service of process or any other notice in a legal proceeding.

 

Board and Committee Meetings

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, our Board held no meetings and operated solely by unanimous written consent. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, our Board was composed of a sole member who attended every meeting of our Board. Our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance committee did not have any members and did not meet during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. The Company did not have an annual meeting of Stockholders during the prior year.

Board Committees

 

On December 9, 2015, our Board designated the following three committees of the Board: the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Company’s designated committees currently do not have any members and the Board acts in place of such committees.


Audit Committee. Effective as of December 28, 2017, the Board appointed each of Cecil Kyte, Graham Farrar and Charles R. Blum as a member of the Audit Committee. Cecil Kyte is the Chairman of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is responsible for, among other things, overseeing the financial reporting and audit process and evaluating our internal controls over financial reporting. The Audit Committee currently does not have any members nor does it have an audit committee financial expert and the Board acts in place of such committee. Our Board has determined that Cecil Kyte is an “audit committee financial expert” serving ongiven its Audit Committee. The Board has determined that each memberrelatively small size, the function of the Audit Committee is “independent,”could be performed by our Board as that term is defined by applicable SEC rules. In addition,a whole without unduly burdening the duties and responsibilities of our Board has determined that each member of the Audit Committee is “independent,” as that term is defined by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.member. A copy of the Audit Committee Charter is available on our website at https://www.massroots.com/investors/governance.

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wp-content/uploads/2017/10/MassRoots_Audit_Committee_Charter.pdf.

Compensation Committee. Effective as of December 28, 2017, the Board appointed each of Cecil Kyte, Graham Farrar and Charles R. Blum as a member of the Compensation Committee. Cecil Kyte is the Chairman of the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee is responsible for, among other things, establishing and overseeing the Company’s executive and equity compensation programs, establishing performance goals and objectives, and evaluating performance against such goals and objectives. The Compensation Committee currently does not have any members and the Board acts in place of such committee. Our Board has determined that each membergiven its relatively small size, the function of the Compensation Committee is “independent,”could be performed by our Board as that term is defined by applicable SEC rules. In addition,a whole without unduly burdening the duties and responsibilities of our Board has determined that each member of the Compensation Committee is “independent,” as that term is defined by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.member. A copy of the Compensation Committee Charter is available on our website at https://www.massroots.com/investors/governance.wp-content/uploads/2017/10/MassRoots_Compensation_Committee_Charter.pdf.

 

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Effective as of December 28, 2017, the Board appointed each of Cecil Kyte, Graham Farrar and Charles R. Blum as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Cecil Kyte is the Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for, among other things, identifying and recommending candidates to fill vacancies occurring between annual stockholderStockholder meetings and reviewing the Company’s policies and programs relating to matters of corporate citizenship, including public issues of significance to the Company and its stockholders.Stockholders. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee currently does not have any members and the sole member of the Board acts in place of such committee. Our Board has determined that each membergiven its relatively small size, the function of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is “independent,”could be performed by our Board as that term is defined by applicable SEC rules. In addition,a whole without unduly burdening the duties and responsibilities of our Board has determined that each member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is “independent,” as that term is defined by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.member. A copy of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter is available on our website at https://www.massroots.com/investors/governance.wp-content/uploads/2017/10/MassRoots_NCG_Charter.pdf.

 

Risk Oversight

The Board is primarily responsible for overseeing our risk management processes. The Board receives and reviews periodic reports from management, auditors, legal counsel and others, as appropriate, regarding the Company’s assessment of risks. The Board focuses on the most significant risks facing the Company and our general risk management strategy, and also ensures that the risks we undertake are consistent with the Board’s risk parameters. While the Board oversees the risk management process, our management is responsible for day-to-day risk management and, if management identifies new or additional significant risks, it brings such risks to the attention of the Board.

Board Leadership Structure

Danny Meeks is the Chairman of our Board of Directors. Isaac Dietrich is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a Director. The Chairman of the Board presides at all meetings of the Board, unless such position is vacant, in which case, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company would preside.

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Policy on Hedging the Economic Risks of Equity Ownership

The Company has no policy regarding hedging the economic risks of equity ownership for the executive team or directors of the Company and the Company does not engage in this practice.

Changes to security holder director nomination procedures

The Company has not adopted procedures for considering director candidates submitted by stockholders under Item 407(c)(2)(iv), Regulation S-K.

Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our directors and executive officers and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our outstanding shares of Common Stock (collectively, “Reporting Persons”) to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership in our Common Stock and other equity securities. Such persons are required by SEC regulations to furnish to us copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To our knowledge, based solely on our review of copies of the reports received by us or written representations from certain Reporting Persons that no other reports were required, we believe that during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, all filing requirements applicable to the Reporting Persons were timely met except:

Jesus Quintero, our former Chief Financial Officer, failed to report one transaction on time on a Form 4.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

 

The following persons are biographical summaries of our executive officers and hold the officestheir ages, except for Mr. Dietrich, whose biography is set forth opposite their names.

above:

 

Name Age Executive Position
Isaac Dietrich 2529 Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Director
Jesus Quintero56Interim Chief Financial Officer

 

The following is a brief summary of the background of each of our executive officers.

Isaac Dietrich, Chief Executive Officer, ChairmanChief Financial Officer, and Director

Biographical information regarding Mr. Dietrich is provided above under Board Nominees.

 

Jesus Quintero, Chief Financial OfficerEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

From January 2017 through December 2017 Jesus Quintero served as a financial consultant to several domestic and international companies including, but not limited to, Premier Radiology Services, ATR Wireless Inc. and GAM Distribution Corporation. From May 2014 until December 2016 Mr. Quintero served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and from January 2013 until October 2014, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Brazil Interactive Media. Mr. Quintero has held senior finance positions with Avnet Inc., Latin Node, Inc., Globetel Communications Corp and Telefonica of Spain and has extensive experience in public company reporting and SEC compliance matters. His prior experience also includes tenure with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte & Touch. Mr. Quintero received a B.S. in Accounting from St. John’s University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Named Executive OfficersOfficer

 

Our “namednamed executive officers”officer for the 2017 fiscal year consisted of the following individuals:

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·Isaac Dietrich, Chief Executive Officer
·Scott Kveton, former Chief Executive Officer
·Lance Galey, former Chief Technology Officer

No other executive officers earned over $100,000 during the previous fiscal year.ended December 31, 2020 was Isaac Dietrich, our Chief Executive Officer.

 

Summary Compensation Table

 

The following table below summarizes allpresents the compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our Chief Executive Officer and our two most highly compensated executive officers (the “named executive officers”) at the end of our last fiscal year for all services rendered in all capacities to us during the years during which they served as executive officers. Where a named executive officer is also a director, all compensation related to such individuals position as an officer.for the year ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2020.

 

Name & 
Principal 
Position
YearSalary 
$
Bonus
$
Stock 
Awards (1)
$
Option
Awards (1)
$
Non-Equity 
Incentive Plan 
Compensation
$
All Other 
Compensation
$
Total
$
Isaac Dietrich
Chief Executive Officer, Director

2017

Name and Principal Position Year Salary
($)
  Bonus
($)
  Stock awards
($) (1)
  Option awards
($) (1)
  Nonequity incentive plan compensation
($)
  Nonqualified deferred compensation earnings ($)  All other compensation
($) (1)
  Total
($)
 
Isaac Dietrich 2020  145,000   38,330                  183,330 
Chief Executive Officer 2019  145,000      10,000(2)           252,000(3)  407,000 

 

2016

96,971

107,917

$190,659

—  

—  

—  

—  

287,630

107,917 

Daniel Hunt 
former Chief Operating Officer (4)

2017

2016

94,222

104,377

174,000(2)

178,000(2)

683,113(3)

777,195(3)(14)

951,335

1,059,572

Lance Galey

former Chief Technology Officer (5)

2017

2016

117,742

10,000

102,000(15)

204,000(15)

868,346(3)(13)

84,055(3)(13)

1,088,088

298,055 

Scott Kveton

former Chief Executive Officer (6)

2017

2016

33,692

899,000(9)

20,000

972,692

 —

Steven Osborn

former Chief Technology Officer (7)

2017

2016

57,442

173,698(10)

231,140

—  

George Robert Pullar

former Chief Financial Officer (5)

2017

2016

96,769

209,240(11)

415,899(12)

100,000

821,908 

(1)

These amounts are the aggregate fair value of the equity compensation incurred by the Company for payments to executives during the fiscal year. The aggregate fair value is computed in accordance with FASB ASCFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 718. The fair market value was calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model. Assumptions underlying the valuation of each specific award are included in Note 9 of our Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(2)

On December 14, 2015, the Company’s Compensation Committee approved the grantOctober 21, 2019, Mr. Dietrich was issued 1,000 shares of 200,000 unvested restricted shares to Mr. Hunt. However, pursuant to the Company’s 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”), the grant would not occur until stockholder’s approved such plan, which occurred in January 2016 (as described further in the section below entitled “Our Equity Incentive Plans”). As such, this grant was included as compensation for Mr. Hunt inSeries C Preferred Stock with a stated value of $10,000.

(3)During fiscal year 20162019, Mr. Dietrich received a housing and 2017. Upon Mr. Hunt’s resignation as Chief Operating Officer in July 2017, all stock awards were fully vested.

relocation allowance of $252,000 (of which $95,500 was attributable to state and federal tax liability).

 

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(3)

On December 19, 2016, the Company granted each to Mr. Hunt and Mr. Galey 1,000,000 options to purchase the Company’s Common Stock at $0.86 per share for ten years, vesting over the course of one year. In the second quarter of 2017, the Company’s Compensation Committee accelerated the vesting of these options such that the options vested immediately in full.

(4)

Resigned as Chief Operating Officer on July 9, 2017.

(5)

Resigned as Chief Technology Officer on July 22, 2017.

(6)

Appointed as Chief Executive Officer on October 16, 2017 and resigned on December 13, 2017.

(7)

Appointed as Chief Technology Officer on October 16, 2017 and resigned on January 8, 2018.

(8)

Appointed as Chief Financial Officer on December 21, 2016 and resigned on August 28, 2017.

(9)

On July 18, 2017 and July 19, 2017, the Company’s Compensation Committee approved the grant of 50,000 and 1,500,000 unvested restricted shares to Mr. Kveton, respectively. Upon Mr. Kveton resignation as Chief Executive Officer in December 2017, stock awards were fully vested.

(10)

On July 18, 2017 and July 19, 2017, the Company’s Compensation Committee approved the grant of 50,000 vested and 1,000,000 unvested restricted shares to Mr. Osborn, respectively. Upon Mr. Osborn resignation as Chief Technology Officer in January 2018, stock awards were fully vested.

(11)

On August 23, 2017, the Company’s Compensation Committee approved the grant of 250,000 and vested restricted shares to Mr. Pullar. On January 3, 2017, the Company’s Compensation Committee approved the grant of 100,000 unvested restricted shares to Mr. Pullar, which vested immediately upon his resignation in August 2017.

(12)

On December 21, 2017, the Company’s Compensation Committee approved the grant of 425,000 options to purchase shares of Common Stock including (i) 250,000 options to purchase shares of Common Stock vesting in one (1) year and (ii) up to 175,000 options to purchase shares of Common Stock, upon meeting specified EBITDA thresholds. Upon Mr. Pullar resigning from his position in August 2017, all options were vested.

(13)

On November 3, 2016, the Company’s Compensation Committee approved the grant of 600,000 options to purchase shares of Common Stock vesting over one year to Mr. Galey. In the second quarter of 2017, the Company’s Compensation Committee accelerated the vesting of these options such that the options vested immediately in full.

(14)

On December 10, 2015, the Company’s Compensation Committee approved the grant of 800,000 options to purchase shares of Common Stock vesting on the completion of certain milestones to Mr. Hunt. In the second quarter of 2017, the Company’s Compensation Committee accelerated the vesting of these options such that the options vested immediately in full.

(15)On October 3, 2016, the Company’s Compensation Committee approved a grant of 600,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock to Mr. Galey, vesting as follows: (a) 300,000 shares on October 3, 2016 and (b) 50,000 shares on the first day of each month from November 2016 through April 2017.

Outstanding Equity Awards at December 31, 20172020

 

The following table sets forth theThere were no outstanding equity awards held by our named executive officers had outstanding atofficer as of December 31, 2017.2020.

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Option Awards          
Name Number of securities underlying unexercised options Exercisable 

Number of securities underlying unexercised
options

Unexercisable

 Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned 
Options
 Option
exercise price
 Option 
expiration date
Isaac Dietrich  —     —     —    $—     —   
Daniel Hunt  100,000   —     —    $0.50   1/1/2025 
   800,000 (1)   —     —    $1.00   12/14/2025 
   1,000,000   —     —    $0.86   12/19/2026 
Lance Galey  600,000   —     —    $0.53   10/3/2026 
   1,000,000   —     —    $0.86   12/19/2026 
George Robert Pullar  425,000 (2)   —     —    $0.86   1/1/2027 
Steven Osborn      —     —     —     —   
Scott Kveton      —     —     —     —   

(1)

The  options to purchase up to 800,000 shares of Common Stock were awarded pursuant to the 2015 Plan, which vest as follows: upon the Company reaching 2,500,000 registered Users, 200,000 options shall vest; upon the Company reaching $1,000,000 in cumulative revenue, 200,000 options shall vest; and, upon the Company reaching $2,500,000 in cumulative revenue, 200,000 options shall vest. In the second quarter of 2017, the Company’s Compensation Committee accelerated the vesting of these options to immediate.

(2)The options to purchase up to 425,000 shares of Common Stock include (i) 250,000 options to purchase shares of common stock vesting in one year and (ii) up to 175,000 options to purchase shares of Common Stock, upon meeting specified earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, thresholds. Upon Mr. Pullar resigning from his position in August 2017, all options were vested.

 

Narrative Disclosure to the Summary Compensation and Option TablesTable

 

Isaac Dietrich

 

On December 12, 2017, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Isaac Dietrich provides servicespursuant to uswhich Mr. Dietrich serves as ourthe Company’s Chief Executive Officer pursuantOfficer. Pursuant to an at-willthe terms of the employment agreement, that provides that Mr. Dietrich wouldshall receive an annual base salary of $145,000. In addition, Mr. Dietrich shall be paideligible to receive an amountannual bonus and shall be eligible to receive such awards under the Company’s incentive plans as determined by the Company’s Compensation Committee. Mr. Dietrich may be terminated by the Company or may voluntarily resign, at any time, with or without cause. Either the Company or Mr. Dietrich may terminate Mr. Dietrich’s employment upon two weeks prior written notice.

Upon termination except by death (the “Termination Date”), the Company shall pay Mr. Dietrich (i) any accrued but unpaid compensation, (ii) a pro-rata portion of his annual bonus calculated as of the Termination Date and (iii) reimbursement of expenses incurred on or prior to the Termination Date. In addition, Mr. Dietrich may elect to receive Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 benefits for up to twelve months from the Termination Date. Upon termination of Mr. Dietrich’s employment for death, the Company shall pay Mr. Dietrich (i) any accrued but unpaid compensation and (ii) reimbursement of expenses incurred on or prior to such date. Mr. Dietrich is also entitled to participate in any and all benefit plans such as health, dental and life insurance, from time to time, in effect for senior executives, along with vacation, sick and holiday pay in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll procedures. From April 1, 2014policies established and in effect from time to Marchtime. In the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015, Mr. Dietrich was paid a salary of $5,000 per month. From April 1, 2015 until March2020 and December 31, 2016, Mr. Dietrich was paid a salary of $6,500 per month. From April 1, 2016 until September 30, 2016, Mr. Dietrich was paid a salary of $10,833 per month. From October 1, 2016 and thereafter, Mr. Dietrich was paid a salary of $7,917 per month.2019, Mr. Dietrich received $190,659$38,330 and $0 in bonuses, in 2017. Starting on December 13, 2017, Mr. Dietrich has been paid a salary of $12,083 per month.respectively. Mr. Dietrich did not receive any compensation related to his position as a director.

In December 2015, Mr. Dietrich started receiving health, vision and dental insurance. No retirement plan, life insurance or employee benefits program has been awarded to Mr. Dietrich and he serves atExcept for the directionmodification of the Board.

Daniel Hunt

Daniel Hunt provided services to us as our Chief Operating Officer pursuant to an “at-will” agreement that became effective July 19, 2015. Pursuant to this agreement, Mr. Hunt received a salary of $78,000 per year and the agreement may be terminated by either party with or without cause with one month’s written notice. From January 1, 2015 until July 17, 2015, Mr. Hunt served as an at-will employee with a salary of $3,500 per month. From July 17, 2015 to March 31, 2016, Mr. Hunt was paid a salary of $6,500 per month. From April 1, 2016 until September 30, 2016, Mr. Hunt was paid a salary of $10,833 per month. From October 1, 2016 and thereafter, Mr. Hunt was paid a salary of $7,500 per month.

In addition, on January 1, 2015, the Company approved the issuance of 50,000 shares of Common Stock and options to purchase up to 100,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.50 per share pursuant to the Company’s 2014 Equity Incentive Plan to Mr. Hunt, which would vest over the period of one year on a monthly basis. The fair market value was calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model, assuming approximately 2.17% risk-free interest, 0% dividend yield, 150% volatility, and expected term of 5.25 years.

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On December 14, 2015, the Board approved a grant of options to purchase up to 800,000 shares of Common Stock at $1.00 per share to Mr. Hunt pursuant to the 2015 Plan, which vest as follows: upon the Company reaching 1,000,000 registered Users, 200,000 options shall vest; upon the Company reaching 2,500,000 registered Users, 200,000 options shall vest; upon the Company reaching $1,000,000 in cumulative revenue, 200,000 options shall vest; and, upon the Company reaching $2,500,000 in cumulative revenue, 200,000 options shall vest. The fair market value was calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model. Under this model, the fair market value of the 200,000 options that vest upon the Company reaching 1,000,000 register Users was calculated assuming approximately 2.23% risk-free interest, 0% dividend yield, 280% volatility, and expected term of 5.25 years. Upon Mr. Hunt resigning in July 2017, all options were vested. As of December 31, 2017, 800,000 options had vested.

On December 19, 2016, the Board approved a grant of options to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.86 per share to Mr. Hunt pursuant to the Company’s 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, which vest as follows: (i) 83,333 options on the first day of each of January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November of 2017; and (ii) 83,334 options on the first day of each of March, June, September and December of 2017. Because no options vested in fiscal year 2016, this grant will be included as compensation for Mr. Hunt in fiscal year 2017. Upon Mr. Hunt resigning in July 2017, all options were accelerated and fully vested. As of December 31, 2017, 1,000,000 options had vested.

Lance Galey

Lance Galey provided services to us as our Chief Technology Officer pursuant to an “at-will” agreement that became effective June 20, 2016.

On October 3, 2016, pursuant to the Company’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, the Board issued Mr. Galey a stock grant of 600,000 restricted shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Galey Stock Award”) and ten-year options to purchase up to 600,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock with an exercise price of $0.51 (the “Galey Option Award”). The Galey Stock Award will vest as follows: (i) 300,000 shares will vest on October 3, 2016 and (i) 50,000 shares will vest on the first day of each month from November 2016 through April 2017. If the Company terminates the employment of Mr. Galey prior to the full vesting of the Galey Stock Award and Galey Option Award, or in the event of a change of control, merger, or similar event affecting the Company, all remaining unvested options and shares will vest immediately. Upon Mr. Galey resigning in July 2017, all options were vested. As of December 31, 2017, options to purchase up to 600,000 shares of Common Stock had vested.

On December 19, 2016, the Board approved a grant of unvested options to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.86 per share pursuant to the Company’s 2017 Equity Incentive Plan to Mr. Galey, which vest as follows: (i) 83,333 options on the first day of each of January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November of 2017; and (ii) 83,334 options on the first day of each of March, June, September and December of 2017. Because no options vested in fiscal year 2016, this grant will be included as compensation for Mr. Galey in fiscal year 2017. Upon Mr. Galey resigning in July 2017, all options were accelerated and fully vested. As of December 31, 2017, 1,000,000 options had vested.

Compensation Adjustments

On March 29, 2016, our Board, upon the recommendation of the Company’s Compensation Committee, approved increases in the salary of Mr. Dietrich and Mr. Hunt, such that each would receive $10,833 per month for their services in their respective positions.

On October 5, 2016, our Board, upon the recommendation of the Company’s Compensation Committee, approved adjustments to several officers’ compensation packages. Specifically,criteria in connection with the Board’s expense reduction initiatives, the Board approved (i) a decreaseissuance of the annual salary of the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer,Series C Preferred Stock to Isaac Dietrich, to $95,000 per year from $130,000 per year; (ii) a decrease of the annual salary of the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Hunt, to $90,000 per year from $130,000 per year; and (iii) a decrease of the annual salary of the Company’s Chief Technology Officer, Lance Galey, to $60,000 per year from $150,000 per year.

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In addition to the salary decrease, Mr. Galey agreed to waive $51,785 in salary which he had earned but deferred payment of in connection with the Board’s approval of the Galey Stock Award and the Galey Option Award.

Except Lance Galey, George Robert Pullar, Scott Kveton,housing and Daniel Hunt eachrelocation allowance of who’s awards were accelerated,$252,000 paid to Isaac Dietrich, at no time during the periods listed in the above tables, with respect to any named executive officers, was there:

 

·any outstanding option or other equity-based award re-priced or otherwise materially modified (such as by extension of exercise periods, the change of vesting or forfeiture conditions, the change or elimination of applicable performance criteria, or the change of the bases upon which returns are determined);

 

·any waiver or modification of any specified performance target, goal or condition to payout with respect to any amount included in non-stock incentive plan compensation or payouts;

 

·any non-equity incentive plan award made to a named executive officer;

 

·any nonqualified deferred compensation plans including nonqualified defined contribution plans; or

 

·any payment for any item to be included under Allthe “All Other Compensation (column (i))Compensation” column in the Summary Compensation Table.

 

Director Compensation

 

Our interested, employeesole director doesdid not receive any additional compensation for his service as a director.

The following table shows for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, certain information with respect to the compensation of all non-employee directors of the Company:

 

Name   Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
 Stock
Awards (1)
 Option and Warrant
Awards (1)
 Total 
Ean Seeb(2)(3)     $100,000 $- (5) $1,142,179 (3)(7)$1,242,179 
Vincent Keber(2)(3)     $100,000 $- (5) $1,142,179 (3)(7)$1,242,179 
Terence Fitch(2)     $100,000 $- (5) $1,236,487 (3)(7)$1,336,487 
Nathan Shelton(4)(6)    $- $- $- $- 
Cecil Kyte(4)    $15,000 $- $- $15,000 
Charles Blum(4)    $- $- $- $- 

(1)

These amounts are the aggregate fair value of the equity compensation granted to our directors during the fiscal year. The fair value is computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The fair market value was calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model. Assumptions underlying the valuation of each specific award are included in Note 9 of our Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(2)

Messrs. Seeb, Keber and Fitch joined our Board on June 4, 2014, March 31, 2014 and December 9, 2015, respectively and resigned as members of the Board on December 12, 2017.

(3)

On December 19, 2016, the Company granted Messrs. Seeb Fitch and Keber ten-year options to acquire up to 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock each at an exercise price of $0.86 per share and vesting monthly over one year. Upon resignation from the Board, these options vested immediately.

(4)

Messrs. Shelton, Kyte, and Blum joined our Board on December 12, 2017.

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(5)

As discussed below, on July 26, 2017, the Board approved a grant of Common Stock of 500,000 shares to each of Messrs. Keber and Seeb and 750,000 shares to Mr. Fitch. These shares were rescinded upon their resignation on December 12, 2017.

(6)

Mr. Shelton resigned from our Board effective February 21, 2018.

(7)As discussed below, on December 13, 2017, the Board approved an award of warrants to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock to Messrs. Keber and Seeb and warrants to purchase up to 1,850,000 shares of Common Stock to Mr. Fitch.

On December 19, 2016, the Board approved a grant of options to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.86 per share pursuant to the Company’s 2017 Equity Incentive Plan to each of Messrs. Seeb, Keber and Fitch which vest as follows for each such recipient: (i) 83,333 options on the first day of each of January, February, April, May, July, August, October and November of 2017; and (ii) 83,334 options on the first day of each of March, June, September and December of 2017. Because no options vested in fiscal year 2016, this grant will be included as compensation for Messrs. Seeb, Keber and Fitch in fiscal year 2017. These options immediately vested upon Messrs. Seeb, Keber and Fitch’s resignations on December 12, 2017.

On July 26, 2017, the Board approved a grant of Common Stock of 500,000 shares to each of Messrs. Keber and Seeb and 750,000 shares to Mr. Fitch. These shares were rescinded upon their resignation on December 12, 2017.

On December 13, 2017, the Board approved a grant of vested warrants to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.20 per share to each of Messrs. Seeb and Keber and warrants to purchase 1,850,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.20 per share to Mr. Fitch.

Indemnification of Officers and Directors

 

Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides that we shall indemnify our officers and directors to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys”attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with actions or proceedings brought against them by reason of their serving or having served as officers, directors or in other capacities. We shall be required to indemnify a director or officer in connection with an action or proceeding commenced by such director or officer only if the commencement of such action or proceeding by the director or officer was authorized in advance by the Board of Directors.

 

We currently maintain director’s and officer’s liability insurance having a total aggregate limit of liability of $1,000,000, and an umbrella policy for up to $1,000,000 in excess coverage.15

 

Our Equity Incentive Plans

 

Our stockholdersStockholders approved our 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (“2014 Plan”) in June 2014, our 2015 2015Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) in December 2015, our 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (“2016 Plan”) in October 2016, and our 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (“2017 Plan”, and collectively, the “Plans”) in December 2016.2016 and our 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (“2018 Plan” and together with the 2014 Plan, 2015 Plan, 2016 Plan and 2017 Plan, the “Prior Plans”) in June 2018. The Prior Plans are identical to the proposed 2021 Plan, except for the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under each.

 

The Prior Plans provide for the grant of incentive stock options, to our employees and our parent and subsidiary corporations’ employees, and for the grant of nonstatutory stock options, stock bonus awards, restricted stock awards, performance stock awards and other forms of stock compensation to our employees, including officers, consultants and directors. Our Prior Plans also provide that the grant of performance stock awards may be paid out in cash as determined by the Committee (as defined herein).

