(Shawah), in each case, plus any other incentive compensation earned but unpaid as of the date of termination, and their stock option grant(s) will become fully vested as of the date of termination.
Robert J. DeLuccia, Executive Chairman of the Board and Director
Mr. DeLuccia entered into an employment agreement with us, dated February 5, 2018, and an amended employment agreement dated January 12, 2021. Mr. DeLuccia entered into an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated May 25, 2021, and effective June 29, 2021 (the “DeLuccia Amended and Restated Employment Agreement”). The DeLuccia Amended and Restated Employment Agreement provides for a base salary of $450,000 per year and a potential incentive award bonus of up to 40% (or a higher or lower amount if so determined by the Board) of his base salary on an annualized basis (which amount shall be fixed for the first 12 months of the term). Effective January 13, 2022, Mr. DeLuccia’s base salary was increased to $475,000 and his annual performance bonus increased to up to 45% percent of his base salary. Effective February 13, 2023, Mr. DeLuccia’s salary was increased to $485,000 and his annual bonus target was increased to up to 50% percent of his salary. Mr. DeLuccia’s employment agreement provides for the grant of an initial stock option award equal to 500,000 shares of common stock, 25% of which vested on the closing date of our IPO and 75% of which vest pro rata on a monthly basis for 36 months thereafter, subject to accelerated vesting under certain circumstances. The options will have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant with a term of ten years from the date of grant. Mr. DeLuccia also earned a one-time bonus of $60,000 upon the closing of our IPO.
David P. Luci, President and Chief Executive Officer, Director
Mr. Luci entered into an employment agreement with us, dated February 5, 2018, and an amended employment agreement dated January 12, 2021. Mr. Luci entered into an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2021, and effective June 29, 2021 (the “Luci Amended and Restated Employment Agreement”). The Luci Amended and Restated Employment Agreement provides for a base salary of $450,000 per year and a potential incentive award bonus of up to 40% (or a higher or lower amount if so determined by the Board) of his base salary on an annualized basis (which amount shall be fixed for the first 12 months of the term). Effective January 13, 2022, Mr. Luci’s base salary was increased to $475,000 and his annual performance bonus increased to up to 45% percent of his base salary. Effective February 13, 2023, the annual bonus target was increased to up to 50% percent of his salary. Mr. Luci’s employment agreement provides for the grant of an initial stock option award equal to 500,000 shares of common stock, 25% of which vested on the closing date of our IPO and 75% of which vest pro rata on a monthly basis for 36 months thereafter, subject to accelerated vesting under certain circumstances. The options will have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant with a term of ten years from the date of grant. Mr. Luci also earned a one-time bonus of $60,000 upon the closing of our IPO.
Robert Shawah, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Shawah entered into an employee offer letter with us, dated June 1, 2018, and an amended offer letter, dated January 2, 2019, and the second amended offer letter dated January 12, 2021. In addition, we and Mr. Shawah entered into the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated May 25, 2021, and effective June 29, 2021 (the “Shawah Amended and Restated Employment Agreement”). The Shawah Amended and Restated Employment Agreement provides for a base salary of $250,000 per year and a potential incentive award bonus of up to 30% (or a higher or lower amount if so determined by the Board) of his base salary on an annualized basis. Effective January 13, 2022, Mr. Shawah’s base salary was increased to $300,000 and his annual performance bonus increased to up to 35% percent of his base salary. Effective February 13, 2023, Mr. Shawah’s salary was increased to $375,000. Mr. Shawah’s employment agreement provides for the grant of an initial stock option award equal to 200,000 shares of common stock, 25% of which vested on the closing date of our IPO and 75% of which vest pro rata on a monthly basis for 36 months thereafter, subject to accelerated vesting under certain circumstances. The options will have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant with a term of ten years from the date of grant. Mr. Shawah also earned a one-time bonus of $25,000 upon the closing of our IPO.