Plan Details

 

The following table and information below sets forth information as of December 31, 2017 on2020 with respect to our Plans:

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Plan Category 

Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights

(a)

  

Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights

(b)

  

Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))

(c)

 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:         
2014 Equity Incentive Plan  1,685,792  $    0.31    
2015 Equity Incentive Plan  3,059,157  $0.94    
2016 Equity Incentive Plan  1,715,104  $0.51    
2017 Equity Incentive Plan  7,660,850  $0.87    
2018 Equity Incentive Plan  13,700,000  $0.20   190,000 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders            
Total  27,820,903  $0.50   190,000 

Plan Category 

Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights

(a)

 

Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights

(b)

 

Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))

(c)

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:              
2014 Equity Incentive Plan  1,685,792      $0.31  0
2015 Equity Incentive Plan  3,059,157      $0.94  0
2016 Equity Incentive Plan  1,971,771      $0.51  0
2017 Equity Incentive Plan  7,660,850      $0.87  0
               
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders  —         —    —  
   Total  14,377,570      $0.76  0

Summary of the Prior Plans

Authorized Shares

 

Authorized Shares

A total of 4,000,000No shares of our Common Stock are reserved for issuance pursuant to the 2014 Plan, 2015 Plan, the 2016 Plan and the 2017 Plan. A total of 4,500,000There are currently 190,000 shares of our Common Stock are reservedavailable for issuance pursuant to the 20152018 Plan. A totalShares of 6,000,000 shares of our Common Stock are reserved for issuance pursuant to the 2016 Plan. A total of 25,000,000 shares of our Common Stock are reserved for issuance pursuant to the 2017 Plan. Shares issued under our Prior Plans may be authorized but unissued or reacquired shares of our Common Stock. Shares of Common Stock subject to stock awards granted under our Prior Plans that expire or terminate without being exercised in full, or that are paid out in cash rather than in shares of Common Stock, will not reduce the number of shares of Common Stock available for issuance under our Prior Plans. Additionally, shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to stock awards under our Prior Plans that we repurchase or that are forfeited, as well as shares of Common Stock reacquired by us as consideration for the exercise or purchase price of a stock award, will become available for future grant under our Prior Plans.


Administration

 

Our Board, or a duly authorized committee thereof (collectively, the “Committee”), has the authority to administer our Prior Plans. Our Board may also delegate to one or more of our officers the authority to designate employees other than Directors and officers to receive specified stock, which, in respect to those awards, said officer or officers shall then have all authority that the Committee would have.

 

Subject to the terms of our Prior Plans, the Committee has the authority to determine the terms of awards, including recipients, the exercise price or strike price of stock awards, if any, the number of shares of Common Stock subject to each stock award, the fair market value of a share of our Common Stock, the vesting schedule applicable to the awards, together with any vesting acceleration, the form of consideration, if any, payable upon exercise or settlement of the stock award and the terms and conditions of the award agreements for use under the Prior Plans. The Committee has the power to modify outstanding awards under the Prior Plans, subject to the terms of the Prior Plans and applicable law. Subject to the terms of our Prior Plans, the Committee has the authority to reprice any outstanding option or stock appreciation right, cancel and re-grant any outstanding option or stock appreciation right in exchange for new stock awards, cash or other consideration, or take any other action that is treated as a repricing under generally accepted accounting principles, with the consent of any adversely affected participant.

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Stock Options

 

Stock options may be granted under the Prior Plans. The exercise price of options granted under our Prior Plans must at least be equal to the fair market value of our Common Stock on the date of grant. The term of an incentive stock optionISO may not exceed 10 years, except that with respect to any participant who owns more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of our outstanding stock, the term must not exceed 5 years and the exercise price must equal at least 110% of the fair market value on the grant date. The Committee will determine the methods of payment of the exercise price of an option, which may include cash, shares of Common Stock or other property acceptable to the Committee, as well as other types of consideration permitted by applicable law. No single participant may receive more than 25% of the total options awarded in any single year. Subject to the provisions of our Prior Plans, the Committee determines the other terms of options.

Performance Shares

Performance shares may be granted under our Prior Plans. Performance shares are awards that will result in a payment to a participant only if performance goals established by the administrator are achieved or the awards otherwise vest. The Committee will establish organizational or individual performance goals or other vesting criteria in its discretion, which, depending on the extent to which they are met, will determine the number and/or the value of performance shares to be paid out to participants. After the grant of a performance share, the Committee, in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any performance criteria or other vesting provisions for such performance shares. The Committee, in its sole discretion, may pay earned performance units or performance shares in the form of cash, in shares of Common Stock or in some combination thereof, per the terms of the agreement approved by the Committee and delivered to the participant. ThisSuch agreement will state all terms and condition of the agreements.agreement.

Restricted Stock

The terms and conditions of any restricted stock awards granted to a participant will be set forth in an award agreement and, subject to the provisions in the Prior Plans, will be determined by the Committee. Under a restricted stock award, we issue shares of our Common Stock to the recipient of the award, subject to vesting conditions and transfer restrictions that lapse over time or upon achievement of performance conditions. The Committee will determine the vesting schedule and performance objectives, if any, applicable to each restricted stock award. Unless the Committee determines otherwise, the recipient may vote and receive dividends on shares of restricted stock issued under our Prior Plans.


Other Share-Based Awards and Cash Awards

 

The Committee may make other forms of equity-based awards under our Prior Plans, including, for example, deferred shares, stock bonus awards and dividend equivalent awards. In addition, our Prior Plans authorizes us to make annual and other cash incentive awards based on achieving performance goals that are pre-established by our compensation committee.

 

Change in ControlMerger, Consolidation or Asset Sale

 

If the Company is merged or consolidated with another entity or sells or otherwise disposes of substantially all of its assets to another company while awards or options remain outstanding under the Prior Plans, unless provisions are made in connection with such transaction for the continuance of the Prior Plans and/or the assumption or substitution of such awards or options with new options or stock awards covering the stock of the successor company, or parent or subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustments as to the number and kind of shares and prices, then all outstanding options and stock awards which have not been continued, assumed or for which a substituted award has not been granted shall, whether or not vested or then exercisable, unless otherwise specified in the relevant agreements, terminate immediately as of the effective date of any such merger, consolidation or sale.

 

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Change in Capitalization

 

If the Company shall effect a subdivision or consolidation of shares of Common Stock or other capital readjustment, the payment of a stock dividend, or other increase or reduction of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding, without receiving consideration therefore in money, services or property, then awards amounts, type, limitations, and other relevant consideration shall be appropriately and proportionately adjusted. The Committee shall make such adjustments, and its determinations shall be final, binding and conclusive.

 

Prior Plan Amendment or Termination

Our Board has the authority to amend, suspend, or terminate our Prior Plans, provided that such action does not materially impair the existing rights of any participant without such participant’s written consent. TheEach of the Prior Plans will terminate ten years after the earlier of (i) the date thethat each such Prior Plan is adopted by the Board, or (ii) the date athat each such Prior Plan is approved by the stockholders,Stockholders, except that awards that are granted under the applicable Prior Plan prior to its termination will continue to be administered under the terms of the that Prior Plan until the awards terminate, expire or are exercised.

 

PROPOSAL NO. 2CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

Except for the below, from January 1, 2019 through the date of this Proxy Statement, we have not been a party to any transaction or proposed transaction in which the amount involved in the transaction exceeds the lesser of  $120,000 or 1% of the average of our total assets at year-end for the last two completed fiscal years, and in which any of our directors, executive officers or, to our knowledge, beneficial owners of more than 5% of our capital stock or any member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing persons had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than equity and other compensation which are described elsewhere in this Proxy Statement.

Agreements with Jesus Quintero and Affiliates of Jesus Quintero

On December 15, 2020, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with JDE Development, LLC (“JDE”), a Florida limited liability company wholly-owned and managed by Jesus Quintero, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, in connection with the outstanding sum of $89,143.50 due to JDE for the services of Jesus Quintero as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to that certain CFO Services Agreement entered into as of April 1, 2018, by and between the Company and Jesus Quintero. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the Company agreed to pay JDE $25,000 (the “Cash Settlement”) and to enter into a convertible note with JDE in the principal amount of $64,143 (the “Note”). In addition, both parties agreed, on behalf of themselves, their past and present shareholders, members, directors, employees, managers, parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, principals, officers, related entities, assigns and successors, to irrevocably and fully release each other, and their respective past and present shareholders, members, directors, employees, managers, parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, principals, officers, related entities, assigns and successors, from any and all claims and causes of action, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills specialties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, variances, trespasses, damages, judgments, extents, executions, claims and demands whatsoever at law or in equity, upon or by reason of any matter, cause or thing of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to claims related to sums payable by the Company to JDE.

In accordance with the Settlement Agreement, (i) on December 23, 2020, the Company paid JDE the Cash Settlement, and (ii) on December 15, 2020 the Company entered into the Note with JDE for a principal amount of $64,143.15. The Note had a maturity date of June 15, 2021 and accrued interest at a rate of twelve percent annually.

On December 23, 2020, the Company entered into an exchange agreement with JDE, pursuant to which the Company exchanged the Note, for 3.20716 shares of its Series Y Preferred Stock. On January 11, 2021, the Company issued such shares of Series Y Preferred Stock to JDE. Each share of Series Y Preferred Stock has a stated value of $20,000 and is convertible into 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, subject to certain adjustments. The shares of Series Y Preferred Stock are not convertible to the extent that (i) the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation has not been amended to increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock of the Company, or (ii) the holder (together with such holder’s affiliates) would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such conversion (which provision may be increased to a maximum of 9.99% by the holder by written notice from such holder to the Company, which notice shall be effective 61 calendar days after the date of such notice). As of the date of this Proxy Statement such shares of Series Y Preferred Stock are outstanding.


PROPOSAL TWO:

APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATEDCOMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO

INCREASE OUR AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO 1,200,000,000 SHARES

FROM 500,000,000 SHARES

 

Our Board of Directors has approved, subject to Stockholder approval, by written consent in lieu of a meeting, an amendment to the Second Amended and RestatedCompany’s Certificate of Incorporation in the form attached hereto asAppendix A.

The following discussion is a summary of the key changes effected by theSecondAmended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, but this summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of theSecondAmended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, a copy of which is included asAppendix A.

The current Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) authorizes the Board to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock and 21 shares of preferred stock, all of which have been designated as Series A Preferred Stock. As of the Record Date, there are 153,944,886 shares of common stock and 0 shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.

The proposedSecondAmended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, in the form attached hereto asAppendix A, (i) increasesincrease the number of authorized common stockshares of Common Stock of the Company from 200,000,000500,000,000 shares to 500,000,0001,200,000,000 shares (ii) authorizes 10,000,000 shares(the “Increase in Authorized”). The Increase in Authorized will become effective upon the filing of “blank check preferred”, (iii) cancelsan amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation with the designationSecretary of SeriesState of Delaware (the “Stock Increase Amendment”). The form of Stock Increase Amendment to be filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware is set forth as Appendix A Preferred Stock and (iv) includes a forum selection clause as described below. (subject to any changes required by applicable law).

 

INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK

The terms of the additional shares of common stockCommon Stock will be identical to those of the currently outstanding shares of common stock.Common Stock. However, because holders of common stockCommon Stock have no preemptive rights to purchase or subscribe for any unissued stock of the Company, the issuance of additional shares of common stockCommon Stock will reduce the current Stockholders’ percentage ownership interest in the total outstanding shares of common stock. Common Stock. The relative rights and limitations of the shares of Common Stock will remain unchanged under the Stock Increase Amendment.

This common stockCommon Stock increase and the creation of additional shares of authorized common stockCommon Stock will not by itself alter the current number of issued shares. The relative rights and limitationsHowever, the approval of the Stock Increase Amendment will allow the Company to fulfill contractual obligations pursuant to certain outstanding debt and convertible securities of the Company, some of which are in default. The Company intends to pair the Increase in Authorized with one or more Reverse Stock Splits (see Proposal Number Three) in order to meet its contractual obligations and retain enough flexibility for future corporate actions. If the Stock Increase Amendment is not approved by our Stockholders, we will take further measures pursuant to our contractual obligations to increase our number of authorized shares of commonCommon Stock, including the issuance of super-majority voting preferred stock to Isaac Dietrich, our Chief Executive Officer. In addition, if the Stock Increase Amendment is not authorized in a timely manner, the Company may begin to accrue penalties under certain outstanding agreements until such time as the Company is able to increase its number of authorized shares of Common Stock, and our future financing alternatives will remain unchangedbe severely limited by the lack of unissued and unreserved authorized shares of Common Stock. If the Company does not have unissued and unreserved authorized shares of Common Stock sufficient to fulfill existing obligations and facilitate future offerings of our equity and convertible debt securities, the Company may be unable to raise the amount of working capital needed to continue operations.

The newly authorized shares of Common Stock would be issuable for any proper corporate purpose, including issuances of shares of Common Stock (which may be in lieu of cash payments) to settle our obligations on our outstanding convertible securities, future acquisitions, investment opportunities, capital raising transactions of equity or convertible debt securities, stock splits, stock dividends, issuance under the proposedSecondAmendedcurrent or future equity compensation plans, employee stock plans and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.savings plans or for other corporate purposes.

Reasons for the Increase in Authorized Common Stock

The Board believes that the availability of additional authorized shares of common stock willCommon Stock is required to, among other things: (i) to avoid defaulting upon its obligations to satisfy certain covenants in its securities and debt instruments which, among other things, require that the Company maintain a certain reserve of authorized, but unissued shares of Common Stock; (ii) to allow for the conversion of certain of the Company’s debt instruments and convertible securities that are convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock; (iii) to provide the Company with additional authorized shares of Common Stock for additional flexibility to issue common stockCommon Stock for a variety of general corporate purposes as the Board may determine to be desirable including, without limitation, stock splits (including splits effected through the declaration of stock dividends), raising capital, future financings, investment opportunities, licensing agreements, acquisitions, or other distributions. The Board has not authorized the Companydistributions and stock splits; and (iv) to take any action with respectprovide for shares to underlie our 2021 Plan, which is subject to Stockholder approval (see Proposal Number Four) and under which awards will only be available to the extent that there are enough shares that would be authorized under this proposal,of Common Stock; and (v) as a result of our recent financing and proposed equity exchanges, as reported in more detail in our filings with the Company currently does not have any definitive plans, arrangements or understandings with respectSEC and as further described below.


Contractual Obligations due to the issuance of Series X Preferred Stock

The Company has certain contractual obligations to effect the additionalStock Increase Amendment pursuant to its agreements with holders of the Company’s Series X Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series X Preferred Stock”), and pursuant to the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of the Series X Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series X COD”).

To date, the Company has issued 22.29 shares of commonSeries X Preferred Stock, pursuant to securities purchase agreements (each a “Series X Purchase Agreement”) with accredited investors. Each share of Series X Preferred Stock is convertible into 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock, subject to certain adjustments. Until the filing and effectiveness of the Stock Increase Amendment, the Series X Preferred Stock is not convertible for any reason. A holder of Series X Preferred Stock also does not have the right to convert any portion of the Series X Preferred Stock to the extent that, after giving effect to the conversion, the holder, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% (subject to adjustment to up to 9.99% solely at the holder’s discretion upon 61 days’ prior notice to the Company) of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to its conversion.

Pursuant to the Series X Purchase Agreements, the Company has agreed to take all necessary corporate actions to increase its authorized shares of Common Stock in order to have sufficient authorized but unissued Common Stock to reserve and keep available at all times a number of shares of Common Stock equal the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series X Preferred Shares (subject to adjustment for stock splits and dividends, combinations and similar events) (the “Reserve Ratio”).

In addition, pursuant to the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of the Series X Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series X COD”), so long as any shares of Series X Preferred Stock remain outstanding, and upon the effectiveness of the Stock Increase Amendment, the Company shall at all times reserve at least two (2) times the number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be necessary to effect the conversion of all of the shares of Series X Preferred Stock then outstanding (without regard to any limitations on conversions).

Pursuant to the Series X Purchase Agreements, if the Company at any time fails to meet this Reserve Ratio requirement within 45 days after written notice from a purchaser of Series X Preferred Stock, it shall pay such purchaser partial liquidated damages equal to $500 per day for each $100,000 of such purchaser’s subscription amount and covenants to issue to Isaac Dietrich, our Chief Executive Officer and sole director, a series of preferred stock which contains the power to vote a number of votes equal to 51% of the number of votes eligible to vote at any special or annual meeting of the Company’s Stockholders (with the power to take action by written consent in lieu of a stockholders meeting) for the sole purpose of amending the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to increase its authorized Common Stock.

The descriptions of the form of Series X Purchase Agreement, the Series X Preferred Stock and the Series X COD were previously disclosed in Part II, Item 5 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 18, 2020.

In addition, while any of the shares of Series X Preferred Stock remain outstanding, should the Company not have a sufficient number of authorized and unreserved shares of Common Stock to satisfy its obligation to reserve for issuance upon conversion of the Series X at least a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the Required Reserve Amount (an “Authorized Share Failure”), then the Company shall immediately take all action necessary to increase the Corporation’s authorized shares of Common Stock to an amount sufficient to allow the Corporation to reserve the Required Reserve Amount for the Series X then outstanding. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, as soon as practicable after the date of the occurrence of an Authorized Share Failure, but in no event later than one hundred and twenty (120) days after the occurrence of such Authorized Share Failure, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to hold a meeting of its stockholders for the approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock. In connection with such meeting, the Corporation shall provide each stockholder with a proxy statement and shall use its best efforts to solicit its stockholders’ approval of such increase in authorized shares of Common Stock and to cause its Board of Directors to recommend to the stockholders that they approve such proposal. In lieu of a meeting of stockholders, the Corporation may effect such action by written consent in accordance with Section 14(c) of the 1934 Act. Except as provided in the first sentence of Section 11(a), in the event that the Corporation is prohibited from issuing shares of Common Stock to a Holder upon any conversion due to the failure by the proposedSecondAmendedCorporation to have sufficient shares of Common Stock available out of the authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock (such unavailable number of shares of Common Stock, the “Authorized Failure Shares”), in lieu of delivering such Authorized Failure Shares to such Holder, the Corporation shall pay cash in exchange for the redemption of such portion of the Conversion Amount convertible into such Authorized Failure Shares at a price equal to the sum of (i) the product of (x) such number of Authorized Failure Shares and Restated(y) the average of the Closing Sale Price of the Common Stock based upon the five (5) Trading Days during the period commencing on the date such Holder delivers the applicable Conversion Notice with respect to such Authorized Failure Shares to the Corporation and ending on the date of such issuance under this Section 12(b). Nothing contained in this Section shall limit any obligations of the Corporation under any provision of the Transaction Documents


Contractual Obligations due to the issuance of Series Y Preferred Stock

The Company has certain contractual obligations to effect the Stock Increase Amendment pursuant to its agreements with holders of the Company’s Series Y Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Series Y Preferred Stock”), and pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation.Designations, Preferences and Rights of the Series Y Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series Y COD”).

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To date, the Company has issued 720.515674 shares of Series Y Preferred Stock, pursuant to exchange agreements (each a “Series Y Exchange Agreement”) with accredited investors. Each share of Series Y Preferred Stock is convertible into 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock, subject to certain adjustments. Until the filing and effectiveness of the Stock Increase Amendment, the Series Y Preferred Stock is not convertible for any reason. A holder of Series Y Preferred Stock also does not have the right to convert any portion of the Series Y Preferred Stock to the extent that, after giving effect to the conversion, the holder, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% (subject to adjustment to up to 9.99% solely at the holder’s discretion upon 61 days’ prior notice to the Company) of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to its conversion.

Pursuant to the Series Y Purchase Agreements, the Company has agreed to take all necessary corporate actions to increase its authorized shares of Common Stock in order to have sufficient authorized but unissued Common Stock to reserve and keep available at all times a number of shares of Common Stock equal the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series Y Preferred Shares (subject to adjustment for stock splits and dividends, combinations and similar events) (the “Reserve Ratio”).

In addition, pursuant to the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of the Series Y Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series Y COD”), so long as any shares of Series Y Preferred Stock remain outstanding, and upon the effectiveness of the Stock Increase Amendment, the Company shall at all times reserve at least two (2) times the number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be necessary to effect the conversion of all of the shares of Series Y Preferred Stock then outstanding (without regard to any limitations on conversions).

Pursuant to the Series Y Purchase Agreements, if the Company at any time fails to meet this Reserve Ratio requirement within 45 days after written notice from a purchaser of Series Y Preferred Stock, it shall pay such purchaser partial liquidated damages equal to $500 per day for each $100,000 of such purchaser’s subscription amount and covenants to issue to Isaac Dietrich, our Chief Executive Officer and sole director, a series of preferred stock which contains the power to vote a number of votes equal to 51% of the number of votes eligible to vote at any special or annual meeting of the Company’s Stockholders (with the power to take action by written consent in lieu of a stockholders meeting) for the sole purpose of amending the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to increase its authorized Common Stock.

The descriptions of the form of Series Y Purchase Agreement, the Series Y Preferred Stock and the Series Y COD were previously disclosed in Part II, Item 5 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2021.


In addition, while any of the shares of Series Y Preferred Stock remain outstanding, should the Company not have a sufficient number of authorized and unreserved shares of Common Stock to satisfy its obligation to reserve for issuance upon conversion of the Series Y at least a number of shares of Common Stock equal to the Required Reserve Amount (an “Authorized Share Failure”), then the Company shall immediately take all action necessary to increase the Corporation’s authorized shares of Common Stock to an amount sufficient to allow the Corporation to reserve the Required Reserve Amount for the Series Y then outstanding. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing sentence, as soon as practicable after the date of the occurrence of an Authorized Share Failure, but in no event later than one hundred and twenty (120) days after the occurrence of such Authorized Share Failure, the Corporation shall use its best efforts to hold a meeting of its stockholders for the approval of an increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock. In connection with such meeting, the Corporation shall provide each stockholder with a proxy statement and shall use its best efforts to solicit its stockholders’ approval of such increase in authorized shares of Common Stock and to cause its Board of Directors to recommend to the stockholders that they approve such proposal. In lieu of a meeting of stockholders, the Corporation may effect such action by written consent in accordance with Section 14(c) of the 1934 Act. Except as provided in the first sentence of Section 11(a), in the event that the Corporation is prohibited from issuing shares of Common Stock to a Holder upon any conversion due to the failure by the Corporation to have sufficient shares of Common Stock available out of the authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock (such unavailable number of shares of Common Stock, the “Authorized Failure Shares”), in lieu of delivering such Authorized Failure Shares to such Holder, the Corporation shall pay cash in exchange for the redemption of such portion of the Conversion Amount convertible into such Authorized Failure Shares at a price equal to the sum of (i) the product of (x) such number of Authorized Failure Shares and (y) the average of the Closing Sale Price of the Common Stock based upon the five (5) Trading Days during the period commencing on the date such Holder delivers the applicable Conversion Notice with respect to such Authorized Failure Shares to the Corporation and ending on the date of such issuance under this Section 12(b). Nothing contained in this Section shall limit any obligations of the Corporation under any provision of the Transaction Documents

Effects of the Stock Increase in Authorized Common StockAmendment

Following the filing of theSecondAmended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation Stock Increase Amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State, we will have the authority to issue 300,000,000700,000,000 additional shares of common stock.Common Stock. These shares of Common Stock may be issued without Stockholder approval at any time, in the sole discretion of our Board of Directors. The authorized and unissued shares of Common Stock may be issued for cash to acquire property or for any other purpose that is deemed in the best interests of the Company.

In addition, the increase in authorized common stockStock Increase Amendment could have a number of effects on the Company’s Stockholders depending upon the exact nature and circumstances of any actual issuances of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock.

Potential Risks and Adverse Effects of the Stock Increase Amendment

The Stock Increase Amendment will dramatically increase the number of authorized shares of Common Stock. A large amount of available shares of Common Stock could have adverse consequences, including but not limited to if the price of our Common Stock decreases, we may be required to issue a large number of shares of Common Stock to raise capital.

Future issuances of Common Stock or securities convertible into Common Stock will have a significant dilutive effect on the earnings per share, book value per share, voting power and percentage interest of holdings of current Stockholders. If the Stock Increase Amendment is approved, our Stockholders will experience significant dilution as a result of shares of Common Stock being issued pursuant to our outstanding convertible securities, including our outstanding convertible preferred stock. Further, due to our need to raise additional capital in order to fund continuing operations, our Stockholders will also experience significant dilution as a result of shares of Common Stock being issued in connection with future financings that the Company may complete.


The Board cannot predict the effect of the Stock Increase Amendment upon the market price for our shares of Common Stock. The table below illustrates the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance following the Increase in Authorized and the number of unreserved shares of Common Stock available for future issuance following the Increase in Authorized. The information in the following table is based on [499,871,337] shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of July 7, 2021, 128,663 shares reserved for future issuance as of July 7, 2021 and 128,663 shares reserved for future issuance as of July 7, 2021 assuming conversion of all convertible securities of the Company.

Number of Shares of Common Stock Issued and Outstanding Pre-Increase in Authorized Approximate Number of Unreserved Shares of Common Stock Available for Future Issuance  Approximate Number of Shares of Common Stock Issued and Outstanding Post- Increase in Authorized (1)  

Approximate Number of Unreserved Shares of Common Stock Available for Future Issuance Assuming Conversion of all Outstanding Convertible Securities

Post- Increase in Authorized

 
[499,871,337] 0   [499,871,337]  0 

(1)the Stock Increase Amendment would increase the amount of authorized shares of Common Stock the Company may issue to 1,200,000,000 shares. Therefore, the number of available shares in this column will contemplate 1,200,000,000 shares of Common Stock available.

Potential Anti-Takeover Effect

The increase could have an anti-takeover effect, in that additional shares of Common Stock could be issued (within the limits imposed by applicable law) in one or more transactions that could make a change in control or takeover of the Company more difficult. For example, additional shares of Common Stock could be issued by the Company so as to dilute the stock ownership or voting rights of persons seeking to obtain control of the Company, even if the persons seeking to obtain control of the Company offer an above-market premium that is favored by a majority of the independent Stockholders. Similarly, the issuance of additional shares of Common Stock to certain persons allied with the Company’s management could have the effect of making it more difficult to remove the Company’s current management by diluting the stock ownership or voting rights of persons seeking to cause such removal. The Board of Directors is not aware of any attempt, or contemplated attempt, to acquire control of the Company, and this proposal is not being presented with the intent that it be utilized as a type of anti-takeover device. The increase in authorized common stockStock Increase Amendment has been prompted by business and financial considerations.

The increase in authorized common stockStock Increase Amendment will not by itself change the number of shares of common stock outstanding,Common Stock issued nor will it have any immediate dilutive effect or change the rights of current holders of the Company’s common stock. However, the issuance of additional shares of common stock authorized by the increase in authorized common stock may occur at times or under circumstances as to have a dilutive effect on earnings per share, book value per share or the percentage voting or ownership interest of the present holders of the Company’s common stock.Common Stock.

 

AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE BLANK CHECK PREFERRED STOCK

Purpose of the Authorization of Blank Check Preferred Stock

Our Certificate of Incorporation currently authorizes the issuance of 200,000,000 shares of common stock. Our Certificate of Incorporation does not currently authorize us to designate and issue additional series of preferred stock. The Board of Directors believes that the creation of blank check preferred stock will provide us with greater flexibility with respect to our capital structure for purposes including additional equity financings and stock based acquisitions.

The term "blank check" refers to preferred stock, the creation and issuance of which is authorized in advance by our Stockholders and the terms, rights and features of which are determined by our Board of Directors upon issuance. The authorization of such "blank check" preferred stock permits our Board of Directors to authorize and issue preferred stock from time to time in one or more series without seeking further action or vote of our Stockholders.

Subject to the provisions of theSecondAmended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the limitations prescribed by law, our Board of Directors would be expressly authorized, at its discretion, to adopt resolutions to issue shares, to fix the number of shares and to change the number of shares constituting any series and to provide for or change the voting powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, including dividend rights (including whether the dividends are cumulative), dividend rates, terms of redemption (including sinking fund provisions), redemption prices, conversion rights and liquidation preferences of the shares constituting any series of the preferred stock, in each case without any further action or vote by our Stockholders. Our Board of Directors would be required to make any determination to issue shares of preferred stock based on its judgment as to what is in the best interests of the Company and our Stockholders. The authorized blank check preferred stock will give our Board of Directors flexibility, without further stockholder action, to issue preferred stock on such terms and conditions as our Board of Directors deems to be in our best interests and the best interests of our Stockholders.

The authorization of the "blank check" preferred stock will provide us with increased financial flexibility in meeting future capital requirements. It will allow preferred stock to be available for issuance from time to time and with such features as determined by our Board of Directors for any proper corporate purpose. It is anticipated that such purposes may include, without limitation, exchanging preferred stock for common stock, the issuance for cash as a means of obtaining capital for our use, or issuance as part or all of the consideration required to be paid by us for acquisitions of other businesses or assets.

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Effects of Authorization of Blank Check Preferred Stock

The issuance by us of preferred stock could dilute both the equity interests and the earnings per share of existing holders of our common stock. Such dilution may be substantial, depending upon the amount of shares issued. The newly authorized shares of preferred stock could also have voting rights superior to our common stock, and therefore would have a dilutive effect on the voting power of our existing Stockholders.

Any issuance of preferred stock with voting rights could, under certain circumstances, have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of our Company by increasing the number of outstanding shares entitled to vote and by increasing the number of votes required to approve a change in control of our Company. Shares of voting or convertible preferred stock could be issued, or rights to purchase such shares could be issued, to render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of our Company by means of a tender offer, proxy contest, merger or otherwise. The ability of our Board of Directors to issue such shares of preferred stock, with the rights and preferences it deems advisable, could discourage an attempt by a party to acquire control of our Company by tender offer or other means. Such issuances could therefore deprive our Stockholders of benefits that could result from such an attempt, such as the realization of a premium over the market price that such an attempt could cause.

The Company has (i) no present plans or commitments for the issuance or use of the preferred stock in connection with any financing, and (ii) no present plans, proposals or arrangements, written or otherwise, at this time to issue any of the preferred stock in connection with a merger, share exchange or acquisition.

FORUM SELECTION

TheSecondAmended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides that unless the Company consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, to the fullest extent permitted by law, all Internal Corporate Claims shall be brought solely and exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if such court does not have jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, or, if such other court does not have jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware). “Internal Corporate Claims” means claims, including claims in the right of the Company, brought by a stockholder (including a beneficial owner) (i) that are based upon a violation of a duty by a current or former director or officer or stockholder in such capacity or (ii) as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction upon the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware.

Procedure for Implementing the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of IncorporationStock Increase Amendment

 

TheSecondAmended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation increase in authorized Common Stock will become effective upon the filing or such later time as specified in the filing of theSecondAmended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation Stock Increase Amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State. The form of theSecondAmended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation Stock Increase Amendment is attached hereto as Appendix A. The exact timing of the filing of theSecondAmended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation Stock Increase Amendment will be determined by our Board of Directors based on its evaluation as to when such action will be the most advantageous to the Company and our Stockholders.

 

Vote Required

The affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding capital stockShares entitled to vote at the Annual Meetingthereon is required to approve an amendment to theSecondAmended and Restated Company’s Certificate of Incorporation. to effect the Stock Increase Amendment.

 

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.STOCK INCREASE AMENDMENT.

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PROPOSAL THREE:

 

GRANT OF AUTHORITY FOR ONE OR MORE REVERSE SPLITS OF THE COMPANY’S COMMON STOCK

Our Board of Directors has approved, subject to Stockholder approval, by written consent in lieu of a meeting, a proposal to amend our Certificate of Incorporation to effect one or more Reverse Stock Splits of all our outstanding shares of Common Stock, at a ratio between 1-for-2 and 1-for-1,000, to be determined at the discretion of the Board, subject to the Board’s discretion to abandon such amendment. If this proposal is approved, the Board may decide not to effect any Reverse Stock Splits if it determines that it is not in the best interests of the Company to do so. The Board does not currently intend to seek re-approval of a Reverse Stock Split for any delay in implementing a Reverse Stock Split unless twelve months have passed from the date of the Record Date (the “Authorized Period”). If the Board determines to implement on or more Reverse Stock Split, such Reverse Stock Split will become effective upon filing a Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or at such later date specified therein.

The text of the proposed Certificate of Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to effect a Reverse Stock Split is included as Appendix B to this Proxy Statement (subject to any changes required by applicable law and provided that, since Proposals Number Two and this Proposal Number Three will result in changes to the Certificate of Incorporation, the Company may file one or more amendments with the Delaware Secretary of State to effect multiple approved proposals).

Approval of the proposal would permit (but not require) our Board of Directors to effect one or more reverse stock splits of our issued and outstanding Common Stock by a ratio of not less than 1-for-2 and not more than 1-for-1,000, with the exact ratio to be set at a number within this range as determined by our Board of Directors in its sole discretion, provided that (X) the Company shall not effect Reverse Stock Splits that, in the aggregate, exceed 1-for-1,000, and (Y) any Reverse Stock Split is completed no later than the first anniversary of the Record Date. We believe that enabling our Board of Directors to set the ratio within the stated range will allow the Company to have the flexibility to meets its obligations and provide us with the flexibility to implement the Reverse Stock Split in a manner designed to maximize the anticipated benefits for our Stockholders. In determining a ratio, if any, our Board of Directors may consider, among other things, factors such as:

the number of shares of Common Stock the Company is obligated to issue or reserve pursuant to any convertible securities of the Company, including shares of convertible preferred stock;

The aggregate amount of shares that may be reserved under the 2021 Plan;

the initial or continuing listing requirements of various stock exchanges;

the historical trading price and trading volume of our Common Stock;

the number of shares of our Common Stock issued and outstanding;

the then-prevailing trading price and trading volume of our Common Stock and the anticipated impact of the Reverse Stock Split on the trading market for our Common Stock; and

prevailing general market and economic conditions.

Our Board reserves the right to elect to abandon a Reverse Stock Split, including any or all proposed reverse stock split ratios, if it determines, in its sole discretion, that a Reverse Stock Split is no longer in the best interests of the Company and its Stockholders.

Depending on the ratio for the Reverse Stock Splits determined by our Board of Directors, if any, no less than two and no more than one hundred shares of existing Common Stock, as determined by our Board of Directors, will be combined into one share of Common Stock. The Company shall not effect Reverse Stock Splits that, in the aggregate, exceed 1-for-1,000. The Company shall pay Stockholders the fair value of fractions of a share as of the time when those entitled to receive such fractions are determined. An amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to effect a Reverse Stock Split, if any, will include only the reverse split ratio determined by our Board of Directors at that time to be in the best interests of our Stockholders.


Reasons for the Reverse Stock Splits; Potential Consequences of the Reverse Stock Splits

The Company’s primary reason for approving and recommending one or more Reverse Stock Splits is to: (1) have enough shares to fulfill contractual obligations pursuant to certain outstanding debt and convertible securities of the Company, some of which are in default; (2) make the Common Stock more attractive to certain institutional investors which would provide for a stronger investor base; and (3) decrease our Delaware annual franchise tax, which may be calculated based upon the number of issued shares.

The Company intends to pair one or more Reverse Stock Splits with the Increased in Authorized (see Proposal Number Two) in order to meet its contractual obligations and retain enough flexibility for future corporate actions. Even if the Company were to effectuate the Authorized Stock Increase, the Company would also need to effect one or more Reverse Stock Splits: (i) in order to comply with its obligations to satisfy certain covenants in its outstanding convertible securities and preferred stock which, among other things, require that the Company maintain a certain reserve of authorized, but unissued shares of Common Stock; (ii) to allow for the conversion of certain of the Company’s outstanding convertible securities, including the Company’s convertible preferred stock that are convertible into shares of Common Stock; (iii) to provide for additional authorized shares of Common Stock to provide the Company with additional flexibility to issue Common Stock for a variety of general corporate purposes as the Board may determine to be desirable including, without limitation, future financings, investment opportunities, acquisitions, or other distributions and stock splits; and (iv) to provide for shares to underlie our 2021 Plan, which is subject to Stockholder approval (see Proposal Number Four) and under which awards will only be available to the extent that there are enough shares of Common Stock available.

Reducing the number of issued shares of Common Stock may, absent other factors, increase the per share market price of the Common Stock. The Company believes that the Reverse Stock Splits may make its Common Stock more attractive to a broader range of investors, as it believes that the current market price of the Common Stock may prevent certain institutional investors, professional investors and other members of the investing public from purchasing stock. Many brokerage houses and institutional investors have internal policies and practices that either prohibit them from investing in low-priced stocks or tend to discourage individual brokers from recommending low-priced stocks to their customers. Furthermore, some of those policies and practices may function to make the processing of trades in low-priced stocks economically unattractive to brokers. Moreover, because brokers’ commissions on low-priced stocks generally represent a higher percentage of the stock price than commissions on higher-priced stocks, the current average price per share of Common Stock can result in individual Stockholders paying transaction costs representing a higher percentage of their total share value than would be the case if the share price were higher. The Company believes that the Reverse Stock Splits will make the Common Stock a more attractive and cost effective investment for many investors, which in turn would enhance the liquidity of the holders of Common Stock.

However, other factors, such as our financial results, market conditions and the market perception of our business may adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock. As a result, there can be no assurance that the Reverse Stock Splits, if completed, will result in the intended benefits described above, that the market price of our Common Stock will increase following the Reverse Stock Splits or that the market price of our Common Stock will not decrease in the future. Additionally, we cannot assure you that the market price per share of our Common Stock after any Reverse Stock Split will increase in proportion to the reduction in the number of shares of our Common Stock outstanding before any Reverse Stock Split. Accordingly, the total market capitalization of our Common Stock after any Reverse Stock Split may be lower than the total market capitalization before such Reverse Stock Split.

In addition, as a Delaware corporation, we are required to pay an annual Delaware franchise tax which is calculated based upon several variables, including a company’s number of total outstanding shares as compared to the company’s number of authorized shares of capital stock. We believe that a decrease in the number of outstanding shares as a result of any Reverse Stock Split may decrease our annual Delaware franchise tax liability; however, no assurance can be given that the decrease in outstanding shares will decrease our annual Delaware franchise tax liability.


Procedure for Implementing a Reverse Stock Split

A Reverse Stock Split would become effective upon the filing or such later time as specified in the filing (the “Effective Time”) of a Certificate of Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State. The form of a Certificate of Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation effecting a Reverse Stock Split is attached hereto as Appendix B. The exact timing of the filing of the Certificate of Amendment that would effectuate the Reverse Stock Split would be determined by our Board based on its evaluation as to when such action will be the most advantageous to the Company and our Stockholders. In addition, our Board would reserve the right, without further action by the Stockholders, to elect not to proceed with a Reverse Stock Split if, at any time prior to filing a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to effect a Reverse Stock Split, our Board, in its sole discretion, determines that it is no longer in our best interest and the best interests of our Stockholders to proceed with a Reverse Stock Split. Our Board will only have authority to file with the Delaware Secretary of State a Certificate of Amendment effecting a Reverse Stock Split within one year from the Record Date.

Effect of the Reverse Stock Split on Holders of Outstanding Common Stock

Depending on the ratio for the Reverse Stock Splits determined by our Board, a minimum of two and a maximum of one hundred shares in aggregate of existing Common Stock will be combined into one new share of Common Stock. TPROPOSAL NO. 3he table below, which except for the final column does not take into account the Stock Increase Amendment, illustrates the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance following different Reverse Stock Splits, the approximate number of shares of Common Stock that would remain outstanding following each such Reverse Stock Split, and the number of unreserved shares of Common Stock available for future issuance following each such Reverse Stock Split. The examples in the table below for Reverse Stock Splits range from 1-for-2, to 1-for-1,000, which is the aggregate ratio allowed under this proposal. Any other ratios selected within such range would result in a number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding following the transaction between [249,935,668] and [499,871] shares. The information in the following table is based on [499,871,337] shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of July 7, 2021, [128,663] shares reserved for future issuance as of July 7, 2021, and [0] shares reserved for future issuance as of July 7, 2021 assuming conversion of all convertible securities of the Company.

 

Proposed RatioNumber of authorized shares of Common Stock (1)Approximate Number of Shares of Common Stock Issued and Outstanding Post-Reverse Stock SplitApproximate Number of Unreserved Shares of Common Stock Available for Future Issuance Assuming Conversion of all Outstanding Convertible Securities Post-Stock Increase Amendment (1)
1-for-21,200,000,000[249,935,668][-]
1-for-1001,200,000,000[4,998,713][1,113,613,951]
1-for-1,0001,200,000,000[499,871][1,191,361,395]

(1)the Stock Increase Amendment would increase the amount of authorized shares of Common Stock the Company may issue to 1,200,000,000 shares. Therefore, the number of available shares in this column will contemplate 1,200,000,000 shares of Common Stock available.

The actual number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding after giving effect to a Reverse Stock Split, if implemented, will depend on the Reverse Stock Split ratio and the number of Reverse Stock Splits, if any, that are ultimately determined by our Board.

Any Reverse Stock Splits will affect all holders of our Common Stock uniformly and will not affect any Stockholder’s percentage ownership interest in the Company, except as described below in “Fractional Shares”. Record holders of Common Stock otherwise entitled to a fractional share as a result of a Reverse Stock Split will receive the fair value of fractions of a share as of the time when those entitled to receive such fractions are determined.


In the event the Company effectuates one or more Reverse Stock Splits, the Company will be able to issue substantially more Common Stock. Future issuances of Common Stock or securities convertible into Common Stock will have a significant dilutive effect on the earnings per share, book value per share, voting power and percentage interest of holdings of current Stockholders. If a Reverse Stock Split is effected, our Stockholders will experience significant dilution as a result of shares of Common Stock being issued pursuant to our outstanding convertible securities, including our outstanding convertible preferred stock. Further, due to our need to raise additional capital in order to fund continuing operations, our Stockholders will also experience significant dilution as a result of shares of Common Stock being issued in connection with future financings that the Company may complete.

The Reverse Stock Splits may result in some Stockholders owning “odd lots” of less than 100 shares of Common Stock. Odd lot shares may be more difficult to sell, and brokerage commissions and other costs of transactions in odd lots are generally somewhat higher than the costs of transactions in “round lots” of even multiples of 100 shares.

After the Effective Time, our Common Stock will have a new Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP) number, which is a number used to identify our equity securities, and stock certificates with the older CUSIP number will need to be exchanged for stock certificates with the new CUSIP number by following the procedures described below. After the Reverse Stock Splits, we will continue to be subject to the periodic reporting and other requirements of the Exchange Act. Unless we list our Common Stock on an exchange, bid and ask prices for our Common Stock will continue to be quoted on the OTC Pink under the symbol “MSRT.”

After the effective time of the Reverse Stock Splits, the post-split market price of our Common Stock may be less than the pre-split price multiplied by the Reverse Stock Split ratio. In addition, a reduction in number of shares issued may impair the liquidity for our Common Stock, which may reduce the value of our Common Stock.

No Going Private Transaction

Notwithstanding the decrease in the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock following the implementation of the Reverse Stock Split(s), the Board does not intend for this transaction to be the first step in a “going private transaction” within the meaning of Rule 13e-3 of the Exchange Act and the implementation of the proposed Reverse Stock Split(s) will not cause the Company to go private.

Authorized Shares of Common Stock

The Reverse Stock Splits will not change the number of authorized shares of the Company’s Common Stock under the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation; however, a separate proposal in this Proxy Statement would approve an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to increase our authorized shares of Common Stock to 1,200,000,000 from 500,000,000 shares. (See Proposal Number Two). Because the number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock will decrease, the number of shares of Common Stock remaining available for issuance will increase. Currently, under our Certificate of Incorporation, our authorized capital stock consists of 500,000,000 shares of Common Stock. The Company intends to use its authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock to comply with conversions pursuant to its outstanding convertible securities, including its convertible preferred stock. However, even if the Company were to effectuate the Authorized Stock Increase, the Company would also need to effect one or more Reverse Stock Splits: (i) in order to comply with its obligations to satisfy certain covenants in its outstanding convertible securities, including its convertible preferred stock which, among other things, require that the Company maintain a certain reserve of authorized, but unissued shares of Common Stock; (ii) to allow for the conversion of certain of the Company’s outstanding convertible securities that are convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock; (iii) to provide for additional authorized shares of Common Stock to provide the Company with additional flexibility to issue Common Stock for a variety of general corporate purposes as the Board may determine to be desirable including, without limitation, future financings, investment opportunities, acquisitions, or other distributions and stock splits; and (iv) to provide for shares to underlie our 2021 Plan, which is subject to Stockholder approval (see Proposal Number Four) and under which awards will only be available to the extent that there are enough shares of Common Stock available. Please see “Reasons for the Reverse Stock Splits; Potential Consequences of the Reverse Stock Splits” for more information.


By increasing the number of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock, the Reverse Stock Splits could, under certain circumstances, have an anti-takeover effect, although this is not the intent of the Board. For example, it may be possible for the Board to delay or impede a takeover or transfer of control of the Company by causing such additional authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock to be issued to holders who might side with the Board in opposing a takeover bid that the Board determines is not in the best interests of the Company or its Stockholders. The Reverse Stock Split therefore may have the effect of discouraging unsolicited takeover attempts. By potentially discouraging initiation of any such unsolicited takeover attempts the Reverse Stock Splits may limit the opportunity for the Company’s Stockholders to dispose of their shares at the higher price generally available in takeover attempts or that may be available under a merger proposal. The Reverse Stock Splits may have the effect of permitting the Company’s current management, including the current Board, to retain its position, and place it in a better position to resist changes that the Company’s Stockholders may wish to make if they are dissatisfied with the conduct of the Company’s business. However, the Board is not aware of any attempt to take control of the Company and the Board of Directors has not approved the Reverse Stock Splits with the intent that they be utilized as a type of anti-takeover device.

Beneficial Holders of Common Stock (i.e. Stockholders who hold in street name)

Upon the implementation of a Reverse Stock Split, we intend to treat shares held by Stockholders through a bank, broker, custodian or other nominee in the same manner as registered Stockholders whose shares of Common Stock are registered in their names. Banks, brokers, custodians or other nominees will be instructed to effect a Reverse Stock Split for their beneficial holders holding our Common Stock in street name. However, these banks, brokers, custodians or other nominees may have different procedures than registered Stockholders for processing the Reverse Stock Split. Stockholders who hold shares of our Common Stock with a bank, broker, custodian or other nominee and who have any questions in this regard are encouraged to contact their banks, brokers, custodians or other nominees.

Registered “Book-Entry” Holders of Common Stock (i.e. Stockholders that are registered on the transfer agent’s books and records but do not hold stock certificates)

Certain of our registered holders of Common Stock may hold some or all of their shares electronically in book-entry form with the transfer agent. These Stockholders do not have stock certificates evidencing their ownership of the Common Stock. They are, however, provided with a statement reflecting the number of shares registered in their accounts.

Stockholders who hold shares of Common Stock electronically in book-entry form with the transfer agent will not need to take action (the exchange will be automatic) to receive whole shares of post-Reverse Stock Split Common Stock, subject to adjustment for treatment of fractional shares.

Holders of Certificated Shares of Common Stock

Stockholders holding shares of our Common Stock in certificated form will be sent a transmittal letter by our transfer agent after the effective time of the Stock Split. The letter of transmittal will contain instructions on how a Stockholder should surrender his, her or its certificate(s) representing shares of our Common Stock (the “Old Certificates”) to the transfer agent in exchange for certificates representing the appropriate number of whole shares of post-Reverse Stock Split Common Stock (the “New Certificates”). No New Certificates will be issued to a Stockholder until such Stockholder has surrendered all Old Certificates, together with a properly completed and executed letter of transmittal, to the transfer agent. No Stockholder will be required to pay a transfer or other fee to exchange his, her or its Old Certificates. Stockholders will then receive a New Certificate(s) representing the number of whole shares of Common Stock that they are entitled as a result of a Reverse Stock Split, subject to the treatment of fractional shares described below. Until surrendered, we will deem outstanding Old Certificates held by Stockholders to be cancelled and only to represent the number of whole shares of post-Reverse Stock Split Common Stock to which these Stockholders are entitled, subject to the treatment of fractional shares. Any Old Certificates submitted for exchange, whether because of a sale, transfer or other disposition of stock, will automatically be exchanged for New Certificates. If an Old Certificate has a restrictive legend on the back of the Old Certificate(s), the New Certificate will be issued with the same restrictive legends that are on the back of the Old Certificate(s).

The Company expects that our transfer agent will act as exchange agent for purposes of implementing the exchange of stock certificates. No service charges will be payable by holders of shares of Common Stock in connection with the exchange of certificates. All of such expenses will be borne by the Company.


STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD NOT DESTROY ANY STOCK CERTIFICATE(S) AND SHOULD NOT SUBMIT ANY STOCK CERTIFICATE(S) UNTIL REQUESTED TO DO SO.

Fractional Shares

The Company does not currently intend to issue fractional shares of Common Stock in connection with any Reverse Stock Split. Therefore, the Company does not expect to issue certificates representing fractional shares of Common Stock. The Board will arrange for the disposition of fractional interests by Stockholders entitled thereto by paying, in cash, the fair value of fractions of a share of Common Stock as of the time when those entitled to receive such fractions are determined.

If the Board determines to pay, in cash, the fair value of fractions of a share of Common Stock as of the time when those entitled to receive such fractions are determined, Stockholders who would otherwise hold fractional shares because the number of shares of Common Stock they hold before a Reverse Stock Split is not evenly divisible by the ratio ultimately selected by the will be entitled to receive cash (without interest or deduction) in lieu of such fractional shares from either: (i) the Company, upon receipt by the transfer agent of a properly completed and duly executed transmittal letter and, where shares of Common Stock are held in certificated form, upon due surrender of any certificate previously representing a fractional share, in an amount equal to such holder’s fractional share based upon the volume weighted average price of the Common Stock as reported on The OTC Pink Market, or other principal market of the Common Stock, as applicable, as of the date such Reverse Stock Split is effected; or (ii) the transfer agent, upon receipt by the transfer agent of a properly completed and duly executed transmittal letter and, where shares of Common Stock are held in certificated form, the surrender of all old certificate(s), in an amount equal to the proceeds attributable to the sale of such fractional shares following the aggregation and sale by the transfer agent of all fractional shares otherwise issuable. If the Board of Directors determines to dispose of fractional interests pursuant to clause (ii) above, the Company expects that the transfer agent would conduct the sale in an orderly fashion at a reasonable pace and that it may take several days to sell all of the aggregated fractional shares of Common Stock. In this event, such holders would be entitled to an amount equal to their pro rata share of the proceeds of such sale. The Company will be responsible for any brokerage fees or commissions related to the transfer agent’s open market sales of shares of Common Stock that would otherwise be fractional shares.

The ownership of a fractional share interest in a share of Common Stock following a Reverse Stock Split will not give the holder any voting, dividend or other rights, except the right to receive the cash payment, as described above.

Stockholders should be aware that, under the escheat laws of various jurisdictions, sums due for fractional interests that are not timely claimed after the effective time of a Reverse Stock Split may be required to be paid to the designated agent for each such jurisdiction, unless correspondence has been received by the Company or the transfer agent concerning ownership of such funds within the time permitted in such jurisdiction. Thereafter, if applicable, Stockholders otherwise entitled to receive such funds, but who do not receive them due to, for example, their failure to timely comply with the transfer agent’s instructions, will have to seek to obtain such funds directly from the state to which they were paid.

Effect of the Reverse Stock Split(s) on Employee Plans, Options, Restricted Stock Awards and Units, Warrants, Convertible or Exchangeable Securities, and Preferred Stock.

Based upon the applicable Reverse Stock Split ratio determined by the Board of Directors, proportionate adjustments are generally required to be made to the per share exercise price and the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise or conversion of all outstanding options, warrants, convertible or exchangeable securities, including any preferred stock, entitling the holders to purchase, exchange for, or convert into, shares of Common Stock. This would result in approximately the same aggregate price being required to be paid under such options, warrants, convertible or exchangeable securities upon exercise, and approximately the same value of shares of Common Stock being delivered upon such exercise, exchange or conversion, immediately following such Reverse Stock Split as was the case immediately preceding such Reverse Stock Split. The number of shares deliverable upon settlement or vesting of restricted stock awards will be similarly adjusted, subject to our treatment of fractional shares. The number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance pursuant to these securities will be proportionately based upon the Reverse Stock Split ratio determined by the Board, subject to our treatment of fractional shares. In the event of a Reverse Stock Split, the maximum number of shares that can be issued under the 2021 Plan (including the ISO share grant limit), the number of shares issued under the 2021 Plan and subject to each award, the exercise prices of outstanding awards, the maximum number of shares that are reserved under the 2021 Plan, and the number of shares available for issuance under the 2021 Plan, shall each be equitably and proportionately adjusted by the 2021 Plan Committee (as defined herein).


Accounting Matters

The proposed amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation will not affect the par value of our Common Stock per share, which will remain $0.001 par value per share.

Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reverse Stock Split

The following summary describes certain material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Reverse Stock Split(s) to holders of our Common Stock.

Unless otherwise specifically indicated herein, this summary addresses the tax consequences only to a beneficial owner of our Common Stock that is (i) a citizen or individual resident of the United States, (ii) a corporation organized in or under the laws of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia, (iii) an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or (iv) a trust if (1) its administration is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the United States and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all of its substantial decisions, or (2) it has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person (a “U.S. holder”). This summary does not address all of the tax consequences that may be relevant to any particular investor, including tax considerations that arise from rules of general application to all taxpayers or to certain classes of taxpayers or that are generally assumed to be known by investors. In addition, it does not purport to address all aspects of federal income taxation that may be relevant to Stockholders in light of their particular circumstances or to any Stockholder that may be subject to special tax rules, including without limitation: (i) persons that may be subject to special treatment under U.S. federal income tax law, such as banks, insurance companies, thrift institutions, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, tax-exempt organizations, U.S. expatriates, persons subject to the alternative minimum tax, traders in securities that elect to mark to market and dealers in securities or currencies, (ii) persons that hold our Common Stock as part of a position in a “straddle” or as part of a “hedging,” “conversion” or other integrated investment transaction for federal income tax purposes, or (iii) persons that do not hold our Common Stock as “capital assets” (generally, property held for investment).

If a partnership (or other entity classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) is the beneficial owner of our Common Stock, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner in the partnership will generally depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partnerships that hold our Common Stock, and partners in such partnerships, should consult their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Reverse Stock Split(s).

This summary is based on the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), U.S. Treasury regulations, administrative rulings and judicial authority, all as in effect as of the date of this Proxy Statement. Subsequent developments in U.S. federal income tax law, including changes in law or differing interpretations, which may be applied retroactively, could have a material effect on the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Reverse Stock Split(s). There can be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service will not take a contrary position to the tax consequences described herein or that such position will be sustained by a court. No opinion of counsel or ruling from the Internal Revenue Service has been obtained with respect to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Reverse Stock Split(s).

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR OWN TAX ADVISOR REGARDING THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND FOREIGN INCOME AND OTHER TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT(S) IN YOUR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND THE LAWS OF ANY OTHER TAXING JURISDICTION.


U.S. Holders

Based on the assumption that the Reverse Stock Split(s) will constitute a tax-free reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(E) of the Code, and subject to the limitations and qualifications set forth in this discussion, the following is a general discussion of the U.S. federal income tax consequences relating to the Reverse Stock Split(s).

We believe that the Reverse Stock Split(s) should be treated as a recapitalization for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Therefore, a U.S. holder generally should not recognize gain or loss on the Reverse Stock Split(s), except to the extent of cash, if any, received in lieu of a fractional share interest in post-Reverse Stock Split shares of Common Stock. The aggregate tax basis of the post-split shares of Common Stock received should be equal to the aggregate tax basis of the pre-split shares of Common Stock exchanged therefore (excluding any portion of the holder’s basis allocated to fractional shares), and the holding period of the post-split shares of Common Stock received will include the holding period of the pre-split shares of Common Stock exchanged. U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors as to the application of the foregoing rules where shares of our Common Stock were acquired at different times or at different prices.

A holder of the pre-split shares of Common Stock who receives cash instead of a fractional share interest in post-Reverse Stock Split shares of Common Stock should be treated as having received the fractional share of Common Stock pursuant to such Reverse Stock Split and then as having exchanged the fractional share of Common Stock for cash in a redemption. In general, this deemed redemption will be treated as a sale or exchange, provided the redemption is not essentially equivalent to a dividend as discussed below. A U.S. holder receiving fractional shares of Common Stock generally should recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the portion of the tax basis of the pre-split shares of Common Stock allocated to the fractional share interest and the cash received. Such gain or loss generally will be a capital gain or loss and will be short-term if the pre-split shares of Common Stock were held for one year or less and long-term if held more than one year. No gain or loss will be recognized by us as a result of the Reverse Stock Split(s).

The receipt of cash is “not essentially equivalent to a dividend” if the reduction in a U.S. holder’s proportionate interest in the Company resulting from the Reverse Stock Split(s) (taking into account for this purpose shares of our Common Stock which such U.S. holder is considered to own under certain attribution rules) is considered a “meaningful reduction” given such U.S. holder’s particular facts and circumstances. The Internal Revenue Service has ruled that a small reduction by a minority Stockholder whose relative stock interest is minimal and who exercises no control over the affairs of a corporation can satisfy this test. If the receipt of cash in lieu of a fractional share is not treated as capital gain or loss under the test just described, it will be treated first as ordinary dividend income to the extent of a U.S. holder’s ratable share of our current and accumulated earnings and profits, then as a tax-free return of capital to the extent of the portion of the U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis of the pre-split shares of Common Stock that is allocable to such fractional share, and any remaining amount will be treated as capital gain. U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors as to application of the foregoing rules where they receive cash in lieu of a fractional share in the Reverse Stock Split(s).

Cash payments received by a U.S. holder of our Common Stock pursuant to the Reverse Stock Split(s) may be subject to information reporting, and may be subject to backup withholding if the U.S. holder fails to provide a valid taxpayer identification number and comply with certain certification procedures or otherwise establish an exemption from backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Rather, the U.S. federal income tax liability of the person subject to backup withholding will be reduced by the amount of the tax withheld. If backup withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a refund may be obtained provided that the required information is timely furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.

No Appraisal Rights

Under Delaware law and our charter documents, holders of our Common Stock will not be entitled to dissenter’s rights or appraisal rights with respect to any Reverse Stock Splits.

Vote Required

The affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding Shares entitled to vote thereon is required to approve an amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to approve the Reverse Stock Split.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO THE COMPANY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO EFFECT ONE OR MORE REVERSE STOCK SPLITS.

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PROPOSAL FOUR:

APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY’S 20182021 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AND THE RESERVATION OF 25,000,000UP TO 50,000,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER

Summary

The Company’s 20182021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”) was adopted by the Board on April 27, 2018,July 1, 2021, and we are requesting approval of this new equity compensation plan because we need to be able to issue equity awards to selected key service providers in order to motivate and retain such persons and to further align their interests with those of our stockholders.Stockholders. The 2021 Plan will only become effective if approved by the Stockholders. If approved, the 2021 Plan will be effective immediately, subject to any restrictions on the issuance of awards under the 2021 Plan because of a lack of available or reserved shares of Common Stock to underlie such awards.

Having an adequate number of shares available for future equity compensation grants is necessary to promote our long-term success and the creation of stockholderStockholder value by:

 

·Enabling us to continue to attract and retain the services of key service providers who would be eligible to receive grants;

 

·Aligning participants’ interests with stockholders’Stockholders’ interests through incentives that are based upon the performance of our Common Stock; and

 

·Motivating participants, through equity incentive awards, to achieve long-term growth in the Company’s business, in addition to short-term financial performance; andperformance.

 

·Providing a long-term equity incentive program that is competitive as compared to other companies with whom we compete for talent.

The 20182021 Plan is identical to the Prior Plans, except for the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under each. The 2021 Plan will permitprovide for the discretionary awardgrant of incentive stock options (“ISOs”), nonstatutorynon-qualified stock options (“NQSOs”), restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), other equity awards and/or cash awards to selected participants.employees, directors and consultants. The 20182021 Plan will remain in effect until the earlier of (i) April 27, 2028July 1, 2031 and (ii) the date upon which the 20182021 Plan is terminated pursuant to its terms, and in any event subject to the maximum share limit of the 2018 Plan2021 Plan.

 

On April 27, 2018,July 1, 2021, our Board adopted the 20182021 Plan and authorized the reservation of 25,000,000up to 50,000,000 shares of common stockCommon Stock for issuance thereunder. Thethereunder, subject to availability. To the extent that there are no authorized and unreserved shares of Common Stock available, the awards underlying the 2021 Plan will not be issuable until such time, and from time to time, as shares of Common Stock are available to be reserved and in such amounts as are available. Assuming all 50,000,000 shares become available and the Company may issue the full amount of awards under the 2021 Plan, the number of shares available for issuance under the 20182021 Plan constitutesshall constitute approximately 16%10.00% of our issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the Record Date. The 20182021 Plan is intended to provide us with a sufficient number of shares to satisfy our equity grant requirements until our 20192022 annual meeting of stockholders,Stockholders, based on the current scope and structure of our equity incentive programs and the rate at which we expect to grant stock options, restricted stock, RSUs and/or other forms of equity compensation.

When approving the reservation of 25,000,000up to 50,000,000 shares of common stockCommon Stock issuable pursuant to the 20182021 Plan, the Board considered a number of factors, including those set forth below:

·Alignment with our Stockholders.Achieving superior, long-term results for our stockholdersStockholders remains one of our primary objectives. We believe that stock ownership enhances the alignment of the long-term economic interests of our employees and our stockholders.Stockholders.

·Attract, Motivate and Retain Key Employees.We compete for employees in a variety of geographic and talent markets and strive to maintain compensation programs that are competitive in order to attract, motivate and retain key employees. If we are unable to grant equity as part of our total compensation strategy, our ability to attract and retain all levels of talent we need to operate our business successfully would be significantly harmed.

·Balanced Approach to Compensation.We believe that a balanced approach to compensation - using a mix of salaries, performance-based bonus incentives and long-term equity incentives (including performance based equity) - encourages management to make decisions that favor long-term stability and profitability, rather than short-term results.

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·Burn Rate and Dilution.When deciding to adopt the 20182021 Plan, the Board evaluated our projected need for equity grants over the next year, our expected burn rate of shares under the 20182021 Plan and the dilutive impact of the proposed share allocation.


Burn rate is the rate at which a company is granting equity awards and is typically measured as the gross number of shares awarded as a percentage of our weighted average shares outstanding. We estimate that our projected annual burn rate will be 100%. The Board determined that our projected rate of equity compensation usage is reasonable and that the 20182021 Plan should not need an additional increase of shares until 2019.July 31, 2023.

In addition, the Board considered whether the potential dilutive effect to stockholdersStockholders is reasonable. Dilution is typically calculated by adding the number of shares of Common Stock subject to outstanding awards plus shares of Common Stock available to grant plus the proposed additional shares, and expressing such sum as a percentage of the total number of diluted outstanding shares.shares of Common Stock. The Board considered that dilution from the 20182021 Plan would be approximately 17%10.00% and believes that this is an acceptable amount of dilution from the 20182021 Plan.

After carefully considering each of these points, the Board believes the 20182021 Plan is essential for our future success and encourages stockholdersStockholders to consider these points in voting to approve this proposal.

Set forth below is a summary of the 20182021 Plan, which is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the 20182021 Plan, a copy of which is included as Appendix BCto this proxy statement.Proxy Statement. If there is any inconsistency between the following summary of the 2018 2021 Plan andAppendix BC, the 2018full text of the 2021 Plan included as Appendix Cshall govern.

Key Features of the 20182021 Plan

Certain key features of the 2018 2021 Plan are summarized as follows:

·If not terminated earlier by the Board, the 2018 2021 Plan will terminate on April 27, 2028.July 1, 2031.

·Up to a maximum aggregate of 25,000,00050,000,000 shares of Common Stock may be issued under the 2018 Plan.2021 Plan, subject to availability. The maximum number of shares that may be issued pursuant to the exercise of ISOs is also 25,000,000.50,000,000, subject to availability.

·The 2018 2021 Plan will generally be administered by the Board or a committee comprised solely of independent members of the Board. This committee will be the Compensation Committee unless otherwise designated by the Board (the “Committee”“2021 Plan Committee”).  The Board may also designate a separate committee to make awards to employees who are not officers subject to the reporting requirements of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).Act.

·Employees, consultants and Board members are eligible to receive awards, provided that the 2021 Plan Committee has the discretion to determine (i) who shall receive any awards, and (ii) the terms and conditions of such awards.

·Awards may consist of ISOs, NQSOs, restricted stock, RSUs, SARs, other equity awards and/or cash awards.

·Stock options and SARs may not be granted at a per share exercise price below the fair market value of a share of our Common Stock on the date of grant.

·Stock options and SARs may not be repriced or exchanged without stockholderStockholder approval.

·The maximum exercisable term of stock options and SARs may not exceed ten years.

·Awards are subject to recoupment of compensation policies adopted by the Company.

·A non-employee director serving in the following positions cannot receive awards in any fiscal year which in the aggregate exceeds the following number of shares: (i) chairperson or Lead Director (as defined in the 2018 Plan) – 2,500,000 shares; (ii) other non-employee director - 2,500,0005,000,000 shares. In addition, the aggregate amount of all cash compensation (including annual retainers and other fees, whether or not granted under the 20182021 Plan) plus the aggregate grant date fair market value of all awards issued under the 20182021 Plan (or under any other incentive plan) provided to any non-employee director during any single calendar year may not exceed $1,000,000.

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Background and Purpose of the 20182021 Plan. The purpose of the 20182021 Plan is to promote our long-term success and the creation of stockholderStockholder value by:

·Attracting and retaining the services of key employees who would be eligible to receive grants as selected participants;

·Motivating selected participants through equity-based compensation that is based upon the performance of our Common Stock; and

·Further aligning selected participants’ interests with the interests of our stockholders,Stockholders, through the award of equity compensation grants which increases their interest in the Company, to achieve long-term growth over short-term performance.

The 20182021 Plan permits the grant of the following types of equity-based incentive awards: (1) stock options (which can be either ISOs or NQSOs), (2) SARs, (3) restricted stock, (4) RSUs, (5) other equity awards and (6)(5) cash awards. The vesting of awards can be based on either continuous service and/or performance goals. Awards are evidenced by a written agreement between the selected participant and the Company.

Eligibility to Receive Awards. Employees, consultants and Board members of the Company and certain of our affiliated companies are eligible to receive awards under the 20182021 Plan. The 2021 Plan Committee determines,will determine, in its discretion, the selected participants who will be granted awards under the 20182021 Plan. As of the Record Date, approximately 204 individuals (including 2 executive officers)officers and 3 non-employee directorsdirectors) were eligible to participate in the 20182021 Plan.

Non-Employee Director Limitations.With respect to our non-employee directors, the 20182021 Plan provides that any non-employee director serving in the following positions cannot receive awards in any fiscal year which in the aggregate exceeds the following number of shares: (i) chairperson or Lead Director (as defined in the 20182021 Plan) - 2,500,0005,000,000 shares; (ii) other non-employee director - 2,500,0005,000,000 shares. In addition, the aggregate amount of all compensation (including annual retainers and other fees, whether or not granted under the 20182021 Plan) plus the aggregate grant date fair market value of all awards issued under the 20182021 Plan (or under any other incentive plan) provided to any non-employee director during any single calendar year may not exceed $1,000,000 in any calendar year. Provided that the Board affirmatively acts to implement such a process, the 20182021 Plan also provides that non-employee directors may elect to receive stock grants or stock units (which would be issued under the 20182021 Plan) in lieu of fees that would otherwise be paid in cash.

Shares Subject to the 20182021 Plan. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that can be issued under the 20182021 Plan is 25,000,00050,000,000 shares. The shares underlying forfeited or terminated awards (without payment of consideration), or unexercised awards become available again for issuance under the 20182021 Plan. The 20182021 Plan also imposes certain share grant limits such as the limit on grants to non-employee directors described above and other limits that are intended to comply with the legal requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and which are discussed elsewhere in this proposal. No fractional shares may be issued under the 20182021 Plan. No shares will be issued with respect to a participant’s award unless applicable tax withholding obligations have been satisfied by the participant. To the extent that there are no authorized and unreserved shares of Common Stock available for the 2021 Plan, the awards underlying the 2021 Plan will not be issuable until such time, and from time to time, as shares of Common Stock are available and in such amounts as are available.

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Administration of the 20182021 Plan. The 20182021 Plan will be administered by our Board’s Compensation Committee, acting as the Committee, which shall consist of independent Board members. With respect to certain awards issued under the 20182021 Plan the members of the Committee also must be “Non-Employee Directors” under Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act.Committee. Subject to the terms of the 20182021 Plan, the 2021 Plan Committee has the sole discretion, among other things, to:

·Select the individuals who will receive awards;

·Determine the terms and conditions of awards (for example, performance conditions, if any, and vesting schedule);

·Correct any defect, supply any omission, or reconcile any inconsistency in the 20182021 Plan or any award agreement;

·Accelerate the vesting, extend the post-termination exercise term or waive restrictions of any awards at any time and under such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, subject to the limitations set forth in the 20182021 Plan;

·Permit a participant to defer compensation to be provided by an award; and

·Interpret the provisions of the 20182021 Plan and outstanding awards.

The 2021 Plan Committee may suspend vesting, settlement, or exercise of awards pending a determination of whether a selected participant’s service should be terminated for cause (in which case outstanding awards would be forfeited). Awards may be subject to any policy that the Board may implement on the recoupment of compensation (referred to as a “clawback” policy). The members of the Board, the 2021 Plan Committee and their delegates shall be indemnified by the Company to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law for actions taken or not taken regarding the 20182021 Plan. In addition, the 2021 Plan Committee may use the 20182021 Plan to issue shares under other plans or sub-plans as may be deemed necessary or appropriate, such as to provide for participation by non-U.S. employees and those of any of our subsidiaries and affiliates.


Types of Awards.

Stock Options. A stock option is the right to acquire shares at a fixed exercise price over a fixed period of time. The 2021 Plan Committee will determine, among other terms and conditions, the number of shares covered by each stock option and the exercise price of the shares subject to each stock option, but such per share exercise price cannot be less than the fair market value of a share of our Common Stock on the date of grant of the stock option. The fair market value of a share of our Common Stock for the purposes of pricing our awards shall be equal to the closing price for our Common Stock as reported by the OTCQBOTC Pink or such other principal trading market on which our securities are traded on the date of determination. Stock options may not be repriced or exchanged without stockholderStockholder approval, and no re-load options may be granted under the 20182021 Plan.

Stock options granted under the 20182021 Plan may be either ISOs or NQSOs. As required by the Code and applicable regulations, ISOs are subject to various limitations not imposed on NQSOs. For example, the exercise price for any ISO granted to any employee owning more than 10% of our Common Stock may not be less than 110% of the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant, and such ISO must expire no later than five years after the grant date. The aggregate fair market value (determined at the date of grant) of Common Stock subject to all ISOs held by a participant that are first exercisable in any single calendar year cannot exceed $100,000. ISOs may not be transferred other than upon death, or to a revocable trust where the participant is considered the sole beneficiary of the stock option while it is held in trust. In order to comply with Treasury Regulation Section 1.422-2(b), the 20182021 Plan provides that no more than 25,000,000all 50,000,000 shares may be issued pursuant to the exercise of ISOs.ISOs, subject to the availability of underlying shares of Common Stock.

A stock option granted under the 20182021 Plan generally cannot be exercised until it becomes vested. The 2021 Plan Committee establishes the vesting schedule of each stock option at the time of grant. The maximum term for stock options granted under the 20182021 Plan may not exceed ten years from the date of grant although the 2021 Plan Committee may establish a shorter period at its discretion. The exercise price of each stock option granted under the 20182021 Plan must be paid in full at the time of exercise, either with cash, or through a broker-assisted “cashless” exercise and sale program, or net exercise, or through another method approved by the 2021 Plan Committee. The optionee must also make arrangements to pay any taxes that are required to be withheld at the time of exercise.

SARs. A SAR is the right to receive, upon exercise, an amount equal to the difference between the fair market value of the shares on the date of the SAR’s exercise and the aggregate exercise price of the shares covered by the exercised portion of the SAR. The 2021 Plan Committee determines the terms of SARs, including the exercise price (provided that such per share exercise price cannot be less than the fair market value of a share of our Common Stock on the date of grant), the vesting and the term of the SAR. The maximum term for SARs granted under the 20182021 Plan may not exceed ten years from the date of grant, subject to the discretion of the 2021 Plan Committee to establish a shorter period. Settlement of a SAR may be in shares of Common Stock or in cash, or any combination thereof, as the 2021 Plan Committee may determine. SARs may not be repriced or exchanged without stockholderStockholder approval.

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Restricted Stock. A restricted stock award is the grant of shares of our Common Stock to a selected participant and such shares may be subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture until specific conditions or goals are met. The restricted shares may be issued with or without cash consideration being paid by the selected participant as determined by the 2021 Plan Committee. The 2021 Plan Committee also will determine any other terms and conditions of an award of restricted stock. In determining whether an award of restricted stock should be made, and/or the vesting schedule for any such award, the 2021 Plan Committee may impose whatever conditions to vesting it determines to be appropriate. During the period of vesting, the participant will not be permitted to transfer the restricted shares but will generally have voting and dividend rights (subject to vesting) with respect to such shares.

RSUs. RSUs are the right to receive an amount equal to the fair market value of the shares covered by the RSU at some future date after the grant. The Committee will determine all of the terms and conditions of an award of RSUs, including the vesting period. Upon each vesting date of a RSU, a selected participant will become entitled to receive an amount equal to the number of shares indicated in the grant notice, or, if expressed in dollar terms, the fair market value of the shares on the settlement date. Payment for vested RSUs may be in shares of Common Stock or in cash, or any combination thereof, as the Committee may determine. Settlement of vested stock units will generally occur at or around the time of vesting but the Committee may permit a participant to defer such compensation until a later point in time. Stock units represent an unfunded and unsecured obligation for us, and a holder of a stock unit has no rights other than those of a general creditor.

Other Awards. The 20182021 Plan also provides that other equity awards, which derive their value from the value of our shares or from increases in the value of our shares, may be granted. In addition, cash awards may also be issued. Substitute awards may be issued under the 20182021 Plan in assumption of or substitution for or exchange for awards previously granted by an entity which we (or an affiliate) acquire.


Limited Transferability of Awards. Awards granted under the 20182021 Plan generally are not transferrable other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. However, the 2021 Plan Committee may in its discretion permit the transfer of awards other than ISOs. Generally, where transfers are permitted, they will be permitted only by gift to a member of the selected participant’s immediate family or to a trust or other entity for the benefit of the selected participant and/or member(s) of his or her immediate family.

Termination of Employment, Death or Disability. The 20182021 Plan generally determines the effect of the termination of employment on awards, which determination may be different depending on the nature of the termination, such as terminations due to cause, resignation, death, or disability and the status of the award as vested or unvested, unless the award agreement or a selected participant’s employment agreement or other agreement provides otherwise.

Dividends and Dividend Equivalents. Any dividend equivalents distributed in the form of shares under the 20182021 Plan will count against the 20182021 Plan’s maximum share limit. The 20182021 Plan also provides that dividend equivalents will not be paid or accrue on unexercised stock options or unexercised SARs. Dividends and dividend equivalents that may be paid or accrue with respect to unvested Awards shall be subject to the same vesting conditions as the underlying award and shall only be distributed to the extent that such vesting conditions are satisfied.

Adjustments upon Changes in Capitalization.

In the event of the following actions:

·stock split of our outstanding shares of Common Stock;

·stock dividend;

·dividend payable in a form other than shares in an amount that has a material effect on the price of the shares;

·consolidation;

·combination or reclassification of the shares;

·recapitalization;

·spin-off; or

·other similar occurrences,

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then the following shall each be equitably and proportionately adjusted by the 2021 Plan Committee:

·maximum number of shares that can be issued under the 20182021 Plan (including the ISO share grant limit);

·number and class of shares issued under the 20182021 Plan and subject to each award;

·exercise prices of outstanding awards; and

·number and class of shares available for issuance under the 20182021 Plan.

Change in Control. In the event that we are a party to a merger or other reorganization or similar transaction, outstanding 20182021 Plan awards will be subject to the agreement pertaining to such merger or reorganization. Such agreement may provide for (i) the continuation of the outstanding awards by us if we are a surviving corporation, (ii) the assumption or substitution of the outstanding awards by the surviving entity or its parent, (iii) full exercisability and/or full vesting of outstanding awards, or (iv) cancellation of outstanding awards either with or without consideration, in all cases with or without consent of the selected participant. The Board or the 2021 Plan Committee need not adopt the same rules for each award or selected participant.

The 2021 Plan Committee will decide the effect of a change in control of the Company on outstanding awards. The 2021 Plan Committee may, among other things, provide that awards will fully vest and/or be canceled upon a change in control, or fully vest upon an involuntary termination of employment following a change in control. The 2021 Plan Committee may also include in an award agreement provisions designed to minimize potential negative income tax consequences for the participant or the Company that could be imposed under the golden parachute tax rules of Code Section 280G.280G of the Code.

Term of the 20182021 Plan. The 20182021 Plan is in effect until April 27, 2028July __, 2031 or until earlier terminated by the Board. Outstanding awards shall continue to be governed by their terms after the termination of the 20182021 Plan.

Governing Law. The 20182021 Plan shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware (which is the state of our incorporation) except for conflict of law provisions.

Amendment and Termination of the 20182021 Plan. The Board generally may amend or terminate the 20182021 Plan at any time and for any reason, except that it must obtain stockholderStockholder approval of material amendments to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations or rules.

 


Certain Federal Income Tax Information

The following is a general summary, as of AprilJuly 1, 2018,2021, of the federal income tax consequences to us and to U.S. participants for awards granted under the 20182021 Plan. The federal tax laws may change and the federal, state and local tax consequences for any participant will depend upon his or her individual circumstances. This summary is not intended to be exhaustive and does not discuss the tax consequences of a participant’s death or provisions of income tax laws of any municipality, state or other country. We advise participants to consult with a tax advisor regarding the tax implications of their awards under the 20182021 Plan.

Incentive Stock Options. For federal income tax purposes, the holder of an ISO has no taxable income at the time of the grant or exercise of the ISO. If such person retains the Common Stock acquired under the ISO for a period of at least two years after the stock option is granted and one year after the stock option is exercised, any gain upon the subsequent sale of the Common Stock will be taxed as a long-term capital gain. A participant who disposes of shares acquired by exercise of an ISO prior to the expiration of two years after the stock option is granted or before one year after the stock option is exercised will realize ordinary income equal to the lesser of (i) the excess of the fair market value over the exercise price of the shares on the date of exercise, or (ii) the excess of the amount realized on the disposition over the exercise price for the shares. Any additional gain or loss recognized upon any later disposition of the shares would be a short- or long-term capital gain or loss, depending on whether the shares have been held by the participant for more than one year. Utilization of losses is subject to special rules and limitations.

Nonstatutory Stock Options. A participant who receives a nonstatutory stock option generally will not realize taxable income on the grant of such option, but will realize ordinary income at the time of exercise of the stock option equal to the difference between the option exercise price and the fair market value of the stock on the date of exercise.

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Restricted Stock.A participant will generally not have taxable income upon grant of unvested restricted shares unless he or she elects to be taxed at that time pursuant to an election under Code Section 83(b). Instead, he or she will recognize ordinary income at the time(s) of vesting equal to the fair market value (on each vesting date) of the shares or cash received minus any amount paid for the shares, if any.

Stock Units.No taxable income is generally reportable when unvested stock units are granted to a participant. Upon settlement of the vested stock units, the participant will recognize ordinary income in an amount equal to the fair market value of the shares issued or payment received in connection with the vested stock units.

Stock Appreciation Rights. No taxable income is generally reportable when a stock appreciation right is granted to a participant. Upon exercise, the participant will recognize ordinary income in an amount equal to the amount of cash received plus the fair market value of any shares received.

Income Tax Effects for the Company. We generally will be entitled to a tax deduction in connection with an award under the 20182021 Plan in an amount equal to the ordinary income realized by a participant at the time the participant recognizes such income (for example, upon the exercise of an nonqualified stock option or vesting of restricted stock).


Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) Deduction Limitation. Section 162(m) of the Code places a limit of $1 million on the amount of compensation that we may deduct in any one fiscal year with respect to our executive officers and other persons who are subject to Code Section 162(m). Therefore, compensation derived from 20182021 Plan awards may not be fully deductible by the Company.

Internal Revenue Code Section 280G. For certain persons, if a change in control of the Company causes an award to vest or become newly payable, or if the award was granted within one year of a change in control and the value of such award or vesting or payment, when combined with all other payments in the nature of compensation contingent on such change in control, equals or exceeds the dollar limit provided in Section 280G of the Code (generally, this dollar limit is equal to three times the five-year historical average of the individual’s annual compensation received from the Company), then the entire amount exceeding the individual’s average annual compensation will be considered an excess parachute payment. The recipient of an excess parachute payment must pay a 20% excise tax on this excess amount and the Company cannot deduct the excess amount from its taxable income.

Internal Revenue Code Section 409A. Section 409A of the Code governs the federal income taxation of certain types of nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements. A violation of Section 409A of the Code generally results in an acceleration of the recognition of income of amounts intended to be deferred and the imposition of a federal excise tax of 20% on the employee over and above the income tax owed, plus possible penalties and interest. The types of arrangements covered by Section 409A of the Code are broad and may apply to certain awards available under the 20182021 Plan (such as stock units). The intent is for the 20182021 Plan, including any awards available thereunder, to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code to the extent applicable. As required by Code Section 409A, certain nonqualified deferred compensation payments to specified employees may be delayed to the seventh month after such employee’s separation from service.

New Plan Benefits.All 20182021 Plan awards are granted at the 2021 Plan Committee’s discretion, subject to the limitations contained in the 20182021 Plan. Therefore, futureFuture benefits and amounts that will be received or allocated under the 20182021 Plan are not presently determinable. As of the Record Date, the fair market value of a share of our Common Stock (as determined by the closing price quoted by the OTQCBOTC Pink on that date) was $0.27.$[*].

Existing Plan Benefits. As of the Record Date, no awards have been granted under the 20182021 Plan.

Vote Required

 

The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by holdersShares present in personvirtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote thereonon the subject matter at the Annual Meeting is required to approve the adoption of the 2018 Plan and the reservation of 25,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance thereunder.2021 Stock Plan.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE 20182021 PLAN AND THE RESERVATION OF 25,000,000UP TO 50,000,000 SHARES FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER, AND PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR THEREOF UNLESS A STOCKHOLDER HAS INDICATED OTHERWISE ON THE PROXY.

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PROPOSAL NO. 4FIVE:

 

RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF RBSM LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 20182021

 

The Audit CommitteeBoard has appointed RBSM LLP (“RBSM”) as our independent registered public accounting firm to audit our financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.2021. The Board of Directors proposes that our Stockholdersratify this appointment. RBSM has served as our independent registered public accounting firm since December 28, 2017.

We expect that representatives of RBSMwill be physically present or available via phone at the Annual Meeting,will be able to make a statement if they so desire, and will be available to respond to appropriate questions.

 

From January 15, 2016 through December 21, 2017, Liggett & Webb, P.A. (“L&W”) was our independent registered public accounting firm. Effective December 21, 2017, L&W resigned as our independent registered public accounting firm. Effective asStockholder ratification of December 28, 2017, we entered into an engagement letter with RBSM, approved by our Audit Committee, and engagedthe selection of RBSM as our independent registered public accounting firm.

firm is not required by our Bylaws or the Delaware General Corporation Law. The report of the L&W on the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 did not contain any adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principle, except that there was an explanatory paragraph describing conditions that raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continueBoard seeks such ratification as a going concern. 

Duringmatter of good corporate practice. Should the Stockholders fail to ratify the selection of RBSM as our independent registered public accounting firm, the Board will reconsider whether to retain that firm for fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and the subsequent interim period preceding L&W’s resignation, (i) there were no disagreements between the Company and L&W on any matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope and procedures which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of L&W, would have caused L&W to make reference to the matter of the disagreement in connection with its report on the Company’s financial statements and (ii) there were no reportable events (as that term is described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and the subsequent interim period through December 28, 2017, the date of engagement of RBSM, the Company did not consult with RBSM regarding either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements; or (ii) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions thereto) or a reportable event (as described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K). 

2021. In deciding to appoint RBSM, the Board, standing in for the vacant Audit Committee, reviewed auditor independence issues and existing commercial relationships with RBSM and concluded that RBSM has no commercial relationship with the Company that would impair its independence for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.

The following table sets2021. Set forth the aggregatebelow are approximate fees billed to usfor services rendered by Liggett WebbRBSM, our independent registered public accounting firm, for the fiscal yearyears ended December 31, 20162020 and a portion of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.2019.

 Liggett Webb 
  2017 2016
Audit Fees $72,500  $71,500 
Audit-Related Fees  54,000   —   
Tax Fees  —     —   
Other Fees  —     2,500 
Totals $126,500  $74,000 

  RBSM 
  2020  2019 
Audit Fees $111,000  $110,000 
Audit-Related Fees  -   - 
Tax Fees  -   - 
Other Fees  -   - 
Totals $111,000  $110,000 

 

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Audit Fees

 

The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by Liggett WebbRBSM for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K and in the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or services that are normally provided by the independent registered independent accountantpublic accounting firm in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the fiscal years ending December 31, 20172020 and 2016 were: $72,5002019 were $111,000 and $71,500,$110,000, respectively.

 

Audit-Related Fees

 

The aggregate fees billed in either of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the registered independent accountantRBSM that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under item (1)“Audit Fees” for the fiscal years ending December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 were $54,000,$0 and $0, respectively. Audit related fees primarily include fees due to the acquisition audits for FlowHub LLC., Odava, LLLC and DDDigtal LLC.

 

Tax Fees

 

The aggregate fees were billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning for the fiscal years ending December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 was $0 and $0, respectively.respectively, for RBSM.

 


All Other Fees

 

Other fees billed for professional services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported above, for the fiscal years ending December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 were $0 and $2,500.$0, respectively, for RBSM.

 

The Company’s Board, acting in place of its Audit Committee, approves all auditing services and the terms thereof and non-audit services (other than non-audit services published under Section 10A(g) of the Exchange Act or the applicable rules of the SEC or the Pubic Company Accounting Oversight Board) to be provided to the Company by the independent auditor; provided, however, the pre-approval requirement is waived with respect to the provisions of non-audit services for the Company if the “de minimis” provisions of Section 10A(i)(1)(B) of the Exchange Act are satisfied.

Vote Required

The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by holdersShares present in personvirtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote thereonon the subject matter at the Annual Meeting is required to ratify the appointment of RBSM as our independent registered public accounting firm for the Company’s independent public accountant.fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. We are not required to obtain the approval of our Stockholders to appoint the Company’s independent accountant.registered public accounting firm. However, if our Stockholders do not ratify the appointment of RBSM as the Company’s independent registered public accountantaccounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, the Audit Committee of2021, the Board may reconsider its appointment.

 

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF RBSM AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018,2021, AND PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR THEREOF UNLESS A STOCKHOLDER HAS INDICATED OTHERWISE ON THE PROXY.

 

PROPOSAL NO. 5REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

 

The Board, standing in for the Audit Committee, has:

reviewed and discussed the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 with management;
discussed with the Company’s independent auditors the matters required to be discussed under Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standard No. 1301; and
received the written disclosures and letter from the independent auditors required by the applicable requirements of the Public Accounting Oversight Board regarding the independent auditors communications with the Board concerning independence, and has discussed with RBSM matters relating to its independence.

In reliance on the review and discussions referred to above, the Board recommended that the consolidated financial statements audited by RBSM for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 be included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for such fiscal year.

The Board

/s/ Isaac Dietrich

/s/ Danny Meeks

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PROPOSAL SIX:

ADVISORY VOTE ON THE APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 and Section 14A of the Exchange Act entitle our stockholdersStockholders to vote to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this Proxy Statement pursuant to SEC rules.

 

Our executive compensation programs are designed to (1) motivate and retain executive officers, (2) reward the achievement of our short-term and long-term performance goals, (3) establish an appropriate relationship between executive pay and short-term and long-term performance, and (4) align executive officers’ interests with those of our stockholders.Stockholders. Please read the section of this Proxy Statement entitled “Executive Compensation” for additional details about our executive compensation programs, including information about the fiscal year 20172020 compensation of our named executive officers.officer.

 

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The Compensation Committee continually reviews the compensation programs for our executive officers to ensure they achieve the desired goals of aligning our executive compensation structure with our stockholders’Stockholders’ interests and current market practices. During the fiscal year 2020, our Compensation Committee was vacant and the Board acted in its place.

 

We are asking our stockholdersStockholders to indicate their support for our named executive officers compensation as disclosed in this Proxy Statement and the accompanying Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.Report. This proposal, commonly known as a “say-on-pay” proposal, gives our stockholdersStockholders the opportunity to express their views on our executive compensation. This vote is not intended to address any specific item of compensation, but rather the overall compensation of our named executive officers and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this Proxy Statement and the accompanying Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.Report. Accordingly, we are asking our stockholdersStockholders to vote “FOR” the following resolution at the Annual Meeting:

 

“RESOLVED, that the compensation paid to MassRoots’ named executive officers,officer, as disclosed in MassRoots’ Proxy Statement for the 20182021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the accompanying Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20172020 pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation tables and narrative discussion, is hereby APPROVED.”

 

Vote Required

To be approved, this non-binding vote must be approved by a majority of the Shares present virtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote on the subject matter at the Annual Meeting. The say-on-pay vote is advisory, and therefore not binding on the Compensation Committee or the Board. The Board and the Compensation Committee value the opinions of our stockholdersStockholders and to the extent there is any significant vote against the named executive officers’ compensation as disclosed in this Proxy Statement and the accompanying Annual Report, on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, we will consider our stockholders’Stockholders’ concerns and the Compensation Committee will evaluate whether any actions are necessary to address those concerns.

 

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY’S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERSOFFICER AS DESCRIBED UNDER THE HEADING “EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION,” AND THE RELATED DISCLOSURES CONTAINED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT, AND PROXIES SOLICITED BY THE BOARD WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR THEREOF UNLESS A STOCKHOLDER HAS INDICATED OTHERWISE ON THE PROXY.

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PROPOSAL SEVEN:

 

PROPOSAL NO. 6AUTHORIZATION TO ADJOURN THE ANNUAL MEETING


ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

If the Annual Meeting is convened and a quorum is present, but there are not sufficient votes to approve the forgoing proposals described in this Proxy Statement, the Company may move to adjourn the Annual Meeting at that time in order to enable our Board to solicit additional proxies.

 

In additionthis Proposal Seven, we are asking our Stockholders to authorize the advisoryCompany to adjourn the Annual Meeting to another time and place, if necessary or advisable, to solicit additional proxies in the event that there are not sufficient votes to approve the forgoing proposals, each as described in this Proxy Statement. If our Stockholders approve this Proposal Seven, we could adjourn the Annual Meeting and any adjourned session of the Annual Meeting and use the additional time to solicit additional proxies, including the solicitation of proxies from our Stockholders that have previously voted. Among other things, approval of our executive compensation program,this proposal could mean that, even if we are also holdinghad received proxies representing a non-binding advisory vote by stockholders onsufficient number of votes to defeat the frequency with which stockholders would have an opportunity to hold an advisoryforgoing proposals, we could adjourn the Annual Meeting without a vote on such proposals and seek to convince our executive compensation program. We have included this proposal amongStockholders to change their votes in favor of such proposals.

If it is necessary or advisable to adjourn the itemsAnnual Meeting, no notice of the adjourned meeting is required to be consideredgiven to our Stockholders, other than an announcement at the Annual Meeting pursuant to the requirements of Section 14A of the Exchange Act. We are providing stockholderstime and place to which the optionAnnual Meeting is adjourned, so long as the meeting is adjourned for 30 days or less and no new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting. At the adjourned meeting, we may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If, however, after the adjournment the Board fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting, a notice of selecting a frequencyadjourned meeting, shall be provided to each Stockholder of one, two or three years, or abstaining. Forrecord on the reasons described below, we recommend that our stockholders select a frequency of three years.new record date entitled to vote at such meeting.

 

Vote Required

The Boardaffirmative vote of Directors has determined that an advisorya majority of the Shares present virtually or represented by proxy and entitled to vote by the Company’s stockholders on executive compensation that occurs every three years is the most appropriate for the Company becausewe believe that a triennial voting frequency will provide our stockholders with sufficient time to evaluate the effectiveness of our overall compensation philosophy, policies, and practices in the context of our long-term business results for the corresponding period, while avoiding over-emphasis on short-term variations in compensation and business results.  We also believe that a three-year timeframe provides a better opportunity to observe and evaluate the impact of any changes to our executive compensation policies and practices that have occurred since the last advisory vote. We therefore recommend that our stockholders select "Three Years" when voting on the frequency of advisory votes on executive compensation. Althoughsubject matter at the advisory voteAnnual Meeting is non-binding, our Board will review the results of the vote and take them into account in making a determination concerning the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation.required to approve this proposal.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A “FOR” VOTE FOR THIS PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING

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The option of one year, two years or three years that receives the highest number of votes cast by stockholders will be the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation that has been selected by stockholders. However, because this vote is advisory and not binding on the Board of Directors or us, the Board may decide that it is in the best interests of our stockholders and us to hold an advisory vote on executive compensation more or less frequently than the option approved by our stockholders.

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR A THREE-YEAR FREQUENCY FOR HOLDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

OTHER MATTERS

 

As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board knows of no other business that will be presented at the Annual Meeting. If any other business is properly brought before the Annual Meeting, it is intended that proxies in the enclosed form will be voted in respect thereof in accordance with the best judgment and in the discretion of the persons voting the proxies.


APPENDIX A

 

Certificate of Amendment

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Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

of

MassRoots, Inc.

 

Appendix AUnder Section 242 of the Delaware General Corporation Law

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

MASSROOTS, INC.MassRoots, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”) hereby certifies as follows:

 

FIRST: The nameSecond Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation is MassRoots, Inc.hereby amended by replacing Article FOURTH in its entirety with the following:

SECOND: The address of the Corporation’s registered office in the state of Delaware is A Registered Agent Inc., 8 The Green, Suite A, in the City of Dover, County of Kent, Delaware 19803.The name of its registered agent at such address is A Registered Agent Inc.

THIRD: The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”).

FOURTH: The total number of shares of capital stock that the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 500,010,0001,210,000,000 shares, consisting of 500,000,0001,200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Stock”).

4.1Common Stock. A statement of the designations, powers, preferences, rights, qualifications, limitations and restrictions in respect to the shares of Common Stock is as follows:

(a) Dividends. The Board of Directors of the Corporation may cause dividends to be paid to the holders of shares of Common Stock out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends by declaring an amount per share as a dividend. When and as dividends are declared on the Common Stock, whether payable in cash, in property or in shares of stock or other securities of the Corporation, the holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to share ratably according to the number of shares of Common Stock held by them, in such dividends.

(b) Liquidation Rights. Subject to the terms of any resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors pursuant to Section 4.2 of this ARTICLE FOURTH, in the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, the holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to share ratably, according to the number of shares of Common Stock held by them, in all remaining assets of the Corporation available for distribution to its stockholders.

(c) Voting Rights. Except as otherwise provided in this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or required by applicable law, the holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to vote on each matter on which the stockholders of the Corporation shall be entitled to vote, and each holder of Common Stock shall be entitled to one vote for each share of such stock held by him. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except as otherwise required by law, holders of Common Stock shall not be entitled to vote on any amendment to this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (including any resolution adopted pursuant to Section 4.2 of this ARTICLE FOURTH relating to any series of Preferred Stock) that relates solely to the terms of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock if the holders of such affected series are entitled, either separately or together as a class with the holders of one or more other such series, to vote thereon pursuant to this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (including any resolution adopted pursuant to Section 4.2 of this ARTICLE FOURTH relating to any series of Preferred Stock).

4.2Preferred Stock. The Board of Directors is authorized, subject to any limitation prescribed by law, to adopt one or more resolutions to provide for the issuance of the shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series, and by filing a certificate pursuant to applicable Delaware law to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each such series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each such series and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof. The number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares thereof then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of all of the then-outstanding shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote thereon, irrespective of the provisions of Section 242(b)(2) of the DGCL and without a vote of the holders of the Preferred Stock, or of any series thereof, unless a vote of any such holders is required pursuant to the terms of any resolution adopted pursuant to this Section 4.2.

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The authority of the Board of Directors with respect to each series shall include, but not be limited to, determination of the following:

(a) The number of shares constituting the series and the distinctive designation of the series;

(b) The dividend rate (or the method of calculation of dividends) on the shares of the series, whether dividends will be cumulative, and if so, from which date or dates, and the relative rights of priority, if any, of payment of dividends on shares of the series;

(c) Whether the series shall have voting rights, in addition to the voting rights required by law, and if so, the terms of such voting rights;

(d) Whether the series shall have conversion rights, and, if so, the terms and conditions of such conversion, including provision for adjustment of the conversion rate in such events as the Board of Directors shall determine;

(e) Whether or not the shares of that series shall be redeemable or exchangeable, and, if so, the terms and conditions of such redemption or exchange, as the case may be, including the date or dates upon or after which they shall be redeemable or exchangeable, as the case may be, and the amount per share payable in case of redemption, which amount may vary under different conditions and at different redemption dates;

(f) Whether the series shall have a sinking fund for the redemption or purchase of shares of that series, and if so, the terms and amount of such sinking fund;

(g) The rights of the shares of the series in the event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, and the relative rights or priority, if any, of payment of shares of the series; and

(h) Any other relative rights, preferences, powers and limitations of that series.

Except for any difference so provided by the Board of Directors, the shares of Preferred Stock will rank on parity with respect to the payment of dividends and to the distribution of assets upon liquidation.

FIFTH: A director

SECOND: The foregoing amendment has been duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of Section 242 of the General Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (i) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law (iii) under Section 174 of the DGCL, or (iv) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. If the DGCL is amended to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as so amended. Any repeal or modification of this paragraph shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the Corporation existing at the time of such repeal or modification.

SIXTH: The Corporation reserves the right to repeal, alter or amend this Certificate of Incorporation in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute.

SEVENTH: Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, to the fullest extent permitted by law, all Internal Corporate Claims (as defined herein) shall be brought solely and exclusively in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if such court does not have jurisdiction,by the Superior Courtvote of the Statea majority of Delaware, or, if such other court does not have jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the Districteach class of Delaware). “Internal Corporate Claims” means claims, including claims in the rightoutstanding stock of the Corporation brought by a stockholder (including a beneficial owner) (i) that are based upon a violation of a duty by a current or former director or officer or stockholder in such capacity or (ii) asentitled to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction upon the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware.vote thereon.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this Certificate this __ day of ________, 20___

Isaac Dietrich, Chief Executive Officer

APPENDIX B

Certificate of Amendment

to

Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

of

MassRoots, Inc.

Under Section 242 of the Delaware General Corporation Law

MassRoots, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”) hereby certifies as follows:

FIRST: The Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation is hereby amended by adding the following to the end of Article FOURTH:

“4.3 Reverse Stock Split. Effective as of [  ] a.m., local time on [  ], 20__ (the “Amendment Effective Time”), every [  ] (  ) shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Old Common Stock”) then issued and outstanding shall, automatically and without any action on the part of the respective holders thereof, be combined, converted and changed into one share of Common Stock of the Company (the “Reverse Stock Split”). No fractional shares shall be issued upon the Reverse Stock Split. If the Reverse Stock Split would result in the issuance of a fraction of a share of Common Stock, the Corporation shall, in lieu of issuing any such fractional share, pay an amount in cash, without interest, equal to the fair value of such fractional interest.”

SECOND: The foregoing amendment has been duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of Section 242 of the General Corporation law of the State of Delaware by the vote of a majority of each class of outstanding stock of the Corporation entitled to vote thereon.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this Certificate this __ day of _________, 201__.________, 20___

  
 Isaac Dietrich, CEOChief Executive Officer

 

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Appendix BMassroots, Inc.

MASSROOTS, INC.
2018 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

EFFECTIVE AS OF APRIL 27, 2018

SECTION 1.           INTRODUCTION.

The Company’s Board of Directors adopted the MassRoots, Inc. 20182021 Equity Incentive Plan effective as of the Adoption Date subject to obtaining Company shareholder approval as provided in Section 15 below.

The purpose of the

1. Purpose

MassRoots, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan is intended to promote the long-termbest interests of MassRoots, Inc. and its stockholders by (i) assisting the Corporation and its Affiliates in the recruitment and retention of persons with ability and initiative, (ii) providing an incentive to such persons to contribute to the growth and success of the Company and the creation of shareholder valueCorporation’s businesses by offering Key Employees an opportunity to acquire a proprietary interestaffording such persons equity participation in the successCorporation and (iii) associating the interests of such persons with those of the Company, or to increase such interest,Corporation and to encourage such Key Employees to continue to provide services to the Companyits Affiliates and to attract new individuals with outstanding qualifications.stockholders.

The Plan seeks to achieve this purpose by providing for Awards in the form of Options (which may constitute Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options), Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock Grants, Stock Units, Other Equity Awards and/or Cash Awards.

Capitalized terms shall have the meaning provided in Section 2 unless otherwise provided2. Definitions

As used in this Plan the following definitions shall apply:

A. “Affiliate” means (i) any Subsidiary, (ii) any Parent, (iii) any corporation, or trade or business (including, without limitation, a partnership, limited liability company or other entity) which is directly or indirectly controlled fifty percent (50%) or more (whether by ownership of stock, assets or an equivalent ownership interest or voting interest) by the Corporation or one of its Affiliates, and (iv) any other entity in which the Corporation or any related Award Agreement.of its Affiliates has a material equity interest and which is designated as an “Affiliate” by resolution of the Committee.

SECTION 2.           DEFINITIONS.If a Participant’s employment agreement or Award Agreement (or other written agreement executed by and between Participant and the Company) expressly includes defined terms that expressly are different from and/or conflict with the defined terms contained in this Plan then the defined terms contained in the employment agreement or Award Agreement (or other written agreement executed by and between Participant and the Company) shall govern and shall supersede the definitions provided in this Plan.

(a)B. “Adoption Date” means April 27, 2018.

(b)                “AffiliateAward” means any entity other than a Subsidiary, if the Company and/Option or one or more Subsidiaries own not less than 50% of such entity.Stock Award granted hereunder.

(c)                “Award” means any award of an Option, SAR, Restricted Stock Grant, Stock Unit, Other Equity Award or Cash Award under the Plan.

(d)               C. Award Agreement” means an agreement between the Company and a Participant evidencing the award of an Option, SAR, Restricted Stock Grant, Stock Unit, Other Equity Award or Cash Award as applicable.

(e)                 “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company, as constituted from time to time.Corporation.

(f)                  “Cash Award” means, a cash incentive opportunity awarded under this Plan and which is (i) payable only in cash and is (ii) not an Option, SAR, Restricted Stock Grant, Stock Unit or Other Equity Award.

(g)                “Cashless Exercise” means, to the extent that a Stock Option Agreement so provides and as permitted by applicable law and in accordance with any procedures established by the Committee, an arrangement whereby payment of some or all of the aggregate Exercise Price may be made all or in part by delivery of an irrevocable direction to a securities broker to sell Shares and to deliver all or part of the sale proceeds to the Company. Cashless Exercise may also be utilized to satisfy an Option’s tax withholding obligations as provided in Section 14(b).

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(h)               D. Cause” means, with respect to a Participant, the occurrence of any of the following: (i) a conviction of a Participant for a felony crime or the failure of a Participant to contest prosecution for a felony crime, or (ii) a Participant’s misconduct, fraud, disloyalty or dishonesty (as such terms may be defined by the Committee in its sole discretion), or (iii) any unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information or trade secrets by a Participant, or (iv) a Participant’s negligence, malfeasance, breach of fiduciary duties, neglect of duties, or (v) any material violation by a Participant of a written Company or Subsidiary or Affiliate policy or any material breach by a Participant of a written agreement with the Company or Subsidiary or Affiliate, or (vi) any other act or omission by a Participant that, in the opinion of the Committee, could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the Company’s or a Subsidiary’s or an Affiliate’s business, financial condition, prospects and/or reputation. In each of the foregoing subclauses (i) through (vi), whether or not a “Cause” event has occurred will be determined by the Committee in its sole discretion or, in the case of Participants who are directors or Officers or Section 16 Persons, the Board, each of whose determination shall be final, conclusive and binding. A Participant’s Service shall be deemed to have terminated for Cause if, after the Participant’s Service has terminated, facts and circumstances are discovered that would have justified a termination for Cause, including, without limitation, violation of material Company policies or breach of noncompetition, confidentiality or other restrictive covenants that may apply to the Participant.

(i)                 “Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following:

(i)                 The consummation of an acquisition, a merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another entity or any other corporate reorganization, if more than 50% of the combined voting power of the continuing or surviving entity’s securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition, merger, consolidation or other reorganization is owned by persons who in the aggregate owned less than 20% of the Company’s combined voting power represented by the Company’s outstanding securities immediately prior to such acquisition, merger, consolidation or other reorganization;

(ii)              A sale of more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding shares of each class of capital stock of the Company to a person, entity or group other than a person, entity or group affiliated with the Company; or

(iii)            The sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets to a person, entity or group other than a person, entity or group affiliated with the Company.

A transaction shall not constitute a Change in Control if: (i) its principal purpose is to change the state of the Company’s incorporation or to create a holding company that will be owned in substantially the same proportions by the persons who held the Company’s securities immediately before such transactions; or (ii) it is an equity financing primarily for capital raising purposes. If the timing of payments provided under an Award Agreement is based on or triggered by a Change in Control then, to extent necessary to avoid violating Code Section 409A, a Change in Control must also constitute a Change in Control Event.

(j)                  “Change in Control Event” has the meaning provided to such term under Code Section 409A and the applicable regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder.

(k)                “Charter” means the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended as may be amended from time to time.

(l)                  “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations and interpretations promulgated thereunder.any amendments thereto.

(m)

E. “Committee” means a committee consisting of membersthe Board or any Committee of the Board that is appointed byto which the Board (as described in Section 3) to administerhas delegated any responsibility for the implementation, interpretation or administration of this Plan. If no Committee has been appointed, the full Board shall constitute the Committee.

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(n)F. “Common Stock” means the Company’s common stock, (as defined in$0.001 par value, of the Charter and withCorporation.

G. “Consultant” means (i) any person performing consulting or advisory services for the rights and obligations provided under the Charter) andCorporation or any other securities into which such shares are changed, for which such shares are exchangedAffiliate, or which may be issued in respect thereof.(ii) a director of an Affiliate.

(o)

H. “CompanyCorporation” means MassRoots, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

(p)

I. “ConsultantCorporation Law” means the Delaware Revised Statutes, as the same shall be amended from time to time.

J.  “Date of Grant” means the date that the Committee approves an Option grant; provided, that all terms of such grant, including the amount of shares subject to the grant, exercise price and vesting are defined at such time.

K. “Deferral Period” means the period of time during which Deferred Shares are subject to deferral limitations under Section 7.D of this Plan.

L. “Deferred Shares” means an individual (or entity) which performs bona fide servicesaward pursuant to Section 7.D of this Plan of the Company,right to receive shares of Common Stock at the end of a Parent,specified Deferral Period.

M. “Director” means a Subsidiarymember of the Board.

N.  “Eligible Person” means an employee of the Corporation or an Affiliate other than as(including a corporation that becomes an EmployeeAffiliate after the adoption of this Plan), a Director or Non-Employee Director.

(q)                “Disability” means the following with respect to a Participant:

i.       For all ISOs, the permanent and total disability of the Participant within the meaning of Section 22(e)(3) of the Code;

ii.       For all Awards which are considered nonqualified deferred compensation under Code Section 409A and for which payment can be made on account of the Participant’s disability, the disability of the Participant within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code; or

iii.       For all other Awards, the Participant’s medically determinable physical or mental incapacitation such that for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months, the Participant is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity or which can be expected to result in death.

Any question asConsultant to the existenceCorporation or an Affiliate (including a corporation that becomes an Affiliate after the adoption of the Participant’s physical or mental incapacitation as to which the Participant or Participant’s representative and the Company cannot agree shall be determined in writing by a qualified independent physician selected by the Company. The physician’s determination of Disability shall be made in writing to the Company and the determination shall be final and conclusive for all purposes of the Participant’s Awards.this Plan).

(r)

O. “Employee” means any individual who is a common-law employee of the Company, or of a Parent, or of a Subsidiary or of an Affiliate.

(s)                 “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(t)                  “Exercise Price” means, in the case of an Option, the amount for which a Share may be purchased upon exercise of such Option, as specified in the applicable Stock Option Agreement. “Exercise Price,” in the case of a SAR, means an amount, as specified in the applicable SAR Agreement, which is subtracted from the Fair Market Value in determining the amount payable to a Participant upon exercise of such SAR.

(u)                “Fair Market Value” means the market price of a Share, determined by the Committee as follows:

(i)                  If the Shares were traded on a stock exchange (such as the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Amex, the NASDAQ Global Market or NASDAQ Capital Market) at the time of determination, then the Fair Market Value shall be equal to the regular session closing price for such stock as reported by such exchange (or the exchange or market with the greatest volume of trading in the Shares) on the date of determination, or if there were no sales on such date, on the last date preceding such date on which a closing price was reported;

(ii)                If the Shares were traded on the OTC Markets at the time of determination, then the Fair Market Value shall be equal to the last-sale price reported by the OTC Markets for such date, or if there were no sales on such date, on the last date preceding such date on which a sale was reported; and

(iii)              If neither of the foregoing provisions is applicable, then the Fair Market Value shall be determined by the Committee in good faith using a reasonable application of a reasonable valuation method as the Committee deems appropriate.

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Whenever possible, the determination of P. “Fair Market Value by” means, on any given date, the Committee shall be based oncurrent fair market value of the prices reported by the applicableshares of Common Stock as determined as follows:

(i)If the Common Stock is traded on a national securities exchange, the closing price for the day of determination as quoted on such market or exchange, including the NASDAQ Global Market or NASDAQ Capital Market, which is the primary market or exchange for trading of the Common Stock or if no trading occurs on such date, the last day on which trading occurred, or such other appropriate date as determined by the Committee in its discretion, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Committee deems reliable;

(ii)If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized securities dealer but selling prices are not reported, its Fair Market Value shall be the mean between the high and the low asked prices for the Common Stock for the day of determination; or

(iii)In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, Fair Market Value shall be determined by the Committee in good faith.

Q. “Family Member” means a parent, child, spouse or the OTC Markets, as applicable, or a nationally recognized publisher of stock prices or quotations (including an electronic on-line publication). Such determination shall be conclusive and binding on all persons.sibling.

(v)

R. “Incentive Stock Option” or “ISO” means an incentive stock option described in Code section 422.Option (or portion thereof) intended to qualify for special tax treatment under Section 422 of the Code.

(w)

S. “Key EmployeeNonqualified Stock Option” means an Employee, Non-Employee DirectorOption (or portion thereof) which is not intended or Consultant who has been selected by the Committee to receivedoes not for any reason qualify as an Award under the Plan.Incentive Stock Option.

(x)

T. “Net ExerciseOption” means any option to the extent that apurchase shares of Common Stock Option Agreement so provides and as permitted by applicable law, an arrangement pursuant to which the number of Shares issued to the Optionee in connection with the Optionee’s exercise of the Option will be reduced by the Company’s retention of a portion of such Shares. Upon such a net exercise of an Option, the Optionee will receive a net number of Shares that is equal to (i) the number of Shares as to which the Option is being exercised minus (ii) the quotient (rounded down to the nearest whole number) of the aggregate Exercise Price of the Shares being exercised divided by the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Option exercise date. The number of Shares covered by clause (ii) will be retained by the Company and not delivered to the Optionee. No fractional Shares will be created as a result of a Net Exercise and the Optionee must contemporaneously pay for any portion of the aggregate Exercise Price that is not covered by the Shares retained by the Company under clause (ii). The number of Shares delivered to the Optionee may be further reduced if Net Exercise is utilized under Section 14(b) to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations.

(y)                “Non-Employee Director” means a member of the Board who is not an Employee.

(z)                 “Nonstatutory Stock Option” or “NSO” means a stock option that is not an ISO.

(aa)              “Officer” means an individual who is an officer of the Company within the meaning of Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act.

(bb)             “Option” means an ISO or NSO granted under the Plan entitling the Optionee to purchase Shares under the Plan as provided in Section 6.this Plan.

(cc)

U. “Optionee” means an individual, estate or other entity that holds an Option.

(dd)             “Other Equity Award” means an award (other than an Option, SAR, Stock Unit, Restricted Stock Grant or Cash Award) which derives its value from the value of Shares and/or from increases in the value of Shares. Settlement of Other Equity Awards may be in the form of Shares and/or cash as determined by the Committee.

(ee)              “Parent” means any corporation (other than the Company)Corporation) in an unbroken chain of corporations ending with the Company,Corporation if each of the corporations other(other than the CompanyCorporation) owns stock possessing at least fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain. A corporation that attains the status of a Parent on a date after the Adoption Date shall be considered a Parent commencing as of such date.

(ff)              

V. Participant”Participant means an individualEligible Person who (i) is selected by the Committee or estate or other entity that holds an Award.authorized officer of the Corporation to receive an Award and (ii) is party to an agreement setting forth the terms of the Award, as appropriate.

(gg)

W. “PlanPerformance Agreement” means this 2018 Equity Incentive Plan as it may be amended from time to time.

(hh)             “Re-Load Option” means a new Option or SAR that is automatically granted to a Participant as result of such Participant’s exercise of an Option or SAR.

(ii)                “Re-Price” means that the Company has lowered or reduced the Exercise Price of outstanding Options and/or outstanding SARs and/or outstanding Other Equity Awards for any Participant(s) in a manner described by SEC Regulation S-K Item 402(d)(2)(viii) (or as described in any successor provision(s) or definition(s)). For avoidance of doubt, Re-Price also includes any exchange of Options or SARs for other Awards or cash.

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(jj)                “Restricted Stock Grant” means Shares awarded under the Plan as provided in Section 9.

(kk)            “Restricted Stock Grant Agreement” means the agreement described in Section 9 evidencing each Award of a Restricted Stock Grant.

(ll)               “Rule 16b-3” means Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act or any successor to Rule 16b-3, as in effect from time to time.

(mm)         “SAR Agreement” means the agreement described in Section 8 evidencing eachof this Plan.

X. “Performance Objectives” means the performance objectives established by the Committee pursuant to this Plan for Participants who have received grants of Awards. Performance Objectives may be described in terms of Corporation-wide objectives or objectives that are related to the performance of the individual Participant or the Affiliate, division, department or function within the Corporation or Affiliate in which the Participant is employed or has responsibility. Any Performance Objectives applicable to Awards to the extent that such an Award is intended to qualify as “Performance Based Compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code shall be limited to specified levels of or increases in the Corporation’s or a business unit’s return on equity, earnings per share, total earnings, earnings growth, return on capital, return on assets, economic value added, earnings before interest and taxes, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, sales growth, gross margin return on investment, increase in the Fair Market Price of the shares, net operating profit, cash flow (including, but not limited to, operating cash flow and free cash flow), cash flow return on investments (which equals net cash flow divided by total capital), internal rate of return, increase in net present value or expense targets. The Awards intended to qualify as “Performance Based Compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code shall be pre-established in accordance with applicable regulations under Section 162(m) of the Code and the determination of attainment of such goals shall be made by the Committee. If the Committee determines that a change in the business, operations, corporate structure or capital structure of the Corporation (including an event described in Section 9), or the manner in which it conducts its business, or other events or circumstances render the Performance Objectives unsuitable, the Committee may modify such Performance Objectives or the related minimum acceptable level of achievement, in whole or in part, as the Committee deems appropriate and equitable; provided, however, that no such modification shall be made to an Award intended to qualify as “Performance Based Compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code unless the Committee determines that such modification will not result in loss of such qualification or the Committee determines that loss of such qualification is in the best interests of the Corporation.

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Y. “Performance Period” means a period of time established under Section 8 of this Plan within which the Performance Objectives relating to a Stock Appreciation Right.Award are to be achieved.

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Z.  “SEC”Performance Share means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(oo)             “Section 16 Persons” means those Officers or directors or Non-Employee Directors or other persons who are subjectan award pursuant to Section 168 of this Plan of the Exchange Act.right to receive shares of Common Stock upon the achievement of specified Performance Objectives.

(pp)

AA.Plan” means this MassRoots, Inc., 2021 Equity Incentive Plan.

BB. “Repricing” means, other than in connection with an event described in Section 9 of this Plan, (i) lowering the exercise price of an Option after it has been granted or (ii) canceling an Option at a time when the exercise price exceeds the then-Fair Market Value of the Common Stock in exchange for another Option.

CC. “Restricted Stock Award” means an award of Common Stock under Section 7.B.

DD. Securities ActAct” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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EE. Separation From Service”Stock Award means a Participant’s separation from service with the Company within the meaning of Code Section 409A.

(rr)               “Service” means service as an Employee, Non-Employee Director or Consultant. Service will be deemed terminated as soon as the entity to which Service is being provided is no longer either (i) the Company, (ii) a Parent, (iii) a Subsidiary or (iv) an Affiliate. The Committee determines when Service commences and when Service terminates. The Committee may determine whether any Company transaction, such as a sale or spin-off of a division or subsidiary that employs a Participant, shall be deemed to result in termination of Service for purposes of any affected Awards, and the Committee’s decision shall be final, conclusive and binding.

(ss)               “Share” means one share of Common Stock.

(tt)               Stock Bonus Award, Restricted Stock Award, Stock Appreciation Right, Deferred Shares, or SAR” means a stock appreciation right awarded under the Plan as provided in Section 8.Performance Shares.

(uu)         ��

FF.Stock Option AgreementBonus Award” means the agreement described inan award of Common Stock under Section 6 evidencing each7.A.

GG. “Stock Award of an Option.

(vv)             “Stock UnitAgreement” means a bookkeeping entry representing the equivalent of one Share awarded under the Plan as provided in Section 10.

(ww)          “Stock Unit Agreement” means the agreement described in Section 10 evidencing each Award of Stock Units.

(xx)             “Shareholder Approval Date” means the date that the Company’s shareholder approve this Plan.

(yy)             “Shareholders Agreement” means any applicablewritten agreement between the Company’s shareholders and/Corporation and a Participant setting forth the specific terms and conditions of a Stock Award granted to the Participant under Section 7. Each Stock Award Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Plan and shall include such terms and conditions as the Committee shall authorize.

HH. “Stock Option Agreement” means an agreement (written or investors that provides certain rightselectronic) between the Corporation and obligations for shareholders.a Participant setting forth the specific terms and conditions of an Option granted to the Participant. Each Stock Option Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Plan and shall include such terms and conditions as the Committee shall authorize.

(zz)

II. “Subsidiary” means any corporation (other than the Company)Corporation) in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Company,Corporation if each of the corporations other(other than the last corporation in the unbroken chainchain) owns stock possessing at least fifty percent (50%) or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain. A corporation that attains the status of a Subsidiary on a date after the Adoption Date shall be considered a Subsidiary commencing as of such date.

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(aaa)JJ.Termination DateTen Percent Owner” means any Eligible Person owning at the date on which a Participant’s Service terminates as determined by the Committee.

(bbb)          “10-Percent Shareholder” meanstime an individual who ownsOption is granted more than ten percent (10%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of outstanding stock of the Company, itsCorporation or of a Parent or any of its Subsidiaries. In determining stock ownership, the attribution rules of sectionSubsidiary. An individual shall, in accordance with Section 424(d) of the Code, be considered to own any voting stock owned (directly or indirectly) by or for such Eligible Person’s brothers, sisters, spouse, ancestors and lineal descendants and any voting stock owned (directly or indirectly) by or for a corporation, partnership, estate or trust shall be applied.considered as being owned proportionately by or for its stockholders, partners, or beneficiaries.

3. implementation, interpretation and Administration

SECTION 3.           ADMINISTRATION.

(a)                A. Delegation to Board Committee. The Board shall have the sole authority to implement, interpret, and/or administer this Plan unless the Board delegates all or any portion of its authority to implement, interpret, and/or administer this Plan to a Committee. To the extent not prohibited by the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of the Corporation, the Board may delegate all or a portion of its authority to implement, interpret, and/or administer this Plan to a Committee Composition. A Committeeof the Board appointed by the Board shall administerand constituted in compliance with the Plan.applicable Corporation Law. The Board shall designate one of the members of the Committee as chairperson. Members of the Committee shall serve for such periodconsist solely of time astwo (2) or more Directors who are (i) Non-Employee Directors (within the Board may determine and shall be subject to removal by the Board at any time. The Board may also at any time terminate the functionsmeaning of the Committee and reassume all powers and authority previously delegated to the Committee.

Effective with the Shares being publicly traded or the Company being subject to the reporting requirements ofRule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act,Act) for purposes of exercising administrative authority with respect to Awards granted to Eligible Persons who are subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act; (ii) to the extent required by the rules of the market on which the Corporation’s shares are traded or the exchange on which the Corporation’s shares are listed, “independent” within the meaning of such rules; and (iii) at such times as an Award under this Plan by the Corporation is subject to Section 162(m) of the Code (to the extent relief from the limitation of Section 162(m) of the Code is sought with respect to Awards and administration of the Awards by a committee of “outside directors” is required to receive such relief), “outside directors” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code.

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B. Delegation to Officers. The Committee may delegate to one or more officers of the Corporation the authority to grant and administer Awards to Eligible Persons who are not Directors or executive officers of the Corporation; provided that the Committee shall consist either (i) solelyhave fixed the total number of twoshares of Common Stock that may be subject to such Awards. No officer holding such a delegation is authorized to grant Awards to himself or more individuals who satisfyherself. In addition to the requirements of Rule 16b-3 (or its successor) underCommittee, the Exchange Actofficer or (ii) ofofficers to whom the full Board. The Board may also appoint one or more separate committees ofCommittee has delegated the Board, each composed of directors ofauthority to grant and administer Awards shall have all powers delegated to the Company who need not qualify under Rule 16b-3, who may administer the PlanCommittee with respect to Key Employees who are not Section 16 Persons, may grant Awards under the Plan to such Key Employees and may determine all terms of such Awards. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Board may also appoint a committee, composed of one or more Officers

C. Powers of the Company, that may authorize Awards to Employees (who are not Section 16 Persons) within parameters specified by the Board and consistent with any limitations imposed by applicable law.

(b)               Authority of the Committee. Subject to the provisions of this Plan, and in the case of a Committee appointed by the Board, the specific duties delegated to such Committee, the Committee (and the officers to whom the Committee has delegated such authority) shall have the authority:

(i)To construe and interpret all provisions of this Plan and all Stock Option Agreements, Stock Award Agreements, Performance Agreements, or any other agreement under this Plan.

(ii)To determine the Fair Market Value of Common Stock in the absence of an established market for the Common Stock.

(iii)To select the Eligible Persons to whom Awards are granted from time to time hereunder.

(iv)To determine the number of shares of Common Stock covered by an Award; to determine whether an Option shall be an Incentive Stock Option or Nonqualified Stock Option; and to determine such other terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of this Plan, of each such Award. Such terms and conditions include, but are not limited to, the exercise price of an Option, purchase price of Common Stock subject to a Stock Award, the time or times when Options or a Stock Award may be exercised or Common Stock issued thereunder, the vesting schedule of an Option, the right of the Corporation to repurchase Common Stock issued pursuant to the exercise of an Option or a Stock Award and other restrictions or limitations (in addition to those contained in this Plan) on the forfeitability or transferability of Options, Stock Awards or Common Stock issued upon exercise of an Option or pursuant to a Stock Award. Such terms may include conditions which shall be determined by the Committee and need not be uniform with respect to Participants.

(v)To accelerate the time at which any Option or Stock Award may be exercised, or the time at which a Stock Award or Common Stock issued under this Plan may become transferable or non-forfeitable.

(vi)To determine whether and under what circumstances an Option or Stock Award may be settled in cash, shares of Common Stock or other property under Section 6.H instead of in Common Stock.

(vii)To waive, amend, cancel, extend, renew, accept the surrender of, modify or accelerate the vesting of or lapse of restrictions on all or any portion of an outstanding Award. Except as otherwise provided by this Plan, Stock Option Agreement, Stock Award Agreement or Performance Agreement or as required to comply with applicable law, regulation or rule, no amendment, cancellation or modification shall, without a Participant’s consent, adversely affect any rights of the Participant; provided, however, that (x) an amendment or modification that may cause an Incentive Stock Option to become a Nonqualified Stock Option shall not be treated as adversely affecting the rights of the Participant and (y) any other amendment or modification of any Stock Option Agreement, Stock Award Agreement or Performance Agreement that does not, in the opinion of the Committee, adversely affect any rights of any Participant, shall not require such Participant’s consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the restrictions on the Repricing of Options, as set forth in this Plan, may not be waived.

(viii)To prescribe the form of Stock Option Agreements, Stock Award Agreements, Performance Agreements, or any other agreements under this Plan; to adopt policies and procedures for the exercise of Options or Stock Awards, including the satisfaction of withholding obligations; to adopt, amend, and rescind policies and procedures pertaining to the administration of this Plan; and to make all other determinations necessary or advisable for the administration of this Plan. Except for the due execution of the award agreement by both the Corporation and the Participant, the Award’s effectiveness will not be dependent on any signature unless specifically so provided in the award agreement.

The express grant in this Plan of any specific power to the Committee shall have fullnot be construed as limiting any power or authority and discretionof the Committee; provided that the Committee may not exercise any right or power reserved to take any actions it deems necessarythe Board. Any decision made, or advisable foraction taken, by the Committee or in connection with the implementation, interpretation, and administration of the Plan. Such actions shall include without limitation:

(i)                  selecting Key Employees who are to receive Awards under the Plan;

(ii)                determining the type, number, vesting requirements, performance conditions (if any) and their degree of satisfaction, and other features and conditions of such Awards and amending such Awards;

(iii)              correcting any defect, supplying any omission, or reconciling or clarifying any inconsistency in the Plan or any Award Agreement;

(iv)               accelerating the vesting, or extending the post-termination exercise term, or waiving restrictions, of Awards at any time and under such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate;

(v)                interpreting the Plan and any Award Agreements;

(vi)               making all other decisions relating to the operation of the Plan; and

(vii)             granting Awards to Key Employees who are foreign nationals on such terms and conditions different from those specified in the Plan, which may be necessary or desirable to foster and promote achievement of the purposes of the Plan, and adopting such modifications, procedures, and/or subplans (with any such subplans attached as appendices to the Plan) and the like as may be necessary or desirable to comply with provisions of the laws or regulations of other countries or jurisdictions to ensure the viability of the benefits from Awards granted to Participants employed in such countries or jurisdictions, or to meet the requirements that permit the Plan to operate in a qualified or tax efficient manner, and/or comply with applicable foreign laws or regulations.

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The Committee may adopt such rules or guidelines, as it deems appropriate to implement the Plan. The Committee’s determinations under thethis Plan shall be final, conclusive and binding on all persons. The Committee’s decisions and determinations need not be uniform and may be made selectively among Participantspersons having an interest in the Committee’s sole discretion. The Committee’s decisions and determinations will be afforded the maximum deference provided by applicable law.

(c)                Indemnification. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, each member of the Committee, or of the Board, or any persons (including without limitation Employees and Officers) who are delegated by the Board or Committee to perform administrative functions in connection with the Plan, shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Company against and from (i) any loss, cost, liability, or expense that may be imposed upon or reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with or resulting from any claim, action, suit, or proceeding to which he or she may be a party or in which he or she may be involved by reason of any action taken or failure to act under the Plan or any Award Agreement, and (ii) from any and all amounts paid by him or her in settlement thereof, with the Company’s approval, or paid by him or her in satisfaction of any judgment in any such claim, action, suit, or proceeding against him or her, provided he or she shall give the Company an opportunity, at its own expense, to handle and defend the same before he or she undertakes to handle and defend it on his or her own behalf. The foregoing right of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other rights of indemnification to which such persons may be entitled under the Company’s Bylaws or Charter, by contract, as a matter of law, or otherwise, or under any power that the Company may have to indemnify them or hold them harmless.

SECTION 4.           GENERAL.

(a)                Eligibility. Only Employees, Non-Employee Directors and Consultants shall be eligible for designation as Key Employees by the Committee.

(b)               Incentive Stock Options. Only Key Employees who are common-law employees of the Company, a Parent or a Subsidiary shall be eligible for the grant of ISOs. In addition, a Key Employee who is a 10-Percent Shareholder shall not be eligible for the grant of an ISO unless the requirements set forth in section 422(c)(5) of the Code are satisfied. If and to the extent that any Shares are issued under a portion of any Option that exceeds the $100,000 limitation of Section 422 of the Code, such Shares shall not be treated as issued under an ISO notwithstanding any designation otherwise. Certain decisions, amendments, interpretations and actions by the Committee and certain actions by a Participant may cause an Option to cease to qualify as an ISO pursuant to the Code and by accepting an Option the Participant agrees in advance to such disqualifying action taken by either the Participant, the Committee or the Company.

(c)                Restrictions on Shares. Any Shares issued pursuant to an Award shall be subject to such Company policies, rights of repurchase, rights of first refusal and other transfer restrictions as the Committee may determine. Such restrictions shall apply in addition to any restrictions that may apply to holders of Shares generally and shall also comply to the extent necessary with applicable law. In no event shall the Company be required to issue fractional Shares under this Plan.

(d)               Beneficiaries. A Participant may designate one or more beneficiaries with respect to an Award by timely filing the prescribed form with the Company. A beneficiary designation may be changed by filing the prescribed form with the Company at any time before the Participant’s death. If no beneficiary was designated or if no designated beneficiary survives the Participant, then after a Participant’s death any vested Award(s) shall be transferred or distributed to the Participant’s estate.

(e)                Performance Conditions. The Committee may, in its discretion, include performance conditions in any Award.

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(f)                 Shareholder Rights. A Participant,4. Eligibility

A. Eligibility for Awards. Awards, other than Incentive Stock Options, may be granted to any Eligible Person selected by the Committee. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to employees of the Corporation or a transfereeParent or Subsidiary.

B. Eligibility of a Participant,Consultants. A Consultant shall have no rights as a shareholder (including without limitation voting rightsbe an Eligible Person only if the offer or dividend or distribution rights) with respect tosale of the Corporation’s securities would be eligible for registration on Form S-8 Registration Statement (or any Common Stock coveredsuccessor form) because of the identity and nature of the service provided by an Award until such person, becomes entitledunless the Corporation determines that an offer or sale of the Corporation’s securities to receive such Common Stock, has satisfied anyperson will satisfy another exemption from the registration under the Securities Act and complies with the securities laws of all other jurisdictions applicable withholdingto such offer or tax obligations relating to the Award and the Common Stock has been issued to the Participant. No adjustment shall be made for cash or stock dividends or other rights for which the record date is prior to the date when such Common Stock is issued, except as expressly provided in Section 11. The issuance ofsale. Accordingly, an Award may not be subjectgranted pursuant to and conditioned uponthis Plan for the Participant’s agreement to become a party to a Shareholders Agreement and be bound by its terms.purpose of the Corporation obtaining financing or for investor relations purposes.

(g)               Buyout of Awards.

C. Substitution Awards. The Committee may atmake Awards under this Plan by assumption, in substitution or replacement of performance shares, phantom shares, stock awards, stock options or similar awards granted by another entity (including an Affiliate) in connection with a merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or stock or similar transaction. Notwithstanding any time offer to buy out, for a payment in cash or cash equivalents (including without limitation Shares issued at Fair Market Valueprovision of this Plan (other than the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may or may not be issued under this Plan), an Award previously granted based uponthe terms of such terms and conditionsassumed, substituted, or replaced Awards shall be as the Committee, shall establish.in its discretion, determines is appropriate.

5. Common Stock Subject to Plan

(h)               Termination

A. Share Reserve and Limitations on Grants. The maximum aggregate number of Service. Unless the applicable Award Agreement or employment agreement provides otherwise (and in such case, the Award Agreement or employment agreement shall govern asshares of Common Stock that may be (i) issued under this Plan pursuant to the consequencesexercise of a termination of Service for such Awards), the following rules shall govern the vesting, exercisability and term of outstanding Awards held by a Participant in the event of termination of such Participant’s Service (in all cases subjectOptions (without regard to the termwhether payment on exercise of the Stock Option is made in cash or SAR or Other Equity Award as applicable):

(i) if the Serviceshares of a Participant is terminated for Cause, then all Options, Cash Awards, Other Equity Awards, SARs, unvested portions ofCommon Stock) and (ii) issued pursuant to Stock Units and unvested portions of Restricted Stock Grants shall terminate and be forfeited immediately without consideration as of the Termination Date (except for repayment of any amounts the Participant had paid to the Company to acquire unvested Shares underlying the forfeited Awards);

(ii) if the Service of Participant is terminated due to the Participant's death or Disability, then the vested portion of his/her then-outstanding Options/SARs/Other Equity Awards may be exercised by such Participant or his or her personal representative within six months after the Termination Date and all unvested portions of any outstanding Awards, shall be forfeited without consideration as of the Termination Date (except for repayment of any amounts the Participant had paid to the Company to acquire unvested Shares underlying the forfeited Awards); and

(iii) if the Service of Participant is terminated for any reason other than for Cause or other than due to death or Disability, then the vested portion of his/her then-outstanding Options/SARs/Other Equity Awards may be exercised by such Participant within three months after the Termination Date and all unvested portions of any outstanding Awards shall be forfeited without consideration as of the Termination Date (except for repayment of any amounts the Participant had paid to the Company to acquire unvested Shares underlying the forfeited Awards).

(i)                 Intentionally Omitted.

(j)                 Suspension or Termination of Awards. To the extent provided in an Award Agreement, if at any time (including after a notice of exercise has been delivered) the Committee (or the Board), reasonably believes that a Participant has committed an act of Cause (which includes a failure to act), the Committee (or Board) may suspend the Participant’s right to exercise any Option or SAR (or vesting of Restricted Stock Grants or Stock Units) pending a determination of whether there was in fact an act of Cause. To the extent provided in an Award Agreement, if the Committee (or the Board) determines a Participant has committed an act of Cause, neither the Participant nor his or her estate shall be entitled to exercise the outstanding Option or SAR whatsoever and the Participant’s outstanding Awards shall then terminate without consideration. Any determination by the Committee (or the Board) with respect to the foregoing shall be final, conclusive and binding on all interested parties.

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(k)               Code Section 409A. Notwithstanding anything50,000,000 shares in the Plan to the contrary, the Plan and Awards granted hereunder are intended to comply with the requirementsaggregate. The number of Code Section 409A and shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with such intention. In the event that any provisionshares of the Plan or an Award Agreement is determined by the Committee to not comply with the applicable requirements of Code Section 409A or the Treasury Regulations or other guidance issued thereunder, the Committee shall have the authority to take such actions and to make such changes to the Plan or an Award Agreement as the Committee deems necessary to comply with such requirements (including without limitation, after the grant date of an Award, increasing the Exercise Price to equal what was the Fair Market Value on the grant date of the Award). Each payment to a Participant made pursuant to this Plan shall be considered a separate payment and not one of a series of payments for purposes of Code Section 409A. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything elsewhere in the Plan or an Award Agreement to the contrary, if upon a Participant’s Separation From Service he/she is then a “specified employee” (as defined in Code Section 409A), then solely to the extent necessary to comply with Code Section 409A and avoid the imposition of taxes under Code Section 409A, the Company shall defer payment of “nonqualified deferred compensation”Common Stock subject to Code Section 409A payable as a result of and within six (6) months following such Separation From Service under this Plan until the earlier of (i) the first (1st) business day of the seventh (7th) month following the Participant’s Separation From Service, or (ii) ten (10) days after the Company receives written confirmation of the Participant’s death. Any such delayed payments shall be made without interest. While it is intended that all payments and benefits provided under this Plan will be exempt from or comply with Code Section 409A, the Company makes no representation or covenant to ensure that the Awards and payments under this Plan are exempt from or compliant with Code Section 409A. The Company will have no liability to any Participant or any other party if a payment or benefit under this Plan or any Award is challenged by any taxing authority or is ultimately determined not to be exempt or compliant. Each Participant further understands and agrees that each Participant will be entirely responsible for any and all taxes on any benefits payable to the Participant as a result of this Plan or any Award. In no event whatsoever shall the Company be liable for any additional tax, interest or penalties that may be imposed on a Participant by Code Section 409A or for any damages for failing to comply with Code Section 409A.

(l)                 Electronic Communications. Subject to compliance with applicable law and/or regulations, an Award Agreement or other documentation or notices relating to the Plan and/or Awards may be communicated to Participants by electronic media.

(m)              Unfunded Plan. Insofar as it provides for Awards, the Plan shall be unfunded. Although bookkeeping accounts may be established with respect to Participants who are granted Awards under this Plan, any such accounts will be used merely as a bookkeeping convenience. The Company shall not be required to segregate any assets which may at any time be represented by Awards, nor shall this Plan be construed as providing for such segregation, nor shall the Company or the Committee be deemed to be a trustee of stock or cash to be awarded under the Plan.

(n)               Liability of Company Plan. The Company (or members of the Board or Committee) shall not be liable to a Participant or other persons as to: (i) the non-issuance or sale of Shares as to which the Company has been unable to obtain from any regulatory body having jurisdiction the authority deemed by the Company’s counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder; and (ii) any unexpected or adverse tax consequence or any tax consequence expected, but not realized, by any Participant or other person due to the grant, receipt, exercise or settlement of any Award granted under this Plan.

(o)               Reformation. In the event any provision of this Plan shall be held illegal or invalid for any reason, such provisions will be reformed by the Board if possible and to the extent needed in order to be held legal and valid. If it is not possible to reform the illegal or invalid provisions then the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of this Plan, and this Plan shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provision had not been included.

(p)               Successor Provision. Any reference to a statute, rule or regulation, or to a section of a statute, rule or regulation, is a reference to that statute, rule, regulation, or section as amended from time to time, both before and after the Adoption Date and including any successor provisions.

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(q)               Governing Law. This Plan, and (unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement) all Awards, shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, but without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The Committee may provide that any dispute as to any Award shall be presented and determined in such forum as the Committee may specify, including through binding arbitration. Unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement, recipients of an Award under the Plan are deemed to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the federal or state courts of Delaware to resolve any and all issues that may arise out of or relate to the Plan or any related Award Agreement.

(r)                 No Re-Pricing of Options or SARs or Other Equity Awards or Award of Re-Load Options.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, (i) outstanding Options or SARs or Other Equity Awards may not be Re-Priced and (ii) Re-Load Options may not be awarded, in each case without the approval of Company shareholders. Moreover, any amendment to the Plan or any Award Agreement that results in the Re-Pricing of an Option or SAR or Other Equity Award issued under the Plan shall not be effective without prior approval of the shareholders of the Company. For this purpose, repricing includes a reduction in the Exercise Price of an Option or a SAR or the cancellation of an Option or SAR in exchange for cash, Options or SARs or Other Equity Award with an Exercise Price less than the Exercise Price of the cancelled Option or SAR, other Awards under the Plan or any other consideration provided by the Company.

(s)                Other Awards.The Committee may in its discretion issue Other Equity Awards and/or Cash Awards to Key Employees. The terms and conditions of any such Awards shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement between the Participant and the Company.

(t)                 Non-Employee Director Compensation Limits.No Non-Employee Director serving in the following positions at any time during any calendar year shall receive Awards during such calendar year covering, in the aggregate, in excess of the following number of Shares: (i) Chairperson or Lead Director – 2,500,000 Shares; (ii) Other Non-Employee Director - 2,500,000 Shares. Additionally, the aggregate amount of all cash compensation (including annual retainers and other fees, whether or not granted under the Plan) plus the aggregate grant date fair market value (computed as of the date of grant in accordance with applicable financial accounting rules) of all Awards issued under this Plan (or under any other incentive plan) provided to any Non-Employee Director during any single calendar year may not exceed $1,000,000. For the avoidance of doubt, any compensation that is deferred shall be counted toward this limit in the calendar year in which the compensation is vested, and not in any later calendar year when it is paid to the Non-Employee Director.

(u)               Deferral Elections.The Committee may permit a Participant to elect to defer his or her receipt of the payment of cash or the delivery of Shares that would otherwise be due to such Participant by virtue of the exercise, earn out or vesting of an Award made under the Plan. If any such election is permitted, the Committee shall establish rules and procedures for such payment deferrals, including the possible (a) payment or crediting of reasonable interest on such deferred amounts credited in cash, and (b) the payment or crediting of dividend equivalents in respect of deferrals credited in units of Common Stock. The Company and the Committee shall not be responsible to any person in the event that the payment deferral does not result in deferral of income for tax purposes.

(v)               Payment of Non-Employee Director Cash Fees with Equity Awards.If the Board affirmatively decides to authorize such a process, each Non-Employee Director may elect to receive a Restricted Stock Grant (or Stock Units or Other Equity Awards) issued under the Plan in lieu of payment of all or a portion of his or her annual cash retainer and/or any other cash fees including without limitation meeting fees, committee service fees and participation fees. Any such elections made by a Non-Employee Director shall be effected no later than the time permitted by applicable law and in accordance with the Company’s insider trading policies and/or other policies. The aggregate grant date fair market value of any Restricted Stock Grants or Stock Units or Other Equity Awards issued pursuant to this Section 4(v) is intended to be equivalent to the value of the foregone cash fees. Any cash fees not elected to be received as a Restricted Stock Grant or Stock Units or Other Equity Awards shall be payable in cash in accordance with the Company’s standard payment procedures. The Board in its discretion shall determine the terms, conditions and procedures for implementing this Section 4(v) and may also modify or terminate its operation at any time.

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SECTION 5.           SHARES SUBJECT TO PLAN AND SHARE LIMITS.

(a)                Basic Limitations. The Common Stock issuable under the Plan shall be authorized but unissued Shares or treasury Shares. Subjectsubject to adjustment as provided in Section 11,9. Notwithstanding any provision hereto to the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be issued:

(i) undercontrary, shares subject to the Plan shall not exceed 25,000,000 Shares (the "Share Limit"); and

(ii)include shares forfeited in a prior year as provided herein. For purposes of determining the number of shares of Common Stock available under this Plan, shares of Common Stock withheld by the Corporation to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations pursuant to Section 10 of this Plan shall be deemed issued under this Plan. No single participant may receive more than 25% of the exercisetotal Options awarded in any single year.

B. Reversion of ISOs grantedShares. If an Option or Stock Award is terminated, expires or becomes unexercisable, in whole or in part, for any reason, the unissued or unpurchased shares of Common Stock which were subject thereto shall become available for future grant under this Plan. Shares of Common Stock that have been actually issued under this Plan shall not exceed 25,000,000be returned to the share reserve for future grants under this Plan; except that shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to a Stock Award which are forfeited to the Corporation or repurchased by the Corporation at the original purchase price of such shares, shall be returned to the share reserve for future grant under this Plan.

C. Source of Shares (the “ISO Limit”).

(b)               Share Accounting. This Section 5(b) describes the Share accounting process for AwardsCommon Stock issued under thethis Plan with respect to the Share Limitmay be shares of authorized and ISO Limit.

(i)There shall be counted against the numerical limitations in Section 5(a) the gross numberunissued Common Stock or shares of Shares subject to issuance upon exercise or used for determining payment or settlement of Awards.  The below clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi) of this Section 5(b) seek to clarify the intent of the foregoing sentence. The Sharespreviously issued (or settled) under an Award will be counted against the Share Limit (and ISO Limit if the Award is an ISO) at the time(s) of exercise or settlement of the Award.  For avoidance of doubt, SharesCommon Stock that are withheld as payment for the Award’s Exercise Price or applicable withholding taxes shall be counted against the Share Limit (and ISO Limit if the Award is an ISO).

(ii) For avoidance of doubt, each Share issued (or settled or exercised) under any Award shall be counted against the Share Limit as one Share.

(iii) For avoidance of doubt, whether or not a SAR is settled with any Shares, the gross number of Shares subject to the exercise and which are used for determining the benefit payable under such SAR shall be counted against the Share Limit, regardless of the number of Shares actually used to settle the SAR upon such exercise.

(iv) For avoidance of doubt, to the extent an Option is exercised via a Cashless Exercise or Net Exercise or is not otherwise fully settled with Shares, then the gross number of Shares subject to the exercise and which are used for determining the benefit payable under such Option shall be counted against the Share Limit (and shall also count against the ISO Limit if the Option being exercised is an ISO), regardless of the number of Shares actually issued to the Participant upon such exercise.

(v) If any portion of an Award is forfeited, terminated without consideration, or expires unexercised, (collectively, “Forfeited Shares”), the gross number of such Forfeited Shares shall again be available for Awards under the Plan and shall not be counted against the Share Limit or ISO Limit.

(v) For avoidance of doubt, if any Awards are settled or paid in cash in lieu of stock and/or are exchanged for other Awards (collectively, “Settled Shares”), the gross number of such Settled Shares shall be counted against the Share Limit (and ISO Limit if the Award is an ISO).

(c)                Substitute Awards. Any Substitute Awards including without limitation any Shares that are delivered and any Awards that are granted by, or become obligations of, the Company, as a result of the assumptionhave been reacquired by the Company of, or in substitution for, outstanding awards previously granted by another entity (as provided below) shall not be counted toward the Share Limit or ISO Limit. Substitute Awards shall not count toward the Share Limit, nor shall Shares subject to a Substitute Award again be available for Awards under the Plan as provided in Section 5(b) above. Additionally, in the event that a company acquired by the Company or any Parent or any Subsidiary or any Affiliate or with which the Company or any Parent or any Subsidiary or any Affiliate combines has shares available under a pre-existing plan approved by shareholders and not adopted in contemplation of such acquisition or combination, the shares available for grant pursuant to the terms of such pre-existing plan (as adjusted, to the extent appropriate, using the exchange ratio or other adjustment or valuation ratio or formula used in such acquisition or combination to determine the consideration payable to the holders of common stock of the entities party to such acquisition or combination) may be used for Awards under the Plan and shall not count toward the Share Limit; provided that Awards using such available shares shall not be made after the date awards or grants could have been made under the terms of the pre-existing plan, absent the acquisition or combination, and shall only be made to individuals who were not Employees or Board members prior to such acquisition or combination.Corporation.

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(d)               Dividend Equivalents. Any dividend equivalents distributed under the Plan in the form of Shares shall be counted against the Share Limit (with each Share that is distributed counting as one Share against the Share Limit). Dividend equivalents will not be paid (or accrue) on unexercised6. Options or unexercised SARs.

SECTION 6.           TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OPTIONS.

(a)                Stock Option Agreement.Each A. Award. In accordance with the provisions of Section 4, the Committee will designate each Eligible Person to whom an Option underis to be granted and will specify the Plan shall be evidencednumber of shares of Common Stock covered by a Stock Option Agreement between the Optionee and the Company. Such Option shall be subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the Plan and may be subject to any other terms and conditions that are not inconsistent with the Plan (including without limitation any performance conditions). The provisions of the various Stock Option Agreements entered into under the Plan need not be identical.such Option. The Stock Option Agreement shall also specify whether the Option is an ISOIncentive Stock Option or Nonqualified Stock Option, the exercise price of such Option, the vesting schedule applicable to such Option, the expiration date of such Option, events of termination of such Option, and if not specified then theany other terms of such Option. No Option that is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option shall be invalid for failure to qualify as an NSO.Incentive Stock Option.

(b)               Number of Shares

B. Option Price. EachThe exercise price per share for Common Stock Option Agreement shall specify the number of Shares that are subject to thean Option and shall provide for the adjustment of such number in accordance with Section 11.

(c)                Exercise Price. An Option’s Exercise Price shall be establisheddetermined by the Committee, and set forth in abut shall comply with the following:

(i)The exercise price per share for Common Stock subject to an Option shall not be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant.

(ii)The exercise price per share for Common Stock subject to an Incentive Stock Option granted to a Participant who is deemed to be a Ten Percent Owner on the date such option is granted, shall not be less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value on the date of grant.

C. Maximum Option Agreement. Except with respect to (i) outstanding stock options being assumed or (ii) Options being granted in exchange for cancellation of options granted by another issuer as provided under Section 6(e) or (iii)Period. The maximum period during which an NSO granted with a per share Exercise Price that is less than the per Share Fair Market Value on the date of Award and further provided that the Committee expressly acknowledges in its granting resolutions its awareness that such Option may be subject to the requirements of Code Section 409A, the Exercise Price of an Optionexercised shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value (110% for 10-Percent Shareholders in the case of ISOs) of a Share on the date of Award.

(d)               Exercisability and Term. Each Stock Option Agreement shall specify the date when all or any installment of the Option is to become vested and/or exercisable. The Stock Option Agreement shall also specify the term of the Option; provided, however that the term of an Option shall in no event exceed ten (10) years from the date such Option was granted. In the case of Award. An ISOan Incentive Stock Option that is granted to a 10-Percent ShareholderParticipant who is or is deemed to be a Ten Percent Owner on the date of grant, such Option shall have a maximum termnot be exercisable after the expiration of five (5) years. Noyears from the date of grant.

D. Maximum Value of Options which are Incentive Stock Options. To the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Common Stock with respect to which Incentive Stock Options granted to any Participant are exercisable for the first time during any calendar year (under all stock option plans of the Corporation or any Parent or Subsidiary) exceeds $100,000 (or such other amount provided in Section 422 of the Code), the Options shall not be deemed to be Incentive Stock Options. For purposes of this section, the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock will be determined as of the time the Incentive Stock Option canwith respect to the Common Stock is granted. This section will be exercised after the expiration date specifiedapplied by taking Incentive Stock Options into account in the applicableorder in which they are granted.

E. Nontransferability. Options granted under this Plan which are intended to be Incentive Stock Option Agreement. A Stock Option Agreement may provide for accelerated exercisability in the event of the Optionee’s death, Disability or retirement or other events. A Stock Option Agreement may permit an Optionee to exercise an Option before it is vested (an “early exercise”), subject to the Company’s right of repurchase at the original Exercise Price of any Shares acquired under the unvested portion of the Option which right of repurchase shall lapse at the same rate the Option would have vested had there been no early exercise. In no event shall the Company be required to issue fractional Shares upon the exercise of an Option and the Committee may specify a minimum number of Shares that must be purchased in any one Option exercise.

(e)                Modifications or Assumption of Options. Within the limitations of the Plan, the Committee may modify, extend or assume outstanding Options or may accept the cancellation of outstanding stock options (whether granted by the Company or by another issuer) in return for the grant of new Options for the same or a different number of Shares and at the same or a different Exercise Price. No modification of an Option shall, without the consent of the Optionee, impair his or her rights or increase his or her obligations under such Option.

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(f)                 Assignment or Transfer of Options. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable Stock Option Agreement and then only to the extent permitted by applicable law, no Option shall be transferable by the Optionee other thannontransferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution.distribution and, during the lifetime of the Participant, shall be exercisable by only the Participant to whom the Incentive Stock Option is granted. Except to the extent transferability of a Nonqualified Stock Option is provided for in the Stock Option Agreement or is approved by the Committee, during the lifetime of the Participant to whom the Nonqualified Stock Option is granted, such Option may be exercised only by the Participant. If the Stock Option Agreement so provides or the Committee so approves, a Nonqualified Stock Option may be transferred by a Participant through a gift or domestic relations order to the Participant’s family members to the extent such transfer complies with applicable securities laws and regulations and provided that such transfer is not a transfer for value (within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations). The holder of a Nonqualified Stock Option transferred pursuant to this section shall be bound by the same terms and conditions that governed the Option during the period that it was held by the Participant. No right or interest of a Participant in any Option shall be liable for, or subject to, any lien, obligation, or liability of such Participant, unless such obligation is to the Corporation itself or to an Affiliate.

F. Vesting. Options will vest as otherwise provided in the Stock Option Agreement.

G. Termination. Options will terminate as provided in the Stock Option Agreement.

H. Exercise. Subject to the provisions of this Plan and the applicable Stock Option Agreement, an Option may be exercised duringto the lifetimeextent vested in whole at any time or in part from time to time at such times and in compliance with such requirements as the Committee shall determine. A partial exercise of an Option shall not affect the Optionee only by Optionee or byright to exercise the guardian or legal representative of the Optionee. Except as otherwise providedOption from time to time in accordance with this Plan and the applicable Stock Option Agreement no Option or interest therein may bewith respect to the remaining shares subject to a short position northe Option. An Option may any Option or interest thereinnot be gifted, transferred, assigned, alienated, pledged, hypothecated, attached, sold, or encumbered by the Optionee duringexercised with respect to fractional shares of Common Stock. The Participant may face certain restrictions on his/her lifetime, whether by operationability to exercise Options and/or sell underlying shares when such Participant is potentially in possession of law or otherwise, or be made subject to execution, attachment or similar process.

SECTION 7.           PAYMENT FOR OPTION SHARES.

(a)                General Rule.insider information. The entire Exercise PriceCorporation will make the Participant aware of Shares issued upon exerciseany formal insider trading policy it adopts, and the provisions of Optionssuch insider trading policy (including any amendments thereto) shall be payable in cash (or check) atbinding upon the time when such Shares are purchasedParticipant.

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I. Payment. Unless otherwise provided by the Optionee, except as follows and if so provided for in an applicable Stock Option Agreement:

(i)                  In the case of an ISO granted under the Plan, payment shall be made only pursuant to the express provisions of the applicable Stock Option Agreement. The Stock Option Agreement may specify that payment may be made in any form(s) described in this Section 7.

(ii)                In the case of an NSO granted under the Plan, the Committee may in its discretion, at any time accept payment in any form(s) described in this Section 7.

(b)               Surrender of Stock. To the extent that the Committee makes this Section 7(b) applicable to an Option in a Stock Option Agreement, payment for all or any part of the Exercise Price mayexercise price for an Option shall be made with Shares which have already been ownedin cash or a cash equivalent acceptable to the Committee or if the Common Stock is traded on an established securities market, by payment of the exercise price by a broker-dealer or by the Optionee for such duration as shall be specifiedOption holder with cash advanced by the Committee. Such Shares shall be valued at their Fair Market Value onbroker-dealer if the date whenexercise notice is accompanied by the new Shares are purchased underOption holder’s written irrevocable instructions to deliver the Plan.

(c)                Cashless Exercise. ToCommon Stock acquired upon exercise of the extent thatOption to the broker-dealer or by delivery of the Common Stock to the broker-dealer with an irrevocable commitment by the broker-dealer to forward the exercise price to the Corporation. With the consent of the Committee, makes this Section 7(c) applicable to an Option in a Stock Option Agreement, payment forof all or a part of the Exercise Priceexercise price of an Option may also be made through Cashless Exercise.

(d)               Net Exercise. To(i) by surrender to the extentCorporation (or delivery to the Corporation of a properly executed form of attestation of ownership) of shares of Common Stock that have been held for such period prior to the Committee makes this Section 7(d) applicabledate of exercise as is necessary to an Option in aavoid adverse accounting treatment to the Corporation, or (ii) any other method acceptable to the Committee. If Common Stock Option Agreement, payment foris used to pay all or a part of the Exercise Price may be made through Net Exercise.

(e)                Other Forms of Payment. Toexercise price, the extent that the Committee makes this Section 7(e) applicable to an Option in a Stock Option Agreement, payment may be made in any other form that is consistent with applicable laws, regulations and rules and approved by the Committee.

SECTION 8.                 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS.

(a)                SAR Agreement. Each Award of a SAR under the Plan shall be evidenced by a SAR Agreement between the Participant and the Company. Such SAR shall be subject to all applicable termssum of the Plancash or cash equivalent and may be subject to any other terms that are not inconsistent with the Plan (including without limitation any performance conditions). A SAR Agreement may provide for a maximum limit on the amount of any payout notwithstanding the Fair Market Value on(determined as of the date of exercise) of the shares surrendered must not be less than the Option price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised.

J. Stockholder Rights. No Participant shall have any rights as a stockholder with respect to shares subject to an Option until the date of exercise of such Option and the SAR. The provisionscertificate for shares of Common Stock to be received on exercise of such Option has been issued by the Corporation.

K. Disposition and Stock Certificate Legends for Incentive Stock Option Shares. A Participant shall notify the Corporation of any sale or other disposition of Common Stock acquired pursuant to an Incentive Stock Option if such sale or disposition occurs (i) within two years of the various SAR Agreements entered intogrant of an Option or (ii) within one year of the issuance of the Common Stock to the Participant. Such notice shall be in writing and directed to the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation or is his/her absence, the Chief Executive Officer. The Corporation may require that certificates evidencing shares of Common Stock purchased upon the exercise of Incentive Stock Options issued under this Plan be endorsed with a legend in substantially the Plan need notfollowing form:

THE SHARES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED PRIOR TO ___, 20___, IN THE ABSENCE OF A WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM THE CORPORATION TO THE EFFECT THAT THE CORPORATION IS AWARE OF THE FACTS OF SUCH SALE OR TRANSFER.

The blank contained in this legend shall be identical. SARsfilled in with the date that is the later of (i) one year and one day after the date of the exercise of such Incentive Stock Option or (ii) two years and one day after the grant of such Incentive Stock Option.

L. No Repricing. In no event shall the Committee permit a Repricing of any Option without the approval of the stockholders of the Corporation.

7. Stock Awards

A. Stock Bonus Awards. Stock Bonus Awards may be granted by the Committee. Each Stock Award Agreement for a Stock Bonus Award shall be in such form and shall contain such terms and conditions (including provisions relating to consideration, vesting, reacquisition of a reduction in the Participant’s other compensation.

(b)               Numbershares following termination, and transferability of Shares. Each SAR Agreement shall specify the number of Shares to which the SAR pertains and is subject to adjustment of such number in accordance with Section 11.

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(c)                Exercise Price. Each SAR Agreement shall specify the Exercise Price. A SAR Agreement may specify an Exercise Price that varies in accordance with a predetermined formula while the SAR is outstanding. Except with respect to outstanding stock appreciation rights being assumed or SARs being granted in exchange for cancellation of stock appreciation rights granted by another issuer as provided under Section 8(f), the Exercise Price of a SAR shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value on the date of Award.

(d)               Exercisability and Term. Each SAR Agreement shall specify the date when all or any installment of the SAR is to become exercisable. The SAR Agreement shall also specify the term of the SAR which shall not exceed ten (10) years from the date of Award. No SAR can be exercised after the expiration date specified in the applicable SAR Agreement. A SAR Agreement may provide for accelerated exercisability in the event of the Participant’s death, or Disability or other events. SARs may be awarded in combination with Options or other Awards, and such an Award may provide that the SARs will not be exercisable unless the related Options or other Awards are forfeited. A SAR may be included in an ISO only at the time of Award but may be included in an NSO at the time of Award or at any subsequent time, but not later than six (6) months before the expiration of such NSO. A SAR granted under the Plan may provide that it will be exercisable only in the event of a Change in Control.

(e)                Exercise of SARs. If, on the date when a SAR expires, the Exercise Price under such SAR is less than the Fair Market Value on such date but any portion of such SAR has not been exercised or surrendered, then such SAR may automatically be deemed to be exercised as of such date with respect to such portion to the extent so provided in the applicable SAR agreement. Upon exercise of a SAR, the Participant (or any person having the right to exercise the SAR after Participant’s death) shall receive from the Company (i) Shares, (ii) cash or (iii) any combination of Shares and cash,shares) as the Committee shall determine.deem appropriate. The amountterms and conditions of cash and/orStock Award Agreements for Stock Bonus Awards may change from time to time and need not be uniform with respect to Participants, and the Fair Market Valueterms and conditions of Shares received upon exercise of SARs shall, in the aggregate,separate Stock Bonus Awards need not be equal to the amount by which the Fair Market Value (on the date of surrender) of the Shares subject to the SARs exceeds the Exercise Price of the Shares.identical.

(f)                 Modification or Assumption of SARs

B. Restricted Stock Awards. Within the limitations of the Plan, the CommitteeRestricted Stock Awards may modify, extend or assume outstanding SARs or may accept the cancellation of outstanding SARs (including stock appreciation rightsbe granted by another issuer) in returnthe Committee. Each Stock Award Agreement for the grant of new SARs for the same or a different number of Shares and at the same or a different Exercise Price. No modification of a SAR shall, without the consent of the Participant, impair his or her rights or increase his or her obligations under such SAR.

(g)               Assignment or Transfer of SARs. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable SAR Agreement and then only to the extent permitted by applicable law, no SAR shall be transferable by the Participant other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. Except as otherwise provided in the applicable SAR Agreement, a SAR may be exercised during the lifetime of the Participant only by the Participant or by the guardian or legal representative of the Participant. No SAR or interest therein may be transferred, assigned, alienated, pledged, hypothecated, attached, sold, or encumbered by the Participant during his or her lifetime, whether by operation of law or otherwise, or be made subject to execution, attachment or similar process.

SECTION 9.                 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RESTRICTED STOCK GRANTS.

(a)                Restricted Stock Grant Agreement. Each Restricted Stock Grant awarded under the Plan shall be evidenced by a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement between the Participant and the Company. Each Restricted Stock GrantAward shall be subjectin such form and shall contain such terms and conditions (including provisions relating to all applicablepurchase price, consideration, vesting, reacquisition of shares following termination, and transferability of shares) as the Committee shall deem appropriate. The terms and conditions of the Plan and may be subject to any other terms and conditions that are not inconsistent with the Plan (including without limitation any performance conditions). The provisions of theStock Award Agreements for Restricted Stock Grant Agreements entered into under the PlanAwards may change from time to time and need not be identical.

(b)               Number of Shares and Payment. Each Restricted Stock Grant Agreement shall specify the number of Shares to which the Restricted Stock Grant pertains and is subject to adjustment of such number in accordance with Section 11. Restricted Stock Grants may be issued with or without cash consideration under the Plan.

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(c)                Vesting Conditions. Each Restricted Stock Grant may or may not be subject to vesting. Vesting shall occur, in full or in installments, upon satisfaction of the conditions specified in the Restricted Stock Grant Agreement. A Restricted Stock Grant Agreement may provide for accelerated vesting in the event of the Participant’s death, or Disability or other events.

(d)               Voting and Dividend Rights. The holder of a Restricted Stock Grant (irrespective of whether the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Grant are vested or unvested) awarded under the Plan shall have the same voting, dividend and other rights as other holders of Common Stock. However, any dividends received on Shares that are unvested (whether such dividends are in the form of cash or Shares) may be subject to the same vesting conditions and restrictions as the Restricted Stock Grantuniform with respect to which the dividends were paid. Such additional Shares issued as dividends that are subject to the Restricted Stock Grant shall not reduce the number of Shares available for issuance under Section 5.

(e)                Modification or Assumption of Restricted Stock Grants. Within the limitations of the Plan, the Committee may modify or assume outstanding Restricted Stock Grants or may accept the cancellation of outstanding Restricted Stock Grants (including stock granted by another issuer) in return for the grant of new Restricted Stock Grants for the same or a different number of Shares. No modification of a Restricted Stock Grant shall, without the consent of the Participant, impair his or her rights or increase his or her obligations under such Restricted Stock Grant.

(f)                 Assignment or Transfer of Restricted Stock Grants. Except as provided in Section  14, or in a Restricted Stock Grant Agreement, or as required by applicable law, a Restricted Stock Grant awarded under the Plan shall not be anticipated, assigned, attached, garnished, optioned, transferred or made subject to any creditor’s process, whether voluntarily, involuntarily or by operation of law. Any act in violation of this Section 9(f) shall be void. However, this Section 9(f) shall not preclude a Participant from designating a beneficiary pursuant to Section 4(d) nor shall it preclude a transfer of Restricted Stock Grant Awards by will or pursuant to Section 4(d).

SECTION 10.             TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR STOCK UNITS.

(a)                Stock Unit Agreement. Each grant of Stock Units under the Plan shall be evidenced by a Stock Unit Agreement between the ParticipantParticipants, and the Company. Such Stock Units shall be subject to all applicable terms of the Plan and may be subject to any other terms that are not inconsistent with the Plan (including without limitation any performance conditions). The provisions of the various Stock Unit Agreements entered into under the Plan need not be identical. Stock Units may be granted in consideration of a reduction in the Participant’s other compensation.

(b)               Number of Shares and Payment. Each Stock Unit Agreement shall specify the number of Shares to which the Stock Unit Award pertains and is subject to adjustment of such number in accordance with Section 11. To the extent that an Award is granted in the form of Stock Units, no cash consideration shall be required of the Award recipients.

(c)                Vesting Conditions. Each Award of Stock Units may or may not be subject to vesting. Vesting shall occur, in full or in installments, upon satisfaction of the conditions specified in the Stock Unit Agreement. A Stock Unit Agreement may provide for accelerated vesting in the event of the Participant’s death, or Disability or other events.

(d)               Voting and Dividend Rights. The holders of Stock Units shall have no voting rights. Prior to settlement or forfeiture, any Stock Unit awarded under the Plan may, at the Committee’s discretion, carry with it a right to dividend equivalents. Such right entitles the holder to be credited with an amount equal to all cash or Common Stock dividends paid on one Share while the Stock Unit is outstanding. Dividend equivalents may be converted into additional Stock Units. Settlement of dividend equivalents may be made in the form of cash, in the form of Shares, or in a combination of both. Prior to vesting of the Stock Units, any dividend equivalents accrued on such unvested Stock Units may be subject to the same vesting conditions and restrictions as the Stock Units to which they attach.

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(e)                Modification or Assumption of Stock Units. Within the limitations of the Plan, the Committee may modify or assume outstanding Stock Units or may accept the cancellation of outstanding Stock Units (including stock units granted by another issuer) in return for the grant of new Stock Units for the same or a different number of Shares. No modification of a Stock Unit shall, without the consent of the Participant, impair his or her rights or increase his or her obligations under such Stock Unit.

(f)                 Assignment or Transfer of Stock Units. Except as provided in Section 14, or in a Stock Unit Agreement, or as required by applicable law, Stock Units shall not be anticipated, assigned, attached, garnished, optioned, transferred or made subject to any creditor’s process, whether voluntarily, involuntarily or by operation of law. Any act in violation of this Section 10(f) shall be void. However, this Section 10(f) shall not preclude a Participant from designating a beneficiary pursuant to Section 4(d) nor shall it preclude a transfer of Stock Units pursuant to Section 4(d).

(g)               Form and Time of Settlement of Stock Units. Settlement of vested Stock Units may be made in the form of (a) cash, (b) Shares or (c) any combination of both, as determined by the Committee. The actual number of Stock Units eligible for settlement may be larger or smaller than the number included in the original Award. Methods of converting Stock Units into cash may include (without limitation) a method based on the average Fair Market Value of Shares over a series of trading days. Except as otherwise provided in a Stock Unit Agreement or a timely completed deferral election, vested Stock Units shall be settled within thirty (30) days after vesting. The distribution may occur or commence when all vesting conditions applicable to the Stock Units have been satisfied or have lapsed, or it may be deferred, in accordance with applicable law, to a later specified date. The amount of a deferred distribution may be increased by an interest factor or by dividend equivalents. Until an Award of Stock Units is settled, the number of such Stock Units shall be subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 11.

(h)               Creditors’ Rights. A holder of Stock Units shall have no rights other than those of a general creditor of the Company. Stock Units represent an unfunded and unsecured obligation of the Company, subject to the terms and conditions of separate Restricted Stock Awards need not be identical. Vesting of any grant of Restricted Stock Awards may be further conditioned upon the attainment of Performance Objectives established by the Committee in accordance with the applicable Stock Unit Agreement.provisions of Section 8 of this Plan regarding Performance Shares.

SECTION 11.             ADJUSTMENTS.

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C. Deferred Shares. The Committee may authorize grants of Deferred Shares to Participants upon the event of a subdivisionrecommendation of the Corporation’s management, and upon such terms and conditions as the Committee may determine in accordance with the following provisions:

(i)Each grant shall constitute the agreement by the Corporation to issue or transfer shares of Common Stock to the Participant in the future in consideration of the performance of services, subject to the fulfillment during the Deferral Period of such conditions as the Committee may specify.

(ii)Each grant may be made without additional consideration from the Participant or in consideration of a payment by the Participant that is less than the Fair Market Value on the date of grant.

(iii)Each grant shall provide that the Deferred Shares covered thereby shall be subject to a Deferral Period, which shall be fixed by the Committee on the date of grant, and any grant or sale may provide for the earlier termination of such period in the event of a change in control of the Corporation or other similar transaction or event.

(iv)During the Deferral Period, the Participant shall not have any right to transfer any rights under the subject Award, shall not have any rights of ownership in the Deferred Shares and shall not have any right to vote such shares, but the Committee may on or after the date of grant, authorize the payment of dividend or other distribution equivalents on such shares in cash or additional shares on a current, deferred or contingent basis.

(v)Any grant, or the vesting thereof, may be further conditioned upon the attainment of Performance Objectives established by the Committee in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 8 of this Plan regarding Performance Shares.

(vi)Each grant shall be evidenced by an agreement delivered to and accepted by the Participant and containing such terms and provisions as the Committee may determine consistent with this Plan. The terms and conditions of the agreements for Deferred Shares may change from time to time and need not be uniform with respect to Participants, and the terms and conditions of separate Deferred Shares need not be identical.

8. Performance Shares

A. The Committee may authorize grants of Performance Shares, which shall become payable to the Participant upon the achievement of specified Performance Objectives, upon such terms and conditions as the Committee may determine in accordance with the following provisions:

(i)Each grant shall specify the number of Performance Shares to which it pertains, which may be subject to adjustment to reflect changes in compensation or other factors.

(ii)The Performance Period with respect to each Performance Share shall commence on the date established by the Committee and may be subject to earlier termination in the event of a change in control of the Corporation or similar transaction or event.

(iii)Each grant shall specify the Performance Objectives that are to be achieved by the Participant.

(iv)Each grant may specify in respect of the specified Performance Objectives a minimum acceptable level of achievement below which no payment will be made and may set forth a formula for determining the amount of any payment to be made if performance is at or above such minimum acceptable level but falls short of the maximum achievement of the specified Performance Objectives.

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(v)Each grant shall specify the time and manner of payment of Performance Shares that shall have been earned, and any grant may specify that any such amount may be paid by the Corporation in cash, shares of Common Stock or any combination thereof and may either grant to the Participant or reserve to the Committee the right to elect among those alternatives.

(vi)Any grant of Performance Shares may specify that the amount payable with respect thereto may not exceed a maximum specified by the Committee on the date of grant.

(vii)Any grant of Performance Shares may provide for the payment to the Participant of dividend or other distribution equivalents thereon in cash or additional shares of Common Stock on a current, deferred or contingent basis.

(viii)If provided in the terms of the grant and subject to the requirements of Section 162(m) of the Code (in the case of awards intended to qualify for exception therefrom), the Committee may adjust Performance Objectives and the related minimum acceptable level of achievement if, in the sole judgment of the Committee, events or transactions have occurred after the date of grant that are unrelated to the performance of the Participant and result in distortion of the Performance Objectives or the related minimum acceptable level of achievement.

(ix)Each grant shall be evidenced by an agreement that shall be delivered to and accepted by the Participant, which shall state that the Performance Shares are subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Plan and such other terms and provisions as the Committee may determine consistent with this Plan. The terms and conditions of the agreements for Performance Shares may change from time to time and need not be uniform with respect to Participants, and the terms and conditions of separate Performance Shares need not be identical.

(x)Until the achievement of the Performance Objectives and the resulting issuance of the Performance Shares, the Participant shall not have any rights as a stockholder in the Performance Shares and shall not have any right to vote such shares, but the Committee may on or after the date of grant, authorize the payment of dividend or other distribution equivalents on such shares in cash or additional shares on a current, deferred or contingent basis.

9. Changes in Capital Structure

A. No Limitations of Rights. The existence of outstanding Shares, a declarationAwards shall not affect in any way the right or power of a dividend payablethe Corporation or its stockholders to make or authorize any or all adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations or other changes in Shares, a declaration of a dividend payable in a form other than Shares in an amount that has a material effect on the price of Shares, a combinationCorporation’s capital structure or its business, or any merger or consolidation of the outstanding Shares (by reclassificationCorporation, or otherwise) into a lesser numberany issuance of Shares, abonds, debentures, preferred or prior preference stock split, a reverse stock split, a reclassification or other distribution of the Shares without the receipt of consideration by the Company,ahead of or onaffecting the Common Stock a recapitalization, a combination, a spin-off or the rights thereof, or the dissolution or liquidation of the Corporation, or any sale or transfer of all or any part of its assets or business, or any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar occurrence,character or otherwise.

B. Changes in Capitalization. If the Corporation shall effect a subdivision or consolidation of shares or other capital readjustment, the payment of a stock dividend, or other increase or reduction of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding, without receiving consideration therefore in money, services or property, then (i) the number, class, and per share price of shares of Common Stock subject to outstanding Options and other Awards hereunder and (ii) the number of and class of shares then reserved for issuance under this Plan and the maximum number of shares for which Awards may be granted to a Participant during a specified time period shall be appropriately and proportionately adjusted. The conversion of convertible securities of the Corporation shall not be treated as effected “without receiving consideration.” The Committee shall make equitablesuch adjustments, and proportionateits determinations shall be final, binding and conclusive.

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C. Merger, Consolidation or Asset Sale. If the Corporation is merged or consolidated with another entity or sells or otherwise disposes of substantially all of its assets to another company while Options or Stock Awards remain outstanding under this Plan, unless provisions are made in connection with such transaction for the continuance of this Plan and/or the assumption or substitution of such Options or Stock Awards with new options or stock awards covering the stock of the successor company, or parent or subsidiary thereof, with appropriate adjustments to:

(i)                  the Share Limit and ISO Limit specified in Section 5(a) and the Share numbers specified in Section 4(t);

(ii)as to the number and kind of securities availableshares and prices, then all outstanding Options and Stock Awards which have not been continued, assumed or for Awards (and which can be issueda substituted award has not been granted shall, whether or not vested or then exercisable, unless otherwise specified in the Stock Option Agreement or Stock Award Agreement, terminate immediately as ISOs) under Section 5;of the effective date of any such merger, consolidation or sale.

(iii)              the number and kind of securities covered by each outstanding Award;

(iv)               the Exercise Price under each outstanding Option and SAR and Other Equity Award; and

(v)                the number and kind of outstanding securities issued under the Plan.

(b)               Participant Rights.D. Limitation on Adjustment. Except as previously expressly provided, in this Section 11, a Participant shall have no rights by reason of any issueneither the issuance by the CompanyCorporation of shares of stock of any class, or securities convertible into stock of any class, any subdivision or consolidation of shares of stock of any class, for cash or property, or for labor or services either upon direct sale or upon the exercise of rights or warrants to subscribe therefor, or upon conversion of shares or obligations of the Corporation convertible into such shares or other securities, nor the increase or decrease of the number of authorized shares of stock, nor the addition or deletion of classes of stock, shall affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the number, class or price of shares of Common Stock then subject to outstanding Options or Stock Awards.

10. Withholding of Taxes

The Corporation or an Affiliate shall have the right, before any certificate for any Common Stock is delivered, to deduct or withhold from any payment owed to a Participant any amount that is necessary in order to satisfy any withholding requirement that the Corporation or Affiliate in good faith believes is imposed upon it in connection with U.S federal, state, or local taxes, including transfer taxes, as a result of the issuance of, or lapse of restrictions on, such Common Stock, or otherwise require such Participant to make provision for payment of any stock dividendsuch withholding amount. Subject to such conditions as may be established by the Committee, the Committee may permit a Participant to (i) have Common Stock otherwise issuable under an Option or any other increase or decrease inStock Award withheld to the number ofextent necessary to comply with minimum statutory withholding rate requirements; (ii) tender back to the Corporation shares of stock of any class. If by reason of an adjustmentCommon Stock received pursuant to this Section 11, a Participant’san Option or Stock Award covers additionalto the extent necessary to comply with minimum statutory withholding rate requirements for supplemental income; (iii) deliver to the Corporation previously acquired Common Stock; (iv) have funds withheld from payments of wages, salary or different shares of stockother cash compensation due the Participant; (v) pay the Corporation or securities, then such additionalits Affiliate in cash, in order to satisfy part or different shares and the Award in respect thereof shall be subject to all of the terms, conditionsobligations for any taxes required to be withheld or otherwise deducted and restrictions which were applicablepaid by the Corporation or its Affiliate with respect to the Option of Stock Award; or (vi) establish a 10b5-1 trading plan for withheld stock designed to facilitate the sale of stock in connection with the vesting of such shares, the proceeds of which shall be utilized to make all applicable withholding payments in a manner to be coordinated by the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer.

11. Compliance with Law and Approval of Regulatory Bodies

A. General Requirements. No Option or Stock Award shall be exercisable, no Common Stock shall be issued, no certificates for shares of Common Stock shall be delivered, and no payment shall be made under this Plan except in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations (including, without limitation, withholding tax requirements), any listing agreement to which the Corporation is a party, and the Shares subjectrules of all domestic stock exchanges or quotation systems on which the Corporation’s shares may be listed. The Corporation shall have the right to the Award priorrely on an opinion of its counsel as to such adjustment.compliance. In the absence of an effective and current registration statement on an appropriate form under the Securities Act, or a specific exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, shares of Common Stock issued under this Plan shall be restricted shares. Any share certificate issued to evidence Common Stock when a Stock Award is granted or for which an Option is exercised may bear such restrictive legends and statements as the Committee may deem advisable to assure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. No Option or Stock Award shall be exercisable, no Stock Award shall be granted, no Common Stock shall be issued, no certificate for shares shall be delivered, and no payment shall be made under this Plan until the Corporation has obtained such consent or approval as the Committee may deem advisable from regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over such matters.

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(c)                Fractional Shares. Any adjustment of Shares pursuant to this Section 11 shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number of Shares. Under no circumstances shall the Company be required to authorize or issue fractional shares. To the extent permitted by applicable law, no consideration shall be provided as a result of any fractional shares not being issued or authorized.

SECTION 12.             EFFECT OF A CHANGE IN CONTROL.

(a)                Merger or Reorganization. In the event that there is a Change in Control and/or the Company is a party to a merger or acquisition or reorganization or Change in Control Event or similar transaction, outstanding Awards shall be subject to the merger agreement or other applicable transaction agreement. Such agreement may provide, without limitation, that subject to the consummation of the applicable transaction, for the assumption (or substitution) of outstanding Awards by the surviving corporation or its parent, for their continuation by the Company (if the Company is a surviving corporation), for accelerated vesting or for their cancellation with or without consideration, or for the mandatory exercise or conversion of Awards into Shares and/or cash whether by Net Exercise or otherwise, in all cases without the consent of the Participant.

(b)               Acceleration of Vesting.In the event that a Change in Control occurs and there is no assumption, substitution or continuation of Awards pursuant to Section 12(a), the Committee in its discretion may provide that some or all Awards shall vest and become exercisable in connection with such Change in Control. For avoidance of doubt, “substitution” includes, without limitation, an Award being replaced by a cash award that provides an equivalent intrinsic value (wherein intrinsic value equals the difference between the market value of a share and any exercise price)B. Participant Representations. The Committee may alsorequire that a Participant, as a condition to receipt or exercise of a particular award, execute and deliver to the Corporation a written statement, in form satisfactory to the Committee, in which the Participant represents and warrants that the shares are being acquired for such person’s own account, for investment only and not with a view to the resale or distribution thereof. The Participant shall, at the request of the Committee, be required to represent and warrant in writing that any subsequent resale or distribution of shares of Common Stock by the Participant shall be made only pursuant to either (i) a registration statement on an appropriate form under the Securities Act of 1933, which registration statement has become effective and is current with regard to the shares being sold, or (ii) a specific exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, but in claiming such exemption the Participant shall, prior to any offer of sale or sale of such shares, obtain a prior favorable written opinion of counsel, in form and substance satisfactory to counsel for the Corporation, as to the application of such exemption thereto.

12. General Provisions

A. Effect on Employment and Service. Neither the adoption of this Plan, its discretion includeoperation, nor any documents describing or referring to this Plan (or any part thereof) shall (i) confer upon any individual any right to continue in the employ or service of the Corporation or an Affiliate, (ii) in any way affect any right and power of the Corporation or an Affiliate to change an individual’s duties or terminate the employment or service of any individual at any time with or without assigning a reason therefor or (iii) except to the extent the Committee grants an Option or Stock Award Agreement a requirementto such individual, confer on any individual the right to participate in the benefits of this Plan.

B. Use of Proceeds. The proceeds received by the Corporation from any sale of Common Stock pursuant to this Plan shall be used for general corporate purposes.

C. Unfunded Plan. This Plan, insofar as it provides for grants, shall be unfunded, and the Corporation shall not be required to segregate any assets that may at any time be represented by grants under certain circumstances, accelerationthis Plan. Any liability of vesting (or compensation payable)the Corporation to any Participant with respect to such Awardany grant under this Plan shall be reduced (or eliminated)based solely upon any contractual obligations that may be created pursuant to this Plan. No such obligation of the extent that such reduction (or elimination) would, after taking into account any other payments in the nature of compensation to which the Participant would have a right to receive from the Company and any other person contingent upon the occurrence of a Change in Control, prevent the occurrence of a “parachute payment” as defined under Code Section 280G.

SECTION 13.             LIMITATIONS ON RIGHTS.

(a)                Retention Rights. Neither the Plan nor any Award granted under the PlanCorporation shall be deemed to givebe secured by any individual a right to remain in Service as an Employee, Consultant,pledge of, or Non-Employee Directorother encumbrance on, any property of the Company,Corporation.

D. Rules of Construction. Headings are given to the Sections of this Plan solely as a Parent, a Subsidiaryconvenience to facilitate reference. The reference to any statute, regulation, or an Affiliate or to receive any future Awards under the Plan. The Company and its Parents and Subsidiaries and Affiliates reserve the right to terminate the Service of any person at any time, and for any reason, subject to applicable laws, the Company’s Bylaws and Charter and a written employment agreement (if any).

(b)               Regulatory Requirements. Any other provision of thelaw shall be construed to refer to any amendment to or successor of such provision of law.

E. Choice of Law. This Plan notwithstanding, the obligation of the Company to issue Shares orand all Stock Option Agreements, Stock Award Agreements, and Performance Agreements (or any other securitiesagreements) entered into under thethis Plan shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules and regulations and such approvalinterpreted under the Corporation Law excluding (to the greatest extent permissible by law) any regulatory body as may be required. The Company reservesrule of law that would cause the right to restrict, in whole or in part, the delivery of Shares or other securities pursuant to any Award prior to the satisfaction of all legal requirements relating to the issuance of such Shares or other securities, to their registration, qualification or listing or to an exemption from registration, qualification or listing.

(c)                Dissolution. To the extent not previously exercised or settled, all Options, SARs, Stock Units, Cash Awards, Other Equity Awards and unvested Restricted Stock Grants shall terminate immediately prior to the dissolution or liquidationapplication of the Company and shall be forfeited to the Company without consideration (except for repaymentlaws of any amounts a Participant had paid tojurisdiction other than the Company to acquire unvested Shares underlying the forfeited Awards).Corporation Law.

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(d)               Clawback PolicyF. Fractional Shares. The Company may (i) cause the cancellation of any Award, (ii) require reimbursement of any Award by a Participant and (iii) effect any other right of recoupment of equity or other compensation provided under this Plan or otherwise in accordance with Company policies and/or applicable law (each, a “Clawback Policy”). In addition, a Participant may be required to repay to the Company certain previously paid compensation, whether provided under this Plan or an Award Agreement or otherwise, in accordance with the Clawback Policy. By accepting an Award, a Participant is also agreeing to be bound by the Company’s Clawback Policy which may be amended from time to time by the Company in its discretion (including without limitation to comply with applicable laws or stock exchange requirements) and is further agreeing that all of the Participant’s Awards may be unilaterally amended by the Company to the extent needed to comply with the Clawback Policy.

SECTION 14.             WITHHOLDING TAXES.

(a)                General. A Participant shall make arrangements satisfactory to the Company for the satisfaction of any withholding tax obligations that arise in connection with his or her Award. The CompanyCorporation shall not be required to issue any Shares or make any cash payment under the Plan until such obligations are satisfied and the Company shall,fractional shares pursuant to the extent permitted by law, have the right to deduct any such taxes from any payment of any kind otherwise due to the Participant.

(b)               Share Withholding. The Committee in its discretion may permit or require a Participant to satisfy all or part of his or her withholding tax obligations by having the Company withhold all or a portion of any Shares that otherwise would be issued to him or her or by surrendering all or a portion of any Shares that he or she previously acquired (or by stock attestation). Such Shares shall be valued based on the value of the actual trade or, if there is none, the Fair Market Value as of the previous day. Any payment of taxes by assigning Shares to the Company may be subject to restrictions, including, but not limited to, any restrictions required by rules of the SEC.this Plan. The Committee may also,provide for elimination of fractional shares or the settlement of such fractional shares in its discretion, permitcash.

G. Foreign Employees. In order to facilitate the making of any grant or require a Participantcombination of grants under this Plan, the Committee may provide for such special terms for Awards to satisfy withholding tax obligations related to an Award through a sale of Shares underlying the AwardParticipants who are foreign nationals, or in the case of Options, through Net Exercise or Cashless Exercise. The number of Shares thatwho are withheld from an Award pursuant to this section may also be limitedemployed by the Committee, to the extent necessary, to avoid liability-classificationCorporation or any Affiliate outside of the Award (or other adverse accounting treatment) under applicable financial accounting rules includingUnited States, as the Committee may consider necessary or appropriate to accommodate differences in local law, tax policy or custom. Moreover, the Committee may approve such supplements to, or amendments, restatements or alternative versions of, this Plan as it may consider necessary or appropriate for such purposes without limitationthereby affecting the terms of this Plan, as then in effect, unless this Plan could have been amended to eliminate such inconsistency without further approval by requiring that no amount may be withheld which is in excessthe stockholders of the applicable maximum statutory withholding rates. The Committee, in its discretion, may permit other forms of payment of applicable tax withholding.Corporation.

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13. Amendment and Termination

SECTION 15.             DURATION AND AMENDMENTS.

(a)                Term of the Plan. The Plan, as set forth herein, is effective on the Adoption Date; provided, however, that the Plan is subject to the approval of the Company’s shareholders within one (1) year of the Adoption Date. If the shareholders timely approve the Plan, then the Plan shall terminate on the day before the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Adoption Date and may be terminated on any earlier date pursuant to this Section 15. This Plan will not in any way affect outstanding awards that were issued under any other Company equity compensation plans.

(b)               Right to Amend or Terminate the Plan. The Board may amend or terminate thethis Plan at anyfrom time andto time; provided, however, stockholder approval shall be required for any reason. No Awardsamendment that (i) increases the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued under this Plan, except as contemplated herein; (ii) changes the class of employees eligible to receive Incentive Stock Options; (iii) modifies the restrictions on Repricings set forth in this Plan; or (iv) is required by the terms of any applicable law, regulation or rule, including the rules of any market on which the Corporation shares are traded or exchange on which the Corporation shares are listed. Except as specifically permitted by this Plan, any Stock Option Agreement or any Stock Award Agreement or as required to comply with applicable law, regulation or rule, no amendment shall, without a Participant’s consent, adversely affect any rights of such Participant under any Option or Stock Award outstanding at the time such amendment is made; provided, however, that an amendment that may cause an Incentive Stock Option to become a Nonqualified Stock Option shall not be treated as adversely affecting the rights of the Participant. Any amendment requiring stockholder approval shall be granted underapproved by the Plan afterstockholders of the Plan’s termination. AnCorporation within twelve (12) months of the date such amendment is adopted by the Board.

14. Effective Date of thePlan; Duration of Plan

A. This Plan shall be effective upon adoption by the Board, subject to approval within twelve (12) months by the approvalstockholders of the Company’s shareholders only toCorporation. Unless and until the extent requiredPlan has been approved by applicable laws, regulationsthe stockholders of the Corporation, no Option or rules. In addition,Stock Award may be exercised, no such amendment or termination (or amendmentshares of an executed Award Agreement) shallCommon Stock may be made which would materially impair the rights of any Participant, without such Participant’s written consent,issued under any then-outstanding Award.this Plan. In the event that the stockholders of any conflict in terms betweenthe Corporation shall not approve the Plan within such twelve (12) month period, the Plan and any Award Agreement,previously granted Options or Stock Awards shall terminate.

B. Unless previously terminated, this Plan will terminate ten (10) years after the earlier of (i) the date this Plan is adopted by the Board, or (ii) the date this Plan is approved by the stockholders, except that Awards that are granted under this Plan prior to its termination will continue to be administered under the terms of this Plan until the Awards terminate, expire or are exercised.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Plan shall prevail and govern.

SECTION 16.             EXECUTION.

To recordto be executed by a duly authorized officer as of the date of adoption of thethis Plan by the Board the Company has caused its duly authorized Officer to execute this Plan on behalf of the Company.Directors.

MASSROOTS, INC.

By:
Isaac Dietrich
Chief Executive Officer

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MASSROOTS, INC.



By:

Name: Isaac Dietrich

Title: Chief Executive Officer

  

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